After a day and a night, many of them felt as if time had dragged on like a year.
The twelve Chosen Saints, who had always been graceful and magnanimous in front of others, wore grim expressions as they held an emergency meeting in their respective residences.
Everyone was displeased that such a huge mistake had been made in the case against Yun Yang.
Other than that, the Sacred Heart Palace's Lei Qianli was also plotting something.
In the secret chamber, three people were gathered together. One of them was Lei Qianli.
"Now that things have come to this, how should we end it?" Lei Qianli's face was dark, filled with worry. This matter had also exceeded his expectations.
Who would have thought that there would suddenly be two such powerful women?
With these two women by Yun Yang's side, it was absolutely impossible to kill him!
"It's alright." The person beside him had a lean face, three locks of long beard fluttering in front of his chest. Although he was sitting, he still looked tall and straight, exuding an indescribable elegance.
If Yun Yang were here and saw this person with his own eyes, he would definitely be shocked, perhaps even scared out of his wits.
This was because this person … had the appearance of the Phoenix Emperor!
He said faintly, "From your description, we can basically tell that these two women are the descendants of peerless experts. Their counterforce isn't because of their own abilities, it's only because of the protective aura that their elders have bestowed upon them. This can already be proven by the fact that they didn't attack directly to kill all of you."
"Yun Yang has reappeared in the world this time and acted in such a high-profile manner. It's obvious that he's here for a reason. Leaving these two women here will instead add to both parties' worries. It's hard for us to do anything, but Yun Yang himself won't be able to do much either … Therefore, these two women will definitely leave after this. Even if they don't want to leave, Yun Yang will think of a way to make them leave. "
Lei Qianli and the other person who was hidden in a cloud of smoke nodded slowly.
"Once these two women leave, the Chosen Saints will strike again. Because of these two women, their desire to kill Yun Yang will only grow stronger."
"What we need to do is much simpler … We only need to deliver a fatal blow at the most critical moment. When the time comes, you'll be the one to take action. " The person who had the face of the Phoenix Emperor looked at the person in the cloud of smoke. He paused for a moment, then said, "However, you must not be too hasty. You must only attack when you are completely confident. You must ensure that your attack will hit."
The person in the smoke said in a strange voice, "Understood."
"What if he can't force Yun Yang to that extent?" Lei Qianli asked worriedly, "I've observed Yun Yang's decisiveness in killing, and his cultivation base has obviously surpassed the level of a third-grade Saint Monarch. Can the actions of those Sons of Saint force him to the point of desperation?"
That person said indifferently, "If we can't reach that point, then we won't make a move. We would rather miss this opportunity! Trust my judgment. If it's not to that extent, then even if we make a move, it'll be useless. We definitely won't be able to kill him. "
"However, I believe that the Chosen won't be willing to let this matter rest. Once they miss this opportunity to kill Yun Yang, they will surely have a follow-up move! "
"The only thing we need to worry about now is you, Great Elder Lei … Your position will be very awkward from now on."
Lei Qianli smiled bitterly. "Has it come to the point where I need to end things?"
"It has, and it's to the point where you'll die if you don't end things."
Lei Qianli sighed.
After a long, long time, he said fiercely, "Very well!"
…
Yun Yang sat cross-legged in his room.
At this moment, he was the only guest in this enormous inn that could accommodate thousands of people!
Before Ji Lingxi left, she had booked the entire inn for a whole month.
Yun Yang's deific consciousness filled the entire space of the inn, monitoring everything within a few thousand feet radius. He did not probe further because there was no need to.
Shi Wuchen and the others had been gone for half a day.
At this moment, the sun was gradually moving towards the west. As the sun set, the first light of dawn was about to fade, but there was still no movement in the surroundings.
'Looks like I still need some time to prepare. Their previous losses have hurt them badly, and they're going to be weak after this …' Yun Yang pondered. 'If it's not that they're going to be weak after this, then they're worried? I really don't know what else they have to be cautious about. Lingxi and Lingxiu have already left. I believe they've already found out about their whereabouts … '
'Or perhaps, they're going to send out their Half-saint experts in order to achieve their goal without any more mistakes?'
Yun Yang raised his head to look at the sky, full of doubts.
Where was Dongfang Haoran? What was he doing?
As he pondered, a sudden warning flashed in his mind. Without a second thought, Yun Yang had already gone to the top of the inn. As the saber light shone brightly, he had already soared thousands of feet into the air.
The saber light shimmered like a rainbow across the sky, but it was also like the clearest route that marked Yun Yang's direction.
However, when the saber light ended, Yun Yang's silhouette had already disappeared.
