Luantai Angel, Jiang Ning
Upon hearing this, the Old Man from the Jiu Li Tribe at the Five Seas Realm was greatly moved. His gaze immediately fell on Li Weiyi, and he asked urgently, "Are you really at the Spring Realm?"
Yao Yin spoke up, speaking on Li Weiyi's behalf, "My guard is of course at the Spring Realm. Even if he were at the same realm, he wouldn't bother to attack the Dao Fire Ape, feeling it would be beneath him. If he were at the Five Seas Realm, he probably wouldn't even bother to glance at it. After all, the Dao Fire Ape is too weak!"
Many martial arts practitioners of the Jiu Li Tribe recognized Yao Yin.
"She's the granddaughter of the Yao Li Tribe chief. Could the martial artist Dao Fire Ape with a single strike really be a Perfected Person the netherworld?"
"Haha, her comments on the Dao Fire Ape are truly gratifying."
"The Yao Li Tribe is very secretive. With just one move, they sent out a Pure Immortal Body and two Ninth Spring Perfected Person, each more powerful than the last."
Yao Yin continued, "If the Dao Fire Ape hadn't been so aggressive, trying to kill one of my guards, how could it have ended up like this? It's just that it overestimated itself."
"You say he's at the Spring Realm, so he really is?"
The tiger and wolf demons couldn't believe that someone at the Spring Realm could kill the Dao Fire Ape with a single strike.
Even Pure Immortal Body Hundred Meridian Lines All Silver cannot achieve this.
On the massive warship, the woman's voice rang out again, tinged with mockery. "There's a fundamental difference between the levels of magical energy in the Five Seas Realm and the Spring Realm. Is there no one else here who can see through it? Whether you're in the Spring Realm or not, why don't you try and see?"
While the tiger demon held back the Old Man from the Jiu Li Tribe at the Five Seas Realm, the wolf demon took the opportunity to circle around and ran wildly on all fours, quickly closing the distance between itself and Li Weiyi and his two companions.
The wolf demon's belly turned crimson gold, with countless flames intertwining within, and the temperature of the air on the shore rose sharply.
"Call!"
A powerful burst of fiery energy was exhaled from the Qi Sea his lungs.
The flames did not scatter, but instead coalesced into crimson-gold sword and blade shadows, leaving deep chisel marks on the ground wherever they passed.
"Well done! Today is the day when Yongquan will cleave the five seas!"
Li Weiyi shouted fearlessly, took three steps forward, his fighting spirit and momentum incredibly strong, and fully mobilized the ancestral energy.
He wielded the knife with both hands and swung it out.
"Boom!"
The golden blade's light reflected on the river, cleaving through the surging flames.
The two forces remained locked in a stalemate for several breaths before the wolf demon, exhausted, extinguished the flames in its mouth.
Li Weiyi's internal energy was inexhaustible and incredibly powerful. Full of fighting spirit, he raised his sword and attacked, engaging the wolf demon in close combat.
All the martial arts masters on the ship observed the exchange with seriousness and focus.
They discovered that the black-clad man's magical energy level was indeed at the Spring Realm, which was simply unbelievable.
On the distant ship, the nine chieftains of the Jiu Li Tribe filed out of the cabin and gazed out onto the deck.
Having confirmed that Yao Yin's guards were indeed at the Spring Realm, the Qingli leader was in high spirits and jokingly said, "Not bad! Your Yao Li Tribe has been hiding so well. You don't make a move unless you're absolutely sure, but when you do, you send two Ninth Spring Perfected Person. Just who is that kid? How can his combat power be so heaven-defying?"
The nine leaders gathered here to discuss whether to cancel tomorrow's Mang Mountain Grand Sacrifice, so as to prevent the young elites of the Nine Divisions from being hunted down by the Demon Race and the Sui Sect.
This retreat would naturally be a heavy blow to the Jiu Li Tribe, making them a laughingstock.
But the casualties from not backing down are something they simply cannot bear.
It was precisely because this decision had such a significant impact that the Nine Divisions chieftains gathered here.
Although Medicine Li First Seat was completely unaware of this, he still forced a nonchalant expression and said, "It's just the Spring Realm. Many factors influence combat strength, so it's nothing special. Perhaps we overestimated the Dao Fire Ape before. It is indeed quite vulnerable when encountering a true expert."
Cangli First Seat Li Songlin said, "What's there to be so smug about? With such a trump card, you should have brought it out sooner."
Beast Li First Seat said, "It seems necessary to reconsider whether or not the Mang Mountain Grand Sacrifice should be canceled."
After sensing that Li Weiyi was truly at the Spring Realm, the Old Man the Jiu Li Tribe at the Five Seas Realm felt his confidence increase greatly. He slapped the tiger demon away with one palm, then shifted his body and retreated, using a grappling technique to grab one of the wolf demon's legs and throw it away violently.
