"Everyone, I didn't expect that you guys would still make it."
After seeing Qin Yi and the rest, Lu Fengyao immediately put on a helpless smile and said to everyone, "I wanted to remind you guys, but I didn't make it in time."
Qin Yi and the rest ignored Lu Fengyao's words. After all, people who said such things at a time like this would only be spouting nonsense no matter what.
Right at this moment, men in black who had been lying in ambush in the dark appeared beside them and surrounded them.
There weren't many people in this group of men in black. There were only about 20 of them. But every one of them had Dao Change Realm cultivation, so they were obviously experts.
Each of them had a cold expression, and there wasn't the slightest hint of emotion in their eyes. It was as though their souls had been extracted, and they were puppets that only knew how to follow orders.
After surrounding Qin Yi and the rest, the first thing that this group of men in black did was to take out talismans from their pockets. With a wave of their arms, they stuck the talismans accurately on Qin Yi and the rest.
As soon as the talismans came into contact with Qin Yi and the rest, they immediately took effect. Everyone felt that the spiritual power in their bodies was like flowing water that had found an opening, and it was pouring wildly towards the talismans on their bodies.
Not long after, they felt as though all the strength in their bodies had been sucked out. Almost at the same time, their bodies went limp and they fell to the ground.
Only then did this group of men in black dare to step forward. They used another restriction to completely control the few of them.
"Take them all away."
Suddenly, a hoarse voice came from the void and gave an order to this group of men in black.
After receiving the order, the men in black did not dare to delay in the slightest. They controlled the restriction and chased Qin Yi and the rest in a certain direction.
Even Lu Fengyao, who was the first to be captured, was taken away. Although he struggled with all his might, it was obvious that his strength had been sucked out, just like Qin Yi and the rest. The current him was just like an ordinary person. Apart from having slightly greater strength and a slightly stronger body, there wasn't the slightest bit of strength.
As the group continued to advance, the surrounding environment also became more and more desolate. Originally, there were still some plants, but now, not a single one could be seen. As far as their eyes could see, there was nothing other than the endless desert.
"Qin Yi, what exactly do you think?"
While walking, Qin Yi suddenly heard Xu Qing, who was next to him, use her Divine Sense to ask about his plan.
Qin Yi shrugged and replied with his divine sense, "What thoughts can I have? Now that my spiritual power is being controlled, even if I have the ability to reach the heavens, I can't use it. "
Xu Qing asked again, "But looking at your calm expression, you don't seem worried at all."
Qin Yi chuckled and said, "I'll adapt to the circumstances and take things one step at a time. Don't tell me that panicking now will allow us to escape? "
Xu Qing unhappily replied, "To think that Sister Xiaji and I trusted you so much. I never expected that you're useless at this crucial moment. Forget it, looks like I'll have to figure it out myself. "
"I advise you not to act rashly. This is someone else's territory."
Hearing Xu Qing's divine sense, Qin Yi immediately advised, "From the moment we started until now, I've found no less than ten restrictions. Every restriction is filled with murderous intent. If you act rashly and lose your life, don't blame me for not warning you. "
"Hmph."
Xu Qing coldly snorted and the excitement in her beautiful eyes gradually disappeared. It was obvious that she had listened to Qin Yi's words and no longer had any thoughts of acting rashly.
Looking at Lu Fengyao who was still struggling in front, Qin Yi's eyes flashed with a profound smile.
…
Not long after, the group saw a majestic palace appear in front of them.
Even Qin Yi felt a little emotional the moment he saw the palace, "This palace really makes it hard for me to associate it with the word 'Dark Shadow'."
"Go in!"
At this moment, the black-clothed man behind him pushed him hard and said in an indifferent voice.
Soon, the group entered the palace under the lead of the black-clothed man.
The interior decoration of the palace was also extremely luxurious. Describing it as resplendent in gold and jade might even be a little too modest.
The interior of the palace was extremely spacious. Although it was a palace, the area was almost comparable to a city. From the center of the road, there were many forks in the road leading to different places.
