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Chapter 607: Stirring Up Chaos, Bloodshed and Turmoil
Chapter 607: Stirring Up Chaos, Bloodshed and Turmoil
"Wait!"
Zi Xian was momentarily caught off guard.
It was clearly their own brother's captive, but why was the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect suddenly directing their anger towards Shen Yi?
How could the Nanyang Sect Master, who had only left Nan Hong for a short time, manage to offend so many top-tier powers simultaneously?
"..."
Despite Zi Xian's obstruction, the two Grandmasters of the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect acted as if they hadn't heard a word and continued walking towards the hall's exit.
"Your Highness, I understand your eagerness for revenge," Ji Shengtao finally stood up and advised, "but since that cultivator was able to kill Yue Gonggui, he is definitely not an ordinary opponent. It's best to avoid acting rashly and discuss this matter carefully to prevent any mistakes."
In reality, for the Western Dragon King, whether dealing with the Ten Thousand Demon Hall or the black-robed cultivator, it was all about assisting his Western Flood in eliminating rebels.
Now, with Ziyang's powerful presence in the Western Flood, he had already captured Xue Yan upon arrival, hoping for a harmonious coexistence and united efforts between the two sides. This was somewhat wishful thinking.
However, the necessary formalities couldn't be skipped.
"Mistakes?"
Fu Hai Su slowly halted his steps, glancing at Ji Shengtao with a cold smile.
The reason this old dragon wanted to muddy the waters was that he felt his own strength, along with his companions', fell short of the importance of Prince Ziyang.
The Western Flood Dragon Palace dared not underestimate the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect.
"I'm not quite sure. After I summon the Ancestral Stele, what mistakes could possibly occur in the Western Flood?"
This short sentence left everyone with only two words in their minds.
Ancestral Stele.
It was common knowledge that within the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect, there existed a Fairy Fate Stele that recorded the cultivation methods of all its disciples. Additionally, this Ancestral Stele possessed functions similar to the Dragon Lair.
The two Grandmasters, of course, couldn't bring this Ancestral Stele with them to the Western Flood, but from their words, it seemed that even from such a great distance, they could still utilize some of the stele's abilities.
No wonder it was called the Fairy Fate Stele.
They had a hidden ace up their sleeve.
Ji Shengtao's heart stirred with emotion, but his expression conveyed helplessness, as if he had no other choice due to Ziyang's overwhelming power, "I see. Then I wish you both success and hope you can avenge the honor of Grandmaster Xue for the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect."
"Rest assured, we will."
Shi Lianchang's voice turned cold. Among the three top-tier powers, the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect, compared to the Eastern Dragon Palace and the Northern Dragon Palace, was the only one controlled by human cultivators. It had emerged as a formidable force during the Killing Tribulation.
They were most wary of others thinking they were inferior to the two Dragon Palaces.
"Do you need me to send people to search for that cultivator's whereabouts?" Ji Shengtao's attitude became more polite.
"Hmph, you should focus on your Ten Thousand Demon Hall."
Fu Hai Su let out a cold laugh and said indifferently, "My younger brother went missing when he went to the Mountain-Shifting Sect. If I remember correctly, that black-robed cultivator also followed the Mountain-Shifting Sect Master, didn't he?"
"Farewell."
Without hesitation, the two left the hall, heading towards the waters above.
In a place where no one noticed, upon hearing the name 'Mountain-Shifting Sect,' Zi Xian's breathing became slightly erratic. If it weren't for Ji Shengtao's presence, she would have likely rushed out of the hall, unable to contain her emotions.
She didn't know if Shen Yi was in the Mountain-Shifting Sect.
But she was aware that the sect had come to Nan Hong for support, and now, with Ji Jing Xi in the Western Flood, given the temperament of the Nan Hong Seven Sons, how could they possibly stand by and watch their savior get into trouble?
Oh no!
With this thought, Zi Xian subconsciously looked towards the Jade Mountain direction.
