Chapter 598: The Calm Ten Thousand Demons Hall Lord

Chapter 598: The Calm Ten Thousand Demons Hall Lord

"Oh, so you've already taken on this form?"

Zi Xian rolled her eyes, feeling a bit annoyed. With her age, calling Shen Yi a 'kid' was more than appropriate.

He wasn't Qin Jiao Yang, the true leader of the Southern Hong Seven Sons, but merely a young junior. How could she not even make a light-hearted joke without being stopped?

"Be serious, we're discussing important matters here."

Ji Jingxi sighed helplessly and gave her old friend a reproachful look.

Zi Xian probably couldn't understand at all that in the Southern Hong, Shen Yi held an extremely high status. Even if others didn't mention it, if Ye Shixiong heard someone speaking so disdainfully of him, it would be impossible for him to just laugh it off.

But she couldn't openly explain this.

Ji Jingxi directly skipped over this topic, "Since the Western Dragon Palace has taken such precautions against you... why not return?"

Although Shen Yi had asked her to come and gather some information, this was actually something she was quite worried about.

The Eastern Dragon Palace's power was indeed vast, but if they really provoked the Western Dragon King, Zi Xian was in his territory, unfamiliar with the surroundings. Even without mentioning any life-threatening danger, being imprisoned for tens of thousands of years was not an impossible scenario.

"..."

Hearing this, Zi Xian fell silent for a moment, "Actually, it's not a big deal. You're already struggling to protect yourselves, so there's really no need to worry about these trivial matters."

However, under Ji Jingxi's gentle gaze, Zi Xian bit her lip, as if making a firm decision. Finally, she let out a soft sigh, "My father intends to file a complaint against an immortal."

"Whoa."

Ji Jingxi's fingertips trembled slightly, and she instinctively looked towards the door.

What was going on with Hongze now? Someone else was targeting an immortal... wait, why did I say 'another'?

Thinking of this, a sigh appeared on the face of the Qingyue Sect Master.

Indeed, she couldn't pretend not to notice. Back in the Nanyang Holy Land, just from Xuan Qing's complex expression, she had a vague guess in her heart.

Given Shen Yi's character, he must have promised Xuan Qing something.

And that matter was so terrifying that even Xuan Qing, who could drink and chat with the Eastern Dragon King, looked down upon his peers in the Northern Hong, and had witnessed many grand events, felt his heart tremble.

The reason Ji Jingxi didn't speak was that she was worried about frightening her fellow disciples, and it wouldn't have any meaning anyway.

After all, from the current events, no one could shake Shen Yi's determination. This seemingly young cultivator's will was more steadfast and unyielding than any other cultivator she had ever met.

She turned her gaze back to Zi Xian, "What do you plan to do?"

"Hmm?"

Zi Xian looked at her curiously, expecting Ji Jingxi to show some surprise.

However, since she had already spoken, Zi Xian didn't want to hide it anymore and said directly, "It's quite simple. My father wants to marry me to the Western Flood to use the resources of the Eastern Dragon Palace to win over people's hearts and support Qi Zhaoyi in becoming the Crown Prince... Why do you look so strange?"

"No, nothing, please continue."

Hearing Qi Zhaoyi's name, Ji Jingxi's expression became slightly embarrassed, and she quickly waved her hand.

She almost forgot that this Dragon Prince was her old friend's nominal husband.

To put it bluntly, Shen Yi had turned Zi Xian into a widow.

"Once this matter is settled, I can take the opportunity to control the Western Dragon Seal. At that time, with me in control of both the East and West, we can block the Northern Flood. Then, with the Seven Sons, we can surround the Southern Dragon Palace from all sides, find a way to gradually weaken it, and smoothly control all three Dragon Seals."

Zi Xian took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "With my father taking the lead and in the name of all the living beings in Hongze, we will write a complaint to the Immortal Court, asking them to take charge of this slaughter tribulation in Hongze."

After listening quietly, Ji Jingxi fell silent.

The Dragon Seals were not really something that the Immortal Court officially recognized.

In the eyes of the Immortal Court, the Four Dragon Palaces of the Flood were at most like local landlords.

But if they could gather the three Dragon Seals, it would indeed represent the opinions of most of the living beings in Hongze.

On the other hand, if the immortal in the Northern Flood was slightly more normal, how could Hongze possibly stir up such a massive slaughter? Even now, it would be impossible for a battle between the Southern Dragon Palace and the Seven Sects of such magnitude to occur without anyone intervening.

The Eastern Dragon King's plan sounded much more reliable than what Ji Jingxi had guessed about Shen Yi's intentions.

"Is it all right now?"

Zi Xian clapped her hands, so angry that she gritted her teeth, "A mysterious Ten Thousand Demons Hall has directly messed things up, turning it into a complete mess. Seriously, don't let the Eastern Dragon Palace find them, or else I'll have to ask my father to take action!"

"Still no news?" Ji Jingxi also looked over in surprise.

It was absurd to think that with the combined strength of the entire Western Flood, they couldn't find any trace of the Ten Thousand Demons Hall.

