Chapter 586 - 332: Disguised Seizure of the Lamp! Battle at the Divine Palace! (Part 3)

Just as the two were getting impatient, Ming Yu’s eyes flickered, looking towards the west.

"They’re here."

As soon as the words fell, a figure dressed in the same black and white robes descended from above the clouds.

"Second Senior Brother."

"Third Senior Sister."

The newcomer was ’Ming Feng.’

However, it was not the real Ming Feng, but Chu Ming in disguise.

Ming Yu and Ming Lu, upon seeing ’Ming Feng,’ displayed somewhat stern expressions, questioning, "Why are you only getting here now?"

Their questioning implied that neither of them noticed that the ’Ming Feng’ before them was someone else in disguise.

With the aid of the [Book and Painting Realm], Chu Ming’s impersonation of ’Ming Feng’ was flawless in both appearance and aura.

With their late-stage Nascent Qi Realm strength at the Sixth Realm, it was naturally impossible for them to tell the difference.

"Injured," Chu Ming feigned.

"Injured?" Third Senior Sister Ming Lu raised her eyebrows, "Who injured you?"

The commanding tone was evident even with just a few words.

"Ming Yu," Chu Ming continued.

"Ming Yu?" Second Senior Brother Ming Yu’s eyes glinted fiercely, "I’ve suspected this person of foul intentions for a long time."

"Why did Ming Yu hurt you?" Third Senior Sister Ming Lu looked at ’Ming Feng.’

"Reporting to Senior Sister," Chu Ming cupped his hands, "Ming Yu held unjust anger after being assigned to the Ancient Profound Western Continent and thus first plotted to trap and kill Junior Sisters Black Ash, Ice Bone, and Ming Meng, then attempted to ambush me to seize my treasure."

Ming Yu had long been killed alongside Ming Feng, so there was naturally no one to dispute these words now.

"Hmph, I knew it would be like this."

Second Senior Brother snorted coldly, seemingly convinced.

Third Senior Sister looked at ’Ming Feng’ and released her Primordial Consciousness to probe, confirming ’Ming Feng’ was indeed injured, and displayed anger on her face, seemingly convinced as well.

"Where is Ming Yu?" Second Senior Brother asked again, "Where is he? I’ll kill him and cleanse our sect!"

"Second Senior Brother, Ming Yu has already been killed by me."

Chu Ming was a bit surprised; the two really believed him just like that.

But upon thinking carefully, it seemed understandable; the relationship between Ming Feng and his Second Senior Brother and Third Senior Sister was not something Ming Yu could compare to.

Ming Yu was sent to the Ancient Profound Western Continent decades ago, whereas Ming Feng was much adored by their master, Elder Mo Chen.

Whose words were worth believing, and whose weren’t, was almost beyond doubt.

"Well done!"

Second Senior Brother flicked his fingers, sending two bottles of elixirs towards ’Ming Feng.’

Third Senior Sister also walked next to ’Ming Feng,’ taking out two bottles of elixirs and handing them over.

This is what it’s like to have a sect, isn’t it?

Chu Ming accepted their ’kindness’ without showing any sign.

"Junior Brother, tell us about the Cyan Stone Ancient Lamp," Third Senior Sister said.

"Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Sister, there are three Cyan Stone Ancient Lamps; the one in Xirong County was taken by the Nether Witch You Wudang of the Nine Hordes Kingdom, the one in Pingzhong County was taken by Luo Mu of the Black Flame Sect of the Celestial Veil Kingdom."

"The last ancient lamp is being used by the Qin Dynasty to suppress a Tier Six Evil and is buried under the Black Tower of the Divine Mystery Bureau in Chi’an County..."

Chu Ming confused the two by embellishing the origins of the three ancient lamps.

Ming Yu and Ming Lu both appeared contemplative after listening.

The two were pondering which lamp would be easier to retrieve.

Yes, their intention was to retrieve, not to rob or seize.

Treasure belongs to the capable.

The current possessors of the three ancient lamps were not worthy of possession, having no true ability.

They indeed had sufficient confidence and means to acquire all the ancient lamps.

By order of difficulty in obtaining, the lamp held by the Nether Witch in the Nine Hordes Kingdom was undoubtedly the easiest to acquire.

Next was the ancient lamp beneath the Black Tower in Chi’an County of the Qin Dynasty, which they would have to contend with Ji Wujiang.

Lastly was Luo Mu of the Black Flame Sect of the Celestial Veil Kingdom.

Brief contemplation.

Second Senior Brother Ming Yu spoke first: "Chi’an County is the closest to us, Junior Sister, Junior Brother, let’s retrieve this one first."

"Alright."

Third Senior Sister Ming Lu had no objections.

The original plan of ’Ming Feng’ was also the same, so there was no opposition.

"The Qin Dynasty has two National Guardian Realms, one called Ji Wujiang, the other called Chang Qin Jiumin. The latter isn’t much of a threat; primarily, it’s Ji Wujiang who’s a bit troublesome."

Ming Yu briefly discussed the action plan with Ming Lu and ’Ming Feng.’

"Ji Wujiang is already at the late stage of the Sea of Qi Realm and is suspected to possess a second-class Spirit Treasure, which, when fully utilized, can unleash power very close to first-class, making his overall strength quite formidable."

"I’ll handle Ji Wujiang, Junior Sister, you’re more adept at the Refining Technique, so the task of refining the ancient lamp will be entrusted to you."

"Alright."

"Junior Brother, you’re responsible for holding off Chang Qin Jiumin."

As Ming Yu said this, he turned his hand over, producing a sword-type primordial artifact that emitted a white sheen: "Platinum Sword, gifted by Master to you."

’Ming Feng’ saw the white sword artifact and immediately beamed with joy.

"According to Master, once this mission is completed, he won’t take back this sword either."

"Thank you, Senior Brother, Senior Sister, thank you, Master." Chu Ming pretended to thank them with surprise.

It was not entirely an act; he was indeed a bit surprised.

The Platinum Sword, a primordial artifact with powers comparable to Ming Feng’s Black Gold Sword, was gifted so unexpectedly, catching him off guard.

"Junior Brother, with this Platinum Sword and your original Black Gold Sword, handling a small local Sea of Qi Realm opponent should be more than enough, right?" Second Senior Brother jested again.

"I will surely keep Chang Qin Jiumin from causing any interference to Third Senior Sister."

"Good."

"..."

...

Qin Dynasty, Chi’an County.

"Senior Brother Ji, the Celestial Veil Kingdom has issued a second edict," Chang Qin Jiumin said, his expression solemn.

Ji Wujiang gazed at the sky, silent.

After a long while, he slowly spoke, "What about the other countries?"

"So far, we know that the Xue Di Kingdom to the north and the Yiyang Kingdom to the east have already sent people."

"The Nine Hordes Kingdom to the west and the Jing Yue Kingdom to the south have yet to make any moves."

"Senior Brother, how about I go?" Chang Qin Jiumin suggested again.

Ji Wujiang gently shook his head, "No rush, wait two more days."