299: A storm is brewing

After storing the heavenly soul flower, Xiao Weiqing asked, "Old Headmaster, how do you feel?"

"Very effective, but a bit overwhelming. My Sea of Consciousness even feels a bit of a sting."

Xiao Weiqing was startled. "Will it be okay?"

"It's fine, I just need to adjust. It's just a bit of a waste."

Xie Zhiyuan's Sea of Consciousness was severely damaged, and his Mental Energy was chaotic. Using a treasure like the heavenly soul flower to sort and repair it couldn't be fully utilized, making it somewhat wasteful, but there was no time to worry about that now.

"Old Headmaster, what does the heavenly soul flower taste like?" Xiao Weiqing asked.

"It doesn't have much taste."

Seeing Xiao Weiqing's expression, Xie Zhiyuan laughed. "Don't worry, I won't use up all of this heavenly soul flower. I only need to restore my damaged Sea of Consciousness. The rest will be left for you."

"Heh heh... I was just asking, just asking. I've already cultivated a Divine Soul, and my Mental Energy growth isn't slow. I don't need the heavenly soul flower." Xiao Weiqing waved his hand, his words somewhat insincere.

"Really?"

"Of course. The most important thing now is for you to recover from your injuries as soon as possible. Don't worry about waste." Xiao Weiqing said seriously.

Xie Zhiyuan said, "With your current Mental Energy Rank, one petal of the heavenly soul flower could easily raise you one level."

"Really?"

Xiao Weiqing's Mental Energy was approaching level 80. Even now, cultivating the Starlight Contemplation Method would take him a month to gain one level. Could one petal really equal a month of cultivation?

"Old Headmaster, I think... the heavenly soul flower is a rare treasure. We should try to save a bit where we can. We don't advocate waste."

"You rascal, I got it." Xie Zhiyuan scolded with a laugh.

Next.

Xie Zhiyuan stopped conversing with Xiao Weiqing and focused entirely on repairing his Sea of Consciousness.

Xiao Weiqing, meanwhile, went out to scout. He had just slain a Centaur Demon Venerable and wondered what moves the Centaur Clan might make. And that Sheep Demon Venerable was like a lingering ghost. Xiao Weiqing thought to himself, perhaps there was a chance to catch him alone and finish him off.

However.

After searching for most of the day, there wasn't a single Centaur Demon in sight, let alone a Demon Venerable or a Great Demon King. He couldn't even see a Demon King.

"What's going on?"

This wasn't what Xiao Weiqing had imagined. Was it because they couldn't find him, or were they cutting their losses in time?

To be honest, the Centaur Clan's Demon Venerables really couldn't do much about Xiao Weiqing. The Demigod-level powerhouses had to guard the world entrance to prevent a counterattack from the Blue Star Human Race.

Based on the strength and methods Xiao Weiqing had shown earlier, it was hard to say if he could fight an Eighth Realm opponent head-on. But using the silver feather to conceal his Aura and ambush them? That was almost a guaranteed success every time.

Unless he encountered two Demon Venerables with powerful Divine Souls simultaneously, and they had to be the type skilled in spiritual perception.

In fact, it was exactly as Xiao Weiqing thought.

Not far from the Blue Star world entrance.

A massive city, built in less than a year.

Currently in control of the city was the Centaur Clan's Demigod Zhao Yi.

Inside the city.

A huge mansion, the council hall.

"Lord Demigod, may I ask how you plan to deal with the invading Blue Star Human Race?"

"I'm not dealing with it."

"Not dealing with it?" The Sheep Demon Venerable was somewhat puzzled.

Demigod Zhao Yi sat in the main seat of the hall, his Aura powerful, his voice booming.

"Our Centaur Clan has been at war with the Blue Star Human Race for a year, suffering heavy losses. We sent out twenty Demon Venerables; how many are left?"

"And now, we've lost another Demon Venerable. If we keep fighting, the Centaur Clan's Demon Venerables will likely be reduced to just a handful."

The Sheep Demon Venerable advised, "Lord Demigod, why not just transfer ten more Demon Venerables from the royal city?"

"Hmph!!"

Demigod Zhao Yi's cold snort instantly made the Sheep Demon Venerable's face turn pale, and he took a step back.

"You make it sound easy. Do you take me for a fool?"

"Over all these years, how many civilizations has the Yao Race destroyed? We've never encountered an opponent like the Blue Star Human Race."

