"Yan Hua?"
Hearing Wang Die's words, Ye Ling was stunned, completely bewildered by her.
Although the Wuhou Sect was a top sect in Hua Guo, and Zhuge Feng possessed eighth-grade cultivation, Ye Ling found it absurd that Wang Die claimed Zhuge Feng's centenary birthday banquet could threaten Yan Hua's safety.
Seeing Ye Ling's interest piqued, Wang Die continued, "Does Your Majesty know of the saying, Dragon Veins?" Da Feng Novel Network
"Dragon Veins?" Ye Ling frowned slightly.
Wang Die explained, "Dragon Veins are crucial to a nation's destiny, and every dynasty has placed great importance on them."
"Once the Dragon Veins weaken, our demise and extinction will not be far off."
Ye Ling asked, "According to you, does Zhuge Feng's birthday banquet this time have the potential to affect the Dragon Veins?"
"Are the Dragon Veins belonging to Zhuge Feng's family?"
Wang Die nodded. "Just as Your Majesty surmised, although the current Dragon Veins of Hua Guo stretch for a thousand miles, the core of the Dragon Veins, the Dragon Heart, is buried beneath the Zhuge family's grounds."
"The Wuhou Sect is skilled in Qimen formations, and for the past century, they have been responsible for guarding the Dragon Heart and ensuring the safety of the Dragon Veins."
"Now, the Shadow Hall has set its sights on the Dragon Veins. With the Zhuge family's strength, if the Shadow Hall attacks aggressively, they will be unable to resist, and the Dragon Heart will inevitably fall into the Shadow Hall's hands."
"At that time, the Dragon Veins will be destroyed, and the foundation of a great nation for a century will be ruined. This would be a catastrophic event for the entire world!"
Ye Ling summarized, "So, it is because of the safety of these Dragon Veins that you wish to invite me to Zhuge Feng's banquet to help the Wuhou Sect protect them?"
Although Ye Ling did not particularly care about the feuds within Hua Guo's esoteric circles, the Dragon Veins were, after all, related to a nation's destiny. Even though Ye Ling had long since transcended the Immortal Realm, his roots were still in Hua Guo.
Now that Hua Guo was in trouble, Ye Ling would not stand idly by.
However, the matter Wang Die spoke of was too fantastical, and Ye Ling found it difficult to believe her words.
The Shadow Hall colluded with extraterrestrial forces, manipulating the entire Immortal Realm with ease. The mortal world was even more like a playground to the Shadow Hall.
Despite his animosity towards the Shadow Hall, Ye Ling truly found it hard to believe that such a colossal entity would target a nation's Dragon Veins.
Even absorbing a nation's Dragon Veins would at most create a Saint...
Would the Shadow Hall, with its ultimate goal of the Creator God's power, go to such great lengths for mere Dragon Veins?
Wang Die continued, "The Dragon Veins of Yan Hua are different from those of other countries. The Dragon Veins buried beneath the Wuhou Sect originated from the Primordial Era and have endured for an immeasurable time."
"Although the Dragon Veins and the Dragon Heart have been dormant for a long time, if the Shadow Hall were to truly unearth the Dragon Heart, they would gain unimaginable power!"
"That kind of power is enough to destroy the world!"
"I understand," Ye Ling said, waving his hand, not taking Wang Die's warning to heart.
The matter of destroying the world was something that most of the enemies he had encountered recently could achieve with ease.
Ye Ling continued, "Even if, as you say, the Shadow Hall has nothing better to do than target the Dragon Veins, what does this have to do with the Cloud Palace?"
"As far as I know, the Cloud Palace has recently been aggressively devouring the resources left behind by the Hongchen Pavilion overseas. The overseas assets alone are enough to sustain them, so why would they bother with Hua Guo's Dragon Veins?"
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Wang Die decided not to conceal anything and revealed everything. "Your Majesty, as the leader of a branch of the Cloud Palace, I have received much information recently."
"For some unknown reason, the Shadow Hall does not intend to act against the Wuhou Sect personally. Instead, the overseas Cloud Palace is the blade they are using for this operation."
"The current Cloud Palace is showing signs of developing into another Hongchen Pavilion. I hope Your Majesty can exert some control over the Cloud Palace, lest the world order once again devolves into its former state."
Speaking of this, Wang Die sighed with a hint of melancholy.
In the past, the Hongchen Pavilion was unparalleled, and all major powers in the world were shrouded in its shadow. Hua Guo's Dragon Department, despite its full effort, could not even deal with a single Hua Guo branch of the Hongchen Pavilion.
Wang Die truly did not wish to see the Cloud Palace become another colossal entity like the Hongchen Pavilion.
Looking at Wang Die's current demeanor, Ye Ling sighed softly, put away the invitation, and said, "I understand. I will go to the Wuhou Sect. Inform me when we should depart."
Upon receiving Ye Ling's affirmation, Wang Die's eyes lit up immediately. "That's wonderful! I knew Your Majesty would not abandon us in our time of need! The car is ready outside the manor, let's depart now!"
"Now?" Ye Ling was taken aback. "You planned this from the start, anticipating my agreement?"
"How can you say that?" Wang Die smiled, taking Ye Ling's hand and pulling him up. "Your Majesty is chivalrous and righteous, devoted to the country and its people. Your agreement was naturally expected."
Seeing Wang Die's boldness before him, Ye Ling was amused and exasperated. However, he couldn't be bothered to argue with such a young girl and allowed her to pull him out of the lakeside pavilion.
Ye Ling said, "If we are in a hurry to get to the Wuhou Sect, I should take you there myself. Traveling by car is rather slow."
As he spoke, Ye Ling tore open space before Wang Die. Before she could react, she was pulled through, instantly teleporting from Jiang City to Xichuan.
The plaque of the Wuhou Sect appeared in Wang Die's sight.
Wang Die looked at the grand entrance of the Wuhou Sect, her smile gradually freezing, and she became completely stunned.
"W-we're here already?"
Wang Die thought about how she had traveled a great distance from Xichuan to Jiang City, and now, in the blink of an eye, they were back. She was still somewhat disoriented.
Ye Ling glanced around and sighed, "Alas... I didn't expect to be back in Xichuan so soon after returning from Shu Mountain. My life is truly hard."
Wang Die finally regained her senses and spoke to Ye Ling somewhat incoherently, "Your Majesty, I didn't expect us to arrive so quickly. I wasn't mentally prepared, and Zhuge Feng's banquet is not scheduled to officially begin until two days from now, when the leaders of the entire Hua Guo esoteric circles will gather here..."
Ye Ling raised an eyebrow, "So, what exactly are you trying to say?"
Wang Die gave a wry smile. "My itinerary was planned for the journey. Now that Your Majesty has arrived at the Wuhou Sect ahead of schedule, my entire plan is disrupted."
"I originally intended to give Your Majesty a grand entrance and make you famous throughout Hua Guo."
"You little rascal..." Hearing Wang Die's words, Ye Ling was both amused and exasperated. "Why would I want to be famous in Hua Guo?"
Ye Ling had long passed the age where he cared about fleeting fame.
Wang Die clasped her hands together and pleaded with Ye Ling, "Please, Your Majesty, could you stay at my home for a couple of days, and we can come back here in two days? Please..."
"You..."
Ye Ling was utterly speechless and was about to tear open space to return to Jiang City when a shout came from not far away.
"Wang Die, you dare to come here again!!!"