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"I do not understand what Brother Yang means by that?" Zhao Kuangyin's expression changed, but he quickly concealed it and then asked calmly.
"Father, I think it would be better to inform Master Yang and Lord Wang about this matter. Otherwise, when Dalai Er arrives, we may end up with nothing," Zhao Ling said softly, her brows slightly furrowed.
"Hehe, Zhao Kuangyin, even your daughter admits it; what else do you have now?" Yang Xuan sneered.
"Zhao Kuangyin, Dalai Er's cultivation is profound. In the Song Kingdom, only the young master can contend with him. Even if you don't now, once the three-day deadline arrives, you probably won't even have the chance to speak," Lian Bi said with a malicious look.
"You..." Zhao Kuangyin's face turned cold, his gaze sharp.
"Let me tell you all, Senior, Brother Yang, Lord Wang!" Zhao Ling stepped forward and spoke in a cold voice.
"Sigh." Zhao Kuangyin sighed deeply and turned away with a flick of his sleeve.
"In fact, Wanyan Qing wants my Ice Phoenix Physique for one reason only; the real reason is that Dalai Er wants a drop of my Ice Phoenix Essence to open the Ancient Storm Secret Realm," Zhao Ling said slowly.
"Ancient Storm Secret Realm?"
Wang Yi and Lian Bi were momentarily stunned, then Lian Bi asked, "Zhao Yatou, can you clarify what this Ancient Storm Secret Realm is?"
"Three years ago, I traveled to the Jin Kingdom and by chance obtained a map. This map is for the Ancient Storm Secret Realm, but the one I have is only one-fourth of it. Now Dalai Er has gathered the other three pieces, but to open the Ancient Storm Secret Realm, all four pieces must be combined," Zhao Ling explained slowly. "That is why there is today's forced marriage."
"Then why does Dalai Er want your Ice Phoenix blood?" Lian Bi asked with a frown.
"This is because the map indicates that opening the Ancient Storm Secret Realm requires Ice Phoenix blood as a catalyst," Zhao Ling replied solemnly.
"So that's how it is."
At that moment, Wang Yi and Lian Bi both seemed to understand.
"Hmph, Zhao Kuangyin, Zhao Yatou, how long do you plan to keep this hidden?" Yang Xuan said coldly.
"Now that you all know the reason, what do you plan to do?" Zhao Kuangyin seemed to ignore Yang Xuan's words and spoke to himself.
"The experts from the Jin Kingdom want to monopolize this Ancient Storm Ancient Land, so my father and I are unwilling to hand over another map," Zhao Ling said.
"Monopolize? They wish!" Yang Xuan snorted coldly and said, "Although our Song Kingdom has fewer Transcendent Realm Experts than the Jin Kingdom, we still have fourteen in total, including Lord Wang. There is still room for negotiation."
"Negotiation?" Zhao Ling asked in confusion.
"That's right. No matter what this Ancient Storm Secret Realm is, it must contain many Material Treasures and even martial arts manuals. Aren't you tempted?" Yang Xuan nodded and said, "We can enter the Ancient Storm Secret Realm together with the experts from the Jin Kingdom, and then rely on our strength to obtain the treasures."
After finishing, Yang Xuan glanced at Wang Yi and the other three and asked, "What do you think of my proposal?"
"The Jin Kingdom has a total of seventeen Transcendent Realm Experts, along with Dalai Er, a master at the Pinnacle of the Ninth Layer of Transformation Realm. With just the four of us, do you think we can negotiate terms with them? I'm afraid they won't agree," Zhao Kuangyin said after a moment of silence.
"So, do you agree?" Yang Xuan asked.
"That depends on what Lord Wang thinks. After all, we are not a match for Dalai Er," Zhao Kuangyin looked at Wang Yi and said pointedly.
"Lord Wang, what do you think?" Yang Xuan realized that Zhao Kuangyin was right. Even if they agreed, they would likely not be able to contend with Dalai Er. Therefore, Wang Yi's opinion was crucial.
"Where are the other six? Can we find them before three?" Wang Yi asked after a brief silence. Time was urgent now; notifying Impermanence's three members was clearly too late. They could only gather the Top Ten Powerhouses of the Great Song together to jointly resist the Jin Kingdom's Cultivation World since their opponents had too many strong experts. Although he possessed strength far beyond his peers, he was still outnumbered.
"This is not a problem. Although these old fellows usually don't show up, if they know that an Ancient Secret Realm has appeared, they will definitely participate," Yang Xuan nodded.
"Then it's settled. Since we three are more familiar with these six old fellows, we'll go notify them," Zhao Kuangyin said.
"Alright."
Yang Xuan and Lian Bi nodded in agreement.
"There's no time to waste; let's set off now!" Zhao Kuangyin finished speaking and said to Wang Yi, "Lord Wang, please take care of matters regarding Fengdu."
"Mm." Wang Yi nodded.
Soon after, Zhao Kuangyin and the others left Fengdu.
Wang Yi and Zhao Ruixue also returned to their residence, spending some tender moments together.
Time slowly passed, and in the blink of an eye, two hours had gone by. At this moment, Chen Gonggong arrived and said, "Lord Wang, His Majesty requests your presence in the Imperial Study."
"Xue Er, wait here," Wang Yi said.
Zhao Ruixue understood that her strength was insufficient and that following along would not be of much use, so she obediently nodded.
Before long, Wang Yi followed Chen Gonggong to the Imperial Study.
"Creak."
The crimson door slowly opened on its own before Wang Yi could step inside.
Chen Gonggong exclaimed softly but did not think much of it. "Lord Wang, please."
