The lake surface was as clear as a wash.

Two tall figures stood in the air, their eyes filled with killing intent.

Even the lake water seemed to be boiling slightly as a result.

However, it was strange.

The churning lake water was confined to an area of only ten meters, while the rest of the area remained as calm as a mirror.

He was not far from the two, but he did not feel any breath from them.

"A restriction?"

The people in the room looked at each other and said in unison.

But any kind of restriction would inevitably have energy fluctuations. What kind of restriction could completely separate the inside and outside into two different worlds? Even the Juedi Tiantong might not be able to do that...

Oh no!

The Juedi Tiantong could.

Ying Wuji looked towards the lakeside and saw Zhao Ji, whose hair was turning white, smiling and waving at him.

Beside him were several familiar figures.

Lao Bi Deng.

Nangong Ling.

Wei Huan.

Han Zhe.

Tian Wenjing accompanied a middle-aged man with a handsome appearance.

There was also a fierce-tempered old man in a fiery red robe.

The other people also exuded a strong aura.

Wow!

A group of king-level figures gathered together?

A group of people watching Ying Wuque and Nangong Yu fight?

How delightful!

Although the Nine Provinces Sacrificial Ceremony was indeed a major event for the alliance of kings from various countries, most of the time they were like dragons, rarely seen.

But today, they suddenly appeared at the same time.

It must be a competition!

Ying Wuji glanced at Mi Xingli and said, "Is your father here too?"

"Of course!"

Mi Xingli rolled her eyes at him and happily ran downstairs.

The others followed suit.

At the lakeside embankment, only a few king-level big shots were sitting leisurely, while the other onlookers watched from a distance and dared not approach.

In fact, they had no way to approach, because a Juedi Tiantong was separating them.

Not to mention these ordinary people, even the strong at the Wushen Realm level would need to show their skills to enter.

Even Ying Wuji and his group had to pause outside the formation until Zhao Ji opened the restriction gap before they could enter in line.

After a few people arrived, they quickly found their respective fathers.

Mi Xingli went up and grabbed the sleeve of the handsome old king of Chu, saying, "Father!"

The King of Chu looked at her indulgently and gestured for her to stand behind him.

Wu Dan looked a little timid as he gazed at the King of Wu. Since being sent to the Kingdom of Li, he had not seen his father face to face.

Even though they had been in Luocheng for a few days, there was still a sense of distance that seemed to be elusive.

The King of Wu looked him up and down.

There was a hint of scrutiny in his eyes, but he still smiled at him.

Zhao Ning didn't say much and quietly accompanied Zhao Ji.

Ying Wuji cheerfully called out, "Dad."

Ying Yue heard this and instinctively felt a little surprised. He had been a father for more than twenty years, but he had mostly heard "Your Majesty." For a moment, he felt a little moved.

But he didn't expect that as soon as he turned his head, he saw a pair of eyes full of disdain.

Ying Wuji pursed his lips and said, "I called my dad, why did you turn your head?"

Ying Yue: "???"

"Wuji! You can't be so... Hahaha! It's okay to be rude!"

Zhao Ji wanted to reprimand him, but halfway through, he couldn't help but laugh and smugly stroked his white beard, looking at Ying Yue. "Brother Ying, your son is quite something, but now he belongs to me. My son was rude, so let me apologize to you on his behalf!"

Ying Yue: "???"

He turned his head to look at Ying Wuji's smiling face and forcibly controlled the muscles of his face from twitching.

With a faint smile, he said, "It seems that you have been living well in the Kingdom of Li. I hope you can continue to smile like this in the future."

Ying Wuji's gaze turned slightly cold. He had long suspected that Lao Bi Deng was one of the instigators behind the scenes, and now it seemed to be true.

But he still maintained a smile on his face. "It seems that you are not very happy in the Kingdom of Qian. I guess that place is not good. My mother was also full of worries when she first arrived in the Kingdom of Li, but she got better after a while. If you are worried about getting sick, I suggest you come to the Kingdom of Li for a while. But I suggest you not consider the Marquis's Mansion, because my mother is there. If you want to enter the courtyard, you have to kneel and knock on the door!"

