vrcanaries Chapter 911 Return (2)
Chapter 911 Return (2)
Chapter 911 Return (Part Two)
“Of course there is a second option.” Upon hearing this, the man with the golden crown laughed.
"It's alright to tell you. The investigation mission in the Xisha region involves the disappearance of the only son of an elder in the palace. If you're willing, I can help you make contact... The rewards for the mission won't be small, and you'll also gain the friendship of an elder..."
"I see..." Han Yi said thoughtfully.
He has a general idea now.
In the Xisha region, the highest reward can only be obtained by completing three tasks simultaneously.
I'm afraid the first and second items are just a pretext; only the third item is the real focus.
This so-called highest reward... must have come from the elder who lost his only son and was plunged into grief.
Han Yi was still wondering.
Normally, when an accident occurs outside and people are killed or injured, the passage is usually temporarily closed, personnel are evacuated, exploration is suspended, and the next step is only taken after the situation is fully understood.
Or they could directly send higher-level personnel to conquer it, or even simply wipe it out completely.
Unlike the Xisha Islands, there is no place where in-depth exploration is still ongoing.
It's likely that this elder was behind the scenes manipulating things.
Meanwhile, Xuanqing Mountain and Hailan School dispatched their elite forces, desperately searching for Soul Crystals in order to complete the mission.
They probably wanted to take this opportunity to connect with this important figure, build a friendship, and seek personal gain.
After all, being an elder meant holding a high position and wielding great power; they might even be a powerful figure within the Rainbow Demon Saint Palace. However, such things as friendship and gratitude were of no use to Han Yi.
"No need," Han Yi shook his head and refused. "Just follow the normal procedures."
The man in the golden crown paused, then gave Han Yi a deep look.
"A wise choice. No wonder he was able to stand out from many forces and obtain the Soul Crystal on his own."
Others may not know, but doesn't he?
On the surface, the Demon Saint Palace appears to be in harmony, with everyone enjoying themselves.
However, this massive tree, with its influence extending from its own realm, from the North to the Central Plains, and even to the outside world, is a behemoth with numerous branches and branches, and its internal affairs are rife with undercurrents and conflicts among its members.
Just like the elder who lost his only son, there were also those in the Rainbow Demon Saint Palace who had different ideologies from his faction and were hostile to each other.
For example, not everyone in the five-person team that went to the Xisha region wanted to find the Soul Crystal. Some people had impure motives and wanted to cause trouble.
Therefore, if Han Yi hands over the Soul Crystal to this elder, while receiving extra rewards, it is essentially the same as being branded with a faction mark, thus attracting the attention of others.
It could even draw them into a vortex of conflict, resulting in more harm than good.
Handing it over to the Demon Saint Palace and maintaining neutrality is the optimal solution for an outsider.
"The reward for submitting the Soul Crystal has been allocated to you. You can go to any of the Nine Star Heavenly Dragon Pavilions in the Holy Palace to collect it." The man with the golden crown smiled kindly. "I suggest you... go choose your Soul Weapon in a few days, or go to another branch hall."
"Understood. Thank you."
Han Yi accepted the soul card and nodded.
Judging from what the other party said, it was clear that several big shots were watching the outcome of this trip to the Xisha region, so their appearance at this time was bound to attract attention.
However, Han Yi was not in a hurry. He could wait until he left Hongji and went to Kunyuan Demon Saint Palace to collect it.
Seeing that the other party instantly understood his implied meaning, a hint of appreciation appeared in the golden-crowned man's eyes.
"You're welcome. My name is Jin Yue. If you need anything next time, feel free to contact me."
He waved his hand gently, and a ray of golden light shot out and hovered in front of Han Yi.
"This is..." Han Yi hesitated slightly, but after a brief sensory reading, he quickly understood the other party's intention.
He took out the Soul Card, released the protection, and golden light quickly entered the Soul Card, leaving a golden glimmer.
This is essentially a remote communication method, similar to a telephone or mobile phone, used for remote message communication.
"Han Yi..." Han Yi pondered for a moment, then followed the same method, his divine intent spreading out, and gently touched the other party's soul card, leaving a mark, "For now... he can be considered a person without a school of thought."
"If Brother Han has nowhere to go, you can come to my Flying Feather lineage."
After listening to Han Yi's words, Jin Yue's smile softened even more, and he extended an invitation.
“Especially for outsiders like Brother Han, maintaining neutrality, staying away from disputes, and focusing on external affairs are the best ways to ensure future development.”
He had just glanced at Han Yi's information and had made a few general conclusions: an outsider with no foundation, outstanding talent, and huge potential.
In particular, his formidable combat ability to complete a level three Black Spirit mission single-handedly.
This kind of person perfectly fits their criteria for inclusion in the neutral faction.
The neutral faction, represented by Jin Yue, emphasizes rejecting dissent, uniting forces, and working together to strengthen the Holy Palace. "The Flying Feather lineage?" Han Yi pondered for a moment. He seemed to have come into contact with this school of thought when he was in Yunzhou, and even had two people die at its hands.
