Chapter 610: The Meeting that Shook Hongze

Chapter 610: The Meeting that Shook Hongze

A battle between fellow disciples...

Everyone stared at the crimson Ten Thousand Miles River Map in the sky, their expressions a mix of shock and bewilderment.

Prince Zi Yang's gaze shifted towards the throne suspended in the sky, and he watched the figure in the black robe swaying in the wind. He could almost understand why Cailan Fuhai's final moments were filled with such despair.

They had thought they could slay their enemy, the arrogant genius of the rival sect, before he had fully matured. But it turned out to be a fellow disciple from their own Immortal Sect.

Everyone was terrified of the impending conflict, which was essentially an internal struggle within the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect.

Moreover, on that Immortal Stele, Shen Yi's status was even higher than that of Cailan Fuhai, the branch sect leader!

"Ah?"

Ye Jiu and Qi Yan Sheng exchanged glances. If they didn't know it was Shen Yi, just looking at the Ten Thousand Miles River Map in the sky, they might have had similar thoughts.

Ji Jingxi's face showed helplessness.

They had been calling out for Sect Leader Shen for so long, but in the eyes of others, he had become the leader of the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect.

Of course, these were minor matters.

After all, too many bizarre things had happened to Shen Yi, so it didn't seem strange for him to have his name inscribed on the Immortal Stele.

More importantly, the other party had once again proven that his decisions would never go wrong.

Even if this decision seemed extremely arrogant and absurd, in the face of his formidable strength, all obstacles were but illusions.

In front of everyone from West Hong, he had openly slain two leaders of the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect. Even if it were the former Southern Seven Sects, led by Elder Qin, it would have been difficult to have similar thoughts, let alone take action.

Anyone with a sound mind could predict the terrifying storm that the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect would stir up next to solidify their challenged status.

This newly risen giant's power was already on par with the two Dragon Palaces in the east and north, and it even had a Dao Realm expert in residence.

When they unleashed their true inferno and began their relentless retaliation...

Seeing how easily Cailan Fuhai was subdued, Ji Jingxi was shocked, and with her intelligence, she couldn't help but understand what this meant.

However, her heart, which should have been filled with fear, was unusually calm at this moment.

Ji Jingxi gathered her thoughts and glanced at the two men beside her. She noticed that Ye Jiu and Qi Yan Sheng seemed to have prepared themselves long ago to face this devastating calamity.

Just as the two had said earlier.

They no longer had a choice, nor did they need one. They only needed to follow the figure on the throne.

Sect Leader Shen's actions had proven that he possessed the ability to lead the seven sects... and perhaps even more.

"Is that Shen Yi?!"

Unlike the silent Southern Three Sects leaders, Zi Xian rubbed her eyes, recalling the fear she had seen hidden beneath Shen Yi's calm demeanor when she first met him at the Longevity Banquet.

No, with the power to slay Cailan Fuhai with a single palm, what could you possibly fear?

Do you fear me, a mid-stage Heaven Realm weak woman who can't even bind a chicken?

Zi Xian instinctively pointed at her nose.

She refused to believe that someone could advance from the White Jade Capital to the Perfected Heaven Realm in such a short time.

This leap was even more incredible than a mortal ascending to the Dao.

"Say something!"

Zi Xian felt embarrassed when she recalled how she had pretended to be profound, believing she had all the information about Shen Yi, and offered him guidance.

"..."

However, at this moment, everyone, including the leaders of the Mountain Movers Sect, the Southern Three Sects, and even Prince Zi Yang, remained silent.

It was as if the entire world had frozen, awaiting the next move of the figure in the sky.

Finally, under everyone's watchful eyes.

The gray in Shen Yi's eyes gradually faded, and his face showed emotion.

He slowly stood up and walked down the long steps.

Without a glance at the contorted face of Lord Cailan Junrui, Shen Yi instantly shattered the leader of the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect with a single step.

Shen Yi stood with his hands by his sides, gazing at the towering shadow of the ancient Immortal Stele.

After Cailan Fuhai's fall, the ancient stele began to crumble, its patterns becoming hazy and indistinct.

Shen Yi made no attempt to preserve the stele.

After all, the original stele was within the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, and this group had controlled it for many years. How could they possibly allow an outsider to use it?

But if the opportunity arose, he might consider another trip to North Hong for the sake of the stele.

Until the shadow of the Immortal Stele completely vanished from the world, as if it had never existed.

"Huh."

Shen Yi felt the support of the Dao Palace being withdrawn and breathed a sigh of relief.

He glanced at the distant Prince Zi Yang, "Do you have time to chat?"

With his Perfected Heaven Realm strength, Shen Yi could sense the elders who had stepped out of the Dragon Orb's protection, as well as Zi Xian by their side. In this situation, the fact that this stranger was willing to help him spoke volumes about his identity.

He must be a high-ranking figure from the Eastern Dragon Palace with significant influence.

Moreover, he was comparable to the Perfected Heaven Realm's Purple-Bearded White Dragon without relying on any external power.

"..."

Prince Zi Yang's expression was peculiar.

