The mastermind behind the scenes starting with the calamity of all races

Just then.

Qin Guang led a large group of people toward Yun Jie and his group.

Needless to say, they are still in a state of shock. It's like being a bewildered fruit on a bewildered tree, and you and I are all bewildered under that tree.

Qin Guang still looked incredulous as he asked, "Yun Jie, what exactly is going on here?"

Without a doubt, Qin Guang had voiced everyone's thoughts, and everyone remained silent, waiting for Yun Jie's answer.

Yun Jie looked around, and well, all he saw were pairs of curious eyes.

"Ahem, here's what happened."

Yun Jie coughed twice and began to explain: "Before I established my own residence, I secretly trained a group of people. Well, they are... part of them."

As he spoke, Yun Jie pointed to the fourteen people behind Lin Dong.

"Wait, you mean they're only a part of it? That means there are others who secretly attained enlightenment as well?"

As they spoke, the others looked at Yun Chen and Yun Ying with inquisitive eyes. These two had secretly attained enlightenment, and moreover, they were at the ninth level of the Eternal Realm. This was outrageous!

"Well, it is indeed only a part, but it's not as outrageous as you think. Before today, none of them had attained the Dao. Today, quite a few have attained the Dao. Zhang Jing and the other six have already successfully attained the Dao in the Human Realm. Including the six of them, the Great Xuan Palace has only had 21 people attain the Dao this time."

"Just now?"

Everyone gasped, both astonished by the power of the Great Xuan Mansion and bewildered by Yun Jie's cryptic words.

Yun Jie glanced at them. So what if they were twenty-one invincible warriors? What's so surprising? This was the result of his deliberate control; otherwise…

At this moment, Zhou Tianqi suddenly spoke up: "So, does that mean those Sun and Moon beings that suddenly appeared were also secretly cultivated by you back then?"

Yun Jie nodded, which was taken as an admission.

Zhou Tianqi asked again, "Is there anything else?"

"..."

Zhou Tianqi asked another question that everyone was concerned about. This time, the Great Xuan Mansion had frightened them quite a bit. It was only because of their high cultivation that they were scared out of their wits. Otherwise, they would have had a heart attack.

Yun Jie smiled but did not answer.

Everyone looked on and thought, "Okay, there's probably still some left, but how much is impossible to guess. But it shouldn't be doubled, right? The Great Xuan Palace can't possibly provide that many resources."

That's right, the Great Xuan Palace can't provide it, but it can't afford to lose out to others who can help it.

At this point, I must once again express my gratitude to the gods, demons, and other great races for their generosity.

"Then what about Yun Chen and Yun Ying?"

Okay, I feel like this is the question that everyone is most concerned about.

Yun Jie explained, "Jiang Yao's relics were not used back then and were later given to Yun Chen. As for Yun Ying, didn't a major event happen in the Battlefield of the Heavens more than a hundred years ago?"

The crowd looked at him strangely. Qin Guang said, "Did you do that too?"

Everyone was involuntarily lost in memories. One hundred years ago, it was the time when the Starry Sky Mansion opened. On that occasion, a huge change suddenly occurred in the Starry Sky Mansion. Everyone who entered the Starry Sky Mansion died. No one knew what happened inside. They only saw the Starry Sky Mansion shaking continuously before finally returning to calm.

That time, the human race didn't send anyone into the Starry Sky Mansion. Okay, I remember now, it was Yun Jie who suggested it, saying that if the human race went, they would be targeted, so it was better not to go. In the end, they didn't send anyone. At the time, they were quite relieved, but they never expected...

That wasn't the end of it. While everyone's attention was focused on Xingyu Mansion, someone took the opportunity to prove their Dao. They still remember the scene: the rosy light shone for five thousand miles, even more abnormal than Xia Longwu's three thousand miles.

However, by the time they arrived, the place was deserted. They had no idea who the person who had attained enlightenment was. It turned out that it was Yun Ying...

"Yun Chen and Yun Ying are quite capable. They reached the fifth level as soon as they attained Dao, and their progress was not slow. They cultivated to the ninth level in no time."

