Chapter 607 Showdown
The magical vessel of Wenren Tinghai, the rising star of the Demonic Nation, was a seventh-grade, thousand-character vessel. It was equipped with three large formations arranged by a top-tier Holy Spirit Mind Master. Its power was self-evident, and it increased its value several times over.
Even though Wen Rentinghai's ancestor was a living Demon Lord, with his current cultivation level, he was not qualified to ride on this ship. However, the Demon Kingdom wanted to conquer the Ancient Kingdom of Suiyuexu, and the Demon Prince's faction wanted to capture Li Weiyi and search for Yu Yaozi and Chanhai Guanwu. With these two major tasks, they naturally had to carry heavy weapons.
Wenren Tinghai called this ship "Tinghai Ship", which means that he has no intention of returning it, and also shows his confidence in completing the mission.
The main hall of the Tinghai ship is extremely spacious and richly decorated, with octagonal palace lanterns lit and incense burning in the furnace.
Wenren Tinghai was born into a wealthy and noble family and was a man who knew how to enjoy life.
The wine on the table was steaming and mellow. It was a fine wine purchased from a thousand-year-old store in Xiaoyaojing. It had been cellared for six hundred years. Just like its name "Zui Changsheng", it could intoxicate martial artists in the realm of immortality.
Each pot is priceless.
Wenren Tinghai looked at Zhao Tang and Li Weiyi who were drinking one cup after another across from him, his face was very cold. He only regretted that he had not poisoned the wine in advance. These people from Shaoyang Division had no idea what courtesy was.
"This wine is definitely not cheap. It can actually restore the magic energy quickly." Li Weiyi praised repeatedly.
Zhao Tang, wearing a scholar's cap, had a handsome face and a studied demeanor. He held the cup and smiled, "This wine is brewed from rare fruits grown on ancient trees that are thousands of years old. Spirit crystals are added to the vat for storage. It's rich in magical energy and contains endless essence. Every pot is priced at a stratum of gold. Furthermore, it's not something that ordinary people can afford. We all benefited from the help of the top scholar."
Then he drank another glass and became intoxicated by it.
Qing Zijin was taken to the next cabin by Nangong and Yan Zhiruo to recuperate from her injuries.
Tang Wanzhou sat across from Wenren Tinghai, her sword on the table. Outside the half-open window beside her lay the vast, bright years. The moonlight shone on her face, giving her already jade-white complexion an extra layer of glowing luster.
Wenren Tinghai pondered for a long time before giving a sinister smile. "If it were just the armies of the dead from the Seven Wrongs Plains and the Ancient Karma City, what would our Demon Nation fear? No matter how many come, we will bury them all."
"Moreover, the Demon Kingdom must be their final target."
"The Sentinel Army is the number one enemy of the Dead Spirits. The Daogong True Disciple has a deep grudge against Chu Yutian. The Western Demon Tribe and the Seven Wrongs Plains often wage war against each other."
"The wisest option would be to wait until both of you are defeated, and then our Demon Nation would come out to clean up the mess. We would collect the treasures left by you after you die, as well as the treasures left by the remaining dead soldiers."
"If the Demon Nation wants to join you in the attack, to pay a terrible price together, and to get bruised and bloodied, then... that's fine. After all, facing the realm of the dead, all living beings should unite and share a common hatred for the enemy, not be too concerned with personal gains and losses."
Wenren Tinghai raised the corner of his mouth, and his charming almond-shaped eyes stared closely at Tang Wanzhou. After a while, he said, "But there is a condition. Leave Li Weiyi to me."
"As long as you capture Li Weiyi and send him to Xiaoyaojing, or let me search his soul to find out the secret of Yu Yaozi, the Demon Kingdom will pay any price."
"Shengsi, there are two choices, which one do you choose?"
Li Weiyi and Zhao Tang suddenly lost the mood to drink.
Zhao Tang snorted, "I didn't expect the rising third place winner of the Demonic Kingdom to be so short-sighted. He's so confused when it comes to the big issues. What's there to discuss with him? Sheng Si, go find Gu Zhenzhen directly!"
