Then, Qin Shi shifted his gaze to the three people. This was also the reason why he recruited Huo Caidie and Zhushan Qing. Although Cen Chi and the others were strong, they had no understanding of the northern region. He needed a few experienced people in the northern region to guide them.
After thinking for a while, the three people looked at each other, and Ku Deng spoke first. "It's not difficult to lead the way, but the other three cities are different from Rainbow Cloud City and Skylight City. They have surrendered to Fen Sky Sect and did not suffer any losses in terms of military strength. With your group of people, it's not difficult to defeat them one by one. But if we split into three groups and attack at the same time, each city can only send less than twenty people. I'm afraid it'll be difficult to win."
"Senior Ku Deng, don't worry about this."
Qin Shi smiled. "Although we said to split into three groups, we can actually split into two groups. Leave one city for me and Xue Xin to deal with."
Frowning, Ku Deng asked in confusion, "Little friend, you mean to say that you and this young lady are going to fight against an entire city?"
"Yes." Qin Shi smiled.
"No!"
The three people hurriedly persuaded. "Each of the three cities is guarded by a Heaven Realm expert and has thousands of soldiers. How can the two of you do it?"
Qin Shi did not rush to respond to the three people's doubts. He only patted Qin Xue Xin's shoulder and said, "Xue Xin, you answer their questions."
"Okay."
Qin Xue Xin obediently agreed and flipped her hand. Seeing her actions, the three of them revealed confused expressions. However, before they could recover their wits, the ground beneath their feet suddenly trembled violently, startling the three of them into hurriedly flying into the sky.
Boom!
Just as they were in the sky, a series of explosions came from the ground, attracting the three people's attention. As they looked down, their expressions changed 360 degrees, and they were dumbfounded.
"Is … is this real?"
With a tremble, an ice mountain that was more than ten thousand feet tall appeared out of nowhere and froze the entire Mu Tian City. The flames of war that were spreading in the air just now dissipated.
Qiu Diao had seen Qin Xue Xin's methods before. She was an existence that even the Eastern Region's Hua Ling would suffer losses in her hands. He smiled at Ku Deng and said, "The three of you can rest assured. With my Big Brother and Big Sister Xue Xin, let alone a mere city, if they wanted to, they could destroy the entire northern region in a matter of minutes."
Ku Deng was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help but laugh bitterly. He originally thought that he'd already used up all the shock he felt in his entire lifetime when Qin Shi appeared, yet only now did he realize how naïve he was. Moreover, after such a long period of time, he believed that with Qin Shi's understanding of Qin Shi, Qin Shi probably still had some sort of trump card that he hadn't utilized.
"Looks like his preparations this time are more ample than I imagined. He has returned with the intention of destroying the Burning Sky Sect."
Qin Shi clasped his hands behind his back and smiled. "The three of you, do you still have any questions now?"
Under the shock of Qin Xue Xin freezing the city, how could the three of them still have any questions?
They quickly shook their heads. "Little friend, we'll follow your arrangements."
"In that case, the remaining three cities should be Xi Di City, Cloud Mist City, and Qingzi City. Senior Ku Deng, bring Qiu Diao and a Heaven Realm expert to Xi Di City. Leave Cloud Mist City to Senior Cai Die and Senior Zhu Shanzhi. As for Qingzi City, I'll deal with it myself." Qin Shi paused for a moment. "When the three cities are done, we'll gather at the ancient city."
"Return to the ancient city?
Isn't it the Desolate Town? "Ku Deng was puzzled.
A trace of ruthlessness flashed across his eyes. Qin Shi said, "Haha, the Burning Sky Sect took my things. Of course, they have to spit them out first."
The coldness of his voice caused the three of them to shiver. They looked at each other with a bitter smile and thought at the same time, "The Burning Sky Sect has offended a terrifying little fellow."
"Alright, we won't let you down."
Under the shock, the three of them became more and more determined to rely on Qin Shi. They responded to Qin Shi and flew in two different directions.
Looking at the two groups of people leaving, Qin Shi couldn't help but feel excited. He knew that his revenge plan had already begun. He said to Qin Xue Xin, "Let's go. It's time to put an end to all of this."
The two of them stepped into the surging blue sky, disappearing from the icy city in a flash and rushing toward the center of the northern region.
Half a month passed.
This half a month became the most terrifying half a month in the northern region in the past thousand years. Battles broke out in all directions. The top three cities were three first-class cities, and the bottom countless second-class and third-class cities.
There was only one place that wasn't affected by the battles, and that was the Burning Sky Sect!
At the dividing line between the two regions in the northeast, there was a winding mountain range that reached into the clouds like a dragon's spine. The faint clouds gave off a sense of fairyland. A majestic main peak towered above the mountain range. At the very top of the mountain was a magnificent jade palace with richly ornamented beams and painted rafters.
The Skyburn Mountain Range was still the Skyburn Mountain Range, but the Skyburn Sect had undergone a drastic change. Since three months ago, disciples had been working on the expansion of the sect. The current scale of the sect was like a fortress in the mountains, comparable to the Eastern Profound Palace.
They recruited disciples on a large scale and plundered on a large scale.
In the middle of the fortress-like sect, there was a dazzling golden hall. A hundred people sat cross-legged in the hall, all dressed in blazing fire robes. They were undoubtedly the elders of the Burning Sky Sect. Right above the crowd, there was a beautiful woman with light makeup on her delicate and pretty face. Her willowy eyebrows revealed a bit of enchanting charm.
