Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Seven Wounds Clan Elder nearly exploded with furious rage. But even though his heart ached, he still decided to endure it.

He couldn't be pulled into Cloud Boundless' rhythm. He couldn't fight before he determined what the old King's lineage had done.

At this moment, the eyes of numerous demons started to light up. Their shining eyes fell onto Bluetile Courtyard, like starving wolves that saw prey.

"Humph!" Cloud Boundless coldly snorted and said, "Everyone, I know you are curious, but no matter how curious you are I will not allow anyone to spy on Bluetile Courtyard. Disrespecting the late King is a great crime, so before you do anything, consider the consequences of your actions first."

"Cough…Clan Elder is overthinking things. I'm just worried that with the appearance of the ancestral land phantom, it will be used by those with bad intentions. How would we dare recklessly probe Bluetile Courtyard?" A demon smiled as he spoke. "But, just like I said before, the ancestral land involves not only the old King's lineage, but the very foundation of my Nightmare Clan. Today, with something like this happening, Clan Elder should at least help us figure out whether this will be harmful to the ancestral land, right?"

"Can't you already sense whether it is harmful? This projection is just a result of the ancestral land's strength being released. It will soon vanish." Cloud Boundless said without expression.

"Even though that is true, until we confirm things, we will feel uneasy…"

"My words are proof. Do you dare to not believe me?" Cloud Boundless' eyes gleamed with a fierce light.

It wasn't 'do you dare to believe me' but 'do you dare to not believe me'. Just a single word of difference showed how aggressive he was!

The demon powerhouse who spoke almost felt his nose twist crooked. He thought that even though this person was the Clan Elder of the old King's lineage and his status and strength were higher, did he still have to be so rude?

His smiling face stiffened. He clenched his teeth and eventually lowered his head.

Giving in was giving in. To stand out at this time clearly wasn't a good choice.

Everyone wanted to know and they were all curious, so why be the saber that was to be sacrificed?

Shua -

Thousandhonor Marquis appeared. He looked at the Nightmare Ancestral Land phantom that appeared in the skies above Bluetile Courtyard, and a dignified look flashed in his eyes.

Then, he looked at Cloud Boundless. This old snake sensed him and looked over with raw hatred in his eyes, as if he would start a fight if he dared to speak.

Thousandhonor Marquis forced a smile. He cupped his hands together and took a step back, expressing that he had no malicious intent.

Of course he wanted to know what was happening inside Bluetile Courtyard, but there were definitely people here that were more anxious than him…it was better for him to avoid doing something that offended others.

That's right, the one he was speaking about was Seven Wounds Clan Elder, or more specifically, the people from the ancient King's lineage.

Although Adversity Peak City had been relatively peaceful lately, without a doubt, there was only a single thin piece of paper that separated the old King's lineage and the ancient King's lineage from completely blowing up with each other.

The ancient King's lineage currently held the advantage. It was impossible for them to look on helplessly as the suppressed old King's lineage found a chance to stand back up.

Otherwise, their fate would be pitiful!

Although causing a projection of the ancestral land to arrive might not represent anything, even if there was a 1% chance, they couldn't neglect it.

Seven Wounds Clan Elder glanced at Thousandhonor Marquis. This fellow was shrewd and certainly wouldn't be the one to step forward first. Looking around at his surroundings and seeing the eyes of the people on him, Seven Wounds Clan Elder cursed inwardly. Even though he knew he was being used, he could only brace himself and take it.

He took a deep breath. His eyes fell on several people in the crowd.

The demons he looked at all complained in their hearts. They thought that they must have eaten too much food to not run away earlier.

Now they were in for some pain!

But refusing was impossible. The reason these people had their current status was because the ancient King's lineage had supported them.

If they didn't raise their heads today, then they would no longer need something as burdensome as a 'head'.

"Clan Elder Cloud Boundless, the ancestral land concerns the foundation of my tribe. Even if your status is honored, you cannot suppress this matter due to your own selfishness!" A demon clenched his teeth and said, his tone sharp and decisive. "We have the right to know exactly what it is you did!"

With someone rushing into the forefront, several others immediately came to back him up.

"That's right, that's exactly right!"

"Clan Elder might be strong, but you can give up any idea of holding us back!"

"We have the right to know what happened in Bluetile Courtyard for the ancestral land to be galvanized. We demand an explanation!"

"Clan Elder Cloud Boundless, please make way!"

For a time, the public was roused to action.

Cloud Boundless coldly sneered. He suddenly punched out a fist. Terrifying demonic energy rolled through the void, sweeping out like a tsunami.

With a series of muffled rings, the several demons who 'spoke up with righteousness' were sent flying backwards. Their bodies started to crack in midair and blood spewed out from them as if it was free. They were a pitiful sight to behold.

