Chapter 257: The Fifth Prince arrives, Senior Master Sikong Yan's madness (6k)

Facing Zhou Qing's inquiry, Xuan Yuan Shuo sighed helplessly.

"It's a mess. The Flood Dragon Emperor, the Wei Lun Yao, the Qingluo Beast, and even further away, two more Demon Emperors near the territory of a fourth-level cultivation country ran over to join the fun."

"This is the reason why we have been unable to take action against these Demon Emperors at the border."

Speaking of this, Xuan Yuan Shuo couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

Zhou Qing nodded, expressing understanding.

"Alright, this King won't disturb you, you go ahead and get busy!" Xuan Yuan Shuo said with a smile.

Zhou Qing nodded, just wanting to speak, but saw Xuan Yuan Shuo suddenly stretch out his finger and point fiercely at his brow.

Before Zhou Qing could react, a wisp of spiritual power invaded his sea of consciousness violently like a wolf, clearly wanting to search for something.

However, the next second, Xuan Yuan Shuo groaned, his finger withdrew quickly as if touched by electricity, his eyes full of disbelief.

His Soul Severance Realm spiritual sense, as soon as it entered Zhou Qing's sea of consciousness, was instantly wiped clean by a terrifying force.

What was that thing?

Zhou Qing, who reacted, stepped back quickly, his brows furrowed, staring at Xuan Yuan Shuo with a displeased face.

Xuan Yuan Shuo was a bit embarrassed at this moment.

He originally wanted to search Zhou Qing's soul to see what the veiled woman had taken Zhou Qing to do, and then quietly erase his memory afterwards, but he didn't expect to steal a chicken only to lose the rice.

It seems that either the Second Uncle had left a special mark in Zhou Qing's sea of consciousness, or the veiled woman had done something to prevent being spied on.

"Senior—" Zhou Qing looked at Xuan Yuan Shuo with an angry face.

Xuan Yuan Shuo coughed lightly and explained: "That, Little Friend Zhou, you also understand, that woman is not from our Sacred Martial Dynasty; as the guardian of the border, this King always has to be on guard."

Zhou Qing suppressed his anger, but didn't dare to do anything, so he had to say: "Senior, the junior can swear that she only took us to that island in the territory of the Qingluo Beast, and then came back; if you don't believe it, you can go check."

"This King believes you; isn't this just in case," Xuan Yuan Shuo scratched his head, embarrassed to say.

Seeing Zhou Qing still with a displeased face, Xuan Yuan Shuo laughed and said: "Alright, this King will leave first; have time to come to the border to play."

Not until watching Xuan Yuan Shuo's figure completely disappear did Zhou Qing's tightly clenched hands slowly loosen.

Everyone knew that soul searching had irreversible damage to others, but Xuan Yuan Shuo still attacked him without hesitation.

Even if he thought he was the Second Uncle's disciple, it was of no avail.

Below Soul Severance, everyone was just ants of different sizes; in essence, there was no difference.

Xuan Yuan Shuo was polite to him, nothing more than feeling that there might be a use for him in the future, such as borrowing him to disguise as the Peng Emperor to balance the border demon race forces.

"In the end, it's still because the strength is not enough!" Zhou Qing's heart was full of helplessness and unwillingness, secretly clenching his fists.

After Zhou Qing came out, Mo Mo Xingjian hurriedly greeted him and asked with concern: "Are you alright?"

In order not to let his master worry, Zhou Qing shook his head, squeezed out a smile, and said: "I'm fine!"

Mo Mo Xingjian then felt relieved.

In a short time, this border Prince had visited Taiqingmen twice.

"Some things I know are hard for you to avoid, but as your master, I still have to remind you to have less contact with the royal family. Don't forget the three paintings sent by the Seventh Prince during our Five Sect War!"

Mo Mo Xingjian said earnestly.

Zhou Qing replied: "I understand, rest assured, the disciple has his own count in his heart."

By the side of the small stream!

Senior Master Sikong Yan was still the same as usual, wearing a crimson robe, sitting quietly on a bamboo chair, holding a long fishing rod, his eyes focused on the water surface.

On the hillside not far away, the little girl in a floral dress was happily catching butterflies, and the silver bell-like laughter echoed throughout the valley.

