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Chapter 588: Second Conversation with Hongze
Chapter 588: Second Conversation with Hongze
When a being appears too perfect, even if it's lifelike, it seems like a lifeless object.
The white rhino above Hongze was just like that. Its colossal body, which blotted out the sky, was flawless, as if carved from jade. The aura emanating from it gave off an inexplicable sense of authority, making one feel unable to resist.
It awakened from its slumber once more, and its eyes shone with a radiant light as it gazed towards Peach Source Manor.
Compared to before, although the white rhino still hadn't spoken, Qinghua could hear a gentle voice in her ear.
"I apologize for any offense. It was just a misunderstanding. I hope you can forgive me, fellow immortal."
"..."
The Prison Guard Golden Body, standing over ten zhang tall, slowly raised its head, locking eyes with the white rhino high above in the sea of clouds, but it didn't respond.
Qinghua Lady wasn't sure what this white rhino was, but she was certain that the speaker wasn't the white rhino itself. A conversation at this level wasn't something she could participate in, and she definitely couldn't cause any trouble for her master.
"Don't worry, fellow immortal. We are both well-known in the Immortal Register. How could I possibly harm a colleague?"
The white rhino looked down indifferently, but Qinghua's mind echoed with laughter like a spring breeze.
She quickly closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her gaze had become much calmer.
The Prison Guard 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, and the dark golden feathered cloak fluttered 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 indifferent, "Imprisonment? I'm just concerned about your safety, fellow immortal. I merely wanted to look after you. I've already sent people to escort you, and they will naturally dismantle this protective grand array when the time comes."
Without waiting for a response, it laughed and said, "Of course, since you are from my jurisdiction, it's only right that I invite you as a guest and have a good chat."
"Have a chat?"
Shen Yi took a deep breath, slightly lowering his head. A hint of indiscernible ferocity flashed in his calm gaze.
Ever since the last incident, he had been pondering what this Hongze Immortal was up to.
First of all, it was impossible for him to let his golden body roam the heavens freely.
Even if Hongze continued to be managed by the Four Hong Dragon Palaces, completely disregarding the lives of other beings and causing a calamity that lasted for ten million years, who knows what chaos would have ensued if the Eastern Dragon Palace hadn't taken responsibility. This immortal clearly lacked the ability and intention to govern a region.
Negligence and dereliction of duty.
At least these two were certain.
Moreover, the Southern Flood had some grudges with the immortal. Normally, a Virtue Immortal from the Southern Flood would definitely have ties with the Southern Flood's Seven Sons, the local powers. The first thing this Virtue Immortal would do after ascending would likely be to accuse this Hongze Immortal.
Using means beyond mortal comprehension, he had caused a Heaven Stage Perfect cultivator to lose his Dao heart and personally refine all his fellow sect members within the treasure land.
The saying goes that killing someone is as easy as touching the ground, but even if one's crimes are great and evil, and their entire clan needs to be exterminated, why let them do it themselves?
This act, filled with venting and wantonness, had far exceeded the scope of punishment. No matter how one looked at it, it had nothing to do with the word 'immortal'.
However, Shen Yi still hadn't expected that this Hongze Immortal, even if he silently suppressed the golden body in Peach Source Manor, could 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 absurd.
It was clear that this Hongze Immortal had treated this land as his own backyard, completely unafraid of any leaks, indicating that the powers in the Northern Flood had been completely won over by the immortal over the years.
This wasn't good news for Shen Yi.
His usual method was to seek opportunities 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 a solid block, leaving no room for him to maneuver.
"Yes, let's have a chat."
Facing Shen Yi's obvious suspicion, the white rhino's laughter echoed once more. The immortal knew how flimsy this excuse was, but he didn't care.
Before the words had even finished, 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, but his face didn't show any joy at regaining his freedom.
As expected, within a breath, an aura emerged from the waters outside Peach Source Manor, locking onto the Prison Guard Golden Body.
"Hongze is too dangerous, even I cannot guarantee your safety. I hope you won't move around freely, fellow immortal. Stay here and cultivate in peace, and wait for my people to come and escort you. Only then can you be worry-free."
"
White Rhino finally withdrew his gaze, leaving behind a threatening statement.
Shen Yi calmly looked towards the waters.
In the land and waters of Southern Flood, there was only one being with such power.
Besides the Southern Dragon King, who else could it be?
