by <unknown>
“Senior Elder Bai is too humble, I do not deserve such high venerations.”
Zhong Yue then followed with more whispered words, “In fact, to be honest to Senior Elder Bai, I do have a small matter that requires assistance from Senior Elder Bai.”
Bai Zhenbei laughed heroically and said, “Say it and consider it done!”
Moments later, after Zhong Yue voiced his request, Bai Zhenbei’s face turned ashen, he looked at Bai Canghai who was standing beside him and in the moment, this dear disciple of his appeared to be incredibly awful, He must be the Comet Innate Spirit Body, wherever he goes, ill-fortune follows like clouds, always shrouding around me.
After he listened to Zhong Yue’s request, Bai Zhenhai knew that ill-fortune had found its way to him!
However, he had promised Zhong Yue and it was not his style to go back on his words. Furthermore, if he declined, Bai Canghai would not be able to receive Zhong Yue’s Pure Yang Qi and it would not be long before his dear disciple would be killed by the Yin God in his body.
However, if what he was going to do was exposed and made known to the world, like it or not, he would be labelled as an ally to Zhong Yue. Thus, his good name and respected reputation would then take a drastic turn, turning him into someone that could only live in the dark and be wanted by every other race out there!
Even more, we might not even be able to walk out from the Fiery Capital … Bai Canghai this brat, he is for sure the Comet Innate Spirit Body, the strongest and highest-level kind!
Bei Zhenbei took in a long breath of air, while he was hesitating, Zhong Yue then spoke with a gentle smile, “Senior Elder Bai, this can be done without leaving any traces behind, no one will suspect you at all.”
Bai Zhenbei then heaved a breath, his face turned stern and he said in a serious tone, “Brat, if you can’t cure my disciple, this idiot Canghai here, then you’d better prepare to face the wrath of a magnate!”
Zhong Yue also turned solemn, he said, “Please be assured! Yue will head to the Northern Sea when the dusts of the South Barren here settle down, I will come in person to cure Senior Martial Brother Canghai’s Yin Meridian! Then after Senior Martial Brother Canghai has taken down the Yin God, he will be able to cultivate the Pure Yin Qi which before now, only the gods could embrace. With this, the Bai Zhe Clan will rise and its future will be secured, all by Senior Martial Brother Canghai alone!”
However, Bai Zhenbei didn’t smile this time, he furrowed his brows deeply as he said, “Each family has their own different issues. For this disciple of mine, I’ve sacrificed way too much….”
“Then I shall trust this matter to the hands of Senior Elder Bai!”
Zhong Yue eased his heart and thought, Now, the only issue is whether Senior Martial Sister Jun can use the Divine Wing Saber. If she can’t, then it’s impossible to breakthrough the Martial Divine Master’s mortal body to destroy the teleportation portal.
All of a sudden, a feeble and yet soul-terrifying aura assaulted his senses, Zhong Yue exclaimed in shock and turned his head, Qiu Jin’er and Chi Xue followed his gaze and also looked over.
There was an old man tottering over with a walking stick, beside him, a young lady tenderly supported him with her arm as they slowly walked over.
“Ying Zhao Celestial Temple’s Old Man Ying and Ying Nu?” Zhong Yue was stunned.
They were the Old Man Ying and Ying Nu, owners of the Ying Zhao Celestial Temple where Zhong Yue stayed before under the guidance of Shui Zian to evade the Xiao Mang Celestials.
The whole Ying Zhao Celestial Race was only left with Old Man Ying and Ying Nu, it was on the brink of extinction and for the continuation of the Ying Zhao Celestial Race, Old Man Ying had even tried to force Zhong Yue to have intercourse with Ying Nu, a really shameless request that was.
However, after some chit-chatting and little talks between Shui Zian and Old Man Ying, Old Man Ying then and only then finally let him go but rather unwillingly.
Casting the not-so-happy memories to the back of his mind, Zhong Yue quickly stepped forward and greeted, he then asked, “Senior Elder Ying, why are you here?”
Years had passed since the last time they’d met, Old Man Ying had aged even more, looking as if he could die at any second now. However, despite Old Man Ying reaching the end of his life, he still said sternly, “Old Brat Shui promised that you will take the responsibility of continuing the Ying Zhao Celestial Race once you’ve grown strong enough. And just a few days before, he sent a paper crane messenger to me, he said you are now the strongest of the Inner Core Qi Practitioners and are strong enough to carry out the promise.”
