Chapter 425: Cannot See Through

Chapter 425: Chapter 426: Cannot See Through

“You go report to Elder Su. I’ll stay here and keep watch, and see what they’re up to,” Zhuge Su said.

“Alright!”

Without looking back, the Evil King hurried back to Qingyang City to find Su Mo.

“What did you say? Three Sacred Lands are here?”

Su Mo asked in surprise.

The Evil King nodded. “They’re the Kunlun Sacred Land, the Jizhen Sacred Land, and the Taiyi Sacred Land. There are several hundred experts in total.”

“No way!”

Huang Xu said, stunned, “We have no quarrel with these Sacred Lands. What are they doing in Qingyang City, and with so many people?”

The Evil King shook his head.

He didn’t know what they were here for, either.

However, they radiated killing intent.

The Evil King said worriedly, “For these Sacred Lands to come here together, they’re definitely up to no good. Elder Su, should we mobilize our men?”

“No need.”

Su Mo waved his hand dismissively. “Just tell Zhuge Su to be careful. If things get difficult, just let them into the city. Heh, I’d like to see what these Sacred Lands are capable of. They’d better not disappoint me.”

“Yes!”

The Evil King immediately relayed Su Mo’s instructions to Zhuge Su.

After receiving the message, Zhuge Su no longer hid his identity and appeared openly before the Three Great Sacred Lands. “Everyone, this is the territory of Qingyang City. Go no further.”

“Oh, a Martial Emperor!”

Fang Xi said in surprise, “I never expected a small place like Qingyang City to have such a figure. It seems this humble Daoist underestimated them.”

“He’s just an Early Stage Martial Emperor. Nothing to worry about.”

“Hmph. Who cares if he’s a Martial Emperor or not,” Yuan Jie and Ye Mingli said with disdain.

They were all experts from the Sacred Lands, accustomed to being arrogant and domineering, so they didn’t give Zhuge Su a second thought.

Fang Xi said lightly, “If your Jizhen Sacred Land and Taiyi Sacred Land aren’t afraid, my Kunlun Sacred Land is naturally not afraid either. This humble Daoist was merely surprised, that is all.”

“You just told us to stop, didn’t you?” Fang Xi asked, taking two steps forward.

Zhuge Su said in a clear voice, “That’s right. You have entered the territory of our Xiao Alliance Sacred Land. To avoid unnecessary conflict, please halt and wait for me to report to Elder Su. A decision will be made then.”

Following Su Mo’s instructions, he planned to be courteous first and resort to force later.

If they listened to reason, Su Mo would personally come out of the city to welcome them. Otherwise, Zhuge Su would lead them into the Array.

“The Xiao Alliance Sacred Land?”

A trace of surprise flashed in Fang Xi’s eyes. He turned and asked, “Elder Yuan Jie, have you ever heard of the Xiao Alliance Sacred Land?”

“Never!” Yuan Jie shook his head.

Ye Mingli chimed in, “This old man has heard of the Xiao Alliance Sacred Land. It’s a power that rose about half a year ago. The entire Northern Profound Domain is now under their control.”

Fang Xi looked disdainful.

One had to understand that their three Sacred Lands were colossal powers with legacies stretching back tens of thousands of years. It had taken the efforts of countless generations to establish their respective Sacred Lands.

‘The Xiao Alliance has only been around for half a year, and they dare call themselves a Sacred Land? That’s just too arrogant. What a load of bullshit!’

Yuan Jie said coldly, “Go back and tell the people of your Xiao Alliance not to think they can call themselves a Sacred Land just because they have a few Martial Emperors.”

‘Since when did the title of Sacred Land become so cheap? If just anyone could call themselves a Sacred Land, what would become of the prestige of our own Sacred Lands, which were built upon tens of thousands of years of heritage? Want to be on equal footing with us? Not a chance in hell.’

Fang Xi was even more outrageous. “And that Elder Su you mentioned. Tell him if he knows what’s good for him, he’ll come out and greet us at once. And remember, he is to kneel. Otherwise, we’ll slaughter him.”

Hearing this, Zhuge Su’s eyes turned cold.

