Zhe Bieli maintained his composure and remained respectful.
Lu Zhou did not look at Zhe Bieli. Instead, he soared into the air.
The others followed closely behind.
Yelu Chunan immediately pulled Zhe Bieli back. He gritted his teeth and asked in a low voice, “What’s going on? Who is He?”
“Are you blind!? If I didn’t stop you in time, you would’ve died long ago! He’s that mighty figure from the golden lotus domain!” Zhe Bieli scolded, growing even angrier.
“…” Yelu Chunan stumbled back. His anger was completely extinguished by the words ‘the mighty figure from the golden lotus domain’.
Before Yelu Chunan recovered from the shock, Zhe Bieli had flown up into the sky. When he regained his senses, he hastily followed suit. It was better if he sent that person off as well.
…
After Lu Zhou and the others left.
In a tall tower on the easternmost side of the Dark and Light Alliance’s estate.
The sound of violent coughing rang in the air before someone asked, “Has… H-has he left?”
“Alliance Leader, he has left. However, in order to assuage that person’s anger, Lord Zhe was forced to give up fifteen obsidian essences…”
“…”
At this moment, Fan Ruozhi, the Alliance Master of the Dark and Light Alliance, held onto the railing of the tall tower. He looked like he had experienced the vicissitudes of life.
Bang!
Fan Ruozhi suddenly slammed his hand against the wall of the tower, leaving a palm print on the wall.
Upon seeing this, the subordinate asked, “Alliance Leader, should we go after them before they go too far?”
“No need.” Fan Ruoxi withdrew his hand. The palm strike was just to vent the anger in his heart. “Make sure that no one knows I’m seriously injured. I believe Zhe Bieli won’t do anything to harm the Dark and Light Alliance…”
“Understood.”
“Also… Send that fool, Yelu Chunan, to the WTC. Let him think of a way to make up for those 15 obsidian essences.”
“Understood.” The subordinate left respectfully after receiving his orders.
…
Meanwhile, under Zhe Bieli and Yelu Chunan’s lead, the flying beasts and the inscriptions from the formation did not affect Lu Zhou and the others.
The duo only came to halt at the entrance.
Zhe Bieli asked tentatively, “Senior Lu, may I ask where you’re going to rest for the night?” He wanted to figure out who else had a close relationship with Lu Zhou. It would be a good chance for him to win whoever it was over.
Shen Xi said, “It doesn’t seem to have anything to do with you, right?”
“…”
Yu Zhenghai said, “There’s no need to send us off. Just prepare the things accordingly. Guardian Shen will pick them up tomorrow.”
“Yes.”
Following that, Lu Zhou and the others flew off.
Zhe Bieli and Yelu Chunan finally had time to stew in their regret at this moment.
Yelu Chunan said, “If only you had informed me of this, I wouldn’t have shown up at all!”
“I didn’t expect him to come! It was a sudden visit!” Zhe Bieli said.
“Where’s the Alliance Leader?”
“The Alliance Leader received an important piece of news a month ago and had left the Dark and Light Alliance. When he returned, he was… severely injured,” Zhe Bieli said in a grave tone.
“What was so important to the point he was even injured?” Yelu Chunan asked in surprise.
Zhe Bieli said, “The Great Void Seed.”
Upon hearing these four words, Yelu Chunan was furious, he cursed loudly, “It’s the Great Void Seed again! It’s so annoying. I’m so sick of listening to all of you talk about it. Has anyone ever seen the seeds? It’s just a myth. I don’t believe it at all!”
“I don’t believe it either, but why don’t you tell this to the Alliance Leader?”
“…” Yelu Chunan wilted immediately.
Zhe Bieli said, “Legend has it that ten Great Void Seeds will appear in the Unknown Land every 30,000 years. The seeds contained the essence of heaven, the earth, the sun, and the moon. They can help humans to become supreme beings. Let alone the Great Void Seeds, if one were able to obtain just the Great Void energy, one would be able to activate at least eight Birth Charts!”
“More than 300 years ago, the Great Void Seeds appeared. The humans organized the Great Void Expedition. All the forces worked together and sent their men to the Unknown Land to search for the Great Void Seeds. Unfortunately, they overestimated themselves and the fierce beasts guarding the Unknown Land. In the end, those people suffered great casualties,” Zhe Bieli shook his head as he said, “In any case, from the one, the cultivation world was even further convinced of the existence of the Great Void Seeds. Apparently, some survivors from the Great Void Expedition saw the Great Void Seeds.”
