Chapter 616: If You Don't Want to See the Blue Sky, Then Come See Me, Shen Yi

Chapter 616: If You Don't Want to See the Blue Sky, Then Come See Me, Shen Yi

Deep in the night, all was quiet.

An ordinary mountain, unremarkable and nameless, marked the border between West Hongze and North Hongze.

At this moment, an old man with a cane stood at the edge of the mountain, his gaze serene as he looked into the distance.

Though it was just a small mountain, the old man's frail and hunched figure made him appear even smaller. Yet, despite his stillness, he exuded a towering presence, as if overlooking the mortal world and calmly observing the ever-changing tides of fortune.

"The Eastern Dragon Palace has invited the Western Dragon King, and they are currently inspecting the Demon Palace. Please forgive me, Senior Lu."

Behind the old man, Zi Yang bowed slightly, appearing calm and unhurried. However, his tightly clenched hands betrayed his inner tension.

In the past, when Lu Xiao's sect only had seven precious lands, he still treated me with courtesy and respect.

But within a short time, the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, with the help of the Slaughter Calamity, had become a colossal force rivaling the North and East Dragon Palaces. The person before him had successfully entered the Dao Realm, marking a significant change.

Now, upon meeting again, their identities had undergone a drastic transformation.

"..."

The old man didn't respond, turning around leisurely. His eyes revealed neither joy nor anger.

Under the gaze of those eyes, Zi Yang's body suddenly sank downward, biting his tongue to stabilize his divine soul. His blood surged, and he finally managed to straighten up, but his entire body was already drenched in sweat.

He furrowed his brows, taking half a step back.

This was the exchange Shen Yi made with the Eastern Dragon Palace, and though Lu Xiao had only seven precious lands back then, he still treated me with courtesy and respect.

But within a short time, the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, with the help of the Slaughter Calamity, had become a colossal force rivaling the North and East Dragon Palaces. The person before him had successfully entered the Dao Realm, marking a significant change.

Now, upon meeting again, their identities had undergone a drastic transformation.

"..."

The old man didn't respond, turning around leisurely. His eyes revealed neither joy nor anger.

Under the gaze of those eyes, Zi Yang's body suddenly sank downward, biting his tongue to stabilize his divine soul. His blood surged, and he finally managed to straighten up, but his entire body was already drenched in sweat.

He furrowed his brows, taking half a step back.

This was the exchange Shen Yi made with the Eastern Dragon Palace, offering two Dragon Seals.

Zi Yang bowed slightly, appearing calm and unhurried. However, his tightly clenched hands betrayed his inner tension.

"I have business here that will take half a month."

Master Zixuan lowered his hand, responding simply. He didn't explain the reasons but directed his gaze at the two, making his intention clear.

"What does your business have to do with us?" Qi Tianya patted his sleeve and looked at him with narrowed eyes.

Although today's matter had nothing to do with him, but...

Once, he had lost to this Zi surname by half a move. Now, having received the Immortal's favor, if he still feared them, wouldn't his ten thousand years of serving the Immortal be in vain?

Hearing this, Master Zixuan smiled faintly and slightly turned to the side, indicating for Qi Tianya to continue.

"..."

Qi Tianya narrowed his eyes and took a step forward.

Master Zixuan still held a faint smile, but his hand in the sleeve suddenly formed a sword finger.

Neither of them mobilized their demonic power, but the entire sky instantly became viscous. Zi Yang, caught in this, struggled to breathe, his face gradually turning red.

"Half a month, then."

Lu Xiao suddenly spoke, interrupting the stalemate between the two. At the same time, he gave Qi Tianya a look and transmitted, "Forget it. Together, we're not afraid of him, but his daughter is serving in the heavens. Do you really dare to hurt him?"

"Something's not right. He's hiding something," Qi Tianya said indifferently.

"If there's something, we'll report it to the Immortal. No need to waste words here," Lu Xiao said, withdrawing his gaze and leaving with only a parting remark as he transformed into a streak of light heading towards North Hongze.

"After half a month, I'll come to West Hongze again. I hope that by then, the Eastern Dragon King will also give me some face and not harm the friendship between old friends."

Chi Tianya fixed his gaze on Master Zixuan, letting out a cold laugh as he transformed into a black dragon and disappeared into the clouds.

After returning to his normal state, he let out a sigh of relief.

"Phew!"

Prince Ziyang plopped down on the ground, gritting his teeth in frustration. He was just one step away from reaching the Dao Realm, and once he did, he would settle the score with those two old immortals.

Wiping away his cold sweat, he looked at his father with admiration.

Half a month, he thought. Yesterday marked the seventh day!

By his calculations, the Immortal Court should have finished reviewing the documents, and their demon soldiers might already be on their way to retrieve him.

"Look," Master Zixuan said, standing with his hands clasped behind his back.

Master Zixuan stood silently, lost in thought, before finally taking a few steps forward. Gently, he caressed his son's head, signaling for him to look up at the sky.

"Huh?" Prince Ziyang looked at the empty sky, puzzled. "What am I looking at?"