This young man had done what he wanted to do, killed whom he wanted to kill, and now said what he wanted to say.

This uncomfortable feeling was something that Zi Yang had not experienced in many years.

In contrast, the other party seemed even more like a high-ranking individual, possessing a commanding presence that surpassed even that of Qin Jiaoyang in his prime.

After a long pause, he reluctantly nodded. "Alright."

...

Western Flood, Mountain Movers Sect.

All the inner sect cultivators were busy under the command of Huang Wenfa and Ye Chongzhang, transporting treasure materials and repairing the protective sect array.

The towering pillars, now broken and dilapidated, would require many years of effort to restore to their former glory.

However, witnessing the fall of two late-stage Heaven Realm sect leaders, even if the mountain was in ruins, no one would dare to harbor any schemes against it.

Amidst this heated atmosphere, the grand hall was deathly silent.

The main seat at the top was empty, with no one daring to sit there.

Zi Yang Prince sat on the right, while Zi Xian accompanied him, like a well-behaved young lady.

On the other side, Shen Yi quietly held a teacup, filled with clear, warm water. He took a sip, moistening his dry lips, and calmed the restlessness in his heart.

That damnable array had almost driven him mad in the ancestral hall.

Fortunately, the outcome was still satisfactory.

Behind Shen Yi, three Heaven Realm sect leaders from Southern Flood stood with their hands clasped in front of them.

With only six people present, they possessed the power to overturn the entire Western Flood.

"If you want to discuss how to deal with the Southern Dragon Palace and the Western Dragon Palace, there's no need to say it."

Zi Yang Prince patiently waited for Shen Yi to finish drinking the water before finally breaking the silence. Considering the other party's strength and their support for the Mountain Movers Sect, he added an explanation, "Hongze Great Immortal has temporarily forbidden us from participating in these conflicts. The Eastern Dragon Palace is currently in a vulnerable state."

Upon hearing this, Zi Xian glanced at the others with some embarrassment.

Even though she might be more willful in front of her brother, she would not act out on such an important matter, as her brother was the true master of Eastern Flood and the Dragon Palace Prince.

"..."

Qi Yan Sheng quietly glanced at the two people beside him.

He had guessed Shen Zongzhu's intentions; the other party probably wanted to use today's events to demonstrate their capabilities to the Eastern Dragon Palace, seeking cooperation to jointly resist the pressure from Northern Flood.

However, Zi Yang Prince's refusal was so decisive that he didn't even give them a chance to speak.

The idea was good, but although Shen Zongzhu was extremely intelligent and meticulous, he still knew too little about Hongze's affairs.

This was not a good sign.

"I understand."

Shen Yi gently put down the cup and reached back to gather her messy hair. Her expression seemed to show no surprise at Zi Yang Prince's response.

Ji Jingxi walked forward and took out a white jade ribbon, tying her hair neatly.

"Thank you."

Shen Yi nodded slightly, and Ji Jingxi smiled, shaking her head.

"..."

Zi Yang Prince raised his eyebrows and glanced at his sister beside him.

Things seemed different from what he had imagined.

The next moment, under the puzzled gazes of the others, Shen Yi stood up and walked to Zi Yang Prince's front. In a soft voice, he said, "You've misunderstood. I don't need the Eastern Dragon Palace to take action."

"Then what?" Zi Yang looked up.

"Help me guard the Western Flood and prevent the news from spreading out," Shen Yi said calmly. He knew that the Eastern Dragon Palace was very skilled in this, as they had delayed the Yue Family's matters in the past.

A group of powerful Purple Bearded White Dragons, if they had other intentions, would have to spend their resources and energy elsewhere.

Upon hearing this, Zi Yang Prince's eyes lit up with interest. "What news?"

He didn't notice the sudden change in the expressions of his old friends from Southern Flood.

Indeed, the next moment, Qi Yan Sheng tightly clenched his fist.

"The news of the Western Dragon King's fall."

Shen Yi's eyes remained calm, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

Zi Xian's eyes widened, and even her father's plan had not accounted for the Western Dragon King's life, opting for a gentler approach.

What did this young cultivator think of the Four Flood Dragon Kings?

Zi Yang Prince was slightly taken aback but didn't show it. After a moment of silence, he furrowed his brows and said, "Let's not talk about whether you can accomplish this, but why should the Eastern Dragon Palace take such a huge risk?"

If he remembered correctly, the two of them had only met for the first time.

"With this."

Shen Yi didn't waste any words and gently placed the object in his hand on the table next to Zi Yang Prince.

On the square seal, a faint light of dragon energy flickered.

In the moment this object appeared, the hearts of the Southern Flood sect leaders all skipped a beat. They had never imagined that the secret Southern Flood had desperately hidden would be so casually exposed by Shen Yi.

Even they couldn't control their emotions.

How much more so for the Eastern Dragon Palace's siblings.

"You..."

Zi Xian's pupils constricted, and her breathing quickened several times over. She looked up at Shen Yi in disbelief.

She did want this dragon seal, but not in this way.

Zi Yang Prince's expression turned solemn as he reached out and covered the dragon seal in his palm. With his eyesight, he could tell at a glance that it was genuine.