The two demons crashed onto the shore, creating two large craters, and immediately roared in fury.
The Old Man the Five Seas Realm stood with his hands behind his back, seemingly a completely different person. He was now full of vigor and shouted, "If you're not convinced, then fight again! When our Jiu Li Tribe's Nine Perfected Person was killed by the Dao Fire Ape, did we complain? The Dao Fire Ape is too arrogant. Does it really think it's invincible throughout Lizhou? Does it really think that no one in our Jiu Li Tribe can defeat it?"
As long as the younger generation performs well, which elder wouldn't feel confident?
A sudden gust of wind arose.
A thick, dark, demonic cloud flew out of Yaoguan City and appeared at the dock, its Yao Qi covering an area of several miles.
The figure in the demonic clouds was enormous, clad in armor, and resembled a crimson ape-like mountain tens of meters high. Countless low-level martial artists trembled and knelt under its oppressive aura.
Several leaders of the Jiu Li Tribe flew out of the ship like meteors to intercept them.
As the situation escalated, top-ranking figures from various factions appeared one after another, their bodies radiating Dao light and auspicious glow, making it difficult for ordinary martial artists to discern their appearances.
Among the many large ships, a small boat drifted by.
Standing on the boat, Shi Jiuzhai watched the commotion for a while before finally saying, "My old friends from Tianya Ridge, let me remind you: don't fall for the Jiu Li Tribe's scheme. There's something fishy about this."
One of the old apes, caught in the standoff, asked, "What's strange about this?"
Shi Jiuzhai said, "How could a mortal who suddenly appeared at the Spring Realm be this strong? The Dao Fire Ape has a Pure Immortal Body with ninety-five meridians."
Li Weiyi immediately felt more than a dozen Battle Intent and mental powers descend upon him, but he was not afraid of being exposed, as he was wearing a high-level magic weapon-grade Nightwalker's Robe.
Shi Jiuzhai pointed at Yao Yin, reminding the Demon Cultivator of Tianya Ridge once again. "That little girl's mother is the famous Yao Qingxuan. Now you should understand, right?"
The martial artists present, even the Demon Cultivator from Tianya Ridge, were reminded of the past upon hearing the name "Yao Qingxuan".
Shi Shishi lay on the small boat, a blade of grass in his mouth, and asked, "Ninth Brother, so what if her mother is Yao Qingxuan? What kind of evil scheme does the Jiu Li Tribe have?"
Shi Jiuzhai laughed, "You're too young; you haven't experienced that period of time. Yao Qingxuan is extraordinary, and even more extraordinary is the great demon behind her, residing in the Far West Ash Region."
The old ape from Tianya Ridge suddenly understood everything and said with emotion, "Does the Nine-Handed Dharma King mean that the incredibly powerful Nine Springs Perfected Person boy comes from that Ash Region in the west? Does the Jiu Li Tribe want to use Yao Qingxuan's daughter to provoke conflict between Tianya Ridge and the Far West Ash Region?"
Shi Jiuzhai scratched his head and said, "The Jiu Li Tribe is no match for Tianya Ridge, so they can only choose to rely on their strength. As far as I know, this girl has been missing for several months and has suddenly returned today."
Within the demonic cloud that stretched for miles, a giant ape, tens of meters tall, whispered, "So it's Yao Qingxuan's daughter! Your Jiu Li Tribe is truly becoming more and more insidious and ruthless."
After uttering these words, the demonic clouds receded like a receding tide.
Tianya Ridge certainly didn't want to provoke the legendary great demon because of the death of a mere spring-fed Demon Cultivator; it would be too much of an unnecessary complication and a loss that wouldn't outweigh the gains.
Li Weiyi watched the retreating demons of Tianya Ridge, lost in thought, then looked towards the direction of Shi Jiuzhai. There, he saw the small boat had already sailed far away.
From the massive warship a dozen or so feet away, a slender woman dressed as a maid stepped out. Her voice, imbued with magical energy, carried on melodiously. "My master wishes to invite the young master Dao Fire Ape of the Magic Path to board the ship for a chat."
The maid was very young, but she possessed a profound magical aura and her face was full of arrogance.
Previously, it was the mysterious woman on this giant ship who, with a single sentence, discerned Li Weiyi's cultivation level, demonstrating remarkable insight.
Li Weiyi asked, "May I ask who your esteemed master is?"
The maid said, "Since you are so curious, why not board the ship and see for yourself? With your courage, are you afraid that this warship is a den of dragons and tigers?"
"Whoosh!"
The array of Light Veil on the massive warship appeared, instantly illuminating the entire Sui River and the surrounding mountains, making it resemble a divine ship from the heavens, leading people to wonder if immortals resided on board.
