Is this the Main Hall of Four Seas Pavilion?

Wu Wang looked up at the grand seaside city before him, his Immortal Consciousness spread out but was blocked near the city walls, allowing him to only see the four large characters engraved on them.

[Treasures of the Four Seas].

Indeed, the Main Hall and various branches of the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion pervaded many places, and the number of Immortals and experts who served within must far exceed that of the Four Seas Pavilion.

But the Four Seas Pavilion had openly established such a grand city here, with its towering buildings, layered Formations, and a faint sense of numerous Transcendent experts' oppressive aura, giving a more visceral impact than the Main Hall of Benevolent Emperor Pavilion.

"Problem Setter..." Dongfang Mumu's face was full of nervousness as she whispered.

Throughout their journey, Wu Wang's expression had not been good.

On the road, Dongfang Mumu, who had learned from Lin Suqing what had happened, was also startled, awakening a wisdom that did not match her external appearance.

Did that Yunxiu Square eat the gall of an Evil God? Dare to lay hands on the only son of the Ji Family?

What's more lethal is, Yunxiu Square has a clear association with the Four Seas Pavilion?

Problem Setter isn't even trying to find Ji Mo's tracks; instead, he's heading straight for the Main Hall of Four Seas Pavilion...

Is he planning to dismantle their Four Seas Pavilion?

Wu Wang looked down at Dongfang Mumu, and the harshness in his eyes softened slightly as he transmitted his voice, "Go into the city and tell your master, Feng Zhizi, that Ji Mo has been captured by Yunxiu Square. Don't concern yourself with anything else."

"Okay, then..." Immortal Mu agreed and with a leap ascended into the sky, pulling out a Token to cleave through the grand Formation ahead, and rapidly descended towards a tall building at the city's center.

Wu Wang said no more. With his hands behind his back, he walked forward as figures descended from the sky behind him, led by the Grand Elder and Elder Miao of Annihilation Sect, followed by Yang Wudi, Zhang Moshan, and several dozen True Immortals.

They each revealed their auras, with the Grand Elder's energy causing Clouds of Blood Slaughter to appear in the sky.

Within the clouds, dragons and tigers tumbled, serpents and pythons hissed, as if an army of thousands was on the verge of descending, causing numerous presences within the grand city to emerge, with hundreds of figures standing in the air.

In a moment, hundreds of Immortal Soldiers gathered at the city gate, watching Wu Wang and his party with vigilant eyes.

Two middle-aged male Immortals resembling captains stepped out from the Formation, shouting loudly, "Halt! This is a critical area of the Four Seas Pavilion! No trespassing!"

"Do you have a pass Token?"

Wu Wang just looked straight ahead, while the Grand Elder's sleeves billowed, conjuring a giant hand from thin air to strike down towards the two men.

When a Transcendent strikes, even a Heavenly Immortal can't resist, especially since there wasn't the slightest sign before the Grand Elder attacked; the two could only maintain their protective Immortal Light.

The group of Immortal Soldiers became furious and were about to swarm forward.

However, the Grand Elder's eyes blazed with bloodlight. As a Transcendent Demonic Cultivator who had participated in the great battle against the Evil God, he now fully unleashed his oppressive aura, and the Immortal Soldiers could not withstand it.

The Annihilation Sect group continued to advance, yet they were forced to retreat step by step, overpowered by the Transcendent pressure and trembling with fear.

CLANG!

A sound of a Staff striking the ground came from atop the city walls, with a pure aura slowly winding its way, a wisp of white cloud enveloping the Immortal Soldiers below, stabilizing their spirits significantly.

An old crone and a tall, thin old man appeared simultaneously, keeping the Grand Elder's unleashed pressure at bay.

The tall, thin elder snorted coldly, and the old woman slowly spoke.

"HUMPH!"

"Is the fellow Daoist Blood Hand Demon Lord? May I ask what brings you to our Four Seas Pavilion?"

The Grand Elder did not answer, as by then the Annihilation Sect party was only about thirty feet from the city gate.

Wu Wang stopped in his tracks, and the dozens behind him stopped as well.

Yang Wudi brought a jade-inlaid, gold-wrapped wooden chair from behind and placed it right in the middle of the main road.

Wu Wang lifted the hem of his robe and sat down calmly, his gaze fixed on the grand city before him.

