However, it is also possible that Li Chengshi is using this as an opportunity to cleanse the family power...

But this possibility is not very high. In such turbulent times, Li Chengshi shouldn't be foolish enough to weaken the power of the family at Hidden Life Mountain in such a loss-making way.

Lu Jin'an didn't think too much and proceeded to pull Kong Rong and others into his Yinming Space.

After becoming an Immortal, it's time to also enhance the power of Yinming Space.

After all, this belongs to my Ten Thousand Soul Banner... Ah, no, it's the Human Emperor Banner.

The aftermath here doesn't need to be cleaned up by myself, but just in case any fish slipped through the net, it's still necessary to check it thoroughly.

Meanwhile, in the study room.

Yu Zichen looked at Qi Huizu and Ji Shuang who walked in, feeling invigorated: "Have you discussed it with your Upper Realm Sword Immortal, how about my plan?"

"They have more important matters to attend to."

"What could be more important than killing Lu Jin'an?" Yu Zichen was somewhat annoyed: "Can't they distinguish the priority?" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Qi Huizu said calmly: "Your Demon Lord worries that after Lu Jin'an dies, the Wandao Sect might act recklessly and directly execute Zhiyu, preventing Zhu Tianqi from obtaining the ancestral bloodline."

Upon hearing this, Yu Zichen's expression stiffened for a moment, and in the end, he didn't say anything more.

He dared to do things behind his father Yu Yunzhou's back, but he didn't dare hide it from Demon Lord Zhu Tianqi, because Zhu Tianqi is the sky of the Demon Clan.

If it weren't for Zheng Dongliu, Zhu Tianqi would have pushed across the Two Realms Pass long ago, allowing the Dragon Clan to return to the throne of the Cloud Peak Master.

"If there's nothing else, come with me to secretly take a look at Lu Jin'an and see if that Outer Heaven Eye Technique really works on him."

Yu Zichen nodded silently, since those Upper Realm Sword Immortals didn't agree, the only purpose of coming here was just this.

"Let's go."

Qi Huizu calculated the time, and walked out of the study room first: "That kid is now indulging excessively, even if he wants to recover in the future, it won't be easy."

Upon hearing this, Yu Zichen felt much more at ease, saying while walking: "That's a good thing, when he realizes it, even if he has the will, his body will have collapsed."

Regardless of whether a cultivator is involved in Body Refinement, once their qi and blood are depleted, various problems will follow closely, and over time, how can they exert their original strength?

Qi Huizu said noncommittally: "Then you have to act before he advances into Divine Concealment, otherwise even killing him will be a troublesome matter."

"It's coming soon, Cangqing's old dragon has already sent Jun Bingquan to pick up Zhiyu, when Zhiyu returns, it's the time for the Demon Lord to reign over the world."

Yu Zichen chuckled twice: "Besides, there's a big surprise from the Outer Heaven waiting for that little bastard Lu Jin'an."

A surprise from the Outer Heaven?

Qi Huizu frowned slightly, there's a backup plan?

He probed a few sentences nonchalantly, but Yu Zichen couldn't tell him anything specific, so Qi Huizu didn't ask further and could only warn Lu Jin'an to be cautious.

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Taichu Peak.

The tribulation clouds in the sky had not yet dispersed, amidst the continuous rumbling thunder, Zhiyu walked out of the bamboo forest, touching her small belly: "I'm so hungry~"

The love for food did not improve even after devouring all the eggshell fragments.

"Master is not here, Sister Nanzhi is in seclusion..."

Although Aunt Xiao is at Taichu Peak, her relationship with Master needs to be kept secret. If Sister Nanzhi finds out, Master will definitely be unhappy...

Zhiyu's eyes rolled, and she ran out of Taichu Hall, intending to catch a few spirit beasts to roast for herself, but just outside the hall, she saw Jun Bingquan standing on the steps.

Due to the array at Taichu Peak being activated, Jun Bingquan couldn't step in at all.

Zhiyu involuntarily slowed down her steps, and Jun Bingquan spoke at this moment: "Zhiyu, come over, I have something to tell you."

"I don't want to hear, I don't want to hear, turtle reciting scriptures."

Zhiyu covered her ears and wanted to turn back, but Jun Bingquan added: "It's about Lu Jin'an, don't you want to hear it?"

Zhiyu slowed down her pace and then returned, but after taking a few steps, she smelled a gentle fragrant breeze from the side. She turned her head and saw Xiao Yinruo in a white dress, cool and out of this world.

