Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 1058 - 528: The Phantom That Blocks Out the Sun! (Part 3)

Great Yu’s defeat back then would surely not have occurred if not for the Stone Tribe’s sudden emergence.

"Have the locations of the two tribes not yet been ascertained?"

"All the individuals we dispatched have vanished without a trace!"

"Therefore, it remains uncertain if they are still present in their original positions."

Duke Qin paused briefly at this juncture, exhibiting hesitation, yet he ultimately posed the question, "Does Your Majesty have any suitable candidates?"

His phrasing was quite subtle.

Indeed, everyone present grasped the implication of his words.

Just as anticipated!

Emperor Yu's brow slightly lifted.

"Dispatch more people, at any cost, and ascertain the current situation of both tribes!"

A flicker of disappointment crossed Duke Qin’s eyes, but he swiftly masked it. "Yes, Your Majesty!"

"You are all the pillars of Great Yu; I cannot depart the Imperial City, so the Blood Cry Realm falls under your collective stewardship."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

The three individuals rose and responded in unison.

"You are dismissed!"

Emperor Yu gestured with his hand.

Following this, the trio departed Qixuan Hall sequentially.

"Zhan Tian, I entrust the Blood Cry Realm to your care."

Duke Qin regarded him with a solemn expression.

"Ha ha!"

Zhan Tian let out a chuckle, feeling a sense of helplessness. Did he truly wish to go?

Absolutely not!

Finally, matters had calmed somewhat, and he had even broken through a cultivation realm. Why would he want to depart now?

However, given the prevailing circumstances, abstaining from going was not an option.

"I can only hope to survive this ordeal."

At this moment, neither Duke Qin nor Duke Yuan offered any words.

Could they definitively claim he would emerge unscathed?

No one among them was a fool; making such a pronouncement might even elicit disdain from Zhan Tian.

"If you require anything, state it promptly!"

"All the forces Great Yu can muster will be deployed to the entrance of the Blood Cry Realm."

"That concerns you; I shall take my leave!"

Zhan Tian lacked the inclination to engage in trivial conversation with the other two amidst the biting wind. His immediate desire was to see Liu Sheng.

Should the worst befall him, he might not have another opportunity to meet his old friend.

Furthermore, arrangements needed to be made for Xiaoqi, to ensure she would be sent to the Hall Master.

As for the Three Judicial Departments... it presented a genuine conundrum; to whom could he possibly entrust them?

Ritual Department.

Zhan Tian's unexpected arrival immediately led Liu Sheng to suspect that something significant had occurred, else he would not have appeared at this late hour.

"What is the matter?"

Liu Sheng inquired, settling into his chair.

"I must proceed to the Blood Cry Realm!"

Zhan Tian stated, his voice deep.

Upon hearing this, Liu Sheng's brow furrowed. The National Preceptor was present, as was Duke Liu, and Great Yu’s formidable Nine Heavens Star River Array was in operation. Why would Zhan Tian be needed now?

"Has something of great consequence transpired within the Blood Cry Realm?"

"An ancient entity from the Blood Race, dormant for a hundred thousand years, has awakened. Even a mere phantom necessitated the National Preceptor burning his own lifespan to barely shatter it."

"According to his assessment, its power surpasses the early Ninth Layer!"

"What!?"

Liu Sheng exclaimed, bolting upright in his seat.

"Wasn't that elder supposed to be deceased?"

"I have no knowledge of that,"

Zhan Tian replied, shaking his head. "The battle report indicates the Blood Cry Realm has been acting erratically these past few days, launching frenzied assaults without regard for life or death, resulting in over ten thousand casualties for Great Yu."

"It appears the awakening of that ancient being has emboldened the Blood Race; they intend to breach the confines of the Blood Cry Realm,"

Liu Sheng speculated aloud.

"By the way, what is the status of the other perilous zones?"

"No unusual activity has been detected thus far!"

"Ah, earlier in Qixuan Hall, Duke Qin sought to deploy that specific group of individuals serving His Majesty, but the Emperor remained unresponsive."

"Do you have any understanding of that group's purpose?"

Zhan Tian inquired.

When it came to comprehending Emperor Yu’s intentions, Liu Sheng was undeniably the most adept among them.

He could often discern the Emperor’s thoughts from the slightest of hints.

"Do you truly wish to know?"

"Naturally!"

Zhan Tian expressed a degree of dissatisfaction. Why would he inquire if he harbored no desire for the information?

"I am uncertain."

Liu Sheng spread his hands wide. "The mind of a sage is difficult to fathom, and that particular group is shrouded in such mystery that I genuinely cannot deduce their role!"

Regarding other matters, he might have been able to offer some insight.

However, concerning those individuals, he was completely clueless.

"I fail to comprehend why they are retained, yet remain unused even now!"

Zhan Tian voiced his considerable discontent.

"You must exercise extreme caution!"

Liu Sheng, unconcerned with such matters, exhibited profound worry for Zhan Tian.

His current cultivation was at the early Ninth Layer, yet according to the National Preceptor’s estimations in the battle report, the ancient entity’s strength might reside at the mid-level.

A single realm separating them represented an insurmountable chasm in power.

Zhan Tian managed a strained smile. "What use is caution when there is something you must promise me?"

"Speak! As long as this old man is still breathing, I will fulfill any task you set!"

Liu Sheng declared with utmost seriousness.

"I'm uncertain if I'll survive this venture. Should I perish, I'll task you with overseeing the Three Judicial Departments."

"Ensure Xiaoqi is firmly established, at the very least."

Hearing these words, Liu Sheng's heart skipped a beat.

He realized his companion was resolved to face death.

"Understood!"

He nodded his head firmly.

"I depart now!"

Bending down, he placed a hand on his friend's shoulder, "Farewell, old friend!"

With that, he swiftly walked away.

"Old friend, you must return alive."

Liu Sheng murmured to himself.

He remained seated, unmoving, until the morning sun broke through, its rays illuminating the room and falling upon his face. Only then did he fully come to his senses.

The entire night had passed!

His mind was consumed by recollections of Zhan Tian.

"Squeak..."

At that precise moment, the door creaked open. Chen Xuan entered and, observing Liu Sheng seated rigidly in his chair, noting his somber expression, immediately inquired, "What troubles the Chief Eunuch?"

"Zhan Tian is journeying to the Blood Cry Realm."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan arched an eyebrow. Was there truly a need for such a grave expression simply for a trip to the Blood Cry Realm?

"An ancient formidable being within the Blood Cry Realm has awoken, possessing a cultivation level exceeding the early Ninth Layer!"

Chen Xuan's understanding dawned instantly.

"He's not going..."

However, just as the words left his lips, he paused. Zhan Tian had publicly announced his intention to enter seclusion. This decision, therefore, must be dictated by Emperor Yu's decree.

"Who can say if he will return alive this time!"

Liu Sheng uttered this, a slight tremor in his voice.

He now comprehended the profound sorrow, even the utter despair, that had flickered in Zhan Tian's eyes when he had seen him heavily wounded previously.

Was he not now facing a similar predicament?

The bond of friendship between these two men had long since transcended all earthly concerns.

"Sigh!"