Translator: Linzi Proofreader: Silavin After picking up the Star-Fire Seed, Gu Xianer turned into a divine rainbow and left the place. She didn’t notice Qin Wuya, who had been paying attention to her, in the distance. “That character of hers. Although similar to the past, there is still some difference between them.” Then, Qin Wuya also sighed deeply. He walked out of the woods that existed since ancient times, looked away, and did not take the initiative to reunite with her. Although he had the lake water from the Lake of Reincarnation in his hand, which could help Gu Xianer restore memories of her previous life; if he suddenly stepped forward, with an unknown origin, it would definitely arouse her suspicion. Meanwhile, forcing her to drink the water from the Lake of Reincarnation, was something that he was against. Not to mention, Gu Xianer’s cultivation level was decent and she had plenty of methods. If he really wanted to suppress her and force her, it would probably take some effort on his part, and that might not be worth it. The reason why Qin Wuya came here was to find Sky King Zhi Yang’s hiding place. He didn’t want to get into any other trouble. That was why he watched Gu Xianer leave secretly. At that time, after seeing the reincarnation of his previous Dao Partner in the Vermilion Bird Empire, Wuya was excited and planned to go to the Black Tortoise Empire to meet his Junior Brother. With Sky King Zhi Yang’s status, it shouldn’t be too difficult to find out the identity of that woman. As long as he knew the woman’s identity, it would be much easier for him to reunite with her. It was definitely a good idea. Unfortunately, the reality of the current situation made Qin Wuya feel stunned and stuck. Qin Wuya didn’t expect that he couldn’t find Sky King Zhi Yang after he arrived at the Vermilion Bird Empire. On the contrary, Qin Wuya heard the news that Sky King Zhi Yang and the Successor of Demonic Arts had joined hands to kidnap a maiden with the Celestial Demonic Physique. In the end, he even killed a group of young prodigies in the Land of Eternal Overcast, and almost killed Gu Changge. He was extremely shocked by this. He had never thought that such a thing would happen not long after he left for the Lake of Reincarnation. At first, Qin Wuya didn’t believe that his Junior Brother would do such a thing. When they were in the Borderless Sect in the past, he was weak and timid. Most of the time, he was bullied by the other disciples, and it was Wuya who helped him to find justice. With such a personality, how could his junior Zhi Yang do such a thing? Kill other young prodigies? Among them, Prince Shen, the Successor of Sky Emperor Mountain, had died miserably. Qin Wuya was not sure what to think of this. After all, people could change after many years have passed. His Junior Brother did hold deep hatred for Gu Changge. Thus, it stands to reason he wouldn’t let go of such a chance to kill him, even if he had to cooperate with the Successor of Demonic Arts. Afterward, there was no news about traces of Sky King Zhi Yang whereabouts. On the contrary, there were all kinds of rumors sprouting. All of these made Wuya fall into deep suspicion, unable to justify his Junior Brother’s actions. But soon, it was fortunate that Sky King Zhi Yang had sent someone to contact him. He guessed that Wuya had left the Lake of Reincarnation and rushed to the Black Tortoise Empire. That Qin Wuya would come all the way to meet up with him and discuss their future course of action. “I hope these rumours have nothing to do with you, Junior Brother. It seems that the Successor of Demonic Arts is not that simple of a person. To seek the skin of a tiger, you have to be prepared to be devoured by it.” Qin Wuya sighed in his heart and with a flash of his figure, he was on his way to the place where he and Sky King Zhi Yang had agreed to meet. They hadn’t heard of someone like the Successor of Demonic Arts during their era. It seemed that the ‘Successor of Demonic Arts’ had just recently appeared in the next era after theirs. That these Successors’ actions over that period had made all fear him. Even the Immortal Sects, who had stood firmly since ancient times, would avoid the Successor of Demonic Arts and would never let this monstrosity grow. [If Junior Brother cooperates with such a person, he might be killed at any time.] Soon, among the seemingly quiet and desolate ruins in front of him, Qin Wuya sensed strange fluctuations. With his vision, he could easily recognize these were some hidden formations. Moreover, those formations’ were brilliantly made. Even if a Sacred Emperor Realm expert would not notice if he was not attentive enough. Still, it could not be hidden from Qin Wuya. “Junior Brother!” At the entrance of the ruins, Qin Wuya took the initiative to shout inside. At the same time, he used his divine sense on searching the vicinity behind him to prevent anyone from following him. “Eldest Senior Brother, he’s finally here,” After hearing Qin Wuya’s call, a man in a purple robe who was sitting cross-legged in the depth of the ruins who was cultivating suddenly became excited. Then, he stood up in a hurry and rushed to meet Qin Wuya. “Junior Brother, are you alright?” Qin Wuya asked with concern as he breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m fine. Eldest Senior Brother, I’m relieved to see you here.” Then, Wuya