Three silhouettes landed at the spot where Yun Yang had been standing. Their eyes were fixed on the saber light that was still flickering in the air, and their expressions were unusually ugly.
"How presumptuous!"
Yun Yang had boldly left, but he had left his direction of departure. To these people who had come to ambush him, it was undoubtedly a great provocation.
'I'm right here. Come and kill me if you're so capable!'
The three of them snorted coldly and gave chase.
Along the way, the three of them whispered to each other through deific consciousness.
"Brother Liu, we're pursuing Supreme Cloud so brazenly and brazenly. Our palace lords will definitely know about it later. I'm afraid this matter … won't be easy to resolve."
One of them transmitted his voice to the other. Clearly, he was filled with apprehension and hoped to receive some consolation.
"Is there something wrong with your brain?" Another person transmitted his voice in a cold and stern manner.
"Why?"
The cold Brother Liu spoke faintly, "You can't be thinking that the lords of the three heavenly palaces are idiots, can you?"
The person who had spoken earlier was even more confused. "Forgive this young brother's ignorance. Please speak frankly, Brother Liu."
As Brother Liu flew forward, he said, "So you're the one who's really stupid!"
This time, he did not wait for the other to speak, continuing on his own accord. He had already confirmed that the person who had asked this question, his long-time friend, was actually Two Dumb.
"The situation is clear now. Not only do the palace lords know about our current actions, but I believe that the three palace lords have been aware of the Sons of Holy Lands coming out to deal with Supreme Cloud since the beginning! To a certain extent, this incident was caused by the three palace lords' connivance. "
"Huh?"
"You still don't understand? Use that wooden head of yours and think hard. Think about the entire sequence of events. If the palace lords didn't connive or even incite the Sons of Holy Lands to do this, but instead changed it to a celestial palace confinement order and ordered those outside to return immediately, wouldn't all the hidden dangers that could threaten Supreme Cloud's safety be resolved? "
"If not, why would all the Sons of Holy Lands of the three heavenly palaces appear at the same place at such a time? Or are there no restrictions at all? Each of the Sons of Holy Lands is surrounded by experts. Who can win against such manpower? "
The person who had spoken earlier was utterly confused. "Huh? Is that so? The masterminds behind Supreme Cloud this time are actually the three palace lords? This, this, this … "
The person's mind was in a state of chaos. At that moment, even his thoughts seemed to have frozen; he was completely dumbfounded.
"If it weren't for the palace lords' connivance, how could the Sons of Holy Lands have such a huge responsibility to act so brazenly? Although everyone had found an excuse to deceive the world in dealing with Supreme Cloud this time, which one of the excuses they had found was tenable? They're all extremely lame excuses. "
"Up to this point, they've openly carried out the assassination. Anyone who isn't stupid would know very well that the Sons of Holy Lands want to kill Supreme Cloud, the continent's hero!"
"If you still don't understand what I've said, then … there's no need for you to understand." Brother Liu's gaze was cold.
The person who had spoken earlier gradually slowed down, obviously putting most of his thoughts on the matter. After a while, he scratched his head and smiled bitterly. "I still don't understand the root of this … Why is it like this?"
Brother Liu heaved a long sigh.
Looking at this old friend of his, a sense of helplessness rose within him.
If it weren't for the fact that they were old friends, he would have kicked him in the head, cracked it open, and poured a ball of cold water into his head to wake him up.
"And now, the great war between humans and demons is imminent. As the highest leaders of the Three Great Palace Lords, they must personally participate in the war. Going back to tens of thousands of years ago, when the great war was approaching, the Three Great Heavenly Palaces had to take over the reins of power.
"Because the three palace lords' fate is uncertain this time, the danger is unpredictable, and there's no guarantee that they can escape unscathed. However, the foundations of the three palaces cannot be destroyed. Therefore, when the palace lords participate in the battle, it's the time when the new palace lord takes office!"
"If the palace lord dies in the battle, the new palace lord will conveniently take over the palace. If the palace lord returns safely, the new palace lord will take a step back and become a vice palace lord, still the palace lord's successor."
"However, under normal circumstances, any palace lord who has participated in the battle will not linger on the position even if he returns safely. Almost all of them will step down directly and choose to live the life they want …"
"Therefore, from the day the new palace lord takes over as the substitute palace lord, he is already the real palace lord of the Heavenly Palace!"
"And now, there are four Saints in each of the three palaces. Although the Supreme Heavenly Pavilion selection is imminent, if someone is selected, even if the other three are verbally convinced, they may not be convinced in their hearts. "
"And at this time, the three palaces will have to carry out an internal cleansing, or in other words, to pave the way for the new palace lord."
