Chapter 2406: It's definitely going to be a fight for it

Since we know we can't stop them, we might as well not block them; we simply set a few rules and try to keep everyone from fighting inside the Thousand Lakes Sect.

Although this can't be absolute, we'll do as much as we can.

After Tong Ji made the arrangements, all the Thousand Lakes Sect Sect Masters and Elders present nodded respectfully.

Everyone knows that what the Old Ancestor just said is already the best response possible today.

News of the Fairy Artifact's appearance quickly caused a great stir in the Immortal Realm.

Many people are wondering what's going on lately—first the legendary Nine Heavens Treasure Tree appeared, and now a Fairy Artifact has appeared.

In such a short time, two great treasures have appeared one after another—could this be a sign that a prosperous age is dawning?

Whenever a prosperous age arrives, opportunities abound, but it also means fierce competition.

In an age of strife, countless strong warriors arise, yet the countless bones buried beneath their feet are even more innumerable.

One can say that any arrival of a prosperous age is glorious, yet at the same time it is cruel.

No matter what, one thing is certain: regardless of whether a prosperous age has arrived, the appearance of this Fairy Artifact stirs all major powers.

Who knows who will finally receive this opportunity?

Even with overlords like the Heavenly Family, Ultimate Bliss Palace, and Wushen Palace looming overhead, no one wants to give up such a chance—they just want to try their luck.

No one can say for sure what the final outcome will be.

History has seen such precedents before—an unknown nobody, inexplicably favored by such a treasure, ultimately soaring to great heights.

Inside the Ultimate Bliss Palace, news soon arrived that the newly appeared Fairy Artifact is located in the Thousand Lakes Sect.

For now that's all we've found; as for what kind of Fairy Artifact it is, we probably won't know until we actually go to the Thousand Lakes Sect.

However, upon hearing this news, He Yingqin nodded in satisfaction.

"Thousand Lakes Sect? Sheng Xin, your seclusion might have to be postponed; this time you and this old man will go together to the Thousand Lakes Sect, so there are no unexpected conditions in the competition for the Fairy Artifact."

"Yes, Old Ancestor."

Upon hearing He Yingqin's words, An Sheng Xin respectfully bowed and replied.

In contests for Fairy Artifacts, there are often conditions attached, and the one who sets those conditions is undoubtedly the will of heaven as recognized by the Immortal Realm.

It is an existence of the same rank as the laws of heaven and earth.

So even someone like He Yingqin, the Present Era's Strongest, cannot ignore this rule.

And restrictions on age and cultivation level are often the most basic rules, so bringing An Sheng Xin along is absolutely necessary.

Not only the Ultimate Bliss Palace, but all other major powers are the same—senior experts must go, and the younger generation of Heavenly Pride must accompany them.

This is just to be safe.

At this moment, in Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng, Ye Zhangqing naturally also learned of the Fairy Artifact's appearance.

The Heavenly Family's intelligence channels are no weaker than those of the Ultimate Bliss Palace, so they basically grasped the basic situation of the Fairy Artifact's appearance at almost the same time.

Right now, Tianlin and Miao Qianqian are both in seclusion, so among the younger generation it seems only Ye Zhangqing remains.

The Heavenly Family's Heavenly Pride scions aren't incapable, but if they run into someone like An Sheng Xin, they're basically done for.

Even if the opponent hasn't obtained the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, their own cultivation is still beyond what those Heavenly Pride juniors can match.

So Huang Lao sought out Ye Zhangqing to ask whether he wanted to go compete for it.

In the courtyard, Ye Zhangqing and Huang Lao sat facing each other; hearing Huang Lao's question, Ye Zhangqing grinned and answered without much hesitation.

"The Fairy Artifact has appeared—of course we must contend for it."

"Good, your opponent this time is likely just An Sheng Xin alone; Tianlin and Miao Qianqian are in seclusion, that kid from Ten Thousand Stars Island probably won't come, and others pose no real threat to you…………………"

Huang Lao gave Ye Zhangqing an analysis.

The younger generation of Heavenly Pride from all major powers is numerous, and they should all appear this time, but they are still not enough to compete with Ye Zhangqing.

After all the calculations, only An Sheng Xin remains.

Moreover, regarding An Sheng Xin, Huang Lao still reminded Ye Zhangqing to be careful.

Although on the surface the opponent hasn't obtained the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, logically their cultivation level should have already been left far behind by Ye Zhangqing.

In such a short time, without the aid of a legendary treasure like the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, An Sheng Xin could never catch up to Ye Zhangqing.

But earlier, when the Green Pine Immortal City was massacred, Huang Lao and his group had already suspected He Yingqin was behind it.

As for its purpose, Huang Lao and the others naturally speculated about it later.

After weighing everything, the most likely scenario is that they used the Blood Refining Grand Formation to give An Sheng Xin a breakthrough in cultivation.

Otherwise, He Yingqin wouldn't have gone to such extremes.

In the end, although lacking solid evidence it seemed to be left unresolved, it clearly was not forgotten.

So Huang Lao specifically reminded him with a sentence.

"Don't underestimate An Sheng Xin; although he hasn't obtained the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, his cultivation level isn't necessarily lagging behind."

"Junior understands."

Ye Zhangqing also didn't boast secretly; he simply nodded seriously in reply.

But seeing this, Huang Lao suddenly shifted his tone, a flash of cold severity appearing in his eyes.

"However, if we get a chance to meet him, we should kill him if we can—this Blood Refining Grand Formation, such an evil art, must never appear again."

Huang Lao harbors killing intent toward An Sheng Xin, and he also believes that if Ye Zhangqing faces him, the odds of victory are great, giving a chance to slay him.

After all, Ye Zhangqing now has cultivation in the Ancient Immortal Realm.

Tianlin and Miao Qianqian have not yet left seclusion, but Ye Zhangqing has already broken through.

According to Huang Lao's speculation, even if An Sheng Xin truly used the Blood Refining Grand Formation, his current cultivation level would likely be only at the Immortal Venerable Realm.

It's impossible for him to directly reach the Ancient Immortal Realm, so Ye Zhangqing holds an absolute advantage in cultivation level.

As for treasures, An Sheng Xin certainly has plenty, but conversely, the various treasures on Ye Zhangqing's person are only more, not less, compared to his.

After all, it's not just him; the Heavenly Family will also give Ye Zhangqing plenty of treasures.

You want others to work, yet you still won't give them any benefits?

Facing Huang Lao's instructions, Ye Zhangqing nodded.

Immediately, the two decided to set out today; the Heavenly Family Ancestor also went along, together with a crowd of Heavenly Family Elders and the Heavenly Family's Heavenly Pride disciples.

Of course, these people have little to do with Ye Zhangqing.

Upon reaching the Thousand Lakes Sect, Ye Zhangqing only needs to do his best to seize the Fairy Artifact; the Heavenly Family's Heavenly Pride disciples can help if they can, and if they can't, there's no need to force it.

Furthermore, if there's an opportunity, just kill An Sheng Xin; no need to stay on guard. As for He Yingqin, Huang Lao and the others will handle it, so Ye Zhangqing doesn't need to worry.

All that can be said is that He Yingqin has crossed the line this time; not only Huang Lao, but the Heavenly Family Ancestor and Miao Cuihua as well have murderous intent toward him.

Therefore, even if we kill An Sheng Xin, that old thing will surely fly into a rage, but the three of us simply don't care.