Ying Yue: "???"

The other kings were also speechless and shocked.

The King of Chu couldn't help but laugh heartily. "I've heard that Wuji is a clever person. Today, I see that he is indeed extraordinary. No wonder two monarchs are fighting over his son."

As he spoke, his gaze had been on Ying Wuji the whole time, and his attitude was quite friendly.

Ying Wuji smiled and bowed to him. "It's just basic operation, Uncle, you flatter me."

The King of Chu: "......"

Ying Wuji glanced at the two people confronting each other in the air above the lake and felt a little curious. "How did these two start fighting? I remember they didn't have any grudges!"

Upon hearing this, Ying Yue's expression became a little embarrassed.

The others remained silent and did not answer.

Ying Wuji pursed his lips, feeling that he might have asked a question he shouldn't have, but not getting an answer made him feel a little itchy in his heart.

But if he asked, it was obvious that he wouldn't get an answer.

At this moment, a voice entered his ears.

"Because of a bitch!"

"What bitch?"

Ying Wuji became interested and looked at the young man behind the Flame King.

The young man was half-covered, but Ying Wuji recognized who he was.

Sanxi Ge, Ji Su!

This guy was not bad.

He even knew how to answer questions.

Ji Su tilted his head and continued to transmit his voice, "Ying Wuque is acting crazy now, not putting anyone in his eyes. He got drunk earlier and had a quarrel with Nangong Yu, and he insulted Nangong Yan as a bitch."

"......"Ying Wuji sneered. Although part of Nangong Yan's tragedy could be attributed to Nangong Yu's despicable behavior, this sister was still her unbearable past and a lifetime of guilt.

This... digging into someone's scars!

But this is also considered a secret. How did Ying Wuque know?

He continued to ask, "And then?"

"And then..."

Ji Su raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Then Nangong Yu also cursed Lin Qing as a female dog, and a stolen one at that, and then the two of them started fighting."

Ying Wuji: "..."

No wonder no one mentioned it earlier.

The reason for this fight is ridiculous.

Both of them are not ordinary people, but the reason for the fight is no different from that of a young man.

No!

Ying Wuji suddenly felt that something was wrong. How could two young men attract so many big shots?

And although Ying Wuque and Nangong Yu are a bit reckless, they are not this reckless.

This...

It's probably a way for the Kingdom Qian and the Zhou royal family to show off their strength.

He looked up, and although the two of them had not made any moves, their clothes were already torn, clearly indicating that they had already fought.

Now, the momentum of the two of them is rising rapidly, reaching a terrifying level.

This...

Is definitely not something that an ordinary Embryonic Transformation Realm can achieve!

Ying Wuji's pupils contracted. He could clearly feel Ying Wuque's progress. If Ying Wuque were to participate in the Sword Immortal Conference now, he might not be able to win the Hanguang Sword, and he might even be beaten up by him.

How did he suddenly make so much progress in such a short time?

He still remembered that a year ago, near the Yao Mai, Ying Wuque's strength had not improved much compared to the Sword Immortal Conference.

What has he experienced in this year?

And the surging killing intent emanating from Ying Wuque's body also made Ying Wuji feel extremely familiar.

The domain of killing...

It has already taken shape.

This level of progress, after breaking through the Embryonic Transformation Realm, may not be able to immediately advance to the Enlightenment Realm, but it will definitely make him a leader in the Embryonic Transformation Realm, and it will be much easier to break through to the Enlightenment Realm.

Zhao Ji had been in seclusion for many years, unable to comprehend the divine power, and Ying Wuque had already mastered most of it in just one year!

Ying Wuji looked at his old man and found that his expression was extremely serious, obviously feeling the pressure from this matter.

What kind of terrifying opportunity could achieve this?

