In Qin Shi's heart, there were waves that he had never felt before. For the first time, he realized that he had been wrong all along. He had oversimplified many things.
How did Xiao Chong destroy the entire Yu Family in one night?
Did he really rely on the power of the Empire?
No, this was impossible. Not to mention the Chi Yan Empire a hundred years ago, even the Chi Yan Empire under the leadership of Lin Yu would not be able to do this.
The Domain, an ancient family, was able to write the Talisman Demon General Manual, an ancient book that even he could not completely decipher. How could it be destroyed by a small Empire in one night?
Moreover, he had a feeling that the Chi Yan Empire was so vast, why did Yu Bing choose to die in the backyard of the Qin family?
And the Talisman Demon General Manual that had been sealed for a hundred years inexplicably fell into his hands. All of this was too coincidental. But the more coincidental it was, the more he felt that something was wrong. Things that were too coincidental were usually not coincidental.
According to Feng Sha, the Talisman Demon Master was a profession that had only appeared in the last thirty thousand years. Then, what was the matter with the Clay Bodhisattva?
Suddenly, he was startled and asked Feng Sha, "Senior Feng Sha, do you know the Clay Bodhisattva?"
"The Clay Bodhisattva?"
Feng Sha's old eyes were slightly surprised. After pondering for a long time, he nodded, "I have heard of him. He was the first person on the mainland to possess Soul Power. However, he had not refined any Devil Talismans. According to the legends, the Talisman Demon Master and the cultivation of Soul Power were passed down by him."
"As expected!"
In an instant, Qin Shi seemed to have grasped something. He could still clearly remember what the Clay Bodhisattva had said to him during the Divine Realm Ritual. He had interacted with the Human Sovereign before. And from the looks of it now, the entire chessboard seemed to be controlled by the Human Sovereign. This was a game against the heavens, and he was only a chess piece in it. This was something he didn't like very much. However, he couldn't help but admit that the Human Sovereign was truly powerful. If that was the case, what was the purpose of everything that the Human Sovereign left behind for him?
If it was said that obtaining the Talisman Demon General Manual and becoming a Talisman Demon Master was the Human Emperor's intention, then, what was the significance of this to the overall situation?
The more he sensed, the more puzzled he became.
"What a big game of chess!
This is a chess game that concerns the entire world. "
Qin Shi sighed bitterly and shook his head: "It seems that if there is a chance, I still have to return to Scarlet Flame."
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Qin Shi had a premonition that the final turning point of this chess game, as well as the final place of the game, would definitely be at the very beginning.
He wanted to return to Crimson Flame and find the source of all this.
The Yu Clan, the Human Emperor, the Qin Clan, and the Doorless Auction House, as well as why Qi Qing had chosen to build the Crimson Flame Sword Catacomb. All of this made him feel suffocated. It was as if he was surrounded by a huge mystery. Layers of fog covered his eyes. A shocking conspiracy was quietly approaching him.
"Hu …!"
He took a few deep breaths to control his racing heart and tense emotions. He stopped himself from thinking about these things because he knew how big the sky was, how wide the earth was, and how far the road was. He had to take one step at a time, and food had to be eaten one bite at a time. The most important thing right now was the Eight Regions Talisman Demon Competition that Feng Sha spoke of.
After composing himself, he looked at Feng Sha: "Senior, from what you said just now, it seems that the cultivation of a Talisman Demon Master is very difficult. I didn't realize it in my early years, but if that's the case, isn't it a little too much to ask the younger generation to become a Nine Incantations Talisman Demon Master?"
"The younger generation?" Feng Sha came back to his senses and was startled: "Did I say that this is a competition between the younger generation?"
"Isn't it?" This time it was Qin Shi's turn to be shocked.
Feng Sha shook his head with a bitter smile: "Of course not. I also said that a Talisman Demon Master represents the core strength of a region. As a Talisman Demon Master, you naturally know the great use of the Demon Talisman. Therefore, this Eight Regions Talisman Demon Competition is for all the Eight Regions Talisman Demon Masters. Even a region lord, if they have the status of a Talisman Demon Master, they also have the right to participate."
"What?" Qin Shi frowned slightly: "Doesn't that mean that there is no age restriction in this competition?"
"Yes, only occupation, not age." Feng Sha gave Qin Shi a definite answer.
This made Qin Shi's heart sink. If it was just among the younger generation, even though there were many young talents in the Eight Regions, he still had absolute confidence in his control of soul power. But if there was no age restriction, he would become very passive.
It wasn't that he didn't have confidence in himself, but that time was a chasm that people couldn't cross.
"If that's the case, isn't it very unfair?"
"There are too many unfair things in this world."
Feng Sha shook his head helplessly: "But, little fellow, you don't have to worry. There aren't many Talisman Demon Masters in the Eight Regions. Those old fellows are all guests, and they don't have the right to participate. You still have three months. Moreover, my Sword Sect is going to give up anyway. You are an exception. Even if you can't win, you don't have to worry too much. The Sword Sect will still give you a generous reward."
