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Helian the Old Thief sighed, "But we can't even grow freely in our own homeland. As soon as our cultivation reaches a certain level, they force us to ascend. It's truly the logic of robbers, claiming they won't allow us to dominate. Can they dominate alone?"
As he spoke, Helian the Old Thief became increasingly agitated, causing Guan Yue and Lan Xuelei to feel a significant pressure.
Wood Old Ghost remained calm and said lightly, "What's with the anger? It's too early to discuss this with the kid. Let's focus on our business first. You two kids stay here; once we handle our matters, we'll help you deal with the divine beast."
Hua'er smiled gently and said, "Wood Old Ghost, you seem to have misjudged. These two little ones have already reached the Half-Step Minor Ancestor Realm. They will ascend soon, and this young man is the owner of Ultimate Light. He has no reason to fear the wild dog divine beast. To be honest, what brings you here?"
Hua'er's expression showed no surprise, as if everything was within her expectations.
For the first time, panic appeared on Wood Old Ghost's face: "You are the owner of Ultimate Light?"
Guan Yue smiled wryly and replied, "What can I do? It chose me; can I refuse?"
Helian the Old Thief asked seriously, "What exactly do you want to do? There are three of us here; even if you have Ultimate Light, we are not afraid of you."
Seeing that the three were getting tense, Guan Yue felt greatly relieved. It seemed they still feared Ultimate Light. Hua'er claimed not to be afraid, but her immediate retreat to fifty meters away showed she was indeed wary of him, which was enough.
"May I ask what you three seniors are doing?" Guan Yue asked in a friendly and polite tone, without any hint of arrogance.
Helian the Old Thief replied loudly, "It's fine to tell you; we are currently trying to unravel an Ancient Forbidden Formation."
"Oh, let me take a look," Guan Yue said as he followed Helian the Old Thief's pointing finger. It turned out that the three elders were attempting to break an ancient formation that Guan Yue was very familiar with: the Great Zhou Tian Formation from the Illusory Array. This formation had a very resilient spirit that could replenish its losses at any time. Given how rich the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy was here, even if they worked hard for another ten thousand years, it would be impossible for them to crack this formation.
Guan Yue secretly smiled, realizing that the treasure of heaven and earth was likely within this formation, giving him hope of obtaining it!
Seeing the three of them glaring at him, he chuckled, "You three have been here for quite some time, haven't you? And yet you haven't managed to break this formation? Do you know why? It's because you don't understand what kind of formation this is, so all your efforts are in vain. If you let me break the formation, I can solve it within three days."
"Kid, aren't you being a bit too arrogant? The three of us have tried our best with no progress; how can you claim to break it alone? You're just blowing hot air," Helian the Old Thief mocked Guan Yue first, followed by Wood Old Ghost who added, "I've eaten more salt than you've had rice. I know everything you know; stop being so cocky."
"Am I being cocky? Let me ask you, does the formation automatically recover based on how much you've deciphered? Are you just repeating the same efforts every day with no progress?" Guan Yue said with a hint of mockery in his expression.
Hua Er was taken aback: perhaps this young man really could break the formation. He could see at a glance the difficulties in solving it. His previous doubts about Guan Yue were no longer important; breaking the formation was key to their escape.
Wood Old Ghost was also shocked by Guan Yue's words because the facts they had faced during this time were exactly as Guan Yue described. Could this kid really break this formation?
Seeing the expressions of the three elders, Guan Yue slyly smiled and said, "Since you don't believe in me, I'll take my leave. Before I depart from Yongning Continent, I still have to deal with the remnants of the Ancient Tomb Sect. I won't waste your time with your repetitive labor. You might as well play in the mud."
After saying that, Guan Yue pulled Lan Xuelei back and began to retreat. To be honest, seeing this formation made him not want to stay any longer; he was eager to go back to the Mu Family to reclaim the Origin Tool.
With these three around, even if they were given ten more months, they wouldn't make an inch of progress! He could go do other things instead. So he turned around and left without any pretense.
Watching Guan Yue and Lan Xuelei walk away, Helian the Old Thief suddenly said, "No way! We can't let him come and go as he pleases. How can we allow him such freedom in front of us old fellows?"
Hua Er laughed lightly and replied, "And what can you do about it? Can you keep him here? He is the owner of Ultimate Light."
Wood Old Ghost sighed softly and said, "Sigh, we can't keep doing useless work like this forever. Let me talk to him."
"Calm down, young friend," Wood Old Ghost first addressed Guan Yue. "Let's talk this through. Are you willing to help us break this formation? We have many good things to offer. You can state any conditions you have."
Meanwhile, Guan Tian was ordered to return to the capital of the Southern Source Empire, Nanyang. He immediately entered the palace and found the emperor, Jiang Bilong. With little time to spare, he had to take the quickest approach.
