The grass in the factory should be plucked

The Bifang tribe's territory is situated on a steep cliff. From a distance, one can see a cluster of undulating palaces scattered among the red rock walls.

The surroundings were deathly silent, with only the shallow breathing of a few people mixed with the occasional crackling of the flames, which was particularly clear in the silence.

Even the palace in the distance exuded a desolate and gloomy atmosphere.

The Phoenix Clan Chief sighed, "If that egg ultimately fails to hatch, the Bifang Clan will have no successor, and this secret realm will likely be lost to the river of time!"

Jiang Li and Xie Chang'an were also moved.

The world changes like the sea turning into mulberry fields; what in this world can remain eternally intact?

Even mythical beasts with lifespans of thousands of years cannot escape the fate of extinction.

At this moment, the chief of the Bifang clan arrived in a hurry.

"I apologize for my late arrival. Please forgive my rudeness, esteemed guest!"

Upon closer inspection, Jiang Li and the other person realized that the Bi Fang clan chief was clearly very old. Unlike the elegant and refined Phoenix clan chief, the human form he had transformed into had snow-white hair and beard, and his whole body exuded a sense of decay and impending doom.

The Phoenix Clan Chief introduced them: "These two are Fairy Jiang and True Lord Chonghua."

Jiang Li and the other person bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Senior Bifang."

The Bifang clan chief hurriedly returned the greeting: "I am deeply grateful for the two immortal lords' personal visit! If Fairy Jiang can relieve my clan's predicament, the Bifang clan will be at your beck and call from now on!"

Jiang Li frowned slightly. She had to lay out the unpleasant truth upfront to avoid greater disappointment if her hopes were too high.

"Senior Bifang, to be honest, the dragon egg was not hatched by my own efforts alone."

She recounted how the dragon and the fire python took turns incubating the eggs, and how the dragon eggs were later moved to the Five Elements Formation to continue incubating.

"More importantly, back in the lower realm, the reigning emperor built countless Dragon King Temples for the dragon egg. Those temples were extremely popular, and it is unknown whether it was the power of the people's faith that gave it great assistance."

Both the Bifang clan chief and the Phoenix clan chief were astonished.

The power of faith among the people of a realm naturally brings immeasurable benefits.

Where do they get this kind of power of belief?

Bi Fang, in particular, is considered a "harbinger of fire" in people's minds. Wherever he goes, fires will break out. So who would worship him in temples?

The Bifang clan chief's face was ashen: "No matter what the outcome, we must try, otherwise how can I be content?"

Jiang Li felt a pang of pity: "I will tell you everything I know about the Five Elements Formation, and I hope it can be of help to you, senior."

Xie Chang'an said, "May we take a look at the egg first?"

A flicker of hesitation crossed the Bifang clan chief's eyes, but he quickly concealed it, his face beaming with smiles: "In that case, I'll trouble you two immortal lords! Please—"

He led the way, and Jiang Li, the other two, and the Phoenix Clan Chief entered the Bifang Clan's territory together.

Upon entering, a thick aura of fire spirit energy rushed towards them.

Xie Chang'an has an ice spirit root, while Jiang Li has both water and wood spirit roots. In this extremely rich fire spirit land, both of them frowned slightly, feeling uncomfortable all over.

Xie Chang'an, with his profound cultivation, only felt a slight discomfort and reacted calmly. Jiang Li, however, felt extremely uncomfortable, her heart and mind were agitated, and her small face was flushed red from the heat.

Seeing this, Xie Chang'an gently took her hand and slowly channeled a wisp of clear and refreshing spiritual energy into her.

Jiang Li felt a cool and refreshing spiritual energy spread from her palm, instantly suppressing the burning sensation all over her body. The heat and irritability vanished, and she felt relaxed. The flush on her cheeks gradually faded away.

The Bifang clan chief led them to the main hall. After the three entered the main hall, they heard a "creak" and the two hall doors closed tightly!

The Phoenix Clan Chief was taken aback. What did this mean?

Xie Chang'an immediately pulled Jiang Li to his side; something was wrong!

"Ha ha ha ha……"

A burst of arrogant laughter suddenly rang out in the main hall!

That familiar laughter made Jiang Li's expression change drastically, "Demon Emperor!"

The Phoenix Clan Chief's face turned deathly pale instantly. He abruptly turned to look at the Bifang Clan Chief, his eyes filled with disbelief: "Bifang, you...you actually used me?!"

Now that things have come to this, what is there that he still doesn't understand?

The Bi Fang clan chief, under the pretext of seeking advice on the Five Elements Grand Array, asked him to invite Jiang Li and Xie Chang'an over.

With his invitation, Jiang Li and the other person would certainly not have any doubts.

Unexpectedly, the Bifang clan chief colluded with the demon emperor to lay a trap, intending to capture Jiang Li and Xie Chang'an!

This is not only betrayal, but also putting him in a position of injustice!

The Phoenix Clan Chief was filled with righteous indignation, his eyes blazing with fury. "You actually colluded with the Demon Emperor in secret! My divine beast clan once swore a blood oath, yet you betrayed your ally and renege on your promise!"

Chief Bifang lowered his head, his voice hoarse like a broken gong, "I...I had no other choice."

He slowly raised his head, his eyes filled with endless pain and despair. "The Demon Emperor has abducted the only egg of the Bifang clan. It was our hope, the spark of our lineage..."

"He said that if I bring Fairy Jiang and True Lord Chonghua here, he will return the egg to me. Otherwise, he will wipe out the Bifang clan!"

The Phoenix Clan Chief stamped his foot: "Then you can't..."

"Hahahaha, that egg is, after all, my imperial concubine. How could I possibly harm her?"

The Demon Emperor's laughter rang out again, and above the main hall, a dark figure slowly emerged, surrounded by a dense demonic aura. Who else could it be but the Demon Emperor Jiu Kui?

His cold gaze fell on Jiang Li, and a wicked smile appeared on his face. "My enchanting empress, have you had enough fun outside? It's time to return to the palace."

He reached out his hand to Jiang Li, "Come here."

Xie Chang'an shielded Jiang Li behind him and said coldly, "You've come at the perfect time. Today I will tear you to pieces to avenge the day I stole your wife!"

"Hahahaha..." The Demon Emperor laughed loudly, his eyes fixed on him like a venomous snake. "True Lord Chonghua, I have long admired your name. Unfortunately, today, you are no match for me, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!"

Xie Chang'an's lips curled slightly. "Whether it's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, we'll only know after we fight."

He hissed, "Tai Xu!"

A flash of sword light appeared inside the hall. A snow-white longsword sliced ​​through the void and suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.

The sword was engraved with mysterious runes, with faint starlight flowing around it. The cold and vast sword light gave people a sense of vastness and etherealness, as if they were in the vast universe, with boundless nebulae in front of them and a void abyss behind them.

The Demon Emperor was startled; this sword truly lived up to its name, Taixu!

No wonder both Master Ling Shuang and his disciple said that Xie Chang'an's natal sword has the power of the void, and when his swordsmanship is perfected, he will be able to banish his opponent to the void!

Such a major threat must not be allowed to grow!

Suddenly, the Taixu Sword flashed, and Jiang Li vanished instantly.

The Phoenix Clan Chief and the Bifang Clan Chief, who was hiding in a corner, were both taken aback. Where had Fairy Jiang gone?

The Demon Emperor understood. It turned out that this Void Sword could not only travel through the void, but also create its own space!

No wonder Xie Chang'an was able to easily take Jiang Li away right under his nose, surrounded by 20,000 demon soldiers!