Chapter 536: Storm in Hongze, the Mighty Entrance of the Ten Thousand Demons Palace!

Chapter 536: Storm in Hongze, the Mighty Entrance of the Ten Thousand Demons Palace!



In the grand hall of the Mountain Movers Sect, Pan Boyang sat in the main seat, his eyes half-closed, and his body gradually dissipated like flowing sand.

Yang Yunheng stood outside the hall, his eyes wide, staring intently at the numerous elders in the hall, "You let him get away just like that?"

The elders sat in shock, not daring to breathe.

The Northern Hong cultivator's illusion technique had easily deceived these experienced old fellows.

"Where did he go?!"

One elder exclaimed in disbelief, "Could it be that he has his eyes set on something within our sect? A direct disciple of the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, and he dares to act like a thief in front of so many people?"

"Heh chuckle..."

Yang Yunheng did not respond, his lips trembled violently, and he slapped his forehead, staggering back two steps, feeling the world spin around him.

It's over, everything is over. Thinking of Pan Boyang seeing Shen Yi hiding within the Mountain Movers Sect, and recalling Yan Chongzhang's previous words, this elder felt a chill run down his spine.

Pan Boyang was nothing to be concerned about. After all, the Mountain Movers Sect had two Unification Realm Colossi guarding it, and they were not a small force to be trifled with.

How could they be intimidated by a mere junior?

But if it involved Xue Yan, and this beast blew wind into his ears, adding fuel to the fire... Yang Yunheng clutched his chest, feeling the intense throbbing in his palm, and his breathing became chaotic.

"I'll go inform the Sect Master! All of you stay on standby! Not a single one of you is allowed to leave!"

This was no longer an issue that a Venerable could handle; the Sect Master must be involved.

Yang Yunheng didn't even dare to hope to protect that Shen Yi anymore. The most important thing now was to pull their own Venerable out of this muddy water and by all means, keep the Mountain Movers Sect out of the conflict between the Southern Hong Seven Sons and the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect.

By now, Pan Boyang had most likely already met with Shen Yi. He was worried that Yan Chongzhang might do something impulsive.

If they were to clash, neither of these two colossal beings could be offended by the Mountain Movers Sect.

With this in mind, Yang Yunheng decisively turned and walked out of the hall.

At that moment, he saw a figure standing at the door, looking somewhat lost and dejected.

"Chongzhang?"

Yang Yunheng exclaimed in surprise, and instinctively looked behind the figure, only to find that both Shen Yi and Pan Boyang had disappeared without a trace.

"You all may disperse."

Yan Chongzhang waved his hand listlessly, allowing the elders, who were filled with bewilderment, to leave first.

These elders were unaware that Shen Yi had been within the Mountain Movers Sect just now, and they couldn't fathom what had happened to make their usually composed Venerable display such an unusual demeanor.

But since he didn't want to talk about it, they didn't dare to ask further, and they all stood up and left the hall.

Yan Chongzhang slowly walked towards the main seat and leaned back heavily into the chair, letting out a sigh, "Phew..."

"Speak up! What's going on? You're making me anxious!" Yang Yunheng was getting impatient, blowing his beard and staring fiercely.

"Pan Boyang is dead."

Yan Chongzhang closed his eyes, and with those simple words, the elder felt as if he had been struck by lightning, his face turning pale instantly.

The next moment, Yang Yunheng pounced forward, grabbing the Venerable's collar without regard for seniority, and said in a low, menacing voice, "Are you out of your mind?! Have you forgotten that you're a Venerable of the Mountain Movers Sect? I didn't hold it against you for what happened last time, but now you want to push all the countless creatures within this Treasure Land, including our fellow sect members, into a pit of fire?!"

Yan Chongzhang listened to the rebuke in his ear, a hint of self-mockery appearing on his lips.

He opened his eyes, raised his palm, and with a sense of disinterest, handed over two jade slips.

"..."

Seeing this, Yang Yunheng stopped speaking, looking at the jade slips with a mix of shock and uncertainty, and then snatched one of them, directly infusing his divine soul into it.

Soon, his hand began to tremble violently.

