88: Dugu Nianyu Clarification

"Old Ghost Dugu, why must you pretend to be ignorant when you know full well what's going on? Do you not know what kind of explanation we want?"

"Exactly. If you don't know what's good for you, don't blame us for joining forces to deal with your Xuan Yue Dynasty."

The two Half-step Quasi-Emperor Ancestors from the Sheng Tian Dynasty and the Ao Shi Dynasty.

Seeing that Old Ghost Dugu refused to yield, they couldn't help but utter threats.

They were determined to get a share of the treasures from the azure emperor inheritance today, and they would spare no cost to achieve it.

Because if they allowed the Xuan Yue Dynasty to exclusively possess these treasures, it wouldn't be long before the strength of the Xuan Yue Dynasty surpassed either of their dynasties.

Therefore, they had to divide the treasures before they returned to the Xuan Yue Dynasty, to avoid any complications.

"Hmph, my Xuan Yue Dynasty obtained the azure emperor inheritance through our own ability; we don't need to give you any explanation."

Old Ghost Dugu erupted with the Aura of a Half-step Quasi-Emperor, looking coldly at the Old Ancestors of the Sheng Tian Dynasty and the Ao Shi Dynasty, and said, "If you want to seize the treasures, then this old man will risk his life to drag one of you down to the grave with me!"

As soon as Old Ghost Dugu finished speaking,

his Half-step Quasi-Emperor Aura rapidly spread toward the surroundings.

The Earth Venerable Cultivators from the two great dynasties nearby didn't even have time to react before they were shaken to the point of vomiting blood.

They flew over ten miles away before crashing into various houses in Azure Light City, provoking a barrage of curses from the Cultivators who were busy with their affairs inside.

This was only because Old Ghost Dugu had deliberately restrained himself and did not want to take these people's lives; otherwise, the moment the Aura made contact, he could have killed all these Cultivators instantly.

"Hiss, is this a Half-step Quasi-Emperor? It's too terrifying; they actually severely injured us just with their Aura."

"Indeed, it's truly terrifying. We must leave Azure Light City immediately; a great battle might break out here later."

"Go, go, go, hurry up! A battle between Half-step Quasi-Emperors—we don't even have the qualifications to be cannon fodder."

Over ten miles away, the Cultivators from the two dynasties crawled out of the houses one by one.

All of them were filled with terror as they glanced at Old Ghost Dugu in the sky.

Then, dragging their heavily injured bodies, they fled from Azure Light City as if flying.

Now that the azure emperor inheritance had ended, there was no need for them to stay here. After all, if a Half-step Quasi-Emperor battle occurred here, they would definitely be dead.

The Earth Venerable Cultivators of the two dynasties fled toward the outskirts of Azure Light City.

The residents of Azure Light City themselves were also sparing no effort to fly outside the city.

They could naturally see the situation in the sky.

The Three Great Dynasties were about to fight over the azure emperor inheritance, and a great battle might break out. If they stayed here, they would inevitably be caught in the crossfire.

Therefore, it was better to leave Azure Light City first and hide for a while, waiting for the Three Great Dynasties to resolve their conflicts of interest before returning.

Of course, while some were afraid of death, others loved to watch the excitement.

Some Cultivators in Azure Light City didn't go too far, but hid in the nearby mountains, preparing to watch the drama between the Three Great Dynasties unfold.

After all, cultivation was boring; one had to take some risks to watch the drama.

Above Azure Light City.

The Half-step Quasi-Emperors of the Sheng Tian Dynasty, the Ao Shi Dynasty, and the Wushuang Sect used their own cultivation to protect the core members beside them, not letting them suffer any harm.

"Old Ghost Dugu, do you really intend to fight to the death with the two of us?"

"Old Ghost Dugu, you must think clearly. We have the Fellow Daoist from the Wushuang Sect on our side as well; that makes three Half-step Quasi-Emperors. If it comes to blows, you will be the one at a disadvantage!!"

The Half-step Quasi-Emperor Ancestors of the Sheng Tian Dynasty and the Ao Shi Dynasty also erupted with their Aura, looking at Old Ghost Dugu with gloomy expressions.