Seeing this, Qin Yi could not help but wonder, "Such a huge building must have been built for at least a hundred years. Why haven't the people in the capital discovered this place after so many years?"
Even though this place was no longer part of the Cloud Sea Empire's territory, it was still within the Cloud Sea Domain. Even though the various sects rarely left their territories, they should have known about this place, right?
"It seems like there is a concealment formation here. Ordinary people would not be able to see it with their naked eyes."
After thinking about it, he could only think of this reason.
Even so, he could not help but feel sad for the various factions in the Cloud Sea Empire.
As the saying went, "How can you allow someone to sleep beside your bed?"
Now, it was not just a person sleeping beside his bed. It was also a ferocious tiger that had opened its bloody mouth and could kill them at any time.
However, no one knew about this ferocious tiger sleeping beside him after so many years. Everyone was busy plotting against their competitors and stepping on those who were a threat to them so that they would never be able to rise again.
During this period of time, it was obvious that the "Dark Shadow" organization had enough time to strengthen themselves. Even the factions in the capital had been attacked by them.
If not for Qin Yi, the various sects would probably still be in the dark.
At this moment, Qin Yi not only admired the "Dark Shadow"'s ability to endure, but he also admired those short-sighted leaders of the sects who had no sense of danger.
And at this moment, the scene beside Qin Yi and the others suddenly changed.
The black-clothed men who were originally controlling them had all retreated at some point.
On both sides of them, nearly twenty people suddenly appeared and stood on both sides of them.
Rumble!
At this moment, a huge screen slowly rose from the ground. Light shone on it, and a huge shadow in the shape of a human appeared.
After the shadow sat down, the people on both sides shouted, "Greetings, Lord of Shadows!"
Chapter 1452: Meeting the Lord of Shadows
"First of all, as the host, let me welcome everyone who has come from afar."
Lord of Shadows sat behind the screen. His indifferent voice passed through the screen and into the main hall.
Qin Yi looked at the black shadow on the screen in front of him and frowned, "This won't do. This screen not only blocks my vision but also my divine sense. Even I can't see this person's true face."
His divine sense was so strong that even Lu Fengyao could not compare to it. Without a doubt, if he could not see the secret behind the screen, then no one else could.
Suddenly, he felt a powerful Divine Sense sweep over his body. Then, he heard Lord of Shadows continue, "It's a pity that it's not the leaders of the two sects."
Obviously, Lord of Shadows had wanted to capture Luo Wuji and Palace Master Mu. Unfortunately, he did not expect that it would not be the two of them.
"But …" Soon, he said, "Looking at your cultivation, you should be considered geniuses in your own sects. With the two of you in my hands, Luo Wuji and the others should have their hands and feet tied. "
"Hmph."
At this moment, a cold snort sounded out. Everyone immediately turned to look at Yi Chen.
Yi Chen's face showed no signs of fear or uneasiness. The laziness that he had displayed in front of Qin Yi and the others earlier had completely disappeared at this moment. Instead, it was replaced by extreme seriousness and deep disregard.
"You want to use me to threaten Master? You're too naive."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yi Chen suddenly changed his direction and rushed forward. His goal was to crash into the pillars inside the palace.
Although Yi Chen's spiritual power was limited, he was still a disciple of the Luofu Sect and was extremely powerful. With his explosive power and impact, the speed that he could unleash was unimaginable.
Without a doubt, he was going to smash his head against the pillar and die. As long as he did that, he would not become a tool that 'Shadow' used to threaten Luo Wuji.
On the contrary, his death would incite Luo Wuji's anger, causing him to erupt with greater battle power due to his desire for revenge.
Of course, he made this choice because he had no other choice.
First of all, Yi Chen already knew that with her own ability, it was absolutely impossible for her to escape from this place with her whole body's spiritual power being restricted.
Secondly, he knew very well that once he was controlled, his future actions would be greatly restricted. At that time, it would be even more impossible for him to commit suicide. This was his only chance, so he had to grasp it well!
"Hehe."
