Chapter 501

Zhang Yuquan was taken aback. "Strike first and gain the upper hand?"

He seemed to have never thought of this method. He unconsciously stirred up wind and thunder to block the eavesdropping.

"That's right. Instead of racking our brains to deal with them and finding out the whole story from the clues, we might as well go straight to the point. Capture one of them first and interrogate him directly." Mengqi, who was wearing the Heavenly Primogenitor mask, sat calmly as if he was talking about something trivial.

Zhang Yuquan frowned. "This way, a little carelessness will arouse the sympathy of the other inspectors. It will give them an excuse to rebel and help them make up their minds to join forces …"

He could not afford to be blamed for this.

"We've been in Xin Hai City for almost a day. Did any inspector send someone to hint at the destruction of the two fleets? They're already in the same boat. It doesn't matter if we do it or not. How could the people who stopped the imperial envoy and buried the navy not be prepared to rebel? " Mengqi's tone was calm, but it made Zhang Yuquan's heart skip a beat. "The waterway will be cut off in a month. If there really is a rebellion, do you want it to happen before or after?"

"Primogenitor, of course, before the waterway is cut off." Zhang Yuquan answered without hesitation.

What a joke! If there was a rebellion after the waterway was cut off, wouldn't it mean that he and the immortal of the Azure Palace would have to face the rebels alone for nine months?

More importantly, the Heavenly Primogenitor would be escorting the five inspectors back. Only he and the two imperial family Exterior experts would be left behind. It would be extremely dangerous for them to be stranded overseas!

If the rebellion happened soon, it would not be too far away for two batches of reinforcements and many masters to be mobilized!

After making up his mind, Zhang Yuquan's expression became more solemn. He said in a low voice, "Primogenitor, this matter is very strange. Fang Butong might have other masters with him. Are you confident?"

"For the five inspectors, letting the imperial envoy and the fleet die unknowingly is the best choice. Internally, there are aristocratic families and sects using the excuse of a shipwreck as an excuse to stop the emperor from dispatching enough masters to buy time. Externally, there is the waterway that is about to be cut off. Therefore, the people they sent to destroy the fleet are not far from being the strongest, if not the strongest." Mengqi's voice was calm as he analyzed slowly.

At the same time, he thought to himself, this guy is really hesitant. He has the realm of the Exterior but not the corresponding spiritual cultivation.

Zhang Yuquan did not rely on elixirs or other methods to forcibly advance to the Exterior level. His advancement was normal. Perhaps it was due to the abundance of Vital Qi of Heaven and Earth here that it was relatively easier for them to advance to the Exterior level.

"That's true." Zhang Yuquan nodded. "But what if there is nothing wrong with Fang Butong?"

"But what if there is nothing wrong with Fang Butong?"

"If there's nothing wrong with him, he'll be a loyal subject of the Emperor and the backbone of the imperial court. A good apology will be enough to appease him." Meng Qi felt that he had good self-restraint and was not the least bit impatient.

With the endorsement of the Azure Palace's "Heavenly Primogenitor", Zhang Yuquan finally made up his mind. He paced back and forth a few times before he pushed open the door and called out to the manservant, "Go get Inspector Fang. I would like to consult him on matters concerning the livelihood of the people in Qiao Province."

…

By the time Fang Butong arrived, the sky was already dark. The cold moon had already risen, casting a gentle glow over the ocean. It was a tranquil place.

He was not alone. Beside him was an old man dressed like a guard. He was bald and had sparse white hair. His cheeks were sunken and he looked like an old corpse in an ancient tomb. However, his eyes shone brightly as if they could light up the darkness.

"And this is?" Zhang Yuquan left the main seat and walked to the door.

The banquet had just ended, but he only separated the host and guest, set up tea, and pretended to have a private conversation.

Fang Butong glanced at the Heavenly Primogenitor, who was sitting motionless, his eyes drooping. He chuckled and said, "We are outsiders, but in the eyes of the locals of Andong, we are no less than greedy wolves. Had it not been for the help of the Azure Palace's Immortal Taiyi and the other deities, the experts of the imperial court had destroyed the Andong Holy Altar and wiped out most of the experts, Qiao Province would not have been established. Even so, this old man has often encountered assassination attempts."

"As an Exterior master, I'm not afraid. However, I'm always unable to attend to two things at once. Many of my colleagues can't stop the evil people from An Dong who don't care about their dignity. Fortunately, this Mr. Chen Wendeng is skilled in this matter. Not only did he reorganize the guards and rearrange the protection, he also bribed many people and made secret deals.

"Now that I am about to return to my hometown, Mr. Chen Wendeng wishes to stay in Xin Hai. So I shamelessly recommended him to the Imperial Envoy."

"He is a master …" As a genuine Exterior master, Zhang Yuquan had a good eye. He felt that Chen Wendeng's breath was restrained and unpredictable. He was definitely an Exterior master.

"Do I still have to fight?" Zhang Yuquan felt a little uneasy. He turned to look at Mengqi, only to see that the Heavenly Primogenitor was breathing normally. His emotions were as deep as the sea, and he had no intention of backing down.

"The Heavenly Primogenitor has already taken care of the two terrifying Exterior masters. What is there to be afraid of now?" Zhang Yuquan collected his thoughts and smiled at the different requests below him. He invited them to take their seats.

