Elders from various major powers sat on both sides, all participating in the Saint Crystal competition.
Among them, Du Yuanchun of the Shimo Sect was present.
Also by his side were elders from the Chaos Holy Land, the Sky Phoenix Clan, the Grand Purity Holy Land, and the Ziwei Holy Land.
All were individuals of high status and immense power.
The middle-aged man with dragon horns, Tang Changshan, an elder of the True Dragon Clan, was a top cultivator at the Supreme Nine Heavens, a Great Venerable.
Upon Tang Changshan's words, the surrounding elders wore complex expressions.
They all knew why the True Dragon Clan had withdrawn. Not long ago, they had a confrontation with the Samsara Temple.
The repercussions of that conflict had not yet ended.
Numerous matters still required their attention.
The Saint Crystal competition had naturally been placed on the back burner.
"Elder Tang, we understand your situation, but you wish for a 10% share without contributing anything. Isn't that a bit..." said Song Bowen, an elder from the Chaos Holy Land.
The elders from several other factions nodded, clearly agreeing with Song Bowen's sentiment.
There were still many issues to resolve within this Saint Crystal vein.
For the True Dragon Clan to want 10% without doing anything now seemed too opportunistic.
"I am not discussing with you. I am informing you!" Tang Changshan said coldly.
With that, he tore through space and vanished from the assembly hall.
The people in the assembly hall exchanged glances, but ultimately said nothing more.
Now that the person was gone, further discussion was meaningless.
"Since the True Dragon Clan is not participating, let the remaining five factions proceed. We can disregard the True Dragon Clan for now!" Du Yuanchun of the Shimo Sect continued.
With the True Dragon Clan's withdrawal, some of their original plans would need to be redone.
Originally, with the True Dragon Clan's balancing presence, the major factions could maintain a rough equilibrium.
Now that they had left, the dynamics would shift again.
"I heard that your Shimo Sect's Divine Son, Ye Wushang, had a sparring session with our Chaos Holy Land's Hegemon Body not long ago, and seemed to have sustained some injuries. I wonder how he is now!" The elder from the Chaos Holy Land seemed to recall something and said with a faint smile.
"Is there such a thing? The Shimo Sect's Divine Son is the Star Holy Body, was he perhaps overpowered by the Hegemon Body during the spar? Elder Song, this is not right of you. We had agreed to prioritize harmony..." Li Guangyao of the Sky Phoenix Clan also said with a faint smile.
Du Yuanchun's heart sank, and his expression turned slightly unpleasant. These two...
The atmosphere in the assembly hall suddenly became rather delicate.
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East Star Sea Domain.
Deep beneath the sea, in a place filled with a profound aura.
The scenery here was breathtaking.
Various beautiful sights abounded.
Schools of fish swam around.
Powerful sea monsters could also be seen lurking nearby.
Jiang Li was speeding towards Fallen Star Sea Island.
Along the way, Jiang Li had slain numerous sea monsters.
He had acquired many rare treasures.
His hoard had grown significantly once more.
Wherever Jiang Li passed, there was bloodshed.
Most sea monsters were no match for Jiang Li and were easily annihilated.
As Jiang Li advanced rapidly, he drew closer to Fallen Star Sea Island.
"Rumble!!!"
Just as Jiang Li continued to speed forward.
He suddenly heard a massive roar not far away.
It sounded like a fierce battle was erupting.
Jiang Li's heart stirred. Was something fighting nearby?
Why not go and take a look...
The message from the Shimo Sect was to return to Fallen Star Sea Island within three days. A slight delay on the way would not be a major issue.
He was already not far from Fallen Star Sea Island.
He might as well go and see. Perhaps there was some fortuitous encounter.
Following this, Jiang Li headed towards the area of the battle.
Before long, the intense battle seemed to have concluded.
Jiang Li's powerful spiritual sense detected a familiar aura approaching him rapidly from the area where the battle had just occurred.
"Young Master, I've finally found you!" A clear and pleasant voice sounded in Jiang Li's ear.
Immediately after, a woman of unparalleled beauty slowly appeared before Jiang Li.
Jiang Li's eyes lit up. It was Lin Ziyan.
[Name]: Lin Ziyan
[Realm]: Saint King Realm Nine Heavens.
[Physique]: Phoenix Spirit Holy Body.
[Destiny]: Nation-toppling Beauty (Blue), Supreme Aura (Purple), Destined Supporting Female Character (Blue), Ruler of an Area (Purple)
[Life Script]: Supporting Female Character in "Chaos Great Emperor," a member of the Sky Phoenix Clan, a Divine Maiden of the Chaos Holy Land.
[Affection]: 90
[Recent Turn of Events]: In three days, at East Star Sea Domain 778.365, obtain two hundred-thousand-year-old spirit herbs.
At this moment, Lin Ziyan's face was exquisite and captivating. She wore a light-colored long dress, her skin fair and delicate, exuding an aura of grace and nobility.
Moreover, Lin Ziyan possessed a new, mysterious, and profound aura that was incredibly alluring.
"Ziyan! Why are you here!" Jiang Li said, looking at the peerless beauty before him.
Before coming to the Heavenly Star Sea, Liu Xuan had already sent a message to Jiang Li.
Lin Ziyan had returned to the Sky Phoenix Clan to accept the inheritance of the True Ancestor of Sky Phoenix, which would take considerable time.
He had not expected her to have completed it now.
Furthermore, her Sky Phoenix True Body had transformed into the Phoenix Spirit Holy Body.
Her realm had also reached the Saint King Realm Nine Heavens.
"Young Master, it's like this. Didn't you ask me to pay attention to news about Xiao Yun and the Heavenly Dao Divine Stone?..." Lin Ziyan continued.
Following this, Lin Ziyan explained her purpose for being there.
It turned out that Xiao Yun had not come to the Heavenly Star Sea to participate in the Saint Crystal competition this time. He was continuously cultivating within the Chaos Holy Land, improving his strength.
Xiao Yun had also given the Heavenly Dao Divine Stone to another disciple of the Chaos Holy Land.
After Lin Ziyan finished speaking, Jiang Li's eyes narrowed. Xiao Yun hadn't come to participate in this Saint Crystal competition.
And he had given the Heavenly Dao Divine Stone to someone else.
Forget it, if he's not coming, he's not coming.
"Who holds the Heavenly Dao Divine Stone now!" Jiang Li continued to ask.
Since Xiao Yun wasn't here, it would be good to get the Heavenly Dao Divine Stone first. He could upgrade the system.
"It's in the hands of a newly joined disciple of our Chaos Holy Land, the Hegemon Body Zhou Tong!" Lin Ziyan replied.
Hegemon Body Zhou Tong!!!
Jiang Li's eyes narrowed. The Heaven's Will Hegemon Body Zhou Tong had joined the Chaos Holy Land?
Jiang Li recalled the Sacred Body Golden Bone he possessed, and the previous battle between the Sacred Body and the Hegemon Body, as well as that Inverse Immortal Blood...
He wondered if this Hegemon Body had any connection to the Inverse Immortal Blood.
However, if the Heavenly Dao Divine Stone is in your hands, I must find a way to obtain it.
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