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Chapter 591: I'll Only Count to Three
Chapter 591: I'll Only Count to Three
"It's time to leave."
Outside the seven sects of Nan Hong, Ye Jiu casually placed the Dao tablet in his hand and gazed at the dark and gloomy waters.
A moment later, a tall figure emerged from the sacred grounds of the Spirit Mountain Sect.
"You didn't tell me anything, didn't say where we're going, and now you're giving orders. Do you really think you're the Nanyang Sect Master?" Qi Yansheng arrived with a solemn expression.
Ever since the last time they brought back Shen Zongzhuang, Ye Jiu had been acting increasingly strange.
Qi Yansheng's heart was filled with unease, sensing that something major was about to happen.
"How would I know where we're going?"
Ye Jiu glanced at him and then looked past the Spirit Mountain Sect Master, focusing on the person behind him.
There, a figure in a black robe stood quietly with his hands at his sides.
"His divine ability is skilled at concealing his aura. I think it might be safer to bring him along." Ye Jiu suppressed the agitation in his heart and explained softly.
"Let's go."
Shen Yi lightly nodded, and his figure slowly dissipated into the void.
The reason Ye Jiu didn't inform the Spirit Mountain Sect Master was that he felt the other party would never agree to such a crazy idea. But if Senior Ye could convince him, it would be a good thing.
Seeing this, Qi Yansheng's already uneasy expression grew darker. He stared at Ye Jiu intently, and after a long silence, he finally heaved a heavy sigh, "So you didn't plan to bring me along in the first place?"
"So much nonsense."
Ye Jiu stepped onto the Radiant Light Sword and swiftly headed in the direction Shen Yi had left.
Although Qi Yansheng felt helpless, he had no choice but to follow.
The three figures instantly fled into the distance, quietly leaving the seven sects' territory.
Inside the Qing Yue Sacred Grounds.
Ji Jing Xi stood in the Ancestor Hall, her eyes closed, and her pale fingers tightly clenched within her long sleeves.
The only thing that could make two Late Heavenly Realm masters leave the sect together, apart from what she had guessed, was probably nothing else.
When Qin Jiaoyang was still around, the Seven Sons of Nan Hong couldn't eliminate the Nan Long Palace. But now, in the most difficult times, they had casually made a decision.
To be precise, it was Shen Yi who made the decision alone.
He didn't even include her and Qi Yansheng in his plans, probably thinking that they were too talkative, and explaining would be troublesome... As for Ye Jiu, if he hadn't suddenly taken the initiative that day, perhaps even he wouldn't have known about Shen Yi's plan.
"You..."
Ji Jing Xi opened her eyes, suddenly feeling a sense of powerlessness.
In the land of Nan Hong, there were still things she couldn't participate in, and this feeling of anxious worry had been absent for many years.
But Shen Yi's strength was similar to hers. Where did he get the courage to have such an idea, and why was he so decisive in his actions?
The direction the three had left didn't seem to be heading towards the Dragon Cavern.
Could it be that she had guessed wrong?
"Senior Sister, we feel something is amiss. Has something happened?" Outside the Ancestor Hall, the other three sect masters gathered simultaneously.
"..."
Hearing this, Ji Jing Xi turned around, paused for a moment, and then forced herself to remain calm, "Nothing."
Indeed, there wasn't much to discuss. If Shen Yi and the others failed, the path of the Seven Sects of Nan Hong would likely come to an end.
She hoped, more than anything, that she had guessed wrong.
...
In Nan Hong, within a hidden area in the waters.
A majestic figure wearing a crown and an ancient robe finally approached the Peach Source Manor.
The South Dragon King was very reluctant to deal with the people from North Hong.
As one of the Four Great Dragon Kings of Hongze, due to the barrenness of Nan Hong, the strength gap between him and the other three Dragon Kings, especially the ones from the East and North, was indeed too vast.
But today was different. Only by using their help to deliver the letter in his sleeve to the Immortal's desk did he have a chance to turn the tables.
The South Dragon King imagined the scene of the seven sects being annihilated like Nanyang, with the cries of the dying echoing across the land. The slight discomfort in his heart was quickly replaced by a surge of satisfaction.
