Chapter 185: The Great Explosion

Chapter 185: The Great Explosion

Liu Shuqin and Su Kexin, along with the other members of the Righteous Path Organization, fought valiantly against a wave of Fierce Beasts. The ground was littered with the corpses of these creatures, while the members hurried to collect the soul fragments. Only Liu Shuqin and Su Kexin remained idle.

“Senior Sister, we’re just temporary reinforcements. These big brothers have been guarding here for so long, they’ve worked much harder than us. We should let them have the soul fragments,” Liu Shuqin suggested.

“Sure, I think so too! We didn’t accomplish anything significant, and I’m already grateful they welcomed us. Let’s leave the soul fragments for them,” Su Kexin echoed.

Both Liu Shuqin and Su Kexin thought alike, feeling the higher-ranked practitioners of the Righteous Path Organization deserved the reward.

Just then, two practitioners approached, holding soul fragments, and handed them to Liu Shuqin and Su Kexin.

“Miss Liu, Miss Su, you both worked hard fighting the Fierce Beasts. Please accept these intermediate soul fragments.”

“No, thank you, young master. You’ve put in much more effort, so please keep them for yourselves,” they both politely declined, feeling undeserving of the gifts.

Lin Nuo, who was hiding nearby and watching all this unfold, was stunned. There were corpses of Fierce Beasts everywhere, and yet they wouldn’t even collect the soul fragments when offered!

Wow, are they really this kind-hearted, or do they see something I don’t?

It can’t be possible, right? Su Kexin’s weak skills surely wouldn’t let her notice, and as for Liu Shuqin, perhaps her background in Wutu City meant she had some exposure to ancient techniques.

But if Liu Shuqin had indeed realized something, with her kind-hearted nature, she would definitely inform others instead of keeping it to herself like Lin Nuo.

The secret of the soul fragments is better kept to a minimum. The fewer who know, the better they can utilize it for themselves.

With no soul fragments collected, Su Kexin wouldn’t be able to trigger her explosive state this time.

Should I just throw one at her?

What if she goes all out and chases me down, dragging me along? That little girl is loaded with power!

Using hacks to beat hacks?

Forget it, while Ling Meng is strong when she explodes, I’ve faced her before and didn’t get killed; clearly, she’s not someone of Su Kexin’s level of power.

“Master, there are so many Fierce Beasts and soul fragments here. Shouldn’t we go kill a few?” Ling Meng asked.

“No way, conserve your energy.”

Come on, what if we accidentally trigger a soul fragment to explode? I can’t handle that kind of explosion!

Moreover, we’re close to the Sacred Altar right now. Using Demon Power is risky—if someone catches on, we’ll be treated as enemies!

The Dark Portal had summoned a massive number of Fierce Beasts, but thanks to the combined efforts of the Righteous Path members, the assault was quelled for the moment.

Most practitioners had gathered soul fragments from the fallen beasts, yet none had sensed the hidden techniques within.

“Kexin, it looks like we’ve held them off over here. Let’s check out that side,” Liu Shuqin suggested.

“Mhm, okay!”

Liu Shuqin pointed in a direction, and Su Kexin followed her, leaving the Righteous Path members behind.

Lin Nuo: “…”

Not only are they passing up soul fragments, but they’re also distancing themselves from the explosion source. Truly, they must have some kind of protagonist luck, escaping even the chance of an explosion.

I don’t buy it. There’s no way they’re this lucky.

Feeling frustrated, he had no choice but to follow along, watching for any chances to take her down or force her explosive state out.

“Let’s go, keep up with them.”

“Master, why are we following them?”

“They’re Lin Nuo’s senior sisters, our enemies. Get it?”

“Oh, got it!”

Ling Meng finally remembered. Right, they’re in cahoots with Lin Nuo! Following them is a great chance to take them out!

…

Meanwhile, the beast tamers had retreated. A group of wizards gathered, encircling the array stones, exchanging nods of agreement.

Leading them was an old wizard with a skeletal staff,ready to initiate the ritual.

“The moment is right. Let’s begin,” he said calmly, raising his staff and chanting an ancient incantation.

The other wizards followed suit, keeping rhythm with their chants.

Soon, the standing array stones erupted with dazzling spiritual light, activating all the stones.

The hidden techniques within the soul fragments were about to take effect!

“The Sacred Altar will fall today. Our promised land will soon arrive,” the old wizard proclaimed, raising his staff high. The energy from the array spread across the land, connecting to the soul fragments.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

From near the Sacred Altar to Zhou Ling City, earth-shattering sounds erupted as the amassed soul fragments reacted, triggering a chain reaction that amplified the explosive force.

The entire ground shook violently, and the previously serene forest burst into flames.

Burning, everything was ablaze, and in an instant, most of the flora and fauna became casualties of this explosion!

Those who had killed the black beast were definitely dead, and those two self-important fools should be meeting the same fate!

Alright, next up, a large-scale offensive! Soon, the sorcerers within the Sacred Altar will come out to suppress everything.

Then, it will be the perfect moment to seize the Three Heaven Stone.

I believe that esteemed person will surely retrieve it.

The old wizard chuckled to himself.

…

“Master, what’s happening?”

The sudden thunderous sounds left Ling Meng bewildered.

“Don’t ask! It’s a great explosion. They just left, and now we follow them back.”

Just after Su Kexin and the others had left, a massive explosion occurred, and Lin Nuo, of course, took Ling Meng back to investigate the source.

This outcome was totally as he expected; the soul fragments exploded, and with such power, surely a strong group was casting spells—probably more than just a couple of wizards.

Such powerful techniques have a snowball effect; one soul fragment’s explosion might be weak, but if you gather a bunch and let them interact… the destructive power will be monumental!

They returned to the scene, those Daoists and practitioners were either dead, severely injured, or in pieces. The greedier they were, the easier they met their doom; those thinking they had found treasures all ended up as companions in the underworld.

“Master, did you know this chaos would happen? Why the sudden explosion? There were no signs of a spell being cast.”

“I don’t know; just don’t ask.”

Lin Nuo wouldn’t tell Ling Meng the truth. He instinctively sensed that this wasn’t just about blowing people up—there were likely more surprises to come.

Sure enough, the Dark Portal appeared again, leading a large group of Fierce Beasts. Their numbers were fewer than before, but they were much stronger.

It was organized and premeditated; after the explosion, a full-frontal assault.

Perfect! I love this chaotic scene!