Yuan Gate.
The three Sect Leaders of Yuan Gate had not anticipated the reaction from the entire Eastern Xuan Region. These damned people didn't even suspect Dao Sect for a moment, directly accusing Yuan Gate of crying thief, which was utterly detestable.
Although Ren Yuanzi had indeed done it this way, these bastards were too hateful. Was it so hard to suspect Dao Sect even a little?
Ren Yuanzi had originally intended to cause some trouble for Dao Sect with this matter, but who would have thought that instead of bringing trouble to Dao Sect, it would be Yuan Gate that encountered some minor problems.
In reality, Ren Yuanzi couldn't be blamed entirely. Ultimately, it was because Yuan Gate had always acted too arrogantly. Being strong and shameless had long been deeply ingrained in people's minds.
It was just that in the past, Yuan Gate was the only dominant force, and no power dared to provoke them. Therefore, even if Yuan Gate had many shameless acts, other forces could only pretend not to see them because they couldn't afford to offend Yuan Gate.
Upholding justice requires strength. Without strength, one would only be branded as a heretical sect by Yuan Gate and be suppressed and killed by Yuan Gate's experts.
But now it was different. To put it in a nutshell: times have changed!
In the past, Yuan Gate was the only dominant force, and the other seven super sects distrusted each other, not daring to unite against the powerful Yuan Gate, allowing Yuan Gate to flourish.
But with the exposure of Dao Sect's strength, there was now someone who could become a mortal enemy with Yuan Gate, standing at the forefront, resisting the pressure from Yuan Gate. The other experts in the Eastern Xuan Region naturally dared to follow suit and cheer. Of course, whether they really had the courage to deal with Yuan Gate together with Dao Sect was still unknown.
But at least, for now, Yuan Gate, which had made countless enemies, had gradually begun to be isolated.
Thus, the current situation was created. Yuan Gate not only failed to cry thief successfully but was also questioned by countless people. Those subordinate forces that cheered were also targeted.
This was what gave Tian Yuanzi and the other two a headache. After this farce of crying thief failed, countless eyes had begun to stare at their Yuan Gate. It was even more difficult to make any moves. Once someone noticed something wrong, and with the Demon Prison not yet fully active, their entire Yuan Gate might be directly razed to the ground.
"How do we handle this now? I'm afraid the entire Eastern Xuan Region is secretly watching us!"
Di Yuanzi glanced at Ren Yuanzi and the Hongya Cave Master, who seemed a little uncomfortable standing aside, then turned to look at Tian Yuanzi, who was frowning, and asked in a deep voice.
Tian Yuanzi, who was asked, did not rush to give an answer but frowned and pondered for a while before turning to look at the Hongya Cave Master and said.
"Are you sure you didn't detect any Ancestor Symbol aura from that evildoer's body?"
"No, Sect Leader Tian Yuanzi, you saw it too. That treasure didn't have a very obvious reaction."
The Hongya Cave Master hesitated, met the gazes of Tian Yuanzi and the others, hesitated for a moment, and then said softly.
This step had already been taken, and he had no way to turn back. From now on, he was a member of the Demon Prison. Even if he betrayed them again, he would not be trusted. Therefore, the only path left was to go all the way to the dark!
Lin Xuan was right. There was indeed nothing left by the Otherworldly Demon in the Hongya Cave Master's body. However, he carried a special treasure that could detect the aura of the Ancestor Symbol.
In fact, there was something the Hongya Cave Master didn't say. He suspected that the Devouring Ancestor Symbol was in Dao Sect. It was very likely that the disciple named Lin Dong was the controller of the Devouring Ancestor Symbol.
There was no reason, just a simple intuition. Because Lin Dong was present during the Hundred Dynasty War, his strength and talent were very good, and he was also of the same clan as the Sword Saint. If he was the controller of the Devouring Ancestor Symbol, then the Sword Saint's borrowing of the Ancestor Symbol would be easier to explain.
After all, if the relationship was slightly worse, it would be very difficult to borrow divine objects such as the Ancestor Symbol.
Not only did the person borrowing it need to have extremely high talent, but they also needed to have a certain understanding and control over the Ancestor Symbol without having it. Otherwise, even if they borrowed it, it would be difficult to exert the power of the Ancestor Symbol, and even the resistance of the Ancestor Symbol would not be easy to solve.