Terrifying!

If he didn't have any external help, this guy would probably already be at the top of the younger generation.

But what surprised him even more was Nangong Yu, who was facing Ying Wuque.

This guy was not at all inferior.

The body of the earth and virtue seemed to have been cultivated to the extreme by him. Although he had not yet broken through to the Embryonic Transformation Realm, he gave people a feeling of awe, as if he had turned into the mountains and rivers of the earth.

Majestic and imposing.

The power of moving mountains and filling the sea could not be easily shaken.

Tall and straight, with knotted muscles, he exuded a wild and intimidating aura everywhere.

The two of them stood facing each other.

One was like an emperor who had crawled out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.

The other was like a god born and raised in the mountains and rivers.

Even an ordinary Embryonic Transformation Realm expert would not dare to say that they could easily take on the three moves of these two.

Ying Wuji probably had a rough estimate in his heart. The strength of these two people was stronger than when he had just awakened the bloodline of the Tianren Clan and reached the end of the Capital of the Great Ming.

In other words.

The opportunities these two people had obtained were no less than that of the Tianren Clan bloodline.

It was terrifying.

"Swoosh!"

Just as Ying Wuque's momentum reached its peak, he suddenly turned into a phantom and attacked Nangong Yu.

Although there was only a remnant image, it seemed to be followed by thousands of soldiers fighting to the death.

The sound was overwhelming. Although there was only one person, he exuded the momentum of a great army.

With the wheel in his hand, he aimed directly at Nangong Yu's throat.

Nangong Yu just frowned slightly, and with a wave of his hand, he sprinkled a handful of yellow beans, turning them into forty-nine sculpted guards, not to kill Ying Wuque, but to cut off all the phantoms around him.

The phantoms and puppet formations instantly compressed a large area of space.

And Nangong Yu also drew the Gongque Sword, fearlessly rushing to meet Ying Wuque.

Both of them had strong innate talents, and their skills were not weak at all. For a while, they fought fiercely, and the aftermath of the battle turned the water on the lake into steam, and the lake within the prohibition had even revealed its bottom.

Although it was just a fight between two Embryonic Transformation Realm experts, it felt like the attack of a million troops on a city.

The onlookers were all pale.

Even the experts in the Enlightenment Realm who were watching the battle, except for Ying Yue and Nangong Ling, also showed a frightened expression.

The power of the Embryonic Transformation Realm.

It was so terrifying.

What about when they break through to the Enlightenment Realm?

Not to mention breaking through to the Enlightenment Realm.

Even if these two were put on the battlefield now, they would be first-class warriors. When Chu Yan fought, Ji Su, who possessed the Nine Flames Absolute Vein, was able to make the Chu army suffer, and these two would be even more terrifying.

If it weren't for the presence of the elders of both families...

These two would definitely not be allowed to stay!

Even Ying Yue and Nangong Ling's eyes were filled with killing intent. They did not expect their own opportunities to be so terrifying, and the other party could still keep up with them.

Within the prohibition.

White mist was already swirling.

In just an instant, the two of them had exchanged a hundred moves, each of which could be taken by an ordinary master.

They collided head-on, and both of them were knocked back, panting heavily.

Just now, they seemed evenly matched, and it seemed that neither could do anything to the other, but they both knew how dangerous the situation had just been. A small mistake could have cost them their lives.

"Not bad!"Zhao Ji couldn't help but sigh: "Brother Ying was already a fierce general on the battlefield when he was young, relying on his prowess in the field of killing to instill fear in countless people. Now it seems that Wuque's comprehension is not weaker than yours, and with the sacred spirit body of Emperor Zhuanxu, after breaking through, he will definitely become an unparalleled god of killing, leaving a lasting legacy."

His words were truly heartfelt.

The other kings also nodded in agreement.

In his youth, Ying Yue had only a second-grade spirit body, but with his prowess in the field of killing, he became a terrifying general.

Now, Ying Wuque's innate talent is even more formidable.

