Just as Chen Qingyu entered the Forest of Eternal Night.
At the same time:
In a certain chaotic and empty space:
A figure seated on a throne, wearing a golden mask, looked down at the woman standing with her hands clasped in submission.
You failed?
yes.
Zhang Yanqing lowered her head and defended herself:
Chen Shaojun's strength far exceeded my expectations. Even with the Spirit Firmament Jade Mirror, I was no match for him.
so what?
The figure on the throne spoke in a detached tone:
What are you trying to say? Wasn't this operation a failure your fault?
Who was it that, before taking action, so confidently assured me that they would definitely transform Chen Shaojun into Corpse Demon and put him to my command?
Zhang Yanqing sensed the hint of anger in his tone and remained silent.
Forget it.
The figure on the throne shook his head and said:
If you fail, go back home and don't come out again.
I'll find someone else to handle things outside, but that's none of your business anymore.
etc!
Zhang Yanqing's expression changed, and she suddenly looked up and said:
Your Majesty! Please give me another chance!
This time, it was completely beyond my expectations. Next time, with just one more powerful figure, we will definitely be able to defeat Chen Shaojun.
That's enough!
A cold, rebuking voice came from the throne:
I've said it before: the number of available slots is limited. Do you think I don't want to send more people?
Because of your defeat, I have already lost a valuable piece.
As he spoke, his tone grew increasingly sinister:
I'm not killing you because you still have value, understand?
But my patience is limited, so don't try to bargain with me!
The Desolate Continent is so vast, with a history spanning hundreds of thousands of years, that if I wanted to, I could still find a replacement for you!
Zhang Yanqing trembled and immediately lowered her head, not daring to speak again.
Go back now.
The figure on the throne softened his tone and repeated this sentence:
Your failure exposed us, and we'll have to lie low for a while.
Also, I have a new task for you when we get back.
Zhang Yanqing paused for a moment, then lowered her head and said:
I understand, Your Majesty.
Inside the Forest of Eternal Night.
boom!
Chen Qingyu maintained his starlight escape technique and had been flying for several hours.
He estimated that he had flown at least tens of thousands of miles, already crossing the outer perimeter of the Forest of Eternal Night.
Why haven't the Spirit Race appeared yet?
As Chen Qingyu flew away, his brows furrowed slightly, a hint of doubt in his mind.
According to records, the Spirit Race primarily cultivates the Wood element and the Way of Life and Nature, and their sensitivity to the Forest of Eternal Night is extremely acute.
They can detect the presence of intruders from a great distance.
Moreover, the settlements of the Spirit Race are very easy to identify; they are usually extremely tall, towering trees that stand out from the crowd, with sunlight streaming down, making them very conspicuous.
But after flying for so long, he found neither the settlement of the Spirit Race nor a single Spirit Race.
Um?
Just then, Chen Qingyu's expression suddenly changed, as if he sensed something, and he stopped his escape.
Humans! Stop!
A clear, girlish voice rang out in front of him.
Immediately afterwards:
With a rustling sound, several figures darted out from among the lush green leaves and surrounded him.
Look closely:
These figures had pale green skin, pointed ears, slender bodies, and handsome features, with blue-green eyes.
The clothes they wore did not appear to be made of silk, cotton, or linen, but rather of another special material.
And these are the standard Spirit Race.
Of the four alien races, apart from the Crystal Clan royal family, the Spirit Race is the one whose appearance is most similar to that of the Human Race.
Chen Qingyu glanced at them and sensed that these Spirit Race were all at the Spirit Origin Realm, and were probably guards from a nearby Spirit Race tribe responsible for patrolling.
Unlike Human Race who establish nations and live in cities, the Spirit Race live a very primitive life, mainly consisting of tribes of varying sizes.
Who are you?
Several young men and women of the Spirit Race, gripping their Divine Weapon and wielding their Mystic Artifact, stared at him with expressions of formidable fear. The leading girl rebuked him:
Why venture into the Forest of Eternal Night?
She spoke in standard Human Race, with clear and distinct pronunciation, showing no signs of awkwardness.
Chen Qingyu remained calm, cupped his hands in a respectful bow, and said:
I am Chen Qingyu, a direct descendant of the Chen family of Chen Clan of Changluo.
I have come here with the Bloodline Covenant to meet the Spirit King and fulfill a promise made many years ago between my Chen Clan and the Spirit Clan Royal Court.
Upon hearing this statement:
The expressions of the Spirit Race youths opposite them immediately changed.
Chen Clan of Changluo Bloodline Covenant
They were unaware of the Bloodline Covenant and the so-called agreement.
However, the reputation of the Chen Clan of Changluo was well-known to them, as they were one of the most powerful holy lands and the head of all ancient families.
Upon hearing that Chen Qingyu was a direct descendant of the Chen Clan of Changluo, they dared not be negligent.
Put down your weapons first.
The leading Spirit Race girl waved her hand, and the boys and girls beside her immediately lowered their guard.
Wait a moment
She said something to Chen Qingyu, then huddled together with a few companions, whispering and discussing in the Spirit Race language.
A moment later:
Human beings.
The leading Spirit Race girl stepped forward and said solemnly:
Didn't you say you carried with you Bloodline Covenant with our royal court?
Show us your Bloodline Covenant.
good.
Chen Qingyu nodded slightly, then flipped his hand, and a pale gold letter appeared out of thin air in his hand.
This is my Bloodline Covenant.
He held up the pale gold letter, showing it to the Spirit Race boys and girls.
this
The leading Spirit Race girl was immediately moved.
Like the rest of her clan, she could easily sense that the Bloodline Covenant indeed bore the imprint of the Spirit Clan Royal Court.
This is something that cannot be faked.
Human beings.
Her expression softened somewhat:
We can trust you for now.
As she spoke, she extended her hand:
But you must give us the Bloodline Covenant before we can report it to the royal court on your behalf.
Feel sorry.
Chen Qingyu shook his head, put away the pale gold letter, and said in a deep voice:
This Bloodline Covenant is of great importance, and I am sorry I cannot give it to you.
Before he left, Chen Zhengxing made it very clear to him:
Only when this Bloodline Covenant matches the other one in his sister's possession can the Blood Exchange Ritual be initiated.
What if something goes wrong after I hand over the Bloodline Covenant to them, or if they are detained?
Humans!
The leading Spirit Race girl frowned:
Without the Bloodline Covenant, we have no proof; how can we gain the trust of the royal court?
The royal Ancestral Tree, Zushu, is extremely busy and wouldn't care about the application from a small tribe like ours.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu said calmly:
There's no need to go through all that trouble.
All you need to do is report that I am the son of Chen Zhengxing and Ling Qiuxia, and the Spirit Clan Royal Court will know.
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