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Chapter 588: Second Conversation with Hongze Great Immortal
Chapter 588: Second Conversation with Hongze Great Immortal
When a being appears too perfect, even if it's lifelike, it seems like a lifeless object.
The White Rhino above the Hongze was just like that, its colossal body blocking out the sky, yet not a single flaw could be found. Its entire body was like jade, exuding an aura that gave off an inexplicable sense of majesty, making it impossible to resist.
It awakened from its slumber once more, its eyes gleaming as it gazed towards the Peach Source Manor.
Compared to before, although the White Rhino still didn't speak, Qinghua's ears heard a gentle voice.
"My apologies for the previous offense, it was a misunderstanding. I hope you can forgive me, Fellow Immortal."
"..."
The towering Imprisoning Golden Body, standing over ten zhang tall, slowly raised its head, gazing at the White Rhino in the distant sea of clouds, without responding.
Lady Qinghua wasn't sure what the White Rhino was, but she knew the speaker wasn't the White Rhino itself. A conversation at this level was not something she could participate in, and she must not cause any trouble for her master.
"Fellow Immortal, there's no need to worry. Both of us are renowned beings in the Immortal Register. How could I possibly harm a fellow colleague?"
The White Rhino looked down indifferently, but Qinghua's mind echoed with laughter as if caressed by a spring breeze.
She quickly closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her entire gaze had become much calmer.
The Imprisoning Golden Body was once again under Shen Yi's control.
"If that's the case, why have you imprisoned me here?"
The golden body slowly stood up, its dark golden feathered cloak swaying slightly, as it earnestly asked the sky.
Upon hearing this, the light in the White Rhino's eyes flickered a few times, and its voice remained calm, "Imprisonment? I'm merely concerned about your safety, Fellow Immortal. I just want to look after you, that's all. I've already sent people to escort you, and naturally, I'll remove this protective formation when the time comes."
After saying this, it directly changed the subject and laughed, "Of course, since you're from my domain, it's only right that I invite you as a guest and have a proper chat."
"Have a chat?"
Shen Yi took a deep breath, slightly lowering his head, and a barely noticeable hint of malice flashed in his calm eyes.
Ever since the previous incident, he had been pondering what this Hongze Great Immortal was up to.
First of all, it was impossible for him to just let his golden body roam the heavens freely.
The current Hongze, by continuing to entrust the Four Lakes Dragon Palace with its management, completely disregarding the lives of other beings, had even caused a ten-thousand-year slaughter catastrophe. If not for the Eastern Dragon Palace taking charge, who knows what chaos would have ensued. This Immortal clearly lacked the ability and intention to govern a region.
Negligence and dereliction of duty.
At least these two were certain.
Moreover, Nan Hong had some sort of grudge with the Immortal, and a Virtuous Immortal from Nan Hong, according to normal thinking, would definitely have ties to the Seven Sons of Nan Hong in this territory. The first thing this Virtuous Immortal would do upon ascending to the heavens would likely be to file a complaint against this Hongze Great Immortal.
Using means beyond the understanding of the mortal realm, he caused a Heaven Realm Perfection cultivator to fall into demonic possession, personally refining all his fellow sect members within the sacred ground.
The saying goes that killing someone is as easy as touching the ground, but even if one's crimes are grave, why the need to exterminate their entire clan? There's no need to let the other party take action themselves.
This act of venting and wanton behavior had already far exceeded the scope of punishment, and no matter how one looked at it, it had nothing to do with the word "Immortal."
However, Shen Yi still didn't expect that this Hongze Great Immortal, even if he silently kept the golden body suppressed in the Peach Source Manor, would be able to understand. But the other party was actually openly sending people to take the golden body to the Northern Flood to imprison it.
This was a bit outrageous.
It was clear that this Hongze Great Immortal had already treated this water domain as his backyard, completely unafraid of any leaks, indicating that over the years, the powers in the Northern Flood had been thoroughly tamed and had completely gained the Immortal's trust.
This wasn't good news for Shen Yi.
His usual method was to seek survival in the cracks and then break through with an unimaginable speed of improvement.
But it was evident that as soon as the Immortal gave the order, the Northern Flood would instantly become an impenetrable wall, leaving no room for him to maneuver.
"Yes, just a chat."
Facing Shen Yi's obvious suspicion, the White Rhino's laughter echoed again. The Immortal knew how flimsy this excuse was, but he didn't care.
Before he finished speaking, the White Rhino finally lifted one of its hooves.
At the same time, the vast power suppressing the golden body quickly dissipated.
"..."
Shen Yi casually glanced around, and there was no joy on his face from regaining his freedom.
Sure enough, within a breath, a presence emerged from the waters outside the Peach Source Manor, locking onto the Imprisoning Golden Body.
"Hongze is too dangerous, even I can't guarantee your safety. Fellow Immortal, please don't move around freely, stay here and cultivate in peace, and wait for my subordinates to come and escort you. Only then will your life be worry-free.
