Novel Full Chapter 1825 - 1923: Surrender
Chapter 1825: Chapter 1923: Surrender
"If there truly is an ancient battlefield yet unclaimed, I might consider releasing you," Fang Lin said.
"I am not lying to you, but how can I trust you? If I lead you to that ancient battlefield and you go back on your word and do not let me leave, what then?" the woman in the black dress said, her eyes fixed on Fang Lin.
Fang Lin sneered, "In truth, you are not qualified to negotiate with me. As for whether I’ll release you, it depends on whether the ancient battlefield you speak of is truly valuable."
The woman in the black dress looked troubled, yet she knew that she was now under Fang Lin’s control, her life held in his hands, indeed not in a position to negotiate.
"I will take you there, but you must let me restore my body first. That ancient battlefield is filled with a menacing aura, and I cannot take you inside in my current state," the woman in the black dress said.
Fang Lin, hearing this, pondered briefly and nodded.
At that moment, the woman in the black dress seized the opportunity, and a brand-new body began growing from her neck. In no time, the woman, previously a mere head, regained a complete body, clad once again in a black dress that accentuated her graceful figure.
But Fang Lin had no interest in admiring her form. Seeing that the woman had restored her body, he took a pill out from the Nine Palace Bag and presented it before her.
"What do you want?" the woman in black asked warily, glancing at the pill in Fang Lin’s hand, somewhat tense.
Fang Lin said expressionlessly, "To prevent any tricks from you, I’ll feel more at ease if you take this pill."
The woman in black looked angry and said, "If I take the pill, won’t that mean being subject to your control everywhere I go?"
Fang Lin laughed, "Do you have any choice? If you refuse, I would rather not go to any ancient battlefield and instead further subdue you."
As soon as she heard this, a fierce look appeared in the eyes of the woman in black, who had by now regained her body. Though her strength was not yet at its peak, she had restored about eighty percent of her power and possessed no means to contend with Fang Lin.
Fang Lin saw through her intent and said with disdain, "Do you really want to fight me? Don’t forget, we are in the Pill Saint Palace. If we engage in combat, neither of us will escape."
The woman in black replied coldly, "Even if captured by the Pill Saint Palace, I have a way to escape, but you do not."
Fang Lin shrugged. If caught by people of the Pill Saint Palace, it would be no issue for him, though he did not want to return there now or let matters escalate.
"The pill is unnecessary; just lead the way now," Fang Lin said, putting away the pill.
Upon hearing this, the woman in black restrained the murderous intent in her eyes, silently flying ahead with Fang Lin following behind.
"What is your name?" After a little while of flying, Fang Lin casually asked.
She remained unresponsive, and Fang Lin, sensing it too, paid no mind, not expecting her to say anything.
Soon, the two departed from the influence of the Pill Saint Palace, heading northwest. Fang Lin kept a vigilant eye on their surroundings while watching for any trickery from the woman in black.
Suddenly, Fang Lin struck, a fist aimed directly at the woman’s back.
Always on guard against Fang Lin, she immediately detected the sudden assault, twisting her body to dodge the punch.
As the first strike missed, Fang Lin followed with both fists, the force overwhelming and oppressive.
Being too close, the woman in black could not evade again and could only channel her power to counter with two palms, trying to suppress Fang Lin’s assault.
A muffled grunt sounded. The power of Fang Lin’s two fists far exceeded her expectations. Even exerting all her strength in two palms, she was no match for Fang Lin.
Her arms were almost shattered, and she was sent flying, looking as wretched as one could be.
Fang Lin appeared cold and unfeeling, utilizing the Nine Heavens Step Skill, catching up with the fleeing woman in an instant, another punch striking down.
Fearing to meet his strength again, the woman dodged desperately, not daring to look back, hastily fleeing towards the distance.
"You think you can escape?" Fang Lin sneered, the Nine Heavens Step Skill used to its utmost, tightly pursuing the woman in black from behind.
"You broke your promise!" she shouted accusingly, her tone somewhat urgent.
Fang Lin could not be bothered to respond, a finger thrust forward, unleashing countless rays of light like a storm, enveloping the woman.
The woman bit her lips tightly, her body flickering before using some unknown secret skill to appear miles away, gaining some distance from Fang Lin.
Fang Lin was slightly surprised, but with the Heavenly Eye’s wide scope, unless she fled a great distance at once, she could not escape his grasp.
A few breaths later, Fang Lin caught up again, launching a fierce attack, tearing apart the woman’s dress, exposing much, yet she paid it no mind, only concerned with escape from Fang Lin’s hold.
Unfortunately, things did not go as she wished. Fang Lin, in the Immortal realm, was far superior in strength, and given the woman’s suboptimal state, possessing only eighty percent of her usual power and having been repeatedly injured by Fang Lin, how could she possibly contend?
After several pursuits and skirmishes, the woman in black finally conceded, suspecting Fang Lin might indeed beat her to death if it went on.
"Why? You’re done running?" Fang Lin smiled, looking at the now stationary woman.
She appeared desperate, her breath weak, truly terrorized by Fang Lin’s relentless pursuit, his strategies disrupting her healing each time she tried.
"What exactly do you want?" she asked through gritted teeth, truly hating Fang Lin. If given the chance, she would surely make his life unbearable.
Fang Lin, ignoring her words, simply drew out the earlier pill, again placing it before her.
Clearly, he intended for her to obediently take it.
Her face turned as dark as it could get, hesitating for quite a while. Noticing the impatience creeping onto Fang Lin’s face, she reluctantly took the pill and swallowed it.
Immediately after taking the pill, excruciating pain surged through her internal organs, as if something was stirring wildly within her, forcing a cry from her lips.
"What did you give me?" she demanded, her complexion pale, her forehead beaded with cold sweat from the intense pain.
ps: Third update, frustrating as ever, with things keeping me busy, and being away from home; I have to attend some event of unknown nature in the afternoon, sigh.