In a guest house near Dragon City.
A disciple of the Flying Cloud Pavilion was reporting something in a room to Hun Si.
Hun Si's expression was extremely grim. After a brief investigation, he learned that Ye Cangtian spent all his time within the Hidden Group and rarely went out.
Basically, there were no opportunities to make a move.
However, according to various sources, Ye Cangtian was indeed seriously injured, which was good news.
Damn it!
Hun Si muttered fiercely. Ye Cangtian was holed up in the Hidden Group, and besides him, there were two other Heavenly-level powerhouses.
With just these two Heavenly-level powerhouses, he had no chance to make a move.
To take a step back, even without Heavenly-level powerhouses, the Hidden Group's headquarters was full of experts. Not to mention anything else, Ye Cangtian had the Grim Reaper Squad by his side.
The Grim Reaper Squad had not suffered any casualties in the Mustard Seed Space, so their strength was undoubtedly formidable.
What worried Hun Si the most now was how to lure Ye Cangtian out of the Hidden Group.
This kind of thing was truly difficult to handle.
If the matter escalated, it would likely involve the Hidden Group's Heavenly-level powerhouses. If it was a minor issue, Ye Cangtian wouldn't bother.
"Lord Hun Si, by my calculations, Ye Cangtian should be setting off for the Misty Rain Tower soon."
Seeing Hun Si's gloomy expression, a subordinate quickly stepped forward and said.
Hun Si glanced at the subordinate and said grimly, "The Pavilion Master wants me to deal with Ye Cangtian. As for the auction and trading fair, the Pavilion Master must have made arrangements..."
Hun Si's meaning was simple: if he couldn't complete the mission in Dragon City, then once Ye Cangtian went to the Misty Rain Tower, someone would definitely compete with him for the credit.
Therefore, he had to settle everything before Ye Cangtian arrived at the Misty Rain Tower.
Saying this, Hun Si frowned and continued, "Issue an order to set up an ambush on the road between the Hidden Group and the Misty Rain Tower!"
There was no other way. Since there were no opportunities to act within Dragon City, Hun Si could only set up an ambush on the road.
He hoped that Ye Cangtian would still be leading the team on this trip to the Misty Rain Tower.
"Yes..."
The subordinate acknowledged and was about to turn to leave when he heard thunder rumbling outside.
He and Hun Si were both confused, as it had been clear skies just a moment ago. How could there be thunder in just ten minutes?
The next moment, Hun Si couldn't help but walk to the window, push it open, and was instantly stunned.
In the central area of Dragon City, dark clouds were rolling, and lightning flashed and thundered.
But strangely, this phenomenon only occurred in the central area, while the rest of the places were clear and sunny.
"Lord Hun Si, what on earth is going on? Did the Hidden Group do something wicked that angered the heavens and the people?"
The subordinate asked in confusion.
Hun Si's gaze was gloomy, and he slowly said, "If my guess is correct, this phenomenon is the legendary tribulation clouds..."
Hun Si explained that there were only two reasons for the tribulation clouds to appear.
The first was reaching a certain realm through cultivation. The second was refining heaven-defying pills or artifacts.
After all, these were all acts against heaven!
At this point, Hun Si's expression became even more grim. Regardless of which situation it was, it would increase the strength of the Hidden Group.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up as if he remembered something, and he started to laugh heartily.
Hahaha, Ye Cangtian, how will you protect the Three Great Seals this time...
In a secret chamber of the Qingfeng Hall of the Hidden Group.
Ye Cangtian and the others stopped outside the secret chamber, their faces filled with worry.
Especially Ye Cangtian. He had witnessed such a scene when he was in the Heavenly Gate.
This was a pill tribulation. Thinking about the heavenly tribulation he endured before, although he gained considerable benefits, he still felt lingering fear.
The most crucial point was whether his current body could withstand the pill tribulation for Yao Bao'er, which was still an unknown.
Boom!
At that moment, a lightning bolt as thin as a strand of hair descended from the sky, passing directly through the roof of the secret chamber and entering it.
This first lightning bolt was as thin as a strand of hair, so the subsequent heavenly lightning would undoubtedly be terrifying.
As the heavenly lightning descended, Ye Cangtian immediately activated his spiritual power to check the situation inside the secret chamber.
The next moment, Ye Cangtian breathed a sigh of relief. Yao Bao'er's strength was guaranteed. Although her cultivation was not solid, relying on her Heavenly-level cultivation, she still managed to block the heavenly lightning.
