Azure Vein Crystal...
Shen Yunhao narrowed his eyes and stroked his chin: "So, if that Poison Prince wants to obtain the Azure Vein Crystal, he needs to remove the seal on the Azure Vein?"
"OK!"
"There's something I don't quite understand. Now that the Valley Master has set up a barrier to protect the Bamboo Fortress, only defending and not attacking, since their goal is the Azure Vein Crystal, why not give up attacking this place and go directly to seize the Azure Vein?"
Qing Teng shook her head and said, "Brother Yun Hao, look at the abyss behind Qingzhu Fortress."
"What's wrong?"
"That's the Ten Thousand Vine Cave, the only path to the Azure Vein. Only by crossing the defenses of Azure Bamboo Fortress can one enter the Ten Thousand Vine Cave and see the Azure Vein..."
"I see……"
After hearing this, the course of events and the current situation gradually became clear in Shen Yunhao's mind.
First, the Demonic Sect colluded with the traitor Bai Yang to poison everyone in the valley. In order to cure the poison, the Valley Master of Lingyou tried to break the seal on the Azure Vein and wanted to use the power of the Azure Vein Crystal.
However, it's not hard to deduce from Bai Yang's previous words that the Azure Vein Seal is difficult to break, and the Valley Master of Lingyou Valley certainly won't be able to completely break it in a short time... But, in these few days, he can break it a little bit.
Just then, Zhu Li appeared in Lingyou Valley and bypassed the Demon Sect, going directly to Qingzhu Fortress. She not only helped the Valley Master stabilize his injuries but also cured the poison in a group of her people, relieving Lingyou Valley's urgent crisis.
However, the appearance of that Poison Jade Demon has once again reversed the situation, forcing the Valley Master of Lingyou Valley to use the power of the Azure Vein, which has been partially unsealed, to defend the Azure Bamboo Fortress.
The power of the Azure Vein, once unsealed, is even stronger, and naturally, it causes greater harm to the user. That's why Bai Yang concluded that the Valley Master of Lingyou Valley wouldn't last much longer...
However, there was one thing that Shen Yunhao still couldn't figure out.
"Since the power of the Azure Vein is so powerful, why not use it for offense instead of just for defense? If we continue to defend like this, the bamboo fortress will still fall because our bodies will be ravaged by the power of the Azure Vein..."
Qing Teng raised his head, observed the green barrier for a long time, and shook his head, saying, "This power of the Azure Vein is not enough to restore Master to the combat strength of the Spirit Void Realm. It is already very difficult to defend Qingzhu Fortress. If we switch from defense to offense, the time we can hold out will only be shorter..."
To put it bluntly, the seal hasn't been broken enough...
"So, the Valley Master of Lingyou Valley is just using the power of the Azure Vein to buy time?"
Shen Yunhao frowned and pondered for a moment before analyzing, "We definitely can't count on the Guanghan Palace. Unless there's a special connection, the probability of us sitting back and watching the tigers fight is much higher. Moreover, the Demonic Sect is acting so recklessly, they must have been prepared for this long time..."
"If we don't rely on the Moon Palace... Qing Teng, are there any demon kings in these Cangmang Mountains on good terms with your master?"
In response, Qing Teng shook his head: "The demon kings have always been at odds, and many of them covet the Azure Vein of our Lingyou Valley. If it weren't for Master's profound cultivation and the help of the Azure Vein, it would be very difficult to protect this treasure land and our clansmen."
Well... it really is a situation with both internal and external troubles...
No wonder such a big thing happened here and no one intervened.
Everyone's just watching the show!
In the eyes of the other demon kings, even if the Demon Sect seizes this place, they absolutely cannot stay here indefinitely. Once the Tai Xuan Dao Sect or the Guanghan Palace arrives, they will have to pack their bags and leave...
This Lingyou Valley will eventually be occupied by other demon races.
We're not fools. What can we gain by going out to fight the Demonic Sect now?
Shen Yunhao sighed helplessly: "If we don't have any trump cards, dragging this out is completely pointless... Wait!"
At this moment, Shen Yunhao suddenly noticed that the people from Qingzhu Fort who were originally standing below had disappeared and must have returned to the interior of the fort...
"Meaningful! Meaningful!" A flash of insight struck Shen Yunhao, and he suddenly realized: "He has already given up on the Azure Vein Crystal. He's stalling for time to find a way to send these clansmen away! Qing Teng, does this Ten Thousand Vine Cave have other entrances? Or... does this Ten Thousand Vine Cave lead to other places?"
The young girl was also slightly taken aback. After thinking for a moment, she suddenly remembered something and exclaimed, "Huaigu Ravine! I remember now. My master told me a long time ago that there is a small path in Huaigu Ravine that leads to Wanteng Cave. No one else knows about it, and I have never walked it myself! Moreover... now, apart from Qingzhu Fortress, the rest of the valley is controlled by Bai Yang. With so many people, it would be easy for them to notice if they tried to come out of Huaigu Ravine!"
"That's it! To secretly advance our own territory, we must first openly repair our own. Simply using the bamboo fortress as a plank road probably won't be enough, I estimate..."
Thinking of this, Shen Yunhao's expression hardened, and a mixture of respect and complex emotions slowly welled up in his eyes as he looked at the old man.
The plank road... belongs to the Valley Master himself!
He was prepared to die!
As a powerful demon in the Spirit Void Realm, even if injured, escaping alone would probably not be difficult for him!
However, if he escapes, not to mention that the Azure Vein Crystal will fall into the hands of the Demonic Sect, what will become of the clansmen trapped in the Azure Bamboo Fortress?
Like Bai Yang, will he become a lackey of the Demonic Sect?
More likely, he'll be killed by this traitor to silence him!
Home is where there are people... For the sake of everyone in the valley, this valley master must be planning to sacrifice himself...
Seeing the sorrow in Shen Yunhao's eyes, Qing Teng couldn't help but ask, "Brother Yunhao, what's wrong?"
After hesitating for a while, Shen Yunhao sighed and told the little girl his guess.
Upon hearing this, the girl's eyes immediately welled up with tears, and she murmured, "How...how could this be? Master...he has sacrificed so much for this Lingyou Valley, and now he's going to be dragged down by us?"
"No, I can't let Master die alone, I... I have to go!"
Shen Yunhao was prepared and immediately pulled her back: "Calm down! If you rush out now, you'll only cause trouble for your master and won't solve anything!"
Actually, Shen Yunhao could understand the little girl's feelings at this moment.
When it was suspected that Zhuli had encountered trouble in Lingyou Valley, didn't he resolutely choose to return to the valley?
Moreover, the person in question is her master, whom she watched grow up, and who is practically no different from her biological father. How could she accept him so easily?
Fortunately, Qing Teng was obedient enough in front of Shen Yunhao and did not impulsively rush forward. However, with red eyes, she choked and said, "Then... what should I do? Am I supposed to watch Master die?"
Shen Yunhao opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't know how to answer, so he gently hugged the little girl: "Cry, cry, it will make you feel better!"
The girl indeed broke down emotionally, suddenly hugging herself tightly, biting down on Shen Yunhao's chest, and tears streamed down her face like a burst dam...
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