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 see the Dragon Consort, there's an urgent matter to report!"

At the peak of Jade Mountain, outside the inner chambers, a sharp cry suddenly rang out.

"What a ruckus, where's your decorum?"

Two Dragon Offspring glared coldly and swept past, "Just speak directly, we'll pass the message to the Dragon Consort."

"This..."

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

"Tsk."

Seeing this, the two Dragon Offspring exchanged a glance, their expressions turning cold, "Strange, in the Western Flood, is there something that the Dragon Offspring cannot hear? Have you forgotten whom you serve?"

Not to mention, this woman was indeed skilled at winning people's hearts.

One of the Dragon Offspring suddenly stepped forward and slapped the Blackback Crocodile General across the face with the back of his hand, flipping his entire body onto the ground, "Speak!"

The Blackback Crocodile General spat out a mouthful of blood, hesitating to raise his head.

Just as he was about to persist, the entire peak of Jade Mountain suddenly fell into a chilling atmosphere.

The hidden injuries of the two Dragon Offspring, which they had barely managed to regulate, were suppressed by this aura, and their faces turned red again. As their throats rolled, a strand of sweet and fishy taste had already reached their tongues.

"This palace conducts itself with dignity, and there's nothing shameful to hide. But go ahead and speak."

The indifferent voice of the woman echoed from within the inner chambers, and the two Dragon Offspring's expressions turned dark and uncertain. They endured their injuries and bowed to the woman inside, "Thank you for your understanding, Dragon Consort."

In the inner chambers, on the bed...

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

"..."

Zi Xian lightly nodded, and besides the support of the Eastern Dragon Palace, her own temperament was also quite commendable, allowing the reputation of the Yushan Dragon Consort to spread throughout the Western Flood.

However, the next moment, after hearing the words spoken outside the door, her previously calm face instantly changed.

"Reporting to the Dragon Consort, the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince have led many generals to the Omnipresent Pavilion, ordering all Yushan soldiers to retreat. They say they want to... thoroughly investigate."

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

Crack!

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

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

If they wanted Qi Zhaowen to truly trust them, they would have to completely offend Zi Xian through this matter.

With such intentions, the two princes would undoubtedly make things difficult for her.

Currently, with the Western Dragon King in the grand hall, Zi Xian couldn't do anything. She didn't mind their betrayal, but the problem was... she couldn't accept that because of her, other innocent lives would be affected, bringing about a senseless calamity!

"..."

Ji Jingxi sighed softly and slowly moved her hand away, no longer pressing down on Zi Xian.

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

As fellow cultivators of the Immortal Sects, and as the sect master of her own sect, she embodied the world of her sect.

Even if it wasn't her own sect, she would still have a kind heart for the innocent lives in other sacred grounds.

"I'll go with you."

"Thank you."

Zi Xian took a deep breath and looked at her with grateful eyes.

As the Eastern Dragon King's daughter, she seemed to have a noble status and exceptional strength, but in reality, having come alone to the Western Flood, she hadn't felt the companionship of others by her side for a long time.

Ji Jingxi'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 family.

"This palace wants to see just how untrustworthy I am in handling matters, and whether these princes' concerns are justified."

Watching Ji Jingxi transform into moonlight and disappear by her side, Zi Xian suddenly stood up and took swift steps out of the inner chambers.

Before the two Dragon Offspring could stop her, they were blasted away by the raging aura, forced to reveal their true forms as hundred-foot Jade Horned Silver Dragons, shaking the entire Jade Mountain with their collision.

The two Silver Dragons looked up in shock, staring at the graceful figure soaring straight towards the waters beyond!

"Quickly report to Grandpapa!"

"This woman has finally lost her patience!"

...

Western Flood, Omnipresent Pavilion.

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

Although many cultivators had heard about the unclaimed sacred ground of the Omnipresent Pavilion, under the intimidation of the Yushan Dragon Consort's reputation, not a single person dared to covet this Dao Fusion Realm treasure land.

