Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 600 - 512: Zhao Baye

Upon hearing Dongfang Qing’s warning, Qi Xiu withdrew his Observing Qi Skill, yet the curiosity in his heart did not dissipate:

"Sect Master, on this island is..."

"Outer Realm Evil God."

"Ah?"

"The All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, foreign tribes and aliens all covet our Tianyuan Main Realm, hence often there are Outer Realm Evil Gods trying to invade this realm.

Although we of the Tianyuan Human Race do not like fighting.

We will not let an invading enemy go unchecked.

On this Yin Island, all the Outer Realm Evil Gods that have been captured alive since the establishment of the Dao Alliance are suppressed.

And the reason the Dao Alliance Headquarters is located here is also to suppress these Outer Realm Evil Gods."

"So that’s how it is."

After gaining a clear understanding of this Alliance Cave Heaven from Huang Yan and Dongfang Qing, Qi Xiu’s perception of this immense force standing at the pinnacle of the Human Race changed somewhat.

Before arriving at this Grotto Heaven,

He perceived the Dao Alliance as a cold class that stood aloof and controlled the affairs of the Human Race, holding the life-and-death power over countless beings.

They even periodically initiated wars and changed dynasties to control the situation.

But after arriving, he realized.

What is called the Dao Alliance is actually a bulwark standing at the forefront of all the Human Race.

Apart from a Central Main Island,

everything in the Grotto Heaven is set up to resist foreign enemies.

Even the Dao Alliance Headquarters is for suppressing those Outer Realm Evil Gods who have been captured.

Perhaps I made things seem too dark...

Putting away the original thoughts in his mind, Qi Xiu and his two companions immediately boarded the Central Main Island where the Dao Alliance Headquarters is located.

"Is this the Forbidden Air Domain?"

Just as they set foot on the Dao Alliance Headquarters, Qi Xiu felt a faint pressure on his shoulders.

It was clearly the Forbidden Air Domain he had experienced in the Dragon Prison and True Dragon Ruins.

"How do you know?"

Qi Xiu’s subconscious reaction caused Huang Yan to be startled.

The Forbidden Air Domain is a secret technique forbidden by the True Dragon Clan from the Primordial Era.

Only the True Dragon Clan can arrange it.

The Forbidden Air Domain on the Dao Alliance Headquarters was directly transported by several Primordial Spirit True Honors using Divine Marvel from a True Dragon Ruins.

Realizing he had misspoken, Qi Xiu laughed softly and remained silent.

Seeing Qi Xiu not replying, Huang Yan pursed his lips thoughtfully and stopped asking, leading Dongfang Qing and Qi Xiu towards the Dao Alliance Headquarters.

The Central Yang Island spans a large area, at least one-third the size of Dianchuan Province.

Without being able to control the Fleeing Light Cloud, walking solely on foot evidently takes a considerable amount of time.

But on this island, many Teleportation Prohibition Spells are set up.

Before long.

Qi Xiu and his companions arrived beneath a waterfall over ten thousand feet high, with roaring water deafening their ears, mist permeating the air, and radiance shimmering.

And on the cliff beside the waterfall, in a Stone Pavilion, three figures gathered around a table.

"The three True Venerables have already arrived, and you two can go up from here."

Pointing to a winding stone path upward, Huang Yan spoke softly.

"Thank you, Senior Brother, for leading the way."

With a bow to Huang Yan, Qi Xiu then followed Dongfang Qing’s pace, climbed up the stone path, and headed towards the Stone Pavilion on the cliff.

The stone path is not long.

Less than a thousand steps.

But upon stepping on the first step, Qi Xiu felt a pressure pressing down, acting on both his physical body and soul.

"Playing this trick again."

Walking in front, Dongfang Qing let out a soft hum, turned around, and grabbed Qi Xiu, the two of them instantly turned into a Divine Light and reached the Stone Pavilion in the blink of an eye.

The so-called Forbidden Air Domain couldn’t suppress Dongfang Qing at all.

In the Stone Pavilion.

The three figures watched Dongfang Qing, who had brought Qi Xiu directly, with two of them showing helpless expressions and gently shaking their heads.

The remaining one showed no expression, revealing no emotion.

"The three of you, aren’t you tired of testing people even at your age?"

Striding boldly before the three, Dongfang Qing, with a change from his usual unreceptive demeanor, sat down unceremoniously.

"Sect Master Dongfang, don’t get upset, the Young Master of the Hu Family speaks highly of your sect member, even recommending him as first merit.

"We also wish to see the abilities of this young friend, with no other intentions."

The speaker was a middle-aged man with a round face, wearing a golden Daoist robe, and with ten colored jade rings on his fingers, smiling amiably.

This person is one of the Twelve Members of the Dao Alliance.

He is also the owner of Shen’s Myriad Goods Pavilion.

Wealth God True Lord — Shen Wansan.

