Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 1081: Chapter 865: Return to the Southern Continent

Demon Capital, Ming King Mansion.

Kong Zheng sat at the top, while Bai Ze, Bi Fang, and Qiongqi stood at the bottom.

Kong Xuan tossed a golden feather down, which Bai Ze respectfully caught at once.

”Bai Ze, hold the golden feather well; when you go to the Southern Continent, you two must act according to circumstances.”

Bai Ze and Bi Fang both responded: ”Yes, Ming King!”

Beside them, Qiongqi glanced at Bi Fang and then asked in a deep voice, ”Ming King, let me go instead.”

Kong Zheng hadn’t spoken yet when Bi Fang raised an eyebrow first: ”If you go, with that temperament of yours, you’re likely to cause a lot of trouble in the Southern Continent!”

”Cause trouble?” Qiongqi let out a low hum, ”If we don’t cause trouble, do you think we can avoid others this time?

Anyway, a battle is inevitable; Bi Fang, your frail body might not hold up.”

Bi Fang’s valiant face immediately darkened, his fists clenched until they cracked: ”Qiong...qi!”

Qiongqi crossed his arms, unflinchingly meeting Bi Fang’s gaze.

Bai Ze watched this scene and could only smile and shake his head.

These two, after all these years, still argue incessantly.

However, in truth, both knew the journey was extremely dangerous and wanted the other to stay behind, hence the argument over who should go.

”Enough.”

Kong Zheng, seated above, spoke, and Bi Fang and Qiongqi immediately stopped, looking respectfully upward.

Kong Zheng stroked the treasure fan shining with five-colored light, speaking slowly:

”Currently, the resurrection of great demons in the Southern Continent is at a sensitive time; avoid what can be avoided.

Qiongqi, your actions are bold and unrestrained; stay in the Southern Continent, as there’s another important task for you to handle.”

Qiongqi could only respond: ”Yes, Lord Ming King.”

Since Kong Zheng had already decided, there was naturally no room for anyone to question it.

Kong Zheng looked at Bai Ze and slowly spoke: ”When you return from the Southern Continent, I hope you will be able to stand alongside me.”

Bai Ze’s expression turned serious, and he immediately knelt on one knee, declaring: ”No matter when, Bai Ze swears undying loyalty to Lord Ming King!”

Bi Fang and Qiongqi also knelt, saying: ”We swear undying loyalty to the Ming King!”

”Rise.”

Kong Zheng gently tapped the palm of his left hand with the treasure fan, looking at Bai Ze and the others as they slowly stood up, saying:

”This journey, even with previous preparations, has less than half the chance of success.”

Bai Ze said: ”Even having a twenty to thirty percent chance is already more than satisfying for us.”

Hearing this, Kong Zheng, with his extremely handsome face, slightly sternly said:

”Bai Ze, you are too easygoing.

No matter what, if it is to be done, it must be ensured with all efforts that it succeeds.

Everything is either a success or a failure. If successful, that’s it; if not, it’s a waste of effort!

Remember, kill when necessary, for the path to kingship is paved with killings, especially in their land?

If you become king, then even the people of the Southern Continent cannot do anything to you!”

Bai Ze’s heart tightened, and after a moment of contemplation, he solemnly said: ”What Lord Ming King says is right, I will remember this.”

Kong Zheng nodded slightly, then waved his hand and said: ”Then, off you go.”

”Yes!”

Bai Ze and Bi Fang responded, then transformed into water and fire-colored lights, soaring into the sky, heading toward the horizon.

Great Flame Sky Patrol, Vermilion Bird Hall.

Su Yuan stepped into the hall, looked at Fang Qingxiao seated above, and approached, bowing respectfully: ”Imperial Throne.”

”Su Yuan, sit down.” Fang Qingxiao nodded slightly, gesturing for Su Yuan to sit.

Su Yuan acknowledged, sitting on the lower left side.

Fang Qingxiao looked at Su Yuan and smiled: ”This journey, you not only discovered a Dragon Vein Phenomenon but also killed the Priestess and War Chariot of the Truth Secret Society, well done.”

Su Yuan said: ”The War Chariot was slain together with Third Chair Tian Hui and Gongsun Wu.”

”Hahaha, so young, yet you are not one to covet credits.” Fang Qingxiao looked at Su Yuan, smiling more satisfiedly.

Su Yuan slightly cupped his hand.

He thought to himself that the people of the Truth Secret Society would eventually be killed by him sooner or later, and it was essential to accurately state others’ achievements.

Su Yuan asked: ”Is the reason for calling me here related to the journey to the Southern Continent?”

Fang Qingxiao nodded and slowly said:

”This time, as the Dragon Veins in the Southern Continent are successively forming, several of you are to be gathered and sent to the Southern Continent.

Firstly, to ascertain the situation of the Dragon Veins’ formation.

On the Southern Continent, aside from the revival of old veins, no new Dragon Veins have formed since contemporary times.

Now it’s only recorded in ancient texts, and your visit to the Southern Continent is also for the observation and recording of the Dragon Veins’ formation scene.

Secondly, to thoroughly investigate the situation on the Southern Continent.

Currently, in the Southern Continent, ancient great demons are consecutively awakening, and the situation has changed.

Amidst the chaos, a large number of evil cultivators have emerged, causing destruction. As for the Righteous Path, the Beast Taming Heavenly Sect is also implicated with the revived great demons.

Furthermore, the Western Continent’s Bodhi Sect is also making moves under the banner of saving the world and rescuing people, extending their reach to the Southern Continent...”

Su Yuan nodded silently, noting that the higher-ups were indeed well-informed about the situation on other continents.

Moreover, it seemed that the current situation on the Southern Continent was no better than that of the East Continent.

