Chapter 268: Zi Yan – I Have a Special Source of Intelligence!
In the western part of the Pill Region, deep within the mountains, Nine Heavens Honored One, Mo Yu, appeared inside a grand hall, his face dark as iron.
"You failed?" At the head of the hall, Bone Ghost asked indifferently. However, an immense and suffocating pressure quietly spread through the space. In an instant, Mo Yu's back involuntarily bent slightly.
"Honored One, allow me to explain!" Mo Yu broke into a cold sweat and quickly responded. "I found that arrogant brat, but… I encountered Hei Qing of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan!"
"Hei Qing claimed that brat was one of his clan members and was even willing to fight me over him!"
Upon hearing this, Bone Ghost frowned. Taixu Ancient Dragons? Hei Qing?
Although Hei Qing was the only one from the Ancient Dragon Clan who roamed the continent, the clan behind him was not to be trifled with. More than that, Hei Qing himself was no pushover.
His mastery of spatial power was near perfection. If he wasn't instantly restrained, even a peak tier Dou Zun wouldn't necessarily be able to capture him he was as slippery as an eel!
Bone Ghost's eyes flickered for a moment. "In that case, let's not bother with that reckless brat for now. Let him live a little longer…"
"Yes!" Mo Yu sighed in relief upon hearing that Bone Ghost didn't intend to punish him. However, he suddenly realized something was off Eight Heavens Honored One, Prison Ground, and Old Ghost Starcatcher were absent from the hall.
"The main hall requires manpower for important tasks. Both of them have already been recalled," Bone Ghost said flatly. "I should have gone as well, but Elder Mu Gu has relayed some useful information."
Mo Yu's eyebrows twitched. "Honored One, should I "
"You may." Bone Ghost nodded indifferently. "Mu Gu has tracked a young man named 'Xiao Yan' in the northern region of Central Plains. He's from the Northwest Continent."
"Xiao Yan?" Mo Yu's eyes flashed. Recently, that name had started to irritate him. However, upon hearing Bone Ghost's next words, he quickly recalled who Xiao Yan was.
"The Xiao Clan from the Northwest Continent?"
"That's right." Bone Ghost nodded. "It's suspected that he possesses a key. I've already ordered Mu Gu to capture him as soon as possible. Additionally, Xiao Yan is believed to be the one controlling the silver puppet. If we capture him, we can trace the one responsible for destroying our branch hall."
"Honored One, should I assist Mu Gu?" A flicker of excitement appeared on Mo Yu's face.
Bone Ghost didn't respond immediately but simply cast him a calm glance.
"I was wrong!" Mo Yu's body shivered, and he immediately bowed in apology.
The intelligence report had stated that the puppet controlled by Xiao Yan only had Dou Zong level combat strength, and Xiao Yan himself was just a Dou Huang. Sending Mu Gu, a Three Star Dou Zun, was already overkill. If Mo Yu, a Nine Heavens Honored One, also got involved…
That would be a waste of manpower!
"Yao Chen is also in the Northwest Continent, but that cunning old bastard has gone into hiding," Mo Yu said, a hint of regret in his tone.
Bone Ghost's eyes flickered. Yao Chen was a highly significant figure so important that even Lord Hun Xu valued him immensely. It was laughable how the Yao Clan had discarded such a talented member simply because of their obsession with bloodline purity…
A trace of mockery appeared in Bone Ghost's eyes. What is the purpose of a powerful bloodline? Isn't it to cultivate strength?
And yet, the fools of the Yao Clan fixated only on lineage, disregarding Yao Chen's actual achievements. Such short sighted stupidity!
Laughable. Truly laughable!
Seeing Bone Ghost's expression, Mo Yu secretly sighed in relief. Good, the topic has shifted.
"Forget about him. No matter how strong Yao Chen's soul is, he's still just a bodiless spirit not a real threat. We have plenty of time to deal with him." Bone Ghost said coldly.
"For now, head to the Southern Region. Reports say a puppet wielder has been spotted there. Go investigate."
"Yes!" Mo Yu responded solemnly before his figure flickered and vanished.
Fallen God Ravine!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Thunder roared in the sky as arcs of lightning crackled through the rolling storm clouds, casting dazzling flashes of light over the deep ravine. The deafening thunder echoed through the canyon.
Inside a room within Scorpio Fortress, the noise jolted Hei Qing awake. Annoyed, he grumbled, covered his face with a pillow, and lazily waved his hand. A flicker of silver light flashed, and in an instant, the thundering noise disappeared from his surroundings.
He rolled over and went back to sleep, completely ignoring the commotion outside.
Originally, he had been watching Lu Bu refine pills. The beginning was quite spectacular, but the latter part followed standard alchemy procedures, making it boring. So, Hei Qing decided to return and continue his nap.
Outside Scorpio Fortress, Tianhuo Zun zhe stood alert while the Tian Yao Puppet was poised to take action. Once the thunderclouds reached their peak, it would be time for the Tian Yao Puppet to make its move.
