Chapter 1987

The Green Willow Holy Land encompassed an area of a thousand miles. Towering ancient trees that were more than a hundred thousand years old could be seen everywhere. Lush and verdant orchids were everywhere.

For demons formed from plants and trees, this was a paradise for cultivation. Cultivating here meant receiving the protection of the Willow Saint.

For other creatures, this place was not so friendly because almost all the plants and trees here had become spirits. They would eat humans and prey on foreign races. They were more difficult to deal with than any army.

Such a forbidden land for life, a paradise for plants and trees, was strangely located at the center of the holy land. There was a small human mountain village.

Most of the buildings in the village were dilapidated. Under the corrosion of time, they looked like they would turn into ashes at any time. However, the strange thing was that the edge of each wooden house emitted a strange green light, protecting its appearance.

There was a large green stone at the entrance of the village. The word "Ning" was carved on the stone. It seemed to be the name of the village.

There was also a willow tree beside the green stone. It had lived for many years. The trunk was so thick that it would take twenty people to wrap their arms around it. Its branches were green and glistening. They swayed in the wind and emitted a green luster.

At this moment, in front of the willow tree, a locust demon knelt on one knee and reported the information he had just received.

"The nest of the old poisonous snake in the Hakone Holy Land has been ransacked. The old poisonous snake himself has suddenly disappeared. The snake children and grandchildren of the holy land can't find his whereabouts at all?"

"Where did this information come from? Is it confirmed? "

An indifferent voice came from the old willow tree that had taken root here for many years.

"This information is circulating in the holy land. The original source of the information is temporarily unknown. However, the description of the matter is vivid. It doesn't seem like a rumor."

"Moreover, our spies in the Hakone Holy Land have recently sent back news that the Hakone Holy Land is indeed acting strangely."

The locust demon reported seriously with some excitement on his face.

"The old poisonous snake likes to collect treasures. If all the treasures were really robbed, he would definitely be furious. It's impossible for him to be so calm."

"And he himself has actually disappeared. This matter is indeed a little strange."

The old willow tree muttered.

"That's right! No matter what happened to the Hakone Saint, this may be a great opportunity. I have already sent people to further investigate the specific situation and probe the Hakone Holy Land. I believe there will be a conclusion soon. "The locust demon said.

"Why go through so much trouble? I'll personally make a trip to the Eight Branches Sacred Grounds and I'll naturally know what exactly happened. "

The old willow tree sneered. The locust tree demon's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he became even more excited. If the Divine Lord was willing to personally make a move, the truth would definitely be revealed very soon!

If something really happened to the Hakone Saint, the sooner they knew about it, the better it would be for them.

Putting everything else aside, the negotiations over the mineral vein in Changxi County had dragged on for so long. If something really happened to the Hakone Saint, they could take advantage of the situation!

"Alright, I'll be right back."

The willow branches on the old willow tree swayed in the wind. Amidst the dense green light, a handsome man walked out. He had blue hair and blue eyes, and his temperament was out of this world.

A cool breeze blew past, and he disappeared in front of the mountain village. The old willow tree, which was still in its original place, seemed to have lost some of its charm. It was still silently guarding the mountain village behind it.

Liu Sheng flew in the air, and in less than half a day, he descended above the Eight Branches Sacred Grounds!

He hid among the clouds and closed his eyes as he looked at the seemingly tranquil Sacred Grounds of Yamata Sects.

A fresh breath was emitted from his body. Then, the plants that could be seen everywhere in the Eight Branches Sacred Grounds suddenly seemed to come alive, and formed a mysterious connection with Liu Sheng who was in the air.

Every flower, every blade of grass, and every tree seemed to have grown eyes and ears. Liu Sheng, who was high up in the sky, could actually hear the footsteps coming and going from the Eight Branches Sacred Grounds, the whispers of the creatures in the sacred grounds, and even the movement of the birds swooping down to snatch away the insects on the flowers. Nothing could escape his senses!

"The Elder Ancestor's longevity lamp has been extinguished. I'm afraid the situation is not optimistic. We must be mentally prepared for the worst."

"Damn it! Who killed the Elder Ancestor out of nowhere? Could it be that Liu Sheng? "

"Liu Sheng alone is unable to kill the ancestor. This is simply unimaginable. The ancestor has eight heads. Who could kill him without anyone noticing?"

"Could it be the Shepherd Tribe? Only they would have such an ability. "

"Alright, the Elder Ancestor is already dead. It's meaningless to discuss who the murderer is. What's important is what we should do next. This matter can't be hidden for long. Once it gets out, the Eight Branches Sacred Grounds will be in big trouble! "

"The most important thing now is to find a backer. We must find a new backer before the Green Willow Holy Grounds finds out …"

Many chaotic voices entered Liu Sheng's ears. He suddenly opened his eyes, which were filled with shock!

"That Old Poisonous Snake is actually dead? After fighting with him so many times over the years, I could clearly feel that he had hidden some trump cards. Even if he were to face a Sage King, he wouldn't be easily defeated. Who could it be? Who actually has the ability to kill him! "

Liu Sheng's handsome face was gloomy. After pondering for a while, a decisive chill appeared in his eyes.

"The two Sacred Grounds have been keeping each other in check for a long time, causing neither side to be able to develop and grow stronger. Instead, it has benefited the Jade Clan and fulfilled the Muhuang Dynasty's intentions."

"Now that the Old Poisonous Snake is dead, this is a great opportunity. If I can take over the Eight Branches Sacred Grounds, then the Jade Dynasty will be under my control!"

Liu Sheng thought of the negotiation at the Changxi County mineral vein. The Jade Clan clearly didn't have any Sage, but with the support of the Shepherd Clan, they took 95% of the share. Liu Sheng and the Old Poisonous Snake could only take the remaining 15%.

This wasn't the first time such a situation had happened. For a long time, the Shepherd Clan had deliberately used various means to maintain the balance between the three forces of the Jade Dynasty. They used this interference to make the Jade Dynasty their backyard.

This situation had always made him feel aggrieved. If the Green Willow Holy Grounds wanted to advance further and he wanted to obtain more cultivation resources, he had to break this status quo!

However, because of the existence of the Ancestral Priest of the Shepherd Clan, he and the Old Poisonous Snake were afraid and didn't dare to expand their territory. They even had to hide their cultivation for fear of attracting the Ancestral Priest's fear.

This was a lesson learned from the mistakes of the past. Back then, Chen Sheng of the Chen Clan was like a tall tree that attracted the wind. He attracted the suspicion of the Ancestral Priest, which was why he ended up missing!

Under normal circumstances, Liu Sheng wouldn't dare to break the balance that the Ancestral Priest wanted.

However, now that the Old Poisonous Snake was dead, the balance was destined to be broken. How could he bear to give up such a great opportunity?

He had to take over the Eight Branches Sacred Grounds at the fastest speed so that the Shepherd Clan didn't even have time to give any instructions!

His Green Willow Holy Grounds wanted to be the number one in the Jade Dynasty!

Liu Sheng looked at the Eight Branches Sacred Grounds below him and a monstrous murderous aura suddenly erupted from his body, causing the weather to change!