Eastern Region, Purple Extreme Thunder Peak.
Countless cultivators soared outside the peak, some riding swords, others on flying carpets or spirit boats, forming a grand spectacle!
These were all cultivators from various sects in the Eastern Region, with the weakest at the early Golden Elixir stage and the strongest at the mid Tribulation Crossing stage. Each wore expressions of coldness and dissatisfaction.
The recent invasion by the Monster Realm had caused immense losses, both in the mortal world and the Eastern Region’s cultivation world. Purple Extreme Thunder Peak had done nothing, which greatly displeased them!
Thus, they gathered to demand an explanation!
“As the foremost sect in the Eastern Region, Purple Extreme Thunder Peak did nothing during the Monster Realm invasion. You owe us an explanation!!”
“Exactly! I was at the Ascension Tribulation site in the Western Region when Karl Jiang himself promised to return and support us. But we all arrived, and where was Karl Jiang? With his peak Tribulation Crossing strength, he shouldn’t have been slower than us, right?”
“Even if Karl Jiang didn’t act, we could understand. After all, the Monster Sovereign didn’t show up either. But not a single person from Purple Extreme Thunder Peak appeared! Not even a Qi Refining stage disciple! Isn’t that too much?”
“Heh, we all know how powerful Purple Extreme Thunder Peak is, but you must give us an explanation this time!”
“……”
The cultivators’ voices surged like a tidal wave toward Purple Extreme Thunder Peak.
But it was just words, without further action.
Despite their dissatisfaction, they were deeply wary of Purple Extreme Thunder Peak, especially Karl Jiang.
Meanwhile, within Purple Extreme Thunder Peak.
The grand hall was so silent that a pin drop could be heard.
Elders stood on both sides, their faces darkening as they listened to the complaints outside.
“Sect Master, what’s going on… I warned you days ago that if the monster threat wasn’t dealt with, we’d be condemned. Can you tell us why…”
“Yes, if this continues, our reputation in the Eastern Region will plummet! Sigh!”
“If this spreads to the other three regions, we’ll be ridiculed.”
“……”
The elders soon voiced their concerns, their expressions puzzled and displeased.
They still didn’t understand why, during the monster crisis, the Sect Master ordered the entire sect not to assist.
They felt completely in the dark.
“Everyone, please stop.” Li Ling frowned at the elders, waving his hand.
The elders fell silent but continued to stare intently at Li Ling, waiting for his explanation.
If Li Ling couldn’t provide a satisfactory explanation for such a major issue, they had the right to report to Karl Jiang, which could lead to Li Ling being removed from his position.
“Don’t think about uniting to report me to the Patriarch. This order… was given by the Patriarch himself.”
Li Ling said calmly.
The elders exchanged glances, speechless.
Though they were filled with resentment, they didn’t dare defy Karl Jiang.
“Don’t ask me either. I don’t know what the Patriarch’s intentions are.” Li Ling interrupted as an elder was about to speak.
Seeing the elders fall silent, Li Ling stood up and said sternly, “Follow me to meet the sects of the Eastern Region.”
With that, he flashed out of Purple Extreme Thunder Peak.
………
Monster Realm.
“Monster Sovereign, your realm lost two Monster Kings and countless beasts in this invasion. If this is the extent of your strength, I don’t know if I can continue our cooperation.”
A middle-aged man in plain robes poured himself a cup of tea, speaking indifferently.
“Karl Jiang, what do you mean?”
Tiger Zhan narrowed his eyes, his voice tense.
Karl Jiang took a sip of tea, coldly saying, “Do you know what I’ve sacrificed to cooperate with your Monster Realm? Not only has Purple Extreme Thunder Peak become a target, but if this spreads to other regions, Laura Qin and Sean Liu will surely suspect me.”
Tiger Zhan laughed, “You sought this cooperation yourself. Besides, you only promised that Purple Extreme Thunder Peak would remain inactive. You didn’t even have to lift a finger, and you could easily gain a share of the Immortal Tomb’s secrets. How dare you be dissatisfied?”
Karl Jiang’s eyes flickered, raising four fingers.
“What do you mean?” Tiger Zhan’s face changed slightly.
Karl Jiang said, “I want forty percent.”
Bang!
Tiger Zhan slammed the table, standing up and shouting, “Forty percent? You did nothing and want forty percent? Do you believe I won’t kill you right here in the Monster Realm?”
“Heh, don’t be angry, Monster Sovereign. I don’t take handouts. What I’m suggesting is that we take advantage of the lingering blood energy in the Eastern Region, strike together, conquer the Eastern Region, and then take down the Southern, Western, and Northern Regions one by one. With blood energy filling the sky, won’t we be able to open the Immortal Tomb?”
Karl Jiang smiled faintly.
Tiger Zhan was momentarily stunned, then sat down with a satisfied smile, “I knew your ambition wouldn’t be satisfied with just a small share.”
He sighed, “It’s a pity Sophia Ji is so cautious. If she joined us, we could take the Spirit Dust Realm in no time.”
Karl Jiang asked, puzzled, “I’ve been meaning to ask, why is the Demon Sovereign so cautious despite her strength?”
“Because of one person.”
“Who?”
“Ambrose Lu.”
“……”
Karl Jiang’s eyes flashed sharply as he slowly put down his teacup, staring at Tiger Zhan, “The Ambrose Lu you’re talking about, is he a young cultivator in cyan clothes?”
Tiger Zhan was taken aback, urgently saying, “Yes! Ambrose Lu wears cyan clothes, and he has a strange turtle. Have you seen that turtle? Last time I saw Ambrose Lu, that turtle was on his shoulder.”
“I haven’t seen any turtle.” Karl Jiang shook his head, puzzled.
Tiger Zhan’s head drooped in disappointment, “That’s a pity.”
Then he suddenly looked up, “From what you’re saying, you’ve seen Ambrose Lu?”
Karl Jiang nodded slightly, his eyes deep, “If I’m not mistaken, he should be the Ambrose Lu you and the Demon Sovereign mentioned. What’s special about him?”
Tiger Zhan pondered, “Yes, his turtle gave me a… dangerous feeling. Don’t laugh, but that turtle felt very dangerous to me.”
“Monster Sovereign, stop joking. I don’t have time for this nonsense.” Karl Jiang frowned impatiently. What nonsense about a dangerous turtle? Tiger Zhan must be out of his mind!
Seeing this, Tiger Zhan didn’t bother to explain further, feeling like he was talking to a brick wall. He said, “You probably haven’t visited the Immortal Tomb recently. A tomb is missing, you know?”
“And the Demon Sovereign, for some reason, claims that Ambrose Lu is the owner of that missing tomb. It’s ridiculous. But she did lose an arm, supposedly because of Ambrose Lu, and it hasn’t grown back yet. I don’t know if she’s telling the truth.”
Karl Jiang slowly stood up, his face grave and full of disbelief!
“A missing tomb? The owner of the Immortal Tomb?”
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