Divine King of Honour

Chapter 1987: God-level Puppet

Bai Li sat cross-legged, the Daluo Heavenly Tao circulating, a brilliant light directly blessed upon her graceful figure.

Bathed in Divine Light, Bai Li radiated a sacred brilliance, utterly beautiful.

The cold poison within her body was also gradually dispelled under the illumination of this light.

However, her expression remained extremely pale; the cold poison this time probably wasn’t so easily eradicated.

Xu Nian looked at Bai Li, who was completely immersed in cultivation, and gave a bitter smile.

Although gaining Bai Li’s trust was a good thing, defending against the three Daluo God-level experts outside for ten days was not an easy task.

"Seems like I’ll need to reveal some hidden cards," Xu Nian mused to himself.

At least for the first three days, there shouldn’t be any trouble.

After all, no matter how daring they are, the opposition would likely restrain themselves for at least three days.

Of course, identifying the traitor is essential, or they would remain in perpetual danger.

Xu Nian exited Bai Li’s cabin but did not leave; instead, he sat cross-legged outside the cabin.

Xu Nian’s actions naturally caught the attention of the three Daluo Gods and that God Youth.

All of them were puzzled, wondering why Xu Nian would station himself outside Bai Li’s cabin.

Xu Nian ignored them and offered no explanations, simply sitting silently cross-legged.

"I want to see Great Elder Bai Li, stand aside."

Soon after, the God Youth named Chen Mingshan came over and immediately reprimanded Xu Nian for blocking the cabin door.

"Elder Bai Li has ordered, she suddenly had an insight, her cultivation broke through, and instructed me to guard the door so that no one enters," Xu Nian replied blandly.

Although Chen Mingshan was the first to attempt to break into the cabin, in Xu Nian’s view, he might not be the traitor.

Because a traitor wouldn’t expose themselves so quickly; Chen Mingshan could be used as a test.

"Elder Bai Li appointed you as protector? How could that be possible? Do you have the qualification to protect Elder Bai Li?" Chen Mingshan sneered disdainfully.

He was the most renowned talent among the younger generation of Tianyu Mountain, reputedly invincible under the Daluo God-level.

He would undoubtedly become a master at the Daluo God-level in the future.

As for Xu Nian’s background, he had investigated: merely a youngster from a subsidiary force who won first place in an assessment and was thus invited to join Tianyu Mountain.

Yet the Gods of the main sect of Tianyu Mountain could easily crush the subsidiary Thirty-Six Forces.

So in Chen Mingshan’s view, Xu Nian was far inferior to him.

He himself had not gained Great Elder Bai Li’s attention; how did Xu Nian qualify to protect Elder Bai Li?

"Whether I’m qualified, you can wait for Elder Bai Li to emerge from retreat and ask her yourself," Xu Nian responded with a smile.

He wasn’t bothered by Chen Mingshan’s provocation.

"Hmph, I want to see Elder Bai Li right now." Chen Mingshan entirely ignored Xu Nian’s words.

"I could let you in, but if by then you ruin Elder Bai Li’s breakthrough owing to your intrusion, you’ll bear the consequences yourself," Xu Nian stated calmly.

These words made Chen Mingshan hesitate.

If Bai Li indeed was in retreat, intruding so recklessly would surely enrage Great Elder Bai Li.

That would bring no benefit to him at all.

Yet thinking that Elder Bai Li actually entrusted Xu Nian as her protector made him intensely dissatisfied.

What virtue or ability did Xu Nian posses?

It’s known that usually, only extremely trusted individuals qualify to be protectors.

If Bai Li indeed appointed Xu Nian as protector, it indicated that she trusted Xu Nian more than he.

How could he tolerate this?

"Mingshan, do not cause trouble, Elder Bai Li is in retreat. If you disturb her rashly, you’ll spoil Elder Bai Li’s opportunities," Li Mu immediately reprimanded.

"Yes, Elder Li Mu, I was reckless." Chen Mingshan apologized immediately, yet his gaze towards Xu Nian remained hostile.

"Xu Nian, since Great Elder is at a crucial breakthrough stage, let me be the protector," Li Mu turned to Xu Nian.

Xu Nian’s heart immediately sank.

Could the traitor be Li Mu?

This was not good news; Li Mu was a Daluo God middle-stage expert.

If the traitor were a Daluo God early-stage, he might have confidence to resist.

But if the opponent was Li Mu at the middle stage, blocking him would not be an easy task.

"Elder Li Mu, there’s no need, Great Elder Bai Li assigned this task to me, and it’s my duty. I cannot depart lightly; otherwise, Elder Bai Li will blame me when she emerges," Xu Nian calmly refused with a smile.

Li Mu frowned immediately.

He hadn’t anticipated Xu Nian would refuse.

The other two Daluo Gods also revealed a trace of surprise.

"Xu Nian, with your strength, even if Elder Bai Li were attacked by others, you might not provide adequate defense. Let me do it. If Elder Bai Li blames anyone, I’ll bear the responsibility for you," Li Mu continued.

Xu Nian kept shaking his head.

This displayed a deep furrow in Li Mu’s brow.

"Hmph, you ignorant thing. I’ll cripple you now, see if you can protect," Chen Mingshan charged at Xu Nian.

The Ninth Level Fire Attribute Heavenly Dao, Chen Mingshan unleashed a palm strike carrying terrifying heat energy towards Xu Nian fiercely.

Yet Xu Nian remained unmoved, allowing Chen Mingshan’s attack without any action.

The other three Daluo God-level experts seemed disinclined to intervene, and seeing Xu Nian’s posture, they all secretly shook their heads.

With this strike, they thought Xu Nian would be knocked aside, if not gravely injured.

"Boom!"

However, just as everyone assumed Xu Nian would be sent flying by the palm strike.

A figure suddenly appeared before Xu Nian, and equally delivered a punch, violently colliding with Chen Mingshan’s strike.

Chen Mingshan was instantly forced back, looking at the suddenly appearing figure at Xu Nian’s front with profound astonishment.

The other three Daluo God-level powers also displayed immense astonishment.

"A puppet?"

Li Mu and others were surprised to see the figure in front of Xu Nian.

Xu Nian, seeing Chen Mingshan pushed back, also revealed a subtle smile.

Indeed, the fiery red figure resembling a middle-aged man was the fire attribute puppet he had crafted over a long period.

Although this puppet was equivalent to an Eighth Level Heaven God Peak expert, since the puppet was crafted by him, its body was entirely comparable to a Daluo God Artifact. Thus Chen Mingshan, caught off guard, found it difficult to gain any advantage from the puppet.

"Indeed, this is the God-level Puppet I’ve crafted; you should know I’m a Divine Craftsman," Xu Nian said with a smile.

These words immediately changed the way Li Mu and others looked at Xu Nian.

Even as a Divine Craftsman, being able to craft such a formidable God-level Puppet was something they encountered for the first time.

Chen Mingshan’s gaze immediately grew intensely serious.

Did this guy have such capabilities?