Even in this era of outstanding geniuses, his dominance is likely to be even more terrifying than Ying Yue's in his time.

But even someone like him,

Nangong Ling can still hold his own.

Although the prowess in the field of killing is strong, the Nangong family's ability to turn a crisis into an opportunity is also extremely formidable.

For a moment,

everyone felt immense pressure.

The rise of the Kingdom of Qian was already evident, and it seemed that the Zhou royal family was also on the path to revival. What could be done about this?

The Ji clan countries were under less pressure, after all, the Zhou royal family was the leader of the Ji clan alliance. But several countries considered the Zhou emperor as a symbol of good fortune, and being ruled by the Zhou emperor was a different matter altogether.

Tian Hou and the King of Chu were the most troubled, as the Kingdom of Li had benefited from the reforms and could still resist with its national strength.

But what about them?

The Kingdom of Qi was doing fine, and after the Tian family took over, the reforms faced little resistance.

The Kingdom of Chu was still in a mess internally, and no matter how rich their resources were, they couldn't afford to delay any longer.

Ying Yue laughed heartily, "Brother Zhao, you flatter me. Although Wuque has made significant progress, it seems that Nangong Ling has made even greater strides. After all, during the Sword Immortal Conference, Wuque had a considerable lead, but now the two of them can hold their own against each other."

Zhao Ji smiled faintly, "Indeed, but the prowess in the field of killing is a divine skill for leading troops. In the future, its effectiveness on the battlefield may be even greater."

Although the two of them had their fair share of conflicts,

overall, the relationship between Qian and Li should be relatively friendly for many years to come.

Because Li had made up its mind to develop its national strength for a few years, and in the past year, almost every city had been fortified. Qian couldn't possibly attack them first, especially since the Jade Soap Factory was helping them relieve their financial pressure.

If Qian wanted to expand eastward, they would have to cause trouble for the Ji clan alliance and the Kingdom of Chu.

Although he was quite wary now, he was still willing to help Qian maintain its facade.

"That's an exaggeration!"

Nangong Ling just smiled faintly and didn't show any particular fear, "Wuque may be a dragon among men, a good hand at leading troops in battle, but he is only one person. Without equally formidable subordinates, when it comes to actual warfare, he may be at a loss. King Qian, besides Wuque, do you have anyone who has had a similar stroke of luck?"

Upon hearing this,

everyone's brows twitched.

According to Nangong Ling, besides Nangong Ling, there were others in the Zhou royal family who had similar strokes of luck!

This... is too terrifying!

Ying Wuji also furrowed his brows slightly. He suddenly remembered what Ji Tong had said about the resources given by the Tianren Clan. Could it be related to this?

If a group of people could be improved on such a large scale,

that would truly be a tremendous resource.

No wonder Ji Tong was so envious.

Anyone would be envious!

Nangong Ling stroked his beard contentedly and beckoned to Nangong Ling, "Yuer, today is not a good time to determine the winner. Come down for now!"

"Yes!"

Nangong Ling responded indifferently and cast a cold glance at Ying Wuque before flying back to the bank.

Standing behind Nangong Ling, he appeared extremely calm.

The shocking performance just now had not made him proud at all.

The imposing aura that had been as majestic as a mountain had also gradually subsided, and he seemed no different from before.

Ying Wuque also flew back, and when he saw Ying Wuji, a hint of hostility flashed in his eyes.

At this moment, there was no longer any fear in his eyes.

Instead, they were filled with fierce determination.

Ying Wuji raised an eyebrow. Had this guy overcome his fear?

What the hell.

What kind of stroke of luck was this?

Asking was probably useless.

Old Biedeng definitely wouldn't say, but he vaguely remembered Bai Yi mentioning that the Bai family seemed to have a secret realm related to Emperor Zhuanxu, which the Bai family members couldn't use themselves. At that time, in order to support Old Biedeng's rise to power, it was handed over to Old Biedeng.

