txolops Chapter 10 "The Chicken" Arrives: A Brief Reminder
Chapter 10 "The Chicken" Arrives: A Brief Reminder
Before Xing Tian and his party could even get close to the Heavenly Court, they suddenly saw the South Heavenly Gate wide open.
Two columns of celestial soldiers stood on the left and right, celestial music played in unison, and clouds and mist surged. Surrounded by a host of immortals and gods, two figures slowly stepped out of the heavenly gate.
The leader, dressed in imperial robes and wearing a crown, was none other than the Heavenly Emperor Haotian. Beside him, adorned in phoenix robes and exuding elegance and nobility, was none other than the Queen Mother of the West, Yaochi.
Xing Tian glanced up and immediately recognized the two men.
There's no need for further speculation. At this very moment, the whole world knows that these two are the new rulers of the Heavenly Court.
The powerful beings from all corners of the primordial world also used their divine senses to investigate, and were all greatly surprised to see that Haotian and Yaochi had actually walked out of the South Heavenly Gate.
If Haotian were to defend the Heavenly Court, relying on the geographical advantages of the Thirty-Three Heavens and the Primordial Stars, he might be able to contend with Xingtian.
But now, he has abandoned his greatest advantage and is facing the infamous Xing Tian head-on. Does he not know how powerful Xing Tian is?
Xing Tian survived the war between the Lich King and the Demon King, and his true combat strength was comparable to that of a Quasi-Saint. Even some of the veteran powerhouses in the prehistoric world could not do anything about him.
Or is this person so arrogant and disdainful of others?
Is Haotian truly capable, or is he just blindly confident?
Everyone held their breath in anticipation.
Over there, the great shamans of the witch clan were also taken aback.
"Brother Xingtian, what should we do?" Uncle Feng asked in a low voice. For some reason, they felt inexplicably nervous and lacked confidence when facing Haotian.
Haotian possessed an extremely unique aura—both approachable and awe-inspiring, like a sovereign ruler who cared for all living beings, yet remained aloof and superior.
Xing Tian was already preoccupied, and seeing Hao Tian's majestic and imposing appearance only made him more displeased.
"Hmph! Pretending! You're going to die anyway!"
He was still fuming when he suddenly saw Haotian turn around, look at them, and burst into laughter:
"Great Shaman, you have kept me waiting for a long time!"
"I have often heard of the formidable power of the Great Witch Xingtian, and seeing him today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved!"
Everyone was stunned by these words.
Everyone had imagined many scenarios—perhaps Hao would be furious and curse wildly. Perhaps he would bravely face death and die a martyr's death. Perhaps he would be afraid and beg for mercy, kneeling and surrendering. Or many other possibilities, but no one expected him to be so joyful.
Is Haotian out of his mind? Or is he just pretending?
Xing Tian was also somewhat bewildered. He had clearly come to provoke him, even intending to take his life, so why was the other party so happy?
He hesitated for a moment before asking, "Did you know I would come here?"
Haotian smiled calmly and waved his hand casually.
Sensing the arrival of Xing Tian and his group was far too easy for him. The Wu Clan group had a clear objective and moved in a vast and imposing manner; he knew of their presence with a casual sweep of his control over the power of the ancient stars.
As for Xing Tian's purpose in coming here, it was nothing more than to save face for the Wu Clan, or perhaps he had been instigated by someone. Whatever the reason, it was unimportant to Haotian. Now that Xing Tian had arrived, he could use this opportunity to make an example of him.
"This is a minor matter, Great Shaman need not take it to heart," Haotian said leisurely. "I not only know that the Great Shaman is coming, but I also know why the Great Shaman is coming, and I know what the outcome will be."
That's strange. Since Haotian knew they were coming to attack, why was he so happy? It was all an act. As for the outcome? He was simply trying to appear profound and deceive them.
Xing Tian, too lazy to waste any more words, suddenly pulled out his great axe, pointed it directly at Haotian, and roared like thunder:
"Haotian! I don't care what you're doing! Now that you know why I'm here, why don't you obediently abdicate and give way to a worthy successor! Otherwise, you will surely die!"
brush brush --
With the clang of armor, the great shamans of the Wu tribe all assumed battle stances. Regardless of their inner thoughts, they awaited only Xing Tian's command to storm the Heavenly Court!
Despite the critical situation, Haotian remained calm and unmoved.
He merely smiled calmly and countered, "Xingtian, I have no grudge against the Witch Clan, nor any dealings with them. Do you truly intend to be my enemy?"
Upon hearing this, Xing Tian was so angry that he laughed instead.
Why did he go to such great lengths, bringing so many clansmen here? Was he just here for sightseeing?
