novelapdf Chapter 139 Living Towards Death - Kong Delin
Chapter 139 Living Towards Death - Kong Delin
"Chief! What should we do? Please make a decision!"
Several key figures of Tianhou looked at Kong Delin, their eyes filled with a mixture of confusion and fear.
The Tianhou clan is now at a complete disadvantage against the Seven Immortals Island Dragon Clan.
Previously, Kong Yun served as a deterrent. The Dragon Clan feared that Kong Yun would lead them to their doom during their tribulations, while the Nascent Soul stage was afraid that this old man lacked martial ethics.
Therefore, although the conflict has always existed, it has never escalated completely.
Now that their only deterrent is gone, the three Nascent Soul cultivators of the Heavenly Hou clan are no match for the seven Nascent Soul cultivators of the Dragon Clan; they probably won't even have a chance to beg for mercy.
Kong Delin shakily brought the teacup to his lips, but couldn't get any water into his mouth for a long time.
Seeing all the clansmen looking at him expectantly, Kong Delin suddenly stopped shaking and calmed down.
He gradually calmed down, and his expression regained its resolve: "There will be a way! There definitely will be a way!"
Kong Delin stood up and looked at his uncles and brothers: "Our clan is on the verge of destruction. It all depends on when the new Dragon King will issue the order. I intend to take thirty percent of our resources to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion to seek a glimmer of hope! What do you think?"
"The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion? Is the clan leader planning to ask them to divine that sliver of hope?"
"Yes, that Jade Dragon of the Dragon Clan is incredibly powerful. Even if we were willing to serve as dogs in the Three Saints Sect or even the Eight Great Holy Lands, I'm afraid no one would dare to take us! Now, our only option is to seek survival at the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion!"
One of them couldn't help but ask, "What should we do if there's no way to survive?"
"Run! Split up and run! Run as far as you can! Run as far away from the main road as you can! The secrets of fate are not fixed! Even if we are in a dead end now, if we can hold out for ten or even a hundred years, perhaps a chance for survival will appear on its own!"
Kong Delin's firm yet hopeful tone seemed to give the group of Tianhou a boost of confidence.
The dozen or so Nascent Soul Heavenly Hou unanimously replied, "We entrust this matter to the clan leader! If it fails, we will immediately begin our escape upon receiving the clan leader's message!"
Kong Delin nodded, then opened the treasure vault in front of everyone and took out thirty percent of the resources.
Then it transformed into a rainbow of light and headed towards the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
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Qipanshan
Tianji Pavilion
An elderly man with age spots on his face slowly dusted the bookshelves in the library with a duster.
Sensing a strong surge of magical energy coming from the east, heading towards the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
He couldn't help but pinch his fingers immediately.
He then gave a regretful look: "There is indeed a way out, but this old man has no intention of getting involved in the affairs of the new sect. I won't see him! I won't see him!"
未几
A streak of light landed in front of the Tianji Pavilion's mountain gate.
"Kong Delin, of the Tianhou clan, requests an audience with Venerable Tianji. We humbly request Your Excellency's permission to grant us an audience!"
After he finished speaking, only echoes and the cries of a few startled birds and beasts remained in response.
Kong Delin called out repeatedly, but received no response, and despair filled him.
But then his conviction hardened again. No matter whether he lived or died this time, he had to get an answer!
Kong Delin gritted his teeth, knelt down on both knees, and then began to move towards the mountain gate.
He actually planned to crawl on his knees.
Kong Delin dispersed his protective magic and used only his physical body to crawl up step by step on his knees. No matter if there were stones or bird and animal droppings on the ground, it did not make him hesitate for a moment.
The old man, who had been secretly observing, was moved: "You're a good clan chief. Since you're so sincere, I'll give you a chance! But whether you succeed or not depends on whether you're willing to leave!"
After saying this, the old man waved his hand, and the spirit of the chessboard mountain manifested as a small white ox.
