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Chapter 623 Framing and Blaming, the Mastermind Behind the Scenes (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Transformation Demon Emperor!"

Li Yunjing's heart pounded wildly, "The Azure Water Demon Emperor is going to take action personally!"

"Quickly repair the formation!"

Li Yunjing dared not relax and immediately ordered everyone to strengthen the defenses.

Just then, he suddenly felt the "communication talisman" at his waist vibrate.

Upon taking it out, he saw an urgent message from Ming Lingchuan: "Return to the main city tower immediately, I have important matters to discuss."

Li Yunjing and Yue Wuyai exchanged a glance, both seeing the gravity in each other's eyes.

The fact that the sect leader summoned them at this time must be because of the unexpected events surrounding the "Azure Water Demon Emperor".

"I'll leave this to you."

Li Yunjing instructed the three True Immortals guarding the city, "Send a signal immediately if there is any abnormality."

"Yes!"

The three True Persons who were not from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" forcibly suppressed their fear and nodded in agreement.

At this moment, the three of them only hoped that the "Azure Water Demon Emperor" would not come in their direction!
Li Yunjing and his companion transformed into streaks of light once more, hurtling towards the main city tower.

During the journey, Li Yunjing noticed that the defenses at several key locations in the city had been strengthened, and the energy fluctuations of the city's protective array were much more intense than before.

"It seems the situation is more serious than we imagined..."

He thought to himself, and couldn't help but speed up.

When they arrived at the main city tower, they found Ming Lingchuan and several elders discussing a formation diagram in hushed tones.

Upon seeing the two arrive, Ming Lingchuan immediately set up a soundproof barrier.

"The Azure Water Demon Emperor is gathering his main force, preparing to launch a general offensive."

Ming Lingchuan's expression was solemn. "What's even more troublesome is that our spies in the demon race have sent back information that there's more to this beast tide than meets the eye."

Li Yunjing's heart skipped a beat: "What happened?"

"We're in big trouble!"

Ming Lingchuan nodded and said in a deep voice, "Someone impersonated a disciple of our sect to steal treasures from the demon race, intending to incite a war between humans and demons. And this person..."

He paused, his gaze sharp as lightning: "They're very likely hiding in the city!"

"what?"

Li Yunjing was taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "That's a fifth-tier demon emperor with boundless magical power. What treasure of his was stolen? What level of expert would it take to steal something from a Nascent Soul realm expert?"

With a solemn expression, Ming Lingchuan took out a recording bead. After injecting his true essence, a blurry image appeared: "A figure dressed in the attire of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, holding a sect token, stole a pearl emitting a dark blue light from the underwater palace."

Shockingly, the person was surrounded by a faint dragon aura!
"Is this the aura of a dragon?"

Li Yunjing's pupils contracted slightly.

"good."

Ming Lingchuan said in a deep voice, "The 'Mysterious Nether Pearl' guarded by the 'Azure Water Demon Emperor' is an ancient treasure of the Dragon Clan. The thief not only disguised himself as a disciple of our sect, but also deliberately released the aura of the Dragon Clan."

"Sect Leader, I heard back in the East Sea that the East Sea Dragon Clan and 'Ten Thousand Demon Island' have a long-standing feud..."

Yue Wuyai suddenly interjected: "The East Sea Dragon Clan was defeated by the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' and has already fled the East Sea Dragon Palace. Could it be that the East Sea Dragon Clan fled here and used a scheme to make our sect and 'Wan Yao Island' suffer heavy losses so that they can reap the benefits?"

"You mean, the Dragon Clan framed us and stirred up trouble in the South China Sea?"

A glint flashed in Ming Lingchuan's eyes, and he said in a deep voice.

“The East Sea Dragon Clan has always been cunning. Now that they have lost their Dragon Palace and are stranded in the South Sea, they must be unwilling to accept it.”

Yue Wuyai nodded: "If they can weaken our sect by using the 'Azure Water Demon Emperor', or even trigger a war between humans and demons, they can take advantage of the chaos to seize resources in the South China Sea and rebuild their power!"

"But why would the dragons disguise themselves as disciples of my sect?"

Li Yunjing frowned and said, "If we are discovered, wouldn't we be inviting trouble?"

"That's precisely where their brilliance lies."

Ming Lingchuan snorted coldly: "The dragon race and the demon race are of the same origin. If we directly steal treasures, the demon race may not necessarily make a big fuss. But if we disguise ourselves as human cultivators, especially disciples of the number one sect in the 'Great Ming Cultivation World', the nature of the matter is completely different!"

"The 'Azure Water Demon Emperor' is violent and hates human cultivators the most."