"What a joke!" Xing Tian shouted. "The Heavenly Court is controlled by the demon race, and the demon race was destroyed by my witch race. The Heavenly Court is my witch race's territory! You seized my territory, how can you say there is no enmity between us?"
You two have finally made it to the primordial world, and haven't even seen the flowers and plants of this world yet. Wouldn't it be a pity to die? Quickly admit defeat!
Upon hearing this, Yaochi flew into a rage.
"This is outrageous! The Heavenly Court was bestowed upon us by the Dao Ancestor..."
Her eyebrows furrowed, and she was about to teach Xing Tian a lesson when Hao Tian gently pressed her hand down.
"Yaochi, there's no need to say more to them." Haotian smiled and shook his head. "Everyone knows that the Wu tribe is all brawn and no brains. Now it seems that's indeed the case."
Although Haotian regarded Xingtian as the chicken to "make an example of," as a time traveler, he couldn't help but be curious about this ruthless man who "wielded his axe and shield with unwavering determination."
If we could recruit him, he would be a decent general. Giving him some pointers wouldn't be a bad idea.
However, upon hearing this, the powerful figures from all sides of the prehistoric world were immediately taken aback.
No one expected that the mighty Heavenly Emperor would publicly mock the Witch Clan. However… it does seem to make some sense. The Witch Clan doesn't cultivate immortal arts, only physical bodies; aren't they just all brawn and no brains? They don't even understand the secrets of heaven; it would be strange if such a race didn't perish.
Although Xing Tian didn't understand what Hao Tian was up to, he absolutely wouldn't allow anyone to humiliate the Wu Clan!
He roared angrily, "You brat Haotian, how dare you court death! I will kill you today!"
"Look at you," Haotian couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "You're ready to fight and kill me just because I said a few words to you. Does the Witch Clan really have no brains at all? I ask you—why were the Witch and Demon Clans destroyed?"
"this……"
Everyone was stunned.
Just when everyone thought they were finally about to make their move, Haotian suddenly raised this question. This question was rather unusual; the conflict between the Wu and Yao races could be seen as a struggle for interests, a racial feud, or even a consequence of the impending calamity. There were many answers, and it was difficult to explain in a short time.
Xing Tian wasn't fooled and refused to answer directly: "You bastard, what are you up to now! Enough nonsense, just die!"
Haotian simply shook his head and chuckled.
"No rush. Let me ask you again: the Twelve Ancestral Witches possessed extraordinary strength and the Heavenly Divine Fiend Formation, comparable to a Saint. Why did they lose?"
"Gonggong and Zhurong, the two ancestral witches, were originally blood brothers with deep affection for each other. Why did they suddenly turn against each other?"
"Why were Emperor Jun's ten sons so special, and why did they suddenly act foolishly, descending upon the world simultaneously, causing the Ten Suns Calamity, killing countless lives, and suffering endless karmic retribution?"
"Houtu, the ancestral witch, knew that the witch clan would be destroyed after her death, so why did she abandon her clan and relatives and reincarnate?"
Does it have to be her? Does it have to be at that time? Couldn't she have sacrificed herself after the demon race was wiped out and the world was unified?
"These incidents, one by one, raise so many questions. What is the truth?"
Haotian's voice grew louder and louder.
Each question was like a thunderclap, each one hitting the nail on the head!
That was also a question that had long been on the minds of the powerful beings from all sides in the primordial world.
Everyone's smart enough to know that there were far too many strange things that happened during the Lich King's Cataclysm.
Everyone initially thought it was due to the influence of the Great Calamity, which caused the Lich and Demon races to lose their intelligence and thus make all sorts of foolish moves.
But now that Haotian has mentioned it again, they all have become suspicious.
Could there be another hidden story behind this?
Yes, Haotian is Hongjun's attendant. He had never set foot in the primordial world before, so perhaps he had heard some secrets from Hongjun.
In other words, is there really a problem with the mutual destruction of the Lich and Demon races?
If that's truly the case, then what about the Dragon-Han Calamity? Or even the Ferocious Beast Calamity? Just how many secrets lie hidden beneath the surface of the primordial world?
"I..." Xing Tian was about to speak.
Haotian, however, did not give him the chance and turned his attention to him again:
"You keep talking about the Witch Clan, about the Twelve Ancestral Witches! Yet you don't bother to find out the truth, you only know how to be brave and fierce. Who do you think you're being fair to?"
"This primordial world is full of secrets, schemes, and even fools!"
Xing Tian was already holding back his anger, and being publicly humiliated by Hao Tian made him so angry that his face turned red.
He desperately wanted to kill Haotian with a single axe blow, but his mind was filled with unanswered questions, so he had to bite the bullet and press for answers:
"What exactly do you know? How dare you ramble on like this! Tell me quickly, or don't blame me for being impolite!"