He did not display any imposing presence or exert any pressure. At first glance, one might mistake him for a Disciple from some family, but upon closer inspection, his eyes were too profound, his young face emanating an aura of unprovoked authority.

His presence was like a mountain slowly growing – at first only a few feet tall but soon reaching a thousand feet!

Elder Miao held a royal fan in her hand, swaying her soft waist. Dressed in a black gown, she resembled a blooming peony. With a few steps, the Immortal Soldiers could no longer shift their gaze or maintain their previously fierce demeanor.

Her vermilion lips gently parted, her voice tender yet resounding throughout the Four Seas Pavilion, "We are from the Heaven-Annihilating Dark Desire Wind Great Demon Sect. If we have offended you in any way, we ask for the Four Seas Pavilion's indulgence."

Elder Miao turned to the side, her footsteps leisurely, her voice becoming even softer, "Today, our Sect Master, Wu Wangzi, has personally come simply because our protector went missing on your Four Seas Pavilion's territory. This protector's surname is Ji; he is our Sect Master's dearest friend and has also made illustrious contributions to our Annihilation Sect.

Our Sect Master doesn't want to make a big deal out of it. Within the next twelve hours, as long as Protector Ji appears here unharmed, we will immediately leave.

However, if anything has happened to him—if he is injured, unconscious, weakened, or crippled—our Sect Master will not spare anyone involved in this matter."

As her voice faded, she turned to walk back behind Wu Wang, leaving the grand city with only her retreating figure.

Suddenly, a cold laugh emerged from the city, "Who the hell is your Sect Master, that they dare threaten the Four Seas Pavilion? You Demonic Sect witch! Are you seeking death?"

Elder Miao turned her head slightly and saw a young woman brandishing a sword and scolding. A charming smile appeared on Elder Miao's lips, and her eyes flashed with pink Liu Guang as she laughed and said, "This greenhorn, give her a couple of slaps for me."

The young woman, not understanding what was happening, suddenly found two robust figures at her side, and two slaps resounded simultaneously from left and right.

Wu Wang stared at the young immortess for a while and suddenly realized.

He had seen this person before.

When he had left the Women Country, he had encountered two Envoys from the Four Seas Pavilion, one old and one young.

Unfortunately, Elder Miao had acted too swiftly with her enchantment techniques, not giving the young woman any chance to shout out the words.

Which went something like, "With the special permission of the Human Emperor, I can manage anything," and so forth.

The city fell silent for a while, before buzzing whispers started to fill the air.

"Isn't that Wu Wangzi, the Punishment Hall Master of the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion? How come he's calling himself a Sect Master now?"

"Protector Ji, the Annihilation Sect's Protector Ji, I seem to remember... that playboy Ji Mo? Right, he had even participated in the trials of our Four Seas Pavilion."

"Ji Mo got lost in our Four Seas Pavilion? What does that even mean? All our territory is in the Nine Wildernesses; we only have the Main Hall in the Human Domain."

"What's going on here?"

「Inside the city, within the tall building adorned with the words 'Four Seas,' numerous figures gathered in a hall, chatting noisily.」

Most of them were elderly men and women, roughly one-third middle-aged, and not a single young face could be seen.

Feng Zhizi was sitting at the head of the table, slowly savoring a cup of tea and listening to the whispers around him.

After a short while, Feng Zhizi set the teacup down gently; the light TAP it made significantly quieted the room.

The Four Seas Pavilion Master, wearing a crane-feather cap, spoke up, "Yunxiu Square, who's responsible for this?"

The dozens of Elders and officers of the Four Seas Pavilion, none of them answered.

Feng Zhizi's gaze swept from the left as an elderly woman stood up, bowed her head and folded her hands, saying softly, "Pavilion Master, that Wu Wangzi is merely the Punishment Hall Master of the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion, our peer in rank. For him to come stir up trouble at the Four Seas Pavilion and even call himself a Sect Master is a clear disregard for our authority. Why not send a few people to drive him away, and in doing so, maintain the dignity of our Four Seas Pavilion?"

A middle-aged male cultivator stood up from the right side and sighed, "Elder, have you not understood? Wu Wangzi came here as the Sect Master of Annihilation Sect, demanding his protector Ji Mo, with the sole intention of safeguarding Ji Mo's life! The unspoken message from Wu Wangzi is simple: as long as Ji Mo remains unharmed, he will no longer pursue the matter. If we cannot even recognize this small courtesy..."

