Chapter 941 - 298: Calamity (Part 2)_6

"And those places hidden with exotic treasures and wonders are becoming increasingly apparent."

"For months, the battles that have erupted for the sake of seizing those treasures have already shattered many of the surrounding mountains and lands."

Xu Zhan spoke in a deep voice.

As a body cultivator, he is indeed a warrior by nature.

But due to the overall situation and the chaos outside being overwhelming, he can only linger around the outskirts of Yunshui City, concerned about the ongoing battles happening nearby.

Shen Wenxing sighed as he took over the topic: "The situation for Yunshui City is becoming increasingly precarious."

"Whether it’s the Dragon Tamer’s Mansion in the mountain or the Laishui River in the south of the city, both have shown anomalies as the Dao Source is swiftly siphoned away."

"The reason those greedy figures haven’t yet targeted these two places is precisely because Elder Luo, before leaving, repeatedly entered and exited Yunshui City, seen by spies from these external forces, causing them to still harbor fears."

"But now that Elder Luo has left, with other good things in Yangnao Land diminishing, those unwilling forces might finally be unable to resist their greed and turn towards the Dragon Tamer’s Mansion and Laishui River."

"When that time comes, if Yunshui City continues to choose a path of self-preservation and doesn’t engage in the struggle, it will instantly expose the secret of having no strong guardians within the city."

"The calamity has yet to be lifted, and the passage to the Five Elements Secret Realm from the back mountain cannot be closed."

"If they discover the Five Elements Secret Realm, the consequences are unimaginable."

Shen Wenxing’s words made the complexion of several people instantly heavy.

After a long while, Shen Wen’an sighed secretly and laughed: "If that’s truly the time, then even if we respond to the calamity, we must eliminate the disaster."

"At least that way we can protect some family members."

"In the Secret Realm, with Xiuyan and others there, along with the support of Cyan Ruo Sword House and Luoxia Mountain, our Shen Family is not without hope of making a comeback."

As his words fell, Xu Zhan chuckled, saying: "Yes, responding to this calamity!"

"I want to see what’s different about those Outer World folks and the Yangnao Land cultivators."

Hearing the words of the two, Shen Li pondered for a moment before saying softly: "Third Uncle and Brother Xu Zhan, don’t be so pessimistic."

"Don’t forget we still have Elder Xu."

"He hasn’t yet repaid the karma he owes our Shen family, so he’s definitely not going to watch as we are slain by those Outer World cultivators."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the three brightened.

"Right!"

"Almost forgot about that old guy!"

Shen Wenxing muttered.

Learning that Xu Xiu mysteriously favors the Shen family only because of a past karmic debt, made Shen Wenxing not fond of this calculating old man.

But he has to admit, if Xu Xiu acts at a critical moment, it would indeed be of substantial help to the Shen family.

At this moment, he vaguely understood why his father shifted most of the family’s calamities onto them.

Behind this, there must be an intention to calculate against Xu Xiu.

While they were plotting in the pavilion, a giant avian quietly reached Hidden Dragon Mountain, several hundred miles away from Yunshui City.

The bird’s body was covered with iron-like black feathers, and on its wingspan several thousand feet wide, it carried a delicate courtyard.

Chirp!

Once the giant bird flew above Hidden Dragon Mountain, it let out a clear and low chirp.

Three figures instantly flew out from the courtyard on its back.

Among the three, there were two burly men clad in armor shimmering with light, wielding long-handled axes and halberds, their heads adorned with exaggerated eagle-faced helmets completely concealing their faces, exposing only a pair of sharp, fierce eyes through the helmet’s slits.

The third figure encircled by the two had an angular gaze like an eagle’s, with pervasive, dominant aura, wearing a luxurious purple cloud-embroidered robe, over shoulders draped a five-colored feather garment, atop which perched a small white-haired beast.

The beast stood barely a foot high, resembled a squirrel, yet bore strange patterned ears, and had five copper coin-like golden hairs arranged in a row on its spine.

