CHAPTER 169: CHAPTER 140: FIGHTING WITH THE WONDROUS PALACE, GOLDEN FORTUNE FRAGMENTS (5/5) COLLECTED!_2

Wang Shiyang was nothing more than a scapegoat.

If I had known this earlier, I wouldn’t have cursed Mu Yunqing. I’d have let him come personally and directly send him on his way.

Moments later, as the light faded, the demons encircling Wang Shouzhen simultaneously turned their gaze toward Wen Zhixing.

Wen Zhixing didn’t dodge or evade, facing the demons head-on.

However, these demons didn’t seem to have any intention of attacking. Instead, they nodded to Wen Zhixing and then turned into a black stream of light, carrying Wang Shouzhen away with them.

"[Fortune Fragment detected. Do you wish to spend a month of life-span to randomly collect it?]"

"Collect!"

Upon seeing this, Wen Zhixing hurriedly began to collect the Fortune Fragments.

These were high-level Fortune Fragments above Wang Shouzhen’s head, and if he didn’t collect them now, it would truly be a huge loss.

Four times in a row, Wen Zhixing didn’t stop at all.

"[Purple Fortune Fragment +1.]"

"[Purple Fortune Fragment +1, current Purple Fortune Fragments: 2/4.]"

"[Golden Fortune Fragment +1.]"

"[Golden Fortune Fragment +1, current Golden Fortune Fragments: 5/5.]"

"[Current life-span: 276.]"

Looking at the system prompt popping up in front of him, Wen Zhixing’s heart began to thump wildly.

This was too exhilarating. Four consecutive draws, all high-level Fortune Fragments. This feeling was a first for him, and currently, only Wang Shouzhen could bring him this kind of pleasure. The others were just slightly lacking.

"[Golden Fortune Fragments (5/5) collected. You may spend a month of life-span to synthesize and obtain one of the following fortunes:]"

"[Option One: Gain the Divine Ability: Law of Heaven and Earth.]"

"[Option Two: Obtain 8,000 Fortune Points.]"

"[Option Three: Obtain the fortune of Wang Shouzhen.]"

"Divine Ability - Law of Heaven and Earth... 8,000 Fortune Points... Wang Shouzhen’s fortune..."

Wen Zhixing looked at the options before him and fell into deep thought. For a moment, he was somewhat stunned. This was the first time he had hesitated like this.

Each of these options was tempting, and he wanted to select every one.

The Divine Ability ’Law of Heaven and Earth’ is something that anyone who has read ’Journey to the West’ knows is a grand Divine Ability. Using this Divine Ability transforms the spellcaster into an embodiment of heaven and earth. They would emulate the scale of heaven and earth, mimicking the sky and the land. They could even become as tall as the heavens and as broad as the earth. It is a great Divine Ability that allows one to match the stature of heaven and earth. Even if this world’s ’Law of Heaven and Earth’ is slightly different, whatever is produced from the Golden Fortune would hardly be inferior.

As for the 8,000 Fortune Points, that goes without saying. This is a huge sum. So many Fortune Points, Wen Zhixing has never seen before. Just obtaining them would allow him to upgrade all his other fortunes to Purple Quality, a desirable prospect for anyone.

And the fortune of Wang Shouzhen is something Wen Zhixing also longs to obtain. He wants to see what Wang Shouzhen has experienced during this time and what kind of fortune he has obtained.

Indecision. Wen Zhixing had never felt so torn. All the choices are enticing, but he can’t bear to part with the other two options.

If I’m quick enough with my hands, can I select all three? Wen Zhixing looked at the options in front of him and wistfully thought of some clever manipulation, but alas, it was only a fleeting thought.

Just as he was in the throes of indecision, Bai Luqiu’s figure emerged from within the dungeon. Following her was a group of figures. The Righteous Sun Sect disciples, after taking the elixir, had by now regained some vitality and could barely walk.

Seeing Bai Luqiu emerge, Wen Zhixing simply did not make a choice. He could think it over some more; there was no hurry.

"Junior brother, what happened?" Bai Luqiu looked at the scene that appeared to be in ruins before her, her face showing a look of surprise and doubt. She had just sensed several terrifying auras. But now, everything seemed calm again.

The others, meanwhile, raised their heads and gave Wen Zhixing weak smiles, looking as if they had been brought back to life.

Wen Zhixing looked at everyone, revealed a sorrowful expression, and slowly said, "Elder Wang Shiyang, in order to save us, fought against numerous demons and ultimately perished, his soul scattered."

"What!"

