Chapter 2231: Entrusted
As soon as this person’s words fell, the city instantly exploded into chaos.
Every face displayed a look of panic.
However, in this situation, no one would sympathize with the weak.
Soon after, the City Defense Array directly collapsed.
In an instant, the city fell into utter chaos.
Most people, in a panic, fled towards the outside of the city.
For a while, there was tunneling light everywhere from all directions.
And during this time, Zhou Yu and two others had already arrived at a secret location within the city.
Before entering this secret place, one of them looked back at the city.
The person next to him sighed and said:
"Brother Yuan, what’s the matter?"
"Are you reluctant to leave this city?"
That person sighed and said:
"This city was built by my own hands."
"I’ve managed it for thousands of years, naturally there’s some sentiment."
The person beside him comforted:
"Brother Yuan, you need to let go."
"Now, the Divine Horn Clan has gone mad looking for the so-called Plane Treasure, starting a massacre against us Black Cloud Twenty-eight Clans. Such matters are beyond our control now."
"However, the Black Cloud Twenty-eight Clans are not to be trifled with."
"Now, the Black Cloud Twenty-eight Clans have joined forces."
"One day, perhaps, we’ll defeat the Divine Horn Clan, who knows."
At this moment, Zhou Yu, who was listening to the two’s conversation, had his expression change, but quickly returned to normal.
However, in his heart, waves were stirred up.
The Divine Horn Clan causing such an uproar, all for a Plane Treasure?
There shouldn’t be many Plane Treasures, right?
So, it’s likely the Demon Blade inside him.
This is too unbelievable.
He had just returned from the Desolate Origin Realm, and the Divine Horn Clan launches a war in this area.
Could they have predicted his path in advance?
This...
Such techniques are extraordinary and divine.
Only those in the Mahayana Realm might be capable of such things.
Zhou Yu’s nerves immediately became tense.
With such a large-scale extinction battle, there might be more than one or two in the Mahayana Realm involved.
If he were discovered, there would be no chance of survival.
Zhou Yu truly regretted coming back now.
But there’s no medicine for regret.
Now, he can only proceed step by step.
The two beside him paid no attention to Zhou Yu’s change in expression as they continued their conversation.
The man called Brother Yuan sighed.
"Let’s hope so."
"By the way, Brother Yuan, didn’t you say that the experts from the Divine Horn Clan would arrive in a month’s time?"
"Why did they arrive suddenly?"
The man shook his head.
"I don’t know either."
"It might be because of the Giant Battle Spirit Boat."
"It is a unique war weapon of the Divine Horn Clan. They actually used the Giant Battle Spirit Boat against our small city, so it’s not surprising they arrived a month early."
Upon hearing this, that person nodded.
"Indeed."
"Alright, Brother Yuan, there’s no time to delay; let’s leave quickly."
"Yes."
Then, the three of them stepped into this secret place.
The so-called secret place is a dilapidated pavilion.
Led by the two, Zhou Yu followed closely into the pavilion.
The pavilion was very shabby, with thick dust everywhere, indicating that no one had entered for at least a hundred years.
At this moment, the Yuan Sect Master went to the depths of the pavilion, in front of a dilapidated idol.
Then, he cast a spell towards the idol.
In an instant, a gray Spiritual Light emitted from the idol.
Next, the idol started to move.
Moments later, a passageway appeared beneath the idol.
The Yuan Sect Master immediately entered first.
Zhou Yu and the other person followed closely behind.
Beneath the passage is a narrow space.
Inside, surprisingly, was a small Transmission Array.
The Yuan Sect Master immediately stepped onto the Transmission Array and inserted Spirit Stones.
Zhou Yu and the other person, naturally, also stepped on in succession.
With a wave of Void Fluctuation, the forms of the three of them instantly disappeared from the Transmission Array.
Soon after their disappearance, the Transmission Array silently turned into a pile of dust.
Together with the idol outside and the pavilion, all collapsed into ruins.
After a brief dizzying twist, Zhou Yu and the other two appeared in a valley.
The Yuan Sect Master flew out first, then swept his Divine Sense.
Moments later, he said:
"We’ve already left the encirclement of the Divine Horn Clan."
After speaking, he looked at Zhou Yu.
"Daoist Zhou, we two need to go to another place. I wonder if Daoist Zhou plans to travel with us or act alone?"
Zhou Yu didn’t even think before he said:
"Thank you both for escorting me."
"I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t accompany you two."
Hearing this, the Yuan Sect Master did not persuade further; instead, he said:
"Since Daoist Zhou has decided, we will not oppose."
"However, at the time of parting, I have a favor to ask. Please do not refuse, Daoist Zhou!"
Zhou Yu raised an eyebrow.
"Oh?"
"Please do tell."
The Yuan Sect Master reached out, and in his hand appeared a Jade Box.
"Daoist Zhou, this item is a secret treasure of the Black Cloud Twenty-eight Clans, very important to us."
"With the Divine Horn Clan’s large-scale attack, most likely it’s for this item."
"The two of us may not escape the pursuit of the Divine Horn Clan, so we’re asking Daoist Zhou to help keep it safe. If there’s a chance in the future, please take it to the Black Cloud Twenty-eight Clans’ meeting place, Black Cloud City. At that time, the Black Cloud Twenty-eight Clans will have a heavy reward."
As he spoke, the Yuan Sect Master directly tossed the Jade Box to Zhou Yu.
Zhou Yu instinctively caught it.
The Yuan Sect Master then said solemnly:
"Daoist Zhou, this Jade Box can only be opened with a special method; if the method is incorrect, it will self-destruct."
"If you can deliver it, the Black Cloud Twenty-eight Clans will at least reward you with a Primordial Ancient Treasure."
Hearing this, a flash of surprise crossed Zhou Yu’s eyes.
He hadn’t expected this item to be so valuable.
Of course, Zhou Yu was somewhat tempted.
However, he didn’t blindly agree and asked:
"Aren’t you afraid I’ll disappear with the Jade Box?"
The Yuan Sect Master laughed freely.
"Firstly, Daoist Zhou is not from the Divine Horn Clan."
"Secondly, the Divine Horn Clan always holds enmity towards those not of their race."
"They are often ruthless, exterminating those not of their kind."
"So for your safety, Daoist Zhou should also help the Black Cloud Twenty-eight Clans."
"Moreover, we have a heavy reward."
One must know, a treasure not inferior to a Primordial Ancient Treasure is an absolute top-level treasure for most Void Refinement Realm experts.
Cultivators like Zhou Yu, who have multiple treasures not inferior to Primordial Ancient Treasures, are exceptionally rare.
So, the Yuan Sect Master’s analysis is quite reasonable.
Zhou Yu nodded.
"Alright, I agree."
With that, he put away the Jade Box, clasped his fists at the two of them, then turned and flew away...