An elder on the left stood up, frowning, "Courtesy? Where do you think you are placing our Four Seas Pavilion? If Ji Mo is lost, why should he come looking in the Four Seas Pavilion?"

Another middle-aged woman, brandishing a sword, exclaimed angrily, "What in the world is happening with Yunxiu Square? Don't all of you Elders know in your hearts? If such a disgraceful thing has been done, are they afraid of being investigated?"

An Elder stood up, "Nonsense! The Four Seas Pavilion has gathered the treasures of the Nine Wildernesses, making immense contributions to the Human Domain!"

Another officer snorted coldly, "Let me say something that maybe the Elders won't like to hear. The work done by our Four Seas Pavilion could also be done by another group. But those loyal souls who died on the frontier, they cannot be replaced by anyone! Doesn't the Ji Family deserve our respect? Yunxiu Square is not just audacious—they're utterly lawless! To lay hands on Ji Mo, even if he's just a wandering playboy who owes them tens of thousands of Spirit Stones, they shouldn't have done this!"

An elderly woman urgently said, "That Ji Mo is already about to trace the matter back to our Four Seas Pavilion!"

Silence.

The entire hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, every gaze turned to the elderly woman.

"I, I mean to say..."

The elderly woman, with sweat beading on her forehead, glanced at Feng Zhizi and said softly, "There are deep waters behind Yunxiu Square, beyond our control. Even if we are aware of this matter, we have no choice but to turn a blind eye. Pavilion Master, please make a decision on this matter. That Wu Wangzi is just a mere Hall Master; how dare he be so presumptuous here."

Feng Zhizi nodded slightly, then frowned and looked to the right, saying slowly, "Does anyone else have any objections?"

"Wait, Pavilion Master, are you really going to scold Wu Wangzi?"

A middle-aged male immortal jumped out, frantically hopping from foot to foot, rushing to say, "Everyone, do you know who Wu Wangzi is? He's the Little Golden Dragon, almost the Human Emperor's designated successor! Who in the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion doesn't know him? Even Liu Baiyi, the Pavilion Master, is courteous with him, with all matters open to negotiation! And who is Ji Mo? The Ji Family has been loyal and brave for generations, never producing a coward since the time of Emperor Fuxi! If the Ji Family learns of this, and the great-grandmother of the Ji Family comes here with the plaque bestowed by the ancient emperor, would you and I kneel down to explain? Pavilion Master! Please don't drive them away. If someone from our side is involved, quickly bring Ji Mo back!"

To the left of Feng Zhizi, an elderly woman opened her eyes and spoke slowly, "How can our Four Seas Pavilion admit to things we haven't done?"

The many Elders around and behind this old woman all spoke in turn, implying that the Four Seas Pavilion had nothing to do with the matter at hand, and Wu Wang coming here to find Ji Mo was purely baseless talk.

Feng Zhizi slowly nodded and smiled, "Since Senior Sister has spoken, then that is how it shall be decided for now."

"Granny, Ji Mo was captured by Yunxiu Square! Does Yunxiu Square truly have no connections with our Four Seas Pavilion?"

Behind the Screen where Feng Zhizi sat, Dongfang Mumu leapt out, glaring at the elderly woman who had just spoken, who was also the former Pavilion Master of the Four Seas Pavilion.

Dongfang Mumu, discarding her usual playfulness, wore a look of confusion, incomprehension, and partially concealed rage on her little face.

She stated resolutely, "Problem Setter... Wuwang Palace Lord dispatched two groups to look into Yunxiu Square, Ji Mo in the open and Lin Qi in secret. On his way here, Wuwang Palace Lord sent out twelve Tokens, and the Ji Family, Lin Family, and Sun Demolition Sect now all know of this matter. I've said my piece. Think it over yourselves. Do I, who you call a mischievous star daily, ever commit atrocities that defy nature and reason? What about you? A bunch of old mischievous stars! UGH!"

Having said this, Dongfang Mumu, clutching her Short Sword, bowed to the crowd, then turned and leaped towards a window at the side, disappearing after a few bounds.

The atmosphere in the hall grew even more oppressive.

