284: Death of Ying Qi

Ying Qi was panting excitedly, envisioning a wonderful future.

Unexpectedly, a figure suddenly flashed before his eyes, appearing ten meters in front of him.

His pupils constricted as he stared at the figure.

The bald head was shiny, he wore plain white-grey robes, his face was kind and youthful, and a large halberd in his hand added a touch of killing intent to his peaceful demeanor.

What shocked Ying Qi the most was that he had just advanced to the God Realm, yet he couldn't discern even a hint of the other party's cultivation.

Such a powerful existence suddenly sought him out. Ying Qi's eyes flickered, and he quickly put away the rhomboid divine crystal, cupping his hands in greeting, “Greetings, Patrol Envoy.”

The bald man smiled gently, waved his hand at him, and said amicably, “No need to be so polite, this humble monk is Wanderer Bitter.”

“Since the Hongmeng Divine Alliance is a supporting force for various divine kingdoms and has sought aid, this humble monk, with a compassionate heart, naturally came to investigate.”

It really was a Patrol Envoy!

Ying Qi's heart stirred with excitement, and he quickly bowed again with a humble attitude, “Patrol Envoy Wanderer Bitter, you have gone to great trouble. I thank you on behalf of the Hongmeng Divine Alliance.”

Wanderer Bitter scrutinized him, his gaze lingering on his God Ocean for a long time, then he said slowly, “What problem has the Hongmeng Divine Alliance encountered?”

Upon hearing this, Ying Qi immediately intended to explain the Hongmeng Divine Alliance's predicament. However, the words caught in his throat.

If the Grandmist Great Dao hadn't just issued the supreme god seal, he would have unhesitatingly spilled all the information about the Demon Lord like pouring beans.

But now, it was different.

Even if he couldn't defeat the Demon Lord, just the information that he was a Demon Seed, if exchanged at the Treasure Pavilion, could yield endless divine treasures!

The Demon Lord's information absolutely could not be revealed to this bald man in front of him.

His expression remained unchanged as he pressed a hand to his forehead and said with a bitter smile, “I'm afraid I've caused you to make a wasted trip, Patrol Envoy.”

“Oh?”

“The Divine Alliance suffered the calamity of the Nine Nether Great Demons, and for these past years, it has been cut off from the Upper Realm, almost leading to its destruction.”

“Thankfully, at a crucial moment, I ascended to the Supreme Realm through an ancient Ascension Ladder, and activated the chuyun god orbs. Unexpectedly, my body naturally underwent a transformation, advancing to the God's Domain. So I immediately returned and swept away all the Great Demons.”

Hearing Ying Qi's explanation, Wanderer Bitter's expression remained unchanged. He nodded and said, “So that's how it is. Young friend, to be able to advance to the God's Domain on your own, your future is boundless. With this Karma, it's not impossible that you could inherit the position of Alliance Master of your realm's Hongmeng Divine Alliance.”

Ying Qi quickly waved his hand, saying, “That's hard to say. The position of Alliance Master of the Hongmeng Divine Alliance is not easy to obtain. I don't have that confidence.”

Wanderer Bitter smiled faintly, “No matter, just let it be.”

He stared at Ying Qi, then suddenly changed the subject, “Is young friend's Heavenly Mandate Protagonist characteristic related to the Time Great Dao?”

“If this humble monk is not mistaken, it should be the ability to rewind time, yes?”

Ying Qi was stunned for a moment. The Spring and Autumn Cicada was his biggest secret. He had been forced to expose it to the Heavenly Mandate Protagonist before, and now that someone had seen through it at a glance, he couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart.

He quickly said, “I merely know a little, it's extremely shallow and unworthy of the Patrol Envoy's Wisdom Eye.”

Wanderer Bitter chuckled and waved his hand, “No need to speak so presumptuously. This is a top-tier characteristic. You have a great future ahead.”

At this point, he lowered his gaze slightly, his smile fading: “There is a favor I hope young friend can help me with.”

Upon hearing this, Ying Qi saw Wanderer Bitter's expression turn somewhat troubled. At this moment, holding a great secret, he inwardly didn't want to help.

