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Chapter 602: Seeking the Palace Lord's Assistance to Annihilate the Ten Thousand Demon Hall!
Chapter 602: Seeking the Palace Lord's Assistance to Annihilate the Ten Thousand Demon Hall!
"Reporting to my lord, the assassination attempt failed. They reacted earlier than expected, and I sensed a Fusion Realm expert supporting them underwater. Should we continue the pursuit?"
The voice of a Demon Stone Guardian suddenly echoed in Shen Yi's mind.
He had anticipated this situation and didn't hesitate, immediately ordering a retreat.
Without the intervention of the Hall Lords, the Ten Thousand Demon Hall's strength wasn't as formidable as others imagined.
To be honest, this group of Fusion Realm Demon Stone Guardians, led by Cold Mountain Ancestor, were the very same demons that the Western Dragon Palace had easily driven away earlier.
The reason they were so effective now was twofold.
First, they caught their opponents off guard, and second, so many powerful demons had suddenly joined forces, all fearless and determined. Moreover, the Ten Thousand Demon Hall ensured they could communicate with each other instantly, making it a formidable challenge for any force.
However, this tactic could only be used once. Once their opponents realized what was happening, they would only need to deploy a few Heavenly Realm experts to ambush and quickly annihilate this group of Stone Guardians.
Currently, the Seven Sons of Nan Hong had limited support in the west, and after Zi Xian's decline, only the Mountain-Shifting Sect and Omnipotence Pavilion remained. Shen Yi couldn't bear to see these Stone Guardians die in vain; he still needed them as his informants.
"Hmm."
Shen Yi exhaled lightly, and from this assassination attempt, he had caught a glimpse of the Western Dragon Palace's solid foundation.
Led by four Great Demons of the White Jade Capital and supported by twenty Late Void Transformation demons as generals, they formed a small team.
What did this mean?
Each small team was equivalent to any one of the Seven Sons of Nan Hong. In terms of maintaining the sect's basic operations, these were all the experts they could dispatch!
Even if the Stone Guardians of the Fusion Realm intervened, it would require the combined efforts of two or three of them to eliminate them without leaking any information.
The Western Dragon Palace had deployed at least eight such teams to guard the major routes.
What a rich bounty!
Shen Yi extended his finger and gently tapped on the armrest.
With each team eliminated, a million years of demonic lifespan would be gained. Unfortunately, those two Dragon Sons were too eager to die, alerting the Dragon Palace, causing one team to escape.
Apart from these elite troops, there were also countless ordinary soldiers and generals in the Void Transformation and Godly Realm. Many Stone Guardians had casually eliminated them along the way.
If he had been on the defensive in Nan Hong, he was now on the offensive in Xi Hong, a pure hunt.
Shen Yi wasn't particularly skilled in such matters.
Fortunately, Nan Long Palace had already set an example by removing the Western Dragon Palace's informants, giving him more room to maneuver.
"You seem to be in a better mood," said Ji Jing Xi, who was starting to find the young man before her incomprehensible. Compared to the reassurance Qin Shixiong gave them, this new Nan Yang Sect Master was the complete opposite, always appearing enigmatic and keeping everyone on edge... yet nothing ever happened.
"I'm doing fine," Shen Yi said, concealing the smile in his eyes. What had troubled him the most was the need to master at least two Dragon Kings' powers and a minimum of twenty million years of demonic lifespan to condense the Demon Emperor's Seal.
He never expected to gather most of it so soon after arriving.
[Remaining Demonic Lifespan: 1,364,000 years]
"What should I do now?" Ji Jing Xi shook her head, somewhat understanding the feelings of those two Shixiongs. The more she thought about it, the more confused she became, so she decided not to think about it at all.
"Continue to maintain contact with the Jade Mountain Dragon Consort. If she encounters any danger, she can use the Dao Token to notify me."
After visiting the North Dragon Palace through his Golden Body Incarnation, Shen Yi was well aware of the terrifying strength of the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect and the North Dragon Palace. Only the Eastern Dragon Palace could rival them in all of Hongze. Zi Xian, as the sole bridge between him and the Eastern Dragon Palace, was best kept safe.
