People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 148 Ice Spirit Jade

A person should know their own limitations, and Chen Xiao was well aware of his own capabilities at the moment.

He can deal with people below the Dou Zong level without any problem, but when facing a Dou Zong expert, even with the combination of the Mountain Opening Seal and the Sea Turning Seal, plus the Soul Profound Seal Palm he just mastered, his chances of winning are still very low.

After all, a Dou Zong expert isn't a sitting duck who can just stand there and let you hit them.

To severely injure or even kill a Dou Zong expert using these two methods, one needs perfect timing, location, and human factors.

Based on all of the above, Chen Xiao did not want to get involved with the Soul Palace in the short term, nor did he want to be its enemy.

Therefore, Chen Xiao's attitude towards Protector Xuan's seduction was quite ambiguous.

"Thank you for your high regard, Protector Xuan, but I don't think the Earth Demon Old Ghost can pose much of a threat to me. If I really can't deal with this person, I will think of another way. Protector Xuan, please leave for now."

His youthful arrogance was intentional; the fact that he didn't completely rule things out was also something Chen Xiao did on purpose.

Protector Xuan was not surprised by this at all.

He had been in contact with many forces in the Black Corner Region, but apart from the old demon, most of the established forces had the same attitude. They were relatively young and extremely confident in themselves.

Moreover, everyone who has managed to gain a foothold in this Black Corner Region is somewhat clever.

With those people acting this way, Chen Xiao, who looked even younger, only felt more confident.

"Hehe, since that's the case, then this protector will not disturb Pavilion Master Chen's cultivation any longer. We'll have plenty of opportunities in the future."

Leaving behind a single sentence, Protector Xuan unleashed a surge of black mist from beneath his black robes, swirling across the sky before vanishing into the vast twilight.

As Chen Xiaoyao was about to look away from the direction the other person had left, he noticed another figure approaching from a 45-degree angle. In just a few breaths, the figure landed in front of him.

Queen Medusa slowly looked around. The chill in the mountain valley was like a knife, and the scars of battle were everywhere. This caused her brows to furrow slightly, and her bright, clear eyes were fixed on Chen Xiao, scrutinizing him repeatedly.

"I am fine. Just now, the Soul Palace Protector who was hiding in the Black Corner Region showed up. I pretended not to know and let the Heavenly Demon Puppet play with him for a while."

Facing Medusa Queen's scrutinizing gaze with composure, Chen Xiao smiled calmly and explained simply.

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa raised an eyebrow slightly and replied casually, "I am not interested in these things. I just find it strange that the people in the city below did not notice a battle between Dou Zong level fighters."

"That's not quite right. Before the Soul Palace Protector arrived, I was practicing my fighting skills here, which already caused quite a commotion. Zi Yan just went back. Moreover, the Heavenly Demon Puppet and that Protector only exchanged a few blows; they weren't really fighting."

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa suddenly realized what was happening.

She was somewhat curious about why the Soul Palace Protector wanted to see Chen Xiao, but seeing that Chen Xiao had no intention of explaining, she could only suppress her curiosity for the time being.

Asking questions proactively doesn't fit the persona she's trying so hard to maintain.

"I originally just wanted to come back and take a look, but on the way I saw that the Black Emperor Sect was chasing a group of people. If you are interested, you can go and see."

Black Emperor Sect…

Shouldn't the Black Emperor Sect be licking their wounds at this time? What kind of trouble are they causing now?

"where?"

"Northeast."

"Let's go over and have a look."

Seeing Chen Xiao take off so swiftly, Queen Medusa initially wanted to refuse, since she knew there was no danger on this trip.

After standing there silently for a moment, he still followed closely behind.

...

Nestled in a mountain range a thousand miles away from Zixiao City.

An elderly man dressed in an alchemist's robe was fleeing with a woman in palace attire. The two moved like cheetahs, their movements as fast as lightning. The dense forest did not hinder them at all; on the contrary, it became the best shield to conceal their figures. This caused the blue-robed old man, who was chasing them closely from high above, to frown from time to time, and his attacks frequently missed.

