"That's strange. Logically speaking, it's impossible for the True Star Moon Immotals to not be interested in the ancient ruins. Could it be that he hasn't finished his closed-door cultivation?"
Huyan Tu was the first to speculate.
More than thirty years ago, after the Demons sect was expelled, the Great Vehicle Stage powerhouses all went to the Seven Stars Sect to listen to Huang Shan's lectures. They asked the questions in their hearts and received answers from Huang Shan.
After they returned, all of them immediately went into seclusion to digest what they had gained this time and improve their strength.
Therefore, Huyan Tu suspected that the True Star Moon Immotals might still be in closed-door cultivation and couldn't come.
"Impossible. We've already come out of closed-door cultivation. How could he be in closed-door cultivation for so long? In my opinion, there must be something fishy."
Ye Tianyu, another elder of the Ye Family, obviously disagreed with Huyan Tu's guess.
Ye Tianyu was different from Huyan Tu. He had always been a resourceful and meticulous person. It could be said that he was a Great Vehicle Stage powerhouse with an extremely high IQ.
After he finished speaking, he fell into deep thought, allowing the others to continue guessing and doubting.
"I think it's better that the True Star Moon Immotals doesn't come. Then, we'll have one less opponent to compete for the treasure."
Thunder Crane Star Lord said after making some guesses.
Everyone nodded when they heard this. Indeed, with one less person, they could share fewer treasures. This was a good thing for them.
They hadn't seen the treasure map of the ancient ruins yet, let alone know where the ancient ruins were. Yet, they were already thinking about splitting the treasures. This was enough to show that they were determined to see the treasure map in Helian Huochi's hands.
"No, who said that the Star Moon Immortals didn't come? He's already here."
At this moment, Ye Tianyu suddenly opened his mouth and said something that shocked everyone.
As Ye Tianyu spoke, he looked at Helian Huochi with a strange smile on his face.
Helian Huochi met the other party's gaze and similarly gave a strange smile. The strange actions of the two of them aroused the doubts of the crowd. However, after a while, they were all startled awake and revealed expressions of disbelief.
"I really didn't expect that not only is Brother Helian the number one assassin of the God Slayer Alliance, but you're also the president of the Star Moon Chamber of Commerce. You've really hidden yourself well!"
The Vast Sky Starlord said to Helian Huochi. His tone was filled with both surprise and admiration.
"It seems that we were too smart for our own good. All this time, we thought that the President of the Star Moon Chamber of Commerce might be the True Star Moon Immotals who had not fallen in the past. However, True Star Moon Immotals's identity was made public. He was actually the number one assassin of the God Slayer Alliance, Helian Huozhi. This made us cut off his connection with the Star Moon Chamber of Commerce."
"Who would have thought that Brother Helian was not only the number one assassin of the God Slayer Alliance, but also the president of the Star Moon Chamber of Commerce? Brother Ye, you're more rational and clear-headed. That's why you were able to see through it at a glance."
The Seven Stars Sect's Big Dipper Star Lord quickly added. After coming to his senses, he realized that everyone had misunderstood. He did not expect that a person could actually have two identities.
The Transit Star Lord's expression was extremely ugly. Clearly, he did not expect Helian Huochi's identity. Originally, he thought that even if Helian Huochi was the number one assassin of the God Slayer Alliance, his strength would only be at the level of a Second Tribulation Scattered Immortal. He had enough strength to deal with him.
However, now that Helian Huochi was the president of the Star Moon Chamber of Commerce, things did not look good. After all, although the Star Moon Chamber of Commerce's influence was still inferior to that of the Valley of the Sacred Sword, it was still a considerable threat.
Even if he was not afraid of Helian Huochi, if Helian Huochi relied on the influence of the Star Moon Chamber of Commerce to go against the Valley of the Sacred Sword, it would definitely bring a great crisis to the Valley of the Sacred Sword.
Currently, the other first-rate sects were all eyeing the Valley of the Sacred Sword covetously, wanting to fight for the number one position. Once the Valley of the Sacred Sword's strength was severely damaged, it would definitely lose its number one position.
The Transit Star Lord did not wish for the inheritance of the Valley of the Sacred Sword to decline in his hands. Therefore, he started to hesitate in his heart.
"Originally, I wanted to secretly obtain the treasure map of the Ancient Era's ruins. Who would have thought that I would actually attract all these old fellows."
"However, this is also good. With them pressuring him, Helian Huochi would have no choice but to take out the treasure map. It seems that this Xiao Yan in my hands no longer has any value."
The Transit Star Lord understood that with the current situation, it was inevitable that the treasure map of the Ancient Era's ruins would be exposed. He would no longer have the opportunity to obtain the treasure map alone.
The reason he had imprisoned Xiao Yan before was to force Xiao Yan to hand over the treasure map. With the current situation, there was no longer any value in forcing Xiao Yan to hand over the treasure map. There was no need for him to continue imprisoning Xiao Yan.
"Brother Ye is truly quick-witted. You actually managed to guess my identity in an instant. I truly admire you."
"That's right. Not only am I the number one assassin of the God Slayer Alliance, but I am also the president of the Star Moon Chamber of Commerce. Even if Brother Ye did not see through me, I still planned to announce it."
