Chapter 440: The So-Called In-Depth Communication
“Are you monitoring me?”
Zhou Tong chuckled, though there was not a trace of anger on his face.
“Hehe… The Earth is everywhere, and the Earth’s Veins are also everywhere. All things in the world are within my sight. It’s not that I want to monitor you; it’s that I have to grasp everything in the world.”
At these words, Zhou Tong felt a deep admiration.
This thing is even better at pretending than he is!
“I haven’t even started refining the Pure Land, and you appear. Isn’t that a bit too impatient?”
“Not impatient, I’m here to assist you!”
The Earth’s Veins said with a light laugh, sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower, and pointed a finger at Zhou Tong’s brow.
“Whoosh!”
Zhou Tong suddenly moved, exhaling gently to easily disperse the rushing light.
“Hiss… How did you do that?”
The Earth’s Veins was stunned. Although he was nominally helping Zhou Tong, he believed that even if Zhou Tong wanted to refuse, he didn’t have the qualification and certainly not the ability to do so.
“You don’t need to worry about this; I can handle it myself.”
Zhou Tong waved his hand.
“Truly a cautious guy, but I must remind you that for a Semi-Sage-level cultivator, trying to refine the Pure Land can be full of dangers. My help is entirely out of goodwill, after all, with the Heavenly Dao Pact as proof, I won’t harm you…”
Before the words fell, Zhou Tong was already sitting cross-legged in the void, combining his essence, energy, and spirit, and had entered a state of focus.
“Those who do not listen to the advice of the elders will suffer the repercussions…”
The Earth’s Veins said seriously. From his observations, the success rate for Semi-Sage practitioners refining the Pure Land for the first time was less than one in ten thousand. Once Zhou Tong failed, he would know how severe the situation was.
“I dare to bet that within half an hour, you’ll be begging me for help…”
He spoke with certainty, fixedly watching Zhou Tong, seemingly eager to verify his prediction.
“Boom!!”
After just a moment, the floating island of the Li Family trembled.
“All units, stand by!”
The Empress’s voice suddenly rang out. For some reason, she had become the spokesperson on the small island at this moment, and no one voiced any opposition, not even Li Mu.
In an instant, several Sage-level experts soared into the sky, the Ninth Level Great Formation activated simultaneously, and the Sacred Forbidden Weapons were launched, ready to fire at any moment.
“Wait, it seems there are no enemies approaching; rather, a part of the island’s essence is being extracted!”
An elder of the Mountain Ghost Clan, sensitive to the fluctuations of the laws, observed that Yao Hai was floating in the air, seeing brilliant light converging from the edge of the island towards the center, ultimately gathering in Zhou Tong’s bedroom.
“Everyone disperse; this is the Sovereign enhancing his cultivation, nothing to be alarmed about.”
Upon hearing this, everyone sighed in relief, yet they couldn’t help but feel secretly pleased.
Unexpectedly, not long after, Zhou Tong welcomed another breakthrough.
This was going against the heavens!
“Hey… wait a moment, don’t leave! Maintain your guard!”
Yao Hai suddenly shouted.
“What now?”
The crowd frowned, wondering why this old man was panicking.
“This time, there truly is an enemy attack, and there are two waves in total!”
Before he finished speaking, everyone noticed something amiss, seeing two familiar figures flying swiftly from the distance. When they recognized the visitors, they all unconsciously rolled up their sleeves, ready to take action!
The visitors were Xuan Ge and the Ninth Offering, but their auras were somewhat murky, indicating that they were injured.
“Such boldness, even in a non-peak state, they dare to attack, as if they don’t regard us!” The Empress ordered, “Prepare to fire the Sacred Forbidden Weapons!”
“Your Majesty, don’t fire the Sacred Forbidden Weapons! We’re not here to cause trouble, we’re here to seek help!”
The Ninth Offering shouted, his face pale, calling out from afar, causing the people on the island to exchange glances in disbelief.
