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Chapter 568: Who Stole Your Pie, Master Qi?
Chapter 568: Who Stole Your Pie, Master Qi?
"What's going on here?"
As she soared into the sky, Ji Jing Xi felt the intense fluctuations in the world's energy, and her eyes widened in surprise as she looked around.
Both Ji Jing Xi and Zi Xian, being at the Celestial Realm cultivation level, had sensed the anomaly, but within a short time, the changes in the energy had reached a level that shook the entire Xi Hong. This was not a simple matter of Celestial Realm cultivators engaging in battle.
They were fighting with all their might!
This was obvious, and Ji Jing Xi didn't need to ask about it. What she truly wanted to know was the reason behind the fight and the identities of the two sides.
Cultivators, after all, were still human. They couldn't create something out of nothing, and to progress in their cultivation, they had to consume vast amounts of Heavenly Materials to enhance their strength.
This meant that behind every Celestial Realm cultivator, there was undoubtedly a vast and well-organized power structure, along with countless vassals providing support.
Every time they took action, they had to consider the life and death of these supporters.
Those who acted recklessly and impulsively rarely received support, much like the trials that many Immortal Sects put their disciples through. One had to prove their responsibility for the lives of the creatures in their sacred lands before they could truly take over that territory.
Li Xuan Qing was one of the rare exceptions.
Therefore, for two Celestial Realm cultivators to fight to the death, there must be an irreconcilable conflict, and the situation had reached a point where it couldn't be dragged on any longer. It was impossible for there to be no signs or warnings.
"..."
At this moment, facing Ji Jing Xi's question, Zi Xian's face was filled with bewilderment.
She had gathered nearly seventy percent of the information in Xi Hong, but she had never found any signs of such a "conflict."
Moreover, judging by the energy fluctuations...
One of the sides was none other than Qi Shao Yang, the Fourth Prince of Xi Long Palace.
He didn't seek conflict or grab territory, content with his own small domain, and with his decent strength, he seemed to have a certain transcendence over the mundane world. How could he have such a deep grudge with someone?
"I have to go and see for myself."
Zi Xian quickly took out her conch shell, her expression unchanged, but Ji Jing Xi still sensed a rare hint of panic in her voice.
"..."
Ji Jing Xi sighed softly, vaguely understanding the situation.
Although she wasn't sure about the intentions of Dong Long Palace, they had sent Zi Xian here with the clear goal of seizing control of Xi Long Palace.
Among the Celestial Realm cultivators in Xi Hong, more than half were these Dragon Princes, and it was likely that one of them had taken action today.
If a Dragon Prince were to fall, the Xi Hong Dragon King would most likely wake up and take control of Xi Hong's affairs again, at least to help his own son avenge his death.
This meant that all of Zi Xian's efforts might come to naught.
Among the Seven Sons of Nan Hong, Zi Xian was one of the few they trusted in Xi Hong. If the Xi Hong Dragon King were to reclaim the resources that the Seven Sons had painstakingly accumulated, they would lose all their channels for gathering information in Xi Hong.
"Let's go together. I'll feel more at ease with you by my side."
Ji Jing Xi turned to look at Shen Yi, and when it came to battles between Celestial Realm cultivators, she couldn't help but take on the role of a senior protecting her junior.
"Alright."
Shen Yi nodded slightly, glancing at the numerous prompts on the panel, and her gaze fell on the most eye-catching one.
[Slayed Celestial Jade-Horned Silver Dragon, Total Lifespan: 710,000 years, Remaining Lifespan: 320,000 years, Absorption Complete]
There were nearly thirty prompts on the panel, and just as Shen Yi was about to leave Xi Hong, his foundation reached a new peak.
[Remaining Demon Lifespan: 501,000 years]
No wonder they were the elite forces of the Dragon Princes.
Not counting the previous 260,000 years, this batch alone was equivalent to the entire Crystal Phoenix clan.
With this unexpected windfall, when the other Sub-Palace Masters returned, Shen Yi would have more confidence in returning to Nan Hong.
