Perhaps because the plan had been smoothly completed, after Qiongqi departed, the Divine Sun became even purer than before, the holy light filling the sky shone even more brilliantly, and Xuanyuan Hao grew even more arrogant and overbearing.
“I said it before, all beneath the Divine are but ants. Before the Divine, so-called Original Sin is mere fleeting cloud, utterly incapable of withstanding a single blow.”
Before this, many had felt Xuanyuan Hao’s words were far too arrogant and insolent.
But now, no one thought his words were arrogant or insolent anymore.
Because Xuanyuan Hao had proven that what he said was fact.
Earlier, the countless Original Sin karmic manifestations under the envelopment of the holy light had all, without exception, been reduced to ashes.
The hundreds of Original Sin dharma bodies had fled in panic and vanished without a trace the moment Xuanyuan Hao descended.
Tiger Power Great Immortal and Greenwood Old Immortal, who claimed to represent Original Sin and had cultivated Original Sin itself, dared not even breathe heavily before Xuanyuan Hao. Especially Tiger Power Great Immortal—before Xuanyuan Hao descended, he had been incredibly imposing, acting as if he looked down on everyone. But now, facing Xuanyuan Hao, he only dared to cower in a corner, not even daring to utter a peep.
Even Old Ancestor Green Robe, who had cultivated Original Sin itself, had been utterly obliterated by a single arrow from him.
Even Qiongqi, the Son of the Original Sin Variable and one of the Ancient Four Great Beasts said to be reincarnated, dared not accept the challenge against Xuanyuan Hao and fled from this place.
Looking at it this way,
Xuanyuan Hao’s statement—that all beneath the Divine are but ants, and so-called Original Sin before the Divine is mere fleeting cloud—was neither arrogant nor insolent.
Although everyone believed Xuanyuan Hao could obliterate Old Ancestor Green Robe with one arrow, he might not necessarily be able to obliterate Qiongqi with one arrow. In a real fight, Xuanyuan Hao might not even be Qiongqi’s match.
However.
That Qiongqi was defeated without a fight was a fact no one could deny. That he voluntarily admitted defeat and fled this place was an indisputable fact.
“Honored Original Sin Patriarchs!”
Xuanyuan Hao’s figure flickered faintly within the Divine Sun, the Divine Judgment Bow floating beside him. He stood tall, hands clasped behind his back, his handsome face filled with arrogance, his brow exuding boundless dominance, his eyes like those of a deity gazing upon the common masses as if they truly were ants.
“Among you, is there anyone who dares to receive an arrow from me, Xuanyuan Hao?”
Good heavens!
Xuanyuan Hao had directly targeted the many Original Sin Patriarchs hiding within the Void.
Xuanyuan Tong, who had remained silent beside him, couldn’t help but tense at this sight and immediately sent a secret voice transmission: “Junior Brother, the plan has been smoothly completed. Do not complicate matters!”
At the same time,
Xunfeng Patriarch also transmitted a voice message urging caution. In their view, ending the matter here was the best outcome for the Sacred Ground. Now that Xuanyuan Hao had suddenly targeted those Original Sin Patriarchs, if an accident occurred and those patriarchs were provoked to anger, all their efforts would be wasted.
“Patriarch!
Junior Sister, rest assured. I know what I’m doing. These so-called Original Sin Patriarchs are a bunch of selfish, cowardly old things. I’m certain that after witnessing the power of the Divine Judgment Bow, they won’t dare to accept the challenge.”
Xunfeng Patriarch advised: “Hao’er, know when to stop.”
After this incident, Xunfeng Patriarch naturally also saw that most of the Original Sin Patriarchs hiding in the shadows were selfish, scheming against each other, and would not unite. But this did not mean there were no experts among the Original Sin Patriarchs. On the contrary, he wasn’t very clear on exactly how many Original Sin Patriarchs were hiding in the shadows of the Void today, nor did he have a firm grasp on how powerful these Original Sin Patriarchs were.
