Chapter 134: The Outsider Xiao Yan, Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Was a Junk Collector
Wu Tian feigned surprise and said, "Xiao Yan, so you really aren't from the Dou Qi Continent? That hazy blue sphere is that your homeland? You're actually an outsider? Well, this just got interesting! Yao Zun zhe, you were a big name in Central Plains, powerful enough to make it tremble with just one word. But you chose such an unusual disciple? Of all the people to take in, even picking a traitorous Han Feng would've been better than choosing an outsider. Aren't you afraid he'll lead an invasion force to conquer the Dou Qi Continent?"
Damn it…
Yao Chen looked at Xiao Yan's pale face and instantly realized Wu Tian was telling the truth. He really had taken in an outsider as a disciple!
Yao Chen felt utterly speechless. He, the mighty Yao Zun zhe, had ended up accepting an outsider as his disciple. What kind of twisted fate was this? Choosing Han Feng, the traitor, was bad enough at least he was from this world. But after years of careful selection, he'd finally found a suitable candidate, only to discover he was an outsider!
An outsider meant one thing an advance scout for an invasion! Here to survey the Dou Qi Continent! This was a huge problem. If he truly relied on foreign power to resurrect, then once others found out, he'd still be doomed. Not just the Soul Hall, but even the ancient clans would come after him. That meant making an enemy of the entire Dou Qi Continent.
But… giving up on such a promising candidate after finally finding one? His soul couldn't hold out much longer.
Yao Chen couldn't fathom that Wu Tian might be lying. Wu Tian was already immensely powerful. Being the partner of Queen Medusa spoke volumes he was terrifyingly strong. After all, Queen Medusa was a legendary figure, even renowned in Central Plains for her power and beauty!
And Wu Tian had precisely named him and his traitorous disciple Han Feng, even pinpointing his status in Central Plains. Clearly, Wu Tian held a high position himself. Powerful, influential why would someone like that need to lie? If he were indeed an outsider, then the Dou Qi Continent would already be overrun with them!
Yao Chen fell into deep thought, weighing the pros and cons, uncertain of his next move.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan felt utterly hopeless. He knew today was the end. He'd thought he'd found a kindred spirit, a fellow traveler from his world. But it turned out to be an old monster the strongest in the Jia Ma Empire. If being targeted by such a figure didn't spell death, then he must've seriously lucked out!
Wu Tian watched the pair one a dispirited young man, the other a shaken soul and smirked. "Yao Chen, no need to pretend. The moment you hesitated, you'd already decided to silence me, hadn't you?"
A cold gleam flickered in Yao Chen's ancient eyes. "You truly are a monster. If I'm not mistaken, your real identity must be terrifying!"
"You guessed right. Those so called Dou Di experts you think are untouchable? I've trained more than I can count on two hands. Oh, and that Tuoshe Ancient Emperor you all revere? He stumbled upon one of my discarded techniques by accident and trained his way to Dou Di!" Wu Tian said, sounding casual as he bragged.
Yao Chen felt his heart pound wildly. Xiao Yan might not grasp the significance, but he did! The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor, the last known Dou Di, was revered across the continent. And now, Wu Tian claimed he reached that level by picking up Wu Tian's scraps? It shattered everything Yao Chen thought he knew.
Ignoring the trembling Yao Chen, Wu Tian continued, "Yao Chen, I didn't go to Wu Tan City for any particular reason. Aside from finding your little duo amusing, I sensed a Heavenly Flame. Hand over your Bone Chilling Flame, and I'll let you go."
"A Heavenly Flame? So you're collecting them to cultivate?" Yao Chen's voice quivered as he realized something dreadful.
Wu Tian shrugged, narrowing his eyes. "Seems you've figured it out. Yes, the incomplete technique you found, the Flame Mantra it was mine. Tuoshe Ancient Emperor only became a Dou Di after obtaining it and breaking through the void. By the way, let me enlighten you the so called Heavenly Flame Ranking? I made that list. And the top ranked flame doesn't exist. Whoever swallows all the other flames will become number one! Fun, right?"
Yao Chen was beyond words. If Wu Tian was telling the truth, then he was practically a god. The figure before him wasn't even Wu Tian's true form just a tiny fragment. Resisting was pointless. If Wu Tian wanted his flame, he'd have to hand it over willingly.
Resisting? What good would it do? Kill this fragment, and who knew how many more were out there? If someone like this had reappeared, it had to be part of a grand plan!
Accepting his fate, Yao Chen forced a smile and handed over the Bone Chilling Flame. His soul seemed to weaken further, but what choice did he have?
Wu Tian took the flame without haste and placed it atop the lotus flower in his hand.
"Now give me everything else you've got," Wu Tian demanded coldly.
Yao Chen, defeated, handed over all his belongings without protest.
But then, to his surprise, Wu Tian pulled out the Flame Mantra and handed it back. "This is useless to me. Keep it."
Yao Chen's old face nearly cracked. This was a technique that could reach Dou Di!
Wu Tian said nonchalantly, "If you want to restore your soul, head to the nearby town. You should find some soul nourishing herbs there. If not, the Magic Beast Mountain Range will have what you need. As for Xiao Yan, you might as well keep him. Though he's an outsider, his original soul tells me his homeland doesn't have any powerful beings. He's just a nobody and poses no threat to the Dou Qi Continent."
Yao Chen nodded, kneeling to thank Wu Tian. He even considered asking to become Wu Tian's disciple, but as a mere soul, he wasn't worthy.
When he looked up again, Wu Tian had vanished without a trace.
Yao Chen suddenly felt a mix of being swindled yet oddly fortunate. It was a strange sensation.
Turning to his outsider disciple, Yao Chen's lips curled into a peculiar smile…
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