"Hmph."
Dalai Er looked at Wang Yi with a dark expression. Suddenly, he felt a surge of blood and energy rising within him, letting out a muffled groan as a trickle of bright red blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
"Lord Dalai Er."
The experts from the Jin Kingdom were shocked and hurriedly surrounded him.
"Get away."
To their surprise, Dalai Er roared, and an invisible force sent all seventeen Transcendent Realm Experts flying back. He fixed his burning gaze on Wang Yi and said, "I never expected that in my first battle in fifty years, I would be defeated by you. However... you are not much better off than I am."
He finished speaking, looking at Wang Yi with a half-smile, remaining silent.
"Young Master." Lian Bi said with concern, quickly rushing over.
"Pfft."
Wang Yi suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his face pale as paper, his Primordial Energy completely depleted.
"Lord Wang."
Yang Xuan and the others were alarmed. Their fates were intertwined with Wang Yi's; if he died, they would have no chance of survival either.
"I'm fine." Wang Yi quickly took a sixth-grade pill, regaining some color in his face as he waved his hand.
“Lord Dalai Er, please take a moment to rest; leave this to us!” Wanyan Qing said, his eyes flickering as he spoke coldly.
“If we kill them, the Song Kingdom will no longer have any Transcendent Realm Experts. At that time, the entire Song Kingdom will become a vassal of our Jin Kingdom. Kill!” Aburu said ominously.
“Anyone who doesn’t want to die, come forward!” Wang Yi waved his large sleeve, and an immense energy radiated from him.
“What?”
Wanyan Qing and the others were immediately alarmed and hurriedly retreated.
“I see now; I didn’t expect you to have such a powerful soul within you,” Dalai Er said, staring at Wang Yi with realization.
“Hehe, old fellow, should we give it a try?” The voice of Fire Spirit Canglao came from Wang Yi's mouth.
“Hmph, old fellow, if you have the ability, then go ahead and try. If I’m not mistaken, doing so will consume quite a bit of your Soul Power,” Dalai Er snorted coldly.
“Hmm.” Fire Spirit nodded and said, “But it’s enough to kill you.”
“Hmph.” Dalai Er's expression changed; he could naturally sense the power Wang Yi possessed at that moment. Coupled with his injuries, he did not dare to act recklessly.
A brief calm settled in the air.
“Lord Dalai Er, I think it would be better for us to cooperate and jointly open this Ancient Storm Secret Realm, what do you think?” Wanyan Qing said after a moment of hesitation, speaking softly.
“Cooperate?” Dalai Er's expression shifted as he murmured.
"Now neither of us can take action. With them, it is impossible to obtain the map. Moreover, the blood of the Ice Phoenix is the key to opening the secret realm," said Fire Spirit.
Upon hearing this, the experts from Jin Kingdom fell into a moment of silence.
The opposing side had thirteen Transcendent Realm Experts. Although they were far inferior to Jin Kingdom overall, the terror of Wang Yi was something they found hard to forget.
"Very well, I will agree to this request and cooperate to open the Ancient Storm Secret Realm," Dalai Er said, his expression shifting unpredictably. After a long silence, he finally nodded.
"Then it's settled. Since that's the case, let's discuss it inside the hall," Zhao Kuangyin waved his hand.
The experts from Jin Kingdom turned their gazes toward Dalai Er upon hearing this.
"Let's go," Dalai Er said with a cold smile, glancing at Wang Yi before leading everyone down to the ground.
Seeing this, Yang Xuan and the others let out a sigh of relief in their hearts.
In the great hall, the experts from Jin and Song Dynasties sat on either side, with no one occupying the main seat.
Dalai Er and Wang Yi sat facing each other.
The hall was silent; even a falling embroidered needle could be heard.
"Hand over the map!" Dalai Er looked at Wang Yi, his face expressionless, his gaze piercing as he spoke in a deep voice.
"Before that, I ask that the army of Jin Kingdom withdraw from Meng Pass," Wang Yi met Dalai Er's gaze, his eyes sharp as swords and his tone resolute.
