Chapter 323: The Insect God’s Heart-Eating Curse

Chapter 323 of "Dominating the Nine Heavens": The Insect God's Heart-Devouring Curse. Now that she's part of the War Academy, if she suddenly tells Wang Feng she needs to protect him without explaining why, even he might not believe her. Moreover, the Cang Clan is still flying the banner of the Nine Gods. If Cang Jue suddenly becomes a bodyguard for a Holy Sanctuary disciple... The Long family is known for their ruthless decisiveness. If they suspect the Cang Clan of being a spy for the League of Blades, they wouldn't need any evidence; the Nine Gods could erase the Cang Clan from the face of the earth tomorrow. She had no choice but to protect him in secret, but...

Cang Jue and Old Wang locked eyes, staring at each other. The next second, her bright eyes suddenly flickered: "Who's there!"

Old Wang was already feeling a bit on edge. Although Princess Xue was beautiful, her unpredictable facial expressions in the heat of summer made him feel a chill down his spine. She seemed like a love-crazed, irrational madwoman. Just as he was wondering what she planned to do with him, he suddenly heard her exclaim.

"Who's there!" Cang Jue shouted again, looking behind Old Wang with a nervous expression.

Old Wang looked at her speechlessly, rolling his eyes. If his mouth weren't sealed, he would have definitely mocked her.

How old are you? Still playing these childish games? If I fall for such tricks, I'll eat my hat...

Before Old Wang could finish his thought, he saw Cang Jue turn around without hesitation and disappear in a flash.

Huh?

Old Wang was stunned. She ran away? Really? What... what does this mean?

The cave was eerily silent and pitch black. A cold wind howled through, creating a ghostly wail.

Old Wang shivered, a chill running from his heels to the crown of his head, his skin prickling with goosebumps. But he couldn't speak or move his head. The unknown is the scariest. What was behind him that scared Cang Jue into fleeing?

A bead of cold sweat trickled down his forehead. He gulped, suddenly feeling like he was about to lose it.

Damn it... You're a princess, don't freak me out like this! Is there a ghost behind me?

Crack... Boom!

Shards of ice splattered on Old Wang's back. The cold and the strange noise clearly didn't come from a 'ghost' but from Mapeier.

"Whew!" Mapeier gasped for breath. The transparent ice coffin earlier hadn't affected her much, only trapping her limbs. But the deep blue ice coffin afterward was truly life-threatening. The intense cold soul power had a sealing effect, isolating everything, and the level of frost instantly rose by at least a notch, making her feel as if her soul was about to freeze.

Princess Xue Cang Jue, terrifying! If given a choice, Mapeier would rather face the higher-ranked Manku than fight this icy woman.

Fortunately, this formidable enemy left at the last moment, and with her departure, the ice coffin's seal lost its effect. Otherwise, Mapeier really wouldn't have been able to escape.

While catching her breath, she immediately approached Wang Feng, her hands glowing with a blood-red soul power, melting the layer of frost that had almost lost its sealing effect.

"Who's behind me!" As soon as Old Wang could speak, he quickly turned to see what was behind him. But obviously, apart from the shattered ice debris caused by Mapeier, there was nothing in the dark cave passage.

Old Wang sighed in relief. In fact, as soon as Mapeier broke free, he knew there wouldn't be a ghost behind him. Princess Xue Cang Jue's behavior was indeed somewhat bizarre: "Are all the Nine Gods this neurotic? Is there even one normal one?"

Mapeier shook her head. Honestly, she couldn't understand it either. Cang Jue's actions made no sense at all, including her sudden 'frightened' departure. But the fact was, there was no one behind Wang Feng and Mapeier... Huh?

Mapeier suddenly turned around.

Old Wang, whose soul power had resumed, also received information from the ice bees. He heard a series of footsteps, and four figures emerged from the cave corner behind them. Both sides were startled. Everyone was wearing Holy Sanctuary robes. Mapeier vaguely recognized the leader as Sogert, ranked 78th, from the Holy Sanctuary of the Western Giant Peak of the League of Blades.

He was somewhat capable, but the famous Princess Xue Cang Jue obviously wouldn't have been scared off by these guys. It must have been a coincidence.

"So it's fellow disciples from the Holy Sanctuary," Old Wang waved, greeting them. He had seen these people at the Blade Fortress, as they all lived in the same camp and saw each other frequently.

The group seemed a bit surprised but quickly composed themselves. Sogert walked over with the others, a disdainful smirk on his face: "Who's your brother?"

Mapeier looked at him coldly, but Old Wang just curled his lip. Such arrogant fools were everywhere. If he took it seriously, it would never end. He turned to call Mapeier to leave, but Sogert said, "Stop!"