The old man pointed his finger, and a beam of white light from the white ox landed on Kong Delin's back.
Kong Delin groaned under the sudden pressure, his face turning red.
But he was pleased rather than angry, because he knew that this was a unique test from the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.
Those whom the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion was unwilling to receive, but who insisted on going up the mountain to seek divination, would be dealt with accordingly.
Those who can pass this test, namely those who possess the power of the Gen trigram, will be able to ascend to the next level. The Tianji Pavilion will do its utmost to divine for them!
Kong Delin's face was flushed from the pressure, yet he seemed to have suddenly gained strength.
This made him crawl on his knees much faster.
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The Tianji Pavilion's mountain gate is not high, but it still has 9,900 stone steps.
Moreover, this step was originally used by the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion to temper the bodies of its disciples, and those who stepped onto it would feel the aura of the mountain.
The old man wanted to test his sincerity, so he directly used the power of the Qipan Mountain where the Tianji Pavilion was located to attack him.
Although Kong Delin was a member of the Tianhou clan and possessed an innately strong physique, he still struggled to move under such pressure.
He seemed to handle the first hundred steps with ease.
By the second hundred steps, he was already drenched in sweat.
The third person's face had turned from red to white, and his once straight back had slumped down.
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On the ninety-ninth step of the hundred-step process, two large holes had worn through the knees of Kong Delin's Lingbao Dharma Robe.
Behind him was a trail of blood.
Kong Delin felt he had reached his limit, but he couldn't give up. He only had a few more steps left to climb!
"Seven more levels!"
"Sixth Rank!"
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"Tier 1!!!"
Kong Delin exerted all his strength and finally stepped onto the last step.
The moment he stepped onto the last step, the invisible mountain pressing down on him vanished instantly.
As the pressure suddenly eased, Kong Delin collapsed to the ground.
After he collapsed from exhaustion, the old man who had been watching him secretly appeared.
Kong Delin hurriedly looked up, then froze, speechless: "You, you are Elder Hua Yin?"
Kong Delin was shocked. Old Man Hua Yin was still alive?
What followed was ecstasy. Since this senior was willing to see him, it meant there was still a chance of survival!
Just as he was hurriedly tidying himself up, the old man spoke up: "No need for formalities. I didn't intend to get involved, but seeing your sincerity, I couldn't bear to."
Upon hearing this, Kong Delin burst into tears and immediately kowtowed repeatedly, pleading, "Senior, please show my clan a way to survive!"
Old Man Hua Yin sighed: "If you hadn't acted rashly, things wouldn't have ended up like this. Now, this situation is entirely your own doing."
"This junior is ignorant and unaware of destiny; please enlighten me, senior!"
"As the saying goes, the one who tied the knot must untie it. Since you caused this trouble because of your niece, you still need her to calm things down."
Kong Delin was puzzled: "The main threat now comes from Seven Immortals Island. Although my niece is a dragon, she has the bloodline of the Heavenly Hou, so she is probably not well received. Although Yu Jiaolong has a kinship with her, it is impossible for her to force the dragons to put aside their hatred."
"Since you sincerely seek a solution, you shouldn't be questioning it. I can't explain the reasons to you explicitly, but I can say that the key to this matter truly lies with your niece! If she can let go, this matter can be resolved!"
Hua Yin, the old man, was not in a very good tone. His lineage was most averse to being questioned by those seeking divination.
Seeing that Hua Yin looked unhappy, Kong Delin knew he had made a foolish mistake again.
He quickly tried to salvage the situation, saying, "What should this junior do? Please instruct me, senior. I will do as you say without hesitation!"
The old man Hua Yin's expression softened: "You may not be able to accept the method I'm about to describe, but it will definitely succeed! Whether you're willing to follow it or not is up to you!"
Kong Delin was overjoyed: "Please enlighten me, senior!"
"If you die, your entire clan will be enslaved! This predicament cannot be resolved!"
Kong Delin suddenly looked up: "What?!"