Chapter 600: Your Life, I'll Take Care of It

Chapter 600: Your Life, I'll Take Care of It

"This humble servant wishes to meet the Dragon Consort, there's an urgent matter to report!"

A sharp cry suddenly echoed outside the secluded chamber at the summit of Jade Mountain.

"What's all this shouting about? Show some decorum."

Two Dragon Grandsons swept cold glares in the direction of the voice, "If you have something to say, just say it. We will pass the message to the Dragon Consort."

"This..."

The Blackback Crocodile General clenched his teeth, staring intently at the large gate, and fell silent.

"Tsk."

Seeing this, the two Dragon Grandsons exchanged a glance, their expressions turning frosty, "Strange, in the Western Flood, is there something that the Dragon Sons and Grandsons cannot hear? Have you forgotten who you serve?"

This woman was indeed skilled at winning people's hearts.

One of the Dragon Grandsons suddenly stepped forward and slapped the Blackback Crocodile General across the face, sending his entire body flying to the ground, "Speak!"

The Blackback Crocodile General spat out a mouthful of blood, hesitantly raising his head.

Just as he was about to persist, the entire summit of Jade Mountain was suddenly engulfed in a chilling atmosphere.

The hidden injuries of the two Dragon Grandsons, which had just been soothed, were suppressed by this aura, causing their faces to redden again. As they swallowed, a sweet and bloody taste already crept onto their tongues.

"This palace conducts itself with propriety, and there's nothing shameful to hide. Speak without fear."

A detached voice echoed from within the chamber, and the two Dragon Grandsons, with their darkening expressions, endured their injuries and bowed respectfully towards the chamber, "Thank you for your understanding, Dragon Consort."

Inside the chamber, on the bed...

Ji Jing Xi placed her palm over Zi Xian's hand, signaling her to stay calm.

"..."

Zi Xian nodded slightly, and it was due to her excellent temperament, in addition to the support of the Eastern Dragon Palace, that the reputation of the Jade Mountain Dragon Consort had spread throughout the Western Flood.

However, the next moment, after hearing the words spoken outside the door, her face, which had just calmed down, changed color instantly.

"Reporting to the Dragon Consort, the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince have led many generals to Omnipotence Pavilion, ordering all Jade Mountain soldiers to retreat. They said they want to... thoroughly investigate the matter."

The Blackback Crocodile General glanced at the two Dragon Grandsons, his words were somewhat euphemistic, but he deliberately emphasized the last four words.

Crack!

Zi Xian's eyes twitched, and her fingers clenched tightly.

She could clearly understand the hidden meaning in her subordinate's words. Obviously, this was the Third Prince and Sixth Prince's way of pledging allegiance to Qi Zhao Wen.

To make Qi Zhao Wen trust them completely, they had to thoroughly offend Zi Xian through this matter.

With such a purpose, the two princes would surely go to extremes.

Currently, the Western Dragon King was in the grand hall, and Zi Xian couldn't do anything about it for the time being. She didn't mind their betrayal, but the problem was... she couldn't accept that because of her, other innocent lives would be affected and drawn into a senseless disaster!

"..."

Ji Jing Xi sighed softly, slowly removing her hand from Zi Xian.

She understood the temperament of the Purple Beard White Dragon Clan, and she believed that they had the ability to handle this matter well. Of course, she herself also didn't want to see such a thing happen.

As fellow Immortal Sect Cultivators, and as the Grandmaster of her sect, Ji Jing Xi embodied the heavens and earth of her sect.

Even if it wasn't her own sect, she still held a sense of benevolence towards the innocent lives in other Sacred Grounds.

"I'll go with you."

"Thank you."

Zi Xian took a deep breath, and her eyes filled with gratitude towards Ji Jing Xi.

As the daughter of the Eastern Dragon King, she seemed to have a noble status and exceptional strength, but in reality, having come alone to the Western Flood, she had long lost the feeling of having companions by her side.

Ji Jing Xi's simple words made Zi Xian feel like she had returned to ten million years ago, when the Eastern Dragon Palace and the Seven Sects were like one big family.

"This palace is curious to see just how untrustworthy I am in handling matters, and why these princes are so concerned."

Watching Ji Jing Xi transform into moonlight and disappear from her side, Zi Xian stood up abruptly and swiftly strode out of the chamber.

Before the two Dragon Grandsons could stop her, they were blasted away by the raging aura, forcing them to reveal their true forms as Jade Horn Silver Dragons over a hundred zhang tall, causing the entire Jade Mountain to shake.