Just at this moment, the corners of Senior Master Sikong Yan's mouth rose slightly, and a trace of imperceptible excitement flashed in his eyes.

Because a big fish was hovering around the hook, just at the moment he was about to welcome the fish to bite the hook.

Suddenly, with a "swish", a supreme-grade spirit stone fell from high altitude, accurately hitting the water surface not far from the hook.

With a loud "plop", a splash was splashed, and the fish that was about to bite the hook was instantly frightened, flicked its tail, and quickly disappeared into the depths of the water.

Senior Master Sikong Yan's complexion turned gloomy instantly, he raised his head unhappily, and his gaze shot toward the direction where the spirit stone flew like an eagle.

I saw a figure sitting steadily on a big tree across the small stream.

This person was wearing a bright yellow robe, wearing a black hood and cloak, covering his face tightly.

Following Senior Master Sikong Yan's angry gaze, the person on the tree slowly stretched out his hands, gently pinched the edge of the hood, and slowly lifted it up.

First coming into view was a pair of narrow and sinister eyes, cold and profound; under the high bridge of the nose was a thin lip, the lips slightly purple.

The corners of the mouth rose slightly, outlining a cold smile, making one shudder.

"Senior Master Sikong Yan, you really gave this Prince a big surprise!" The man mocked.

Senior Master Sikong Yan frowned, threw the fishing line down again, and looked at the three guardians under the tree.

They were wearing uniform black tight clothes, wearing hoods, arms crossed, staring coldly at Senior Master Sikong Yan.

Even more faintly exuding the aura of the Soul Formation Realm Great Perfection.

"Uncle—" Seeing the few people with unkind faces, Nannan was so scared that she hurriedly came down from the small hillside, ran behind Senior Master Sikong Yan to hide, and carefully poked her head out to look at the opposite side.

Senior Master Sikong Yan gently touched her head, smiled slightly, signaling not to worry.

"I said last time that because I was targeted, I wouldn't come to the Eastern Region again for a short time, but I didn't expect that after asking around, I found that this place had actually stopped fighting; give me an explanation!"

The Fifth Prince Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai questioned.

Senior Master Sikong Yan said: "Fifth Prince, this is also a matter of no choice; since you know that the Eastern Region has stopped fighting, you must have already inquired about the reason."

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai slowly stood up, spiritual power surging around his body, stepping into the air step by step.

"A group of brainless beasts, because they lost a spirit herb, thought about launching a beast tide, ruining this Prince's layout for so long in vain!"

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai's voice was cold to the bone, carrying undisguised anger and disdain, until he stepped on the water surface, causing ripples.

And later arriving at the fishing spot, he squatted down and pulled the fishing line casually.

However, just at this moment, Senior Master Sikong Yan's gaze tightened, and he suddenly lifted the fishing rod.

The fishing hook that was originally hanging quietly in the water instantly broke out of the water, and coincidentally, only hearing a "swish", it directly hooked the hem of Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai's brocade robe.

"Caught a big fish!" Senior Master Sikong Yan joked.

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai frowned, flicked his finger, and the whole fishing rod turned into flying ash.

"Senior Master Sikong Yan, this Prince is not joking with you. Let's not mention the Canglan Mountain matter for now; I heard that Taiqingmen and Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong almost fought fiercely some time ago; what is going on?"

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai's gaze was like a torch, staring tightly at Senior Master Sikong Yan, questioning, "Such a good opportunity, why did you sit still and not take action?"

Senior Master Sikong Yan was unhurried, his body leaned back slightly, and he responded indifferently.

"Oh? Why take action? It didn't end up fighting in the end, did it? Could it be that, Your Highness, you were hoping for the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong to be destroyed?"

"Destroyed? The Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong is one of the five major sects; how could it be destroyed so easily? The orthodoxy that has been passed down for so many years is not to be trifled with, and there are other major sects checking and balancing each other!"

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai hummed, saying with a look of disdain.

Hearing this, Senior Master Sikong Yan laughed instantly, explaining: "According to the previous plan, during the Five Sect War, all Soul Formation Realm powerhouses were not allowed to participate in the war, just to preserve the highest quality foundation for Your Highness."

