The Golden Winged Great Peng Bird, among the extremely few Super Divine Beasts, belongs to the top tier in terms of speed. Only one or two other avian Super Divine Beasts can potentially compete with it in speed. As for the terrestrial and the scaled Super Divine Beasts, they are far behind the Golden Winged Great Peng Bird in that aspect.

Fang Tian’s mind raced. Now that True Master Ming Liang had fallen into Zong Jue’s hands, he had no chance of snatching him back.

He himself was uncertain against Zong Jue, and although the Dragon Clan had many strong experts, the Chaotic Star Sea had even more!

"Haha... Zong Jue, you still far surpass me in speed," Fang Tian laughed heartily, as if he didn’t care, "However, I contributed to breaking the Ten Variations Illusion Array today, and if you take all the spoils for yourself, would my Dragon Clan’s descendants be convinced?"

Zong Jue couldn’t be bothered to say much, "What exactly do you want to say?"

"To want True Master Ming Liang is absolutely impossible. The Sky-breaking Map, I am determined to have it," Zong Jue added, his words laden with an absolute domineering aura, clearly leaving no room for negotiation.

Suddenly, Hu Yi, Lian Xiao, Fu Yunzi the three brothers, Shi Bian the two brothers, Yizang... one by one, the experts of the Chaotic Star Sea moved behind Zong Jue, watching the Dragon Clan side with cold eyes. When it came to the strong, the Dragon Clan was indeed powerful, but in front of the Chaotic Star Sea, there was still a significant gap.

The attitude of these Chaotic Star Sea experts said it all—’The True Master Ming Liang who knows the location of the Sky-breaking Map, we are set on having him.’

"Big Brother, it seems like a fight is about to break out," Hou Fei’s eyes shone brightly, appearing very excited.

Yet Qin Yu looked at Hei Yu with puzzlement, "Little Black, ever since you saw Zong Jue, you seem a bit distracted and keep looking at him. What’s the matter?"

"I don’t know," Hei Yu was also confused, "Ever since I saw Zong Jue, I felt he was somewhat familiar. Perhaps... it’s because we are both avian Super Divine Beasts." In the end, Hei Yu found a casual excuse.

Qin Yu nodded and did not press the issue further.

But at this moment, facing Zong Jue’s assertiveness, Fang Tian smiled without concern, "Zong Jue, since True Master Ming Liang has been captured by you, of course, I won’t make a move to snatch him away. I just want to say one thing."

Hearing that Fang Tian wouldn’t snatch, Zong Jue nodded, "What is it? Speak."

Fang Tian said with a smile, "Where the Sky-breaking Map is hidden, True Master Ming Liang surely knows, and now he is in your hands. If you interrogate him and find out the location of the Sky-breaking Map, you can go get it, and I definitely won’t stop you. But... if you can’t interrogate him, you must hand over True Master Ming Liang to me for interrogation. If I find out, I will go for the Sky-breaking Map, and you must not stop me."

Fang Tian was making a bet.

He was betting that Zong Jue couldn’t find out.

"Zong Jue, Fang Tian, don’t dream. You won’t find out where the Sky-breaking Map is from me," True Master Ming Liang snorted coldly, his body trembling simultaneously.

Suddenly, a surging energy flowed from Zong Jue’s palm into True Master Ming Liang’s body, and he instantly returned to normal, while Zong Jue coldly said, "Thinking of committing suicide in my hands? It’s a mere dream. I won’t let you die unless you divulge the secrets of the Sky-breaking Map."

Just a moment ago, True Master Ming Liang was attempting suicide, but Zong Jue instantly rendered him unable to move.

"Fang Tian, I agree to what you said. If I can’t interrogate him, of course, I will hand him over to you. And if you manage to interrogate him, I naturally won’t try to snatch the Sky-breaking Map from you," said Zong Jue with a light smile.

Fang Tian nodded in satisfaction.

"I won’t snatch it when the time comes, but others might not hold back. You better be careful," Zong Jue smiled lightly, "Of course, this is based on the premise that I can’t interrogate him. Just one True Master Ming Liang, can I possibly fail to interrogate him?"

Fang Tian spoke indifferently, "As long as you don’t snatch it, that’s enough. Others? I don’t take them seriously."

Having said that, Fang Tian swept a casual gaze around him.

Whether it was Hu Yi or Fu Yunzi and other top experts, they all had to bow their heads in front of Fang Tian. The majesty of Fang Tian turning into a Five-clawed Golden Dragon was still etched in everyone’s minds, and no one present dared to oppose Fang Tian.

"Ming Liang, I can’t be bothered to use any methods. Just tell me where the Sky-breaking Map is, and I will spare your life," Zong Jue spoke indifferently.

At this moment, Zong Jue had no desire to resort to any means.

"If you want to kill, then kill, but do not dream of obtaining the Sky-breaking Map," True Master Ming Liang said with a cold laugh.

