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The battle in the sky raged on, fierce and brutal. The high-ranking elders of the Cloud Spirit Sect had nearly all fallen, and Hai Dongbo was besieged by Nine Fifth-Rank Experts, his body drenched in blood and covered in multiple wounds. Meanwhile, Donghua was surrounded by the powerful Spirit Wisdom Realm warrior Iron General and six Spirit Realm Experts, his situation looking dire.
The sounds of killing grew closer as the disciples of the Cloud Spirit Sect suffered heavy losses and retreated in disarray. Witnessing the horrific scene, Hai Dongbo shouted at Iron General, "Iron Battle, there can't be this many experts from the royal family! Have you colluded with the Soul Palace to destroy us, the Cloud Spirit Sect?"
After fighting for so long, both Donghua and Hai Dongbo had already guessed the identities of those Fifth-Grade Spirit Realm Experts. Their synchronized movements and expressionless faces resembled that of corpses, strongly suggesting they hailed from the prosperous Eastern Region's Soul Palace.
Speaking of the Soul Palace, it was well-known and feared throughout the Eastern Region. The Sui Kingdom was too backward for the influence of the Soul Palace to reach this far; they looked down upon it. However, if the Sui Dynasty Royal Family were to spend a significant amount of resources to hire people from the Soul Palace for assistance, that would be a different matter altogether.
"The Six Major Sects within the Sui Kingdom are to be eradicated! The royal family supplies you with so many resources each year, yet you greedily demand more—how despicable!" Iron General continued his relentless assault, each strike vicious.
On a mountainside, a young boy climbed an Ancient Pine Tree, watching the battle with cold eyes. The royal army's armor was highly defensive, and their disciplined teamwork made them formidable opponents; the disciples of the Cloud Spirit Sect stood no chance.
In the distance, a figure cloaked in black held a White-Dressed Girl aloft in midair, exuding an aura that instilled fear.
The boy was none other than Wei Chen, who had rushed over, and the White-Dressed Girl was Weirou!
Wei Chen clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles cracking as his nails dug into his palms, blood oozing out—but he felt utterly helpless.
Against such powerful foes, Wei Chen couldn't even get close!
Those capable of flight were at least Fifth Rank Spirit Realm experts! Moreover, individuals like Donghua, Iron Battle, and Hai Dongbo were genuine Sixth Rank Spirit Wisdom Realm warriors!
Wei Chen watched as his sister fell into the hands of such formidable enemies; his heart bled with tears in his eyes. He felt rage!
Rage at himself for being so powerless!
"It's all about strength. If I had power, how could I let Sister Wei Rou fall into danger?"
From hundreds of meters away, Wei Chen's gaze locked onto that person. It seemed that person sensed Wei Chen's murderous intent; they turned their head toward him with a cold smile before flying toward Wei Chen while holding Weirou.
Soon, the figure had approached within ten meters of Wei Chen, stepping on a leaf with an air of superiority.
Wei Chen could see clearly that the person had a sinister expression, and an extremely evil aura surrounded him, as if he had cultivated some dark technique!
"Are you worried about this woman?" the man asked with a cold laugh.
Wei Chen remained silent, but his fierce gaze spoke volumes!
"I never expected to find such a good seedling in this godforsaken barbarian land. Heh, is she your lover?"
Good seedling?
"She is my sister, from the Cloud Spirit Sect. She's just a person; why are you trying to capture her?" Wei Chen squinted and asked.
"She has hidden talents within her that are perfect for cultivating our Soul Technique. Once she arrives on our territory, she will surely be revered as a saintess, and reaching the Eighth Rank Soul Realm will be no challenge for her. For her, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Since you are her brother, I won't kill you—now get lost."
With a cold snort, the man casually struck out with a palm. The Palm Power slammed into Wei Chen's abdomen, sending him flying like a cannonball for over a hundred feet before crashing to the ground and creating a deep crater.
The force of that palm nearly shattered Wei Chen's internal organs!
His blood boiled as he coughed up a mouthful of black blood, his head spinning before he fainted.
Time passed, and eventually, Wei Chen moved his fingers and slowly opened his eyes, awakening in a daze.
What greeted him was darkness; the air was thick with the scent of blood, and the entire space was eerily silent without a sound.
