321: Bad news

After exiting the secret chamber, Li Qi's aura receded, its intensity dropping several Ranks, returning to the Enlightenment Realm level.

Li Qi had already caused enough commotion during this period; if the people of the Four Seas Sect discovered he possessed Harmony Realm combat power, who knew what kind of stir it would cause.

Since that was the case… it was better to keep a low profile.

Li Qi did not use the main entrance because his Clone was teaching Disciples in the square there. If the two Li Qis met, it would be difficult to explain, and Li Qi did not want to explain.

His body transformed into a phantom, flying away from the side of the island.

Seeing the Emerald Rainbow Jade Island growing more distant, the broken sword at his waist trembled slightly, and a voice sounded in Li Qi's ear.

"What's going on with that island? That location before… it seemed like there wasn't an island."

Sword Soul had a very good memory; he remembered that the previous location was empty, while Li Qi chuckled, "Don't be surprised, that's my private island; it was just recently completed."

Sword Soul understood, "Right, you're already in the Harmony Realm, so how could you not have your own island?"

But Li Qi corrected his statement, "No, I'm still in the Enlightenment Realm…"

The figures of the two passed through the Four Seas Sect's colossal islands, and Sword Soul also chatted with Li Qi about the events that had transpired during this time. After his slumber, Sword Soul knew nothing of the outside world, and when Sword Soul learned that everything had been calm since then, he was immediately surprised.

"You said there's been no movement from the Abyssal Fiends recently?"

"Yes, everywhere is calm, no anomalies."

"Impossible! I have a premonition… the changes brought by the Abyssal Fiends have already occurred!"

"It's just that we haven't noticed!"

Sword Soul's tone was serious, and a hint of solemnity appeared on Li Qi's face. Li Qi also nodded, saying nothing more.

Even if the chaos was not evident now, he remained vigilant against the threat from the Abyssal Fiends.

Just then, his chest vibrated, and a Talisman floated out from Li Qi's embrace.

This Talisman was as light as a leaf, thin as a cicada's wing, pale green in color, with a faint, flowing radiance. Its texture was pliable, neither metal nor jade, cool to the touch, as if carrying the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth… This was clearly a communication Talisman.

A voice sounded from the communication Talisman.

"Li Qi, come quickly to the Elder Pavilion, there's something to discuss."

Ever since Li Qi had left the Sect without permission last time, Xiang Zhizhou had provided Li Qi with a communication Talisman, making it convenient to contact him at any time.

Upon receiving the message, Li Qi didn't dally and hurried towards the Elder Pavilion.

Arriving at the Central Deliberation Hall, Li Qi passed through the Elder Pavilion's entrance and entered the space where the Elder Pavilion was located.

His figure flickered, and he plunged into the depths of the Elder Pavilion, arriving among a group of people.

"Elder Li… you've arrived."

A red-haired old man looked at Li Qi, speaking with a benevolent expression.

Li Qi didn't recognize the other party, and Xiang Zhizhou, who was already there, began to introduce him to Li Qi.

This red-haired Elder was named Ouyang Ji; he had resided in the Elder Pavilion for a long time and rarely ventured outside.

"A few days ago, I heard that our Four Seas Sect had a new young Elder. Unfortunately, this old man was preoccupied and couldn't attend the ceremony."

Li Qi slightly cupped his hands, "Elder Ouyang is too kind."

The two chatted for a few sentences and gradually became familiar. At present, all the Elders of the Four Seas Sect were gathered here, even some Elders who had been in secluded cultivation for many years had come.

All nineteen Elders were present, and a stifling, solemn atmosphere permeated the air.

Li Qi sensed that the atmosphere was unusual. He looked at Xiang Zhizhou and asked, "Revered Master, all the Elders are here… has something happened?"

"Let me explain," Gu Mihua, who had been silent in the crowd, spoke at this moment.

"A day ago, a dear friend of mine suddenly sought me out, wishing for me to perform a divination for him."

"My friend's experience was very unusual, and it also concerns our Four Seas Sect."

After Gu Mihua's explanation, Li Qi also understood what had happened.

It turned out that half a month ago, the Righteous Qi Alliance suddenly issued a summons, stating that there was an important matter to discuss. The Elders of the Four Seas Sect were all aware of the Righteous Qi Alliance's existence because the Four Seas Sect held a seat within the Righteous Qi Alliance.

However, this time, the Righteous Qi Alliance's summons was not issued to everyone with a seat. This time, the Righteous Qi Alliance only summoned people from three forces… namely, the Cloud Mist Sect, the Azure Phoenix Palace, and the Flying Snow House.

It was clearly stated that there was a very important matter, yet only people from these three forces were summoned for discussion. No matter how one looked at it, it felt somewhat strange.

And on their way to the Righteous Qi Alliance… people from these three forces were actually ambushed!

This was even more incredible.

The Righteous Qi Alliance's invitation was very secretive, not a piece of information that just anyone could uncover. Furthermore, the routes taken by these three powerhouses were also extremely secretive… yet they were still intercepted by a group of people of unknown origin.

These people were very strong, a full ten of them, and all were powerhouses of the Enlightenment Realm.

They were all well-prepared… as if they knew these three would be heading to the Righteous Qi Alliance.

Gu Mihua's close friend was Zhang Yihong of the Flying Snow House. After being ambushed by unknown powerhouses, Zhang Yihong fought back with all his might, but he was no match and could only flee.

Zhang Yihong was particularly skilled in escape techniques; after several entanglements, he narrowly escaped death and returned to the Flying Snow House in a disheveled state.

After his injuries were briefly treated, Zhang Yihong immediately investigated what was truly behind this. The assailants who ambushed them were very suspicious, and the Righteous Qi Alliance… also seemed to have issues.

But the Righteous Qi Alliance quickly responded, stating that they had already dispatched personnel to investigate those involved in the attack, vowing to make them pay the price.

However, Zhang Yihong discovered an even more terrifying thing!

He had seen clearly during the ambush that the people who were traveling with him to the Righteous Qi Alliance had clearly been killed by those villains, dying on the spot…

But these people… had reappeared afterward?!