Jiang Ye nodded indifferently, but his tone carried a hint of certainty.
"Shen Baiyun has already agreed to hand over those alien slaves. Once we soul-search them, won't everything be clear?"
He took a sip of tea, and continued with a half-smile, "If she dares to play any tricks, we'll just capture her again and have Aunt Meng personally conduct the soul-search."
"Although the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty is powerful, in the eyes of my Jiang Clan, it's nothing special."
"Don't forget the lesson of the Ancient Immortal Court..."
"If This Divine Son is unhappy with how things are going here, then This Divine Son doesn't mind inciting the various Dao lineages of the Heavens once more to launch an Immortal War!"
"Perhaps, they would even be eager for it."
Jiang Ye's words were light, but they carried a chill.
Hong Yan and Qing Xuan exchanged glances, both seeing that familiar domineering streak in Jiang Ye's eyes.
As Shen Baiyun said,
Initially, Jiang Ye had dispatched You Sha Palace Lord to secretly follow Shen Lian and monitor his every move.
However, in order to escape You Sha's pursuit, Shen Lian had the idea of fleeing the Myriad Domains of the Heavens and seeking development in another realm.
It was unknown where Shen Lian obtained the secret information, but in Youwu Market, someone possessed intelligence about a spatial rift leading to "another Great World."
To find this rift, he quietly infiltrated the Market and eventually located several alien slaves of unknown origin.
It was through them that Shen Lian obtained the exact location of that spatial rift.
But during this process, Shen Baiyun became aware of the matter.
At first, both sides were wary of each other, and the atmosphere was tense, but soon, Shen Lian offered a condition that Shen Baiyun couldn't refuse.
A Demonic Path charm-type Cultivation Technique that perfectly suited her special Physique.
The origin of this Cultivation Technique was unknown, but it was extremely tempting. For Shen Baiyun, it was undoubtedly a great Opportunity.
Thus, Shen Baiyun finally reached an agreement with Shen Lian.
After all, a spatial rift concerning a complete world had a value so high that it was comparable to the Immortal Ancient Ruins, which would open in half a year.
After the transaction was completed, Shen Baiyun let Shen Lian go ahead to conduct an initial investigation, and when he returned, he would work for her.
And Shen Lian... seemed to have other intentions for her.
At least in Shen Baiyun's eyes, the way he looked at her carried a hint of ambiguity and admiration.
But who would have thought?
After Shen Lian went to that Secret Realm, he vanished as if into thin air, never returning, with no news whatsoever.
Shen Baiyun secretly investigated for a long time, utilizing various connections and resources, but still found nothing.
She could only make one final guess.
Shen Lian had very likely used that spatial rift to enter another world.
And those alien slaves were precisely who could confirm the truth of this matter.
"Young Master, if that's truly the case, do we really need to cooperate with the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty?" Qing Xuan's expression tightened slightly, her voice tinged with worry.
She asked in a low voice, the jade cup in her hand trembling slightly, clearly unsettled.
After all, what was involved here was not an ordinary Secret Realm, but a Great World!
Such a Great World often meant endless Treasure Troves and unknown Opportunities.
At this moment, the System's notification sound rang in Jiang Ye's mind.
【Ding! Protagonist of Destiny Shen Lian has been abandoned by Shen Baiyun, Luck value reduced by 5000.】
He raised an eyebrow slightly, his eyes deep, and a smile of unknown meaning played on his lips.
Shen Lian's Luck was decreasing, which indicated that Shen Baiyun's stance had begun to waver.
"Those important figures within the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty have probably known about this for a long time."
Jiang Ye spoke slowly, his tone calm, but every word was clear.
"Perhaps it's precisely because of this matter that the Divine Emperor deliberately promoted Shen Baiyun, hoping to use her to connect with Shen Lian."
A thoughtful look appeared in his eyes, and his fingertips lightly tapped the table a few times, making a rhythmic "thump-thump" sound.
At this moment, Jiang Ye was also seriously considering a countermeasure.
Shen Baiyun indeed had some charm and methods, but compared to the old foxes hidden deep in the palace, she was far from enough.
That Great World was definitely not an ordinary realm.
"In the past, the Myriad Domains of the Heavens had also discovered several similar worlds. Which time didn't result in bloodshed? Various forces allied, conquered, and eventually evolved into protracted wars."
"And now, this world has only just emerged and has not been completely exposed."
"If the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty monopolizes it, it will inevitably cause a backlash from the Heavens in the future."
Jiang Ye paused, his gaze deep: "Since they found this world, yet they sealed off the news, kept quiet, and were eager to form an alliance with my Jiang Clan..."
"They want to use my Jiang Clan to stabilize the outside, while they secretly monopolize it."
"But since I know about this, the initiative is in my hands."
Thinking of this, Jiang Ye's gaze gradually became steady.
What made Jiang Ye somewhat displeased was that the Divine Emperor actually wanted to hide the true news of the Great World, only offering a cooperation agreement to deal with their Jiang Clan.
This was a bit insincere.
"It seems..."
He chuckled softly, his expression carrying a hint of coldness and sarcasm: "It's necessary to personally meet this Divine Emperor."
The Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty's plan was good, but how could he, Jiang Ye, be a soft persimmon?
If they wanted to cooperate, they had to show sincerity.
Thinking of this, he suddenly turned his head and asked in a calm tone:
"By the way, how is the investigation into Xiao Fan progressing?"
Jiang Ye asked indifferently.
Qing Xuan immediately took out a brief report from her bosom and softly reported:
"This person is the son of the Left Prime Minister, born of noble birth, but in recent years, the Left Prime Minister's influence in the court has gradually waned, and his situation is not good."
Xiao Fan's own Aptitude is extremely poor, his foundation is mediocre, he dislikes Cultivating, and he often bullies others, oppresses men and women, is arrogant and overbearing, and has a notorious reputation."
"However..."
She paused, her expression strange, "This person is exceptionally devoted to Princess Shen Baiyun. He has expressed his feelings for her several times in public and even acted to teach a lesson to several unobservant suitors..."
Upon hearing this, the corners of Jiang Ye's mouth curved slightly.
Is it related to Shen Baiyun again?
It seems that this time, the Protagonist of Destiny's Opportunity plot is highly likely related to that Great World... In the Divine Emperor's Palace.
This is a majestic and solemn palace, located at the peak of the Nine Heavens Divine Mountain, surrounded by clouds and mist, with divine radiance swirling.
The main hall is incomparably vast, with nine Immortal Suns suspended above the dome, illuminating the entire Divine Emperor's Palace with golden brilliance, as dazzling as a heavenly palace.
In the center of the hall, a tall golden throne stood silently, majestic and solemn.
The Divine Emperor sat upon it, clad in a golden Dragon robe, his face majestic, his aura restrained yet unfathomably deep, like a supreme existence presiding over the Heavens.
Within this oppressive aura, a slender figure stood silently below.
She wore a silver-white palace dress, its hem flowing to the ground like water, as pure white as snow, like a Fairy under the moon.
On that exquisite and beautiful face, there was now a hint of subtle solemnity.
It was Shen Baiyun.
She lowered her head slightly, her expression respectful, but her gaze inadvertently swept over the ancient powerhouses in the Divine Emperor's Palace. Those people were half-hidden in the light and shadows, silent like statues, yet all were the true decision-makers of the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty.
The Divine Emperor's voice was deep, resonating like an ancient bell:
"Baiyun."
"This matter is not your fault. We can only blame that Shen Lian, who was targeted by the Divine Son of the Jiang Clan one step ahead. The secret of the Great World would have been impossible to hide for long anyway..."