Chapter 12806 1 Stomach Grievance

Shangguan Yu knew very well that although Ling Xiao seemed calm at the moment, he was actually unfathomable and if he was not careful he might fall into an irretrievable situation.

Therefore, she planned to settle Qian Heng and others first, and then come to compete with Ling Xiao to take back the stolen spirit stones.

However, just as everyone was about to turn around and leave, a dazzling golden light suddenly burst out from the cave.

The golden light was like the rising sun, instantly illuminating the entire mountain forest, as if a god had descended. Everyone was attracted by the golden light, and they stopped involuntarily, all looking towards the direction of the stone cave.

Then, a figure slowly walked out of the cave. The figure was wearing a ragged robe, with white hair and beard, but his eyes were bright and sharp, as if he could see through all illusions.

He is Jiu Lao, a legendary figure who lives in seclusion but has unfathomable strength.

Seeing Jiu Lao appear, Ling Xiao frowned slightly. He had guessed before that Shangguan Yu and others might have come for Jiu Lao, but he didn't expect him to suddenly appear at this time.

He couldn't help but wonder in his heart, who exactly is this Jiu Lao and why does Shangguan Yu and others take him so seriously?

Shangguan Yu's eyes flashed with surprise the moment she saw Jiu Lao. She didn't expect Jiu Lao to appear at this time, but then her face regained its composure.

She stared at Jiu Lao and shouted word by word: "Shangguan Sheng!" Her voice was full of majesty and unquestionable firmness.

Jiu Lao frowned slightly and looked at Shangguan Yu, seeming a little dissatisfied with her address. He said lightly: "So it's Yu girl, did she ask you to come to me?" Although his voice was calm, it revealed a kind of majesty that should not be underestimated.

"Hmph, you are still somewhat sober." Shangguan Yu sneered coldly, her voice full of contempt and disdain.

"Back then, you knelt before the Empress and swore that you would never again get involved in the secrets of the Holy Marks and never practice the forbidden art again. In exchange for this, the Empress showed you a little mercy and spared your life. But today, you secretly broke your oath. Do you still want to wake up that bitch who has long since turned to dust?"

When Jiu Lao heard this, a sharp cold light flashed in his eyes, but it was immediately covered up by his deep eyes.

He smiled slightly, as if he didn't care about anything: "Shangguan Yu, you are too narrow-minded. She has passed away a long time ago, how can I go against the will of heaven and revive her? I am just making a holy pattern formation diagram for this young friend to help him improve his strength. The Queen is wise, how could she care about such a small matter with me?"

When Ling Xiao heard Jiu Lao mention the "array diagram", a glimmer of excitement flashed in his eyes. He quickly asked, "Senior Jiu Lao, has the array diagram... been completed?"

Jiu Lao shook his head slightly and sighed, "It's still a little short of the mark. This holy pattern array is based on the power of heaven and earth, and gathers thousands of spiritual energy. Each pattern contains endless mysteries and power. But right now, I still need to find some special materials to present this array perfectly."

Shangguan Yu's face darkened when she saw this. She snorted coldly and shot a knife-like gaze at Jiu Lao: "Humph, whether you made the formation diagram for this kid or for some other purpose, you have violated the agreement with the empress. Today, I will kill you here to serve as a warning to others!"

Jiu Lao's face suddenly turned as dark as ink, with indescribable emotions flashing in his eyes.

He frowned, his tone filled with grief and resentment: "Yu girl, you and I are both from the Shangguan family, blood is thicker than water, we should work together.

Over the years, for the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of the Shangguan family, I have endured humiliation and even agreed to the unreasonable demands of that bitch. For decades, I have swallowed my anger and never had the slightest resistance or dissatisfaction.

I drank to drown my sorrows and spent my days drinking, even neglecting my own cultivation, just to fulfill that promise."

"But now you want to kill me just because I want to make a holy pattern formation diagram for this young friend!" Jiu Lao's voice was full of confusion and anger.

Jiu Lao took a deep breath and continued, "Okay, if you really want to kill me, then come on! Everyone has to die since ancient times, and I, Shangguan Sheng, am not the kind of person who fears death.

Qian Feng, she is now the empress, high and mighty, looking down on everyone. But you know how deeply she and I loved each other, and how inseparable we were.

But, for her own power and status, she almost killed me. Now, she is even more ungrateful and heartless, and doesn't even care about the friendship we once had."

"Besides, she is a petty bitch!" Jiu Lao gritted his teeth and said, "She cannot tolerate anyone who threatens her, even if they have done her a favor. What she is doing now has completely violated her original oath and promise, which is chilling."

Jiu Lao's words echoed in the empty air, and every word was filled with deep grief and endless helplessness. Tears flashed in his eyes, which was the embodiment of the grievances and pain that had been accumulated in his heart for a long time.

He seemed to have thousands of words to say, but in this rapidly changing situation, he felt that he had nowhere to say them, and could only let them turn into silent tears and heavy sighs.

At this moment, the grievances in Jiu Lao's heart surged out like a tide. Over the years, for a goal, a plan hidden deep in his heart, he had to endure humiliation and bear pressure and doubts from all sides.

He lived such a heavy and aggrieved life, but he never told anyone about his difficulties. Now, he found someone who could complete this plan for him - Ling Xiao, which made him feel a little relieved and relaxed.

"Shangguan Sheng, I think you are really crazy!" Shangguan Yu frowned and looked at Jiu Lao with complicated eyes. Shangguan Sheng today was different from before. There was a crazy light flashing in his eyes, as if he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction and resentment.

"I am crazy, so what? If you dare, just kill me!" Jiu Lao roared, his voice full of provocation and determination. He knew that he had no way out, so he could only put life and death aside and fight with Shangguan Yu.

"I will!" Shangguan Yu said this coldly, her eyes lingering on Ling Xiao for a moment, and then she turned around and left with Qian Heng and the others. Her steps were firm and resolute, without the slightest hesitation.

Jiu Lao looked at Shangguan Yu's departing back, his brows furrowed, with complex light flashing in his eyes.

He knew in his heart that this conflict was not a simple personal grudge, but involved a greater power conflict. The Empress of the East Sea Empress Palace, who once had a deep emotional entanglement with him, has now become his biggest enemy. (End of this chapter)