"Elder Yan, once we leave this mountain range, we'll change directions. We'll be safe once we reach the outskirts of Zixiao City. Che Chengjue won't dare to pursue us there!" The voice of the woman in palace attire quietly rang out.

"Master, take care!"

The old man also knew very well that this was the best solution at the moment.

In this way, given their strength, at least one of them should be able to safely reach Zixiao City.

As for which car carrier will choose to pursue...

Undoubtedly, women in palace attire of higher status were more likely to be targeted.

"If I don't die this time, I will do anything to take a piece of flesh from the Black Emperor Sect in the future!"

A chill ran through Yao Fangzhu's body, his voice was as cold as a blade, and every word was filled with bone-chilling hatred.

She had considered that the Black Emperor Sect wouldn't let Thousand Medicine Workshop leave so easily, so she was very careful and cautious during the relocation process, and dared not rush things.

For several days in a row, the people from Qianyaofang only left and did not enter. They kept leaving Black Emperor City but no one returned, which caught the attention of the Black Emperor Sect.

Fortunately, Yao Fangzhu received the news in advance, which allowed him to lead the people of Qianyaofang out of the city ahead of time.

Even so, their group of dozens of people couldn't possibly be very fast. They were caught up by the Black Emperor Sect members who had reacted, and after fleeing all the way, only two of them remained.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a dark light appeared in the sky, and a huge palm print, carrying a sharp force, pressed down on the two of them with the force of a thunderbolt.

In the instant the strong wind howled, Master Yao and Elder Yan reacted almost simultaneously, their figures flying to the sides like startled swans.

But this attempt to dodge also left their figures completely exposed under Che Cheng's hawk-like gaze.

The wings formed by the fighting spirit on Che Cheng's back trembled violently, hovering in mid-air like a demon god, looking down at the two people on the ground.

He sneered, "Yao Qiandai, Yan Liang, since you decided to betray the Black Emperor Sect, you should have expected this outcome. Why bother resisting in vain?"

"Defected?" Yao Fangzhu's almond-shaped eyes widened, and he laughed in anger.

Qianyaofang has been rooted in Black Emperor City for many years. When did it become an appendage of Black Emperor Sect?
Faced with Che Cheng's sophistry, Yao Fangzhu said no more. The true nature of the Black Emperor Sect had been exposed. She no longer wasted her breath and exchanged a knowing glance with Elder Yan. They both transformed into streaks of light and flew rapidly towards Zixiao City.

High in the sky, watching the two's actions, Che Cheng frowned slightly. He immediately stopped holding back, his fighting spirit surging, and a streak of fighting spirit shot out.

As expected, the target was none other than Master Yan!
When Qianyaofang was stationed in Black Emperor City, the Black Emperor Sect benefited greatly from it every year. How could they let them leave peacefully, especially to join their mortal enemy?

The stream of fighting spirit, carrying unparalleled power, ripped through the sky, causing Master Yao's expression to change drastically.

She tried to use her battle qi to fight back, but found that her battle qi had been almost completely depleted during her escape, leaving only a tenth of it. Even if she used all of it for defense, it would be difficult to withstand the full force of a Dou Huang expert's attack.

Although the gap between a Dou Wang and a Dou Huang is not as large as that between other realms, not everyone can cross realms to fight against them.

As the stream of battle energy shot towards her, Yao Fangzhu felt despair. Unsurprisingly, the battle energy defense she had condensed shattered instantly.

However, just as she closed her eyes, thinking she was about to die, she did not feel any pain for several breaths.

The shop owner was startled and quickly opened his eyes to look. He immediately saw that two figures had appeared in front of him at some point, and the attacking stream of fighting energy had already dissipated.

"Elder Che Cheng, how have you been?"

Chen Xiao stood side by side with Queen Medusa, gazing at the chariot in the distant sky. He greeted her with a light laugh, his face warm and friendly, showing no sign of hostility.

A biting wind swept through his hair, and cold sweat beaded on Che Cheng's forehead. He stared intently at the two figures; the greeting, meant to be from an old friend, sent a chill down his spine.