"Good." Dalai Er stared at Wang Yi, remained silent for a moment, then waved his hand and gave Wanyan Qing a glance.
"Halil, you immediately go to Meng Pass and order General Fusi to withdraw the troops," Wanyan Qing understood and turned to a muscular Transformation Realm first-level expert behind him.
"Yes." Halil bowed in response.
"Is it time now?" Dalai Er's expression was serious as he coldly asked.
"Wait a moment." Wang Yi saw Zhao Kuangyin about to speak and waved his hand, smiling at Dalai Er: "You and I have both consumed quite a bit of Primordial Energy in our battle, so why not take a break first?" After saying this, he made a gesture towards Zhao Kuangyin. It was better to be cautious until they received news from Zhao Hong, given the military strength of the two countries.
"Indeed, indeed. It is truly my honor to have you all come to my Song Kingdom. As the host, I should ensure that you all enjoy yourselves," Zhao Kuangyin understood and stood up, saying to Chen Gonggong: "Immediately prepare a banquet with songs and dances to entertain the guests from Jin Kingdom."
"Yes." Chen Gonggong bowed and withdrew.
Dalai Er snorted lightly; he knew Wang Yi's intentions well and then closed his eyes to rest.
The experts from Jin Kingdom remained silent upon seeing this.
At that moment, sixteen women in Azure Robes and Palace Attire walked in from Outside the Hall. Although none were exceptionally beautiful, they were all lovely women with long figures and graceful curves, causing the experts from Jin Kingdom to feel a surge of heat.
With the sound of applause from Chen Gonggong, the sixteen Azure Gown Women began their performance. Their fair skin, black hair, bright eyes, white teeth, and curvaceous figures combined with voices as sweet as larks made the experts from Jin Kingdom feel as if they had entered a paradise on earth, completely enchanted; it should be noted that women from Jin Kingdom were born in the north, thus having wheat-colored skin and tall statures, which could not compare to those from Song Kingdom.
"Good." A strong man from Jin Kingdom applauded enthusiastically.
The other experts from Jin Kingdom watched the serpentine waists with increasingly heated gazes; even Wanyan Qing couldn't help but gulp down some saliva.
"Hmph."
A cold hum suddenly echoed as Zhao Ling gracefully walked out, reaching the center of the hall. She bowed slightly and said, "I wish to entertain with a dance." With that, she lightly stepped forward and began to dance within the hall. Her three thousand strands of hair cascaded like a waterfall over her shoulders, complemented by her willow-like brows, bright eyes, delicate nose, and pearly teeth, creating an exquisite masterpiece of beauty.
Her graceful figure danced among the sixteen Azure Gown Women, resembling a butterfly among flowers or a fairy walking through a garden. As she glanced around with her beautiful eyes, a flower-like smile blossomed on her face, enchanting everyone with each glance and smile. From afar, she appeared like a celestial being who had descended into the mortal realm.
"Goo goo."
The powerful figures of the Jin Kingdom stared blankly at the fairy-like woman, unsure who swallowed hard.
"Wonderful."
Wanyan Qing exclaimed loudly, his gaze toward Zhao Ling filled with desire, as if he wished to strip her of her clothes.
At that moment, a long report from the soldiers outside the hall was heard.
"Step back." Zhao Kuangyin's expression remained impassive as he waved his hand. The sixteen Azure Gown Women retreated one by one. Zhao Ling shot a cold glance at Wanyan Qing, frowned slightly, and then stood behind Zhao Kuangyin.
Soon after, a soldier entered and knelt on one knee, saying, "Your Majesty, the Jin Army has suddenly withdrawn from Meng Pass. The Grand Marshal has now marched north and recaptured Meng Pass."
"Dismissed!" Zhao Kuangyin waved his hand expressionlessly. After the soldier left, he turned his gaze toward Wang Yi.
"Now, Zhao Huang should be able to trust the sincerity of my Jin Kingdom!" Wanyan Qing said with a smile.
"Your Highness, war only brings suffering to the common people, so I hope that in the future, the Jin and Song Dynasties will prioritize peace," Zhao Kuangyin nodded.
