“Huh~”
As Ji Changkong was returning to the Imperial City, he suddenly stopped, his mind turning to the recent plundering of various factions within the Milky Way Secret Realm. A bold idea flickered in his mind, causing his lips to twitch. "Could it be... that Ye Xuan is the mastermind behind the robbery of the elites from various factions?"
"Cough, cough, looking at the two demonic beasts by his side, the possibility is at least ninety percent."
As for the complete annihilation of the Purple Lightning Hall expedition, no one knew.
The expedition to the Milky Way Secret Realm, including the Holy Son of the Purple Lightning Hall and the Five Esteemed Elders, had all vanished as if they had evaporated. If this news were to reach the Purple Lightning Hall of the Haotian Immortal Kingdom, who knew what would happen.
Half a day later.
Ji Changkong returned to the forbidden area deep within the Milky Way Imperial Palace.
Undeniably, upon informing the various Ji family ancestors of Ye Xuan's advancement to the Dao Ancestor realm, all of them were stunned, including Ji Xuanyuan.
"Cough, cough... Ancestor Changkong, what did you say!?"
"Ye Xuan, he, has advanced to the Dao Ancestor realm!!"
Ji Wutian was the first to lose his composure upon hearing Ji Changkong's words, as Ye Xuan was his sworn brother, and he couldn't help but pay attention.
"Indeed."
Ji Changkong glanced at Ji Wutian. "I saw it with my own eyes. Moreover, it is highly likely that Ye Xuan is the one behind the anomaly in the Milky Way Secret Realm and the demonic beasts' rampant looting of spatial rings from various factions."
Ji Wutian, "This... is it true? Ancestor Changkong, can you confirm it?"
While Ji Wutian said this, he already believed it to some extent, knowing Ye Xuan's character well enough that he wouldn't be incapable of such actions.
"Changkong, why do you say that?"
Ji Xuanyuan finally spoke, as this accusation was being placed upon their Milky Way Empire. Even with their Dao Ancestor realm power, they couldn't enter the Milky Way Secret Realm.
"It's quite a coincidence. When I was eliminating hidden dangers..."
Ji Changkong then recounted his patrol around the Milky Way Secret Realm, including the matters of the Tong Bei Ape and the One-Horned Bull Python.
"A first-tier Dao Ancestor, heavily wounding a peak fourth-tier Dao Ancestor with a single spear!"
"Good heavens, it seems this matter is more than likely true!"
"Who exactly is this Ye Xuan? If outsiders were to know, he would absolutely become a target for countless factions!"
The Ji family ancestors gasped in amazement. Ji Wutian, however, wore a strange expression and after much thought, decided to speak. This matter concerned his second brother's standing in the eyes of the ancestors, so he had to say something.
"Ancestor Xuanyuan, esteemed ancestors, there is something I've been meaning to tell you."
"A week ago, I left the Imperial Palace to visit Divine Dragon City..."
Ji Wutian did not hide anything and recounted the events that transpired in the desolate city that day. This revelation stunned everyone present.
Even Ji Xuanyuan stood up from his seat, and Ji Changkong was astonished, "Wutian, what did you say!"
"Before entering the Milky Way Secret Realm, when Ye Xuan was still in the Virtual Ancestor realm, he used a formation to kill the Grand Elder of the Burning Heaven Holy Land and his entourage!"
"Cough, cough..."
Seeing Ancestor Changkong's astonished reaction, Ji Wutian was not surprised. He coughed and continued, "This is absolutely true. I was present at the time, and moreover, I obtained a simplified version of the 'Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.' Esteemed ancestors, please take a look."
As he spoke, Ji Wutian produced a talisman imprinted with abstruse runes. The moment it was revealed, everyone could clearly sense a sharp, irresistible sword intent surging forth.
Under this formation, the Ji family ancestors had already believed it seven to eight parts.
However, if this news were to spread to the outside world, it would surely shock many.
...
Time flew by until this day.
