Chapter 1900 Bow

"As I said, it was just a misunderstanding!"

Situ Haokong stiffened his neck and retorted, trying to appear calm.

"I have already apologized, what more does Sect Leader Lin want?"

Seeing that Lin Jichen was still looking at him calmly, without any intention of backing down, Situ Haokong simply decided to give up.

He spread his hands, adopting a nonchalant attitude, and began to complain loudly.

"I devised the plan, contributed my manpower and resources, and even voluntarily offered up the Dragon-Locking Formation of Nine Dragon Valley. If Sect Leader Lin harbors any grudges against my Demonic Sect or my Nine Dragon Valley, then please take action. There's no need for such beating around the bush! This has always been my temperament; I'd rather die standing than live on my knees!"

He was, after all, a powerful figure and a top figure in the demonic path, yet he had to put up with the attitude of two juniors here. He simply couldn't stand it.

If it were just Lin Jichen alone, it wouldn't matter, but in front of such a beautiful female cultivator as Wan Yincai, he had to maintain his dignity.

Moreover, he had always harbored deep hostility towards Lin Jichen, his rival in love. He knew in his heart that the paths of good and evil were different, and it was impossible for the two sides to truly turn their enmity into friendship.

However, upon hearing this, Lin Jichen did not become angry as Situ Haokong had expected, nor did he take any action.

He simply looked at Situ Haokong calmly, his tone as flat as if he were telling an ordinary story, yet every word carried immense weight and undeniable authority.

"Sect Master Situ, if you're here to cooperate with this attitude, then I can tell you very clearly that you can go back. Your Nine Dragons Valley can opt out of the Dragon Slaying Plan, and I will personally go to your sect to request the Dragon Locking Array, so that you won't feel like you're doing everything for me."

Wan Yincai immediately chimed in, "Exactly! The extermination of Zhu Jiuyin was for the sake of all living beings in the Eight Desolations. Everyone's efforts are ultimately for the safety of their own sects. If Zhu Jiuyin truly rules the Eight Desolations, do you think your Nine Dragons Valley can remain uninvolved? At that time, you'll probably be the first to be wiped out!"

She paused, staring sharply at Situ Haokong, her icy tone piercing through his pretense.

"Your Nine Dragon Valley's body cultivation techniques rely entirely on the art of refining the body with dragon blood. Over the years, you have infiltrated the Dragon Realm to hunt down countless dragons, steal countless dragon eggs, and even enslave many dragon groups. You have long since forged an irreconcilable blood feud with the dragon race! Zhu Jiuyin is the supreme being of the dragon race. Once it is born, the first thing it will do is to settle scores with your Nine Dragon Valley!"

Situ Haokong was speechless after Wan Yincai's words, his face turning from green to red, then white to purple, a truly spectacular sight.

He opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but found that he had no way to argue.

Everything Wan Yincai and Lin Jichen said was true.

A deep sense of powerlessness and fear welled up inside him.

Back in the Sword Sect, he was clearly beaten up on the spot by Lin Jichen and lost all face, but he still slunk back to attend the Dragon Slaying Conference.

He willingly offered up the Dragon-Locking Array, and now he's personally come to the Dragon Realm to search for Dragon Blood Wood. Is he really doing this for the sake of all living beings in the Eight Desolations?

It's just a matter of self-preservation.

First, he feared that Lin Jichen would take the opportunity to retaliate, using the excuse that Nine Dragon Valley was unwilling to contribute and had ulterior motives, and lead the righteous sects to destroy his sect.

With Lin Jichen's current strength and status, destroying Nine Dragons Valley would be an easy task for him.

Secondly, and more importantly, he was well aware of the deep-seated blood feud between Nine Dragon Valley and the Dragon Clan.

Every disciple of Nine Dragon Valley cultivates the Dragon Blood Body Refining Technique, which requires a constant supply of fresh dragon blood to nourish their physical body and enhance their cultivation.

In order to obtain dragon blood, the disciples of Nine Dragon Valley have been sneaking into the Dragon Realm for many years to hunt down adult dragons, steal unhatched dragon eggs, and even use secret methods to enslave many low-level dragons. Their methods are extremely cruel.

Over the years, the Dragon Clan's hatred for Nine Dragon Valley has penetrated to the bone.

As the supreme powerhouse of the Dragon Clan, once Zhu Jiuyin breaks free from the seal and emerges into the world, he will inevitably unleash a bloodbath and take revenge on all forces that are enemies of the Dragon Clan.

Nine Dragon Valley is closest to the Dragon Realm and has the deepest grudge against the Dragon Clan, making it undoubtedly the first target that Zhu Jiuyin wants to destroy.

The reason he gave Lin Jichen so much face, obediently went to the Sword Sect meeting, and voluntarily contributed the Dragon-Locking Array was...

He even personally went to the Dragon Realm to search for Dragon Blood Wood because he was afraid of the Dragon Clan's revenge and the destruction of Nine Dragon Valley.

He was very shrewd in his calculations.

Lin Jichen and the other disciples of the Sword Sect considered themselves righteous people, as long as they contributed to the dragon-slaying plan.

After the deed is done, he can hide away and cultivate quietly, without making enemies of the righteous path. Lin Jichen probably won't make things difficult for him.

Moreover, the demonic path still has forces like the Heavenly Demon Sect. No matter how strong Lin Jichen is, he cannot destroy all the demonic sects at the same time, so he will inevitably have some reservations.

Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, Situ Haokong knew better than anyone else that Zhu Jiuyin had to die!

Once it emerges, Nine Dragon Valley will undoubtedly be destroyed!

Otherwise, do you think Situ Haokong would be so bored as to give up his position as sect leader and come to the Dragon Realm to suffer this hardship, painstakingly searching for materials for the Dragon Locking Formation?

What a dream!

The wind on the mountaintop grew increasingly fierce, whipping up pebbles and withered grass from the ground and making a howling sound.

Situ Haokong stood there, his expression shifting, his heart filled with mixed emotions—anger and resentment, as well as deep fear and helplessness.

Looking into Lin Jichen's calm yet all-seeing eyes, he knew that he had completely lost the upper hand today and could no longer maintain his outward toughness.

"Sect Leader Lin is right. I was being presumptuous. You two chat, I'll wait here. Just let me know when you want to leave."

After finishing his sentence, Situ Haokong walked away to a distance and stayed there, no longer daring to disturb Lin Jichen and Wan Yincai's conversation. He even stood in front of them, keeping watch for them.

If other sect leaders of the Demonic Sects saw this scene, they probably wouldn't believe their eyes.

Is this still the most arrogant demonic sect leader? The once invincible demonic cultivator has now become someone else's guard?

Lin Jichen ignored him and continued drinking and chatting with Wan Yincai while waiting for the arrival of the last helper.

The three didn't have to wait long before an unfamiliar face appeared on the scene.

This person wore ice-blue armor, had a full head of white hair, and was several meters tall, as majestic and solid as a small giant.

The normally imposing and robust Situ Haokong looked like Shaquille O'Neal in front of Yao Ming in his presence.

Situ Haokong frowned. The aura emanating from the other party was extremely powerful, a foundation only those at the Feather Transformation Realm possessed!

Moreover, he inexplicably sensed a dragon aura on the other party, and he took several steps back warily, his nerves on edge.

A thought flashed through his mind: Could it be that Lin Jichen has hired a dragon clan expert to get rid of him?

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