C685 A Resentful Gaze

“Boom...”

A figure was suddenly expelled from the portal of the Heavenly Martial Realm. Hot on its heels was a long sword, which, after the figure landed, pierced through its neck, pinning it to the ground.

“Liao Qinghua!” someone exclaimed, recognizing the figure.

“What’s going on? We didn’t even see anyone, and Liao Qinghua is already dead!”

“Exactly! I’ve watched several Heavenly Martial debates, and nothing like this has ever happened.”

After Woo Zhengyang and eight martial kings entered, everyone outside started searching for them within the Heavenly Martial Realm. But after searching for a long time, they didn’t find a single person. Then, out of nowhere, Liao Qinghua appeared and died...

“Hey, you in the red dress, what happened in there? Was this your doing?” Bing Yue asked Hongnu, who had been sent out by Woo Zhengyang, from atop the Invincible Cannon Car.

“I was the first to come out, so how could it be my doing? My master keeps his word. If he says I shouldn’t act, I won’t act.”

“Then what’s going on?”

“Oh... my head hurts... I need to meditate for a bit.” Despite her strength, Hongnu dreaded interacting with people and used this as an excuse.

Bing Yue rolled her eyes. With your abilities, you suddenly have a headache and need to meditate? But since Hongnu wouldn’t say more, Bing Yue had no choice but to wait by the portal of the Heavenly Martial Realm...

Before long, another figure was sent flying. Just like Liao Qinghua earlier, this person was severely injured as they flew through the air, with a deadly sword trailing behind, pinning them to the ground alongside Liao Qinghua.

...

In the Star World, Woo Zhengyang calmly observed the remaining six Martial Kings, who stared in terror at a visible light screen ahead. Earlier, when Liao Qinghua tried to hand over his soul imprint and was rejected by Woo Zhengyang, he was uncontrollably flung away. Following this, another Martial King, the closest to Woo Zhengyang, agreed to surrender his soul imprint.

To hand over the soul imprint, one naturally needed their powers intact, so Woo Zhengyang restored their abilities. In that instant of restoration, the Martial King attempted a sneak attack on Woo Zhengyang, revealing his long-standing intentions. It must be said that a sneak attack by a Martial King at such close range is nearly impossible to defend against. Unfortunately for him, this was the Star World, where Woo Zhengyang didn't need to defend himself.

With a mere thought, the attacker was immobilized in front of Woo Zhengyang. Even though one of the swords he launched was just a foot away from Woo Zhengyang, it couldn't move any further. Soon after, this person, like Liao Qinghua, was also uncontrollably sent flying.

The remaining individuals dared not harbor any rebellious thoughts. No matter how fast or skilled they were, their opponent didn't even need to move—just a thought was enough to settle everything. Was there any point in fighting further?

However, the situation wasn't over. A light curtain appeared before them, revealing a scene. They watched as Liao Qinghua and the later-arriving Martial King sped away, crashing through a field of rubble for what seemed like ages. They were then bounced around in a bizarre cloud before finally being thrown out of this world by Woo Zhengyang. Along with them went two swords!

"Sir, this is my soul imprint!" one of the Martial Kings suddenly knelt on one knee.

"Sir, this is mine. I've long wanted to follow you!" Another Martial King knelt down.

"Ha, if only you'd realized this sooner," an untimely voice suddenly chimed in.

Hearing this, the five Martial Kings were almost too angry to stay still. At this moment, someone was making sarcastic remarks. It wouldn't have been so infuriating if it were Woo Zhengyang or that mysterious woman in red who had appeared and left suddenly. After all, to the victor goes the spoils!

But the one making the comment was none other than the self-proclaimed "Granny Ghost Hand"! What did they mean by "if only you'd realized this sooner"? What was with the "ha"? They were defeated, weren't they?

"Hey there, buddy, when you're beaten, you gotta admit it. If you're wrong, you gotta pay the price. Why put up a pointless fight?" one of the Martial Kings said, clearly annoyed.

The other Martial Kings glared at the old woman with the ghostly hands. Everyone was here for the No Life Sword, and now they were all on their knees. Yet, she acted like she was above it all...

"If you're beaten, sure, you admit it, which is why you're all kneeling. But I haven't lost, because I'm actually on this kid's side!"

"On his side?"

"On his side?"

The Martial Kings were confused. Was she a spy all along?

Woo Zhengyang was also baffled. Since when was he on the same team as this old woman? Not long ago, she was calling him and Hongnu all sorts of names!

"Haha... So you didn't know, huh? You've got quite the nerve, old lady. You think just saying you're on his side makes it true?" one of the Martial Kings taunted the old woman with ghostly hands, seeing Woo Zhengyang's confusion.

"What's so funny? I said I'm on his side, and I am. Just watch, this kid won't ask for my soul imprint," the old woman snapped, clearly irritated.

"May I ask... are you the elder from the Ice Heart Sect?" Woo Zhengyang finally pieced together a possibility after thinking it over.

In that sealed world, he had crossed paths with quite a few martial kings. In this world, aside from enemies, there was only the Ice Heart Sect. Bing Yue was the leader of the Ice Heart Sect, and it was certain they would support the Profound Heaven Sect. It was possible Bing Yue had sent someone to infiltrate and help him, but to be sure, he needed to ask Bing Yue first and not be misled by this old woman with ghostly hands.

The other martial kings suddenly realized that this guy might actually be a spy, but not one sent by Woo Zhengyang.

Who would have thought, the old woman with ghostly hands retorted, "What nonsense about the Ice Heart Sect, is that your girlfriend's group? Hmph... So young, yet you've managed to charm so many vixens."

Everyone was confused again. What was going on here? When the old woman had insulted Woo Zhengyang earlier, it hadn't seemed out of place since they were enemies. But now, it sounded like playful banter. Was this old woman jealous?

Looking at her deeply lined face, it was hard to believe she might have any connection with Woo Zhengyang. Wasn't that quite the unusual taste?

Feeling the amused glances from the other martial kings, Woo Zhengyang sensed something was off.

Looking at the old woman with the ghostly hand, her eyes, now clouded with age, seemed to hold a hint of lingering resentment when they met mine...