Published at 9th of June 2026 6:57 am

Chapter 976: Immortal Emperor, Please Quell Your Anger!

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Seeing the White Carp turn around and flee, Ning Fan was greatly surprised. He had initially thought his little cat might only possess some secret technique, slightly restraining the White Carp. Unexpectedly, this unimpressive-looking little cat directly scared the White Carp away...

Natural enemy!

Ning Fans first reaction was these two words. The White Carps gaze upon the black cat wouldnt be wrong; it was precisely the expression of encountering a natural enemy among animals, unwilling to fight, only escape!

Although the White Carp has a brazen personality, it is extremely cautious. If anything seems amiss, it runs faster than anyone else. Ning Fan already deeply understood this from previous confrontations. Its highly likely that the White Carp sensed a deadly danger from the black cat, hence fleeing so decisively. But theres also a slight possibility... the White Carp is trying to lure by feigning escape, aiming to draw him deeper into the Pictorial Realm...

"Can you be confident, before the arrival of the other three Quasi-Saints, to help me take away this Carps eye..."

Ning Fan seemed to be asking the black cat, but he had already taken action, channeling his cultivations into his right index finger, pointing towards the front.

Seal!

With a point to seal the heavens, directly fixating the White Carp in mid-air, abruptly halting its escape.

Meow

The black cat replied seemingly nonchalantly, but in reality, her lungs were about to explode with rage.

Such a trivial Dao Carp, daring to bully her master, guilty, greatly guilty!

Fourth of the Nine-Tailed, Tunya...

Reciting spells unknown to Ning Fan in her heart, strange black ice threads began to appear on the black cats body. She opened her mouth, the pretty little tiger teeth gleaming with cold light, leaping into a black flash, rushing towards the immobilized White Carp.

"Again, this Divine Skill! How can it immobilize the Dao Source flow within my body!"

As the White Carp was fixed, seeing the black cat charging towards him, he was immediately scared out of his wits, driving his survival instinct to exert full strength, with a sound bang, forcibly breaking free from the Heaven Sealing Arts bindings.

However, he was ultimately a step too late; the black cat was already upon him, opening her mouth to bite on his fat carp body. With a tear, she ripped off a large chunk of fish meat, swallowing it into her belly as white mist.

Ning Fans gaze slightly condensed. This cats sharp teeth seem to possess special defensive breaking power against Dao Souls!

Note that the White Carp, as a Quasi-Saint, is incredibly physically strong. In previous confrontations, it has withstood numerous hits from the Liangyi Square Seal, and even being struck by the God-Slaying Giant did not cause significant injury. Yet, the Black Cats bite directly disregarded all the White Carps defenses, easily inflicting considerable damage on him!

Roar!!!!!!!

The White Carp let out a heart-wrenching scream, at the fish meat tear, the wound leaking not blood, but mysterious white ink... in shock and anger, the White Carp slightly subdued his fear of the black cat, swinging his tail towards her, the strong force sweeping down the starry sky, a regrettable strike in White Carps fury that shouldnt be underestimated!

Second of the Nine-Tailed, Duankong...

The black cat slightly disdainful, silently reciting spells, creating a black air wall in front of her, Fish Tail sweeping on the air wall, only cracking it rather than breaking it.

Ning Fan secretly praised, if he hasnt seen wrong, this air wall seems specifically immune to Dao Soul attacks... his familys little cat, her abilities are impressive.

The black cat, however, wasnt pleased, joking aside, her Nine-Tailed Clans Duankong Wall was cracked by a trivial Dao Carp!

Shame, sheer shame!

Indeed, my level is still too low; had it been a mature transformed Nine-Tailed, such level Dao Soul attacks would never breach the Duankong Wall...

She brought disgrace to the Nine-Tailed Clan, embarrassed her master, she is guilty...

Seventh of the Nine-Tailed, Cat Blade...

The air wall suddenly disappeared, in the next moment, the black cat transformed into a glittering black curved blade, cutting on the White Carps tail like tofu.

Despite the modest momentum of the cut, Ning Fan felt an illusion that this blade seemed to specialize in cutting Dao Souls...

Ah!!!!!!!

A scream echoed, the entire fish tail of White Carp was cut off by the curved blade, its surface as smooth as a mirror, presenting an extremely eerie sight.