The two Silver Dragons looked up in shock, witnessing the graceful figure soaring into the sky and heading straight out of the waters!

"Quickly report to Grandfather!"

"This woman has finally lost her patience!"

...

Western Flood, Omnipotence Pavilion.

Many days ago, this place had been tightly guarded by Jade Mountain soldiers, not allowing anyone to enter or exit.

Although many cultivators had heard about the unclaimed Sacred Ground of Omnipotence, under the awe of the Jade Mountain Dragon Consort's reputation, not a single person dared to covet this Dao Unification Sacred Ground.

At this moment, two towering figures stood calmly among the soldiers, with the Third Prince of the Qi family slightly raising his right arm, his fingers loosely curled. In front of his palm, the densely packed piles of soldiers abruptly left a large gap, and thick blood stained the stone bricks, filling the cracks with a nauseating stench.

"You want... me to wait for a moment?"

"Have you forgotten that this is the Western Flood, and you are a soldier of my Western Dragon Palace?"

The Third Prince slowly lowered his hand, his cold gaze sweeping over the surroundings, finally settling on the Blackback Crocodile General holding a conch shell. Only when the general's body trembled in fear and lowered his head did the prince's lips curl into a mocking smile, "Rebel, you shall be executed."

As his words fell,

A vast Dragon Qi suddenly enveloped the area, engulfing all the Jade Mountain soldiers within.

The cultivation base, comparable to the Celestial Realm, was unleashed without restraint, reaching a level close to the Mid Heaven Realm, second only to his two elder brothers.

Boom!

Just as the Jade Mountain demon soldiers showed despair, a gust of wind suddenly appeared, dispersing the demonic power in the sky.

"Rebel? Are you saying that Jade Mountain is full of rebels and traitors? Is this the will of the Dragon King, or the decision of the Third Prince?"

A crisp laughter rang out, carrying a subtle hint of anger. Three consecutive questions caused the entire Omnipotence Sacred Ground to fall into dead silence.

The next moment, a voluptuous figure draped in a long skirt stepped out of nothingness.

Zi Xian stood suspended in mid-air, looking down from a height.

"……"

The Third Prince clearly hadn't expected Zi Xian to arrive so quickly, indicating that this woman had not hesitated for a moment after hearing the news and had rushed over at top speed.

Even though he had anticipated it, he still underestimated the madness of these Purple Beard White Dragons.

For a piece of unowned sacred ground, something of no value to them, they were willing to get so angry.

"Brother-in-law, I didn't mean it that way."

The Third Prince withdrew his gaze. Since he had decided to jump ship, he couldn't afford to be indecisive anymore.

His second brother wanted to see this scene.

He didn't believe that in the Western Flood, this woman would dare to lay a hand on his two brothers.

If Zi Xian dared to harm him even slightly, his father would have a reason to send her back to the East.

With this thought in mind, the Third Prince of the Qi family took a step toward the sacred ground's formation array: "Take the Jade Mountain people away, sister-in-law, but this Omnipotence Pavilion is where my two brothers fell. I was ordered to investigate. On both moral and legal grounds, sister-in-law has no reason to stop me."

The Sixth Prince felt somewhat guilty and didn't dare look at Zi Xian. He just gritted his teeth and followed his elder brother forward.

"Phew."

Zi Xian let out a long breath, the coldness in her eyes growing even more intense.

Just as she extended her fingers from her long sleeves, Ji Jing Xi's voice echoed in her ear.

"Calm down. Saving lives is more important. Don't ruin the Eastern Dragon King's plan over a moment of anger."

"……"

Zi Xian closed her eyes, forcibly suppressing her frustration and retracted her hand: "Jade Mountain soldiers, listen to my command. You are to return home first."

The soldiers looked at the Dragon Consort with complex expressions, knowing that today's events were a reckoning from the Western Dragon Palace for her actions over the years. It wasn't about risking their lives but about making her lose face.

They sighed and bowed in unison: "We understand your order!"

With that, these Jade Mountain soldiers quickly retreated, disappearing into the waters.

Only then did Zi Xian open her eyes and look at the two brothers: "You two, stop. Let's... discuss this further."

It was clear that saying this was extremely difficult for her. As a proud Eastern Flood Dragoness, she had to bow to two dragon sons who had just betrayed her. Anyone would find it hard to accept.

"Sister-in-law, don't make things difficult for us. This is what the Second Brother wants."

