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Chapter 338 Doubts
At the sight of Zhang Chi, Hong Li's heart jumped into her throat.
Oh no, this is bad.
She encountered a ghost right after starting to do bad things.
Hong Li already had a psychological shadow and completely forgot that she was a powerful Monster King.
After finally escaping from Zhang Chi's hands, mainly relying on luck, she now feels that she has a destiny on her side and dare not be enemies with Zhang Chi.
At the sight of Zhang Chi, Hong Li didn't even dare to resist and immediately wanted to run away.
Jin Ling'er also realized that Hong Li was not an ordinary person and wouldn't easily let her go.
"You demoness, don't run!"
She didn't know what Hong Li's purpose was in destroying the spiritual veins, but she was sure it wasn't something good.
Jin Ling'er moved quickly and blocked Hong Li's path.
She broke through the barrier of the Divine Ability Realm and gained a new understanding of the power of heaven and earth.
As a "Half-Step Dao Integration," she had no opponents in the Divine Ability Realm.
After just a few rounds of fighting, Hong Li realized that she couldn't beat Jin Ling'er.
Thinking about the consequences of falling into Zhang Chi's hands, Hong Li couldn't help but clench her legs.
No, this can't happen!
"Let me go, and I'll tell you a big secret."
In this critical moment, Hong Li could only think of seeking Zhang Chi's help.
Seeing Zhang Chi's relationship with the white-haired woman, Zhang Chi definitely wouldn't want others to know about their affairs.
Of course, Hong Li didn't dare to directly threaten Zhang Chi either. The psychological shadow Zhang Chi caused her was too great, and she still hadn't recovered from it.
So, she could only negotiate with Zhang Chi, afraid of angering him.
Hearing Hong Li's message, Zhang Chi smiled.
He had already thought that if he wasn't at home, Hong Li would probably try to escape.
But he never expected that Hong Li would end up in his hands again so soon after his return.
How funny, this fish is really unlucky.
Zhang Chi also understood Hong Li's implicit hint. If she was forced into a corner by Jin Ling'er, who knows what she might say.
However, Zhang Chi wouldn't openly save her. Instead, he questioned, "Demoness, why did you destroy the spiritual veins and harm my sect?"
Hong Li was a clever demoness and immediately continued, "If you let me go, I'll tell you."
Seeing this, Jin Ling'er slightly eased her attack, but her gaze remained locked on Hong Li.
If Hong Li tried to escape, Jin Ling'er would show her what it means to be as fast as the wind.
Hong Li inwardly cursed. If there was water around, she would have run away long ago.
The power gap between the River Monster Race in water and on land was too great.
Fortunately, she encountered Zhang Chi this time, and Hong Li thought of a clever plan.
Zhang Chi was also from the Coiling Dragon River region and should have a good relationship with the Dragon Transformation Palace. If she told him about the Luck Formation, he probably wouldn't be able to remain indifferent.
It was better to recruit Zhang Chi as a teammate than to be enemies with him.
"Speaking of which, I'm not really doing something bad, but benefiting the entire Coiling Dragon River region."
Hong Li first justified her actions and then said, "Do you know that there hasn't been a new Dao Integration expert in the Coiling Dragon River region for over four thousand years?"
"I know."
Zhang Chi had already guessed something, and from Hong Li's tone, it seemed that he might find the answer today.
"The human race and Monster Race in the Coiling Dragon River region have always had geniuses. For thousands of years, only the Long Family of the Dragon Transformation Palace has been able to break through to Dao Integration. Aren't you curious about the reason behind this?"
Hong Li continued to tease, trying to increase her chances of survival.
As long as Zhang Chi was interested, he would board her ship.
"I'm not curious, go on. After all, I'm only at the Foundation Building stage now."
Hong Li: "..."
Encountering someone who doesn't play by the rules, it's better not to show off.
Hong Li awkwardly said, "Because the Long Family has set up a formation in the entire Coiling Dragon River region..."
Hong Li emotionlessly described the actions of the Dragon Transformation Palace's Long Family. Zhang Chi didn't react much, but Jin Ling'er was shocked.
"Such a domineering formation, the Dragon Transformation Palace has gone too far."
Although Jin Ling'er had a good relationship with Long Yan, from an objective standpoint, the Long Family was too selfish.
This kind of forcibly binding luck and causing a region to weaken was outright robbery.
A family that kidnapped an entire region.
She had actually been quite puzzled before. The Coiling Dragon River had a more abundant spiritual energy than the Golden Cauldron Mountain, and it was rumored that the Coiling Dragon River was transformed by a true dragon, so it had a richer spiritual essence.
Therefore, cultivators here should find it easier to comprehend the Dao.
Since it was easier to comprehend the Dao, it should naturally be easier to achieve Dao Integration.
But for so many years, the Fuhu Sect had always suppressed the Dragon Transformation Palace, and the Dragon Transformation Palace often had to compete with the Myriad Spirits Cave.
The Myriad Spirits Cave was a place of treacherous mountains and dangerous waters, and it occasionally surpassed the Dragon River Alliance. Jin Ling'er was also somewhat puzzled by this.
So when Hong Li said this, Jin Ling'er immediately believed it.
At the same time, she also worried about Zhang Chi.
She wanted Zhang Chi to go further. If Zhang Chi could only cultivate to the Divine Ability Realm and had a lifespan of less than 800 years, who knows when he might die.