The White Rhino Treasure Artifact finally withdrew its gaze, leaving behind a threatening message.
Shen Yi calmly turned his attention to the waters.
In the Nan Hong domain, there was only one being with such formidable power.
Who else could it be besides the South Dragon King?
He slowly closed his eyes, recalling the conversation in his mind.
There were many doubts, but Shen Yi quickly grasped the most crucial one, the same question that had puzzled him earlier.
Whether the Celestial Court allowed Celestial Officials to kill each other and the severity of their supervision.
The White Rhino Treasure Artifact was undoubtedly a heavenly item, most likely bestowed by the Celestial Court to an immortal to guard a location. Could such an item be used against another Virtuous Immortal listed in the Immortal Register without being discovered?
Shen Yi had a hunch.
The answer was affirmative.
Otherwise, Hongze Great Immortal wouldn't have bothered with such a task, and what the White Rhino could do, why entrust it to an unreliable old fool?
Perhaps it was because the White Rhino Treasure Artifact was under the supervision of the Celestial Court, and even if it was only used to suppress the Golden Body Incarnation, there was a risk of being detected, so the opponent chose this desperate measure.
Furthermore, this immortal likely wanted to gain something from the Golden Body Incarnation.
As evidenced by the words the opponent left behind before departing.
Even if he didn't dare to act against the Golden Body, at worst, he could have the South Dragon King behead the Golden Body and then expel the South Dragon King from Hongze. Even if the Celestial Court remembered the existence of this Virtuous Immortal, and even if they did send someone to investigate, they wouldn't find anything on Hongze.
Since he didn't kill, it was definitely not because the Great Immortal was benevolent, but because he had other intentions.
Shen Yi slowly organized his thoughts.
He opened his eyes, and his gaze upon the waters grew colder. A cruel smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he muttered, "Thank you."
Just as he was worried about finding a solution, this opportunity had come knocking at his door.
...
Nan Hong, within the Dragon Cavern beneath the Jade Stone Hall.
In the pitch-black bottomless abyss, a pair of golden, dazzling eyes suddenly lit up. As the Coronet Pearl shimmered, bloodshot streaks began to spread within those eyes.
Although it was confined to the Dragon Cavern, such a noticeable celestial phenomenon couldn't escape its perception.
Despite the fact that his heir had betrayed him, when he sensed his heir's demise, the South Dragon King's heart still twitched involuntarily.
He truly wanted to live, and he truly didn't want to give up the Dragon Cavern, but he had also sincerely nurtured his heir as the next Dragon King, intending to entrust the entire Dragon Palace to him after his own death.
Now, the heir upon whom he had placed all his hopes had been slain right under his nose, shortly after leaving the Dragon Palace and without even stepping out of Nan Hong.
If the previous South Dragon King had the mind to let out a long roar to awe the land and waters, at this moment, he merely felt exhausted.
With no hope of breaking through, he could only drag on his existence, relying on the protection of the Dragon Cavern for his survival.
However, after living for so many years, he couldn't help but feel a sense of growing tedium.
Even so, he had no intention of leaving this place, at most, he would try to report everything that had happened in Nan Hong, including the strange occurrences surrounding the Nanyang Sect Master, to the immortal.
Many years ago, the immortal would occasionally patrol the Four Lakes Dragon Palace, but as time passed, he had long since shifted his attention away from the south.
Even when the South Dragon King saw the immortal's letter, he felt a sense of unfamiliarity.
"Peach Source Manor..."
He slowly stood up.
The South Dragon King was naturally cautious and cherished his life.
Under the current circumstances in Nan Hong, he would never dare to take a single step out of the Dragon Cavern.
But the immortal's orders were absolute, not just for his Dragon Palace, but for the other three Dragon Palaces as well, none would dare to disobey.
Moreover, no one in all of Hongze had the ability to intercept the Great Immortal's message, so there was no risk of the information being leaked, giving the Seven Sons of Nan Hong an opportunity to ambush him.
He slightly reassured himself.
Or perhaps it was the death of his heir and the humiliation he had endured upon waking up that had stirred him.
The South Dragon King finally took a step forward, stepping out of the Dragon Cavern.
From his ancient, worn sleeve, he withdrew a letter he had prepared long ago. The letter detailed the life of Shen Yi as known to the South Dragon Palace, and when these words came together, even this Dragon King, who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years, felt a shudder in his heart.
Such a figure could never be compared to Xuan Qing; as long as he continued to live, it wouldn't take long for him to become a renowned name in the Immortal Register.
Compared to the Virtuous Immortal from Nan Hong, if this proper Nanyang Sect Master ascended, could the immortal truly rest easy?
"Hmph."
With this thought, the South Dragon King revealed a sinister smile and carefully tucked the letter back into his sleeve.