"Afterwards, find a suitable opportunity to stir it up, causing Soul Formation Realm powerhouses to either fall or be seriously injured, and then Your Highness will come forward privately to offer help, so as to win people's hearts."

He sighed slightly and continued, "It's just a pity that the plan couldn't keep up with the changes. The beast tide in Canglan Mountain, the fall of the Soul Severance Realm powerhouse, the mystical realm in Lingku Mountain, etc., this series of changes made me feel overwhelmed."

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai nodded slightly and said: "I only heard about these things after I arrived in the Eastern Region. But so what, the basic pattern of the overall situation has not changed much."

He changed the subject, his eyes becoming sharp, "Senior Master Sikong Yan, don't forget how you advanced to the Soul Formation Realm Great Perfection. I can choose you as an agent, and naturally I can find others."

Senior Master Sikong Yan hurriedly nodded and said: "Yes, yes, yes, I naturally know this point. But Your Highness has just arrived in the Eastern Region, and there are some things you might not know yet."

"The Tianji Sect Master Xuan Xuan Ji Zi has already fallen, the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong Master's lifespan is less than ten years, and in these two sects, there are hardly any Soul Formation Realm powerhouses left."

"What?" Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai heard this, his face full of shock.

Senior Master Sikong Yan continued: "This is all caused by the Lingku Mountain mystical realm; I have no choice, and many people have come from the outer prefecture, so we really cannot fight anymore; it will only let others pick up the bargain."

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai frowned, asking: "What exactly is the situation in Lingku Mountain? Have you found out which Soul Severance Realm powerhouse fell?"

Senior Master Sikong Yan shook his head helplessly and said: "To tell the truth, I am still confused until now. Your Highness is a Prince, and the Prince also appeared back then; didn't you hear any wind?"

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai sighed and said: "The Imperial Grandfather has always hated the infighting in the Imperial Capital, so he took the initiative to ask to guard the border. Even if he found out something, he wouldn't tell us."

"You first tell me, what exactly is in the Lingku Mountain mystical realm? How could it cause the two sect masters to end up like this? This is purely ruining my big event!"

Senior Master Sikong Yan sorted out his thoughts and said slowly: "I have entered that mystical realm; it is truly terrifying inside, because there is a Ghost Emperor..."

Half an hour later, Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai stood with his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth on the water surface, his expression solemn.

"That is to say, the Tianji Sect is now leaderless, the Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong is also about to change its Sect Master, and it has reached a compensation agreement with Taiqingmen; now I don't know how aggrieved they are!"

He whispered to himself, "Looking at it this way, it is not a bad opportunity. Although many Soul Formation Realm powerhouses were lost, it doesn't matter; this Prince's layout is not just in one area of Lingyun Prefecture; at least the current progress is much faster than others."

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai became more excited as he thought about it, his eyes flashing with light.

"You don't need to talk about this side. In this way, the most troublesome in the Eastern Region are only Taiqingmen and Jin Lei Sect. Good, very good!"

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai turned his head suddenly, looked at Senior Master Sikong Yan and said: "Next, I will go to the Tianji Sect and Qingyu Qingshu Qingshu Xian Zong."

"After I come back, we will discuss the follow-up plan. You just need to do things well for this Prince; I guarantee that I will let you step into the Soul Severance Realm in the future."

Senior Master Sikong Yan hurriedly stood up, his face full of surprised smiles, and said respectfully: "Then the little one will thank Your Highness first!"

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai frowned, his gaze carrying a bit of scrutiny, and said: "Your sudden attitude makes me a bit unaccustomed."

"Previously, your attitude was very tough, and you even claimed that it was just a cooperative relationship with me, not superior and subordinate."

Senior Master Sikong Yan's face was full of smiles, his appearance almost fawning, and said: "When I was still in the late stage of the Soul Formation Realm, Your Highness said there was a secret method to break through to the Soul Severance Realm; I felt it was too far away."

"But now that I have broken through to the Soul Formation Realm Great Perfection, I suddenly feel that the Soul Severance Realm seems to be just within reach, so..."

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai laughed loudly after hearing this.

