Four Great Masters of the Saints Learning Sea

Before Kirin Zhuang returned, the Zhu family was able to take over three states from the Quan Rong and Que Rong tribes, which were supported by the West Sea King and the Western Demon Race, demonstrating the power of this powerful family that had dominated the Western Territory for Myriad Gate Families of years.

Despite suffering repeated heavy blows and being on the front lines of the Demon Race's attack on Lingxiao Shengjing, it remains a formidable fighting force, like a veteran who has survived countless battles.

Li Weiyi and Zuoqiu Hongting traveled together to the Red Jade Ancient Ship where Zhu Menwuxiu was located.

The former wore a purple Provincial Governor's Official Robe, while the latter wore a blue Daoist robe. Although they clearly represented the secular world and the otherworldly realm respectively, they somehow possessed a harmonious quality, like a divine couple.

The three patriarchs of the Jiu Li Tribe and the three Old Man of the Ninth Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm from the Zuoqiu Courtyard boarded the ship and immediately gathered together with the elders from the Zhu Clan, Xue Jian Tang Ting, Lei Xiao Sect, and the Imperial Court.

Although Li Weiyi and Zuoqiu Hongting had higher cultivation and combat power than them, the older generation was still responsible for overall coordination, battle formation, offense and defense.

Ships forged from red jade-like materials were moored seven miles away from Fengshi Reef.

Below, the waves are half a meter high.

On the ship, the two walked along the passageway beside the ship's side. Li Weiyi observed the dark red reefs in the distance, and explored the changes in the depth of the surrounding sea and the fluctuations of the Heaven and Earth Mana Qi in the air.

He had made it a habit to observe the environment first whenever he arrived at a place, and to try his best to turn the terrain into favorable conditions.

Zuoqiu Hongting introduced him to the strength and background of the martial arts representatives from each state one by one.

Suddenly, Li Weiyi asked, "Why don't I see Zuoqiu Courtyard Zuoqiu Cangwu, the head of the Zuoqiu family?"

Zuoqiu Hongting asked, "Didn't Uncle Li tell you?"

"Tell me what?" Li Weiyi gently shook her head.

Zuoqiu Hongting recounted, "After the turmoil in Lingxiao Shengjing ended, Qi Xiao reported to me and your uncle that Zuoqiu Cangwu had plotted to harm you. Your uncle was furious upon learning this and felt ashamed to face you and Uncle Li."

"When he went to question Zuoqiu Cangwu, he naturally denied it. Instead, he cried and claimed that his daughter had died tragically, saying that it was all a conspiracy by the Dao Sect and a scheme to sow discord."

Li Weiyi understood that Zuoqiu Ling must be helpless in this situation. "Zuoqiu Cangwu's reasons are very valid and reasonable. Moreover, with no one to testify against him, there is indeed no way to pursue the matter. Qi Xiao's words are unsubstantiated, and it is entirely possible that he was deceived by the Dao Sect experts!"

Zuoqiu Hongting said, "Normally, that would be true. But Qi Xiao wants to gamble with his life and summon the Old Ancestor to search their souls."

Li Weiyi was deeply moved and sighed, "Old Qi is like a dead pig that doesn't fear boiling water. He's already been soul-searched and has no hope of transcending. But what about Zuoqiu Cangwu's talent and status? Today, without any evidence, they were able to search his soul. In the future, hostile forces will use the same method to frame all the promising talents of the Zuoqiu Courtyard. What will happen to the Zuoqiu Courtyard then?"

"That's what Zuoqiu Cangwu said at the time," Zuoqiu Hongting said.

Seeing the smile in her eyes, Li Weiyi immediately understood that she and Zuoqiu Ling have come up with a way to break the deadlock. "I still prefer you, Zuoqiu Ting, with your straightforward, bold, and unrestrained personality. You're the good brother I've shared a bed with. Unlike now, you're so coy that I hardly recognize you."

Zuoqiu Hongting stopped being mysterious. "That day, after you, Zuoqiu Qingying, Zuo Sheng, Zuo Shi left Qiuzhou City, Zuoqiu Cangwu sent other men to follow them. If we investigate, we'll naturally find out."