"Your fate is sealed. Blame your Shen Zongzhuang for being too ostentatious and attracting attention."
He muttered, gazing into the sky, feeling the several resonant auras drawing closer to the Peach Source Manor.
In an instant, a torrent of water surged forward, carrying the majestic figure of the South Dragon King towards the surface.
After lying low for so long, he could finally leave the waters with dignity.
The South Dragon King struggled to suppress the cruel smile on his lips. Just as he was about to leap out, his eyelids suddenly began to twitch rapidly. In his vision, there appeared mountains hanging upside down, and in the rippling waves, it seemed like the heavens and earth had been flipped, trapping him in the center.
"Qi Yansheng—"
The South Dragon King slowly revealed his fangs, and his terrifying eyes, filled with bloodshot, stared at the upside-down mountains.
He was all too familiar with this restrictive divine ability that sealed off an area.
But he still couldn't understand how the Seven Sons of Nan Hong knew of his location and where their confidence came from, believing they could defeat him. And how dare they act in front of the people from North Hong?!
With so many doubts, upon seeing the three figures gradually appearing, the South Dragon King had a vague answer in his heart.
He stared indifferently at the black-robed figure in front, and after a moment, a cruel smile appeared on his face, "So... this was your idea too?"
Given the arrogant and overbearing nature of the Nanyang Sect Master, who acted as if no one mattered, it wouldn't be surprising if he did something outrageous.
Without waiting for Shen Yi's response, the South Dragon King quickly shifted his gaze to the other two, "Didn't you tell him that the person who most wants you dead in all of Hongze is currently in the sky above?"
"..."
Qi Yansheng silently glanced at the sky, and at such close proximity, he also felt those few familiar and powerful auras.
Boundless Dao Monarch Sect, North Dragon Palace.
How did these people suddenly appear in Nan Hong, and for what purpose, and how did Shen Zongzhuang know that the South Dragon King had left the Dragon Cavern, even tracking down his exact location?
With this old Dragon King's cautious nature, even if he had to come out, there was no way a second person in all of Nan Hong could have known about it.
Of course, the most important thing was that once the battle started, no matter how much he urged his divine abilities, after a while, those people would inevitably sense the changes in the aura here.
At that time, it wouldn't just be a matter of dealing with the South Dragon King.
If Qi Yansheng initially thought that these two were too impulsive, but there was still a glimmer of hope, now, he felt that these two had gone mad.
"Don't look at me, I don't know either."
Ye Jiu spoke indifferently, his gaze never leaving the old dragon from start to finish.
He really wanted to know, after so many years of bitter cultivation, just how big the gap was between himself and the South Dragon King.
But the arrival of the Northern Flood people was indeed beyond his expectations.
"You want to stop me?"
The South Dragon King retracted his gaze and sneered, then without lingering, he rode the surging waves and charged straight towards the upper waters!
Seeing this, Ye Jiu and Qi Yansheng almost simultaneously looked forward. To be honest, the odds of winning against the South Dragon King weren't great to begin with, and killing him was even more difficult. Now, with such a huge surprise, even Ye Jiu felt that it was impossible.
As the South Dragon King said, if these two major forces discovered that the Seven Sons of Nan Hong were actively attacking the Dragon Palace, it would be equivalent to violating the agreement made by the Eastern Dragon Palace.
Whether it was the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect or the North Dragon Palace, they wouldn't mind helping this Dragon King and giving the Seven Sons of Nan Hong a painful lesson.
Therefore, the two were only waiting for an order to retreat.
But the next moment, the ink-clad figure in their eyes instantly disappeared from its original position.
Before they could even search for his trace.
A deafening roar rang out by their ears! If not for the numerous Hanging Mountains blocking the view, the vast aura alone would have been enough to shock all of Nan Hong.
Just a hundred zhang above the water's surface.
The South Dragon King crossed his arms, blocking his face. On the dragon arm covered in scales, a slender leg appeared at some point, and with a powerful and heavy chop, it shook his entire body, and the black boots almost touched the South Dragon King's forehead.