The old man then scrutinized Zhong Yue from tip to toe, he was satisfied and said, “Indeed, he didn’t fool me. You are stronger and the life force in you is immense, it is at just the perfect state for the making of the new generation.”
Zhong Yue blushed red in embarrassment, he looked at Ying Nu and found she had grown even prettier and was more alluring than before. However, the fact that they were both of different races put some pressure on him, he was tongue-tied as he responded, “Senior Elder Ying is joking again … Ehem, it’s perfect timing for Senior Elder Ying to have come, I have a request….”
“No.”
Old Man Ying was incredibly straightforward, he said, “I’d do anything if you fulfil the promise your grand elder made. Otherwise, you’d better go off to bed and just dream about it!”
Jun Sixie’s smiling voice then came to Zhong Yue’s ears, she said, “Junior Martial Brother Zhong, why don’t you sacrifice yourself once then? The Ying Zhao Celestial Race lady looks very pretty, doesn’t she?”
Zhong Yue’s face turned gloomy. Abruptly, a thought flashed across his mind and a smile climbed onto his face again, he said, “Senior Elder Ying, it may be true that there are not any other Ying Zhaos left in the Ancestral Star, but that doesn’t mean that other places are the same … Senior Martial Sister Chi Xue, are there any of the Ying Zhao Celestial Race in your Kunlun?”
“Kunlun is the origin place of the gods, of course there is also the Ying Zhao Celestial Race.”
Chi Xue blinked her eyes and said, “In the Western Mother Empire, we have a great tribe of the Ying Zhao Clan.”
Zhong Yue then smiled and said, “Look, Senior Elder Ying, there is a huge tribe of the Ying Zhao Celestial Race, the Ying Zhao blood will not end here with you and Ying Nu.”
Old Man Ying completely ignored Zhong Yue’s words, he stared vacantly at Chi Xue and the aged Ying Zhao said in a quivering voice, “The Western Mother Empire … is there really a tribe of our Ying Zhao Celestial Race?”
Chi Xue then nodded solemnly and confirmed.
Old Man Ying was stunned, his eyes brightened up with rays and tears rolled down his wrinkled face as he mumbled to himself, “The Ying Zhao Celestial Race is not dying, we are not coming to an end … Brat, what was your request again?”
Before Zhong Yue could say anything, an old and hoarse voice sounded around them, “Little brat of the human race, where is Shui Zian? He asked us here and yet, he himself is nowhere to be seen, what does this even mean?”
Zhong Yue looked over and saw eleven celestials of different races and appearances walking over!
These celestials were incredibly strong, their auras were appalling and there were even two magnates!
“Where is Shui Zian?”
One of the magnates, a Cang Gu Celestial said, his face was dark and gloomy and his voice cold like blizzard ice, “He told us to come to the Fiery Capital and asked us to look for you and said that he will return the tokens to us, of course, provided that we accomplish a given task.”
Chapter 393: The Start of The End |
These eleven celestial experts were weird looking but each and everyone of them were the strongest and most powerful experts, they were the top among those of their own cultivation levels!
Shui Zian had a wide circle of acquaintances, he had been to many places, seen many experts and helped even more of t
hem; Monsters or celestials, those young and potential experts were helped by him, and in return, a personal token of theirs were given to Shui Zian, a token to resemble a promise to execute some task.
While these eleven celestial experts, including the two magnates, were the ones who he had helped and they were now here to repay the debt.
When Shui Zian sent out the paper cranes, his intention was to only resolve the predicaments that were to befall Zhong Yue. After all, ever since Zhong Yue’s exploits in the demon race were spread to the world, the celestial race would surely not let him leave alive from the Fiery Capital. However, as of now, things had changed and the reinforcements he asked for were not there for Zhong Yue anymore.
Zhong Yue was overjoyed, he bowed to the eleven celestials and said with a laugh, “Seniors, you are here at the right time, I have use of you all.”
Another magnate, one from the Lu Wu Celestial Race then mumbled slowly, “Use of us? Then the token….”
“When it is finished, the tokens will be returned to your hands.”
Zhong Yue then said solemnly, “Please, may the seniors hide your tracks and leave separately to the outskirts, we will meet a hundred miles away from the city.”
