When Shen Herong was at Yuanming Mansion earlier, she had sensed a martial expert flying across the sky.
The person she had discovered was Mu Hongyuan.
However, Mu Hongyuan had not appeared during the battle at Mt. Kang.
Seeing that someone was obstructing Blue Dawn Villa from capturing the dragon, Mu Hongyuan had not interfered and had quietly observed from the side.
In order to avoid being discovered by Blue Dawn Villa's Villa Lord Yun Mo and the others, Mu Hongyuan had not approached.
Hence, he could not see the details of the battle.
However, Mu Hongyuan had heard Yun Mo mention the two words "Chang 'an" earlier.
"Did Chang 'an capture that Illusion Sky Dragon?"
Mu Hongyuan quietly followed behind the Blue Dawn Villa group. "Unfortunately, we can't confirm whether it's a real Illusion Sky Dragon or someone who cultivates the demonic path."
His gaze turned deep.
Why was Murong Ting so concerned about whether the Illusion Sky Dragon was a human or a dragon? Why was he concerned about whose hands the Illusion Sky Dragon would end up in?
In the past, Gao Yu had controlled the Secret Pavilion.
Although his cultivation, strength, and related talents were limited and not enough to convince the masses, he was still able to control the Secret Pavilion.
Other than the fact that Murong Ting was assisting him from the side, the rumors of him being Emperor Tang's illegitimate son had also been heard by Purple Sun Old Demon, Mu Hongyuan, and the others in the Secret Pavilion.
Although it was difficult for them to verify it, they would rather believe it than not believe it.
Hence, when Gao Yu was in charge of the Secret Pavilion, everyone gave some face to King of Tang.
However, now that Gao Yu was dead and Murong Ting had been promoted by King of Tang to become the new Pavilion Lord, Mu Hongyuan began to have thoughts.
The three great reverends of the Secret Pavilion, Purple Sun, Gu Hechuan, and the demonic path, had all died outside. Only Mu Hongyuan was left.
Although Murong Ting was stronger and more capable than Gao Yu, Mu Hongyuan was confident that Murong Ting would not be able to suppress him.
Gao Yu had King of Tang's bloodline, so he could not compete with him. However, it was different for Murong Ting.
In particular, the other party's order regarding the Illusory Sky Dragon was strange.
Although Mu Hongyuan agreed on the surface, he had his own plans.
"Once I find out what you're up to, your good days will come to an end," Mu Hongyuan thought to himself as he followed after him.
He lurked aside, looking for an opportunity. He also hoped to intercept Shen Herong and the others before they returned to Chang 'an.
However, with the little monk Hui Ming in the open and Shen Herong in the dark, even though they couldn't completely shake off the Green Dawn Villa's group, Yun Mo's group couldn't hold them back either.
After walking around Xinyuan Prefecture, Shen Herong and the others turned back to Chang 'an.
"It seems that we can only try again on your birthday," Shen Herong said as he looked at Ao Ying.
Her words were not only for Ao Ying and Huiming, but also for Zhang Dongyun in Chang 'an.
In the Daming Palace in Chang 'an, Zhang Dongyun was not optimistic.
This method could only be said to be a Hail Mary effort.
Judging from the fact that Ao Ying couldn't find her father, it was hard to say what was going on with Ao Kong.
A few months ago in Yechuan Prefecture, Ao Kong had lost himself in the Mountain Moving Demonic Ape's demonic blood and lost his mind.
Now, he had abandoned his daughter. Clearly, he was still not in the right state.
Now, Zhang Dongyun and Shen Herong could only pin their hopes on Ao Kong's current state. It was intermittent and reversible.
Or perhaps, Ao Ying's position in his heart was so important that even if he lost his mind, he would still go to Ao Ying's birthday appointment.
In the main hall, Zhang Dongyun sat alone and leaned back in his chair.
He looked up at the top of the hall as thoughts flooded his mind.
In Ao Kong's current state, even if he originally had a fragment of the Immortals, it might have been lost by now.