It was unclear whether he was terrified by Shen Yi's formidable strength or if he felt a mix of emotions about the matter.

Two identical jade slips, one containing the Peak Suppressing Technique, and the other most likely created by the same person.

"Did he give this to you?"

"Yes."

Yan Chongzhang leaned on the armrest, straightening himself up, and sighed, "This so-called cultivation is truly uninteresting."

The things he had been longing for were effortlessly within Shen Yi's grasp.

What made Yan Chongzhang even more upset was that he didn't think there was anything wrong with this. After a few brief interactions with Shen Yi, he had a strange feeling, as if it was only natural for Shen Yi to have these things.

He also wanted to be a carefree and righteous person, but due to his status as a Venerable, he had already given up a lot of his original personality.

If he were free to act as he pleased...

He probably would have punched the River and Mountain Map in the sky just now... perhaps.

"..."

Yang Yunheng finally understood why his Venerable was in such a state. It was a feeling of being overshadowed in both temperament and talent by others, and as the recipient of their kindness, he couldn't repay them, which was indeed very distressing.

"If the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect comes to demand punishment, please use this jade slip to hand it over to them. Consider it as helping me stabilize my Dao heart." Yan Chongzhang looked at him with a hint of apology. He couldn't bring himself to do such a thing, so he could only trouble this elder.

Yang Yunheng fell silent for a moment, then suddenly shook his head, "There's no need to wait for them to come and demand punishment. We should be more proactive."

Yan Chongzhang was taken aback but didn't argue. Instead, he quietly waited for the next words.

This elder might be a bit sly, but he was not the type to betray Shen Yi.

"Make a move!"

Yang Yunheng took a deep breath and glanced sideways, "Let the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect know the true extent of Shen Daoyou's noble background and the terrifying power behind him... Only then will they be wary, and it will also deter the Western Hong forces from easily getting involved in this matter."

To gather information in the Cloudy Market, the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect would undoubtedly rely on the local powers.

Only by intimidating these local forces could they better protect Shen Daoyou.

"Moreover, just based on this Mystic Sword Dao Armament that can sever the Heavenly Origin Illusory Thunder Ruler, if I say Shen Daoyou is from a minor power, who would believe it?"

After hearing Yang Yunheng's words, Yan Chongzhang's eyes finally lit up.

Indeed, whether it was Shen Daoyou's mysteriousness or the strength he possessed, it met the conditions to fabricate a colossal giant.

With the Mountain Movers Sect pushing the waves, and this would also sever their connection with the Southern Hong Seven Sons.

Given Shen Daoyou's character, the other party would definitely not want his actions to affect the Southern Hong Seven Sons.

In the great hall.

The two glanced at each other and quietly glided out of the hall.

...

Western Hong, Cloudy Market.

The Spirit Peak Sect and Peerless Sect disciples, dressed like ordinary cultivators, mingled among the crowd.

After Master Ji went underwater to Jade Mountain, the two didn't rush to seek aid from another sect. At the very least, they needed to first understand why they were always politely refused.

As they gathered information over this period, the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect's involvement gradually came to light.

"Huff."

The Peerless Sect disciple sighed, never expecting that the influence on Southern Hong's situation would be a casual order from a top Northern Hong power.

No wonder those sects didn't dare to speak openly. They were worried that they still hadn't realized the current predicament of the Seven Sons and were too lazy to argue further.

Just then, the Spirit Peak Sect disciple slowly approached the two whispering cultivators and politely cupped his hands, "Two fellow Daoists, I didn't intend to eavesdrop, but I just happened to hear the name of the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect. I yearn for Northern Hong. May I purchase this news?"

Seeing the extraordinary demeanor of the person, the two cultivators didn't say much and returned the gesture, "Why talk of purchasing? Fellow Daoist is too polite. It's just some minor Daoist rumors."

After speaking, the two generously presented a jade slip, reminding, "This matter concerns Western Hong. Fellow Daoist, be cautious in the future."

The Spirit Peak Sect disciple was stunned, not expecting it to be this easy.

He quickly thanked them and grasped the jade slip.