Master Zixuan's smile grew, and he exhaled deeply.

He stared intently at a faint golden light in the morning glow, watching as it descended from the heavens, tearing through the night sky like an arrow.

"Dawn has arrived," he said.

...

In the Northern Flood, at the abode of the immortals.

The black dragon and the radiant flying sword descended simultaneously, landing in front of the palace and transforming into two human forms.

Having a daughter serving in the heavens was indeed an extraordinary matter, but given Hongze Great Immortal's temperament, he would not tolerate anything beyond his control, not even in the corner of his eye.

Chi Tianya stepped into the palace, followed closely by Lu Xiao.

Both of them saw a figure seated in the midst of a clear aura, serene and composed. Ever since the golden body of the divine incarnation was brought back to the Northern Flood, the immortal had no other concerns, and today was no different.

The two of them waited quietly for the immortal to finish his task, completely disregarding the fact that the Great Immortal was forcefully taking possession of the golden body, which had already fallen into a state of unconsciousness, providing a much-needed moment of tranquility.

The immortal was none other than Hongze's parents, and everything in this place rightfully belonged to him.

As the clear aura enveloped them, the immortal finally opened his eyes.

"Reporting to the Upper Immortal, we have an important matter to discuss," Chi Tianya and Lu Xiao said in unison, taking a step forward.

But the immortal gently waved his sleeve, interrupting them, "There's no rush. First, accompany me to visit an old friend."

"An old friend?"

The two exchanged glances. In this land of Hongze, could there be someone else whom the immortal considered an old friend? Could it be that another Upper Immortal had arrived?

Hongze Great Immortal rose calmly and headed out of the palace. As he passed by the desk, he casually picked up a jade-sealed book from its surface.

The golden light on the jade seal had not yet completely dissipated, indicating that this object had indeed come from the heavens.

Hongze Great Immortal brushed away the golden glow on the book with a smile, stepping out of the immortal palace. A cloud rose beneath his feet, carrying him eastward.

In an instant, they traveled thousands of miles, and upon his arrival, they found themselves in a grand hall resembling a school.

Surrounded by the clear aura, he approached the main seat and sat cross-legged, leisurely flipping through the books on the table.

Chi Tianya and Lu Xiao exchanged puzzled glances, unsure why the immortal had brought them to the Eastern Dragon Palace. With the immortal remaining silent, they could only stand silently on either side, like obedient attendants.

As time passed, several figures burst into the hall, brimming with excitement. They surrounded the middle-aged man in a green robe, chattering like children. But the moment they stepped into the hall, they fell silent in unison.

"You're back?" Hongze Great Immortal glanced up slightly, closing the book in his hand, and said with a smile, "What were you chatting about that made you so happy?"

Prince Ziyang's face turned deathly pale, while Zi Xian, standing beside him, forcefully pulled Zi Lan into her embrace, her face filled with apprehension as she looked ahead.

"Ah," Master Zixuan's smile gradually faded.

Hongze Great Immortal picked up the jade-sealed book, shaking it gently, and said with a playful tone, "Were you discussing this?"

"Hmm," Prince Ziyang nearly fainted at the sight of the familiar jade seal. His breath caught in his throat, and his body trembled as he closed his eyes.

Even when facing two beings of the Dao Realm simultaneously, he had never shown such a desperate expression. But now, a suffocating feeling rose in his chest.

Master Zixuan reached out to comfort his son, then looked up, "..."

"Is it hard to understand? You clearly saw the commotion in the Immortal Court, yet it has come to this."

Hongze Great Immortal remained seated, slowly retracting his smile, "Because you're foolish and incapable. You're destined to remain in your current state."

"So, you can't comprehend why there's a mount that can continuously climb upwards, eventually gaining the authority to handle petitions on behalf of the immortal officials."

The immortal's voice wasn't loud, but it struck everyone's hearts like the beat of a drum.

Even Chi Tianya and Lu Xiao were visibly shaken.

"Do you know why I haven't opened this jade seal?"

"Because you wanted to wait for me to see it together."

Hongze Great Immortal slowly stood up, carefully opening the jade seal.

The clear aura filled the entire hall, transforming it into a realm akin to the immortal realm.

Within the aura, a beautifully adorned woman sat gracefully behind a jade table. Her eyes were distant, like an exiled immortal, lofty and untouchable. With her slender jade fingers, she picked up the jade seal from the table, which had been delivered to the Immortal Court with great difficulty, bearing the seals of the three Hongze Dragon Seals and representing the wishes of countless living beings.

Looking at the familiar handwriting on the document,

a hint of emotion flashed in her eyes, but it was only momentary, and she soon returned to her calm state.

Then, with a disdainful gesture, she tossed the jade seal onto the jade table, her gentle voice echoing through the hall.

"The case is dismissed, and the local Immortal Official will handle the matter."

As the words faded away, the jade seal closed with a snap, landing on the table.

Master Zixuan stared at the familiar face on the seal, and after a long while, he couldn't help but chuckle, a hint of self-mockery flashing in his eyes. "So that's how it is."

