Chapter 541: Acquiring the Treasure Ground and Unveiling the Secrets of Western Hong

Chapter 541: Acquiring the Treasure Ground and Unveiling the Secrets of Western Hong

The demon race, indeed, is a race favored by heaven and earth.

Compared to cultivators, who require various cultivation techniques and treasures from the very beginning of their journey, and also need to rely on various precious materials to condense their Dao pillars, and then face the heavenly tribulation that could end their lives at any moment.

After expending so much hard work, they still need to find a suitable Unification Realm treasure ground and, in the end, reach a similar level of power. For the demon race, as long as their bloodline is strong enough, and they have enough sustenance, coupled with ample time, they can effortlessly attain an equivalent level of strength.

At least among the demons Shen Yi has encountered, aside from those weaklings who live on the edge of death, any demon with a bit of strength and the willingness to learn some skills is rare, with only a few like the Spider Queen and Ke Shisan.

In such circumstances, An Yi, who had never learned anything, relied solely on her instincts to smash the body of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion's sect leader into pieces with her innate power.

However, the reason why the Unification Realm is called a small heaven is that they have truly transcended the realm of mortals.

The shattered body of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion's sect leader turned into wisps of blue smoke, merging into the vast sky, and the ethereal clouds seemed to transform into a boundless face.

He stared with his eyes, his resentment soaring into the sky, looking down at the world below, and then he opened his mouth.

It was as if he wanted to devour everything in this world.

Within the Treasure Ground, in a place unseen by the crowd, far from the Immortal Sect's mortal world, whether it was the renowned cultivators, the royal family, or even the commoners on the streets, they all witnessed the changes in the sky.

The crimson sky, with its gathering clouds, resembled a greedy tongue.

The sun and moon, like eyes, emitted a terrifying glow.

A slight exhale turned into a raging wind sweeping across the vast land!

"The heavens have gone mad."

"All life is coming to an end."

An old cultivator, on the verge of death, sat cross-legged in his cave abode, as if he had already seen the end, no longer struggling. He slowly lowered his palms, accepting his fate.

When the heavens want to destroy, there is nowhere to hide.

On the ground, countless figures prostrated themselves, regardless of their status. Even the commoners abandoned their belongings, and their cries of despair echoed through the heavens and earth, like the wails of vengeful ghosts.

Just then, a sharp claw seemed to tear through the crimson sky, violently ripping it apart!

Roar—

The sound of a dragon's roar reverberated across the four seas and nine provinces.

The raging wind that swept through everything suddenly stopped, but only for a moment, before it picked up again with even greater ferocity!

Inside the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion.

Ke Shisan's massive dragon body, shimmering with golden light, soared into the clear blue sky, desperately trying to smash the giant face above. However, in front of that face, his hundreds of feet long dragon body was no better than a small eel.

The destruction was not as fast as the face's ability to reform.

"Even if I die, I will make you demons pay the price!"

The Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion's sect leader roared in fury, his eyes once again fixed on that tall and slender figure.

He seemed insane, but his mind was clearer than ever.

There was no chance of escape today, and if he wanted revenge, perhaps that young cultivator was his only possible target.

In the midst of the raging wind, the young man's ink-black robe fluttered wildly, and his disheveled hair rose, revealing his pale face, cold to the extreme: "..."

"Evil demons dare to invade, going too far! Listen to my command, kill this demon!" As the old man roared, swords made of qi appeared in the air, hanging silently.

Compared to their previous invisible state, the flowing qi now carried a hint of crimson, and the oppressive killing intent was suffocating.

"..."

An Yi turned to look at Shen Yi, and after catching a glimpse of his indifferent expression, she tried her best to hide her discomfort. Then, she turned her gaze back to the sky.

The next moment, the pupils in her watery eyes suddenly stood on end.

The little girl clenched her palms tightly and, facing the giant mouth in the sky, unleashed a terrifying roar that defied description. In an instant, it turned into a boundless wave of sound, rushing towards the invisible giant face with overwhelming force!