"Aunt Xiao!" Zhiyu immediately called out sweetly, then directly hid behind Xiao Yinruo, only peeking out her little head to look at Jun Bingquan: "Go ahead, Zhiyu is listening."

Jun Bingquan glanced at the indifferent-looking Xiao Yinruo, hesitated for a moment, but still said to Zhiyu: "You must return to the Dragon Clan."

"I'm not going back!"

"If you go back, you will become the Dragon Lord in the future." Jun Bingquan stared at Zhiyu's heterochromatic pupils: "Then, he will value you more."

Zhiyu didn't immediately retort like before, her small expression instead became tangled and thoughtful.

Jun Bingquan's eyes lit up, did this little girl get smarter?

She actually understands to think about gains and losses other than food?

Is it because she swallowed the Candle Dragon Eggshell Fragments?

Jun Bingquan suddenly felt that he might not need to use the rest of his methods.

Knowing to weigh the pros and cons means there's hope.

"You not only see him as someone who makes delicious food for you, but you also like him, right?"

Jun Bingquan's straightforward words made Zhiyu shyly hide completely behind Xiao Yinruo, gently rubbing the hem of Xiao Yinruo's dress with both hands.

Jun Bingquan seized the moment: "Since that's the case, as the Dragon Lord, you'll surely win more of his favor, otherwise, he's now surrounded by those fox spirits, will he have time for you?"

Zhiyu still didn't speak, Jun Bingquan softened his tone: "Cangqing Clan Leader won't harm you, otherwise she would have handed you over to Zhu Tianqi long ago, so after you return, your safety can also be assured... Until you ascend to the position of Demon Lord with the purest ancestral bloodline."

Saying that, Jun Bingquan, after a few seconds of silence, didn't say anything more but made a bow to Xiao Yinruo: "Palace Master Xiao, I'll take my leave now."

He didn't know how smart Zhiyu had become, but he had said enough, any more might backfire.

Jun Bingquan left Taichu Peak directly, Xiao Yinruo lowered her head, pulling Zhiyu to her front, looking at her dazed and somewhat troubled expression, she said softly: "Wait for Jin'an to come back, then decide, alright?"

"Okay..."

Zhiyu nodded, then quickly said: "Zhiyu is hungry!"

Xiao Yinruo couldn't help but smile, holding her little hand as they headed to the kitchen: "What do you want to eat, Aunt will make it for you."

"Zhiyu needs to think carefully." Zhiyu said, swallowing her saliva: "I want to eat lots and lots of delicious food, to be completely full..."

Listening to Zhiyu's voice, Xiao Yinruo looked at her thoughtfully a few times, has the little one decided to return to the Dragon Clan?

If Zhiyu had already become the Dragon Emperor, Xiao Yinruo wouldn't hesitate like this, but just at the Dragon Emperor realm... too many variables.

The only real safety in the world lies in one's own strength.

Zhiyu will surely be strong in the future, but now... not enough, far from enough.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yinruo, while accompanying Zhiyu with her recipe recitation, sent a message to the little rascal.

Now only the little rascal can make Zhiyu obediently listen.

Meanwhile, Jun Bingquan, having left Taichu Peak, also left the Wandao Sect, not because he was returning to the Demon World, but because he received a message transmitted by Dragon Blood from Cangqing Clan Leader.

"Within ten days, bring Zhiyu back."

The time has been moved up considerably.

Jun Bingquan couldn't help but worry, has something changed again?

Could the Clan Leader have encountered any problems?

With concern, Jun Bingquan, after returning, heard what was said from the mouths of Wandao Sect disciples.

Zheng Dongliu has entered the Heavenly Human Five Declines.

All the high-level members of the sect have already gathered at Taiyi Peak.

Jun Bingquan was even more astonished internally, though Zheng Dongliu was old, there was still some time before the Heavenly Human Five Declines, it's been such a short time, how did it reach this point?

What... happened?

Jun Bingquan hesitated for a few seconds and still decided to personally visit Taiyi Peak... Even if there's a high chance of being driven out, he still has to see for himself whether it's true.

He arrived at Taiyi Peak, everyone was wary of his arrival, but more attention was focused on the face of Zheng Dongliu being pushed out by Ji Wenchang.

Compared to a few days ago, Zheng Dongliu appeared even older, with a bit of murkiness in his eyes, and the aging speed was much faster than before.

"Sect Master..."

"Cough cough..." Zheng Dongliu's gaze swept over everyone, his voice slightly hoarse.

"Call Jin'an back, to inherit the position of Sect Master."

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