When they saw the scene before them, those who were still planning to bluff their way out began trembling in fear.
If they wanted to leave, then the only way was to obediently hand over their treasures!
Wu Yazi flew around with furrowed brows, searching for Nie Li and Xiao Yu. This Hierarch Blacknether was being extremely difficult. Of all the people in the Demon Godâs Sect, he was the one who Wu Yazi wanted to encounter the least. This thought lowered his spirits. Even if he managed to kill Nie Li and take his treasures, those treasures would probably end up in Hierarch Blacknetherâs hands.
Heâd even have to give up all the treasures heâd obtained for himself!
So in the end, heâd have to return empty-handed, having gained nothing?
He was extremely dejected. He was still unwilling to resign!
As he flew along, he ran into two figures flying out of the palace: Nie Li and Yan Yang. Nie Li had already returned to his human form.
Wu Yazi twitched his brows, then placed himself in their path. He stared at Nie Li and proclaimed, âNie Li, we meet again!â
Yan Yang and Nie Li paused their steps. Yan Yang glanced at Nie Li and transmitted, âWhoâs this guy? Should I kill him?â
Nie Li considered the situation for a moment, then shook his head and said, âNo need for that!â
Wu Yazi looked at Yan Yang with his guard on full alert. Heâd already seen Yan Yangâs strength. If Yan Yang chose to interferes, Wu Yazi knew he wasnât Yan Yangâs opponent.
Nie Li lightly smiled, âBrother Wu Yazi, our deal is complete. Weâll go our separate ways now. I hope that next time we meet, it wonât be as enemies!â
Wu Yazi swept an eye over his surroundings with question marks in his heart. Why wasnât Xiao Yu with Nie Li? Could he have somehow offended Nie Li? Nie Li hadnât brought him out of the stone array; could Xiao Yu have died in there?
Wu Yazi looked at Nie Li and said, âWe had a pact earlier. We said that weâd split all the treasures we found. But I havenât received my share!â
Nie Li smiled bitterly and spread out his hands. âWhatâs the point in arguing about that? One of your Martial Ancestor Realm experts has already taken control of this palace. Even if I gave you the treasures, you wouldnât be able to sneak them out!â
Wu Yazi raised his eyebrows. âYou donât have to worry about that!â
Nie Li indifferently replied, âThis isnât as you think. I didnât take any treasures from the palace. Even if you searched me, thereâs nothing I can give!â
Nie Li definitely wouldnât allow Wu Yazi to search him. After all, Wu Yazi had seen Nie Li take those treasures with his own eyes. If the interspatial ring was empty, then Wu Yazi would definitely be suspicious.
âAs if Iâd believe you!â Wu Yazi felt extremely depressed. All this time, Wu Yazi had believed himself to have control over everything; only now did he realise that Nie Li had already made counter-preparations. And Nie Li had an expert like Yan Yang next to him. There was nothing that Wu Yazi could do to Nie Li.
Was he going to let Nie Li bring the Demon Blood Sacrifice with him, out of the palace?
Wu Yazi glanced at Yan Yang and transmitted his voice to Nie Li. âIâll forego the treasures you have. But I want you to return the power of the Demon Blood Sacrifice!â
He tried to think of ways he could kill Nie Li before Yan Yang could react.
However, Yan Yangâs cold stare told him that he wouldnât have that chance to do so.
Nie Li looked at Wu Yazi and said, âItâs impossible for me to return the Demon Blood Sacrifice. If you want to keep me from leaving the Void Illusionary Divine Palace, then why donât we have a talk with Hierarch Blacknether or the Holy Son Li Huo?â
Nie Li already had his fingers around Wu Yaziâs Achilles Heel.
Wu Yaziâs face turned ashen grey. Going to Hierarch Blacknether or the Holy Son Li Huo and having a talk? Wasnât that he same as seeking death?
If either of them found out that heâd given the Demon Blood Sacrifice to a human, then the only option left for him would be death.
Nie Li transmitted his voice to Wu Yazi. âI know what youâre thinking. Youâre probably thinking about how to kill me. You know that even though I have Yan Yang, you still have a chance. You can even find someone stronger than Yan Yang to do the job for you. But donât you find it strange? Where is Xiao Yu? Xiao Yu has safely left the palace with my arrangements. Why donât we both keep our mouths shut? Letâs pretend nothing happened and mind our own business from now on. But if you insist on provoking trouble, then you might get a life and death struggle!â
Even though Yan Yang didnât have a clue as to what they were talking about, he could tell from Wu Yaziâs expression that Nie Li was negotiating with him.
Wu Yazi fixed his eyes on Nie Li. âThatâs impossible! Hierarch Blacknether has already taken over the entire Void Illusionary Divine Palace. Thereâs no way you couldâve sent Xiao Yu out. Besides, if you had a way to get out, then why are you still here?â
âImpossible? Thereâs nothing thatâs impossible!â Nie Li looked at Wu Yazi with a smile that wasnât a smile.
Wu Yazi recalled all of Nie Liâs miracles and felt himself torn. If Xiao Yu really had escaped, then Wu Yazi would meet a rather tragic end, even if he took Nie Li with him.
âYou said that from now on, weâll mind our own business?â Wu Yazi looked at Nie Li. Leaving Nie Li alive was a huge risk for Wu Yazi, but heâd have to tolerate it.
âThatâs right.â Nie Li nodded.
Wu Yazi rolled his eyes and nodded, âFine!â
Nie Li looked at him again with that âsmilingâ expression. âDonât think of using Hierarch Blacknethe to kill me, either. Either way, if I donât get back alive, Iâll let Xiao Yu spread the news about the Demon Blood Sacrifice. Go ahead and test it, if you like!â
Wu Yazi felt extremely depressed. Nie Li had seen through every idea thatâd flashed through his mind.
âDo whatever you want! Either way, if I die, you wonât be any better off. The demon clans will definitely do all they can to kill any humans whoâve received the Demon Blood Sacrifice! If I confess, then you two wonât be able to find a place to live, even if you run to the ends of the earth! Your sects wonât be able to protect you!â Wu Yazi coldly snorted as he turned around. What the eyes donât see, the heart doesnât grieve over.
Nie Li smiled and transmitted his voice. âBrother Wu Yazi, I wouldnât want you to die. Who knows if we might see each other again? I would rather us become friends than enemies!â
Wu Yazi nearly tripped. Friends? What kind of person double-crosses his friends the way Nie Li does?
After Wu Yazi left, Yan Yang turned to Nie Li and asked, âSo, have you finished settling your matters?â
âYeah.â Nie Li nodded and lightly smiled. As he watched Wu Yaziâs retreating silhouette, Nie Li had the feeling that theyâd meet again sooner or later.
Even though Yan Yang hadnât heard the conversation that happened between Wu Yazi and Nie Li, he had the feeling that Nie Li had somehow played Wu Yazi. Yan Yang didnât know what Nie Li had done to make someone from the demon clan cover for him. More and more, Yan Yang realised that he couldnât see through this person called Nie Li!
âWe have to leave now. If the Holy Son Li Huo catches up, things might get troublesome!â said Nie Li.