Wenren Tinghai fell back, his back resting against the back of his chair, and raised his hand to see the guests off: "Everyone, please do as you please! Well... you still have one option: run away quickly. You might still have time. But Li Weiyi, the Demonic Kingdom will definitely capture him."
Zhao Tang slammed the table and said, "There is no old grudge, no personal hatred, but you openly plotted to murder the Shaoling Army. Tanhua Lang knows what the consequences will be."
"Do I have it? I'm just saying it, don't take it seriously. Even if I take action, I will hide my identity and won't leave any evidence for you." Wenren Tinghai put his palm to his mouth and whispered. The unbridled arrogance in his body could easily arouse the opponent's anger.
He likes to provoke his opponents first.
Creating anger is the simplest, most direct and effective way to weaken your opponent.
Tang Wanzhou stood up, his eyes sharp. "I wanted to put the overall situation first and put aside the feud at the bottom of the East China Sea for the time being, but you've angered me a little!"
"So what? What else can I do? If you want to reach the peak of the third realm, even if you have enough Dragon Soul Source Light, you'll have to wait at least two or three years. I don't think Chu Yutian will let you live until then. Once the news of you breaking the third immortal chain gets out, a bloody storm will surely ensue."
Wenren Tinghai's cultivation has been improved from the early stage of the third realm to the peak of the third realm. He has indeed sensed a dangerous aura from Tang Wanzhou, but that's all.
He didn't think that Tang Wanzhou had the possibility of defeating him by crossing two small realms.
Wenren Tinghai deliberately put the conditions on the surface in order to alienate Tang Wanzhou and Li Weiyi.
Wenren Tinghai believed that Tang Wanzhou might refuse now. However, as long as Shaoyang Si was in dire straits and she herself was in dire straits, she might use Li Weiyi as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the Demonic Kingdom.
As long as there is a rift between the two of them and suspicion of each other, Wenren Tinghai will have the opportunity to take advantage of it.
Unknowingly, Li Weiyi had reached a level of combat prowess that was highly valued by the emperor's disciples.
Everyone from Shaoyang Division got off the boat and boarded the Jade Boat.
Wenren Tinghai stood by the side of the giant ship and reminded from afar, "I forgot to tell you that Gu Zhen has entered Chunze. Now I have the final say on the influence of the Demon Kingdom in the ancient country of Suiyuexu. Shengsi, I'm waiting for your good news."
Yu Qi, the top expert under a hundred years old in the Demon Kingdom's Imperial Guards, was a descendant of the royal family. He gazed at the receding Jade Boat and said in a deep voice, "Why didn't they take action on the boat just now? With the formations on the boat, if not completely suppress them, they could definitely capture Li Weiyi and the mysterious woman from the Ancient Clan of Suiyue."
Nangong, the identity of the Ancient Clan of Suisui is a secret to most people, but the top leaders of the Demon Kingdom know it very well.
Yu Qi was one of the three leaders in charge of the Demon Kingdom's strategy for the Ancient Kingdom of Suiyuexu, so he was naturally very interested in Nangong. He was interested in her secrets, and also in her as a person, because he knew she was the most beautiful woman in the Holy Hall.
"Because they are Sentinel Soldiers. Killing Sentinel Soldiers is a serious crime."
Wenren Tinghai returned to the main hall with his hands behind his back. What he was really afraid of was the means that Li Weiyi might have been carrying, which was given by Yu Yaozi.
Even if they were to strike, it would be a sneak attack, taking the enemy by surprise and taking them down with one strike.
Or, let the Taiyin Sect fill the gap first.
The Taiyin Sect suffered a crushing defeat, how could they not try to regain their form?
…
Years occupied a quarter of the field of vision ahead, and its spherical shape could be clearly seen. The mountains in front of it were low like black mounds.
"It was Mo Duanfeng who saved us. He is still alive." Li Weiyi said.
Everyone present showed joy.
"That's great, but why didn't he join us?" Yan Zhiruo was carrying the pipa on her back, and her severed hand had been reattached.
