Chapter 1373: Chapter 244: Three-Sided Encirclement (Part 2)

Wu Jiu became more and more puzzled.

He sent everything into the Heavenly Phoenix Order, then awaited a response from the Great Palace Master.

Logically.

The Divine Soul of the Great Palace Master should respond very quickly...

But today, something unusual happened.

The messages were successfully sent out via the Heavenly Phoenix Order, only to meet with silence.

"Can’t wait any longer."

Wu Jiu gritted his teeth and said seriously, "Sister, did they head north?"

Jiang Huang was taken aback for a moment.

She looked at Wu Jiu and asked warily, "What do you plan to do?"

"These two are incredibly significant to the Heavenly Phoenix Palace..."

Wu Jiu’s expression was grave: "In the battle at Erosion Sun Swamp, Xie Xuanyi and Cui Zhen must have paid a heavy price. Since they are ’teaming up’ now, they must both be carrying injuries; now is the best time to suppress them!"

If it were only Cui Zhen.

Then he wouldn’t be so anxious...

But with Xie Xuanyi also involved, the nature of this encirclement event has changed.

Who is Xie Xuanyi?

The battle of Erosion Sun Swamp shocked the entire Demon Country and two dynasties.

The world agreed that Xie Xuanyi might be the strongest cultivator in a millennium—

He is the Stabilizing Needle of the Da Chu Dynasty and the number one threat to the Demon Country!

"You’re crazy..."

Jiang Huang stood up, her face pale: "I’ve told you, Xie Xuanyi is very strong."

"I know."

Wu Jiu said seriously: "No matter how strong Xie Xuanyi is, he’s just recently advanced... I just need to hold him off, and the Great Palace Master will arrive... besides, I’m not fighting alone."

Without waiting for the Great Palace Master’s reply, he sent a message to Chi Fu Dragon Lord through Divine Thought.

The Demon Country has so many strong people.

Near Snow Lion Ridge, there ought to be one or two Yang Gods.

As long as the distance is within a thousand miles, there’s no need to use the [Star Gate] to have a chance to complete the encirclement and kill.

"..."

Jiang Huang rubbed her temples.

She knew Wu Jiu’s deduction was correct.

Xie Xuanyi and Cui Zhen were in such a rush to leave Snow Lion Ridge, probably because they were still carrying injuries...

Is now the right time to encircle them?

Her thoughts were a mess.

Jiang Huang gritted her teeth and said, "They went north, if my [Sky Vault] sensing is correct, they probably have to pass through Falcon Fall Gorge."

Each throne bears its blood in the [Sky Vault Inheritance]...

Jiang Huang has now activated this inheritance.

She can faintly sense some aura changes from the Divine Sea.

Xie Xuanyi’s departure direction vaguely coincides with Falcon Fall Gorge.

"Good!"

Wu Jiu wasted no more words, immediately set off, turning into a mass of flames and soared into the sky.

Although he was the pursuer, he had the advantage of time, location, and people.

The Heavenly Phoenix Palace sealed off the Snow Mountain in a high-profile manner.

For Xie Xuanyi and Cui Zhen to escape, they had to be cautious, while he did not have to hide anything.

A Divine Thought was sent out.

North of Snow Lion Ridge and south of Falcon Fall Gorge, along this long line, all the demon cultivators began to move... In the white, cold wind, shadows of demons soared into the sky, and Wu Jiu directly stirred up a beast tide riot.

But this beast tide was not to attack a specific stronghold.

But rather...

To search for two travelers hurrying through the wind and snow!

"Sorcery. Blazing Eyes!" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Wu Jiu extended his palm, wiping it across his forehead.

A golden flame flowed and condensed into a sinister vertical pupil on his forehead.

His Divine Thought spread rapidly.

In an instant, he completed a "link" with the many demon spirits rising in the wind and snow.

One passes to ten, ten passes to a hundred.

The demon spirits in this beast tide initiated by Wu Jiu may have low realms but their numbers are vast... Their greatest function is to become Wu Jiu’s [Eyes]!

Rumbling!

The wind and snow roared wildly.

Wu Jiu looked indifferent, using [Blazing Eyes] to quickly scan the figures along the way, tracking Sword Intent and demon energy.

Meanwhile.

Chi Fu Dragon Lord’s Divine Thought came through the Heavenly Phoenix Order.

"Wu Jiu."

"Near Snow Lion Ridge, there are two Yang God Great Cultivators."

"One is the ’Master Ni Yu’ from Five-Colored Ridge."

"The other one... comes from Great Ape Mountain."