"..."
Upon hearing this, a hint of strangeness flashed through Ji Jing Xi's watery eyes.
She recalled that Zi Xian still addressed him as "that kid," unaware that the relationship between her and Shen Yi had already reversed. The current Shen Yi no longer needed Zi Xian's protection; instead, he had gained the ability to watch over this Dragon Consort.
What Ji Jing Xi found most absurd was that it wasn't due to Zi Xian's arrogance. Even if she herself took Zi Xian's place, she would likely have the same thoughts.
If anyone was to blame, it was Shen Yi for being too fast!
Such a terrifying cultivation speed was unheard of among mortals.
"I understand," Ji Jing Xi nodded. "Ye Shixiong and Qi Shixiong are ready and awaiting your orders..."
Before she could finish, her expression changed slightly, and she looked towards the Mountain-Shifting Sect.
At the same time, Huang Wenfa and Yan Chongzhang also stood up abruptly, their faces grave. "The Dragon Palace has sent more people."
After all, the Western Dragon Palace's young master had just died in the Mountain-Shifting Sect, and the smell of blood might still linger.
"Let's go," Shen Yi signaled with his eyes and stood up, also curious.
It shouldn't be the case. Although he didn't know much about the Western Dragon Palace, any sensible force wouldn't dare to send troops to monitor Xi Hong in such a situation.
Ji Jing Xi transformed into moonlight and vanished within the Mountain-Shifting Sacred Land.
Huang Wenfa straightened his robes and glanced at Shen Yi once more. Upon receiving an affirmative response, he waved his sleeves and activated the grand formation.
"We are here on behalf of the Dragon Palace, carrying an Imperial Decree to request an audience with the Grandmaster of the Mountain-Shifting Sect."
Compared to Qi Jiu's previous visit, there were only seven or eight Aquatic Warriors this time, and their cultivation levels seemed to be barely at the Return to Void Realm.
Their attitude was also vastly different from before.
While not exactly humble, they maintained proper etiquette. After receiving permission from the Mountain-Shifting Sect, the Demon General held the Imperial Decree and slowly walked into the Sacred Land.
Led by several disciples, they stopped at the entrance of the main hall and then loudly announced, "The Dragon King's message is that the Western Flood is plagued by demonic disturbances, causing harm to the people. We hope that you, the Western Flood cultivators, will lend your strength to eradicate these demons."
"Tsk!"
Huang Wenfa's face darkened. Was this how the term "modest strength" was to be used?
This old dragon, seeking help yet displaying such arrogance, deserved to have its home raided and destroyed!
The Demon Soldiers didn't dare step into the main hall, probably fearing they would be slapped to death by the Grandmaster in person. At this moment, they stood meekly with their heads bowed and added, "Senior at the Fusion Realm, please follow us to the waters to discuss a plan. As for the remaining disciples in the Sect, they must patrol the surrounding thousand li day and night in shifts. If they discover anything, they should report it to the Dragon Palace immediately!"
As the voices outside the hall fell silent, Huang Wenfa did not respond but turned to look at Shen Yi again.
Tsk, the Western Dragon Palace seemed to have been shaken by the previous battle, realizing that the Ten Thousand Monsters Palace was indeed this formidable, giving the Dragon Palace a significant sense of pressure.
Not only had they begun to seek assistance from the Immortal Sects, but it was likely due to their weakened control over the Western Flood and concerns about potential mischief.
This display of timidity before the battle made Huang Wenfa realize that this colossal entity, the Western Dragon Palace, after enjoying ten thousand years of peace, might not be as powerful as others imagined, despite its seemingly formidable size.
But what should they do now?
"Let's go," Shen Yi stood up and headed towards the hall's exit.
"Okay... Huh?!"
Huang Wenfa snapped out of his reverie, staring wide-eyed at the youth beside him, disbelief written all over his face.
"What's wrong?"
Shen Yi glanced at him and said indifferently, "Am I not a Fusion Realm cultivator?"
