The blazing sun in the sky was overshadowed by the blazing flames, losing all its light. The world was a glaring shade of red. The color was as mournful as blood, making it hard for people to breathe.
Although Flame Island was called an island, it spanned tens of millions of square kilometers and had about 300 million residents. Especially the core of Flame Island, Flame City, which had more than 100 million residents.
As the capital of Fire Nation, Flame City was exceptionally prosperous. The market was open day and night, and the streets were filled with people from morning to night.
But at noon, there were very few people on the streets. Their faces were filled with panic and unease, as if they were thieves. Most of the shops had their doors closed. The entire Flame City seemed especially desolate and deserted.
The sudden appearance of the raging fire that burned the heavens and burned the mountains shocked countless people. But there was news that the royal family had used the nation's divine weapon to trap the world's number one, Gao Zhengyang, inside.
From the emperor to the imperial tutor, the number of Fire Nation experts that died in Gao Zhengyang's hands was uncountable. Everyone in Fire Nation hated Gao Zhengyang with extreme hostility. Hearing that Gao Zhengyang was inside, countless people spread the news. Many people even set off fireworks and firecrackers. The festive atmosphere was like the new year.
But as time passed, although the blazing flames were still powerful, the citizens of Flame City became more and more uneasy. After so long, Gao Zhengyang still hadn't been dealt with. What if Gao Zhengyang managed to escape?
If it were any other expert, the citizens wouldn't be too worried. But Gao Zhengyang had a vicious reputation and was known for his ruthlessness. No one knew what kind of crazy things this person would do in his rage!
Those with money and ability had already left Flame City in the past few days. Most people didn't have money and didn't want to leave their homes. So they stayed at home and didn't even step out. Almost everyone was praying, hoping that Gao Zhengyang would be eliminated soon and the Fire Nation would be at peace.
The prayers of billions of citizens were the most insignificant force at this time. It didn't affect the situation at all. However, none of the big shots who could truly influence the situation were willing to show themselves.
In the Crimson Flame Army, Zhu Jinghong wore heavy armor and had a sword at his waist. He stood with his hands clasped behind his back in front of the main tent. He looked at the raging flames above Ziyan Mountain with a grave expression.
Unlike the other Fire Nation people, he hoped that Gao Zhengyang would be able to hold on. If Gao Zhengyang were to die, the Fire Nation's royal family would surely target him as their next target. Who asked him to attend Gao Zhengyang's banquet? This was a capital offense.
Furthermore, the Fire Nation's imperial family had been dissatisfied with him for a long time. No one wanted a powerful army to be controlled by outsiders. Especially since the royal family was weak, they were even more sensitive to military power. It was just that no one dared to break the fragile balance, and so it had been barely maintained.
Since the Fire Nation's imperial family dared to make a move against Gao Zhengyang, then Zhu Jinghong wouldn't make a difference. The Red Flame Army was not his private army. If he really led them to rebel, the morale of the army would immediately collapse.
Zhu Jinghong was well aware of this, so he arranged for his family to stay in the camp. In life, they would live together, and in death, they would die together.
Xu Youtong hurried over and whispered into Zhu Jinghong's ear, "My Lord, we couldn't find Yan Feihong."
"Continue to search. No matter what, we must do our best to protect her. "
Zhu Jinghong looked deeply into Xu Youtong's eyes and said solemnly, "Youtong, we have no way out now."
Xu Youtong shuddered. He hurriedly lowered his head and said in a low voice, "I understand. I will bring people to search again."
"Are the experts from Yue Nation and the other countries still watching the show?" Zhu Jinghong asked.
"Yes, the experts from the six countries haven't moved. It seems like they have decided to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. "
Xu Youtong shook his head and said, "Gao Zhengyang is too domineering. He doesn't leave any leeway. No one from the six countries likes such a domineering expert who likes to meddle in other people's business. They can't wait for Gao Zhengyang to die. "
"You can't say that. Yue Qingxue won't just sit and watch."
Zhu Jinghong sighed. "Unfortunately, her foundation is too shallow. She ascended the throne in a hurry and can't even take care of herself. She has almost no influence here."
"Gao Zhengyang's relationship with the Mountain Kingdom seems to be quite good."
Xu Youtong said, "Why don't I talk to the people from the Mountain and Yue Nations and ask them to help find Yan Feihong?"
"That's a good idea." Zhu Jinghong nodded, thinking that it was a good idea.
Yan Feihong wasn't actually that important, but since Gao Zhengyang was willing to protect her, she became important. Whether or not they could find Yan Feihong wasn't that important. The most important thing was to show their attitude. If Gao Zhengyang managed to escape, he would be able to answer to him.
Xu Youtong understood this tacitly and hurriedly left with his men.
The envoys from the various countries stayed in the guesthouse, which was also known as the outer courtyard. Because this place was given to the six countries, the people from the Fire Nation couldn't enter as they pleased.