Suddenly, Lord of Shadows' laughter rang out in the hall. His laughter was filled with calmness and mockery, as well as a hint of admiration.
Whoosh!
In the next instant, everyone felt a gust of wind blow in the hall unknowingly.
Taking a closer look, it was a black shadow that was chasing after Yi Chen at an unbelievable speed. Then, the black shadow came in front of Yi Chen and unhurriedly stretched out a palm and placed it on Yi Chen's forehead.
Suddenly, Yi Chen's violent forward momentum stopped, and his whole body was instantly fixed on the spot.
Then, the black shadow stretched out another palm and lightly patted Yi Chen's body. Then, Yi Chen's body was like air that had lost its weight, slowly floating backwards. Finally, he landed on the spot without a single injury.
After doing all this, the man in black casually returned to his original position as if nothing had happened.
"I'd rather die in glory than live in dishonor."
Lord of Shadows's indifferent voice once again resounded in the hall. "For a young man to have such a resolute attitude, I have to say, it's commendable. But at the same time, I have to criticize your stupidity. This is my territory, your life and death is up to me! If I want you to die, none of you will live! If I want you to live, even if you want to die, you won't be able to do it. "
After saying this, Lord of Shadows turned his divine sense to Qin Yi and Lu Fengyao. "As for the two of you, you can already be considered the leaders of the sect. There's no point in keeping you alive. Wait for me to find some time to kill you."
At this time, Lu Fengyao said agitatedly, "If you want to kill me, then kill me! Leave Qin Yi behind! No matter how you torture me, it doesn't matter! "
"Haha."
Lord of Shadows chuckled and said, "Rumor has it that Valley Master Lu of the Sacred Valley is a despicable person who will do anything to achieve his goals. Why isn't the one who came today in person? "
Lu Fengyao said, "Although I'm a despicable person, I also know how to keep my word! I've long promised them that I'll protect them! What's more, you bastards who tried to invade my Yunhai Empire have the right to be punished! In front of you, even if there's a huge enmity between us, we must wait until we get rid of you before we settle our problems! "
Clap clap clap!
Lord of Shadows's black shadow clapped his hands unhurriedly and said, "That's reasonable. However … you don't seem to have a very good memory. "
Swoosh!
Suddenly, the black shadow stretched out a finger and a ray of spiritual energy shot out through the screen and hit Lu Fengyao's left knee.
Lu Fengyao's left knee was instantly pierced through and a huge bloody hole appeared. Blood flowed out.
"I said that only I can decide whether you live or die!"
Lord of Shadows's voice was indifferent and emotionless. "Since you've forgotten, I don't mind thinking about it for you."
Lu Fengyao knelt on the ground on one knee. He gritted his teeth and broke out in a cold sweat, but he didn't even let out a groan.
Soon, Lord of Shadows's voice sounded again. "Qin Yi, you saw that Valley Master Lu was seriously injured in order to protect you. Why are you so indifferent?"
Qin Yi smiled faintly and said, "Qin Mo's movement has been damaged. In Lord of Shadows's territory, it's best for me to be obedient."
The scene suddenly fell silent. Hearing Qin Yi's words, everyone looked at Qin Yi in disbelief.
After a moment, Lord of Shadows spoke again. "You're different from the rumors. I can't help but wonder if you're really Qin Yi. However, you were able to discover every restriction that I set up outside, so it should be true. "
Hearing this, Xu Qing's expression suddenly changed. Qin Yi had indeed mentioned to her about the discovery of the restriction.
But at that time, the two of them had used divine sense to communicate, so outsiders couldn't hear it at all. Now, this Lord of Shadows actually knew about it. Could it be that he could eavesdrop on divine sense transmissions?
If that was really the case, then the enemy in front of them was really too terrifying.
Chapter 1453: Facing Lord of Shadows
"Detain everyone else. Leave Qin Yi behind."
Lord of Shadows's voice was calm. "I have some things to discuss with him alone."
"Yes!"