However, this kind of thing might be impossible for ordinary people, but for evildoers like the Sword Saint, any impossible thing would become possible, so there was no need to question it too much.
In addition to this, there was another point, that was, the relationship had to be close enough, otherwise, who knew if the other party would forcibly occupy the Ancestor Symbol? After all, that was the Ancestor Symbol, of which there were only eight in the world.
Just like the relationship between the Darkness Hall Master and the Sword Saint, being able to lend out the Ancestor Symbol meant that their relationship must be very good.
But this kind of thing was completely the Hongya Cave Master's guess, a baseless guess without any evidence or clues, so he didn't say it.
Hearing the Hongya Cave Master's words, Tian Yuanzi nodded slightly with a composed face, turned his head to look at Di Yuanzi and Ren Yuanzi, and said aloud.
"Although there are some troubles at the moment, compared to these, confirming that the monstrous talent is not a Ancestor Symbol controller is more important. At least, it will be much easier for us to deal with him!"
The Ancestor Symbol's amplification of strength is still very terrifying, especially when facing powerful individuals like them who possess Otherworldly Demonic Qi. It also has a certain restraining effect. Moreover, the stronger the talent of the person wielding it, the more terrifying the power the Ancestor Symbol can unleash. Undoubtedly, the Sword Saint is the one with the strongest talent.
Without the Ancestor Symbol, the Sword Saint's strength would drop by at least two or three levels.
"But how should we deal with him? This matter cannot be delayed any longer; his growth is too fast!"
Di Yuanzi's face was somewhat grave. Back then, during the Hundred Dynasty War, Lin Xuan had to rely on the power of the Ancient Battlefield to contend against the three of them. His own strength was very weak. But not long ago, that person was able to easily kill eight Death Profound Realm experts simultaneously.
Even just a few days ago, he injured the Hongya Cave Master, who had concealed some of his strength. Although it was an exchange of injuries, it is well known that the monstrous talent's life far exceeds all known living beings. So, in essence, the monstrous talent easily severely injured the Hongya Cave Master, whose strength was at the peak of the Death Profound Realm.
Hearing Di Yuanzi mention this, the expressions of Tian Yuanzi and Ren Yuanzi also changed slightly. Clearly, they were also somewhat shocked by the monstrous talent's growth speed.
His eyes darted slightly, and soon, a strange smile appeared on Ren Yuanzi's face. Seeing Tian Yuanzi and Di Yuanzi looking over, he pondered for a moment before saying with a sinister smile.
"It is said that the Sword Saint has two extremely close female companions, one is the daughter of Dao Sect's Ying Xuanzi, and the other is the personal disciple of the Taiqing Palace Master."
Di Yuanzi and the Hongya Cave Master nodded in agreement. This matter was no longer a secret in the Eastern Xuan Region. The love triangle between the Sword Saint, Qingzhu Fairy, and the Dao Sect's little princess had long been widespread. Most importantly, not only outsiders, but even the Sect Leaders of the Dao Sect and Taiqing Palace were adopting a tacit attitude.
Not only that, but Di Yuanzi was also clear about one thing: the reason why their Yuan Gate's Eight Great Chiefs were killed simultaneously was because that guy had specifically come to rescue Ying Huanhuan.
Such a long distance, yet he was able to arrive so quickly. One didn't need to think to know how much that monstrous talent valued Ying Huanhuan.
Hearing this, Tian Yuanzi's eyes flashed with a sharp light. A cold glint seemed to streak across his yin-yang eyes, and then he said softly.
"You mean, use Ling Qingzhu or Ying Huanhuan as an excuse to lure the Sword Saint out, then set up a great formation in advance and directly trap and kill the Sword Saint within the formation?"
"That's a good idea, but how should we lure them out?"
Ying Huanhuan stays in Dao Sect all the time. Her last mission was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It's a pity that they didn't have such plans at the time, and they missed a good opportunity in vain.
And now, with the situation already alerted, Ying Huanhuan will never go out easily.
As for that Ling Qingzhu, she is even more aloof. Ying Huanhuan has at least gone out to do sect disciple missions, but Ling Qingzhu has hardly ever left the sect. The last time was said to be when she went to the Great Yan Dynasty and was defeated by the Sword Saint with three swords. The time before that was slightly related to their Yuan Gate.
