stjorthotic Chapter 1583 - 1572: Soul Devouring Descent
Chapter 1583 - 1572: Soul Devouring Descent
Even if the guards aren't dead, in Ning Fan's estimation, without a certain amount of time for recuperation, it would be very difficult for him to recover his Vital Energy."Such a sinister technique, directly harming one's Vital Energy."
With this in mind, Ning Fan quickly said, "You all need to leave here quickly."
"Princess, please go first, we'll cover your retreat."
This squad of guards, worthy of being the most elite trusted aides of the Royalty, was half scared to death by the scene before them, yet they still had not left.
Daisylin said loudly, "That's an order."
"Aren't you leaving?"
Daisylin shook her head, "Rose is here, I can't leave her behind."
Daisylin had one more thing she didn't say; the reason for not leaving was because she had a strong premonition that staying by Ning Fan's side was the safest choice.
"You've got courage. I take back what I thought of you."
"Flirting even when death is at your doorstep, why don't you become a pair of tragic lovers in Hell?"
Barn shouted, "No one is leaving today, you're all staying here."
As soon as he finished speaking, the ghostly figure seemed to disintegrate, turning into countless clouds of black mist, enveloping everyone present.
"Even in death you're so restless, I'll make you not even a ghost."
Ning Fan's eyes went cold, and the explosive True Qi instantly filled the room,
the black mist, transformed from the ghost servant, seemed to fall into a quagmire, losing its previous speed.
Under Ning Fan's control over his mind, the True Qi began to gradually collapse.
The dispersed black mist slowly condensed into the form of a ghostly figure under the pressure of the True Qi.
"How is this possible?"
Looking at the trapped ghostly figure unable to move, the previously arrogant Barn was now wide-eyed with terror.
Barn knew very well, the ghost servant wasn't an illusion of True Qi, but a real ghost.
Ning Fan said calmly, "Kid, use whatever means you have."
If it were ordinary True Qi, Ning Fan naturally wouldn't be able to handle the ghostly figure,
as hitting the ghostly figure with True Qi proved as effective as striking the air.
But Ning Fan is a special case.
If he could now enter the Divine General state, he probably wouldn't even need to act; just releasing Divine Power would do.
With the ability to exorcise evil and purge demons through Divine Power, he could easily capture the ghostly figure.
At this moment, within the cage formed by True Qi, the ghostly figure was still thrashing about.
But the Divine Power contained within the True Qi was like a high-pressure electric grid, making the ghostly figure's shape more indistinct.
Having lost its greatest reliance, Barn unwillingly said, "Who exactly are you?"
"A good person."
Ning Fan replied plainly, then asked, "Can we save her now?"
"Hahaha...will you really let me go?"
Daisylin hastily said, "Mr. Ning, you absolutely must not be deceived."
"Do I look that foolish? This simpleton bears grudges and not killing him will surely lead to future trouble."
Earlier, Ning Fan chose to believe, hoping that Barn would actually keep his promise and avoid conflict.
After all, as long as no one died and Rose could be revived, these things wouldn't be major issues.
But who knew this guy's thirst for vengeance was so strong, disregarding his own safety just to kill out of spite.
With Ning Fan's decisiveness to kill, letting Barn go would be madness.
"Since I'm going to die anyway, having these people go down with me isn't bad."
Upon hearing this, Daisylin's face suddenly darkened, and she couldn't help casting a resentful look at Ning Fan.
"This Ning Fan is really too forceful, how could he negotiate like this."
In Daisylin's view, if she were in charge, perhaps the situation would have already been resolved peacefully.
Luckily, Daisylin didn't voice her thoughts, or Ning Fan would surely have mocked her face-to-face.
The way of negotiating with ordinary people simply doesn't work on a Martial Artist.
The desire to survive is a fundamental human instinct; Martial Artists also fear death, but aside from fearing death, their pride is even greater than that of ordinary people.
Until they're thoroughly convinced, they simply won't cooperate.
Ning Fan never believed from the start that Barn would cooperate so agreeably.
First, use the threat of death, then beat him up; only then would he behave.
"Since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish."
With a wave of Ning Fan's hand, a Blade Edge conjured from True Qi swung toward Barn.
"No...don't."
Before Barn could finish, he felt a chill above his head.
"My aim is a bit off, I'll get it right this time."
Without the protection of his hair, the chill on his scalp instantly brought Barn to his senses.
Barn cried out in terror, "No...I'll cooperate. I beg you not to kill me."
"Will you really cooperate?"
As Ning Fan's voice faded, the hair on Barn's left side was cut clean off.
"I'll cooperate, I really will cooperate."
Seeing Barn kneeling on the ground begging for mercy, Ning Fan raised his eyebrows at Daisylin.
Though Martial Artists aren't afraid of death, they're greedier for life than ordinary people.
Ning Fan always firmly believed in this.
"I want to ask you a few questions now..."
Barn quickly said, "I will surely tell everything I know."
"No need to rush to answer."
Ning Fan smiled lightly, "In light of your unfriendly behavior earlier, we'll adopt a punishment-and-answer model now."
"If you answer honestly, I won't make things difficult for you. If you try any tricks, I'll apply a bit of punishment. What do you think?"
Barn hastily replied, "I will tell everything, just hoping that sir will let me off."
"I am always very kind-hearted; as long as you cooperate obediently, I can let you go."
Ning Fan directly asked, "Why are they unconscious and unresponsive?"
"They've fallen victim to the Soul Devouring Descent."
Upon hearing this, Daisylin exclaimed in shock, "Is this Sorcery?"
"That's right, it's a form of Sorcery."
Daisylin said incredulously, "But isn't that just a superstitious legend?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of disdain flashed in Barn's eyes, reflecting the pride of a cultivator that persists even as a prisoner.
Noticing the confusion in Daisylin's eyes, Ning Fan said calmly, "The world is vast and full of wonders, many things cannot be explained by science."
Daisylin said softly, "Like the secrets you carry?"
She finally understood the confidence underlying Ning Fan's demeanor.
Although she couldn't Perceive the fluctuations of True Qi, the bizarre scenes at the scene proved Ning Fan's extraordinariness.
"Since it's a secret, I ask you to keep it confidential, Princess."
"No problem."
Daisylin covered her mouth with a light laugh and said, "Mr. Ning, you wouldn't be thinking of killing me to keep the secret, would you?"
"Killing to keep a secret? That's a good idea."
"Ah..."
Daisylin pouted playfully, "Mr. Ning, why are you scaring me like this?"
Ning Fan said quietly, "I'm not scaring you. Since you know my biggest secret, killing you is the best solution."
Seeing Ning Fan's eyes as calm as a cold pool, Daisylin was startled and took a step back.
"Why are all women connected to the Royalty like this? Each one is full of cunning, pretending to be naïve while fishing for information."
Ning Fan quietly complained to himself, then asked, "What is the purpose of the Soul Devouring Descent?"
Upon hearing this, Daisylin, who was anxious and uncomfortably bewildered, finally realized she was tricked once more. But before she could show any dissatisfaction, Barn's words drew her attention.