But after all, the other party's strength far surpassed his own, and he had come because of the chuyun god orbs he had released. He hesitated inwardly, but on the surface, he said straightforwardly, “Patrol Envoy, you jest. With your vast Divine Ability, what can a small fry like me, who has just entered the God's Domain, do to help you?”

Wanderer Bitter, however, nodded and said seriously, “You can.”

“When this humble monk had not yet entered Buddhism, I was merely a mountain hunter, and I once had a happy family, with a harmonious wife and child.”

“But because I went out hunting, villains broke into my home, and my wife and child died on the spot, a truly horrific sight.”

“To seek revenge, this humble monk entered Buddhism and embarked on the path of cultivation. After killing my enemies, I originally intended to reunite with my wife and child, but then I learned that at the end of the Dao, there was a saying about resurrecting the dead.”

“So I stumbled along the way, arriving at this point today.”

“Our meeting today is fated. Since young friend controls the characteristic of time reversal, could you please take this humble monk with you to revert to the time when my wife and child were still alive, just so this humble monk can see them?”

“Just one glance, and there will be a generous reward.”

Wanderer Bitter's attitude was sincere as he earnestly explained to Ying Qi.

Ying Qi's eyes were wide. He had initially wanted to refuse without even thinking!

This monk was a Patrol Envoy!

A Heavenly God Realm expert!

To ask me to use the Spring and Autumn Cicada to rewind time with you, not to mention how much time we'd have to go back.

Before we even got there, the Spring and Autumn Cicada might already be exhausted to death!

Without the Spring and Autumn Cicada, he would lose his greatest reliance and be unable to pursue the Time Great Dao.

Ying Qi's mind was very clear!

Without my Foundation, no matter how many benefits you give me, I wouldn't be willing.

Most importantly!

Ying Qi couldn't understand.

We're not close. You say all this as soon as we meet. Are you trying to morally blackmail me?

Who hasn't had a miserable experience?

Even a Heavenly Mandate Protagonist like me, born with a silver spoon, has to face the tragic past of having two fathers.

You just lost your wife and child, and that was who knows how many years ago. What obsession can't you let go of?

He was hesitating, wondering how to explain to Wanderer Bitter.

“amitabha.”

“You hesitated.”

A soft sigh sounded, full of helplessness.

Wanderer Bitter's voice came again, slowly, “It seems you don't want to help me. Then this humble monk will just have to do it himself.”

Ying Qi's body trembled!

He gaped, staring in disbelief at the clean-faced, benevolent-looking Patrol Envoy, who suddenly raised the great halberd in his hand, poised to strike, clearly about to cleave towards his head.

He quickly explained, “Don't! I'm willing!”

“You're not willing. This humble monk can feel it.”

Wanderer Bitter's tone was aggrieved, and the halberd descended.

Ying Qi's head was separated from his body.

His eyes were splitting with rage. Before his consciousness faded, his gaze fell, looking down at his body.

A pale hand had pierced through his chest, roughly seizing his precious Spring and Autumn Cicada.

A sense of oppression came over him.

Another invisible hand, formed from condensed Dao patterns, firmly pinched his head.

“Haha.”

“I didn't expect such a pleasant surprise.”

“amitabha, this humble monk thanks you.”

A light chuckle came.

Ying Qi only felt himself plunge into endless coldness, dying on the spot!

Meanwhile, Wanderer Bitter, holding the Spring and Autumn Cicada, had a purplish-black Dao crystal emerge from his chest.

The nine netherworld life crystal!

His eyes shone like a god's, blazing with brilliance!

He instantly ignited the Spring and Autumn Cicada. Before the cicada could even chirp, the divine light in his eyes, along with the shattering nine netherworld life crystal, enveloped it.

Great Hongmeng Art!

After its release, the Spring and Autumn Cicada disappeared, and Wanderer Bitter's figure vanished.

Three minutes later.

Wanderer Bitter reappeared, standing alone in his original spot, two lines of clear tears streaming down his face: “Qing'er, I'm sorry, this humble monk has failed again.”

“This is already the thirty-four thousand, seven hundred and twelfth method, and I still can't save you.”

“Thankfully, this thirty-four thousand, seven hundred and thirteenth method, has a chance.”

His eyes were sincere as he looked at the Grandmist Great Dao in the sky: “The supreme god seal will surely resurrect you two, mother and daughter.”

“amitabha.”

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