"Roar—"

The swords of qi were extinguished one by one, and the old man's face revealed a look of terror. Even his facial features twisted, but no matter how he tried to dodge, the giant face in the sky dissolved at a visible rate.

Outside the inner sanctum, in the mortal world.

Almost everyone heard the command to "kill this demon." It was the will of the heavens.

The old cultivator, who had been sitting in a meditative posture, twitched slightly. Fortunately, his sacrifice was not in vain, as his broken body had served its purpose in slaying the demon.

However, after a long time, he could still sense his own body.

The old cultivator opened his eyes in a daze and immediately saw the crimson sky dissipating, the raging wind stopping, and the heavens and earth returning to clarity, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.

Inside the city, the commoners who had been prostrating on the ground remained motionless for a long time. Finally, some of the braver ones slowly raised their heads, their tear-stained faces twitching uncontrollably, until they finally burst into a hoarse cry!

"The demon has been eliminated!"

...

In the clear heavens and earth, a small figure slowly relaxed her tightly clenched palms.

She wanted to turn around, but her body stumbled, almost falling.

Fortunately, a long and powerful hand reached out to support her shoulder.

An Yi turned her pale little face away and saw Shen Yi retracting his hand and straightening his body: "You've worked hard."

"..."

The little girl pursed her lips and lowered her head.

She wasn't sure why Shen Yi, who had the upper hand, suddenly became so agitated... Even though his expression barely changed, An Yi still sensed the turmoil in his emotions.

But regardless, it was probably not because she was blamed for acting too slowly. It was more likely due to another reason, such as the thing that the old man wanted to devour.

The golden dragon quickly descended to the ground, glancing warily at the West Chamber Lord.

Ke Shisan felt that it would be better to keep a low profile for a while.

"Reporting to my lord, do we need to clean up the outer sanctum?"

Even though the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion's sect leader had already "cleaned up" once, the interruption by the two guardian stones meant that, even within the scope of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion, only a small portion had been devoured.

Perhaps it was just a feeling, but after observing the situation, Shen Yi couldn't shake the sensation that this piece of heaven and earth didn't entirely belong to the old man, as if it didn't fit in.

It was similar to what he had heard about the previous Southern Yang Sect's sect leader. At that time, the sect leader was in Northern Hong, yet he was able to sacrifice everyone in the inner sanctum of the Southern Yang Sect from such a great distance.

Now, looking at this Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion's sect leader, even in his own home, he struggled to perform the sacrifice.

"..."

Although he hadn't learned anything, it confirmed Shen Yi's suspicions.

This type of Unification Realm cultivator, who relies solely on a single desperate move, seems to have no other Unification Realm abilities besides sacrificing their own family. Even if they succeed, it's of little use.

Speaking bluntly, even I have mastered a portion of the Divine Peak Technique, making me more qualified for the Unification Realm than this old man.

Rushing to unify in a holy land is pointless, except for bullying the White Jade Capital. What's the point if they can't fight the Dragon Palace or that Immortal?

"Go back and rest."

Shen Yi felt that professional matters should be left to professionals.

With a slight stir of divine consciousness, Wu Jun, who had long been jealous to the point of envy, was finally released. As for the little tiger demon, it was fine; after all, this West Chamber Lord had just joined and was already in the Unification Realm.

But what about Ke Shisan?

The two of them followed the master, and when they were comparable to the White Jade Capital, this dragon descendant was still at the ninth layer of the Return Void stage.

"Rest assured, Master! Wu Jun will handle it perfectly!"

Compared to Ke Shisan, this old turtle had long understood the master's intentions. What the master wanted, besides killing and silencing, was the vast amount of information collected in the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion, as well as the holy land itself.

As for the loyalty of the disciples of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion, it was of no importance. They just needed to be sufficiently intimidated to avoid causing trouble.

