Chapter 1113 - 1111: The Remaining Will

As the Flowing Light Venerable used his killing move, the Spirit Devouring Beast didn’t even have a chance to fight back and was already lying in the bloody puddle, but a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth because he could feel Wang Zhan’s heartbreak.

Although he didn’t manage to kill Wang Zhan, he knew very well in his heart that Wang Zhan would certainly live with guilt since watching one’s friend die before their eyes should be a deeply painful experience.

As the Spirit Devouring Beast fell to the ground, the Flowing Light Venerable quickly walked over to Xiang Tian to help him heal.

After all, he was the most powerful among them, perhaps only he could save Xiang Tian’s life.

But as he placed his hand on Xiang Tian’s wrist, he furrowed his brow, his expression turned quite grim, and his gaze returned to Wang Zhan. He said, frowning, "Your friend’s meridians have all been shattered, and he must have been plotted against before, so he has long lost his cultivation, and his strength is greatly damaged. With that punch just now, it completely claimed his life..."

"So, even if I wanted to help, it would be to no avail."

Wang Zhan laughed self-deprecatingly, subconsciously stepping back a few steps, his breathing becoming much more rapid, wishing to slap himself hard. Even he didn’t know why things had come to this point.

Had it not been for his insistence on bringing Xiang Tian to the sea domain, how could Xiang Tian have possibly died before him?

Wang Zhan only felt like he became a sinner.

The Hexagonal Golden Snake beside him patted Wang Zhan’s shoulder, directly comforting him: "Now that this has happened, it’s surely not a result anyone wants to see, but now that he’s already dead, don’t be too upset. Let’s first think of a way to leave here, since being trapped here won’t benefit us."

Wang Zhan hesitated for a moment, then slowly raised his hand, and saw a Fire Light suddenly descend, completely enveloping Xiang Tian’s body, turning it to ashes in an instant.

This was considered Wang Zhan’s final farewell to him.

Wang Zhan walked to the side of the Spirit Devouring Beast’s corpse, lifting his foot to kick his face a few times, but the Spirit Devouring Beast was already dead and didn’t react at all. Despite this look, Wang Zhan still clenched his fists tightly, wishing he could kill the Spirit Devouring Beast again.

He didn’t know how to explain to the people in the fifth war zone because he had sworn to leave the fifth war zone with Xiang Tian and had promised to take care of Xiang Tian, yet he completely failed to keep his promise and now watched Xiang Tian die before him.

The Hexagonal Golden Snake beside him also remained silent, letting Wang Zhan vent his emotions, for they could sense Wang Zhan’s deep oppression. If he didn’t vent, it wouldn’t be good for Wang Zhan either.

The Flowing Light Venerable looked full of guilt; if he hadn’t been distracted earlier, giving the Spirit Devouring Beast an opportunity, how could Xiang Tian have lost his life?

So in the end, this matter also had something to do with him.

Soon, Wang Zhan regained his composure, knowing that the deceased couldn’t come back to life, and he still had others beside him, so he needed to handle the immediate matter.

He glanced at them and then asked, "Do we have any way to leave this space now?"

Obviously, Wang Zhan didn’t intend to waste more time here.

Moreover, he knew that he believed the Fire Qilin and Sword Spirit were certainly waiting outside, considering their excellent relationship and, at the time, had he not employed forceful means, the Fire Qilin and Sword Spirit would have surely chosen to live and die with him.

Now that matters here were resolved, he naturally needed to exit and reunite with them promptly.

The Flowing Light Venerable squinted slightly, hesitating before slowly saying, "Leaving here isn’t difficult; I only need to help you tear through this space, but my will shall vanish entirely, and Poseidon’s Trident and the Crystal Armor will lose their function and never again be divine weapons and tools."

Wang Zhan was taken aback, not fully understanding Flowing Light Venerable’s words, "What do you mean by remaining intentions?"

"Because I’m merely a shadow."

At this point, the Hexagonal Golden Snake shook his head with a smile, quietly explaining, "Actually, hundreds of years ago, I had already dissipated, not meant to belong to this world further. Due to my strength, after leaving, I sealed a part of my will, but unlocking it is no simple task."

"And it starts with Poseidon’s Trident. Why can those who obtain Poseidon’s Trident control the whole sea domain, becoming its strongest? It’s due to me, my will sealed inside both Poseidon’s Trident and Crystal Armor. When both meet, I appear, and based on my power, no one in the sea domain can contest."

Wang Zhan looked utterly shocked; it was unexpected that obtaining these divine weapons and tools had saved his life.

The Hexagonal Golden Snake was also filled with fear; if not for the Flowing Light Venerable appearing timely, their consequences would be unimaginable, not knowing what might have happened...

However, the Flowing Light Venerable ignored their reactions, continuing, "Yet, I never thought someone would obtain both Poseidon’s Trident and Crystal Armor, as everyone around the sea domain desires these. How could anyone easily acquire these two divine weapons and tools?"

"So seeing you surprised me, sensing you aren’t from the sea domain. Yet, when forming the barrier on Poseidon’s Trident, whoever wants it must be a fated person, this so-called fated person emerging in the sea domain. I didn’t originally know who this chosen one was, but seeing you now, you seem to be one, interesting indeed."

While speaking, Flowing Light Venerable’s gaze continuously roamed over Wang Zhan as if seeking something.

Feeling slightly awkward under his gaze, Wang Zhan coughed twice before speaking again.

In an instant, Wang Zhan renewed the conversation, "So you mean, if you don’t tear this space, you can remain here indefinitely?"

"If that’s the case, why not let me and Flowing Light Venerable swiftly elevate our cultivation, finding a way to open this barrier, preserving your cultivation without exhausting your remaining strength, allowing for a longer stay in this space."

Upon hearing this, the Hexagonal Golden Snake shook his head, saying, "Don’t you notice my body already fading? So it’s not as simple as you think; even without acting, soon my remaining will shall vanish entirely."

"The difference lies in the Trident and Crystal Armor; I’ve mentioned that if exerted fully, both will be damaged, everything depends on you. Do you wish to preserve these divine weapons and tools or leave?"

"Surely, given your extraordinary talent, given some time, you should reach the Spirit Devouring Beast’s level, for in my view, wherever you go, the outcome remains unchanged, aimed at cultivation, better to consider this space a cultivation place, elevating your abilities quietly."

Wang Zhan hesitated briefly, a slight smile appearing on his lips; numerous people have remarked on his extraordinary talent that he’s tired of hearing it.

Shaking his shoulders, he replied, "I only wanted to protect you, yet since the end goal is the same, I’ll aim to leave this barrier because many friends outside will worry. If not showing up, they’ll surely live uneasy daily, constantly recalling me..."

"Moreover, since you assure me I’ll become a power, Poseidon’s Trident and Crystal Armor in my hands serve merely to embellish, having no real effect. Hence, why keep them? Plus, I’ve heard you forge weapons, and surely conceal sharper divine weapons somewhere, am I right?"

Within Wang Zhan’s vibrant gaze lay cunning, prompting the Flowing Light Venerable to shake his head in resignation.

Unexpectedly, Wang Zhan aimed for him.

One should know, when dominating in his prime, none dared address him like this.

Yet, he greatly liked Wang Zhan, akin to long-lost friends, yearning for closeness.

Hesitating briefly, he continued, "You cheeky rascal, being full of ill-intent, I shall tell you of an excellent place storing a divine weapon. Whether you obtain it depends on your fortune."