Chapter 1270: Opening Eyes

Zhao Xuanyang perished.Now Jiang Wang stands before this corpse.

Song Wanxi merely lightly flicked her fingertip, dismantling all the restraints Zhao Xuanyang had imposed upon him.The gap between a True Demon and a Divine Presence cultivator, even for a peerless Heaven's Favorite like Zhao Xuanyang, could not be bridged.Perhaps only a Divine Presence of the Eastern Region like Chongxuan Chuliang possessed the qualification to engage a True Being in combat.Of course, with Jiang Wang's current strength, he had no right to speculate on clashes of that caliber.

Zhao Xuanyang's eyes were open.Wide open.As if still questioning: "Well, you actually tricked me."But he could no longer voice the question.No matter how dazzling a Heaven's Favorite, no matter how glorious his reputation, once dead, all shall ultimately dissipate like smoke.

Zhao Xuanyang believed Jiang Wang had summoned a True Demon from the Myriad Worlds Wasteland Tomb, but in truth, this was merely a Blood Puppet.True Demons possess sentience, Blood Puppets are devoid of wisdom.Thus, within this ancient demonic lair at the bottom of the lava lake, the only one still possessing consciousness was Jiang Wang.He could finally reveal his true emotions.

Jiang Wang gazed at the corpse and slowly spoke, "Perhaps I should also ask about your dying wish. But I do not possess your strength. I am not qualified to ask.""Perhaps I should also say I am sorry. But in killing you, I was merely protecting myself. I owe you no apology."

Jiang Wang fell silent for a moment, finally reaching out to close Zhao Xuanyang's eyes. "Let it be thus."

Zhao Xuanyang had brought him to hide here, keeping it secret from everyone. Each time he went out to gather intelligence, it was done with extreme speed and secrecy.All for the sake of leaving Kuyue with no trace.Therefore, in the vastness of the world, his current plight was known only to himself.

At this very moment, only Song Wanxi stood by, observing this peculiar farewell.Jiang Wang did not immediately leave this place.According to Zhao Xuanyang's information, both Qi and Chu were now speaking out in his support. After killing Zhao Xuanyang, it should be said that the sky was high and the birds were free to fly.But precisely at this moment, he could not go out.

At this moment, the entire world was paying attention to the outcome of Zhao Xuanyang's escort of him. Qi and Jing seemed to have already directly clashed, their swords drawn and bows strung.If he were to leave this ancient demonic lair now, it would be absolutely impossible to quietly return to Qi.In the short term, this place was actually safe.

Everyone in the world believed that Zhao Xuanyang was still holding him and hiding somewhere, or that he had already quietly arrived at Mount Yujing.The people of Jing would not be wary of him, while people from other forces were all waiting for the final result.The people of Qi were searching for him, but they were all blocked by the people of Jing. Kuyue was searching for him, but Suspended Void Monastery had already issued a summons for his return.In an environment like the ancient demonic lair, which is different from the rules of the present world, one cannot be perceived, nor can one's life and death be grasped.

Jiang Wang decided to cultivate in this ancient demonic lair for a period of time.He didn't even go out to glance at the situation outside, or briefly leave the demonic lair to connect with the Illusion Realm of the Great Void and gather some intelligence. He lacked Zhao Xuanyang's abilities; perhaps he would be discovered the moment he left the cave.Even if the one who discovered him was Kuyue, it might not be a good thing.

Jing allowed Kuyue to pursue Zhao Xuanyang, but they might not truly stand by and watch Kuyue take him away. Especially in this process, the Jing Heaven's Favorite, Zhao Xuanyang, had disappeared!Jiang Wang had always been a decisive person; once he made up his mind, he would not hesitate.

Just as he was about to find a place to sit down and cultivate, his heart stirred, and he turned his head to look at Song Wanxi."You are leaving?" he asked.

Song Wanxi looked at him, naturally without words. In those exquisitely beautiful blood-red eyes, there was also no emotion.As the Puppet Master of this Blood Puppet True Demon, he had absolute control over the Blood Puppet True Demon, and could to a certain extent sense her feelings.At this moment, he felt a summons from an ancient, distant land towards this True Demon body.That was a...