"It's not bad that you can have this kind of realization. People, you have to be a little greedy to get some things you want!"

Senior Master Sikong Yan hurriedly nodded and echoed: "Yes, yes, yes, I still have to rely on the Fifth Prince in the future."

"Alright, after I come back, we will talk in detail." Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai was in a great mood, waved his hand, greeted the three guardians, and turned to leave.

Senior Master Sikong Yan was full of smiles, bowed respectfully, and watched the few people leave.

Until their backs completely disappeared, the smile on his face instantly faded, replaced by a trace of killing intent.

"Uncle—"

Nannan had been standing obediently on the side; only then did she timidly pull Senior Master Sikong Yan's hem.

Senior Master Sikong Yan gently touched Nannan's little head, put away all emotions, and asked gently: "Little Nannan, do you want to eat fish?"

Nannan shook her head, her little face full of disgust, and said: "I don't want to eat, fish bones will prick my throat."

Senior Master Sikong Yan couldn't help laughing, explaining: "Some fish bones are indeed many, but the fish Uncle caught for you is different; it is delicious and juicy, and after you eat it, maybe your illness will be cured."

Nannan heard this, a trace of hesitation flashed in her eyes, and she asked in a low voice: "Then Uncle, after the illness is cured, can you take me to find Daddy?"

Senior Master Sikong Yan stretched out his finger, gently scraped Nannan's little nose, and said with a smile: "Of course I can. But your daddy's appearance has changed now; I don't know if you can still recognize him?"

Nannan nodded forcefully and said confidently: "Nannan can definitely recognize him, because Daddy smells stinky, he is the easiest to recognize!"

Senior Master Sikong Yan laughed again, his eyes full of doting, and said: "Good, after eating the fish, Uncle will take you to find Daddy and give him a big surprise."

"That's great! Nannan is finally going to see Daddy!" Nannan jumped up and down around Senior Master Sikong Yan excitedly.

Senior Master Sikong Yan's mouth hung with a faint smile, and then he looked toward the opposite side of the river.

There, a white-clothed figure stood quietly.

"Time to catch fish!" Senior Master Sikong Yan whispered to himself, a trace of imperceptible madness flashing in his eyes, fleeting.

Above a mountain range!

Several figures galloped, casting dark shadows that passed quickly in the dense mountain forest.

"Your Highness, now that the two families hardly have many Soul Formation Realm powerhouses, is it too unworthy to win them over at this time?"

One of the guardians couldn't help but speak.

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai said: "There is nothing worthy or unworthy in this world; it depends on whether you have a long-term vision. Sometimes an ant you have never looked at squarely can exert unexpected effects at critical moments."

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai flicked his sleeves gently, his expression full of confidence and arrogance, as if everything in the world was under his control.

This guardian said respectfully: "Your Highness is wise; it is the subordinate's short-sightedness... Who!"

The next moment, the three immediately faced a great enemy, and the first time they protected Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai in the center.

I saw a white-clothed figure appearing out of nowhere in front, standing in the air, while the face position was shrouded in a layer of faint white mist, perfectly covering it.

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai frowned, although he was a bit vigilant in his heart, he also ignited a bit of curiosity.

"May I ask Your Excellency, why block our way here?" Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai asked.

The white-clothed person slowly raised his right hand, and in his palm, a white long sword condensed out of thin air.

His voice was cold: "Only looking at the front, not looking at the back, you people of the Xuan Yuan family?"

After the four heard this, they subconsciously turned their heads to look.

I saw that at some point, a black-robed person wearing a black hood appeared quietly behind them.

On his shoulder, he was also carrying a blood-colored broadsword that made one feel nauseous, hanging in the air quietly.

These two appeared too weirdly; with their cultivation, they didn't notice at all.

"This is... a restriction? Your Highness, be careful!" One of the guardians seemed to see something, his complexion changed drastically, and he hurriedly reminded.

The other party, not only knowing they were royal people, but also setting a restriction here, was clearly prepared!

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai's expression also became solemn, stepping forward, and bowed to the black and white duo in front and behind.

"Your Excellency, I want to know which brother or younger brother of mine asked you to take action? No matter what price they pay, I am willing to pay triple, how about it?"