To resolve this trouble, perhaps only her brother could help among all the powers in the Western Flood.
...
In the Western Flood, within the Mountain-Shifting Sect.
The original location of the short mountain had been replaced by a towering memorial hall after the mountain was taken away.
Huang Wenfa always felt that the name chosen by the founder was rather inauspicious.
Mountain-Shifting Sect, Mountain-Shifting Sect, and now someone had actually moved the mountain away.
Fortunately, the one who took the mountain was Shen Zongzhuang, and the sect, having lost the treasure mountain, gained its hidden secrets.
"Huff."
Huang Wenfa slowly rubbed the jade slip in his hand. Who could have imagined that beneath this unassuming appearance lay a genuine immortal technique?
Divine Yue Calming the Sky! Moreover, compared to other immortal techniques, the Divine Yue Calming the Sky could be divided into three stages, allowing for gradual progress and significantly reducing the difficulty of entry.
It was undoubtedly a treasure that could propel the sect into the ranks of the top powers in Hongze.
But Shen Zongzhuang didn't say a word and casually tossed it into Huang Wenfa's hands.
"That's why I said, worshipping that mountain is useless. You should spend more time worshipping Shen Zongzhuang instead."
Huang Wenfa put away the jade slip, clasped his palms together, and sincerely bowed twice towards the memorial hall.
Yan Chongzhang couldn't help but feel amused, but soon, he also looked at the memorial hall with deep agreement. Just this Divine Yue Calming the Sky technique was enough to justify the Mountain-Shifting Sect's offense against the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect.
Moreover, Shen Zongzhuang had never truly put pressure on the Mountain-Shifting Sect.
I don't know what the other party is thinking now, after slaying the Yue Family, he doesn't even have anyone to discuss matters with.
At the same time, in the ancestral hall.
"Ahem."
Yu Lan crossed her arms, pretending not to notice the pleading gaze from the person beside her.
Her heart felt a bit sour.
After receiving such a huge favor, it was only right to be pushed to the limit.
"My lord, Tianji is truly not skilled in array formations."
Yue Tianji wore a treasure armor, his face bitter. Despite his cowardly appearance, his entire body exuded a momentum that was a far cry from before, as if he had undergone a complete transformation.
It was as if his body had been cleansed by some force, giving him a sense of soaring to the heavens.
This so-called "force" was the sea of blood formed from the corpses of Yue Gonggui, the grand elder, and over a dozen clan members. It helped Yue Tianji break through several bottlenecks in one go, reaching a level close to Heaven Realm Perfection.
If it weren't for his cultivation being only at the initial stage of the Earth Realm, this single breakthrough would have been enough for him to catch up with Ke Shisan.
"It's fine, I'm good at...urgh...I'm skilled."
Shen Yi sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, his voice calm. He gently wiped the corners of his lips with his fingers.
His entire face had turned deathly pale.
It should be known that he was also somewhat accomplished in the way of array formations.
But this Greedy Wolf Star Battle Array Chart was indeed incomplete. Each Western Flood Sect Master only possessed a single part of it, and with an insufficient number of people, several portions were still missing.
Additionally, Shen Yi intended to use the Stone Formation Array, which required him to master the entire array on his own, without any guidance from a teacher, making the difficulty increase exponentially.
On top of that, there was indeed a slight gap between his innate talent and comprehension compared to Xue Yan.
However, no matter the difficulty, even if it was an array akin to immortal techniques, it seemed insignificant compared to over a million years of demonic lifespan.
Although most of his time would be spent on condensing the Demon Emperor Seal, he still had more than enough time to comprehend the array over the next tens of millions of years.
"Have you rested enough? Continue."
As his words fell, Shen Yi forcefully pulled Yue Tianji into the array.
The entire ancestral hall once again fell into dead silence.
It might have been an illusion, but as Shen Yi slowly closed his eyes, he gradually became accustomed to the negative feedback from the array.
This nauseating feeling, as if his internal organs were about to rupture and his divine soul was on the verge of shattering, represented an increase in strength.
