Stellar Transformation-Chapter 404: Episode 13 - 24 Meeting Zong Jue (Vote for monthly ticket~~)
"What’s the plan?" Hou Fei and Hei Yu asked as they turned to look at Qin Yu in unison.
Qin Yu smiled and said, "We’ve hit a dead end, but do we really have to enter the Imperial City? Don’t forget, all we need to do is rescue Bai Xin."
"Hit a dead end?" Hou Fei and Hei Yu exchanged puzzled looks.
Qin Yu continued, "Our goal is to save Bai Xin, not to enter the Imperial City. Even though Bai Xin is in the Imperial City, it’s not difficult to save her. We might not be able to get into the Imperial City, but we can have Bai Xin come out, right?"
"Bai Xin come out, how so?" Hou Fei looked at Qin Yu for an answer.
Qin Yu’s gaze shifted toward the east, "Isn’t Bai Xin with Zong Jue? Now we need to contact Zong Jue first, get him to come to Hei Wu City, have a good talk with him, and then have him hand over Bai Xin."
"Big Brother, it’s very likely that Zong Jue is the murderer who wanted to kill me," Hei Yu frowned.
Qin Yu shook his head, deep in thought, "I feel that Zong Jue shouldn’t be the one who wants to kill you. First, Zong Jue holds no grudge against you. Secondly, why didn’t Zong Jue act the first time he saw you in the Immortal, Demon, and Beast World?"
Hei Yu was taken aback and muttered to himself, "Right, when he first saw me in the Immortal, Demon, and Beast World, why didn’t he act then?"
"Moreover, from what I know of Zong Jue, he’s not that kind of person. And he even saved Bai Xin! Let’s not mention the nonsense about Zong Jue taking a fancy to Bai Xin, I hardly believe it," Qin Yu indifferently said. "Also, my biggest confidence is... this Zong Jue knows how formidable Uncle Lan is!"
Hou Fei and Hei Yu were both visibly shaken.
"Right, that War Saber of his was given to him by Uncle Lan, it’s made from the same material as the Black Stick and the Cloud Piercing Spear. He definitely knows Uncle Lan’s prowess," Hou Fei also realized, "As long as Zong Jue doesn’t act rashly, he won’t challenge us."
Hei Yu nodded, "And with our current strength, we really don’t fear anyone."
Together, the three brothers feared no one except for a select few like the Dragon Emperor, the Peng Demon Emperor, the Great Ape Emperor, the Green Emperor, and Emperor Ni. To them, including the Blood Demon Emperor, the Qin Yu brothers simply did not care.
"But we don’t have a way to contact Zong Jue," Hou Fei suddenly pointed out.
"That’s simple," Hei Yu smiled, his mood greatly lifted by having a method to save Bai Xin, "Isn’t Big Brother on good terms with the prince of the Dragon Clan? As long as we send a message to the Dragon Clan prince for help, using the countless forces of the Dragon Clan, reaching Zong Jue is definitely not going to be difficult."
"Right."
Qin Yu smiled and nodded, then with a wave of his hand, the Communication Secret Array appeared directly in the center of the courtyard. Qin Yu stepped into the Communication Secret Array without hesitation, took out the Communication Spirit Pearl, and began contacting Ao Wuming right away.
"Brother Wu Ming, this is Qin Yu. There’s something I’m hoping you can help with," Qin Yu messaged, while Hou Fei and Hei Yu watched on.
After a moment—
"Oh, it’s Qin Yu. It’s been a hundred years without news from you. Whatever you need help with, just say the word, and if I can help, I absolutely will," Ao Wuming responded readily. Qin Yu immediately replied, "Brother Wu Ming, I was wondering if among your Dragon Clan forces in Hei Wu City, is there anyone who could contact Zong Jue?"
"Zong Jue, are you referring to that Zong Jue of the Super Divine Beast, the Golden Winged Great Peng Bird?" Ao Wuming sought confirmation.
There were many named Zong Jue, but there was only one named Zong Jue who was a Super Divine Beast.
"Yes," Qin Yu nodded.
"Without looking, I know for sure we can reach him. We definitely have ways to contact such influential figures within the Dragon Clan," Ao Wuming was certain.
Upon receiving this message, Qin Yu immediately broke into a smile, and Hou Fei and Hei Yu, watching the scene, also guessed the outcome.
"Qin Yu, where are you staying in Hei Wu City now? I’ll promptly send someone from my Dragon Clan to you. Whatever you need to communicate to Zong Jue, just ask him, and I’ll make sure everything is taken care of in advance," Ao Wuming said enthusiastically.
Afterward, Qin Yu gave their location and the false name they were using to stay. After a short chat, they stopped communicating, and with a wave of his hand, Qin Yu took back the Communication Secret Array into Yanxuan’s Ring.
"Big Brother, how did it go?" Hou Fei and Hei Yu, though they had guessed, still wanted confirmation from Qin Yu.
