Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates-Chapter 232 - 230 Flowing Wind Country’s Master

Above the heavens of Yuanfeng County, thirteen towering figures stood shoulder to shoulder. The surrounding void trembled, the wind and clouds shifted, dazzling light shined, and thunder rolled.

"Hehe... it’s rare for Brother Long and the rest to have the patience to wait for my arrival at Black Dragon Country," said a dignified man whose body was glowing as he spoke.

He was the ruler of East Nether Country, one of the Thirteen Countries of the Yulan Domain, and also the last to arrive at Black Dragon Country. Even so, he was only one day later than the other rulers.

The flying speed of the thirteen rulers was indeed quite fast.

"Brother Dongming, you are too serious. The news of Yuanfeng County discovering a thousand pieces of Mid Grade Essence Vein is not very credible. As the host, I naturally have to be honest and upfront," said the monarch of Black Dragon Kingdom.

He had his suspicions about Xiao Ye, but he was well aware that if there truly was such a Yuan Vein, the Black Dragon Country alone could not defend it; it might even attract undue calamity.

That’s the principle behind the idea that the innocent can be implicated by their possessions.

After all, in a barren land like the Yulan Domain, which Mystic Martial expert wouldn’t crave for a large quantity of Mid Grade Origin Stones?

At the same time, the other rulers understood this principle as well, which is why they didn’t act rashly. Nobody wanted to become the target for others over a Yuan Vein.

After some discussion, it was decided that the matter would be addressed when all thirteen rulers were gathered together.

If there really was this Essence Vein, then it would be divided based on each party’s abilities. That was the final outcome of the negotiation.

"Brother Long, is this the land of the Xiao Clan, governed by your Black Dragon Country’s Supreme Genius Xiao Ye?"

At this moment, a domineering man bathed in golden light looked down below. His brilliant gaze was like beams of light, making it difficult for others to look directly at him.

This person was the ruler of Flowing Wind Country who had arrived first at Black Dragon Country. He was similar in cultivation to Black Dragon Kingdom’s Monarch and they had no small rivalry, with ongoing conflict between the two nations.

Ever since the last incident at the Emperor’s Cultivation Land, where Xiao Ye left the Young Supreme of Flowing Wind Country empty-handed, the feud between the two countries deepened.

"Hmph!"

The monarch of Black Dragon Country naturally did not show a good face and snorted coldly, no longer speaking.

The ruler of Flowing Wind Country seemed indifferent and, with his hands behind his back, walked in the air with majesty, speaking authoritatively: "I am the ruler of Flowing Wind Country, who is Xiao Ye? Come out at once!"

Due to the incident at the Empress’s Hard Cultivation Land, the sovereign of Flowing Wind Country naturally didn’t have a good impression of Xiao Ye. There hadn’t been a chance before, but this time he was determined to give Xiao Ye a hard lesson.

His commanding voice, amplified by the strength of the Mystic Martial Realm, echoed across the county’s skies like thunderous claps, causing people’s faces to pale and ears to ring.

The monarch of Black Dragon Country frowned slightly. Xiao Ye was, after all, the Supreme Genius of Black Dragon Country and held a special status; for the other party to use the word "roll out" was indeed impolite.

In fact, there was no need for the ruler of Flowing Wind Country to speak. The grand scale of all thirteen rulers arriving had already alarmed the residents of the county.

"We three, as the leaders of Xiao Alliance, pay our respects to all esteemed rulers!"

From Xiao Mansion, Xiao Tianxiong, Shi Zhan, and Wu Shi, leading members of the Xiao Alliance, stepped out and presented their respects to the thirteen rulers.

"Hmph, the ruler himself came in person, and Xiao Ye is nowhere to be seen. Instead, he sends you ants out. What for?"

"Does he think he’s so much of a Supreme Genius that he doesn’t even care about my presence?" The eyes of the ruler of Flowing Wind Country emitted two cold glints.

When a king gets angry, it’s no small matter; especially when his words contained a hint of his power, it made many Xiao Alliance Clan Members stagger and bleed from their mouths.

"Dammit, does this guy have no dignity as a sovereign at all? Using such despicable methods!" Xiao Dashan’s fists cracked with rage to the utmost.

"Shameless!"

The other Xiao Alliance Clan Members were also very angry.

Logically, as a sovereign, one should be above such acts and not strike against them.

"The ruler of Flowing Wind Country, you’ve gone too far!"

The monarch of Black Dragon Country stepped forward, moving alongside the ruler of Flowing Wind Country, his eyes burning coldly.

The remaining eleven rulers shook their heads slightly, but did not speak up to stop him.

Although they looked down on the other’s actions, the life or death of the Xiao Alliance didn’t concern them.

"Brother Long, your concern for this damn Xiao Alliance seems rather extraordinary," Flowing Wind King said nonchalantly, his words tinged with implication.

The Black Dragon Kingdom’s Monarch paused for a moment, then realizing the words spoken publicly were meant to sully his name, retorted angrily, "They are my subjects. You injuriously assault them behind their backs without any shame, and am I not even allowed to stop it?

"Oh?" The ruler of Flowing Wind Country smiled slightly, "It seems Brother Long really does care for his people like his own children. I hope I am mistaken."

Leaving behind a thought-provoking remark, he walked away with his hands behind his back.

The face of Black Dragon Country’s Monarch went completely dark. This man really didn’t miss a chance to smear him.

"Great General, may I ask who they are?" On the ground, Xiao Tianxiong calmed the Xiao Alliance Clan Members and asked with a puzzled face.