News had somehow leaked. The Burning Heaven Holy Land, with a vast army, marched mightily from the Haotian Immortal Kingdom, their forces directly targeting Divine Dragon City, the base of the Guiyuan Sect.
The death of the Burning Heaven Holy Son was an unbearable humiliation for the Burning Heaven Holy Land!
Of course, this also provided them with a justifiable reason to march towards Divine Dragon City. Their true objective was clearly not Divine Dragon City itself. If they could also destroy the Milky Way Empire, no, replace it, wouldn't that be even better?
The Burning Heaven Holy Land was not foolish. They wouldn't have traveled such a long distance from the Haotian Immortal Kingdom to the Milky Way Empire without an extreme temptation.
Finally, on this day!
The vast army of the Burning Heaven Holy Land descended. Above Divine Dragon City, celestial ships that blotted out the sun appeared, clearly of superior quality.
"Lord of Divine Dragon City, Ye Xuan!"
"You dare to kill the Holy Son of the Burning Heaven Holy Land!!"
Terrifying might spread in all directions. An eighth-tier Dao Ancestor powerhouse launched a fierce and domineering attack towards Divine Dragon City.
*Chih~*
A sword light flashed. The next moment, a figure clad in a black cloak appeared in the void. "Burning Heaven Holy Land, such arrogance, to extend your reach to the Milky Way Empire."
*Boom, boom, boom~*
Under a single sword strike, the attack of the eighth-tier Dao Ancestor powerhouse shattered. The unparalleled energy vibrated, lingering incessantly.
The might of an eighth-tier Dao Ancestor was truly terrifying!
"Hm!?"
The eighth-tier Dao Ancestor of the Burning Heaven Holy Land felt a presence no weaker than his own, and his face darkened. "Lord of Divine Dragon City, you've been hiding quite well, possessing an eighth-tier Dao Ancestor."
"However, even so, Divine Dragon City will be destroyed today!"
Upon seeing this, the eighth-tier Dao Ancestor of the Burning Heaven Holy Land did not show fear. Instead, a sharp glint appeared in his eyes. The more this was the case, the more justified their cause.
"Is that so?"
Just then, a voice rang out, followed by a sharp exclamation. "I'd like to see how you intend to destroy my Divine Dragon City!"
The owner of this voice was none other than Luo Tianyi. She was currently in possession of immense resources. The eighth-tier Dao Ancestor from before was someone she had hired at great cost to act.
Luo Tianyi's Sky Net had now spread throughout the Milky Way Empire. The identities and information of many factions were kept absolutely confidential, and even the Sky Net itself was unaware. However, the only settlement channel between the two parties was resources.
The eighth-tier Dao Ancestor powerhouse who had come to assist Divine Dragon City today was paid a sky-high price of 300,000 top-grade Imperial Crystals.
"Attack!"
As Luo Tianyi's voice fell, countless powerful auras from within Divine Dragon City simultaneously ascended. Besides the eighth-tier Dao Ancestor, there were also two seventh-tier Dao Ancestors, five sixth-tier Dao Ancestors, and ten fifth-tier Dao Ancestors.
"Presumptuous!"
The eighth-tier Dao Ancestor of the Burning Heaven Holy Land's powerful aura descended, his anger reaching the heavens as he looked at the opposing group of powerhouses. "You dare to oppose my Burning Heaven Holy Land!?"
Upon hearing the eighth-tier Dao Ancestor of the Burning Heaven Holy Land's words, Luo Tianyi's hired eighth-tier Dao Ancestor, who had spent 300,000 top-grade Imperial Crystals, was not to be outdone. He flicked his right hand. "Take the money, resolve the troubles."
"Enough nonsense. I also want to see if the Burning Heaven Holy Land has improved over the years!"
"Slash!!"
A brilliant sword light descended from the heavens, instantly striking towards the eighth-tier Dao Ancestor of the Burning Heaven Holy Land. Ye Xuan, witnessing this, looked at the beauty beside him with a slight astonishment. "Little girl... aren't you a bit too capable??"