Seeing Ye Qiu striding towards the rift, the Long-Browed Daoist jumped in fright. He quickly stepped forward, grabbed Ye Qiu’s sleeve, and said, “Little brat, have you gone mad?”
“The hexagram shows an omen of great peril.”
“If we leave the mountain now, we will face a life-and-death crisis.”
Ye Qiu smiled and said, “I know your divination skills. One must interpret them in reverse.”
The Long-Browed Daoist urgently replied, “In the past, interpreting in reverse was fine, but this time this poor Daoist is not deceiving you. It truly is an omen of great peril. We might well lose our lives.”
“Enough, old fellow. Do not worry. Good people have heaven’s protection. We can turn peril into safety.” Ye Qiu shook off the Long-Browed Daoist’s hand and strode forward.
“You little brat, why will you not listen to advice?” the Long-Browed Daoist cursed. “Heed not this poor Daoist’s words, and suffer the consequences before your eyes.”
In truth, Ye Qiu could not be blamed. It was mainly because the Long-Browed Daoist was far too unreliable. Almost every divination required interpreting in reverse.
Moreover, Ye Qiu was worried that Yun Xi, Lin Da Niao, and Mo Tianji had already encountered trouble.
So no matter what, he had to leave the mountain!
Seeing that Ye Qiu would not listen, the Long-Browed Daoist let out a long sigh and then said, “Fine, fine. When a man dies, his eggs face the sky. If he does not die, he lives for ten thousand years.”
“No matter whether there is danger outside or not, this old man will go out with you.”
“Little brat, follow me.”
With that, the Long-Browed Daoist rushed ahead of Ye Qiu and swaggered out of the mountain.
…
Outside the Immortal Mountain.
In the void, the four Saint-level powerhouses exchanged a subtle glance before quietly moving behind Wuji Heavenly Venerable.
Then, the several Saints began communicating via divine sense.
“Heavenly Venerable, given the relationship between Yun Xi and Ye Changsheng, when Ye Changsheng emerges, Yun Shan probably will not stand idly by,” Li Chaohui said.
Nangong Jingyun added, “Heavenly Venerable, your cultivation is higher than ours. Later, please help block Yun Shan.”
Tuoba Yunhe followed, “Yun Shan’s cultivation is profound. Only the Heavenly Venerable can hold him back.”
An Zaitian said, “Heavenly Venerable, you block Yun Shan. We will take the opportunity to slaughter Ye Changsheng.”
Unexpectedly, Wuji Heavenly Venerable did not agree at all.
“This Heavenly Venerable wants to capture Ye Changsheng personally. If Yun Shan interferes, you four will hold him off.”
Li Chaohui hurriedly said, “Heavenly Venerable, Yun Shan’s cultivation…”
“What? The four of you Saints combined cannot block one Yun Shan?” Wuji Heavenly Venerable said. “Are you all useless?”
At once, the four Saints felt a surge of irritation in their hearts.
They did not know that Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s main purpose in having them deal with Yun Shan was so that he could personally capture Ye Qiu.
Because Wuji Heavenly Venerable knew that Ye Qiu possessed many treasures. He absolutely could not let Ye Qiu fall into others’ hands.
Wuji Heavenly Venerable continued, “It would be best if Yun Shan does not act. If he does, the four of you combine forces to hold him back.”
“Rest assured. Although Yun Shan’s cultivation is profound, with the few of you together, not to mention killing him, holding him for several hours poses no problem.”
“Moreover, this seat only needs one breath to capture Ye Changsheng. You will not need to hold Yun Shan back for long.”
“Once I capture Ye Changsheng, the four of you go and kill Yun Xi and the Qingyun Sword Sect disciples.”
In an instant, the four Saint-level powerhouses were startled.
“Heavenly Venerable, if Yun Xi is killed, Yun Shan will fight us desperately. At that time, the few of us might all die here,” An Zaitian said.
“What is there to fear? Is this seat not here?” Wuji Heavenly Venerable said. “If you go kill Yun Xi, this seat naturally will not idle. I will personally slaughter Yun Shan.”