"Cant provoke, the Jiuli Nine Arts, those outside of the top three clans among Dao Soul Clans cannot resist; this Nine-Tailed is clearly immature, yet knows three arts among the Nine, impossible, must flee, if not Ill die here! In this Realm Within Paintings, only two great kings can handle this damn Nine-Tailed!"

The White Carp no longer worried about his Imperial Gold Talismans destruction, spitting a red glow, instantly freezing the world with crimson ice. While he himself fled desperately into the depths of the Pictorial Realm.

"Unable to move..." Ning Fan was slightly alarmed; this time, the White Carp actually unleashed the full power of the Imperial Gold Talisman, freezing the whole world, solidifying Ning Fans body, rendering mobility challenging.

Only by using the power of the God-Extinguishing Shield can one break free from such ice sealing...

However, before Ning Fan could act, the Black Cat had already made a move.

The Eighth of the Nine-Tailed, Mirror Return...

No one knew what spell the Black Cat chanted, but the entire world, enveloped in crimson ice, suddenly dissolved into clouds and smoke.

She calmly withdrew from the curved blade, opened her mouth to turn a large section of chopped fish tail into white mist, and swallowed it into her belly.

In contrast, the White Carp, having barely escaped to a deeper layer, suddenly found himself unable to move. Along with the entire world, he had been frozen into a crimson block of ice!

"The... the fourth Jiuli Technique! She actually knows four techniques, and its the eighth one... which can rebound Dao-Soul Divine Skills..." White Carp, trapped in the crimson ice, desperately struggled to break free, but there was no escape.

The eighth technique of the Jiuli Clan, Mirror Return, can reflect the enemys Dao-Soul Divine Skills doubly. His Imperial Gold Talisman was already formidable, but with its power increased, not many First Order Quasi-Saints could escape this defense. Unfortunately, in the hands of the Black Cat, his strength was greatly diminished, making him unable to break free...

"I didnt expect you to be so formidable..."

Ning Fans slightly complimentary voice, like a nightmare, reached the ears of White Carp. Of course, this remark was directed at the Black Cat.

Relying on the Black Cats prowess, Ning Fan and the Black Cat quickly pursued this world, while White Carp continued to struggle in the ice. Once he saw Ning Fan and the Black Cat catch up, he was utterly hopeless.

His reinforcements likely wouldnt arrive in time, and even if they did, they wouldnt be a match for this Jiuli... This Jiuli, though not yet fully grown, was proficient in four Jiuli Techniques, with exceptional talent. Could it be the legendary Royal Jiuli? In the Pictorial Real, perhaps only the two great kings could handle the Royal Jiuli... but those two kings were bound to the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Iron, and without paying a huge price, they couldnt break free from the seal. They could only return to slumber daily...

Even if they paid a great price to temporarily break the Irons seal, it would be too late for them to save him...

"Enough, enough, my young friend, you and I have no deep-seated enmity. Considering my Dao-Soul existence, achieving Dao is not easy. Could you please spare me... You came for the eye, didnt you? I know thats the goal of every master entering the Pictorial Realm. I can give you the eye, even gift you the Imperial Gold Talisman linked to my life, just spare me a way to live! If you kill me, the Imperial Gold Talisman will perish with me. Think it over! Such a precious treasure, if missed, what a pity..."

Oh? If I spare this Carp, Ill get the Imperial Gold Talisman linked to its life?

Ning Fan had witnessed the power of that Imperial Gold Talisman; it was definitely a first-class sealing treasure. He was very tempted by it...

Indeed, he bore no deep hatred toward this Carp and didnt necessarily have to kill it. If the benefits were sufficient, sparing its life wasnt impossible...

Seeing Ning Fan consider his proposal, White Carp was overjoyed. Having seen the terror of the Jiuli, he absolutely didnt want to become Ning Fans enemy.

It was just sacrificing two fish eyes, just gifting Ning Fan an Imperial Gold Talisman, in exchange for life; this deal was worthwhile!

Without the fish eyes, he could still devour the eyes of the Gold Talisman Palace masters and grow fish eyes again.

Even if he gifted away the Imperial Gold Talisman, he could forge another linked to his life. Starting anew was better than losing his life!