At this moment, two tall figures stood calmly among the soldiers, and the Third Prince of the Qi family slightly raised his right arm, his fingers forming a loose fist. In front of his hand, the densely packed soldiers abruptly created a large empty space, and thick blood stained the stone bricks, filling the cracks with a pungent smell.

"You say... you want this prince 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 of the Qi family slowly lowered his hand, his cold gaze sweeping over the surroundings, finally settling on the Blackback Crocodile General holding a conch shell. The general dared not breathe, and lowered his head in fear. Only then did the prince's lips curl into a mocking smile, "Rebels, must be executed."

Along with his words, a vast Dragon Qi suddenly spread out, engulfing all the Yushan soldiers.

The cultivation of the Heaven Realm was unleashed without restraint, reaching a level close to the middle stage, second only to his two older brothers.

Boom!

Just as the many Yushan demon soldiers showed despair, a gust of wind suddenly blew, dispersing the demonic energy in the sky.

"Rebels? Do you mean that Yushan is full of traitors? Is this the will of the Dragon King, or the will of the Third Prince?"

The crisp laughter in her voice contained a hint of anger, and the three consecutive questions caused the entire Omnipresent Pavilion to fall into silence.

The next moment, the voluptuous figure in a long skirt suddenly stepped out of the void.

Zi Xian stood in mid-air, looking down at the scene below.

"..."

The Third Prince clearly hadn't expected Zi Xian to arrive so quickly. It seemed that after hearing the news, this woman didn't hesitate at all and rushed here at the fastest speed.

Although he had anticipated this, he still underestimated the madness of the White Dragon Clan with purple beards.

For an unclaimed sacred ground, a place of no value to them, it was still worth their furious reaction.

"Sister-in-law, I didn't mean that."

The Third Prince withdrew his gaze. Now that he had decided to abandon his previous allegiance, he couldn't afford to be indecisive anymore.

This was exactly what the Second Prince wanted to see.

He didn't believe that in the Western Flood, this woman would dare to attack his brothers.

If Zi Xian dared to harm him, even without saying anything else, his father would have an excuse to send her back to the East.

Thinking of this, the Third Prince of the Qi family took a step towards the sacred ground's formation, "Take the soldiers of Yushan with you, Sister-in-law. But this Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion is where my two brothers fell. I came here under orders to investigate. In terms of both emotions and reason, Sister-in't have any reason to stop me."

The Sixth Prince felt a bit uneasy and didn't dare to look at Zi Xian. He clenched his teeth and followed his brother, stepping forward.

"Huff."

Zi Xian exhaled, and the chill in her eyes became more intense.

Just as her fingers were about to emerge from her long sleeves, she heard Ji Jingxi's voice in her ear.

"Calm down. Saving people is the priority. Don't let a momentary dispute ruin the Eastern Dragon King's plan."

"..."

Zi Xian closed her eyes, suppressing her frustration, and retracted her hand, "Soldiers of Yushan, listen to my command. All of you, return to the palace."

The soldiers looked at Dragon Consort with complex expressions, knowing that today's events were a reckoning by the Western Dragon Palace for her actions over the years. They didn't care about their lives; they just wanted to humiliate her.

They sighed and bowed together, "We obey your command!"

After saying this, the Yushan soldiers quickly retreated and disappeared into the water.

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

It was evident that she spoke with great difficulty. As the proud Dragon Princess of the Eastern Flood, she had to bow her head to two Dragon Princes who had just betrayed her. It was a difficult pill to swallow for anyone.

"Sister-in-law, don't make it hard for us. This is the Second Prince's intention."

The Third Prince didn't turn around, and even his footsteps didn't falter. The Sixth Prince also relaxed, realizing that this woman was willing to bow her head for such a ridiculous reason, and she wasn't as terrifying as he had imagined.

"We've been searching for the Demon Palace for a long time, and after much thought, we realized that we haven't investigated this Ten Thousand Phenomena Sacred Ground yet. Perhaps we can find some clues here and expose those rats, easing our father's worries."

