299: Chapter 299 Deep into the Tiger's Den

"If we take action within the Shuiyue Holy Land, the chances of winning are less than ten percent!"

Yun Qiyao said without hesitation, "The ancestors of the Shuiyue Holy Land produced Tribulation Transcendence Stage experts, leaving behind many foundational methods, all of which are in Ling Qinghan's hands. Coupled with her cultivation advantage, our side is almost certain to lose!"

"Even if we act outside the Shuiyue Holy Land, the chances of winning are probably less than twenty percent. Moreover, even if we could win, an expert of this level could hardly be stopped if she wanted to escape; we wouldn't be able to kill her."

Ji Taichang was somewhat puzzled, "Since Mahayana Stage experts are so hard to kill, how did you end up getting killed by her back then?"

"..."

Yun Qiyao fell silent for a moment before saying, "Back then, she was my most trusted Junior Sister and also a Grand Elder of the Shuiyue Holy Land. When I was about to enter secluded cultivation, she offered to look after the Shuiyue Holy Land for me, so I handed over control of the Holy Land's foundation."

"She exploited my trust, setting up a killing Formation in my cultivation chamber, poisoning my Medicinal Pills and wine, and even using the Ancestral Weapon of the Shuiyue Holy Land..."

"Back then, there wasn't much of a gap between our cultivation levels, but under her carefully planned ambush, I could only die with deep resentment."

Yun Qiyao's voice was low, revealing a bone-deep hatred!!

"Tsk... how tragic. This Ling Qinghan is truly a treacherous schemer."

Ji Taichang shook his head with a sigh.

After leaving a voice message for Lin Xueyue and the others, he flipped onto Cai Ling's back and patted her head, "Kunkun, let's go!"

"Alright!"

Cai Ling immediately revealed her true form, flapped her wings, and carried Ji Taichang out of the Secret Realm space.

She activated the square inch chessboard, pouring her majestic Mahayana Stage magic power into it. The black and white lines glowed, forcibly piercing through the void and opening a void passage!

This was a top-tier spatial Magic Treasure, capable of taking Ji Taichang through the void, traversing vast distances, and quickly traveling between the Eastern Desolate Region and the Central Plains Great Domain.

...

Central Plains Great Domain.

This was the most vast and expansive land among the five domains of the Qingling Realm, with the most abundant Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. Since ancient times, it had been the most prosperous and flourishing place in the Qingling Realm.

Countless Sects stood in the Central Plains Great Domain, with numerous experts. There were no fewer than ten Holy Lands alone!

Moreover, the Holy Lands of the Central Plains Great Domain were different from those of the Eastern Desolate Region; they had to be guarded by a living Tribulation Transcendence Stage expert to be qualified as a Holy Land!

"Chirp!!"

A loud bird cry echoed through the heavens and earth, accompanied by the spread of brilliant rosy light.

The sky distorted slightly as a seven-colored peacock charged out, soaring rapidly over the Central Plains Great Domain.

"So this is the Central Plains Great Domain? Truly impressive..."

Gazing down at the vast world below, Ji Taichang could clearly sense the abundance of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi; even the Laws were clearer, making them much easier to comprehend.

"I wonder how that girl Ye Xiyan is doing in the Imperial Clan."

The image of 13th Ancestor Ye Qingci's cold attitude surfaced in Ji Taichang's mind. After a moment's thought, he temporarily dismissed the idea of visiting Ye Xiyan at the Imperial Clan.

Carrying Ji Taichang, Cai Ling landed in an ancient city. They quickly bought a complete map of the Central Plains Great Domain, located the Zhou Family, and inquired about their information along the way.

"Zhou Family... here I come!!"

Cai Ling ground her teeth, her eyes radiating hatred and killing intent!

The Zhou Family had only one Mahayana Stage Old Ancestor, Master Yunxiu. It was said she had obtained a Heaven-Defying Opportunity in her youth, and her cultivation reached the sixth level of the Mahayana Stage.

It was Master Yunxiu who had ambushed Cai Ling back then and snatched away her Opportunity and fortune.

However, Cai Ling's counterattack back then had also severely wounded Master Yunxiu, resulting in a situation where both sides suffered heavy losses.

Cai Ling's idea was simple.

