Chapter 62

Bai Cangdong slowly turned around, and upon seeing the person's appearance, he almost let out a cry of surprise. The person turned out to be the Knight of the Four Directions. However, at this moment, the Knight of the Four Directions was not riding his golden lion beast, nor was he wearing heavy armor; he was only dressed in very ordinary hemp clothing. If not for Bai Cangdong's good memory, he would not have been able to recognize him at first glance.

“I don’t know when you arrived, but those people were the ones who first tried to kill me. What’s wrong with me defending myself?” If it had been anyone else, Bai Cangdong would have turned and left without a second thought. However, the Knight of the Four Directions was a knight who had truly signed a contract with the Earl of Fenghua, possessing unparalleled strength that Bai Cangdong could not match. If there was no need, Bai Cangdong did not want to be his enemy.

“You shouldn’t have killed them all. With your strength, you could have easily driven them away, but you chose to kill them. Your murderous intent is too strong.” The Knight of the Four Directions’ voice contained no emotion.

“Since you’ve seen it, you should know that the fault is not mine. I have matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave.” Bai Cangdong did not want to tangle with the Knight of the Four Directions any further.

However, he also felt a vague sense of unease. He was not a bloodthirsty person, but he did not know why his recent murderous intent had grown increasingly strong, as if he had an urge to kill at the slightest provocation.

“Hold it. Your murderous intent is too heavy. It’s not suitable for you to continue in the abyss. Follow me, and I will find a way to eliminate your murderous thoughts.” The Knight of the Four Directions said.

“You seem to be overstepping your bounds.” Bai Cangdong ignored the Knight of the Four Directions and left on his own.

The Knight of the Four Directions’ figure flickered, and he suddenly appeared in front of Bai Cangdong, blocking his path.

“Do you have to make things difficult for me?” Bai Cangdong looked at the Knight of the Four Directions with a serious expression.

“I’m not your enemy; I just want to help eliminate the murderous thoughts in your heart.” The Knight of the Four Directions said coldly.

“Don’t say I don’t have murderous thoughts. Even if I do, it’s my own business and doesn’t need your interference.” Bai Cangdong tried to leave by bypassing the Knight of the Four Directions.

The Knight of the Four Directions appeared in front of him again: “Before your murderous thoughts are eliminated, you must stay by my side.”

“What if I say no?” The murderous intent in Bai Cangdong’s heart was already stirring.

The Knight of the Four Directions did not speak but continued to block his path, clearly indicating that unless Bai Cangdong could break through his defense, he would have to follow him.

Swish!

Without hesitation, Bai Cangdong drew his blade and slashed directly at the Knight of the Four Directions. The white life essence light transformed into a dazzling streak, cutting down on the Knight of the Four Directions.

The Knight of the Four Directions neither dodged nor blocked, but his palms glowed with a golden light, and he suddenly clasped Bai Cangdong’s long sword.

Bai Cangdong tried to pull the sword free, but it was as if it was stuck in steel, immovable. He had no choice but to abandon the sword and quickly rush towards the iron cable.

However, the Knight of the Four Directions was incredibly fast. Before Bai Cangdong could reach the iron cable, the Knight of the Four Directions appeared in front of him again.

Bai Cangdong did not dare to use his most skilled martial techniques and could only use the Wind Return Palm, the Thirty-Six Lightning Strikes, and the Thirty Lightning Swords to engage the Knight of the Four Directions.

No matter what martial technique Bai Cangdong used, the Knight of the Four Directions would simply palm him, effortlessly neutralizing all his fierce attacks, forcing him to defend or retreat.

Bai Cangdong grew increasingly alarmed. Not only could he not use his most skilled techniques, but even if he did, he would not be the Knight of the Four Directions’ match. The Knight of the Four Directions’ strength was like the vast sea, unfathomable, and Bai Cangdong could not gauge his true depth.

“What do you want?” Bai Cangdong, unable to fight or run, stopped and stared at the Knight of the Four Directions.

“I only want you to stay by my side. Once your murderous thoughts are eliminated, you can leave as you please.” The Knight of the Four Directions said resolutely.

“You...” Bai Cangdong was speechless with frustration and sighed after a while: “Where do you want me to go with you?”

“I should take you back to Fenghua City to find a way to eliminate your murderous thoughts, but I have important matters to attend to now. You will have to stay by my side.”

Thus, Bai Cangdong had no choice but to follow the Knight of the Four Directions. Fortunately, the Knight of the Four Directions was also heading into the abyss, and their paths coincided, providing some comfort to Bai Cangdong.

The Knight of the Four Directions killed many undead along the way, and even many Viscount-level undead could not withstand the power of his palm, leaving Bai Cangdong in awe.

The Knight of the Four Directions’ life essence light was extremely powerful, and if it came to a direct confrontation, Bai Cangdong felt he would not be able to withstand even one of his palms.

