Black Myth: Starting from the Destined One
Chapter 279 - 210: A Deadly Situation!

Chapter 279: Chapter 210: A Deadly Situation!

Li Ping’an exclaimed in surprise:

"An old acquaintance?"

"That’s right! An old acquaintance who wants your life!"

After saying this, Orthodox Zhengyi Temple Cultivator Nangong Zhidao suddenly made his move, raising his sword and pouncing towards Li Ping’an to kill him.

"Who exactly is he? Why does he hate me so much?"

Li Ping’an quickly thought about dodging the attack from Nangong Zhidao, but as soon as he lifted his foot, he found himself unable to move.

"Hmm?"

Li Ping’an panicked, and when he looked again, he saw that the sword shadow of Nangong Zhidao had already spread onto his own shadow, the two indistinguishably connected.

The shadow beneath Nangong Zhidao’s feet, like a creeping animal, crawled to Li Ping’an’s feet in the moment Nangong Zhidao leaped forward, spreading along his feet and up his body.

Without Li Ping’an noticing, the creeping shadow quietly enveloped his entire body.

Without moving, he didn’t realize he had already been controlled by Nangong Zhidao’s evil magic!

"You beast! Truly formidable and sinister!"

Li Ping’an saw Nangong Zhidao closing in, now just one meter away, and guessed that in the blink of an eye, he, unable to move a muscle, would be decapitated by Nangong Zhidao’s sword!

"No, don’t!"

Zixia, seeing this scene, rushed forward to save Li Ping’an, but was firmly held back by her own scheming elder brother, Taishi Bao:

"Zixia, this is the Grand Ritual of the Heavenly Master, not a place for your foolishness! We must obey the rules! We cannot interfere in the competition!"

"But Li Ping’an is about to be killed by Nangong Zhidao!"

Zixia’s words hit right at Taishi Bao’s inner thoughts. He had been desiring this outcome, but he still solemnly said:

"Zixia, what are you panicking for? Didn’t you say Li Ping’an is a true genius? Don’t rush, he must have a way out!"

"But..."

"There are no buts... You believe in Li Ping’an, I believe in Li Ping’an, we all have to believe in Li Ping’an!"

Senior Brother Taishi Bao of Qingyun Sect said these words, but in his heart, he couldn’t wait for Nangong Zhidao to swiftly end Li Ping’an with a single strike!

Sitting next to Wang Tianran, Night Traveler Muqiang Baoshan ordered the others behind him:

"This sinister Orthodox Zhengyi Temple Cultivator Nangong Zhidao is going for the kill! The situation is quickly becoming uncontrollable! To avoid bloodshed and death at Moyun Temple, we must act immediately and together capture Nangong Zhidao!"

"Yes!"

Muqiang Baoshan and the Night Traveler were about to take action when Wang Tianran, looking on, commanded:

"No rush, Li Ping’an will not die!"

"Young Master Wang, really? It looks like Li Ping’an is about to be killed by Nangong Zhidao!"

Night Traveler Muqiang Baoshan expressed grave concerns for Li Ping’an’s safety and thus was highly anxious.

"Hahahaha!"

Wang Tianran placed a hand on Muqiang Baoshan’s to reassure him:

"Don’t panic, I am here, and no one will manage to kill anyone!"

"..."

Night Traveler Muqiang Baoshan looked at Li Ping’an, who was about to be killed, and then at Wang Tianran, who was full of confidence. In the end, due to Wang Tianran’s strength and his father’s position as the Prime Minister, he remained seated, hoping that Li Ping’an could save himself quickly.

"To think of killing me, the future Heavenly Master of Mount Longhu? Then I will kill you first!"

The Ghost Taoist had already seen Li Ping’an as the future of Mount Longhu, and would never so easily let him die.

"Mao Mountain’s Hundred Puppets..."

As the Ghost Taoist was casting his spell, Wang Tianran, sitting at the front, felt the Ghost Taoist’s movement, quickly turned his head to look at him, and then spoke directly into the Ghost Taoist’s mind with an authoritative voice:

"Ghost Taoist, do not act rashly, I am protecting Li Ping’an here, you need not intervene!"

"But Li Ping’an is about to die!"

The Ghost Taoist was stunned by the authoritative voice that Wang Tianran could project into his mind, but at the moment, he was most concerned with Li Ping’an’s life and death.

"Concern leads to chaos, you care too much for Li Ping’an, hence you lose your sense of measure,"

Wang Tianran paused for a moment and then continued:

"The strength of Li Ping’an is far beyond your imagination, he will not so easily die, and even if he is in danger, it is not convenient for you to intervene, I will take your place."

The Ghost Taoist urgently said:

"But what if he dies?"

Wang Tianran assured:

"If he dies, I will take the blame!"

The Ghost Taoist thought for a moment and then reluctantly agreed, but he was very curious about Wang Tianran’s sudden concern, and thus asked in doubt:

"Young Master Wang, what is your purpose? I don’t believe you are so kind-hearted. As far as I remember, you and Li Ping’an aren’t that close."

"Hahahaha! It seems you really do like Li Ping’an,"

Wang Tianran joked before responding seriously:

"I said before, I want to ’roast’ Li Ping’an on the fire!"

The Ghost Taoist persisted:

"Why do that?"

"Haven’t you noticed he lacks commitment? Do you really think the current, life-fearing, self-indulgent Li Ping’an can revitalize Mount Longhu?"

"..."

The Ghost Taoist stayed silent, just listening.

"Li Ping’an is currently evading worldly affairs; he has no idea of his purpose in life. Heaven has bestowed upon him such a fortune, but he uses it solely for women. Therefore... to help Li Ping’an grow, he must experience the world’s malevolence, withstand the trials of wind and rain, and survive through separation and loss!"

After hearing this, the Ghost Taoist hesitated and said:

"Wouldn’t that be too cruel to him? I just want him to revitalize Mount Longhu, that’s all."

"Revitalize Mount Longhu?"

Wang Tianran scoffed:

"Ghost Taoist, you think too small! His mission is to establish conviction for the world, to set a life’s purpose for the people, to inherit the lost teachings of the past saints, and to open an era of peace for all generations!"