He was still a thousand miles away from Zixiao City, and he couldn't understand why the two had arrived so quickly. Che Cheng knew perfectly well that when Chen Xiao and Queen Medusa appeared, his mission would have been in vain, and there would be no chance to complete the plan.

What chilled him even more was that now he was uncertain whether he could leave unscathed.

After all, the relationship between the Black Emperor Sect and the Purple Cloud Pavilion is now common knowledge.

At this thought, Che Cheng couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

As Chen Xiao and Queen Medusa leisurely scrutinized him, Che Cheng forced a smile.

“Sect Master Chen, I had no intention of offending you, this time…” Che Cheng stammered, trying to explain.

"roll!"

Before Che Cheng could finish speaking, Chen Xiao impatiently interrupted him.

Upon hearing this soft rebuke, Che Cheng was not angry but delighted. He thought that as long as he could get away temporarily, he would be fine. He quickly put on a smiling face, clasped his hands slightly, bowed and retreated. After retreating a distance, he flapped his wings and quickly flew towards the Black Emperor Sect, fearing that Chen Xiao would change his mind.

"Aren't you going to keep him?"

Queen Medusa spoke only after the carriage had completely disappeared from sight.

With just a carriage, let alone her, even Chen Xiao could easily keep her here.

She had assumed that, given Chen Xiao's style, he would keep her without hesitation, but she never expected him to let her leave.

"The carriage is insignificant; there's no need to provoke Mo Tianxing," Chen Xiao shook his head slightly.

In the battle half a month ago, Elder Qi, whom Mo Tianxing valued highly, had already perished, and even Mo Ya had suffered a severe injury with a severed arm. This had already pushed Mo Tianxing to his limit.

If further pressure is applied, Mo Tianxing might become enraged and act rashly, disrupting the existing balance. In that case, it would undoubtedly become even more difficult for Chen Xiao to deal with the Demon Flame Valley.

Queen Medusa nodded slightly, not paying much attention.

He's just a mere Dou Huang, and now he can't even threaten Hai Bodong anymore, let alone anyone else.

Without paying much attention to where Che Cheng went, the two turned around and looked at the woman in palace attire behind them.

"Why was Master Yao being hunted down by Che Cheng?"

While in Black Emperor City, Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor had visited Thousand Medicine Workshop and met the workshop owner once.

This person did not leave a deep impression on Chen Xiao; whether he met him in person or remembered him, his presence was not strong.

Having escaped the crisis, Yao Fangzhu's expression eased slightly. She bowed gracefully to Chen Xiao and Queen Medusa, saying gratefully, "Thank you, Pavilion Master Chen and Madam, for saving me from danger. To be honest, half a month ago, I had Qianyaofang evacuate from Black Emperor City, intending to settle down in Zixiao City. Who would have thought..."

She shook her head slightly, her eyes filled with exhaustion and resentment, and then recounted the events in detail.

Ignoring her incorrect address, Chen Xiao suddenly realized what was going on.

This matter is not complicated.

The Thousand Medicines Shop wanted to leave, but the Black Emperor Sect wouldn't allow it—that can be summed up in a simple sentence.

"Master Yao is quite bold to come and join my Zixiao Pavilion at this time. Aren't you afraid of being purged after our defeat in the battle with Demon Flame Valley? However, since Master Yao is interested, Zixiao City also welcomes Qianyaofang to set up shop here. You can go and discuss the specific details with the Ice Emperor first."

During this period, the various forces in the Black Corner Region have reacted differently, with most remaining on the sidelines, waiting for the Purple Cloud Pavilion and the Demon Flame Valley to determine who is superior.

Qianyaofang wasn't particularly strong, but it was the first force to suddenly fall to Zixiaoge, making it a huge gamble.

Perhaps because he had spent a long time with Hai Bodong, Chen Xiao had a deep appreciation for such a man of courage.

Furthermore, the presence of Qianyaofang would bring enormous benefits every year, so there was absolutely no reason to refuse.

