Before Ye Zichen could even finish his sentence, the elder by Su Mei 'er's side shot towards Ji Yuan. Ye Zichen couldn't help but arch his brows at the old man's confidence.
Even though he'd transcended in this era, he couldn't pinpoint God King Joy and God King Freedom's locations. Yet this old man could.
Ye Zichen glanced at Su Mei 'er and the others …..
They seemed to have an indescribable understanding of the God Race. The Venerable of Numinous Treasure was with them. Ye Zichen didn't recall them ever interacting with each other before.
The people in the sky gradually drifted further and further away.
Even Zhou Wu, a transcendent expert, didn't go with them. He simply stood there, staring blankly at the lifeless Divine Arbiter. There was no light in his eyes.
Ji Yuan's safety was no longer important to him.
He was still alive, but the moment he confirmed that the Divine Arbiter had no chance of survival, he was no different from being dead.
"Divine Arbiter, I've let you down."
Zhou Wu muttered the same words over and over again.
He was filled with guilt towards the Divine Arbiter.
In order to achieve transcendence, he'd slaughtered the Divine Arbiter's entire clan. What's more, after learning that the Divine Arbiter had lied to him out of goodwill, he was certain she'd betrayed him.
In the face of the Divine Arbiter's questioning of his feelings, he'd abandoned his truest thoughts and attacked her in order to cover it up.
Perhaps this was the heavens' punishment for him …..
He'd killed far too many people. Even the heavens couldn't bear to watch.
So why was this the result of his punishment?
He didn't have a heart, so he didn't feel any heartache. In the face of all this, he had no outlet for his emotions.
It was this sort of silence that accompanied him and the Divine Arbiter.
Yet, this sort of scene made him feel even heavier.
"She might still be saved ….."
There was only a gentle breeze blowing in the Chaotic City. Suddenly, an old man's voice could be heard.
These words were like a spark, instantly igniting Zhou Wu's heart.
He looked around frantically, looking for the person who had spoken, fearing that he was hallucinating.
"I'm here."
Suddenly, a cool breeze brushed past him.
The black-robed Hermit Emperor stroked his beard and stood before Zhou Wu and the Divine Arbiter.
"The Hermit Emperor."
Naturally, Zhou Wu was no stranger to the Hermit Emperor. He was the oldest Sovereign Emperor of the Epoch God Race. Before Zhou Wu became famous, this old senior had already occupied a divine mountain.
Seeing his appearance, Zhou Wu was stunned.
However, his mood was also indifferent and depressed. He understood the Hermit Emperor very well. The Hermit Emperor was a divine doctor, and his medical skills were renowned throughout the three realms.
However, it was precisely because he knew her too well that he was disappointed.
No matter how great the Hermit Emperor's medical skills were, he didn't have the means to bring someone back from the dead. If possible, given the Five Elements Great Emperor's benevolence and righteousness, the Hermit Emperor wouldn't have stood by and watched him die.
Even so, the Five Elements Great Emperor still hadn't appeared in front of him.
The Divine Arbiter …
Even if Zhou Wu was unwilling to believe it, he had to admit that she was dead. There was no miracle to speak of.
"You're disappointed to see me."
The Hermit Emperor smiled gently. He was always like this, giving off the feeling that he was a benevolent elder.
"Hermit Emperor, I acknowledge your medical skills, but the Divine Arbiter …."
"I can keep her alive."
The Hermit Emperor smiled. Zhou Wu had wanted to continue speaking, but he swallowed the words he was about to say. He abruptly raised his head and stared at the Hermit Emperor with trembling eyes.
"You …."
"Do you trust in my medical skills?"
"Of course I trust them, but …."
"You shouldn't be so hesitant right now." The Hermit Emperor gently patted him on the shoulder. "You want to keep her and her child alive, don't you?"
"There's no need. As long as she …."
To Zhou Wu, the Divine Arbiter's child was the main reason he'd woken her up. However, the Divine Arbiter's life was far more important than the child.
If he wasn't here, the child wouldn't survive. As long as the Divine Arbiter was alive!
The Hermit Emperor continued to smile, but said nothing. Zhou Wu paused for a few breaths, then knelt before the Hermit Emperor.
"Hermit Emperor, please …."
"There's no need for such formalities. Besides, it's not like I don't need anything from reviving her for you," said the Hermit Emperor softly.
"What do you want? As long as I have it. No, even if I don't have it, I'll …. "
"You have it!" said the Hermit Emperor without hesitation.
"Speak!"
"I want …" The Hermit Emperor's lips quivered, then he smiled. "At this point in time, I might be tempted to take advantage of your misfortune, but …."
"I'll give it to you!"
Zhou Wu didn't even wait for the Hermit Emperor to finish. He agreed without hesitation.
To him, the Hermit Emperor's request was dispensable.
As long as the Divine Arbiter lived, he wouldn't hesitate to hand over his own life.
"You don't need to explain. I'll give it to you. All I ask is that you keep your word and revive the Divine Arbiter. "
"Don't you trust my character?"
"I trust you!"
His voice was as resolute as ever.
Zhou Wu didn't want to offend the Hermit Emperor.
This was his last hope, and he couldn't let it slip from his grasp.
He gazed deeply at the Divine Arbiter ….
She was still as stunning as ever, but there wasn't the slightest hint of color on her cheeks. Instead, they were a chilling, deathly gray.
The Divine Arbiter's smile echoed through his mind. Silently, Zhou Wu's lips curled up as well. He wanted to see that smile again. He wanted the opportunity to do so.
"Wait for me!"
Zhou Wu exhaled deeply, then placed the Divine Arbiter on the flat ground, then walked up to the Hermit Emperor.
"I'll give it to you right now …."
"Wait!"
Just as Zhou Wu was about to act, the Hermit Emperor reached out.
Zhou Wu's heart clenched. His eyes brimmed with confusion and worry, afraid the Hermit Emperor would go back on his word.
"You don't need to worry about me going back on my word," said the Hermit Emperor. "This is an item that can only be encountered by chance. No one would give up on it."
"Then why …."
"I'm not asking for it for myself. I'm asking for it on behalf of someone else. Furthermore, I have to take it myself."
"No problem."
Zhou Wu didn't hesitate. He opened his sea of consciousness and closed his eyes.
The Hermit Emperor couldn't help but be startled by such a decisive choice.
Before coming here, the Hermit Emperor had considered that if Zhou Wu didn't give it to him, he'd take it by force.
He absolutely had to obtain it!
He never would've guessed things would turn out like this. Zhou Wu had agreed so easily and even cooperated with him.
"It seems she really is important to you," said the Hermit Emperor.
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