"Don't worry, your uncle is a man who hates evil. He has already crippled Zuoqiu Cangwu's cultivation and handed it over to Uncle Li. He won't let him off the hook just because he's talented."

This matter concerns the cooperative relationship between the Jiu Li Hidden Gate and the Zuoqiu Courtyard.

Zuoqiu Courtyard doesn't give a satisfactory explanation, he won't be able to get past Hidden Lord.

Li Weiyi pondered for a moment, "Old Li probably didn't want to leave the problem of killing to me, so he's already made the decision himself."

Regardless of the reason, the fact that Zuoqiu Courtyard's son-in-law killed the head of Zuoqiu Courtyard would certainly provoke criticism from the Zuoqiu clan members who were unaware of the truth.

The Hidden Lord takes action, while the villain plays the role.

Zhu Yibai, clad in the Rouge Armor with the Thousand Character Artifact Weapon, strode forward and complained, "Brother Weiyi, everyone's looking for you, yet you're here flirting with Zuoqiu Hongting. Do you two even know what it means to prioritize the greater good? How many days have you been together? Aren't you tired of each other? Put your romance aside for now and come with me."

Li Weiyi and Zuoqiu Hongting exchanged a smile, offered no explanation, and followed him toward the hall.

Outside the hall, three hundred Blade and Axe Soldiers stood in neat rows, wearing black armor, carrying swords and axes, with sharp eyes and a powerful aura, giving people the feeling of an unshakable fortress.

Seeing that Li Weiyi's attention was drawn to the "Blade and Axe Battalion," Zhu Yibai proudly laughed and said, "These are elite Dao Seed Realm drawn from the army, each one a veteran of countless battles. Their battle formation is so well-organized that they could easily carve mountains and valleys."

"If Sheng Wulian dares to storm my Zhumen Red Jade Ancient Ship like he stormed the General's Commander's Feast, he will surely not return alive."

The wealthy must make this preparation; those who harbor Huo Xin Commander's Feast, losing all face and will surely seek revenge.

A mocking voice drifted on the wind. "You Zhu family have quite the nerve! You even brought your army to the East China Sea. Do you think a tiny Fengshi Reef can accommodate your entire Zhu family?"

"Swish! Swish..."

The representatives of the Du'e Temple, like fleeting shadows, landed one by one on the Red Jade Ancient Ship.

Now that the Du'e Temple and Lingxiao Shengjing have formed a human alliance, it's natural that top experts will come to discuss matters.

Led by Fu Wenyan and four other outstanding disciples of the Saints Learning Sea, several other figures in Daoist robes arrived together.

Each of them exuded magical energy, primarily possessing Pure Immortal Body, and their eyes revealed an arrogant condescension. In many places, the disciples of the Du'e Temple called themselves immortal masters, receiving too much flattery and adoration from powerful forces, which fostered a sense of superiority in their hearts.

Humans can hide their badness and evil, but it's hard for them to hide their contempt and arrogance.

The former knows it's wrong, so he can hide it. The latter genuinely believes he's strong and superior, so it shows naturally.

The owner of that mocking voice just now was Ye Cang, one of the four strongest experts in the Saints Learning Sea.

The Upper Chief of the Ninth Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm.

He had broad shoulders and long arms. Although he wore a Confucian robe, he lacked the elegance of a Confucian, Daoist, or martial arts practitioner. His body was full of power, and he carried a knife wrapped in black cloth on his back.

Accompanying Ye Cang was Ye Baiyue, an ordinary chief disciple of the Ninth Heaven.

Her face was veiled, her figure graceful, and wisps of white mist swirled around her. She said coldly, "The flag representing Fengshi Reef was only captured by Zhu Seventy-two Heavens with the help of Immortal Changhu Yujian."

"It was the suggestion from the Du'e Temple that gave the Lingxiao Shengjing the right to send representatives to participate in the competition."

"Therefore, the martial arts quotas for Dengfeng Fengshi Reef should be arranged by the young experts of Du'e Temple, not by your Lingxiao Shengjing."

Seven top experts competed for nine flags, thus determining the ownership of nine islands and reefs in advance.

With Sheng Wulian and Si Wuyan, they seized the three most crucial and largest islands and reefs.

Bai Yeqing and the Prince Mingjiao also secured three spots.

