Li Yuanhao’s jaw dropped, and he stared at Mo Qi with a bizarre expression.

Among the Six Great Clans, the King of Kaosan’s line was undoubtedly the most loyal to the Royal Family.

Ever since he was old enough to understand, Li Yuanhao had been indoctrinated to be one hundred percent loyal to the Mountain and Sea Empire.

Therefore, if it weren’t for Qin Daye’s status as a Blessed One, Li Yuanhao would have turned on him long ago just for those incredibly seditious remarks.

Mo Qi felt his gaze and became incredibly awkward.

He’d been so focused on showing off that he’d forgotten about Li Yuanhao’s identity as the Young Prince.

’*Sigh.* It seems an honest man like me really isn’t suited for showing off.’

"Ahem, my dear nephew, don’t worry about the details. I was just tricking him," Mo Qi said to Li Yuanhao via voice transmission.

Li Yuanhao was speechless. ’Is this something you can joke about?’

’It’s a good thing it’s me. If my royal father were here, he’d probably have already started carrying out a massacre.’

’Speaking of which, was the elixir that purged the Extremely Yin Energy from my body really refined by this man who’s spouting nonsense?’

’Was it really a good idea for my uncle to have me enter the Ancient Ruins with such an unreliable person?’

Li Yuanhao began to harbor deep suspicions about Mo Qi.

Mo Qi turned back to Zhang Shao. "Don’t worry. I will never go back on what I promised you."

With that, he ignored him and, taking Yan by the hand, walked straight into the entrance of the Secret Realm.

Mo Xiao and Hu the Eighth followed close behind. After a moment’s hesitation, Li Yuanhao could only trail after them.

Zhang Shao stood stunned for a moment, then was overcome with ecstasy. He felt as if he’d just won the lottery.

Although Mo Qi’s promise sounded too good to be true, he couldn’t find any reason why Mo Qi would deceive him.

Besides, if he wasn’t incredibly well-connected and backed by a power that even the King of Kaosan had to be wary of, on what grounds would he dare to spout such outrageous claims in front of the Young Prince, Li Yuanhao?

’Didn’t you see that even Li Yuanhao didn’t say a word to refute him?’

At this thought, Zhang Shao made up his mind. In the near future, he had to latch onto Qin Daye and this brother of his, no matter the cost.

Just then, the four ancestors who had acted earlier appeared by Zhang Shao’s side.

"Zhang Shao, what in the world is going on?"

Zhang Shao composed himself and said respectfully, "Reporting to the four ancestors, this is what happened..."

He didn’t mention provoking the Qian Family for the sake of revenge. Instead, he painted himself as someone who, for the future of the Wolf Fang Sect, had no choice but to cast aside personal honor and disgrace, abandon his dignity, all to latch onto the powerful connection that was Qin Daye.

"Ancestors, I believe this is an opportunity for our Wolf Fang Sect. If we can gain Qin Daye’s support, we will surely be able to suppress the other Three Sects in the future and become the leader in the territories outside the Imperial City."

"Perhaps, through Qin Daye, we might even have a chance to leap beyond the Empire, surpass the Void Realm, and become Demi-Immortals, or even true Immortals!"

The four ancestors’ eyes lit up. Zhang Shao’s last sentence had truly moved them.

Those in the Void Realm could live for three thousand years.

And the four of them had already lived for over two thousand years; they didn’t have much time left.

If they wanted to extend their lives, breaking through was the only way.

But in the Mountain and Sea Empire, the Void Realm was the limit.

To break through, they could only go to a region with a more prosperous Martial Dao and more abundant Spiritual Energy.

Clearly, the Blessed Qin Daye was the key.

"That man just now was Qin Daye’s brother, so, four ancestors, you see..." Zhang Shao’s tone was probing.

"You don’t need to say any more. We know what to do." The four ancestors exchanged a look, having made their decision.

It was just a matter of swallowing their pride and apologizing. For a brighter future in the Martial Dao, that was nothing.