Yelu Chunan asked, “So there are people who have seen it?”
“Well, there’s no smoke without fire. In fact, it’s said that the Tower Master of the WTC has the Great Void energy…” Zhe Bieli said.
“Lan Xihe?” Yelu Chunan exclaimed in shock.
“That’s right! Otherwise, why do you think the WTC submits to her completely? Why do you think she doesn’t meet outsiders?” Zhe Bieli said.
“…”
Yelu Chunan was shocked by this revelation. After a while, he said, “But her cultivation base is so profound, it should be easy for her to conceal the Great Void energy…”
“She’s an incredibly cautious person,” Zhe Bieli replied.
“Then why does she only have 12 Birth Charts?”
“Possessing the Great Void energy only guarantees one to be able to activate at least eight Birth Charts. The limit isn’t certain. Moreover, do you really think she only has 12 Birth Charts? No one has ever seen her astrolabe…”
Yelu Chunan asked curiously, “Lan Xihe is so terrifying… Why doesn’t she destroy the BTC?”
“A woman’s mind is impossible to fathom,” Zhe Bieli chuckled and said, “This is only the effect of the Great Void energy, Can you imagine what it’s like to possess the Great Void Seeds?”
Yelu Chunan nodded and exhaled loudly.
The entire cultivation world fought over this. Blood flowed and countless lives were lost. All these things proved the value of the Great Void Seeds.
“Although the Great Void Expedition 300 years ago was considered a failure, it confirmed that the seeds had already entered the human domains. During these 300 years, the conflicts between the forces were not as intense due to the Great Void Seeds. Unfortunately, after all these years, no one has been able to find them. It’s like looking for a needle at the bottom of the ocean…”
“They are indeed difficult to find. Moreover, no one knows how they look like. In the future, perhaps, Five Charts experts will be able to sense the Great Void energy if their sense of smell is heightened. However, it’d still be difficult to find them…” Yelu Chunan sighed.
At this time, Zhe Bieli who had regained his composure said, “Alright, let’s think about how to bear the Alliance Master’s punishment.”
“I have it worse than you, alright? The Seven Star Sword is like my life!”
Following that, the duo flew back into the Dark and Light Alliance’s estate.
…
Meanwhile, Lu Zhou, Shen Xi, Yu Zhenghai, and the others headed north and landed outside a human city.
Shen Xi said, “Pavilion Master, this is the place I mentioned. It’s considered a small town. Every time I finish a mission and feel tired, I’ll rest here. I know the owner of the Cloudy Sky Inn.”
Lu Zhou nodded and surveyed his surroundings.
The small town was quiet and peaceful, and the environment was simple. It lacked the majestic grandeur of a large sect, but it also lacked the viciousness of a cultivator.
“Let’s stay here,” Lu Zhou said. In fact, he could have stayed in the Dark and Light Alliance. However, it would be a bit uncomfortable since he was on opposing sides with the Dark and Light Alliance at this moment.
…
Shen Xi had made all the necessary arrangements at the Cloudy Sky Inn.
At this moment, Shen Xi, who was in Lu Zhou’s room, bowed and said, “Pavilion Master, please rest early. I’ll take my leave now.”
“Wait.”
“Master, your orders?”
“Do you know Yan Zhenluo?” Lu Zhou asked.
“Yes,” Shen Xi said, “He always takes the neutral stance in the BTC and doesn’t care much about anything else. He has a good relationship with Lu Li. However, I’m part of the Black Guards, and they’re just ordinary members in the upper tower so I don’t know them well…”
“Send a message to Jiang Jiuli. Tell him that Yan Zhenluo has to stay alive. No one can touch him,” Lu Zhou said.
The truth was Shen Xi was reluctant to deal with the BTC due to his history with them. However, when he recalled he had the Pavilion Master whom even Xia Zhengrong had to be wary about, he felt much better. Moreover, Jiang Jiuli was also trying to win the Pavilion Master over.
After a moment, Shen Xi asked, “Did Yan Zhenluo offend you?”
“Just do as you’re told.”
“Understood.”