Hearing this, Qin Shi couldn't help but fall silent. If it was in the past, with Qin Shi's personality, he might not really care about it. But this time, it concerned the fate of the Shattered Snow Azalea, he had to win.
"Seems like things are more troublesome than I thought. Three months … is too short."
He thought in his heart, but his black eyes were very determined. He didn't express his thoughts to Feng Sha, but asked directly: "What reward?"
This was what he was concerned about.
Feng Sha was confused by Qin Shi's rapid change in attitude. He glared at Qin Shi: "Brat, all you think about is money, right?"
Qin Shi scratched his head awkwardly: "Why wouldn't I want it if it's free?"
"Alright, don't worry, you won't be forgotten."
Qin Shi chuckled and shrugged his shoulders. However, he felt a little uneasy in his heart. In the following period of time, the crowd in the center of the Divine Realm had already dispersed. The Sword Faction's Returning Spatial Array was also opened. Only then did Fang Qing extend his hand to signal the Sword Faction disciples.
"Prepare to return to the sect."
Many Sword Sect disciples entered the portal under the guidance of the elders.
When the portal was closed, Fang Qing was the first to get up, and Feng Sha followed beside her. Fang Qing asked: "How is it?
Did you convince that little fellow? "
Feng Sha stroked his beard and smiled: "Yes, that little fellow. Even though I don't know what he wants the snow rhododendron for, it's exactly what he wants."
Fang Qing rolled her eyes at him: "Uncle Feng, I advise you not to use this method to force him. This little fellow isn't stupid. If you push him too hard, he might do something that even we can't predict."
"Don't worry, I know what to do."
Feng Sha couldn't help but be serious. He was silent for a while, then said: "Actually, I didn't do anything to stop the Chaotic Lands from using the snow rhododendron as the reward."
"Not you?"
"Yes."
Feng Sha nodded: "In the beginning, I did have the idea to send someone to negotiate with the Chaotic Lands. However, before my people left the Sword Sect, the Chaotic Lands had already sent out the reward. It was the snow rhododendron."
"Really?"
Fang Qing was a little surprised. He smiled and said, "Haha, that's good. It's not our business anymore. Indeed, in the Treasure House of the Chaotic Lands, only the Fragmented Snow Azalea is precious. But it's useless. It's not surprising that they brought it here."
"Okay, when we get back to the Sword Sect, I will send someone to send the quota.
Our sect will only send Qin Shi? "Even though Fang Qing called him Uncle Feng, Fang Qing was the Sect Leader, so Feng Sha asked for his permission.
Fang Qing took a deep breath and nodded her head.
"Let's see if this little fellow can turn the tide."
After an hour of spatial transmission, they arrived at the Sword Faction. When the numerous disciples walked out from the darkness once more, all of them revealed relaxed smiles. The summary of their Divine Domain had more or less given them some harvests. Some of the younger disciples were already unable to control their desire to brag to their companions and dispersed.
Qin Shi didn't waste any time. He was a little tired after the past three days. After saying goodbye to Haoyue and the others, he returned to his room to cultivate in seclusion.
After this unexpected breakthrough, he needed to stabilize his foundation.
......
Time passed, and three days passed.
Chaotic Lands.
Within the chaotic region's inner region, on top of an extremely tall mountain peak, three elders stood there. If Qin Shi was here, he would definitely recognize these three individuals. Weren't they precisely Shi Hao's three protector elders?
Suddenly, the sky darkened. A strange figure suddenly appeared from the thunderclouds. When the three saw that figure, they revealed respectful expressions and cupped their fists: "Region Master!"
"You three, there is no need for the four of us to be so courteous." Yao Ming floated in the air. A majestic halo appeared around him, as if he was a deity that had descended into the mortal world.
"Elder Shi, how is the matter I asked you to do?" Yao Ming's voice was deep and resounding as he spoke indifferently.
The corners of Shi Hao's lips curled up slightly when he heard this. A cold glint flashed in the corners of his eyes. Immediately, he waved his hand and a letter covered in golden patterns was brought out. There was a sealing formation formed from spiritual swords around the letter.
"Region Master, please take a look."
Yao Ming waved his hand, and the sword formation collapsed in an instant. The letter was flipped open. Wasn't it the list of participants from the Sword Sect that was participating in the Eight Regions Symbol Demon Competition?
There was a huge blank space on the list. Only the center of the list was occupied by a dazzling name.
Qin Shi!
When he saw the two words Qin Shi, Yao Ming's indifferent eyes narrowed slightly. He revealed a faint smile. "Haha, it seems like the bait we released has taken effect. The fish has taken the bait."
"Region Master, what are we going to do?"
Yao Ming's eyes turned cold. "That is not something you need to worry about. Chen Gan's death has already angered that place. This time, we must capture that brat."
"Yes!" the three replied at the same time.