The contents seemed to have been specially processed, appearing extremely blurry, only allowing one to see two streams of light colliding. One was black and gold, the other crimson, and it was even hard to discern what was within the streams.

"Did you see the sky full of crimson thunder?" One cultivator was still in awe, "If I didn't mistake it, this is the Heavenly Origin Illusory Thunder Ruler, the Dao Armament of Pan Boyang, a direct disciple of the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect."

As he spoke, the Spirit Peak Sect disciple watched as the crimson thunder dispersed and the jade ruler shattered.

The entire process didn't exceed a single breath!

"Logically, after shattering the Heavenly Origin Illusory Thunder Ruler, the black and gold light should naturally take its place, but... it was too easy. According to others' speculations, it should at least rank within the top ten."

A strange Dao Armament suddenly rose to the top ten in Hongze's Unification Realm.

She took a break from her conversation and swallowed, having been out for so long, she had gained some understanding of the Dao Soldier Register. She knew the thirty-ninth position held formidable power, and among the Southern Hong Seven Sons, only Su Hongxiu could likely reach this rank.

But under the black and gold light, it appeared so fragile.

The golden light resembled a lotus, indescribably beautiful, yet within it lurked a sinister edge.

Golden Lotus Demonic Buddha, indeed fitting.

Southern Hong had been quiet for too long. Outside, powerful cultivators had emerged, making them feel somewhat ashamed in comparison.

"Fellow Daoist, you shouldn't yearn for Northern Hong anymore. Who knows when chaos will erupt."

The tall and thin cultivator suddenly interrupted the Spirit Peak Sect disciple's thoughts. He looked around and lowered his voice, "This Dao Armament has never appeared in Western Hong. Its first appearance was slaying a direct disciple of the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect. I heard that the owner of this Dao Armament hails from an extremely sinister and murderous place, and their power specifically targets the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect."

"Look at how easily he killed Pan Boyang. How could he not detect someone spying nearby, yet this jade slip still got out... It only proves that he doesn't care at all! They're openly declaring war on the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect!"

Two top powers that could stir up Western Hong with a flip of their hands, if they truly fought, even Immortals might be disturbed.

"Thank you, fellow Daoists, for the reminder."

The Spirit Peak Sect disciple bowed again in gratitude and quickly returned to the other disciple's side.

The two communicated through sound transmission for a long time, and their eyes lit up.

If this matter was true, it might be a good thing for Southern Hong. At least these Western Hong cultivators now had a sense of crisis and would unite, reducing mutual killings. Moreover, would the Qi family leader dare to neglect his own territory and focus solely on Southern Hong? Even if he dared, other forces would have second thoughts when following him.

As for the sudden appearance of this sinister power, would it have any impact... Originally, the Seven Sons' secluded position in Southern Hong was a bad thing, lacking resources and influence. But precisely because of this, the Seven Sons didn't possess anything worth others coveting.

A tough and unappetizing bone to chew on.

Unless it's a sworn enemy like the Dragon Palace, who would be full and bored enough to go to the Southern Flood Seven Sons?

It's likely that even after these two giants finish their battle, they won't even remember the Southern Flood.

...

A similar situation occurred outside the Cloudy Market as well.

Under the control of an invisible giant hand, similar news spread through various channels at an exaggerated speed across the Western Flood's waters and lands!

In the mountain peaks shrouded by clouds, where the distance from the Western Dragon Palace was the farthest, a group of Crystal Azure Phoenixes perched atop the Paulownia trees.

Among them, the most robust and handsome Crystal Azure Phoenix circled a tall, empty tree on the mountain, its phoenix cry sharp and piercing, piercing through the clouds.

In this region of the Western Flood, there weren't many who had the courage and strength to mess with its young. Or, to put it another way, aside from the Western Dragon Palace and the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, no one had any reason to do such a thing.

But it had also received news that some of its clan members had appeared at the birthday banquet of the Jade Mountain Dragon Consort, and in the end, someone had seen that beautiful woman leaving safely. If the Western Dragon Palace wanted to take action, they wouldn't need an excuse. Since they had killed its young, they had already formed a deadly grudge, so why would they care about killing one more?