Although he couldn't be cut off, if Mayor Zhang wanted to find a fragment of the Immortals first, he might have to look for the traitor Yang Li first.
Speaking of Yang Li, there was news recently that the former Pavilion Master of the Eastern Tang Secret Pavilion, Gao Yu, was killed in the process of pursuing the remnants of the Dahe Longmen.
The current person in charge of the Secret Pavilion was Murong Ting, who was newly promoted by the King of Tang.
However, Zhang Dongyun had interrogated his captives, so he knew that the Dahe Longmen and even his own Chang 'an were the scapegoats.
In fact, it was the Second Prince of the Eastern Tang, Li Yi, who colluded with Situ Jinsheng, Murong Ting, and others to kill Gao Yu.
At that time, Fuzhen Guan Daoist Zhichen had already surrendered to Chang 'an and was lurking among the Eastern Tang people. He couldn't wait for them to fall into civil strife, so he helped them from the side.
Gao Yu suffered many fatal wounds and fell into the river. Not even his bones remained.
Li Yi wanted to see him if he was alive or dead, so Murong Ting continued to search.
Now it seemed that Gao Yu was really dead.
After his death, the legendary real manager of the Secret Pavilion, Murong Ting, took the opportunity to take over?
Zhang Dongyun looked up at the top of the hall. His furrowed brows suddenly relaxed and he even laughed.
Previously, he had guessed that Murong Ting might be "Sky Wolf" Yang Li hiding in the Secret Pavilion and deliberately keeping a low profile, pushing the King of Tang's illegitimate son Gao Yu to the front of the stage.
But on the other hand, it could also be that what was fake was real, and what was real was fake. Gao Yu was "Sky Wolf" Yang Li. He deliberately hid his strength and let the outside world think that he was a puppet, so that they would focus all their attention on Murong Ting behind him.
Both were possible.
But there was one thing that was impossible.
Zhang Dongyun didn't believe that the former "Sky Wolf" Yang Li would be killed by Li Yi and a few others.
Of course, of course, what if Yang Li really failed miserably?
This wasn't impossible, but it was difficult to predict the enemy at the moment, so Zhang Dongyun was still inclined to believe that Yang Li wasn't dead.
Then, things were simple now.
Between Gao Yu and Murong Ting, whoever was still alive was more likely to be the culprit!
Even if he wasn't before, at this moment, he was.
Zhang Dongyun straightened up and exhaled softly.
Everything just now was based on the fact that Yang Li was indeed in the Secret Pavilion.
However, among the several groups that had mutated in the Sky Wolf Secret Cave on Abbey Dean Fuzhen Guan's territory, only the Mirror Moon Tower was ruled out as a suspect.
Other than hiding in the Secret Pavilion, Yang Li could also be hiding among the Qingbokgung and the Royal Family's disciples.
Speaking of which, putting aside the Mountain-moving Demonic Ape's rampage in Yechuan County, would Yang Li also send people to secretly observe Huan Tianlong's rampage this time?
The Qingbokgung, the Eastern Tang, and the Secret Pavilion, who had their eyes on Huan Tianlong, were most likely related to Yang Li.
On the other hand, if Yang Li knew that Chang 'an City was looking for Huan Tianlong and the Mountain-moving Demonic Ape, he would probably suspect Chang' an, right?
Or maybe he already suspected …
As Zhang Dongyun pondered, he projected Mr. Dark Cloud.
Mr. Dark Cloud arrived at the Divine Punishment Palace.
The palace had set up a dungeon that didn't see the light of day.
The dungeon was specially made and integrated with the power of Invincible City. Any prisoner locked up here had no room to resist.
In one of the cells, an old man was locked up.
Mr. Dark Cloud appeared in front of him. "Have you thought it through?"
"I, Purple Sun, am willing to surrender to Chang 'an," the old man replied.
Because of the invisible restraints of the dungeon, Purple Sun, who was originally crazy and bloodthirsty, was now calm and composed, and his mind was normal.
