The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3228 - 3223: Huan Ye Ming Wang_1

"True enough, the Nine Dragons World carries an air of mystery, yet Brother Gu has no reason to bear excessive strain. After all, this Nine Dragons World belongs to our domain. The folks from foreign races won't stir up significant chaos in this place. Furthermore, prior to Junior Sister Moon Orchid's arrival in the Nine Dragons World, she forwarded a confidential note to Heavenly Melody Mountain, revealing her profound admiration for Brother Yang Chen," Dao Guangwang remarked with a teasing grin.

Upon hearing those words, Madame Autumn Plum placed a hand over her mouth and chuckled softly, a hint of pity gleaming in her gaze, as though Yang Chen had stumbled into some unforeseen predicament.

"Very well, we shouldn't waste any more time. Let's step into the Nine Dragons World and handle our business," Broken River suggested.

With no delay, the quartet promptly ventured into the Nine Dragons World.

The very instant these four crossed into the Nine Dragons World, far off in a barren wasteland, a stone shrine lay buried beneath swirling dunes of yellow sand...

Within that stone shrine dwelled a figure that was part serpent, part human. This serpentine individual possessed striking good looks and pale, smooth skin. Were it not for his coiled, snake-like tail below, he would undoubtedly draw the affections of countless female cultivators from the human realms.

Yet in this instant, the snake man's face twisted into a dark scowl. His eyes snapped open abruptly, and he declared, "Lord Huan Ye Ming Wang, four additional humans have just entered!"

No sooner had he spoken than a spectral silhouette, radiating an eerie malice, materialized as a man without legs, positioned with arms folded behind him, clad in dark robes that chilled the soul.

In a measured tone, Huan Ye Ming Wang inquired, "This time, do they hail from Grand Abyss Palace?"

"No, they're not affiliated with Grand Abyss Palace. They appear to originate from Heavenly Melody Mountain, and there are merely four of them!" the snake man replied.

Licking his lips with anticipation, Huan Ye Ming Wang commented, "Humans never cease to intrigue. Scarcely had the group from Grand Abyss Palace departed when these from Heavenly Melody Mountain show up. Clearly, the issue surrounding the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag has them on edge. Monitor them closely, and alert me the moment they venture into the desert."

"Lord of the Underworld, troubles keep mounting just as one fades. By seizing the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag and striking at humans time and again, won't we draw the ire of both Heavenly Melody Mountain and Grand Abyss Palace? Remember, the prior six from Heavenly Melody Mountain vanished due to our actions..." the alluring snake man cautioned.

With a mocking snort, Huan Ye Ming Wang retorted, "What is there to fear? Your Snake people chose to swear loyalty to my Netherworld—how could we ever betray you? These humans who have arrived must be wiped out entirely. Soon enough, my Netherworld will evacuate your Snake people to safety. Your immediate task remains growing the Jiuyou Emperor Grass we require. We've invested millions of years in this endeavor, and I refuse to let it crumble now."

"Fear not, with the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag back in our grasp, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi of this realm escapes human control. The Jiuyou Emperor Grass ought to ripen shortly. Lord of the Underworld, you can rest easy," the snake man assured, flashing a sycophantic grin.

"Excellent. Stay vigilant over those four humans who've just arrived. They'll inevitably cross into your Snake people's domain chasing the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag," Huan Ye Ming Wang drawled indolently.

"Consider it done!" The snake man's tone brimmed with obsequious deference toward Huan Ye Ming Wang.

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Unaware of these developments, Yang Chen and his companions pressed on. As they breached the Nine Dragons World, their initial stop was an aged fortress.

The fortress teemed with inhabitants, forming a modest yet formidable faction. Among them, Yang Chen detected the aura of at least one Heaven-separated Realm powerhouse.

Yang Chen held some familiarity with this fortress as well.

Known as Blackstone Ancient Castle, it served as the hub for the Nine Dragons Branch under Heavenly Melody Mountain's oversight. The Liu Family, bolstered by Heavenly Melody Mountain, held sway here. Simultaneously, the Liu Family oversaw the distribution of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, along with various lesser groups across the whole Nine Dragons World.

En route, Yang Chen had gleaned details from Broken River and the rest, gaining a solid grasp of the situation.

Armed with this insight, they opted to make a beeline for Blackstone Ancient Castle right away.

With the four now present, the elite figures of Blackstone Ancient Castle emerged to receive them.

Detecting the quartet's approach, a contingent of Blackstone Ancient Castle's mighty warriors hurried forth. Leading them was a cyan-robed elder at the Heaven-separated Realm, accompanied by a band of Boundaryless cultivators offering a formal welcome.

Every one of these cultivators wore beaming smiles, trailing the cyan-robed elder and regarding Yang Chen and his group with deferential looks, laced with profound humility.

"Master Willow Feng, it's been ages," Broken River stated coolly.

Spotting Broken River, Willow Feng adopted a subdued posture, fully recognizing that despite sharing the Heaven-separated Realm, his role as Blackstone Ancient Castle's lord paled in comparison to Broken River's standing at Heavenly Melody Mountain.

Offering a cordial smile, he responded, "Elder Gu, I suspect your visit ties to the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag incident. Shall we converse inside?"

Broken River maintained his aloof demeanor toward Willow Feng, whereas Madame Autumn Plum and Dao Guangwang displayed outright contempt, evidently holding little regard for the branch's powerhouses.

Yang Chen scanned the Blackstone Ancient Castle briefly before joining the others in proceeding within.

Guiding the group inside, Willow Feng extended lavish courtesy, his face alight with grins throughout.

"Allow me to present my son, Willow Stain, to you four. Willow Stain, show proper homage to these esteemed seniors," Willow Feng announced.

Beside Willow Feng stood a youthful, attractive lad whose cultivation strength was impressive. He seemed rather young yet had attained the Earth Martial Realm.

The youth glanced at the four Heaven-separated Realm masters, then bowed his head swiftly, his manner reverent and genuine: "Junior Willow Stain offers respects to the four seniors."

Broken River and company discerned Willow Feng's intent—he aimed to flaunt his offspring's prowess, in hopes of catching their eye. Should they approve, it could forge ties to Heavenly Melody Mountain and propel their fortunes skyward.

Regrettably, their standards ran far higher. Such aptitude held no appeal for them.

Broken River's face remained impassive, and Willow Feng caught on at once, ordering, "Willow Stain, withdraw."

Though youthful, Willow Stain realized he hadn't impressed the four seniors. A flicker of dejection crossed his features as he stepped back behind Willow Feng.

"Willow Feng, cut the indirect talk and drop the small schemes. Our quartet's presence today stems from the escalating crisis with the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag. You must sense that too," Broken River stated icily.

With a rueful expression, Willow Feng acknowledged, "Indeed, I grasp it. Not long back, Fairy Moon Fu and her group arrived, yet they've gone silent since. The circumstances have spiraled beyond my ability to manage."