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"Once I present these two treasures to the Great Khan, you will know what to choose."
The Purple-Robed Scripture King chuckled and chanted a Buddhist prayer before his figure vanished.
"Great Khan, should we inform Padmasambhava in advance?"
Yelü Chucai was still shaken, but he did not forget to offer his advice.
"It's actually better if there's competition."
Temujin smiled calmly, as long as the Purple-Clad Scripture King was to be of use to him, the rest were not worth worrying about.
The Great Tang Dynasty, Daming Palace.
Where is the firefly hook?
As one of the four great corpse ancestors and a protector of the Tang Dynasty, she received special attention from Empress Wu Zetian.
"Your Majesty, we have already sent someone to invite them; they should be arriving soon."
Shangguan Wan'er had already sent people to look for Ying Gou when she was listed on the list.
As soon as he finished speaking, Ying Gou's childlike figure appeared outside the hall.
"Your Majesty, what brings you here?"
At this moment, she still retains the spirit of her elder sister.
"I wish to see the 'Blood Sky'."
This divine skill, mastered only by Ximen Yu in the entire land, has piqued the curiosity of the world.
But throughout the entire world, only Wu Zetian could get the firefly hook removed.
"Oh, is this it?"
Without hesitation, the older sister pulled out an object wrapped in a tattered cloth from the bamboo basket behind her.
Chapter 181 Blood Sky
Shangguan Wan'er quickly took it and presented it to the Emperor.
Wu Zetian slowly unfurled the tattered cloth, revealing something never seen before.
This object is neither gold nor jade, unlike amber or jadeite.
Only the occasional flashes of crimson light revealed its extraordinary nature.
"Is this the 'Blood Sky'?"
The Empress held it in her palm and felt only a slight warmth, nothing else unusual.
"If Your Majesty is referring to the Heavenly Ranking, then it is it."
At some point, Ying Gou had regained his original nature, and his tone of voice was completely different.
"How exactly is this thing used?"
It contains unparalleled divine skills, yet there is no way to discover them. Isn't that absurd?
"Brother, I've been thinking about this for a long time, but I still can't figure it out."
Even the 'Heavenly Demon' senior failed to decipher its mysteries.
Ying Gou sighed helplessly.
The bestowal of the Heavenly Golden List is nothing more than enhancing cultivation, gifting treasures, or relieving the recipient's worries.
The "God-Slaying Pill" seemed to suppress the elder sister's personality, allowing Ying Gou to cultivate the "Nine Netherworld Chapter" without any worries.
In reality, this pill may not be a true reward, nor is it the original intention of the Heavenly Ranking.
After all, it will make "Sister" disappear completely.
The reason why Ying Gou has stagnated is precisely because he is unwilling to erase the existence of his elder sister.
She always felt that "Blood Sky" was the key.
After receiving it, she immediately consulted with several national protectors.
Unfortunately, even Cang Qu was helpless.
It seems that, just as the Heavenly Path Golden List said, only Ximen Yu can unravel the mystery of this thing.
"Even the 'Heavenly Demon' senior is powerless, I'm afraid we can only turn to Ximen Yu for help."
After a moment's thought, Wu Zetian rewrapped "Blood Sky" and gestured for Shangguan Wan'er to return it.
"Firefly Hook Corpse Ancestor, what are your plans next?"
"Your Majesty... has not yet decided."
Ying Gou is indeed in a dilemma.
The Azure Dragon Society is an enemy of the Tang Dynasty, and as a protector of the nation, he can only turn to Ximen Yu for help...
"Why don't I decide for you?"
Wu Zetian suddenly smiled, a sly glint in her eyes.
"From this day forward, you are no longer the protector of the nation!"
"Your Majesty! If I have made a mistake, I am willing to accept punishment!"
Ying Gou hurriedly knelt down.
"You..."
Wu Zetian's gaze was gentle.
"Ying Gou, you and Wan'er are the people closest to me."
"Back then, you founded the Xuanming Sect for me and fought alongside the three Corpse Ancestors."
"He also created the 'Nine Nether Profound Heaven Divine Art' for me, and even risked his life to cultivate the 'Nine Nether Chapter', which led to a split personality."
"How could I not know about your decline over the years?"
"I long for you to regain your former glory day and night."
