Zhunti's Schemes

Jieyin's thoughts were indeed as Bai Ze had expected. He intended to raise the price with both sides while the Demon Clan and the Heavenly Court were at war, striving for the greatest possible benefit.

In their eyes, if the Demon Clan wanted to retake the Heavenly Court, they would have to rely on the power of the two Sages.

And if the Witch Cult wanted to keep the Heavenly Court, they would surely be wary of them as well.

At that time, the Western Religion could simply sit back and watch the tigers fight. Whoever offered more benefits would receive their aid.

If handled properly, they could even take the opportunity to reap a great deal of Fortune and Spirit Treasures from the east, enriching the Western Religion's impoverished foundation.

However, as time passed, Jieyin and Zhunti gradually sensed that something was wrong.

"Senior Brother, several thousand years have passed. Why has the Demon Clan shown no sign of movement?"

Zhunti frowned as he looked toward the eastern Sun Star. "No matter how patient Di Jun is, after being blockaded at his own doorstep for so long, he should have made some move by now, shouldn't he?"

"It is indeed rather abnormal."

Jieyin also looked doubtful. Pressing his palms together, he closed his eyes and attempted to probe the Sun Star with his Sage consciousness.

A moment later, Jieyin suddenly opened his eyes, a trace of shock flashing through them.

"What is it, Senior Brother?" Zhunti hurriedly asked.

"The Sun Star... has been sealed off."

Jieyin said gravely, "My consciousness cannot penetrate that barrier or detect anything within!"

"What?!"

Zhunti was greatly alarmed. "Even Sage consciousness can be obscured? How is that possible?!"

"It is an array."

Jieyin drew a deep breath. "Di Jun previously said that he had