Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 229 - 227: Precautions Against Future Problems

Chapter 229: Chapter 227: Precautions Against Future Problems

Xiao Ye’s face was pale, his anger reaching its peak.

This Yuan Vein clearly could only produce three hundred mid-grade Primordial Stones, but He Mo deliberately claimed it was a thousand and had people spread this news to the monarchs of the Thirteen Countries in the Yulan Domain.

The monarchs of the Thirteen Countries aren’t fools. If anyone else had spread the news, they would certainly not believe it. The Yulan Domain is quite impoverished, so discovering such a rich Yuan Vein is nearly impossible.

However, He Mo is after all a strong practitioner in the Xuanwu Realm, and he used his Sealing Jade Token as a token, so even if those monarchs didn’t believe it, they would still be compelled to come and investigate.

By then, discovering this huge mid-grade Primordial Stone, along with Xiao Ye’s cultivation advancing rapidly, he really couldn’t clear his name even if he jumped into the Yellow River.

Even if Xiao Ye were willing to hand over this Primordial Stone, under He Mo’s influence, those monarchs would still think he had hidden quite a few, which is the inherent greed of humans that cannot be eradicated.

With the temptation of so many mid-grade Primordial Stones, no Xuanwu Realm practitioner could remain calm, perhaps not even the Black Dragon Kingdom’s Monarch could resist.

It must be said, He Mo’s plot was so sinister, pushing Xiao Ye and the Xiao Alliance into the abyss.

"The monarchs of the Thirteen Countries in the Yulan Domain all have cultivation not lower than the Fourth Transition Xuanwu Realm, and there might be even stronger ones. Haha, little bastard, I’ll wait for you in hell!"

He Mo laughed maniacally, then his whole body started to glow, swelling like a balloon, with bulging veins, looking extremely grim.

"You madman, you’re really going to self-destruct!"

Xiao Ye’s heart trembled, his hand grasped the void, and the Flame Saber buried in the ruins flew back to his hand. Then his figure flashed, lifting the huge mid-grade Primordial Stone and flew fiercely towards the heavens.

All of this was completed in just a few breaths of time.

Rumble!

The array activated by He Mo began to operate, terrifying power rushed towards Xiao Ye.

"Hmph!"

Xiao Ye coldly snorted, supporting the huge mid-grade Primordial Stone with one hand, while the other hand deployed the Domineering Dragon Suppressing Sky Fist, exerting strong power to destroy the array.

Rumble!

Almost simultaneously, the power unleashed by He Mo’s self-destruction erupted, a vortex of amazing energy devouring the land below, the deafening sound resounding through the Nine Heavens.

Even with Xiao Ye’s current cultivation, he was shaken so much that his blood qi surged, almost spitting blood.

"This place is not suitable to stay longer, otherwise, it would be terrible if it attracts Xuanwu Realm practitioners." With the huge mid-grade Primordial Stone in hand, Xiao Ye flew towards the direction of the County town.

All the way, Xiao Ye flew along routes rarely visited, while calmly thinking.

"Perhaps He Mo is just exaggerating, the Sound Transmission Jade Token in his hand might not have been able to transmit his words out." Xiao Ye thought to himself.

If this is true, then he needn’t be nervous. He could do just like He Mo, find a quiet place to refine this Primordial Stone and enhance his cultivation.

"But what if it’s true?" Xiao Ye’s mood turned heavy.

This gamble, Xiao Ye cannot afford to lose because the cost is too great. Under huge temptation, those monarchs would certainly force him to hand over all the Primordial Stones and might even affect the Xiao Alliance, endangering his family.

The monarchs of the Thirteen Countries in the Yulan Domain stand at the peak of the domain, being the foremost strong practitioners of each country.

Even if the Black Dragon Kingdom’s Monarch chooses to stand on the same line with him, he would be helpless.

"I must plan ahead, prepare for the worst scenario." Xiao Ye’s gaze became sharp, and an idea gradually formed in his mind.

Firstly, Xiao Ye is not going to hand over this huge mid-grade Primordial Stone, because the outcome of handing it over would be even worse. But if he doesn’t hand it over, those monarchs haven’t seen the Primordial Stone, at most, they would be half suspicious of He Mo’s news and wouldn’t lower themselves to deal with the Xiao Alliance and threaten him.

Secondly, with the assistance of the Time Tower, Xiao Ye’s speed in refining the Primordial Stone is practically unrivaled on the True Spirit Continent.

For example, a genius with Emperor’s Stature needs at least half a year to refine such a large Primordial Stone. Would those monarchs have the patience to wait for so long? Who knows what will happen by then?

It can be said that He Mo’s plot is nearly perfect, almost unsolvable.

But He Mo would never expect that Xiao Ye only needs about three months to refine it, which is also the only flaw in He Mo’s conspiracy.

As long as he delays beyond these three months, Xiao Ye will have fully refined the Primordial Stone, his power increasing, becoming the foremost strong practitioner of the Yulan Domain, and this crisis will naturally dissolve by itself.

"This is the only way, only then is there a shred of hope!" Xiao Ye’s eyes burned bright, his expression extremely determined.

Before that, he must inform the Xiao Alliance and discuss the coping strategies.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ye found a hidden place, securely hid the huge Primordial Stone, and then flew with full force towards the County town.

