521: Lockdown

In the Ancient Origin Realm, there are only four native Saint Kings: Dragon Abyss Saint King, Colored Glaze Saint King, Firmament Saint King, and Brahma Sound Saint King.

These Saint Kings have been back in the Ancient Origin Realm for two months now, so they have also been secretly searching for two months. Although on the surface the Ancient Origin Realm appears calm... beneath the surface, undercurrents are surging.

Despite the full efforts of these four Saint Kings, they still could not find any trace of Li Qi. Gradually, these Saint Kings grew increasingly impatient.

After searching in secret for two months and finding no one, even if they searched for another two months... they probably still wouldn't find him.

And that Child of the Great Path might not be in the Ancient Origin Realm at all, but in another Source Realm.

Since that's the case, there's nothing left to worry about. The several Saint Kings decided to take more drastic measures... directly locking down cities to search!

Based on the many traces left by that Child of the Great Path, it was not hard to see that he mainly operated among the major cities. Therefore, the major cities of the Ancient Origin Realm became the focus of the search.

According to the information they had previously received, the Child of the Great Path was still at the Dao Ancestor level. If he were truly trapped in a city, he would definitely find it impossible to escape.

If they still couldn't find him this time, it would mean he was likely not in the Ancient Origin Realm. The several Saint Kings would then set out to search other Source Realms.

And so, such an incident occurred.

Many cities in the Ancient Origin Realm were locked down immediately, allowing entry but not exit, causing quite a stir.

"What's going on?! Why are you locking down the city?"

"Everyone, please calm down. This is an order from above; we are just following orders."

"I see... you are probably not from this city, are you?"

"Huh? Actually, no, I'm not. I came from the neighboring Golden Halberd City, but so what?"

"Come with us."

"Huh?"

"On what grounds? What gives you the right to take me away?!"

At the city gate, arguments erupted one after another. Many who wanted to leave the city were stopped.

The entire Red Maple City had been locked down, and it was led by strong experts at the Dao Ancestor level. In the Source Realm, aside from Saint Kings, Dao Ancestors were the strongest.

Not only were there people blocking the city gate, but there were also people standing in the sky above the city, watching every move below.

Moreover, Formations and Restrictions had been activated. The entire Red Maple City had been isolated, making it impossible for anyone to leave easily.

It wasn't just this one Red Maple City; it was the same throughout the Ancient Origin Realm. Any city of considerable size had been locked down.

The only ones capable of doing this... were those few Saint Kings.

And these Saint Kings never did anything meaningless. For them to go to such lengths, they must have a significant goal. Many sharp-witted people had already guessed the reason...

It seemed that Child of the Great Path... had come to the Ancient Origin Realm!

A storm was coming!

And the turmoil in Red Maple City showed signs of escalating...

"I am the young city lord of Golden Halberd City! You can't treat me like this!"

"You are all men of the Red Maple City lord, aren't you! I want to see your city lord! I want to see your city lord!"

"Sorry, the city lord won't see you."

"As for whether you really are the young city lord of Golden Halberd City... we'll have to find out after we investigate."

"You can't just say so yourself."

"Drag him away!"

"Aaaaahhh!!!"

"You can't do this to me! A bunch of lackeys! You've got some nerve!"

"Once I get out, I'll have my dad kill you all! Kill you all!!!"

"Hahahaha..."

Even the status of a young city lord was useless. He was quickly dragged away by a group of fierce city guards.

Such a scene made the others at the city gate who were preparing to leave fall silent in fear.

Blocking the city gate was a strong expert at the Dao Ancestor level, also a commander of the city guards. He looked at the now much more subdued crowd and nodded with satisfaction.

"Alright... everyone, please don't take offense."

"We are just following orders, capturing fugitives here. All suspicious persons will be taken away for questioning."

"As long as everyone cooperates and confirms that your identities are clear, I guarantee you will be safe!"

"But if anyone dares to cause trouble in the chaos... don't blame me for being impolite!"

Not only had interrogations begun at the city gate, but some had already led teams into the city, going door to door to check for suspicious individuals.

Li Qi secretly activated his Spiritual Eye Dao and saw the various changes happening in the city. He couldn't help but frown slightly. He was well aware that these people were all after him.

"Those Saint Kings... they really are persistent."

"I have no choice but to flee now."

Li Qi thought to himself, while considering first going outside to lie low. After these people searched around and found no one, thinking he wasn't in the Ancient Origin Realm, he could come out and cause trouble again.

Just as Li Qi was about to leave, Zhou Cainan behind him grabbed his hand.

"Young Master, don't run around. They are all arresting people..."

"If you run out like that, you'll be taken away too."

The two were not related, and suddenly grabbing Li Qi's hand made Zhou Cainan's pretty face blush with embarrassment, but she still didn't let go, firmly holding onto Li Qi's wrist.

Just now, when Li Qi was about to leave and reached the gate of the Zhou Family, Zhou Cainan felt a sense of emptiness in her heart, as if something important was about to be lost.

If Li Qi left now, he might never return...

And her hand unconsciously grabbed Li Qi, faster than her thoughts.

Li Qi was startled. He turned back to look at Zhou Cainan, who had suddenly grabbed him, and saw the almost pleading expression on her face. He couldn't help but be moved.

"Cainan, I need to leave."

"And I told you, I have considerable trouble on my hands. It will implicate you."

But at this moment, Zhou Cainan's expression was unprecedentedly firm: "Cainan doesn't care!"

"Young Master, come with me. Let's hide..."

Just then, an abrupt voice sounded in their ears: "Interesting. You know we are looking for people, yet you still want to hide..."

"Let me see who wants to hide."

Two Dao Ancestors suddenly appeared, blocking Li Qi and Zhou Cainan's way from front and back, looking at the two with a mocking expression.