The two of them hadn't expected that under the pressure of three Half-step Quasi-Emperors,

Old Ghost Dugu would still dare to take the initiative to erupt with his Aura and provoke them. It seemed he really intended to risk his life to guard the Treasure Trove of the azure emperor inheritance.

However, even so, they did not intend to back down.

Although they were also afraid of being dragged to the grave by Old Ghost Dugu, the interests of the Imperial Dynasty were supreme. In order for the two dynasties to be passed down securely, they had no other choice.

"The three Fellow Daoists should not be impulsive; if we can talk, let's talk properly."

The Half-step Quasi-Emperor of the Wushuang Sect revealed a gentle smile and said to Old Ghost Dugu, "Fellow Daoist Dugu, my Wushuang Sect has no intention of coveting the Treasure Trove of the azure emperor inheritance. As long as you hand over those four people who killed the Wushuang Sect Disciples, I will immediately take my Disciples and leave."

He said this mainly to clarify his stance so he wouldn't be used as a tool by the two dynasties and dragged into the conflict between the three parties.

Although the Wushuang Sect was the fourth largest force in the Southern Region, it had no Quasi-Emperor Expert and was not on the same level as the Three Great Dynasties; it simply lacked the strength to covet the azure emperor inheritance.

If he chose the wrong side today, once the matter was over, the Xuan Yue Dynasty would definitely settle scores with the Wushuang Sect, so it was better to make things clear.

"Hmph, those four brats have performed meritorious service for my Xuan Yue Dynasty. If I hand them over to you, who would dare to work for my Xuan Yue Dynasty in the future?"

"Don't even think about it!!"

Hearing the Half-step Quasi-Emperor of the Wushuang Sect ask for The Four Night Owls,

Old Ghost Dugu refused without hesitation.

The Four Night Owls had helped Dugu Nianyu obtain the azure emperor inheritance. If he handed them over to the people of the Wushuang Sect, wouldn't that be casting aside the donkey once it had finished its work? Who would dare to risk their lives for the Xuan Yue Dynasty in the future?

For the sake of the Imperial Dynasty's reputation, he could not hand over The Four Night Owls.

"You..."

Being rejected by Old Ghost Dugu,

the Half-step Quasi-Emperor of the Wushuang Sect showed a look of dissatisfaction, but he quickly returned to calmness and smiled, "Fine, since Fellow Daoist Dugu insists on protecting them, then my Wushuang Sect will no longer pursue this matter."

After the Half-step Quasi-Emperor of the Wushuang Sect finished speaking, he took the Wushuang Sect Disciples who had come out and stood far away.

He was waiting for the remaining Disciples in the Secret Realm, and also waiting for an opportunity.

When the three of them failed to reach an agreement and started a war, he would secretly kill The Four Night Owls in the chaos.

After all, since Old Ghost Dugu insisted on protecting The Four Night Owls, it was not good for him to fall out with him openly.

Since he couldn't do it openly now, he could only do it secretly; anyway, he had to kill The Four Night Owls to avenge the Wushuang Sect Disciples.

As the Half-step Quasi-Emperor of the Wushuang Sect stood aside,

the Aura of the three of them not only failed to subside but instead showed a trend of intensifying.

It looked like a great battle was about to break out.

At this moment, Dugu Nianyu, who was being protected behind Old Ghost Dugu, said loudly, "Several Old Ancestors, please stop fighting. I did not obtain the azure emperor inheritance at all, and the treasures you want are not with me."

She had originally not intended to bring this up.

After all, having the inheritance snatched away by people she had recruited was truly embarrassing.

Of course, she also intentionally wanted to help hide it for The Four Night Owls to avoid putting the four of them in a dangerous situation.

She still recognized the character of the four of them; if not for a momentary lapse in judgment on her part, she might have been friends with The Four Night Owls by now.

But seeing her own Half-step Quasi-Emperor Ancestor about to fight two Cultivators of the same realm one-on-two, she had to come out and clarify the matter to prevent the situation from falling into an unmanageable state.