Myriad Dragon Divine Sovereign

Through a crack in the roof tiles, Guu Hongxiu had a clear view of the room below. She had completely suppressed her aura, making it impossible for Zhang Wen to detect her.

”Tomorrow... I wonder if he can stop those mysterious people. I suppose I should put this map away somewhere safe,” Zhang Wen muttered to himself.

After speaking, Zhang Wen slowly took a box out of his Sumeru Mustard Seed.

Hearing his words, Guu Hongxiu’s expression tightened, her beautiful eyes fixed on Zhang Wen. She knew she wouldn’t make a move until the very last moment; she had to ensure it was foolproof.

”Are you that interested in this map?”

Guu Hongxiu turned to look at Wen Qingye. Instead of answering him, she said coolly, ”I’ll give you half an incense stick’s time to leave. I won’t kill you.”

”Kill me? That depends on your skill. Plenty of people have wanted to kill me,” Wen Qingye said, the corners of his lips curving into a smile.

Guu Hongxiu couldn’t help but frown. She looked at the masked man before her under the moonlit sky. The hem of his robes swayed gently, as if his entire being had merged with the moonlight.

SWOOSH!

She recalled her Heart Spirit and continued to watch the room. Her keen eyes perceived Zhang Wen opening the box. Overjoyed, she transformed into a gust of red wind and shot toward Zhang Wen below.

CRASH! BANG! BOOM!

In the next moment, tile shards and debris flew everywhere, bursting outward.

Zhang Wen was suddenly alarmed, but before he could react, a red shadow flickered before his eyes, and his vision swam.

’This is bad!’

SNAP!

He subconsciously tried to pull the box back, but it was too late. The map inside had already vanished.

Watching the red figure that seemed to dance across the nine heavens, Wen Qingye abruptly drew Bladeless from his back. A massive Sword Aura, carrying the momentum of a mountain, shot forth.

”If you want to take the map, you’ll have to get through me first.”

Guu Hongxiu casually swatted her palm. Majestic Primordial Qi swept down from on high, its boundless force roiling through the air. The surrounding atmosphere seemed to freeze as it directly dispersed Wen Qingye’s Sword Aura.

”Seeing as we have no quarrel, and the people of my Taiyi Pavilion do not kill the innocent wantonly, I will spare you this time. I suggest you watch your step.”

With that, her figure flickered, transforming into a red streak that shot into the distance as if in a great hurry.

”What? You’re not going to kill her?” the Ice Python asked, confused.

Wen Qingye voiced his concern. ”I sense that this Guu Hongxiu’s power is no small matter. I’m afraid that even if we joined forces, we might not be able to kill her and would instead expose our identities.”

The Ice Python said anxiously, ”But she took the map!”

”The map?” Wen Qingye sneered, his gaze falling on Zhang Wen, who was now rushing out. ”The map is still in Zhang Wen’s hands. That guy is an old fox; how could he possibly hide the map so carelessly in a simple box?”

The earlier clash between Wen Qingye and Guu Hongxiu had drawn out most of the people from Feiyun Dock.

Zhang Wen hurried to Wen Qingye’s side, his expression frantic. ”Young man, did you see that red figure just now?”

”I did,” Wen Qingye said coolly.

Zhang Wen spoke with lingering fear, ”That person is so strong. Thankfully, she didn’t go on a killing spree in Feiyun Dock. Otherwise, we would have faced widespread devastation and heavy casualties.”

Wen Qingye looked at Zhang Wen and stated expressionlessly, ”She will tomorrow.”

”Why?” Zhang Wen was startled, not understanding Wen Qingye’s words.

He wasn’t the only one. The members of Feiyun Dock who had rushed over were also shocked by his statement. They too had sensed the utterly terrifying aura from the woman in red.

Wen Qingye stared at Zhang Wen, his very presence pressing down on him. ”You let her take a fake map. When she realizes it, she will definitely come back. At that time, she just might go on a killing spree throughout your Feiyun Dock.”

At once, everyone from Feiyun Dock turned to Zhang Wen, their eyes filled with suspicion.

Qiu Xuan frowned at Zhang Wen and asked, ”Sect Leader, what is going on? What fake map?”

”What nonsense are you spouting?” Zhang Wen forced a laugh.

”What, you’re still going to argue?” Wen Qingye shook his head at Zhang Wen. ”Do you even know who that person was?”