"Go."

Shen Yi nodded slightly, and now, in Western Hong, he had a foothold.

With the existence of the Sacred Defense Array, if they caused trouble in the future, there would be a place to hide.

Of course, before the matter was completely resolved, this holy land couldn't be associated with the Southern Flood Seven Sons. For now, taking over in the name of the Ten Thousand Demon Hall was a good idea.

As for who this holy land would be given to...

Shen Yi would definitely not use it himself. After witnessing the sacrifice just now, he couldn't accept letting the Nan Yang Treasure Land fall into the hands of others.

The best candidate for the Unification Realm's treasure land was, of course, Elder Xuan Qing.

But with Xuan Qing's current state... it was unclear if he could still be considered a proper cultivator.

If Xuan Qing couldn't do it...

Shen Yi raised his eyebrows. He thought of Elder Liu Shiqian from the Clear Moon Sect. While he followed the rules, he wasn't as rigid as others said, and he had even risked offending the White Witch to help the Nan Yang Sect. He was also an excellent choice.

"Organize all the information."

Shen Yi was quite satisfied with Wu Jun when it came to these miscellaneous tasks, saving him a lot of trouble.

What he needed most now was to cross paths with the Demon Beast Prodigy in the Fourth City. Additionally, he needed to enhance the strength of the four Chamber Lords as much as possible and understand the intentions of the various powers in Western Hong regarding the Seven Sects.

For himself, he needed to learn more about the Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan and the Bright Moon Frost Tiger Clan. Moreover, it was necessary to know how many cultivators the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect from Northern Hong had arranged in Western Hong to avoid being caught off guard.

After the storm passed, he could go to the Mountain Movers Sect to retrieve the final volume of the Mountain-Stabilizing Precious Art.

Thinking of this, Shen Yi finally turned and headed towards the main hall he had entered earlier.

The carefully prepared formation by the elders of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion suddenly took effect. As he stepped into the hall, countless vicious beast shadows rose up!

However, Shen Yi's footsteps didn't falter for a moment. In the instant he walked through calmly, those ferocious and sinister shadows were instantly suppressed and scattered by the Mountain-Stabilizing Precious Art, causing no disturbance.

...

Western Hong, Tengyunfang City.

In the crowded tavern, the second-floor private room was unusually quiet.

Dai Jian Shu and Zhong Xiu sat on one side of the table, while the other side was occupied by three cultivators who had just arrived from the Mountain Movers Sect.

"You said the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion colluded with the Western Dragon Palace to ambush you?" Wei Yuanzhou's eyebrows furrowed, and even with his extensive experience, he found it hard to evaluate the situation.

"There must be a reason." Zhong Xiu glanced sideways and said softly, "That Lu Daozi said... it seems we've offended many people. Do you have any news?"

Everyone in the room looked at the only girl.

"..." Su Hongxiu fell silent, slowly clenching her fist.

"Sorry, it's a habit." Wei Yuanzhou shook his head helplessly. "Hongxiu has always been with us, it's not her fault."

"Did you talk too much again?" Dai Jian Shu turned his gaze to the White Witch.

"Hehe." The White Witch pulled at the corner of his mouth, turning away as if looking at an idiot, but for once, he didn't argue with her.

He stared at the cup on the table, his thoughts drifting.

If they had indeed offended someone, it would probably be the Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan and the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect. But Shen Yi had attracted all that resentment, so it shouldn't have anything to do with the Southern Flood Seven Sons.

And although the Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan was strong, they weren't influential enough to affect the situation.

As for the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, they had just exchanged a few words and shattered the other party's disciple's Dao Palace shadow. In the relationship between the two sects, it wasn't a big deal.

Sigh, staying in the Mountain Movers Sect for too long made them completely out of touch with the outside world.

"So why didn't you wait for us, and... since it was the Western Dragon Palace making a move, how did you escape?" Su Hongxiu stood up.