It was also because of this secret realm that Old Biedeng comprehended the prowess in the field of killing, and this secret realm remained in the Qian royal family, where it should have been passed on to him.

But it seemed that Ying Wuque had picked up the leftovers, and he had even been fooled by him.

It was really disgusting!

Nangong Ling stood up and looked at the King of Chu, "Brother Mi! I deeply sympathize with the situation in the Kingdom of Chu. Tomorrow is the Nine Provinces Sacrificial Ceremony, and the Nangong family will offer to go to the Kingdom of Chu to subdue the demons. I will take my leave tomorrow!"

After speaking, he left with Nangong Ling.

Ying Yue also had no intention of staying. Although Nangong Ling's performance had greatly exceeded his expectations, the purpose of establishing Wuque's authority had been achieved.

He gave Ying Wuji a deep look before leaving as well.

With the main figures gone,

the others also had no reason to stay.

Shaking off their worries, they all left with their entourages.

Although the Nine Provinces Sacrificial Ceremony was held in the name of the Zhou emperor, it was actually a show of strength and a grand event for everyone to show off their prowess.

Everyone knew this.

Without the opportunities of the Kingdom of Qian and the Nangong family, they could only watch as others flaunted their strength and silently shed tears of envy.

The people soon left.

Back at the Chu embassy,

the King of Chu let out a long sigh, looking extremely conflicted.

Nangong Ling and Ying Wuque's performance today had left him three parts pleased and seven parts worried.Fortunately, these two families have shown their strength, and it is highly likely that they will continue to do so in the battle against the demons. With their participation, the demon troubles in the Kingdom of Chu should be resolved more smoothly.

But it is an undeniable fact that the Kingdom of Chu has been weakened this time. The time when the demon troubles are just resolved may be quiet for a while, but before long, it will definitely become a fat sheep in the eyes of everyone.

The Kingdom of Qi is not afraid, however.

The alliance led by the Kingdom of Qian and the Zhou royal family with the Ji family has made it difficult for them.

"Ah!"

The King of Chu sighed.

Mi Xingli knew why he sighed and pondered for a moment before saying, "Father, I have a way to ease the worries of the Kingdom of Chu!"

"Oh?"

The King of Chu's eyes lit up. "Quick, tell me!"

Mi Xingli took a deep breath and then recounted everything she knew about Ying Wuji.

The King of Chu was somewhat moved.

Although this was the first time he had seen Ying Wuji, he quite admired this young man. If he could be tied to the Kingdom of Chu, even if it couldn't guarantee a successful reform, it would greatly increase the chances of success.

And, this kid represents productivity.

Even if we set aside the Bai family itself, as long as the Kingdom of Chu can succeed in reform, it can follow the path of the Kingdom of Li. Although it will be much more difficult, as long as we can withstand the first few waves of war, it is still possible to stand up, at least much better than the current situation.

What's even more exaggerated is the performance of Ying Wuque and Nangong Yu today.

At the Immortal Sword Conference, they were beaten by Ying Wuji.

Although it is not known whether Ying Wuji's cultivation has improved in the past year.

But even if it develops steadily, after breaking through the realm of martial arts, it will not be much inferior to the first two.

The words Zhao Ji said today, he also hopes to be able to say them himself one day.

"Your son-in-law is very good, and now he is mine!"

However...

The King of Chu asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure Zhao Ji will make a move against Ying Wuji?"

"Not sure!"

Mi Xingli shook her head. "In fact, there are many things I don't understand in this matter, but based on my understanding of Ying Wuji, I can see that he is also uncertain. But even though I have just started to learn the Tianyan Divine Art, I can also discern some clues.

This time, there are both great fortune and great danger on Ying Wuji's body.

The probability of Zhao Ji making a move against him this time is at least fifty percent!"

Fifty percent.

It sounds like nothing was said.

But it is the most accurate description she has of this matter.

Mi Xingli looked somewhat anxious. "Father, if Zhao's family really makes a move, we..."

