"It truly is unexpected yet within reason..." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Sighing deeply, Li Boyang felt that the misunderstanding Great Xia had about him seemed quite profound.

"So now, let’s return to the main topic!"

"Xuansu Clan, what are you hiding after all?"

"Or do you really intend to let Wu Zhen answer this question for you?"

Although Li Boyang was not worried about Wu Zhen embellishing the story, he decided to hear what the person involved had to say first.

This would determine Li Boyang’s subsequent attitude towards the Xuansu Clan.

"Because of the Nine Tripods, she wants the one on me — the Red Eye Tripod."

By this moment, the Xuansu Clan knew there was no point in hiding anything any longer.

The Red Eye Tripod is also known as the Red Chan Stone, Phoenix Gall, Mud Pearl.

Just like the other names for the Red Eye Tripod.

The Red Eye Tripod is not an actual tripod but a pair of blood-red stones resembling eyeballs.

Of course, to those who knew the truth, it was not simply stones resembling eyeballs; those were the eyes of the Sixth Witch King.

Unlike any of the previous Witch Kings, the Sixth Witch King was a particularly unconventional figure.

Her predecessor Witch King was the most bloodthirsty Witch King.

The former had slaughtered an entire era of gods, establishing humanity’s absolute status in Great Xia.

Because of this, the Sixth Witch King was an exceptionally rare Witch King who grew up in times of peace.

Perhaps for this reason too, the Sixth Witch King perfectly inherited the ideals of the First Witch King, always seeking a path of coexistence between humans and gods, instead of the superficial prosperity of Great Xia.

Unfortunately, throughout her life, she never managed to find a path to pursue her own ideals.

However, this did not mean the Sixth Witch King made no contributions.

On the contrary, compared to her predecessor who only knew violence, this Sixth Witch King was the true architect of the new Great Xia order.

It was under her influence that the relationship between the newly-born Great Xia gods and mortals was relatively harmonious.

But how harmonious was it after all?

This can be seen from the actions and deeds of the Sixth Witch King.

Before she died, worried about renewed turmoil between humans and gods, she specifically entrusted one of her eyes to the East Sea God Yugguo for safekeeping.

This is the only one among the Nine Tripods of Great Xia, divided into two, held jointly by gods and men — the Red Eye Tripod.

According to the more traditional account, the Red Eye Tripod possesses the ability to see through the Three Realms, life, and death.

In the nearly thousand years afterwards, the East Sea God Yugguo heavily relied on the insights of the Red Eye Tripod to maintain the balance between humans and gods.

It allowed the East Sea God Yugguo to crush crises at their inception.

Until "Wu Yi Shoots the Sky," Yugguo was grievously wounded by Wu Yi and went missing, and the Red Eye Tripod he was managing disappeared with him.

"Who would have thought that Yugguo would entrust such a precious treasure to a lesser god for safekeeping."

"As Yugguo’s eyes and ears, you have been cautious and discreet for a thousand years, desperately hiding your identity."

"Until to conceal the ’Red Eye Tripod,’ you ventured into the chaotic areas outside Great Xia, seeking a suitable hidden realm."

Staring icily at the Xuansu Clan, the Netherworld Demon God, manipulated by Wu Zhen, said so.

"Had I not found the other ’Red Eye Tripod’ in advance and chased you here using their resonance..."

"You might truly have fled with the ’Red Eye Tripod’."

The Red Eye Tripod has the power to see through the Three Realms, including the Secret Realm like the Celestial Emperor’s Capital.

Those secret realms formed naturally or originated from the divine influence of some powerful ancient god.

However, it is undeniable that once the Xuansu Clan escapes into those secret realms, it would not be easy for Wu Zhen to find her again.

After all, the only Great Witch capable of traveling freely between secret realms is Wu Yi, with Primordial Spirit Nine Points.

"I see!"

Having finally clarified the whole incident, Li Boyang nodded knowingly.

"So, the ’Red Eye Tripod’ is in your belly now?"

At some point, Li Boyang had silently opened his Celestial Eye at his brow.

Through the perspective of the Celestial Eye, Li Boyang could clearly see the already formed fetus inside the Xuansu Clan.

It was a coiled young dragon, a winged dragon.

Even though it was just at the embryonic stage, the red sphere at its reverse scale under the chin was clearly visible.

"Your child is truly pitiful..."

"Not yet born, and already used as a means to manipulate the ’Red Eye Tripod’ by you."

Li Boyang could feel that the fetus within the Xuansu Clan had formed some connection with the Red Eye Tripod, sharing both glory and defeat.

This connection evoked a familiar feeling in Li Boyang.

—Just like...making ’Companion Spiritual Treasures’ himself?

Upon realizing this, Li Boyang suddenly frowned.

"So you sensed it too."

"She indeed intended to mimic your method, replicating the connection between Divine Monarch Mengzhang and the Sea Calming Tripod."

Noticing the brief change in Li Boyang’s expression, Wu Zhen’s voice emerged again from the Netherworld Demon God.

"Keeping the ’Red Eye Tripod’ secure, Xuansu Clan has indeed gone to great lengths."

"But you are ultimately not a Celestial Being..."

"I have already found a complete way to extract the ’Red Eye Tripod’ during this time."

Though Wu Zhen spoke to the Xuansu Clan, it was also a warning to Li Boyang.

She did not want to become an enemy of Li Boyang, and if they could resolve the issue peacefully, it would be for the best.

"May I politely ask, does the method you mentioned for completely extracting the ’Red Eye Tripod’ harm the mother and child?"

After a brief moment of silence, Li Boyang eventually posed this question.

"..."

Now, it was Wu Zhen’s turn to remain silent; she was clearly aware of Li Boyang’s choice.

"I’ve laid out everything so clearly, yet you still intend to protect the Xuansu Clan?"

"She deceived you and intended to use you."

Understanding Wu Zhen’s underlying message, Li Boyang couldn’t help but smile.

"You’re all calling me ’Sword Bearer,’ yet still stating the obvious."

"You’re right; I’m known for being protective of my own—even if she is just Er Tu’s one-sided love."

Taking a deep breath, Li Boyang removed the red skin fur robe from himself and draped it over the Xuansu Clan.

"I hope you can live up to my choice."

"At the very least, that foolish rabbit shouldn’t have to endure such a cruel truth, should it?"

Whispering softly into the Xuansu Clan’s ear, Li Boyang then stood and faced the Netherworld Demon God ahead of him.

"It’s Wu Zhen, right?"

"This ’Red Eye Tripod’ didn’t belong to your Great Witch to begin with, let me take charge of it, how about that?"

"I guarantee it will not fall into the hands of the Great Xia Gods..."

"After this child is born, they will definitely not abuse the power of the ’Red Eye Tripod’."

Watching Li Boyang stand in front of her, completely unfazed by Wu Zhen’s threats.

The Xuansu Clan remained silent, her deep, mixed emotions leaving her unable to find words to express them.

This situation was something the Xuansu Clan had never anticipated.

Though everything leaned towards her favorable direction, she suddenly felt some regret.

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