It seems even more difficult to lure Ling Qingzhu out.
This is indeed a big problem, and a very tricky one. If not handled properly, it will further alert the enemy. Next time, it will be completely impossible to lure Ling Qingzhu or Ying Huanhuan out.
"Ling Qingzhu is known as the number one genius since the founding of Taiqing Palace. It is said that she is also the first talent to have entered the door of Taiqing Palace's secret art - the Supreme Induction Sutra. Perhaps, we can make some fuss about this."
This news actually spread during the Hundred Dynasty War. However, later, after learning about the origin of Taiqing Palace and the Supreme Induction Sutra, in order to protect Ling Qingzhu, Taiqing Palace did not mention anything more about this aspect, so naturally, no further news came.
And these things, Tian Yuanzi and the other two, and even the Demon Prison, did not pay too much attention to. After all, when it comes to entering the door of the Supreme Induction Sutra, the Ancient Eight Rulers all count as having entered the door, but what's the use?
The Supreme Induction Sutra only has a little unknown effect when it is successfully cultivated. If it is not successfully cultivated, then it is useless.
So far, the only person who has been truly confirmed to have successfully cultivated it is the Sword Saint. Therefore, Lin Xuan will directly surpass the Ancient Eight Rulers, including the Ice Master, and directly jump to the first place on the must-kill list. It is also the reason why Tian Yuanzi and others must deal with Lin Xuan. This is an order from the Demon Prison.
As for Ling Qingzhu, just a small character who has just entered the door, the Demon Prison doesn't care. If there is a chance, just erase her afterwards. But it is absolutely impossible to affect the grand plan to deal with Lin Xuan because of such a small character, not even a trace of influence.
"This fuss, I'm afraid it's not easy to make!"
Di Yuanzi sighed softly. Their Yuan Gate doesn't have any treasures that have too much connection with Taiqing Palace. Even if they want to lure Ling Qingzhu out, it's impossible. It's even more difficult than luring out Lin Xuan, the main target.
"This fuss, this hall will personally help you to make!"
Suddenly, a voice filled with a hint of a smile echoed within this mysterious space, causing the Hongya Cave Master to be slightly startled. He hurriedly suppressed the Origin Power surging within him and turned to bow respectfully towards the elegant and noble black-robed figure that had appeared in this space.
"Greetings, Lord of the Seven Kings Hall!"
"Not bad, not bad. You humans have an old saying, 'A wise man submits to circumstances.' Rest assured, our Demon Prison will not mistreat you!"
The Lord of the Seven Kings Hall smiled and nodded at the Hongya Cave Master, speaking with a light chuckle. These words were not only directed at the Hongya Cave Master but also at the three, Tian Yuanzi.
His personal arrival this time was not only to help Yuan Gate deal with some troubles but also to personally inflict Demonic Contamination upon the Hongya Cave Master, preventing him from turning against them.
After all, he was a Revolving Wheel Realm expert. The Lord of the Seven Kings Hall felt that it would be more reassuring to have him personally oversee things.
"Thank you, Lord!"
Tian Yuanzi, Di Yuanzi, and Ren Yuanzi quickly responded. During this time, their injuries had almost completely healed. Next, they would wait to complete their mission and receive rewards from the Demon Prison.
"By the way, Lord, was your trip north successful?"
Ren Yuanzi asked softly. Previously, after Bo Xuan appeared, the Lord of the Seven Kings Hall knew that Yuan Gate had been exposed. As expected, Bo Xuan would definitely return to the Darkness Hall and then bring people to ally with Dao Sect to jointly eliminate Yuan Gate.
To prevent Yuan Gate from being destroyed by the Darkness Hall, the Lord of the Seven Kings Hall had to personally make a trip north, following Bo Xuan's trail to the Northern Xuan Region to investigate.
"This is one of the purposes of my visit today. The Darkness Hall is relocating its main hall, and at the same time, two Reincarnation Realm experts from within the hall are about to come to the Eastern Xuan Region."
Even the Lord of the Seven Kings Hall's expression was somewhat unsightly when he spoke. He had not expected that old thing, Bo Xuan, to be so cunning, directly bringing the Darkness Hall along with him. When that time came, even if they wanted to sneak attack the Darkness Hall's headquarters, they would not be able to do so.