"Next, I will help you bridge the Divine Sea for communication with them. Master Ni Yu owes Heavenly Phoenix Palace a favor, most likely won’t reject, as for the one at Great Ape Mountain, there’s no need to consider for now; if willing to come, certainly best, if not willing, it’s no concern..."

Chi Fu Dragon Lord’s response did not surprise Wu Jiu.

After Sun Eater Venerable’s death, Heavenly Phoenix Palace and Great Ape Mountain had a negotiation, the results were not satisfactory.

The Demon Country adheres to strength above all else.

Both Great Palace Master and Old Saint Emperor are the strongest, neither weaker than the other.

This negotiation caused fractures within the two top-tier holy lands, Wu Jiu knew... Great Ape Mountain’s Yang God is unlikely to lend help.

"Is the Great Palace Master currently in seclusion?"

Wu Jiu bit his lip and quickly asked, "If only Master Ni Yu assists, it might not be enough..."

He understood.

To truly complete this ambush.

The Great Palace Master must personally intervene to ensure foolproof success!

"The Great Palace Master... is indeed in seclusion..."

Chi Fu Dragon Lord’s voice was slightly hesitant, "Try to stall them. Half an incense stick, and the Great Palace Master should arrive."

"Half an incense stick?"

Hearing this, Wu Jiu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Yang God Realm battles don’t conclude quickly.

To really fight to the death...

A day and night of battle is normal.

The Demon Country Great Cultivators are physically tough, even if our side’s strength is inferior, surviving half an incense stick shouldn’t be a problem!

Things are going smoothly.

The communication with Chi Fu Dragon Lord was just finished, and immediately we’ve received a response from [Sorcery: Blazing Eyes].

Elsewhere.

Deep within the snow-covered mountains, two figures were rapidly moving.

Jiang Huang’s divination result was not wrong...

Xie Xuanyi and Cui Zhen were indeed heading towards Falcon Fall Gorge!

At the same time.

Chi Fu Dragon Lord’s "Divine Sea Bridging" was completed, and a refined, calm female voice resonated within Wu Jiu’s Heart Lake.

"Daoist Wu."

It was Master Ni Yu from Five-Colored Ridge.

"Heard you have a request?"

"Indeed..."

Wu Jiu got straight to the point: "Two Daoists, Heavenly Phoenix Palace has two enemies that need intercepting. If you assist, the palace will reward greatly!"

"Enemies?"

An additional young, mocking voice echoed within Heart Lake.

The Demon Country isn’t as turbulent as it was millennia ago.

With the successive collapse of Erosion Sun Swamp and Howling Wind Valley, few significant holy lands remain.

Those whom Wu Jiu hunts are few.

Everyone is familiar with each other.

"Daoist Wu, just say who it is."

Though Master Ni Yu owed Heavenly Phoenix Palace a favor, she was quite vigilant.

"Xie Xuanyi."

Wu Jiu was cautious enough not to reveal everything: "This guy may already have [Harmonization]... I’m afraid I’m not his match. This time, besides him, there’s more to be intercepted; if intelligence is correct, alongside Xie Xuanyi is a Yin God cultivator."

Regarding Cui Zhen’s matter, he wished to keep it as concealed as possible.

This tactic worked, as Xie Xuanyi’s name alone captured Master Ni Yu’s full attention.

Given her status, she’s not interested in considering who this Yin God might be.

After all, Yin God and Yang God, despite only differing by a word, the gap is enormous.

A Condensing Daoist would not need to worry about a Yin God ant?

"Xie Xuanyi..."

Master Ni Yu couldn’t help but exclaim in astonished disbelief, "This is truly a madman, still lingering in the Demon Country?"

"..."

The young Yang God at Great Ape Mountain fell silent.

"Indeed."

Wu Jiu earnestly stated, "This person is extremely dangerous, cannot be left to roam the Demon Country. Must be slain; we only need to hold for half a stick of incense, then the Great Palace Master will appear..."

"Half a stick of incense?"

Master Ni Yu laughed, soothing her chest: "I assumed it would be difficult... Daoist Wu, this favor I can help, but what of the favor I owe Heavenly Phoenix Palace?"

Years ago, to forge her life-bound Spiritual Treasure, she borrowed a very important material from Heavenly Phoenix Palace, thus owing a favor.

"Naturally cleared with one stroke."

Wu Jiu chuckled: "Daoist Ni, I’ll send you the location of these two."

After saying this, he prepared to end the communication.

Since the start, Heavenly Phoenix Palace hadn’t planned to garner Great Ape Mountain’s assistance.

"Hold on."

Unexpectedly, the voice of the young Yang God from Great Ape Mountain echoed from Heavenly Phoenix Order.

"Send me the location of those two as well."