Blood Province, Secret Realm of the Seven Kill Hall's Mountain Gate.

Since the defeat in the Battle of Goddess Palace, the Seven Kill Hall had voluntarily withdrawn from the disputes of the world to preserve its peace. At the same time, it had completely fallen into silence, giving up some of its interests in Blood Province.

This led to Chen Yuan's current dominance, wielding the power of half the country with the Demon Palace as his wings. The glory of the Seven Kill Hall was almost completely suppressed.

In the eyes of many, the Seven Kill Hall had declined and did not deserve much respect. Many of the affiliated forces under the Seven Kill Hall's jurisdiction had recently turned to the embrace of the Demon Palace.

The Demon Palace did not bother to inform the Seven Kill Hall and accepted them all, greatly increasing its power.

Now, with Chen Yuan capturing Qing Province and his forces approaching the borders of Yun and Yang Provinces, he was in the limelight. Once he took these two major provinces, it would be more than just half the country.

Most of the world would belong to Chen.

The atmosphere within the Seven Kill Hall's mountain gate had completely fallen into a cold silence, appearing somewhat desolate. Of course, as an assassination organization, the Seven Kill Hall's secret realm was never as lively as other immortal sects.

Death and silence had always been the hallmark of the Seven Kill Hall.

Back Mountain.

Not many people knew about the survival of the Seven Kill Hall's founder. Outsiders generally speculated but dared not definitively say he was dead.

It was like the Shu Mountain and the Biyou Palace. As long as you kept hiding, others would not dare to assert that there were no immortals in the immortal sect. Only after the immortal foundations of Shu Mountain and Biyou Palace were destroyed in several major battles did their presence decline.

As for the Seven Kill Hall, even their own people within the sect were not sure if the immortals were still alive. It was not until the Battle of Goddess Palace that the Seven Kill Hall's immortals officially appeared before the world.

Therefore, the Seven Kill Hall had some confidence.

Even though it looked desolate and silent, none of the disciples within the Seven Kill Hall panicked. They knew that as long as the immortals were alive, no force would dare to attack the Seven Kill Hall rashly.

Even with Chen Yuan's current prominence and the Demon Palace's unrivaled momentum, they only probed the Seven Kill Hall's strength and stopped there, without truly tearing apart the facade.

The surrounding void rippled slightly, and the Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall, dressed in black robes and wearing a ghost mask, slowly materialized. His arms were hidden in his sleeves, making him look like a ghost from afar.

Although he had been forced by Chen Yuan to sever one of his arms, it was not difficult for him to recover with his cultivation. Since he had severed the arm himself, he had naturally minimized the loss.

Looking at the deep valley below, the Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall drew a faint light in the void and delved into it.

It was still the same arrangement as before: a bronze coffin and black iron chains. The only difference was that the dust on them had been wiped away, making them very clean. The Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall bowed and said in a low voice:

"Disciple pays respects to the Founder!"

A faint light lit up on the bronze coffin, and patterns rose along with it. The Seven Kill Hall Founder's unique hoarse voice slowly rang out:

"How...is...it..."

"Reporting to the Founder, the traces of Xiang Qianqiu have been found," the Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall said, raising his head.

"Where..."

Last time, he was moved by the conditions promised by Xiang Qianqiu and came out of the coffin to block Moro for him, which cost him a lot of vitality.

He was actually very old, a figure from the same era as Lu Chengfeng, the old City Lord of Martial Emperor City. The reason why Lu Chengfeng did not appear was because he did not want to be discovered by him.

And almost all the immortals of that era had fallen. Only he and the old Hall Master of the Demon Palace were still alive. This was naturally not because their cultivation was higher or their strength was stronger.

It was only because they were willing to pay the price, willing to remain dormant, and to awaken every hundred years to devour blood food and seal their primordial spirit with divine essence to slow down the loss of vitality.

The other immortal sects were unwilling to live like living dead.

The divine essence had been exhausted, and he had to take action. But Xiang Qianqiu had deceived him. Until now, he had not found the other party's whereabouts. He was unwilling to take action too much, so he ordered the Seven Kill Hall to search for him.

He wanted both the divine essence and Xiang Qianqiu's life!

"Founder...are you really willing for the Seven Kill Hall to withdraw from the struggle for supremacy after this? Now, almost all of the world's top ten immortal sects have entered the game.

If we are left behind, the gap will only widen..."

The Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall did not answer the Founder's question but instead spoke of another matter.

"What...do...you...want...to...say..."