The King of Chu interrupted with a light sigh, "This is no longer a question of whether we want to take action, but whether we can take action! With the foundation of our Kingdom of Chu, if we only forcibly rescue Ying Wuji, there may not be a big problem, but they also have nearly a thousand people from the Bai family, and three thousand five hundred Bai family disciples.

Do you think Ying Wuji is willing to abandon so many people?

If he can really abandon everything, where does the suspicion between father-in-law and son-in-law come from?"

Mi Xingli was a little anxious, opened her mouth to say something.

The King of Chu sternly reprimanded, "This is a national matter, how dare you act recklessly? When did you become so sentimental?"

Mi Xingli's eyes were a little red, and there seemed to be a glint of tears in her eyes.

She took a deep breath and said in a muffled voice, "It's not sentimentality, it's just that I can't bear to see a loyal minister fall."

The King of Chu's expression softened slightly. "In that case, it's good!"

...

The Kingdom of Qian embassy.

After Zhao Ji returned, he went back to his own room to rest.

Ying Wuji returned to the separate courtyard where he lived. Besides him, there were also some high-level members of the Bai family living here. As for the remaining Bai clan members and Bai family disciples, they were stationed outside the city with the army. After all, the city is only so big, and it's not possible for everyone to live inside.

Recently, Bai Yi's emotions have been somewhat unstable because of the matters of the Bai family, and she often wakes up sweating from nightmares.

Because she has already experienced similar things once, no matter how many calming pills Ying Wuji gives her, it is impossible to completely dispel her worries.

Hua Chao, in order to ease her anxiety, accompanies her every day and tells her stories.

Ying Wuji didn't know what to say, so he went straight back to his room.

The action of pushing the door was quite soothing.

But the action of closing the door was very quick.

Because there was a person inside the room.

Ji Tong!

Ying Wuji quickly pasted a soundproof talisman and frowned slightly. "You came without notifying me?"

Ji Tong smiled faintly. "Tomorrow is the Nine Provinces Sacrifice. After everyone goes through the motions, we will immediately move on to the main event. If I don't come, who will help you arrange the escape route?"

"That's true!"

Ying Wuji then sat down and looked at him quietly. "So, what do you have to say?"

Ji Tong smiled and shook his head. "We can be considered friends, so it's not just about business. Do you really have no desire to chat with me?"

Ying Wuji was a little impatient. "Just say what you have to say, instead of beating around the bush like a woman!"

Ji Tong was not angry either and asked leisurely, "How do you see the current strength of Ying Wuque and Nangong Yu? If my guess is correct, they may be stronger now than you were at the end of the Great Ming."

"More or less!"

"What about compared to you now?"

"If this news has nothing to do with our escape, I advise you not to affect my mood."

"..."

Ji Tong also didn't expect him to be so irritable, so he smiled and waved his hand. "I just want to tell you that Nangong Yu's changes are not unique in the Zhou royal family. The benefits that the Celestial Tribe can bring out can definitely affect the overall situation of the entire human race.

But this benefit, you can't get, and I can't get.

Only if we join forces, can we get it!"

"Oh?"

Ying Wuji knew what his purpose was for this trip, just to deepen the binding relationship.

After all, Nangong Yu's promotion, if it can be mass-produced, is enough to make all the powerful countries in the world salivate.

Including Ying Wuji himself, he dare not easily ignore it.He looked at Ji Tong with a smile that was not a smile: "In fact, I have always been curious about your true identity. You have never revealed your background, and now you are drawing a pie for me. It's time to be honest with me!"

For the leader of my teaching.

The giant of the Mo family.

The king of Da Zhou.

These three identities, one more bizarre than the other, combined into one person, can be called fantasy.

Ji Tong sighed lightly: "If I say that I am already three hundred years old, do you believe it or not?"