Chang Yujian and Zhu Seventy-two Heavens each took down one.

Fengshi Reef is located on the outer edge of the nine reefs, and the island is relatively small, only able to accommodate three to five hundred martial arts practitioners. The Zhu family alone brought more than three to five hundred martial arts practitioners, which shows how scarce the spots were.

Nine islands and reefs are scattered across a 300-mile radius of sea.

Nine Dragon Locking Pillars stabilized the constantly shifting underground space, locking the Ancient Immortal Dragon Skeleton at the bottom of the sea between the nine islands.

The closest of the eight other islands and reefs to Fengshi Reef is fifty miles away, making it difficult to see in the field of vision.

Zhu Yibai was very dissatisfied with the attitude of the two Ye Family members and said coldly, "Ye Cang, Ye Baiyue, is the strong hostility and contempt in your tone because the old woman surnamed Ye died in Cloud Heaven Immortal Plain?"

"Presumptuous."

Ye Cang and Ye Baiyue's eyes turned cold, and their Battle Intent were simultaneously released, like swords and spears, suppressing Zhu Yibai's soul and consciousness.

The death of Madam Ye was a heavy blow to the Ye Family.

Zhu Yibai's direct remark was like a slap in the face to them; given their arrogant personalities, how could they not be furious?

"Whoosh!"

Li Weiyi shifted his position, blocking Zhu Yibai's path. He released the magical energy from his Feng Mansion, neutralizing the two's Battle Intent.

Ye Cang and Ye Baiyue narrowed their eyes, knowing who the man before them was. Fu Wenyan had already promised them benefits, asking them to help take this man's life.

They had already secretly divided up all the treasures on Li Weiyi's body, but they hadn't found an opportunity to make a move.

Li Weiyi said, "With your cultivation levels, such an attack would surely severely damage Brother Zhu's soul and consciousness. As guests, aren't you being a bit too ruthless?"

"Splash!"

Behind Zhu Yibai, three hundred Blade and Axe Battalion and Axe Battalion raised their battle axes.

The murderous aura condensed into blood-red clouds.

Fu Wenyan, with his deep cunning, quickly stepped forward to dissuade them. "We are allies, what are you doing? Brother Ye, Sister Yue, quickly put away your Battle Intent. Yi Bai is my junior brother, he's just straightforward, he didn't mean to provoke you by mentioning the dead."

"Who provoked them first? Their arrogance suggests Senior Brother Fu must have pulled some strings behind the scenes."

Zhu Yibai said in a deep voice, "Although the Zhu Clan has sent a large number of martial artists to the East Sea, not all of them will land on the island. Today's meeting is to allocate the number of people allowed to land on the island in advance, so as to avoid any unpleasantness."

Fu Wenyan smiled bitterly, looking at the four disciples from the Saints Learning Sea and the martial arts practitioners from Du'e Temple behind him, with a helpless expression. It was as if Zhu Yibai was being unreasonable and he had suffered a great injustice.

Representatives from the Zhu Seventy-two Heavens and various states of the Lingxiao Shengjing walked out together.

Among them, the Imperial Court's martial arts practitioners harbored strong hostility towards Fu Wenyan and the Ye Family.

They still remember the ferocity of the Battle of Lingxiao City.

Zhu Seventy-two Heavens, with his white hair and beard, raised his hand to signal the Blade and Axe Battalion to put down their battle axes. He stood before Fu Wenyan and the other martial artists from the Du'e Temple, his eyes icy cold. "You need to understand one thing: it is the Du'e Temple that needs the Lingxiao Shengjing Human Race, not us begging you."

"That flag on Fengshi Reef was taken down by my own fists, not given to me by you."

"You're welcome to sit in on today's meeting, but are you qualified to interfere? Fu Wenyan, I heard you arrived here ten days early with Du'e Temple, absorbing a considerable amount of the Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi. Have you broken through to the Ninth Heaven?"

Fu Wenyan maintained his composure, but everyone could see that he was trying hard to restrain himself.

"Since we haven't broken through to the Ninth Heaven yet, we should keep a low profile. The Lingxiao people still remember the killings that Madam Ye committed in Cloud Heaven Immortal Plain, but they're just not pursuing it for the time being," Zhu Seventy-two Heavens.