Knowing how to handle the Yushan Dragon Consort, the Third Prince became much more relaxed, and even his words left no room for doubt.

Zi Xian was left speechless.

If she continued to obstruct them, it would almost seem like she was an accomplice of the Demon Palace.

As she pondered her next move, a voice sounded in her ear again, but this time, it wasn't Ji Jingxi, nor was it a mental message.

This voice was hoarse and lazy, like a ferocious beast opening its eyes.

"You just mentioned some rats?"

"..."

The Qi brothers' footsteps paused, and their faces changed slightly as they looked towards the distant formation.

In an instant, the surroundings within a thousand miles darkened. The originally turbulent waters suddenly became as still as a mirror, and the wind ceased on all sides, leaving the sun and moon without light.

In this quiet atmosphere, Zi Xian, the two brothers, and even Ji Jingxi, hidden in the clouds, all heard the heavy and slow footsteps.

Step! Step! Step! Four pairs of eyes focused on the formation.

A towering figure, over ten zhang tall, slowly emerged. The black robe with golden embroidery moved without any wind, and beneath the wide hood, a pair of dazzling golden eyes shone brightly.

It stood there with its hands hanging by its sides, completely unguarded, calmly observing the two people before it.

The next moment, the terrifying giant slightly bowed its body and laughed, "You must be referring to me... hmm?"

Its deep voice reverberated like thunder.

The faces of the two Heaven Realm dragon demons turned even more unsightly. The Third Prince swallowed and forced himself to remain calm, "Who are you?"

Before he finished speaking,

His pupils shrank, and his vision was filled with darkness.

In an instant, a rough and sharp claw grabbed his entire body, and in his complete inability to resist, a vast amount of demon energy surged out, slamming the Third Prince to the ground.

As the demon energy raged, the wide hood swayed slightly, revealing a hideous face.

The ferocious beast retracted its smile and calmly observed the Third Prince struggling in its hand, as if looking at a lifeless object. It spoke softly, "Demon Palace, East Palace Lord."

These six simple words caused all four people present to change their expressions.

Although this name was no longer unfamiliar, for the brothers and Zi Xian, it was their first time seeing a member of this power in person. And as soon as they appeared, they proved through their actions...

The rumors about the Western Flood were not just rumors.

They acted so wildly and fiercely, and their strength was truly terrifying!

For Ji Jingxi, this terrifying demon was far more frightening than the petite figure she had encountered last time, by an unknown multiple!

"You, let go of my brother first!"

The Sixth Prince widened his eyes, his voice cracking with emotion, "We are the princes of the Western Dragon Palace..."

"Can you come up with a different excuse?"

Ke Shisan lightly scratched his ear with the tip of his left palm, looking a bit annoyed, "This is the third time."

He slowly raised his head, "The first time, you witnessed my master's magnanimity. The second time, you witnessed my master's kindness. As for this third time... you will witness the inviolable authority of my master."

"Hearing these extremely serious words, even Zi Xian couldn't help but glance sideways towards Ji Jingxi's direction.

The word 'generous' from this demon's mouth resulted in the complete annihilation of the Old Seventh's forces, and 'kindness' led to the ruthless slaying of the Old Fourth and Old Seventh. No matter how you look at it, these two words don't seem to fit the situation.

And now, Wan Yaodian is getting serious. What will they do next?!

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

After a moment of contemplation, the two brothers' faces began to twitch violently.

Ke Shisan slowly removed his hood, revealing his noble dragon head, sharp and ferocious, as if cast from gold, with its horn and scales shimmering under the dark clouds and blue sky.

He smiled with a hint of amusement, "Very smart, you guessed right."

Before he could finish speaking, this peerless ferocious demon had released Old Third and calmly stood up. His expression instantly turned indifferent, "You bunch of stinking bugs from the Western Flood, your lives are over."