Precisely because of this, he had always felt the Sacred Ground’s plan this time was a risky move—one wrong step and the whole game would be lost. Fortunately, this risky move had ultimately succeeded.
Now Xuanyuan Hao was starting to provoke those Original Sin Patriarchs again. If something unexpected really happened and matters were complicated, the consequences would be simply unimaginable.
Unfortunately.
Unfortunately, Xuanyuan Hao did not heed their advice and continued arrogantly provoking the Original Sin Patriarchs hiding in the shadows.
“I’ll ask one more time, honored Original Sin Patriarchs. Is there anyone who dares to come out and receive an arrow from me, Xuanyuan Hao?”
The shadows of the Void seethed with unrest, turmoil unceasing.
Yet, no one showed themselves, not even a single one.
“A third time. I’ll give you one more chance, honored Original Sin Patriarchs. Is there anyone who dares to come out and receive an arrow from me, Xuanyuan Hao?”
The shadows of the Void still seethed with unrest, turmoil unceasing.
Yet still, no one showed themselves.
“Heh!”
Xuanyuan Hao laughed arrogantly: “Is this what you call Original Sin Patriarchs?
Truly utterly disappointing. With just your lot, you dare dream of contending for the title of True Lord of Original Sin, of opening the Daoless Age? Mere wishful thinking, overestimating your own strength. Nothing but a mob of rabble.”
Xuanyuan Hao’s words could not be described as anything but arrogant, arrogantly boundless.
He was not insulting just one Original Sin Patriarch, but all the Original Sin Patriarchs hiding in the shadows at this very moment.
And he was doing so right to their faces, a naked insult.
Yet even so.
Within the Void, there was only seething unrest, only surging turmoil. Still, no one showed themselves.
Forget showing themselves; at this moment, not even one of those Original Sin Patriarchs dared to make a sound.
Yes.
None.
It was as if all the Original Sin Patriarchs had collectively fallen silent. No one dared to utter a word.
On Blackwater Mountain.
The Old Beggar’s face flushed red then paled. He clenched his fists tightly, glaring fiercely at Xuanyuan Hao in the field, killing intent flashing in his eyes. But for some reason, he closed his eyes again, took a deep breath, shook his head, tilted his head back, and downed an entire jar of fine wine in one go.
“Shameful!
Utterly shameful! Shame has been brought to the family home!
I’ve lived most of my life and never been as ashamed as I am today!”
“Damn it all!”
The Old Beggar swept a glance across the Void, cursing loudly: “Are all these old fellows nothing but cowards and weaklings? How is it not a single one dares to step out and slaughter that blasted Xuanyuan brat!”
Blackwater Empress suddenly spoke expressionlessly: “Why don’t you go out?”
“I…” The words immediately left the Old Beggar speechless. He grumbled unhappily: “I admit I’m afraid of death, and I’m not confident I can withstand an arrow from the Divine Judgment Bow either. But what about you!
Blackwater Empress, aren’t you also afraid to go out?”
“I’m also afraid of death.”
“Come off it. You’re afraid of death? You’re fooling a child.”
The Old Beggar was indeed afraid of death, and he had never denied it. But to say Blackwater Empress was afraid of death—he absolutely refused to believe that. He had no confidence in withstanding an arrow from the Divine Judgment Bow, but he knew, even dared to affirm, that Blackwater Empress definitely could withstand an arrow from the Divine Judgment Bow. Even killing that Xuanyuan brat wouldn’t be difficult for her.
The problem was, Blackwater Empress simply would not go out.
Moreover, he also knew that among the many Original Sin Patriarchs hiding in the shadows, existences like Blackwater Empress, while not numerous, were certainly not few.
But damn it all, existences like Blackwater Empress, each more composed than the last, none would show themselves.
The Old Beggar had also tried to persuade Blackwater Empress to go out and lend a hand, to take the lead. That way, the Sacred Ground’s scheme would fail, hope for the future opening of the Daoless Age would be great, and it would absolutely be a good thing for everyone. Alas, Blackwater Empress treated his words as nothing but hot air.