bayedsolid Chapter 231 Losing Reason and Falling into a Dilemma
Chapter 231 Losing Reason and Falling into a Dilemma
As he watched as everyone around him surged toward the person undergoing tribulation, Ling Feng remained firmly in place, like a statue, quietly observing everything.
The reason why everyone is so enthusiastic and flocks to it is because of this.
The reason was simple: they failed to identify who the person undergoing tribulation was and mistakenly believed that he was a powerful figure from the Ghost King Sect hiding behind the scenes.
Faced with such a powerful figure who might have close ties to the Ghost King Sect, everyone naturally wanted to take the opportunity to curry favor with him, hoping to gain some benefits or establish some kind of connection.
Ling Feng, however, was fully aware of this and understood the ins and outs of it perfectly.
Therefore, he had no intention of moving an inch, but simply watched the farce unfold before him with indifference.
At that moment, Biyao's gaze also fell on Lingfeng.
Seeing that Ling Feng remained unmoved like a pillar of the sea, she hesitated for a long time before finally deciding to give up the idea of going to find out what was going on and silently followed Ling Feng to stay where they were.
Although the person undergoing tribulation gave Biyao an extremely familiar feeling, filling her with curiosity and doubt, and even a strong impulse to go forward and see for herself.
But seeing that Ling Feng was not moving, she was unwilling to leave him behind and go alone.
In the blink of an eye, the crowd had completely surrounded Wanren.
Upon getting closer, these people finally saw the true face of Wanrenwang.
Although Wan Renwang's appearance has changed drastically at this moment, most of the people present are still very familiar with him.
Even though his appearance has changed, those subtle changes still cannot escape the eyes of the public.
Just now, due to the distance and the fact that the changes in the area were so great, I was unable to recognize it at a glance.
As I got closer, I naturally and clearly recognized him.
However, when they thought of the awe-inspiring aura of the man who once commanded thousands of followers, and saw him now expressionless with his eyes closed in deep thought, even though they had a thousand questions in their hearts, they dared not ask him any questions.
Even the four holy envoys, who were usually the most respected by everyone, were silent at this moment, not daring to ask any questions.
After a short while, Wan Renwang finally opened his eyes, which had been closed for a long time. His eyes were blood red, like a raging fire.
He slowly scanned everyone present with his blood-red eyes, which seemed to see through everything.
His gaze was as cold as ice, devoid of any emotional fluctuation.
When his gaze swept over everyone, they all involuntarily felt a chill rise from their spines, as if a cold wind was blowing through their bodies, making them feel terrified.
After looking around, Wan Renwang asked the crowd in a hoarse voice, as rough as sandpaper:
"Where is Yao'er? Why can't we find her?"
Wan Renwang frowned deeply, his sharp gaze sweeping over everyone present.
The group looked at each other, unsure how to respond.
For a moment, the scene fell into a deathly silence, with only the rustling of leaves in the breeze.
Finally, Youji, the woman who had once served as Biyao's protector, took a deep breath, steeled herself, and took a step forward, her voice trembling as she said:
"When the sect leader was undergoing his tribulation just now, the commotion was enormous. Miss Biyao must have been frightened and perhaps went too far away, which is why she has not yet returned."
She felt uneasy, fearing that her words would not convince everyone.
Fortunately, after a little thought, Wanrenwang felt that the reason was reasonable and did not investigate further.
However, he fell silent, and the atmosphere became heavy again, as if even the air could freeze.
After a long pause, Wan Renwang slowly raised his head, looked around at the crowd, his expression as cold as frost, and said in a deep voice:
"Nowadays, monsters roam the world, wreaking havoc without restraint, causing the righteous path to gradually decline."
This is the perfect opportunity for us demons to rise!
I have decided to immediately begin integrating all forces within the demonic path, working together to eradicate the scourge of demonic beasts, and thereby establish the supreme and revered status of our demonic path on the Divine Continent!
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked, but faced with Wan Renwang's powerful aura and majesty, no one dared to have the slightest objection and bowed in agreement.
