Song Qi was fast. He traveled under the sea as fast as he could without any rest.
But he couldn't stand it any longer so he took a nap on a small island for a couple of hours.
He knew he must seize every second and kill Lu Li before he could escape. What if the Pavilion of Delicacy sent out Human Sovereign Realm warriors to protect Lu Li?
What was more, there were too many Xuan Beasts in the sea. Many times, Song Qi would be woken up by the qi and energy of Xuan Beasts not long after he slept on the island. He had to kill the Xuan Beasts and continue on his way.
It would take at least two to three months to cross the sea by regular Iron-armored Ships.
However, Song Qi only spent 26 days to cross the sea. He was fast and he was determined to kill Lu Li.
He wore a mask that was more advanced than the Illusions Mask. It could cover up all his qi and energy and change his looks at any time.
It was because of the mask that he could move under the nose of so many scouts at the northern Central Plains.
Lu Li and Madam Yan had many scouts by the lake but none of them could find Song Qi. Song Qi's psychic power was too strong.
Song Qi didn't kill any scouts because that would alert the enemy.
He chose to sneak into the Northern Desert secretly. He wanted to find out Lu Li's whereabouts and the situation at the Northern Desert so that he could kill Lu Li in one strike.
He went into a city and wandered around in a tavern. Through his powerful psychic power, he obtained a lot of information.
Lu Li was the emperor of the Northern Desert. He had many Noble Lord Realm warriors working for him but none of them were at the Human Sovereign Realm.
The Royal City of the Empire of Godly Prowess was at the Ling Empress City but Lu Li was at the area of demons?
There was a rumor at the Northern Desert that a mysterious powerful warrior was coming to the Northern Desert to kill Lu Li?
Lu Li was learning the Profound Meaning and his abilities were close to that of the Human Sovereign Realm?
Yu Huashen was hunting down those who spread the rumor?
This news made Song Qi skeptical.
After all, Song Qi was a Family Patriarch of a sixth rank family. He wouldn't believe a few people.
He left the city quickly and went to a region city.
He had a powerful mask that could cover up his Human Sovereign Realm qi and energy. He disguised himself as a warrior and went into the city to gather more information.
The information was the same. He could get it easily.
Lu Li and Madam Yan's plan made the entire Northern Desert know about it.
Soon, Song Qi realized that the Northern Desert knew he was coming and Lu Li was at the area of demons.
Song Qi was bewildered in his heart!
Since Lu Li knew he was coming, why didn't he run?
And he even appeared in the Lake of Demons in broad daylight?
Was he waiting for death?
Song Qi made up his mind after a short moment of consideration.
He would go to the Ling Empress City first and capture several powerful subordinates and relatives of Lu Li. He would interrogate them to find out where Lu Li was and then take action.
Song Qi teleported openly. However, he didn't dare to teleport to the Ling Empress City. Instead, he teleported to a nearby city.
After arriving at this big city, Song Qi did not immediately head to the Ling Empress City. Instead, he spread out his Spiritual Will in the inn and started to gather information.
In the Domain Lord's Manor of this city, the Domain Lord was actually discussing him with a few warriors.
"I heard a rumor that the Ling Long Pavilion intends to send a Human Sovereign to help us kill Song Qi.
The Hall of Elders is having a meeting right now. I guess the Human Sovereign of the Pavilion of Delicacy will come in four or five days. "
"Alright. As long as the Renhuang of the Pavilion of Delicacy arrives, Song Qi will be courting death if he dares to come to us."
"Of course, Miss Jiang has a very good relationship with the Great Emperor. How could she let the Great Emperor fall into danger?"
"…"
Song Qi didn't hear the rest of the conversation. His face was clouded over.
If the Pavilion of Delicacy really sent a Human Sovereign Realm warrior, then he would have no chance to kill Lu Li.
"Let's go!"
He left the city and rushed toward the Ling Empress City. It was close to the Ling Empress City. In just an hour, he had arrived.
However, the Ling Empress City was sealed off and a simple shield was activated to cover the city.
If he wanted to go in, he would have to break the shield.
It would be easy for him to do that. But if Lu Li was not in the city, he would alert the enemy.
The Northern Desert was Lu Li's territory. Once Lu Li was hiding in a small world, how could Song Qi kill him?
Therefore, Song Qi had to use his psychic power to sneak into the Ling Empress City and start a secret investigation.
His Spiritual Force was really strong. It easily penetrated the barrier and the barrier did not react at all.
"Nobody?"
What surprised Song Qi was — there was no powerful warrior in the entire Ling Empress City, not even one at the Eternal Realm. The imperial palace was empty except for some maids and servants.
Was there a conspiracy?
Or did they all run away?
Song Qi's eyes flickered. He kept on investigating and made sure that the Human Sovereign Realm warrior from the Pavilion of Delicacy was coming.
The warriors stationed at the Teleportation Formation had been discussing this in a low voice. Their leader also told them that if someone from the Central Plains was teleported over, they must be respectful because that person was a big shot from the Pavilion of Delicacy.
Song Qi was panicking.
Once the Human Sovereign Realm warrior from the Pavilion of Delicacy came, it would be hard for him to kill Lu Li.
But he didn't know where Lu Li was. There was no big shot in the city. Where could he find Lu Li?
In the end, Song Qi had to go to the area of demons.
He didn't know if the Pavilion of Delicacy would send a Human Sovereign Realm warrior over. He didn't dare to take the risk.
He had to go to the area of demons as soon as possible to find out the situation before making a decision.
He didn't fly. Instead, he took the Teleportation Formation to the Thousand-island Lake.
If he flew at full speed, he would make too much noise and attract attention.
He was confident that nobody could see through his mask except for Human Sovereign Realm warriors.
Who would notice him if he disguised himself as a warrior of the Fate Wheel Realm?
He teleported to the Heaven Prison City and kept a low profile. Every time he teleported, he would pay Xuan Crystals and disguise himself as a warrior of the Chamber of Commerce. Nobody noticed him.
"Have you heard?
The emperor was at the area of demons last night. He cracked the tornado with one move. I think he has learned a Profound Meaning. "
"Wow, that is impressive. The emperor is only 17 years old and he has learned a Profound Meaning. I think his abilities are comparable to Human Sovereign Realm warriors."
"Shh ~ don't say too much about this. If General Yu's people know, something bad will happen."
Song Qi learned about this as soon as he arrived at the Heaven Prison City.
Not just a few people were talking about it. He could hear many people talking about it with his psychic power.
"Area of demons?
Okay! "
A glint of killing intent rose in Song Qi's eyes. He left the city quietly.
Then, he found a deserted place and dived into the lake, sneaking toward the Lake of Demons.
As soon as Song Qi left the city, Du Zheng walked out from the Heaven Punishing Auction House. He looked at the city gate indifferently and said with a cold smile, "Okay, the fish has taken the bait. Lu Li, the rest is up to you."
Du Zheng crushed a jade talisman. He didn't go over to check.
He didn't know what Lu Li's plan was for.
All he knew was that Lu Li could create miracles many times. Maybe … Song Qi wouldn't come back this time.
As for how Du Zheng knew it was Song Qi, it was simple.