Chapter 1168 - 1166: A Strange Scene

Wang Zhan nodded and then stopped speaking.

The relationship between him and the Sword Spirit was long beyond words, and just one glance between the two was enough to understand each other’s thoughts.

Perhaps this was the tacit understanding between the two.

Just as the Sword Spirit was about to leave the room, a sudden loud noise came from the ear, and the Sword Spirit quickly walked to the window. Since Wang Zhan couldn’t move at the moment, he naturally couldn’t figure out what was happening outside.

But his expression wasn’t good.

Because near him were the Hexagonal Golden Snake and the Fire Qilin, and since there was clearly a disturbance outside, yet he hadn’t seen any sign of them, Wang Zhan didn’t want to experience separation by life and death again, so not being able to see them made his heart feel as if it were cut by a knife, and he was somewhat worried about them.

The Sword Spirit quickly walked back to Wang Zhan’s side, understanding that Wang Zhan was thinking about the Hexagonal Golden Snake, and then slowly said, "It seems someone is absorbing the lightning from the Thunder Domain, probably to forge some kind of skill, hence doing such a crazy thing."

Only when Wang Zhan confirmed that the people around him were safe, did he relax.

The Sword Spirit spoke again, "Don’t worry, even if this guy’s actions are quite strange, he probably won’t easily approach Ten Thousand Sword City. It is said there are not many people in the city now, but with us by your side, we can surely shield you from all turbulence."

Even without the Sword Spirit saying this, Wang Zhan was naturally very confident.

After all, the strength of the few was fully revealed here, not to be underestimated.

Wang Zhan nodded along, a faint smile forming at the corner of his lips, and then spoke again, "Alright, since the situation doesn’t involve our people, you should go out and rest. After all, all the rooms in Ten Thousand Sword City have emptied, so choose any room you’d like and settle in."

The Sword Spirit was Wang Zhan’s close companion, so there wasn’t a need to make arrangements for him, especially since the Sword Spirit had also lived in Ten Thousand Sword City for a time. When they previously entered the Thunder Domain, the Sword Spirit had always been at his side, so everything in Ten Thousand Sword City wasn’t foreign to the Sword Spirit.

The Sword Spirit nodded, a soft smile on his lips, then slowly said, "The one we need to worry about now is you. As long as you don’t dwell on things here, that’s enough."

"I’ll go outside to have a look, and if anything happens, I’ll be sure to inform you first, so there’s no need to worry."

With a nod from Wang Zhan, he stopped talking.

Just as the Sword Spirit was about to leave, the room’s door abruptly opened, revealing the Hexagonal Golden Snake and the Fire Qilin entering swiftly, but their faces were not looking good.

Seeing this, Wang Zhan quickly asked, "What’s going on? Did something happen outside?"

The earlier commotion was overwhelming, and since Wang Zhan had lost his cultivation, it was enough to alarm him. Even Hexagonal Golden Snake and Fire Qilin would’ve heard the disturbance despite being in a state of cultivation.

Plus, their perception was extremely sharp, so it wouldn’t be easy to deceive their senses.

Fire Qilin’s expression was a bit solemn, hesitating for a moment, he frowned before speaking, "We can’t waste time here any longer, and we can’t continue healing here."

"I can clearly see your physical condition isn’t great, and the best course is to find a quiet place to recuperate, but given how things have evolved, we certainly can’t linger here anymore!"

His words were puzzling, making Wang Zhan unsure, casting a questioning glance at the Fire Qilin beside him, and then promptly turning to the Hexagonal Golden Snake for clarification, "What does he mean?"

The Hexagonal Golden Snake’s face darkened, looking outside, before slowly stating, "There is an extremely terrifying expert outside. Merely feeling their energy fluctuations has unsettled me. If we were to clash with that person, it wouldn’t even benefit me—"

"Luckily, that person seems to be focused on absorbing the lightning’s power and doesn’t intend to act against anyone, but it’s wise not to let our guard down. We must be fully prepared to avoid being caught off guard!"

Wang Zhan nodded, his current physical state being as it was, his ability to heal at any location practically equal in effect, as long as his mind stayed calm, it was enough.

Given Wang Zhan’s decision, the Hexagonal Golden Snake and others didn’t waste more time, starting to pack up and leading Wang Zhan away into the distance.

The Sword Spirit followed closely behind them.

For him, this was just fine as Wang Zhan could return to the Sky Pavilion, requiring a guardian, and now that he was accompanying Wang Zhan and the others to the Sky Pavilion, they wouldn’t need to separate.

He had seen Wang Zhan’s condition, but internally he lacked confidence, as Wang Zhan was gravely injured. He even wondered if Wang Zhan could fully recover, knowing him too well, if he became utterly incapacitated, how could he continue to stay in the Star War Battlefield?

Even if he wished to stay, he would likely find a chance to secretly separate from the group, probably to avoid being seen in his present state by everyone.

Wang Zhan has always been strong and is more outstanding than those around him; such circumstances would strike him hard.

But the Sword Spirit said nothing more, quietly following Wang Zhan and the others, occasionally checking his surroundings.

After they traversed a section of the Thunder Domain, a figure appeared before them, and upon seeing that person, Wang Zhan even found his breathing becoming more hurried.

The man before him emitted a powerful sense of oppression, and considering his weakened state and complete lack of cultivation, even at his peak, he would still dread the man before him, not at all on the same level.

The man’s strength vastly exceeded his imagination, and perhaps even Hexagonal Golden Snake wouldn’t be a match for him.

True enough, Hexagonal Golden Snake also wore a more serious expression, having never met the man before, but feeling the energy fluctuations earlier in Ten Thousand Sword City, seemingly thanks to this person, accounting for the intense fluctuations.

Thinking about this, his expression grew more solemn, his gaze fixed worryingly on the man, prepared should the man decide to start trouble.

Now that Wang Zhan was with them, they must protect him at all costs, not letting any danger occur!

Wang Zhan glanced at the Hexagonal Golden Snake, frowning as he asked, "What’s with this guy? Why would he cloak himself in lightning? Isn’t it playing with his life?"

The Hexagonal Golden Snake replied with a frown, "If my intuition isn’t mistaken, this guy is likely forging a highly evil skill, and it’s due to this skill he stands amidst lightning. But he seems unable to divide his attention, even appearing significantly weakened, though we shouldn’t provoke him given his formidable power."

"And with you injured, we must promptly return to the Sky Pavilion!"

Wang Zhan had no intention of instigating the man ahead, nodding to follow the Hexagonal Golden Snake’s suggestion.

In reality, Wang Zhan knows he is now a wreck, unable to lend any assistance during battles and even hindering others, affecting their combat prowess.

Thus caution was paramount, refraining from provoking anyone and immediately reaching the Sky Pavilion to restore his strength to its peak, the best course of action.

Once the group made their decision, they didn’t waste more time.

Just when they were about to leave, the lightning in the sky seemed to gather all at once, directly enshrouding the mysterious man!

With a loud noise, a massive deep pit appeared below the man, and the area where the man stood was empty, as if he vanished instantly!

Witnessing this, Wang Zhan’s eyes widened in disbelief, he stared at the deep pit, frowning as he said, "Did that guy fall in there just now? What’s going on? Why has such an intense energy fluctuation occurred here? Is that guy actually dead?"

As Wang Zhan intended to approach the deep pit, the Fire Qilin swiftly grabbed his shoulder, frowning as he said, "Don’t be naive, not everyone is as agreeable as Hexagonal Golden Snake!"

"Be careful to avoid the parable of the farmer and the snake!"