Chapter 674

"Wu Shang, go ask first—say several human disciples are trapped near the protective array of the Great Star Wasteland, and ask if Master Huan could open the array to let them in."

"If it works, then my guess is correct; if it doesn't, it doesn't matter anyway."

Shu Ziche dared claim the Dao Xu Guild's investigation was accurate because he had his own people within the Tiancaishen Alliance.

Moreover, he believed Ding Huan hadn't deliberately hidden himself—mainly because his flying treasure was too conspicuous.

Not only that, the two women beside him were also very conspicuous.

If Ding Huan truly wanted to avoid the Dao Xu Guild's inquiries, he would never be so careless.

In his view, Ding Huan merely wanted to lie low for a while.

Once that time passed, he'd likely emerge on his own before the Dao Xu Guild even found him, and go cause trouble for them again.

Ding Huan probably hadn't even realized that the Shen Clan's Divine Ancestor Master Huan, after setting up the great array, had directly ended the great war between humans and gods.

With the great war between humans and gods over, the Dao Xu Guild now had time to investigate the robbery of the Dao Xu Guild Tower.

……

"Finally, Divine Lord Level Eleven." Ding Huan exhaled.

Within half a year at most, he must enter the World God realm.

If he hasn't been discovered by then, he'll keep cultivating until Mo Changcan reaches the Divine King realm.

If they've already been found hiding in Lyin Divine Valley, then they'll start war immediately.

The Dao Xu Guild Tower in Dao Xu Street must be nearly rebuilt by now—it's time for him and Mo Changcan to make a fortune.

When he was still at the early Divine Lord stage and Mo Changcan was at the late Divine Lord stage, the two of them had already killed a Divine King.

Once he enters the World God realm, even if Mo Changcan hasn't reached Divine King yet, the two of them can ignore the Dao Xu Guild in Dao Xu.

Ding Huan didn't care whether other sects would help him and Mo Changcan rob the Dao Xu Guild—he knew they wouldn't.

Anyone who isn't stupid would never help the Dao Xu Guild move against them.

They were barefoot; the Dao Xu Guild wore shoes.

Who's afraid of whom?

Whoever dares help the Dao Xu Guild will be the next target robbed.

"May I ask if Master Huan is present? Lyin Divine Valley's Xian Wu Shang and Qishendao Sect's Shu Ziche come to pay respects." A clear voice echoed outside Great Star Peak.

Ding Huan's divine sense swept out—it was indeed the two fellows who had used the array flags to open the protective array and leave earlier.

Xian Wu Shang? Isn't that the sect leader of Lyin Divine Valley?

Calling him Master Huan—so they know Ding Huan is hiding in Lyin Divine Valley.

But this is far too respectful.

Two sect leaders calling him Master Huan, Divine Ancestor?

No matter how hard Ding Huan racked his brain, he couldn't figure it out—even if they'd seen the protective array he'd set up, why such extreme deference?

Ding Huan didn't answer; he still hadn't figured out what was going on.

Shu Ziche spoke again: "Because our human Divine Ancestor Master Huan set up a Level Seven protective array in the Great Star Wasteland, blocking the Shen Clan's invasion."

The Shen Clan's First Divine King, Wang Gusen, was terrified and sent envoys to negotiate peace with our people—now the great war between the two races has ended."

The Dao Xu Guild has discovered that the Daoist Ding Huan is hiding in Lyin Divine Valley; they'll likely come cause trouble there soon."

"We came first to inform Daoist Ding Huan of this, and second, to ask if Daoist Ding Huan could notify our human Divine Ancestor Master Huan—we both wish to listen to his teachings at his side."

Ding Huan finally understood.

These two fools thought the Shen Clan had agreed to peace because a human Divine Ancestor named Master Huan had appeared.

And that human Divine Ancestor was connected to him, Ding Huan.

Indeed, when he had scolded the Shen Clan's Divine King, he'd used the title "Master Huan."

Thinking of this, Ding Huan spoke: "My master, Master Huan, has gone into seclusion to cultivate. Whatever you need, you can tell me."

Since they mistakenly believed a human Divine Ancestor existed, Ding Huan naturally wouldn't deny it—it benefited both him and the human race.

Shu Ziche quickly said: "We have several undercover agents hidden among the Shen Clan, now hiding near the edge of the array Master Huan set up. I beg Master Huan to open that array so they can return to our human territory."

Master Huan had been upgraded to Ancestor Huan.

Such a small matter?

Ding Huan immediately said: "Send a message to those few immediately—they can cross the protective array right now."

"By the way, Sect Leader Xian, my master told me to cultivate deeply in Lyin Divine Valley. Tell the Dao Xu Guild's people not to disturb my master's seclusion, or he'll be very angry."

"Daoist Ding, please convey to Ancestor Huan: rest assured, I will handle this matter properly," Xian Wu Shang said, overjoyed.

From Ding Huan's tone, his master, Master Huan, treated him with great affection.

If so, then if anything required Master Huan's intervention, he could simply ask Ding Huan to act.

Shu Ziche had already sent the message and went with Xian Wu Shang to greet the several human undercover disciples hiding among the Shen Clan.

Just one day later, Shu Ziche saw two battered, emaciated cultivators rushing toward them. "Tan Ben, you're alive—that's wonderful!" Shu Ziche rushed forward, excited.

The thin male cultivator cried out, thrilled: "Master, I never thought I'd make it back alive—just now, as we rushed through, the array gave no reaction at all."

