Eagle Gorge, Purple Flame Palace.
In a grand hall, the Third Palace Master of the Purple Flame Palace, Yang Xiong, had a face full of suspicion and uncertainty, and the Great Palace Master, Lii Kun, was the same. Their faces were shrouded in a faint shimmer, with clouds swirling above their heads, their expressions gloomy, their eyes flickering with intense shock.
At their level and status, it's clear that if Cloud Dragon Mountain was secretly eradicated by the Pei Family or the Giant Void Sect, it would be manageable.
But if this matter was the 'achievement' of some newly emerging mysterious powerful force, then for their Purple Flame Palace, it would not be good news!
Because originally, in this Eagle Gorge, only their Purple Flame Palace, the Giant Void Sect, and the Pei Family were the mightiest! And now, with Cloud Dragon Mountain being quietly eradicated, if it means that a mysterious force no weaker than them is secretly rising and growing strongerā¦
Doesn't that mean that in the near future, someone will stand up to challenge the authority of their three major forces and maybe even redefine the cultivation resources and territory of this Eagle Gorge!?
Thinking of this, the Great Palace Master of the Purple Flame Palace, Lii Kun, had a more somber, colder, and more ominous look on his face.
He then snorted coldly and said, "What's going on, speak!"
"Yes! Great Palace Master."
The person kneeling on the ground trembled and said, "According to our secret investigations, regarding the quiet eradication of Cloud Dragon Mountain, we suspect that it was done by the Enlightened Deity Caveā¦"
"What!?" Yang Xiong, the Third Palace Master of the Purple Flame Palace, changed his expression and coldly said, "Are you sure your investigation is correct? Does that Enlightened Deity Cave have such power!?"
"This judgment, do you have any evidence!?" The Great Palace Master of the Purple Flame Palace, Lii Kun, was also surprised, his face cold as he spoke.
"Great Palace Master, Third Palace Master, this pertains to an event that happened over six months ago near Azure Dragon Ravine. Please have a look." The person kneeling on the ground presented another communication talisman, glowing faintly, his expression visibly unusual.
"Azure Dragon Ravine?" Lii Kun was momentarily stunned.
Although Azure Dragon Ravine is famous and well-known in Eagle Gorge, its actual geographical location is quite distant from their Purple Flame Palace!
So normally, their Purple Flame Palace wouldn't pay much attention to the minor disturbances thereā¦ because it's hard to affect them here, so naturally, there's no need to focus too much on it and consume energy.
But precisely because of this, although that incident caused a stir half a year ago, both Lii Kun and Yang Xiong were unaware.
However, regardless of circumstances, even the tightest walls have leaks!
As the earth-shattering event that happened outside Azure Dragon Ravine gradually spread throughout the entire Eagle Gorge for more than six months, it naturally didn't escape the intelligence department of the Purple Flame Palaceā¦
Back then, someone recognized the identities of Cang Kun and Blue Whale!
Two major Third-Level Demon Beasts. The intelligence department of the Purple Flame Palace dare not ignore such crucial information.
After that, Cloud Dragon Mountain waged war against the Enlightened Deity Cave and conquered it, but to this day, the situation has inexplicably flipped. Cloud Dragon Mountain was silently annihilated and eradicated.
With such a situation, even with a bit of brain, they would surely know whom to suspect.
"What?"
At this moment, Lii Kun's face changed, somewhat shaken, and his expression darkened as he said, "Cang Kun and Blue Whale have already become Third-Level Demon Beasts!?"
"What? Theyā¦"
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiong, the Third Palace Master of the Purple Flame Palace, was shocked, "Third-Level Demon Beasts, they? How can this beā¦ Hiss! What is this? The Pei Family deployed experts of the Second Heavenly Layer of the Foundation Establishment True Person Realm!?"
Yang Xiong was initially shocked that both Cang Kun and Blue Whale had simultaneously broken through to the Third-Level Demon Beast realm? Yet the next moment, his lips quivered sharply, his face changing drastically, becoming even more shaken and horrified.
The Pei Family deployed experts of the Second Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm? What does that mean!?
"Is everything written here really true?" The Great Palace Master of the Purple Flame Palace, Lii Kun, had a face as calm as water, his lips trembling as he said, "Experts of the Second Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm, even the Pei Family only has two such experts. One is the Great Elder of the Pei Family, and the other is the Head Elder from Ghost Wolf Cityā¦"
Yang Xiong had a bitter face; the other side being able to have experts of the Second Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm, such combat power, doesn't it mean that from now on, their Purple Flame Palace will clearly face a formidable enemy!?
Unless their Purple Flame Palace willingly relinquishes thousands of miles of territory, otherwise, they've already established caves and mansions under their nose, could it be without any intention!?
But giving up thousands of miles of territory voluntarily, as a dominant force, how could their Purple Flame Palace be willing!?
But if unwilling, then who will confront that mysterious expert of the Second Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm?!
Seeing Yang Xiong's bitter expression, Lii Kun's brow slightly furrowed, and he said indifferently, "I underestimated that Enlightened Deity Caveā¦ Didn't expect that even our remote lands could attract such a big 'Buddha'?"
"Great Palace Master, what should we do now?" Yang Xiong asked in a panicked tone.
