Chapter 1601

The defenses of these puppets were all set to maximum.

Even though Lin Lei was already like this, Chen Zhangsheng remained cautious, maintaining maximum vigilance against Lin Lei.

After all, he is a Dao Fusion Realm expert!

The puppets were equally vigilant, tiptoeing up to Lin Lei and gently probing his body.

Poor Lin Lei had already fainted; how could he have any reaction?

Chen Zhangsheng directly controlled the puppets to perform a soul search.

After a moment, he frowned slightly, "It's actually someone sent by Chi Yao Xianzi, coming to kill Qingqiu's junior sister and master?"

Soon, he understood what had happened in between.

This was the Changsheng Sect secretly contacting Chi Yao Xianzi.

Because of Yang Tianming, Chi Yao Xianzi's jealousy rose.

Chen Zhangsheng pondered for a moment; he had already secretly investigated Chi Yao Xianzi.

This woman indeed counts as a stunning beauty, a face that could topple nations; although her bosom is ample and large, her mind is narrow, unable to tolerate the world's peerless beauties, and she despises Yang Tianming even more, regarding him as a "country bumpkin."

Chi Yao Xianzi looks down on those weaker than her and those of inferior birth; she is equally obsessed with making herself more beautiful.

Although Chi Yao Xianzi and Yao Huang Empress are both daughters of the Old Madman, their breadth of mind and heart are incomparable.

Within the Yao Chi Imperial Dynasty, several strange incidents have occurred; a few world-renowned peerless beauties were born, stunning the ten directions, yet all met violent ends, with all clues pointing to Chi Yao Xianzi.

This woman can be called a poisonous woman!

She is full of flaws, and she has long been secretly cooperating with the Changsheng Sect.

Chen Zhangsheng learned from his master's mouth, "Chi Yao Xianzi betrayed humanity, betrayed the Yao Chi Imperial Dynasty, and caused the deaths of Yao Huang Empress and Yang Tianming, among others."

He looked at this assassin Lin Lei and had already arranged the next step plan for him.

Chen Zhangsheng murmured, "This all comes down to the Old Madman wanting to plot an immortal path for Chi Yao Xianzi. But life and death, in the dark, have their own decree. Wanting to defy heaven and change fate, the Old Madman's cultivation is still too weak."

But whether it's the Old Madman, Yao Huang Empress, or Chi Yao Xianzi, he will not interfere with their fate, their karma.

Fate is like falling leaves; it must eventually land.

However, he naturally would not allow Lin Lei to set foot even half a step into the Cangyun Star Sea.

"Then, return to the Yao Chi Imperial Dynasty..."

Return this karma to the Old Madman and Yao Huang Empress.

As for them dealing with this assassin and handling the hidden fragrance pavilion behind him, that has nothing to do with him.

The puppets continuously formed seals in their hands; some intricate Dao patterns surged and entered Lin Lei's body.

In his memory, all images of the perilous land were erased.

In their place came a kind of chaos, as if struck by an invisible great hand.

Threads of karma connected to Chen Zhangsheng were also directly severed.

Naturally, memories concerning Chi Yao Xianzi were not removed.

"Where did you come from? Go back where you came from!"

Chen Zhangsheng's puppets began to activate the ultra-long-distance translocation formation.

"Chi—chi—chi—chi!"

Brilliant formation patterns began to flash, heavenly spatial power surged, directly wrapping Lin Lei; with a boom, Lin Lei vanished from the spot.

The target location, Yao Chi Imperial City.

Chen Zhangsheng gazed into the distance, "I suppose Yao Huang Empress and the Old Madman will be very interested in this assassin."

……

Yao Chi Imperial City.

In the depths of the void, Yao Huang Empress wore a long dress, her posture unmatched, her peerless visage gazing down upon the dynasty's territory, a hint of worry appearing in her beautiful eyes.

Looking around, the many star seas of Yao Chi Imperial City were all engulfed in war.

"Chi—chi—chi!"