"The reason why I concealed my identity before was firstly to avoid being hunted down by 'despicable people.' I secretly recovered from my injuries and focused on cultivation. Secondly, I wanted to find an opportunity to seek justice and clear my name."
"Now, my sons and the other two little fellows have subdued Jian Chen in my place. You can say that they have helped me obtain justice."
"Now, as long as the Transit Star Lord releases Xiao Yan, I will no longer pursue this matter. After all, it won't be that easy for us to settle our grudges."
Helian Huochi calmly admitted to his dual identities and requested the Transit Star Lord to release Xiao Yan again. He would no longer pursue this matter.
After all, the person who had pursued him back then was True Monarch Jian Chen. Now that True Monarch Jian Chen was living a life worse than death, it could be said that he had received his retribution. Moreover, he truly did not have the confidence to defeat the Transit Star Lord.
Hearing Helian Huochi's words, everyone looked at the Transit Star Lord. They wanted to see his attitude.
"Alright. Since Xiao Yan is useless to me right now, I'll leave him to you. However, you must also hand over the treasure map of the Ancient Era's ruins."
This time, the Transit Star Lord agreed to Helian Huochi's request straightforwardly. However, he also reminded Helian Huochi to hand over the treasure map.
"No problem. In fact, the reason why I revealed my identity this time was for the treasure map. Even if you didn't show up, I would have invited all of you."
Helian Huochi agreed to the Transit Star Lord's reminder. However, everyone focused on the second half of his words.
Everyone did not understand the meaning behind Helian Huochi's words. However, seeing that the Transit Star Lord had no intention of explaining, they did not ask any further.
A light flashed in the Transit Star Sovereign's hand as he took out a weapon in the shape of a pagoda. He did not seem to have done anything, but a stream of light suddenly flew out from the pagoda and shot towards Helian Huozhi.
The stream of light changed and turned into a human figure. It was Xiao Yan who had been imprisoned for many years. However, Xiao Yan currently appeared to be in an extremely sorry state.
His clothes were tattered and he was riddled with scars. His complexion was pale and his aura was weak. With his messy hair, he looked like a madman.
Helian Huochi's expression changed. He immediately caught Xiao Yan and stuffed a medicinal pellet into Xiao Yan's mouth. Then, he pressed his right palm on Xiao Yan's head and began to circulate his energy to treat Xiao Yan's injuries.
Seeing Helian Huochi's actions, everyone chose to remain silent. No one disturbed him. The only exception was … True Monarch Jian Chen who was still howling in pain.
Luo Ping was originally very happy to see that Xiao Yan was finally released. However, when he saw the state Xiao Yan was in, he immediately became furious.
Judging from Xiao Yan's state, he knew that he had been tortured for many years. At the same time that Luo Ping was furious, True Monarch Jian Chen, who was inside the Cyan Thunder Lei Guang, was in a miserable state. The torture he was suffering immediately increased.
"Ahhhhh … save me! Luo Ping, I beg you, let me go!"
"As long as you let me go, I'm willing to be at your beck and call, and become your loyal subordinate."
True Monarch Jian Chen could no longer endure the torture. He actually began to beg Luo Ping for mercy. He was willing to become Luo Ping's subordinate. He only hoped that Luo Ping would spare his life.
Hearing True Monarch Jian Chen's pleas, Luo Ping did not respond. He had no way to deal with the Transit Star Monarch right now. He could only torture True Monarch Jian Chen as much as he could to vent his anger on behalf of his old master.
Although the onlookers did not dare to make a sound due to the might of the Great Ascension Stage experts, they could not help but shake their heads when they heard True Monarch Jian Chen's heart-wrenching cries.
High up in the sky, Helian Huochi finished his treatment very quickly. The external injuries on Xiao Yan's body had already disappeared rapidly. As for the internal injuries, they still needed time to recover.
Xiao Yan's aura had also become much stronger. At this moment, seeing that Helian Huochi had retracted his cultivation, Xiao Yan hurriedly said, "Thank you, Big Brother Helian, for treating my injuries!"
"Sigh, we are all brothers. There is no need to be so polite."
Helian Huochi said very straightforwardly.
When the onlookers heard the conversation between the two of them, they were very shocked. They did not expect a Great Ascension Stage expert to be brothers with a late Primordial Soul Stage junior.
However, when they thought of the relationship between the two of them, the onlookers understood.
"Old master!"
In the arena, Luo Ping could not wait to fly out. The defensive barrier had already been closed. Guang Quanzi and Gongzi Yu also flew out after him.
Xiao Yan was originally surprised by the identity of the onlookers. At this moment, when he heard Luo Ping's voice, he immediately looked over. When he saw Luo Ping's figure, a loving smile appeared on his face.
"Haha, brat, I haven't seen you for so many years. Have you been cultivating properly?"
Xiao Yan said to Luo Ping.
"Old master, I have not been lazy. Your disciple's cultivation has already surpassed yours. You have to cultivate seriously in the future."
Standing in front of Xiao Yan, Luo Ping said happily. His words were both joking and trying to prove himself.
Old master was someone that Luo Ping respected and was close to. Luo Ping hoped that his master would acknowledge his efforts and let him know that he had not been lazy all these years.
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