"Good. The news about the Blessed One is currently an Imperial secret, so I must ask the four ancestors not to spread it," Zhang Shao reminded them.

He glanced around, noticed something wasn’t quite right, and asked, "By the way, I noticed the defensive arrangements seemed to be set up in advance. Why is that?"

"It’s all because of that traitor, Jin Quan!"

One of the ancestors cursed, "Who knows where he recruited a group of experts, but lately he’s been launching frequent surprise attacks on the Sect. They always flee after one round of attacks, never lingering to fight. The Sect has lost many members because of this."

"What’s even more infuriating is that many people in the Sect have been bewitched by him, defecting one after another to join his ranks. That’s why the four of us are personally overseeing things this time, hoping to capture him in one fell swoop."

"Who knew that instead of Jin Quan, we’d end up with that man surnamed Qin."

Zhang Shao frowned slightly.

He had expected Jin Quan to return for revenge, but he hadn’t thought it would be so soon.

"Four ancestors, leave this matter of Jin Quan to me. If he dares to show his face again, I will ensure he never leaves alive!"

’Jin Quan, if you had stayed put in the Imperial City under the Qian Family’s protection, you might have lived a while longer.’

’But since you’re so determined to die, then allow me to see you off!’

...

The moment Mo Qi stepped into the Secret Realm’s passage, a familiar pulling force fell upon him.

In his Sea of Consciousness, the Nether Soul Flame began to spin. Its red-and-black Soul Flame petals bloomed furiously, conveying emotions of excitement and desire.

"Hahaha, don’t be hasty. This time, all the energy of the Secret Realm Soul is yours!"

Why had Mo Qi come to the Wolf Fang Sect?

It was for the Secret Realm Soul, of course!

According to the Chaos Scripture, the Secret Realm Soul was a miraculous object born of heaven and earth. Not only could it be absorbed by the Sea of Consciousness to strengthen the soul, but it could also nourish a Soul Flame.

It was by absorbing a portion of the Void Sect’s Secret Realm Soul that the Netherworld Flame had been able to transform into the Nether Soul Flame.

Naturally, Mo Qi wasn’t going to let such a good thing go.

’The ability to choose on its own?’

’I’d like to see what you have left to choose with after I devour your entire Secret Realm Soul!’

"Go!"

Mo Qi flicked his finger, and the Nether Soul Flame shot into the air. It grew in the wind, transforming into a gigantic lotus the size of a small mountain.

Countless threads of flame extended out, piercing the void and anchoring themselves in the core of the Secret Realm.

A tyrannical suction force unfurled, and the Nether Soul Flame began to devour the energy of the Secret Realm Soul.

In an instant, both Yin Fire and Yang Fire erupted with power.

The surrounding rocks melted rapidly, the extreme heat mixed with a soul-stirring mysterious power.

Yan, who was following behind Mo Qi, showed a change in expression for the first time.

She stared at the Nether Soul Flame, her face filled with astonishment.

’This is... a fire seed?! Yes, it must be a fire seed! And a very high-grade one at that! To think this silly boy would have such an opportunity.’

Li Yuanhao, who entered a moment later, had his clothes burned away the instant he appeared.

If Mo Qi hadn’t acted in time to block the subsequent power of the Nether Soul Flame for him, he might have followed in Qian Duoduo’s footsteps and become a bald, hairless man.

Mo Xiao and Hu the Eighth were already used to such sights.

No matter how unexpected, how miraculous or stunning Mo Qi’s methods were, it was all just standard procedure for him.

"Slow, too slow!" Mo Qi shook his head.

Without the help of the Chaos Scripture, at the Nether Soul Flame’s current absorption speed, it would probably take a full day to finish.

Mo Qi was unwilling to waste time waiting.

"Let me give you a hand!"

Nine Transformations into Spirit, Eight Transformations of Creation.

Mo Qi opened his mouth and, facing the Nether Soul Flame, activated the first transformation: "Gorging and Drinking."