Chapter 726 - 215: Ghost Realm Divided in Three, Immortal Envoy Blueprint, Troubled Xiaoyu’Er, Treacherous Schemes in the Imperial Capital

Chapter 726: Chapter 215: Ghost Realm Divided in Three, Immortal Envoy Blueprint, Troubled Xiaoyu’Er, Treacherous Schemes in the Imperial Capital

A dead camel is still bigger than a horse.

Even if the Lotus Sect has declined, it still has some strength left.

Moreover, up until now, only the "Red Lotus Sect Leader" Peng Chao and the "Black Lotus Sect Leader" Peng Mingyi have been affected, while the "White Lotus Sect Leader" Bai Lianjue and the "Cyan Lotus Sect Leader" Firefly Demon are still around.

The Lotus Sect has deep foundations, and they even have backup plans. As long as they can hold on, they might be able to rise again after some time.

However, neither Bai Lianjue nor Firefly Demon are strong in direct combat, which will inevitably be a weak point for the Lotus Sect...

If this Senior would follow him to the Lotus Sect...

"Senior, please come with me!"

Peng Mi kowtowed to the ground, moving like a mountain falling and pillars collapsing, and said, "Senior!"

The disciples behind him also followed suit and bowed.

Li Yuan looked at him quietly and suddenly said, "Do you know the Thousand-Mile in a Line?"

Peng Mi was taken aback and nodded repeatedly.

The Thousand-Mile in a Line was once an evil ghost tool owned by a powerful body from the lineage of Zhao Guyue, originating from the Mianzhou Daoist Palace of Ultimate Bliss.

Li Yuan said, "I have one, and it’s already wrapped around her."

After saying that, he raised his hand to point at a seductive female disciple of the White Lotus Sect.

That female disciple was startled, then quickly showed a flattered expression, "Disciple Bai Mei’Er, thank you for your trust, Senior."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "It’s not trust; it’s the hope that you can take me to your Lotus Sect’s gathering place so that I can go directly there.

Of course, if someone wants to cleanse you with Fourth Grade Blood, washing a few more times might wash it away."

Peng Mi quickly said, "Senior overthinks! It’s Peng Mi’s fortune for Senior to visit! Peng Mi will certainly protect this woman well, and when we reach... Chixia Mountain, Senior can come anytime."

Li Yuan said, "Better be so."

After saying that, he waved his hand and said, "Go."

Peng Mi hurriedly took people and left.

That White Lotus disciple named Bai Mei’Er even coquettishly turned back before leaving, her eyes misty, saying longingly, "Senior, Mei’Er waits for your arrival."

Li Yuan stifled a laugh.

This reminded him of the former Saintess of the White Lotus Sect, White Spirit Water.

These White Lotus demonesses are just like this, habitually beguiling others, taking a mile when given an inch, blooming brightly when given a flower—it’s practically an occupational hazard.

He watched the remaining members of the Lotus Sect leave, then concealed his form, quietly escorting them until they completely entered the territory of the Star Sea Dao, whereupon he returned.

...

...

Jade Capital.

Imperial Palace.

Behind Qingxin Hall.

A figure suddenly appeared.

Li Yuan returned to the Imperial Palace, his expression suddenly shifting.

’Something’s not right, someone has been here?’

His eyes quickly scanned around, indeed spotting many telltale signs.

Long grass near the secret chamber had been disturbed, faint footprints in the soil, slightly moved furniture within Qingxin Hall...

These subtle traces were indiscernible to ordinary people, but Li Yuan saw them as clear as day.

He frowned slightly, his form flickering, transforming into a tiny flying insect and used the Illusion Technique to head towards Fengming Palace.

Soon, the insect entered Fengming Palace.

Inside Fengming Palace, it was pitch black, the Empress was not present.

Immediately, Li Yuan checked the Imperial Study and other places but still found no trace of Xie Wei.

Thus, he returned to Qingxin Palace, entered the secret chamber, and began pondering how to attract lightning into the Fourth Grade.

...

The next morning.

After listening for a while, Li Yuan roughly understood where the Empress had gone.

Xie Wei had taken the Little Emperor to Golden Summit Mountain to offer sacrifices to the heavens, but unexpectedly encountered an earthquake. The tremors were severe, and many accompanying guards had been crushed to death, with numerous local residents trapped.

This was a major issue for Xie Wei.

Offering sacrifices to the heavens on one foot, an earthquake on the next—is this some kind of joke?

Moreover, with the court and public rumors about the "Demon Queen ruling," this almost solidifies the "Demon Queen" identity.

Li Yuan naturally didn’t believe in fate, but the people do...

After understanding, he decided to ignore it for the time being and planned to head to a deep mountain forest, where he would use the "Life-Shortening Forged Soldiers" method to draw celestial thunder for an experiment.

The Imperial Palace might lack some things, but quietly hidden resources were not among them. Blood Gold, and even the Blood Crystal Marrow, were abundant, at least for an emperor like him.

And these resources far exceed what the Tang Sect of the Cloud Mountain Path could provide to Li Yuan.

But before setting off, he needed to find out who had sneaked into Qingxin Hall.

That night...

Li Yuan transformed into an insect, quietly crouching beneath the glaze tiles on Qingxin Hall’s eaves, sensing his surroundings.

Time ticks away second by second.

At midnight, two shadows, like phantoms, suddenly emerged from the distant darkness, swiftly bypassing the guards and approaching the rear of Qingxin Hall.

The two shadows headed straight for Qingxin Hall.

After searching inside the hall, they came to the secret chamber.

The two shadows leaned their ears against the iron door of the secret chamber, as if listening for any sounds inside.

Then, the shadows separated.

Extremely faint murmuring could be heard.

"I’ve been here twice already; there’s no one in Qingxin Hall, no sound from the secret chamber... Could it be the Emperor died long ago, and this is all an act by the Demon Queen?

After all, both of us know how unpredictable and bizarre the Evil Ghost Tools can be. If the Demon Queen pretends someone as the Emperor and takes him out for public appearances, it’s not out of the question."

"Indeed, there’s no sound from the secret chamber, but if the Emperor’s cultivation skill is profound, wouldn’t that be expected?"

"Open the door, if we can just get it open, we can confirm our suspicions.

The Demon Queen rarely leaves, and Gao Kaiping is with her too; such opportunities don’t come often.

If the Emperor truly is inside, given his weakened state, we might capture him... no, help him escape the Demon Queen’s control."