In an instant, everyone was stunned.

Wang Shiyang was dead? How could that be possible! Wang Shiyang was a cultivator of the Sixth Realm; how could he die?

"Junior brother, what exactly happened just now?" Bai Luqiu’s expression turned grave as well. She wasn’t worried about Wang Shiyang, but rather that the demons in this place were too powerful. If they could even kill Wang Shiyang... that would indeed be troublesome.

"Luqiu, that demon and Elder Wang perished together. I only saw both of their divine souls extinguish simultaneously. I’m not very clear about the rest," Wen Zhixing shook his head and said nothing more.

Since those demons had already left with Wang Shouzhen, there was no need to say anything else. So many Sixth Realm demons; it was quite unlikely for the Righteous Sun Sect to annihilate them. Even in the end, it would likely be a mutually destructive outcome. If that’s the case, then let it be.

Upon hearing this, Bai Luqiu’s brow furrowed slightly. It was obvious that Wen Zhixing had lied. She wanted to ask further questions, but with so many Righteous Sun Sect disciples present, she suppressed her doubts.

"Let’s go, back to the sect!" Without dwelling too much on it, Bai Luqiu conducted a quick check amongst the ruins and then led the group back toward the Righteous Sun Sect at a rapid pace.

"Luqiu, do we have a disciple named Wen Zhixing in our sect?" on the way back, the previously rescued disciples began asking.

"Wen Zhixing?" Bai Luqiu was stunned for a moment and couldn’t help but glance at Wen Zhixing, before coughing and asking, "What about him?"

"It’s nothing. We were facing certain death this time, but a demon, seeing we were Righteous Sun Sect disciples, surprisingly spared our lives," a puzzled disciple piped up. "Someone even asked us if we knew a Righteous Sun Sect disciple named Wen Zhixing."

"Is that so..." Bai Luqiu was mildly astonished.

Wen Zhixing had mentioned that Wang Shouzhen was his junior brother from the Wonderous Palace. Among this group of demons, Wen Zhixing recognized only him. It seemed Wen Zhixing’s junior brother might hold no small position among these demons.

"Is that the case..." After thinking for a moment and piecing together the previous conversation between Wen Zhixing and Wang Shouzhen, Bai Luqiu had a guess in her mind.

Wen Zhixing remained composed. He had anticipated this. Normally, these Righteous Sun Sect disciples should have been doomed; they were definitely saved by Wang Shouzhen, thus sparing their lives. Looking at those demons, Wang Shouzhen’s bloodline naturally suppressed them. That alone was enough to dominate the group and willingly gain their allegiance.

"I wonder how Liu Qingdai and Si Nanyan are now..." Wen Zhixing ignored the others and turned around, gazing ahead.

Yesterday, Liu Qingdai was taken away by Si Nanyan alone. A day has passed, and Si Nanyan must have made her move. As the Sect Master’s Daughter, Liu Qingdai surely had contingencies left by Liu Qingxuan; it only remained to be seen what those contingencies were. I hope the Clear Heart Incantation is effective. Once he returned, he would explain everything to Liu Qingxuan. This time, Si Nanyan was surely doomed.

「A day later.」

Wen Zhixing and his group returned to the sect.

"Huh?"

However, as soon as they arrived back at the sect, everyone sensed something amiss. The Righteous Sun Sect, which should have been bustling, was now somewhat desolate. It was evident that the usually extremely rich Yang Qi had now become rather thin. There seemed to be few people left in the sect at this moment.

"Strange." Bai Luqiu furrowed her brow slightly, then flew down, landing on the ground.

Seeing this, Wen Zhixing also quietly descended from the sky.

"Greetings to Luqiu," the disciple guarding the gate of the Righteous Sun Sect hurriedly bowed and paid respects.

"Has something happened within the sect?" Bai Luqiu asked directly.

The disciple, upon hearing this, immediately spoke with excitement, "Reporting to Luqiu, our sect has gone to war with the Wonderous Palace! It’s a fierce battle, and all the other martial brothers have gone to cheer them on!"

Bai Luqiu: "?"

Wen Zhixing: "?"

The two exchanged glances, somewhat bewildered. What’s this about, how did it turn into a war?

"Luqiu, bring your junior brother over here." Just then, a spiritual sense transmission entered Bai Luqiu’s mind. It was Liu Qingxuan’s voice.

Meanwhile, Wen Zhixing’s Message Jade Talisman likewise lit up. He looked down.

The one sending the message turned out to be Hua Yourong, also known as Si Nanyan!