The several Saints were shocked again. They had not expected Wuji Heavenly Venerable to want to use this opportunity to kill Yun Shan.
Wuji Heavenly Venerable said, “Once we slaughter Yun Shan, we several will join forces to flatten the Qingyun Sword Sect, removing it completely from the Eastern Wilderness.”
“At that time, you few will be the greatest contributors to your sects. Aside from receiving countless rewards, your names will shine through eternity.”
“Why not?”
Greed simultaneously flashed in the eyes of the several Saint-level powerhouses.
Indeed, the Qingyun Sword Sect was the foremost great sect in the Eastern Wilderness. If they could destroy it, not only would they become great contributors to their sects, but they would also achieve eternal fame. No matter how many years passed, when later generations mentioned this event, they would remember their names.
Most importantly, Wuji Heavenly Venerable would personally act to kill Yun Shan. They would merely go with the flow, facing no danger.
Among these people, Li Chaohui, the Grand Elder of the Taichu Holy Land, was the most slick. He smiled and said, “Since the Heavenly Venerable harbours such grand ambition, we few will naturally lend full support. We will certainly help the Heavenly Venerable achieve an eternal great undertaking.”
“Heavenly Venerable, I support you,” Tuoba Yunhe said.
An Zaitian also said, “Heavenly Venerable, I support you too.”
Nangong Jingyun smiled coquettishly, leaned close to Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s ear, and breathed like orchids as she said, “Heavenly Venerable, little sister fully supports you too. However, little sister has one condition.”
“What condition?” Wuji Heavenly Venerable asked.
Nangong Jingyun feigned shyness and said, “After destroying the Qingyun Sword Sect, I want to join the Yin-Yang Sect with the Heavenly Venerable.”
At these words, the other three looked puzzled.
“Very well. Your joining the Yin-Yang Sect would be my honour. At that time, this seat will appoint you as an Elder of the Yin-Yang Sect,” Wuji Heavenly Venerable smiled.
“Heavenly Venerable, little sister has not finished speaking,” Nangong Jingyun smiled. “I would join the Yin-Yang Sect not to become an Elder. I want to become the Teach Master’s wife.”
Hm?
Wuji Heavenly Venerable turned to look at Nangong Jingyun. Nangong Jingyun slightly bent forward, and a vast expanse of white clouds appeared.
Damn, this woman is seducing again.
The other several Saints glanced at the white clouds and could not help swallowing saliva.
Nangong Jingyun smiled charmingly, “Heavenly Venerable, is that acceptable?”
“Very well. This seat agrees,” Wuji Heavenly Venerable said. Without avoiding the other several Saints, he reached out and groped below Nangong Jingyun’s waist. Nangong Jingyun smoothly pressed herself against Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s side.
Just then, a figure emerged from the rift in the Immortal Mountain.
“Heavenly Venerable, someone has come out,” Nangong Jingyun reminded.
She did not notice that when Wuji Heavenly Venerable saw that figure, his eyes narrowed slightly.
He recognised at a glance that the person who emerged was the old Daoist by Ye Changsheng’s side.
That night when Ye Qiu killed Xu Yourong, that wisp of Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s divine sense had seen the Long-Browed Daoist.
“Stinking Daoist, since you have come out, Ye Changsheng must be emerging soon.”
Wuji Heavenly Venerable was about to act and capture the Long-Browed Daoist when he suddenly saw another figure walk out from the rift.
That figure was tall and slender, with a handsome face. His white clothes fluttered in the wind, making him look like a refined and transcendent young noble.
“Ye Changsheng!”
A sinister smile flashed in Wuji Heavenly Venerable’s eyes. After waiting so long, he had finally drawn Ye Changsheng out.
“What a handsome young fellow.” Nangong Jingyun saw Ye Qiu, licked her tongue, and a trace of greed flashed in her eyes. She asked, “Heavenly Venerable, who is this boy?”
“He is…” Before Wuji Heavenly Venerable could finish, he suddenly heard Yun Shan roar sternly.
“Boy, your life is forfeit!”