He spoke directly, "Your Majesty Jiang, as you know, the world is in chaos, with smoke rising everywhere. We have even detected traces of several Great Deities around Snowy Luo Peak, posing a significant threat to our Southern Source Empire. To fulfill my master's orders, I must immediately assemble the Mother of Heaven and Earth. I have already gathered nine Children of Heaven and Earth, including the Child of the Earth. Now, I only need your prince to hand over the Wood Child, and we can form the Mother of Heaven and Earth, solidifying our Southern Source Empire's defenses. I hope Your Majesty will consider this matter carefully."
Regarding Guan Tian's unexpected arrival, Jiang Bilong felt helpless. Currently, Guan Tian's reputation was on the rise, especially after acquiring the Ultimate Light. He had become a powerful figure in the entire Yongning Continent, capable of commanding great influence.
Now that he wanted to assemble the Mother of Heaven and Earth, Jiang Bilong was naturally pleased. However, he had also researched this matter; although it was not clearly stated, he feared that if Guan Yue successfully formed the Mother of Heaven and Earth, it could threaten their Jiang Family Dynasty. Therefore, he needed to negotiate further.
"Since Guan Young Master has said so, you must have a way to assemble the Mother of Heaven and Earth. The Southern Source Royal Family will certainly support you fully. However, since you are a disciple of the Great Deity of the Southern Source, it wouldn't affect my family's rule over the Southern Source Empire, would it?" Before presenting the Wood Child, Jiang Bilong wanted to clarify this point to avoid complications later.
Guan Tian laughed heartily: "I carry my master's willpower and will do everything possible to protect the Jiang Dynasty. Please rest assured about this, Your Majesty. This matter is urgent; most of my family, friends, and classmates are in the Southern Source Empire, so I worry for their safety. If I act recklessly at times, I hope Emperor Jiang can forgive me."
Jiang Bilong laughed in response: "That's good to hear. Someone! Summon the prince with the Child of Heaven and Earth to meet me."
Upon hearing this from Jiang Bilong, Guan Tian felt an uneasy sense that something was off but couldn't pinpoint what it was. He could only wait for the prince's arrival.
Before long, Prince Jiang Gong arrived in formal attire to meet his father.
Jiang Bilong pointed at Guan Tian, saying to Jiang Gong: "Prince, this is Guan Tian. He is working tirelessly for the longevity of our Southern Source Empire, so he needs the Wood Child from you to assemble the Mother of Heaven and Earth. You should hand it over to him."
The prince bowed respectfully towards Guan Tian: "Guan Young Master, I greet you."
Then he turned to Jiang Bilong and said, "I don't know how my father negotiated with Jiang Ming. But before I hand over the Child of Heaven and Earth, I want Jiang Ming to guarantee that he will not attack or harm my Jiang Dynasty in the future."
Jiang Bilong immediately smiled and said, "I have already made this clear to Guan Young Master, so you can rest assured, Crown Prince."
Jiang Gong then said, "I need Guan Young Master to guarantee that he will not interfere with my succession to the throne. This is my own request, and I hope my father can understand."
"This...?" Jiang Bilong turned to Guan Tian, hoping he would answer this question. In fact, he didn't care much about it; as long as his son succeeded, he would be happy. However, the Crown Prince's request made him feel a bit displeased since it was presented directly to him at such a prime time in his life.
Guan Tian was taken aback; this Crown Prince was too presumptuous to make such a request openly. Anger welled up in him, and he coldly replied, "Is the Crown Prince concerned about his own throne or the Emperor's throne? What if the Emperor were to die before you? What if the Emperor intends to depose you? Are you saying that no matter what wrongs you commit in the future, no one can depose you? How can I accept such a condition? Do you think of me as your bodyguard?"
Upon hearing Guan Tian's words, the Emperor immediately realized that the Crown Prince's request was excessive.
If the Crown Prince were to kill him, would Guan Tian still support him? Wouldn't that put him on a volcano?
The Crown Prince was momentarily stunned; he hadn't expected Guan Tian to interpret his request this way. However, he knew that Guan Tian had always had a good relationship with Jiang Ming and it was very likely that Jiang Ming would take his place as Crown Prince. Therefore, he had to argue logically.
"Jiang Gong did not mean it this way. My request is that as long as my father does not depose me, you cannot depose me." But he quickly added, "You also cannot force my father to depose me from my position as Crown Prince."
With this statement from Jiang Gong, Jiang Bilong's expression changed unpredictably, while Guan Tian laughed and said, "Prince Jiang Gong, you lack confidence. If someone is against you, don't you still have the protection given by my master? A gentleman is open and magnanimous; a petty person is often anxious. There’s no need for the Crown Prince to act like a petty person; otherwise, it will only invite ridicule."
Seeing the anger on his father's face directed at him, Jiang Gong understood it was aimed at himself. However, since he had spoken out today, he had to ensure that Guan Tian guaranteed his position as Crown Prince would not be lost. Otherwise, all his hard work over the decades would be in vain—and he might even end up dead without a proper burial!
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