Chapter 362 360: Chi Xiaodao in Peril

It turned out Chi Xiaodao and the princess of the Bao Yun Family were as thick as thieves. The two were inseparable, so Chi Xiaodao naturally wished to marry Princess Bao Yun.

Of course, as his grandfather, the Lion Roar Saint Emperor wholeheartedly supported his grandson.

Moreover, Chi Xiaodao had gained a considerable fortune from the Eternal Gate, giving him a limitless future. This made him all the more confident about the marriage.

In fact, this marriage alliance had already undergone significant changes. Previously, the Bao Yun Family had been happy to form an alliance with the Tiger Roar Sect, especially since Hu Yue was a peerless genius of his generation with a boundless future.

Unfortunately, Hu Yue picked the wrong enemy and died a miserable death at Li Qiye's hands. This caused the marriage alliance between the Bao Yun Family and the Tiger Roar Sect to fall through.

Furthermore, the Bao Yun Family's attitude toward Chi Xiaodao had improved. For one, he and Princess Bao Yun were deeply in love, a matter the family couldn't easily interfere with. For another, Chi Xiaodao's own aptitude was quite good. Even if he wasn't as astonishingly brilliant as Hu Yue, he still possessed great potential.

The third reason was the Lion Roar Saint Emperor himself. He had recently emerged from seclusion, and rumors claimed he had already reached the Minor Achievement stage with his Angry Immortal Dominating Body. Some even whispered that the Saint Emperor had recovered his ancestor's complete Immortal Body Technique!

If the Lion Roar Saint Emperor could one day achieve Immortal Body Great Success, he would become an invincible existence. This prospect made the Bao Yun Family look very favorably upon the Lion Roar Sect.

For these reasons, the Bao Yun Family agreed to Chi Xiaodao's marriage proposal. For his grandson's sake, the Lion Roar Saint Emperor had even swallowed his pride and personally accompanied Chi Xiaodao to make the proposal.

However, they happened to arrive just as the Tiger Roar Sect was also there to propose a marriage. Although the sect's heir, Hu Yue, was dead, the Tiger Roar Sect still had other outstanding disciples.

It was unclear whether this was a coincidence or a premeditated act—or if the Tiger Roar Sect was intentionally targeting the Lion Roar Sect.

While both parties were guests at the Bao Yun Family, a conflict erupted between Chi Xiaodao and the Tiger Roar Sect's disciple. In a fit of rage, Chi Xiaodao killed him. In turn, an expert from the Tiger Roar Sect furiously abducted Chi Xiaodao.

The Lion Roar Saint Emperor was enraged and stormed the Tiger Roar Sect to rescue Chi Xiaodao. However, not only did he fail to save his grandson, but he himself ended up trapped within the sect's treacherous domain.

Upon receiving the news from a sect disciple, Chi Xiaodie immediately sought out Li Qiye for help. With even her grandfather trapped by the Tiger Roar Sect, the only one who could save him and Chi Xiaodao was Li Qiye.

"Young Master, please save my grandfather and Little Saber!" Chi Xiaodie was on the verge of tears. Faced with this crisis, their Lion Roar Sect was completely helpless.

"The Tiger Roar Sect." Li Qiye stroked his chin. "Interesting. If I recall correctly, that place sits on a major vein. Since someone is courting death, I suppose I should pay them a visit."

"Don't! You mustn't!" Sikong Toutian suddenly appeared. The boy who had been missing for so long had finally returned. As soon as he saw Li Qiye, he shook his head. "It's a huge scheme."

"What kind of scheme?" Even Chen Baojiao, standing beside Li Qiye, asked in surprise.

Sikong Toutian said, "The Lion Roar Saint Emperor is a remarkable hero." He even gave Chi Xiaodie a thumbs-up as he continued, "Just think about it. The Saint Emperor stormed the Tiger Roar Sect in a single go. With his Immortal Body, it's hard to imagine anyone stopping him. He should have been able to rescue Little Saber without a problem. But instead, he was the one who got trapped. This is a conspiracy."

"It's a conspiracy aimed at you, Young Master!" Sikong Toutian said to Li Qiye. "They came prepared, hoping to lure you into a trap. If you enter the Tiger Roar Sect, it won't be easy to get out."

"If that's really the case, then I'm even more interested in going." Li Qiye laughed, completely unfazed.

Sikong Toutian quickly grew serious. "I'm not kidding. This isn't just about the Tiger Roar Sect. Heh, I'm afraid quite a few powers from the East Hundred Cities are involved! Young Master, you took their Emperor's Soldiers. There's no way they'd let that go! This time, they're probably going to bring out an Immortal Emperor True Artifact."

"An Immortal Emperor True Artifact." Li Qiye narrowed his eyes and said with a grin, "Are they planning to deliver an Immortal Emperor True Artifact to me?"

When Li Qiye narrowed his eyes, Sikong Toutian's heart leaped into his throat. Still, he pressed on with his warning. "Young Master, perhaps you've never been to the Tiger Roar Sect. The sect itself might not seem that powerful to you, but its Ancestral Land, its Sect Territory, is something else entirely. It's a White Tiger Vein, an extremely powerful one. I managed to sneak in once, and I can tell you, it's a truly vicious vein!"

At this point, Sikong Toutian's face paled. "And in my opinion, that's not even the most terrifying part. I snuck into the very depths of their Ancestral Land. I heard that's the place where the Tiger God first rose to power. There are four tombs there—not the Tiger God's tombs. They are incredibly ancient, and their baleful energy soars to the heavens. I'm telling you, those are unparalleled Evil Tombs!"

