NOVEL WEB Chapter 137 Hurry up and leave
Whether it was reverse psychology or a self-sacrificing ruse, Chen Pingping simply wanted to make a friend in this strange world, someone with whom he could fight side by side. If possible, when he entered the hills later, he hoped someone would help guard Princess Zi Ji and prevent an attack from the rear. That was all.
Zhou Boyi was stunned for a long time, staring ahead without speaking, as if lost in thought. After a while, he finally spoke, "Do you need help?"
After his lie was exposed, Chen Pingping didn't feel embarrassed but nodded and said, "Yes." He felt Zhou Boyi was a good person and worth befriending.
Zhou Boyi said, "If I don't help you, everything I said before would be nonsense. But if I do help you, I, Zhou Boyi, may find my future compromised." He spoke seriously, analyzing a series of potential situations that could follow. If he assisted Chen Pingping—no, if he assisted Princess Zi Ji—everyone would assume they had chosen a side. This was a significant issue. The Luminous Sword Sect stood with Princess Zi Ji; they were her protectors.
"Don't you want to live again?" Chen Pingping asked him.
Hmm? That question struck a chord in Zhou Boyi's heart. To live once more. To reshape his moral core, returning to his own path of cultivation.
He had once been a peerless genius, possessing immense confidence and strength; otherwise, he wouldn't have challenged Liu Changqing. Unfortunately, he had lost.
Reflecting on his past, the fire within Zhou Boyi seemed to be rekindled. The younger version of himself had been so fearless. Now, in contrast, he was so cautious... it was truly laughable...
Zhou Boyi's eyes widened with determination as he said, "I have no interest in what's inside that grand tomb, but if you want to go in, I guarantee Princess Zi Ji's safety. With me here, no one would dare to make a move."
It had been a long time since he'd felt this confident. This wasn't blind confidence. As long as the older generation didn't intervene and mutually restrained each other, all those formidable young prodigies were trapped before the grand tomb. Even if an expert from Chong Tower attacked, he could stop them.
Chen Pingping smiled and said, "Good."
The two returned to their original spot.
Those around them were astonished, looking back and forth between Chen Pingping and Zhou Boyi, feeling that Zhou Boyi had changed somewhat from just moments before.
"Stay here, I'll go in and take a look!" Chen Pingping said.
Regardless of what was inside the grand tomb, or whether it suited Princess Zi Ji's cultivation, he had to make the trip...
Upon hearing his words, Princess Zi Ji opened her mouth slightly. "Senior Brother, you're going in?"
"Yeah, to have a look!"
"But..."
"No buts. You stay here with Lao Huang, and Brother Zhou will also protect you," Chen Pingping replied.
If Guang Xiaoyu were here and saw this, she would surely exclaim, "I'm so jealous! So jealous!"
In the past, during her cultivation, no matter what she faced, Chen Pingping had been extremely reluctant to reveal his true strength. But now, with his little junior sister present, Chen Pingping had frequently shown his power. Today, he was even prepared to compete for the Great Opportunity within the grand tomb in full view of everyone.
Princess Zi Ji said no more, her eyes filled with worry. On one hand, she feared for Chen Pingping, as dangers abounded with so many strong contenders present; an outsider like him would find it difficult to compete. On the other hand, she was genuinely concerned about her own situation.
If Chen Pingping left, wouldn't it give their hidden enemies the chance they were waiting for? But she couldn't stop him, because his pursuit of the opportunity in the grand tomb was all for her sake. Senior Brother!
For a moment, she was choked with emotion, her heart filled only with gratitude.
"Brother Zhou, I'm counting on you," Chen Pingping said, looking at him.
Zhou Boyi nodded.
Everyone around them was astonished. Chen Pingping intends to enter the grand tomb and compete with those young geniuses for the opportunity? This...? Isn't he being far too bold?
...
Leaving Lao Huang behind, he stepped into the hills with Earth Chicken and Mao Qiu, his appearance immediately catching many people's attention.
"It's him!"
"Is he also going to make a move to compete?"
"With so many young geniuses present, he... has no chance at all!"
Almost every young genius present had a powerful guardian. Chen Pingping, however, from Nan Zhanbu Province, had no one behind him; he was alone. Moreover, given the situation with Princess Zi Ji, if he dared to step into the hills to contend for an opportunity in the grand tomb, he might very well perish there. He's being far too presumptuous.
Chen Pingping pressed on, moving swiftly, and quickly surpassed most of the young geniuses.
The peerless geniuses ahead, especially Liu Changqing and the Saintess, also noticed someone catching up from behind and showed surprise. They originally thought Chen Pingping was at most an early-stage King Tao expert, but it seemed... he actually possessed some strength.
He was heading towards Chen Shixian.
She looked at him, her gaze complex, and cursed inwardly, "You dog of a man! Took you long enough to come find me? Hmph! Just wait and see if I acknowledge you later."
She had thought Chen Pingping was willing to expose his strength to seek reconciliation with her. But to her utter surprise, Chen Pingping drew his sword on Bai Yunfei instead.
His face was cold, filled with killing intention.
Bai Yunfei sneered, "You're looking for death."
He had returned to Central Continent early precisely to arrange Chen Pingping's assassination. Now that Chen Pingping had appeared on his own, it was an excellent opportunity.
He launched an attack, his cold eyes filled with confidence. After all, he was already a fifth-level King Tao expert.
However, the attack Bai Yunfei considered powerful was instantly shattered by Chen Pingping's Sword Dao, and a formidable surge of Power Path overwhelmed him.
Bai Yunfei was aghast. "You!"
"You shouldn't have touched Xiaoyu," Chen Pingping said coldly. His sword slashed down, unhesitatingly ending Bai Yunfei's life.
Everyone present was stunned, especially Chen Shixian.
Slaying a fifth-level King Tao expert with a single strike? Just what was his level of strength?
Divine Body Chen Shixian's mouth hung open. Recalling her previous ludicrous challenges, she found herself speechless.
"He does possess some strength," Liu Changqing murmured. "No wonder he dared to take in Princess Zi Ji."
The Saintess merely glanced over, showing little interest. For her, the current situation was nothing more than a minor skirmish.
However, the Bai Family experts waiting outside were thunderously enraged; their young master had been slain right before their eyes.
Zhou Boyi's face darkened. Brother, if you wanted to kill someone from the Bai Family, you should have waited until after we left this place! Princess Zi Ji is still here! What if the Bai Family people come looking for us? You're really asking for trouble! Luckily, there are many people spread out in different directions, and our current location is quite far from the Bai Family experts. We likely won't be discovered right away.
"Are you okay?" Chen Pingping asked, walking towards Chen Shixian.
"What's it to you?" she retorted huffily, her tone filled with immense grievance.
He's clearly an expert, yet he always hid his strength! Remembering her past challenges, Divine Body Chen Shixian felt deeply humiliated. He was mocking me!
"This isn't a place to stay for long," Chen Pingping said awkwardly. "You should leave!"
"Hey! You're going too far! The Great Opportunity is for everyone to seize. Why should I be the one to leave?" Divine Body Chen Shixian retorted indignantly. "Just because you're stronger?"
"Have you broken through to King Tao yet?" Chen Pingping asked.
"..."
"See, that's the problem. You haven't even broken through to the King Tao realm. How are you going to compete with others for the opportunity?" Chen Pingping said helplessly. "Hurry back!"