The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3228 - 3223: Huan Ye Ming Wang_1

"True enough, the Nine Dragons World carries an air of mystery, yet Brother Gu, you shouldn't shoulder undue pressure. After all, this Nine Dragons World falls under our domain. Those folks from foreign races won't stir up excessive chaos in this place. Plus, prior to Junior Sister Moon Orchid's arrival in the Nine Dragons World, she dispatched a covert note to Heavenly Melody Mountain, voicing her deep admiration for Brother Yang Chen," Dao Guangwang remarked with a light-hearted tone.

Upon catching those words, Madame Autumn Plum let out a soft giggle, her hand over her mouth, while a flicker of compassion appeared in her gaze, as though Yang Chen had tangled himself in a thorny predicament.

"Very well, let's not waste more time. We should step into the Nine Dragons World and handle our business," Broken River suggested.

The group of four moved forward without delay, promptly stepping into the Nine Dragons World.

Right as these four crossed into the Nine Dragons World, far off in a barren wasteland, a stone shrine lay buried beneath swirling dunes of yellow sand...

Within that stone shrine dwelled a being that was part serpent, part man. This serpentine figure possessed striking good looks and pale skin. Were it not for his lower body resembling a snake's, he would undoubtedly draw the attention of many human female cultivators.

Yet in that instant, the snake man's face twisted into a dark scowl. His eyes snapped open abruptly, and he declared, "Lord Huan Ye Ming Wang, four additional humans have just entered!"

With his statement hanging in the air, a spectral form radiating an eerie malice materialized—a man without legs, positioned with arms clasped behind him, clad in dark robes that chilled the soul.

"This time, are they affiliates of Grand Abyss Palace?" Huan Ye Ming Wang inquired in a measured voice.

"Negative, they hail not from Grand Abyss Palace. They appear linked to Heavenly Melody Mountain, and their number is merely four!" the snake man replied.

Huan Ye Ming Wang ran his tongue over his lips, "Humans never cease to intrigue. Scarcely have the Grand Abyss Palace intruders departed when these from Heavenly Melody Mountain show up. Clearly, the issue surrounding the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag has stirred their unrest. Monitor them closely, and alert me once they venture into the desert."

"Lord of the Underworld, troubles keep mounting without respite. By seizing the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag and striking at humans time and again, won't we draw the ire of both Heavenly Melody Mountain and Grand Abyss Palace? Remember, those six from Heavenly Melody Mountain who arrived before have vanished due to our actions..." the striking snake man cautioned.

Huan Ye Ming Wang let out a mocking laugh, "Why the fear? Your Snake people chose to swear loyalty to my Netherworld—how could we ever turn against you? With these humans now present, we shall wipe them out completely. Soon enough, my Netherworld will relocate your Snake people to safety. Your immediate focus must remain on growing the Jiuyou Emperor Grass essential to us. We've invested eons in this endeavor, and failure looms too close for comfort."

"Fear not, with the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag back in our grasp, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi of this realm escapes human dominance. The Jiuyou Emperor Grass ought to ripen shortly. Lord of the Underworld, there's no cause for concern," the snake man assured, flashing a sycophantic grin.

"Excellent. Stay vigilant over those four humans who've just arrived. Bound to the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag, they'll inevitably cross into your Snake people's domain," Huan Ye Ming Wang drawled with idle detachment.

"Consider it done!" The snake man's tone brimmed with servile deference toward Huan Ye Ming Wang.

...

Yang Chen and his companions stayed unaware of these developments. As they ventured into the Nine Dragons World, their initial stop was an old fortress.

The fortress bustled with activity, serving as a modest yet influential faction. Among its inhabitants, Yang Chen detected the aura of at least one Heaven-separated Realm powerhouse.

Yang Chen possessed some familiarity with this fortress as well.

Known as Blackstone Ancient Castle, it functioned as the hub for the Nine Dragons Branch under Heavenly Melody Mountain's oversight. The Liu Family, backed by Heavenly Melody Mountain, held command here. Simultaneously, the Liu Family oversaw the distribution of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, along with various lesser groups across the whole Nine Dragons World.

En route, Yang Chen had gleaned these details from Broken River and the rest, gaining a solid grasp on the situation.

Armed with this insight, they chose to proceed directly to Blackstone Ancient Castle upon landing.

Now that the quartet had reached their destination, the elite figures of Blackstone Ancient Castle emerged to receive them.

Detecting the newcomers' arrival, a contingent of formidable experts from Blackstone Ancient Castle hastened forth. Leading them was a elder in Qing robes at the Heaven-separated Realm, accompanied by a band of Boundaryless cultivators offering their welcome.

Smiles lit up the faces of these cultivators as they trailed the Qing-robed elder, gazing upon Yang Chen and his group with deference and a humble demeanor.

"Master Willow Feng, it's been ages," Broken River stated coolly.

At the sight of Broken River, Willow Feng adopted a deferential posture, fully cognizant that despite sharing the Heaven-separated Realm, his role as Blackstone Ancient Castle's head paled in comparison to Broken River's standing at Heavenly Melody Mountain.

Offering a cordial grin, he responded, "Elder Gu, I presume your visit ties to the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag incident. Shall we converse inside?"

Broken River displayed cool indifference to Willow Feng, whereas Madame Autumn Plum and Dao Guangwang exhibited outright contempt, apparently holding little regard for the branch's mighty ones.

Yang Chen scanned Blackstone Ancient Castle briefly before joining the others in proceeding within.

Willow Feng guided the group into the castle, extending lavish courtesy and maintaining a beaming expression throughout.

"Allow me to present my son, Willow Stain, to all four of you. Willow Stain, offer your greetings to these esteemed seniors," Willow Feng announced.

Beside Willow Feng stood a youthful, attractive lad whose power level was respectable. Despite his tender age, he had attained the Earth Martial Realm in cultivation.

The youth regarded the four Heaven-separated Realm masters, bowing his head promptly with genuine respect and humility, "Junior Willow Stain extends his respects to the four seniors."

Broken River and the others discerned Willow Feng's intentions at once. Evidently, he aimed to parade his offspring's prowess, in hopes of earning their favor. Should they take interest, it could forge ties to Heavenly Melody Mountain and propel his family to soaring heights.

Regrettably, their standards ran far higher. Such aptitude held no appeal for them.

Broken River's face remained impassive, and Willow Feng caught the hint right away, ordering, "Willow Stain, withdraw."

Though young, Willow Stain recognized his failure to impress the four seniors. A shadow of dejection crossed his features as he stepped back behind Willow Feng.

"Willow Feng, cut the indirect talk and drop the small schemes. Our group of four has come today due to the escalating gravity of the Ancient Dragon Pattern Flag affair. You must have anticipated as much," Broken River stated icily.

Willow Feng replied with a sigh, "Indeed, I grasp the situation. Not long back, Fairy Moon Fu and her party arrived, yet no word has come since. Things have spiraled beyond my ability to manage."