"The Blue Star Human Race, with Seventh Realm cultivators, have slain Demon Venerables, and not just one. They are no soft target. My Centaur Clan has decided to relinquish the right of first assault."

Since ancient times, in battles between two sides, being the first to attack was considered a great merit.

But the prerequisite was that you had to survive. Otherwise, no matter how great the merit, it had nothing to do with you.

The first time the Centaur Clan entered the Blue Star world, they had ten Demon Venerables. Only three returned. This made Zhao Yi realize something was wrong. In no previous civilization war had the Yao Race suffered such heavy losses from the start.

The strength of the Blue Star Human Race was nothing like the weakness the deities had described. Although the Blue Star Human Race had no deities, their cultivators above the Feitian level had endless attack methods.

The first batch of Demon Venerables to enter Blue Star numbered a full ten. Yet, they didn't even last a day and were nearly wiped out.

Over the past year, the two sides have fought over thirty large and small battles. The Centaur Clan hasn't gained a single advantage.

As for the cultivation environment of the Blue Star world, he had heard reports from his subordinate Demon Venerables. It was completely a barren land, with pitifully low concentrations of universal energy. Demigod Zhao Yi didn't believe the Blue Star civilization held any value. Attacking Blue Star was a thankless task.

Now the Yao Race was putting pressure on them, saying the Centaur Clan had fought for a year without any results, which was a great crime.

Perfect.

Demigod Zhao Yi would use this as an excuse to hand over the right of first assault. It would be best if those snake demons took over now. Anyway, the Centaur Clan was done playing.

Demigod Zhao Yi even suspected that even if the entire Centaur Clan mobilized, they might not necessarily be able to conquer that Daxia Country on Blue Star.

One must know, there were four other countries like that on Blue Star.

Demigod Zhao Yi didn't want to sacrifice any more of his clansmen, only to have others reap the rewards in the end.

Civilization wars could last as little as over a decade or as long as a hundred years.

This entrance had only been stable for a year.

Whoever laughs last is what matters.

Haven't you seen? The Lion Deity Clan, leading the top ten strongest races of the Yao Race, has been fighting the Spirit Beast Realm for a hundred years without results. Do they want to keep fighting?

Aren't they forced? Forced by the deities, forced by the situation. If they don't capture the Spirit Beast world, how can they make up for the losses of a hundred years?

Tap~ tap~~~

The sound of footsteps approached.

A group of snake demons covered in multicolored scales walked in.

The leader said, "Ghost Viper Demon, of the Yin Clan, Demon Venerable, greets Demigod Zhao Yi."

"Demon Venerable?" Demigod Zhao Yi was somewhat surprised. "I remember it was said Bi Ze would come."

Demon Venerable Demon Venerable said, "Replying to Lord Demigod, Demon Venerable Bi Ze had urgent matters and cannot come. I am responsible for this assault on the Blue Star civilization."

"Urgent matters?"

"Wasn't it said he was slaughtered? What's there to hide from Demigod Zhao Yi?" A Green Python Snake Demon sneered. If Xiao Weiqing were here, he would recognize this snake demon as one of the two Demon Venerables who had ambushed him outside Shuoshui Ze City.

"Hou An, shut up!" Demon Venerable Demon Venerable's face darkened as he berated.

"Hmph!"

"Demon Venerable, watch your words. We are here by divine decree, not your subordinates."

A flash of killing intent passed through Demon Venerable Demon Venerable's eyes. He hadn't expected Demon Venerable Hou An to be so unreasonable, openly challenging him.

"Enough."

Demigod Zhao Yi's cold shout stopped the confrontation between Demon Venerable Demon Venerable and Demon Venerable Hou An. Although he was quite happy to see the Snake Clan fighting among themselves, he was still the actual ruler of this city for now.

"This is not your Snake Clan territory. Behave. After I leave, you can fight to the death all you want."

Demon Venerable Demon Venerable and Demon Venerable Hou An immediately lowered their heads and fell silent. The dignity of a Demigod was not to be challenged, or it would mean seeking death.

"In three days, organize another assault. This time, Demon Venerable Demon Venerable will command, with assistance from all clans. Don't play any petty tricks."

"Yes, Lord Demigod."

The Demon Venerables of the various clans present quickly assented. As for what they were really thinking, no one knew.