Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 1023 - 519: Who’s Got No One Now!_3

"Who?"

"Three Array Masters. You will discover their identities when the opportune moment arrives."

Qingyu Xian offered a cryptic smile.

However, Li Mu immediately surmised that the only faction bold enough to ally with them—the Array Masters—could only be Hidden Kill.

"Amass all resources from the three mansions. Then, when the time is right, we shall infiltrate the Blood Cry Realm, rescue the Blood Race, and then..."

Qingyu Xian’s eyes blazed with fervor as he abruptly rose to his feet.

"We, the Ten Great Dangerous Lands, must finally settle the ancient grievances of suppression by Great Yu over these countless years."

Upon uttering these words!

Not only Qingyu Xian but even Shi the Third was consumed by excitement.

They had yearned for this day for an agonizingly long time.

Though the eldest and second leaders were no more, the Stone Race had finally emerged from the Stone Cave, and peace was finally within their grasp.

"Exterminate the Human Race!"

Shi the Third suddenly roared with ferocity.

Only Li Mu stood in stunned silence; despite his transformation, his fundamental nature remained human!

"Am I walking the path of righteousness or iniquity?"

His own Li Family was a Royal Family.

They had held dominion over the Eastern Continent for hundreds of thousands of years, and now he was aiding alien races in the annihilation of humanity.

"Even in death, I would surely face my Li Family ancestors with utter shame."

...

Tangyun Lake.

Although Hidden Kill had successfully eliminated the kings of the nine provinces and the directors of the Three Judicial Departments, they had sustained considerable losses; particularly at the Sword Gate, where everything except its avatars had been utterly annihilated!

Consequently, Hong Zhisha brought him here afterward.

At this very moment, within Zhou’s humble thatched hut.

Yuan Qing, Hong Zhisha, and an unfamiliar individual were seated across from Zhou.

After absorbing Yuan Qing’s report on the casualty figures, Zhou’s countenance remained utterly impassive.

"Sir, the Sword Gate is no more. Might Xiao Yu reside at Tangyun Lake from this point forward?"

Hong Zhisha seized the opportunity to inquire.

"Make your own arrangements."

Zhou responded with indifference.

"Thank you, sir."

A wave of exhilaration surged through Hong Zhisha’s heart, finally bringing him a measure of peace.

"What is our next course of action?"

The question emanated from the stranger, who was, in fact, Shadow, the second most formidable member of Hidden Kill.

He stood at the precipice of the eighth layer’s peak, yet found himself unable to breach the realm completely.

"An accord has already been reached with the other party. Shadow, you will escort the three Array Masters to Yong’an Prefecture. Collaborate with them to dismantle the Nine Heavens Star River Array and liberate the Blood Race. These three formidable alien entities should prove more than sufficient to trouble Great Yu severely."

But... Shadow’s brow furrowed as he regarded Zhou, "If we were to release the Blood Race as well, it would ultimately prove detrimental to both the Human Race and ourselves, would it not?"

After all, they were all fundamentally human.

This drastic measure would undoubtedly lead to an immeasurable loss of life.

It was not a matter of being soft-hearted, but rather an intrinsic human connection.

The conflict with Great Yu was an internal affair, but involving alien races... he found it difficult to accept.

Certainly, he was the only one with the audacity to voice such a concern.

Had you not observed the subtle shifts in Yuan Qing and Hong Zhisha’s expressions?

"Deliver this array diagram to Elder Qiao, and then depart!"

Zhou did not exhibit any anger, maintaining his composure as he handed the array diagram to Shadow before slowly closing his eyes.

A sigh escaped Shadow’s lips.

Despite his inner reservations, as long as it was Zhou’s directive, he would execute it as per custom.

The trio then exited the thatched hut.

"Lord Shadow, do you require our escort?"

Yuan Qing inquired in a hushed tone.

"There is no necessity. Maintain vigilance here, and oversee the nine gates... eight gates now, exercise a heightened degree of caution."

Having spoken, Shadow vanished directly into the void.

"Let us proceed, Brother Yuan!"

Hong Zhisha remarked, "Lord Shadow possesses his own strategic considerations, but rest assured, he remains steadfastly loyal to the master’s commands."

If any individual within Hidden Kill demonstrated unwavering loyalty to Zhou, it was undoubtedly Shadow.

Their bond transcended mere association, akin to both mentor and comrade, an unparalleled connection.

This profound connection was the sole reason Shadow dared to question Zhou; others could not.

"Alas!"

"Indeed, who can ascertain whether this path leads to fortune or ruin...."

The entity known as Dark Night then escorted the three Hidden Kill Array Masters away from Tangyun Lake; all three were cultivators of the Dao rank eighth level, with one among them holding the distinction of late-stage mastery.

They represented the pinnacle of Hidden Kill’s Spirit Cultivators, second only to Zhou himself.

Suspended in mid-air.

"Does Shadow genuinely intend to proceed with this particular course of action?"

"Affirmative, this is the array diagram that the master instructed me to provide you with."

...

Three days elapsed!

The Primordial Realm.

Chen Xuan was intensely engaged in his cultivation, dedicating all his efforts to breaking through the sixth acupoint.

Once this breakthrough was achieved, he would ascertain his capacity to reciprocate with each successive set of three acupoints.

Suddenly!

The Communication Spirit Talisman nestled within his embrace began to emit pulsating signals.

Chen Xuan's brow immediately creased, his eyes slowly opening with a look of displeasure.

He retrieved the Communication Spirit Talisman, recognizing it as sent by Shi Jian!

Then, he infused it with a wisp of his Spiritual Power.

A directive?!

Why should he be summoned to the Abyss River?

Damn it! This is preposterous.

Chen Xuan was absolutely furious. Did they truly believe he was some mere subordinate to Great Yu?!

If it hadn't been for Zhan Tian's sake previously, he wouldn't have given Molan Mansion a second glance. And now, they expected him to travel to the Abyss River!

Forget it!

He directly severed the connection. Subsequently, he located Liu Sheng's Communication Spirit Talisman and sent a message: "Chief Eunuch, Duke Qin has issued a directive requesting my presence at the Abyss River!"

After dispatching the message, he unceremoniously tossed all the Communication Spirit Talismans onto the table.

He was in no state of mind for cultivation, choosing instead to await Liu Sheng's response.

Within the Ritual Department of the Imperial City, Liu Sheng had been swamped with work for days, without a single moment to spare.

All the incoming Communication Spirit Talismans were piled in his study.

It wasn't until nightfall, after completing his arduous duties, that he finally entered his study for a brief respite and discovered them.

"This impudent brat!"

A soft chuckle escaped Liu Sheng's lips. He then injected a strand of Spiritual Power, and Chen Xuan's voice resonated within the study.

Upon listening.

His expression instantly turned frigid.

He then departed from the Ritual Department without further ado.