Zi Xian sat down dejectedly beside her, "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. Let fate take its course. So, that kid... the Nanyang Zongzhu didn't come with you?"

"There's some concern that the Western Dragon Palace hasn't been able to locate the Ten Thousand Demons Hall, indicating that this force has some strength. And with his rash personality, you'll need to keep an eye on him."

Initially, Shen Yi had snatched the green phoenix from the Ten Thousand Demons Hall, and with the vicious nature of those powerful demons, it was highly likely they'd return for revenge.

Hearing this, Ji Jingxi covered her lips with a light smile, "You're talking about me, but you're also quite concerned about him."

"Tsk."

Zi Xian smacked her lips and smiled, "If it weren't for you, this young man is actually quite likable."

Regarding the matter of An Ting Feng, the other party had given her quite a bit of face. A capable young man who often brought pleasant surprises, aside from his somewhat cold personality, there was hardly any fault to find. It was only natural to feel admiration for him.

Ji Jingxi shook her head, her smile fading as she sighed, "I don't know where he's gone either."

Compared to Qin Shixiong, who was in charge of the overall situation, Shen Yi seemed more accustomed to acting alone.

"Just don't cause any trouble. The Western Flood these days is not like it used to be." Zi Xian reminded him with a serious expression.

The Western Dragon King was tense, his nerves stretched to the limit. Beneath his seemingly calm exterior, his entire body was filled with killing intent and fury. At this moment, he was like a lit fuse, ready to explode. It was unnecessary for the Southern Flood's Seven Sects to provoke him at this time.

Hearing this, Ji Jingxi's eyes flashed as she glanced outside, speaking softly, "You don't understand him. He's much more steady than he appears."

...

Western Flood, Mountain Movers Sect.

Amidst towering mountains that resembled giant pillars holding up the sky, rippling water waves formed cloud-like shapes, carrying two rows of elite aquatic soldiers.

Dragon Offspring Qi Jiu stood at the front, casually flipping through a roster, and then lifted his gaze to look ahead.

Facing Yan Chongzhang, a Mountain Movers Sect disciple whose cultivation was far superior to his own, Qi Jiu appeared extremely composed, even with a hint of superiority.

"Won't you invite us in for a chat?" Qi Jiu tugged at the corners of his mouth.

"Recently, the sect has been busy with internal affairs, and it's inconvenient to receive guests—" Yan Chongzhang glanced at Qi Jiu, his brows slightly furrowed, but before he could finish, Qi Jiu interrupted him.

Slap!

Qi Jiu abruptly closed the book, his smile widening, "Sorry, but we're here to investigate what you've been up to."

After saying this, he waved his hand and tossed the book to the soldiers behind him, ordering, "What are you standing there for? Enter the Mountain Movers Sect and question everyone from the elders to the disciples. If you miss a single one, don't blame me for taking your heads."

"As for your sect's master and disciples..."

Qi Jiu bowed solemnly, performing a salute, but his eyes grew colder, "Then please, accompany Qi Jiu in a chat... a chat about why, today, you're sending out disciples day and night to patrol the surroundings. What are you looking for?"

After saying this, he shook his large hand, holding a decree close to Yan Chongzhang's face.

On the decree were three large characters, 'Qi Zhaowen', resembling gold, which made Yan Chongzhang slowly narrow his eyes.

The Second Prince of the Western Dragon Palace, many years ago, had already possessed strength comparable to the mid-stage of the Heaven Realm. With his talent and comprehension, it was unknown how much he had improved over the years.

Even among the older generation, he was a renowned existence.

With just him alone, annihilating the entire Mountain Movers Sect would be an easy task.

Moreover, even without considering the Dragon Consort of Jade Mountain and the Western Dragon King, at this moment, there were four Dragon Kings of the Heaven Realm seated within the Western Dragon Palace. In contrast, the Mountain Movers Sect had two Earth Realm masters, who seemed insignificant before these powerful demons.

Yan Chongzhang turned his head to avoid the decree, speaking in a deep voice, "Please."

"That's more like it. Be sensible and don't make things difficult for everyone."

Qi Jiu smiled as he rolled up the decree and took the lead, stepping towards the mountain.

Yan Chongzhang accompanied them into the Mountain Movers Sect. Beneath his seemingly suppressed expression, his eyes instantly became much clearer.

Ever since his master returned from the Southern Flood, the entire Mountain Movers Sect knew that he had gained a powerful ally. It was just a temporary setback.

According to his master, Shen Zongzhu was like a soaring roc, but his wings were still shallow, trapped in a predicament.

Even if only one person survived within the sect, with the efforts made for Shen Zongzhu, the future of the Mountain Movers Sect would be far better than it was now.

All they needed to do now was to guard the news and stabilize the situation.

That was all.

Compared to this, enduring some humiliation was nothing; it was still better than losing their lives.

"..."

Yan Chongzhang quietly exchanged a glance with the Great Elder, confirming that they were both prepared.

