Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 1287

Chapter 1287 Plunder (IV)

Wang Wei looked at this middle-aged man with a subtle aura of demons and beasts. He was composed, as if he was confident in his abilities. This was odd since [Artifact Insurgents] were often looked down upon. So, Wang Wei had to wonder about this man's source of confidence.

"Who are you?" Wang Wei asked.

"A dead man does not need to know my name."

"So, it's Xin Tangtian," Wang Wei added, having already divined this much information. However, his actions made this guardian frown. Wang Wei was a master at controlling a conversation's rhythm, so with this simple move, the advantage was already on his side.

"So, Xin Tangtian, why are you so loyal?" Wang Wei asked. "Your oppressor is already dead. But instead of taking this opportunity to get some remuneration and running away, you're still doing his bidding. Why is that?"

"What do you people know? This is only a temporary setback. Once the lord returns, none of you can survive his wrath," Xin Tangtian sneered. "He will hunt all of you until the end of the earth."

Wang Wei calmly looked at this man. "Your threat is not as intimidating as you think. As long as these plunderers hide in the Lawless Zone, they'll be fine. Even if Blood Dragon returns, what can he do? With his terrible fighting ability and the rules of the Lawless Zone, he'll be useless even if he invaded with all his troops."

Xin Tangtian was immediately speechless. These words had some truths to them. The Lawless Zone rejected any form of intervention from the outside world, so these people might get away with it if they hide there.

"Not to mention that by the time he revives, there should be a few more Paragons in this world," Wang Wei added, and Xin Tangtian's face contorted. With all the resources plundered, he knew it was guaranteed that a few peak Empyreans would immediately attack the Paragon Realm after they left.

In the current political climate, one Paragon is enough to disrupt the situation—especially if it's someone highly gifted in fighting or, worse, a Boundless Paragon. All these created a sense of urgency in Xin Tangtian's mind.

"You still haven't answered my question," Wang Wei said. "Why are you so loyal? The controlling method Blood Dragon used in your soul should have dissipated after his death — unless he went as far as using a Dao Mark as the basis of the technique. But even if he did, his weakened state should be enough for you to take the risk of removing it."

"Why do you care?" Xin Tangtian snapped before summoning his Paragon Artifact — a bracelet. He activated it, transforming him into this golden ape with black armor, boxing gloves, and a terrible fighting intent. Xin Tangtian had turned into a Saint Battle Ape, one of the most powerful demon races in the Eternal Ascension World.

With hesitation, the ape punched Wang Wei. This was a simple punch, but it contained such a potent fighting intent that the surrounding space and time twisted; it was as if this battle intent's purpose was to fight anything between heaven and earth — including conceptual existences.

"I like to figure people out, and your actions haven't made sense to me yet," Wang Wei calmly responded as he evaded the punch. "It seems that the fact that Blood Dragon allowed you to be one of the few tier 12 cultivators in the world has twisted your psychology, somehow, making you feel special. But is this enough to be this loyal? I don't think so."

Wang Wei evaded millions of punches, and during the entire thing, his eyes never left Xin Tangtian. The latter roared in anger and frustration before using even more potent battle techniques from the Saint Battle Ape clan. However, the result was the same.

"I see. Your loyalty is out of fear," Wang Wei continued. "But is Blood Dragon so terrifying?" A ripple suddenly emanated from Xin Tangtian after hearing these words, and Wang Wei took this opportunity to read more about the latter's fate.

"So, that's what happened. He once faked his death to catch all the people who wished to betray him, so this fear remains in your heart," Wang Wei nodded. He had to admit that his view of the dragon increased slightly after seeing how he put the fear of god into his subordinate after faking his death.

"Shut up, you damn rebel," Xin Tangtian yelled before his fist turned golden, and he smashed down. Wang Wei calmly raised his staff to block that attack; it was so potent that he flew a few kilometers away before stopping. However, a smirk could be seen in the corner of his eyes.