"Now that you're awake, stop playing dead. Let's negotiate our next course of action."
Donghua's voice reached his ears, and Wei Chen was overjoyed. "Donghua, you're not dead!"
"Of course not, how could I possibly die?" Donghua replied with irritation.
"Hehe, that's true. If you were dead, how could we be talking?" Wei Chen awkwardly scratched his head and crawled over to sit beside Donghua, feeling a bit more at ease.
"The Cloud Spirit Sect is destroyed. The Sui Kingdom no longer has the Cloud Spirit Sect. Those who died are gone, those who escaped have fled. Such a vast Cloud Spirit Sect, just like that, it's gone. Hmph, this is what power means," Donghua said with a bitter smile. He had deep feelings for the Cloud Spirit Sect as well.
If he didn't have such strong feelings, how could he have stayed in the Cloud Spirit Sect after the incident of killing the former sect leader Ge Qiu Yang, secretly guarding this place?
Wei Chen thought of Zhao Yu and felt a wave of bitterness wash over him, his expression darkening.
"This disaster was a conspiracy orchestrated by the Sui Dynasty Royal Family, the Yang Family, and the first-class Xiao Family. It was an inside job. The newly initiated Yang Minghuang and Xiao Xuan bribed several elders and figured out the secrets of the Cloud Spirit Sect. The royal family has always had grievances with the Cloud Spirit Sect, but I never expected them to be so shameless as to invite trouble by hiring people from the Soul Palace."
Upon mentioning the Soul Palace, Donghua couldn't help but feel a tinge of fear. That monstrous evil organization wreaked havoc in the Eastern Region, and almost no one dared to provoke them.
"The ones who took Sister Wei Rou should be from the Soul Palace, right? From that person's demeanor, it seems they value some kind of talent Sister Wei Rou possesses. For now, she shouldn't be in any danger; I'm just afraid that if she cultivates evil techniques, she might lose her true self and become a killing machine for the Soul Palace!" Wei Chen thought anxiously.
"Has the Sea Tribe Army arrived?" Wei Chen asked.
"They have. It was precisely because the Sea Tribe Army held back Iron Battle and Soul Palace's forces that I managed to slip away unnoticed. One-on-one, I'm not afraid of anyone, but in a war of attrition or being ganged up on, I can't handle it," Donghua said with a wry smile; he was genuinely scared of being overwhelmed.
After a long moment, Donghua sighed deeply and continued, "The Sea Tribe Army is unstoppable. If the Cloud Spirit Sect were intact, we could activate formations to block them; it would be nearly impossible for them to enter the heart of the Sui Kingdom. But this time your lover disguised herself too well; she deceived countless people—even me—without me realizing she was from the Sea Tribe. She sabotaged our great formation in advance, and with the royal family turning the Cloud Spirit Sect into ruins, when the Sea Tribe Army attacked, the royal army had little fighting power left and was instantly shattered. Now that the Sea Tribe Army is advancing westward under dozens of Spirit Realm Experts' leadership, it won't be long before they reach the imperial city."
"What about the other five major Cloud Spirit Sects?"
"They've all been wiped out by the royal family with help from the Soul Palace; there wasn't any Cloud Spirit Sect that could withstand it. The Sui Kingdom will become a battlefield for the Sea Tribe Army and Soul Palace. The Sea Tribe fights fiercely without fear of death while Soul Palace cannot afford to lose face; this battle is inevitable—we don't need to concern ourselves with it."
Donghua explained clearly how things stood and what lay ahead was up to Wei Chen himself.
"What about the Song Family?" Wei Chen asked again.
"I couldn't find them. I suspect Song He is escorting Dong Hua away from the Cloud Spirit Sect, but I have no idea where they might be hiding to cure the poison. The Sea Tribe's poison is quite potent; Dong Hua is practically incapacitated. Even if he manages to detoxify, his strength will be greatly diminished. So, are you still thinking of causing trouble for the Song Family? I don't think it's necessary anymore. The Song Family's Jinhua Mansion is quite prosperous, and the Sea Tribe won't let that territory go easily. The Song Family is already doomed. Besides, you've killed two members of the Song Family; that should be enough to vent your anger, right?"