"The time has come. As long as you leave the Tang Dynasty and join the Azure Dragon Society."
"Then you will regain your freedom."
Wu Zetian's emotions became increasingly agitated, and she even stopped referring to herself as "朕" (Zhen, meaning "I" or "the Emperor").
"His Majesty……"
Ying Gou felt a surge of bitterness in her heart, and years of suppressed emotions poured out at this moment.
"Stop calling me Your Majesty! You are no longer the protector of the Tang Dynasty."
"From this day forward, you will only be Ying Gou. Call me Wu Zetian, or... Mei Niang!"
"Meiniang" was her maiden name, known only to Shangguan Wan'er and Ying Gou.
"But what if the Tang Dynasty and the Azure Dragon Society were to become enemies in the future..."
Ying Gou was still somewhat hesitant.
"It's alright, just keep it in place for now."
"I only wish that the firefly of the past would return soon."
Wu Zetian's gaze was gentle, and her tone was sincere.
"Very well, Your Majesty! This is the last time."
Ying Gou prostrated himself on the ground and bowed solemnly. Then he stood up and smiled at Wu Zetian and Shangguan Wan'er.
"Meiniang, Wan'er, I'm leaving..."
338. One foot in the Green Dragon Society
After Ying Gou left, Shangguan Wan'er composed herself and asked Wu Zetian for instructions:
"Your Majesty, should we send someone to compete for the 'Thunderfire Bomb' and the 'Dragon Ball'?"
"One can injure a Shattered Realm expert, and the other can grant wishes."
"Who in the world wouldn't be tempted by such power?"
Wu Zetian chuckled and then gave the order:
“Order the ‘Heavenly Demon’ and the Dust-Descent Corpse Ancestor to go together.”
"It would be best if we could capture it, but if not, we must destroy the 'Thunderfire Bomb'!"
Shangguan Wan'er wholeheartedly agreed.
The Great Song Dynasty, at the bottom of West Lake
"How does Xiao Jingtian compare to this god?"
After listening to Fahai's account, the god of immortality remained calm.
"He is strong, but he is far inferior to you."
Fahai pondered for a moment before replying.
He once fought a battle with the god Shen Jingtian, and that duel was the truth behind the "flooding of Jinshan Temple".
Even with the help of divine weapons, he was still utterly defeated.
From that moment on, he knew that God was invincible!
Although Xiao Jingtian was powerful, he could not compare to a god.
"In your opinion, can the 'Thunderfire Bomb' harm this god?"
"Or... could it be that Ximen Yu has been injured?"
When Ximen Yu was mentioned, the God of Immortality's eyes narrowed slightly.
He knew exactly how strong Ximen Yu was.
"Fahai was unaware of this matter..."
Although Fahai possessed profound cultivation, he could not even fathom the true realm of Xiao Jingtian, let alone the immortal god and Ximen Yu.
The Thunderfire Bomb's markings are only effective against experts in the Shattered Realm, but whether Ximen Yu will stop there is no one to say.
"Heh, this 'Thunderfire Bomb' is actually useful to me."
The god of immortality suddenly spoke, and his words were astonishing.
Fahai's heart skipped a beat, not understanding the meaning.
"Go, send a divine general to Yunzhou to destroy Zhongxin Hall and Shangguan Yun."
"This item must not fall into the hands of others."
The god of immortality offered no explanation, only issuing a command.
Fahai quietly withdrew.
After he left, the face of the immortal god gradually became clear in the darkness—it was exactly the same as Bu Jingyun's.
"As for myself... I should go and find Bu Jingyun or Bu Yuanting."
"All descendants of the Bu clan must submit to me!"
Inside the Shaolin Temple in Yunzhou.
Black Eyes and Snow Damo are still talking.
The revelation of the Crossing of Rebirth led them to learn about another companion—Dugu Yifang, the lord of Wushuang City.
Compared to the two, Dugu Yifang's status was much more illustrious.
Just as they were discussing this, the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen suddenly appeared.
"The Demon Lord? Why has he broken out of seclusion again?"
His dark eyes held a hint of helplessness.
Lately, the Demon Lord seems unable to calmly comprehend the Yuan-level Maha, and he always appears whenever the Heavenly Dao Golden List is announced.