Chapter 521: Chapter 373: Three Days Later!
“On Lunar September 1st, the Seventeen Immortal Islands overseas will convene at Blood Fiend Palace, as they invite the six major families for a joint conference on major issues?”
Da Xia.
At the Li residence in Longxi, specifically in the room inhabited by Patriarch Li from the Li family.
Patriarch Li, clothed in a set of black exercise clothes, left an invitation on the table and turned to the newly appointed clan chief of the Li family, asking, “Yitian, what do you make of this?”
The new Li Clan Chief, referred to as Li Yitian, is of the same generation as Li Yifeng and Li Yihong.
Li Yifeng was executed with one strike by Xu Yang, and Li Yihong had his cultivation eradicated during Xu Yang’s “promotion ceremony to the rank of Heavenly Master”, when he was hit by an inadvertent attack from Lord Cui, which killed another elderly member of the Li family, “Li Song”.
So naturally, the Li family had a new patriarch!
Although the new patriarch Li Yitian’s prestige within the family was not high, his capabilities were not inferior to Li Yihong’s, and he was a type of person who, being obsessed with martial arts, was perhaps a bit inept in terms of human relationships.
Yet there was still one Patriarch alive within the Li family.
The major decisions were made by the Patriarch and the minor matters were handled by other high-ranking members within the clan.
As for the clan chief…
He just needed to be a mascot.
Presented with the Patriarch’s question, Li Yitian considered it, saying: “Patriarch, our family records contain information regarding the Seventeen Immortal Islands overseas. I’ve read about them…These so-called Immortal Islands overseas can be more accurately described as dens of pirates and bandits. I’ve heard that they were once some of the most wanted criminals announced by the royal court!”
“Among them, there are demonic cultivators, monsters, Ghost Immortals…”
“Our Li family has an extensive heritage and is indeed one of the oldest families in Da Xia. How can we mingle with such filth?”
Patriarch Li furrowed his brows.
In his heart…he sighed!
Compared to Li Yihong, Li Yitian was indeed more naïve.
If this question had been proposed to Li Yihong, the first thing he would have considered would be his own thoughts. He would have fathomed the Patriarch’s intentions and responded with an answer that would most satisfy the Patriarch.
However, compared to Li Yihong, this Patriarch of the Li family preferred Li Yitian even more.
After all, Li Yitian was his appointee.
From the genealogical point of view, Li Yitian was also considered to be closely related to him.
After remaining silent for a moment, he stood up and said, “You’re correct in saying that our Li family possesses a long-standing heritage. It’s not something that can be compared with these pirates and bandits…However…”
At this, the tone of Patriarch Li’s words shifted. He walked towards the window, with his hands clasped behind his back, and looked up at the night sky, sighing, “The current plight of our Li family is challenging. All of our businesses scattered across the country have been dealt harsh blows by the authorities…”
“The Cui Clan, Lu Clan, Ma Clan, Zheng Clan, and Wang Clan are facing the same predicament.”
“That Wang Hou…is ruthless!”
Mentioning Wang Hou, the expression on Patriarch Li’s face became somewhat distorted and he gnashed his teeth, saying, “If Wang Hou is not dead, our family’s businesses will eventually be ruined in his hands.”
No matter how naïve Li Yitian was.
He had still understood the Patriarch’s intent.
He said, “Does the Patriarch mean… we should go to the banquet at the Blood Fiend Palace?”
“It’s not just me but the six major families…along with those clans and forces oppressed by Wang Hou.”
Patriarch Li chuckled, “There’s a saying in current-day terms that I like… Where there is oppression, there will be resistance. Our six major families have a rich heritage of many years. How could we let it be destroyed by one man named Wang Hou?”
Apart from Patriarch Li, the other five major families, as well as various forces within Buddhism, had also received invitations from the Blood Fiend Palace.
Additionally, there were some “experts” who emerged following the third wave of spiritual aura revival.
…….
Kyoto.
The headquarters of the Supernatural Affairs Bureau.
Wang Hou sat in his office, cradling a thermos in his hands, as he listened to the report from his subordinates.
“Oh?”
“What’s up with these unyielding old men? Why have they been so well-behaved these few days?”
Twisting open the thermos, he took a sip, spat out the wolfberry in his mouth, and said, “Continue monitoring them. These old fools who were once used to wielding power and privilege in ancient times wouldn’t possibly compromise so easily.”
“Also, help me get in touch with the military.”
Soon.
A video call with the military was initiated.
Looking at the projection screen displaying the image of an old general, whose hair was slightly grey but whose posture was as straight as a spear, Wang Hou laughed, “It seems General Ye has made significant progress recently… Have you broke through?”