"What's there to be afraid of?" But hearing this, Lii Kun's face showed a hint of chill, and he said, "That guy offended the Pei Family. Do you think he can get off easily? Besides, these thousands of miles of territory were hard-fought over the years by us with swords and guns, and now he wants to take it without doing anything?"
Lii Kun narrowed his eyes slightly, shaking his head while laughing coldly, "Simply delusional!"
Currently, Eagle Gorge is basically divided cleanly by Purple Flame Palace, Giant Void Sect, and the Pei Family!
If outsiders want to meddle, they can only pick a 'soft target' among the three forces and seize some territory from them.
And now, it's evident Purple Flame Palace is considered a 'soft target' ready to be squeezedā¦
Thinking of this, Lii Kun's face became somewhat ferocious and cold, his eyes flashing with fierceness as he laughed coldly, "Wasn't there an invitation from Black Wind Gorge sent earlier?"
A Black Wind Gorge invitation?
Hearing this, Yang Xiong was stunned, not understanding.
"Yes, Great Palace Master." Instead, the man kneeling on the ground hurriedly nodded, saying, "The Young Master of Black Wind Gorge is to marry the granddaughter of Pill King Yun Zhen, Yun Ruyue Fairy, and has sent an invitation, inviting people from Purple Flame Palace to attend the banquet."
"Pill King Yun Zhenā¦" Even as he brought up the matter himself, Lii Kun could not help feeling astonished hearing this.
Pill King Yun Zhen holds immense influence in Ghost Wolf City, being one of the top five Pill Kings currently. His alchemy cultivation is definitely above that of a Fifth Level Pill Master! His alchemy skills are divine and mysterious, with countless strong individuals eager to curry favor with him, but finding no way.
Saying this, even the Black Wind Gorge's old monster, with 'Dominating Heaven Demon Ape' blood, holds an inferior status compared to Pill King Yun Zhenā¦
"Boss, I heard Pill King Yun Zhen wants to recruit the old demon ape, hence has arranged a marriage between his granddaughter Yun Ruyue Fairy and the Young Master of Black Wind Gorge. I wonder if this rumor is true?" Yang Xiong quickly added upon hearing it.
"None of this concerns us. Don't overthink," Lii Kun frowned, saying coldly, "I heard that Master Yee Mu of Yan Zhen Sect was also invited to attend the banquet this time, yet coincidentally caught up with the unrest over the Thousand Cranes Demon Clanā¦"
A few months ago, the Thousand Cranes Demon Clan suddenly dispatched a large number of powerful members to the territories under Ghost Wolf City, hunting down cultivators of various clans within the Ghost Wolf City's camp.
Though the raid was short-lived, by the time the high-level experts of Ghost Wolf City reacted, many masters had already perished at the hands of the Thousand Cranes Demon Clan! The losses and death count this time compared match those of certain small-scale battles between both sides.
This enraged Ghost Wolf City's leadership, yet they were perplexed while plotting a counterattack! Even if they have grudges, the Thousand Cranes Demon Clan's actions this time are too puzzling.
Later, the reason was finally exposed. Months ago, a prince of the Thousand Cranes Demon Clan mysteriously died in the jurisdiction of Ghost Wolf City!
The Thousand Cranes Demon Clan's prince could only inherit such a title by having royal blood. A clan member of such identity unexpectedly died; no wonder the Thousand Cranes Demon Clan was so furious, mobilizing forces for a massive offensiveā¦
Anyhow, regardless of who killed the Thousand Cranes Demon Clan's prince, Ghost Wolf City has suffered incredible losses, lost many lives, and their reputation is tarnished, surely they won't let things slide!
Drowning the majority of their energy on this incident, the major forces in Ghost Wolf City don't have the resources to summon experts, which grants Chen Fei some peace for now.
This time, with the Young Master of Black Wind Gorge wedding Pill King Yun Zhen's granddaughter, Yun Ruyue Fairy, at the banquet, if Master Yee Mu cannot attend due to the mentioned incident, most likely his only son, Young Master Yee Qing, will take his place.
"Smack!"
Understanding Lii Kun's implication, Yang Xiong's eyes brightened instantly, clapped his hands fiercely, and said, "This is a great idea! That Enlightened Deity Cave killed Red Lion Daoist, forming a deadly feud with Yun Shi! Now, Yun Shi is the mount of Young Master Yee Qing, so if they meetā¦"
If they meet, it's like a meteor colliding with Earth; of course, they would clash!
No matter how formidable one is, even if truly a second heaven expert, how can he be against the Yan Zhen Sect? It's wishful thinking.
Thinking of this, Yang Xiong's eyes filled with a wicked smile, looking at the kneeling cultivator, he said coldly, "Deliver this invitation to that Enlightened Deity Cave and say we three have no time, asking the master of Enlightened Deity Cave to attend the banquet at Black Wind Gorge on our behalf."
Regardless of the Enlightened Deity Cave master's intentions, unless they have entirely turned against each other, such assignment shouldn't be refused!
After all, the predecessor of that so-called Enlightened Deity Cave was still among the Thirteen Grottoes under Purple Flame Palace, a subordinate power of Purple Flame Palaceā¦