Ying Wuji's eyebrows twitched. The upper limit of the human race's lifespan now is one hundred and fifty years after breaking through the embryonic realm. As far as he knows, the only way to forcibly break this limit seems to be the reincarnation method of the Qingyi.

This Ji Tong seems to have something special.

His explanation is also quite reasonable, because only a person with such a long life span can possibly have all three of these identities at the same time.

Ying Wuji nodded slightly: "Since you said it's to make me believe, even if I don't believe it, I can't do anything to you. Just explain it directly!"

Ji Tong smiled: "This is related to a secret technique I have comprehended. If you are interested, I can teach it to you in the future. Let me put it this way, my surname is indeed Ji, and my true identity is the younger brother of the current King of Zhou, Xuanzu. Every once in a while, I will change to a new identity in the royal family of Zhou.

Because of my Ji surname identity and the various forces I control, the emperors of Zhou have always respected me.

Even if the current King of Zhou knows that my beliefs are different from his, he still has to cooperate with me honestly.

It's a pity that the heavenly and human races only have direct contact with the legitimate King of Zhou.

I have been hinting for many years, and finally peeked into the mystery inside, and gained the trust of the heavenly and human races through a series of means, but this trust is not enough for me to replace the King of Zhou.

So, I need the Bai family as a bargaining chip.

Similarly, your Bai family betrayed the heavenly and human races in the ancient times. Even though you have suffered for many years in the foreign domain, you still need my identity as an endorsement.

Then find a suitable opportunity to completely replace the King of Zhou.

I am not very clear about the specific strength of the demon race, but I also know that it is not something the current human race can contend with.

You are from the Bai family, so you should know more than I do.

In other words, the benefits of the heavenly and human races must be obtained by you and me.

As long as you leave the Kingdom of Li, we will be as one.

Clear enough?"

Ying Wuji grinned: "You seem to be very afraid of me becoming the sixth elder!"

Ji Tong smiled and waved his hand: "I just want you to see your bright future."

Ying Wuji rubbed his chin: "So what exactly are the benefits that the heavenly and human races have given to the royal family of Zhou?"

Ji Tong's eyes narrowed slightly: "I can't be specific, but I can only tell you that this should be a native product of the sealed space where the heavenly and human races were sealed. And the changes in the demon race are related to the changes in Nangong Yan!"

"What the heck?"

Ying Wuji's eyelids twitched, because the Bai family also did not know why the demon race had been getting stronger. He did not expect the problem to lie here.

Ji Tong tapped the desktop with his right hand knuckles slowly: "If my guess is correct, it should be that Emperor Zhuanxu, in order to seal the heavenly and human races, coincidentally discovered this world. He only knew that this world was very desolate and suitable as a prison, but he did not know what was specific here.

He forcibly opened this world, sealed the heavenly and human races inside, and then used his divine power to seal the heavenly and human races for thousands of years.

But in fact, this seal is not perfect. Besides allowing them to contact the King of Zhou, something has been slowly leaking out, and it is this leakage that has made the demon race continuously stronger.

Of course, this is just my speculation. To prove it, we need to capture a member of the heavenly and human races and interrogate them."

Ying Wuji nodded slightly and asked, "You and Lao Bidi joined forces to trick me, and today Wuque used Nangong Yan to provoke Nangong Yan. I'm sure you and Lao Bidi have a lot of communication. Tell me, what is the secret realm related to Emperor Zhuanxu that Lao Bidi has in his hands?"

Ji Tong smiled and did not evade, slowly saying, "I'm not very clear about the specifics. I only know that the secret realm is related to the corpse of Emperor Zhuanxu."

The corpse of Emperor Zhuanxu...

Ying Wuji's heart jumped, suddenly thinking of the heartbeat he heard in the tomb. According to Jiandizi's words, Emperor Zhuanxu did not die completely, at least his heart is still alive.

He should ask about it.

Ji Tong smiled and said, "Are you interested in this secret realm? If you are interested, I can try to help you!"

"No need!"