The celestials exchanged looks and then left.
Zhong Yue then turned to Old Man Ying and he said while smiling, “Senior Elder Ying, you will team up with Senior Bai Zhenbei. I have another request for the two seniors. When it starts, may the two seniors hide your tracks as well.”
Bai Zhenbei’s face turned dark and solemn, sounds of bones cracking could be heard as he changed his looks and even body stature; he then took out a black scarf and covered his face, he said, “Old Brat Ying, remember, we’ve never met before.”
Old Man Ying then sneered and he said coldly, “I’m a man of honor, I will not deny any matters I’ve done nor will I hide….”
“This matter is too great, I need Senior Elder Ying to fight his way into the Lesser Void World, you might offend the three great celestial races, Zhong Li, Xiao Mang and Kun Peng, in addition to the king of the sea, Sha Qishan.” Zhong Yue prompted.
Old Man Ying was shocked and after hesitating for a few seconds he started changing his appearance also, turning into a man with a fat and round body and a huge face, he then took out a black scarf and covered his face also.
Zhong Yue then turned to Chi Xue, the young princess winked and chuckled, she said, “Don’t you worry, I will not say anything, I’m a good secret keeper. Furthermore, I still have to bring Senior Elder Ying back to Kunlun. However, in return, I have a condition.”
“Say it out.” Zhong Yue answered solemnly.
Chi Xue then took out an incense stick, she tucked it into his hands and hopped away while holding Ying Nu’s hand, she chuckled and said, “You have to visit Ying Nu and I! Go to West Barren, find the Sky Mountain and burn the incense stick, the door of Kunlun will then open for you!”
Ying Nu also turned and she said in a serious tone, “Brother Zhong, remember to come and visit me!”
Zhong Yue put the incense stick away and pondered as he watched the two ladies leave. Jun Sixie then came forward and stood beside Zhong Yue. Zhong Yue returned the Golden Feathery Peng Sword to the copper lamp and then took out the Azure Dragon Marked Banner, putting it into Jun Sixie’s hands and said in a low voice, “Headmaster, keep it nicely.”
Jun Sixie then quickly put the godly banner into her Yuan Shen secret realm in fear of the banner’s godly aura being perceived by the others in the Fiery Capital, she then asked, “Junior martial brother, what is this banner, why did you give it to me?”
“After Senior Elder Ying and Senior Elder Bai fight their way into the Lesser Void World for Elder Shui, you will then go in behind them.”
Rays flashed across Zhong Yue’s eyes as he said softly, “But don’t go into the Lang Ya Board, stay at the outer rim and cast the banner with all your might, the stronger the better and leave the rest to me!”
Jun Sixie was bewildered by the weird request.
Zhong Yue then turned to Old Man Ying and Bai Zhenbei, he whispered to them, “Wait for my signal, when the godly aura bursts out in the north sky, the two seniors shall enter the Lesser Void World and strike at the experts trapping Shui Zian. Once it’s done, then leave right away! Give them a huge blow and leave immediately, get out of the Fiery Capital!”
The two old man were solemn and they then left after Jun Sixie.
Zhong Yue then turned to Qiu Jin’er again and said softly, “Jin’er, send a message back to Swords Gate, inform Senior Martial Brother Fang Jiange to come and take you all back. You, Senior Martial Brother Zuo and Senior Martial Zuo will leave now!”
Qiu Jin’er then asked worriedly, “Then what about you?”
Zhong Yue shook his head and responded, “I’ll leave later. Don’t worry, I’ve even been through the demon race, how is it possible that Zhong Li Celestial Race can harm me?”
Qiu Jin’er then took out a totem pillar to inform Swords Gate and she left to meet the others, rushing out from the Fiery Capital.
Zhong Yue heaved a breath of relief, there were no others around him now and he could have a few moments of peace, strolling around in the city leisurely while waiting for Qiu Jin’er, Tian Yanzhong and the others to leave.
His only concern now was the safety of Qiu Jin’er and the other human disciples, if he was to galvanize into action right now, the Zhong Li Celestial Race would be piqued and the dominator of the South Barren would let out an order to kill every human in sight.
Hence, he could only stall for time and let the others run as far as possible to safety before he acted.
“Brother Zhong.”
All of a sudden, Jiao Qingtu caught up to him from behind, he walked alongside Zhong Yue and said with a smile, “The battle with Long Yue, you seemed quite casual.”
