Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 1252 - 1252 1238 The Sacred Spirit Stone Has Gone

Chapter 1252: Chapter 1238: The Sacred Spirit Stone Has Gone Missing Chapter 1252: Chapter 1238: The Sacred Spirit Stone Has Gone Missing Ouyang Yue slowly calmed down and said, “You’re right, the Moon Beast can be captured at any time, as long as we have the Sacred Spirit Stone in hand, it shouldn’t be difficult to deal with Baili He.”

The whereabouts of the Moon Beast were unknown, and it wasn’t clear whether they could find Baili He. Ye Chen believed that the affairs of Taiping Island were becoming more and more complicated. It was likely that Nangong Yao and the others had no leads, which was why they wrote back, and if indeed it was the doing of the Immortal City Sect, the matter certainly grew complicated. He said, “You continue searching for Baili He and the Moon Beast. I need to make a trip to Taiping Island.”

Could Su Zhanze’s ambition really be that great? Ye Chen had reason to suspect, but the Dragon Slayer Sword was indeed in this man’s possession. If the Sacred Spirit Stone had truly been seized by Su Zhanze, what was his endgame? Was he going to, like Qiandu Xiang, try to unite all territories under his rule? The situation was uncertain, but he knew he must make the trip.

“But you’re injured,” Ouyang Yue said.

Ye Chen replied, “It’s only a minor wound.”

Guo Yuyun said, “I’ll accompany you. If it really is Su Zhanze, I might be able to offer some help.”

Ye Chen surely wouldn’t agree to that. She had only narrowly escaped death; how could Ye Chen agree to let her also venture to Taiping Island and face danger? He said, “You can’t go. Stay here, heal your wounds, and then go back to the Central Plains with Song Xizhi.”

Guo Yuyun was somewhat reluctant as she responded, “I might truly be of help. It’s just a scrape.”

“If it is Su Zhanze behind this, even if you go, you won’t be of any help.”

While they were talking, Li Mo, the Black Demonic Spirit, and the Red Demonic Spirit returned.

They were still angry, but upon hearing about the situation in Taiping Island, they were truly shocked.

The Black Demonic Spirit questioned, “The Immortal City Sect people want to monopolize the Sacred Spirit Stone?”

Ye Chen, shaking his head, said, “We can’t be sure yet. It might just be a conspiracy.”

“How can it just be a conspiracy? Only Su Zhanze has the Heavenly Pearl, and they were using the martial arts of the Immortal City Sect too.”

Ye Chen said, “Don’t speculate here. Tomorrow, Old Red and Old Hei, you guys come with me to Taiping Island. Li Mo, you stay here to assist Ouyang Yue.” He knew that Ouyang Yue’s companion Jiu Hu lacked experience. Leaving Li Mo, who had followed him for a long time, would give him peace of mind. Despite Li Mo’s average martial arts skills, his experience was truly vast.

They all nodded in agreement.

Ye Chen then turned to Song Xizhi and said, “Song Xizhi, you guys go back. And while you’re at it, help me get clear on what the Immortal City Sect has been up to lately, and whether they’ve come to the Thirty-Six Islands.”

Song Xizhi said, “I can write a letter back first to inquire about it.”

Dinner was eaten.

Everyone was still reluctant to part and fell into contemplation.

Ye Chen was extremely conflicted, repeatedly reading that letter many times.

Ouyang Yue had someone go prepare tomorrow’s ship to Taiping Island.

Li Mo said, “Could it really be the work of Su Zhanze?”

Guo Yuyun, somewhat surprised, said, “Why are you all so convinced that it could be Su Zhanze’s doing? Recently, he has done a lot of good things for the Immortal and Demon Domains. He should know that doing this is very risky.”

“It cannot be denied that he has indeed done many good things, but this man has a bit of a sinister side. Didn’t he stealthily snatch away the Dragon Sword!” Red Demonic Spirit said.

Li Mo agreed, “Exactly, the Dragon Sword was quietly taken by him, and he even captured Longhun.”

Guo Yuyun was taken aback and asked, “You’re saying Longhun was captured by Su Zhanze?”

Li Mo glanced at Ye Chen and deduced that it was Ye Chen who figured out the matter. Back on Dragonfly Mountain, he had realized, “It was Ye Chen’s analysis.”

Guo Yuyun felt there was much she didn’t know. She had been unconscious at Dragonfly Mountain and hadn’t heard Ye Chen’s analysis.

Ouyang Yue grew curious and wanted to know what sort of person Su Zhanze really was. He needed to get to the bottom of whether Su Zhanze harbored such ambitions, saying, “Li Mo, hurry and tell us what happened with the capture of Longhun.”

Li Mo recalled Ye Chen’s previous analysis and recounted it from beginning to end seriously.

Guo Yuyun was amazed, unable to hide her astonishment, “So, you’re saying that Longhun was taken by Su Zhanze in Bell and Drum City?”

“Of course, it must be him. We learned from Shi Xueqin that, apart from Ye Chen and Longhun, basically everyone else who knew Dragon Slaying Secret Manual has died, except for Su Zhanze.”

“Then what does he want with Longhun, to kill him?”

“Who knows? If it was just to kill him, he would have acted on the spot. There must be some dark secret,” Red Demonic Spirit liked to ponder such matters.

Ouyang Yue said, “From this perspective, Su Zhanze isn’t a good person.”