"Legend has it that the Tiger Roar Sect's founder, the Tiger God, integrated these four Evil Tombs into the very foundation of the sect. It's rumored that the sect can borrow the invincible power of these tombs! Once the Evil Tombs are activated, some predict they could even slay a Great Sage! As I see it, the Tiger Roar Sect's goal is obvious: to lure you into a deathtrap, Young Master," Sikong Toutian said.

"Then what should we do?" both Chen Baojiao and Li Shuangyan asked, startled. "The Tiger Roar Sect has the home-field advantage. This is not good for us."

Chi Xiaodie added worriedly, "What should we do then? Should we ask for reinforcements from someone else?" She was worried for her grandfather and Little Saber, but she was just as concerned for Li Qiye's safety.

"This is where our little thief is mistaken," Li Qiye said with a smile. "I've actually been to the White Tiger Vein before. The Four Symbols Evil Tombs? They're no big deal. If that's the only pathetic trick the Tiger Roar Sect has up its sleeve, I'll be sorely disappointed."

As he said this, Li Qiye couldn't help but narrow his eyes. To be precise, not only had he been to that place, he also knew its true secret!

"You're really going, Young Master?" Sikong Toutian asked. "Why don't we find some more experts to help? The Bingyu Palace, for example."

"No need." Li Qiye smiled, then looked at Sikong Toutian. "You said the Yao Guang Ancient Country is involved? Or was it the Qingxuan Ancient Country?"

"Heh, the Yao Guang Ancient Country is definitely involved. Given the stakes, the Tiger Roar Sect couldn't possibly handle this alone. You have two Emperor's Soldiers, Young Master. Do you really think the Tiger Roar Sect would have the guts to risk it all without some powerful backing?" Sikong Toutian explained. "They're being secretive, but there's no such thing as a perfect secret!"

"I hear the Yao Guang Ancient Country's Guardian Divine Beast is still alive," Li Qiye mused, stroking his chin. "I wonder if it will show up."

This statement sent a shiver down Sikong Toutian's spine. Chi Xiaodie's face went white, and she cried out, "Is... is that possible? What if... what if the Guardian Divine Beast of the Yao Guang Ancient Country really comes? What then? I've heard its reputation rivals that of the Celestial Dao Academy's Guardian God, and that it's just as invincible!"

"If the Guardian Divine Beast of the Yao Guang Ancient Country actually shows up, things will get incredibly serious." Sikong Toutian's scalp tingled with fear. "That old monster is no mere Old Undying, nor just some legendary powerhouse. In my opinion, that old thing is absolutely at the level of an Immortal Being! If it comes, it's a dead end! A complete checkmate!"

Chi Xiaodie's face was pale. Although she wanted to save her grandfather and Little Saber, she certainly didn't want Li Qiye to fall into such a deadly trap.

Li Qiye remained at ease and unhurried. He smiled and said, "Who says it's a dead end? I'm more worried about..."

"Worried about what?" Chen Baojiao couldn't help but cut in.

Li Qiye grinned. "I'm worried the Guardian Divine Beast from the Yao Guang Ancient Country *won't* show up. It would be so lonely if an invincible being like that stayed home. Its arrival would make things more exciting. Although it's called a Divine Beast, its bloodline isn't that of a true one, sadly. Still, it has at least a little bit of Divine Beast blood. Divine Beast Blood is a great supplement, you know. Even if its bones are a bit old and its Longevity Blood is running a little low... If it's willing to come, I wouldn't mind tasting the flavor of Divine Beast blood again!"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but lick his lips.

Suddenly, Sikong Toutian's blood ran cold. A moment ago, he had been terrified by the thought of an invincible being like the Yao Guang Ancient Country's Guardian Divine Beast. But now, the look in Li Qiye's eyes sent a chill down his spine that made his previous fear seem trivial.

At this moment, he had the distinct feeling that Li Qiye was the true predator, and the Tiger Roar Sect and its allies were merely his prey.

"Let's go pay them a visit," Li Qiye said with a wide smile. "It's been a while since I've seen a real 'grand scheme.' I hope it's not like that ambush at the Celestial Dao Academy—just a bunch of Old Undyings. That was so boring. It's about time those Immortal Beings buried underground crawled out of their graves."

Sikong Toutian took a deep breath. At that moment, he felt that not making an enemy of Li Qiye was the wisest decision he had ever made.

As for Li Shuangyan and Chen Baojiao, they were already completely unfazed by this point.

On the way to the Tiger Roar Sect, Li Qiye summoned Zi Cui Ning. "Let me borrow the Immortal Blood Spear for a few days," he said.

Without a moment's hesitation, Zi Cui Ning handed over the weapon that represented the ultimate power of Heavenly Sea City. "Do you need me to clear the path for you?" she asked.

"No need." Li Qiye smiled. "Unless I annihilate a sect or crush a domain, some people will always think I'm a pushover, made of clay and easy to mold. Since someone is so eager to challenge my true power, I will oblige them."

Zi Cui Ning couldn't help but smile. It was a smile reminiscent of the Bi Bo Fairy, captivating to all who beheld it.

The Tiger Roar Sect had captured Chi Xiaodao and trapped the Lion Roar Saint Emperor. On the surface, it seemed like a conflict between two sects, but it drew the attention of countless people across the East Hundred Cities.

Any discerning big shot could see at a glance that this was no spontaneous conflict, but a premeditated plot.

"Is a storm brewing?" a Human Emperor who was also a Sect Leader murmured to himself. "It seems blood is about to flow like a river. In this tempest, I fear a great sect is about to fall."

But as for which sect it would be, no one dared to say for sure.