The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2650 - 2625: Half a Year’s Time!

The Grand Elder of the Sword Deity Clan within the Sword Domain questioned Lin Bai with a frigid tone, "Saint Lin Bai, are you issuing a threat to us?"

From the Soul-breaking Area, a man with effeminate features sneered, "Such audacity, fitting for a Saint of the East Continent Academy! Utterly lawless!"

The Great Witch Emperor declared with disinterest, "A greenhorn dares to speak with such presumption!"

Gu Daozhi added a chilling remark, "Saint, choose your words with greater care!"

Lin Bai responded with a cold retort, "If you doubt my words, then all of you can simply try and witness the future! See if I do not bring ruin to the entire East Continent!"

The Great Witch Emperor erupted in a grin, proclaiming icily, "You wish to destroy the East Continent? Then I shall annihilate you right here and now, a preemptive strike against future chaos!"

As he spoke, the Great Witch Emperor's formidable aura surged, launching a palm strike directly at Lin Bai.

At this critical juncture, although Gu Daozhi had already prepared a spell, he made no move to obstruct the attack.

Just as the Great Witch Emperor's palm was mere inches from Lin Bai, two figures materialized instantaneously before him, intercepting the terrifying force of the incoming strike!

The Great Witch Emperor's surprise was evident as he gazed at the two individuals protecting Lin Bai, asking with a cold edge, "Lan Yuanshan, Lan Yuanqing, what is the meaning of this intervention?"

Gu Daozhi stared, dumbfounded, at the sudden appearance of the duo.

Lan Yuanshan, who had been silent until now, fixed his gaze on the Great Witch Emperor and declared, "Should you dare to harm him, the Lan Clan possesses ample justification to declare war upon your Great Witch Dynasty!"

Lan Yuanqing chimed in with a chuckle, "Great Witch Emperor, I strongly advise against any rash actions. We have received direct orders from our Patriarch to ensure Lin Bai's absolute safety!"

The Great Witch Emperor's shock deepened as he uttered, "The Patriarch of the Lan Clan, Lan Ling!"

His gaze then shifted, turning towards Gu Daozhi.

Gu Daozhi stated frigidly, "Lan Yuanshan, Lan Yuanqing, do not delude yourselves. If you persist, do not blame the sect's stringent rules for their unforgiving enforcement."

"This woman must be executed today; no one shall stand in our way!"

Gu Daozhi's eyes blazed with cold determination.

Bai Xiaoxiao then stepped forward, her voice cutting through the tension, "I, too, stand with Lin Bai. Our target is Zhao Yue's execution, not the innocent divine soul residing within her!"

"Given that you are all supreme powerhouses of the East Continent, formidable figures in your own right, rather than engaging in fruitless debate here, why not focus your collective intellect on devising a method to separate the two souls?"

Bai Xiaoxiao proposed.

The Great Witch Emperor scoffed derisively, "Bai Xiaoxiao, this is hardly a matter for you to address. Do you truly perceive yourself as a paramount leader of the East Continent?"

"An Empress of a minuscule border nation dares to posture before us?"

"Were it not for the current widespread chaos gripping the East Continent, you would lack the slightest qualification to even stand in this Emperor's presence on any other occasion!"

"Begone!"

The Great Witch Emperor commanded coldly.

Bai Xiaoxiao met the Great Witch Emperor's gaze with equal coldness, retorting, "Earlier, Zhao Yue referred to the Great Witch Dynasty as a wagging dog. I initially dismissed it as slander, but your current behavior confirms its truth!"

"Whoever possesses superior strength, to them the Great Witch Dynasty will invariably wag its tail in subservience!"

Bai Xiaoxiao declared with chilling finality.

The Great Witch Emperor roared in fury, "Bai Xiaoxiao, what did you just say? Dare you repeat it!"

"Enough, everyone cease this pointless bickering!" Gu Daozhi commanded sternly at that moment.

The oppressive aura of the Wending Realm emanated from Gu Daozhi!

Both the Great Witch Emperor and Bai Xiaoxiao immediately fell into silence.

Gu Daozhi turned his attention to Lin Bai, stating, "Saint Lin Bai, this woman must face execution today. Otherwise, how can the countless East Continent Warriors assembled here find peace of mind?"

Lin Bai countered resolutely, "I cannot bear to watch her divine soul, along with Zhao Yue's, descend into the netherworld!"