After receiving the order, another group of black-clothed men appeared at the scene and took Yi Chen and the others away. Even Lu Fengyao was dragged away.
The spacious and empty hall suddenly became deserted.
After leaving Qin Yi behind, Lord of Shadows didn't speak immediately. Qin Yi also didn't speak. The two of them were in a deadlock.
After a moment, Lord of Shadows finally spoke. "Don't you want to ask me why I left you behind alone?"
Qin Yi smiled faintly and said, "If Lord of Shadows wants to say it, you will naturally say it."
The black shadow on the screen nodded. "Neither servile nor overbearing. Indeed, it's the same as the information Fifth Shadow sent. Qin Yi, Fifth Shadow thinks highly of you, and so do I. As long as you agree to stay, you can become the new Fifth Shadow of my 'Shadow'! "
Qin Yi smiled. "Fifth Shadow is Xin Chaohui, right? Since you already know that he wants to recruit me, you should know what my attitude is, right? "
Lord of Shadows said calmly, "The environment is different, so the choices you make are naturally different. If you don't agree, I can kill you at any time. Just as you said earlier, in my territory, you can only obey. "
Qin Yi shook his head. "Other things can be discussed. Only this matter, I can't agree to it."
Suddenly, a gust of cold air penetrated through the screen. Like a wave, it instantly engulfed the entire hall.
"You … aren't afraid of death?"
Lord of Shadows asked word by word. The murderous intent in his voice wasn't concealed at all.
"Afraid. Of course I'm afraid! "
Qin Yi didn't hide anything. He directly spoke his true thoughts. "Qin Mo still has a lot of things to do. Naturally, I don't want to die now."
Lord of Shadows asked again, "Since you're afraid, why don't you agree to my conditions?"
Qin Yi replied in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing. "Because I have principles."
Boom!
The cold air suddenly intensified. It had to be said that when it came to Qin Yi, even Lord of Shadows found it difficult to communicate with him. He had the urge to vomit blood.
This youth looked easygoing on the surface, so much so that he had given up on resisting. But in reality, his attitude was incomparably firm. There was simply nothing that could move him.
"Qin Yi, do you know why I left you behind?"
Qin Yi shrugged. "Lord of Shadows left me alone and gave me some special treatment. Then in the eyes of others, even if I'm not a traitor, I'm already one, right? "
Lord of Shadows continued, "Since you know that sooner or later, you'll have to bear the label of a traitor. Why don't you just become one?"
Qin Yi chuckled. "I'm not familiar with them. What does their opinion of me have to do with me?"
Boom!
The dense cold air seemed to have turned solid as it froze the surrounding pillars in the hall.
Even though Qin Yi had a strong physical body, he could feel the cold air invading his body. Even his blood flow seemed to slow down.
"Qin Yi, you've made the most foolish decision in your life!"
Lord of Shadows's voice was icy. Evidently, he was infuriated by Qin Yi's nonchalant attitude. But he quickly suppressed his emotions and his voice returned to its original calm. "It seems that there is indeed a reason why you were able to become the Palace Lord of Yin-Yang Academy at such a young age."
Qin Yi chuckled. "If you're complimenting me, then thank you. I'll accept your compliment. If there's anything else, hurry up and say it. "
Lord of Shadows was silent for a moment, then said, "There's something I want on you. Hand it over, and I can promise to give you a quick death. "
Qin Yi smiled at the black shadow on the screen and asked unhurriedly, "You're talking about the Seven Murders Sword and the Mourning Talisman, right?"
Lord of Shadows paused for a moment, clearly surprised. Then, he said, "Since you already know, then hand it over to me."
Qin Yi shook his head. "Before that, I think you should explain the relationship between you and Senior Xiao Anran, right? Could it be that you're his disciple? "
Senior Xiao Anran had left a request in the inheritance of the Mourning Palace. He had three traitorous disciples, and the person who had inherited his legacy must do his best to kill these three traitorous disciples!
From the three kneeling statues in the Mourning Palace and the word "traitor" carved on them, one could see how much Senior Xiao Anran hated his three disciples!
