Under his watch, Yan Baoru did indeed return to where she was waiting for Wanshou Sect, Spiritual Sect and Tianxing Sect.
Now, the Jin, Han and Song Kingdoms had arrived.
Yan Baoru was very reserved towards the Wanshou Sect, Spiritual Sect and Tianxing Sect. Her eyes flickered when she saw the Jin, Han and Song Kingdoms. She seemed to be eager to make a move …
Wei Duo was also eager to make a move when the Jin, Han and Song Kingdoms arrived, but he didn't dare to approach them because he wasn't familiar with them.
Ximen Qingkong knew what he was thinking. He wanted to find out more about Niu Youdao. He had asked around when he saw the three neutral sects, but none of them had any news about Niu Youdao.
"Wait for me here." Ximen Qingkong gave some instructions and went to the people of the three countries who had just arrived. He had some acquaintances there.
After asking around, Ximen Qingkong came back with news about Niu Youdao. "Niu Youdao has joined forces with the cultivators from overseas. I'm not sure if he's dead or alive. He might have escaped or died under the joint attack of the Yan, Wei and Qi Kingdoms …" He told Lonemoon what he heard.
"Thank you!" Wei Duo thanked him for his help with mixed feelings.
He was happy that Niu Youdao found a lot of helpers and might still be alive.
He was worried that even if Niu Youdao was still alive, not to mention anything else, Niu Youdao would not be able to pass this hurdle. He could not help Niu Youdao, and even if Ximen Qing Kong were to help, she would not be able to escort Niu Youdao out safely.
He really should thank Ximen Qingkong.
Searching for the spirit seed was not Ximen Qingkong's goal. Ximen Qingkong had plenty of free time. Wei Duo had been by Ximen Qingkong's side for a long time, and Ximen Qingkong had put in a lot of effort to help him get rid of his stuttering problem.
Of course, it wasn't completely cured. His speech was still a little stiff. After all, it was a problem that had been around for many years.
Ximen Qingkong didn't care if he thanked him or not. He just wanted to help him. If he didn't, Wei Duo wouldn't be able to help him even if he begged him.
After learning that Niu Youdao had caused so much trouble in the Hidden Territory, Ximen Qingkong was also surprised. She realized that Niu Youdao's vitality was really tenacious. Niu Youdao did not die even after being pressed to the ground. He even went against the flow and mingled with the demons and monsters, taking the initiative to rob the spiritual seeds of the Seven Kingdoms. Clearly, he was not willing to die!
Actually, there were some things that didn't need to be inquired about. Jin, Han, and Song all had dealings with the Myriad Beasts Sect, the Spirit Sect, and the Cloud Crafting Sect. Naturally, these three sects had also heard about Niu Youdao fooling around with those people from overseas.
Of course, the Jin, Han and Song sects didn't reveal that they had worked together to destroy the Zhao army.
Yan Baoru's thoughts raced as she listened to the Spirit sect disciples discussing Niu Youdao. She knew that Niu Youdao was in cahoots with the overseas army. She just didn't expect that Niu Youdao was bait for the overseas army, luring the people of the seven kingdoms into an ambush.
Some things were better if she didn't know. Now that she knew, Yan Baoru was filled with regret. She hated herself for being so stupid. She should have thought of this when she saw Cai Jinqi and the others being ambushed!
It was such a simple logic. Why did she only realize it now?
If he had reacted from the beginning, he would have been able to warn the Yan Kingdom in time and kill Niu Youdao's plot in time. He would have been able to kill Niu Youdao and he would not have been humiliated by following him. It was a great humiliation!
Thinking about how she had begged for mercy, she felt more and more upset.
What she didn't know was that she was overthinking. There were many things that an outsider couldn't make an accurate judgment on. When the information was not clear, even if the truth was right in front of you, you might not be able to understand it.
Taking a step back, she and Niu Youdao weren't the same kind of people. Niu Youdao was the kind of person who would try not to use violence to solve problems.
Before she was at a disadvantage, she wouldn't run back to complain to Niu Youdao if she could solve problems with her own strength. As long as there was a chance, she would still follow him and wait for the right opportunity …
In the ancient forest, the Misty Pavilion controlled the core exit.
As for the others, they were first in line. The Wanshou Clan, Spirit Sect and Sky Way Sect had the most advantageous positions. They were the closest to the exit. Once the exit was opened, they would be the first to escape.
The Jin, Han and Song sects that arrived later took the outer areas.
They had the advantage in numbers and didn't need to squeeze into the small area at the exit. They also didn't need to fight for space with the three neutral sects.
Their men were stationed at the outer perimeter, ready to intercept, plunder, and start a war.
A group of people were waiting here, harboring evil intentions. The people from the Misty Pavilion looked on coldly from the side, not interfering.
The sky was dark. There were many bonfires at the exit. Yan Baoru, who was wandering around, hid in the darkness when no one was paying attention. She quietly approached the people of the Jin, Han and Song sects.
After hiding in a dark corner for a while, Yan Bao found an opportunity. He flicked something out of his finger and quickly escaped using the terrain that he had figured out when he came here, quickly leaving this place.
"Who is it!" A Korean disciple sensed the movement and quickly used his mana to protect himself. The thing that was shot at him stopped in the air.
A few moon butterflies flashed and flew towards where the thing came from. At the same time, a few Korean disciples rushed over but didn't find anything.
