Yunze Continent, Fuli City.
"So, the reason why the Northern Cang Cold Palace didn't send anyone to aid Yunze is because they want to guard that supreme demon who is ranked among the immortals outside the continent?"
Ye Li sat on a chair in the courtyard, propping his chin up as he looked at the map of the Yunze Continent in front of him, and casually asked a question.
"Exactly." Li Huaian nodded. "In the entire Yunze Continent, I'm afraid only that Palace Master can rival him."
If it weren't for this situation, given the indifferent nature of that Cold Palace Supreme, he probably wouldn't have gone to such lengths to help deduce the location of the heretical cult.
Considering the other person's consistently straightforward manner, she subconsciously added:
"Moreover, that immortal demon is not alone; it is an Empress -level being of the Xuan Shuang Heavenly Fox Clan. With it lurking outside the Yunze Continent, none of the elders of the entire Northern Cang Cold Palace can act rashly."
"I see."
Ye Li withdrew his gaze from the sign of the Imperial Palace located on the edge of Yunze, his eyes flickering slightly.
It wasn't because I disliked the Northern Cang Cold Palace.
Judging from the rumors and stories alone, this sect is a rare moral exemplar. The Palace Master sets an example by guarding the Great Demon, so there's no way anyone would offend him.
However, he was somewhat interested in this legendary immortal Heavenly Fox, which was said to be able to rival the supreme beings.
Once the matter of the Bone and Blood Cult in this area is completely resolved, we will definitely go and meet them to try to solve the problem once and for all.
Ye Li's mind raced.
He casually put the map away.
Then, he finally couldn't help but frown, glanced sideways at the armored woman with a complex expression not far away, and asked:
"What are you looking at? Do I look a lot like your father?"
They watch it in the morning, they watch it in the afternoon, they peek from the Star Skiff, and now they're still watching it even in the city.
This reminded him of the feeling he had when he was spied on in the Capital City, and the culprit has yet to be caught.
It's truly unpleasant.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu snapped back to her senses. She instinctively felt angry upon hearing these words, but remembering the supreme pressure she had felt a few days ago, she swallowed her words back.
He could only silently turn his head away.
"General Xiao Yu, General Ye is speaking to you."
Li Huaian's calm, slightly dangerous voice rang out from not far away, clearly reaching her ears.
Xiao Yu's body immediately trembled.
Normally, this Eldest Princess would treat her with great respect, but now one could detect a hint of coldness in her words.
Is this the weight of a supreme being?
Even the Great Sheng Imperial Daughter, known for her benevolence, didn't hesitate to remove her mask and speak up for him...
Xiao Yu's breathing hitched slightly, then she quickly bowed her head to Ye Li in apology, cupping her hands in a gesture of respect:
"I am truly sorry, I have been somewhat restless these past few days, and I hope Lord Ye will forgive me."
"Be more careful next time," Ye Li casually withdrew his gaze.
At the same time, she silently made a decision in her heart.
If that rat that was secretly spying last time dares to make a move again, it will be beaten to its knees and beg for mercy, or at least severely injured and unable to get up.
Otherwise, this breakthrough to the Supreme Realm would have been in vain.
Ding ding--
Just then, a rather cautious knock came from the courtyard gate.
Prefect Tang Xiao's voice rang out, full of respect. "General Ye, according to your order, the Yunze Nine Luminaries Division has sent letters to the Mountain Gate above the Dao Evolution Realm within the continent."
"They all responded within the stipulated time, indicating their willingness to be at the command of the department at any time!"
The Yunze Nine Luminaries Division has been locked in a standoff with local forces for so many years. The only reason they can make the latter obediently follow orders is because of their absolute fear of the people within the division!
Tang Xiao was certain that if it weren't for the fate of this Southern Territory Governor, this deployment would have had the same lackluster response as always!
"The Venerable Ones from the Vanda Cosmic Birth Realm within the continent have all arrived. What do you think we should do next?"
"Let them wait in the council chamber first," Ye Li replied calmly.
"Clear!"
Tang Xiao accepted without hesitation, then turned and left the courtyard.
The governor of a prefecture, a man of great stature, was now personally relaying orders from behind bars.
Xiao Yu clicked her tongue in amazement.
Given her cultivation level and status, she had never had the experience of commanding a prefect of a fiefdom in this way before, and these past few days have truly broadened her horizons.
Li Huaian, on the other hand, appeared much calmer.
She had anticipated Ye Li's current influence, and maintained her dignified demeanor, smiling gently as Ye Li asked him:
"General Ye, when shall we set off?"
Where to?
"... Weren't we supposed to be discussing the annihilation of the Bone and Blood Cult?" Li Huaian answered instinctively.
Ye Li gave her a strange look. "When did I say I was going over there?"
This is a chance to earn extra money by simply waiting for opportunities to come to you; there's no reason to let someone else solve it for you.
On his way to this city, he had already dispersed all the soul he had been holding back recently, so that he could activate the [Rook Exchange] at any time.
In other words...
At this moment, the entire Yunze Continent is within his attack range!
Li Huaian was somewhat stunned. "Didn't the general just tell Prefect Tang to have all the venerable ones from Yunzhou wait in the Council Hall...?"
"That's all they have to do now. Wait in the council chamber."
Under the utterly astonished gazes of Li Huaian and Xiao Yu.
Ye Li said calmly, "You two are the same."
"Please also pass on a message for me: all other forces in the Yunze Continent above the Dao Evolution Realm should remain inside the sect and hold their ground."
"No horse may descend the mountain without my order."
"..." Li Huaian was stunned, his breathing becoming slightly rapid.
She had assumed that General Ye's previous actions were aimed at completely subduing the ambitions of these aristocratic families and sects, and thus uniting them to resist the current turmoil caused by the Bone and Blood Cult.
But judging from what the other party is saying now, it seems that's not the case at all!
Li Huaian forced himself to stay alert and couldn't help but ask:
"But... General Ye, if we all stay here to take refuge, who will go and wipe out the Bone and Blood Cult?!"
The moment she finished speaking, she saw Ye Li's astonished look, as if he were looking at her like she was an idiot.
The answer is already self-evident.