First, go to the Zhou Family to scout out Master Yunxiu's situation. If she could win, she would strike immediately; if not, she could still take revenge on other members of the Zhou Family before returning to the Southern Ocean Region's Demon Alliance to bring reinforcements to deal with them!

...

Zhou Family.

With Master Yunxiu, a Mahayana Stage expert, presiding over it, the Zhou Family was already a first-rate Family in the Central Plains Great Domain, second only to the Holy Lands. They occupied a Blessed Land with continuous beautiful mountain peaks, numerous prosperous cities, and many Cultivators coming and going, making it quite bustling and lively.

Ji Taichang and Cai Ling restrained their auras and quietly arrived near the Zhou Family territory.

"The Zhou Family has several defensive Formations. Charging in forcefully will definitely be detected; we must use our wits."

Ji Taichang's eyes glowed as he activated the Heavenly Fox True Pupil. He could clearly see the void around the Zhou Family territory densely packed with runes, forming a complex and powerful Formation.

This was a complete and flawless Rank Eight Formation without any weaknesses. Even if Ji Taichang went all out, he wouldn't be able to break it.

After the man and bird lay in wait for over an hour, they finally spotted their target.

A dignified young man stepped on a Flying Sword and flew out of the Zhou Family's main gate in a swaggering manner.

He didn't look very old, yet his cultivation was already at the first level of the Void Refinement Stage!

"I choose you, the second young Revered Master of the Zhou Family, Zhou Zhixian!"

Ji Taichang's eyes brightened slightly.

Before coming to the Zhou Family, Ji Taichang had already gathered a lot of information about them, knowing the basic details of their core figures and having seen their portraits.

Ji Taichang quietly followed Zhou Zhixian. When he flew to a remote and deserted place, Ji Taichang swung a brick and struck him on the back of the head, knocking Zhou Zhixian out instantly.

Buzz—

Ji Taichang's eyes glowed as he activated the Heavenly Fox True Pupil and began to forcefully read Zhou Zhixian's memories!

Soon, Ji Taichang read part of his memories, learning about his identity, life experiences, personality, and so on.

However, memories involving the core secrets of the Zhou Family were protected by a powerful Restriction. Ji Taichang did not touch them rashly to avoid alerting the enemy.

With a thought, the light of the Heavenly Fox True Pupil flickered, and Ji Taichang's appearance and aura transformed directly into those of Zhou Zhixian. He conveniently took Zhou Zhixian's clothes, identity token, and Storage Ring, then tossed Zhou Zhixian into a spatial Magic Treasure.

Ji Taichang also put Cai Ling into the carefree tower.

Ji Taichang swaggered toward the Zhou Family territory, intending to scout it out, with a focus on investigating the situation of the Zhou Family's treasury.

Even if he couldn't beat Master Yunxiu, he would at least ransack the Zhou Family!

Buzz—

When Ji Taichang stepped into the Zhou Family's main gate, the power of several Formations swept over his body.

With Zhou Zhixian's identity token and the sufficiently powerful ability of the Heavenly Fox True Pupil, he successfully bypassed the Formations' perception and entered the Zhou Family.

"Greetings, Second Young Revered Master!"

The Zhou Family guards and clansmen he met along the way all bowed respectfully to Ji Taichang.

Ji Taichang had an arrogant expression, completely ignoring them as he flew on his own.

"Xian'er, come to my Immortal Cave. I have something to discuss with you."

A lazy voice suddenly rang in Ji Taichang's ear, carrying a charm that seemed to seep into his very bones.

The speaker was Zhou Zhixian's Revered Master, the Zhou Family's Grand Elder, Zhou Shuning.

"Yes, Revered Master."

Ji Taichang calmly flew toward Zhou Shuning's Immortal Cave.

The Immortal Cave was carved into the mountain. Inside, it was warm and fragrant, with pink flowers blooming everywhere, filling the air with a refreshing scent.

In the center of the Immortal Cave was a wide, soft couch. A woman reclined lazily on it. She was tall and plump, with fair and delicate skin, and her curves were soft and perfectly full. It was Zhou Shuning.

Ji Taichang's pupils suddenly constricted!

Because... she was meeting him with total honesty, not wearing a single thread!

"Xian'er, why are you just standing there? Come here."

Zhou Shuning giggled and gently patted the bed beside her.