Chapter 675

Chapter 675: A Complicated Environment

Li Hui spent three days reinforcing the talisman formation, creating a balanced defense for Mufeng City. He used Li Sifan’s body as the core and arranged an emergency teleportation array using the Tian Tun Mirror and Tian Kui Lantern in preparation for returning to the Wutu Continent.

"If any unexpected events occur and the Chaotic Dao Body falls, the Legal form can return to Mufeng City in an instant. No matter where I am, I can teleport without hindrance, providing myself with an escape route."

With the invasion of Demonic Essence and heaven’s killing intent looming, Li Hui needed to proceed with caution. Once he completed these arrangements, Tianyi and Tian Zhu returned to report.

"Reporting to Master, there are so many practitioners with hidden agendas. Tian Zhu and I have exerted great effort these past few days and finally hooked several big and small fish. When will Master gather them?"

"Leave a few behind to draw more in from the Ancient Tomb," Li Hui said, releasing his Legal form to make final adjustments around the reincarnated Li Sifan. His authoritative voice echoed in the hall, "How many disciples of the Nine Phoenix Sect are willing to be restricted and devoted wholeheartedly to you?"

Tian Zhu replied, "Not many. How should we deal with the other Nine Phoenix Sect practitioners? Moreover, I have found out that Hao Yue Lin has secretly placed people around Tie Yixin, indicating that Silver Radiance isn’t safe."

Li Hui remarked, "That doesn’t matter. Even if we clean house, other family spies will still seep in. This level of cleansing is just right. Those deemed enemies will be suppressed and sealed with the Doomsday Decree in half an hour, and the rest will also be cleaned up and sealed within five days. Since I have returned, I might as well do some tidying up."

"Understood!" Tianyi and Tian Zhu took the Doomsday Decree and hurried off to make arrangements, preparing to gather the net in half an hour.

Meanwhile, Old Demon Granny, Russell, Bi You, and Doctor Iron stepped into the grand hall of the altar under the guidance of Shrimp Ball. Of course, there was no altar now; only a circular talisman formation in the air, with Dao Principles interwoven on the ground and flickering shadows moving in the dark. Each step they took created faint blue ripples spreading outward.

Li Hui approached to welcome them, "Hahaha, my friends, you’ve worked hard! It is my fault; the previous arrangements in the Ancient Tomb went awry, and the Two Spirit Treasures left behind here were powerless, resulting in a seal lasting a hundred years. Now, I’ve cleared away all hidden dangers and returned the talisman formation to its proper state. During this calamity, Mufeng City can provide shelter for practitioners from all directions."

Old Demon Granny smiled wryly, "Li kid, do you know how much I’ve delayed because of your antics?"

"It is my fault for disrupting many important matters for you and Brother Russell. You can develop your forces freely in Mufeng City. If you need manpower, I, Hao Wentong, can serve as an honorary guest. However, I will be going out again soon. My six hundred years of cultivation has made no progress, so I need to hurry up and improve. I can’t wait any longer."

Li Hui’s candor and generosity greatly impressed Old Demon Granny and Russell. They had expected to negotiate for a long time, and they were surprised that before they even opened their mouths, he had already agreed.

"Brother Russell and Granny come from another world. Since you haven’t concealed anything from my Two Spirit Treasures, it indicates your intention to speak frankly. The Ancient Tomb had already returned to normal days ago; calling you two over now means I’ve come to an understanding," Li Hui invited the four to sit down and personally poured them fine wine, while Shrimp Ball was outside urging the maidservants to serve the dishes.

Russell clasped his fists, his face turning red as he said, "We didn’t intentionally conceal our identities. It was just that the heavenly secrets were too clear; revealing ourselves would have led to enemy insight. We are from the Heaven’s Net Clan and have our eyes on the Yin Moon Dynasty, aiming to establish the Yama Hall to bring order and relief in this chaotic time, which will allow us to earn some merit. Even if the Demonic Essence World wins, we can still draw the line and, with consistent effort, merge the Yama Hall of Dao Twenty-Three Worlds into our world."

Li Hui nodded, "I see; you want to rebuild the underworld and perhaps even establish the heavenly realm. It’s simply too difficult to rely solely on merit for this, but establishing a direction and striving toward it is always good."

"City Lord Hao’s Dharma Eye is like a torch!" Russell praised.

"Great! I fully support your efforts against the Yin Moon Dynasty." Li Hui was very agreeable. However, he knew that Mufeng City seemed calm but was actually in a precarious situation. With the Demonic Essence World just invading, it needed to build up strength rather than wreak havoc. The ten Great Families would certainly keep a close eye on him, so allowing the Heaven’s Net Clan to enter could help divert attention.

Old Demon Granny chuckled; her cunning allowed her to decipher Li Hui’s thoughts partially, but this was a win-win situation, enabling them to assist each other after a hundred years of confinement.

Bi You Daoist sneered, "What about my compensation?"

"Pfft, you want compensation after failing in your tasks? Drink up and leave quickly!" Li Hui glared at Bi You a few times and then shifted the conversation, "Of course, if someone is willing to stay in the city and alleviate a few troubles for Mufeng City, displaying sword intent wouldn’t be impossible."

"It’s settled then; we’ll stay in the city, and you’ll cover the accommodation and meals." Bi You Daoist poured himself a drink and stopped talking.

Everyone laughed. This guy may be stubborn, but he was willing to endure a little discomfort for the chance to witness excellent sword intent, proving that what Li Hui understood was extraordinary.

As the five of them ate and chatted, Li Hui wanted Doctor Iron to stay; this Brother Iron was exceptionally skilled in medicine, but unfortunately, he politely declined, needing to handle numerous tasks on the Extreme Huan Continent.

After a few drinks and courses of food, the conversation deepened.

Li Hui had always enjoyed asking Old Demon Granny questions, especially about the surroundings of Dao Twenty-Three Worlds. So today he pressed for answers.

Old Demon Granny put down her wine cup and said, "Haha, I haven’t tasted such good wine in a hundred years! The Demonic Essence World’s invasion has long severed all pathways into Dao Twenty-Three Worlds, but our Heaven’s Net Clan has ways to secretly cross the borders. Apart from our clan, the Earth Deities composed of divine cultivators also have methods to infiltrate, and they are among our enemies."

"The Earth Deities?" Li Hui contemplated.

Old Demon Granny continued, "I learned earlier that the Dao Nine World and Demon Five World sent practitioners to enter through ancient ruins long ago. The Dao Nine World venerates demon transformation, and its practitioners like to implant various demons into their bodies. The Demon Five World values machines, and their demon blood puppets are quite formidable. These two worlds are very powerful, controlling many Middle Thousand and Little Thousand Worlds, intending to turn Dao Twenty-Three Worlds into a battlefield buffer. Thus, the conflict between Dao Twenty-Three Worlds and the Demonic Essence World is intertwined with various factions’ struggles."

"Heaven’s Net Clan, Earth Deities, Dao Nine World, Demon Five World," Li Hui mused, "And now with the Heavenly Realm, Yin Moon Dynasty, and Demonic Essence World, the environment is incredibly complicated?"

Bi You Daoist snorted, "Hmph, to put it bluntly, they’re all reaching their chopsticks into the pot, hoping to grab a few pieces of fat meat to enjoy. But be careful; some might end up getting cooked in the furnace without a life to eat."

Li Hui pondered. From what he understood about Bi You Daoist, this guy wouldn’t speak without reason. Was there an even more terrifying calamity lurking behind so many carnivorous beings?