Xiao Ye had left Yuanfeng County’s county town almost two months ago.

During this time, with the help of the Iron Clothes Sect, the Xiao Alliance completely held yuanfeng county under control and managed it in an orderly manner.

With treasures from the Emperor’s Cultivation Land, the strength of the clansmen also underwent tremendous changes, with at least forty people breaking through to the Innate Realm.

Among the younger generation, both Shi Bo and Wu Daniu had broken through to the Innate Realm Fifth Level, even surpassing the three village leaders.

This was unimaginable for the former Xiao Alliance, so everyone in the alliance was filled with excitement.

"Ye’er!"

When Xiao Ye descended from the sky and landed in the County Master Manor, Xiao Yang and the other clansmen present were instantly stunned.

Because Xiao Ye looked so miserable, his whole body in tatters, covered in bloodstains.

"Ye’er, did you perhaps..." Xiao Yang looked at Xiao Ye in shock.

His son had become a strong practitioner in the Xuanwu Realm already. Anyone who could make Xiao Ye look so ragged must also be a strong practitioner of the same realm. And in the Black Dragon Country, the only enemy of Xiao Ye was He Mo.

Could it be that Xiao Ye killed He Mo?

"Dad, please inform the three village leaders to come to my room, I have important matters to announce." Xiao Ye hastily said, unable to explain.

Seeing Xiao Ye’s reaction, Xiao Yang knew something big must have happened, so he nodded and left.

Xiao Ye returned to his room, changed into clean clothes, and took a Healing Pill to temporarily stabilize his injuries.

These Healing Pills were very popular in the Black Dragon Country. After the Xiao Alliance took control of Yuanfeng County, they naturally weren’t stingy and purchased many.

Not long after, the three village leaders and Xiao Yang arrived in haste.

"Ye’er, I heard you were injured, what happened?" Wu Shi, being the most hot-tempered, couldn’t help but ask.

Xiao Ye slowly began to speak, "I found He Mo, and he is dead now."

What!

The four people in the room were shocked, then overwhelmed with joy.

With He Mo dead, they could be completely at ease now.

"Ye’er, things are never that simple, are they?" Xiao Tianxiong, being the calmest, felt something was off after calming down.

"Yes, indeed it’s not simple. That’s also the reason I asked Dad to call the three village leaders." Xiao Ye said with a wry smile.

Then he solemnly laid everything out.

The three village leaders and his father were among the most trusted people to him, his family, so he naturally didn’t hide anything.

After listening to Xiao Ye’s words, the four people once again fell silent, an oppressive atmosphere spreading throughout the room.

"Ah, the Xiao Alliance really seems to never escape disaster." The balding Shi Bo said with a wry smile.

Previously, they had trouble with the Sun and Moon Sect, but now even the monarchs of the Thirteen Countries of the Yulan Domain might take action against them. If the clansmen knew, wouldn’t they be scared out of their wits?

"Don’t worry, Ye’er is right. Those monarchs have noble statuses and would naturally not lower themselves to trouble our Xiao Alliance before confirming this matter." Xiao Tianxiong said.

"Exactly!" Shi Bo thought for a moment and nodded.

"We must simply deny it until we die and then delay time. Anyway, Ye’er said, after three months of hard cultivation, he’ll surpass those monarchs. What are we afraid of?"

Xiao Tianxiong and Shi Bo both spoke, instantly relieving the oppressive atmosphere significantly.

"Ye’er, you just focus on your cultivation. Though we old fellows don’t match your strength, when it comes to bluffing, you can’t even come close." Wu Shi laughed heartily.

Listening to the village leaders’ words, Xiao Ye felt a heavy weight on his shoulders, his heart filled with gratitude.

Negotiating with thirteen monarchs was extremely risky, far from easy. The three village leaders comforted him, just wanting him to focus on his cultivation peacefully.

Next, the five of them discussed some details, and the three village leaders hurried off to make arrangements.

Such a significant issue, determining the survival of the Xiao Alliance, they dared not be careless.

"Ye’er, the rest is up to you now." Xiao Yang patted Xiao Ye on the shoulder, then turned to leave.

Xiao Ye watched Xiao Yang leave, then tidied up briefly.

Buzz!

Suddenly, a strange noise emitted from the room, drawing his attention.

Xiao Ye focused and saw that the almost forgotten egg had jumped out, lying on the clothes he had changed out of, glowing faintly.

"Hmm?"

Xiao Ye curiously approached, his face full of shock.

In his discarded clothes, there was still a piece of mid-grade Primordial Stone he had left, which the egg was devouring.

"An egg can absorb Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi!" Xiao Ye was stunned, his face full of disbelief.

Then his body shuddered, a flash of spirit light crossing his mind.

"The thief that stole my mid-grade Primordial Stones is this egg! No wonder even the National Guardian General hadn’t detected it."

Crack, crack, crack!

As the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi from the mid-grade Primordial Stone was absorbed, the egg emitted light cracking sounds. Tiny cracks appeared on the eggshell, emitting life energy.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Ye felt chills all over.

"Could it be that the egg can give birth to life after absorbing Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi?"

This was too astonishing. This egg had been placed together with the Empress Inheritance Crystal Ball for at least six thousand years. Now it could still revive?

What on earth is it!