Primordial Divine Emperor-Chapter 338 - 174: Choice, Eerie Creatures, Creeping Dread

Even Nangong Jianchen gradually became uneasy, and opened his mouth to persuade.

Mo Shiyi remained silent upon hearing this, seemingly waiting for Ye Xiaofan's decision.

Ye Xiaofan's breathing was extremely rapid, even his gaze started to become erratic, as he slowly looked around at the terrifying figures of the endless Righteous and Demonic Dao. These apex beings were several times, even countless times, stronger than the terrifying experts within the ancient Divine Sect ruins; they were completely on a different level.

If he chooses to compete for the Blood Spirit Pearl, once the Innate Dao Body begins to awaken, he will face a true test of life and death, with life and death hinging on a single thought.

But if he just gives up and turns away, it would mean he would have to indirectly watch as Dugu Nan withers and falls.

No matter which choice he makes, it's a difficult decision for Ye Xiaofan.

He doesn't want to die here. He still has many things unfinished, Ye Xiaoyue is still waiting for him to rescue her, his father's whereabouts need to be explored, his mother... there are too many things waiting for him to accomplish.

However, to let Ye Xiaofan look on indifferently as the opportunity for his teacher's survival passes by, he cannot do that. After years of being together, Dugu Nan has already become an inseparable part of Ye Xiaofan's life, not his biological father, yet akin to one. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

For a moment, both Nangong Jianchen and Mo Shiyi held their breath slightly, quietly waiting for Ye Xiaofan's final decision.

Finally, a certain moment.

Ye Xiaofan slowly raised his eyes, his gaze becoming increasingly resolute, tightly gripping the last trump card given by Qi Yun— the terrifying pitch-black talisman.

Qi Yuan once said, if ever one day he exhausted all methods in the 'Hundred Sects Battle Domain' and found no way out, he could activate this talisman, which would allow him to leave the 'Hundred Sects Battle Domain.' However, the cost he would have to pay would be extremely dreadful, but it would at least ensure his survival.

This completely dark talisman was not actually crafted by Qi Yun, but was a fragmentary talisman he obtained in a 'forbidden area.' However, after years of repairs by Qi Yun, it regained about a tenth or so of its power, possessing unimaginable strength.

Sensing the talisman in his hand, Ye Xiaofan already had the answer in his heart. Even if he must give up all future opportunities in the 'Hundred Sects Battle Domain,' he must strive for that slim chance of survival for Dugu Nan.

If the opportunities are lost, he can seek them elsewhere in the future, but if his teacher is gone, he truly is gone.

As for other matters, they can wait until later. Right now, the most important thing is the Blood Spirit Pearl.

Ye Xiaofan's heart was actually extremely conflicted and complex at the beginning; such decisions are as difficult as climbing to the heavens. But at this moment, he is already incredibly resolute.

"I must acquire the Blood Spirit Pearl, as for safety, I have my own way to escape," Ye Xiaofan said with full determination, this time not using sound transmission, but directly speaking, then slowly looked towards Mu Xin and Mu Yan sisters and said:

"After getting close to that realm, let's go our separate ways, as for the two of them, at the crucial moment I hope Senior Brother Eleven and Brother Nangong can look after them a bit."

It was evident, from three years of interactions, that Ye Xiaofan had extreme confidence in Mo Shiyi and Nangong Jianchen's capabilities. Once in that realm, Mu Xin and Mu Yan naturally wouldn't participate in the battle for the Blood Spirit Pearl nor fall into great danger, they just needed some slight care.

Although he may not be able to protect himself, he doesn't want anything to happen to the sisters. After all, he is relying on the two women to provide information about Ye Xiaoyue.

Mo Shiyi and Nangong Jianchen both furrowed their brows slightly upon hearing the words, exchanged glances, and sighed. It was clear, Ye Xiaofan is set on the Blood Spirit Pearl, yet doesn't want the two to get involved.

"Since you've decided, then so be it," Mo Shiyi said coolly, with a complex emotion in his eyes, neither agreeing to Ye Xiaofan's idea of 'going separate ways,' nor saying much more.

Nangong Jianchen also remained silent, without expressing any stance.

As for Mu Xin and Mu Yan, both sisters showed complex expressions, knowing full well that Ye Xiaofan wanting those two to look after them was purely due to Ye Xiaoyue's reason, yet a ripple arose in their hearts, a ripple from being a weak person in a perilous situation.

Actually, the sisters are not dumb; it is evident that Ye Xiaofan and the others must have been secretly discussing some matters through sound transmission. They just didn't feel like asking.

But just as a conversation was underway.

Suddenly.

A somewhat unfamiliar voice rang out at an inopportune moment.

"Nangong junior brother? It really is you?"

Ye Xiaofan and the others looked towards the sound, and saw three figures, two men and a woman, approaching. All emitted the terrifying aura of the 'Spiritual Essence Realm Peak.'

These three were none other than Shangguan Xingyu, Shangguan Lanqi, and a terrifying 'Spiritual Essence Realm Peak' cultivator from Li Yang Sect beside them.

The appearance of Shangguan siblings instantly made Nangong Jianchen slightly startled, then quickly recalled: "Senior Brother Shangguan? Sister Lanqi?"

Shangguan Xingyu smiled upon realizing the other remembered him: "Unbelievable, meeting you here. It has been years, and now junior brother Nangong has become a peak cultivator of the 'Spiritual Essence Realm Fifth Segment'? As expected, I said to Uncle Nangong back then, you are no ordinary fish in the pond."

With the first exchange, Shangguan Xingyu lavishly praised, appearing intent on closing the gap between them.

Though Li Yang Sect and Divine Sword Sect are not the same sect, their relationship isn't overly strained. Li Yang Sect has been attempting to ally with Divine Sword Sect over the years, so disciples from both sects often refer to each other as senior brothers or junior brothers.