Madame Kang had always had a graceful bearing, rarely losing her composure like this.
But at this moment, her heart was filled with resentment, comparable to when she first learned that her son, Kang Jinyuan, was in danger.
Hearing Madame Kang's furious roar, Qi Wei's face was livid as well, his vision instantly turning dark.
It was as if a mouthful of blood was stuck in his chest and he couldn't spit it out even if he wanted to.
Before rushing to the Heavenly Inheritance Region and Suffering River Region this time, they had conversed with King Xuanmu.
King Xuanmu answered solemnly. It would be hard to find another batch of treasures of such scale within a short period of time.
If the batch of treasures that Yan Zhaoge had stolen was not retrieved, the Royal Reed Sea would have no way of collecting them once more.
Even if they could find it, it would take a long time for them to accumulate the amount they needed.
During this period of time, they could not afford to wait any longer. The Sky Bearing Efficate Array would not be able to be maintained any longer.
As Qi Wei approached that spatial crevice, he saw the sword-light of Madame Kang's Time Flowing Sword locking down the chaotic space within.
However, Yan Zhaoge had long since disappeared without a trace. Even if they wanted to chase after him, they would not be able to do so now.
Even Yan Zhaoge himself could not be certain of where he would end up. It was not impossible that he would end up outside of the Royal Reed Sea.
The two mid Seeing Divinity Martial Saints exchanged glances, both having gloomy expressions on their faces.
While they had already known that Yan Zhaoge's cultivation base was extraordinary and that he was a heaven-defying genius with a body full of treasures, having truly clashed head-on with him, they still felt rather taken aback.
"According to the Grand Xuan Dynasty's words, when he killed Yang Zhaozhen in the Phoenix Bearing Region, he should have just stepped into the Transcending Mortality stage." Madame Kang's expression was unprecedentedly solemn, "In less than a year's time, he has actually attained the body of a Martial Saint?"
Qi Wei's expression was also grave, "Could it be that he also cultivates the Time Flowing Sword, or some other martial art that originated from the Aeon Light Heavenly Scripture?"
Sensing that the forces attacking the grand formation were getting stronger and stronger, he knew that more and more anti-Xuan forces experts were arriving.
Qi Wei took a deep breath and steadied his mind. "Let's leave this place first."
Madame Kang nodded as well. While King Xuanmu and the others were helping to draw the attention of Gu Hong, Luo Zhiyuan and the others, they were currently deep within the rear of the anti-Xuan army at the end of the day. If they were not careful, they might instead perish here.
Qi Wei's two formations moved side by side, reversing at the same time. The entire Suffering River State started to crumble and crack, as though it was about to be destroyed.
Borrowing the cover of the formation, he and Madame Kang hurriedly fled far away, heading towards the prearranged location where there would naturally be other experts of the Grand Xuan Dynasty to receive them.
Looking at Qi Wei, Madame Kang said in a heavy voice, "I will go find that little thief. Senior apprentice-brother Qi, try and see if we can use other treasures to replace the Earth Ocean Lung Crystals. We will work together."
Qi Wei's face was terrifyingly dark. "The others are easy to replace, but the Heaven Bearing Ceremonial Incense and the Earth Ocean Lung Crystals are almost irreplaceable!"
Hearing her words, Madame Kang's vision darkened as well, "Could it be that this Yan Zhaoge knows what we want those things for and thus intentionally withheld the Earth Ocean Lung Crystals?"
Qi Wei gritted his teeth. "It's not impossible. This kid is very knowledgeable and is especially good at formations. It's very possible that he knows about the Sky Bearing Efficate Formation."
Madame Kang's rage suddenly ceased as her expression turned hesitant, "Could it be that there are other major figures who have learnt of the Emperor's plans and have secretly sent this person over to stealthily disrupt our plans?"
"If that's the case, it would still be fine. We only need to report it to the Emperor, who will then decide on everything." Qi Wei frowned, "Still, the prerequisite is that it cannot be us who have leaked the news. Otherwise, if the Emperor places the blame on us, we would still be hard pressed to escape it."
Madame Kang muttered to herself, "If there are other major figures who want to disrupt the Emperor's plans, who could it be?"