A group of beasts who should have been destroyed ten thousand years ago managed to survive, relying on the protection of the Zi family and even borrowing the influence of Zi Ling Immortal. They had somehow clung to life until this day.
Perhaps the Eastern Palace had taken too good care of them.
Even with the death of Qin Jiaoyang and the silence of the Nanyang Sect, these beasts couldn't see the dire situation they were in, and they still dared to bare their teeth!
Do they really think that Shen Yi is the blessing of the Seven Sons of Nan Hong? Do they believe that Heaven favors them?
How ridiculous! These people don't understand Hongze Immortal at all and have no idea how small-minded this celestial official sent from above is.
Then, he would personally make up for what he didn't finish ten thousand years ago.
This time, what could the Eastern Dragon Palace use to protect themselves?
...
Nan Hong, beyond the Seven Sects.
Ye Jiu rubbed his eyebrows and looked at Shen Yi, who was silent and turned his back to him. He suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.
Sect Master Shen had worked tirelessly for Nan Hong, risking his life and single-handedly resolving numerous demon calamities. He had just returned, only to receive no grand welcome and instead face Ye Jiu's interrogation.
How thick-skinned must one be to do such a thing?
"Ye has said too much, and I hope Sect Master Shen will forgive me..."
After thinking this, Ye Jiu sincerely cupped his hands and bowed again.
His tone carried a newfound respect, but also a hint of distance.
When he lifted his gaze again, the youth before him was Nan Hong's never-before-seen Heaven Talent, an immortal prodigy, a savior of mortals in the unseen, but not of the Seven Sons of Nan Hong.
The temples of the Seven Sects were too small and dilapidated; no matter how hard they tried, it would be extremely difficult to keep such a great Buddha within their ranks.
"..."
Hearing Ye Jiu's words, the remaining sect leaders exchanged glances, unable to offer any words of comfort.
Even the best of relationships are mutual.
Shen Yi had helped Nan Hong so much, but he didn't need their help at all. Even if they were shameless to the extreme, how could they ask him to continue carrying the burden of reviving the Seven Sons of Nan Hong on his shoulders?
Just then, under everyone's gaze, Shen Yi finally turned around.
He carefully examined Ye Jiu and said softly, "I do have something I need Senior Ye's help with. Will you do it?"
"Huh?"
Ye Jiu looked at him in a daze.
But Shen Yi strode towards the distance and waved at him.
Under the confused gazes of the others, Ye Jiu hesitated for a moment before following him, his heart filled with even more complex emotions.
Perhaps Sect Master Shen's previous silence was to save face for the rest of them, pondering whether he could ask them to help with some menial tasks.
It really was... a struggle for Sect Master Shen.
Ye Jiu sighed and followed Shen Yi, ready to ask a question, but he saw that Shen Yi's expression was calm, and his voice was steady without much fluctuation: "Accompany me to kill the Nan Long King."
"Cough, cough!"
The sudden words caused Ye Jiu to choke.
He even thought Shen Yi was joking.
Forget about the two of them; even if the Seven Sons of Nan Hong joined forces, unless Senior Brother Qin was resurrected, how could they possibly slay that old loach in the Dragon Cavern?
However, under Shen Yi's gaze, Ye Jiu's expression gradually turned rigid. He realized that Shen Yi seemed to be serious.
"Are you serious?"
"Of course," Shen Yi raised his eyebrows.
This might be his only chance, and it was obtained through Qinghua. Even if the Nan Long King were to die by Ye Jiu's hands, he couldn't let it go.
To ensure that nothing unexpected happened, if Senior Ye was willing to lend a hand, it would be the best outcome.
"But..." Ye Jiu stood there in a daze.
"Are you going or not?" Shen Yi interrupted his rambling.
Ye Jiu's breathing became rapid, and his eyes grew brighter, as if the rust on a treasure sword was slowly falling off, revealing its sharpness once more.
Only someone as bold and meticulous as the Nanyang Sect Master, who dared to think and act, was worthy of wielding such a sharp blade.
"I'll go!"
Ye Jiu nodded seriously and then clasped his fists, "Thank you."
"Hmm?"
This time, it was Shen Yi's turn to be puzzled. He didn't seem to have promised any benefits to Ye Jiu, but instead asked him to risk his life. Why was Ye Jiu thanking him?
These allied sect leaders, they really didn't seem to have a single normal person among them.
However, Shen Yi didn't intend to waste words. He merely nodded lightly and said, "Good, wait for my message."
After saying this, Shen Yi led Ye Jiu towards the other sect leaders.
Upon seeing the excited expression on Ye Jiu's face, the sect leaders were all taken aback. What was going on? They had just been in an awkward situation, and now they seemed to have reached an agreement? Only Ji Jing Xi slightly furrowed her brows, as if she had guessed something.
She looked at the two of them with some worry.
For something to make Senior Ye so spirited, there was probably only one thing in all of Nan Hong.
(End of Chapter)
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