The younger ones, on the other hand, were numb with shock.

Zi Xian's fingertips trembled uncontrollably, but her throat felt blocked, allowing only a faint sob to escape.

"In my life, I've never met a woman as capable as her. It's a blessing to be able to work with her."

Hongze Great Immortal turned his gaze to the old dragon with mottled white hair in front of him and sighed, "Her biggest flaw is that she's always thinking about destroying her father."

"Let me tell you, the better she becomes, the better we'll be. But you harbor evil intentions, and you deserve to die!"

Hongze Great Immortal suddenly raised his palm.

At that moment, the White Rhino, which had been blocking the sky, opened its eyes in the vast expanse of the sky.

Master Zixuan's eyes instantly turned blood-red, and his mottled white hair stood up in disarray as scales emerged one after another from beneath his skin.

There was no room for struggle from start to finish.

He suddenly extended his dragon claw, pointing directly at Zi Yang's heart, as if to crush his own son's heart with a single palm.

"Argh..."

Master Zixuan let out a ferocious yet desolate roar, perfectly blending two contrasting emotions.

However, in the instant the claw reached out, it had already transformed into the dragon's head, which also lunged forward, opening its mouth full of fangs, and bit down on the arm with all its might.

With just one bite, it severed its right arm.

It chewed on the flesh and blood frantically, speaking in a slurred voice, "Run... at least don't die in... your father's hands..."

Zi Yang stared at the tears in his father's eyes, and his facial features twisted. He turned around, grabbed his sister and niece, and ran wildly out of the palace.

"What are you running for? It was just a joke."

Hongze Immortal suddenly retracted his spell, looking at the old dragon, whose body was bitten and bloody, kneeling on the ground. He sighed and took a step forward, walking to Master Zixuan's side. He patted the other's neck and said, "You're different from before. You have a background, and I wouldn't dare to punish you."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yang's steps faltered, and a glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes as he turned back trembling.

Regardless, as long as his father remained alive, he was willing to take responsibility for any outcome.

Zi Xian and Zi Lan also knelt on the ground with a thud.

The next moment, everyone watched as the Immortal smiled, and with a gentle pat from his palm, the hideous, bloodstained dragon's head slowly slid down from his neck, rolling around on the ground.

"The punishment is waived, but death is still inevitable."

Hongze Great Immortal's gentle voice sent a chill down everyone's spine.

He calmly clenched his palm, tearing the struggling dragon's soul from its broken body, "Ziling Immortal wouldn't want you to be a wandering spirit. She wants to take you to enjoy the heavens."

"What a filial child. Having a father like you is truly heart-wrenching."

"However, before you go to enjoy the heavens, you need to listen more obediently."

Hongze Great Immortal took out a golden gourd and forcefully stuffed the dragon's soul into it.

"Roar!"

A deafening, piercing, and miserable scream suddenly came from within the gourd.

The White Dragon, which had once traveled through Shenzhou, also had such a cowardly side. Everyone could hear the plea for mercy in its scream.

Hongze Great Immortal calmly tightened the lid, covering the wails within.

He gently shook the gourd twice and murmured, "The act of patricide will tarnish her reputation, but you're both foolish and wicked. She can only keep you by her side to feel at ease... Ha, you're lucky to have a daughter like her. This is also a blessing from the heavens."

Laughter echoed throughout the hall.

Qi Tianya and Qi Tianchuan slightly bowed their heads, their respect for the person before them deepening.

"Enough."

Hongze Immortal extended his hand, lifting the dragon's head and hanging it on the central jade wall.

"I need ten years of peace. You'll help me cleanse Hongze, and remember to do a thorough job. Don't let similar incidents happen again."

"Go."

He stepped out of the hall with a slow pace.

After the Immortal left, Qi Tianya and Qi Tianchuan coldly glanced at the few people in the hall, who were frozen like wooden chickens. The smile on their lips couldn't be hidden, no matter what.

Washing Hongze again sounded like a delightful task.

So, what's wrong with being a lackey?

...

At the same time.

West Hong, at the Mountain Movers Sect.

Ji Jingxi and the others were filled with confusion.

They saw Shen Yi standing outside the sect, gazing calmly at the sky.

The vast sky was empty, clearly devoid of anything, but everyone sensed the sudden chill that emerged, like deep autumn seeping into their bones.

In Shen Yi's dark pupils, the image of the White Rhino, which had been blocking the sky, was reflected.

The White Rhino woke up and looked towards the east.

"..."

Shen Yi suddenly smiled, lowering his gaze to his toes and gently crushing the stones on the ground.

He licked his dry lips, and a subtle hint of crimson appeared in the depths of his eyes, as if five grand halls were shining within.

It seemed that seven days were not enough to clear the sky above Hongze.

Then, let it be seven more days.

Since words and tears were of no use, and the sky remained unchanged.

Then, let it be a pair of hands to clear the sky above Hongze with blood-red!

(End of Chapter)

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