After a few casual chats, Zhang Yuquan changed the topic to the affairs of the Qiao Province. He asked about the people's livelihood, the people of the Andong Evil Sect, and various other aspects. He put on a sincere attitude of seeking guidance to dispel Fang Butong's suspicions and lower his guard.

Fang Butong did not hide anything from Meng Qi.

Just as they were chatting merrily, Mengqi suddenly spoke. "Inspector Fang, I have something to ask you."

Fang Butong's heart skipped a beat. He nervously cupped his hands and said, "Primogenitor, please ask away."

His vision was filled with the solemn and dignified mask. He always associated the man with the statue of the God in the Three Pristines Temple.

Mengqi put his hands in his sleeves and said, "Inspector Fang, what did you eat?"

"What did I eat?"

The first four words were spoken in a soothing tone, but the last four words were spoken in a solemn and sonorous tone. Fang Butong and Chen Wendeng were shocked into silence.

"What did I eat?

I know! "

Fang Butong's ears buzzed and his mind went blank. His heart was in turmoil. Then, he saw the Heavenly Primogenitor take a step forward and stand upright. His body expanded and his Dharma and Logos intertwined. He grew to a height of twenty feet and filled the entire hall. It was as if there was nothing else in the world but this immortal!

The Heavenly Primogenitor's face was dignified. His Dharma and Logos formed patterns on his robe, adding to his sacredness. He raised his right hand high, clenched it into a fist, and punched at Fang Butong.

Just as Fang Butong regained his composure, he saw a jade-like fist coming at him. Golden specks of light swirled around it, and black and white gas swirled around it. The void swirled and shrank, leaving him with nowhere to run!

Damn it! Fang Butong gritted his teeth and cursed. Green gas flashed across his face, and his aura rose. Behind him, an illusory towering tree appeared. Its green leaves formed a shade, and its roots plunged deep into the earth. It was full of vitality, almost as if it had crossed the first step of the Heavenly Ladder.

But just as he gently pushed out his hands, forming layers upon layers of branches to block the attack, the towering tree behind him suddenly let out a whimper, as if it had seen something terrifying. It transformed into a beam of light and returned to its body.

"What's going on?"

Fang Butong was shocked. Without the help of the Dharma Form, he lost the intertwining of Dharma and Logos. He could only gather the Wood Elemental Qi and combine it with the Green Qi to form densely packed branches, intending to nullify the attack layer by layer.

Puff!

The golden specks of light condensed into a lotus, and the black and white gas shone brilliantly. The jade-like fist pierced through the layers of green wood and landed squarely on Fang Butong's forehead.

Just as the punch was about to land, Mengqi changed his fist into a claw and unleashed his Immortal Qi, sealing Fang Butong's entire body.

God Trapping Lock!

Bang!

Zhang Yuquan, who had rushed forward to stop Chen Wendeng, was sent flying through the wall. His chest was split open, and his flesh and blood were vaporized. His body was engulfed in a layer of golden and bloody flames that sizzled. His skin was charred black, and it looked like he would be severely injured if not dead.

Behind the white-haired and balding Chen Wendeng, a Grand Sun appeared. It was scorching hot and emitting flames. Unlike the usual Grand Sun that was golden or red, his Dharma Form was covered in a layer of blood-red. It was the purest form of Yang energy, and there was an evil smell of blood.

As soon as the Grand Sun appeared behind his head, the table, chairs, and tea set spontaneously combusted and turned into ashes. The floor became soft and loose, as if it was about to melt.

Meanwhile, in the void, sounds of prayers and worship continuously sounded, mixed with the smell of blood sacrifice. They gathered into this great sun, making it swell and shrink slightly, taking in and sending out flames.

"Grand Sun Divine Sorcerer!"

"Chen Wendeng is the Chief Sorcerer that the people of An Dong use to worship the Sun God!"

"Fang Butong is colluding with the people of An Dong!"

Many thoughts flashed through Zhang Yuquan's mind. Then, he saw the Heavenly Primogenitor standing in front of him.

Chen Wendeng did not say anything. The battle between Mengqi and Fang Butong had made it clear to him that this immortal was not as strong as he had imagined. He had not even crossed the first step of the Celestial Ladder, and was only able to subdue Fang Butong by relying on his strange and inexplicable moves. With his strength, as long as he was careful, he would have a chance of winning!

The Grand Sun flew out and circled around Mengqi. Suddenly, flames rose from the ground and burned the roof clean. Then, it shot up into the sky. The ground around Mengqi had turned into a viscous, glazed liquid. Compared to the terrifying flames that could affect a radius of ten or twenty miles, the True Fire that was confined to the room was much more refined and controlled.

But through the golden and bloody flames, Chen Wendeng saw the Heavenly Primogenitor standing still, his black robe fluttering in the wind.

"What a great Taoist robe!" Chen Wendeng shouted. His muscles bulged and he punched out with both fists. In the blink of an eye, he had punched countless times. Suddenly, countless fists appeared in the air and rained down on Mengqi. Each fist was like a miniature sun!

Hundred Suns Melting Golden Fist!

Bang! Bang! The ground melted and cracked!

On the other side, the restrained 'Fang Butong' was mumbling something under his breath.

"Spare me, my lord! I am the spirit of Kunlun! "