And right now, strength was what he lacked the most.
Upon entering the mid-Heaven Realm, Shen Yi discovered an issue.
Perfected immortal techniques were indeed comparable to divine abilities, and sometimes even stronger than ordinary ones.
But a cultivator's divine abilities were not static.
For example, Ye Jiu's third divine ability, the All-Encompassing Sword, was so powerful that if it struck the South Dragon King, it would have almost taken his life in just one move, making it hard to imagine. If Ye Jiu were to reach Heaven Realm Perfection and comprehend a fourth divine ability, its power would be unimaginable.
In other words, the higher the cultivation realm, the more powerful the divine abilities became, gradually surpassing the capabilities of immortal techniques.
Otherwise, according to the most straightforward calculation, Shen Yi, who currently possessed two immortal techniques and two divine abilities, should be considered at the level of Heaven Realm Perfection.
However, in reality, when Shen Yi compared himself to Ke Shisan, even after accounting for the Demon Emperor Weapon and other factors, he estimated that he had barely reached this level, if not less.
With such strength, wanting to achieve control over the Three Floods while withstanding the pressure from the Northern Flood seemed like a joke.
Therefore, he couldn't afford to miss any opportunity for improvement.
...
In the Western Flood, amidst the clear sky and vast sea.
Ji Jing Xi appeared calm as she hovered in the sky, waiting. Only her tightly clenched fingers around the conch revealed her inner restlessness.
"Jing Xi, don't panic. I'll be there soon."
Zi Xian's soothing voice came from the conch, mixed with a few scolding words, "If you don't go, I'll go myself. After all, you're my only sister, and if you die, so be it!"
Ji Jing Xi silently stared at the conch, her heart becoming even more chaotic.
The only person in all of Hongze whom Zi Xian would address as 'brother' was of great importance. Judging from her words, there seemed to be a problem that required Prince Ziyang's intervention, and it was related to them.
"Don't panic."
Two figures slowly emerged behind Ji Jing Xi. Ye Jiu frowned as he gazed into the distance, gently reminding her, "Actually, I sensed a battle between experts earlier, but the array obscured the situation, making it unclear. After thinking it through, it's likely a conflict between the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect and the Yue Family. Since both have grudges with us, it's not unusual for us to encounter such a difficulty."
"Let's hear what Zi Xian has to say first." Ye Jiu gently patted Ji Jing Xi's shoulder.
"That's right. Since Sect Master Shen has brought us here, he must have his plans. As long as he hasn't given the order, we should remain still."
Qi Yansheng finished speaking, a hint of emotion in his eyes.
The worse one's situation, the more afraid they were to meet old acquaintances, and Prince Ziyang was one of those acquaintances with significant weight.
A friend who once sat side by side, after ten million years, was no longer on the same level.
At that moment, the three of them slightly focused their gazes.
The next instant, a flash of purple and white light burst through the water, appearing in a hurry.
"Hiss."
Zi Xian's anxious expression suddenly turned into bewilderment when she saw Ye Jiu and Qi Yansheng, "Why are you here too?"
It was understandable for Ji Jing Xi to come to Western Hong, after all, the Seven Sons of Nan Hong couldn't possibly be trapped in that small area. To break free from Nan Long Palace's scheme, they needed to come up with a plan.
But now, the three strongest Celestial Realm Cultivators of the Seven Sons of Nan Hong were gathered in Western Hong... Who would be left to guard the sect? Would they leave it for the Southern Dragon King to trample upon?!
"Let's get to the point."
Ji Jing Xi held Zi Xian's wrist and scanned the surroundings, "Didn't Prince Ziyang come?"
"It's his choice to come or not!"
Zi Xian rolled her eyes and then lowered her voice, "Rest assured, he will definitely come. He wouldn't just stand by and watch me get into trouble."