‘Make Su Mo come out and welcome them personally? And on his knees? These old fools must be insane.’

Zhuge Su refused without hesitation. “If you all wish to enter the city, this old man won’t stop you. But as for having Elder Su come to receive you… heh…”

‘Never mind that these people were just Elders from the great Sacred Lands. Even if their Saint Masters came in person, Su Mo would never come out to welcome them, much less kneel.’

“You… you’d best watch yourselves!”

With that warning, Zhuge Su turned and left.

Yuan Jie roared in anger, “Fuck! Are people these days all this arrogant? To actually disregard us Elders from the Sacred Lands!”

“They’re courting death!” Ye Mingli said coldly.

Even the usually good-tempered Daoist Fang Xi said angrily, “Since they don’t know what’s good for them, let’s just kill our way in and teach them a good lesson.”

“Let’s go!”

The large party advanced mightily toward Qingyang City.

However, just as they arrived before Qingyang City, Fang Xi shouted, “Everyone, stop!”

“What is it?” Yuan Jie and Ye Mingli asked, confused.

Fang Xi pointed at Qingyang City. “There’s an Array up ahead.”

“An Array?”

Yuan Jie and Ye Mingli looked forward at the same time, and grave expressions appeared on their faces.

Ahead of them was a world of illusion, shrouded in clouds and mist, making it impossible to see reality clearly.

Yuan Jie exclaimed in shock, “What kind of Array is this? It’s… it’s so terrifying that even this old man’s Wisdom Eye can’t see through it.”

“This old man can’t see through it either!” Ye Mingli said, shaking his head.

Yuan Jie looked at Fang Xi. “Fellow Daoist Fang, doesn’t your Kunlun Sacred Land have Nie Xiang with his Green Ghost Eye? Get him out here to take a look.”

“Nie Xiang, come out and see what’s going on with this Array,” Fang Xi ordered.

“Yes!”

A middle-aged man with dark skin walked out from the crowd. His eyes narrowed slightly, and a black light shot from his pupils.

In that instant, everyone present was startled.

“What a terrifying Pupil Technique.”

“He’s not even looking at me, but I already feel like he’s seen right through me.”

“I’m no exception.”

Wary voices came from the crowd.

Fang Xi chuckled. “Nie Xiang’s Green Ghost Eye isn’t an ordinary Pupil Technique. It’s a naturally-born Ghost Eye. It can vanquish Evil Demons and see through all illusions in the world, especially various Arrays and Illusion Realms.”

“Tsk tsk, that Green Ghost Eye really is powerful.”

“With Nie Xiang’s Green Ghost Eye, it must be much more convenient for your Kunlun Sacred Land to explore forbidden grounds for treasures. You must be able to rake in a lot of benefits,” Yuan Jie and Ye Mingli said with envy.

Although their Jizhen and Taiyi Sacred Lands also had Pupil Techniques, they were far inferior to Nie Xiang’s Green Ghost Eye.

The ability to see through Illusion Arrays alone was enough to make one envious.

Soon, Nie Xiang retracted his Green Ghost Eye.

Fang Xi asked, “How is it?”

“This…”

Nie Xiang didn’t answer for a long moment.

Seeing this, the people from the Jizhen and Taiyi Sacred Lands were immediately displeased.

Yuan Jie questioned coldly, “What, are you being wary of us?”

“That’s not it!” Nie Xiang denied, shaking his head.

Yuan Jie sneered, “Heh, do you take this old man for a blind fool? While this old man may not have your Green Ghost Eye, I possess a Wisdom Eye that can read people. Your expression has already betrayed you.”

“Elder Yuan Jie, you misunderstand this junior. It’s not that this junior is unwilling to speak, it’s just that…” Nie Xiang stammered.

“If you have something to say, just say it. No need to be secretive. Any treasures we obtain will certainly be split evenly. There’s no need to be on guard against anyone,” Fang Xi instructed.

Seeing that even Fang Xi was starting to misunderstand, Nie Xiang hurriedly explained, “I truly wasn’t trying to be wary of Elder Yuan and Elder Ye. It’s… it’s that I can’t see through it.”