Hearing this, Huang Wenfa vigorously rubbed his old face, completely devoid of the demeanor of a senior cultivator. If the Western Dragon King found out that he had invited the Grandmaster of the Nan Yang Sect into the Dragon Palace, one could only imagine his reaction.
No! Could this vast Western Flood not pose even a slight challenge to Grandmaster Shen?
After all, the opponent had personally killed Qi Zhaoyi. In other words, as long as the Western Dragon King had the thought that his eldest son might have perished, he would use the Dragon Clan's secret method to contact his son, and he would immediately sense the Blood Talisman on Grandmaster Shen's body.
In such a situation, Grandmaster Shen was about to casually stroll under the Western Dragon King's nose...
It was simply incomprehensible.
"Of course, you are," Huang Wenfa said with a bitter smile, adjusting his sleeves before pushing open the hall's doors and addressing the Aquatic Warriors, "Since the Western Flood is in trouble, we dare not refuse. Please lead the way."
The Dragon Palace Aquatic Warriors had not expected the Mountain-Shifting Sect to be so accommodating. They knew they had not been particularly polite to this Immortal Sect before.
At this moment, they were overjoyed and didn't dare ask further, "Grandmaster Shen, with your kindness, the Dragon King will surely remember your great contribution."
After saying this, they turned and led the way out of the Mountain-Shifting Sect.
Shen Yi calmly followed behind. He, of course, understood what Huang Wenfa was worried about, but it was impossible to explicitly tell him that he knew the Western Dragon King was not currently at home.
No one would believe it if he said so.
With numerous Stone Guardians spread across the Western Flood, it had become challenging for anything to escape his notice.
...
Western Flood, Dragon King's Hall.
The once crowded hall was now left with only a few individuals.
Qi Shengtao and the two Grandmasters of the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect had already departed for the waters outside to investigate the Omnipotence Pavilion Sacred Land.
The only information the Western Dragon Palace currently possessed was that inside the Omnipotence Pavilion Sacred Land, the Eastern Chamber Lord of the Ten Thousand Monsters Palace, a cultivator at the peak of the Celestial Realm, was stationed. Such strength could easily cause turmoil in the entire Western Flood, making it a force that must be guarded against.
However, while they could investigate, actual combat was out of the question.
After all, a misstep in a battle of this magnitude would lead to complete defeat.
The Western Dragon Palace had too little information about the Ten Thousand Monsters Palace, and many reinforcements had yet to arrive. There was no need to choose to fight under such circumstances.
Thus, the task of gathering information fell to those remaining in the hall.
Qi Lao Wu, the fifth son of the Qi family, temporarily took over his father's role in hosting the guests.
His gaze swept the room and landed on the figure seated in the main position, whose strength was relatively lower compared to the others.
"I've long heard that the Northern Flood has a peerless Celestial Talent, unmatched even by Xuan Qing. Today, I finally have the honor of meeting you, Grandmaster Xue. It's a pleasure, a pleasure indeed!"
Qi Lao Wu quickly walked over and poured a cup of fine wine for Xue.
Xue Yan glanced at the wine cup, but made no move.
Just as Qi Lao Wu's smile stiffened, a member of the Yue family stepped in to help, chuckling, "Comparing a mere mortal with the name of a White Jade Capital cultivator to Xue Zongzhu is a bit inappropriate, don't you think?"
"Tsk!"
Qi Lao Wu suddenly realized, quickly slapping himself as if in mock punishment, "Look at my big mouth! Please don't take offense, Xue Zongzhu."
Xue Yan finally picked up the wine cup, bringing it to his lips, and said calmly, "He was born earlier, I never met him, but I've heard of his deeds. It's not necessarily an empty name, but a fleeting glory is indeed true."
"That's right," Qi Lao Wu nodded repeatedly. As a Heaven Realm demon, his fawning over an Earth Realm cultivator was an unusual sight, and it would be hard to find a second example in all of Hongze.