"Because..." Zhong Xiu seemed to remember something, his face twitching slightly. "Shen Yi."

Upon hearing this name, Su Hongxiu and the others were not overly surprised, instead showing a unanimous "as expected" expression.

"Looks like you've experienced it too?" Seeing this, Dai Jian Shu couldn't help but sigh.

He remembered that not long ago, the elders and direct disciples of the Seven Sects were still thinking about Shen Yi's Unification Realm holy land, calling him "that kid."

In the blink of an eye, "that kid" had become a lofty mountain that could shatter their hearts and minds.

"So where is he now?"

A gentle voice echoed in the room.

The five cultivators stood up and saluted, "Elder Ji!"

As the sound faded, a white-robed figure slowly emerged. Ji Jingxi first scanned the crowd, confirming they were all unharmed, and then she breathed a sigh of relief.

Recalling the previous conversation, she shook her head quietly, feeling a sense of emotion. That young Nan Yang Sect Master, though rarely making promises, was surprisingly reliable every time.

If it weren't for him being in Tengyunfang City, this time, they would have been in serious trouble.

However... even though Qi Lao Qi was kept by Zi Xian in Jade Mountain, those fierce water tribe generals wouldn't be easy to deal with. Moreover, since it involved the Southern Flood Seven Sons, they definitely wouldn't be careless and might even bring some magical treasures.

Could it be that Shen Yi had improved, already growing to handle such a situation?

Master Shen seemed to have other matters to attend to, so he let us return first. However, you don't need to worry. He wasn't injured when he left... I really find it hard to describe the scene to you..."

Dai Jian Shu couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"I understand."

The worry in Ji Jingxi's eyes finally faded a little, and a cold light flashed in her eyes. "I'll inform the sect to prepare as soon as possible."

Even if they were wary of the Immortal, if they didn't handle this kind of situation and let Wanxiang Pavilion continue to roam freely, setting a precedent, then the Southern Flood Seven Sons would face endless troubles in the future.

"Senior Ji, the Western Dragon Palace?" Su Hongxiu slowly walked over.

"The matter is a bit complicated. We might need some time to handle it." Ji Jingxi regained her composure, and she also wasn't sure how to describe her experiences in Jade Mountain to these juniors.

"How's the situation with the Mountain Movers Sect?"

"Speaking of which, Senior might not believe it, but the Mountain Movers Sect even took the initiative to become our ally... When we left, not only did their Sect Master personally appear, but he also tried to keep us there."

Wei Yuanzhou's expression turned peculiar.

As she observed his expression, Ji Jingxi frowned for a moment, her face showing a mix of emotions. "Is it still because of Master Shen?"

"This matter... It's a long story." Wei Yuanzhou lightly nodded. Only by leaving Southern Flood would they realize that even among the Heaven's Pride, there were distinctions.

And Master Shen, without a doubt, was one of the most dazzling among them!

...

Inside a grand hall in the Western Flood Dragon Palace.

Qi Lao Qi's face was ashen as he leaned against the throne, his eyes staring blankly ahead.

The elite troops he had sent out were still missing, and there was no trace of the Nine-Dragon White Jade Shield.

No matter how they searched, they couldn't find any news.

Because it involved his eldest brother, Qi Lao Qi didn't even dare to tell the other brothers, fearing that they had already been swayed by their sister-in-law. He could only vent his anger alone in the hall!

"Send a message to Wanxiang Pavilion! Send it again!"

Qi Lao Qi kicked the jade table in front of him, flipping it over.

Several demon generals below trembled, and their voices shook as they replied, "Reporting to the master, we have sent the message three times, but there has been no response."

"Good... Good... Very good!"

"Using fake news to harm my king's elite troops, now they want to pretend to be dead to escape. Do they think my king is a harmless, stupid pig?"

Qi Lao Qi laughed so hard that he couldn't catch his breath. His mighty chest heaved rapidly, and his face became more and more hideous.

