Chapter 124: Two Sorrowful Men

"Gu Ge, you hosted the grand banquet of the Western Regions in the past; you must be well aware of the strength of Mo Yinyue, the prince of the Molu Sacred Kingdom," Di Yi said, swallowing hard as he looked at Gu Shaobai. "So, could he possibly contend with a cultivator at the early stage of the Circle Dao Realm?"

"Obviously not," Gu Shaobai shook his head, exhaling softly. "His cultivation level is only at the Extreme Path Third Realm. He possesses a magical treasure called the Maitreya Buddha, which is quite impressive. However, at best, he can only hold his own against cultivators at the Extreme Path Fifth Realm."

"Moreover, there is another matter. The princess of the Spring and Autumn Sacred Kingdom, Donggong Qianxue, is highly likely to ally with Murong Lan, the princess of the Southern Region’s Shenyue Sacred Kingdom."

"Ally with Princess Murong Lan of the Shenyue Sacred Kingdom?" Di Yi was taken aback. "If that’s the case, then it’s truly troublesome. I’ve heard that the princess of Shenyue Sacred Kingdom belongs to the Spirit Clan; their archery skills are quite formidable."

"Gu Ge, what about the Northern Region? Who is coming from there to participate in the ultimate trial?"

"The one from the Northern Region is Prince Xiahou Liang of the Cangxue Sacred Kingdom. His cultivation is said to be only at the Extreme Path Second Realm, but his weapon is a magical treasure called the Six-Fan Demon Gate, which is quite remarkable. At this point, the best we can do is try to get Mo Yinyue and Xiahou Liang to work together."

Gu Shaobai furrowed his brow, his expression grave, then suddenly looked at Di Yi. "Di Yi, why did you come here out of the blue to tell me about the princess of the Spring and Autumn Sacred Kingdom? You must know that the Empress of Spring and Autumn is from your demon clan. What you’re doing is tantamount to betraying your own people."

"Demon clan?" Di Yi gritted his teeth and snorted coldly. "I intend to betray the demon clan!"

Gu Shaobai was slightly taken aback but then smiled meaningfully. "What exactly happened? Tell me."

This young demon clan lord, covered in wounds, running here and then committing treachery—it was quite intriguing.

"In the end, it’s all because of that Chen young master," Di Yi said, his chest rising and falling violently as he clenched his fists, wishing he could tear that man apart with his bare hands.

"Chen young master?" Gu Shaobai’s brows knitted in suspicion. "Who exactly is this Chen young master?"

"Just an ordinary lad who came along from the Spring and Autumn Sacred Kingdom," Di Yi said, his voice full of both hatred and confusion. "For some unknown reason, my father and the elders of the demon clan bow and kowtow to him, treating him with utmost reverence. Seeing their slavish faces infuriates me to no end. They’ve truly disgraced our demon clan."

"You say your demon clan is an ancient and mighty lineage, yet your forefather and the elders show such deference to this Chen young master?" Gu Shaobai was stunned, hardly able to believe his ears.

Inside, a tempest raged as he stared unblinking at Di Yi. "Di Yi, are you certain this Chen young master is just an ordinary person?"

"Absolutely certain!" Di Yi nodded firmly.

"Determined, huh? What nonsense!" Gu Shaobai glared at him sharply, speaking coldly, "Do you think your father and those elders of the demon clan have lost their minds to bow to an ordinary young master? Your demon clan, relying on its ancient lineage, usually acts arrogantly here in the Sacred Domain. How could they suddenly show such reverence to a mere ordinary young master?"

Di Yi’s breath caught. "…"

He had never pondered this before, blinded by anger at the time. Yet, sensing that Chen young master’s aura, he truly appeared to be just an ordinary young man.

Gu Shaobai pondered deeply. "There are only two possibilities for this phenomenon. First, your demon clan has some matter in which they seek Chen young master’s help. Second, that Chen young master is far from ordinary—he must be hiding something."

Hearing this, Di Yi’s eyes brightened. "Gu Ge is right."

Gu Shaobai then looked at Di Yi again. "But how does this relate to your betrayal of the demon clan now? Why do you hate Chen young master so much?"

"Because I want to tear him to pieces!" Di Yi clenched his fists, grinding his teeth.

"Even if your father and the elders show him respect, it shouldn’t make you hate him so deeply, right?" Gu Shaobai watched him steadily.

Feeling uneasy under Gu Shaobai’s gaze, Di Yi timidly asked, "Gu Ge, what do you mean by looking at me like that?"

Gu Shaobai smiled faintly. "I get it. It must be that there is a certain woman you have feelings for, but she adores Chen young master instead. Only such a situation could drive you so insane… Could it be Princess Donggong Qianxue of the Spring and Autumn Sacred Kingdom?"

"Tsk, tsk. To be wounded because of a woman you love, that is indeed a tragic tale."

Di Yi’s face flushed with embarrassment, then he snorted coldly. "Gu Ge, don’t mock me. You yourself have been infatuated with Dantai Wushuang for years, yet she has never even glanced your way."

"Dantai Wushuang…" Gu Shaobai bit his lip and forced a wry smile. "Looks like we’re both tragic men. Two such men together must do something, or else this sadness would be utterly wasted and useless. Come, follow me."

Gu Shaobai beckoned to Di Yi.

Before long, the two arrived at a side hall, which served as the temporary residence for the people of Molu Sacred Kingdom from the Western Regions.

"Greetings, Young Master Gu!"

Dressed in magnificent robes, possessing peerless beauty and elegant charisma, the mysterious Lou Meisha of the Molu Sacred Kingdom immediately approached, bowing respectfully to Gu Shaobai.

The sacred aura she normally exuded vanished instantly, replaced by a humble and deferential demeanor. In the presence of the son of the Sacred Emperor of the Sacred Domain, the Queen of Molu Sacred Kingdom was nothing.

At the sight of Lou Meisha, Di Yi’s breath quickened, his heart raced wildly, and he stood dumbfounded, mouth agape.

Beautiful!

He marveled—how could such an utterly breathtaking woman exist in this world?

"No need for formalities, Queen Lou," Gu Shaobai said, his greedy eyes scanning her shapely figure before waving his hand casually. "Where is Prince Mo Yinyue? Send him here."

"Yinyue is diligently preparing for the ultimate trial three days from now. Please wait a moment, Young Master Gu. I will go call him immediately," Lou Meisha replied with another bow before gracefully departing.

"Wow, so this is the Queen of the Molu Sacred Kingdom in the Western Regions? How can she be this stunning?" Di Yi finally recovered his senses and exclaimed.

"Stop acting like a sow lusting after a sow," Gu Shaobai shot Di Yi a cold glare and warned, "If you dare to make a move on her, I won’t let you off!"

"I wouldn’t dare, wouldn’t dare!" Di Yi trembled, quickly waving his hands in denial.

Gu Shaobai, son of the Ancient Emperor of the Sacred Domain—if he wanted to ruin Di Yi, it would be far harder than crushing an ant.