"What Zhao Huang said is absolutely right. It would be a fortunate thing for both countries to coexist peacefully, but if the Jin and Song Dynasties could form a marriage alliance, I guarantee that the Jin Kingdom will never again encroach upon the borders of the Song Kingdom," Wanyan Qing said, glancing at Zhao Ling, his admiration evident in his gaze.
Zhao Ling frowned but did not say much.
"What's wrong? Don't you all want to see the map?" Just as Zhao Kuangyin found himself in a dilemma, Wang Yi suddenly spoke up.
"The map is important," Aburu replied.
"Bring it out!" Dalai Er looked at Wang Yi, his expression unchanged, and said in a deep voice.
"Where are the other three pieces?" Wang Yi asked without changing his expression.
"Hmph, you people from the Song Kingdom are always so cautious," Dalai Er snorted and took out three palm-sized, slightly yellowed maps from his Storage Ring. Wang Yi vaguely saw some runes and incomprehensible text on them.
"Lord Wang." At this moment, Zhao Kuangyin also took out the fourth map of the Ancient Storm Secret Realm and handed it to Wang Yi.
"What method do you have to find the location of the Ancient Storm Secret Realm?" Wang Yi asked as he received the map and glanced over it briefly.
"When the four maps are combined, they will naturally reveal the location," Dalai Er said solemnly.
"You all have studied maps for many years; why don't we take a look together?" Wang Yi said with a calm smile.
"Hmph, you Song people are more cunning than foxes. How can we trust you?" Aburu shot a wary glance at Wang Yi and then steadied himself upon seeing Dalai Er beside him, coldly snorting.
"Since that's the case, let's take it out and look at it together," Wang Yi said expressionlessly.
"Whoosh!"
Dalai Er stretched out his large hand, and three maps floated in the center of the hall, gathering together, leaving only one last map.
Seeing this, Wang Yi also waved his hand, releasing the map in his possession, which joined the three maps. In that instant, the powerful figures from the Jin and Song Dynasties moved, and an overwhelming energy aura emanated from them.
Suddenly, the maps burst forth with brilliant light.
Everyone was taken aback, their eyes fixed on the map, and soon they saw mountain ranges and similar terrains appear: Wolf Mountain.
"Wolf Mountain."
The powerful figures of the Jin Kingdom exchanged glances and almost simultaneously uttered this place name.
"This... With the blessing of the Wolf God, it turns out that our great Jin's sacrificial site is actually a treasure land," Wanyan Qing said solemnly.
"With the blessing of the Wolf God, Lord Dalai Er, it is Wolf Mountain," Aburu said with a look of joy on his face.
"Mm." Dalai Er's eyes flickered with a hint of brilliance as he nodded slightly and looked at Wang Yi, asking, "When do we depart?"
"Tomorrow," Wang Yi said as he exchanged a glance with Zhao Kuangyin and nodded.
"Good," Dalai Er replied.
"I have prepared accommodations for all of you, please." Zhao Kuangyin stood up and gestured.
"Esteemed lords, please follow me," Chen Gonggong bowed.
Immediately, Dalai Er and the others walked out.
"Brother Zhao, where is Wolf Mountain?" Wang Yi asked after a moment of contemplation.
"Wolf Mountain is the place where the Jin Kingdom worships the Wolf God, a royal forbidden area of the Jin Kingdom," Zhao Kuangyin replied.
"Mm." Wang Yi nodded.
Afterward, the group discussed for a while about opening the Ancient Storm Secret Realm, with the most important matter being to prevent the strong figures of the Jin Kingdom from going back on their word.
At night, Zhao Ruixue had already fallen into a deep sleep, while Wang Yi was still cultivating. After his battle with Dalai Er, the Primordial Energy within him became increasingly refined, allowing him to gain significant insights. Most importantly, he felt the terrifying nature of Nirvana Power; this kind of power could be described as destructive. At the same time, he gained a clearer understanding of the strong warriors from the Void-Viewing Three Realms.
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