”Sect Leader, are you still refusing to see reason?”

Just as Zhang Wen was about to ask Wen Qingye for the person’s identity, a voice sounded from behind the crowd.

”Great Elder!” ”Great Elder, what are you doing here?”

Everyone turned to look and spoke in unison. Some even moved forward, offering to support him.

The Feiyun Dock Great Elder waved his hand, walked up to Wen Qingye, and cupped his fists. ”Thank you for your help today, young man. Otherwise, Feiyun Dock would have been plunged into a bloodbath. This is a kindness the people of Feiyun Dock will never forget.”

Before Wen Qingye could speak, the Great Elder took a step forward, fixed his eyes on Zhang Wen, and barked coldly, ”Sect Leader, are you still refusing to see reason? For the sake of a rumored map, are you willing to disregard the very survival of Feiyun Dock?”

”What are you talking about?” Zhang Wen flew into a rage upon hearing the Great Elder’s words.

The Great Elder shook his head. ”The map they want is on you. Are you still going to deny it? Three months ago, you started frequenting the Ten Thousand Void Tower, and I grew suspicious. I thought that if you found a great treasure, it would be a fine way to strengthen our Feiyun Dock, but events have spiraled beyond my expectations.”

Zhang Wen’s expression turned extremely grim, and he fell silent.

”Were you pinning your hopes on me? Let me tell you something,” Wen Qingye said indifferently.

Hearing his words, the crowd held their breath, not daring to make a sound.

”That person was Guu Hongxiu of Taiyi Pavilion.”

”What!?”

The moment Wen Qingye’s words fell, the surrounding crowd erupted in an uproar.

Qiu Xuan murmured, ”Guu Hongxiu of the Taiyi Pavilion’s Seven Paragons? How could it be her?”

”No way... someone from Taiyi Pavilion is also coveting Feiyun Dock’s treasure?” a white-haired elder said in shock.

A Feiyun Dock Elder sighed. ”We’re doomed. If she wants to destroy Feiyun Dock, it would be as easy as lifting a hand.”

”Why would she do this? Is she really going to destroy our Feiyun Dock for a possibly non-existent map?” a disciple said, looking utterly dejected.

”It’s her? Someone from Taiyi Pavilion?” Zhang Wen was stunned by Wen Qingye’s words, then he began to laugh bitterly.

He had originally planned to rely on Wen Qingye’s status and the power behind him, but now it seemed the newcomer’s backing was as great as Wen Qingye’s, if not greater. All his plans had come to nothing.

Wen Qingye shook his head and said, ”There is absolutely no way you can hold onto that map.”

His words seemed to strike a heavy blow to Zhang Wen’s heart. His breath hitched as he lowered his head, his body deflating like a popped balloon. After a long moment, he looked up, took out the box again, and heaved a heavy sigh.

”I had hoped to find this legendary Dragon Scale and explore its supreme wonders, but now it seems that was just a fool’s dream,” Zhang Wen said as he slowly opened a hidden compartment inside the box.

’A Dragon Scale,’ Wen Qingye’s heart stirred. ’Could it be the Azure Dragon Scale again?’

A yellow, cowhide-like object appeared before everyone. Zhang Wen looked at the map in his hand, his expression complicated, then threw it to Wen Qingye without a second glance.

”I’m giving this map to you. I hope you can protect the legacy of my Feiyun Dock. I don’t trust the people from Taiyi Pavilion,” Zhang Wen said, his eyes burning as he stared at Wen Qingye.

Wen Qingye caught the map. Without looking at it closely, he simply nodded. ”Alright. I promise.”

Hearing this, Zhang Wen let out a heavy sigh of relief.

”A wise decision, Sect Leader!” the Feiyun Dock Great Elder said hurriedly.

In any case, the map was no longer in Feiyun Dock’s hands. So what if it was Taiyi Pavilion? What could Guu Hongxiu do? The person she would be after was the one who took the map, not them.

Zhang Wen swept his gaze over the crowd and announced, ”Everyone, if there is nothing else, you may all return.”

The crowd was first shocked to learn that someone from Taiyi Pavilion was targeting them. But after seeing the Sect Leader give the map to Wen Qingye, their minds were put at ease. Although endlessly curious about the map, they all knew their own limits and, feeling reassured, returned to their rooms.

”Rest assured. You can leave the rest to me.”

After saying this, Wen Qingye cupped his fists as well and departed.