Witnessing Lin Bai's unwavering resolve, Gu Daozhi let out a soft sigh.

The situation had become exceedingly difficult for Gu Daozhi to make a decision, especially with the Lan Clan now openly supporting Lin Bai!

Lin Bai added at this critical juncture, "I shall personally find a method to successfully separate their divine souls. Once that is achieved, you may do as you please with Zhao Yue's divine soul; I, Lin Bai, will offer no interference!"

"However, until the separation of their divine souls is accomplished, I absolutely will not permit her to perish!"

Lin Bai stated with unshakeable conviction.

The Great Witch Emperor sneered coldly, "Preposterous! If you never discover a viable solution, are we then expected to allow this eternal sinner to live indefinitely?"

Hearing the Great Witch Emperor's words, a flicker of thought crossed Gu Daozhi's eyes. He then proposed, "Very well, Saint Lin Bai. Since you are determined today to prevent us from executing this individual, I shall grant you a period of six months."

"Within this six-month timeframe, you are obligated to find a way to achieve the separation of their divine souls!"

"Should you fail to resolve the matter of her two divine souls after this half-year has elapsed, then I shall regrettably have no choice but to heed the will of the East Continent Warriors and execute her, along with her trapped divine soul!"

Gu Daozhi declared to Lin Bai with a stern expression.

"Half a year..."

Lin Bai's brow furrowed in thought.

A sense of urgency pressed upon Lin Bai, but this was already a significant concession from the East Continent Academy!

Had Lin Bai refused, he might have been granted even less than three months!

Nodding, Lin Bai declared, "Very well, let it be half a year. I will certainly discover a method within that time!"

Gu Daozhi chuckled, "Then it is settled! However, let me be clear from the outset: there exists no known method within the East Continent Academy or the Ancient Clan's Gujin Tower to separate two divine souls."

"If such a secret art were to exist, it would undoubtedly be a heaven-defying technique, or perhaps an Emperor Level, even God Level Magical Treasure!"

"Such rare artifacts are exceedingly scarce on the Barbarian Ancient Continent!"

"Saint Lin Bai, I strongly advise against harboring any ulterior motives."

Gu Daozhi offered his counsel with genuine earnestness.

Lin Bai responded, "As long as even a sliver of hope remains, I shall not surrender!"

Gu Daozhi let out a laugh, "Let us place our hope in Saint Lin Bai finding a solution within these six months!"

At this juncture, the Great Witch Emperor interjected with a cold tone, "Elder Gu Daozhi, you intend to..."

Gu Daozhi retorted, "Great Witch Emperor, this woman is now in our possession. When and how we choose to end her life is entirely our prerogative."

"Why the haste in this precise moment?"

"Moreover, the chaos within the East Continent has only just subsided. All warriors are focused on rebuilding their ravaged homes; now is hardly the opportune time to execute this woman."

"Let us postpone the execution for half a year!"

Gu Daozhi stated with cool indifference.

The Great Witch Emperor clenched his jaw, asserting, "Executing this woman in six months is acceptable. However, she must be confined within the Jianghai Region! Absolutely not within the precincts of the East Continent Academy!"

Gu Daozhi responded with a cold query, "Great Witch Emperor, are you implying that our East Continent Academy would secretly conspire with Lin Bai to facilitate this woman's escape?"

The Great Witch Emperor offered a wry laugh, "Elder Gu Daozhi, as you yourself acknowledged earlier, Lin Bai is now the esteemed Saint of the East Continent Academy. How can I be certain the East Continent Academy won't harbor sentiments of sympathy!"

Gu Daozhi then turned to Lin Bai, posing the question, "What is your decision? Lin Bai!"

Lin Bai remained in contemplative silence.

Following a moment, Lin Bai nodded and agreed, "Very well!"

The Great Witch Emperor declared with a sharp tone, "Within the Jianghai Region, our Great Witch Dynasty possesses a formidable prison known as the 'Imprisoned Dragon Abyss.' Within its confines lies a grand formation that effectively seals the cultivation of any warrior who enters."

"It is the most fitting location for this woman's confinement."

"Furthermore, I shall extend invitations to venerable warriors from the Sword Domain, the Soul-breaking Area, and indeed, the strongest from the East Continent Academy, to jointly oversee the security of the Imprisoned Dragon Abyss, thereby dispelling any accusations of bias against our Great Witch Dynasty!"

"What are your thoughts on this proposition?"

The Great Witch Emperor inquired, seeking a response.