Immediately afterwards, everyone dispersed and hurried off to prepare for the relevant matters.
After the bustling crowd gradually dispersed, only ten thousand people remained standing alone in the vast space.
However, as the figures surrounding him gradually faded into the distance, Biyao and Lingfeng naturally came into his view in the distance.
The two were so conspicuous that he noticed them almost instantly.
His eyes were still a deep crimson, as if burning with raging flames, yet they contained no trace of emotion, cold and empty.
He stared at Biyao silently, as if lost in thought, gazing blankly into the distance, without making any move.
Recalling his behavior just now, it is clear that he did not completely lose all his rationality as described in the original work.
Otherwise, he would never have been so eager to inquire about Biyao's condition so quickly.
However, although he had not completely lost his mind, he was ultimately unable to resist the erosion and influence of the Asura's power.
Therefore, the little rationality he retains at this moment is all about his lingering attachments to the past.
For example, Biyao was his biological daughter. In the past, the father and daughter had always depended on each other and accompanied each other through countless difficult times.
For him, protecting Biyao's safety has undoubtedly become one of his most steadfast convictions.
In addition, there is another equally deep-rooted obsession—to lead the Ghost King Sect to dominate the entire Divine Continent!
Therefore, after confirming that Biyao was safe and sound, he immediately began to arrange and deploy the work on how to achieve this grand goal.
Therefore, it seems that Biyao is currently safe and sound.
Even though Wanrenwang activated the Four Spirits Blood Array and accepted the infusion of Asura power, he had not completely lost his humanity and become a heartless person.
At this moment, the crowd that had surrounded him had all left, leaving him standing alone in the same spot.
Seeing this, Biyao immediately turned around and faced Ling Feng, saying:
"Brother Feng, in my opinion, the person who just underwent tribulation must be a senior expert from our Ghost King Sect. Why don't we go up and say hello?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Feng nodded slightly in agreement.
After all, no matter what form Wanrenwang has taken now, it is both reasonable and emotionally necessary for me to go and verify it.
Furthermore, as the biological daughter of Wan Renwang, Bi Yao and her father were bound to meet sooner or later.
So the two walked side by side, slowly making their way towards the place where everyone was.
When they got a little closer, Biyao, who knew Wanrenwang all too well, was finally able to clearly recognize that the person in front of her was her father.
But just as she saw the state of Wanrenwang at that moment, she couldn't help but let out a gasp.
"what!"
Immediately afterwards, she seemed to disregard everything else and rushed towards the crowd with great anxiety and worry on her face.
Ling Feng gazed at Wan Renwang in the distance, his heart filled with doubt, for he had no way of knowing what state Wan Renwang was in at that moment.
The thought of Biyao rushing over rashly and possibly encountering unknown dangers made Ling Feng's heart tighten. Without hesitation, he reached out and tightly grabbed her sleeve, while conveying a clear message to her with his eyes—do not act impulsively!
Biyao was extremely anxious, her heart filled with worry for her father's safety.
After being pulled by Ling Feng, she hurriedly turned to look at him, her eyes filled with anxiety, but she still managed to suppress her emotions and did not break free from Ling Feng's hand.
Immediately afterwards, she turned her head and shouted loudly at the crowd of thousands:
"Father, are you alright? Your daughter was so worried about you!"
His voice was full of concern.
Upon hearing Biyao's shout, Wanrenwang's gaze instantly turned in their direction.
When he saw his beloved daughter running towards him, a rather unusual, stiff smile appeared on his usually indifferent face.
However, at that moment, he noticed that Biyao was being held firmly by Ling Feng, and the smile that had just appeared vanished instantly like ice and snow, replaced by that familiar cold expression.
However, his indifference was not directed at Biyao, but rather at Ling Feng.
In Wanrenwang's eyes, Ling Feng's actions were undoubtedly preventing the father and daughter from reuniting.
Moreover, Wanrenwang's strength has increased dramatically, and with the constant erosion of the Asura power within him, he no longer harbors the same fear of Ling Feng as before.