"You..."
This old dragon, who had been guarding Nan Hong for many years, slowly raised his head, and the bloodshot eyes turned completely red.
A Dragonfiend that had been in the late Celestial Realm for a full ten thousand years, and with the support of the Dragon Cavern, could even enhance its strength to the level of Celestial Realm Perfection.
Its furious gaze was enough to make most living beings feel chilled to the bone.
But above the South Dragon King, as the ink-clad figure swayed, the young man's whip leg sent him back into the water, and his expression remained completely calm, just like his gray eyes, peaceful and dead, without a hint of emotion.
Their eyes met.
The South Dragon King subconsciously averted his gaze.
This subtle movement caused a hint of astonishment to simultaneously arise in the hearts of Qi Yansheng and Ye Jiu.
This old dragon, in the initial clash, was not only suppressed by Shen Yi, but his momentum was also weaker.
To the point that it gave the two of them a ridiculous guess.
Could it be that this Dragonfiend was too old, and his strength and mentality had actually regressed, far inferior to before?
But just as this thought flashed through his mind.
Qi Yansheng realized how wrong he was.
Because the South Dragon King had no intention of wrestling with Shen Yi, his only goal was to leave the Hanging Mountain's range.
Therefore, the one manipulating the divine ability became his main target.
The South Dragon King used his arms to unload the force and instantly swept out. His seemingly robust body was incredibly agile, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared before Qi Yansheng. The thick dragon arm roared out, aiming straight at the chest of the Spirit Mountain Sect Master!
"Purple Sun Mountain Casting!"
Qi Yansheng reacted swiftly, raising his palms, and a purple-gold mountain gathered in his palm, blocking the dragon claw just in time.
As a late-stage Celestial Realm expert, even without the use of immortal techniques, he possessed three divine abilities.
And this move was the strongest one he had evolved using the Dao Law after breaking through to the late stage.
The purple-gold mountain began to rapidly expand the moment it appeared.
However, the South Dragon King remained calm and unhurried. His dragon claws suddenly became ethereal, and with his rough claws, he pushed the purple-gold mountain back, the expanding mountain body alternating between large and small, gradually twisting.
Along with a faint sound, some barely perceptible cracks appeared on the seemingly indestructible purple-gold treasure mountain.
It was evident that the two were of the same level, otherwise, they wouldn't have reached a stalemate, but the gap in strength was still obvious, and Qi Yansheng's defeat was only a matter of time.
Rustle—
At this moment, a dazzling radiant light illuminated the South Dragon King's eyes, and the sword seemed to exist outside the five elements, passing through the azure waves without causing the slightest ripple.
"Heh."
Facing the radiant light sword, the South Dragon King's face showed apprehension for the first time. Without hesitation, he withdrew his hand, his figure erupted with movement, and he returned to his original position.
His gaze swept over the three of them, and he slightly adjusted his breathing, but he didn't seem flustered; instead, he became even more composed: "It's been a while since I've exercised my bones and muscles. I should thank all three of you."
"A miss!" Ye Jiu retrieved the radiant light, not surprised in the slightest. If it were so easy to be injured by him, then this old dragon had lived in vain.
He casually twirled his sword, his mind clear about the source of the dragon's confidence.
The figures in the sky were drawing closer, and if the South Dragon King fought with all his might, it would take no more than half an hour for Qi Yansheng's Hanging Mountain to lose control of the qi fluctuations in this area.
"Two old things, being led around by a novice, aren't you afraid of becoming a laughingstock?"
The South Dragon King smiled indifferently, his gaze still fixed on Shen Yi at the top.
He had probably figured out who was in charge here.
"I'll give you one last chance. Leave now, and I'll pretend nothing happened."
"I'll give you three seconds to consider."
As he spoke, the South Dragon King slowly raised three clawed fingers, then gradually closed them.
Qi Yansheng quickly adjusted his qi, knowing that the South Dragon King's sudden attack and subsequent battles with the three of them had proven his ability to fight three alone and his strength, which made it impossible for him to lose in a short time.
