Chapter 690: 677 troops divided into two groups_1
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"Elder Shitian Di, where are you?" Xiao Xiyue asked, looking around.
A beam of golden light shone from within Chu Qin's Soul-Guiding Divine Artifact, and the silhouette of Shitian Di appeared next to Chu Qin.
"Xiao Xiyue, pays respects to Elder Shitian Di!" Xiao Xiyue said, kneeling respectfully before Shitian Di.
"Indeed, you bear some resemblance to Yao Yao. Good child, rise!" Shitian Di said with a kindly smile.
"Thank you, Elder."
Xiao Xiyue stood up, and Shitian Di turned to Chu Qin and said, "Chu Qin, it turns out that Xiyue's father is also one of my descendants. Chu Qin, if you do not wish to rescuse him, then go to the Titan God Star Domain, and let Shi Feng and the others find a way to save him."
"Elder Shitian Di, those words strike me as distant, Xiyue is Zi Xi's good sister," Chu Qin replied with a smile. "However, if it is as you say, and the Blazing Flame Star Realm is the Flame Emperor's territory, then we can only win by wit, not by force."
"I forgot to mention. The Flame Emperor of the Blazing Flame Star Realm has already perished," Xiao Xiyue said.
"Perished?" Chu Qin and Shitian Di both exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, it hasn't been long since his fall. The Blazing Flame Star Realm offended an ancient family in the Central Domain, and aside from the Flame Emperor's demise, they lost a great many of their elite. That's why they want to flee the Central Domain and seek a way to survive," replied Xiao Xiyue.
"That old devil, good riddance to him, good riddance!" Shitian Di burst into hearty laughter.
"So, how many strong warriors remain in the Blazing Flame Star Realm now?" Chu Qin asked.
"I'm not certain of the details, but from what I heard from Xiao Ling and the talks with the Blazing Flame Star Realm, they still have seven Demi-Emperors," replied Xiao Xiyue.
"Seven..." Gu Yuena and the Sovereign of Earth exclaimed in surprise simultaneously.
Chu Qin fell into a brief contemplation.
"A starving camel is still bigger than a horse. The Blazing Flame Star Realm, after all, is capable of fostering a Supreme God. Having these Demi-Emperors is only to be expected," Shitian Di nodded.
"How about this, Elder Shitian Di, we divide into two groups. You take Na'er, the Sovereign of Earth, Zi Xi, and everyone to the Titan God Star Domain for reinforcements, and I'll go alone to the Blazing Flame Star Realm to scout ahead," Chu Qin suggested.
"How can that be? I promised to protect you all the way," Shitian Di responded.
"Don't worry, I have the Skeleton Emperor Divine Dragon and the magic ape, along with my methods. As long as those seven don't join forces against me, I am safe. Besides, I have the Azure Dragon's Heart-protecting Dragon Scale inside me. If I'm in danger, the Azure Dragon will save me!" Chu Qin reassured.
"You actually possess the Azure Dragon's Heart-protecting Dragon Scale!" Shitian Di said, somewhat astonished. "Very well, we will make haste to the Titan God Star Domain. With the strength of the Titan God Star Domain, to annihilate the Blazing Flame Star Realm, as it stands now, would be more than enough!"
"Understood!" Chu Qin nodded.
"Chu Qin, let me go with you!" Gu Yuena said.
"No!" Chu Qin shook his head. "It's too dangerous."
Gu Yuena's face showed a tinge of disappointment.
"Then take me with you!" Xiao Xiyue said. "Chu Qin, for one thing, I'm not afraid of danger. My father is everything to me. Without him, my life has no meaning. Moreover, I've been to the Blazing Flame Star Realm and know where my father is imprisoned!"
"Xiyue, your injuries haven't healed yet!" Ye Zixi said, her face filled with concern.
"Zi Xi, you don't need to persuade me. Besides, I have my ancestral lifesaving methods; I won't hold you back," Xiao Xiyue said seriously, looking at Ye Zixi.
"Alright then," Chu Qin hesitated for a moment and then sighed softly, "only Xiyue will come with me. Don't worry, Zi Xi, I'll protect Xiyue well."
"Then you both, must be careful!" Ye Zixi's brows furrowed with concern.
"Aren't you confident in me?" Chu Qin said with a faint smile.
"But, with both of us gone, what will happen to Sky Dragon City?" Chu Qin turned to Xiao Xiyue and asked.
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"Chu Qin, did you just say that Sovereign of Earth and the others are outside?" Xiao Xiyue asked in return.
"Yes!"
Xiao Xiyue nodded her head and walked outside.
"Your Highness the Princess!" Seeing Xiao Xiyue, the three Pinnacle God Kings appeared particularly shocked and self-reproaching.
"Sovereign of Earth, please stand up. I know it's not your fault; you were all deceived by Xiao Ling!" Xiao Xiyue said as she helped the Sovereign of Earth to his feet.
"Your Highness the Princess, we have wronged you!" the Sovereign of Earth said with deep remorse.
"Now is not the time for such words," Xiao Xiyue said. "I need to go to a place to rescue my father. I'm leaving Sky Dragon City in your hands, Sovereign of Earth!"
"Ah? The old City Lord is still alive!" the three Sovereigns of Earth exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes!" Xiao Xiyue said. "There's no time to delay. I must leave Sky Dragon City at once. I'll explain everything when I return. Remember, during this time, no one is allowed to enter Sky Dragon City, and the city's seal must remain tightly closed!"
"Yes!" the three Pinnacle God Kings replied solemnly.
Looking at Xiao Xiyue's exquisitely beautiful profile and her innate royal demeanor, Chu Qin revealed a faint smile.
"Chu Qin, shall we leave now?" Xiao Xiyue turned to Chu Qin and asked.
"Aren't you going to prepare?" Chu Qin inquired.
"No need!" Xiao Xiyue shook her head.
Chu Qin nodded, handed over the Soul-Guiding Divine Artifact containing Elder Shitian Di to Gu Yuena, "Na'er you and the others follow Elder Shitian Di to the Titan God Star Domain!"
"Chu Qin, take care of yourself. We will send support as soon as possible!" Gu Yuena replied.
"Yes!" Chu Qin said with a slight smile, then turned to Xiao Xiyue, "Xixue, let's go!"
"Okay!"
With those words, Chu Qin and Xiao Xiyue left Sky Dragon City amid the reluctant gazes of the Life God King and the others.
Though Xiao Xiyue might have appeared fragile, she was a genuine God King. She and Chu Qin opened the massive gate on the other side of Sky Dragon City and rushed into the Eternal River.
The Eternal River, as its name suggests, is a flowing river, only instead of water, it carries a mysterious substance from the Void.
The Eternal River stretches for billions of miles, and even traveling at the speed of light, it took Chu Qin and Xiao Xiyue ten hours to traverse it.
The Eternal River has only one entrance at the Southwest Corner near Sky Dragon City, but where it flows into the Central Domain, there are over a hundred exits.
Xiao Xiyue quickly chose the channel leading to the Blazing Flame Star Realm.
And at that moment, stars finally appeared before them.
Chu Qin looked back and saw the river behind them, hanging like a waterfall; they seemed to have burst forth from a Water Curtain Cave.
"Are we in the Blazing Flame Star Realm now?" Chu Qin said in mild surprise as he looked at the dense cluster of stars, whirling together before him.
You should know that in the Southwest Corner, the stars are vastly distant from each other.
"Yes!" Xiao Xiyue nodded.
"Where is your father imprisoned?" Chu Qin continued to ask.
"Sacred Fire Star!" Xiao Xiyue replied. "It's one of the core planets of the Blazing Flame Star Realm."