Many eyes fell on the face of the elderly woman, as well as on Feng Zhizi.

Feng Zhizi simply picked up his tea and took a sip, remaining calm and collected.

To the right, another elderly woman sighed, "Is it really possible to hide the truth? The Ji Family and Lin Family can influence most of the Military Families, and behind Wu Wangzi stands the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion. He gave us twelve hours, to save Ji Mo's life. As long as Ji Mo returns safely, even if Yunxiu Square closes down its business, he will not trouble the Four Seas Pavilion. Who was Wu Wangzi's last opponent? The Head Manager of Heaven Palace! And who was his opponent before that? Qiong Qi, the foremost among the Evil Gods! In my view, Ji Mo's life is presently of the utmost urgency. Whoever can contact Yunxiu Square, do so without delay."

Feng Zhizi spoke softly, "If Ji Mo can return safely, half the blame will be pardoned."

"Are they really investigating Yunxiu Square, one openly and one in secret? I'm just asking casually."

Feng Zhizi rose to his feet, smiling as he spoke, "If Ji Mo returns safely, we can claim it was the Four Seas Pavilion who rescued him from the clutches of thieves, and the matter can be diminished significantly, can't it? My friends, you still fail to adapt. Don't act as if disaster is upon us. Our Four Seas Pavilion cannot and will not fall. Those who wish to accompany me, let's go meet Wu Wangzi together. He's a very capable young man, and I shall gladly introduce you to him."

With these words, Feng Zhizi clasped his hands behind his back and floated forward.

On the right, the many Elders and officers, without overthinking, stood up and followed Feng Zhizi, while on the left, many showed hesitation, looking at each other without lingering gazes.

After Feng Zhizi left, several people stood up and bowed to the elderly woman at the head of the left, then hurried to a side door.

「Back outside the city gate」

The number of Immortal Soldiers facing the members of the Annihilation Sect had swelled from hundreds to thousands.

The young woman covered her mouth, her face showing a pitiful look as she stared at the group of Demonic Sect experts outside.

From the outside, Wu Wang appeared quite calm, occasionally turning his head to take a sip of tea, but deep down, he still felt a weight on his heart.

At this moment, though he could not hear the disputes of the Elders and officers of the Four Seas Pavilion, their analysis coincided with his own intentions.

He wanted to save Ji Mo's life.

If the Four Seas Pavilion brought Ji Mo back, he would leave immediately, not meddling with Yunxiu Square's affairs any further.

Wu Wang really didn't wish to deal with these trifling issues.

Leading a large team is not easy, and when a faction becomes too large, it will inevitably develop various problems and some areas that the light does not reach.

It was the woman from Qingqiu Country who had run into Wu Wang's hands, and Wu Wang, feeling some aversion towards Yunxiu Square, had sent Ji Mo and Lin Qi to investigate the matter thoroughly.

Of course, that was only the first layer of his intention.

Behind this affair were several deeper layers: one was to serve as a warning to the Four Seas Pavilion, which held the lifeblood of the Human Domain; another to deter those within the Human Domain holding important positions who harbored strong personal desires; the third was to provide Ji Mo and Lin Qi with an opportunity for training and advancement, as always staying by his side was not suitable.

But the deepest layer was Wu Wang's desire to get the Punishment Hall out from under the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion, to expand the authority of the Punishment Hall and facilitate his own future actions.

The internal workings of the Human Domain must be solid as iron before taking on Heaven Palace in a contest of superiority.

But now...

Yunxiu Square has such nerve; Four Seas Pavilion acts without any scruples!

Today, Wu Wang is here to rescue Ji Mo. As long as Ji Mo returns safe and sound, he will personally take action and find other reasons to root out the cancer within the Four Seas Pavilion, bit by bit.

Actually, to deal with the cancer within the Four Seas Pavilion, there's no need to go through Yunxiu Square at all.

Just audit the accounts!

Wu Wang doesn't believe that those high-ranking officials in the Four Seas Pavilion who are in cahoots with Yunxiu Square are clean everywhere else!

Suddenly, the Grand Elder transmitted a message to remind him, "Sect Master, they're here. Senior Feng Zhizi is leading."

"Oh?"

Wu Wang couldn't help but frown slightly.

Feng Zhizi?

Is Yunxiu Square's matter related to Feng Zhizi?