Having resolved to deal with the thirteen rulers, he had to play his part thoroughly.

"I am the monarchs of the Thirteen Countries of the Yulan Domain, and I have heard that Xiao Ye has found a Mid Grade Yuan Vein. Go and call him out for us," stated the Black Dragon Kingdom’s Monarch with his hands clasped behind his back.

Xiao Tianxiong and others, who were already aware of their identities, all put on surprised expressions before feigning shock: "Your Majesty’s, Xiao Ye of our Xiao Alliance has recently traveled abroad to cultivate in seclusion and is not currently within the mansion."

"Gone into secluded cultivation?"

The thirteen monarchs exchanged looks upon hearing this, then released their Martial Arts True Intent.

Rumble!

Thirteen overwhelming presences of Martial Arts True Intent swept across, instantly enveloping Xiao Mansion, before carefully searching within the entire county, leaving no stone unturned.

"He truly isn’t here."

Moments later, the thirteen monarchs withdrew their Martial Arts True Intent.

Although many of the monarchs had never met Xiao Ye, they had heard he had successfully reached the Xuanwu Realm. freewēbnoveℓ.com

The county was only so big; apart from the National Guardian General and Tie Wuwang, no other Xuanwu Realm experts were present.

"If it were me who obtained so many Mid Grade Primordial Stones, I would definitely find a place to hide, calling it ’secluded cultivation’ is just an excuse," scoffed the master of Flowing Wind Country.

Xiao Tianxiong and others’ expressions changed upon hearing this, inwardly irritated, this person was truly shameless, targeting them at every turn.

"Fellow monarchs, we are all family to Ye’er. If he truly discovered a Mid Grade Yuan Vein, we would naturally be aware of it."

"Yes, Ye’er only left Xiao Mansion a few days ago. Where would he find any Mid Grade Origin Stones?"

"Your Majesty, are you saying that you witnessed Ye’er finding Mid Grade Primordial Stones yourself? Please do not slander us."

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Xiao Tianxiong, Shi Zhan, and Wu Shi all spoke out in a stir of emotions, visibly agitated.

It must be said, the three village chiefs had lived a lifetime, even older than the thirteen monarchs, and they were very convincing in their act.

Naturally, the thirteen monarchs wouldn’t easily believe their words.

"Enough, no more arguments." The Black Dragon Kingdom’s Monarch gestured slightly and commanded, "Do any of you know where Xiao Ye has gone for his secluded cultivation?"

"Your Majesty, Ye’er is a Supreme Genius with peerless talent; it’s beyond our place to inquire about his whereabouts," said Xiao Tianxiong.

Hearing this, the Black Dragon Kingdom’s Monarch turned to the other twelve monarchs: "Everyone, you see, the people of the Xiao Alliance really are not privy to the information."

"And the one who passed the message to you was He Mo, who has an old grudge with Xiao Ye, undoubtedly this was him framing Xiao Ye."

After all, Xiao Ye was their Supreme Genius of the Black Dragon Kingdom, and he would naturally side with him.

"Brother Long, we have come from thousands of miles away, and you think to send us off with just a word?" the master of Flowing Wind Country protested.

"Indeed, before I came here, I had already sent people to guard the borders of Black Dragon Country, so I’m certain that Xiao Ye is still within Black Dragon Country. As long as we work together, how difficult would it be to find him?"

"I concur, once we find Xiao Ye, everything will become clear."

One after another, the monarchs spoke up, resolute in not giving up until they found Xiao Ye.

"It seems our thoughts align. Well, I will stay here and guard, and leave the search for Xiao Ye to you all," said the monarch of Flowing Wind Country with a smile, though a trace of coldness flickered in his eyes.

"That would be best. If Xiao Ye returns, please let us know, Brother Liu Feng." The monarchs gestured with slight bows and, after deciding on their searching directions, left together.

"Don’t worry," the Flowing Wind King assured them with a smile as he watched the others depart.

The Black Dragon Kingdom’s Monarch looked helpless, even he felt powerless now, amongst those twelve monarchs there were those he found difficult to contend with.

"The Xiao Alliance, the Flowing Wind King harbors ill intentions towards you; you must be careful," the Black Dragon Kingdom’s Monarch transmitted a message, before streaking off into the distance.

As the events unfolded in his territory, to avoid suspicion, he naturally could not stay; otherwise, the Flowing Wind King would certainly find another opportunity to sling mud.

"Humph!"

The remaining Flowing Wind King descended from the sky, radiating golden light like a miniature sun, walking into the Xiao Mansion.

"Xiao Ye, you caused our Young Supreme of Flowing Wind Country to return empty-handed from the Empress’s Hard Cultivation Land. Now that your clan members have fallen into my hands, I will not be courteous," the Flowing Wind King sneered coldly.

As a monarch, he would not normally stoop to targeting commoners, but he had many methods to torment the Xiao Alliance.

Outside the mansion, Xiao Tianxiong, Shi Zhan, and Wu Shi looked at each other with grim expressions, feeling heavily burdened.

This turn of events caught them off-guard—it was unexpected for the monarch of Flowing Wind Country to remain within the Xiao Alliance.

"Going forward, we must be extremely careful with our words, and must not let any information about Ye’er slip out," Xiao Tianxiong transmitted to the high-ranking members of the Xiao Alliance with his True Qi.

Xuanwu Realm experts had Martial Arts True Intent that could sense things, so if they spoke directly, their conversation might be overheard by the opposition.

Shi Zhan and Wu Shi nodded silently, their faces showing solemnity.

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