At the same time, other people heard the alarm and rushed over. The Korean disciple who used his mana to protect himself realized that the thing in the air was a piece of cloth. He reached out and plucked the cloth like picking a flower. He used the light of the moon butterflies to check it.
It was fine if he didn't look at it, but once he did, he was shocked. There were words on the cloth, and the content of the words proved that someone was secretly informing them.
The cloth was quickly held in his hand. The disciple hurriedly left to report to the elders of his sect …
In the center of the Jin, Han and Song sects, a few people sat around a bonfire.
The Jin, Han and Song sects' Elder Taishu Shanyue, the Han's Hundred River Valley's Elder Ji Ru and Supreme Palace's Elder Dao Wufeng, the Song's High Heaven Pavilion's Elder Cheng Mantang and the Heaven Cracking Palace's Elder Fu Juyan were sitting in front of the bonfire.
What if they couldn't take the first, second and third place? They were discussing whether they should take a step back and give the spiritual seeds to one side to take the first place. Then, the three sides would split the rewards equally.
The suggestion was made by the Song. The Han didn't agree or disagree, saying that they could consider it. On the other hand, Taishu Shanyue was firmly against it.
The reason for his objection was that the number of spiritual seeds each faction had could be estimated. Even if it wasn't accurate, it wouldn't be too far off.
If the three neutral sects were excluded, each of the seven nations would be divided into three factions. The overseas cultivators could be counted as two factions. The total number of spiritual seeds would be divided into twenty-three portions.
The Jin, Han and Song originally had nine spiritual seeds. Two were taken away by the overseas cultivators, leaving seven. Then, they joined hands to rob the Zhao cultivators and obtained another three. That was equivalent to having ten spiritual seeds.
The Yan, Wei and Qi Sects originally had nine spiritual seeds. Two were taken away by the overseas cultivators, leaving seven. Then, the overseas cultivators took away four spiritual seeds. It was very likely that the overseas cultivators had fallen into the hands of the Yan, Wei and Qi Sects. It was very likely that the overseas cultivators had already obtained eleven spiritual seeds, which was one more than the Yan, Wei and Qi Sects.
If the overseas cultivators' two spiritual seeds had also fallen into the hands of the overseas cultivators, the overseas cultivators might have already obtained thirteen spiritual seeds.
The main point of contention was, under the circumstances at that time, could the overseas cultivators also give their two portions to Niu Youdao? Besides, they couldn't be sure if the spiritual seeds had really fallen into the hands of the Yan, Wei and Qi Sects. Also, the overseas cultivators might not join hands to get a ranking. Therefore, it was still possible for the Yan, Wei and Qi Sects to get the first place.
No matter what, Taishu Shanyue wouldn't agree!
He knew what the Han and Song were thinking. If he gave in, Han and Song Sects wouldn't work hard to fight with him anymore. How could he do that?
He was already embarrassed that the Jin Nation couldn't get the first place.
The spiritual seeds in his hands had never been taken away by the overseas cultivators. He had more spiritual seeds than the Han and Song Sects. Logically speaking, he should get more rewards. However, he had to lower his head and share the rewards with the other two factions. He already felt wronged enough. How could he give in again? If he really agreed, it would be very difficult to explain when he went back. What would the Cloud Breaker Sect think of him?
Besides, the Cloud Breaker Sect wasn't the only one who came from the Jin Nation. The Cloud Breaker Sect couldn't be too ungrateful. They had to share some of the rewards with the others. If they gave in again and again, how much of the rewards would be left in the hands of the Cloud Breaker Sect? Was he a beggar?
As the argument went on and on, Taishu Shanyue was holding back his anger. Suddenly, a disciple from the Han Nation arrived. He presented the cloth that was used to send the secret message to Bai Chuan Valley's Elder, Shi Ru.
Shi Ru's face darkened. She took the initiative to show the cloth to the others. She asked the disciple about what happened.
When the others saw the contents of the cloth, they all had different expressions.
The secret message said that Niu Youdao had secretly colluded with the Wanshou Clan, the Spirit Sect, and the Cloud Breaker Sect. In order to avoid being obstructed when they brought out the spiritual seeds, they had already given the stolen spiritual seeds and the overseas cultivators' spiritual seeds to the three neutral sects. They wanted to use the three sects' convenience to bring the spiritual seeds out of the Mystic Realm and help Niu Youdao get the first place!
The disciple didn't know who secretly sent the secret message. Shi Ru waved her hand and dismissed the disciple. She turned around and asked the others, "What do you think about this?"
Taishu Shanyue shook the cloth in his hand. "It said that there were a lot of spiritual seeds. How many spiritual seeds were enough to get the first place? Could it be that Niu Youdao's harvest far exceeded our expectations? "
Heaven Splitting Palace's Elder, Fu Juyan, said, "Old man Taishu, don't tell me you really believe it? The person who sent the message didn't dare to show his face. It's very likely that he was trying to sow discord. The three sects have always been neutral. Why would they help Niu Youdao? "
Taishu Shanyue raised his eyes and said with a fierce expression, "Don't forget, who would have thought that the overseas cultivators would help Niu Youdao? But the reality is that Niu Youdao has indeed colluded with those demons and monsters. "
High Heaven Pavilion's Elder, Cheng Mantang, said, "That's just your assumption. Don't you think it's strange that this message suddenly appeared at this time?"
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