Even though Shen Zongzhuang's earlier display of strength had far exceeded his imagination, it couldn't change this outcome.
Whether it was the channels of information or the speed of improvement, they all proved Shen Yi's capabilities.
To put it this way, with the three of them together, Qi Yansheng now had at least a 90% chance of severely injuring the South Dragon King, and if they coordinated well, there was a 30% chance of killing him.
But when faced with unexpected situations, one could only accept their bad luck.
He looked up towards the top.
Shen Yi remained standing with his hands folded, quietly looking down at the dragonfiend, not rushing to make a move, as if waiting for something.
"..."
The South Dragon King counted, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.
This youth was too calm, to the point where it made the dragon feel a bit anxious.
But the South Dragon King couldn't think of anything else the youth could do in this situation.
"Shen Zongzhuang, there's only one number left."
At this thought, he couldn't help but remind him with a cold smile: "Don't repeat the mistakes of Nan Yang."
Shen Yi acted as if he hadn't heard, only glancing sideways at the Peach Source Manor.
Just then, a dark golden figure suddenly soared from within, flying straight towards the sky!
At this sight, the South Dragon King's expression changed drastically.
The qi here was covered by the Hanging Mountain, and that Golden Body Incarnation, which he had easily scared into immobility, why, at such a coincidental moment, suddenly ignored the qi he had left on it and made such an unusual move.
At this moment in the sky.
A massive black dragon hovered uncertainly, while the three from the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect still stood with their hands behind their backs.
"Is this the Nan Hong that raised Li Xuan Qing?"
Xue Yan surveyed the barren land and water, saying indifferently, "It's nothing special."
"Although the land nurtures its people, it's normal for an exceptional talent to occasionally emerge." The other two Branch Sect Masters from the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect smiled.
Upon hearing this, Xue Yan slightly raised his lips, shaking his head, "What I mean is, this place and that person are both so ordinary, making them both boring and disappointing."
As he spoke, he looked down, "This Virtuous Immortal is quite interesting, actively rushing towards us. Does he really think we're here to escort him?"
"Shh, don't say more."
The elderly man seriously reminded him, then took the lead in bowing towards the bottom, "We are here by the order of Hongze Great Immortal to welcome the High Immortal and escort him to North Hong."
As far as he knew, Hongze Great Immortal seemed to have other uses for this Virtuous Immortal, so there was no need to offend him with words.
"Alright, let's go."
The Golden Body Incarnation, standing about ten zhang tall, nodded lightly in the clouds.
Facing this slightly arrogant response, plus the barely noticeable qi on the Golden Body, Xue Yan felt a bit uncomfortable, but he didn't react, instead mimicking the bow.
Only the black dragon at the top poked its head out, saying in a deep voice, "Where is the local Dragon King responsible for protecting the High Immortal? Why hasn't he shown himself?"
Upon hearing this, Qinghua stopped in her tracks, following her master's instructions, and coldly glanced at the black dragon, "If you want to find him, go yourself, don't waste my time."
The black dragon never expected a cultivator of this level to dare to scold it so bluntly.
It was stunned for a moment, its eyes narrowing, "..."
After a moment, it retracted its head back into the clouds, leaving only a rough voice, "As you wish, High Immortal."
The Boundless Dao Monarch Sect members looked at each other, then raised their eyebrows, "This way, High Immortal."
In just a few words, these figures quickly fled north, soon disappearing without a trace.
And in the waters below.
"You bunch of... filthy beasts!"
The South Dragon King stared at the sky, finding it hard to imagine that these people would leave without even meeting him.
It was as if the vast Nan Hong couldn't spark their interest at all.
"Come back!"
"Come back to me now!"
The South Dragon King let out a crazed roar, and even the raised claw trembled violently.
But in the next moment, his furious gaze was blocked by a slightly lifted black robe.
The South Dragon King only saw a pale face up close, and in those gray eyes on that face, a pair of gray eyes stared calmly at him, without a hint of killing intent, but making him inexplicably feel a chill throughout his body.
The youth's clear voice echoed around them, causing the South Dragon King's facial features to contort.
"Have... you finished counting?"
(End of Chapter)
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