Chapter 2900: Brother, how did you come?

Ye Zhangqing and the others were in the Barbarian God Tribe Divine Realm, so they naturally couldn't pay attention to matters Beyond the Heavens right away.

Even Xu Jie overlooked one matter.

That is, the Feather God Tribe suffered two inexplicable defeats, with strong members disappearing and dying.

The Feather God Tribe surely knew by now, yet there has been no movement for so long, which is strange in itself.

After all, so many people in the tribe suddenly vanished, and the Feather God Tribe possesses a treasure similar to the Human Race's life tokens, so they would naturally know immediately.

But the other side was unusually calm.

In fact, at the very moment Ye Zhangqing and the others entered the Barbarian God Tribe Divine Realm, a youth disguising himself as a Human Race cultivator had already successfully entered the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens.

This youth appeared to be an ordinary Human Race cultivator, and even after passing the Heavenly Palace's inspection, nothing suspicious was found.

After entering the city, the youth's first action was to directly seek out A Jiu.

As the Shadow Demon Tribe's Ninth Prince who had long surrendered to the Human Race, A Jiu's life was naturally comfortable.

Even though Ye Zhangqing is not currently in the city, following Zhao Zhengping, Liu Shuang, Lu Youyou, Wanxiang, and the other Inner Disciples of the Dao One Immortal Sect, their daily rations are still plentiful.

The food is wonderfully comfortable.

That day, after having a normal meal of rations with Zhao Zhengping and the others, he was preparing to return to his residence to rest.

He was humming a little tune along the way, but when passing a corner, suddenly a large hand covered his mouth.

"Who? What petty troublemaker…………………"

In shock, just as he was about to resist, a familiar voice came from beside his ear.

"Old Nine, it's me."

"Huh???"

Following the sound, he saw a Human Race youth whose appearance had been altered, yet A Jiu still recognized his identity at a glance.

"Seventh Brother?"

As fellow members of the Shadow Demon Tribe, those tricks naturally couldn't fool each other, and besides, the youth had no intention of hiding.

Upon hearing A Jiu's words, the youth spoke calmly.

"It's been so long—what's going on? The God Lord has repeatedly urged the Father Emperor for answers."

"Seventh Brother, how did you come here?"

"Let's talk somewhere else."

Seeing A Jiu's shocked expression, the youth's eyes flashed with an unusual hue.

His younger ninth brother's reaction was off, completely different from before.

Actually, this time he came to the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens partly to ask A Jiu about the situation's progress, and partly because he bears a mission.

Although the Feather God Tribe's reports claim everything is fine—that the Human Race is nearly under control and losses are merely normal—they have actually suffered two huge losses in a row.

But the Feather God Tribe isn't foolish; they still sensed something was off.

Furthermore, when they questioned A Jiu and got the same reply, having already harbored doubts, they naturally found it hard to fully believe.

Therefore, the Feather God Tribe ordered the Shadow Demon Tribe to send someone to the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens to investigate, to see whether the facts match what A Jiu and the two Elders said.

Not long after, at A Jiu's residence late at night, the two brothers sat facing each other; looking at his Seventh Brother before him, A Jiu's expression was complex.

"Seventh Brother, was it the God Lord who sent you?"

"You tell me—what's the situation with the Human Race?"

Facing Old Seven's inquiry, A Jiu showed a complex expression, wondering what the Human Race's situation was—how to put it? It was simply too good.

Looking at his Seventh Brother's cold expression, A Jiu hesitated a moment, then decided to lay everything out, hoping to turn Seventh Brother over.

Of course, at the same time, he secretly contacted Zhao Zhengping and the others for help.

If Seventh Brother refused, he could only first restrain him; by now, A Jiu's heart already leaned toward the Human Race.

These days, A Jiu had been thinking: since the Shadow Demon Tribe can follow the Feather God Tribe, why couldn't they follow the Human Race instead?

Although the Human Race is a later‑born species, their food is delicious, and their potential is enormous.

Look at the Barbarian God Tribe, then look at those Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts—aren't they all on the same side as the Human Race now?

But he hadn't yet had a chance to put it into practice—little did he expect Seventh Brother to show up first.

Although it was somewhat unexpected, it wasn't a major problem—first subdue Seventh Brother, then talk.

Thereafter, under Old Seven's increasingly complex gaze, A Jiu recounted in full detail what had happened after he arrived at the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens.

Including how Ye Zhangqing's cooking skills were, including the Feather God Tribe's two major defeats, including matters of the Dao One Immortal Sect and the Heavenly Palace, and so on—he told it all.

After hearing A Jiu's account, Old Seven wore a complex expression and remained silent for a while before finally uttering a sentence.

"So, Old Nine, you've surrendered to the Human Race now?"

"Yes."

To that, A Jiu responded candidly, immediately nodding in agreement, while Old Seven fell silent.

"You're not even bothering to act anymore."

"Huh???"

Just then, Old Seven suddenly sensed several presences appearing in the courtyard.

He looked at A Jiu before him with astonishment and said in disbelief.

"Old Nine, we're blood brothers—how could you treat me like this?"

A Jiu also sensed those presences, knowing it was Zhao Zhengping and the others rushing over; facing Seventh Brother's questioning, he spoke with a sincere expression.

"Seventh Brother, I'm doing this as a precaution—after all, I can't beat you—but rest assured, if you agree to surrender, I, as your brother, will definitely keep you safe."

"You…………………"

Old Seven was dumbfounded; since entering the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens, he had felt something strange.

But from start to finish, he never imagined Old Nine would betray him.

What kind of joke is this, are they brothers or full-blood brothers, damn, can this even be sold?

Before Lao Qi could think much, the door burst open, and Zhao Zhengping, Liu Shuang, and Lu Youyou walked in together.

Outside the door, Zhao Zhengping's tree spirit had already blocked the retreat; at the same time, upon entering the room, Liu Shuang, without a word, directly placed her own tree spirit steadily on the table.

Although only palm-sized, as soon as this tree spirit appeared, Lao Qi felt his whole body go stiff.

Without a doubt, if I so much as twitch, I'll probably be killed on the spot by this little sapling in the next second.

Lu Youyou, on the other hand, didn't do anything, just curiously sized up Lao Qi while speaking with a smile.

"A Jiu, this is your seventh older brother."

"Replying to Brother Liu, this is indeed my elder brother; my elder brother, upon learning I am in the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens, has specially come to inquire, wishing to discuss with the Human Race the matter of following."

Upon hearing that, A Jiu replied with a smile, but as soon as those words were spoken, Lao Qi's face grew even uglier.

When the hell did I come to discuss the matter of following? I damn well came to gather intelligence, not to surrender.

You say that, does Father know?

Lao Qi neither spoke nor objected; at this moment he only felt his head buzzing, the development of this matter was truly too weird, for a while it really made him somewhat unable to accept.

He had only entered the city this afternoon, and by night he was already exposed; it's really too fast, leaving people unprepared.