Brother Liu said coldly, "And you and I, including all the people who came out with the Saints, are the targets of the cleansing!"
"Ah? Targets of cleansing? How did we become targets of cleansing? I didn't do anything out of line, did I? "
What are you doing? What else do you want? Now, you're even helping the Saint to attack the Xuanhuang hero. Isn't that enough? "
"I think I understand more or less. I'm now a henchman of the Saint. If he doesn't get better, I'll also be finished with him?"
"That's more or less what I mean. Speaking of which, the Saints originally had a period of peace. At least, if they really wanted to develop into an internal strife, they would have to wait until the great battle begins. Only then, when the palace lords are busy with the demon race, will the Saints fight it out with each other. The winner takes all."
"Because before that, the Saints don't dare to act rashly. Only when the three Palace Lords are occupied would the Holy Sons dare to attack each other. "
"And when they really go to that period, it's often the time when a new palace lord is born."
"The three palace lords are definitely not happy to see such a situation happen, but the emergence of a new palace lord is inevitable. The winner takes all. Only the survival of the fittest can maximize the power of the palace lord's successor. The new palace lord must have considerable means and tactics, which is why undercurrents are inevitable when the palace lord is replaced!"
"And now, all the conflicts have surfaced because of the emergence of a huge variable. Based on Yun Yang's contributions to the human race, even if he gets the position of Xuanhuang's Supreme Cloud, it's understandable. But the crux of the problem is that he's suddenly promoted to the top of the Xuanhuang Continent's younger generation! Yun Yang, who has gone to this position, is bound to replace the position of any palace lord as long as the selection begins in Supreme Heaven Pavilion. And this result is not what any Saint would like to see. "
"It's because of this that the conflict that originally only existed among the Saints has been intensified in advance, and the spearhead is all pointed at Yun Yang."
"Every Sky Palace has four Holy Sons! Ever since the Holy Sons were determined to be Holy Sons, every Holy Son has gathered a group of personal supporters, just like you and me. "
"And every time there's a change of power, there must be a large number of people who will be purged … If our masters are defeated in this battle … then you and I will be the ones who will be purged. In this process of purging, everyone is equal. Anyone can be purged, but anyone can also have a meteoric rise, hold power, and be at the top for tens of thousands of years. "
"What the Saints pursue is power, to ascend to the throne of the pinnacle."
"As for the position of the Saints, it has nothing to do with power. It's more about the direction of authority. Then, in the true sense of the word, who holds the power? It's in the hands of their followers! "
"Do you know why the lords of the three heavenly palaces can be so righteous and open? It's because after they ascend to the position of the lords, they don't need to resort to underhanded tricks anymore. Everything can be solved in a righteous and honorable way. After tens of thousands of years of accumulation, it's a very difficult thing to not be righteous!"
When Brother Liu spoke of these things, his expression was cold and his tone was even colder, as if he was talking about someone else.
"Do you know where the masters of those families that have been passed down for tens of thousands of years or even tens of thousands of years come from? They all have one or a few true rulers of the three heavenly palaces above them!"
"Do you understand now? This is the real purpose of this incident! Although the Saints have their own plans, their followers have their own plans as well. In the end, it's all in one sentence – once you've boarded the boat, you can't get off. Since you've already chosen a side, you have to continue to the end. You can't give up. Giving up is equivalent to suicide. "
"This time, the action against Yun Yang is equivalent to a pre-selection rehearsal. Victory and defeat will be decided this time. Once the outcome is clear, the possibility of an unforeseen event in the future will be very small. "
"I think the three palace lords are happy to see the current change. With the intervention of an external force like Supreme Cloud, the three heavenly palaces will be able to retain more of their forces. However, it also means that this operation will continue. "
The person beside him was confused by what he was hearing. His face was filled with confusion, as if he understood what Zhang Xuan was trying to say.
"I still don't understand. Are these your guesses or is it true? Why do I feel that it's more and more unfathomable the more I listen?"
