Chapter 1619 - 1616: Dare to Ascend the Ninth Heaven and Kill with Me? (First Update)
Chapter 1619: Chapter 1616: Dare to Ascend the Ninth Heaven and Kill with Me? (First Update)
Luo Lanting respectfully pushed open the door and walked into the room.
The room was somewhat dim, with light filtering through the thin curtains, making everything appear a bit hazy.
A chair was placed by the window, its back facing the door, concealing the person seated in it.
But from the steam rising gently from the teacup on the table in front of the chair, it was clear that someone was sipping tea.
Luo Lanting’s demeanor became increasingly respectful as she bowed her head and said, "Sir, did you call for me?"
After a brief silence, the chair slowly turned, revealing Xue An with a teacup in hand, looking at Luo Lanting with a faint smile.
"Is everything taken care of?"
"Sir, everything has been handled! The territories under Xing Luodao’s control have all been absorbed into The Flower of Extreme Evil, and as for those allies who betrayed me, they have gone to where they ought to be!"
As she spoke, tears shimmered faintly in Luo Lanting’s eyes.
She had waited too long for this day to come.
From the moment she saw her brother die before her eyes, she had vowed to annihilate her enemies.
And Xing Luodao was among the most crucial of them.
Unfortunately, over the years, due to the disparity in strength, Luo Lanting could only adopt a defensive strategy, unable to defeat Xing Luodao.
Yet today, the goal was suddenly achieved.
Everyone from Xing Luodao was killed by Xue An alone.
Although she did not personally vanquish her foes, Luo Lanting was already very satisfied.
This is also why she was increasingly respectful toward Xue An.
After listening, Xue An nodded slightly, "Very good! But..."
Xue An turned the conversation, "Do you think this matter will end here?"
Luo Lanting’s expression turned solemn at these words, something she had always been worried about.
Knowing that the God of Light and Deities could hold lower ranks indicated their overwhelming power.
And now, even the Divine King’s son, the Sword of Light Feather, had died here, and this matter was evidently not going to end so easily.
That group of Deities of the Light would surely not let it slide; the question of how The Flower of Extreme Evil would respond would be a major issue.
Xue An noticed the serious expression on Luo Lanting’s face and smiled faintly, "No need to be so tense; they are just a group of hypocritical Deities that I do not regard! Besides, the matter I refer to is not them!"
Luo Lanting blinked, unsure of what Xue An meant.
Xue An said calmly, "Do you really think your brother’s vengeance has been achieved just like this?"
On hearing this, Luo Lanting was thoroughly shocked, her eyes filled with horror, "Sir, you...?"
Xue An nodded, "That’s right, your brother didn’t die at the hands of Xing Luodao or those Deities. The real culprit..."
Xue An raised his hand, pointing upward, "Is up there!"
Luo Lanting’s complexion gradually turned pale.
In fact, she had always had a vague premonition about her brother’s death, feeling that it wasn’t so simple,
But constrained by her knowledge and strength, it was merely a premonition.
Now hearing it confirmed by Xue An, how could she not be terrified?
Luo Lanting lowered her head, and after a long moment, she raised it again to look at Xue An, rasping, "Why?"
"Why would those powerful figures target my brother?"
"It’s simple! Because they feared the person who passed The Flower of Extreme Evil to your brother!" Xue An replied leisurely.
Luo Lanting murmured softly, trembling, "That person..."
Xue An continued, "Indeed! And if I am not mistaken, that person must have encountered trouble as well by now; otherwise, even with the courage of ten, they wouldn’t dare act against your brother, because that person... is very protective!"
Tears streamed down Luo Lanting’s face.
If things were as Xue An described, then wasn’t her hope of avenging her brother dimmed to near nonexistence?
Luo Lanting was well aware of her own power; even in this low-tiered city, she couldn’t claim to be at the top, let alone among those occupying high-tier cities with unfathomable strength.
Xue An also noticed the despair in her eyes but did not offer comfort, instead suddenly asking her.
"Aren’t you afraid hearing all of this?"
Luo Lanting shook her head, resolutely saying, "Not afraid!"
"Not truly afraid? These beings possess immeasurable strength!" Xue An implied.
Luo Lanting still did not hesitate, "Truly not afraid, only... feeling sorry for my brother and his mentor!"
Luo Lanting spoke with difficulty, a look of desolation on her face.
Xue An laughed, "Very well! It seems that old fellow will have one more disciple! After all, he favors those with steadfast minds like yours!"
Luo Lanting did not understand Xue An’s words, so she only looked at him with confusion.
At this moment, she had many questions about Xue An.
Such as who he really was? Why did he possess such formidable power?
Sensing Luo Lanting’s bewilderment, Xue An smiled lightly and then stood up, walking to the window.
Swish!
The curtains were suddenly pulled open, and bright light immediately flooded the entire room.
Luo Lanting’s pupils contracted slightly; she felt as if Xue An, standing by the window, was bathed in a golden aura, making him difficult to gaze upon directly.
At the same time,
Xue An looked outside the window and said without turning his head, "You needn’t worry about who I am; what you need to consider now is how to deal with those reckless individuals!"
Saying this, Xue An abruptly turned around, his eyes sparkling as he gazed at Luo Lanting.
"It’s good that you are not afraid! But do you have the courage to ascend the Ninth Heaven with me?"
Luo Lanting shook all over, murmuring as if in a daze, "Ascend the Ninth Heaven?"
Xue An nodded, "Correct!"
Then he raised his eyes to the faintly visible city in the high heavens, saying softly, "This place is unique, making it impossible to ascend directly; thus, if we want to find those who act in the shadows, we must ascend layer by layer!"
Luo Lanting’s eyes gradually turned solemn, then she took a deep breath and nodded earnestly at Xue An, "Sir, I... am willing to go!"
"You must think it through, for this is akin to opposing the entire Lost Paradise!" Xue An said flatly.
Luo Lanting responded without hesitation, "I have thought it through; this matter must reach a conclusion, and the outcome is either my death or theirs, simple as that! There is no second choice!"
Xue An quietly gazed at the resolute Luo Lanting, a trace of admiration evident in his eyes.
"Very well! Since that is so, then without delay, let us set off immediately!"
"Yes!" Luo Lanting then hesitantly asked, "Sir, what will be our first destination?"
"The first stop...," Xue An smiled slightly, "naturally, it’s to meet an old friend of mine first!"