Chapter 1130: I'll Handle It
The numerous "Ultimate Ones" received the command one after another and then began to slowly walk toward the White Tiger.
This was the final instruction issued by the "Ultimate King"—everyone would stall for the last bit of time, drawing a scarlet period at the end of this mission.
The White Tiger had clearly fallen into a state of mania as well. Despite possessing immense skill, he was helpless to protect the giant bell and the display screen under the onslaught of a group of "Participants."
This sudden sense of defeat left him dizzy and disoriented, as if overturning his entire understanding of reality.
He knew he hadn't just gone crazy now—he had been insane for a long time. He simply never wanted to admit it.
**Clang!!**
A clear, resonant bell sound suddenly exploded beside the White Tiger's ear, as if someone had once again seized the opportunity to activate an "Immortal Art." At that moment, the White Tiger turned back with a dazed expression.
Wasn't this scene enough to prove he was insane?
The bell seemed to be right there.
Even though it had disappeared from his sight, it was still ringing.
The White Tiger shook his head, then turned again to look behind him with glazed, bloodshot eyes. The sensation was truly bizarre.
He could both feel the wind blowing across the empty space and hear the mournful tolling of the giant bell.
The next second, the ground beneath the White Tiger's feet suddenly transformed. The broken stone tiles began to turn into swampy mud, and his figure started sinking downward.
But the White Tiger paid no attention to his sinking body; he merely furrowed his brow, pondering a solution.
How could he salvage the current situation…?
He had to act before the Heavenly Dragon and Azure Dragon discovered it, even before he completely lost his mind.
"I've got it… That's right… I've got it…" The White Tiger froze for a moment. "It doesn't matter if it's gone… As long as I can rebuild the giant bell and the display screen, none of this will be affected…"
As soon as the words left his mouth, the White Tiger's figure burst out of the quagmire, reaching Yun Yao in the blink of an eye. He reached out and grabbed her wrist.
Yun Yao was slightly startled, and before she could retreat, she was already pinned in place.
"I need to find an 'Ingenious Artifact'…" The White Tiger's cracked lips slowly parted. "As long as I can find another 'Ingenious Artifact'… won't everything be solved?"
Yun Yao swallowed hard and tried again to pull her arm free, but her body was no match for the "Divine Beast."
"Do you know who the 'Ingenious Artifact' is?" the White Tiger asked.
Hearing this, Yun Yao calmly slipped her other hand into her small bag. The White Tiger noticed the movement, expecting the tall woman to pull out some weapon, but all she produced was a lipstick.
"Looking for an 'Ingenious Artifact'…" Yun Yao broke into a cold sweat and gave a light laugh. "Then you've really come to the right person…"
"You know…?" The White Tiger paused.
"Whether I know or not… depends on how strong my 'Fortune' is."
Smiling, Yun Yao clamped the lipstick between her thumb and index finger, then flicked it forcefully into the air.
The force was too great this time. The cap flew off and separated from the body, and the two cylindrical objects whirled and spiraled in the air.
The White Tiger stared blankly upward, unsure what the woman intended.
The lipstick body spun countless times in the air before the bottom struck the ground. But because the ground was too hard, it didn't stand upright; instead, it bounced off and launched into the air again.
It flew unerringly toward the cap, which had yet to land. The two objects met in the air with a crisp click, fusing back together, then changed their trajectory.
The next second, the lipstick neither landed on the ground nor struck any other object. Instead, having altered its path, it flew straight back into Yun Yao's bag.
The White Tiger frowned at this.
"This isn't good," Yun Yao said with a laugh. "My 'Fortune' is too strong."
"So what if your 'Fortune' is strong…?" the White Tiger asked.
"Too strong a 'Fortune' means I can't even lie to you." Yun Yao looked at the White Tiger with contempt. "From now on, no matter which direction I point at random, I might inadvertently lead you to the 'Ingenious Artifact.' So my suggestion is… kill me right here."
"You think I don't dare…?" The White Tiger laughed maniacally. "Even if you are 'Strong Fortune,' you may not be stronger than Heaven."
"That's true." Yun Yao nodded calmly. "Even 'Fortune' has to beg Heaven; naturally, it can't surpass Heaven."
"So you'd rather die here than reveal the location of the 'Ingenious Artifact'?" the White Tiger said.
"Yes." Yun Yao shrugged. "What's so scary about death? A Divine Beast has personally marked me for death. I have no idea how to dodge it. I can only hope to meet again in the next cycle."
"Hmph…" The White Tiger said. "Those who die this time have committed grave sins. There may not be a next cycle."
With that, the White Tiger raised his fist and drove it straight toward Yun Yao's heart.
"Xiao Yao—!!" Jiang Ruoxue saw the danger from afar and tried to rush to her rescue, but Zhou Mo grabbed her.
"Tsk… trying to save someone from the White Tiger? Are you crazy?"
At that critical moment, a hand pressed down on Yun Yao's shoulder and pulled her backward, while another figure flashed forward to block the punch.
A tremendous bang erupted in the center of the square. It felt as if two trucks had collided. A shockwave radiated outward, causing everyone to stagger.
The arrivals were none other than Chu Tianqiu and Zhang Shan.
Chu Tianqiu pulled Yun Yao behind him, while Zhang Shan swung his fist directly at the White Tiger.
This punch contained no hesitation and was far more direct than any attack from the "Participants" before.
It seemed to declare open war between the "Participants" and the "Manager" present.
The White Tiger frowned at the sight and immediately raised a hand to block.
**Bang!!**
Fist met palm. The immense recoil force sent both of them stumbling backward. The White Tiger took one step back; Zhang Shan retreated five steps in succession.
Everyone present froze in shock. It was the first time they had seen someone clash head-on with a "Divine Beast."
"Damn." Zhang Shan shook his aching arm as he walked forward. "All this talk of 'Fortune' and 'Heaven'—whatever 'Fortune' can't solve, 'Heaven' solves; whatever 'Heaven' can't solve, we all pitch in and solve together."
"Zhang Shan…"
"Old fellow, watch closely." Zhang Shan grinned, jerking his thumb back at the two people behind him. "Standing before you are the three leaders of 'Heaven's Gate.' You've picked a real fight today."
Yun Yao was stunned. She wanted to open her mouth and say, "I'm not," but the words simply wouldn't come out.
"Yun Yao, go find Tiantian. Tell her what happened." Chu Tianqiu turned and whispered. "She's with Qi Xia. Qi Xia is sure to come up with a plan. I suspect more people will need her clue soon. Get out of here quickly, and tell Tiantian to protect herself."