“You keep saying I have murderous thoughts, but you kill the undead like slaughtering dogs, with a murderous aura far greater than mine. What right do you have to talk about eliminating my murderous thoughts?” Bai Cangdong watched the Knight of the Four Directions split a jade dog beast in half and said with a cold smile.

“You are wrong. If I had murderous intent, those undead would not dare to approach me.” The Knight of the Four Directions’ face was calm, like a still well, showing no ripples.

“Sounds like the real thing.” Bai Cangdong scoffed at the Knight of the Four Directions’ words. He acknowledged the Knight of the Four Directions’ strength, but he could not believe that he could deter the undead with just his aura.

Strangely, after nearly an hour in the abyss, they did not encounter a single undead, leaving Bai Cangdong feeling uneasy.

“We will rest here for a moment.” On a stone peak, the Knight of the Four Directions sat down and closed his eyes to rest.

Bai Cangdong thought the Knight of the Four Directions was heading to Qing Shi Ping, but he stopped at this unrelated place, seemingly having reached his destination.

Bai Cangdong examined the stone peak but found nothing special. Though he was puzzled, he had no choice but to sit down and wait.

The cold seasonal wind blew up from the abyss, and since they were already thousands of meters deep, the wind became increasingly strong. Bai Cangdong’s armor could no longer fully protect him from the cold, and he shivered.

After waiting for more than half an hour, Bai Cangdong felt increasingly cold, but the Knight of the Four Directions showed no sign of leaving, still sitting with his eyes closed.

“Four Directions, it’s been a long time.” A figure landed on the stone peak and walked directly to the Knight of the Four Directions.

“Peacock, you’re late.” The Knight of the Four Directions said indifferently.

“I ran into some trouble on the way and almost lost my life. Fortunately, I managed to arrive in time.” The man called Peacock laughed.

The Knight of the Four Directions frowned slightly: “There are only a few people around here who could threaten your life. Don’t tell me you encountered the Lord of Dao Lun City.”

“The Lord of Dao Lun City wouldn’t bother with a small fry like me. I was passing through the Three Stone Sky when I encountered the Flying Heavenly Roar. I almost got knocked off the Three Stone Peak by its roar.” Peacock said.

“Sigh, if it were in the past, the Lord would have already eliminated that Flying Heavenly Roar. But now, with his lifespan running out and many matters to arrange, he has no time to deal with it.” The Knight of the Four Directions believed Peacock’s words and sighed.

“Who is this little guy? Don’t tell me he’s your son?” Peacock looked at Bai Cangdong with interest.

“A young Viscount I met on the way. His murderous intent is very strong. I had to bring him along because I was in a hurry. Once we return to Fenghua City, I will find a way to eliminate his murderous thoughts.”

Peacock’s eyes lit up as he looked at Bai Cangdong again: “Strong murderous intent? Is it from the curse of the undead, or from practicing special martial techniques or longevity arts?”

“I don’t know yet.” The Knight of the Four Directions shook his head.

Peacock continued to observe Bai Cangdong, and Bai Cangdong also observed Peacock. Although he could not determine Peacock’s exact level, anyone who could chat with the Knight of the Four Directions was certainly not weak.

“Did you bring the Jade Claw?” The Knight of the Four Directions asked.

“Do you still doubt my abilities? We’ve hunted the Jade Turtle together many times. When have I ever made a mistake?” Peacock summoned two three-fingered jade claws connected by a jade chain, which looked very peculiar, and then handed one to the Knight of the Four Directions after deactivating it.

“I hope this time we can get the Jade Turtle Shell. We don’t have much time left.” The Knight of the Four Directions armed the Jade Claw.

“The damn Jade Turtle. In the past twenty years, we’ve killed it 120 times, but we haven’t obtained a single Jade Turtle Shell. If it weren’t for that matter that requires the Jade Turtle Shell, I would have given up long ago.” Peacock said irritably.

“I have a feeling that this time we will definitely get the Jade Turtle Shell.” The Knight of the Four Directions smiled.

“Don’t be ridiculous. Your feelings have never been accurate.” Peacock rolled his eyes at the Knight of the Four Directions and walked up to Bai Cangdong, suddenly grabbing at his head.

Bai Cangdong was already on guard. The moment Peacock made his move, he flew backward and struck with the Wind Return Palm.

Peacock did not pursue, standing still as Bai Cangdong’s life essence light struck him. A blue light flashed on his body, and Bai Cangdong’s life essence light immediately collapsed, failing to harm him at all.

“Not bad. You can help when the Jade Turtle appears. Take this.” Peacock deactivated the other Jade Claw and threw it to Bai Cangdong.

Bai Cangdong caught the Jade Claw and was slightly taken aback. This strange-looking object was actually a Viscount-level golden armor.

Since he was already here, Bai Cangdong did not want to protest. He armed the Jade Claw, thinking that, regardless, it was a Viscount-level golden armor, and it was better to have it in hand.

“The time is almost up. The Jade Turtle should be reviving.”

As Peacock spoke, the stone peak suddenly began to tremble, and the entire mountain shook.