If he could escape from the Jiulis grasp, he would certainly flee to the Three Thousand Layers, informing all Dao Carp kin, as well as the two great kings, that Ning Fan was not to be trifled with! Because in Ning Fans hands, there was a Jiuli servant!

"Young friend, have you considered it? Perhaps the Imperial Gold Talisman is not enough; if you spare me, I have other treasures to offer..." White Carp, in an attempt to persuade Ning Fan, added more to his offer.

"Oh, other treasures?" Ning Fans eyes flashed, curious about what White Carp might have to offer.

But in the next moment, he frowned, as three auras interrupted, severing the possibility of further negotiation with White Carp.

Crack, crack, crack...

Three beams of Dao Source light, either black or white, suddenly descended from the sky. The vast power instantly cleaved the world. The crimson ice confining White Carp shattered under the impact. In the next moment, three wild laughs echoed through the heavens and earth.

"Li Si, oh Li Si, you really are in a pitiful state! As the fourth Carp General of the Dao Li Sect, you actually got yourself sealed by your own Imperial Gold Talisman. Dont tell me it was a slip of the hand that led to such a foolish act!"

Three giant carps, one white and two black, appeared in the world, joining the battle. These three giant carps all emanated an aura of a Quasi-Saint, ranking among the top three Carp Generals in the Dao Li Sect!

Including Li Si, there were four Quasi-Saints on their side! Such a splendid lineup would strike fear into any force in the Eastern Heaven. Even the Dark Clan or Southern Clan wouldnt dare provoke four Quasi-Saints openly!

Such a luxurious lineup didnt intimidate Ning Fan in the least, for he had witnessed the Black Cats unparalleled suppression of the Dao Carp Clan.

His heart spirit was slightly connected to the Black Cat, from whom comforting emotions continuously flowed, reassuring Ning Fan not to fear, for what came were not Quasi-Saints but delicious fish treats...

"So, is the deal off now?" Ning Fan asked, looking at Li Si with a blank expression.

Facing Ning Fans gaze, the White Carp known as Li Si felt distressed, without any joy of rescue, only the urge to curse.

He was about to peacefully resolve the problem with Ning Fan, and right at that moment, the reinforcements he had long awaited showed up, but untimely! These three were here to stir trouble, coming neither early nor late, but at this critical moment!

"Not invalid, of course not invalid, as long as you, sir, take the item and agree to leave, everything can be discussed..." Li Si tried hard to humble his tone, secretly guessing that the four of them together might not be able to fight off one Royal Jiuli. If this matter could be resolved peacefully, it would be best...

The other three quasi-saint giant carps were not pleased.

The black carp named Li San coldly reprimanded, "Li Si! We understand that you are unable to defeat this master, but why do you bow and scrape to him, even willing to sacrifice your eyes just to please him? Do you realize that your words just now have completely disgraced the Dao Carp Lineage!"

Another white carp, Lier, ferociously said, "Humph! An outsider dare enter the Pictorial Realm, just kill him! Havent we killed enough outsiders? This one isnt even a quasi-saint. Its your incompetence if you cant kill him; Im not like you. Give me ten breaths, and Ill be able to kill him. Then his Spirit will be mine, and his flesh can be shared among you. Thats settled!"

Their casual remarks had already reduced Ning Fan to food!

Li Yi was a black carp and the strongest among the Dao Li Sect, more cautious and composed than Lier and Li San, as he scrutinized Ning Fan and the black cat.

Ning Fan, not a concern, but this black cat... Hiss! What nonsense of a black cat, this isnt any ordinary cat!

Li Yis breath caught, his heart raced uncontrollably, and he exclaimed.

"Jiuli! This black cat is actually Jiuli!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Lier and Li San turned pale. They had arrived hastily and didnt notice the black cat; now they realized this inconspicuous cat greatly resembled the Jiuli described in ancient texts, sending chills through their bodies.

Theres no mistake! It truly is Jiuli, upon closer inspection, you can tell!

No wonder, no wonder that the brazenly audacious Li Si humbled himself before Ning Fan, a mere ant. It turns out, he had a Jiuli beside him!

"This Jiuli..." Lier was so shocked he couldnt even speak coherently.