"Disciple believes that the Seven Kill Hall should not retreat like this. We must enter the game. Only by entering the game can we strive for greater benefits in the future,"

the Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall continued.

"Before...why...did...you...not...agree..."

"There are too many immortal forces gathered around Chen Yuan. Half of the world's immortal sects and a large number of forces are by his side. Even if we submit to him, what benefits can we gain?

Fortune favors the bold. Disciple believes...that supporting Chen Yuan is not appropriate..."

"Then...who...do...you...think...is...suitable..."

"Xiang Qianqiu!"

The Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall answered firmly.

"A defeated general...a homeless dog...he...has...already...lost...there...is...no...chance..."

"No, there is still a chance. As long as Chen Yuan is killed, the forces under him will naturally collapse. The morale of the entire Yan army rests on him alone.

This is both an advantage and a disadvantage..."

The Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall had long had a draft in his mind, and he responded fluently to the Founder's questions.

"Don't forget...there's...still...the...blood oath...constraint..."

Hearing these words, the Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall smiled:

"The blood oath doesn't have much restraint on you. Moreover...what was promised was that as long as Chen Yuan is still alive, the Seven Kill Hall will no longer participate in the disputes of the world.

But it didn't restrict my Seven Kill Hall from helping others attack him..."

"You...are...secretly...resenting...him...for...forcing...you...to...sever...your...arm, right..."

"There is this reason, but it's not entirely because of this reason. Disciple just feels that if Chen Yuan really ascends the throne and unifies the world, it will definitely not be a good thing for our Seven Kill Hall.

His character has always been to eradicate roots and slaughter sects. Disciple has also figured it out. The reason why he didn't take action in the Goddess Palace and let us leave

was not because he was benevolent, but because the Earth Immortal great power may have already left. Moro alone couldn't take down the Founder, and it would also make the people of the Demon Palace feel cold, so he gave up.

I ask you, when his general trend is truly established, would he let go of the Seven Kill Hall, which has already become a thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh?

Attacking him...is not only for profit, but also for self-preservation!"

"What...conditions...did...Xiang Qianqiu...offer...you?"

After a long silence, the Seven Kill Hall Immortal slowly said.

"How about Xiang Qianqiu personally answer this question?" the Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall asked.

"He's...here?"

"He's been waiting outside the mountain all along."

"Good...method..."

The Seven Kill Hall Founder in the coffin was shocked. He had not even detected the other party's presence. The Xiang family...were indeed troublesome!

"Let...him...come...over!"

"Yes."

The Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall nodded and moved his lips slightly, transmitting his voice:

"Friend Xiang, show yourself."

In an instant, the void in the canyon rippled again, and Xiang Qianqiu's figure slowly materialized. There was no difference in his attire from before, but there was a slight difference in the aura around him.

Standing there, he was closely integrated with the surrounding world, exuding an invisible wave of rules. He raised his hand, made a fist, and bowed, saying:

"Long time no see, Senior's demeanor is getting better and better."

The divine patterns on the bronze coffin continued to light up, and the surrounding atmosphere became somewhat solidified. A great aura instantly enveloped the entire canyon, as if a powerful beast was awakening.

"Divine...essence...where...is...it?"

"Senior, don't be anxious. Xiang has come this time to fulfill the conditions promised before." After saying that, a light flashed in Xiang Qianqiu's hand.

A pale cyan jade appeared in his palm.

The jade emitted a cool aura. Taking a breath of it could make one feel comfortable, as if suddenly transitioning from the hot summer to the cool autumn.

"Not...enough..."

The Seven Kill Hall Founder continued.

"This divine essence is enough for Senior to delay the loss of vitality for several decades. It is indeed not enough, but this thing is too precious. Even the Xiang family doesn't have much of it.

This time, I've brought one-tenth of it."

"Hehe...conditions."

Xiang Qianqiu's words were already very clear. He would only give a part this time, but he needed his help. Only after the matter was completed would he give him more divine essence.

"Senior is straightforward, so Xiang will not be evasive. Xiang hopes that Senior can take action to stabilize a void and, after completely luring Chen Yuan in,

have Senior block Moro and prevent him from interfering in Xiang's affairs with that rebellious son."

Xiang Qianqiu smiled faintly.

The Seven Kill Hall Founder in the bronze coffin remained silent for a long time before making some more movements:

"With...your...strength...you...can't...kill...him."

He had basically witnessed Chen Yuan and Xiang Qianqiu's fight last time. Although Xiang Qianqiu was stronger, the possibility of killing Chen Yuan was not great.

