Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 1997: Chapter 2041: Restriction

"Hehe..." The Nine Prison Asura Emperor chuckled and said, "As expected."

The last thing the giants wanted to see before their demise was Central Earth being buried with them.

This was no surprise.

He had his hands behind his back, turned to gaze at the army from Central Earth, and sighed slightly:

"I had intended to spare you, to live in harmony with Central Earth from now on."

"After all, I also fear your Great Wine Sacrifice retaliating against our Asura Clan."

"But alas, I am constrained by others."

His eyes showed an apologetic look as he said, "I am also left with no choice, I hope you do not resent me."

"You should end your own lives; I do not wish to lay hands on you!"

The sages of Central Earth were filled with awe.

They looked at each other, unsure whether to attack together or flee.

Even if everyone attacked simultaneously, they might not harm a single hair of the Nine Prison Asura Emperor.

But, if they all fled, it’s unlikely many would escape.

Just then, a clear voice rang out.

"Hold, senior!"

The Heavenly Poison Sage from the Poisonous World stepped forward, took out a sundial, and said:

"This sundial is an exceptional treasure containing the Time Law, acquired at a great cost as a lifesaving asset."

"I now present it to you, senior."

The Nine Prison Asura Emperor cast his gaze over and said, "Oh? What use is it?"

The Heavenly Poison Sage said, "It contains the Time Retrospection Law."

"It can reverse time by three breaths within a hundred-zhang radius."

"With this sundial, you need not fear the threat of the Central Emperor."

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy appeared on the sages’ faces from Central Earth.

Even if the Central Emperor forcibly crushed his own heart, the sundial could return him to before the crushing.

And within those three breaths, wouldn’t capturing a Central Emperor alive be a simple task for the Nine Prison Asura Emperor?

The Ancient Zen Buddha Venerate also clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, how benevolent."

"The benefactor has a kind heart; our Southern Heavenly Realm is also willing to take a step back and yield the Southern Heavenly Realm."

"Thus, we can all be delighted."

The sages of Central Earth nodded slightly.

Their mission to venture into the Heavenly Realm was not out of greed for the land of the Southern Heavenly Realm, but to vanquish the giants!

Now, the giants were at the end of their ropes, and their mission was accomplished.

Retreating back to Central Earth would indeed mean a successful withdrawal after achieving their goals.

Be it offering a great treasure or voluntarily yielding the Southern Heavenly Realm.

The sincerity from Central Earth’s side was incredibly high, moving several Asura Emperors slightly.

It seemed that Central Earth truly fought for the future generations’ peace.

The Nine Prison Asura Emperor displayed a warm smile: "With such candor from Central Earth, how could I refuse?"

"May we eternally make peace and not infringe upon each other."

"Give the sundial to me, and you may withdraw."

The Heavenly Poison Sage tossed the sundial into the air but Jiang Fan instantly moved to seize it.

This action startled the powers on both sides, for Jiang Fan’s behavior was somewhat risky at this crucial moment.

The Heavenly Poison Sage queried in perplexity, "Starfire Venerate, what are you doing?"

Jiang Fan returned the sundial to the Heavenly Poison Sage, expressionless, and said, "Since it’s a life-saving trump card, keep it for your own safety."

"Don’t be deceived and lose it."

Deceived?

The faces of the sages from Central Earth slightly changed, becoming instantly vigilant.

The Nine Nether Demon Venerate squinted his eyes and said, "Kid, what do you mean by that?"

Jiang Fan’s face grew cold and said, "His wife and children are all captured by us from Central Earth!"

"Yet, he hasn’t mentioned a word, allowing us to leave as we wish."

"Is that possible?"

Only then did everyone remember that this Nine Prison Asura Emperor’s closest kin were all in the hands of Central Earth!

But he hadn’t mentioned a word about it?

Why?

Because, he never intended to let Central Earth leave; he just wanted to trick the sundial away from the Heavenly Poison Sage!

Everyone looked towards the Nine Prison Asura Emperor, discovering with a trembling heart that the mild smile on his face had vanished without anyone noticing.

In its place was a chilling coldness.

His gaze also landed on Jiang Fan: "You reacted rather quickly, I had intended you as the first to die."

How could he not sense that the aura of his several wives and children was all on Jiang Fan?

He had just been enduring it all along.

Swish, swish, swish—

The Nine Nether Demon Venerate and Ancient Zen Buddha Venerate gravely sheltered Jiang Fan behind them, resisting the intimidating gaze of the Nine Prison Asura Emperor.

The Nine Nether Demon Venerate spoke, "You never intended to let us leave, did you?"

Just now, the Nine Prison Asura Emperor had shown a posture of being coerced by the Central Emperor, forced to kill them.

It was merely for the outer world’s Great Wine Sacrifice to see, aiming to reduce the hatred value between the two realms.

The Nine Prison Asura Emperor’s aura climbed bit by bit, his gaze gradually turning ice cold:

"Just one Southern Heavenly Realm cannot withstand the impact of the Dark Tide."

"I need both the Southern Heavenly Realm and Central Earth!"

Everyone on the scene was deeply startled.

This Nine Prison Asura Emperor had such grand ambitions, occupying not only the Southern Heavenly Realm but also coveting Central Earth?

And wanting to occupy Central Earth necessitated removing the sages of Central Earth right before him!

From the beginning, he never intended to spare the sages of Central Earth!

If not for Jiang Fan timely revealing the truth, not only would they have been killed, they would have gifted the opponent a supreme time-controlling treasure before dying!

The Heavenly Poison Sage decisively stored it into a Storage Device and grasped it tightly, shouting:

"Let us leave, and the sundial is yours!"

"Otherwise, don’t think of getting anything!"

The aura of the Nine Prison Asura Emperor did not lessen but increased, coldly saying, "No need, I have my ways to deal with him!"

"Now, first extinguish you all!"

His gaze suddenly turned sharp, fixing directly on Jiang Fan, merely by aura blasting through the barriers of the Nine Nether Demon Venerate and Ancient Zen Buddha Venerate.

Jiang Fan immediately felt a tearing pain throughout his body, and shouted, "Great Dream Demon Venerate! Do you still want your son?"

Suddenly, the world darkened, the vision turned hazy, as though the morning mist veiled the world.

A colossal insect body, hidden in the mist and faintly visible, appeared out of nowhere in front of Jiang Fan, exuding a peak Three Calamities Realm aura.

Its appearance blocked the destructive aura of the Nine Prison Asura Emperor, causing the Emperor to widen his eyes suddenly:

"Great Dream Demon Venerate of the Ancient Demon Realm?"

He was astounded. This powerful being of the Three Calamities Realm was actually meddling in the war between Central Earth and the Southern Heavenly Realm!

The Great Dream Demon Venerate coldly said, "I don’t care if you kill others, but don’t touch this kid."

Upon hearing this, the Nine Prison Asura Emperor finally took a slight breath.

Such was good enough!

He once again focused on Jiang Fan, snorting lightly: "I underestimated you, you actually managed to persuade a Three Calamities Realm power to protect you!"

"But, if I kill others, you won’t be able to save them!"

Jiang Fan took out the Space Mirror and said, "If I kill them, you also can’t save them!"

While speaking, he took out a strand of hair and pressed it onto the mirror.

This was a strand he obtained from Qiqi, containing the Death Law, capable of killing a One Calamity Realm Sage!

In one strike, none from the Asura Empress’s family in the mirror would survive!

The gaze of the Nine Prison Asura Emperor turned sharp, "Do you dare?"

Jiang Fan faced him without fear, "You already intend to eliminate the sages of Central Earth, what do I not dare?"