However, even if he wasn't normal, Purple Sun had already been subdued by Zhang Dongyun and didn't dare to be restless.
He didn't have much loyalty to the Eastern Tang Dynasty. It was only because the Eastern Tang Dynasty protected him that he joined the Secret Pavilion and became a Consecrator of the Secret Pavilion. When necessary, he would contribute to the Eastern Tang Dynasty.
If Chang 'an City could tolerate him, he would naturally be willing to work for Chang' an.
After all, the mysterious City Lord had moved mountains and moved seas. His vast divine power had left a deep impression on Purple Sun.
Moreover, after he calmed down, he couldn't help but think of the changes in Blood Shadow.
At that time, Blood Shadow was still at the Seventh Realm of the Demonic Path and hadn't cultivated his Demonic Soul. However, he was able to fight against him, who was at the Eighth Realm, for a long time.
Back then, Blood Shadow didn't have this ability.
Although they hadn't seen each other for more than twenty years, Blood Shadow's strength should have more or less improved. However, Purple Sun could vaguely see that the changes in Blood Shadow originated from the Demonic Art he cultivated.
Compared to Blood Shadow's self-created Demonic Art, Purple Sun was more inclined to believe that Blood Shadow had been taught by Chang 'an.
The martial artist of the Chen family he saw at the foot of the mountain also had the same appearance, which meant that it wasn't a coincidence.
Chang 'an City really did have a collection of different kinds of superior martial arts.
If Blood Shadow could establish himself here, Purple Sun believed that he also had a chance.
If Blood Shadow could obtain a superior Demonic Art, it wasn't impossible for him.
Just for this point, Purple Sun was willing to surrender to Chang 'an.
"In Chang 'an, you have to follow the rules of Chang' an."
Mr. Dark Cloud said calmly, "Once an order is given, you can't refuse in any way, even if it's asking you to go back to work."
Purple Sun's expression became slightly bitter when he thought of the days when he was a dignified Eighth Level cultivator working as a coolie.
But he still nodded heavily. "I agree. If I disobey, I'm willing to accept any punishment!"
"Very good."
Mr. Dark Cloud waved his hand, and the torture instruments on Purple Sun's body automatically fell off.
Purple Sun took a deep breath and calmed his mind. "Thank you for your kindness, City Lord. Thank you for your kindness."
He followed Mr. Dark Cloud, wanting to say something, but hesitated.
"What's the matter? There's no harm in speaking frankly." Mr. Dark Cloud didn't turn around, but he seemed to know that Purple Sun had something to ask.
Purple Sun hesitantly asked, "Sir, if I may ask, Blood Shadow is in Chang 'an, and his cultivation of the Devil Path …"
Mr. Dark Cloud said calmly, "Blood Shadow and I are both loyal to His Majesty. His Majesty was kind enough to give him the Blood Book of the Phoenix, and his cultivation improved greatly because of it."
Purple Sun's breathing quickened when he heard that.
"I'll give some pointers to those who make contributions in the city."
Mr. Dark Cloud continued, "If you want His Majesty to give you pointers, I'm afraid it'll depend on His Majesty's mood. If you make a great contribution, you may have some hope. But in the end, it'll all depend on His Majesty's mood."
Purple Sun took a deep breath. "I understand. I'll work hard for Chang 'an and try to make more contributions."
He paused for a moment and continued, "I'll be satisfied to receive pointers from you."
Purple Sun Old Demon's heart was filled with fervor, he wanted to achieve great things.
Unfortunately, a few days had passed, and he still didn't get the chance.
While he was waiting anxiously and pacing around, an order suddenly came.
And it didn't come from Mr. Dark Cloud, but from the legendary His Majesty!
Blood Shadow, Purple Sun, Han Zhe, Gu Hechuan, and Hu Yinghua came to Daming Palace together.
They all knelt in the courtyard.
In the hall in front of them, an ethereal and majestic voice came out.
"Blood Shadow will lead the team out of the city to pick up Ming Yixue and Huiming."
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