"Sigh! Brother Lu … "On one hand, Brother Liu was speechlessly frustrated and exasperated at Yun Yang's failure to live up to his expectations; on the other hand, he was bored during the process of pursuing Yun Yang. After all, he could face the pressure of life and death at any time in the future; he could use this opportunity to vent his frustrations. He explained patiently," What I'm saying isn't speculation. Think about it carefully. If the loser dies in Yun Yang's hands this time, there won't be any direct enmity with the supporters of the other Saints … In this case, although these people are fated to not be placed in an important position by the Successor Saints due to their standpoint and power, they won't be oppressed or targeted. At least, their identity as pinnacle cultivators will still be of great value. If it's not necessary, the Successor Palace Lords won't cut off their own combat power. Isn't that right? "
Brother Lu, who had been asking questions, still did not quite understand. "But … what does this have to do with Supreme Cloud? The more I listen, the more I feel that Supreme Cloud is actually being wronged. It's an undeserved calamity that befalls him out of the blue! "
Brother Liu snorted and said, "Everything in this world has its pros and cons. There's no such thing as having no pros and no cons. There's no such thing as a good opportunity when it comes to danger. Supreme Cloud has encountered an inexplicable calamity, but there are still benefits to be gained. Firstly, he's being hunted down by so many people. If he doesn't die, he'll definitely become a prominent figure in this world. Secondly, the East Celestial Palace has spent so many resources on him back then. It's already a form of compensation. Thirdly, I guess the masters of the three celestial palaces must have made another promise to Yun Yang! "
"These three points alone are already great benefits for Supreme Cloud. Not to mention, there's also his identity as the Bound of Universe's hero, the continent's unrivaled expert! Isn't that enough? Innocent? How is he innocent? "
"With great power comes great responsibility. It's never an empty saying!"
"However, if Supreme Cloud really dies in the hands of our Successor Saints this time, what will happen?"
"What will happen? What else can we say? Whoever killed Supreme Cloud would have a celestial palace in their hands! As for the title … who can prove that Supreme Cloud died in the hands of that person? Supreme Cloud is obviously the target that the masters of the celestial palaces have pushed out. What does such a person represent? It represents ability! Being able to kill him is even more proof of one's ability. Who else can we give the position of palace master to if not him? "
"Don't treat this as a battle to ambush the continent's hero. That will have a huge negative impact on your state of mind … Just treat it as a battle of elimination."
"The so-called Bound of Universe's hero is a new legend. Once he dies, he's still impermanent. Isn't this the end of the legend? Yun Yang has already ascended to the position of Supreme Cloud. Falling suddenly when he's at the pinnacle of this world isn't necessarily a stroke of luck! "
Brother Liu smiled faintly. "Of course, this battle of elimination may also be a battle of ascension for Supreme Cloud. No matter who wins or loses in the end, there are benefits to be had!"
"It's precisely because the Successor Saints understand this that they're so fearless! The so-called gathering, the masks, the real and the fake, the battle, and so on are all just smokescreens for the world to see … "
He chuckled coldly. "There's no reason in this world! Everything depends on whose fist is bigger! "
Brother Lu said, "Do you think Supreme Cloud himself knows the cause and effect of all these things?"
"If Supreme Cloud doesn't know, or is unwilling to cooperate, who knows where he'd be long gone by now. Why would he still linger here to attract our attention? What he's doing now is openly and openly baiting us to kill him! "
Brother Liu sneered, "Brother Lu, if you can survive in the future, why don't you go directly to your Northern Wasteland Demon Palace's War Hall and become a Hall Master? Just focus on fighting, don't worry about anything else, just be a blade. With your brain, you're really not suited to participate in this kind of Inheritance War!"
He rolled his eyes and said, "Hmm, you're full of suspicions about this fight for the throne. What makes me even more curious is that with a brain like yours, how did you get involved in the Battle of Successor Saints? This is a highly intelligent speculation. How is it something you can play in? "
Brother Lu's face grew redder as he growled in a low voice, "Shut up! Am I that bad? "
He sped up and left.
In his heart, however, he was thinking, 'It's so f * cking complicated. When that bastard He Old Third came looking for me back then, I shouldn't have agreed to it without thinking … Now, it looks like this isn't something an honest person like me can play with …'
Brother Lu thought about it along the way. The more he thought about it, the more confused he became. After so many years, he had actually been used as a tool by others!
He then thought about how he had to be lectured along the way when he came to kill a continental hero. Also, what did it mean to not treat him as a continental hero? What should he treat him as?
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that his brain wasn't working well enough!
But he was clearly the hero of the entire Bound of Universe!
Such an unparalleled hero rarely appeared in the world even in billions of years. He had escaped from the Demon Race by a hair's breadth. Was he going to die by his own saber in the end?
If his saber was really stained with the blood of this hero, how could his conscience be at peace for the rest of his life?
Even if he held great power in another dynasty and ruled over the Bound of Universe, but …
Brother Lu's mind kept spinning, and he became more and more perplexed.