Back then, Qin Yi did not know what these three people had done to Senior Xiao Anran. However, at the same time that he accepted that destiny, he also shouldered this responsibility.
In fact, from the first time Qin Yi came into contact with the "Dark Shadow" organization, he had already found clues about Senior Xiao Anran from the traces left behind by the "Dark Shadow" organization.
This time, when he came here and saw the arrays and all kinds of talismans, he was even more convinced of his previous guess.
Now that the other party had given him an affirmative answer, he was even more convinced that even if this mysterious Lord of Shadows was not Senior Xiao Anran's disciple, he definitely had an inseparable relationship with his disciple!
…
After hearing Qin Yi's words, Lord of Shadows sneered and said, "My relationship with that old ghost has nothing to do with you. Furthermore, as a prisoner, you definitely don't have the right to pry any secrets out of me. Hand over the Seven Kills Sword and the Mourning Talisman! "
Qin Yi shrugged his shoulders and said, "I'm sorry, I'm quite comfortable with these things. Especially the Mourning Talisman, you probably don't know about it, right? The Fifth Shadow that you trusted died in the Mourning Palace. "
Lord of Shadows's murderous aura once again burst out unscrupulously. Everyone present was shocked. They had stayed in this palace for many years. Although they had seen Lord of Shadows angry during this period, they had never seen the omnipotent Lord of Shadows lose control of his emotions like this.
Obviously, what the two people had just talked about was very important to Lord of Shadows. Otherwise, he would not have been so furious because of this!
"Qin Yi, very soon, you will be in great pain because of the choice you have made today."
Lord of Shadows's voice was extremely cold. Those who heard it felt as if their bodies were being cut by an extremely sharp blade.
Chapter 1454 – Turning Enemies into Friends?
"Take Qin Yi away and put him in solitary confinement next to the group of people just now."
Lord of Shadows ordered indifferently and then added, "Without my order, do not harm a single hair on his head!"
"Yes!"
The man in black appeared again and brought Qin Yi away.
After passing through a long and dark tunnel, Qin Yi and the rest finally arrived at the prison area.
"Go in."
The man in black opened the door of a solitary cell and pushed Qin Yi inside.
Xu Qing and the rest were imprisoned together in the cell next to Qin Yi's.
When she saw Qin Yi, Xiaji hurried over. Her beautiful eyes flashed with concern as she asked, "Qin Yi, are you alright?"
Qin Yi shook his head and chuckled. "I'm fine. I'm completely unharmed."
"Sister … come here …"
At this moment, Xu Qing called out to Xiaji in a low voice and called her over. Then, she whispered something into Xiaji's ear.
At this moment, Xiaji shook her head and said in an undisguised voice, "Sister, I can guarantee with my life that there is absolutely nothing wrong with Qin Yi!"
Xu Qing glanced at Xiaji and a trace of helplessness flashed across her clear eyes. Finally, she shook her head and sighed. "Look at him. He came back unscathed and was locked in solitary confinement. Isn't this enough to prove that there is something wrong with him?"
Xiaji shook her head firmly. "Now that things have come to this, I don't want to hide anything. Qin Yi and I have known each other for a long time. At that time, we were just nobodies in the Banished Land and Qin Yi was still very weak! At that time, we were also scheming to invade the country and territory that Qin Yi and the others were in. "
Xiaji finally told Xu Qing the secret that she had kept in her heart all this time. "At that time, our strength was much stronger than that of Qin Yi and the other factions. At that time, Qin Yi was also valued by the leaders of our factions and they tried to recruit him. In the end, it was flatly rejected by him! Therefore, I believe that Qin Yi's heart will not waver over such a small matter. "
Xu Qing looked at Xiaji deeply and said, "I've always known that you and Qin Yi knew each other for a long time. However, I didn't expect this to be the story. Since you've already put it this way, there's nothing I can't say. "
With that, Xu Qing turned her gaze to Qin Yi and said indifferently, "Brother Qin, don't blame me for being suspicious. It's just that this is a critical moment and we have no choice but to be more vigilant. Can you tell me what the King of Shadows said when he asked you to stay behind alone? "
Qin Yi glanced at Xu Qing indifferently and said indifferently, "I don't think there's a need to tell you what Qin Mo and the King of Shadows talked about, right? Since you feel that there's something wrong with Qin Mo, then Qin Mo doesn't want to explain anything. If you want to be suspicious, then be suspicious. "
Xu Qing's beautiful eyes flickered and she didn't say anything else. She turned her head and ignored Qin Yi.