Xu Youtong was stopped at the entrance of the outer courtyard. He couldn't enter without an entry pass. If this was any other time, Xu Youtong wouldn't argue with a few soldiers. But at this critical moment, he didn't care about the ban.
His face darkened. "I have important matters to attend to. Can you bear the responsibility if I delay something important?"
Xu Youtong waved his hand. "Let's go. Kill anyone who stands in our way."
The five hundred elite soldiers who followed Xu Youtong quickly moved forward in a formation.
There were only a dozen or so guards standing guard at the gate of the outer courtyard. They didn't dare to treat it as a murderous battle formation. They retreated in panic, their faces ashen. A few guards with weak cultivation immediately fell to the ground when they felt the murderous intent of the battle formation. They didn't have the strength to run even if they wanted to.
Xu Youtong ignored the guards and led his men directly to the Golden Laurel Palace where the envoys from the Yue Nation lived. There were special osmanthus trees planted here. The osmanthus flowers that bloomed were golden and exceptionally beautiful. It was also the most beautiful residence in the outer courtyard.
The Yue Nation was supported by Gao Zhengyang and had become the leader of the seven countries in the past few years. Naturally, they occupied this Golden Laurel Palace.
"Isn't this Mr. Xu? Why is he so murderous?"
Before Xu Youtong entered the gate of the Golden Laurel Palace, Yue Tianxin walked out from inside. He had an elegant smile on his face. He was wearing a broad robe and a jade belt, looking very natural and unrestrained.
Yue Tianxin failed in the fight for the throne. He felt that he couldn't defeat Yue Qingxue, so he simply ran to the Flaming Island to serve as a special envoy. He had lived a very happy and unrestrained life in the past two years. He had a wide circle of friends and had drunk wine with Xu Youtong several times. Although they weren't very familiar with each other, they could easily call each other's names.
"Greetings, Your Highness." Yue Tianxin was a prince after all. After Yue Qingxue ascended the throne, he was conferred the title of Prince Xin. Although the matter was a bit urgent, Xu Youtong didn't forget his manners.
Without waiting for Yue Tianxin to ask, Xu Youtong said directly, "I'm here to send a message to General Zhu."
Yue Tianxin was also a little curious. He and Zhu Jinghong didn't have any friendship. Why did Zhu Jinghong look for him at this special time? Did he want to ask for help? He knew that Gao Zhengyang had made an appointment to meet Zhu Jinghong, so he was ambushed at Ziyan Mountain.
It was reasonable to say that Zhu Jinghong should be on the side of the Fire Nation's royal family. But looking at Xu Youtong's expression, it seemed that the situation wasn't right.
"A young lady, Yan Feihong, has gone missing. I want to ask Your Highness for help."
After listening to Xu Youtong, Yue Tianxin was even more confused. Was Zhu Jinghong crazy? What did Yan Feihong have to do with him? Why would he ask him for help? He immediately guessed that Yan Feihong should have some relationship with Gao Zhengyang. That was why Zhu Jinghong came to ask him for help.
Yue Tianxin cursed in his heart, "What does this have to do with me? Zhu Jinghong is so hateful! "
Xu Youtong didn't care about Yue Tianxin's somewhat ugly expression. He continued, "Yan Feihong is Sovereign Gao's friend. Therefore, we must ask Your Highness to help us in this matter."
Yue Tianxin wished he could shut Xu Youtong's mouth. How could this kind of confidential matter be said loudly at the gate? Moreover, he hated Gao Zhengyang so much that he wished he could die. He didn't care about Yan Feihong at all!
"Please take care of this matter, Your Highness."
Xu Youtong cupped his fists and bowed. "I will take my leave first."
Yue Tianxin watched Xu Youtong leave. His expression was uncertain. He still didn't understand what was going on. He asked, "Master Chen, what did Zhu Jinghong mean?"
Next to Yue Tianxin, there was a Taoist wearing a feather robe and a star crown. He had a bronze talisman sword at his waist and a horsetail whisk with a white jade handle. His face was like a full moon, and he looked somewhat like an immortal. This person was the Dragon Tiger Mountain's Grand Celestial Master, Chen Hexuan.
He had encouraged Yun Jiutian to go to the Divine Martial Arena to kill Gao Zhengyang. In the end, Yun Jiutian was defeated again and again. In the end, Lu Jiuyuan had to show up and give the Tai Chi Yin Yang Sword Seal to Gao Zhengyang. Only then did Yun Jiutian return.
This matter couldn't be blamed on Chen Hexuan. However, everyone felt that he was very unlucky, so they ostracized him. Yun Jiutian didn't want to see Chen Hexuan, so he sent him to Yue Country.