Jiang Wang immediately cut off his thought of exploring further. Trying to understand the Myriad Worlds Wasteland Tomb now was almost equivalent to seeking death."It's alright, leave when the time comes. I can handle myself," Jiang Wang said.Although the Blood Puppet True Demon possessed only instinct, Jiang Wang still conversed with her.

During these past few days of lengthy pursuit and escape, the pressure in his heart had never dissipated.The feeling of being an enemy of the world is something that those who haven't experienced it truly cannot understand. To be pointed at by a thousand men can still lead to a peaceful death. What then of being reviled by ten million people?A public decree from Jing's Mirror World Terrace caused the entire world to believe Jiang Wang was in league with demons. The pursuit by a Divine Presence Heaven's Favorite, the public trial on Mount Yujing... that kind of terrifying pressure was beyond what ordinary people could imagine.The friction between the hegemonic nations caused by this crushed him, who was caught in its midst, leaving him breathless.Even now, he had not been able to extricate himself from this enormous vortex.

Speaking to the Blood Puppet True Demon was an instinct to alleviate pressure.Even though he knew full well that the other party could not understand, and there would be no response.But after all, it was someone on "his side" in a sense.

Within the cave chamber, that ink-black vortex spun quietly.Jiang Wang, using the Divine Seal technique, once again left a trace of his will on Song Wanxi.This Divine Seal technique was transmitted when Zhuang Chengqian was disguised as Jiang Yan, then it was perfected by Yin Guan who checked for flaws and eliminated hidden dangers, and further completed by the Dao Evolution Platform. Jiang Wang used this technique to establish a very close connection with Dugu Xiao, helping Dugu Xiao improve her combat power and giving her the possibility of further advancement.Used on Song Wanxi, it was to further deepen the connection beyond the Blood Puppet imprint.This time, when he summoned Song Wanxi, she immediately rushed here upon receiving the summons. At the speed of a True Demon, even knowing the exact location, it still took her three full days to find the appropriate place and cross realms to descend into the ancient demonic lair.

If one day Song Wanxi could arrive whenever summoned, it would mean that in all the ancient demonic lairs remaining in the present world, Jiang Wang could summon a True Demon level helper at any time. Below Divine Presence, she would be unstoppable. Although she could not be seen and had great limitations, it was a tremendous source of confidence.As for taking her out of the demonic lair, as Zhuang Chengqian originally planned... Zhuang Chengqian, being a True Being of the current era, could to a certain extent create a suitable environment for the Blood Puppet True Demon or help her conceal her True Demon aura, but Jiang Wang could not.As for this Divine Seal technique, he still had Zhuang Chengqian to thank.

What Jiang Wang was thinking, Song Wanxi naturally did not know. She simply followed her instinct, and under the summons of the Myriad Worlds Wasteland Tomb, walked towards that ink-black vortex."Take him with you," Jiang Wang swept up a gust of wind, bringing Zhao Xuanyang's corpse before Song Wanxi.Zhao Xuanyang's most precious sword, jade, and Bagua Door had all been destroyed. The peerless cultivation method he practiced would certainly not be captured. Jiang Wang had no intention of looting the corpse. After Song Wanxi took it to the Myriad Worlds Wasteland Tomb, it would likely be difficult for even Jing to trace its whereabouts.

Song Wanxi took it as instructed, and slowly sank into the black vortex.Immediately, the vortex dissipated, leaving not a trace behind.It was as if nothing had ever happened.A peerless Heaven's Favorite was thus erased from the present world.Jiang Wang could no longer even sense Song Wanxi's existence. To see Song Wanxi, he could only issue a summons again, but he did not know when Song Wanxi would be able to respond.After all, even with the power of a True Demon, and with the Puppet Master providing a location response, crossing realms to come here was truly not easy.

The lightless ancient demonic lair fell back into dead silence.Even the only one he could speak to, Song Wanxi, had left.Jiang Wang silently sat back on the millstone-like boulder, sinking into his Inner Mansion without a word, and continued his cultivation.Perhaps everything would eventually become a fleeting dream, but at least the present efforts were real and substantial.

What he failed to notice was...Just as he closed his eyes and entered a state of cultivation,A ripple quietly spread from where the black vortex had dissipated...As if an eye had opened in the lightless darkness!