The only disappointment was that there was still no new item on the panel... Could it be that the missing seal on the throne in the Ten Thousand Demon Hall, when it enveloped Nan Long Palace, was not formed from Demon Lifespan?
Or perhaps, even with such a terrifying Demon Lifespan, it was still not enough to create that small seal.
If it was the latter... even Shen Yi's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.
Throughout the entire Hong Ze, there were only a few demon clans comparable to the Crystal Phoenix and Frost Tiger clans. The seemingly abundant Sacred Ground, under the immense demand for Demon Lifespan, now seemed a little strained.
Even if he could gather that much, would the Immortal not notice and just watch as he emptied Hong Ze?
"Hmm."
Shen Yi calmed himself and focused on the task at hand.
Two Jade-Horned Silver Dragons had indeed been slain, but he couldn't afford to be careless with the aftermath. Even with the abundant Demon Lifespan, he needed to stay alive to make use of it.
With this in mind, he turned his gaze to Zi Xian in front of him.
At this moment, the renowned Jade Mountain Dragon Consort was commanding her forces with a grave expression. Beneath the seemingly calm waters, within a short time, more than half of Xi Long Palace's informants had been activated.
The vast land and waters of Xi Hong, combined with the already extensive coverage of the Celestial Realm cultivators' energy fluctuations, made it challenging to locate the exact position quickly.
Even with Zi Xian's control over Xi Hong, her eyes showed a hint of urgency.
"..."
Shen Yi raised his eyebrows slightly and looked up at the sky, his aura suddenly turning cold.
Upon seeing this, the two women were slightly taken aback and looked in the same direction.
Their eyes narrowed slightly.
Four streaks of pitch-black light leisurely glided across the sky, heading north.
"Ten Thousand Demon Hall."
Ji Jingxi and Zi Xian exchanged a glance, both having witnessed similar escape techniques. Even with their strength, they couldn't have stopped those black lights earlier.
But at this moment, even Shen Yi could track their traces, indicating how relaxed and arrogant these demons were, not even considering hiding their tracks.
The black lights completely disappeared into the clouds heading north.
Only then did Shen Yi rein in his aura, furrowing his brows slightly. He glanced sideways in the direction from which the black lights had come.
"That's the direction of Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion."
Zi Xian noticed that the young Lord Shen hadn't uttered a word from start to finish, but his thoughts were sharp. He had come to the same conclusion as her.
"Indeed, it's those damned beasts again!"
As the Jade Mountain Dragon Consort, she rarely lost her composure, but now she was seething with anger.
She knew these demons were ruthless, but she never imagined they would dare to target the Celestial Realm Dragon Son of Xi Long Palace, and even succeed!
They had almost ruined her grand plan!
"Follow me."
Zi Xian led the way, not wasting energy to stop the black lights. Even Ji Jingxi couldn't have done it, and with their similar cultivation levels, the outcome wouldn't have been much different.
Soon, under the guidance of the Jade Mountain Dragon Consort...
The three of them quickly arrived at a shocking scene of ruins and broken walls. Muddy water still held a hint of fresh blood, rippling with a dark red hue.
The entire Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion, a sacred ground, had its Clan Protection Array shattered by the aftermath of a battle between Celestial Realm experts. The majestic Welcoming Platform had long turned into ruins, allowing one to vaguely see the interior of the sacred ground.
There wasn't a single living being inside, making it incredibly desolate.
"When gods fight, mortals suffer."
Ji Jingxi closed her eyes. Having experienced so much, she didn't feel particularly compassionate. Moreover, Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion had grudges with the Seven Sons of Nan Hong. Even if they hadn't been exterminated today, the Seven Sons would never have let these people off.
She was merely feeling sentimental from the scene before her.
She could imagine the shock the Master of Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion must have felt when he discovered two powerful demons fighting outside the sect, and even with sacrificial rituals, he couldn't protect his sect from the aftermath.