And once Xiang Qianqiu failed again, the Seven Kill Hall would completely tear apart with Chen Yuan, and it would be an endless situation from then on.

It was very dangerous for the Seven Kill Hall!

"I couldn't kill him before, but after a while, it's not certain," Xiang Qianqiu's eyes were deep, his tone was solemn, and he seemed very confident.

"You...want...to...break...through?"

The Seven Kill Hall Founder asked.

"That's right. I can't kill him in the fifth realm, so I'll use the cultivation of the sixth realm to kill him. I don't believe that a Sixth Realm Immortal can't kill a Yang Shen True Monarch!"

Xiang Qianqiu frowned, his eyes slightly cold.

He had made a decision!

He would no longer be obsessed with following in the footsteps of the Great Ancestor, because he had almost lost everything now, and Chen Yuan's cultivation was always very fast. He didn't have much time left.

In order to have the power to truly crush Chen Yuan, Xiang Qianqiu decided...to break through!

He was only half a step away from the Sixth Realm. He had gone farther than Manjushri and Ye Xiangnan on the path of rules, but he had always wanted to take the path of the Martial God, so he had always suppressed his realm.

Otherwise, with his cultivation, he would have been able to break through decades ago.

After the Battle of Goddess Palace, he carefully weighed it. Not breaking through was not enough to crush Chen Yuan. Not only would he lose everything, but Chen Yuan, who hated the Xiang family, would definitely have murderous intentions after gaining power.

Forced into a desperate situation, he only had one path to take now.

As for continuing to suppress and find an opportunity to kill Chen Yuan, that was simply too stupid. He had thought about it, but no matter how he calculated, there was no chance of killing Chen Yuan.

And it would decrease over time...

"Why...so...obsessed..."

Not only was the Seven Kill Hall Founder puzzled, but even the Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall looked at Xiang Qianqiu with some interest. They really didn't know what deep hatred there was that made Xiang Qianqiu so obsessed.

"This, Senior doesn't need to worry about it. There is always a reason to kill him..." Xiang Qianqiu's eyes were calm and indifferent.

Chen Yuan's existence greatly hindered his path. The path of the Martial God had been blocked, so he could only find another way. He only hoped...it wouldn't be too much weaker than the path of the Martial God.

"Hehe..."

"How does Senior feel?"

Xiang Qianqiu stared at the bronze coffin and continued to ask.

"What...can...you...give...me..."

The sound was like dry bark rubbing, very harsh.

"Half of my Xiang family's accumulation of all divine essence is enough for Senior to extend his life by several hundred years. In addition, there is still the same condition as before: helping the Seven Kill Hall come to the forefront.

From then on, no longer living this dark and dismal life."

"Two-thirds..."

Xiang Qianqiu frowned, remained silent, and the bronze coffin did not speak, as if certain that Xiang Qianqiu would agree.

The surrounding void also fell into silence.

The Hall Master of the Seven Kill Hall was silent. At this moment, he was no different from a tool!

"Okay!"

After a moment, Xiang Qianqiu nodded and agreed to the Seven Kill Hall Founder's request.

"When...will...you...attack?"

"After Xiang comes out of seclusion!"

Xiang Qianqiu said in a deep voice.

"Okay..."

......

South Province, within the Xiang family's secret realm.

Sitting alone in the Xiang family ancestral hall, Xiang Qianqiu was wearing a bright yellow python robe, embroidered with four golden claws, which was his attire after becoming the Crown Prince of Great Chu.

Five claws meant emperor.

It was a pity that his father was the last emperor, and he...also became the last crown prince. Since the fall of Great Chu, it was the first time he had put on such clothes again.

His hair was tied up. At first glance, Xiang Qianqiu's appearance was actually very young. Except for a hint of vicissitudes in his eyes, he was almost a young man in his twenties.

In the ancestral hall, there were portraits of the Xiang family's emperors of past generations, as well as the Chu Great Ancestor, known as the only one in the ages. The God-Slaying Spear was placed in front of the Chu Great Ancestor's portrait.

Three incense sticks were inserted into the incense burner, and the smoke of incense rose straight up.

"I don't believe that you can really defy the heavens and slay immortals!"

Xiang Qianqiu stared at the Chu Great Ancestor in the portrait, muttering to himself. His voice echoed throughout the ancestral hall, heavy, majestic...and unwilling!

No one answered him, and no one paid any attention to him. The huge Xiang family ancestral hall was empty.

His eyes bloomed with a faint divine light, and the Dao rhyme around him was more closely integrated with the surrounding void. After a long silence, he continued to mutter:

"If you can really win, then..."