“Second Honored Elder, are you overthinking things?”
“Everyone here now knows that the First Honored Elder has acknowledged Nancy’s status as Pope. Do you think they will still obey your command to kill Nancy?”
“And if they don’t, you yourself are incapable. So how will you threaten me!”
Ye Cangtian looked at the Second Honored Elder, his gaze filled with disdain.
Nancy was now the legitimate Pope. Anyone who attacked her within the Hall of Light would only become a sinner of the Hall of Light, dying on the spot.
So, who would be willing to bear such a consequence?
“Many cannot defy the First Honored Elder’s command, but you seem to have forgotten that there are death warriors in this world!”
The Second Honored Elder chuckled coldly, his gaze sweeping over everyone. He said indifferently, “Death warriors under my command, step forward!”
“Here!”
As the Second Honored Elder’s voice fell, the Knights of the Hall of Light stirred. Figures stepped forward, simultaneously issuing loud affirmations.
Like other powerful figures, the Second Honored Elder had cultivated his own faction, and they had already infiltrated the Knights of the Hall of Light.
Seeing over ten figures step forward, the Second Honored Elder displayed a sinister smile.
He looked at Ye Cangtian and said, “Ye Cangtian, guess if there are any death warriors by Nancy’s side?”
“This…”
At this question, Ye Cangtian’s brow furrowed. Did he even need to ask?
Nancy was the Second Honored Elder’s final trump card. How could the Second Honored Elder let others guard her?
Although these death warriors were not strong, only possessing cultivation at the Profound or Earth level, they were sufficient to kill Nancy.
After all, if Nancy fell into their hands, to prevent her escape, the other party would at least have to administer a Spirit Sealing Pill to her.
With this thought, Ye Cangtian glanced at the Second Honored Elder and said calmly, “Alright, you win. I will give you the Seal of Light, but it must be a handover of the person for the seal!”
“Good! I believe Ye Cangtian is a man of integrity and will not resort to any schemes!”
Upon hearing Ye Cangtian’s words, the Second Honored Elder readily agreed.
His sole objective was the Seal of Light. Guangyu had discussed the Seal of Light’s effects with these Honored Elders before.
He believed that as long as he controlled the Seal of Light, Ye Cangtian would be powerless to play any tricks afterward.
After all, the healing and recovery abilities of the Seal of Light were quite terrifying.
The next moment, the Second Honored Elder signaled his subordinates to bring Nancy over.
On the other side, Gui Wu’s brow was tightly furrowed. She kept signaling Ye Cangtian with her eyes. While saving Nancy was crucial, she also did not want Ye Cangtian to trade the Seal of Light.
Sensing Gui Wu’s gaze, Ye Cangtian slowly shook his head and signaled back.
Only after seeing Ye Cangtian’s gaze did Gui Wu quiet down. Ye Cangtian was telling her, ‘He had his own plans.’
Not long after, Nancy arrived at the side hall, supported by several guards.
Seeing Nancy covered in wounds and her face frighteningly pale, Ye Cangtian’s eyes once again blazed with a fiery intensity.
“Nancy!”
The moment Gui Wu saw Nancy, tears of heartache streamed down her face.
If it weren’t for saving her, Nancy wouldn’t have been captured alive, and her current injuries were all endured for her.
The next moment, Gui Wu was about to rush forward, preparing to avenge Nancy.
However, as soon as she moved, Ye Cangtian stopped her.
Ye Cangtian shook his head, signaling her to remain calm.
Then, he looked sharply at the Second Honored Elder and spoke, “Second Honored Elder, even if you don’t acknowledge Nancy’s position as Pope, there’s no need to resort to torture, is there?”
“There’s no helping it. Who told us we were enemies before!”
“Is it not normal to use the Hall’s methods on enemies?”
“You should be grateful. Considering she was once a member of the Hall of Light and had served as Pope, I did not have anyone defile her purity. Otherwise, she would have fared much worse!”
The Second Honored Elder looked at Ye Cangtian and said coldly.
As he spoke, the Second Honored Elder went to Nancy’s side, grabbed her by the neck, and lifted her as if she were a kitten or a puppy.
There was no choice. Ye Cangtian’s soul attacks were too peculiar. He had to keep control of Nancy’s life at all times.
Then, he glanced over and said, “Ye Cangtian, can we trade now?”
“Hmph!”
