Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 967: Chapter 966: Pressure

”Crack!”

Just as the three retreated, the spot where they had been was struck by the palm, and a loud noise ensued as the giant rock shattered into pieces, turning to dust.

Xuanyuan Wuqing’s anger boiled over; had the three of them dodged a bit later, would they have truly died here?

Thinking of this, he immediately raised his head, glaring at Nan Qing and shouted angrily, ”Nan Qing, what do you mean?”

”I told you to shut up, are you deaf?”

Nan Qing snorted coldly, ”The strike just now was merely a deterrent. If you dare to defy me again, I’ll ensure you don’t leave this Archaic Era alive!”

”Hahaha, such arrogance!”

Xuanyuan Wuqing laughed in furious disbelief, ”People say Su Han is arrogant, but I think you’re far beyond him! Do you really think a mere body here makes you invincible? Sooner or later, you’ll return to the Dragon Martial Continent. If word gets out, do you think my Xuanyuan Clan and the Holy Spirit Palace won’t come looking for trouble?”

”And what if they do?”

Nan Qing pointed at Su Han and said, ”For him, the One Slash Palace has already offended five Super Sects; I couldn’t care less about your insignificant Xuanyuan Clan and Holy Spirit Palace!”

”Nan Qing, you’re going too far!” Bai Ling also shouted.

They never expected Nan Qing would actually make a move; they had no real enmity, even if there was mockery between them, it hadn’t caused any substantial harm. Yet Nan Qing displayed such arrogance.

”Too far? Just ants, after all.”

Nan Qing said flatly, not intending to truly kill the two nor Su Han.

In Nan Qing’s heart, there was actually some conflict.

He wanted to get rid of Su Han, but he knew very well Su Han’s status in One Slash Palace, in Nangong Duanchen’s eyes.

If Nangong Duanchen were to find out, Nan Qing knew very well what consequences and fate awaited him.

Everything Nan Qing had now was bestowed by One Slash Palace; if they no longer cared for him, what would Nan Qing be worth?

Nan Qing understood this point clearly, so he dared not kill Su Han!

He had considered killing them all, including Xuanyuan Wuqing and Bai Ling, but in the world, there are no walls impermeable to wind. If you want others not to know, don’t act.

Nan Qing was proud and arrogant, yet equally cowardly!

He couldn’t afford to gamble and didn’t dare to!

Everything against Su Han was because of Nangong Yu, but Nan Qing’s ambition was vast; he wouldn’t truly sacrifice everything for Nangong Yu.

Seeing Nan Qing silent, Xuanyuan Wuqing and Bai Ling said nothing more.

They knew their strength here was inferior to Nan Qing’s; if they really angered him to resort to killing, the consequences would be dire.

If there were any true grievances, they’d settle them back on the Dragon Martial Continent.

”I believe you are Su Baliu!”

Nan Qing suddenly looked at Su Han, sneered, and said, ”But what can Su Baliu do? No matter how legendary you are, aren’t you just a Dragon God Realm Early Stage? Do you think you match Yu’er? Also, why are you here? Thinking of trying your luck, eh? I want to see how far your so-called ’Su Zun’ can get through the screens!”

Su Han furrowed his brow; his patience with Nan Qing was long gone.

Although Nan Qing’s earlier move was a deterrent, he hadn’t held back—had the three left any later, they would have been crushed to death directly.

Su Han was no saint and wouldn’t continuously tolerate Nan Qing just because of One Slash Palace’s past assistance; if they were on the Dragon Martial Continent right now, even if he wouldn’t kill Nan Qing, he’d certainly show what it meant to be beyond measure.

”After returning to the Dragon Martial Continent, I will visit One Slash Palace once. At that time, you’d better prepare how you’ll explain today’s events to Nangong Duanchen.”

This was the second time Su Han had spoken to Nan Qing after eighteen years.

And his words clearly showed his dissatisfaction.

Bai Ling and Xuanyuan Wuqing feared Nan Qing, but Su Han did not; if the former died here, they’d truly not make it out, whereas if Su Han died, he’d directly enter the Ancient Era.

He wouldn’t truly die; this was the benefit brought by the Supreme Pass!

”Explain? Hahahaha...”

Nan Qing laughed loudly, ”Su Baliu, oh Su Baliu, do you really take yourself seriously? Master saw some aptitude and ability in you, so he helped you, but do you truly believe One Slash Palace couldn’t survive without you, Su Baliu? What are you?!”

”Good, I’ll remember your words.”

Su Han nodded, speaking calmly, ”I hope after returning to the Dragon Martial Continent, you’ll still dare use this tone when speaking to me.”

”Do you genuinely think I’m afraid of you?!”

Nan Qing’s expression turned icy, ”If not for Palace Master valuing you, I’d make you die here today, do you believe me?”

”You have the guts?” Su Han narrowed his eyes.

Truthfully, before this, Nan Qing wouldn’t have dared to say such things even when targeting Su Han, but now due to his failure at the seventh screen, his mood was terribly foul, and he couldn’t control his words.

”There’s no use in spouting nonsense!”

Nan Qing spoke again, ”Aren’t you here to challenge the Ancient Divine Mountain? If you can surpass—not even, just surpass me in the screens, I, Nan Qing, will retract everything I’ve said, kneel before you, and apologize!”

”And if you fail, in the future, stay away from Yu’er!”

Su Han looked at Nan Qing, feeling he had become somewhat crazed.

”Empty talent without state of mind, can’t even control your emotions, how can you reach the peak?” Su Han thought to himself.

After Nan Qing’s words, both Xuanyuan Wuqing and Bai Ling turned to Su Han.

They had long wanted to curb Nan Qing’s arrogance; now that Nan Qing had issued a direct challenge, if it weren’t for their earlier failure, they’d have rushed forward.

”Su Han, we don’t have much time here.”

Xuanyuan Wuqing paused briefly and said, ”Of course, I don’t know whether you can surpass Nan Qing; after all, Nan Qing is using words to provoke you, possibly deliberately trying to stir you, making you hesitant to even try. Setting aside him, before leaving, I really want to see how far you can go through the screens.”

”I don’t have as many thoughts as him, I simply can’t stand him. I’ve already failed once; if you can defeat Nan Qing, I’ll marry you!” Bai Ling declared resolutely.

Su Han was speechless, while Xuanyuan Wuqing shouted, ”What are you talking about marriage, Su Han? Bai Ling is just saying, don’t take it seriously!”

Su Han: ”...”