novelGlobal #382 - Chapter 381 Gathering in Green
#382 - Chapter 381 Gathering in Green
“Southern Emperor, eliminating those below the Ten Forbidden is not difficult for us, but if someone interferes, or if a Forbidden-level individual like yourself attacks us, how should we respond?”
King Chujiang, who had just arrived in the alien space and hadn't attended the meeting, voiced his concerns.
The Southern Ghost Emperor calmly explained, “You don't need to worry about that. The Emperor and I will handle those guys.”
“Then I'm relieved.” King Chujiang revealed a faint smile.
The Southern Ghost Emperor nodded, and just as he was about to give further instructions, he suddenly sensed something and turned his head to look in a certain direction.
There, two small dots, one black and one white, were rapidly enlarging against the sound of the wind. It was Li Chenqiu and Xiang Nanzhi.
Seeing this, the Southern Ghost Emperor's eyebrows furrowed, and an unpleasant expression surged onto his face.
Xiang Nanzhi, who was far away, seemed to notice this and hurriedly grabbed Li Chenqiu's arm, forcibly pulling him back.
Li Chenqiu steadied his swaying body and looked at Xiang Nanzhi with a puzzled expression, “Why did you pull me?”
Xiang Nanzhi's slightly pale cheeks curved into an unnatural smile, “The Emperor's intention is for us to pick up the leftovers. The implication of picking up the leftovers is to go out later.
It's still early, let's go back to the camp and rest for a while. When the time is right, we'll go out. This is safer and more secure!”
As she spoke, Xiang Nanzhi forcibly dragged Li Chenqiu back the way they came.
“Wait a minute, the principle is correct, but why do we have to wait in the camp? Can't we wait in front of the space rift?” Li Chenqiu asked as he walked.
Xiang Nanzhi quickened her pace and casually replied, “Staying in the camp is more comfortable than staying outside.”
Li Chenqiu looked at Xiang Nanzhi suspiciously, then glanced back at the direction of the space rift, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes.
Just as Xiang Nanzhi was about to drag Li Chenqiu out of the plaza, a thunderous roar came from afar.
“Come here!”
The moment the voice fell, Xiang Nanzhi's body trembled violently, and she almost fell to the ground.
Her fair and delicate face turned ashen white at a speed visible to the naked eye, even more so than the skin of a deceased person.
Li Chenqiu supported Xiang Nanzhi with both hands and said in a low voice, “It seems like someone is calling us.”
“I… heard it.” Xiang Nanzhi enunciated clearly, her body unnaturally tense, and she turned around with heavy steps, forcing herself to say, “Let's go see what's going on.”
The two walked together, approaching the space rift little by little under the watchful eyes of the Southern Ghost Emperor and the five Yama Kings. Xiang Nanzhi's movements became increasingly stiff, until she stood still in front of the space rift.
Li Chenqiu's gaze swept over the group, and he opened his mouth to greet them, but the Southern Ghost Emperor didn't give him the chance, speaking first, “Who told you to come here!”
Xiang Nanzhi raised her head slightly, her eyes rolling upwards, secretly looking at the Southern Ghost Emperor and saying, “Didn't you tell me to come here?”
“Do you think I'm asking you that?” The Southern Ghost Emperor stepped forward, his humanoid shadow completely enveloping Xiang Nanzhi, the pressure he exuded was like a ten-thousand-foot-high mountain, causing despair!
Xiang Nanzhi shrank her neck, and beads of sweat slowly seeped out of her forehead, looking very uneasy.
Li Chenqiu, who was also affected, was also suffering. He wanted to quietly stand aside, but his arm was tightly grasped by his treacherous friend Xiang Nanzhi, so he had no choice but to stand there.
As the atmosphere was about to drop to freezing point, Xiang Nanzhi pretended to be calm and replied:
“I didn't want to come either, but who told me it was the Emperor's order? King Chujiang is going to participate in the clearing operation, and the Emperor told me to protect him well. I declined repeatedly, but the Emperor insisted that I go, so I came.”
The Southern Ghost Emperor didn't speak, still quietly watching Xiang Nanzhi.
“If you don't believe me, you can ask him, he is King Chujiang. I only came because of him.” Xiang Nanzhi took a step back, pulling Li Chenqiu in front of her with force.
Li Chenqiu suppressed the urge to slap Xiang Nanzhi away, forced a smile on his face, and said politely:
“Southern Emperor, hello, I am King Chujiang of the Ten Yama Kings. Qianmian is indeed under the Emperor's orders to come and protect me. If you don't want him to go out, I can do it alone.”
“King Chujiang.” The Southern Ghost Emperor repeated Li Chenqiu's divine name, then nodded slightly and said, “Since it is the Emperor's order, the entire Underworld must obey.
Qianmian's nature is more impulsive, please King Chujiang keep an eye on him and don't let him do anything absurd or out of line.”
“Definitely.” Li Chenqiu agreed with a smile.
The Southern Ghost Emperor looked sideways at Xiang Nanzhi, “Did you hear that?”
Xiang Nanzhi said softly with some dissatisfaction, “I heard it.”
After dealing with the Southern Ghost Emperor, King Yama called Li Chenqiu to his side and introduced him to the other three Yama Kings present.
These three Yama Kings were King Chujiang of the Ten Palaces, King Equality of the Ninth Palace, and King Tai of the Seventh Palace.
Among them, Li Chenqiu was particularly impressed with King Chujiang, who was a kind-looking young man, just like a monk in a temple, every frown and smile made people feel cordial.
As for King Equality and King Tai, the former was a bit like an office worker working a 996 schedule, lifeless, while the latter was the opposite, a muscular man who spoke rather frankly.
“King Yama said that the last time he saw you, you were still at the Second Forbidden, but now, after only a few months, you have broken through to the Fifth Forbidden. This speed of breaking through is truly astonishing!”
King Tai patted Li Chenqiu's shoulder forcefully, his face filled with undisguised shock.
Li Chenqiu said modestly, “It's all good luck, nothing special. By the way, everyone, when are we going out?”
King Yama replied, “After everyone who is going to participate in the auction arrives on the island, we will go out. You and Qianmian stay inside first, and go out when the battle is nearing its end.”
“Okay, everyone be careful.”
……
Grimm Island lay isolated on the sea surface, and the mottled moonlight fell on the island, allowing it to spend the night in varying degrees of light and darkness.
Everything was so calm, until a dazzling white light burst out from the southern horizon, and the night retreated, hiding in the deep sea, not daring to show its head.
Rumble——
The roar shook the sea, and a white dot swept across the sea, shooting towards Grimm Island. However, this was just the beginning.
Countless streams of light, like white dots, completely tore open the night, closely following the white dot, illuminating the sea.
Shadows of varying sizes, cutting through the calm sea surface like fins, sped by at speeds far exceeding the speed of sound. The sonic booms, like firecrackers, were endless, exploding into waves!
Under the sea, there were also undercurrents surging. Shadows of various shapes rapidly shuttled through the sea, looking down by the light, like migrating fish, a dark mass, extremely frightening!
Everything was ready, and the auction was about to begin.