Chapter 2556 â Serene Soul Great Emperor
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The mysterious Master, who chose to Soul Descend in Old Fuâs body, might have his own considerations. First, Linâer was a girl, making it a little inconvenient, and second, Old Fu was much stronger than Linâer. The mysterious Master would be able to use a few more moves by manifesting his Soul in Old Fuâs body. Furthermore, he didnât have to worry about damaging Old Fu afterwards.
Also, it would be a bigger burden on the person with a weaker body when a Masterâs Soul manifested in their body.
Under Yang Kaiâs watchful gaze, Old Fu, who was lying on the ground, stood up straight, his grey hair dancing as if in the wind despite there not being any blowing. His eyes were now as deep as the sea, giving off an awe-inspiring impression.
In the blink of an eye, Old Fuâs temperament had drastically changed, and the look in his gaze was now one of a superior being, who considered everyone beneath him, like the ruler of the world.
Old Fu glanced around, his gaze momentarily stopping on Yang Kai, before turning to Linâerâs direction. His face remained stoic, making it hard to tell whether he was happy or angry.
At this point, Linâer finally showed a response. She reached out to her neck and touched the area where the pendant was originally hanging, then she glanced at Old Fu. After noticing a familiar gaze, she couldnât help but shrink her neck again, already realizing what had just happened.
âFatherâŠâ She called out in a mosquito-like voice. Rather than being happy that her fatherâs Soul had appeared, it looked more like she was scared.
âHmph!â Old Fu let out a cold snort before indifferently speaking, âWhy are you outside? You should be behind closed doors, reflecting on your mistakes.â
Linâer was rendered speechless after hearing this, flinching as she looked away, not daring to meet her fatherâs gaze.
Yang Kaiâs brow twitched upon hearing this. It turned out that this Young Lady had secretly run away from home! No wonder she looked afraid when her father had used a Soul Descent. Why did all these little girls like to do this? Mo Xiao Qi also often sneaked out of Spirit Beast Island, now there was this girl too.
All of them were so spoiled! Yang Kai coldly snorted in his heart.
âWhat did you do now?â Old Fu asked.
Linâer didnât answer and instead began glancing left and right, as if she was looking for a way to escape.
âI've asked you a question. Why arenât you answering?â Old Fu suddenly shouted.
Linâer trembled before blurting out in a conditional reflex, âYour dear daughter was bulliedâŠâ
While she replied, tears rolled down her white cheeks before dripping down on the ground. She appeared as pitiful and as sad as could be. Her previous arrogance and domineering bearing were nowhere to be found. Her current performance was completely opposite from before.
Yang Kai was flabbergasted, thinking in heart, [This Young Ladyâs acting skills are pretty good. I guess she does this quite often.]
Her tears started pouring out as soon as she started speaking and they kept rolling down like there was no end to them. Her cries sounded extremely miserable and pitiful, as if someone had really bullied her intolerably. Next, she pointed at Yang Kai and shouted, âIt was him! He wanted to kill me! Father, you must uphold justice for me!â
Old Fu, maintaining a stoic look, stated, âIs there anyone who would dare to bully you? Itâs always you who has been bullying others and causing trouble everywhere you go, but this time you were taught a harsh lesson, am I right?â
He seemed to know his daughter very well and didnât believe her story at all, hitting the nail on the head in just a few sentences.
Linâerâs cries came to an abrupt stop as she looked at Old Fu, mouth agape.
âSir is really wise!â Yang Kai praised, hurriedly cupping his fists, a grin on his face.
Old Fu turned and indifferently looked at Yang Kai, âThis King is talking to his daughter. You have no right to interrupt us.â
Yang Kai couldnât help but disdainfully snort, finding the whole situation tiresome and frustrating.
Old Fu then asked, âArenât you surprised to see this King?â
Yang Kai replied with a snort, âWhatâs there to be surprised about? Had you not been spoiling and protecting her, with your daughterâs temper and ability to cause trouble, how could she survive till today? Without such sheltering, you wouldnât even know how she died.â
Since the opposite party wasnât polite towards him, Yang Kai didnât bother to give him face. In any case, he was in the right now, so Yang Kai didnât believe that the opposite party could bully him.
Feng Xiâs father, Feng Xuan might forcefully stand up for his son, paying no attention to his face, but the opposite party couldnât do this as he still had to have qualms regarding his identity. And precisely because of this, Yang Kai wasnât afraid at all.
Linâer glanced at Yang Kai in astonishment. She had never thought that Yang Kai would have such guts that he could say such things right in her fatherâs face. Not just anyone could do this.
[Why did I provoke this kind of crazy person?] Linâer was deeply regretting it now.
Old Fuâs face turned grim as he doubtfully asked, âLittle brat, are you accusing this King of being too lax in his discipline?â
Yang Kai snorted and ignored him. What was the point of asking this when he clearly knew the answer already?
Seeing his indifferent appearance, Old Fu was also taken aback and immediately asked, âArenât you afraid of this King?â
Yang Kai gave him a sidelong glance and stated, âWhy should I be afraid?â
Had it been before his trip to the Shattered Star Sea, Yang Kai might have still been frightened, but he was far more experienced now and had even met the Bustling World Great Emperor and the Heaven Devouring Great Emperor. He already had an extremely rich experience.
âDo you know who this King is?â Old Fu asked again.
Yang Kai remained indifferent for a while before he cupped his fists and greeted, âJunior Yang Kai greets Senior Serene Soul!â
He didnât greet him out of fear, but rather he was showing his respect towards a Master.
Old Fu was really shocked by this, but that couldnât be helped as Yang Kai had actually known his identity. It was quite evident that Yang Kai knew who he was dealing with and what his status was.