Qin Yu smiled and nodded, "Everything went smoothly. Now, what we need to do... is wait here for the Dragon Clan’s master to arrive." Smiles instantly blossomed on the faces of Hou Fei and Hei Yu, and then, the three brothers comfortably began to drink wine at their residence.
They chatted over drinks while waiting for someone from the Dragon Clan.
A period of time about as long as it takes to drink a cup of tea passed.
"May I ask if this is where Young Master Xi Shuang resides?" A voice came from outside the residence, and Qin Yu and the others looked at each other with a smile. Upon checking in, Qin Yu had used the alias Xi Shuang, and with their strength, they could tell that the person outside had reached the Fourth-level Demon Emperor Realm and was from the Dragon Clan.
Qin Yu personally got up and opened the door.
The man from the Dragon Clan looked like a young adult. As soon as he saw the three men in the courtyard, he was shocked to find that he couldn’t see through any of them and immediately bowed, "I am Yu Pan of the Dragon Clan. Greetings to the three seniors."
Qin Yu closed the door with a sweep of his hand and warmly smiled, "Did Brother Wu Ming send you?"
"Indeed," Yu Pan, hearing Qin Yu speak so, had no more doubts and immediately said, "I heard from His Highness’s message that you seniors want to contact Zong Jue. My Communication Spirit Pearl can reach Zong Jue. What message do the seniors wish to send?"
Hou Fei and Hei Yu also approached.
Hei Yu spoke up, "Just tell Zong Jue that if he still remembers Uncle Lan, let him come to Hei Wu City to meet us. Brother Yu Pan, you can bring Zong Jue directly here when the time comes." Qin Yu and Hou Fei nodded as well; Hei Yu’s message was enough to startle Zong Jue awake.
"Alright," Yu Pan Demon Emperor didn’t know who Uncle Lan was and didn’t inquire further. Holding the Communication Spirit Pearl, the Demon Emperor Yu Pan sent the message to Zong Jue.
It only took a moment for Yu Pan Demon Emperor to look up at Qin Yu and the others with a smile, "The three seniors, that Zong Jue has responded. He’ll be arriving in Hei Wu City shortly."
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It was said to be a moment, but it was nearly half an hour before Zong Jue arrived at the residence of Qin Yu and his brothers, following Yu Pan Demon Emperor’s message.
"Knock, knock." The door to the courtyard sounded.
Yu Pan Demon Emperor looked toward Qin Yu, who gave a slight nod, and then Yu Pan Demon Emperor went over to open the courtyard door. Outside stood only Zong Jue alone, having brought no servants or subordinates with him this time. Upon entering and seeing the three people, Zong Jue’s face showed a hint of confusion.
"Yu Pan Demon Emperor, thank you for your assistance this time, but we won’t need to trouble you further," Qin Yu said with a smile.
"Senior Gentlemen, I shall take my leave," Yu Pan Demon Emperor said, then turned and walked away, giving Zong Jue a nod with a smile as he left.
Zong Jue looked at Qin Yu and the other two, puzzled, "Who are you three?" The three had altered their appearances upon arriving at Hei Wu Star, and since their strength now surpassed Zong Jue’s, he was unable to sense their presence and naturally couldn’t recognize them.
The visages of the three changed, all reverting to their original appearances.
"Haha, it is indeed the three of you, Qin Yu," Zong Jue laughed upon recognizing them, "Ah, Qin Yu, when I saw the characters for ’Uncle Lan,’ I guessed it was very likely one of you three brothers. I thought it might be one or two of you, but I never expected all three would be here." At this moment, Zong Jue seemed both happy and excited.
"It’s unexpected," Zong Jue exclaimed, "In just a few hundred years, you three brothers have reached such a realm. Back in the Mortal World, I felt there was something extraordinary about you three, but your achievements have still shocked me."
Hei Yu’s face bore not a hint of a smile as he stared at Zong Jue, "Zong Jue, I ask you, why did the Peng Demon Emperor pursue me to kill me!"
Qin Yu and Hou Fei also fixed their gazes on Zong Jue.
Zong Jue glanced at Hei Yu, then said helplessly, "Hei Yu, to be frank, His Majesty’s pursuit to kill you is somewhat connected to me." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Qin Yu frowned. He didn’t think Zong Jue would be involved in this.
"Zong Jue, originally the Peng Demon Emperor did not pursue me. It was only after our meeting that the Peng Demon Emperor started to chase after me, and he even annihilated the entire Bai Family. I hope you’ll tell me everything about this matter, from beginning to end," Hei Yu demanded seriously.
Zong Jue sighed deeply and said, "Hei Yu, when I first met you in the Immortal, Demon, and Beast World, you were already quite strong, and we even sparred. Afterwards, when I returned to the Imperial City, I mentioned you to His Majesty inadvertently. At the time, I even praised you, talking to His Majesty about all your merits, saying you were a future elite of our Feiqin Clan."