Old Wang was speechless. It's one thing to stir up trouble outside to vent some youthful energy, but in this soul illusion realm, these guys still want to show off?

He turned to look at Sogert, but before he could speak, Sogert ordered, "Sando, go guard over there."

As Sogert spoke, he smiled at Wang Feng: "Don't let anyone interrupt us!"

This didn't seem like just a verbal spat. Mapeier's eyebrows slightly raised, but Wang Feng gently pressed her hand.

Old Wang laughed: "I wonder what guidance you senior brothers have for me?"

"Playing dumb with me?" Sogert sneered: "Wang Feng, your actions have been exposed. A spy from the Nine Gods, daring to flaunt the banner of our Holy Sanctuary everywhere, you've got some nerve!"

A spy?

Old Wang was both amused and frustrated: "Senior brothers, your information is really behind the times. I am Wang Feng, a genuine Holy Sanctuary disciple. Those rumors are pure slander. The Temple Headquarters has already refuted them, and Principal Karida has testified for me. What's there to doubt?"

"Rumors?" Sogert laughed heartily, and his companions joined in: "It seems you're the one with old news!"

"Do you think having Karida cover for you will let you get away with it?" Sogert sneered: "Let me tell you, your actions have been exposed. The Holy City has solid evidence and has issued a kill order for you. Not even Thunder Dragon can save you now!"

"Brother, think before you believe rumors." Old Wang was both amused and frustrated: "If the Holy Sanctuary really wanted me dead, wouldn't they have the Sword Demon order you to protect me? Isn't that a contradiction?"

"The Sword Demon and Thunder Dragon are close. Perhaps because of Karida, they deliberately kept the news under wraps. Or perhaps the Holy City never informed the Sword Demon." Sogert laughed: "Only we, the core Holy Sanctuary disciples truly loyal to the Holy City, have received the secret orders. The Holy City has its considerations. Do you know why no Holy Sanctuary disciples bothered you on the first level?"

Wang Feng pondered, something felt off, and suddenly smiled, "Could it be because you're not up to it?"

"Hmph, you think highly of yourself. That was the Holy City's ultimate test for you!" Sogert sneered: "If the Holy City truly misunderstood you, then the Nine Gods would definitely want to take you out. With your strength, you couldn't possibly survive the War Academy's chase on the first level. But if you survived... then you're the target for us, the Holy Sanctuary disciples who got the secret orders!"

The cave fell silent.

Mapeier's lips curled into a slight sneer, while Old Wang's expression grew colder.

A test? What kind of test is this? If you die, you're innocent; if you don't, there's something fishy, and you must be killed? What kind of logic is that? So, whether I'm innocent or not, I'm doomed?

With Sogert's rank beyond fifty, he wouldn't dare fabricate the Holy City's sacred orders. This must be an internal conflict between the conservative and radical factions of the Holy City. I'm just a small pawn. The only strange thing is, if the Holy City's attitude towards me has changed so drastically, would Karida remain indifferent?

Wang Feng remained calm, speaking lightly: "You dare to attack me? Aren't you afraid of Principal Karida?"

"Hahaha!" Sogert laughed heartily: "Let me tell you an interesting piece of news. Our Holy Sanctuary's famous Death Rose, Karida, and her captain, are suspected of forging identities for you, the spy. They were arrested the night before we entered the Soul Illusion Realm and are now likely imprisoned in the Temple Headquarters' dungeon!"

"Heh..." Old Wang's lips curled slightly.

"Don't believe it?" Sogert laughed: "The Death Rose might seem strong to a waste like you, but against the Holy City, ten Karidas are useless! Not just Karida, even Thunder Dragon wouldn't dare defy the Holy City's sacred orders! Heh, what a pity. I heard she's quite the spinster, never tasted a man before!"

Speaking of Karida, his tone turned lewd. The allure of the Death Rose, famous throughout the Holy Sanctuary, was known to every man. His companions joined in with lascivious laughter.

"Sigh..." Old Wang sighed: "If these words reach Karida's ears, do you think you'll survive?"

Sogert was stunned, then laughed heartily: "Still holding onto hope? Karida can't even save herself. Oh, mentioning the Death Rose, look at your little eyes. Could it be you and Karida have something going on?"

"Most likely, otherwise why would Thunder Dragon give this kid rune technology to let him take credit, to cover up his granddaughter's mistakes? Hmph, that old man is also a traitor, he'll die sooner or later!"

"I'm not interested in that old man." Sogert smiled: "I'm interested in the Death Rose! Have you slept with her? If you describe the details of your night together, maybe I'll get excited and consider giving you a quick death, hahaha!"

"Brother Sog, just listening is boring!" Another Holy Sanctuary disciple beside him was already eyeing Mapeier with lust.