Xiaji looked at Qin Yi and didn't say anything for a long time. In the end, she could only sigh and sit beside Xu Qing.
Yi Chen also retracted his gaze and hesitated for a moment before not saying anything. The one who had the worst relationship with Qin Yi, other than Lu Fengyao, was Yi Chen. Previously at the Luofu Sect, he obeyed his master's order and wanted to stop Qin Yi. Although he didn't succeed in the end, what happened couldn't be changed.
However, the bad relationship between the two was because of their different standpoints. After all, the enmity between the Yin-Yang Academy and the Luofu Sect had lasted for many years. Their standpoints on the big picture would not change because of personal feelings.
Putting aside their standpoints, he still admired Qin Yi and wanted to be friends with Qin Yi! Otherwise, he wouldn't have waited two months for Qin Yi because of a promise he made to Qin Yi.
However, Qin Yi had already become the focus of suspicion. Moreover, the two from the Mirage Flower Palace obviously had a good relationship with Qin Yi. Even they didn't want to say another word to Qin Yi, so Yi Chen naturally didn't want to make a strenuous and unrewarding effort and provoke everyone at this time.
Yi Chen still understood the principle of putting one's own safety before others.
However, just when everyone was preparing to isolate Qin Yi, Lu Fengyao dragged his injured body and moved from the furthest side of the cell to the other side.
Looking at the indifferent and motionless Qin Yi sitting on the ground, Lu Fengyao's face suddenly revealed a smile and he said: "Little Qin Yi, they don't believe you. I believe you! "
Qin Yi opened his eyes and asked with slight surprise: "Valley Head Lu, you believe me?"
Lu Fengyao laughed and said: "You and I have fought openly and secretly several times. To be honest, I want to get rid of you more than any of them. I think you should have the same thoughts about me, right? "
Qin Yi didn't deny it and said: "Since you said so, why do you still believe me? Just join forces with them and isolate me together. "
Lu Fengyao shook his head and said: "You also saw that I am no longer the Valley Head of Sacred Valley. Just like you guys, I am a prisoner! The only difference is that my left knee has been crushed and my left foot can be said to be useless. Staying in this place, waiting for me is only death. There is no other ending. "
As he spoke, his eyes swept over Yi Chen and the other two. "In fact, we are different from them. They all have backers behind them, so there is still some use in keeping them. Maybe in the future, there will be a chance to see the light of day again. You also heard what that Lord of Shadows said before, the two of us must die! So, I thought that I, Lu Fengyao, have been fighting openly and secretly with Luo Wuji and the others for many years, and I have also fought with you several times. Before I die, it is inevitable that I want to live a peaceful life. No more scheming, no more deceiving each other! "
After saying that, he sighed dejectedly and said: "To be honest, living like this is really tiring for me. Qin Yi, although you and I are enemies, I still believe in your character. As the saying goes, when a man is about to die, his words are kind! If we two enemies don't rely on each other at this last moment, it will inevitably seem a little lonely. "
Qin Yi's eyes flickered as he looked at Lu Fengyao. "I really didn't expect that at this last moment, my enemy would actually become my friend. This is also good, at least the road to the Yellow Springs will not be lonely. From now on, whatever martial arts peak, whatever Yin-Yang Academy, it has nothing to do with me. "
Hearing Qin Yi's words, a smile also appeared on Lu Fengyao's face. He looked at Qin Yi and said: "To be honest, at this last moment, I still have one last wish. I hope that Little Qin can fulfill it."
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