160: Chapter 160 Zhou Yuxuan's Scheme!

"Yang Tian, what are you doing?"

"The Lantern Festival is in a few days. Do you have time to go somewhere with me?"

Just as Yang Tian's anger was rising, a pleasant voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

This voice was like ice-cold water, instantly snapping Yang Tian back to his senses.

"That was close, that was close! I almost ruined everything!"

"Even Mu Chen was killed. With my current cultivation, going there would just be seeking death. Fortunately, Xiao Yuan woke me up in time, otherwise I really would have thrown my life away for nothing."

Having regained his composure, Yang Tian repeatedly thanked the owner of the voice in his head.

The murderous intent he had felt over Mu Chen's death was now completely forgotten.

At this moment, his mind was filled only with thoughts of how he would spend the grand Lantern Festival with that woman in a few days.

...

Meanwhile, Zhou Yuxuan and his group were making their way out of the Immortal Burying Mountain Range.

Finally, by pushing forward at full speed without rest, they soon emerged from the Immortal Burying Mountain Range.

"Phew! Finally out of that wretched mountain range!" Zhao Chungang took deep breaths of the outside air the moment he stepped out of the Immortal Burying Mountain Range.

The other Saints were the same; this was their first time entering the depths of the Immortal Burying Mountain Range.

Despite the thrilling and tense nature of the exploration, their harvest had been bountiful.

"Boy, this Old Ancestor has gained much from traveling with you this time. I'm going back to enter secluded cultivation. With these few guarding you, I imagine you won't run into any trouble."

After exiting the Immortal Burying Mountain Range, Ancestor Zhou Wudi spoke directly, and before Zhou Yuxuan could respond, his figure had already vanished.

It seemed he was truly in a hurry.

Immediately after Ancestor Zhou Wudi left, General Longhuang also walked toward Zhou Yuxuan.

Although Zhou Yuxuan had saved her life, the lives of her clansmen were in the hands of Empress Donghuang Baiqing, so General Longhuang had to steel herself and speak.

"Young Master Zhou, please give me the heaven and earth spiritual essence herb. I will return to the palace immediately and give it to Your Majesty!"

Hearing General Longhuang's words, Pei Nanya and the others frowned and looked at her.

"General Long, what is the meaning of this? If not for the Young Lord's intervention along the way, you would have died inside long ago. What are you doing now? The moment we step out of the mountains, you demand items from the Young Lord!"

"Hmph! General Long, in my view, you entered the Ancient Dragon Clan Ruins and obtained a great fortune yourself. This heavenly treasure was obtained by the Young Lord through his own ability. If the Young Lord does not give it, you have no right to demand it!"

...

Mocked by the two, General Longhuang's face immediately flushed with shame.

She knew she had no right, but circumstances forced her hand; if she did not bring back the heaven and earth spiritual essence herb, her clansmen would be in danger.

"Young Master Zhou!" General Longhuang spoke again, but this time her voice held a hint of pleading.

Seeing General Longhuang being so stubborn, Pei Nanya and the other began to grow angry, intending to strike and restrain her.

Fortunately, Zhou Yuxuan spoke up at this moment: "Wait, this heaven and earth spiritual essence herb was meant for Her Majesty anyway. Naturally, I will not hide it away."

Zhou Yuxuan spoke with a smile.

He then took out the heaven and earth spiritual essence herb from his System space.

Instantly, everyone's eyes fell upon Zhou Yuxuan's hand.

He took this exact opportunity to quietly circulate the Emperor Sutra of Calamity, infusing the terrifying Calamity Poison and various powerful mind-controlling toxins into the herb.

Using a technique that no one could detect, he funneled them into the heaven and earth spiritual essence herb and handed it to General Longhuang.

General Longhuang and the others noticed nothing unusual.

Seeing Zhou Yuxuan bring out the heaven and earth spiritual essence herb without the slightest hesitation, she was momentarily surprised and somewhat moved.

"Young Master Zhou... you!" General Longhuang was deeply moved, not knowing what to say.

"No need for words. You and I are comrades who once fought side-by-side; I understand your difficulties!"

The simple words "I understand" instantly broke through General Longhuang's emotional defenses.

She looked at the man before her; he was the first person to truly understand her actions.

General Longhuang then solemnly put away the heaven and earth spiritual essence herb and said, "Thank you for your understanding, Young Master Zhou. Once I have handled everything, I will certainly resign from my duties in the palace and come to serve you!"

To General Longhuang's words, Zhou Yuxuan only smiled without saying anything.

He waved his hand and said, "Go on, go on. I expect that the moment you left the Immortal Burying Mountain Range, Her Majesty the Empress already sensed it."

General Longhuang nodded. Just as Zhou Yuxuan said, Empress Donghuang Baiqing had already detected her the moment she stepped out of the Immortal Burying Mountain Range.

She then turned, tore through space, and vanished.

Once General Longhuang was far away, Donghuang Qing and the others looked at Zhou Yuxuan with confusion.

In response, Zhou Yuxuan said nothing more, only revealing a mysterious smile.

"You all just wait to see a good show!"

Hearing this, Donghuang Qing didn't think too much of it.

She had more important things to do now.

Although she had activated the Donghuang Bloodline and obtained the Legacy of the Great Emperor Donghuang, it was not a cultivation Legacy, but a Legacy of many Cultivation Techniques.

Therefore, she still needed some time to digest these and build up a powerful force.

Coincidentally, the 'Heaven-Defying Gang' that Zhou Yuxuan had given her to manage these days had already begun to grow, and she could now act freely to forge an army capable of rivaling the Great Shang Dynasty.

Following that, Donghuang Qing and her aunt also bid farewell to Zhou Yuxuan and left in a hurry.

At this moment, only Pei Nanya, Zhao Chungang, and Si Fei remained by Zhou Yuxuan's side.

"Young Lord, where are we going?" Zhao Chungang asked curiously.

"Where to?" Zhou Yuxuan pointed toward a massive immortal vessel.

That was precisely the immortal vessel of the Longevity Gu Family.

Zhou Yuxuan had thought Gu Tianlong would leave quickly, but to his surprise, they had actually stayed there to rest for a while.

"Is that... the travel carriage of the Longevity Gu Family?" Zhao Chungang's eyes widened.

He had once roamed the Eastern Region, but this was the first time he had seen such a colossal immortal vessel.

"Let's go, we're going to say hello to this new friend!" Zhou Yuxuan wasn't going simply to catch up.

He was going for the Luck Heroine, Gu Tianxin. After all, only a fool wouldn't shear a sheep when the wool is right there!

...

Meanwhile, in the Great Shang Imperial Palace, General Longhuang had already returned after leaving the Immortal Burying Mountain Range and bidding farewell to Zhou Yuxuan's group.

However, her aura was somewhat weak. Clearly, to return to the palace as quickly as possible, she had not hesitated to burn her blood essence to traverse the vast distance, which was why she arrived at the Great Shang Imperial Palace so soon.

And although Empress Donghuang Baiqing saw General Longhuang return,

She had already learned that someone had activated the Donghuang Bloodline before her. This made her extremely furious, and her desire to activate the Donghuang Bloodline was no longer as intense as before.

"Did you bring the item back?" Empress Donghuang Baiqing asked.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I have brought it back!" General Longhuang replied calmly, then took out the heaven and earth spiritual essence herb.

Instantly, a medicinal fragrance filled the entire palace hall.

When Empress Donghuang Baiqing smelled this scent, her eyes widened; she actually felt a sense of greed being transmitted from within her Bloodline.

She then looked at General Longhuang and said, "Very well, General Long. According to our previous agreement, your clansmen may return home!"