Ying Wuji waved his hand. Cooperation is like falling in love. If you expose too much need, you are likely to be gradually tamed into a lackey.

When a relationship must exist.

The more you pretend, the more initiative you can gain.

He crossed his legs: "I asked a lot of useless questions. Just tell me how you want to help us escape!"

Ji Tong took out a booklet and a storage necklace from his arms.

Ying Wuji opened it and found that it was a formation method for arranging a teleportation array, and the necklace was filled with materials for arranging the array.

Ji Tong said calmly, "This is the only teleportation array in the world that can teleport five thousand people in an instant. The only drawback is that the distance is a bit short, and it can only teleport a distance of twenty miles, but it is enough for your Bai family to break free from the encirclement of the Zhao family."

Ying Wuji narrowed his eyes: "Although Luocheng is in the territory of Wei and Han, before the funeral feast is over, they will not offend the Zhao family. A distance of only twenty miles is not enough for us to escape to the Flame Kingdom."

Ji Tong smiled and waved his hand: "There is no rush for this. As long as you are teleported to the destination, our people will meet you there. By then, they will sacrifice themselves to send you out of the territory of the Kingdom of Li. Is that enough for you?"

"How many people?""For all the power you've taught me, plus my ten thousand elite private soldiers—though only ten thousand, they were cultivated at great cost. Their average strength should far surpass the fifty thousand elites sent by the Zhao clan. They will surely surprise you when the time comes."

"Barely passable."

Ying Wuji rubbed his eyebrows: "I don't think this force is sufficient, but I can see you've shown real sincerity. I'll accept your gift, and after I escape this predicament, I'll thank you properly!"

With that, he made a gesture of invitation.

Ji Tong did not linger and slowly vanished into the air.

Ying Wuji packed away the items and then tore off the soundproofing talisman.

He did not doubt Ji Tong's sincerity.

After all, in this world where dynasties reign supreme, for a king of equal standing to offer so much of his wealth was no small feat.

But these offerings might still not be enough.

Based on the strategies he had discussed with Zhao Ji, a mere teleportation formation and an additional ten thousand elites for his sect barely brought both sides to an even playing field.

Escape was not impossible.

But to escape, many would inevitably die.

Otherwise, Zhao Ji wouldn't have boasted about coordinating with Ying Wuji from the inside out, forcing Ji Tong to lose a big chunk of flesh.

Moreover.

If his father-in-law truly intended to kill him, he would certainly have some undisclosed trump cards.

This... was quite troublesome.

Ying Wuji pursed his lips, but his mindset became more relaxed.

Up until now.

All the moves had followed the script.

It was almost time for his father-in-law's "winning move."

He wasn't sure if Zhao Ji would naively follow the script like he did that night, placing a mediocre move in the eyes of others.

But regardless of the outcome.

His heart, tormented for many days, would find relief—just in different ways.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Knocking sounds echoed.

Looking at the sky, although it was still a bit early, it was probably almost time for dinner.

It must be Zhao Ning calling him.

Ying Wuji smiled and opened the door.

Before he could see who it was, he felt a body throw itself into his arms, and a pair of soft lips nibbled at his neck.

Judging by the figure.

It didn't seem like Zhao Ning.

Ying Wuji was startled: "Mi Xingli, what are you doing?"

Mi Xingli giggled: "After the Jiuzhou Festival, I'll have to return to my country, right? Next time we meet, I don't know if you'll be alive or just a gravestone. I figured if you escape to Kingdom Chu, I'll probably have to use my body to tie you down.

If you stay safe and sound in Kingdom Li, our next encounter might be on the battlefield between our nations.

If... you unfortunately perish, this would be our last face-to-face.

You see.

If it's the former, I'm just getting used to it in advance.

If it's the latter two, this is our last day being so close.

I'm quite fond of you, and not taking advantage of this opportunity would be a huge loss.

Come on!

Little black chicken!

Let your sister have a kiss!

Hee hee!"

Ying Wuji: "Uh..."

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