Song Xizhi commented, “But he has done many good things recently, helped us eliminate the Tianye Demon, and is now searching for the Zun Yu gang.”

“Then how do you know that the Dragon Slayer Sword is also in this person’s hands?”

Li Mo began to analyze.

Wu Jingge asserted confidently, “Indeed, the Dragon Slayer Sword is in Su Zhanze’s hands. It’s only after he reclaimed the Dragon Slayer Sword that he was able to become the Sect Leader again. Moreover, with the Dragon Slayer Sword, he effortlessly defeated the Tianye Demon and quickly eradicated all of Tianye Demon’s followers.”

Ouyang Yue concluded, “Since Su Zhanze has monopolized the Dragon Slayer Sword, it’s possible he has claimed the Sacred Spirit Stone for himself.”

Li Mo agreed, saying, “Then what exactly does this fellow want to do? Could it be that he really wants to be the only one above all, becoming the second Qiandu Xiang?”

Ye Chen had been silent all this time, but he couldn’t help thinking, could Su Zhanze really be this kind of person? In his memory, Su Zhanze didn’t harbor such ambitions. Yet, he had monopolized the Dragon Slayer Sword, and that was a fact. So, why couldn’t he monopolize the Sacred Spirit Stone as well? It was entirely possible.

And if he wanted the Sacred Spirit Stone, what would he do with it? Desiring the Sacred Spirit Stone meant having grand ambitions. It certainly wasn’t for ornamentation or to sit idly at home. Perhaps Su Zhanze didn’t want the Sacred Spirit Stone to fall into others’ hands, but that’s just what he wished for unilaterally. Who wouldn’t want the Sacred Spirit Stone, holding the energy of Pangu creating Heaven and Earth?

A subordinate next to them spoke, “It must have been Su Zhanze’s doing.”

Ouyang Yue said, “Ye Chen, have your say, don’t keep silent.”

“I don’t know what to say either, let’s talk about it when we get to Taiping Island,” Ye Chen replied. That letter still had some unclear details; he wasn’t in a position to make judgments yet.

“Do you want me to go with you?”

“No, you better stay on Sacred Spirit Island. We can’t all leave, you have to find out what happened to the Moon Beast and Baili He.”

Ouyang Yue felt a bit troubled, regretting that they hadn’t managed to capture the Moon Beast today. If they had caught it, they could’ve focused entirely on the Sacred Spirit Stone.

“Nothing’s been confirmed yet, there’s no need to jump to conclusions. We can only say it’s a possibility,” Ye Chen knew Ouyang Yue was anxious, and he was worried too. Su Zhanze’s martial arts were said to have improved, and he also had the Dragon Slayer Sword. If it really was his doing, then Nangong Yao and Shao Hengjiang were likely no match for him, so he had to visit Taiping Island personally.

“Alright, let me know if anything comes up.”

Ye Chen instructed, “If Jiu Hu and the others find Baili He and the Moon Beast, don’t rush into action. Just keep an eye on them for now.”

Ouyang Yue sighed, “Right now, we don’t even know if we can find them.”

“Arrange for Yun’er’s return voyage.”

Upon hearing this, Yun’er said, “I need a few more days to heal. I’ll go back after I’ve recovered.”

It was clearly an excuse, and it was evident that Yun’er was regretting her decision made that morning to leave, as she quickly added, “I’m going to rest,” and headed back to the courtyard.

Song Xizhi and Wu Jingge followed suit and returned as well.

Ouyang Yue chuckled and said, “If she wants to stay, let her stay. Paying a bit more attention in the coming days won’t affect you.”

Ye Chen said nothing to comfort her.

Guo Yuyun remembered waking up to the sight of Ye Chen holding her in tears, a scene very clear in her mind, which moved her once more.

Song Xizhi suggested, “Yun’er, I’ll just have Wu Jingge return alone.”

“Have Wu Jingge return?” Guo Yuyun was puzzled.

“Yes, to inform our family about what has happened here, and also the people from the Immortal and Demon realms. If the Sacred Spirit Stone really is in Su Zhanze’s hands or this is all a plot, we need to alert everyone to be vigilant. Otherwise, we might be caught unaware,” Song Xizhi knew they could not afford any rash actions now. He understood that Yun’er still harbored feelings for Ye Chen and couldn’t let go just yet. Even if she decided to return, her heart would likely remain here.

“You could return first, you know,” Guo Yuyun said.

“I wouldn’t be of much help if I went back.”

Guo Yuyun felt quite embarrassed.

“As long as I can stay by your side, that’s enough.”

Guo Yuyun was also torn. She didn’t know what she could do by staying, but Ouyang Yue’s words at noon had spurred an impulse to stay.

Song Xizhi wanted Wu Jingge to return and report the events to his father and the figures in the Immortal and Demon realms. If the Sacred Spirit Stone was indeed in Su Zhanze’s possession, or if this was a scheme, it was crucial to keep the community alert. Meanwhile, remaining on Sacred Spirit Island would allow him to gather as much intelligence as possible about the Thirty-Six Islands.

“This morning, I even said I wanted to leave,” Guo Yuyun said somewhat self-reproachfully.

“Heh, these are all trivial matters,” Song Xizhi added, “If the Sacred Spirit Stone is really gone, it will be a serious issue. By staying here, we can stay up-to-date with the happenings of the Thirty-Six Islands.”

“Right,” For Guo Yuyun, it was truly hard for her to leave.