Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 670 The Secret of the Atlantis Kingdom! Sister Lan Invites to Battle [2nd Update]

Chapter 670: 670 The Secret of the Atlantis Kingdom! Sister Lan Invites to Battle [2nd Update]

"Dong, dong, dong—"

This is the sound of the death knell.

The endless and magnificent sound of the bell reverberates throughout the entire Nanling Sea Floor, yet not a single sound spreads to the sea surface.

Far from the core area of Nanling Sea, fishermen remain calm and silent on their boats, completely unaware that a tremendous storm has already erupted under the sea.

The number of Atlantians is certainly far smaller than humans, but this population also numbers in the millions.

As long as it’s a mortal creature, they will inevitably die.

Atlantians rarely fall ill and never age, but they must face a day of death nonetheless.

If a bell rang for every Atlantian who died, the death knell would hardly ever cease to sound.

So when the death knell rings, it signals the demise of an Atlantian with a high-grade divine bloodline.

The common residents living within Atlantis feel nothing but fear and disbelief.

"Which lord has fallen?"

"Since the bell has rung fourteen times, it definitely wasn’t a natural death!"

"Can anyone explain? We’ve been living under the sea, never encroaching on others’ territories—could a disaster really be coming?"

Yet, as the bell ceases, no one from the upper ranks comes out to calm the people.

The sound of the death knell in Nanling Sea can only be heard by Atlantians.

But clearly, Kang Mufeng and Zhu Qingxian possess other abilities to also detect the prolonged bell sound.

The two exchanged a glance, seeing shock and astonishment in each other’s eyes.

Even though the bell has rung, they still find it hard to believe that Dylan has just died.

But now is not the time to focus on Dylan, Zhu Qingxian is worried: "Is Ah Lan alright?"

"No major issues." Yan Tingfeng checks Ye Wanlan’s pulse, "She is injured though, but with her temperament, she might not mention her injury."

His eyelashes lower as he sighs softly.

He rather wishes she would cry out in pain, yet having gone through so much, these little pains indeed mean little to her.

But he still feels distressed.

With Ye Wanlan’s current cultivation and combined with medication, she wakes up quickly.

At five in the morning, she slowly opens her eyes.

After moving her arms and confirming that her mobility is unaffected, she finally opens the door.

"Xiao Wan, you’re awake."

"Ah Lan!"

Yan Tingfeng, Zhu Qingxian, and Kang Mufeng are all present.

"Aunt Qingxian, Uncle Mufeng." Ye Wanlan sits beside the three, "Time is urgent, Tingting and I have matters to seek your counsel for."

"The word ’counsel’ is too heavy, I can’t bear it." Kang Mufeng waves his hand, "Even if you hadn’t spoken, I could guess what you want to ask—you want to ask about the divine bloodline, right?"

Ye Wanlan smiles: "Uncle Mufeng certainly has foresight."

The battle with Dylan indeed proved difficult for her.

If she hadn’t meticulously prepared every step, today she wouldn’t have won so easily.

"Ah Lan, you can rest assured because, as we know, not all Atlantians possess such high strength." Kang Mufeng says slowly, "The Atlantis Empire, like the human realm, has rulers, royal and noble, as well as commoners."

Ye Wanlan listens attentively.

"Just like the former Ning Dynasty, military power is held by a few." Kang Mufeng continues, "And these few are responsible for defending their mysterious nation."

"You can think of those with divine bloodlines as inner energy practitioners," Zhu Qingxian adds, "The higher the lineage, the stronger their power. And Dylan, whom Ah Lan just killed, was a Beta-level divine bloodline bearer."

Ye Wanlan’s gaze narrows slightly: "Is this level considered high among divine bloodlines?"

"Certainly high." Kang Mufeng laughs, "Because above Beta are only Alpha and Omega levels. These high-level divine bloodline holders aren’t even necessarily seen by Atlantian nobility."

Yan Tingfeng nods slightly: "So, they’re equivalent to the leaders of the Six Great Sects and the Four Directions Nobility in Shenzhou’s position?"

"You can make that comparison," Kang Mufeng nods, exhaling long, "So, Ah Lan, you managed to kill a Beta-level divine bloodline holder, truly amazing..."

In his life, few have gained his admiration; Lin Jiayan counts as one.

For Lin Jiayan had once challenged a Alpha-level divine bloodline holder at age twenty-four and defeated them.

Though Beta-level divine bloodline holders aren’t as strong as Alpha-level, Ye Wanlan isn’t even twenty yet!

If given time, she...

Kang Mufeng can’t help but inhale lightly.

The future is entirely unfathomable!

"I understand, Uncle Mufeng." Ye Wanlan’s brows relax, "You’ve given me reassurance, as I was just wondering if Dylan was merely a minion, how terrifying the Atlantis realm must be."

"Certainly not," Zhu Qingxian shakes her head, "With Dylan killed by you, the underwater death knell likely would be sounded."

Kang Mufeng hums in agreement: "Perhaps at this moment, it’s them who should be panicking."

"Then I’ll trouble Aunt Qingxian and Uncle Mufeng to preserve Dylan’s corpse." Ye Wanlan considers, "I need to conduct some experiments."

**

The events of last night cannot entirely be kept from the Huo Family, but Yan Tingfeng removes traces of the Atlantians.

Huo Yunyi is quite injured, but after a night’s care, he is able to walk again.

Under the shocked gaze of the Huo Family Elders, he raises his foot, kicking towards Huo Yunling’s back: "Kneel!"

With a "crack," Huo Yunling kneels on the ground, facial muscles twitching.

He would rather have died yesterday than suffer such humiliation now.

What did Ye Wanlan feed him?

How could it leave him so alive and conscious!

Huo Yunling opens his mouth, wanting to say something but unable to speak at all.

This makes him even more anxious.

If he could say something useful, the Lin Family’s spy within the Huo Family would be able to inform Lin Shiyuan.

With Lin Shiyuan around, Ye Wanlan would surely be dealt with.

"Yunyi, this..." the Grand Elder of the Huo Family finally speaks, "What did you all do last night?"

Huo Yunyi briefly explains: "Someone wanted to use him to control the Huo Family, he fell into the enemy’s trap. If Miss Ye hadn’t discovered it, I’d already be dead."

"!!!"

The Huo Family elders are stunned.

The Grand Elder sharply turns to Ye Wanlan: "Miss Ye, is this true?"

"Naturally, it’s true," Ye Wanlan speaks calmly, "Hence my suggestion is to publicly execute the Second Young Master as a warning."

The Grand Elder furrows his brow.

"Miss Ye, ultimately this matter is within the Huo Family." The Second Elder raises his cloudy eyes, "While I don’t deny your help toward the Huo Family, isn’t it inappropriate for you to intervene so much?"

No matter Huo Yunling’s mistakes, he is still a member of the Huo Family; how can a stranger determine his fate?

Huo Yunyi’s expression changes: "Second Elder, Miss Ye she—"

Ye Wanlan arches her brow, interrupting Huo Yunyi: "Dare I ask the Second Elder, what are the Huo Family’s rules?"

"The Huo Family’s rules?" though Second Elder doesn’t understand why Ye Wanlan is asking such, he coldly explains, "They’re clearly dictated by strength; whoever is strongest rules."

As descendants of the Divine Strategy Army, the Huo Family doesn’t use the flashy methods of the Su or Lin families; they solely rely on strength.

Whoever is strongest, controls more power.

"I understand." Ye Wanlan nods slowly, challenging him in disbelief: "Second Elder, if you please."

Coincidentally, she also likes to speak with her fists.