Now that his powers were sealed, True Master Ming Liang couldn’t even commit suicide. He understood one thing clearly—’If he handed over the Sky-breaking Map, once the Envoy from the Immortal Realm descended, his death was certain. Furthermore, it would also implicate the elders of his sect in the Immortal Realm, and he would become the eternal sinner of the sect’.

Whether he gave it or not, death was certain.

And handing it over would also harm his sect elders.

"You truly are stubborn," Zong Jue said with a faint smile, and at the same time, look towards True Master Ming Liang, sending out waves of mesmerizing light from his eyes.

The Enchanting Soul Technique.

As soon as True Master Ming Liang saw Zong Jue’s eyes, he felt a drowsiness overwhelming him, and he found Zong Jue extremely close and reliable, as if he were his dearest kin.

"What is your name?"

"My birth name is Yang Shan Nian. My master conferred upon me the name ’Ming Liang’."

"How many years have you been cultivating now?"

...

Watching Zong Jue and True Master Ming Liang question and answer, the powerful experts of the Chaotic Star Sea each revealed a smile on their faces. The Independent Immortals within the Upper Heavenly Palace were anxiously watching, but none dared to come out. After all, outside were two invincible beings.

As Zong Jue’s questioning continued, Fang Tian’s brows also furrowed. He had not expected Zong Jue’s Enchanting Soul Technique to be so powerful.

"Where is the Sky-breaking Map?" Zong Jue proceeded methodically, starting with some unimportant questions to get him fully into the state, and now, he finally asked the most critical question.

"The Sky-breaking Map is in..."

"Ah, the Sky-breaking Map!" True Master Ming Liang, as if struck by thunder, shuddered, and his pupils instantly focused. He had actually awakened.

True Master Ming Liang coldly looked at Zong Jue: "Such a powerful Enchanting Soul Technique, I nearly fell for it."

Zong Jue’s smile froze for a moment, then he exclaimed in admiration, "Your willpower is indeed strong, but I do not believe I cannot extract the information." Zong Jue moved his body, and in the next instant, appeared back in his original position as if he had never moved at all.

Only now Zong Jue was holding another person—True Master Ming Shan.

Immediately, there was an uproar among the Independent Immortals.

The Tenth and Eleventh Tribulation Independent Immortals all gathered together, and all the Independent Immortals in the great hall of the Upper Heavenly Palace became cautious. They also felt a sense of sorrow as if the loss was their own. Zong Jue had just so easily captured Ming Shan right beside them.

"Ming Liang, my Demon Recognition has searched; this person must also be from your Qingxu Temple, and he is a top expert second only to you," Zong Jue said with a smile, and then repeated his trick, gazing into the eyes of True Master Ming Shan.

True Master Ming Shan had a much weaker will and spirit compared to his elder brother, and he was quickly lost in it.

"Tell me, where is the Sky-breaking Map?" After asking a couple of simple questions, Zong Jue directly inquired about the location of the Sky-breaking Map.

True Master Ming Shan, like a robot, replied without emotion: "The Sky-breaking Map is guarded by my elder apprentice brother, and as for where he has placed the map, no one knows except for him."

On hearing True Master Ming Shan’s answer, Zong Jue’s smile finally vanished.

"Haha... Stop harboring foolish hopes. You definitely won’t be able to obtain the Sky-breaking Map," True Master Ming Liang laughed proudly, his face exuding confidence. Although he had been captured, he showed not the slightest self-awareness of a prisoner, but instead was filled with arrogance.

Zong Jue scrutinized True Master Ming Liang carefully, looking into his eyes.

"Good," Zong Jue threw True Master Ming Liang to Fang Tian.

"Fang Tian, he’s yours now. I want to see what capabilities you have to interrogate him." Zong Jue no longer continued the interrogation.

Standing behind Zong Jue, Qin Yu and his two brothers, Hou Fei and Hei Yu, just watched.

"Big Brother, I have a feeling that this Dragon Clan Patriarch seems very confident. I think... he might actually be able to interrogate successfully," Hou Fei concluded, stroking his chin.

"I agree," Hei Yu spoke up.

Qin Yu did not say anything, only smiling as he watched Fang Tian.

Fang Tian gestured with a wave of his hand, and True Master Ming Liang, whose powers were sealed, fell before him.

Fang Tian gave Zong Jue a smile and said, "Zong Jue, you better remember what you just said. If I manage to interrogate him successfully, you can’t fight me for it."

"What Zong Jue says is final. If I say I won’t snatch it, I definitely won’t. You go ahead and try to interrogate him," Zong Jue snorted coldly, "Just be careful. I might not snatch, but that doesn’t mean others won’t."

Fang Tian smiled faintly, his expression exuded absolute confidence.

Fang Tian’s hand flipped, and a golden yellow pearl appeared in his grip, releasing a vast aura. The enormity of the aura made everyone present involuntarily feel their hearts tremble.