Zhong Yue said, “Brother Qingtu, what’s the matter?”
“A challenge, of course.”
Jiao Qingtu’s aura had grown stronger with every step he took, he smiled and said, “I’ve entered the Godlike Board, one rank above you. Is Senior Martial Brother Zhong not curious about who’s stronger?”
Zhong Yue shook his head, “I’m strong you are weak, what’s there to be curious about? Brother Qingtu, you and I have long battled, the result is clear and there is no need to debate anymore. If you will excuse me, I have other matters to attend to….”
Jiao Qingtu was piqued, he laughed loudly and said, “But I don’t think so. One’s prowess can only be seen in the fight, if talk could do the work, why is there a need for fists and weapons? The Martial God Stage is a child’s toy, Qi Practitioners like us are only meant to fight in a wider battlefield, only the heaven and earth can be our stage!”
He suddenly lunged into the sky and flew away at a great speed out of Fiery Capital, saying sonorously, “Zhong Shan Clan member, I am waiting outside of the city!”
Zhong Yue frowned as a commotion was raised in the Fiery Capital again, “What is happening? Dragon race’s Jiao Qingtu is challenging the Sword Demon Zhong Shan Clan member?”
“What is that? Phantoms of the nine dragons?”
“The Leizhe dragon gods!”
“Jiao Qingtu is even a rank higher than the Zhong Shan Clan member in the Godlike Board, this will be another exciting battle!”
Countless Qi Practitioners then tracked Jiao Qingtu’s trails out of the city, Zhong Yue was feeling unhappy, I have no time for this, there is something important waiting for me that needs to be executed and yet, you just had to raise a challenge at this point in time, what a ‘good’ time you’ve selected!
Outside of Fiery Capital, Jiao Qingtu released the Leizhe dragon gods image, his aura was getting increasingly stronger and was even more domineering than Long Yue’s. He was proud and filled with self-confidence as he shouted, “Zhong Shan Clan member, come and fight!”
In mid-air, the thunder rumbled and lightning sparked in the overcast clouds. Clearly, Jiao Qingtu’s
attainments in the Ancestral Dragon’s heritage had gone into deep state, allowing him to summon the Leizhe dragon gods’ images to enhance his prowess!
As such, more Qi Practitioners were alerted and flew out from the city toward Jiao Qingtu.
However, Zhong Yue was unmoved, he continued to stay in the city despite Jiao Qingtu’s taunts from the outside. Soon, Zhong Yue walked up the Fiery Capital’s city wall and sat right there, just watching Jiao Qingtu no matter how much taunting Jiao Qingtu did.
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Right at this moment, inside the mortal body of the Martial Divine Master on Lord Xia’s statue, Sha Qishan, Clan Master Xia, and the other magnates walked into the secret realm together. They looked at the teleportation array formation that was connected to the Wood Celestial Race. The over hundred mile wide teleportation portal was at the brink of completion while hundreds of Zhong Li Celestials were moving around, adding the last bit of totem patterns and running a final check.
“Only the Star Disc is left.”
Zhurong Yanqin looked at Sha Qishan and said while smiling, “Mister Sha, once the array formation is completed, the Star Disc is the last element needed to activate it. The Kun Peng Celestial Race will then be able to return back to the Ancestral Star, back to their own home. But may I ask a personal question, Mister Sha; just who is the Kun Peng Celestial you are connected directly to?”
Sha Qishan smiled, he answered in a placid voice, “Kun Peng Celestial Race’s grand ancestor, the one who forged the Divine Wing Saber, the ancient creature who stands on the same ground as Lord Xia, a divine lord-level expert.”
The magnates were all shocked. Xia Zhongjin suddenly walked over, a weird expression on his face as he said, “Brother Feng, you asked for a close watch of the Zhong Shan Clan member for any suspicious movements, and indeed, there are some. He has just met with a few old men, had a little bit of chat and he then engaged with a lady who self-proclaimed as a member of the Northern Sea Remedy Valley after all those people left. The Zhong Shan Clan member then sent the other humans away from the city. However, he is still here and Jiao Qingtu is calling for a battle right outside of the Fiery Capital. Yet, what troubles me most is that he seems to be nonchalant about the challenge and has only sat on the city wall, stared vacantly at the taunting Jiao Qingtu.”