As the spirit of an Immortal Weapon, she had a nearly immortal lifespan.
It can be said that as long as Western State does not perish, Jin Ling'er will not die either.
She doesn't want to be alone in the future, so she must solve this formation.
"You are here to destroy the spiritual veins, and it is related to this formation?"
"That's right."
Seeing Jin Ling'er's interest, Hong Li also became more spirited.
She didn't know this girl, but since she cared about the formation, there was a chance to recruit her as a teammate.
"In order to break through the Monster Sovereign, I have spent years of effort, but I have been unsuccessful. Until recently, the former palace master of the Dragon Transformation Palace found me and told me the truth about the formation. Without destroying the formation, no one can break through the Dao Integration except for the Long Family. And the key to destroying the formation lies in the spiritual veins. As long as two-thirds of the spiritual veins in the Coiling Dragon River basin are destroyed, the formation will collapse on its own."
Hong Li concealed the existence of the Celestial Melody Pavilion and said it was Yin Xun's idea.
Zhang Chi had a sudden realization and thought of the spiritual bird that Cai Yu had chased after.
At that time, the bird carried a letter, which Miao Qin immediately destroyed after reading it.
Two-thirds of the spiritual veins, precisely in the middle and lower reaches.
Zhang Chi thought of many things but didn't say anything.
Jin Ling'er said angrily, "Such ruthless methods."
This is clearly kidnapping all the sects.
By destroying the spiritual veins, the sects cannot exist, but if the spiritual veins are not destroyed, the sects have no future.
Jin Ling'er, being a person of integrity, naturally couldn't stand such things.
Seeing that Jin Ling'er was already angry, Hong Li naturally took advantage of the situation and said, "Currently, I have only destroyed one spiritual vein of the Sword Sect, and the formation's core has been destroyed as well. Long Family may have already sensed it, so I must destroy the other three spiritual veins as soon as possible. As for the territories of the three middle and upper sects, we can only wait for the right opportunity."
Hong Li continued to emphasize her own survival.
She was implying that she didn't want to run away, but was considering everyone's interests.
However, Jin Ling'er thought of Long Yan.
She and Long Yan were good sisters, and Long Yan was about to receive the inheritance and become the next head of the Long Family.
So, the one who would benefit from this would actually be their own people.
But if they maintained the formation and allowed the Long Family to absorb luck, Zhang Chi would find it difficult to break through the Dao Integration.
On one hand, there was her sister, on the other hand, there was her lover. Her heart inclined towards helping Hong Li, as right and wrong were clear.
But her relationship with Long Yan was also deep, and she had just snatched Long Yan's man. If she were to destroy Long Yan's inheritance, it would seem heartless.
For a moment, Jin Ling'er was in a dilemma.
She looked at Zhang Chi, wanting to hear his opinion.
Zhang Chi, however, asked in return, "How did Yin Xun come into contact with such an important secret?"
"As the palace master, he has access to more things. It should be reasonable for him to accidentally discover this secret, right?"
"Wrong. This is a matter of great importance to the honor of the Long Family. How could anyone other than the Long Family know about it?"
Zhang Chi had doubts about this.
If he were a member of the Long Family, he would never tell anyone outside of his descendants about such a secret that concerned their reputation, let alone leave any written records.
Although the Long Family had become powerful enough to not fear challenges, why would they want to create enemies when they could quietly accumulate wealth? They wouldn't want to share their enemies.
The enmity of obstructing the path is irreconcilable.
Could it be that the Long Family wasn't afraid of losing their power one day and being beaten down?
This matter itself was full of doubts.
Why did Yin Xun know something that even Long Yan didn't know?
And Yin Xun was most likely killed by Long Yi's calculations. Could this so-called formation of luck be intentionally released by Long Yi as bait?
"But there is indeed a formation in these spiritual veins!"
Upon hearing Zhang Chi's doubts, Hong Li naturally wanted to prove her correctness.
This was also her hope of breaking through the Monster Sovereign. If Yin Xun's information was false, then she would have been wasting her efforts.
Zhang Chi shook his head and said, "Having a formation doesn't necessarily mean it's a formation of luck, and destroying the spiritual veins may not necessarily be the solution. Everything could be someone else's manipulation, so it's better not to destroy the spiritual veins anymore."
"If I don't do this, am I supposed to wait for death?"
Hong Li had waited long enough.
She firmly believed that with her talent, she should have broken through the Monster Sovereign long ago.
It must be the damn formation that restricted her strength.
She firmly believed that what Yin Xun said was true.
As for Zhang Chi's doubts, they made some sense, but she couldn't accept them.
"I'm not discussing with you, I'm telling you not to destroy the spiritual veins."
Hong Li's heart trembled as she realized who she was talking to.
It was Zhang Chi, how could she dare?
However, Hong Li also had some speculations about Zhang Chi's behavior. He must be afraid that if she broke through the Monster Sovereign, she would be difficult to control.
Damn Zhang Chi, he would remember this grudge!
But now, she didn't dare to confront Zhang Chi and could only promise, "Okay, as long as you let me go, I can temporarily not destroy the spiritual veins."
Seeing Hong Li being so sensible, Zhang Chi felt relieved.
This Monster King was almost tamed. A Monster King without the courage to resist was not a concern.
However, he still needed Gu Youyou to add a magic seal later... (End of this chapter)