Qin and Sky King Zhi Yang exchanged greetings with each other. Sky King Zhi Yang smiled and breathed a sigh of relief. He finally let go of his uneasiness. In his eyes, Qin Wuya was his greatest pillar of support. No matter what happened, as long as his Eldest Senior Brother was there, he could solve it. It would be the same this time as well. “Junior Brother, what exactly is going on? I’ve heard too many rumors these days.” Then, Qin Wuya frowned and went straight to the point, questioning him. Sky King Zhi Yang didn’t hide anything. He told Qin Wuya everything, without hiding anything. Including how he hunted down the Successor of Demonic Arts, and then was inexplicably wronged and framed, becoming an accomplice of the Successor of Demonic Arts who kidnapped Qing Xiaoyi. The ins and outs of this matter were thoroughly explained, without a single letter missing. “The person who set you up, really hatched up a vicious plan. It can be said to be perfect and flawless.” Even Qin Wuya, who was experienced and knowledgeable, could not help but draw a cold breath after hearing this. It sent shivers down his spine. He was shocked and a little scared. Step by step, layers upon layers, forcing its target into a corner. [No wonder Junior Brother is in such distress, forced to hide in a place like this.] “If not, how would I be like this now?” Sky King Zhi Yang smiled bitterly, but there was greater anger and hatred on his face. “Do you know who had sett you up?” Qin Wuya asked in a low voice, “could it be the King with Six Crowns? I heard that he was the first one to know that you’ve kidnapped Qing Xiaoyi.” Hearing this, Sky King Zhi Yang was also stunned. The person he most suspected was actually Gu Changge. However, he was unsure. When he used the Foreseeing Eye to look into the future, he wanted to know what he would encounter in the future. Although he saw the figure of Gu Changge then, it didn’t mean that it was he who planned all this. Moreover, when he was in the Land of Eternal Overcast, Gu Changge was seriously injured and almost died at the hands of the Successor of Demonic Arts. To Sky King Zhi Yang, it seemed that the King with Six Crowns was extremely suspicious. After all, at that time when everything happened, the King with Six Crowns was in the Black Tortoise Empire. Furthermore, there was no enmity between the two of them, and there was no evidence. So, why did the King with Six Crowns decide that he was responsible for kidnapping Qing Xiaoyi? All these could not be justified. Him aside, the second one that was highly suspicious, was the Successor of Demonic Arts! Soon, Sky King Zhi Yang told him about the three people he suspected, intending to ask what Qin Wuya thought of it. “I see. Don’t worry, Junior Brother. I will try my best to help you.” Qin Wuya nodded with a heavy look on his face. Before the truth was revealed, he couldn’t assert who had set up Sky King Zhi Yang. “By the way, Eldest Senior Brother, can you help me with something? I know you are strong. So this shouldn’t be a problem for you.” At this time, Sky King Zhi Yang suddenly thought of something and asked, looking forward to his answer. “Please go ahead,” Qin Wuya nodded. “Because the Saintess of Purple Mansion was taken away and placed under house arrest by Gu Changge, Purple Mansion is now divided. Many Elders are beginning to favour the Sect Leader of abandoning me” Sky King Zhi Yang explained. “So… You want me to take action and save the Saintess, right?” Hearing this, Qin Wuya suddenly realised that this was not exactly difficult for him. He just needed to sneak into the palace where Gu Changge was located without being noticed. Although Gu Changge was powerful, he was nothing to him, who had lived for hundreds of years in the Nine Realms. In the eyes of outsiders, he had only reached the Enlightened Noble Realm, but even Qin Wuya didn’t know how strong he truly was. “Thank you so much Eldest Senior Brother.” Hearing this, Sky King Zhi Yang was overjoyed. He still had his own plans, but he didn’t say anything. To tell the truth, he felt extremely possessive towards that stunning Saintess. Back then, several Elders of Purple Mansion had promised that after he took over Purple Mansion, they would appoint Liu Ziyan as his Dao partner. And for this matter, Sky King Zhi Yang had personally contacted her, taught her, and left a good impression of himself on her. But now, she was being confined by Gu Changge, and there were even some awful rumours that were being spread, which made him feel uncomfortable and jealous. … At this moment, in an isolated space where Purple Mansion was located. The area it covered was so vast that it was difficult to find its border. It was surrounded by purple mist, with vibrant clouds floating about. There were also countless Divine Islands and Mystic Mountains, with purple chaos mist enveloping them, making them seem incomparably magnificent and lofty. The centre of it all stood a magnificent palace. “Bastards!” A tall and dignified middle-aged man, dressed in a purple robe, that was overflowing with great power, enough to make any who saw him tremble, cursed. His eyes sparkled with a frightening aura. Meanwhile, his face was completely pale from rage as he clenched his fist till blood came out. He was absolutely furious while the many Elders that were beside him tried persuading him, feeling helpless.