"It seems like you were speaking well of my little brother, huh?" Hou Fei said, this time deliberately referring to him as his little brother.
"That was indeed what I thought. Uncle Lan had shown me kindness; even if I recognized Hei Yu’s potential, I would not stoop to such despicable actions. Yet, what I never imagined was... After hearing what I had to say, His Majesty eventually issued a kill-on-sight order for you," Zong Jue said, his face full of confusion.
From start to finish, Qin Yu carefully observed Zong Jue’s gaze and expression. He was certain that Zong Jue was indeed not lying. If Zong Jue were lying, and he could fake his gaze, expression, and aura to such a degree, then Qin Yu had nothing more to say.
"You’re saying you don’t know why the Peng Demon Emperor is trying to kill me?" Hei Yu asked, frowning at Zong Jue.
Zong Jue nodded and said, "That’s right, I truly don’t know. But I’m aware that it was because I introduced you to His Majesty that he harbored the intention to kill you. Even now, I don’t understand why my words would make His Majesty want to kill you."
"Tell me everything about the Peng Demon Emperor’s reaction at that time, his expressions, and every single word he said," Qin Yu suddenly requested.
Zong Jue was slightly startled.
"I can’t quite remember all that, but I’ll tell you what I do recall," Zong Jue said with a faint smile. Qin Yu nodded, and Zong Jue continued, "I once told His Majesty that, based on Hei Yu’s strength, I judged him to likely be a Mutated Super Divine Beast. When I voiced this assessment to him, His Majesty’s face suddenly changed dramatically, even questioning me back, asking if I was certain he was a Mutated Super Divine Beast?"
Qin Yu listened intently, without saying a word.
"Also, I said that Hei Yu possesses Inheritance Memory, and many of the movement techniques within the Inheritance Memory are unique to the Roc Clan Super Divine Beasts. When I expressed my doubts about this, His Majesty said something," Zong Jue recalled carefully.
"What did he say?" Hei Yu asked.
"Hei Yu, this has nothing to do with you; you don’t need to know," Zong Jue imitated the Peng Demon Emperor’s tone, "As for His Majesty’s other expressions, to tell the truth, it’s rare for me to look directly at His Majesty under the pressure of his presence and gaze. I only occasionally steal a glance, so I mostly can’t remember His Majesty’s expressions clearly."
Qin Yu nodded.
Immediately after, Qin Yu said with a faint smile, "The Peng Demon Emperor said, ’This Hei Yu has nothing to do with you; you don’t need to know’, which implies, Hei Yu is related to the Peng Demon Emperor himself, and the fact that he dares to say this reveals one thing, the Peng Demon Emperor knows more about Hei Yu... than Elder Zong Jue does!" Qin Yu’s words were very affirmative.
"Qin Yu, don’t call me Elder, it makes me feel ashamed," Zong Jue quickly said.
In the Immortal, Demon, and Beast World, ranking of seniority is based on strength, and now the three brothers Qin Yu are stronger than Zong Jue.
"Then... I’ll call you Brother Zong Jue," Qin Yu could only take a step back. Hearing Qin Yu say this, Zong Jue could only agree.
"Big Brother, when Brother Zong Jue mentioned that Hei Yu is a Mutated Super Divine Beast, why did the Peng Demon Emperor’s expression change? Could it be that the Peng Demon Emperor is jealous of a Mutated Super Divine Beast whose strength is far inferior to his own?" Hou Fei was full of confusion, "He has a treasure for communication, is he still afraid of someone?"
"That’s right!" Zong Jue suddenly exclaimed, "I remember now, His Majesty once asked what Hei Yu’s original form was. After I told him, His Majesty didn’t show any reaction."
Qin Yu nodded.
In Qin Yu’s mind, he already had his own judgment.
"Let’s not talk about this matter for now," Qin Yu said with a smile, "Brother Zong Jue, we came to rescue Bai Xin. We know that Bai Xin is currently with you. I wonder if you could bring her to us?" Hou Fei and Hei Yu also looked at Zong Jue.
"Oh."
Zong Jue nodded in realization, "You’re here for this matter. Although I wasn’t the one who destroyed the Bai Family, if we trace back to the root cause, it’s also related to me. At that time, I could only save Bai Xin alone. Since you’ve come, I’ll bring her out right away."
A smile appeared on Hei Yu’s face immediately.
Qin Yu expressed his gratitude, "Then we’ll have to trouble Brother Zong Jue."
"No trouble at all, that’s all I can do." Zong Jue said with a light smile, "There’s nothing else now, so I’ll go back and bring Bai Xin here right away. Just make sure to leave immediately after you’ve received Bai Xin," Zong Jue spoke seriously.
"We understand," Qin Yu nodded, "We three brothers will wait here for Brother Zong Jue."
Zong Jue nodded and transformed into a streak of light, shooting toward the eastern horizon.
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