As if understanding their urgency, she didn't beat around the bush, "Actually, it's not a big deal. Just calm down. I know you guys are loyal, but this time, the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect is full of anger. They want to cause trouble for the Mountain-Shifting Sect and Shen Yi. Perhaps their words and actions will be more intense..."
"Wait, what do they want with Shen Yi?" Ye Jiu interrupted her.
"You don't know?" Zi Xian looked surprised, then raised her palm, "Your Shen Zongzhuang, in front of all of Western Hong, slaughtered Yue Gonggui and the Yue family members. He took the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect's array diagram and even implicated Lord Stuart by having his account settled with him."
"..."
Zi Xian's concise description left the three of them standing there as if struck by lightning.
Especially Qi Yansheng, who had previously spoken about how Shen Zongzhuang was firmly seated in the Mountain-Shifting Sect, observing the Western Hong's situation calmly and waiting for the right moment to act, and had even started to resemble Qin Shixiong in some ways. He now felt like slapping himself.
"Go on." Ye Jiu struggled to regulate his breathing.
Whether it was in terms of strength or conduct, it was an unbelievable incident. But once it was connected to their Shen Zongzhuang, it somehow became easier to accept.
"Anyway, the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect wants to cause trouble for the Mountain-Shifting Sect. I know Huang Wenfa risked his life to aid the Seven Sons of Nan Hong, and you won't let him die in vain. But if you get involved, things will only get worse."
Zi Xian waved her hand, "Trust me... trust my brother once. Let him handle this. That Shen Zongzhuang of yours is so ruthless and decisive; he's unlikely to get involved in this mess."
Before she could finish her sentence, she saw Ji Jing Xi tremble slightly, and Ye Jiu and Qi Yansheng also fell into silence.
"What do you mean?"
Zi Xian froze.
Ji Jing Xi looked towards the distance with a complicated expression, then after a moment of hesitation, she forced a smile, "If Shen Yi finds out, and if the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect dares to make a move against the Mountain-Shifting Sect..."
"Knowing him..."
Ye Jiu's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of killing intent flashing in them, "Shen Yi won't just get involved; he'll stir that mess into a crimson chaos and won't stop until everything is settled."
After all, the Mountain-Shifting Sect had only agreed to help the Seven Sons of Nan Hong because of Shen Zongzhuang's face.
Later, even the Treasure Flower Sect joined in, helping the Seven Sons of Nan Hong bear the severe consequences of slaying the Dragon Slaying King. They had put their lives on the line for Shen Yi.
Given his personality, how could he possibly stand by and do nothing?
But, although the Boundless Dao Monarch Sect had only sent three Grandmasters, one of whom was a young imposter.
If they intervened, the death of the Southern Dragon King would no longer remain a secret.
"Hiss."
Zi Xian slapped her forehead, thinking that these people were all crazy.
They said that the Purple Beard White Dragon Clan was easy to bully, but the Seven Sons of Nan Hong were no different. No wonder they had managed to stick together ten million years ago; birds of a feather flock together.
Just then, a calm voice finally sounded.
"Two requests."
"You must not get involved. Leave everything to me."
"Second, from now on, that Shen Yi must behave. Before I finish dealing with the Ten Thousand Demon Hall, he must not cause any more trouble."
As the voice faded, a noble figure emerged from the water.
Prince Ziyang silently glanced at his sister, noticing her arm linked with Ji Jing Xi's. He gritted his teeth, adjusted his emotions, and then turned his gaze towards the three Grandmasters of Nan Hong.
The group looked at each other with complex expressions.
Once friends who had celebrated together, now feeling a sense of estrangement between them.
"Ji Jing Xi of Nan Hong, greetings to Prince Ziyang."
"Qi Yansheng of Nan Hong, greetings to Prince Ziyang."
After a long while, Ji Jing Xi gently tugged at her lips and bowed.
Qi Yansheng followed suit.
As Ye Jiu also raised his hands to bow, Prince Ziyang seemed to lose his composure and angrily waved his sleeves, turning away, "Get lost!"
(End of Chapter)
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