However, if the South Dragon King truly died, why would the Four Floods be completely unaware, and why would the Immortals show no reaction?

It's important to note that if the Dragon Cavern were left unguarded, the overflowing dragon energy would be impossible to conceal, even with the use of arrays or other means.

Moreover, even considering the strength that Shen Yi has displayed today, the opponent hasn't killed the old dragon in the Dragon Cavern, and it's unlikely that the news would remain completely unexposed.

"Once the Western Dragon King perishes, the second Dragon Seal will also be yours."

Shen Yi turned around and returned to his position. This was the best offer he could make, and whether they accepted it or not depended on their decision.

"..."

Zi Yang pondered for a long time before finally grasping the Dragon Seal and letting out a long sigh. "I've never agreed with my father's plan to antagonize the Immortals. It's like digging our own graves. We can obtain what we want through other means, but—"

"He's my father, and I can't defeat him."

The high-status Prince showed a bitter smile. "Since the South Dragon King is already dead, obtaining the Dragon Seal through peaceful means is now an illusion. I think I understand what they meant. You never give others a choice, do you?"

After speaking, he slowly stood up. "I can help you conceal the news, but I truly dare not assist you directly. You have to handle this matter yourself."

In front of outsiders, Zi Xian rarely saw her brother back down, or more accurately, this should be the first time.

She stared blankly at Shen Yi, even forgetting that Ji Jingxi had tied her hair earlier.

How did this young man grow to become the person he is today?

"Of course, I also have my conditions. You have to answer a few questions for me."

Zi Yang adjusted his breathing and stared intently at Shen Yi.

"Ask," Shen Yi nodded. With the promise from the Eastern Dragon Palace, the situation had taken a crucial step forward.

"First, I won't ask how you killed the Western Dragon King. If you fail, I'll pretend this never happened."

Zi Yang narrowed his eyes. "I just want to know, if you succeed, what is your goal?"

This question had also been on the minds of the several Southern Flood Sect Leaders.

Shen Zong seemed to have a clear goal and took firm steps towards it, but his actions were truly incomprehensible, making it hard to understand what he was trying to achieve.

Only Ji Jingxi's heart suddenly started beating faster.

"Immortal Slayer."

The two words, heavy as if the sky were collapsing, were spoken by Shen Yi as if they were as light as a feather, without a hint of hesitation.

"Huh?"

Ye Jiu slowly opened his mouth, turning to look at Qi Yan Sheng. In Qi's eyes, he always seemed reckless, but compared to Shen Zong's thoughts, Ye Jiu felt that he might have been too conservative.

Ji Jingxi slowly lowered her head, staring at her heart, her tightly clenched palms already drenched in sweat.

Even though she had expected it, when she actually heard those two words, she still felt her body go soft.

Zi Yang swallowed, then looked at Shen Yi as if he were looking at a madman.

"Forget it, I don't want to comment on this matter." After a long time, he shook his head, his throat dry. "The second question, aside from this crazy idea, let's get back to reality. If you try to stir up trouble in the Western Flood, what about the Ten Thousand Demon Hall? Will these violent thugs take advantage of the situation and grow stronger?"

"The Ten Thousand Demon Hall, I'll handle it."

Shen Yi, as always, was concise, but every word he spoke made people's hearts tremble.

Aside from the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect and the Eastern Dragon Palace, two formidable enemies, he even considered the Ten Thousand Demon Hall, knowing full well that the Eastern Dragon Palace wouldn't intervene.

Not to mention, in the Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion, there was a Ten Thousand Phenomena Pavilion sitting at the Perfect Heaven Realm!

But Shen Yi's calm expression gave the others a strange feeling, as if he could truly solve this thorny problem without much difficulty.

Zi Yang smiled bitterly, unable to find any words of rebuttal.

He straightened his expression. "The last question, you trust me so much, but what if I don't agree today? Are you not afraid that I'll expose everything?"

Upon hearing these words, the Southern Flood group all turned pale.

Although they were old friends, they had been apart for a hundred thousand years, and who knows what might have happened in that time?)



Under Zi Yang's serious gaze, Shen Yi stood up and walked towards the door, leaving only the sound of his clear voice echoing.

"I don't trust you, I only trust my saber."

"If you don't agree, you won't leave this door today."

His casual posture concealed an unimaginable confidence and cruelty.

Shouldering the lives of the Southern Yang Sect and its million lives, Shen Yi couldn't afford to lose, and he wouldn't gamble.

As his words fell, not far from the Mountain Movers Sect, a majestic figure in a black robe slowly opened his eyes, which shone like flowing gold.

"..."

Zi Yang's face turned pale, never expecting such an answer.

The Southern Flood group exchanged glances, unsure of what to do.

Zi Xian was even more furious. "Do you have a conscience? Moreover, do you really think my brother can't defeat you?"

At this moment, Zi Yang slowly pressed down on his sister, somewhat sighing. "I believe what he said earlier was true."

Those who want to slay Immortals must be merciless.

This person truly wants to annihilate Hongze's Immortals...

(End of Chapter)

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