This doesn't seem right. Feng Zhizi only became a Pavilion Master of the Four Seas Pavilion a few years ago, even before Wu Wang came to the Human Domain. On the island, he was personally promoted by His Majesty Shennong and transferred from another pavilion during his matchmaking meeting with MSG.

However, Yunxiu Square has been in existence for many years. Logically speaking...

That's right.

Wu Wang had a measure in his mind, realizing why Feng Zhizi showed up at this moment.

This old senior actually had no choice but to show up; otherwise, he might find it difficult to command respect in the Four Seas Pavilion in the future.

With this in mind, Wu Wang stood up, his lips curling into a slight smile, and instructed the people behind him, "When facing Senior Feng Zhizi later, make sure not to be disrespectful."

Wu Wang emphasized the name 'Feng Zhizi' heavily, and everyone nodded in agreement, as they were well aware of their Sect Master's intentions.

'You do not provoke those who have a higher rank than a Hall Master.' — Yang Wudi's interpretation.

Shortly after, the thousands of Immortal Soldiers parted on either side, and the Formation's light wall gradually dissolved.

Feng Zhizi strolled over with a bit of a smile in his eyes, his wide robes creating gentle breezes; the group of elders following him each sported a smile, appearing quite harmonious.

"Wu Wang, young friend, what wind has blown you here?"

"Sigh, I'm worried about the safety of my protector, and I just couldn't feel at ease, so I came here to wait," replied Wu Wang with a smile. "If I have offended Senior Feng Zhizi in any way, I ask for your understanding. Everyone, greet him."

A group of robust men bowed their fists in unison and shouted, "Greetings to Pavilion Master Feng!"

The smile on Feng Zhizi's face deepened.

He took two steps forward and in a gentle voice said, "I have come in haste and have not yet had time to gather all the Elders left in charge of the Main Hall of the Four Seas Pavilion... Why haven't you come to pay respects to Wuwang Palace Lord?"

All the elders bowed and said in unison, "We pay our respects to Wuwang Palace Lord."

"You are all too gracious," said Wu Wang with a smile, nodding to acknowledge that these people were Feng Zhizi's supporters, knowing he would avoid confronting them if possible later.

Just then, ten paces from Wu Wang and Feng Zhizi, Heaven and Earth twisted slightly, and a streak of firelight flashed by, revealing a voluptuous woman enveloped in flames.

The flames morphed into a portal leading to a forest beyond.

This woman's features were not delicate, her frame a bit too tall and certainly living up to the word 'fiery,' possessing a unique charm.

Her fiery red Battle Armor subdued its glow slightly, as she held her head high with both hands holding a Staff.

"By the order of the Yan Emperor, Xia Official Zhu Rong·Fire Plume greets Pavilion Master Feng. His Majesty commands that Pavilion Master Feng immediately comes to pay respects."

Feng Zhizi's expression became serious, giving Zhu Rong·Fire Plume a slight bow, "I will head there immediately."

No sooner had he spoken than he strode towards the portal and vanished without a trace.

This Xia Official Fire Plume, nearly as tall as Wu Wang, flashed Wu Wang a somewhat stiff smile and stepped forward, lifting the Staff in her hands high above her head.

"His Majesty's vermillion whip is here, now entrusted to Wuwang Palace Lord to wield! By order, the Punishment Hall will thoroughly investigate the Yunxiu Square incident! Should anyone disobey, the vermillion whip shall strike them!"

Wu Wang raised both hands above his head, grasping the Staff in his hands. His inner Yan Emperor order ignited flames, and the Staff began to glow with firelight, transforming into a red wooden whip.

Along with that, doubts began to arise in Wu Wang's mind.

If this strong pressure were to lead to Ji Mo being silenced by murder...what then?

"HAHAHAHA! HAHAHAHA!"

Suddenly, loud laughter came from the sea.

Wu Wang scanned with his Immortal Consciousness and saw an odd cylindrical ship 'flying' backwards across the ocean, a familiar brawny man wearing a cloak, with arms crossed, raising his long neck, and laughing heartily.

Below the ship, a burly old man was carrying it, walking on the waves, moving at an incredibly fast pace.

"Little brother! Look who your older brother has brought!"

Wu Wang sniffed and immediately felt at ease.

Yes, that was Ji Mo's scent.

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