"Mm." Wang Yi nodded and stepped over the threshold with a calm expression.
"Buzz."
At that moment, a buzzing sound filled the air, and Wang Yi immediately felt several streams of energy rushing toward him. A cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he stirred his Primordial Energy within. With a sudden movement, he stepped into the Imperial Study and clasped his hands loudly, saying, "Wang Yi greets you all." The voice was soft and barely audible; however, in an instant, it amplified like the evening drum or morning bell, resonating throughout the vast Imperial Study.
"Hmph."
Just as Wang Yi dispersed the aura enveloping him, four faint grunts echoed from within the Imperial Study.
All of this seemed slow but actually occurred in the blink of an eye.
When Wang Yi entered the Imperial Study, he saw Zhao Kuangyin sitting at the head of the table, with four people seated on each side. Among them, four had pale faces, and two had blood trickling from the corners of their mouths.
"Greetings, Young Master."
At this moment, Lian Bi stepped forward and bowed.
"Mm." Wang Yi nodded.
"Hahaha..." Zhao Kuangyin looked at the four pale-faced individuals and laughed, "Xueyang, Yin, Withered, Madam Wang, do you believe my words now?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the four changed. An elderly man dressed in a black robe and thin in stature stood up and said, "Lord Wang, I apologize for my earlier offense. Please forgive me."
The other three exchanged glances, their expressions shifting as they spoke in unison, "We ask for Lord Wang's forgiveness for our disrespect."
"There is no need for that. Please," Wang Yi said with a smile as he scanned the four individuals, committing their appearances to memory.
"Lord Wang, let me introduce a few to you," Zhao Kuangyin slowly stood up and walked out while introducing Wang Yi. "This is Azure Eye Divine Punishment, Cold Wind Sword Liu Cold Wind, Northern Gun King Zhang Xiu. As for these four, I need not introduce them."
Upon hearing this, Xueyang and the others felt awkward and introduced themselves.
Wang Yi nodded at each of them.
"Now that everyone is here, let's discuss what you all think!" Zhao Kuangyin returned to his seat and looked around at everyone with a smile.
"What concerns us is Dalai Er." Xueyang appeared to be in his forties, dressed in pure white clothing with long hair cascading down his shoulders. He emanated a faint aura of coldness that chilled the surrounding air. However, those present were all Transcendent Realm Experts and paid it no mind.
"Indeed."
Everyone nodded in agreement one after another.
"Brother Zhao, we are not afraid of other strong figures from Jin Kingdom or the Cultivation World, but we cannot underestimate Dalai Er," Yin said slowly in a hoarse voice while draped in a pitch-black robe with dark eyes. "Though treasures are good, without life to enjoy them, it will ultimately be in vain."
"May I ask, Lord Wang, if you were to face Dalai Er, how confident would you be?" The speaker was Madam Wang, the only woman among the Top Ten Powerhouses of the Great Song. In her forties, with her hair elegantly styled and a bright yet dignified demeanor, she exuded an air of nobility. However, Wang Yi was not swayed by her presence; after all, she was one of the four who had just tested him, and from that alone, one could glimpse her true nature. At least for now, she was not someone Wang Yi considered trustworthy.
As soon as Madam Wang spoke, the six strong figures from Xueyang focused their attention on Wang Yi. Some bowed their heads, some searched for answers, and others listened intently, all eager to know Wang Yi's response. Even Yang Xuan and Zhao Kuangyin, who had witnessed Wang Yi's true strength, were no exception.
"If Dalai Er is merely an ordinary Peak Expert of the Ninth Level of the Transformation Realm, I believe I can fight him," Wang Yi replied calmly. He could clearly sense six mental energies converging on him but paid them no mind.
"Since that's the case, let's settle this matter," said Withered, one of the Top Ten Powerhouses. True to his name, he appeared emaciated, with his hands wrapped in his sleeves. From a distance, he resembled a bamboo pole draped in black clothing, giving him an almost fragile appearance. Yet despite this look, no one dared underestimate him; he was a Sixth Level Transformation Realm expert and ranked quite high among the Top Ten Powerhouses of the Great Song.
"The Ancient Secret Realm is filled with countless treasures. We should work together to fend off the Jin Kingdom cultivators while seeking out some opportunities for ourselves," said Divine Punishment, another member of the Top Ten Powerhouses. With striking azure eyes that resembled lightning, he had mastered a set of eye techniques and was known as Azure Eye Divine Punishment, being at the Fifth Layer of Transcendence Realm.
Everyone agreed wholeheartedly; at their level of cultivation, relying solely on hard work to break through realms was nothing short of wishful thinking. Thus, encountering fortuitous opportunities became extremely important. Wang Yi deeply resonated with this notion; had he not obtained the Transcendence Fruit to forge his perfect body and acquired the Slaughter Sword Technique and Nedan, he likely would not have reached this point.
"Alright then, since everyone has no objections, let us wait patiently for Dalai Er's arrival tomorrow," Zhao Kuangyin said with a nod. He then turned his gaze to Wang Yi and added, "Lord Wang, if Dalai Er learns that we do not wish to cooperate and intend to take a share for ourselves, he will undoubtedly give us a warning—perhaps even unleash a massacre. At that time, we will rely on you to take action."
Upon hearing this, Wang Yi nodded in acknowledgment.
Yang Xuan and the others let out a sigh of relief; after all, a Peak Expert of the Ninth Level of the Transformation Realm was not something they could contend with. If it weren't for Wang Yi's genuine ability to challenge Dalai Er, Divine Punishment and the others would never have participated in this endeavor.
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