Boom!
After a while, another booming sound was heard as a pill tribulation as thick as a bowl descended.
Yao Bao'er only suffered some exhaustion but was still fine.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian breathed another sigh of relief.
This was much better than the previous pill tribulation. In the previous pill tribulation, the first few lightning tribulations had little power.
All the power was concentrated in the last lightning tribulation, making the final tribulation exceptionally terrifying.
But now, the second lightning tribulation was already as thick as a bowl, so the final lightning tribulation would not be too terrifying.
Even if Yao Bao'er couldn't withstand it, he was confident that he could help her endure the final lightning tribulation.
However, at this moment, Ye Cangtian's brows furrowed deeply. He had already sensed several auras around the Qingfeng Hall.
"Who are you, and why aren't you showing yourself!"
Ye Cangtian shouted coldly. Qiangwei and the others around him instantly became vigilant.
Jie jie jie...
A strange sound came, and then a male figure walked out from a dark corner.
He was wearing a silver long robe, with a white cloud embroidered on his chest.
"Ye Cangtian, allow me to introduce myself. I am Hun Si from the Flying Cloud Pavilion. I am here today to discuss something with you."
Hmm?
Ye Cangtian looked over with a frown and said indifferently, "Given our relationship, it seems there's no room for discussion, is there? Moreover, this doesn't look like an attitude of wanting to discuss..."
"Our relationship is indeed not very good, but if this transaction can be made, then we still have room for improvement!"
"As for the people around you, please forgive me, Mr. Ye."
"After all, I've ventured deep into the tiger's den, so I must have some backup plans!"
Hun Si showed a confident smile in response to Ye Cangtian's statement.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and asked curiously, "I'm really a bit curious, what kind of transaction can improve our relationship."
Feeling Ye Cangtian's gaze, Hun Si no longer played coy and said directly, "It's very simple, you hand over the Four Great Seals to me, it's that simple..."
As expected, they were after the Four Great Seals. The Flying Cloud Pavilion was truly relentless!
Thinking to himself, Ye Cangtian said teasingly, "Other transactions involve give and take. If you want me to trade the Four Great Seals, what can you offer in return?"
"Me?"
Hun Si showed a mocking smile and said, "Ye Cangtian, did you not hear me clearly? I didn't say I was going to trade anything with you!"
"Empty-handed wolf with white gloves?"
Ye Cangtian chuckled and looked at Hun Si, continuing, "Do you think our Hidden Group is easily bullied? Did your head get caught when you went out?"
Hmph!
With that remark, Hun Si's expression turned grim, and he said fiercely, "Ye Cangtian, you better understand the situation. We have a lightning tribulation above our heads!
Do I need to remind you? If someone enters the lightning tribulation area, the power of the lightning tribulation will increase geometrically..."
Under normal circumstances, Hun Si knew that his proposal was suicidal, but this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
He knew that Ye Cangtian was always loyal and righteous. He didn't believe that Ye Cangtian would disregard the life and death of the person undergoing tribulation.
This was his absolute trump card against Ye Cangtian.
This...
Hearing the other party's words, Ye Cangtian's expression suddenly turned grim.
He hadn't expected the other party to know the secret of the lightning tribulation.
If someone truly disregarded life and death and rushed into the lightning tribulation, then the failure of the pill would be secondary.
The key was Yao Bao'er's safety, which would be difficult to guarantee.
Thinking to himself, Ye Cangtian revealed a cold smile and said, "Do you think your thirty-odd people can rush into the lightning tribulation? Are you underestimating us too much!"
As his voice fell, Lan Yue and the Grim Reaper Squad had understood everything.
They didn't wait for Ye Cangtian's command and immediately spread out around the secret chamber.
Watching the Grim Reaper Squad's actions, Hun Si revealed a sinister smile.
Although Ye Cangtian appeared extremely calm, the actions of Lan Yue and the Grim Reaper Squad indicated that the other party was already flustered.
Furthermore, the person in the secret chamber, or the artifact being refined, must be extremely important to the Hidden Group.
Thinking this, Hun Si blew a loud whistle. The next moment, over thirty Hidden Group guards slowly began to surround the secret chamber.
Only then did he say, "Ye Cangtian, I'll give you one last chance! If you don't hand over the Four Great Seals, you will have to bear the consequences..."