Chapter 1559

Chapter 1559: Pulling Out the Spikes

Xu Fan lightly gazed at the sharp spike, which was inching closer to his forehead.

"Have you ever thought that relying solely on this one supreme law to become a Holy Lord has major drawbacks?" Xu Fan remarked to the spiky Holy Lord.

"I thought so too, which is why I never rob Holy Lord-level Powerful Beings," the spiky Holy Lord replied nonchalantly.

"Indeed, a Holy Lord with clear self-awareness usually avoids trouble."

Xu Fan smiled faintly.

Just as the spike was about to pierce his forehead, Xu Fan and the spiky Holy Lord swapped places.

The tables turned, and the sharp spike plunged directly into the Holy Lord’s forehead.

"Ah!!!"

The Holy Lord screamed instantly, the force emanating from him nearly shattering the surrounding space.

Xu Fan stood outside the spike cage, watching the Holy Lord writhing on the ground and couldn’t help but feel amused.

"Every spike on my body is infused with supreme law; once struck, both the soul and body will suffer immense pain."

The Holy Lord groaned while rolling around.

"Go ahead, I won’t rob you anymore."

After enduring the pain, the spiky Holy Lord said reluctantly.

"No more robbing? Fine, now hand over everything you have."

"Hand it over to live; refuse, and you will die."

Xu Fan waved his hand, and instantly countless spikes reappeared outside the cage.

The spikes slowly closed in on the Holy Lord, who let out a terrified cry.

"Wait, please don’t! I’ll give it to you right now!"

Five or six Space Treasures appeared, which Xu Fan promptly collected.

"And what else?" Xu Fan said coolly, controlling the spikes to move closer.

"That’s it! I really have nothing else!" the Holy Lord shook his head desperately.

"It seems you’re not being honest."

Just as the spikes were about to pierce the Holy Lord, two more Space Treasures appeared.

"Now that’s more like it!" Xu Fan nodded with a smile, ready to continue exploring the Sacred Elephant World.

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly had a thought and turned back to look at the Holy Lord, who was covered in spikes.

Each spike was comparable to chaotic myth, and with a bit of refinement, it could become an innate supreme treasure.

Thus, several hands formed from the supreme law began to pull the spikes from the Holy Lord’s body.

With every spike pulled out, the Holy Lord trembled, his face contorted in pain.

Out of the tens of thousands of spikes on his body, half were forcibly removed.

Xu Fan pulled them out evenly, and at a glance, the spikes seemed slightly more sparse than before.

"Forget it, I’ll let you off this time."

Xu Fan sensed that the beliefs of the Holy Lords were converging towards him.

Not wanting to get too deeply involved in this vast world, he decided to leave early.

After touring the entire Sacred Elephant World, Xu Fan returned to the alliance near the Heavenly Merchant Clan.

In a lavish palace, Xu Fan, the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan, the leader of the Holy Light Empire, and the Holy Lord of Lingxi gathered.

Their expressions clearly showed genuine delight at Xu Fan’s arrival.

"When I first arrived, I noticed several Holy Lord spots were vacant, and I was thrilled."

"But then I realized that each of these Holy Lord spots was more challenging to claim than the last."

"To truly secure one of these spots, you must bind yourself permanently to the Sacred Elephant World."

"That’s why, over the years, we’ve avoided acting on these spots," the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan explained to Xu Fan.

"Securing one or two experimental spots to become a Holy Lord shouldn’t be too hard, right?"

"It’s not difficult; some Chaotic Great Saints in the alliance couldn’t resist trying to comprehend these spots and truly experienced them, but when they were about to secure a spot, they all hesitated," the leader of the Holy Light Empire added.

"Why is that?"

"Because no other factions, apart from the human race, have ever shown interest in these spots."

"When no one else is pursuing something, it’s best not to pursue it yourself," the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan said with a smile, raising his glass to toast Xu Fan once more.

Xu Fan raised his glass and joined in the toast.

"Old Xu, remember when I mentioned the great opportunity in the Sacred Elephant World when you first arrived?" the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan said mysteriously.

"What is it?" Xu Fan asked, intrigued.

"I paid a hefty price to uncover a secret about the Sacred Elephant World."

"Whenever a non-bound Holy Lord dies in the Sacred Elephant World, a great opportunity randomly appears somewhere in the world."

"Any being who enters this great opportunity can become a Holy Lord."

"So, I believe there’s a special supreme law in the Sacred Elephant World that transforms fallen Holy Lords into opportunities, provided one can decipher the underlying rules."

"Then, our alliance could quickly unify this Sacred Elephant World."

"At that point, we could settle in any Chaotic Mist Area."

"Old Xu, how about joining us?" the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan proposed.

"Old Shang, your offer is very tempting, but I have other commitments here, so I might not be able to assist you with this."

"However, if I ever discern the regularities of the Sacred Elephant World, I’ll let you know," Xu Fan said with some regret.

"What a shame~ But seeing Old Xu again is a cause for celebration."

The banquet grew lively once more.

"If I’m not mistaken, are you here to seek the divine bone and the core of the Divine Elephant?"

Xu Fan, who was sipping his drink, suddenly froze.

Seeing his reaction, everyone laughed.

"I found out about it shortly after entering the Sacred Turtle World and tried to search for it, but I never found any leads."

"Besides, that chaotic Divine Beast is still at its peak."

"To be blunt, even if an average Chaotic Mist Area were to be obliterated, this Stepping on the Sacred Divine Elephant would still be lively; it could easily outlast several more Chaotic Mist Areas," the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan said.

"That’s unfortunate."

By now, Xu Fan’s main reason for being here had shifted.

"The resources available in the Sacred Elephant World far surpass those outside."

"This Divine Elephant doesn’t harm ordinary Chaotic Mist Areas, but it actively absorbs energy from those that are completely destroyed, replenishing the Sacred Elephant World."

"Like our destroyed Chaotic Mist Area, it was thoroughly absorbed by the Divine Elephant, leading to opportunities everywhere as soon as we entered, allowing us to quickly establish our presence in this vast world."

"If Old Xu isn’t in a rush, staying here for a million years and following the Divine Elephant’s path, you might pass by one or two shattered Chaotic Mist Areas, and then, obtaining one or two top-tier Primordial Supreme Treasures should be feasible," the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan suggested.

"Thanks for the tip," Xu Fan said, raising his glass.

He understood that the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Merchant Clan’s extensive explanation was primarily aimed at persuading him to stay.