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table and continued his analysis: "Once they determine that it was our sect that provoked them, they will surely come out in full force. At that time, both sides will be severely injured, and the Dragon Clan can reap the benefits."

"Damn it! These dragons are asking for it!"

Li Yunjing's face was extremely ugly, his eyes filled with murderous intent, and his voice was low and fierce: "After this crisis is over, my sect will definitely seek an explanation from the Dragon Clan!"

"Not bad!"

"The dragons have gone too far!"

"Do you really think my 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' is easy to mess with?"

……

The group of Nascent Soul Realm cultivators cursed angrily, their faces grim.

The Dragon Clan's actions were not only intended to incite a war between humans and demons, but also to use others as pawns to kill, severely weakening the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!
In recent years, ever since the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" conquered the "Hengyue Mountain Range", the front lines have been on high alert, and troops have been deployed everywhere, putting them under immense pressure.

Now, a bunch of stray dogs are plotting in the South China Sea, which immediately enraged the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect".

Even the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators from other sects and families had grim expressions and were seething with killing intent.

You should know that everyone is following the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and is located in the south of the "Great Ming Immortal Cultivation World". Facing the attacks of the sea tribe and the demon tribe, they are the first to bear the brunt.

Isn't this including them in the scheme?
Ming Lingchuan's gaze was cold. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet and said in a deep voice, "Now is not the time to be angry. The most urgent task is to resolve this crisis."

"Although the 'Azure Water Demon Emperor' is furious, he is not a fool."

He looked around at everyone and said slowly, "If we can prove that this was done by the dragons, there might still be room for maneuver."

"Sect Leader, since the Dragon Clan can disguise themselves as our disciples, can we also use their own methods against them?"

Li Yunjing frowned in thought, then suddenly spoke.

"Oh?"

Ming Lingchuan's eyes flashed, "You mean..."

"Since the Dragon Clan wants us to fight the Demon Clan, why don't we turn it around and let the Demon Clan and the Dragon Clan fight each other first!"

A cold glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes as he spoke in a gloomy tone.

"What a plan!"

Yue Wuyai nodded in agreement, "As long as we can convince the 'Azure Water Demon Emperor' that the Dragon Clan is behind this, he will definitely turn his attention to them!"

"But that's a problem!"

The city lord of Wanghai City, Master Xuanjin, frowned and said, "Words are no proof!"

"This is easy!"

Ming Lingchuan pondered for a moment, then suddenly revealed a cold smile: "Spread the news first, and let the dragon clan reap what they sow!"

He quickly issued the order: "Pass down the order to immediately activate the city's protective formation and defend with all our might. At the same time, send elite disciples to secretly infiltrate the rear of the sea race and the demon race to spread news of the dragon race's conspiracy!"

"Public opinion can melt metal!"

His gaze turned cold. "The demon race and the sea race have no choice but to believe it!"

"A brilliant plan from the Sect Leader!"

The group of real people nodded repeatedly.

These days, what you say may not be true, but when everyone believes it, the lie becomes the truth!

With the sect leader of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" personally speaking and all the millions of cultivators under his command giving the same explanation, how could the "Azure Water Demon Emperor" not have some hesitation?
"Your Excellency, we can also spread the news that the East Sea Dragon Clan was defeated and retreated to the South Sea with the wealth accumulated over millions of years!"

Suddenly, an idea flashed in Li Yunjing's mind, and he added.

"Great idea!"

"Okay!"

"Vice Sect Leader Li is truly a genius!"

"With this plan in place, life will be difficult for these dragons who have lost their homes!"

……

After hearing Li Yunjing's words, everyone started discussing them amongst themselves.

The morale, which had been declining, was revived by Li Yunjing, Ming Lingchuan, and Yue Wuyai with just a few words.

This hurdle doesn't seem insurmountable! That "Azure Water Demon Emperor" is indeed formidable!

But it's not necessary to personally intervene from the very beginning!

Even top experts need to maintain their dignity!

On "Tianlan Star", experts at the Nascent Soul Realm are top-tier beings and exist in their own separate circle.

Even if they are on opposing sides, these experts know each other and at most have a few verbal arguments, rarely engaging in life-or-death battles.

Ming Lingchuan personally brought two top experts this time because he was certain that the "Azure Water Demon Emperor" would not dare to fight to the death with these juniors of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect"!

It's worth noting that the guardian beast of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" made an appearance at Li Yunjing's last wedding.

That was a divine phoenix at the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm!
The divine beasts possess extremely high combat power. When the Divine Phoenix goes all out in battle, its strength is no weaker than that of an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator.

