Chapter 128 - Schemes and Plots? Who Will Reap The Final Reward?

"Hahaha, Nameless, after all these years, I can't believe a despicable man like you has become this powerful!"

"What a blind heaven!"

A wildly arrogant laugh rang out.

"Po Jun?! It's you!"

Upon seeing Po Jun, Nameless cried out in shock.

"You've come to seize the Dragon Essence too?"

"You're my master's only son. I don't want to kill you. Leave now!"

Nameless said in a low voice.

"Don't mention that old ghost to me! I'm not just here for the Dragon Essence, I also want your life!"

Po Jun shouted coldly.

"Nameless, haven't you noticed something strange about your body?"

Hearing this, Nameless circulated his inner energy, and his breath suddenly stalled.

A dark mist had gathered at the center of his brow.

It was growing thicker.

He was poisoned?

How could he have been poisoned?

Pfft!

He coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"Senior Nameless!"

Nie Feng, Bu Jingyun, and Qin Shuang cried out in alarm.

"Master?!"

Even Jian Chen rushed forward.

"When did you poison me?"

Nameless looked at Po Jun with a sharp gaze.

"Hahaha, Nameless, this poison wasn't from me, but from someone closest to you!"

"How does it feel to be betrayed by one of your own?"

Po Jun sneered, then cast a mocking glance at Jian Chen.

"Jian Chen, was it you?" Nameless found it hard to believe.

"Jian Chen, you betrayed Senior Nameless? You deserve to die!"

Bu Jingyun's expression turned icy cold.

"Master, I... I didn't want to... they controlled me!"

"Sigh, Jian Chen, I've protected you too well all these years and never taught you about the dangers of the world."

"That's why you strayed from the right path."

Surprisingly, Nameless did not blame Jian Chen.

He had raised this disciple since childhood and understood his character better than anyone.

Someone must have manipulated him in secret. He must have lost his way for a moment.

Thankfully, no major mistake had been made yet. He could still be saved.

It seemed he had focused too much on Bu Jingyun recently and neglected Jian Chen, giving the hidden hand a chance to strike.

"Master, I..."

Jian Chen was deeply conflicted, torn between guilt and anger.

Nameless ignored Jian Chen for the moment and turned his gaze back to Po Jun.

"Po Jun, don't you know I've already swallowed the Dragon Essence?"

"One of its greatest effects is immunity to all poisons!"

As he spoke, Nameless activated his inner strength.

The power of the Dragon Essence surged through him.

In an instant, the poison in his body was completely neutralized.

The black mist at his brow vanished entirely.

Nameless returned to his peak state.

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Not far from Zhonghua Pavilion.

Several figures were gathered together.

Each was wary of the others.

"Yuan Tiangang, you're here for the Dragon Essence too?"

"Is it you who wants it, or is it Li Shimin?"

"There's only one Dragon Essence. Not enough to share between the two of you."

Yuwen Tuo glanced playfully at Yuan Tiangang.

With his sharp perception, he could easily tell Yuan Tiangang had his own designs on the Dragon Essence.

What would Li Shimin think if he knew?

"Everyone, Nameless has already swallowed the Dragon Essence. What will you do now?"

"Kill him and retrieve it from his body?"

"Apologies, but the Imperial City Division of Song Dynasty won't be taking part."

Huang Shang immediately stepped back.

"I also withdrew, on behalf of the Dark Guard of Ming Dynasty."

"The Dragon Essence may be valuable, but our Emperor has no interest in it."

The Dark Guard Leader, Dark One, also withdrew.

The others nodded in understanding.

Knowing Zhu Houzhao's pride, he probably really didn't care about the Dragon Essence.

"Hehe, interesting. I'll withdraw too."

Yuwen Tuo chuckled and took a step back.

"Yuwen Tuo, aren't you afraid Yang Guang will blame you when you return?"

Yuan Tiangang asked curiously.

"That's my problem, not yours, Lord Yuan."

The rest remained.

The Black Ice Platform Leader of the Qin Dynasty would not retreat.

He was determined to get the Dragon Essence.

Among all the Emperors, Ying Zheng probably desired it the most.

And neither Phagpa of the Yuan Dynasty nor Yuan Tiangang of Tang Dynasty could give up either.