"And then? That's it?"

Everyone was incredulous. What the hell was this? Why did it sound so childish?

Besides, do you have to be so calm about this? Eternal Ninth Dan isn't some nobody!

At this moment, Zhou Tianqi spoke again, saying quietly, "Ninth dan is indeed ninth dan, but this combat power seems a bit off..."

"Hey Lao Zhou, what's wrong with you? Are you planning to get to the bottom of this?"

Yun Jie didn't want to explain anymore, especially the questions Zhou Tianqi asked. "Ask again, and I'll expose your secrets!"

Zhou Tianqi looked at Yun Jie calmly, "I was just asking, if you don't want to tell me, then forget it."

"Ahem, um, Yunying, you go ahead and say it."

Yunying smiled and said, "Master, I'll tell you in private."

"Hey, do you have to do this? We're curious too."

Qin Zhen was displeased. Talking about it in private? And they were involved in it in private too? He was extremely curious now.

Yun Ying glanced at him and said coldly, "Are you itching for a beating again? Or have you become so powerful after achieving enlightenment? Do you want me to spar with you?"

"No, no, no," Qin Zhen hurriedly shook his head. Yun Ying used to beat him up all the time, and it was done by imperial decree.

Yunying learned the Qin Spear technique, and so did he. For this reason, Qin Guang had them spar many times, but unfortunately, Qin Zhen was always beaten and ran away with his head in his hands without exception. Later, about a hundred years ago, this situation became less frequent. Now, Qin Zhen doesn't want to be beaten up.

"Shut up if you don't want to get beaten up," Yun Ying glared at him irritably.

Qin Zhen shut his mouth in frustration, realizing with a glance that he couldn't afford to offend them.

"Alright, then everyone disperse," Qin Guang said. "Everyone, be prepared for battle at any time. This time, the myriad races probably won't let this go easily."

Everyone's expression changed. "How could this be? The Starry Sky Mansion is about to open. Are they going to start a war?"

Zhou Tianqi glanced at them and said calmly, "If it were you, would you stop after so many invincible beings died? Moreover, our strength has increased too much this time, and I imagine the various races are already feeling uneasy."

After saying that, Zhou Tianqi glanced at Yun Jie, as if to say, "This is all your doing."

Yun Jie pretended not to see it. Zhou Tianqi was a dignified seventeenth-level supreme expert and a first-class rule master. He was timid and hesitant in everything he did. Did he expect Yun Jie to learn from him?

After Zhou Tianqi finished speaking, everyone felt a little heavy-hearted, and the joy of proving the Dao was greatly diminished. Although their strength had increased significantly this time and they were no less than any of the major clans, they couldn't withstand the combined efforts of the other clans. If the various clans were truly determined to eliminate the human race, they would really be no match for them.

Looking around, Qin Guang said in a deep voice, "In short, everyone, return to your posts and be ready for battle at any time!"

"Yun Ying, come with me."

After saying that, Qin Guang turned and went back to the tent. Yun Ying looked at Yun Jie, who nodded to her. Only then did Yun Ying follow Qin Guang.

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Chapter 380 I Admit Defeat [Please Subscribe, Please Vote!]

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Human realm.

Nanyuan City.

Outside the ruins, Xia Xiaoer, Zhu Tiandao, and Niu Baidao stared at each other in bewilderment.

"Why haven't they come out yet? Wasn't it over? I hope nothing bad has happened."

Sixteen invincible beings perished within the ruins. Niu Baidao, who had just attained enlightenment, felt a chill run down his spine. It seemed that... attaining enlightenment wasn't so great after all; it felt less safe than before.

Xia Xiaoer said calmly, "Perhaps the battle isn't over yet. A total of 18 invincible warriors from all races entered before, and two more should be from the Hunter's Pavilion. So far, only 16 have fallen..."

Zhu Tiandao was a little worried. He glanced at the entrance to the ruins and turned to Niu Baidao, saying, "Old Niu, go in and see what's going on inside. If they're still fighting, lend a hand."

