Chapter 1218 Sudden changes
Zhou Yiqiao remained calm and took out an ancient jade slip from his arms. He raised his hands above his head with a respectful look.
There was a faint glow on the surface of the jade slip, which seemed to contain some mysterious information.
"This was left by our predecessor from Qinjian Villa. It records in detail the location of the secret realm, the conditions for opening it, and the general situation inside. Lord Huanzun will know it at a glance."
Huan Zun flicked his finger and the jade slip automatically floated in the air. He closed his eyes to sense it for a moment, then opened them with a flash of surprise in his eyes.
"This information is indeed true and accurate. It seems that Qinjian Villa is sincere this time."
He walked to the window and stared into the distance, as if thinking about some important decision.
"The Phantom Spirit Pearl is the treasure that our Phantom Pavilion has been pursuing for generations. If we can have enough Phantom Spirit Pearls to use, it will be enough to change the current embarrassing situation of our Phantom Pavilion."
"But the secret realm is dangerous. We may not be able to escape unscathed with the power of the Phantom Pavilion alone."
Having said that, he turned around and looked at Zhou Yiqiao sharply.
"I, Phantom Pavilion, can consider the cooperation you mentioned, but the specific details still need to be discussed in detail."
"In addition, I need to know why Qinjian Villa is willing to be so generous?"
Zhou Yiqiao and Xu Hanchang were well prepared and answered calmly.
“Although Qinjian Villa’s research on illusions is far inferior to that of fellow Taoists from the Phantom Pavilion, as a holy sect in Central Continent, we have never stopped exploring unknown powers.”
"The research on the Illusion Spirit Mine is groundbreaking for Qinjian Villa. If we can develop an illusion technique that is unique to Qinjian Villa through cooperation with your clan, this transaction will not be a loss."
"Therefore, for us at Qinjian Villa, only cooperation can help us overcome difficulties and share the fruits of our labor."
“As for the generosity that Senior Huanzun mentioned, it’s just that we hope to take this opportunity to forge a deep friendship with Huanying Pavilion and have more bargaining chips in the upcoming showdown with Lingxiao Palace.”
Upon hearing this, Huan Zun showed a hint of approval on his face.
"What a great slogan: 'overcome difficulties together and share the fruits of success'."
"Zhou Yiqiao, I accept your proposal."
"However, the premise of cooperation is trust and honesty. Before exploring the secret realm, we need to sign a covenant to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties."
"It's natural."
Zhou Yiqiao nodded.
"After I return and discuss with the elders of the villa, the detailed terms will be sent to Senior Huanzun immediately, and the specific location of the secret place in the Phantom Pavilion will be clearly informed."
"As for the detailed information of this secret realm, we will have to wait until we have a result with High Heaven Palace before we can share it."
Huanzun nodded slightly.
"We, the righteous sects, cannot help Lingxiao Palace deal with its shameful deeds. Among the many puppet forces of Lingxiao Palace, our status is far inferior to those of the evil and demonic sects."
"Over the years, the control of Lingxiao Palace over us has become more and more blatant. Now they have even gathered all of us from the righteous sects together, hoping to destroy us and Qinjian Villa together!"
The leader of the Phantom Pavilion had obviously been harboring resentment towards the conduct of the High Heaven Palace for a long time, and at this moment he seemed to have opened up a flood of words, speaking indignantly.
"When you return, please draft the covenant as soon as possible. I, the Phantom Pavilion, will go all out to work together to plan a great plan."
Zhou Yiqiao nodded and was about to say goodbye and leave when suddenly, a loud noise coming from outside the Phantom Pavilion's residence interrupted his thoughts.
Huanzun frowned slightly, and his gaze pierced through the fog of the Phantom Pavilion's residence and looked towards the source of the sound.
There, in the direction of the Time Palace's headquarters, spiritual energy fluctuated violently and light flickered, obviously there were cultivators fighting fiercely.
"It seems that something has happened with Brother Xu."
Huanzun's expression changed, and then he seemed to have thought of something. He turned to look at Zhou Yiqiao and said in a deep voice.
"The Lord of the Time Palace has a strong personality and values the dignity of the Time Palace the most. If there is any disagreement during the negotiation, it will easily lead to a conflict."
"You stay here first, I'll go over there and take a look at the situation."
After he finished speaking, before Zhou Yiqiao could react, Huanzun's figure flashed and disappeared on the spot.
In a split second, the leader of the Phantom Pavilion came back and appeared in front of Zhou Yiqiao again.
"Your colleague who went to negotiate with the Time Palace seemed to have some disagreements with the Palace Master of the Time Palace."
"Now the two sides have already started fighting, and the noise is so loud that it must have already alerted the elders of the High Heaven Palace who were practicing in seclusion in the valley."
After hearing this, Zhou Yiqiao immediately wanted to help Xu Hanchang, but as soon as he reached the door, he was stopped by Huanzun who suddenly appeared.
"If you go out like this now, not only will you not be able to help your companion, but you may also drag yourself and even our entire Phantom Pavilion into this turmoil."
"As the head of the Phantom Pavilion, I have the responsibility to ensure the safety of the disciples in the camp."
"But Senior..."
Zhou Yiqiao looked anxious and couldn't calm down at all.
"Don't worry. Even if it's for the secret place that produces the Phantom Spirit Ore that you mentioned, I won't let your companions die here."
Huanzun interrupted Zhou Yiqiao's anxious words and comforted him patiently.
"With your companion's status, Lingxiao Palace is still waiting to use him to exchange benefits with Qinjian Villa. We will definitely not let his life end here."
"It won't be too late for us to rescue him after he is imprisoned in the temporary water dungeon under the Dark Tide Valley."
"Have you forgotten what I am good at?"
When Zhou Yiqiao heard this, although he was extremely anxious, he gradually calmed down.
What Huan Zun said was true. As the leader of the Illusion Pavilion, his attainments in illusion techniques were unrivaled in Central Continent. It was easy for him to enter the water prison without anyone noticing.
Thinking of this, he suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and clasped his fists to Huan Zun.
"What the senior said is absolutely right. It is me who is too impatient."
"In this case, let's follow the advice of our senior and wait and see what happens."
Huanzun's prediction soon came true, and the battle at the Time Palace headquarters attracted the attention of the elders of Lingxiao Palace.
A powerful pressure rose from the valley. Even though Huan Zun beside him had removed most of the pressure for Zhou Yiqiao, he still felt that heart-pounding power.
At the Time Palace's residence, an old man in a black robe suddenly appeared in mid-air.
As he waved his hands, black beams of light danced like snakes, locking Xu Hanchang's figure firmly.
Xu Hanchang's face was grim, and the magic weapon in his hand emitted a dazzling light, trying to resist the elder's attack.
However, the gap in power between the two was too great, and his magic weapon lost its luster almost in the blink of an eye under the attack of the black-robed elder.
"bundle!"
The black-robed elder shouted softly, and the black beam of light in his hand instantly condensed into a chain, which bound Xu Hanchang's body tightly in two or three moves.