They suspected their ears were malfunctioning; the deacon and the young master of the Profound Sky Hall were actually seeking help from the Li Family! This was simply the most laughable joke in a hundred years!
Hearing “thud, thud,” the two crashed against the formation’s barrier, unable to land smoothly.
“Please, let us in! This is a very urgent matter. I’ll explain the situation once things are settled.”
Xuan Ge anxiously pounded on the barrier, constantly glancing behind him.
However, the Empress ignored him, her face filled with ridicule.
Before she could speak, strong fluctuations were felt from the distance, their overwhelming might causing the people on the island to feel a suffocating pressure even from miles away.
“Advanced Sages, and there are two of them!”
The Sword Saint drew his sword, his expression serious.
“They are the Eighth Offering and the Seventh Offering of the deacon hall!”
Xuan Ge hurriedly pointed out their identities, adding, “They’re here to capture me!”
“I see, so it’s you who led them here!”
The Empress’s brows revealed a piercing killing intent. With Zhou Tong currently in slumber, fighting against two Advanced Sages with the Li Family’s current lineup would indeed be quite a challenge.
Hearing this, Xuan Ge was rendered speechless, her face instantly turning pale as snow.
The Empress was right; it was indeed she who had led the trouble here.
At the moment the Ninth Offering shattered the transmission jade amulet, it represented their formal betrayal of the Profound Sky Hall. Because of this, the Profound Sky Hall sent a lineup that left them with no resistance.
Two Advanced Sages working together could easily sweep a normal Sacred Ground; using them against them was truly overkill.
Thus, in ultimate despair, Xuan Ge had to take a risk, going down an unconventional path.
Looking across the entire Central Continent, only the Li Family had the capability and reason to help her resist the Profound Sky Hall. Therefore, for her survival, she had no choice but to come here.
“Get lost! Take those two pests with you too, or don’t blame us for being rude!”
The Empress issued her final ultimatum, decisively refusing to let them in.
“Listen to me, we share common interests. If I’m captured and fused, the other Xuan Ge will definitely become immensely powerful.”
“And she will certainly be an enemy of the Li Family. I am different; if I hold power, I will surely reconcile with the Li Family, form a lifelong alliance, and share life and death. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?”
“I spit!”
The Empress expressed her disdain without hesitation.
“Making friends with a wolf, we fear we’ll be eaten down to the bones. If you don’t have a more suitable reason, hurry up and leave.”
The Empress crossed her arms and spoke in a flat tone.
She could see that this young master from the Profound Sky Hall must have greater value, but was just reluctant to reveal it.
However, it didn’t matter; the more crisis-ridden the moment, the greater the bargaining chips the other party could offer. She believed that the other side would soon compromise.
Sure enough, as the two figures approached rapidly from the distance, Xuan Ge let out a long sigh, seemingly making a huge decision.
“I want to see Zhou Tong. I have a very important secret to share with him.”
“No way! If you want to say something, say it in front of everyone. There are no outsiders here.”
The Empress firmly shook her head, offering no chance for a breather.
“You…”
Xuan Ge was infuriated, knowing that if she wanted to survive, she had to take drastic measures.
“You like Zhou Tong, don’t you?”
She asked directly, catching the Empress off guard.
“What… why are you bringing this up now?”
“Then I’ll tell you. My relationship with Zhou Tong is quite extraordinary.”
Upon hearing this, the Empress clenched her fists tightly.
“You’re talking nonsense; you’ve only met a few times!”
“The mountain is not high if there are immortals, the water is not deep if there are dragons; the time spent does not have to be long, as long as there is in-depth communication!”
“Speak in plain language!”
The Empress, filled with rage, had already reached the edge of losing control.
“Zhou Tong has entered my body!”
Once the words were out, it was shocking!
Xuan Ge used just a few short words to leave everyone present in a state of shock!