"This is the Southeastern Exalt's territory at the end of the day. The possibility is the greatest. While he tacitly allowed us seniors to establish ourselves in the Royal Reed Sea that year, having been passed down to this day, the Southeastern Exalt most likely does not know what exactly we are doing. Therefore, he has ignored us."
"As soon as he knows the specifics of the situation, he might not agree. It is just that in order not to fall out with the Emperor, he has instructed someone to act in secret?"
As Madame Kang pondered, her heart suddenly jolted slightly, "This Yan Zhaoge actually possesses a high-grade Sacred Artifact at such a young age and with such a cultivation base?"
"While he is unable to fully wield the power within, it can still be seen that this Sacred Artifact is extraordinary. It actually seems to be superior to the Cloud Circulating Heavenly Light Sword and the King Xuan Spear …"
Madame Kang and Qi Wei exchanged glances, "The true intent of the Extreme Yang Star refined within is incomparably powerful, never having been seen before in our lifetimes. Its external appearance is that of a great seal …"
The two spoke simultaneously, "Could it be the legendary Extreme Yang Seal?"
Qi Wei's expression was ugly, "This treasure has already been missing along with its owner for over a thousand years."
Madame Kang exhaled slowly, "That's right. It is only missing, its whereabouts unknown. It is not that it has perished."
She paused for a moment before saying softly, "Once, that major figure was acclaimed alongside peak figures like the Earthly Sovereign, reinvigorating Daoism after the Great Calamity, establishing the World beyond Worlds and reestablishing Kunlun Mountain …"
Qi Wei pressed his lips together, "One of the Kunlun Nine Luminaries of post-Great Calamity times, the Exalted Solar Luminary, Gao Han …"
From his memories, Qi Wei found this legendary existence even to people of their level. When he mentioned this taboo name, Qi Wei's voice involuntarily became softer.
As Madame Kang had said, this person was only missing, possibly still alive …
Qi Wei was rather flustered and exasperated, "Could it be that this Yan Zhaoge is a descendant of the Exalted Solar Luminary?"
Madame Kang said, "It is hard to say. While there are rumours from the Radiant Light Sect that Yan Zhaoge is a martial practitioner of the lower worlds who followed the wound of the sky to the World beyond Worlds, who knows what fortuitous encounters he might have had in the lower worlds?"
"Anyway, let's first report the situation to the Emperor."
Madame Kang thought for a moment before saying, "Talk to King Xuanmu and ask him to try to obtain information from the Radiant Light Sect. If it really does not work, try to capture a higher echelon expert of the Radiant Light Sect alive and interrogate him about the specifics of the situation."
Qi Wei frowned, "If I had known this earlier, I would have left that Seeing Divinity Martial Saint Elder of the Radiant Light Sect alive."
Madame Kang's gaze flickered, "I somewhat understand now why the Radiant Light Sect is so fixated on that Yan Zhaoge. They very likely know that the Extreme Yang Seal is in his hands."
"The Radiant Light Sect originates from the Dim Radiant Sect. While they have fallen, they should still know that the Extreme Yang Seal was something that the Exalted Solar Luminary had accompanied in the past. Yet, they still dared to pursue Yan Zhaoge in such an unbridled manner. Perhaps Yan Zhaoge only obtained the Extreme Yang Seal by chance, not being related to the Exalted Solar Luminary at all?"
Qi Wei said, "It is best to be careful. It is best not to easily guess at the thoughts of major figures like that. Who knows if there might be some secret behind this? The Radiant Light Sect might just be playing with fire."
Madame Kang said solemnly, "We naturally have to verify this. Still, we cannot just sit here and do nothing. If, apart from the Sacred Artifact that is the Extreme Yang Seal, that Yan Zhaoge is unrelated to the Exalted Solar Luminary while we have done nothing at all, we would not be able to give an account to the Emperor."
Qi Wei said, "Right. Continue pursuing that Yan Zhaoge's whereabouts while also trying to obtain more information from the Radiant Light Sect."
Madame Kang rubbed her forehead lightly, feeling a headache coming on, "This Yan Zhaoge, what exactly is his background?"
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