"Outside the Inner Gate, there are many more sacred grounds and living beings..."
Ji Jingxi looked at Zi Xian.
"I know. Even without these, I need to take charge of this place first."
Zi Xian sighed, accepting the reality.
With the innate talent of the Purple-Bearded White Dragon clan, she clearly sensed that in this area, there was only the blood of Dragon Palace people, not a trace of any other life.
In other words, the Ten Thousand Demon Hall had slain Qi Zhao Yang, and they hadn't even suffered the cost of injuries.
This situation was beyond her control. She had to first appease Xi Long Palace and then quickly seek help from her father.
She never imagined that the ten-thousand-year plan of Dong Long Palace would encounter problems at the hands of a mysterious force that suddenly appeared.
As her words fell...
Shen Yi quietly withdrew his gaze. The reason he brought Zi Xian here was for this very sentence.
Wu Jun had taken Liu Shi Qian back to Nan Hong, but this sacred ground couldn't be moved. To prevent the creatures here from bearing the brunt of the Dragon Palace's anger, someone needed to step in.
No wonder... It's no surprise that earlier, at the Immortal Cave, the Master of Wushuang Sect wanted to chat with Zi Lan.
These Purple-Bearded White Dragons were indeed useful.
"I won't keep you any longer."
Zi Xian turned to look at Ji Jingxi. Even though she was reluctant, she knew how to prioritize.
She wanted to avenge the Seven Sons of Nan Hong, vent the anger for the countless lives lost over ten thousand years, and prevent similar incidents in the future. Hongze needed a true immortal to protect it, not a second-generation heir who was banished to the frontier due to his mistakes and only thought about rising in rank and getting rich.
Hongze Great Immortal's thoughts were not with Hongze. He had no compassion for this land and water. To be precise, in his eyes, this land and water didn't exist at all. Otherwise, why would he collect a salary from the Immortal Court without ever inviting other immortal officials to come?
He used the salary meant to support immortal officials to curry favor with various forces, hoping for future rewards.
He possessed the White Rhino Immortal Seal but lacked the virtue to wield it.
"Be careful."
Ji Jingxi nodded lightly, then added seriously, "If you need help, the Seven Sons of Nan Hong are not ungrateful."
"Take care of yourselves first." Zi Xian shook her head with a hint of guilt. If the Western Dragon King truly returned to the Dragon Palace, she alone wouldn't have the strength to protect Nan Hong.
"However, Xi Long Palace probably doesn't have the time to deal with Nan Hong's affairs now."
After speaking, she raised her head and glanced at Shen Yi with a sullen expression, lowering her voice, "You be careful too. Nan Yang Sect doesn't produce good people."
"..."
Shen Yi averted his gaze, pretending not to hear.
He didn't want to get involved in the jealous squabble of this peculiar Dragon Consort.
"Nonsense."
Ji Jingxi glared at Zi Xian with a hint of annoyance. The two of them could have become the closest of sisters, but Zi Xian always wanted to take their relationship further, which was truly vexing.
She waved farewell to Zi Xian and then took out another treasure ship, carrying Shen Yi back to Nan Hong.
...
"You seemed a bit tense just now."
"It's fine, I'll get over it."
The delicate yet simple Clear Moon Treasure Ship glided across the vast waters, with two tall figures standing side by side at the bow.
Ji Jing Xi looked at the gradually familiar surroundings and sighed, "Now I know why I'm afraid. I should have thought more before stirring up trouble."
It was rare to see Lord Shen display such vigilance as he did earlier.
Not only Shen Yi, but even Ji Jing Xi was now extremely wary of the Ten Thousand Demon Hall.
That Green Phoenix, even if it needed to be killed, she should have been the one to take action. After witnessing such a ruthless scene, how could one not worry about this young sect leader?
"Let's return to the sect first."
Shen Yi swiftly changed the subject. He realized that the Clear Moon Sect Leader's thoughts were indeed sharper than others, and saying more might reveal something.