He stared coldly at Ling Feng, his gaze as icy and piercing as a cold star. Then his gaze slowly moved down and finally settled on Ling Feng's hand that was tightly holding Bi Yao's.
Wan Renwang snorted coldly and questioned Ling Feng in a chilling tone:
"Boy, why did you try to stop Yao'er from reuniting with me?"
Ling Feng was completely bewildered by Wan Renwang's sudden and inexplicable question, and he wondered to himself what kind of situation Wan Renwang was in at this moment.
After all, the situation was complicated and unpredictable, and Ling Feng found it difficult to understand Wan Renwang's true thoughts and intentions.
However, in order to ensure Biyao's absolute safety, Lingfeng felt that he had to first find out whether Wanrenwang was still of sound mind.
So, he composed himself, looked firmly at the crowd of ten thousand people, and asked slowly:
"I never intended to prevent you from being with Yao'er, but now I have to ask, are you still of sound mind?"
Upon hearing this, Wan Renwang reacted as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, throwing his head back and bursting into a deafening, almost manic laugh:
"Hahaha... Yao'er is my own daughter. Our father and daughter are reunited. How dare you, an outsider, interfere in our affairs!"
Before he finished speaking, a powerful and unparalleled aura suddenly burst forth from his body, sweeping out in all directions like a surging torrent.
In an instant, the lush greenery and trees around them were all smashed to pieces by this terrifying force, leaving a scene of utter devastation.
However, despite the fierce and powerful aura released by Wan Renwang, Ling Feng, who was standing not far away, and Bi Yao beside him remained unmoved, as if this turbulent aura had no effect on them.
After the roar of laughter subsided, and having calmed down somewhat, the man lowered his head, gazing tenderly at Biyao, and whispered:
"Don't be afraid, Yao'er. Father is here and will never hurt you in the slightest. Come here quickly and let Father take a good look at you."
The majestic and powerful voice of Wan Renwang came from afar, like a thunderclap rippled through the sky, directly reaching Bi Yao's ears.
Upon hearing the call, Biyao's delicate body trembled slightly, and she was about to go without hesitation.
However, Ling Feng, standing to the side, looked worried. He knew that there might be danger on this journey, so he reached out and held Bi Yao tightly, not wanting her to take the risk lightly.
Biyao felt the force from Ling Feng's hand, but her concern for her father ultimately prevailed.
With a flick of her beautiful eyes, she gently struggled and easily broke free from Ling Feng's grasp.
Then, with light, graceful steps, she strode quickly toward the place where ten thousand people were.
After all, Wan Renwang is her biological father!
Although his mood may have changed drastically at this moment, the blood ties between them made Biyao firmly believe that no matter what, her father would never harm her in the slightest.
When Wan Renwang saw Biyao walking towards him, a stiff smile reappeared on his face, which had been distorted by madness.
Although the smile was somewhat strange, one could still feel the fatherly love it contained.
When Biyao approached Wanrenwang's side, she first looked him up and down with concern, and then asked softly:
"Father, how are you? Why have you become like this?"
Faced with her daughter's worried question, Wan Renwang felt a surge of warmth in her heart.
However, he had lost most of his reason, so how could he bear to tell Biyao the truth and make her worry about it?
Thinking of this, Wan Renqiang mustered his spirits and racked his brains to find some excuses and reasons to try to gloss over the matter.
The father and daughter greeted each other and chatted about their recent experiences.
For a moment, the atmosphere around us seemed to become warm and cozy.
However, the good mood didn't last long. After exchanging pleasantries for a short while, Wan Renwang suddenly changed the subject and said in a stern tone:
"From this day forward, you are forbidden from having any further contact with that boy, and you are absolutely prohibited from having any further interaction with him!"
Upon hearing this, Biyao was immediately taken aback.
She never expected her father to make such a request.
But the Wanrenwang before him was no longer the calm and wise man he once was. He had been corrupted by his inner demons and lost most of his rationality. His memories of Biyao were only based on his deep obsession with her.