Chapter 12800: Empress of the East Sea

Ling Xiao couldn't help but guess that there were quite a few top-grade level five holy patterns among these holy patterns, so Jiu Lao must have been a holy pattern master with profound attainments.

"No wonder Jiu Lao has such a high status in the martial arts world, it turns out that he was actually a master of holy patterns when he was young." Ling Xiao secretly sighed in his heart. He thought of Jiu Lao's usual serious, calm and reserved appearance, and he admired him even more.

However, Ling Xiao felt that this was not enough to explain Jiu Lao's full strength. If Jiu Lao was only comparable to the peak of the Martial Soul Realm, then he could not be compared with the former number one in the world.

After all, the number one in the world is a legend in the martial arts world, and his strength and attainments have long reached a level that no one can match.

"Jiu Lao must have a deeper background and strength." Ling Xiao guessed in his heart. He believed that as he got to know Jiu Lao better, he would discover more secrets and legends about him.

Jiu Lao sat in the stone cave with a deep concentration on his face. He stared ahead, as if the whole world was integrated into the formation diagram in his eyes.

"Ling Xiao, when I am making the holy pattern formation diagram, I must concentrate fully and not be distracted at all. So, if someone comes to see me, I hope you can help me get them away." Jiu Lao's voice carried an unquestionable firmness.

Ling Xiao nodded to show his understanding. He was about to turn around and leave, but his eyes inadvertently swept across the depths of the cave. There, he was surprised to find an ice coffin, which was quietly placed in the corner, as if isolated from the world.

In the ice coffin, there lay the body of a woman.

The body was well preserved, her skin was white as jade, even a little rosy, as if she had just fallen into a deep sleep. Her face was peaceful and serene, as if she would wake up at any time. Ling Xiao was deeply shocked by this scene, he had never seen such a strange sight.

"Mr. Jiu, the woman lying in the ice coffin is the one who made you ruin your future..." Ling Xiao couldn't help but ask curiously.

When Jiu Lao heard this, his eyes narrowed slightly, as if some emotion was touched upon him.

He took a deep breath, and then slowly spoke: "Humph, who is gossiping with you? She is not the woman you said made me ruin my future. Don't compare her with that bitch. She is the best woman I have ever met in my life. Unfortunately, I didn't know how to cherish her before and let her down. If it weren't for her, I would have died on the road of martial arts long ago."

At this point, Jiu Lao's eyes flashed with a trace of pity and regret. He seemed to be lost in memories, and those long-forgotten past events reappeared before his eyes.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this." Jiu Lao shook his head and brought his thoughts back to reality. "Ling Xiao, you just go and guard outside. I will need three days and three nights to make the formation diagram here. During this time, I hope you can make sure that no one disturbs me."

Ling Xiao nodded in agreement. He knew this was an important task. He turned and left the cave, but he couldn't help but feel more curious and imaginative about the woman in the ice coffin. Perhaps there was an unknown and touching story behind this.

"Okay." Ling Xiao responded concisely. Although he was full of curiosity and doubts about the holy pattern formation that Jiu Lao was about to make, and didn't understand why such a formation would take so long to complete, he knew that since Jiu Lao had made up his mind to help him, he must have his reasons.

Ling Xiao had full confidence in Jiu Lao's strength and wisdom, so he chose to believe Jiu Lao and stopped asking any more questions.

After leaving the cave, Ling Xiao came to the thatched hut outside. Although the hut was simple, the surrounding environment was very quiet and suitable for cultivation. He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to immerse himself in his own cultivation.

Cultivation is Ling Xiao's daily routine. He knows that only by constantly improving his strength can he better cope with future challenges. In the process of cultivation, his state of mind gradually becomes calm and focused, as if he has merged with the surrounding environment.

However, even though Ling Xiao tried his best not to think about Jiu Lao and the Holy Pattern Formation Diagram during his cultivation, those images would still involuntarily appear in his mind.

He imagined Jiu Lao concentrating on drawing the formation diagram in the stone cave, with every detail being perfected and every line containing deep power and wisdom.

He imagined what kind of magical effect the formation would bring once it was completed, and whether it could really help him solve his current dilemma as Jiu Lao said.

Time passed quietly during the practice, and Ling Xiao's heart was gradually filled with expectations and confidence. He knew that as long as Jiu Lao could successfully create the holy pattern array, he would have the confidence and strength to deal with the future. Therefore, he practiced harder, looking forward to the arrival of three days and three nights.

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At that time, on the shore of the East China Sea, a mysterious and solemn palace complex stood. This was the famous Empress Palace, whose influence spread to every corner of the East China Sea, even far surpassing those prestigious forces in the South Region.

The Empress of the Empress Palace is a legendary figure in the East China Sea, a super powerful person that all warriors fear. She overlooks the entire sea like a bright moon hanging high in the sky.

Apart from the legendary Holy Temple, there was no other force in the East China Sea that could rival it, and no one could steadily suppress the Empress's Palace. Every corner of this palace was filled with an awe-inspiring atmosphere, as if even the air had frozen.

At this moment, the empress leaned against the gorgeous gauze curtain. Her figure was graceful and curvy. Even under the hazy gauze curtain, her extraordinary figure could not be concealed. Her face was covered by a layer of light gauze, revealing only her cold eyes, as if she could see through all the hypocrisy and lies in the world.

However, even though she was such a beautiful and charming empress, no one dared to look directly into her eyes. Her gaze was like a knife, and a frivolous look was enough to scare people and even bring about a fatal disaster.

Therefore, in front of the empress, everyone remained awed and cautious, fearing that the slightest mistake would anger this super powerful being.

The empress's voice was cold and majestic, as if it came from the underworld: "He promised that he would never use the Holy Mark Array again in this life, but he still broke his oath. Shangguan Yu, you must go to the South Region quickly, find that person, and warn him that if he dares to practice or use the Holy Mark Array again, he will die."

The words of the empress were full of unquestionable majesty and determination. Her words seemed like an imperial decree that no one dared to disobey. Shangguan Yu was a capable general in the empress's palace. She knew the empress's character and temper very well, so she did not dare to neglect her in the slightest.

She immediately took the order and prepared to go to the Southern Region to carry out the Queen's orders, not daring to slack off in the slightest. (End of this chapter)