The Third Prince of the Qi family didn't turn around, not even slowing his steps. The Sixth Prince also felt relieved. This woman was willing to bow over such a ridiculous matter, far less terrifying than he had imagined.

"We have been searching for the Ten Thousand Demon Hall for a long time. After much thought, this Omnipotence Pavilion is the only place we haven't checked. We might find some clues and pull out those rat scoundrels, easing Father's worries."

Understanding how to handle this Jade Mountain Dragon Consort, the Third Prince of the Qi family became much more composed, leaving no room for loopholes in his words.

Zi Xian was left speechless.

If she continued to obstruct, it would even make her look like a co-conspirator of the Ten Thousand Demon Hall.

As she pondered her next move, another voice echoed in her ear, but it wasn't Ji Jing Xi's or a secret message.

This voice was hoarse and lazy, as if some fierce creature had just opened its eyes.

"What did you say about 'rat scoundrels'?"

"……"

The two brothers of the Qi family halted, their faces instantly changing as they looked at the distant formation array.

In an instant, the surroundings became dark for thousands of miles. The turbulent waters suddenly became as still as a mirror, the winds ceased, and the sun and moon lost their light.

In this eerie silence.

Whether it was Zi Xian, the two brothers, or Ji Jing Xi hiding in the clouds, they all heard the heavy, slow footsteps.

Step! Step! Step!

Four pairs of eyes focused on the formation array.

Until a towering figure, over a dozen zhang tall, slowly emerged. The black robe embroidered with golden patterns fluttered without wind, and under the wide hood, a pair of eyes as bright as gold shone frighteningly.

It stood with its hands hanging, completely unguarded, calmly looking at the two people before it.

In the next moment, this terrifying giant bowed slightly and said with a smile: "Surely you weren't talking about me, right... hmm?"

The deep voice echoed like thunder, making the faces of the two Celestial Realm dragon fiends of the Qi family even more grim. The Third Prince swallowed hard and forced himself to remain calm: "Who are you?"

Before he could finish speaking, his pupils suddenly contracted, his vision filled with a dark shadow.

In an instant, a rough and sharp claw gripped him entirely, and without any resistance, a vast demonic power surged out, slamming the Third Prince to the ground.

Under the surge of demonic power, the wide hood trembled slightly, revealing a fearsome face.

This creature retracted its smile, calmly watching the Third Prince struggle wildly in its hand, as if looking at a dead thing, and said softly: "Ten Thousand Demon Hall, Eastern Chamber Lord."

These six simple words made the four people present change color.

Although this name was no longer unfamiliar, for the two brothers and Zi Xian, this was their first time seeing someone from this force. And the moment this person appeared, they proved by action that...

The rumors in the Western Flood were not just rumors.

Their actions were indeed reckless and brutal, and their strength was terrifying!

For Ji Jing Xi, this terrifying demon was far more fearsome than the small figure she had encountered last time!

"Let my brother go first!"

The Sixth Prince of the Qi family widened his eyes, his voice breaking: "We are princes of the Western Dragon Palace..."

"Can you change your script?"

Ke Shisan lightly dug his ear with his left index finger, looking somewhat annoyed: "This is the third time."

He slowly raised his head: "The first time, you witnessed my lord's magnanimity; the second time, you witnessed his benevolence. As for this third time... let you witness that my lord's dignity cannot be violated."

"Hearing such a serious statement, even Zi Xian couldn't help but glance sideways towards Ji Jing Xi.

The master these demons spoke of, with his magnanimity, had caused the annihilation of the Seventh Prince's forces, and with his benevolence, the Seventh and Fourth Princes were ruthlessly slain. No matter how you look at it, these outcomes hardly fit the words they used.

And now, the Ten Thousand Demons Palace was about to get serious. What would they do next?!

A terrifying thought emerged in the minds of the four present.

As these thoughts crossed their minds, the two brothers' faces began to contort violently.

Ke Shisan slowly removed his hood, revealing his sharp and ferocious dragon head, its golden scales and horns shimmering under the dark sky.

He flashed a playful smile, "You're smart, you guessed right."

Before he finished speaking, this peerless demon dragon released the Third Prince, standing up calmly. His expression turned indifferent, "You vermin from the Western Flood, your lives are over."

Qi Family's Third Prince finally broke free from the restraint, not having the time to consider the horror of the previous claw. Acting on instinct, he transformed into his nearly thousand-zhang-long body, his massive dragon form exuding the power to overturn rivers and seas. He roared as he soared towards the sky!