However, something that happened a long time ago shouldn't be relevant to the present.
"Okay. I'll go take a look when I have the chance. Right now, I'd like to travel around more and learn about the differences between the schools of thought," Han Yi politely declined.
“That’s true. A martial arts master like Brother Han, who can complete a level three Black Spirit mission at the Soul Condensation stage, would be welcomed by any school of martial arts.” Jin Yue smiled and said, “Especially after reaching the Profound Realm, when one needs to condense spiritual imagery, it is only right to conduct multiple assessments.”
Just remember, not all schools of thought... will accept outsiders..."
Think about it now.
It's likely that Han Yi's outward display of Soul Condensation is only a small part of his true strength; his real reliance lies in the power he gained from cultivating other paths. He's someone who joined the Hundred Meridians halfway through his cultivation journey, and he's a human at that.
This kind of background...
It will naturally be rejected by some schools of thought.
of course.
The rejection here doesn't mean that Han Yi's background is problematic. The fact that he was able to obtain the identity of the Hundred Veins and gain the approval of the Mother of All Spirits is enough to prove that he has a clean background.
Just saying.
Among the Hundred Meridians, there are some extremely radical schools of thought that believe only pure-blooded demons or those who specialize in cultivating the divine soul can be considered true members of the Hundred Meridians.
There is a natural prejudice and resistance towards outsiders like Han Yi.
"I see. Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Brother Jin." Han Yi thanked him again.
"It's nothing..." Jin Yue laughed. "Let's go this way and exit through the side door."
"Um…..."
With Jin Yue practically seeing him off, Han Yi left the Thousand Spirits Palace.
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Outside Qianling Hall.
Xie Guangning and Yu Sheng stood at the entrance, keeping a close eye on the flow of people coming and going from Qianling Palace.
The sun was setting in the west, and twilight was deepening.
The thick, misty sky, filled with countless vital energies and swirling like fog, was slowly enveloped in darkness, spreading like ink. In the blink of an eye, the grayish-white mist deepened and darkened.
"..."
Xie Guangning looked up at the sky, then at the thinning crowd in front of him, his face growing increasingly gloomy.
“Guangning…it seems those two…have already left…” Yu Sheng sighed, the gill-like lines on his face opening and closing with each breath.
"They didn't leave through the main gate..." Xie Guangning closed his eyes, "That means... there are probably people from the Holy Palace who helped them get away..."
“Besides that, there is no other explanation…” Yu Sheng’s chest heaved, and he seemed somewhat angry.
No wonder she was angry; everything was arranged perfectly—the location, the price, the soul crystals…
As a result, all plans were disrupted.
Nangong Ling could not be found, nor could the other two who returned to the North.
It can be said.
They didn't even know what had happened, and they failed in a completely daze. "There's nothing we can do." Xie Guangning slowly opened his eyes and took a deep breath. "It's obvious that other elders interfered and tampered with things, so we can't handle this on our own."
After leaving the Xisha Domain and returning to the Demon Saint Palace.
He immediately identified the group and tried to find Kagura and Han Yi.
Unfortunately.
Got nothing.
To possess such power and connections within the Demon Saint Palace, allowing someone to leave silently...
Clearly, this was not something that a disciple of his school of thought could handle.
“So now…” Yu Sheng looked at him, her eyes filled with a hint of confusion.
“Let’s go back first. Investigate those two’s records and see if we can find any clues… Although their names and schools of thought might be fake, they definitely left from the Thousand Spirits Palace. Perhaps… there are clues hidden inside, and we can discover something…”
"This is the only way..." Yu Sheng said helplessly, a ball of blue light slowly appearing in his hands. "Hopefully, we can find some useful information to deal with that Elder Wang who lost his only child..."
The two figures were enveloped in a cluster of sea-blue bubbles.
The bubbles burst open.
Amidst the splashing foam and shimmering water, and in the last rays of the setting sun before nightfall, a dazzling array of colors shone through.
The two figures then disappeared without a trace.
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Xisha Domain: Desert Palace
The night was desolate.
Black fog filled the air, obscuring the stars and the moon.
Thick clouds piled up one after another in the night sky, like thick walls blocking out the light, creating a dark and gloomy atmosphere.
Thump, thump, thump...
A series of loud knocking sounds rang out, like iron hammers slamming heavily onto a hollow tree, muffled yet as resounding as muffled thunder.
The main hall shook violently, and the black aura on its surface seemed to be stimulated, suddenly shrinking and then rebounding like ripples, releasing a large number of black light spheres that smashed around in all directions.
BOOM! BOOM BOOM!! BOOM BOOM!!
Black orbs of light flew through the air, landing on the desert and instantly creating large craters.
Roar! ! !
The spontaneous counterattack from the main hall seemed to have struck something, and a fierce and malevolent roar came from the depths of the earth, accompanied by a faint, bloody sonic wave, causing the protective aura of the main hall to tremble.
Boom! The earth trembled violently, rising and falling like an earth dragon turning over, and the entire hall began to shake violently as well.