"This Jiuli is the footman of this young friend..." Li Si explained.

What! A footman!

What remarkable ability does this young man possess, to subdue Jiuli into service!

Its known that the Dao Soul Clans are inherently superior, with the proud Heavens Dao Soul never submitting to any second step cultivator! Ranked fourth among the Dao Soul Clans, how could Jiuli possibly serve anyone as a footman? This is indeed absurd, yet... its actually occurring!

Lier and Li San were immediately intimidated by Jiulis name. Earlier, blustering about consuming Ning Fans flesh, now they dared not utter a word, wishing they could grow eight legs to escape quicker.

Li Yi feared Jiulis reputation as well but amidst the fear, there was also an excited feeling.

Jiuli, truly Jiuli!

While other carp generals might not know, he knew that presently, the two kings were weakened to the brink. If no measures are taken, the day of Dao extinction draws near. Jiuli, amongst the Dao Soul Clans, is a unique anomaly. In this world, only a few rare things can assist cultivators in delaying the coming of Dao extinction, the flesh and blood of an adult Jiuli bing one of them! If he can capture this Jiuli, raise it to maturity, and present it to the two kings, he can surely extend the kings immortal lifespans...

This Jiuli, he is resolute to obtain!

However, the Jiuli Clan is naturally counter to the Dao Soul Clans, especially against the Dao Carp Lineage. This group of Dao Carp intends to capture Jiuli, but cannot use brute force, only clever strategy...

Li Yi, deep in calculation, instantly conceived dozens of cunning strategies, sufficient to ensnare Ning Fan without a trace. Outwardly, he feigned fear, and said to Ning Fan,

"Young friend is truly remarkable, at such a tender age, able to acquire Jiuli for protection. Hehe, young friend has gone through great lengths to enter the Pictorial Realm. Presumably, like previous cultivators, youre here for the Yang Realms Eye, but seeing young friends appearance, it seems you might not know much about it..."

"So?" Ning Fan slightly furrowed his brow and asked in return.

"Therefore, this jade scroll, young friend can take and read, Im sure after reading it youll understand the Yang Realms Eye better. Not to hide from young friend, directly taking Li Sis eyes is a lesser method, likely harming the Scene within the Yang Eye. The jade scroll records four eye extraction techniques and seven eye cultivation methods, you can take a look..."

Li Yi, in an explanatory tone, spewed a black jade scroll, sending it before Ning Fan, while secretly transmitting to Lier, Li San, and Li Si, telling them his plans.

This jade scroll is not actually a record of information on the Yang Realms Eye, but a trap. Once Ning Fan opens it, hell be trapped within the pictorial prison inside the jade scroll, where life and death will be at Li Yis whim!

This Jiuli is Ning Fans footman, in this manner, as long as Ning Fans life is held captive, wouldnt this Jiuli be at their mercy!

Hearing Li Yis plan, Lier and Li San were eagerly moved, fearing the Jiuli Clan while also wishing to accomplish, kill Jiuli, and present it to the two kings!

Unexpectedly, the two kings were already nearing Dao extinction, this news was the first theyd heard. If they can capture this Jiuli... no, they can only do this! Theres no retreat to speak of, if the kings die, they... must die too!

Li Sis eyes showed hesitation, but soon, it was replaced by ruthless resolution, agreeing with Li Yis plan.

Since this matter concerns the life and death of the kings, theres no need to negotiate with Ning Fan anymore! They must capture this Jiuli for the kings!

"Speaking of which, I have yet to inquire the young friends name? This old man is Li Yi, the foremost carp general among the Dao Li Sect..." To dispel Ning Fans suspicion, Li Yi spoke amicably and started a conversation with Ning Fan.

Ning Fan did not take the jade scroll but instead looked coldly at Li Yi. Within his Dantian, the God-Extinguishing Shield constantly sent warnings.

This jade scroll... is a trap!

"I will ask one last time, is the transaction we just made going to be voided?"

Ning Fans gaze swept over Li Si, and Li Sis heart skipped a beat, secretly thinking that it was bad. The other Carp Generals also realized that Ning Fan might have already detected their poisonous plan.