He slowly closed his eyes, recalling the conversation in his mind.
There were many doubts, but Shen Yi quickly grasped the most important one, the same one that had puzzled him earlier.
That was whether the Immortal Court truly allowed the Immortal Officials to kill each other, and how strict was their supervision.
The White Rhino Treasure Artifact was undoubtedly a heavenly object, most likely bestowed by the Immortal Court to an Immortal to guard a place. Could such a treasure be used against another well-known Virtue Immortal in the Immortal Register without being discovered?
At this moment, Shen Yi had a hidden deduction in his heart.
The answer was affirmative.
Otherwise, Hongze Immortal wouldn't have gone to such lengths; what White Rhino could do, why bother entrusting it to an unreliable old fool?
Perhaps it was precisely because the White Rhino Treasure Artifact was under the supervision of the Immortal Court, and even if it was only used to suppress the Prison Guard Golden Body, there was a risk of being detected, so the opponent resorted to this desperate measure.
Furthermore, this Immortal seemed to want to gain something from the Golden Body.
Judging by the words the opponent left behind before departing.
Even if he didn't dare to lay a hand on the Golden Body, at worst, he could have the Southern Dragon King come out and kill the Golden Body, then expel the Southern Dragon King from Hongze. Even if the Immortal Court remembered the existence of this Virtue Immortal, and even if they did send someone to investigate, they wouldn't be able to trace it back to Hongze.
Since he didn't kill, it was definitely not because the Immortal was kind, but because he had other intentions.
Shen Yi slowly opened his eyes, his gaze on the waters growing colder, and a cruel smile curled on his lips as he muttered, "Thank you."
Just as he was worried about having no plan to break the stalemate, he never expected this opportunity to present itself.
...
Southern Flood, beneath the Jade Stone Hall, within the Dragon Den.
In the pitch-black bottomless abyss, a pair of golden, dazzling eyes suddenly lit up, and as the Coronet of Dragon's Crown swayed, bloodshot veins gradually spread within those eyes.
Although it was in the Dragon Den, it couldn't escape its perception amidst such an obvious heavenly anomaly.
Even though the heir had betrayed it, when it sensed the heir's demise, the Southern Dragon King's heart still twitched involuntarily.
It truly wanted to live on, it truly didn't want to give up the Dragon Den, but it had nurtured the heir as the next Dragon King, intending to entrust the entire Dragon Palace to him after its own death.
Now, the heir who carried all its hopes had, within a short time after leaving the Dragon Palace, been killed right under its nose without even stepping out of the Southern Flood's territory.
If the previous Southern Dragon King had the mind to emit a long roar, shaking the land and waters, at this moment, it only felt somewhat exhausted.
With no hope of breaking through, it could only survive in this manner, relying on the protection of the Dragon Den, its life was worry-free.
But after living for so many years... it gradually felt a sense of monotony.
Of course, even so, it had no intention of leaving this place, at most, it would try to report everything that happened in Southern Flood, including the strange occurrences regarding the Nanyang Zongzhu, to the Immortal.
However, many years ago, the Immortal would occasionally inspect the Four Hong Dragon Palaces, but as time passed, he had long stopped paying attention to the south.
When the Southern Dragon King saw the Immortal's letter before him, he felt a sense of strangeness.
"Peach Source Manor..."
It slowly stood up.
The Southern Dragon King was naturally cautious and extremely fearful for its life.
Under the current situation in Southern Flood, it would never dare to take a half-step out of the Dragon Den if it wasn't necessary.
But the Immortal's order was something that not only its Southern Dragon Palace, but even the other three Dragon Palaces, would never dare to disobey.
Moreover, no one in all of Hongze had the ability to intercept the Immortal's letter, so it wasn't worried about the message leaking out and giving the Southern Flood's Seven Sons a chance to ambush it.
It slightly reassured itself.
Or perhaps it was stimulated by the heir's death and the humiliation it suffered upon waking up.
The Southern Dragon King finally took a step forward and stepped out of the Dragon Den.
It withdrew a prepared letter from its ancient sleeve, which detailed the Southern Dragon Palace's knowledge of Shen Yi's life. When these words came together, even this Dragon King, who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years, felt a sense of trepidation.
Such a figure, how could he be compared to Xuan Qing? As long as he continued to live, it wouldn't take long for him to become a renowned figure in the Immortal Register.