"With an array like this, our human race has nothing to fear from the Shen Clan's invasion."

"Greetings, Sect Leader Shu," the man beside Tan Ben quickly bowed.

He was slightly fatter than Tan Ben, but his injuries appeared even worse.

Tan Ben hurriedly said: "Master, Sect Leader Xian—this is Ma Yi, also a human cultivator, whom we met among the Shen Clan. He had nowhere else to go and was forced to serve them; he escaped with me this time."

"Tell me—what exactly is the Shen Clan's Tree Ancestor? How much information did you obtain?" Shu Ziche had long wanted to know about the Shen Clan's Tree Ancestor.

Now that their human Divine Ancestor Ancestor Huan's disciple, Ding Huan, was in Lyin Divine Valley, he must investigate this thoroughly and report it to Ding Huan.

Before Tan Ben could speak, Xian Wu Shang sighed: "We'll discuss it later—the Dao Xu Guild and the Tiancaishen Alliance are already outside Lyin Divine Valley. Let's go meet them."

Before Tan Ben could speak, Xian Wushang sighed: "Let's talk later—the Daoxu Trading Guild and the Tiancaishen Alliance are already outside Liyin Divine Valley; let's go meet them."

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He hadn't expected the Dao Xu Merchant Guild to arrive so quickly.

He had originally planned to scheme a bit more, but now he could only face them directly.

……

When Xian Wushang and Shu Ziche arrived at the gates of Liyin Shengude Sect, three people were waiting.

But all three of their expressions were far from pleasant.

Clearly, Liyin Shengude Sect was terrible at handling people and affairs.

They were made to wait outside the sect gate—couldn't they have invited the guests to the Reception Hall for tea?

Seeing Xian Wushang and Shu Ziche approach, the two in front immediately smiled broadly.

As if the unpleasantness moments ago had never been theirs.

"Hah! Didn't expect the Shu Sect's leader to be here too," said a short, stout man.

Standing beside him was a fellow with a face like purple copper and an imposing aura.

Xian Wushang returned the greeting politely: "So it's Jin Yi, Divine King of the Tiancaishen Alliance, and Xingchen, Divine King of the Dao Xu Merchant Guild, gracing us with your presence. My apologies for not greeting you sooner."

He offered no extra courtesy or warmth—just a plain, ordinary greeting.

Shu Ziche also returned the bow.

As for the Dao Xu Merchant Guild's World God standing behind the two Divine Kings, Xian Wushang and Shu Ziche ignored him outright.

The short, stout Jin Yi Divine King sensed something off about these two, so he straightened his expression and spoke with grave tone:

"Xian Sect Leader, you may not know yet—your Liyin Shengude Sect is harboring two fugitives wanted by the Divine Realm. If you don't apprehend them quickly, your sect will suffer greatly."

Xian Wushang frowned, feigning complete ignorance: "Divine King Jin Yi, my Liyin Shengude Sect has stood for a million years—hardly intimidated by a few threats."

Upon hearing this, not only Jin Yi of the Tiancaishen Alliance, but even Xingchen of the Dao Xu Merchant Guild were utterly baffled.

Why did Xian Wushang seem like he'd swallowed fire pills?

They were merely speaking normally—what was Xian Wushang's meaning? When had they threatened him?

Xingchen of the Dao Xu Merchant Guild could only explain:

"Xian Sect Leader, you must know Ding Huan, right? According to our investigation, he's hiding within Liyin Shengude Sect.

The cultivator who brought him in is named Chu Bukian; he joined your sect because he possessed one of your sect's sect tokens…"

"Wait—Divine King Xingchen, you're saying one of my sect's sect tokens was found?"

Xian Wushang interrupted Xingchen in shock.

In his eyes, that one sect token was far more valuable than anything else, including Ding Huan.

Xingchen could only cough once: "Indeed—Chu Bukian joined Liyin Shengude Sect with the sect token.

Before joining, they killed Ju Qiongtian, the city lord of Ganlin Divine City, and his deputy, Weiweier, and drained the divine vein of Ganlin Divine City.

This is tantamount to trampling the Tiancaishen Alliance's face into the mud—a crime universally recognized in our Divine Realm."

Xian Wushang solemnly bowed:

"Thank you both Divine Kings for bringing this news—I must return immediately to investigate. Rest assured, if the facts prove true, my Liyin Shengude Sect will prioritize the Divine Realm's greater good."

Xian Wushang's words left Jin Yi and Xingchen utterly stunned.

What?

That's it—just a few words?

You won't even invite us into the sect?

"Shu Sect Leader, say something," Jin Yi turned to Shu Ziche. "I fear Xian Sect Leader still thinks we're lying to him. Sigh."

Shu Ziche smiled faintly: "How could that be? Brother Wushang will handle this properly. Besides, if Ding Huan truly is here,

we shouldn't act rashly—I've heard Ding Huan and his friend have killed Jin Zunshen and He Yin Divine Kings. If you two go alone, you won't capture him—you'll only alert him."

This answer completely baffled Jin Yi.

We're two Divine Kings here—aren't you and Xian Wushang here too? And Liyin Shengude Sect has countless cultivators—why not all join forces?

(Good night, fellow cultivators!

Elder Wu thanks all fellow cultivators for your advice and concern—I've tried some of the prescriptions, and once I recover, I'll resume three chapters per day. Thank you again!)

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