The woman's beautiful eyes, which had been shut since the beginning, slowly opened in an apathetic manner. Following which, a bone-chilling glint flashed across the hall, as if a heavy snowstorm had swept across the hall. All the Elders who were inadvertently enveloped by it felt as if they were sweating profusely due to nervousness, as they hurriedly turned their eyes away from her. Within the Burning Sky Sect, who else could possess such prestige other than Luan Muhua?
"Is there any news from Gu Feng and Xuan Xiao's side?" Luan Muhua faintly asked the Elders below as her cherry lips slightly opened.
Following Luan Muhua's voice, all the Elders quickly straightened their bodies as if they had heard the great grace of the Sect. One of them was in a deadlock for a while before he bitterly said, "Reporting to Sect Master, there is no news yet. However, I believe that with the strength of Elder Gu Feng and Elder Xuan Xiao, they should have already taken down the two cities. It is only because of some trivial matters that they haven't responded yet."
"A bunch of trash. Two cities, why are they delayed for so long? Send someone to spread the news. I want to hear the news of the two cities surrendering within three days." Luan Muhua revealed a disgusted expression as she impatiently said.
When the crowd was about to leave, Luan Muhua paused for a while and suddenly shouted, "Wait a moment, how are the preparations on Zhao Yan's side?"
"Protector Zhao Yan's side is ready. As long as Sect Master gives the order, we can attack Desolate Town at any time!" The Elder who had just spoken said in a flattering tone.
This news clearly caused Luan Muhua to reveal a satisfied expression. She excitedly said, "Good, pass down the order. From tomorrow onwards, we will attack Desolate Town."
"Yes!"
After receiving the order, the Elders hurriedly left.
After the elders left, Luan Muhua, who was in the hall, revealed an insolent expression. The greed in her beautiful eyes could not be concealed as she smiled and said, "Soon, my Burning Sky Sect will be the overlord of the northern region. No, we will be the ruler of the entire empire."
"Tsk tsk, Sect Master Luan, the current Burning Sky Sect is really enviable."
As the laughter filled the air, the space behind Luan Muhua suddenly trembled. A figure faintly appeared from within.
If Qin Shi was here, he would definitely not be unfamiliar with this person. Wasn't this person Zhen Yuan, who had sent him flying to the northern region?
"Revered Zhen Yuan?"
Luan Muhua's previous dignity disappeared as she faced Zhen Yuan. She said, "The reason why I am here today is all because of the support of the Puppet Group. I will never dare to forget this favor."
"If you remember this favor, quickly attack the Qin family and find out the secret about the stolen jade. Otherwise, when that little fellow returns and sees that you have forced the Qin family into such a predicament, I'm afraid he will not let this matter rest." Zhen Yuan floated in the hall with his hands behind his back.
Luan Muhua frowned and said, "Revered Sir, are you talking about Qin Shi?
Haha, a year ago, he was seriously injured by Revered Sir. Since then, there has been no news of him. Even if he is not dead, he is seriously injured. What can he do even if he returns? "
Zhen Yuan's expression changed as he mocked, "If you think that way, I'm afraid you will be disappointed. As early as half a month ago, I had already felt the disgusting aura of the Sky Devourer in the northern region."
"What?
Revered Sir, are you saying that he has returned? "
"Why do you think the Elders you sent out have yet to return?
I think they are already on their way to the Yellow Springs now. "Zhen Yuan said sarcastically.
Hearing this, Luan Muhua said in shock, "Impossible. Although Gu Feng and Xuan Xiao used the formation to forcefully break through, they still have the Celestial Palace. An ordinary Spirit Realm cannot possibly hurt them. Could it be that Qin Shi has broken through to the Heaven Realm within a year?"
"He hasn't reached Heaven Realm yet, but there are plenty of Heaven Realm elites among the people who came back with him. Heh heh, I think he came prepared this time. Before long, he'll come to take revenge on you, right?"
A cold light flashed in Luan Muhua's beautiful eyes. She had never expected that Qin Shi would have the chance to return to the northern region again.
"Someone is coming. Take care. If you still can't find the secret of the stolen jade, I'm afraid this will be the anniversary of your Burning Sky Sect's death."
While Luan Muhua was still in shock, Zhen Yuan frowned and tore the void with one hand. Leaving a sound, he disappeared from the hall.
When Zhen Yuan disappeared, Luan Muhua was still in a state of shock. A Burning Sky Sect Elder hurriedly ran into the Main Hall, tumbling and crawling to kneel in front of Luan Muhua, howling: "Sect, Sect Master, this is bad!"
"What happened? Why are you so flustered?"
Luan Muhua was irritated. She looked at the Elder who had lost his composure and said angrily.
In anger, the Elder who was kneeling on the ground gritted his teeth and said with a trembling voice, "Sect Leader … five first-class cities have fallen!"
"What?"
With a loud bang, Luan Muhua jumped down from the top of the hall. She grabbed the elder in front of her and shouted, "Tell me, what happened?"
"Qin Shi, Qin Shi is back. He brought countless experts and destroyed all our forces. Now he is heading to Desolate Town!"
Luan Muhua was shocked. She clenched her jade-like hands. Thinking of what Zhen Yuan had said, an inexplicable fear rose in her heart, "He … really came back?"