Moreover, after investigating its clan members, it couldn't find anyone who matched the description of that "fellow clansman."

This whole matter was bizarre! Someone not only dared to target the Crystal Azure Phoenix but also planned to use their clan's name to carry out their actions.

It wasn't until today that it received new information, learning that a direct disciple of the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect had fallen in the Western Flood. Only then did this Crystal Azure Phoenix manage to find some clues in the midst of its confusion.

It was also an attack on a younger generation of a major power, and there was no grudge to be traced!

"Go and investigate for me! Whether it's them or not, first find out the true identity of that power!"

Even if a power entered the Western Flood and hid well, they would still leave some traces... Moreover, from the scenes in those jade slips, those people didn't even try to conceal their actions!

Arrogant and reckless! Doing as they pleased!

Accompanying this high-pitched cry, one by one, the Crystal Azure Phoenixes took to the sky, soaring towards the surroundings.

"Investigate discreetly, don't let anyone notice," the leader of the Crystal Azure Phoenix clan said, taking a deep breath. He couldn't help but add, "If it's really a power that can rival the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, even if I have the pain of losing my son, I'll have to temporarily suppress it and first observe the situation."

As the phoenixes soared into the clouds, elsewhere, a middle-aged man wearing a black and white cloak was also gathering his clan members, holding a similar jade slip in his hand.

"Golden Lotus Demonic Buddha?"

An Tingfeng's eyes still held a hint of madness as he suddenly crushed the jade slip.

This familiar style of conduct reminded him of another young man who remained calm and composed even when facing him.

That person even possessed means that this great demon, comparable to a Unification Realm expert, couldn't understand.

That confident posture seemed to suggest that someone powerful was backing them.

"Even if I have to exhaust the entire clan's strength, what's mine will be returned to me."

An Tingfeng chuckled crazily, causing the many tiger demons below to tremble slightly.

With the destruction of the Treasure Moon Great Tomb and the loss of eighteen top-tier experts from their clan, without even knowing the identity of their enemy, the Bright Moon Frost Tiger clan should have first calmed down and observed the situation. But from the leader's words, it seemed like he was about to lead them into a slaughter!

The tiger demons looked at each other, feeling that their leader had gone mad.

...

Perhaps even the Mountain Movers Sect hadn't anticipated this.

They had only intended to protect Shen Yi by deliberately fabricating something.

In the end, the news even reached the Dragon Palace in the Southern Flood.

In a tower-like building located in turbulent waters but standing firm like a mountain, the eldest dragon sons of the Qi and Ke families were conversing over a drink.

"Reporting to the Prince, the matter you asked us to investigate finally has some leads." A Dragon Palace general knelt on one knee outside the building.

"..."

The Ke family's prince, wearing a crown, slowly put down his wine cup.

He knew that with the arrogant nature of those two strange demons, it was impossible for them to stay hidden for long.

"Speak."

"Pan Boyang, a direct disciple of the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, perished in the Western Flood, involving an unknown power. The Dao Armament used by the assailant is called the Golden Lotus Demonic Buddha, and it has been recorded as the thirty-ninth in the Dao Soldier Register. However, according to others' speculations, its true ranking should be within the top ten, or even the top five."

"They dare to provoke the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect?"

The Ke family's prince seemed surprised. It was known that in the Hongze region, the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect was already considered the most powerful force, and even the Dragon Palace's North and East Palaces could barely rival them.

But precisely because of this, he linked this unknown power with those two strange demons.

After all, daring to show such contempt towards them and provoking the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect wasn't too strange.

"Brother Ke, do you know those people? What are their names?" The old dragon on the other side, with drunken eyes, lifted his head, as this involved their territory, and he couldn't help but ask more questions.

"I don't know their names, I only know that they call themselves..."

The Ke family's prince raised his wine cup again, and a chilling killing intent flashed in his eyes. He didn't mind revealing more information about the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, even if this unknown power had no relation to those two strange demons. At least, he could use the help of those Northern Flood cultivators to find those two rude fools.

"Your Highness."

(End of Chapter)

Chapter end