Fang Qingxiao looked at Su Yuan and continued, ”Thirdly, this is also an opportunity for you...”

”Hmm?” Su Yuan was quite surprised, ”Please guide me, Imperial Throne.”

Fang Qingxiao said, ”Nowadays, your strength is extremely strong, but if you compete with the other four True Monarchs like Nangong and the Daoists and Saint Heirs of various sects in Southern Continent, you will suffer significant losses.”

Su Yuan certainly understood what Fang Qingxiao was talking about and nodded, ”Yes, my realm is only at Chongyang, and my foundation is still shallow.”

Indeed, the True Form Release is secondary; my biggest shortcoming is the realm.

This is the biggest disadvantage when I clash with top experts!

Fang Qingxiao said, ”I see that your cultivation has progressed relatively fast, seemingly having consumed many elixirs.

But at this speed, it will still take at least five to ten years, or more like twenty to thirty years to step into the Three Suns realm.”

Su Yuan silently nodded, not to mention the accumulation needed for the breakthrough to the Three Suns realm, which requires several times more Star Power than before.

Moreover, as more Sun Spirit Pills are consumed, the foundation becomes increasingly unstable, requiring longer periods of settling in...

For ordinary people, could it really only take five to ten years to break into the Three Suns realm?

What a fairy tale!

But for Su Yuan and the current situation, five to ten years is simply too long!

Disasters won’t wait for anyone.

Only by seizing the time to advance can I gain a little more means to survive the calamities.

Now that Fang Imperial Throne mentioned it, there must be a way to solve this problem.

Su Yuan said, ”Please provide the guidance, Imperial Throne.”

”When one achieves the Dao, even their dogs and chickens ascend to heaven. Eating meat and drinking soup—if one ascends to King Level at the Dragon Vein, the residual energy essence... or the soup, can significantly benefit others.”

Su Yuan’s expression slightly changed, ”Imperial Throne, you mean...”

Fang Qingxiao said, ”Although this residual energy essence isn’t enough to allow another Three Suns to break through to King Level.

However, letting the Burning Sun Level cultivator advance a bit, saving decades of accumulation and arduous cultivation, is not difficult.”

Su Yuan’s eyes brightened, already understanding Fang Qingxiao’s intentions.

If people from the East Continent were to fight for the Dragon Vein in Southern Continent, it would inevitably intensify conflicts between the two.

For Great Flame, in this unstable time of internal and external troubles, it’s naturally best to avoid further complications.

And Southern Continent is similarly in the midst of calamity and would want to avoid such events.

However, not fighting for meat and King Level title, drinking a sip of soup is no problem.

The problem is, how can one drink a sip of soup...

Seeing Su Yuan ponder, Fang Qingxiao said, ”This is a pathway; whether it can be turned into your opportunity and how to do it is entirely up to you.

But one thing you don’t need to worry about, like us in Southern Continent, it’s customary for King Levels not to directly participate in Dragon Vein competitions.”

Su Yuan nodded, understanding this principle too.

The struggle over the Dragon Vein itself is to add more King Levels to different forces.

If King Levels fought for the Dragon Vein, resulting in severe injuries or even death, it would be counterproductive.

Therefore, whether on East Continent or Southern Continent, in terms of Dragon Vein competition, King Levels and even Emperor Levels typically won’t make a move lightly.

It’s like replacing battlefield with chess game, lowering the level and cost of warfare.

Although Super Sects like Taishang Sect and Demon Sky Palace certainly have stronger King Levels.

Similarly, these sects have significant confidence in their elders and disciples.

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan responded promptly, ”Thank you for your guidance, Imperial Throne!”

Fang Qingxiao nodded, offering additional advice, then said, ”Others have already moved, so you should head to the Transmission Square quickly.”

Recalling the list of people heading out this time, Su Yuan’s eyes moved slightly.

Although not many are going, those who are going are elites... including Wenren Feng who recently defeated one Truth Knight and wounded another!

”Yes.” Su Yuan answered, then retreated.

Deep within Yan Court, the transmission array leading to Southern Continent.

Upon seeing Su Yuan approaching, a male envoy immediately bowed respectfully and said, ”Third Rank Su!”

Su Yuan looked at him and said, ”Yan Envoy, thank you.”

This envoy, was Xuanwu Imperial Envoy Yan Xing, responsible for transmission during Su Yuan’s first visit to Southern Continent several years back.

”Unexpectedly, the envoy still remembers me!” Yan Xing felt overwhelmed, his eyes quite excited.

Almost ten years have passed, and he’s still at Waning Moon Stage.

While Su Yuan has already risen from Star Lord to Chongyang, securing the third rank, defeating Hidden Sect, and recently slaying two Truth Secret Society Knights, now a renowned top expert in both north and south!

Su Yuan nodded slightly, smiled, ”Then let’s begin the transmission.”

”Ah, alright!”

Yan Xing hurriedly started operating the transmission array, and soon large swathes of silver light rose, and in no time, Su Yuan disappeared from the scene...

After an untold amount of time, when Su Yuan opened his eyes again, he found himself in a swamp-filled dense forest.

”Southern Continent...”

Su Yuan looked up, towering mountains and soaring trees, it seemed he had arrived at Southern Continent.

”Wonder how this transmission array from the sect was set up, it’s truly remarkable...”

Last time visiting Southern Continent, his realm was still shallow, and he wasn’t curious about many things.

But now, directly transmitting from East Continent to Southern Continent, this array must be Seventh Level or above!

Su Yuan unfolded the All-Knowing Vision to survey the surroundings, observed the terrain of the mountains, and quickly found the direction to exit the mountains, promptly flying towards the outside...