Dong Hua left Wei Chen speechless. He himself had no intention of seeking trouble with the Song Family—he had neither the time nor the strength.
After a moment of contemplation, Wei Chen said, "Dong Hua, I want to go to the Ling Sheng Dynasty. The people from Soul Palace have taken my sister; I must rescue her."
"With your strength? You won't even be able to enter those powerful Eighth-Rank Sects in Ling Sheng Dynasty, let alone confront Soul Palace to save anyone," Dong Hua scoffed dismissively.
"If I don't go, I'll never succeed. If I go, there’s at least a chance. Besides, you know it too; we can't stay in Sui Kingdom any longer. Where else can we go?" Wei Chen countered.
Dong Hua pondered for a moment and reluctantly replied, "Let's see how things unfold first. Once we step into the outside world, you'll realize that even someone like me doesn't count for much. It's fine to settle in one corner, but it's far from enough to dominate a region."
The next day, Wei Chen spent half the time searching through Cloud Spirit Sect but found no trace of Zhao Yu's body, which eased his mind somewhat. However, nearly all disciples of Cloud Spirit Sect had met a gruesome fate; corpses littered the ground. Wei Chen felt an emptiness in his head that was exceptionally uncomfortable—he wanted to vomit but couldn't, and he felt drained yet had no strength to release his frustration.
Carrying this heavy mood, Wei Chen and Dong Hua quietly set off towards the west.
Along the way, they killed over twenty Sea Tribe squads before finally leaving Sui Kingdom and entering the territory of the Liao Kingdom.
The so-called Sea Tribe looked just like humans but had different bodily structures; their nostrils allowed them to breathe both air and underwater, making them incredibly resilient.
Sui Kingdom was located at the easternmost edge of the Eastern Region—a narrow peninsula often subjected to attacks from the Sea Tribe. To the west of Sui Kingdom lay several other nations that were not on friendly terms with each other, providing even more opportunities for the Sea Tribe.
Liao Kingdom bordered Sui Kingdom, and at any moment, the Sea Tribe could launch an attack on Liao Kingdom. Consequently, heavy troops were stationed along Liao Kingdom's borders; however, this passive defense did little to calm public sentiment and instead left everyone in Liao Kingdom feeling anxious.
Sui Kingdom managed to hold its ground thanks to support from Soul Palace; what could Liao Kingdom rely on?
Wushuang City was the largest city in eastern Liao Kingdom, measuring thirty miles in both length and width. Its walls were tall and thick; if war broke out, Wushuang City would serve as Liao Kingdom's most formidable fortress in the east.
At the city gates, rows of armored soldiers stood under the scorching sun, carefully inspecting every person entering or leaving the city while vigilantly preventing any Sea Tribe spies from infiltrating.
A Detection Stone was on display, and everyone entering or leaving the city reached out to touch it. If they were from the Sea Tribe, the stone would light up. Wushuang City had also set up defenses in the air; even someone as powerful as Donghua would be detected if they recklessly flew in, leading to trouble.
"We should just go through the city gate properly and teleport to the Ling Sheng Dynasty as soon as possible. Let's not waste time," Wei Chen said, stopping Donghua from trying to fly directly in. Reluctantly, Donghua followed Wei Chen to join the queue.
The line was long, and it took quite a while before it was finally their turn.
Just as Wei Chen was about to undergo the inspection, a surprised voice called out.
"Hey? Wei Shidi, what are you doing here?"
A sergeant stationed at the City Gate saw Wei Chen and Donghua and quickly stood up to run over. He was wearing armor and a mask, making it hard to discern his features.
Wei Chen frowned at the man. When he got closer, the man removed his ghostly mask, revealing a face that wasn't entirely unfamiliar.
Beast Soul Line, Inner Sect Disciple—Chu Fenglin?
"Disciple Chu Fenglin pays respects to Master Ancestor," Chu Fenglin said upon seeing Donghua standing next to Wei Chen. He froze for a moment before suddenly kneeling on the ground and performing a deep bow.
Donghua was practically invisible in Cloud Spirit Sect, but he knew all the important figures within the sect. As an Inner Sect Disciple, Chu Fenglin should certainly be aware of him.
However, why was this Chu Fenglin wearing armor from the Liao Kingdom?
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