"Your Highness, is this the place?"

The three stood amidst the clouds, surveying the undulating green mountains below, their gaze fixating on Yunshui City in the distance, enshrouded by the Ren Water Concealing Spirit Array.

The cultivator with an eagle-like gaze didn’t reply, yet his alabaster hand pointed towards Yunshui City, speaking with a slightly feminine, hushed tone: "Almost all creatures in Yangnao Land have perished, what’s with that city?"

Upon hearing this, the eagle-faced cultivator on the left replied in a muffled voice after cupping his fists: "Your Highness, that’s an indigenous force of Yangnao Land."

"Reported by Crown Prince and some geniuses on the Heavenly Pride Ranking, that city previously had Nascent Soul True Monarchs frequenting it, and it seems the treasured disciple of Ice God Palace, Chu Ying, has consistently stayed in the city."

"Oh?" The feminine voice stretched with amusement, lifting the small beast off his shoulder, stroking it in his hand, leisurely responded: "No wonder this place is rarely visited. I thought I found a big catch."

"It seems it’s rather a big trouble."

Listening to his words, the eagle-faced cultivator on the left sneered: "The Golden Palace Secret Realm never fears trouble."

"Besides, we are merely treasure hunting within the mountain, not coveting their city, they dare not utter much."

The cultivator with an eagle-like gaze nodded slightly, smiling: "Indeed..."

"However, given there are Nascent Soul True Monarchs, potentially related to Ice God Palace, avoiding provocation is wise."

"I’m here for treasures, if there’s no worthwhile prize, I don’t wish to expend energy."

"Tianxing, scout for where the treasures are hidden here?"

"And of what good stuff?"

Gently patting the beast in his arms, he offered it a Spirit Crystal.

Crunch!

The small beast gobbled down the Spirit Crystal, quickly crushing and swallowing it, then transformed into a streak of light, darting towards the forest below.

Meanwhile, high above Yunshui City, a distortion appeared in the void, following which a silhouette emerged from the twisted space.

The newcomer was the Nascent Soul True Monarch Qi Buyu, who presided over the blood ritual in Zhili County earlier.

Upon arriving from the void, Qi Buyu gazed upon Yunshui City below, his expression ominous.

"The old thing, having debts to repay, lets me do it!"

"Why isn’t that old man Luo Tianxing, who’s close to the Shen family, here guarding?"

Cursing inwardly, Qi Buyu flicked his finger, striking the Ren Water Concealing Spirit Array with his Spiritual Power.

Evidently, until now, he wasn’t aware that Luo Tianxing had left Yangnao Land.

The abrupt assault on the Ren Water Concealing Spirit Array instantly drew the attention of Shen Wen’an and his companions within the city.

A flash of light, Shen Wen’an and Shen Li appeared before the array, upon seeing an unfamiliar old man, Shen Li slightly bowed and said: "Yunshui City declines any visitors, please leave at once, sir."

Hearing this, Qi Buyu was taken aback, then sneered: "You think I want to come?"

"I come from Southern Border’s Longevity Pavilion, entrusted to safeguard your Shen family’s safety."

Upon hearing this, Shen Li and Shen Wen’an exchanged glances.

They had just discussed that Great Prosperity True Monarch Xu Xiu likely wouldn’t watch the Shen family being slain by Outer World cultivators, and now, a Nascent Soul True Monarch from Southern Border visits, a remarkable coincidence.

However, neither of them intended to let this person inside.

The gateway to the Five Elements Secret Realm remained open, if this person entered the city, his Divine Sense could easily uncover the Secret Realm’s existence.

"So, you’re from Longevity Pavilion."

"Apologies, senior, our elders instructed strict no entry without their approval during their closed-door cultivation, so..."

Shen Li spoke softly.

She didn’t fear offending this person.

Judging by Qi Buyu’s expression alone, it was clear he was extremely unwilling to guard the Shen family, likely resulting in no future interactions.

With Xu Xiu’s orders, even leaving him blocked outside the array, he wouldn’t depart.