Yuwen Tuo might have ignored Yang Guang's orders, but they could not.

Temujin and Li Shimin both yearned for immortality as much as Ying Zheng did.

"Hm? That's Jue Wushen from Godless Palace? He dares to go after the Dragon Essence? He's seeking death!"

"If Nameless were still poisoned, maybe he had a chance."

"But now? He's no match for Nameless."

"As expected, the Sword Immortal Nameless lives up to his name. He's no weaker than any of us."

"Jue Wushen is no match for Nameless at full strength."

"Phagpa, Black Shadow, shall the three of us join forces?"

"Once we seize the Dragon Essence, we can negotiate how to divide it."

"Agreed."

"I agree too."

As they watched Jue Wushen get utterly crushed by Nameless's overwhelming attacks and flee in panic, Yuan Tiangang and the others were full of disdain.

He was nothing but a clown.

"Phagpa, Black Shadow, get ready!"

Yuan Tiangang ordered softly.

"Wait, hold on. There are others hiding in the shadows!"

Black Shadow suddenly stopped them.

"That presence... is it... a God Demon Realm cultivator?!"

"And not just one!"

"Even the God Demon Realm is here. They desire immortality too!"

Yuan Tiangang and the others grew solemn, continuing to observe from the shadows.

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Outside of Zhonghua Pavilion.

When Nameless saw the burly man who suddenly appeared, his expression turned grim.

He sensed a fatal threat from this person.

He wasn't a match.

This man had to be in the God Demon Realm.

Nameless smiled bitterly.

So the God Demon Realm cultivators had finally arrived.

"May I ask your name, sir?"

"Sword Control Manor, Yin Zhong."

Yin Zhong spoke plainly, making no attempt to conceal his identity.

"You're that mysterious God Demon Realm cultivator from Martial Force Ranking's Sword Control Manor?"

Nameless instantly recognized his background.

"Nameless, enough talk. Hand over the Dragon Essence, and I'll spare your life."

"If not, no one in Zhonghua Pavilion will be left alive."

Yin Zhong said coldly.

Nameless's heart sank.

A cold glint appeared in his eyes.

"Senior, I've already swallowed the Dragon Essence. How could I give it to you now?"

"With your abilities, extracting it with your inner energy is probably easy. No need to play games."

"Do you truly want to die?"

At that moment, Bu Jingyun hurriedly shouted.

"Senior Nameless, this man's aura is full of killing intent. Whether you give it or not, he won't let us go!"

"Let's fight him together. So what if he's a God Demon Realm?"

"We're not afraid!"

Nie Feng and Qin Shuang also stepped forward.

"You're all just ants, yet you dare speak so arrogantly? Laughable."

Yin Zhong sneered.

He raised his palm and struck.

A terrifying force erupted.

The surrounding air exploded.

Many cultivators nearby, who hadn't left in time, screamed and were torn apart by the shockwave.

The palm's power continued unabated.

It rushed toward Bu Jingyun and the others.

Under such pressure, even the powerful Bu Jingyun and Nie Feng were frozen in place.

Fear filled their eyes.

To a God Demon Realm cultivator, they were like insects.

"Watch out!"

Thankfully, Nameless rushed in front of them, releasing a powerful sword aura.

Sword and palm clashed.

A massive explosion rang out.

Aaaaahhh!!!

Screams echoed all around.

The cultivators nearby suffered again.

Those lacking strength died on the spot.

Nameless was forced back several steps, grabbing Bu Jingyun and the others as they flew backward.

Behind them, Zhonghua Pavilion collapsed under the terrifying shockwave.

The staff and attendants inside all perished.

Nameless's eyes filled with rage.

He wanted nothing more than to fight Yin Zhong to the death.

"Jingyun, Nie Feng, Qin Shuang, Jian Chen, run!"

"I'll buy you time!"

Nameless's expression turned solemn.

"But..."

"No buts! Or it'll be too late!"

Nameless urged them in desperation.

"Hahaha, they won't be running. And neither will you, Nameless!"

A strange laugh echoed nearby.

A masked man with an icy sculpted face appeared.

He moved like a phantom, gently tapping each of them.

In the next moment.

Aside from Nameless, all were immobilized.

"Interesting. More fun toys!"

"Di Shitian!"

Nameless's face darkened at the sight of the masked man.