This scene was naturally seen clearly by all the forces that were paying attention to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

The "Shenxiao Dao Sect" also has combat power at the Nascent Soul stage!
This is already a consensus reached by experts at the Nascent Soul Realm from all sides, as well as those behemoth sects, families, and dynasties.

You will be respected if you have the ability!
Even if they are enemies!

Moreover, Ming Lingchuan did not come empty-handed. The two Nascent Soul Realm cultivators who accompanied him were from the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" and brought with them the sect's powerful weapons!
If it really comes down to a fight, the "Azure Water Demon King" might not be able to conquer "Wanghai City"!
On "Tianlan Star", in a one-on-one fight, a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator is invincible!

However, if a Nascent Soul cultivator encounters a powerful force, they may not be able to defeat it head-on!

"Furthermore, I'd like to add something!"

Ming Lingchuan sneered, "Immediately contact the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' and tell them the whereabouts of the East Sea Dragon Clan!"

"hiss……"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing was shocked: "Does the sect leader intend to use the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' to completely annihilate the Dragon Clan?"

The others also realized what was happening, and they all looked at Ming Lingchuan with awe!

Especially for those who are not members of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," they are like mice before a cat when it comes to Ming Lingchuan, the sect leader who has been in charge of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" for more than 300 years.

Ming Lingchuan's cultivation is not invincible!
Even within the "Great Ming Cultivation World," there are other sects and families whose Nascent Soul Realm cultivators are capable of defeating Ming Lingchuan!
However, Ming Lingchuan's terror was enough to chill anyone to the bone!
This cunning leader of a sect wielded the most immense power in the "Great Ming Cultivation World," making him virtually invincible.

They truly embodied the saying: "Those who obey me live, those who defy me perish!"

"Sect Leader, what if the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' enters the South China Sea from the East Sea and attacks us?"

Li Yunjing asked cautiously.

"Since the East Sea Dragon Clan dares to scheme against us, they should be prepared to be wiped out!"

Ming Lingchuan sneered: "As for the 'Tianluo Dao Sect'? The South China Sea is different from the East China Sea; it's the territory of the demon race and the sea race! 'Wan Yao Island' will not allow the people of the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' to enter the South China Sea on a large scale!"

"Disciple understands!"

Li Yunjing nodded, inwardly marveling at how Ming Lingchuan had devised such a vicious scheme in just a few words!
As expected of the leader of a religion!
With such a figure in charge of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect," it's no wonder that the teacher and those Nascent Soul Realm peak elders all respected Ming Lingchuan and rarely objected to his decisions.

This is a leader who truly commands respect.

"boom……"

Just then, a deafening roar suddenly came from outside the city, and the entire city trembled violently!
"Report——!"

A true disciple rushed into the main hall in a panic, shouting, "The 'Azure Water Demon Emperor' has ordered the demon and sea race armies to attack the city! The first layer of the city's protective formation has been breached!"

“You came so quickly!”

Ming Lingchuan snorted coldly, "Everyone, follow me to meet the enemy! Also, the plan will proceed as scheduled! Yun Jing, you will take charge personally!"

"Yes!"

Li Yunjing gripped the Yin-Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword tightly, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit: "The Dragon Clan wants us dead? Then let's see who dies first!"

Li Yunjing immediately went out and organized a group of Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators who were eloquent, skilled in escape techniques, and meticulous in their thinking. Taking advantage of the chaos of war, they rushed out of "Wanghai City" and scattered to various places.

These people were scattered across the vast battlefield, constantly spreading the information that Li Yunjing had given them.

The second-tier demon beasts among the demon and sea races already possess intelligence comparable to humans, while the third-tier demon kings are even more cunning and treacherous. Once the news spreads, there's no doubt that these demon beasts will start to have wild thoughts.

"Boom!"

Just as Li Yunjing and his group were taking action, amidst a deafening roar, the second layer of the city's protective array's light barrier trembled violently, countless runes flashed, and it barely managed to withstand the onslaught of the demon army.

A relentless stream of demonic beasts and sea monsters charged towards "Wanghai City" with almost no fear of death...

The offensive surged wave after wave, never ceasing.

"kill!"

The earth-shattering shouts of battle never ceased from beginning to end.

On the city walls of "Wanghai City," which stretched for hundreds of miles, a massive army of cultivators fought one after another. After one group died, another took their place. From the city guards and experts from various sects, in the end, even ordinary Qi Refining Realm cultivators went up to the city walls and joined the battle.

Ten days later, the battle reached a stalemate.

Between heaven and earth, a billowing aura of malevolence filled the air, even staining the sky red.

The sea was also a blood-red color.

The number of corpses lying there is well over a million!

There are countless low-level creatures in the sea, numbering in the tens of millions. Add to that the ordinary creatures without intelligence, and hundreds of millions of lives are lost, their blood staining the blue sea and sky red.