"Youre joking, my friend. How could this transaction be voided..." Li Si still wanted to say more, but Ning Fans eyes showed ruthlessness as he gave orders to the black cat beside him.

"Kill, leave none alive!"

Ning Fan had given these Dao Carps chances. If possible, he did not mind sparing these Dao Carps a way out. After all, the two auras deep within the Pictorial Realm could bring him the deterrence power of an Ancient Great Cultivator. If possible, he didnt want to make too much commotion in the Pictorial Realm to avoid unforeseen changes...

However, unfortunately, these Dao Carps were determined to plot against him, then let them face his ruthlessness!

Having received Ning Fans order, the black cats eyes immediately surged with murderous intent.

She has been Ning Fans servant for a very long time. Her entire life, she only served one master, Ning Fan! She would tolerate no one cheating her master, no one plotting against her master!

With the masters order, how could she not obey?

Dont mention just killing a few little fishes, even killing Saints or Immortal Emperors, she would not blink. Even if she is unmatched, even if she shatters her bones and scatters her flesh, she would fight to the last drop of blood for her master!

Because he has always been her master, from a very long time ago!

"I am Nifan, a Pluck, yet not a Pluck."

"I am not watching ants and insects, but waiting for a meeting with a butterfly... No, this time, it is not the butterfly, but the cocoon, the caterpillar, or perhaps a tracing back... A strong wind can blow away a piece of white paper but cannot blow away a butterfly; the power of Dao lies in this noncompliance..."

"He opens, he closes, he closes, he opens. I often wonder, after forty-two reincarnations, he still cannot see me. Is it because I am unwilling to close my eyes, thus he cannot open them..."

"You want me to name you? Naming... Im not very good at it... Hmm, lets call you Black Evil Sect then, this name fits the completion of your cycle of reincarnation."

"I have to leave. When the tenth appearance of the Barbarian God Battle Sky Phenomenon occurs, I will return to take you away..."

The tenth occurrence of the Barbarian God Battle Sky Phenomenon has already appeared!

The master has truly returned!

Although times have changed, many things have altered, and the master is vastly different from before, no matter how he changes, he will always be her master, only this point will never change...

When she just awakened, she was still a bit confused, instinctively craving her masters Punishment Power. Gradually, she became clear-headed and recalled the past...

"I dont like to speak, just say it once... I will not allow anyone to cheat my master! No one is allowed!"

Nine-tailed Fox of the Nine, Royal Bow...

The black cat transformed suddenly, amidst the black light surrounding her, into a longbow as dark as the night, without a string or arrow, appearing both strange and mundane.

With the emergence of this bow, Li Yi and the four Carp Generals didnt feel fear, but the two Carp Kings, deep in the three thousand layers of the Pictorial Realm, awoke from their slumber in an instant, trembling all over!

It was instinctual shaking, a fear embedded in their bone and blood, evoking memories of countless years ago...

"...Ancestor of Jiuli, ten steps to draw the bow, chasing Dao-Soul Three Emperors across ten billion worlds, seizing the good fortune of Yin Yang Transformation..."

No mistake! Someone has employed the strongest of the Jiuli Nine Arts, able to transform into the shadow of the Jiuli King Bow, the fiercest weapon of the Dao Soul Clans, even if only a shadow...

"Before the Royal Bow, these four generals are bonded with my Dao Carp lineage, absolutely cannot let them be shot, otherwise we will never be able to leave this place for eternity! The wrath of the Carp Saint, we cannot withstand!" the White Carp King said tremblingly.

"Go! Go! Go! You damned Sea-Stabilizing Divine Iron, at other times I can tolerate you, but this time, I cannot! Return my power, quickly! Otherwise, we will all die!" the Black Carp King screamed angrily at the pillar of light behind.

The most terrifying aspect of the Juli King Bow is not its destructive power, but... the ability to obliterate and capture the good fortune of a clan!

We absolutely cannot... let this bow be drawn! Otherwise, the Carp Saint will be enraged, and the world will no longer accommodate the two of us...

"Immortal Emperor, please restrain your anger! To extinguish the good fortune of my Dao Carp lineage, this cause and effect, you cannot bear. Before drawing the bow, please reconsider!" The high and mighty Black and White Carp Kings, for the first time, spoke in a pleading tone to a person.

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