Chapter 1394 - 221: The Beginning of the Great Battle
Chapter 1394: Chapter 221: The Beginning of the Great Battle
"Help us? Is the Beast God Altar planning to break with the Hei Qilin Tribe?" Ye Beiming sneered coldly.
He had never trusted the High Priest.
"I can tell you where Hei Yao’s vulnerability lies, but in exchange, I want the Dark Eight Desolate Divine Artifact you hold." The High Priest had long predicted Ye Beiming wouldn’t believe him, so he straightforwardly stated his intentions.
Hei Yao’s vulnerability?
Hei Yao was reputed as the top expert on the Bahuang Continent. His cultivation was deemed the second best in the history of the Hei Qilin Tribe, only surpassed by the former Black Qilin King Ye Xiu.
Among the Eight Beast Clans, the Hei Qilin’s defense and attack abilities were astonishing, and it was rumored that Hei Yao had mastered the Undying Qilin Body.
Before Yun Sheng left the Bahuang Tower, the High Priest had already obtained the Dark Eight Desolate Divine Artifact from the other contenders, except for Ye Beiming and Yun Sheng, especially Yun Sheng, who left the Bahuang Tower last, still holding the Dark Destiny Mirror.
Others might not know the role of the Dark Destiny Mirror, but the High Priest was aware.
If Yun Sheng managed to acquire the Dark Destiny Mirror, it meant that the Mirror Spirit Ji Ruxue was either killed by her or subdued.
Thus, the High Priest had a certain level of apprehension towards Yun Sheng, who held the Dark Destiny Mirror.
Ye Beiming and Yun Sheng were also considering the authenticity of the High Priest’s words.
"Though his actions are strange, he indeed knows a lot about the Hei Qilin Tribe’s secrets. The method of breaking the Ancient Forbidden Curse that Dugu Xiu mentioned was also told to him by the High Priest." Ye Beiming and Yun Sheng discussed.
They decided to use the Dark Eight Desolate Divine Artifact to exchange for the method to kill Hei Yao.
Ye Beiming said no more, tossing the Dark War God Spear to the High Priest.
When the High Priest received the Dark War God Spear, his eyes flashed with excitement.
"Here, the Dark Destiny Mirror is for you." Without hesitation, Yun Sheng retrieved the Dark Destiny Mirror from the Beast Language Ring and handed it to the High Priest.
The High Priest paused when accepting the Dark Destiny Mirror.
"Did you kill Ji Ruxue?"
During the time at the Bahuang Tower, even the High Priest had no way of killing the Mirror Spirit, yet Yun Sheng managed to kill her?
This woman indeed had some skills.
The High Priest’s gaze lingered on Yun Sheng’s face for a moment, full of disgust.
"Whether killed or not, it doesn’t affect the Divine Power of the Dark Destiny Mirror." Yun Sheng was noncommittal. She wouldn’t tell the High Priest that Ji Ruxue was actually devoured for her Divine Power by Ji Ru Mo.
Now, the Dark Destiny Mirror essentially had no energy—it was merely an ordinary mirror. Yet, the High Priest would likely be unaware of that.
"You both are straightforward, so I’ll fulfill my promise. Hei Yao’s vulnerability is his heart. Only by shattering his heart can you prevent his resurrection. Conversely, even if the Qilin Body is destroyed, as long as he possesses the Qilin Heart and Qilin King Relics, he can revive. Hei Yao is arriving soon; I hope I will still see you two in the future." After speaking, the High Priest left with the two Dark Eight Desolate Divine Artifacts.
"It’s actually the Qilin Heart, but obtaining Hei Yao’s Qilin Heart won’t be a simple matter." Yun Sheng mused.
"Don’t worry, as long as we’re together, everything can be resolved." Ye Beiming said softly.
Rumble Rumble—
Like thousands of horses galloping past the city gates.
Ye Beiming and Yun Sheng were simultaneously surprised.
Outside Luochuan City, Hei Yao led hundreds of thousands of allied garrison forces to the very gates.
This time, Hei Yao had truly come prepared, advancing on both sea and land, with the Pengyu Army of the Pengyu Tribe hovering in the sky above.
On the ground, the Qilin Army, Sky Fox Army, and the Ba Snake, Azure Nether Wolf Army surrounded from all directions, enveloping Luochuan City tightly.
"Ye Beiming, Yun Sheng, you reckless fools, come out!"
Clad in a War Helmet, Hei Yao’s face was cold enough to freeze, full of murderous intent.
Hatred had swallowed everything in his heart.
When Dugu Xiu returned with Hei Linlin’s corpse, her eyes were protruding, her expression immensely surprised.
A bloody cavity had opened on her chest; her heart and the Qilin King Relics were nowhere to be found.
Based solely on Dugu Xiu’s words, Hei Yao usually wouldn’t have believed that Hei Linlin died at the hands of Ye Beiming and Yun Sheng.
But he also knew Hei Linlin had high defensive abilities. Only someone with a Divine weapon could kill her with a single strike.
Dugu Xiu had long said that the War God Spear from the Eight Desolate Divine Artifacts of the Wuji Continent had fallen into the hands of him and Ye Beiming, and Ye Beiming possessed it in his right hand.
He interrogated his subordinates, each confirming that indeed, Ye Beiming and Yun Sheng had plotted and led Hei Linlin into the city alone, only for her to be found dead.
Hei Yao hated, hated Ye Beiming and Yun Sheng.
They had even shattered Hei Linlin’s heart and taken the Black Qilin King Relics.
Even within the Hei Qilin Tribe, very few knew the importance of the Qilin Heart and the Black Qilin King Relics.
Using the energy from the Qilin Heart and Qilin King Relics could resurrect a Black Qilin.
But if the heart is shattered, and the Qilin King Relics lost, there’d be no chance to revive Hei Linlin.
With the Black Qilin Army pressing the borders, Luochuan City inside remained peaceful.
On the city walls, there were no City Guards, and the gate was wide open.
If one looked closely, Hei Yao and company would realize Luochuan City had long become an empty city.
When Yun Sheng and Ye Beiming chose Luochuan City as their foothold, they had already ordered Boss Peng Yu and the others to relocate the city’s residents to other cities.
Now, in this vast city, there were only a few people.
At this moment, zither sounds of tinkling and plunking drifted from the city walls.
Hei Yao and company looked up and were nearly infuriated.
On the city walls stood only two people.
There was a woman dressed in white, like the most beautiful cloud on the horizon.
The man, however, wore black solemnly, like a lone eagle chasing the clouds.
Beside the woman was a zither stand, on which lay a Phoenix-Head Ancient Lute, her fingers gently touching the strings, letting a stream-like zither sound flow.
The man held a wine jug, leisurely drinking the fine wine.
This scene and facade seemed less a battleground and more like a couple enjoying music and drinks at sunset, appearing harmonious.
The man and woman were unmistakably Yun Sheng and Ye Beiming.
Such a leisurely atmosphere made the originally tense situation turn bizarre, especially as the clansmen of the Great Beast Clan all looked shocked.
Could it be Yun Sheng and Ye Beiming had been frightened stupid, remaining so relaxed before the menacing Hei Yao?