Soul Emperor Martial God Chapter 5064: Taixugong

Did Xiao Yi depart?

This might not be the true outcome, but the decision rested with Dongfang Danran and Yan Yi.

At this very moment, Yan Yi's countenance shifted drastically upon hearing the words.

"But the repercussions..." Yan Yi's brow furrowed.

Dongfang let out a light chuckle, "So, as I mentioned, should we place our trust in Brother Xiao this time?"

"Believe in him, and we act. Or don't."

"If we don't believe, we remain confined here, merely observing the unfolding events."

Yan Yi shook his head, "Observe the changes? I fear what will become of the Blood Flame World and the myriad heavens and realms then."

"Although our Taixu Palace may lack the combat power of other Dao Ancestors apart from the Twelve Dao Ancestors, when it comes to Extreme Supreme and Eightfold Supreme strength, our Taixu Palace holds an advantage over the Heaven Territory."

Dongfang nodded with indifference, "The ultimate limit in one side of the heavens numbers merely around 20. Almost all of them stem from the bloodline of the third generation emperors, having been secluded within forbidden grounds since antiquity."

"However, within our Taixu Palace, each Dao Ancestor commands at least four Extreme Supreme disciples, with countless Eightfold Supremes. This represents the immense accumulation of our Taixu Palace since the dawn of Chaos."

For an immeasurable duration, the Taixu Palace had never seen such a widespread mobilization.

Only this time.

The dread the underworld had instilled in the endless void was so profound that its intensity had not waned even after such a long passage of time.

Should another Underworld Emperor be born from this resurgence of the underworld's disaster, what then?

This is the paramount fear of the endless void, and the very reason they were compelled to emerge and eradicate the 'resurrected' entities within the 'embers' to forestall any unforeseen consequences.

Yan Yi stated with gravity, "Xiao Yi, who ultimately commanded these forces, is likely utterly preoccupied at present."

Yan Yi spread his hands, "Then, if others doubt, we shall believe."

"So long as he dared to command these monstrous entities, we must be convinced he possesses absolute certainty in subduing and controlling them."

"Yet, the Masters, along with those ancient beings, naturally harbor disbelief and possess an unshakeable, albeit worried, bottom line."

Dongfang nodded with composure.

After a pause, Dongfang emitted a soft chuckle, "Thus, we are preparing to depart?"

This smile was a gentle one, radiating a sense of relief.

Yan Yi mirrored the smile upon witnessing it.

Having spent many years together, the two understood each other implicitly.

Dongfang’s composed smile signified that a decision had been made.

Consequently, Yan Yi's support was assured.

"That individual consistently achieves the impossible. This time, I place my faith in him," Yan Yi declared with a smile.

"Furthermore, Yan Yi is not one to break his word. Since I pledged to aid him in the Blood Flame Realm, I shall most certainly provide assistance."

"Though I am presently restricted here, I believe in him and his actions."

Dongfang nodded with placidity, "Let us proceed then."

The sole directive Xiao Yi left for the pair was a single sentence: should an unforeseen event occur and they chose to believe in him, they were to seek an opportunity when the contingency arose... and bring an end to the Taixu Palace!

Yan Yi spoke with solemnity, "We are confined within the Mingli Dao Palace. Mingli Daozu had been overseeing both of us, thus this containment will not be overly stringent; we can shatter it by force."

Dongfang inclined his head impassively, "As per Brother Xiao's conjecture, there is indeed an issue within our Taixu Palace."

"Therefore, this time, we are not merely assisting Brother Xiao, but also aiding our own Taixu Palace."

"In this light, we are not traitors, merely proponents of decisive action."

"Move out!" Yan Yi exclaimed, and the two finally initiated their action.

Simultaneously.

Dongfang Danran swiftly crushed a jade pendant.

Several days later.

Within the expansive grounds of the Taixu Palace, every disciple, guardian, and elder who remained behind lay in an unconscious state, subsequently bound together.

The densely packed warriors of the Taixu Palace were all assembled in the central hall.

For the Taixu Palace, with its powerful figures now absent, the combined combat prowess of Yan Yi and Dongfang Danran was more than sufficient to dominate the remaining forces within.

Not long thereafter.

Inside the hall, two silhouettes materialized.

To be precise, they were Guiyi and the leader of the Demon Whale.

The token Dongfang Danran had crushed was precisely to alert these two individuals.

Guiyi chuckled with a roguish grin, "Although the Twelve Dao Ancestors of Taixu Palace are absent, and all elite combat power has been deployed, the foundation of your Taixu Palace, built over eons, remains formidable indeed."

"Let me be clear, from the outer perimeter of the palace gates, the layered restrictions alone present a significant challenge, let alone the inherent defenses guarding the very core of the palace."

"If the Taixu Palace wasn't breached from the inside, I doubt even a Dao Ancestor could've forced their way through its gates like this."

Yan Yi’s lips curved upwards. "Now, we're utterly committed to Xiao Yi's cause, like a thief on a stolen ship."

"Ultimately, he can't say the same about us," the ghost countered.

"Hehe." The ghost chuckled, glancing at the large number of bound Taixu Palace warriors.

"Brother Dongfang, ensure your ropes are secure. We don't want anyone waking up prematurely – that would be a significant complication."

Dongfang chuckled indifferently. "The sound ropes from my Promise Eight Tones are more than sufficient to keep them unconscious and immobile."

"Nine-turned Supreme, you may rest assured."

"That's good." The ghost nodded slightly.

Devil Whale Supreme smiled. "I never imagined that the highly respected Dao Ancestors of Taixu Palace would make such a bold move, taking the entire palace in one fell swoop."

Dongfang shrugged indifferently. "To be precise, the burden of taking care of Taixu Palace falls upon the two of you; it has nothing to do with Yan Yi and me."

"Yan Yi and I were engaged in a fierce struggle against you underworld monsters and the remnants of the demonic door."

"Yes, yes," the ghost agreed with a hearty laugh. "Just as Brother Dongfang said."

The two exchanged a knowing smile.

Observing their sly grins, Yan Yi couldn't help but curve his lips. "It's all Xiao Yi's grand design."

"I truly don't understand. Yan Yi has always been upright; how could he possibly recognize such a ghostly friend, a friend bound by life and death?"

Dongfang chuckled softly. "Circumstances demand it. When mysterious forces interfere with hidden daggers, we can hardly be blamed for deviating from the norm."

"From here on, everything depends on Nine Ranks Supreme and Demon Whale Supreme."

"Leave it to us." The two nodded.

Yan Yi continued, "Next, I will dispatch a message to the Dao Ancestors, informing them of Taixu Palace's perilous situation and urging their immediate return for support."

"This will significantly alleviate the pressure from those underworld monsters."

Dongfang indifferently stated, "Yan Yi and I will handle the matter of erasing any spatial traces."

"Subsequently, how the remnants of our fierce battle are concealed, or presented, will be entirely up to you."

"We wouldn't mind engaging in a full-scale battle with all of you."

"Come, let us." The ghost smiled and, along with Dongfang Danran, exited the hall.

The moment they stepped out of the hall, Dongfang Danran and Yan Yi’s expressions shifted dramatically, a flicker of trepidation crossing their hearts simultaneously.

Outside the main hall, above the Taixu Palace, an untold number of monsters had appeared, densely packed against the sky.

In this dire situation, Guiyi and Devil Whale Supreme issued a command to annihilate the entire Taixu Palace.

Fortunately, they were merely posturing at that moment, and they trusted that Xiao Yi and his combat prowess would not exploit such a dire circumstance, otherwise, this day could have marked the demise of Taixu Palace.

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