"Pretending to be dead, huh? If they don't give my king a reasonable explanation, then they might as well truly die!"

"Mobilize the troops! I want to see how long these lowly beings can hide."

As Qi Lao Qi spoke, he abruptly transformed into a dragon. The massive silver dragon body soared out of the hall, and behind him, several figures followed closely—they were his most trusted personal guards.

The group burst out of the water's surface, flying into the sky with a mighty momentum, rushing towards Wanxiang Pavilion!

At the same time, within the treasure land of Wanxiang Pavilion.

Shen Yi sat on the main hall's throne, quietly flipping through the files in her hands. These were the rare and valuable pieces of information that Wanxiang Pavilion had gathered with great difficulty.

Under Wu Jun's selection, although it still seemed a bit bloated and miscellaneous, it could at least help Shen Yi understand the current situation.

For example, that Qi family's eldest brother had secretly collaborated with so many forces, including the demons of Northern Flood and even some Immortal Sects.

Apart from contacting other forces, this Great Dragon Son had also supported several fallen demon clans.

It had to be said that Wanxiang Pavilion was indeed a place of talents. With the strength of a mediocre Immortal Sect, they had the ability to uncover such matters.

"Hmm."

As Shen Yi looked at the information recorded above, she suddenly felt her thoughts becoming much clearer.

This powerful yet restrained demon force, due to other reasons, dared not openly boast—it was almost as if they were specifically cultivated for her.

"My lord, these items were found in their treasury. They're all here, and they're definitely treasures."

Wu Jun held up several wide robes woven with dark gold and presented them: "I, Wu Jun, have tested them. With these, we can completely conceal our aura, and even the East Hall Master won't be able to see through us."

With the current strength of their master, it was already difficult for any treasure to catch her eye, especially for a force like Wanxiang Pavilion.

But this item would definitely satisfy the master... Wu Jun was very clear about what the master wanted to do next.

Shen Yi raised her eyes and summoned all the hall masters: "Let's test it."

The seemingly wide dark gold robe automatically expanded when draped over Ke Shisan, but when worn by An Yi, it shrank to a suitable length.

If they put on the hood, even Shen Yi would have difficulty recognizing these four people.

Four figures of varying heights and builds stood quietly in the hall, their luxurious robes swaying slightly, making them appear somewhat eerie for a moment.

Just then, a question, like the sound of a deep-toned bell, quickly echoed through the treasure land.

"Wanxiang Pavilion's lowly servant, return my king's twenty-seven elite troops and the Nine-Dragon White Jade Shield!"

Shen Yi slightly furrowed her brows and looked out.

Although she wasn't very familiar with Western Flood, just hearing this statement made the other party's identity very clear.

This was the first time she had encountered Western Flood's Dragon Son.

It made her feel... a bit excited.

"Can we kill him?"

Shen Yi turned her gaze to An Yi and Ke Shisan.

"My lord... Should we try?" Ke Shisan struggled to control his rapid breathing. If he could slay this Unification Realm demon, he dared not imagine how much he could improve.

Shen Yi didn't respond but continued to look at An Yi, whose face was still pale.

"Reporting... You..."

For some reason, An Yi seemed less indifferent, but she was still far less understanding than the other hall masters.

She closed her eyes and carefully sensed for a long time before slowly shaking her head: "The dragon outside is indeed weaker than An Tingfeng, but it's still very strong. With this dragon, we might have a chance, but we definitely can't keep it."

"I understand."

Shen Yi immediately suppressed her excitement and looked back at the files in her hands.

She was greedy, but not foolish.

Without certainty, taking action would only alert the enemy and cause unnecessary trouble.

The two barely-Unification Realm Turning Stones were no match for Western Flood, but they also didn't have the capital to act as they pleased.

Especially when facing Western Flood's strongest force, without a doubt.

After thinking it through, Shen Yi calmly said, "Send them away."

(End of Chapter)

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