477: Skeleton Empire

Dongfang Yuqing rubbed his palms together, looking a bit embarrassed.

"Well, Big Strong One, after spending these past few days together, I am very satisfied with your strength and character. For the journey ahead, I would like to travel with you. Would you be willing?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen was slightly taken aback, but immediately smiled and said, "Of course, no problem! I am also very satisfied with Brother Dongfang's strength. With a powerful fighter helping me, why wouldn't I want that?"

"However, Brother Dongfang, there is something I need to remind you of. Luo Chen reported your appearance to the leader of the Righteous Path Alliance, and the leader Ning Zhifeng has already ordered him to call upon the contestants to surround and kill you. Therefore, do not use your Evil Soul Transformation lightly."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yuqing's expression darkened.

"Indeed. As for my image, I can just change my clothes and mask, but I'm afraid I cannot use Evil Soul Transformation freely. I hope Big Strong One won't mind."

After saying this, a ball of black mist appeared around Dongfang Yuqing, obscuring Lu Xingchen's vision.

Five seconds later, the black mist vanished, and he had already changed into a new set of clothes and a mask.

The mask was of an elephant grinning, which looked somewhat comical.

Dongfang Yuqing continued, "If the time comes when I must use Evil Soul Transformation, just deny it and say you don't know me. Then I will change my clothes again and follow you, and there will be no trouble."

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and chuckled, "That is certainly a solution!"

"Brother Dongfang, there is one more thing I must remind you of. Ning Zhifeng has spoken; after the Martial Arts Convention ends, he intends to send troops to crusade against the Evil Soul Sect, led by Luo Chen's Sect. You must prepare in advance, lest you truly get wiped out in one fell swoop!"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yuqing's expression became very ugly.

"Our Evil Soul Sect is already a hidden Sect; we never go out to harm people. Even so, Ning Zhifeng is still unwilling to let us go. This is truly going too far!"

"If the people from the Righteous Path Alliance really come to our doorstep, then we will have no choice but to fight!"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "It is useless to talk about this now; the key to the problem still lies in strength. Without further ado, let's set off immediately to explore other Opportunities within the Liuxing Continent!"

After bidding farewell to Queen Chiluan, Lu Xingchen took Yun Li and Dongfang Yuqing back to that market again.

After posting five white feathers at the entrance of the teahouse, the three of them went to the second floor to take their seats.

It was the same storyteller as last time, and the same story; Lu Xingchen was already tired of hearing it.

After taking a sip of dragon green tea, Dongfang Yuqing clicked his tongue in wonder.

"Tea that can increase the strength of one's Physical Body is of high value indeed! If it were me, I'm afraid I wouldn't be willing to bring it out."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Brother Dongfang has saved me from dire straits many times; it is only right to bring out this dragon green tea to treat you. Besides, I didn't put much effort into obtaining it; I just fleeced it from someone."

Dongfang Yuqing chuckled, "In that case, I will not stand on ceremony! By the way, Big Strong One, your status in the Book Sword Vengeance Sect is quite high; you actually possess five white feathers!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen was startled.

"You also know about the Book Sword Vengeance Sect?"

Dongfang Yuqing nodded slightly and chuckled, "Of course. The Book Sword Vengeance Sect is well-regarded throughout the Nine Provinces, and they have a good relationship with our Evil Soul Sect. Our Sect Master has five white feathers, but I am not as fortunate; I only have four."

"Usually, when we investigate information regarding the Awakening of Martial Artists with evil attributes, we always seek help from the Book Sword Vengeance Sect."

Lu Xingchen said softly, "Oh, I see!"

A quarter of an hour later, Li Three sat down opposite Lu Xingchen again.

"Your Majesty the Pill King, congratulations on obtaining the candle dragon flame!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen raised an eyebrow.

"As expected of the Book Sword Vengeance Sect; you obtain information so quickly!"

"I came this time to ask you for more information on Secret Realms. Is there any place nearby worth visiting?"

"One thousand spirit tablet points!"

Lu Xingchen did not hesitate; he took out his Spirit Tablet and transferred one thousand points to Li Three.

After his trip to the Yellow Springs Sand Sea, he was completely convinced by the Book Sword Vengeance Sect.

Although Li Three's prices were high, the information provided was indeed worth it.

Putting away the Spirit Tablet, Li Three said with a smile, "One hundred miles east of the Yellow Springs Sand Sea, there is a battlefield ruin, which was the main battlefield for the Four Great Mystic Sects and the Four Great Demonic Sects."

"A mysterious big shot Sealed that battlefield and controlled all the dead, forming a Skeleton Empire. As long as you kill your way into the Skeleton Empire and pass the trials left by the mysterious big shot, you can obtain precious treasures."

"This information was told to us by someone who entered the Skeleton Empire, but he failed to pass the final trial, so he did not tell me what the treasure actually was."

"I heard that Your Majesty the Pill King obtained the Legacy of the Chixiao Sect, and your Dao Companion obtained the Legacy of the Tianxing Sect. Here is some bad news: the successors of the Four Great Demonic Sects and the Four Great Mystic Sects will all head to the Skeleton Empire, because those who possess Legacies find it easier to obtain the hidden treasures. However, this also means you will have to do battle with the successors of the Four Great Demonic Sects."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen took a sip of dragon green tea and said indifferently, "Then let us fight! I was entrusted by Senior Brother Wu Tao to defeat the successors of the Four Great Demonic Sects. Even if they don't come to cause trouble, I will actively seek them out."

Upon hearing this, Li Three's expression brightened, and he smiled, "That is wonderful! Our Book Sword Vengeance Sect's Saint, Lord Lu Yu, obtained the Legacy of the Bamboo Sea Sect and headed to the Skeleton Empire not long ago."

"If Your Majesty the Pill King could help him defeat the successors of the Four Great Demonic Sects, this favor would be considered repaid."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Hahaha! Good things are all piling up together! I, Lu Dazhuang, do not like to owe others favors easily. Since that is the case, I will repay this favor immediately! Brother Dongfang, Miss Yun Li, let's go!"

He immediately tapped the table, stood up, and walked out of the teahouse.

Dongfang Yuqing and Yun Li followed closely behind.

Watching their departing figures, Li Three took a sip of the dragon green tea that Lu Xingchen had brewed for him and said softly, "Your Majesty the Pill King is truly a dragon among men! With his help, the Saint will surely return with a full load this time!"

Lu Xingchen summoned Xiao You, and the three of them and the dragon flew toward the Skeleton Empire.

Xiao You's appearance caused Dongfang Yuqing to exclaim in surprise, while Yun Li was unfazed.

After flying for an entire day, Lu Xingchen and the others finally arrived at the entrance of the Skeleton Empire.

Before he even saw any figures, his brows furrowed tightly.

Because, he heard the sounds of fighting and killing.

Dongfang Yuqing said in a deep voice, "It seems the successors from both sides have already started fighting!"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Brother Dongfang, I may need your help in a moment. Even if you don't use Evil Soul Transformation, your combat power far exceeds that of an ordinary Five-Star Martial Venerable."

Dongfang Yuqing nodded slightly and smiled, "It is what I should do. Just don't forget to give me a share once we pass the trial!"