Finally, Qi Family's Third Prince managed to break free from his restraints. There was no time to consider the horror of that previous claw as his instincts took over, and he suddenly transformed into his nearly thousand-zhang-long body. The massive dragon's body seemed to possess the power to overturn rivers and seas, roaring as it soared towards the sky!

"Roar!"

The long cry of the Heaven Realm dragon, carrying an indescribable aura of authority, was enough to shake the souls of all living beings within earshot, causing them to feel as if their livers and gallbladders were about to burst.

However, Ke Shisan merely gazed calmly into the distance.

It was as if he was proving a point.

Since he had called the Western Dragon Palace a bunch of stinking bugs, then in front of him, these dragon offspring would indeed be like bugs, free to be released or crushed at his whim.

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

But in the next moment, this giant dragon claw grasped the Jade Horned Silver Dragon that had just taken flight.

"Let me go!"

Qi Family's Third Prince let out a mournful howl, only to be drowned out by the closing giant claw.

Until the dazzling dragon claw completely closed, there was no other 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 because he had witnessed his brother's fate, Qi Family's Sixth Prince finally unleashed an unprecedented killing intent.

He suddenly leaped up, also transforming into a robust and colossal Jade Horned Silver Dragon. His dragon scales clattered, resembling cast iron.

Unlike Qi Family's Third Prince, this giant dragon had just taken flight when it abruptly turned its body. The two jade horns on its forehead suddenly extended, forming a jade sword that soared into the sky with a sharp edge!

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

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

If no one had blocked this sword, it could have directly destroyed half of the Wanxiang Pavilion's sacred ground!

Ke Shisan slightly averted his gaze, neither avoiding nor yielding. He slowly raised his right arm, bent his middle finger, and gently tapped the tip of the incoming 'thousand-zhang jade sword'.

Clang!

A crisp sound rang out.

Such a majestic sword strike merely ruffled Ke Shisan's sleeves and couldn't even make him take a half-step back.

However, the two extending jade horns instantly cracked, and these cracks spread visibly across the entire body of the Jade Horned Silver Dragon. As it stared in shock, the malevolent demon power swiftly and efficiently destroyed its internal organs.

Ke Shisan lowered his hand and looked at Zi Xian, who stood frozen in place, "You two, do you have anything else?"

Hearing the number mentioned by this peerless ferocious demon, Zi Xian shuddered and looked towards the clouds, where Ji Jingxi also stood with her hands hanging by her sides, her breathing quickening with tension.

Sure enough! It's the Perfect Heaven Realm!

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

"Tell the Western Dragon King on behalf of this palace's master that I've claimed his worthless life."

"From now on, his Western Flood belongs to Wan Yaodian."

Before his words could fade, this towering figure had already disappeared into the formation.

The two women stared at each other, speechless.

They found it hard to imagine that a being at the Perfect Heaven Realm, like this one, was among the most terrifying existences in the entire Hongze, aside from the Dragon Kings of the East and North, and the few others like the Sect Leader of the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect.

To think that such a being would serve another as its master, and every time it was mentioned, it was with an air of pride.

Just what kind of existence was this master of Wan Yaodian, and what terrifying background did he possess?!

Of course, the most important thing was... they were really going to take action against the Western Flood!

Unlike the previous situation, this time, after killing two dragon offspring, they showed no fear and had no intention of leaving. Instead, they returned boldly.

They even left their lives behind to deliver a message, fearing that the Western Dragon King wouldn't know their whereabouts.

"It's over, it's over."

Zi Xian felt a bit dizzy, and after a while, she managed to recover. However, she noticed that Ji Jingxi was still standing there, dazed. "What's wrong? Are you scared? It's not that bad. Your senior brother was once at this realm, and you've even seen my father."

"It's not that... I just feel..." Ji Jingxi pondered for a long time before finally speaking.

"What do you mean?" Zi Xian asked, puzzled.

Ji Jingxi rubbed her forehead and shook her head, not responding.

The previous malevolent dragon, whether in its 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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