Ye Cangtian snorted coldly, then took out the Seal of Light and, with a sweep of his hand, threw it over.
*Crack!*
The Second Honored Elder caught the Seal of Light steadily, a look of excited joy spreading across his face.
Not only had the Seal of Light been recovered, but it had also fallen into his hands. He was sure to achieve great things in the future, perhaps even establish his own sect!
“Stop smiling. Now, can you hand Nancy over to me!”
Ye Cangtian’s voice echoed. The Second Honored Elder snapped back to attention. He looked at Ye Cangtian and said, “Certainly, certainly. Take her!”
As he spoke, the Second Honored Elder waved his hand, tossing Nancy away as if she were a dead dog.
However, all of this was not over. After throwing Nancy, the Second Honored Elder swung his hand back again, and a cold glint shot towards Nancy’s back.
Concurrently, the Second Honored Elder instantly infused spiritual power into the Seal of Light and enveloped himself and Ye Cangtian with its projection.
Although he had been expelled from the Hall of Light by the First Honored Elder, he absolutely could not let Nancy control the Hall of Light. Therefore, no matter what, Nancy had to die!
The reason he hadn’t killed Nancy immediately was because of the Seal of Light.
If he had activated the Seal of Light the moment he got it, it would have attracted Ye Cangtian’s attention, and his true intentions might have been seen through by Ye Cangtian.
It would then be difficult to achieve his goals.
Therefore, he chose to use Nancy to attract Ye Cangtian’s attention, take the opportunity to activate the Seal of Light, and simultaneously attack Nancy in secret.
As for how enraged Ye Cangtian would be afterward, he didn’t care. After all, with the Seal of Light activated, he was like an immortal cockroach and wouldn’t fear Ye Cangtian!
“You’re courting death!”
At the moment the cold glint was about to strike Nancy, a deep, cold voice boomed.
Ye Cangtian’s soul power was incredibly potent. Even though the Second Honored Elder used Nancy’s body to block his attack, this action did not affect him in the slightest.
Sensing the Second Honored Elder’s intentions, Ye Cangtian’s rage surged.
He flashed to Nancy’s side, suddenly extending his hand and catching the sharp dagger in his palm.
On the other side, Gui Wu realized what was happening a moment later but reacted swiftly. She rushed to Nancy’s front and, along with Nami, shielded Nancy.
“I’ve given you the Seal of Light, and you still resort to such treacherous tactics! Second Honored Elder, you are unworthy of living in this world!”
Ye Cangtian’s voice, filled with killing intent, echoed. The Second Honored Elder remained unperturbed, sneering, “I am using treacherous tactics, so what can you do to me! Come at me! Do you think I’m still the same as before?”
“Let me tell you, with the Seal of Light, even an immortal can’t do anything to me!”
“Heh, do you really think the Seal of Light is invincible?”
“You need to understand that no matter how good a thing is, it depends on who wields it and who their opponent is!”
“Although the Seal of Light possesses immense power, you cannot unleash its full potential!”
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian chuckled, his laughter filled with disdain.
He hadn’t expected the Seal of Light to give the other party such courage. However, upon further reflection, he understood.
The Second Honored Elder had not been present during his battle with Guangyu, so he was unaware that his Chaos Seal possessed the ability to suppress the Seal of Light. That was why the other party dared to be so arrogant.
“Ye Cangtian, who do you think you’re looking down on!”
“You think you’re the only one in the world who can control the Seal of Light? You’re underestimating the heroes of this world!”
“Today, I’ll show you that not only can I control the Seal of Light, but I can also kill you!”
As he spoke, the Second Honored Elder waved his hand, and a great saber radiating black light appeared.
Immediately, the black saber began to swing in the Second Honored Elder’s hand.
“Heh, truly the ignorant fear nothing. Since you’re courting death, I shall grant your wish.”
Seeing the Second Honored Elder charge forward, Ye Cangtian sneered and raised his Death Scythe.
The next instant, the Death Scythe cleaved down, like a dark golden bolt of lightning.
“Hiss…”
Feeling Ye Cangtian’s ferocious attack, the Second Honored Elder instinctively drew a sharp breath. The mere aura of the attack made his hairs stand on end.
But he quickly calmed down. Even if he couldn’t defeat Ye Cangtian, with the Seal of Light, Ye Cangtian would not be able to kill him.
With this thought, the Second Honored Elder, with a hint of a sneer, swung his great saber to meet the Death Scythe.