Compared to that Virtue Immortal from Southern Flood, if this proper Nanyang Zongzhu ascended, could the Immortal truly sleep peacefully?
"Hmph."
Thinking of this, the Southern Dragon King revealed a sinister smile and carefully tucked the letter back into his sleeve.
A group of beasts that should have been eradicated ten million years ago, under the protection of the Zi family and even borrowing the power of Zi Lingxianzi, somehow managed to survive until today.
Perhaps the Eastern Dragon Palace had been too kind to them.
Even the death of Qin Jiaoyang and the silence of Nanyang Sect couldn't make these beasts realize the dire situation they were in, and they still dared to show their teeth!
They really thought that Shen Yi was the blessing of the Southern Seven Sons? Favored by heaven?
Ridiculous! This group of people didn't understand Hongze Immortal at all and didn't know how small-minded this immortal official sent from heaven was.
Then let me personally make up for what I didn't finish ten million years ago.
This time, what can the Eastern Dragon Palace use to protect them?
...
Outside the Southern Seven Sons.
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.
Shen Zongzhu had worked tirelessly for the Southern Seven Sons, risking his life and single-handedly resolving numerous demon plagues. Yet, upon his return, he not only didn't receive a grand welcome but also faced Ye Jiu's interrogation.
How thick-skinned must one be to do such a thing?
"Ye Jiu has been a bit talkative, and I hope Shen Zongzhu can forgive me..."
After thinking this, Ye Jiu sincerely cupped his hands and bowed again.
His words carried a tone of respect, but also a hint of distance.
When he lifted his gaze again, he saw that the youth before him was an unparalleled genius of Hongze, an immortal prodigy like no other, a savior of the masses in the unseen realm, yet he didn't belong to the Southern Seven Sons.
The temples of the Seven Sects were too small and too shabby. No matter how hard they tried, it would be extremely difficult to keep such a great Buddha within their ranks.
"..."
Listening to 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 the Southern Seven Sons so much, but he didn't need their assistance in the slightest. No matter how shameless they were, they couldn't bear to place the responsibility of reviving the Southern Seven Sons on his shoulders again.
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 help with from Senior Ye. Are you willing to do it?"
"Huh?"
Ye Jiu looked at him in a daze.
But Shen Yi strode towards the distance and waved at him.
Under the puzzled gazes of the others, Ye Jiu hesitated for a moment before following, his heart feeling even more complex.
Perhaps Shen Zongzhu's earlier silence was to save face for them, thinking hard about whether he could ask them to help with some trivial tasks?
It really was... a tough task for Shen Zongzhu.
Ye Jiu sighed and walked up behind 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 slaughter the Southern Dragon King."
"Cough, cough!"
The sudden words made Ye Jiu choke.
He even thought Shen Yi was joking.
Forget about the two of them, even if the Southern Seven Sons were gathered together, unless Qin Senior Apprentice was resurrected, how could they possibly kill that old eel in the Dragon Den?
However, under Shen Yi's gaze, Ye Jiu's expression gradually stiffened. He realized that Shen Yi seemed to be serious.
"Are you serious?"
Shen Yi raised his eyebrows slightly.
This might be his only chance, and it was obtained through Qinghua. Even if the Southern Dragon King died at Ye Jiu's hands, he couldn't let it go.
To ensure that nothing unexpected happened, if this Senior Ye was willing to lend a hand, that would be the best.
"But..." Ye Jiu stood there, stunned.
"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 again.
Only a bold and meticulous person like Nanyang Zongzhu would be worthy of wielding such a sharp blade.
"I'll go!"
Ye Jiu nodded seriously and then clenched his fists in gratitude, "Thank you."
"Hmm?"
This time, it was Shen Yi who was 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 senior sect leaders seemed to have something wrong with them; not a single one seemed normal.
However, Shen Yi didn't intend to waste words. He lightly nodded and said, "Okay, wait for my news."
After saying this, Shen Yi strode away with Ye Jiu, leaving the other sect leaders behind.
Seeing the excited expression on Ye Jiu's face, the sect leaders were all bewildered. What was going on? They were just in an awkward situation, and now they were chatting happily? Only Ji Jingxi slightly furrowed her brows, as if she had guessed something.
She looked at the two with some concern.
The only thing that could make Ye Shixiong so spirited was probably that one thing in all of Southern Seven Sons.
(End of Chapter)
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