However…
Lu Bu shrugged. This time, the Tian Yao Puppet wouldn't be feasting on tribulation lightning.
Above Fallen God Ravine, thousands of feet high, lay an ancient layer of poison clouds that had accumulated over countless years. A mere Seven Tier pill's tribulation lightning wasn't nearly strong enough to break through it.
As expected, after rumbling for a while, the thunderclouds quietly dispersed. Tianhuo Zun zhe, who had been preparing for action, was momentarily stunned before the corner of his mouth twitched.
Damn, I miscalculated!
Boom!
The lid of the Myriad Beast Cauldron was lifted. Lu Bu raised his hand, and a fragrant cyan white pill fell into his palm. The dense medicinal aroma instantly caused a stir among the countless poisonous creatures lurking in Scorpio Domain.
However, they only stirred restlessly and dared not approach. The lingering presence of the Heavenly Flame's searing heat made them tremble in fear.
"Elder Yao, I'm entering seclusion. This session will likely take some time," Lu Bu said with a faint smile as he casually tossed the pill in his hand and two spatial rings onto the table.
These two rings belonged to Nie Yang and his elder from the Diming Sect. As the young master of Diming Sect, Nie Yang's wealth was astounding his collection of medicinal ingredients was even greater than that of a Dou Zun.
Naturally, Lu Bu accepted them without hesitation.
The only pity was that he hadn't been able to kill Nine Heavens Honored One. As a high ranking member of the Soul Hall, his wealth must have been immense…
"Don't worry, Lu Bu," Tianhuo Zun zhe chuckled. "With me and Brother Hei Qing here, nothing will happen!"
As for the Tian Yao Puppet… both he and Lu Bu shared the same thought if it wasn't necessary, it was best not to use it. With the destruction of the Soul Hall's branch hall, this puppet had become a little too conspicuous. Caution was necessary.
Hearing this, Lu Bu nodded slightly. In a flash, he entered the chamber.
Soon, the Minor Assist Pill and a vast amount of medicinal ingredients appeared around him. Lu Bu stroked his chin before flicking his fingers, causing a slightly oversized silver scroll to appear before him.
It was the Three Thousand Thunder Phantom Body technique he had acquired from Wind and Thunder Pavilion.
"First, increase my strength then train the clone technique!"
Lu Bu chuckled, grabbed the Minor Assist Pill, and swallowed it whole.
Instantly, an overwhelming surge of medicinal energy erupted like a raging tide, flooding toward his dantian.
"Hmph…" Lu Bu smirked. A faint, almost imperceptible black light flickered across his body.
Immediately, the turbulent medicinal energy fell silent, no longer daring to run wild.
Northern Region of Central Plains, Wind and Thunder Huan City!
This was the headquarters of the Wind and Thunder North Pavilion, built around the famed Qifeng Mountain at the city's center. However, despite being the dominant force in the Northern Region, the current situation of the Wind and Thunder North Pavilion was far from ideal.
"Disciples of the Wind and Thunder North Pavilion's Tiangang Hall, heed my command activate the Nine Heavens Thunder Prison Formation!"
A powerful shout echoed across Wind and Thunder Huan City. In the next instant, streaks of lightning flared as figures shot into the sky, merging into the thunderclouds above.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sky was instantly dyed silver, endless bolts of lightning illuminating the heavens as thick thunderbolts crashed down, leaving deep, charred craters in the earth.
A suffocating aura of destruction surged through the city. At that moment, it felt as if the sky was collapsing, and countless people gasped for breath under the overwhelming pressure.
Beneath the formation, three elegant figures and a petite silhouette stood proudly, their cold gazes fixed on the thunderclouds above.
"Lu Bu was right Wind and Thunder Pavilion is truly detestable!" Zi Yan crossed her arms and scoffed. "They're even more arrogant than me!"
Below the storm clouds, three elderly figures, cloaked in lightning, coldly shouted, "This is the Nine Heavens Thunder Prison Formation, the guardian formation of our Wind and Thunder North Pavilion! Formed by twenty three Dou Huangs and forty six Dou Wangs, its power is unstoppable!"
"You four have slaughtered our disciples, committed grave sins, and tarnished the reputation of Wind and Thunder Pavilion. No matter where you come from, today, you must die!"
"Oh? And what about the insults your disciples hurled at us?" Medusa stood calmly beside Zi Yan, her arms folded. Behind the veil, her beautiful face was icy cold.
"Hmph!" One of the elders within the storm clouds snorted. "Even if our disciples were disrespectful, even if they lacked foresight, they are still disciples of Wind and Thunder Pavilion. Since when is it your place to discipline them?"
"You, mere Dou Zongs, dare to think you can teach our Wind and Thunder North Pavilion a lesson?"
"And who do you think you are?"
Hearing this, Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian's expressions instantly turned cold. People in the Central Plains truly are arrogant and unreasonable!