After all, they had been interrogated by the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect once before, so they had some experience. This time, there shouldn't be any major issues.

"Take them in, one by one for interrogation."

As soon as Qi Jiu opened his mouth, he revealed the difference between a local bully and an outsider.

No matter how large the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect was, they had to show respect when they came to the Western Flood.

Once the Western Dragon Palace got serious, they became the true overlords of the land and sea, with everyone beneath the heavens as their subjects. Naturally, they didn't need to be polite.

Facing a group of Return to Void Realm demon soldiers, the Mountain Movers Sect cultivators, known for their fiery tempers, naturally wouldn't back down.

If it weren't for the repeated orders from the Great Elder, some would have already lost their patience.

"Your grandpa can walk on his own."

One of the elders, whose arm was grabbed by a demon soldier, instinctively shook it off.

However, before he could continue speaking, he saw a hint of coldness in Qi Jiu's smile. Qi Jiu casually waved the imperial decree in his hand and said, "Hmm? Don't like being helped? Then let's tie you up."

"..."

The elder gritted his teeth and coldly turned away.

The demon soldier, with a cold expression, took out a silver rope and swiftly tied it around the elder's wrist, then scolded, "Move!"

The other demon soldiers followed suit.

"Isn't this a bit too much?"

Yan Chongzhang quietly watched the actions of the surrounding demon soldiers and glanced to the side.

Even if the Western Dragon Palace wanted to take action, they needed a reason.

Qi Jiu's smile faded as he lightly patted Yan Chongzhang's back with the imperial decree and said calmly, "Too much? If you continue to collude with the Southern Flood Seven Sects, next time, it won't be just me, a junior, who comes."

"You know who you're eating from."

Qi Jiu leaned in close to Yan Chongzhang's ear and said sinisterly, "A dog that betrays its master never has a good ending."

"..."

Yan Chongzhang closed his eyes, knowing that the news of the Southern Flood cultivators' visit had leaked out. It seemed that this Dragon Offspring had come to pick a fight.

The more critical the situation, the more one needed to control their temper.

If they attracted the attention of the Western Dragon Palace, the Southern Flood's secret would be exposed.

They couldn't cause trouble for Shen Zongzhu.

"Go ahead and investigate..."

He adjusted his breathing, reopened his eyes, but his words abruptly stopped.

Yan Chongzhang stared in shock at the figure in the ink-colored robe walking calmly through the formation. If not for his stable temperament, he would have almost blurted out the other's name.

No! The Mountain Movers Sect was seriously helping to cover up the news. How could Shen Zongzhu casually show up unannounced! And without any prior notice, how could he explain the other's identity?

"..."

Elder Yang Yunheng was also stunned.

Not to mention the other elders and disciples who had met Shen Yi before; after a moment of surprise, they all deliberately averted their gazes, inwardly feeling helpless.

"Oh, we have another guest?"

Qi Jiu noticed the reactions of those around him and slowly turned to look at the youth in the ink-colored robe.

"Perfect, we can investigate together."

As he spoke, he walked towards the youth, and a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes. "Wait... Have I met you somewhere before?"

Although the face didn't match, the expression and clothing seemed more and more familiar, like the wandering cultivator he had personally received at the Jade Mountain Dragon Consort's birthday banquet.

As the two approached each other, Qi Jiu's words made Yan Chongzhang's heart race, and he desperately searched for an excuse in his mind.

"Stop!"

Qi Jiu seemed to suddenly remember something and abruptly waved the imperial decree in his hand, ready to question him.

However, before the three characters 'Qi Zhaowen' could fully appear, the decree was swiftly torn apart. A pale hand reached out and directly broke through the decree, and the five fingers with prominent knuckles firmly clutched Qi Jiu's throat.

In an instant, as Qi Jiu watched in horror, a black cloud emerged from the youth's sleeve and swallowed him whole.

The black cloud grew in the storm, howling as it moved forward like an evil ghost, instantly enveloping the bodies of all the demon soldiers.

From start to finish, it took only a single breath.

The darkening sky returned to clarity, and the sweeping black cloud disappeared without a trace, taking with it all the aquatic demon soldiers.

The torn decree gently fell in front of the tall boots.

Shen Yi casually retracted his hand and looked ahead, "How are things?"

"Er..."

Yan Chongzhang and Yang Yunheng were stunned for a long time, staring at the decree on the ground, unsure how to respond.

Shen Yi seemed to understand their thoughts and casually waved his hand. His fingertips flashed, and a thick stack of decrees was thrown out, landing on the ground with the torn one. The stack was stained with blood and even carried a hint of heat, making people feel parched.

"Don't worry, you can speak freely."

Shen Yi lightly nodded and stepped over the pile of decrees.

Yang Yunheng and Yan Chongzhang exchanged glances, both with mournful expressions. They narrowed their eyes, not quite understanding why Shen Zongzhu wanted the Mountain Movers Sect to help cover up the news... Was it because he was worried about alarming the Western Dragon Palace?

(End of Chapter)

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