Chapter 1090: Malice

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A huge bird of hundreds of meters was perched on a cliff in Allbeast Mountain Range, black as night and eyes like ice. On its head was a mote of azure flickering about, the Chaos Flame. Such a beast was being deferential.

A tall man stood before it, taking his finger out of the azure flame, none other than Vaulting Kunpeng.

Cough~

The huge bird coughed twice, then tested its human speech. Its eyes shone with joy, its face smiling as it bowed before the man, Thank you, master, for imparting me your wisdom. I shall never forget such kindness.

Im only doing this because I have a certain need for you.

Kunpeng sighed, Midnight War Owl, youre a 9th level imperial beast like Three-heads and Ive been considering you along with it when I chose my aide. Now you shall represent me when leading the beasts.

s.h.i.+vering, Midnight War Owl looked baffled, M-master, brother Three-heads said hell be back soon. When it sees me, it

Ha-ha, what a good friend you are

Kunpeng shook his head, It wont be joining us, I fear. Thats why I had you take his place

Then brother

The azure flame I give you is my seal. I know its condition better than anyone. That old Sea Ao spared no pretense, even taking down my aide. Then again, old dragon should feel the same thing about me, ha-ha-ha

Kunpeng paced around, turning to watch the clear moon hanging high in the sky. The thought of someone from the mortal domain making away with Three-heads never crossed his mind, not since it was a 9th level imperial beast he raised, pinning all the blame on Sea Ao.

War Owl, Sea Ao used to be the simplest and closest to humans among us five sacred beasts. But with deeper ties, the cut is deep once broken. He gave his sincerity and was rewarded with betrayal. Now his heart is filled with hatred, a malice he cant ever let go of. Zhuo Fan stands no chance in talking any sense to a vindictive lunatic. Ha-ha-ha, my own envoy got killed even. Now they only have themselves to rely on.

Kunpengs eyes had a strange glimmer as he watched the moon.

War Owl sighed at the demise of his brother. it turned to the moon as well, its gaze ladened with the pain of loss and just a glimmer of hope.

[Three-heads died in this mission. I only hope it is completed so its death wont be in vain.]

It prayed for Zhuo Fan to pull through.

The bright moon glow basked every corner of Allbeast Mountain, as well as the chaotic war near the North Sea. It sent the prayer deep into the black fog and onto a pensive man.

[Should I trust him or not?]

Zhuo Fan was thinking hard on his decision, looking from the exit of Sea Aos domain to Qiaoers hopeful eyes.

It might very well be his hardest decision yet.

Facing a totally unfamiliar and untrustworthy opponent, he had no leverage to lean on, no control. Any choice had a real chance of ruining everything.

By distrusting Sea Ao, he and Qiaoer would only avoid the problem, with a high chance of breaking it off with Sea Ao here and now, never to meet again and leaving young Sanzi helpless.

But by giving young Sanzi to him, Sea Ao might take its fury and malice on young Sanzi. Zhuo Fan had heard it loud and clear, the true feelings Sea Aos earlier speech contained.

Zhuo Fan was at an impa.s.se, unable to see any viable option.

Kid, I see youre hesitating so I wont force you. You can go.

Father!

Sea Ao urged and Qiaoer was being impatient.

Whoosh~

Zhuo Fans eyes shot open just then and young Sanzis unconscious form appeared in this world of ice. He wore a gentle smile, free of pain and suffering.

Senior Sea Ao, he is Qilins son. I ask senior to lend aid in saving his life. I will be eternally grateful!

Qilin? How did his son become yours? Sea Aos voice echoed from all directions in surprise.

Zhuo Fan cupped his hands, He is my G.o.dson and we depend on each other.

Humph, G.o.dson?

Heaven Sealing Sea Ao mocked, You even took him in. I can overlook taking the girl with the Thunder Phoenixs legacy, but now you have a true Qilin as G.o.dson? Planning on rearing them so you can one day rule the world? He-he, you sure know how to curry favor, taking them under your wing at their worst for you to use great sacred beasts when you need it most. Youre the most deceitful human Ive ever seen.

Zhuo Fan did not refute, nodding, Yes, those were my thoughts as well.

Were? Dont tell me theyre gone now.

They are my son and daughter, nothing more.

Lies!

Sea Ao howled, Theres no wretched being out there as humans. Theyll even turn on their flesh and blood, let alone others. You took them in so you can use them!

Zhuo Fan chuckled and shook his head, I wont deny it. I had that idea. As a family, children ought to obey their parents, no? By not letting them come to danger and being close to one another, our bond as father and son remains close, and also virtuous. I dont hurt them but give them my love and care, completely worth it.

Bulls.h.i.+t, youre just using them!

The air s.h.i.+mmered and rumbling of avalanches were heard. Sea Ao was mad, Cunning human, you have nothing but excuses. Using such cheap love on sacred beasts like us is utterly vile!

Qiaoer was about to argue when Zhuo Fan shook his head to stop her.

Zhuo Fan went on, casually, Senior Sea Ao has been around since antiquity but still cant see that the world is always in balance? Even when it comes to love, I gave them a family, a father. Its only natural to give their lives in exchange. Nows no different. Save the Qilin and I am yours to send on any task senior Sea Ao wishes without so much as a complaint.

Sir is now stuck in this place, like a prisoner. But worry not, I have the solution. It wont be long before the mortal domain will be broken and get you free. Seniors Kunpeng and Dragon Ancestor are behind me all the way as well. You may distrust me, but what about them?

Rotten human, always looking to bargain. Those old fools must be blind to put their trust in a b.a.s.t.a.r.d like you. I wont make that mistake. I never trusted a human again, not since I have been imprisoned here.

Following the roar, a deep cold shot for Zhuo Fans head.

Qiaoer shot to defend him but something slammed into her and was flung a mile away.

Hu~

Biting and icy winds whistled past Zhuo Fan. Qiaoer flipped four times before she could stop, looking stunned at the sight.

Zhuo Fan was encased in ice, frozen and dead. There was no sign of life coming from him. He was stuck with his arm out, like all those stiff bodies trapped in the ice below them.

Father

Qiaoer muttered, then wailed at the top of her lungs, Father!

Zhuo Fan was deaf in the block of ice, his eyes blank, his face flat.

Hi-hi-hi

Sea Ao cackled from all around, Its no use, little Thunder Phoenix. When I seal a human, even their souls are trapped. Hes no different from a corpse, unable to see or hear. With time, his life will ebb, turning into another one of my samples, hi-hi-hi

d.a.m.n it! Heaven Sealing Sea Ao, give my father back now!

Qiaoer shook from pain, her heart torn. Rage took her then as she roared at the air, Harm him in any way and I vow to take your life!

Hi-hi-hi, how s.p.u.n.ky!

Sea Ao patronized, Little Thunder Phoenix, I can squash you as easy as a bug the way you are now. But even in your prime, no sacred beast can beat another anyway, ha-ha-ha

Why you

However

Sea Ao switched tunes when she began, You have a choice. Didnt you come to save the young Qilin? You now get to decide who lives and dies, the human or the Qilin? Hi-hi-hi