Taoism was powerful in Yue Country, but because Yue Qingxue ascended to the throne, Taoism's power suffered a great loss. Taoism also didn't want to get close to Yue Qingxue. Chen Hexuan felt that Yue Tianxin was calm and shrewd, and he was also a person. So he took the initiative to seek refuge with him.
Chen Hexuan was a Grand Heavenly Master, a ninth-stage strongman. Even if he sought refuge with the emperor, he would be treated with courtesy. Not to mention Yue Tianxin, who didn't have much success. Naturally, he was trusted and relied on by Yue Tianxin. Yue Tianxin respected him as a teacher. Yue Tianxin had to discuss almost everything with him.
Chen Hexuan stayed with Yue Tianxin on the Flaming Island for a while. He knew the situation here very well. He waved his horsetail whisk and said, "He probably came here to show his attitude, mainly to Gao Zhengyang."
"It's hard to say whether Gao Zhengyang is dead or alive. Zhu Jinghong is a little too anxious."
Yue Tianxin sighed. "He has confidence in Gao Zhengyang."
"The meeting between Zhu Jinghong and Gao Zhengyang wasn't arranged by the royal family of Fire Nation. Since they met, everyone will think that the two of them are colluding. Zhu Jinghong has fallen into a big trap this time. "
Chen Hexuan said with a smile, "Zhu Jinghong waited three days to declare his position. It's actually a little late. However, Gao Zhengyang is a very generous person. He won't care about this. "
"Master Chen, do you think Gao Zhengyang can really get away?"
Yue Tianxin said with some disbelief. "This is the country's guardian artifact. In those days, it killed gods and slayed demons. It's omnipotent. No matter how powerful Gao Zhengyang is, he's at most a Saint level. "
"Gao Zhengyang can't be calculated with ordinary logic. Moreover, no matter how powerful the country's guardian artifact is, it's still restricted by the world's Essence Qi. Right now, the world can only accommodate the power of Saint level. No matter how strong the power is, it will be limited. Moreover, the divine artifact also depends on the person using it. The Fire Nation's powerhouses are almost all killed by Gao Zhengyang. Where can we find someone to control the divine artifact? "
Chen Hexuan looked at the huge fire pillar in the distance and shook his head. "Strong on the outside but weak on the inside. The person controlling the divine artifact won't be able to hold on for long."
Yue Tianxin sighed unwillingly. "Don't tell me that we'll let Gao Zhengyang escape this time?"
"There's not much hope in the first place. It's just the last gamble of the royal family of Fire Nation."
Chen Hexuan said seriously, "This time, we can't do anything to Gao Zhengyang. His momentum will be even stronger. Don't think about going against him. It's better to just behave yourself and be Prince Xin. "
"Master Chen, Gao Zhengyang is arrogant and despotic. His methods are cruel. He's the scourge of the world. Don't tell me Celestial Master Lu and the others don't care about him? "
Yue Tianxin really couldn't understand. Gao Zhengyang almost killed Yun Jiutian. He's also the sect leader of Buddhism. He's like fire and water with Daoism. Daoism has two Saint level powerhouses, but they swallow their anger. Aren't they too cowardly?
Chen Hexuan laughed and shook his head. "The world is changing. We can't even take care of ourselves. How can we have the leisure to fight with others? No matter how domineering Gao Zhengyang is, he's still a human. Moreover, his stand is firm. He's much stronger than you royal family members. "
Yue Tianxin's face became a little hot. The royal family of the six nations had enjoyed the privilege for ten thousand years. They had long been corroded by the glory and wealth. Although there were many powerhouses, their spiritual willpower was much weaker. Individual outstanding powerhouses couldn't go against the interests of the whole class.
The royal family of each nation hid many dark and dirty things in the dark. Colluding with the demon race was nothing more than a trick in the eyes of the royal family. As long as they could protect the royal family's power, it didn't matter even if all the humans died.
Yue Tianxin was a member of the royal family. Naturally, he knew these dirty things. He didn't think much of it at first. But when Chen Hexuan pointed it out, he couldn't keep his face. He argued, "We are also preparing for a rainy day. Only by dragging out an ignoble existence can we have a chance to rise again. If we die, we won't have any chance anymore. "
"Hehe …"
Chen Hexuan's gentle smile made Yue Tianxin feel even more guilty. He couldn't say anything else to defend himself.
Chen Hexuan looked up at the sea of fire in the distance and said meaningfully, "Human race is like this. Some people are greedy for life and afraid of death. Some people are unyielding and brave. Let those who are greedy for life and afraid of death fight for life and those who are unyielding and brave fight. I only hope that those who are greedy for life and afraid of death won't drag down those who are unyielding and brave … "
Yue Tianxin looked ashamed and slowly lowered his head.