The old general waved his hand and said, “Barely stepped into the realm of the Land Immortal, it’s nothing to mention. Compared to Minister Wang, I’m still somewhat lacking.”
If any bystanders heard this, they would certainly be aghast!
The Da Xia authority actually had a second Land Immortal!
And moreover…
This General Ye didn’t have any real fame within the martial world.
Not just within the martial world, he hardly ever appeared in the media; the citizens across the country hardly knew such a person existed!
However, it was such an obscurely esteemed old general who silently managed to cultivate to the realm of the Land Immortal… But when you think about it, it seems reasonable!
Being a militarily powerful figure,
He is certainly not ordinary.
The resources he can access, are not inferior to those of Wang Hou.
The key point is, when you sit in his position, would you believe that he does not carry the “national fortune”?
The two leaders exchange a few moments of pleasantries.
Only then does Wang Hou get to the point and ask, “General Ye, have we located the Seventeen Immortal Islands overseas?”
General Ye shakes his head and replies, “The Seventeen Immortal Islands overseas are equivalent to seventeen blessed lands. They are all hidden behind formations, making precise locations difficult to obtain through satellites… However, our military intelligence system has not been without gains, we have roughly located the positions of Demon Island, Quicksand Island, and Star Island.”
Wang Hou frowns, “So, it’s only an approximate location?”
General Ye simply chuckles and says, “The error won’t exceed half a kilometer. When we cover the area with artillery, a few trial shots can be used for corrections.”
“That’s incredibly good.”
Only then does Wang Hou laugh, saying, “These old immortals, each one of them harbors evil intentions. They still think it’s like the ancient times, where they can freely treat ordinary people as livestock for slaughter. I killed a few earlier, but it didn’t have much effect… General Ye, why don’t we get our navies out for a military exercise near the coast?”
This idea got General Ye’s approval.
After discussing some details, Wang Hou asks, “As for the specific timing and plan, you should make the final decision, General Ye.”
General Ye ponders for a moment before saying, “Let’s go with three days from now, October 28th, Lunar September 1st…”
……
Meanwhile,
In Wu City,
Xu Yang who was at home cultivating, receives a phone call from Wang Lin.
“Celestial Master Xu,”
“Are you free at the moment?”
“That Chris… he says he would like to meet you.”
“Oh?”
Xu Yang frowns, saying, “This Chris sure knows when to pick his time… The Ghost Market is just about to open, why does he want to meet me?”
Honestly,
Xu Yang’s first thought was to refuse.
However after some considerations… he decides to go and meet Chris.
As for the Ghost Market…
Missing it once won’t matter much.
Every time the Ghost Market opens, he approximately earns three to four hundred thousand merit points.
The ghosts in there have basically given him all the “skills” they could. It’s almost exhausted.
It could be that going over to the west…
Could result in earning more merit points, and obtaining more “abilities”.
Xu Yang headed to the Wu City branch at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.
He arrived home around 4 o’clock.
After arriving home, he called for Liu Shishi, saying, “Madam, help me pack some replacement clothes and prepare some food… I’m planning to go overseas soon, I’m worried I can’t get used to the local food.”
Hearing this, Liu Shishi asked, “When are you planning to leave, sir?”
Xu Yang thought for a moment, then said, “In three days… I won’t be going to this session of the Ghost Market.”
Liu Shishi went off to prepare Xu Yang’s clothes.
Meanwhile, Xu Yang sat cross-legged on the bed, his thoughts flashed as he opened the system attribute panel-
[Age]: 22 years old
[Daoist Arts]: Divine Ascension Scripture
[Daoist Skills]: Fire Manipulation Skill (divine power), Water Manipulation Skill (divine power), Wulei Rules (divine power), Paper Cutting Skill (divine power), Earth Escape Skill (divine power), Dream Creation Skill, Land Spirit Skill (divine power).
[Martial Arts]: Land Flight Skill (Mastery), Soul Searching, Disguise Art, Eight Forms of Famous Sword Skills (Mastery), Great River Sword Manual (Seventh Level)
[Divine Power]: Rain Invocation, Flame Spewing, Mountain Shaking, Turning Stone into Gold, Communicating with the Netherworld, Interrupting Flow, Summoning Clouds, Great Strength, Talisman Water, Talisman Water, Wind Borrowing… (too many to list, so to be continued…)
[Cultivation Level]: Late stage of the Spirit Refining Realm
[Magic Artifact]: Supreme Purification Seal (immortal artifact), Jiao-slaying Sword (immortal artifact), Large Iron Hammer.
[Merit Points]: 4.2 million.
[Storage Space]: 10,000 cubic yards
Xu Yang’s gaze falls upon the “Achievement Lucky Bag” at the bottom of the system attribute panel.
The “Achievement Lucky Bag” representing 10 million merit points, is already lit.