Streams of extremely intense divine radiance, though far away, constantly flickered, illuminating the void.

The surrounding void faintly trembled continuously.

These are the battlefields!

Humanity, Gu Clan, Deceit Clan, Yao Clan… plus some ancient Dao traditions, all joined the war.

The war has begun!

This is the pattern of the Chaotic Star Sea; how could the mere Yao Chi Star Domain avoid it?

Yao Huang Empress's jade feet wandered the void, shifting her gaze farther; beyond the Yao Chi Imperial Dynasty, too, war raged without cease.

Know that the Yao Chi Star Domain is not just the Yao Chi Imperial Dynasty as a major power!

There are also powers such as the Yuanfeng Empire and the Wanfa Alliance.

They have long coveted the treasure of the Yao Chi Imperial Dynasty, namely Yao Chi.

Now they are even outside the Xiongbing Pass, seeking to invade the Yaochi Imperial Dynasty.

"Hu!"

Yao Huang Empress's bosom rose and fell as she sighed silently.

At that moment, the Old Madman stepped soundlessly, quietly appearing behind her, and said softly, "Yao Huang, you've been too exhausted lately."

Yao Huang Empress slightly inclined her snow-white neck, "Father, I'm fine."

The Old Madman's gaze looked toward the distance, his eyes like a candle flame in the night, seeking a glimmer of vitality in the chaotic world: "The Mandate's qi descends; not only are there external foes, but now our humanity is also consuming itself internally. Those who claim to be Mandate-bearers are increasing, all believing they are favored by the Butterfly Moon Ancestor, and that they may someday step into the Threefold Heaven Gate."

Yao Huang Empress regarded this lightly, "I actually think this is a good thing. This is a great age, the worst of times and also the best of times. Monsters abound, which is a fortune for humanity."

The Old Madman sighed, "There are benefits and drawbacks. Those forces only think of plundering more Mandate qi; my Yao Chi Imperial Dynasty considers much more—how to resist the external Wanfa Alliance, Yuanfeng Empire, and also prevent internal Gu Clan and Deceit Clan from causing further trouble."

Yao Xi Empress frowned slightly, agreeing, 'Yes.'

The Jade Pool Dynasty was a great melting pot, inside were the Gu Clan, Ghost Clan, and Demon Clan.

Naturally, the strongest were the Human Clan and the Gu Clan; the Ghost Clan and Demon Clan fell behind.

But there is a weak balance among them; once the Ghost Clan suffers a major blow, the Ghost Clan army of the Obsidian Star Domain will surely descend.

You should know that, among the many great domains, the Jade Pool Star Domain is insignificant compared to the Obsidian Star Domain, the Eternal Ancient Star Domain, the City of Unjust Death, and so on.

The Jade Pool Star Domain may seem vast, but before those great domains it is utterly fragile.

Thinking of this, Yao Xi Empress felt a sense of imminent danger.

'No matter what, the Jade Pool Imperial City must not fall into chaos,' she said.

Old Madman said, 'There is bad news: the Yuan Feng Empire is in contact with the Longevity Sect, and they are about to side with the Longevity Sect. The Myriad Law Alliance also seems unstable. In the external situation, although the Hehuan Sect is strong, the enemy is a coalition of the Ghost Clan, Gu Clan, and Longevity Clan—two fists cannot fight four hands.'

Yao Xi Empress's eyes flickered, 'The Longevity Ancestor said Venerable Lord Lu is in the Chaotic Star Sea, but after so long there has been no news.'

Old Madman chuckled, 'The time has come; Venerable Lord Lu will surely appear.'

He knew that Yao Xi Empress greatly revered Venerable Lord Lu and was fully aware of his past deeds.

In fact, among the powerful forces under the Hehuan Sect's command, who does not pay homage to Venerable Lord Lu?

A moment of silence passed.

Old Madman said, 'I secretly used the Longevity Clan's secret art to deduce Chi Yao's fate, yet for some reason she still has a death-bound fate.'

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