Chen Hexuan didn't look at Yue Tianxin. He sighed and said, "Gao Zhengyang is a big enemy of our Daoism. But he is unyielding and brave. I admire him very much. It's a blessing for the human race to have such a peerless hero! "
Yue Tianxin lowered his head even more. Chen Hexuan's admiration and even admiration for Gao Zhengyang surprised him and also made him a little envious. Gao Zhengyang was really awesome to be able to make his enemies admire him.
Yue Tianxin suddenly thought of something and said, "If that's the case, let's do a favor to Gao Zhengyang. Send someone to look for that Yan Feihong …"
Chen Hexuan smiled but didn't say anything. Zhu Jinghong's action was a declaration of his position. What Yue Tianxin did was meaningless. Gao Zhengyang wouldn't appreciate it.
The emissaries of the other countries also seemed to understand and sent people to look for Yan Feihong. Although Gao Zhengyang didn't care about it, they couldn't do anything else to help him. They could only show their enthusiasm in this aspect.
Suddenly, Yan Feihong became an important person.
Zhao Ban, who was hiding in the woods, also received the news. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. The brains of the royal families of the six countries were all gone. What's the use of this kind of insignificant help? If he were Gao Zhengyang, he would eliminate this group of people as soon as he came out so that they wouldn't betray him again.
Zhao Ban hesitated. He didn't want to wait anymore. The Fire Nation's royal family had ten thousand years of history. But until now, they only had the Vermilion Bird Demon Slaying Formation. How useless! He wasn't interested in watching anymore!
Earth Spirit Xuan, who was hiding somewhere, didn't even dare to show his face. This sage level cultivator was as timid as a mouse. He really didn't know how he became a sage level cultivator!
As for Purple Shadow, Zhao Ban felt that she was probably in trouble. After years of setting up an ambush, it turned out to be this bullsh * t. He was also speechless. While Gao Zhengyang wasn't out of trouble, it was better for him to leave as soon as possible.
But Zhao Ban wasn't willing to leave just like that. The Fire Nation's royal family couldn't just admit defeat like that! In any case, they should at least make some noise!
While Zhao Ban was thinking, he suddenly sensed something and looked over with rapt attention.
A bird's cry came from the sky far away. That cry seemed to come from the nine heavens, but it also seemed to come from the depths of one's heart. It was ethereal and unpredictable. It was extremely mysterious.
The blazing flames that covered the sky somehow gathered together and turned into a huge fire-colored bird in the blink of an eye.
"Vermilion Bird True Body!"
Zhao Ban exclaimed, but he immediately calmed down. "This isn't the Vermilion Bird True Body. It's just a divine consciousness projection. And it's an ancient projection left behind from ten thousand years ago … "
The huge Vermilion Bird spread its wings that were tens of thousands of feet long and raised its head to let out a clear cry. This time, the cry was clear and exciting. The awe-inspiring might that could burn the sky and boil the sea was completely released.
Although Zhao Ban was far away, he felt his soul heat up. Unknowingly, a layer of pure Yang true fire had been applied to his soul. He hurriedly used a secret technique and spat out a few mouthfuls of blood. Only then did he spit out the pure Yang true fire on his soul.
He cursed his bad luck. If he hadn't used his divine consciousness to lock onto the Vermilion Bird, he wouldn't have been injured by the Vermilion Bird's divine might.
However, for the Vermilion Bird to have such power, Gao Zhengyang was really unlucky this time!
The huge Vermilion Bird flapped its wings and suddenly swooped down. Its huge beak ferociously pecked at Gao Zhengyang who was in the array.
Although they were separated by the Vermilion Bird Demon Slaying Array, Zhao Ban could feel the overwhelming divine might of the Vermilion Bird's attack. No matter how one looked at it, the power of this attack had reached the peak of this realm.
What was even more terrifying was that the appearance of the Vermilion Bird's projection instantly increased the power of the Vermilion Bird Demon Slaying Array by tens of times. This kind of terrifying power displayed the supreme divine ability of the Vermilion Bird.
Zhao Ban couldn't help but reveal a look of joy. The Fire Nation's royalty had finally taken out some of their wealth. He didn't believe that Gao Zhengyang could still block this attack.
A dragon's roar suddenly entered Zhao Ban's soul. For some reason, a strong sense of danger arose in his heart.
However, that dragon's roar was like that of an emperor descending from the heavens. The dragon's roar continued to rise in intensity. In an instant, the majestic dragon's roar had already filled the entire area.
In an instant, the dragon's roar that had risen to its limit seemed to have disappeared. Heaven and earth fell into an abnormal silence. Zhao Ban couldn't hear a single sound anymore.
He felt a wave of fear in his heart. "Great Sound Soundless!"
At this moment, the Vermilion Bird that was formed by the boundless flames suddenly paused and silently collapsed into millions of sparks.
"Ah …" Zhao Ban's mouth gaped open. The Vermilion Bird's projection was finished just like that!
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