"Heh, congratulations to both of you for joining the Xuan Alliance!"
Hearing their wise decision, Ye Xuan smiled slightly. This trip to the Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom, and incidentally bringing these two forces into the Xuan Alliance, was not in vain.
Of course!
Most importantly, he had gained a disciple with the Nine Nether bloodline on this trip, which could be considered the biggest gain from the Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom journey.
After all, the future role of Dugu Xiao Yi would be ten, even a hundred times more significant than the Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom and the Nine Nether Sacred Land combined!
In an instant, Dugu Xiao Yi's admiration and reverence for her master were as boundless as a surging river.
Master is too cool!!
Just like that, the elders of the Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom and the Nine Nether Sacred Land were unaware that the two of them had directly incorporated both forces into the Xuan Alliance. Of course, even if they knew, they couldn't say anything, because... each of them would be a beneficiary of this decision.
In a way, they should be happy!
After the two confirmed their joining, Ye Xuan wasted no time and produced another hundred [Heaven-grade Immortal-Breaking Pills] for each faction. Dugu Qingcang and Lin Cangqiong felt as if they were dreaming.
Such a generous act stunned Dugu Xiao Yi.
And so...
The last shred of hesitation in the hearts of Dugu Qingcang and Lin Cangqiong vanished under the barrage of a hundred [Heaven-grade Immortal-Breaking Pills].
"Right."
As they conversed, Dugu Qingcang remembered something and then produced a jade slip, on which a large map was displayed. "Young friend Ye, oh no, Alliance Leader."
"This is the exploration map of the Nether Abyss Secret Realm of our Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom in recent years. If Alliance Leader is interested, you can go and explore it. Perhaps you'll find unexpected gains. However, it's best not to rashly go to the scarlet marked areas, as they are all fraught with various dangers..."
Dugu Qingcang explained the situation of the Nether Abyss Secret Realm in detail. This map was painstakingly drawn by the elders of the Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom, and it could even be considered a top secret of the Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom. To obtain it, countless strong individuals from the Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom had perished.
"Oh?"
Hearing Dugu Qingcang's words, this perfectly aligned with Ye Xuan's mission. "Then thank you, Emperor Dugu."
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Somewhere in the Southern Yue Immortal City.
"Is the news accurate?"
The voice belonged to an old man radiating a terrifying aura. This was a third-tier Immortal Lord ancestor from the Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom, Yuwen Lanyue.
As an ancestor of the Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom, Yuwen Lanyue naturally held a transcendent status. Furthermore, he controlled the Yuwen lineage of the Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom, making his position even higher than that of ordinary Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom ancestors.
"Ancestor Lanyue, this news is absolutely true!"
The informant from the Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom said with certainty. "I saw it with my own eyes. There was a man beside Dugu Xiao Yi, very strong, his aura should be beyond the level of an Immortal Elder."
"As expected, it must have been that person who rescued Dugu Xiao Yi, otherwise, the little princess of the Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom wouldn't have returned alive to the Southern Yue Immortal City."
The Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom informant meticulously analyzed the situation, and by this point, Yuwen Lanyue already believed seven or eight parts.
"Where is that person now?"
A calm voice came from Yuwen Lanyue's mouth. He understood very well that the fellow who appeared with Dugu Xiao Yi in the Southern Yue Immortal City was definitely the prime suspect.
Whether it was true or false, that person had to die!
"This... Ancestor Lanyue, I overheard them discussing the Nether Abyss Secret Realm earlier. If nothing unexpected happens, they will likely explore it next. Perhaps we can resolve him inside. After all, it's normal for some people to die in the Nether Abyss Secret Realm."
A sinister voice echoed. Yuwen Lanyue's mind had already formed a plan. "Good, let's do that!"
"However, continue to monitor the movements of that group. Once they enter the Nether Abyss Secret Realm, we will act."
As he spoke, Yuwen Lanyue's gaze swept towards the direction of the Nether Abyss Secret Realm. "Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom can only belong to our Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom."
"Hmph~"
"You really think that by forming an alliance with the Nine Nether Sacred Land, you can make the Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom wary? When the time comes, with the support of the Profound Nether Sacred Land, the Nine Nether Sacred Land will also be uprooted together!"
A ferocious look appeared on his face. The Profound Nether Sacred Land mentioned by Yuwen Lanyue was no simple entity; it was a genuine eighth-grade force. If it weren't for the Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom's protection back then, it was uncertain whether the Nine Nether Sacred Land would even exist today.
And this!
Was precisely the most important reason why the Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom dared to assassinate Dugu Xiao Yi. The Profound Nether Sacred Land was indeed their biggest reliance.
Currently, to ensure everything went smoothly, Yuwen Lanyue had informed the Profound Nether Sacred Land of the matter.
It was evident!
This time, experts from the Profound Nether Sacred Land had also come to explore the Nether Abyss Secret Realm. Moreover, the person who came was even stronger than Yuwen Lanyue, at the peak of the fourth-tier Immortal Lord, just one step away from becoming a fifth-tier Immortal Lord.
After the telepathic communication ended, Yuwen Lanyue let out a cold laugh, looking towards the direction of the Southern Yue Imperial Palace. "Just wait and see, Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom, you won't be able to leap for much longer."
A crisis and conspiracy targeting the Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom thus began.
Time flew by, and a night passed.
As dawn broke on this day!
Ye Xuan, accompanied by Little Black Dragon and Feng Chen, arrived deep in the Nether Abyss Mountain Range, in front of the Nether Abyss Secret Realm.
"Let's go."
With Ye Xuan's command, they entered the Nether Abyss Secret Realm. However, before entering, Ye Xuan glanced towards a certain direction, from where he clearly sensed a faint but undeniable killing intent.
He wondered how many flies would willingly seek death on this trip to the Nether Abyss Secret Realm, but the Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom would surely be among them.
As Ye Xuan had predicted, the people watching from the shadows were none other than Yuwen Lanyue and his group from the Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom.
"Ancestor Lanyue, Dugu Xiao Yi and that person have entered the Nether Abyss Secret Realm!"
The informant exclaimed excitedly. Moreover, for some reason, be it trust or otherwise, the Southern Yue Immortal Kingdom hadn't sent anyone to protect them. This was perfect for them to act.
With this strike, they were determined to eliminate both Dugu Xiao Yi and that brat in one go.
"Ancestor Lanyue, should we... should we notify the Profound Nether Sacred Land first?"
"Not yet."
Yuwen Lanyue waved his hand. "After all, we still don't know the strength of this group. If they aren't even Immortal Lords, wouldn't that make the Profound Nether Sacred Land think the Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom is incompetent?"
"Moreover, even if that brat is a first or second-tier Immortal Lord, this seat can easily kill him!"
As his voice fell, Yuwen Lanyue's aura fully erupted. The members of the Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom, sensing the aura emanating from their ancestor, couldn't help but rejoice and immediately bowed in congratulations. "Congratulations, Ancestor Lanyue, on reaching the peak of the third-tier Immortal Lord realm!"
Clearly, Yuwen Lanyue's confidence stemmed from a small breakthrough in his cultivation. He couldn't help but feel a sense of arrogance, thinking that as long as he was careful, everything would be under his control. However, he was unaware that Ye Xuan's cultivation had already reached the sixth-tier Immortal Lord level, and his combat power was sufficient to instantly kill an eighth-tier Immortal Lord. If he knew this, it was uncertain if he would still be so confident.
The journey of destruction for the Black Cloud Immortal Kingdom thus began at this very moment.