Truth be told, Mapeier's figure was the kind of ripe, full-bodied allure that men dream of, enough to make these beasts drool at a glance. The key was her timid little eyes, truly satisfying a man's desire to conquer. Their eyes were glued to her deep cleavage.

Killing Wang Feng was just the Holy City's secret order, not to be disclosed. After all, to the outside world, Wang Feng was still the hero who invented the fusion runes. Dying by the Nine Gods' blade was the perfect ending. But this woman who heard everything must not be spared.

Killing is stressful. Since they're all going to die, why not let everyone relax and have some fun? Waste not, want not, right?

Seeing the lecherous expressions on their faces, Old Wang finally realized he might have been truly wrong.

Having been reborn twice, he was not the kind of man with a strong sense of justice and responsibility. In this world, he mostly chose to muddle through, conforming to its rules without ever considering change, even though he had both the ability and opportunity.

Old Wang's thinking was straightforward: life's short, and he wanted to enjoy it to the max.

But now it seems, he was wrong after all. In any world, if you want to live well, you can't be too lazy.

"I really should thank you," Old Wang suddenly smiled, spreading out his right hand. "You've enlightened me on many things."

"I'm a decent guy, at least I let you die knowing the truth," Sogert's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He'd said enough to this waste; now there was only one thing left to do—kill him, share that big-breasted woman, and return to the Holy City to claim the reward!

A burst of Soul Power erupted from Sogert's body.

"Prepare to die..." Sogert's words were cut short as his eyes bulged. Wang Feng's pupils became eerily strange, as if they had grabbed his soul, enlarging, enlarging, enlarging...

His body was frozen, completely rigid—no, even his Soul Power was immobilized!

His heart suddenly throbbed, as if an invisible hand gently grasped it, preventing it from pumping blood to the rest of his body.

His bulging eyes finally noticed Wang Feng's outstretched hand. In the ridiculous, seemingly Soul Power-less palm, a black dot slowly gathered.

Wang Feng looked at him indifferently, his mouth slightly opening.

"Bang." A syllable escaped his lips, and Old Wang's outstretched fingers suddenly clenched.

Insect God's Heart-Devouring Curse!

Bang!

A muffled sound echoed through the cavern. Sogert's toes lifted slightly, his teeth clenched tightly, his whole body convulsing uncontrollably.

Black blood slowly oozed from his eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, then his whole body fell backward, head tilted back.

A serene execution, straightforward and almost incomprehensible. But Mapeier beside him felt an involuntary thrill of delight.

Yes, in fact, from the first meeting, she had already felt a kind of goodwill toward Wang Feng, a strange trust that made her want to get close, leading her to have various reasons to think favorably of Wang Feng! This sense of perception was very vague, more like a subconsciousness she hadn't even noticed, but at that moment, she felt it!

"Brother Sogert?!" The Holy Sanctuary Disciples beside him were all stunned. After a moment of shock, they realized it was Wang Feng's doing. Now furious, they jumped up to fight Wang Feng: "Wang..."

Their voices cut off simultaneously, their bodies freezing mid-lunge towards Wang Feng.

Then, cracks appeared on their bodies, clattering... The cavern was instantly saturated with the metallic tang of blood. The few people were all cut into fist-sized chunks of meat, falling from the air, rolling all over the ground!

And where they had just jumped up, on a dozen crisscrossed spider threads, shiny blood drops were dripping down the threads.

At the same time as the dismemberment, a scream also came from the other side of the cavern. A few seconds later, Mapeier appeared like a ghost beside Wang Feng.

"Senior brother, it's all resolved... Senior brother?!" Mapeier's pupils narrowed slightly, a sudden sense of doom washing over her.

Wang Feng, still upright, now had a face tinged with a purplish-gold hue, his lips blackened, his entire body rigid as stone!

Fortunately, Old Wang's consciousness was not completely lost. His eyes turned towards Mapeier, looking towards his own chest.

Mapeier immediately understood. Anxious as she was, as a disciple of the Holy Sanctuary, she wouldn't just cry and scream like other women.

She swiftly laid Wang Feng down on the ground, reached into his chest, and pulled out his Oil Lamp.

Fortunately, after the two had been closely cooperating these past two days, Old Wang hadn't hidden the Oil Lamp from Mapeier. Now knowing what to do, she vigorously rubbed the base of the Oil Lamp, causing the space to open and a heap of items to spill out.

Wang Feng's gaze flicked over the jumble of Potion Bottles amidst the clutter. Mapeier grabbed a blue one and waved it before his eyes. Wang Feng's eyes darted left and right. Mapeier swapped to a yellow one, his eyes still darting side to side. Finally, when she selected a red one, Wang Feng's eyelids flickered.