Chapter 301: Where is he? (Third Update)

The Red Demon spread its dual wings, and two clumps of cyan flames ignited instantly!

Behind it, a massive cyan phantom suddenly appeared!

The pressure of a Grade Seven Magical Beast was incomparably powerful!

Chu Liuyue glanced at the Red Demon with some surprise; she hadn't expected it to use a killing move right from the start.

But on second thought, it seemed to have been injured by this thing earlier.

It had always been quite vengeful; how could it possibly let it go just like that?

This time, it was definitely going to find a way to get even!

As if sensing the threat from the Red Demon, the black Karmic Fire within the transparent medicinal tripod suddenly began to leap violently.

Chu Liuyue narrowed her eyes.

This ferocious beast truly had no intention of giving up; its previous display of weakness was merely because it had suffered a loss.

Suddenly, her gaze froze.

Upon the transparent medicinal tripod, a streak of light seemed to flash past.

Feeling that something was wrong, she looked closely again.

However, this time, she saw nothing.

*Skree!*

With a clear cry, the Red Demon flapped its wings, and those two clumps of cyan flames were violently lashed out! They charged straight toward the transparent medicinal tripod!

*Crack!*

Another crack appeared upon the Nine Nether Tower!

More black flames erupted from within!

Seeing this scene, everyone was extremely nervous, falling into a heavy silence.

Ye Zhiting once again injected a stream of Origin Power into the silver pestle!

The pressure upon the Heaven-Sealing Array increased once more!

However, the power within the Nine Nether Tower also seemed to suddenly become more violent!

"What's going on? Didn't that black flame settle down a moment ago?"

Sun Zhongyan was greatly shocked.

Ye Zhiting’s expression was solemn.

As expected.

He had felt something was off just now, and it turned out to be true!

The black Karmic Fire just now hadn't been suppressed by the Heaven-Sealing Array; rather, that ferocious beast was gathering strength!

Although he didn't know where this power came from, one thing was certain—if the beast's strength continued to grow, then this Heaven-Sealing Array would inevitably shatter!

*Bang!*

A stone suddenly chipped off from the Nine Nether Tower!

Ye Zhiting’s heart sank abruptly!

The Nine Nether Tower—it was likely about to collapse!

On the other side, Mu Qinghe’s eyes narrowed slightly; he actually saw a familiar trace of cyan flame within that black Karmic Fire!

Had the Red Demon and that ferocious beast started fighting?!

It seemed the battle was intense.

However...

The Red Demon's condition seemed a bit strange.

Although its temperament was proud and stubborn, it was actually quite lazy.

Since that ferocious beast had injured it before, it would definitely take this opportunity to seek revenge.

But there seemed to be no need to use such a killing move right from the start...

After the Red Demon went in, did it seem exceptionally excited?

After thinking for a moment, he suddenly asked Sun Zhongyan

"Is there someone else inside the Nine Nether Tower?"

Sun Zhongyan was very surprised

"How did Deputy General Mu know?"

He had just arrived here; he shouldn't have had time to hear the discussions of the people in the academy below, right?

Mu Qinghe already had a vague suspicion in his heart.

"Is it Chu Liuyue?"

Sun Zhongyan looked stunned.

Seeing this reaction, Mu Qinghe knew his thought was correct.

Chu Liuyue was indeed inside the Nine Nether Tower!

He looked back at the Nine Nether Tower, his gaze deep.

There truly were many mysteries surrounding this Chu Liuyue...

"Is Deputy General Mu worried about Liuyue?"

Sun Zhongyan asked tentatively.

Chu Liuyue, after all, possessed the Earth Scripture Origin Vein, and she was also currently the only person with a chance to accompany Mu Qinghe to the Heavenly Decree Imperial Dynasty.

It was normal for Mu Qinghe to have such concerns.

Hearing this, Mu Qinghe remained noncommittal.

Sun Zhongyan wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Rest assured, Deputy General Mu. Liuyue is a student of our academy and also the disciple of Martial Uncle. No matter what, we will rescue her."

Mu Qinghe raised his chin slightly, his eyes filled with a heavy sense of scrutiny.

"Relying on this half-activated Heaven-Sealing Array?"

Sun Zhongyan was instantly speechless.

Mu Qinghe was quite right.

This Heaven-Sealing Array appeared to be fully mobilized, but it was only exerting half of its power.

That was only because Ye Zhiting was here, making it slightly better than before.

In reality, a true Heaven-Sealing Array was dozens of times more complex than what was being displayed now.

But because of their limited cultivation realms, even with so many people working together, they could only reach this level.

He felt dizzy just looking at those complex mystical array patterns for a while, let alone activating them.

He couldn't do it, and naturally, the other Mystical Masters in the academy couldn't either.

Thus, they had fallen into this awkward predicament.

"His Majesty arrives! Her Majesty the Empress arrives!"

Suddenly, an anxious announcement came from the distance.

Everyone was startled.

At a time like this, what was Emperor Jiawen doing here?! And the Empress had come along too?!

Zuo Rong and the others turned to look, and indeed, they saw Emperor Jiawen rushing toward them.

The Empress followed closely behind.

Accompanying the two was a group of Imperial Guards led by Chu Ning.

"Your Majesty!"

Zuo Rong and the others quickly stepped forward to salute, but were stopped by Emperor Jiawen

"Where is Old Seven?!"

This "Old Seven" naturally referred to the current Seventh Prince, His Highness Prince Li, Rong Xiu.

No one expected his first words to be an inquiry about Rong Xiu, and they couldn't help but freeze for a moment.

A flash of cold resentment crossed the eyes of the Empress standing behind him, vanishing in an instant before anyone could notice.

Upon hearing the news that something had happened to the Nine Nether Tower, Emperor Jiawen had rushed from the palace immediately.

She rarely saw Emperor Jiawen look so nervous; she didn't even need to think to know who it was for.

Wasn't it all because Rong Xiu was at the Tianlu Academy?

She had thought that the Emperor granting the title of Prince Li to Rong Xiu was already the height of favor, but she hadn't expected—his favoritism toward Rong Xiu had actually reached this extent!

Even after not being raised by his side for so many years, the one the Emperor doted on most was still Rong Xiu!

Wasn't all of this because of that woman?!

She had clearly been dead for so many years, yet her spirit still lingered like an unshakeable shadow; it was truly nauseating!

The Empress's nails dug deep into her palms, but her face remained composed as she advised softly from the side

"Your Majesty, do not worry. Prince Li is a man of good fortune and will surely be fine. Didn't they say the academy students have all been evacuated? Look, they are all over there! Prince Li will definitely be alright."

Emperor Jiawen hurriedly looked up and indeed saw the students gathered together.

The Nine Nether Tower was burning in the distance, but there was still a significant distance from here.

Moreover, there were academy elders and teachers nearby, so there should be no problem.

However, as Emperor Jiawen's gaze swept across the crowd, he did not see Rong Xiu.

He couldn't help but frown

"Why isn't Old Seven here?"

Zuo Rong was the first to react. Hearing the Emperor ask this, he was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Your Majesty, His Highness Prince Li—"

Seeing his hesitation, Emperor Jiawen instantly had an ominous premonition.

"Where exactly is he?!"

Zuo Rong lowered his eyes

"Your Majesty, His Highness Prince Li is currently inside the Nine Nether Tower..."

"What?!"

Emperor Jiawen felt as if he had been struck by lightning, his body swaying violently.