"Roar!"

The long cry of the Celestial Realm dragon demon carried an indescribable aura of authority, enough to shake the souls of all living beings, causing them to feel as if their livers and gallbladders were about to rupture.

However, Ke Shisan quietly gazed into the distant sky.

He seemed to be proving a point.

Having called the Western Flood's group vermin, in front of him, these dragon princes and grandsons were indeed no different from vermin. He could release them at will or crush them underfoot.

As Ke Shisan slowly raised his hand, the dark sky churned with clouds and winds, and a dazzling thousand-zhang-long claw emerged from the vortex, seemingly moving slowly.

But in the next moment, this giant dragon claw grasped the Jade Horn Silver Dragon that was soaring in the sky.

"Let me go!"

Qi Family's Third Prince let out a mournful howl, and then he was engulfed by the slowly closing giant claw.

Until the dazzling dragon claw completely closed, there was no sound in the world, only the blood oozing from between the claws, staining everyone's eyes red.

"I'll fight you to the death!"

Perhaps stimulated by his brother's death, or maybe having witnessed his brother's fate, Qi Family's Sixth Prince finally unleashed an unprecedented killing intent.

He suddenly leaped up, transforming into a robust Jade Horn Silver Dragon himself. His dragon scales clattered, as if made of fine iron.

Unlike Qi Family's Third Prince, this giant dragon, upon taking flight, turned around. The two jade horns on its forehead suddenly extended, forming a sharp jade sword reaching towards the sky!

With surging demonic power and the support of its powerful dragon body, it ruthlessly attacked the ten-plus-zhang-tall figure with its jade horn sword!

The jade light flashed, and in an instant, it arrived.

If no one blocked this sword, it would likely destroy half of the Omnipotence Pavilion!

Ke Shisan slightly turned his head, not evading or yielding. He slowly raised his right arm, bent two fingers, and gently tapped the tip of the incoming "Thousand-Zang Jade Sword."

A crisp sound rang out.

Such a mighty sword strike only ruffled Ke Shisan's sleeve robe and couldn't even make him take half a step back.

The two extended jade horns, however, instantly cracked, and these cracks spread across the Jade Horn Silver Dragon's body at a visible speed. Under its stunned gaze, the demonic power mercilessly destroyed its five viscera and six entrails.

Ke Shisan lowered his hand and looked at Zi Xian, who was standing in a daze, "You two, do you have any more business here?"

Hearing the mention of the number from this peerless demon dragon, Zi Xian shuddered and looked towards the clouds, where Ji Jing Xi also stood with her hands hanging down, her breath quickening with tension.

Indeed! It was a perfect Celestial Realm!

Seeing the two women silent for a long time, Ke Shisan covered his face with his hood again and turned towards the Omnipotence Pavilion's formation array, leaving behind a calm statement.

"Tell the Western Dragon King on my behalf that I, the Palace Lord, have claimed his lowly life."

"His Western Flood now belongs to my Ten Thousand Demons Palace."

Before his words faded, this tall figure disappeared into the formation array.

Leaving the two women staring at each other in disbelief.

They found it hard to imagine that a being at the peak of the Celestial Realm, looking across all of Hongze, aside from the Eastern and Northern Dragon Kings and a few others like the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect's Grandmaster, could be such a terrifying existence.

To think that such a being would serve another as a master, and whenever mentioned, it was with a tone of pride.

Just what kind of existence was this Ten Thousand Demons Palace Lord, and what horrifying background did he possess?!

Of course, the most important thing was... they were really going to make a move against the Western Flood!

Unlike before, this time, after killing two dragon princes, they showed no fear and had no intention of leaving. They returned openly, even leaving their lives for the Western Dragon King to send a message, lest he not know their whereabouts.

"It's over, it's over," Zi Xian felt a bit dizzy, and when she finally recovered, she found Ji Jing Xi still standing in a daze. "What's wrong? You're not scared, are you? It's not that bad. Your senior brother was once at this level, and you've even seen my father."

"It's not that... I just feel... it's like..." Ji Jing Xi pondered for a long time before finally speaking.

"What do you mean, 'it's like'?" Zi Xian asked, puzzled.

Ji Jing Xi rubbed her forehead and shook her head, not responding.

The previous ferocious dragon demon, whether in his concise speech, ruthless actions, or subtle changes in expression, seemed to be deliberately imitating someone.

It almost made her feel like she had seen Shen Yi.

(End of Chapter)

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