'All these twists and turns, so many goals, so many schemes … Although this old man has always prided himself on my cultivation base that has reached the pinnacle of this world, when it comes to the craftiness of the human heart, who can I scheme against? Brother Liu is right. With a brain like mine, I should go into battle and focus on improving my cultivation … I shouldn't waste my time and effort on schemes … Even if I win in the schemes of others, with my brain, it's hard for me to get anything good. Even if I do get something good, it's hard for me to put it to good use …
'No wonder my dead wife always said I was stupid when she was alive. At that time, I argued every day, saying that I wasn't stupid and that I was very smart. How could a stupid person reach the pinnacle of cultivation base … Now that I think about it, my dead wife was right … Finding her as my wife was the only thing that enlightened me in this life. Since she died, this old man has never made any decisions for himself in this half of his life. I've always been at the mercy of others …'
"That damned old hag … Why did you die so early? Why didn't you wait for me to be reincarnated …" As he thought about it, he recalled the days he had spent with his deceased wife. Brother Lu's eyes grew misty …
As they sped along, a huge mountain suddenly appeared in front of them.
This huge mountain was completely different from the mountains they had seen before. As far as the eye could see, it looked like a barren mountain, barren without any greenery. However, upon closer inspection, one would notice that this mountain was faintly emitting a rainbow glow. The hidden elegance was like a celestial mountain that had suddenly fallen to the mortal world, filled with beautiful, fantastical colors.
As their vision fell on this strange mountain, the expressions of the other two people besides Brother Lu changed.
'This … What's going on?
It turned out that there was no such mountain here!
Then where did this mountain in front of them come from?
Could it really have fallen from the sky? '
The two of them couldn't help but wonder.
No matter what, the sudden appearance of a mountain here was a huge miracle. There had to be something strange about it.
The two of them hesitated for a moment and slowed down at the same time.
Brother Lu, on the other hand, was still immersed in his own conflicting thoughts. If I really meet that hero of the continent, should I kill him or not? What happens after I kill him? What if I don't kill him?
Along the way, his mind was muddled, his thoughts less than a thousandth of his usual level. Naturally, he did not notice the anomaly in front of him, nor did he realize that his two companions had stopped. He continued to fly forward with his head lowered.
…
Yun Yang flew seven thousand miles, the dazzling saber light hanging in the air like a rainbow for a long time. It was a spectacular sight to behold.
At the end of the saber light was a mountain of various strange metals that was tens of thousands of feet tall.
This mountain that seemed to have appeared out of thin air was created by Yun Yang himself. At this moment, he was standing on the peak of this mountain, looking at the three silhouettes that were speeding towards him like meteors.
Three people.
With two sabers and one sword, the three Saint Monarchs came together in a triangular formation.
Yun Yang unsheathed his saber, his gaze cold and sharp without the slightest hint of fear. Seeing the approaching people, he sucked in a deep breath, prepared to deal a fatal blow with his first strike. As he breathed in deeply, the abundant mystical Qi accumulated in his body surged like the waves of the sea, surging up from his dantian. The Divine Edge in his hand trembled and hummed as it was infused with mystical Qi. It was unusually pleasant to the ears, as if it was yearning for the start of the battle.
Then, Yun Yang's eyes narrowed.
Out of the three people who were chasing after them, two of them had stopped for some reason, while the other person maintained his original speed and rushed over like a rocket.
The person was getting closer and closer. Yun Yang, who was about to deliver the killing blow, was shocked to find that the fellow's face was filled with confusion. It was as if he was in a dream, as if he was sleepwalking in the world.
Yun Yang could not help but be puzzled by the scene.
What was this phenomenon?
What kind of explanation was this?
The other party's malicious thoughts had long been planted in Yun Yang's heart. Watching the other approach, Yun Yang stood still, the saber in his hand raised slightly, ready to strike.
In the blink of an eye, the person was already close to Yun Yang. The moment the cultivator's self-defense instinct was awakened, he realized that Yun Yang was already within reach, staring at him with an icy gaze. The saber in his hand was even ready to strike. Brother Lu's reaction was still unusual as he suddenly cried out, "How can he be so fast?"
He actually did a somersault, and then his feet moved repeatedly, and he rose several tens of feet in the air. His body turned quickly, and the saber that was condensed with all of his Xuan Qi spun around his body at lightning speed, and then he put the saber back into the sheath.
Yun Yang's long-awaited strike was about to be unleashed, taking down one of the enemies according to his plan and ensuring that the initiative of the battle was in his hands. However, he was shocked to see the newcomer's expression as if he had seen a ghost. Yun Yang was also impressed by the other party's exquisite movement and reflexes, which was the best he had ever encountered. Then, he was puzzled as to why the other party had kept his saber away after he had shaken off Yun Yang's attack. Was he not afraid that Yun Yang would pursue him and kill him?
Even with Yun Yang's brain, he could not help but feel bewildered. What was he trying to do?
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