Compared to Yin Zhong, Di Shitian was far more dangerous.

So even he had been drawn here by the Dragon Essence?!

Bang!

Before he could react, a palm strike hit him.

He had no chance to resist.

Nameless flew through the air, slamming into the ground.

Seriously injured.

The gap in power was too great.

Even he was no match.

Pfft!

He spat out a mouthful of blood.

"How dare you steal my prey? You're courting death!"

Yin Zhong looked furious.

He immediately charged at Di Shitian.

He had no respect for this masked trickster.

Boom boom boom!!!

A terrifying battle broke out instantly.

"Hahaha, interesting. Another God Demon Realm?"

"Then I can't let you live either. Die!"

Seeing another God Demon cultivator, Di Shitian was filled with bloodlust.

He ignored Nameless and the others, focusing instead on fighting Yin Zhong.

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"Now's our chance, move!"

Yuan Tiangang and the others exchanged a glance.

As if by tacit agreement.

Black Shadow, Phagpa, and Yuan Tiangang rushed to Nameless and the others.

Each took someone and fled.

"Split up!"

The Bad Marshal grabbed Nameless, Phagpa took Fengyun, and Black Shadow took Qin Shuang and Jian Chen.

They all vanished into the distance.

The entire operation flowed seamlessly.

Even Di Shitian and Yin Zhong hadn't noticed.

"Damn it!"

Di Shitian tried to give chase, but Yin Zhong blocked his path.

Unless he took down his greatest threat, the others didn't matter.

A fierce battle erupted, shaking the heavens.

Casualties mounted as the battlefield turned apocalyptic.

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"You're not going after them?"

"Have you really given up on the Dragon Essence?"

Huang Shang looked at Dark One and Yuwen Tuo with a strange expression.

"Farewell."

Dark One didn't respond, vanishing without a trace.

Yuwen Tuo glanced at Huang Shang.

After the fiasco at Heaven Mocking Palace, they had nothing left to say.

He disappeared as well.

Huang Shang's expression changed.

Finally, he turned and pursued Yuan Tiangang and the others.

He didn't know what the Dark One and Yuwen Tuo were planning.

But he hadn't given up on the Dragon Essence.

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"Stop right there. Put those people down!"

"You may leave."

Suddenly, several figures blocked Yuan Tiangang's path.

Leading them was an elegant and stunning woman holding a stone mirror.

It was none other than Yin Tianxue.

Behind her stood two strangely dressed young men.

Tong Bo and Tong Zhan.

"Arrogant fool."

Yuan Tiangang sneered.

He struck at Yin Tianxue.

She swiftly waved the stone mirror.

A dazzling beam of light shot forth.

Boom!

Yuan Tiangang was knocked to the ground, dropping Nameless.

Even someone as strong as the Bad Marshal had been defeated by this light.

"Not good. She's too strong. We're no match!"

Phagpa, Black Shadow, and Huang Shang turned pale and quickly retreated.

They would have to look for another opportunity.

Yuan Tiangang had no choice but to flee as well.

Yin Tianxue didn't bother chasing them.

"Miss Yin, do you want the Dragon Essence too?"

"You desire immortality?"

Tong Bo looked conflicted.

"No, I don't care for the Dragon Essence. I just can't let my Second Uncle get his hands on it!"

"Let's get this man to a hidden place."

"We must not let those two God Demon Realm cultivators find him!"

"Miss Yin, my brother and I can set up a formation. We're very good at hiding our tracks."

"Good. Let's move out."

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"That was a Spirit Mirror aura!"

"Damn you, Yin Tianxue. You've ruined my plans again!"

Sensing the familiar aura, Yin Zhong knew Yin Tianxue had acted.

Last time, she had interfered when he pursued Tong Bo and Tong Zhan, trying to extract the location of the Tong Clan.

Now, she'd done it again.

Yin Zhong flew into a rage.

His attacks became even more ferocious.

"Dragon God Exercise!"

A massive black dragon spirit appeared.

Boom!!!

Even someone as strong as Di Shitian was overwhelmed.

He was sent flying instantly.

Yin Zhong ignored him.

He transformed into a divine dragon.

And flew toward Yin Tianxue's location.

But when he arrived, her group's aura had completely vanished.

He flew into a rage and began destroying everything in sight.