"I thought I could let everything go and live quietly until I die, but unexpectedly, there is still this..."
Zhang Ding suddenly sighed deeply. "What a pity, I have completely let go. I have no interest in these grudges at all."
As soon as these words were spoken, Ning Hao noticed that his brother Ning Fang's expression suddenly turned grim.
"Are you laughing?"
Ning Fang's voice became low and menacing. "Is this all I get for that bottle of 'Revitalization Water' from years ago? Do you still remember the promise you made to me? And can you really bear to see your own brother and disciple living aimlessly, ultimately being eliminated to the fringes of Nightmare Space, until there is nothing left of them?"
Zhang Ding, who had long passed the age of reason, revealed a hint of desolation on his face. "I will not take action... However, due to the promise made back then, I will give you a satisfactory explanation within ten days."
"A satisfactory explanation? What can you possibly give me?" Ning Fang's silver armor erupted with a cold light, and he pulled out an object from his pocket—part of a decorative hairpiece, resembling a cat's eye stone embedded in shattered ancient jade.
Upon seeing this object, Zhang Ding's pupils suddenly dilated. "!!! How did this thing end up in your hands!" His voice turned unusually agitated, transforming from the calm desolation of old age into something wild and dangerous in an instant.
"Why it's in my hands is none of your concern! You just need to know that I am aware of its origins," Ning Fang replied coldly.
At that moment, Ning Hao's expression suddenly changed as he looked toward the entrance of the appraisal hall. His pupils shrank to pinpoints as he exclaimed in shock, "Martial Arts True Immortal..."
"Dang!"
Before he could finish his sentence, Ning Hao felt darkness envelop him as Zhang Ding surged forward. His previously unremarkable arm bulged with veins and transformed into a steel pillar, intercepted right before him.
Zhang Ding's expression shifted; he could feel a dull pain in his arm. As Ning Fang's grip tightened further, his heart sank slightly.
Suddenly, he lowered his head slowly and saw the fabric of his shirt pierced at the chest. A flash of frenzied killing intent flickered in his eyes.
"Bang!!!"
His arms trembled violently as a fierce force erupted, creating a shockwave that not only pushed Ning Fang back but also sent Ning Hao flying into a crowd, crashing into who knows how many people.
Zhang Ding snorted coldly as his arms collided together with a loud clang, sending sparks flying. "Ignorant."
Only then did Ning Hao realize what was happening and break out in a cold sweat. Although he considered himself capable, he was still far inferior compared to a true Martial Artist.
If it were a contest of magical power, he would not be afraid; however, this close-quarters combat made his face turn pale with fear.
"Is this your brother?" Zhang Ding sneered at Ning Fang, "He's simply pathetic!"
Ning Fang's eyes filled with murderous intent, his entire being radiating a brilliant light as an overwhelming aura suddenly descended upon him.
Just then, a loud rumble echoed from afar.
Both Zhang Ding and Ning Fang's pupils constricted simultaneously, a sharp sense of danger washing over them, prompting them to turn their heads toward the direction where Ning Hao had been sent flying.
"Kid, hand over that sword in your hand and bring out fifty thousand Evolution Points. Otherwise, I'll make you wish you were dead!"
Crimson Bull had already completed several Golden-Grade Main Quests and had obtained the Mighty Bull Demon Bloodline in the Journey to the West world. Now fully transformed, he had decided to kill and plunder.
Two thick black horns were aimed steadily ahead, while white steam continuously erupted from his nostrils, his eyes glowing red as if he were about to explode with rage.
Ye Kai stood coldly in place, expressionless as he watched. He hadn't expected such a situation to arise in this place shrouded by the Nightmare Space Rule.
Although he knew true death wouldn't occur, being beaten down by someone else would undoubtedly turn him into a laughingstock in this area.
"You can try," Ye Kai said casually, waving his hand as two flags over a foot tall slammed into the ground with a thud. He slowly spoke, "The Life and Death Flag is out; what's your choice?"
Crimson Bull's gaze was equally icy.
He could tell that Ye Kai was serious, without a hint of hesitation. There was only relentless determination, an unprecedented sense of threat constantly pricking at his nerves like needles against skin.
A subtle pain surged through him repeatedly, wave after wave like a rising tide.
"Damn it!"
He understood very well that this man before him remained calm in the face of a top fifty East District powerhouse and dared to engage in life-and-death stakes; he must have some sort of backing.
While there were plenty of reckless fools in Nightmare Space, no one would joke around in such a tense moment.
The atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive. Li Lin led Liu Zhongliang, Liuli Li, and Fan Jian to retreat several meters away, wearing expressions of disbelief. In fact, it wasn't just them; even Ning Hao hadn't anticipated such a rapid shift in circumstances.
In just the few seconds since he had crashed into them, these two were already ready to fight to the death!
As for Zhang Ding's Dragon Elephant Golden Body and his being sent flying, that was already far from his mind.
Among this group of people, perhaps apart from Liu Zhongliang and the other two, he was the only one who truly understood the background of Ye Kai and Crimson Bull.
One had gained the favor of the Bull Demon King in the world of Journey to the West, receiving a drop of Bloodline and becoming imbued with the Mighty Bull Demon Bloodline. The other was far more terrifying—he was a Martial Arts True Immortal!
Moreover, he was a Martial Arts True Immortal who had joined Nightmare Space!!!
If this individual had traversed one or two mission worlds, then he would know just how powerful he had become!
"Alright, alright, for the sake of Nightmare Space, can't we all take a step back? Crimson Bull, that item belongs to him; whether he wants to sell it or not is his own business. What you're doing is too overbearing!" Li Lin shouted in dissatisfaction.
He had finally made a deal, and now it was being ruined.
Although he wasn't afraid of Crimson Bull, especially with the Appraisers Alliance backing him up, he didn't want to directly offend him either. So he could only voice his discontent in a somewhat restrained manner.
Crimson Bull snorted coldly, white steam puffing from his nostrils. "No one has ever dared to threaten me like this..." He looked at Ye Kai, his eyes flashing with a hint of coldness. "I do not welcome this person. No matter what background you have, remember—never let me find out which mission world you went to!"
"Idiot! If you're scared, just admit it. Stop whining!"
Ye Kai grew impatient and coldly retorted with disdain. "With trash like you, This Sect can crush a whole lot with just one hand. If you're not going to fight, then get lost! Just looking at you makes me angry, coward!!!"
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