There was no other way. Who told Lin Xuan to forcefully take back the Space Ancestor Symbol before…
"Damn it, that damned fellow must have planned this long ago!"
The Lord of the Seven Kings Hall's eyes turned cold. If the Space Ancestor Symbol was not in the hands of Dao Sect, how dare the Darkness Hall be so arrogant? But now, with the Space Ancestor Symbol in hand, coupled with the Darkness Hall's relocation, if the Demon Prison dared to attack the Darkness Hall, Bo Xuan and the others could quickly handle the matters in the Eastern Xuan Region and directly use space to teleport over.
But if they could not threaten the Darkness Hall's headquarters, then without a doubt, Yuan Gate would simultaneously face the threat of Dao Sect and the Darkness Hall!
Everything stemmed from that Space Ancestor Symbol.
Now, just thinking about how Lin Xuan had forcefully taken back the Space Ancestor Symbol back then, a nameless fire rose in the Lord of the Seven Kings Hall's heart. It was because of the existence of the Space Ancestor Symbol that their Demon Prison's actions had become difficult.
The Space Ancestor Symbol's support ability, like its ability to escape, disgusted the Otherworldly Demons. The Space Master of that year was a damned loach, and now that damned Sword Saint was an even more slippery sword, not only could he run, but he was also unusually thorny.
"However, this time, it's not without gains!"
Originally, he had only intended to use this news as bait, but, filled with murderous intent, the Lord of the Seven Kings Hall, for the sake of insurance, actually spoke.
"When I was tracking the Darkness Ancestor Symbol controller, I accidentally detected traces of the Ice Ancestor Symbol. Although there are methods left behind by the Ice Master, I cannot take it away, but I can set up a large space teleportation array to move that special space to the Eastern Xuan Region!"
Ice Ancestor Symbol?
Tian Yuanzi, the Hongya Cave Master, and the others were shocked. One of the eight Ancestor Symbols, and even the Ice Ancestor Symbol controlled by the Ice Master, the strongest of the Ancient Eight Rulers!
However, the next moment, the Hongya Cave Master's eyes dimmed. He was about to become a member of the Otherworldly Demons. Divine objects like the Ancestor Symbol were naturally resistant to him. This opportunity was bound to have nothing to do with him.
In fact, the Lord of the Seven Kings Hall had not considered trying to let the Hongya Cave Master control the Ice Ancestor Symbol, but, firstly, the Ancestor Symbol was extremely difficult to refine and had extremely high requirements. With the Hongya Cave Master's talent, unless he invited the Sword Saint to possess him, he had no chance.
Secondly, if the Hongya Cave Master really invited the Sword Saint to possess him and refined the Ice Ancestor Symbol, he might really turn around and defect. After all, the Ancestor Symbol controller's rejection of the Otherworldly Demons was instinctive. In that case, the Demon Prison would suffer a great loss.
After all, they had not left any backup plans on the Hongya Cave Master's body. This was to prevent him from being caught and used as a handle when he went to Dao Sect, thereby directly losing a major combat force. Even the method of controlling the Hongya Cave Master was to reason with him and move him with emotion, allowing him to join them through transactions.
When that time came, if the Hongya Cave Master really wanted to defect, the Demon Prison would be helpless.
Back to the main topic, if the news of the Ice Ancestor Symbol could reach Ling Qingzhu's ears, I'm afraid she wouldn't be able to resist such a temptation. Even if Taiqing Palace and Dao Sect knew there were risks involved, they would most likely take a gamble.
This is an Ancestor Symbol, an irresistible temptation. For an Ancestor Symbol, a little risk is entirely worth it.
Although the Ice Ancestor Symbol is very precious, if they could exchange an Ancestor Symbol for Lin Xuan's life, the Seven Kings Hall wouldn't feel like they were at a loss at all. Moreover, could that Ling Qingzhu really gain the Ice Ancestor Symbol's recognition?
As for how to pass this news to Taiqing Palace and into Ling Qingzhu's ears, the Seven Kings Hall believed that Tian Yuanzi and the others would handle such a trivial matter well.
"This time, you all act together. Remember, Sword Saint, either bring me his corpse or bring me his ashes. This Hall doesn't want to hear any more news about him!"
When the Seven Kings Hall spoke, his eyes became sharp. This time, he had really gone all out. If he still failed, even he would be punished!