As Yang Kai had just said, the Soul Manifestation before him belonged to one of the Ten Great Emperors of the Star Boundary, the Serene Soul Great Emperor; the hegemon of the Eastern Territory and founder of the Serene Soul Palace.
The Soul Contracts that widely circulated throughout the Star Boundary were this Masterâs personal creation.
Yang Kai could guess all this because of the attitude the Netherworld Sect disciples had towards Linâer. The Netherworld Sect was a top Sect of the Eastern Territory, so if Linâerâs status wasnât nobler than theirs, why would they treat her so politely?
Who could have a higher status than a top disciple and Elder from the Netherworld Sect?
It wasnât that strange to make the connections.
âHow did you know?â Old Fu furrowed his brow.
Yang Kai grinned meaningfully and stated, âI made a guess.â
Old Fuâs eyes glimmered but he didnât pursue it, pondering for a moment before asking, âSince you know about Linâerâs background, how dare you try to kill her? Could it be⊠That your purpose was to draw this King out?â
[Seems this old man does have some brains at leastâŠ]
After having his intentions revealed, Yang Kai didnât bother playing dumb and cupped his fists and stated, âSirâs vision is truly sharp. Junior did have such intentions.â
Of course, if he didnât show up, Yang Kai would have really silenced all the witnesses. Linâer had provoked him many times already. More importantly, her interference had almost gotten him killed, so Yang Kai couldnât assume that this had never happened.
Old Fu curiously asked, âWhat do you get by drawing out this King?â
Yang Kai sighed and replied with a pained look on his face, âSir, Junior had no choice as well. I was forced by your daughter.â
âHow is this related to me!?â Linâer was now calmer than before. With her father here now, she wasnât worried for her life. What she was rather worried about was how long she would be grounded for this time.
Yang Kai glanced at her and angrily responded, âIf you didnât have an astonishing background, do you think you would still be alive to be able to speak right now?â
Linâer let out a snort. She was too lazy to argue with him, but when she recalled how Yang Kai slashed at her without a shred of hesitation, she was gripped with lingering fear and knew that Yang Kai was right. Without her fatherâs protection, she would indeed be dead.
Yang Kai cupped his fists and continued, wearing a sad face, âSenior Serene Soul, your daughter has made things difficult for me over and over again. This Junior had no intention of haggling over such matters though, as with this little girlâs background, a little mischief is justified. Junior let her indiscretion pass several times, but not only did she not appreciate it, she colluded with the Netherworld Sect to set an ambush for me, an unforgivable act! With no other choice, Junior was forced to slaughter twenty Netherworld Sect members right hereâŠâ
Old Fu raised his brow and looked around. He had already noticed the corpses littered on the ground before, but he hadnât expected these guys to be from the Netherworld Sect.
[Is this brat really so impressive? He is just a First-Order Emperor, how did he kill so many by himself?]
Yang Kai continued, âThe death of the Netherworld Sectâs members isnât worth pitying, but this Junior doesnât dare to make rash moves against your daughter!â
âYou⊠You are lying!â Linâer angrily pointed at Yang Kai and shouted, âYou clearly wanted to kill me!â
Yang Kai sneered and stated, âIf I didnât threaten your life, how would I draw Sir out!?â
Old Fu asked, looking at Yang Kai with narrowed eyes, âWhat do you want by drawing out this King?â
Yang Kai was taken aback but still promptly responded, âSir, I donât dare to kill your daughter, but I have to vent my anger one way or another, donât I? Naturally, I can only ask you to settle it. Who asked my fists to not be bigger than yours?â
[So, you think that itâs okay for me to be bullied, right?] Yang Kaiâs heart burned with fury and immediately continued, âSir, I almost lost my life because of your daughter. Look at this wound, it burns even now.â
Old Fu gazed down at the half-meter long scar on Yang Kaiâs chest and was indeed shaken a little.
[This brat really is one of a kind, speaking so boldly with me even after suffering such a serious wound while maintaining a straight face! Isnât he afraid that I will crush him into nothing with just a wave of my hand?]
âThis King understands! How do you want this King to settle this?â Old Fu gazed at Yang Kai, maintaining a calm and composed look, âSince I am here now. Just say whatâs in your mind. If you donât say it right now, you wonât get another chance again.â
Yang Kaiâs face sank as he asked, âSir, are you thinking of silencing me? Sir, if a man of your status does something like this, how will you keep your face if the word ever got out?â
Old Fu replied, âWhatever your motive was, it is a fact that you wanted to kill this Kingâs daughter. What does it matter if this King kills you?â
Yang Kai immediately blew his top and lashed out in anger, âSir, are you really going to do this? Relying on your own status and strength to bully me?â
This old fart was simply too shameless! As one of the Ten Great Emperors, he was someone of great prestige. How could he do something so deplorable?
Linâer, on the other hand, was excited and immediately shouted, âFather, there is no need to talk nonsense with him. Quickly kill him!â
Old Fu coldly smiled and asked, gazing at Yang Kai, âAre you afraid now?â
Yang Kai grit his teeth and stated, âWhat have I to be afraid of? This Young Master has fought shoulder to shoulder with the Bustling World Great Emperor, itâs not like I have never seen the power of a Great Emperor! This Young Master is also an experienced person. Whatâs there to be afraid of?â
Once he mentioned this, a strange look immediately appeared on Old Fuâs face as he asked, âYou have fought shoulder to shoulder with Old Hong Chen?â
âThatâs right!â Yang Kai snorted before continuing, âSir, if you really came in person, this Junior would naturally flee right away, but with just a wisp of Sirâs Soul having manifested here, how much of your strength can you display? Forgive this Junior for being blunt, but if forced to, this Junior can drag your daughter down with me before he dies! I wonder if Sir cares about your daughterâs life or not!?â