Invincible Soul Emperor

When Ah San finished speaking, Xue Wei glared at him fiercely.

"Is your brain eaten by pigs, or did you eat a pig’s brain? That Wu Chang is just a pawn under Jiang Qi. Is this something I need to discuss with a pawn?"

After Xue Wei finished, A Shan scratched his head, a bright look in his eyes, appearing enlightened.

"What if they really don’t show up? Wouldn’t we be another ally short?" Ah San added.

"If they truly don’t come, then we’ll call off the cooperation. It’s just one ally, without his support, there will be others." Xue Wei seemed not to take the matter seriously at all.

Elsewhere.

Jiang Ancient Clan.

Wu Chang quickly conveyed Xue Wei’s words.

At this moment, Jiang Qi was enjoying a massage from his subordinates. Upon seeing Wu Chang enter, he didn’t even lift his eyes.

"Pretty fast. How’s the task I assigned you?" Jiang Qi asked indifferently.

Wu Chang replied slowly, "Xue Wei, who wants to compete for the position of Saint Heir, wants to cooperate with us. He says you have to personally go and negotiate with him or else the matter is off the table."

Hearing those words, Jiang Qi couldn’t help but chuckle.

"He wants this Holy Son to personally go negotiate? He’s got some nerve! I’ve given his family so much business, isn’t he satisfied yet?"

Wu Chang continued, "Saint Heir, that guy said those businesses were given to the Xue Family; the Xue Family is the Xue Family, Xue Wei is Xue Wei, these two matters shouldn’t be mixed."

"What if this Holy Son is unwilling to cooperate with him?" Jiang Qi laughed, angered by Xue Wei’s attitude.

He had never seen anyone so arrogant in front of him before.

Though this person could possibly be the future Saint Heir of the Xue Family, Jiang Qi certainly wasn’t afraid of that.

"Saint Heir, Xue Wei said that Ye Qingchen’s people have already gone to the Secret Realm, who knows when they’ll reveal the Buddha’s Relic. Saint Heir, the Patriarch of the Xue Family certainly won’t help Ye Qingchen, but Xue Wei does have influence in the Xue Family. If he secretly helps Ye Qingchen, then Ye Qingchen might well obtain what he wants."

Wu Chang didn’t want to let Ye Qingchen succeed so easily.

Jiang Qi didn’t expect Xue Wei to use this as a threat against him!

"Ha, very well then!"

Jiang Qi had his attendants cease their actions as he slowly stood up.

"Since he wishes for this Holy Son to go, then this Holy Son shall go! If he doesn’t satisfy me, then he shouldn’t blame me for severing ties with the Xue Family! Should I sever ties, the Patriarch of the Xue Family won’t make him the Saint Heir either!"

Wu Chang stood facing him, mouth slightly agape, as though wanting to say something.

"If you have any questions, ask quickly." Jiang Qi seemed to sense he had more to say.

Wu Chang hurriedly said, "Saint Heir, since you know Magic Technique from the Demon Clan, why not directly control Xue Wei? That way we won’t be constrained by him."

Jiang Qi replied faintly, "Controlling him isn’t particularly difficult. But it requires too much energy expenditure, I have just recovered. Certainly can’t waste it like this, otherwise, how would I give him a chance to threaten me?"

Wu Chang nodded in sudden enlightenment.

"Then Saint Heir, what do you need me to do next?"

Jiang Qi spoke slowly, "Next, naturally, you go continue to bother Ye Qingchen. Once he grows weary of your harassment, he’ll relax his guard. Then you will have a prime opportunity to strike."

Wu Chang added, "But if you cooperate with Xue Wei, you won’t need me to strike, right?"

Jiang Qi glared at him fiercely, "Do you plan to trust a foreigner who knows nothing? Of course, it’s not easy to cooperate with me. If the outcome of this matter doesn’t satisfy me, then Xue Wei shouldn’t think he’ll have it easy!"

Jiang Qi despised threats, no matter the opponent’s identity.

Deep at the seabed.

After an initial failure, Xiao Xiao and Xue Feng camped far from the cave.

Reassessing tactics, they regained energy.

They understood defeating the Deep Sea Monster Beast required more than brute force.

Because neither was a match for the beast.

Without speaking, they silently recovered their internal energy.

After some time, Xiao Xiao opened her eyes first.

"We underestimated the beast’s power and speed," Xiao Xiao remarked, "Its scale armor is tougher than we imagined, standard attacks can’t penetrate."

Xue Feng nodded, feeling his wounds gradually healing, said, "This time we need to find its true weakness, and launch an attack in unison, leaving it no opportunity to retaliate."

After lengthy discussion, they decided to use more crafty tactics in their next fight, aiming to finish the battle swiftly.

Both Xiao Xiao and Xue Feng swiftly regained their strength, with weapons reequipped, they set off to the Deep Sea Monster Beast’s lair once more.

On the way, they remained vigilant, secretly resolved to succeed this time!

As they reached the massive cave again, the oppressive feeling of the deep sea surrounded them anew.

Inside the cave, the beast’s roars still echoed in the water, as if mocking their return.

"Are you ready?" Xiao Xiao glanced at Xue Feng, eyes shining with resolve.

"Yes, this time for sure we’ll succeed." Xue Feng gripped his longsword tightly, eyes steady.

The two nodded to each other, then silently entered the cave. Darkness and oppressiveness remained, the water currents seemingly heavier due to the beast’s presence.

The battle commenced.

The beast’s figure re-emerged before them, moving slowly underwater, eyes full of rage. Sensing the intruders, it growled lowly, its gigantic tail stirring rushing waves.

"Watch out, it’s coming!" Xiao Xiao warned in whispers, raising her longsword.

The beast charged at them, massive claws swiping at Xiao Xiao.

Xiao Xiao swiftly dodged aside, swinging the longsword towards the beast’s belly.

Yet once more, the longsword was warded off by the scales, leaving only a shallow scrape.

Xue Feng quickly cast an Ice Magic spell, hoping to slow the beast’s movements. Cold frost swiftly covered the beast’s limbs, but its immense power shattered the frost instantly.

"This guy is tougher than last time." Xiao Xiao panted, swinging her sword again, searching for a breakthrough.

The beast’s attacks turned more frenzied, tail and claws thrashing rock and seaweed around.

Xiao Xiao and Xue Feng maneuvered agilely in the water, dodging the beast’s strikes, while seeking counterattack opportunities.

"Xiao Xiao, we need a strategy shift!" Xue Feng yelled, eyes fixed on the beast’s belly.