Seven Wounds Clan Elder was stunned. He never imagined that this old bastard Cloud Boundless would dare to attack in such a situation.

He was insane!

"You bastard, what are you doing!?"

Cloud Boundless glanced at him and chose to ignore him. He sneered, "The right to know? Your right to know is a fart. I am being unreasonable, so what can you do about it?"

As he spoke he stepped forward and a wild aura swept out. "Anyone that wants to break into Bluetile Courtyard, step forward! I will deal with you the same way as I did the others!"

Even though he looked domineering and aggressive, the truth was that Cloud Boundless was bitterly smiling inside.

The commotion was far too great. If he didn't give a reasonable explanation, there was going to be a great deal of trouble today.

That fellow Thousandhonor Marquis also knew this, so he was standing to the side for the time being.

Qin Yu you bastard, hurry up and stop! If this continues I won't be able to last much longer!

It was okay to act crazy and delay for time, but to use this method to scare away these people…hum hum, it was just a moron talking nonsense!

But even if he knew he had to lower his head sooner or later, he could only endure it for now. The reason was exactly what he said before - he could not allow Qin Yu's status to be exposed.

Right now, he was the surprise card that would help the old King's lineage stand back up!

Seven Wounds Clan Elder took a step forward. Without concealing his aura, he clashed with Cloud Boundless. The void rumbled as space began to distort and crack.

"Cloud Boundless, if being unreasonable was useful, then the rest of us would also be the same…either give me an explanation of what happened or take out the Black Token!"

Seven Wounds Clan Elder had spoken well!

At this moment, all the demons gathered outside Bluetile Courtyard admired his bravado as they fervently praised him. He even mentioned the Black Token, so it was clear he was moved to genuine anger. If Cloud Boundless was just pretending to be crazy to delay for time, it would be useless from here on out.

Unless he really wanted to engage in a life or death battle with Seven Wounds…moreover, with the old King's lineage in such a situation, did he dare to go all-out?

If Seven Wounds was slain, the ancient King's lineage would lose a peak combat strength, but their basic foundation would remain. But if Cloud Boundless died…hum hum, they likely wouldn't have to do anything. The garbage that was the old King's lineage would start tossing itself out.

In truth, killing Cloud Boundless would be the most direct and effective way to destroy the old King's lineage.

But this old schemer possessed tyrannical strength and his thoughts were meticulous. It was just too difficult to plot against him.

Of course, some people had tried in these past years. But not only did they fail in eliminating Cloud Boundless, they also suffered heavy losses. They eventually gave up on pursuing this optimal route.

Cloud Boundless wickedly glared at Seven Wounds Clan Elder. In his heart, he ruthlessly recorded this debt once more. He would settle this in the future.

However, in today's situation, he could at most speak for a few more times. He wouldn't be able to delay for much longer…things were getting troublesome!

At this moment, the ancestral land projection above Bluetile Courtyard trembled. Like the surface of a lake that had been stirred up, it started to blur.

It was going to fade away!

Thousandhonor Marquis' complexion changed. He said, "Clan Elder Cloud Boundless, please do not make things awkward for us any longer, otherwise we will have no choice but to offend you today." He stepped forward, standing together with Seven Wounds Clan Elder. With the two of them joining forces, their auras pressed down on Cloud Boundless.

He was willing to see this play, but he would never allow the old King's lineage to truly cover up this matter.

The struggle for the new King's throne was imminent…Thousandhonor Marquis had to guarantee that everything was within his scope of control…

Cloud Boundless' complexion paled. He was confident against Seven Wounds, but even he couldn't measure how powerful Thousandhonor Marquis was.

And, the two of them clearly wanted to join forces and fight him. If he continued to block them, they would take this chance to attack.

In fact, these two had probably already thought of taking advantage of this chance to heavily wound him…

They might not be able to kill him, but as long as they heavily wounded him, the old King's lineage would have nothing to do with the struggle for the throne anymore.

"Clan Elder…since Thousandhonor Marquis, Seven Wounds Clan Elder, and the others…wish to be guests of my Bluetile Courtyard…please allow them in…it's just that my bloodline just transformed…I am weak so I cannot personally welcome all these distinguished guests…"

Cloud Mist's weak voice resounded in everyone's ears.

Cloud Boundless' eyes lit up. He immediately laughed angrily and said, "Good! Since you've completed your breakthrough, I no longer need to fear anyone secretly ambushing you."

His icy cold eyes swept around. "Didn't you want to go in? Go ahead!" He took a step forward and vanished from sight.

Seven Wounds Clan Elder's face darkened. He entered Bluetile Courtyard without any hesitation.

Thousandhonor Marquis frowned, surprise in his eyes. He followed close behind.

The other demons also flooded in.