It wasn't that he didn't trust this senior, but the fact that she had deep ties with the Eastern Dragon King made it unnecessary to inform the allied sects about the Ten Thousand Demon Hall.
"Hmm."
Ji Jing Xi also withdrew her gaze. She was never one for small talk.
Closing her eyes, she briefly sensed the movements below the water. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, "They've sent spies here. It seems they are indeed getting anxious."
Crossing the line, they returned to the Nan Hong land.
With the conch shell's message, the news quickly reached the Nan Long Palace.
"Brother Qi, they're all back. What about your people?"
The dragon demon, wearing a crown with pendants and elegant robes, personally poured a cup of fine wine, giving the other party ample face. But the slight push of the cup with his fingers revealed a hint of dissatisfaction.
His words were sincere, and they were his trusted followers, all in the Fusion Realm, ready to die at any moment.
Not to mention dealing with the Seven Sons of Nan Hong, using them to harass the Treasure Flower Sect's forces would definitely cause them no small amount of trouble.
But up until now, not a single bear or bat demon had been seen from the Nan Long Palace.
Later, he mentioned the Frost Tiger in the Celestial Realm, and numerous Jade-Horned Silver Dragons in the Fusion Realm... The Fourth Prince of the Ko Clan had almost eaten himself sick on the other party's promises.
Across the square table.
"Heh."
The equally aged Jade-Horned Silver Dragon slowly raised his eyes, staring at the wine cup before him. Despite his efforts to conceal it, a hint of anger flashed in his pupils.
When he first arrived in Nan Hong, no matter how decadent or lazy he seemed, the Nan Long Palace dared not show him the slightest disrespect.
Because everyone knew that this seemingly incompetent dragon consort, who was overshadowed by the Dragon Consort, had a temperament far beyond what others imagined.
But at this moment, even as he showed his anger, the Ko Clan's prince quietly waited for a response.
Whether he was a boastful incompetent or a patient future Western Dragon Palace prince, it remained to be seen.
What's the point of being so patient that you can't even call for help?
"Old Seventh, Old Seventh."
The eldest of the Qi family closed his eyes, and a hint of brutality appeared in his expression.
He never expected that his most trusted brother would handle the matter so poorly.
Calming his mind, he sent another secret letter to the West Flood Domain.
Then, he extended his sharp dragon claws, picked up the wine cup, and drained it in one gulp. He let out a long breath, reopened his eyes, and his hoarse voice said, "You don't need to worry about my people. When it's time for them to act, they won't disappoint the Nan Long Palace."
"If you want to fight, then fight."
With a crisp cracking sound, the wine cup shattered in the eldest Qi's hand.
His eyes revealed a fierce glow, "We can fight right now!"
"..."
The Ko Clan's prince slightly averted his gaze and said nonchalantly, "That's true. Counting you, Brother Qi, and my brother who just broke through, it's three against three, and the advantage lies with the Nan Long Palace."
Although the number of Celestial Realm experts was the same, the Nan Long Palace's greatest advantage was this domain. Once the long-dormant arrays were activated, ordinary cultivators would have no chance of harming their foundation.
On the contrary, the Dragon Palace could slaughter the Immortal Sects and their vassals without restraint.
"But it's better to find a reason and test the waters first."
"Hmm? Why didn't you count your father? I remember the Nan Long King came out not long ago."
The eldest Qi sensed something amiss.
The Ko Clan's prince glanced at him and smiled without replying.
"So that's how it is."
The eldest Qi leaned back lazily on the treasure throne and self-deprecatingly said, "I'm still figuring out how to secure the crown prince position, and you're already thinking about proving to your father that you can take over the Dragon Cavern. You've waited too long and are getting impatient."
As his words fell, he yawned, "Tell me, what reason?"
Upon hearing this, the Ko Clan's prince poured himself a cup of wine and said indifferently, "If I remember correctly, the Nan Long Palace invited one of the Seven Sons' sect leaders to a banquet. Since he's back, why not make it the same day? Let's set a date."
(End of Chapter)
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