However, Xue Yan took a sip of the divine wine and his tone shifted, "But on second thought, with the full support of the Eastern Dragon Palace, even a pig should be able to achieve Dao Unification."
His words hung in the air.
The Yue family members burst into laughter, the older ones with a hint of insincerity. As demons, their lifespans were much longer, and they had witnessed more.
So far, Hongze had only produced one cultivator who had seen the fifth Immortal City.
Including Xue Yan before him, who, before achieving Dao Unification, had also struggled with this issue, nearly shattering his Dao heart. He couldn't dispel the clouds to see the city and ultimately chose to directly unify his Dao.
Of course, one of his statements was true.
A fleeting glory is indeed worthless. Whether it was Li Xuan Qing, the seven sons of Nan Hong, or even Qin Jiao Yang, a half-step Path-Walking Realm cultivator, they were all dust buried by time, not worth mentioning.
"Let's get to business."
The thin, old man slowly opened his eyes. As the Yue family's guardian elder, he was the only one present qualified to interrupt Xue Yan.
Although the Yue family couldn't compare to the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, his status within the clan was second only to the clan leader. In contrast, Xue Yan's experience was still shallow; despite bearing the title of Sect Leader, he was still a junior.
"Yes," Xue Yan nodded, avoiding the topic.
After seeing the true state of the Western Flood's "local tyrant," he had completely lost interest in this backwater place. Only the Ten Thousand Demon Hall could pique his interest.
He planned to capture a member of the Ten Thousand Demon Hall and interrogate them thoroughly. No matter how mysterious the power was, he could trace it back to its source.
"This time, I've brought the Greedy Wolf Star Chart of my Boundless Dao Emperor Sect to lend strength to the Yue family."
Even the least experienced Qi Lao Wu's expression changed slightly at these words.
The Greedy Wolf Star Chart, formally known as the Greedy Wolf Star Battle Array Chart, was a name that offended Hongze Great Immortal. After Hongze Great Immortal's intervention, the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect realized the distinction between immortals and mortals. They removed the 'Immortal-Slaying' from the name, making it less grandiose.
"At its peak, this array is personally controlled by seventeen Branch Sect Masters of my sect."
"As for now, it depends on how many Dao Unification cultivators you can gather. If you can find a dozen or so Earth Realm cultivators, dealing with a late-stage Heaven Realm cultivator wouldn't be a problem. With Elder Yue, even a perfect Heaven Realm cultivator would be a challenge."
"Of course, I'll be in the main array at the Dragon King's Palace and won't be present personally."
Xue Yan showed no hesitation in saying this, nor did he worry about others looking down on him for being cowardly.
As the saying goes, a wise man doesn't stand beneath a dangerous wall.
Although the Western Flood was shabby and didn't impress him, he himself hadn't fully matured yet. The example of Li Xuan Qing's foolishness was enough to serve as a warning.
"Are all the people here?"
Xue Yan put down his wine cup and slowly stood up.
Qi Lao Wu quickly took out a conch shell, whispered a few words, and then smiled, "There are thirteen Dao Unification cultivators and two old eccentrics. Perhaps they've forgotten the authority of my Western Dragon Palace and are confused about priorities. I'll inform my father, and he'll help them clear their minds. Should we wait for Xue Zongzhu?"
"No need."
Xue Yan shook his head and looked outside the hall, savoring the moment, "Let's inspect the goods first."
The so-called Dao Unification cultivators of the Western Flood might not live up to their reputation. They were like rotten fish and shrimp, but they'd have to make do.
"..."
The Yue family's guardian elder lifted an eyelid, clearly seeing through Xue Yan's nonchalance.
After all, it wasn't the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect's people who were risking their lives.
Fortunately, having lived in the Northern Flood for many years, they had come to understand the temperaments of the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect's cultivators.
Indeed, it wasn't a direct confrontation with the Ten Thousand Demon Hall, just a plan to capture a member. Perhaps he had been secluded for too long, and with the Yue family's declining strength, he was overly concerned.
The thin old man reassured himself and slowly stood up, following Xue Yan outside.
(End of Chapter)
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