"Shen Wansan, isn’t Southern Ming Wasteland not your domain to lead, are you just here to join in the fun?" Dongfang Qing raised an eyebrow at Shen Wansan and spoke softly.

"Of course not, something came up Outside the Domain, Qinglian True Monarch temporarily went there, so I’m filling in.

Moreover, I’m quite curious about this young friend Qi Xiu, it is indeed a pleasure to meet him today, truly impressive.

Young friend, my two grandsons, Ziyi and Zixiao, speak highly of you as well."

Nodding towards Qi Xiu, Shen Wansan pointed out the core issue with one sentence.

This Wealth God True Lord, who wasn’t supposed to be here, actually came after receiving information from Shen Ziyi and Shen Zixiao.

He knew the source of the Longevity Peach originated from this Hunyuan Myriad Laws True Monarch.

Clearly, his visit today was to foster a good relationship.

"Brother Ziyi and Brother Zixiao were very helpful to me in Southern Ming Wasteland; if there’s a chance in the future, I must visit them." Seeing the genuine friendliness of Wealth God True Lord, seemingly inclined towards him, Qi Xiu quickly cupped his hands.

"Haha, it’s settled then."

With constant laughter in his eyes, Shen Wansan turned his gaze away from Qi Xiu, slightly sidestepping to address the two True Venerables beside him:

"Since the young friend is here, shall we proceed with the announcement? Everyone is quite busy."

"Alright, we don’t know how things are going Outside the Domain; once concluded here, we can go over and see."

The Primordial Spirit True Honor seated in the center also nodded. The man appeared scholarly middle-aged, with graying temples, elegant and dignified, speaking with a gentle voice that felt refreshing to hear.

His gaze towards Qi Xiu was neither biased nor indifferent, purely businesslike.

"Wait!"

"Wait what, Zhao Baye, are you here today just to cause trouble?"

As soon as the voice of dissent just sounded, Dongfang Qing suddenly stood up in front of Qi Xiu, his eyes coldly indifferent, looking at the expressionless Primordial Spirit True Honor.

And this person, currently is the Regent Prince of Shangjing Imperial Clan, Primordial Spirit True Honor — Zhao Baye.

"Do I?"

Facing Dongfang Qing’s harsh gaze, Zhao Baye slowly twisted his neck, his dark golden eyes looking at Qi Xiu.

"The Dao Alliance is about to reward this young man, and as one of the Twelve Members, I’m verifying whether his contributions are genuine, shouldn’t I?"

"Spit on it! Twelve Members? The Zhao Family is about to be gone, how long can your so-called membership last?"

Snorting, without holding back the sarcasm towards Zhao Baye, Dongfang Qing stepped forward, his clothes fluttering, a heavy gaze focused.

"Your damn brother Zhao Qianqiu just deserved to die; even if my sect disciples didn’t act, our sect would have sooner or later taken his damn life.

Don’t think everything your Zhao Clan does can deceive the world.

Do you not know how Zhao Qianqiu cultivated the Great Five Elements Path?

The timing wasn’t right to take him.

But he was bent on seeking death, insisted on jumping out, hence deserved being killed by my sect disciple."

Dongfang Qing’s words revealed the reason why this Primordial Spirit True Honor targeted Qi Xiu.

He is Zhao Qianqiu’s brother...

Realizing this, Qi Xiu somewhat understood why Hu Tianzong repeatedly instructed him to have Dongfang Qing accompany him to the Dao Alliance.

While Qi Xiu’s killing of Zhao Qianqiu was executed discreetly, there are no secrets perfectly concealed in the world.

Given Zhao Baye is a Primordial Spirit True Honor, finding out who killed his brother is certainly not difficult.

If Qi Xiu had come alone to the Dao Alliance.

He would surely face mad targeting and suppression from this person.

Moreover, from the dialogue among these True Venerables earlier, it can be seen that Zhao Baye seemingly relied on the current position of the Zhao Imperial Clan to occupy a high position in the Dao Alliance.

Thus, once Qi Xiu is isolated, calamity is uncertain.

"No matter what you say, as one of the Twelve Members, exercising personal rights, it’s the Dao Alliance’s rule.

Sect Master Dongfang, are you intending to break the rules of the Dao Alliance?"

With a cold and hard demeanor like a stone, Zhao Baye slowly spoke each word with a piercing sharpness.

"Fine, you want to verify, right? I will allow it. But don’t regret it later."

Looking at Zhao Baye’s expressionless face, Dongfang Qing suddenly revealed a smile filled with deep meaning.

Seeing Dongfang Qing’s smile, Shen Wansan and Tao Zhishi both pursed their lips, showing displeasure.

Great, this sly fox seems to be scheming something again.

Zhao Baye, oh Zhao Baye.

You provoked this little fox for no reason; if it involves us later, just wait and see.

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