The array of Light Veil opened a gap ten feet wide, formally extending the invitation.
Yao Yin with some concern, "Now that Yaoguan City is a gathering place for various forces, and the other side is mysterious and unpredictable, it's hard to tell if they are friend or foe. I think it's best not to go."
"Since the opponent is so unfathomable, how could he possibly be at odds with a martial artist like me who is only at the Spring Realm?"
Li Weiyi was a person with a strong sense of curiosity and a desire to explore. He stepped on wisps of magical energy, moved up the outer wall of the giant ship, passed through the array of Light Veil, and landed on the deck.
The Light Veil closed, sealing off the entire massive warship.
The maid was quite young, not yet twenty, but she possessed a Pure Immortal Body. Only upon close contact could one truly sense her unfathomable depth; her cultivation was definitely not at the Spring Realm.
Li Weiyi followed her to the third floor of the Ship Tower, observing the vessel and trying to find out the ship's owner's identity in advance.
"Young lady, with your Pure Immortal Body, your appearance, talent, and cultivation are all unmatched among your peers. How could you be content to be a maid?" Li Weiyi said.
The maidservant, without a smile, said, "Wouldn't it be a hundred times better to be a maidservant to the celestial beings than to be a martial arts practitioner on earth?"
Upon reaching the third floor of the Ship Tower, the maid stopped, glanced at Li Weiyi, and slightly covered her nose, clearly disapproving that he hadn't bathed and burned incense.
From inside the room, a melodious voice rang out. "Can you guess my identity?"
"I couldn't have guessed it..."
Li Weiyi glanced at the maid who had retreated ten steps away and said, "But judging from your arrogant and otherworldly demeanor, I guessed it immediately. I heard that the Luantai Angel has come to Lizhou to procure food and supplies for the Imperial Court army. In the whole world, only the people of the Lingxiao Palace dare to call themselves celestial beings."
She had taken the initiative to invite them, but the invitee wasn't even allowed to enter—this was the first time Li Weiyi had ever seen such an attitude.
A voice from inside said, "Since you're so dissatisfied, why don't you turn around and leave immediately?"
"Thank you Luantai Angel, for sparing my life."
Li Weiyi truly didn't want to stay there even a moment longer; the heavens were not a place for him, so he turned and left.
"Whoosh!"
The maid's figure shifted, and she instantly appeared in front of him.
A chilling, magical longsword was already pressed against his neck.
"Zhuang Yue, put your sword away. You can't treat a guest like this."
The voice from inside the room quickly followed. "My name is Jiang Ning, you can call me the Luantai Angel. Envoys from the Phoenix Pavilion and the Phoenix Pavilion are not allowed to be in the same room with men. This is the Palace Master's rule, Non-Self intended to disrespect you."
The fact that the high and Luantai Angel suddenly used such a humble and courteous tone made Li Weiyi uneasy.
Zhuang Yue sheathed her sword and retreated to a distance, glaring at him with a threatening look.
The voice inside the room said directly, "I'm inviting you aboard because I have a favor to ask. In the newly expanded space within Immortal Burial Town, a special place has appeared, marked with an inscription that reads 'Thirty-three Li Mountain.' Only martial artists at the Spring Realm can enter its core. I sincerely invite you to cooperate and retrieve the treasures within."
Li Weiyi asked, "If I refuse, will I be able to leave this ship alive?"
A soft chuckle came from inside the room, "Lingxiao Palace is a legitimate branch of the Imperial Court. You can leave at any time if you wish. But are you sure you want to give up the opportunity to enter Thirty-three Li Mountain?"
Li Weiyi said, "If I don't cooperate with you, I won't be able to enter Thirty-three Li Mountain?"
"Can't get in!"
The voice from inside the room continued, "The Jiu Li Tribe doesn't have the strength to send you into the mountains, because they have too many enemies. And those who dare to directly oppose Lingxiao Palace are few and far between."
"Isn't that a bit off? I think the whole world is against the Lingxiao Palace. If the angels were truly that confident, they wouldn't have used such a powerful formation to protect this giant ship!"
Li Weiyi took his leave and left quickly, not daring to have any deep dealings with the people of the Lingxiao Palace.
He doesn't want to be an enemy of the whole world.
Upon reaching the edge of the lowest deck, as Li Weiyi was about to disembark, a crucial question occurred to her. She quickly turned and bowed, saying, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing and will never reveal the angel's identity or whereabouts."
After disembarking, Li Weiyi was filled with lingering fear and just wanted to get as far away from that ship as possible.
What's going on here?
They almost got into the biggest trouble in the world.
Li Weiyi hurried back to the large ship bearing the Yaozi flag, where he bumped into Li Songlin, the Cangli First Seat, who was standing on the shore, looking at him with a scrutinizing gaze.
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