691 The Final Momen (1/2)
The Ten Kings of the Underworld seemed to be waiting for something
As Yun Xiaoyao entered, they came to attention, full of anticipation.
Yun Xiaoyao did not make an attempt at long-winded pleasantries. He got straight to the point instantly instead.
”There is something that I still do not understand. To those present - do help me clear up my confusion.”
The Ten Kings of the Underworld exchanged knowing looks. ”Do speak, sire.”
”The thing that I can never seem to wrap my head around is…” Yun Xiaoyao began. ”All of you great kings present here are also members of the martial world, or even prominent, top assassins - is it possible that you have no interest at all in this dragonhide treasure map, that was said to encompass the greatest secret in the galaxy? Somehow or other, you all seem very calm about this. It even seems like you don't plan to intervene.”
First Court King Qing gave a bitter laugh, and said, ”How can we not be interested? To put it in another way, we deeply desire it, but our physical being denies our will - that's all there is to it.”
”What do you mean?” Yun Xiaoyao exclaimed.
”Even if the treasure map was in our hands, we cannot use it.” King Chujiang sighed with a rueful smile set upon his face.
”Perhaps it is not known to King Yun - the source of the energy we practice is not mystical Qi. However beguiling and mysterious the legacy of the Seventeenth Master of the Abyss, it is still a useless item to me. Even if I possess it, I cannot use it!” Third Court Emperor Song gazed at Yun Xiaoyao with a slight smile.
”Not mystical Qi? How can this be possible?” Yun Xiaoyao was stunned for a moment. This bit of information was still new to him.
Practitioners from the whole of Tianxuan were fueled by mystical Qi - was it even possible that there was another source for practice?
”Yin energy is what you practiced with. The way it is wielded is clearly different from the masses, and it determined your path of cultivation, fated to be completely distinct from ordinary practitioners.” Yun Yang walked in from outside, smiling as he explained.
”Young Master Yun possesses a sharp eye - we are highly impressed.” The Ten Kings of the Underworld laughed simultaneously.
They would have taken the initiative to explain about this point, even if Yun Xiaoyao had not inquired about it.
The situation had already arrived at the most crucial, final moment.
As they observed from the sidelines, the two dragonhide treasure maps in Hen Bieli's possession would most likely return to its original owner, and find its way back here. If no proper explanation was given at this moment, some misunderstanding might inevitably arise.
Then, this would amount to an unhappy outcome.
Therefore, every king in the Concourse of the Underworld simply rode on this topic of conversation to explain himself, completely eliminating every point of doubt that could potentially arise.
They had been waiting. They had been waiting for this opportunity all along.
The opportunity to explain.
”The fighting has already started on that side. The opportunity to completely resolve this issue has arrived.” Yun Yang gave a slight smile. His words, however, were naturally uttered with a chilling undertone.
”Young Master Yun, will this issue finally be settled?” First Court King Qinguang asked.
Yun Yang smiled. ”The subject matter this time around has already been achieved, so it will not bring us any more good to drag or delay the remaining arrangements. After everything is done, I would like to present a gift for all of you.”
King Chujiang laughed heartily. ”Have a pleasant experience working together, everybody! You are too humble, young master. It embarrasses us to accept your gift, but it would be disrespectful not to.”
”There is no need to feel embarrassed for accepting this gift, for we cannot even use it. Instead of wasting it completely, why don't you use it to advance yourselves even further - there is no harm in accepting it,” said Yun Yang with a smile.
With that, the ten kings of the Underworld all had a gleam of interest in their eyes.
Something that they can't put to use, but we can… what kind of gift is that?
Compared to the dragonhide treasure map which we cannot wield, but they can… then… this gift… Could it be Yin energy?
When that thought came to mind, all ten kings had expressions of joyful glee etched on to their faces, itching to get on with it.
Yun Xiaoyao furrowed his brows. ”Yun Yang, do we really have to do this?” he asked in a worried tone.
”The outcome of this issue is already set in stone - we have to do this,” replied Yun Yang.
Yun Xiaoyao sighed. ”This...is rather...”