But… that suited them just fine.
"You four, surrender now, and you may still have a chance "
Before the sentence could be finished, Yun Yun stepped forward gracefully, raising her slender hand and forming a hand seal.
In an instant, an invisible flame flickered before her chest, and a silent yet terrifying ripple of energy burst forth like lightning.
"Not good!" The three elders' pupils shrank. They didn't know what she had done, but they were certain it was nothing good!
"Heavenly Thunder Art!"
Elder Feng of Wind and Thunder Pavilion rapidly changed his hand seals, causing the sky to explode with lightning. However…
"You… What did you do?!" The three elders' faces turned crimson as they clutched their chests in agony. Wisps of black smoke seeped from their mouths as they gasped for air.
"Hmph…" Yun Yun sneered. If the three of them could resist… what about the others?
Poof! Poof! Poof!
A series of bizarre sounds rang out as the figures within the lightning clouds trembled violently. Then, one after another, they let out agonized screams before turning into piles of ashes.
In the blink of an eye, the entire formation twenty three Dou Huangs and forty six Dou Wangs was annihilated, reduced to nothing but dust by Yun Yun's Heart Flame.
"You wretched woman! What have you done?!" The three elders' eyes turned blood red with fury. The Tiangang Hall disciples Wind and Thunder North Pavilion's elite force had just been wiped out!
"Mind your tongue slap him!" Xiao Yi Xian commanded coldly.
With a single step, she surged forward. Her gray purple Dou Qi transformed into three palm prints that tore through the void and viciously struck the elders' faces.
Slap! Slap! Slap!
The three elders, still trying to suppress the Heart Flame's corrosion, let out agonized screams. The highly corrosive poison Dou Qi ripped half of their faces off before burrowing into their bodies like parasitic maggots. In an instant, their skin turned ashen purple.
"You… Seven Star Dou Zong?!"
Their eyes were filled with terror. This woman's strength was second only to the Pavilion Master?!
"This thundercloud… let's get rid of it," Medusa said indifferently, flicking her fingers. A sharp sword light flashed.
Clang!
A crisp sword cry resounded across the heavens, and in an instant, the sky darkening thundercloud was split apart.
Sunlight, long obscured, poured through the gash in the sky like a divine revelation. The suffocating atmosphere lifted in an instant.
But the three elders only felt a chilling fear crawl up their spines.
"Dou Zun…"
Elder Feng's face twisted in despair. Where did these monsters come from?!
"Pavilion Master, save us !"
Elder Dian threw his head back and let out a desperate cry for help.
As his words fell, a silver flash streaked across the sky. In an instant, Wind and Thunder North Pavilion's master, Fei Tian, appeared before them, his silver robes fluttering.
Save you? Hell, I'm barely holding on myself!
I just closed my doors for a bit of secluded cultivation, and when I come out, the North Pavilion has provoked yet another terrifying enemy this time, a Dou Zun level enemy!
"Honored one, do you intend to make an eternal enemy of my Wind and Thunder Pavilion?" Fei Tian shouted, his voice sharp. He couldn't win this fight, but at least his tone had to be strong.
"I've heard of Lei Zun zhe," Medusa said flatly. "But a mere Three Star Dou Zun isn't enough to intimidate me."
Fei Tian's expression grew darker. He roared, "Honored one, do not make a mistake. Wind and Thunder Pavilion has more than just Lei Zun zhe you cannot withstand us all!"
"Tch… old fool, talking nonsense!"
Zi Yan's purple gold eyes flashed with disdain. "You think you're invincible just because you've allied with a bunch of filthy birds?"
"Wha What?!"
Fei Tian's face twisted in shock. Even the three elders of Wind and Thunder Pavilion didn't know about their secret ties to the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. How could this little girl possibly know?!
"Hehehe…" Zi Yan swayed her tiny head smugly and grinned. "I have a special source of intelligence!"
At that moment, Fei Tian caught a fleeting glimpse of the purple gold light flashing in Zi Yan's eyes. His expression turned to sheer terror.
He knew that light too well.
Last time, in the Wind and Thunder Mountain Range, at the Pavilion's headquarters, that person had crushed both Wind and Thunder Pavilion and the Heaven Demon Phoenix Dou Zun to the point where they could barely breathe…
Medusa ruffled Zi Yan's hair. This brat has been learning too much from Lu Bu!
However… Fei Tian clearly knew something.
Could it be that he knows something about the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan? About Lu Bu?
Medusa's brows arched slightly. With a graceful flick of her wrist, colorful energy swirled around her hand, condensing into a dazzling longsword.
"Pavilion Master Fei Tian, it seems you know something about my little sister," she said coldly. "Tell me everything you know… and I won't kill you."
As she spoke, ripples spread through the void, silently imprisoning Fei Tian where he stood.
Instantly, Fei Tian's face turned deathly pale. The rigid, iron like spatial lock bound him completely, leaving him unable to move an inch.
(End of Chapter)
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