Tang Wanzhou stood at the bow, his mind heavy, alert to all directions. "He was so confident that he could plot against the Taiyin Sect, but he didn't expect to be severely injured by Chu Yutian, and even his sword and whistle were stolen. How can someone as proud as him face us? If it were me, I would hide too."
"But Shirakawa is dead!"
Li Weiyi then told the story of Jing Zhen's soul-devouring and body-stealing, and also mentioned Lu Qing who was hung outside Fanye Valley.
Everyone was silent.
Zhao Tang said, "No matter what, if Bai Chuan hadn't pinned down the enemy's top players during the battle at Fanye Valley, we might not have been able to break through. This vengeance must be avenged, and Jing Zhen must be killed."
Li Weiyi suddenly turned his gaze towards Nangong and said, "Nangong, if you don't tell us the truth, I suggest that we immediately give up our cultivation in the Ancient Country of Suiyuexu and evacuate."
"Practicing in the Netherworld can indeed help us catch up with those martial artists who are older than us. However, each weak cycle only lasts about a year, and if we practice in the Netherworld entirely, it will only take ten years."
"Compared to the dangers I'm about to face, I think it might be wiser to give up."
Everyone present was not stupid and had already seen that Nangong was hiding something.
However, Li Weiyi's attack at this time still surprised them and made them curious.
What is the reason?
Nangong stood at the stern, wearing a white mask, his black hair swaying in the wind. He met everyone's gazes, then looked at Li Weiyi: "You've pushed me to the edge of the cliff!"
Li Weiyi spoke in front of everyone in Shaoyang Division instead of discussing it in private, because he wanted to get a clear answer immediately so that he could make a clear decision.
He felt a strong sense of crisis and couldn't afford to delay any longer.
Tang Wanzhou didn't quite understand their conversation, but he knew there must be something hidden, so he asked, "What's going on?"
Li Weiyi said, "It is said that the Ancient Tribe of Time has long mastered the method of avoiding the curse and freely entering and exiting the Withered and Flourishing Zone. The Undead Army most likely came here to verify this matter."
"What?"
Tang Wanzhou, Zhao Tang, and Yan Zhiruo were all calm people, but they were also shocked.
Looking at Nangong's eyes at this moment, they knew that this was probably true.
"No wonder, no wonder the Demon Country has migrated a large number of residents into the ancient country of Suiyuexu. They must be suspicious too." Zhao Tang suddenly realized.
Li Weiyi said: "Not only the Demon Kingdom, but also the masters of Inamiya are looking for answers at the border. Nangong, what do you say?"
Nangong neither confirmed nor denied, and said in a gentle tone: "I can't answer you because I can't make a decision."
Then she bowed deeply and said, "Please keep this a secret and don't let anyone know."
Everyone present understood that if she didn't answer, it was a positive answer.
Seeing Nangong being so cautious and humble, Li Weiyi felt a little guilty and secretly reflected on whether it was wrong to force her like this! After all, she was responsible for the lives of countless people in her clan.
The jade boat is more than 30 meters long and sails fast against the wind and waves.
Li Weiyi came to the bow of the ship and stood side by side with Tang Wanzhou.
He released his spiritual light, isolating himself from the outside world. He asked, "Did I do something wrong?"
Tang Wanzhou smiled and said, "You just asked a question that many people know. How to deal with it and answer it is her business. She chose to believe us, so she gave a positive answer. If Chu Yutian asked her, do you think she would respond in the same way?"
"She trusts us, so she doesn't want to lie to us?" Li Weiyi said.
Tang Wanzhou said, "More than that! I think she has something to ask of us, but she just hasn't spoken yet."
"If she asks, will you help her?" Li Weiyi asked.
Tang Wanzhou pondered for a long time, then suddenly said, "Why don't we discuss whether or not to evacuate? I don't want to! As Wenren Tinghai said, the armies of the Seven Wrongs Plains and the Ancient City of Industry aren't so formidable that they're unstoppable. On the contrary, this is a battle where we humans have never had such an advantage, and we probably won't encounter a second one in the future."
(End of this chapter)
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