Why aren't you going in?

Zhu Tianli said confidently, "What if they catch me and use me to threaten my father?"

Niu Baidao said seriously, "Don't worry, your father won't be coerced by anyone. Your worries are unnecessary. Or is it that you're actually afraid of dying?"

Zhu Tiandao: "..."

Seeing Zhu Tiandao's expression as if he had swallowed two dead flies, Niu Baidao chuckled and said, "Don't look at me like that. I usually don't bother with you, but I'm invincible now, so you'd better show me some respect. Stop calling me 'Old Niu' all the time. I'm of the same generation as your father, so you have to call me Uncle Niu."

Zhu Tiandao: "..."

Standing to the side, Xia Xiaoer suppressed a laugh. "Zhu family's second son, you've finally met your match! All you ever do is call me 'Xiaoer,' who do you think you are!"

Just then, Su Yu walked over.

"Lord Xiahou, Lord Zhu, and Niu... Invincible."

"Get lost, get lost! What do you mean, 'Invincible Bull'? Can't you even speak properly?"

Niu Baidao originally had a good impression of Su Yu, but it all vanished after Su Yu called him "Invincible Niu." Even though my surname is Niu and I have already achieved invincibility, you still can't call me that!

Seeing Niu Baidao's reaction, Zhu Tiandao and Xia Xiaoer were immediately amused and anxious.

It's just a title, is it really that big of a deal? And it's even invincible.

Su Yu ignored Niu Baidao and turned to Xia Xiaoer, saying, "Lord Xiahou..."

Xia Xiaoer raised his hand to interrupt Su Yu. He stared at Su Yu and said slowly, "I know everything you did. Their deaths were their own fault. This matter ends here and there is no need to mention it again."

Then, Xia Xiaoer continued, "Now that the conflict between the two factions in the Great Xia Prefecture is over, and Long Wu has successfully attained enlightenment, the chaos in the Great Xia Prefecture should end. Are you still willing to come back, kid?"

Once these words were spoken, Xia Xiaoer's thoughts became very clear.

At this moment, Zhu Tiandao spoke up, "Don't listen to Xia Xiaoer. As the saying goes, a good horse doesn't eat the grass it has already grazed. I think our Daming Prefecture is pretty good. You saw it yourself. My father, the Great Ming King, killed sixteen invincible beings of all races in the ruins. His strength is unparalleled. If you join our Daming Prefecture, I will immediately marry my most beautiful granddaughter to you."

The situation inside the ruins is still uncertain, yet Zhu Tiandao blurted out that his father, the Great Ming King, had killed sixteen invincible beings. He was utterly shameless.

"Thank you both for your kindness, but I am quite content in Da Xuan Prefecture and have no intention of seeking refuge elsewhere."

Su Yu refused outright, without the slightest hesitation.

"Won't you reconsider?"

At this moment, Niu Baidao couldn't stand it anymore. "I say that's enough for you two. The Great Xuan Mansion has 25 invincible experts and over 100 Sun and Moon Realm experts. The Great Xia and Great Ming combined are no match for them. You still want to invite Su Yu? Give me a break."

"What?" Su Yu was completely dumbfounded. What 25 invincibles? Where did these 25 invincibles come from?

Seeing the puzzled look on Su Yu's face, Niu Baidao explained, "Do you think that only Zhang Jing and the other six from the Great Xuan Mansion succeeded in proving their Dao today? There are still fifteen more on the Battlefield of the Heavens! They also proved their Dao, and with the Great Xuan King's family, that makes 25 invincible figures, doesn't it?"

Su Yu became completely stunned. Zhu Tiandao laughed and said, "Hehe, it seems you don't know how much power the Great Xuan Mansion is hiding. They don't consider you one of their own. Why don't you come to my Great Ming Mansion instead?"

Even at this moment, Zhu Tiandao did not forget to sow discord. Su Yu was now a hot commodity, and Zhu Tiandao would naturally spare no effort to win him over.