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai looked at the two with a steady voice.

As soon as the words fell, the white-clothed person moved instantly.

The long sword in his hand suddenly released dazzling light, runes flickered on the sword body, and the whole person was like a white lightning, stabbing straight at Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai.

Its speed was so fast that the air was torn apart, making a sharp whistling sound.

"Protect Your Highness!" The three guardians shouted in unison, immediately dispersing, protecting Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai firmly in the center.

One of them quickly formed seals with both hands, spiritual power surged around his body, and a layer of earth-yellow shield instantly condensed into shape, shrouding the four people inside.

The white-clothed person's long sword slammed into the shield, instantly making a loud noise, and the powerful impact caused the shield to tremble violently, causing layers of ripples.

Following that, the light on the long sword became even brighter, and a powerful sword intent erupted directly, like silk and thread, directly penetrating into the shield.

This made the three guardians' complexions change drastically.

"Prefecture Master level combat power, Your Highness, be careful, the other party is not an ordinary Soul Formation Realm Great Perfection!" One person shouted in shock.

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai's face was ugly.

At the same time, the black-robed person behind also moved.

He held the blood-colored broadsword with both hands, waved it fiercely, and a huge blood-colored sword energy whistled out.

The sword intent was like a rushing blood river, carrying endless killing intent, sweeping toward the shield.

Boom boom boom!

Facing the pincer attack from front and back, the three guardians performed their duties.

One person began to walk out of the shield, directly counterattacking the white-clothed person with eighteen green swords.

Another person exuded a gentle golden light, and in the light, there was a faint sound of Sanskrit, and a Zen staff actually came out from the brow, attacking the black-robed person.

"Your Highness, go!" The last person continued to maintain the earth-yellow shield, pulling Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai to retreat.

But soon a faint light curtain appeared in front of him, and as the light flowed, it actually faintly presented three colors.

"Damn it, it's actually a three-colored restriction!" This guardian protected Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai behind him and directly began to attack with brute force.

It's a pity that he is not a formation master; if he cannot find the formation eye, all attacks are futile.

Because the damage caused after each attack will soon be repaired by itself.

"Forget it, how can you guarantee that there is no one else waiting for me outside? Instead of being broken one by one, it is better to fight to the death!"

Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai opened his mouth, then turned to look at the two fighting, and the aura of the early stage of the Soul Formation Realm suddenly exuded from his body.

Faintly, there was even imperial light flowing.

This guardian heard this, nodded, and said: "Your Highness, don't move here, leave it to the old slave!"

After speaking, he rushed straight to the white-clothed person.

For a time, killing continued, and all kinds of realms, divine abilities, and Primordial Spirits were exhausted.

At the same time, several rays of light flew past outside, but no one looked down, because in their view, everything was normal.

In less than half an hour, the battlefield situation turned sharply downward.

The black-robed person's killing intent burned like substantive black flames, and as the blood-colored broadsword danced in his hand, the air was cut to pieces.

And the more he fought, the more fierce he became; in the end, he was wrapped in endless bloody aura, slashing down with the momentum of thunder.

One guardian couldn't make an effective defense at all, and could only watch the blood sword roar over, directly splitting him diagonally from the shoulder to the waist.

For a time, blood surged, and as soon as his Primordial Spirit escaped, a large group of purple flames shot out from the black-robed person's eyes.

The guardian's Primordial Spirit fled in horror, but was still chased, and then burned like maggots on the bones.

In a series of shrill screams, the guardian's Primordial Spirit was burned out and completely dissipated between heaven and earth.

Subsequently, the black-robed person glanced at Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai indifferently, made a throat-slitting gesture, and then did not stay, heading straight to join the white-clothed person.

The two joined forces to slash and kill the remaining two guardians.

Seeing the other party solve one guardian so easily, Xuan Yuan Yuan Fengtai finally felt fear, no longer having the composure from before.

His back was already soaked with cold sweat, and the clothes sticking to his body made him feel a chill.

Assassinations like this were not something he hadn't encountered, but they were basically solved cleanly by the few guardians loyal to him.

But he didn't expect that one day, his guardians would be so powerless in front of the other party.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 258 =====