Shangguan Yu knew very well that although Ling Xiao seemed calm at this moment, he was actually unfathomable, and he might fall into an irreversible situation if he was not careful.
Therefore, she planned to settle down Qian Heng and others first, and then come to compete with Ling Xiao to regain the stolen spirit stone.
However, just when everyone was about to turn around and leave, a bright 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 was coming. Everyone was attracted by this golden light, and stopped involuntarily, all looking towards the direction of the cave.
Immediately afterwards, a figure slowly walked out of the cave. The figure was wearing a shabby robe, with white beard and hair, but his eyes were piercing, as if he could see through all illusions.
He is none other than Jiu Lao, a legendary figure who lives in seclusion but whose strength is unfathomable.
Seeing Jiu Lao appear, Ling Xiao frowned slightly. He had guessed that Shangguan Yu and others might have come for Jiu Lao, but he didn't expect that he would suddenly appear at such a time.
He couldn't help but secretly wonder, who is this Jiu Lao, and why does Shangguan Yu and others pay so much attention to him?
When Shangguan Yu saw Jiu Lao, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes. She didn't expect Jiu Lao to appear at this time, but her face soon returned to calm.
She stared at Jiu Lao closely and shouted word by word: "Shangguan Sheng!" Her voice was full of majesty and unquestionable determination.
Jiu Lao frowned slightly, looked at Shangguan Yu, and seemed a little dissatisfied with her title. He said lightly: "So it's Girl Yu, she asked you to come to me?" Although his voice was calm, it revealed that A majesty that cannot be underestimated.
"Humph, you are still somewhat sober." Shangguan Yu mocked coldly, her voice full of contempt and disdain.
"Back then, you knelt before the Empress and swore that you would never get involved in the mystery of the sacred pattern or practice the forbidden technique, in exchange for the Empress showing you a trace of mercy and sparing your life. But today, you have By secretly breaking your oath, do you still want to wake up that bitch who has long since turned into 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: "Shangguanyu, you are too narrow-minded. She has passed away long ago, how can I go against heaven and resurrect her? I am just doing this for this young little girl. My friend just made a sacred pattern diagram to help him improve his strength. Your Majesty the Empress is wise, how can you argue with me over such a trivial matter?"
When Ling Xiao heard Jiu Lao mention the "array diagram", his eyes couldn't help flashing with excitement. He quickly asked: "Senior Jiu, that formation diagram...has been completed?"
The old man shook his head slightly, sighed and said: "It still needs some heat. This holy pattern formation is based on the power of heaven and earth, and is formed by gathering thousands of spiritual energies. Each pattern contains endless energy. Mystery and power. But right now, I still need to find some special materials to perfectly present this formation."
Upon seeing this, Shangguan Yu's face darkened. She snorted coldly, her eyes piercing towards Jiu Lao like knives: "Humph, whether you are making the formation diagram for this kid or for some other purpose, you have already violated the agreement with the Empress.
Promise. Today, I will kill you here as a warning to others!"
Jiu Lao's face instantly turned gloomy, and his eyes flashed with indescribable emotions.
He frowned, his tone full of sorrow and unwillingness: "Girl Yu, you and I are both members of the Shangguan family, blood is thicker than water, and we should work together.
Over the years, I have endured the humiliation and humiliation of the Shangguan family and even agreed to that bitch’s unreasonable request. For decades, I have swallowed my anger and never had the slightest resistance or dissatisfaction.
I drink to drown my sorrows every day and live by drinking, and even my own cultivation is almost wasted, just to fulfill that promise."
"But now you are trying to kill me just because I want to make a sacred pattern 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 go ahead! Since ancient times, no one has died, and I, Shangguan Sheng, am not the kind of person who is afraid of death.
Qianfeng, she is now the empress, aloof, arrogant, and arrogant. But do you know how deeply and affectionately she and I were back then, as glue as lacquer?
However, for her own power and status, she almost killed me back then. Now, she is even more ungrateful, ruthless and unjust, and doesn't even care about the feelings of the past."
"Besides, she is a petty bitch!" Jiu Lao said through gritted teeth, "She cannot tolerate anyone who threatens her, even those who have been kind to her. What she is doing now is completely against the law.
The original oath and promise were broken, which makes people feel chilling."
Jiu Lao's words echoed in the empty air, and every word was filled with deep sorrow and endless helplessness. Tears flashed in his eyes, which were a reflection of the grievances and pain that had been accumulated in his heart for a long time.
He seemed to have thousands of words that he wanted to express, but in this rapidly changing situation, he felt that he had nowhere to express 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 tidal wave. Over the years, for a goal and a plan deep in his heart, he had to bear the humiliation and bear the pressure and doubts from all directions.
He lived so heavy and frustrated, but never mentioned his difficulties to anyone. Now, he found someone who could complete this plan for him - Ling Xiao, which made him feel a little relieved and
easy.
"Shangguan Sheng, I think you are really crazy!" Shangguan Yu frowned and looked at Jiu Lao with complicated eyes. Today's Shangguan Sheng is different from the past. There is a crazy light shining in his eyes, as if
Let out all your dissatisfaction and resentment.
"I'm crazy, what's wrong? If you dare, 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.
Showdown.
"I will!" Shangguan Yu dropped these words coldly, her eyes lingering on Ling Xiao for a moment, then she turned and left with Qian Heng and others. Her steps were firm and decisive, without any hesitation.
Jiu Lao looked at Shangguan Yu's leaving figure, his brows furrowed and a complex light flashing in his eyes.
He understood in his heart that this conflict was not a simple personal grudge, but involved a larger power entanglement. The empress of the East China Sea Empress Palace, who once had a deep emotional entanglement with him, has now become his biggest enemy. .()