"Thank you, Pavilion Master! I will now proceed to Zixiao City."

Yao Fangzhu bowed gracefully once more before getting up and leaving.

However, after flying several hundred feet, she suddenly turned back.

She took out a wooden box from her storage ring, and instantly, a chill emanated from it.

What's peculiar is that this chill isn't stimulating; instead, it's somewhat subtle, giving one a refreshing feeling the moment they notice it.

Chen Xiao, in particular, could feel that the wooden box had a very special attraction for him, causing the fighting spirit in his body to flow uncontrollably at an accelerated pace, as if it were cultivating on its own.

"I have no way to repay the kindness of the Pavilion Master in saving my life. I just suddenly remembered that many years ago, my Thousand Medicines Workshop obtained a pair of jade pendants by chance."

"These jade pendants are extremely special. If a person with the fire attribute wears them, they will suppress cultivation invisibly, making it difficult for them to make any progress even after many days of hard work. On the contrary, if a person with the ice attribute wears them, they will have the effect of calming the mind and accelerating cultivation. I am not of the ice attribute, so it would be difficult for me to make use of them. Therefore, I will give them to the Pavilion Master."

As he spoke, Yao Fangzhu handed over the wooden box.

Queen Medusa was slightly surprised as she listened to her story.

Meanwhile, Chen Xiao, standing to the side, revealed a tremendous surprise in his eyes.

He immediately thought of a kind of ice-attribute spiritual object that Hai Bodong and Tengshan had told him about many years ago in the Tagor Desert.

Ice Spirit Jade!
Its effect was exactly as Yao Fangzhu had described!
Chen Xiao had tried to get this item in advance before, but until the last time he got the Heavenly Demon Puppet in advance, he was unable to do so.

This Ice Spirit Jade is as precious to those with the ice attribute as the Fallen Heart Flame is to those with the fire attribute!
Chen Xiao never expected that he would obtain something so easily today, something he had been searching for without any clues.

This is true.

Fate, wonderful!

"I accept it. You can settle down in Zixiao City in peace. Don't worry about the Black Emperor Sect. When they settle things in the future, I'll take you with me."

Yao Fangzhu's eyes widened slightly. She only wanted to repay the life-saving grace, but she never expected to receive such an unexpected surprise.

"Thank you, Pavilion Master!"

After thanking him once again, Yao Fangzhu turned and flew towards Zixiao City.

Chen Xiao withdrew his gaze and, under the astonished gaze of Queen Medusa, summoned the Heavenly Demon Puppet and ordered it to open the wooden box.

Only after confirming that there was no risk did they step forward and take out the pair of jade pendants.

The pair of jade pendants are entirely frost-white in color, with a soft, matte finish, as if formed from condensed moonlight.

The edges of the jade pendant are carved with flowing cloud patterns, and the center is hollowed out to resemble twin butterflies. The wings of the butterflies are outlined with extremely fine gold wire, and the tails are adorned with a few strands of ice-blue silk threads, as if the butterflies are about to take flight. Chen Xiao's nose twitched slightly, and a faint fragrance of orchids lingered, adding to the mystery and elegance of the jade pendant.

Holding the two jade pendants in his palms, Chen Xiao closed his eyes slightly and circulated his internal energy.

In an instant, Chen Xiao felt as if his physique had changed, as if he was no longer made of flesh and blood, but had become a jade-like body. The ice-attribute fighting energy in his body also started to circulate like a flood bursting through the dam.

After a long while, Chen Xiao slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with undisguised shock.

These two small jade pendants actually increased his cultivation speed by more than 20%!

It really is a good product; no wonder he hasn't been able to get it in advance!
Looks like you've gotten a great deal.

Queen Medusa's voice rang out, and Chen Xiao looked over at the sound.

It was as if the woman had suddenly become in a good mood. Her bright red lips were slightly upturned as if touched by a spring breeze, and even the gold ornaments swaying in her hair seemed to tremble with her smile. Her every move exuded a rare air of languid ease.

(End of this chapter)