Ninth In the World

This was an existence that could kill Zhuo Wujia instantly. He was an apex Immortal Emperor from the Microwood Immortal Continent, but he was sure that he was an infant compared to Di Jiu.

Even though he was an Immortal Emperor as well, the disparity between them was significant.

“Brother Zimo…”

Zhuo Wujia had just called for Di Jiu when the latter pointed in front and informed him, “The new wave of worms is here. Let us continue attacking.”

Then, nearly 100 worms charged over. These worms were clearly much more powerful than the ones Di Jiu had killed just now. The largest worm was 10 to 20 feet tall, with a horn growing on the top of its head. After opening its pungent mouth, it lunged at Di Jiu.

Saying that this was a demon beast rather than a worm would be a more accurate assessment.

“This is the Jagged Tooth Worm. Its attacking power is apparently extremely strong…”

Zhuo Wujia suddenly stood up while speaking, as there was no longer any need for him to stay like that. Di Jiu had created a white saber screen once more. Just like the wave of worms previously, the new wave posed no threat and was completely eradicated by Di Jiu.

Zhuo Wujia was someone with a reputation in the Immortal World. Here, however, he seemed to be useless.

The worms that arrived next were scattered. There was no need for Di Jiu to do anything, as Zhuo Wujia was able to kill them without difficulty.

Di Jiu had already stored away nearly 90 percent of the worms’ carcasses. When Zhuo Wujia killed the two stray worms that had just arrived, Di Jiu gestured at him to put the rest of the carcasses away.

Zhuo Wujia would definitely have rejected the offer if his strength had been comparable to Di Jiu’s. However, Zhuo Wujia knew that there was no need for him to reject the offer given Di Jiu’s current strength. Di Jiu would most likely be capable of guarding the entire Wormhole, let alone a mere 30 feet.

Di Jiu had slaughtered so many worms, yet he had only executed two saber moves so far. Both saber moves were supernormal abilities that seemed to form a saber screen. Zhuo Wujia did not believe that Di Jiu only had this one supernormal ability. He himself possessed many supernormal abilities after all.

In other words, Di Jiu did not need to use his full strength to defend these 30 feet.

Di Jiu and Zhuo Wujia had eliminated all the worms in their area in the shortest time possible, but the same could not be said for the other areas. Suddenly, a pungent aura filled the entire space. As time passed, cultivators who sustained injuries and worms were both killed. Di Jiu could not be bothered to attack the few worms that entered their area, so he let Zhuo Wujia deal with them instead.

Zhuo Wujia finally sensed that something was amiss when he killed another Three-Legged Red-Back Worm. He glanced around in astonishment and completed a Qi Circulation before looking at Di Jiu dubiously. “Brother Zimo, why does there seem to be no poisonous mist in the space we are in?”

That was impossible. After all, he had clearly sensed the presence of the poisonous mist when he had first come here. He had even consumed an antidote. It was highly unusual that he was showing no symptoms of being poisoned despite having killed so many worms. The only possible explanation was that Di Jiu had done something.

Di Jiu smiled. “I set up a small Poison-Dispelling Array here. Don’t worry. The poison here won’t affect us.”

“Brother Zimo, I’m truly a frog in a well if I actually thought that my Array Dao…” Zhuo Wujia felt extremely awkward upon recalling that he had requested a Defense Array by the Murderous Dao Lake.

Di Jiu knew what Zhuo Wujia was implying. He had thought his Array Dao was good enough for him to make such a request.

Di Jiu waved his hand dismissively. “We will still be staying here for a while. What matters is that the Defense Array is usable. It doesn’t matter who set it up.”

Zhuo Wujia did not continue the conversation, as he focused on guarding his position.

This wave of worms was not small. The remaining worms retreated, ending the two-hour-long battle.

With a simple scan of his gaze, Di Jiu discovered that five men had been lost in the wave of worms.

Mu Jie was covered in blood of various colors. She subconsciously glanced at the position Di Jiu and Zhuo Wujia were guarding and discovered that the two of them looked very put together, as though they had not just experienced a battle. This surprised her. Could the Worm Tide this time have not concentrated its attacks at the corners?

This was not the time for her to be distracted, however. She thus hollered, “Our luck is not good! The Worm Tide this time is much denser than before. As a result, we have lost five men. This fatality rate is quite serious considering that this is the first battle of the very first day…”

Di Jiu took no heed of what Mu Jie was saying. He had just collected materials from 150 worm carcasses. These materials were not of much value to him, so he could take all of them to exchange them for contribution points. Zhuo Wujia had also collected materials from nearly 30 worms from the earlier battle.

“Greetings. I’m Kan Yiwei.” A young man introduced himself humbly as he walked up to Di Jiu and cupped his fists.

Di Jiu cupped his fists as well. “I’m Zimo, and this is my friend Zhuo Wujia. This is our first time here.”

Kan Yiwei replied with a reverent expression, “Your strength is the best I have seen in my entire life. I am fortunate to be able to get to know you. I come from the Eclipse Rainbow Immortal Continent and have been here for more than 300 years.”

The two saber moves Di Jiu had executed just now had happened quickly, but quite a handful of cultivators had witnessed them. While Kan Yiwei was introducing himself to Di Jiu, the other cultivators who had witnessed Di Jiu’s saber moves planned to get to know Di Jiu as well. This was the first time they were seeing someone with Di Jiu’s strength. There were only benefits to befriending such an expert.

Upon hearing what Kan Yiwei said, Di Jiu started contemplating whether he should inquire about Nong Xiuqi. Then, he suddenly saw the Defense Array open.

He was confused, as Mu Jie had said previously that the Defense Array would not open until the time for changing shifts arrived. This was only the first day, so why had the Defense Array opened?

When the Defense Array opened, a very young man with pale skin walked in. Then, the Defense Array closed once more.

Mu Jie hastily approached the young man and bowed. “Greetings, Guild Master Ni.”

The young man smiled and nodded his head. “Well done. I’m here for a few days only. Don’t mind me.”

“Okay.” Mu Jie bowed once more before retreating.

Kan Yiwei wanted to befriend Di Jiu. Therefore, he transmitted a voice message to Di Jiu when the young man came in. “Brother Zimo, that is Deputy Guild Master Ni Luan from the Moving Essence Chamber of Commerce of the Dao World’s Frosty Moon Sacred Dao City. It is said that he comes here every once in a while.”

Di Jiu looked at Kan Yiwei in confusion. “Brother Kan, his cultivation level is similar to ours, so how did he become the Deputy Guild Master of a Chamber of Commerce in the Dao World?”

Di Jiu was certain that the Moving Essence Chamber of Commerce was not a simple organization, or the fella would not have been able to enter this place at will.

Kan Yiwei chuckled as he silently transmitted another message. “Here’s the thing, Brother Zimo. This person is nothing, but his father, Ni Xiren, is the Guild Master of the Moving Essence Chamber of Commerce.”

“No wonder.” Di Jiu finally understood that this fella was a second-generation brat.

Kan Yiwei added, “Don’t steal worms from him, as he will kill people without preamble. I heard that a lady once killed a Double-Horned Dragon Beast Worm. This man coveted the carcass, so he kicked the lady into the Wormhole. He’s so despicable…”

“What was that lady called?” inquired Di Jiu subconsciously, feeling nervous.

“I only know that there was a ‘Qi’ in her name. I am not sure about her full name…” replied Kan Yiwei casually.

Di Jiu was alarmed. Could it have been Xiuqi?