Zong Jue’s eyes lit up, "The Inheritance Dragon Ball?"

"Yes," Fang Tian nodded with a smile.

The Inheritance Dragon Ball, a treasure of the Dragon Clan, but its function was not widely known.

"The Inheritance Dragon Ball has many functions, one of which is—Enchanting!" Fang Tian confidently declared as the Dragon Ball in his hand emitted rays of multicolored light. The light was seductive and mesmerizing, causing even Qin Yu, at a distance, to feel dizzy and entirely unaware of his surroundings.

Although he was not the main target, those affected by the mere diffusion were significant.

All those below the rank of Eighth Tribulation Independent Immortal were completely ensnared, not just Qin Yu, but also Hou Fei and Little Black were affected.

However, experts like Zong Jue, Hu Yi, and Lian Xiao naturally would not be influenced.

True Master Ming Liang, as the main target of the Inheritance Dragon Ball, bore the brunt of its effects, with various lights flickering in his eyes that precisely matched the lights emanating from the Dragon Ball. In just an instant, he was entirely under control.

As for Qin Yu, controlled for just a moment, a stream of pure energy rapidly flowed through his mind, instantly absorbed by his soul.

"How powerful."

Qin Yu came to his senses, fully awakened. Although he had been controlled for just a moment before the Meteor Tear saved him, he was vividly aware that he had indeed been under control, and his brothers, Feifei and Little Black, had also been controlled.

"Feifei, Little Black," Qin Yu extended his hand to shake Hou Fei and Little Black.

Hou Fei and Little Black still had no response, for how could the Enchanting Soul Technique be so easily broken?

"What should I do? I have the Meteor Tear, but Feifei and Little Black don’t," Qin Yu pondered. Although they only needed to wait a while, and once Fang Tian put away the Inheritance Dragon Ball, his brothers would likely recover, Qin Yu did not want his brothers to be controlled by someone else, an experience he found very unpleasant.

"If only I could control the Meteor Tear."

The stream of purifying energy within the Meteor Tear had always appeared automatically; Qin Yu had no way to activate it willingly. However, at that moment, as Qin Yu held Little Black’s hand, a stream of purification unexpectedly flowed through, instantly bringing Little Black back to his senses.

"Big Brother," Hei Yu exclaimed in surprise.

Qin Yu was taken aback.

"Can I control the Meteor Tear now?" his heart pounded with shock. Immediately, Qin Yu grabbed Hou Fei’s arm and, with effort, tried to will the Meteor Tear to release the purifying stream. After a while, the Meteor Tear sluggishly produced a stream of purification.

Hou Fei too abruptly came to.

Qin Yu was overjoyed inside and tried again to urge the Meteor Tear, but this time it had no effect. The Meteor Tear seemed capricious, responding at times and not at others, yet Qin Yu was still thrilled. In any case, this indicated he now had the potential to activate the Meteor Tear at will.

By this time, True Master Ming Liang was completely subdued.

"Ming Liang, tell me, where is the Sky-breaking Map?"

Fang Tian demanded directly, clearly not needing gradual inquiry. The first thing he asked was the most critical question. Such was the efficacy of the Dragon Clan’s ultimate treasure—The Inheritance Dragon Ball.

True Master Ming Liang, like a puppet drained of spirit, numbly replied, "The Sky-breaking Map, I stored it in one of my disciples of the Shan-ranked Qingxu Temple."

The Shan-ranked?

Instantly, there was a commotion among the Independents Immortals in the Upper Heavenly Palace; there were only a few from the Shan rank.

"Who is it?" Fang Tian continued to ask.

"Shan Qu," replied True Master Ming Liang.

"Who is Shan Qu?" Fang Tian did not know who Shan Qu was, and just a name was of little use.

At that moment, Qin Yu noticed something; when True Master Ming Liang said ’Shan Qu,’ almost half the Independent Immortals in the grand palace looked towards one person. That person also changed color and immediately attempted to flee.

"He is Shan Qu," Qin Yu thought to himself.

True Master Ming Liang turned and with a vacant gaze, glanced at the Independent Immortals in the grand palace and then pointed at Shan Qu, saying, "That is Shan Qu."

Fang Tian was delighted.

The experts of the Dragon Clan all beamed, while Zong Jue’s brow furrowed slightly, and the experts of the Chaotic Star Sea maintained stern faces.

But at that moment—

An astonishing Sword Qi pierced from the outside world straight towards the Upper Heavenly Palace. Its strength was so immense, it ripped through space, and even Fang Tian and Zong Jue changed expressions, dodging rather than confronting it head-on. The Sword Qi killed three Independent Immortals instantly and then pierced through Shan Qu’s Nascent Soul.

With Shan Qu’s death, an ink and wash painting fluttered down.

A cold man with a long sword on his back appeared next to Shan Qu, snatching the painting.

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