Chapter 240: Chapter 230: Baili Celestial Emperor
Above the void.
With one strike, the Candle Dragon was blasted away, and an old man in a white robe, whose hair and beard were all white, appeared silently.
The white-robed elder seemed as if he had always been there.
This elder was none other than Baili Tiandi, the ancestor of the Baili Family.
Baili Tiandi’s cultivation had reached the Middle Stage of Mahayana.
At this moment, everyone’s eyes were on Baili Tiandi.
"Baili Tiandi!" The Netherworld King frowned deeply, his expression extremely grave.
Thousand Tombs furrowed his brows and said, "Such terrifying strength, this person must be the ancestor of the Baili Family."
"The ancestor of the Baili Family?" Tian Kui and the disciples were all shocked.
The Baili Family possessed two at the Mahayana Stage, undeniably powerful, and indeed one of the three great cultivation families.
"Greetings, Ancestor!" Baili Family members knelt respectfully on one knee.
Baili Tiandi said indifferently, "Rise."
The severely injured Baili Zhantian said sorrowfully, "Yun’Er... is dead..."
Baili Qingyu sobbed, "Ancestor, Yun’Er’s Nascent Soul was destroyed, please avenge Yun’Er!"
"This old guy’s temper isn’t small." The Ghost Master chuckled, "Looks like there will be another great battle, but with his strength, he can’t win against the Ice Phoenix."
"Indeed." The sect leader of Wuji nodded and said, "Even back then, the ancestor of the Soul-Devouring Sect couldn’t deal with the Ice Phoenix, and after so many years, the Ice Phoenix’s strength must have grown even stronger."
Star Picker and Crazy Old Man did not speak, their old eyes fixed on Baili Tiandi.
The Great Demon King glanced at Baili Tiandi and then politely cupped his fists, "Junior greets Baili Ancestor."
Baili Tiandi nodded slightly.
His gaze shifted slightly, taking a look at Baili Feiyun’s corpse. Baili Tiandi, holding back his grief, sighed, "Alas, had I known earlier, I wouldn’t have let you come out."
The Great Demon King politely said, "Baili Ancestor, this matter..."
"You don’t need to say it." Baili Tiandi waved his hand and said, "I already know everything. Things have developed to this extent because Qingyu did not listen to your advice. This matter has nothing to do with you. When you return, please convey my thanks to the Earth Ancestor."
Hearing Baili Tiandi’s words, the Great Demon King felt relieved, and then he respectfully withdrew.
Although the Ancient God Mountain Commerce Association intended to protect the Ancient Divine Sect, they never wanted to become enemies with the Baili Family; their intervention was merely to prevent escalation.
At the same time.
Above the void, three gigantic purple energy vortexes suddenly appeared, exuding a terrifying aura, and three elders emerged.
These three were elders of the Baili Family.
"Greetings, Ancestor." The three elders saluted respectfully.
Baili Tiandi did not acknowledge them.
His gaze turned to the Candle Dragon, Baili Tiandi smiled faintly, "Candle Dragon, it’s been many years. I never imagined your strength would grow to this level. It’s truly astonishing."
The Candle Dragon angrily said, "Old fool! If I break through to the Mahayana Stage, killing you would be child’s play!"
"You’re right," Baili Tiandi smiled slightly, "With your strength, once you break through to the Mahayana Stage, I would indeed not be your match."
Candle Dragon, in his heart, was surprised: "This old fool actually admitted it."
With those words, Baili Tiandi’s gaze shifted to the distant peak where Gu Chenfeng stood.
At this moment.
The entire place fell into a deathly silence.
Baili Tiandi’s old face displayed a hint of a smile, and he said very politely, "Young friend, today’s incident is the fault of my Baili Family. I apologize to you."
Hearing Baili Tiandi’s words, Baili Zhantian, and the clan members were stunned.
The ancestor of the Baili Family actually apologized to Gu Chenfeng personally!
Though it was difficult for them to accept in their hearts, no one dared to speak, and they could only endure their displeasure silently.
At the mountain peak.
Gu Chenfeng didn’t speak but instead condensed Ice Wings and slowly ascended.
Baili Tiandi continued to smile and said, "The Baili Family has no enmity with the Medicine God Hall. I hope that today’s events will not harm the relationship between both parties. Would you consider letting this matter rest for my sake?"
All eyes turned to Gu Chenfeng once again.
Everyone eagerly awaited Gu Chenfeng’s response.
Gu Chenfeng said without expression, "What if I say no?"
Hearing Gu Chenfeng’s response, the smile on Baili Tiandi’s old face instantly froze, then disappeared.
Baili Tiandi fell silent.
Baili Zhantian’s face was contorted like a vicious tiger, wishing to tear Gu Chenfeng to pieces.
The three elders of the Baili Family also had darkened expressions.
Baili Qingyu and the clan members were filled with rage, ready to fight to the death.
"Remarkable courage," Crazy Old Man praised, "This young man is extraordinary, facing Baili Tiandi without the slightest nervousness, his expression unchanged."
"He actually refused," Star Picker was surprised, "He doesn’t even give a little face. Does he really intend to destroy the Baili Family?"
"He refused!" The Great Demon King looked at Gu Chenfeng in shock, finding it hard to believe.
Baili Tiandi is the ancestor of the Baili Family.
Does Gu Chenfeng truly have no intention of reconciliation?
While shocked, the Great Demon King quickly transmitted a message, "Netherworld King, do you know Gu Chenfeng’s identity?"
The Netherworld King respectfully transmitted back, "Great Demon King, Gu Chenfeng is the Young Master of the Medicine God Hall!"
"What? He’s the Young Master of the Medicine God Hall?" The Great Demon King’s eyes widened in shock, his heart alarmed, "No wonder he can command Candle Dragon, no wonder he has no fear of the Baili Family. So he is the Young Master of the Medicine God Hall!"
A short while later.
Baili Tiandi asked solemnly, "Is there truly no room for negotiation?"
Gu Chenfeng remained expressionless, "Since the Baili Family has already made their choice, there’s no room for negotiation. Either submit to me or disappear."
"Buzzing!"
An incomparable terrifying force suddenly erupted from Baili Tiandi’s body, spreading his powerful, terrifying spiritual power tens of thousands of feet away, the space visibly collapsing.
A terrifying scene, surpassing any shock from previous battles.
However, Baili Tiandi showed no murderous intent.
Baili Tiandi continuously activated his spiritual power, then asked, "In exchange for the Baili Family’s survival, I offer my life, and the Baili Family will retreat into the mountains. Might the young friend agree?"
"Either submit to me or disappear." Gu Chenfeng repeated, without any concession.
"Alas." Baili Tiandi sighed in resignation, then said, "Even so, I will speak no more. I admit that the Baili Family cannot rival the Medicine God Hall, but that doesn’t mean the Baili Family fears the Medicine God Hall."
"Since there’s no room for negotiation, I have nothing more to say. My self-destruction should be enough to reduce you all to ashes."
Boom!
The moment Baili Tiandi said this, everyone’s mind was struck as if hammered, a strong wave of fear instantly sweeping over their faces.
"The ancestor plans to self-destruct?" The Baili Family members were all dumbfounded.
"Is he going to self-destruct?" Several members of Star Picker were terrified to their souls.
"Middle Stage of Mahayana self-destruction?" The Great Demon King was scared out of his wits.
Self-destruction at the Middle Stage of Mahayana is an apocalyptic event.
Not just Taigu Mountain, but all living beings within tens of thousands of feet would be reduced to ashes.