Above the blood-red sea, the enormous demonic body of the "Azure Water Demon Emperor" rose up, its demonic aura soaring to the sky. Its cold, golden pupils overlooked the entire city, exuding a chilling killing intent.

"Ming Lingchuan! I'm giving you one last chance!"

The Demon Emperor's voice boomed like thunder, causing the cultivators on the city wall to experience a surge of qi and blood.

"Hand over the thief, or 'Wanghai City' will be reduced to ruins today!"

The intense battle, which lasted for half a month, resulted in countless casualties among the sea race and the demon race. Even the demon emperor could not bear it any longer and had to come out early to face the younger generation.

"Your Majesty, this matter was framed by the Dragon Clan of the East Sea. Our sect is willing to join forces with Your Majesty to find the true culprit!"

Ming Lingchuan stood atop the city wall, his robes fluttering in the wind, his expression cold and stern, showing no fear of the Demon Emperor's oppressive aura. He declared loudly, "My 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' has absolutely no one who steals treasures."

"Hmph! Where is the evidence?"

The Azure Water Demon Emperor sneered, "You think you can make me retreat with just a few words? Isn't that a huge joke?"

"evidence?"

Ming Lingchuan's eyes flashed, and he sneered, "Your Majesty, don't you know about dragon energy? Why are you asking me? If my 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' really wanted to steal treasure, we would have done so. Are we afraid of your 'Ten Thousand Demon Island'?"

"Wow..."

These words caused an uproar among the cultivators of "Wanghai City" and the allied forces of the sea race and the demon race.

No one expected that Ming Lingchuan's attitude would remain firm even after the "Azure Water Demon Emperor" appeared!

This powerful momentum boosted the morale of everyone in "Wanghai City"!
Even someone like Li Yunjing had a burning passion in his heart and was filled with respect for the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and its supreme leader.

This is the strong one!
The Divine Firmament Dao Sect fears no challenge!
"you……"

The Azure Water Demon King's pupils contracted slightly, revealing his displeasure.

He naturally sensed some dragon energy, but instead of considering the East Sea Dragon Clan, he arbitrarily concluded that it was the work of villains from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Now, it seems I was wrong?

This slightly annoyed the "Azure Water Demon Emperor"!
If I prove I'm wrong, wouldn't that be incredibly embarrassing?
"Your Majesty, the Dragon Clan of the East Sea was defeated by the 'Heavenly Net Dao Sect' and is now stranded in the South Sea. They are eager to provoke a war between our two clans so that they can reap the benefits!"

Li Yunjing shouted, "They not only stole the treasure and framed the culprit, but also secretly spread rumors that the Dragon Clan is hiding millions of years' worth of wealth from the East Sea in the South Sea, intending to incite various forces to fight over it and disrupt the situation!"

"what?!"

The Azure Water Demon Emperor flew into a rage, flicking his sleeves to create towering waves. "How dare the Dragon Clan of the East Sea bully me like this?!"

At this moment, the reason why the "Azure Water Demon Emperor" was angry was not because he had been deceived by the Dragon Clan!

It was Li Yunjing's mention of a million-year fortune that ignited the demon emperor's greed!

On "Tianlan Star", when it comes to wealth and power, who can compare to the Dragon Clan?
The Tianluo Dao Sect was ruthless enough to mobilize thirty-six Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, and even secretly send out a Divine Transformation Realm ancestor to directly defeat the East Sea Dragon Clan and occupy the Crystal Palace.

Now that the dragon race has been defeated, it's entirely possible that they've brought their millions of years of accumulated wealth to the South China Sea!
This ignited a burning passion within the "Azure Water Demon Emperor"!
As for the Dragon Emperor of the East Sea Dragon Clan?
He's just a piece of trash who was defeated by the "Tianluo Dao Sect"!

If even such a large family business can't be protected, then that old dragon is truly beyond saving!
His lifespan is coming to an end!
"Your Majesty, the Dragon Clan of the East Sea is now a pack of dogs with no one to stand on. Why not join forces with us?"

Seeing that the "Azure Water Demon Emperor" was wavering, Ming Lingchuan immediately pressed his advantage: "At that time, the treasures accumulated by the Dragon Clan over millions of years can be divided fifty-fifty between you and me. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Your Majesty is wise. Among the wealth carried by the East Sea Dragon Clan, there must be treasures left behind by the ancient Dragon Clan, such as the water of the Dragon Transformation Pool and the Dragon Blood Divine Crystal."

Li Yunjing added at the opportune moment: "If we can obtain it, it will greatly benefit His Majesty's path to becoming a dragon."

(End of this chapter)