Chapter 2904

"That's right!

Especially now! "

Zi Ming's eyes were filled with worry. "Zi Yan died in my hands, and Ji Man still hasn't received the news!

I've already sent my trusted men to intercept Zi Yan's subordinates outside Houtu Village. Once they find them, they'll kill them immediately!

We just don't want Ji Man to know the truth before Elder Wu returns. If she were to fall out with us, all of us would die without a burial ground! "

Xiao Hua wasn't good at scheming and scheming, so he couldn't sense the dangers involved. But when he heard Zi Ming's words, he was also shocked. He said in a low voice, "Zi Ming, I think your Houtu Stronghold's Ji Man is very benevolent. He can't be as sinister as you think, right?

Besides, Zi Yan was possessed by a demon, and Ji Man might not be?

You … why don't you just tell her … "

"One shouldn't have the intention to harm others, but one should always guard against others. Xiao Hua, facing Ji Man, I'm at a disadvantage, so I don't dare to not plan!

Even if … even if building Zi Ye's cenotaph a few days ago was a very good opportunity, with Ji Man and Elder Wu appearing, if this concubine were to tell them about Zi Yan's matter in front of so many people, it would be a form of protection for this concubine.

But I hesitated for a long time, and didn't dare to say it in front of Ji Man, for fear that I'll embarrass her and make her angry!

Without Elder Wu, without … Xiao Hua by my side, I don't dare to make a move! "Zi Ming said earnestly.

"Hiding like this … won't do!" Xiao Hua understood Zi Ming's thoughts and nodded slightly, expressing his agreement.

"Hehe, Xiao Hua, don't scold me!"

Zi Ming laughed. "Midnight's memorial ceremony isn't the most solemn. Not all of Ji Man and Elder Wu from She Bi Village and its subordinate Wu Village will come. When Zi Ming lights up the Soul Falling Lamp, that will be the most solemn ceremony. At that time, Xiao Hua and I will take out the seed. That will be the best time!"

At this point, Zi Ming let out a sad laugh and continued, "Of course, if I can't wait until Grandmaster Wu comes back, then … when I'm executed, it will be a grand ceremony as well. The ceremony will be even more grand than midnight … Ji Man will definitely take out the seeds and distribute them to Meng Mountains!

Xiao Lang, don't worry, the people of Meng Mountains will remember Reverend Xiao's kindness! "

"Zi Ming …" Xiao Hua's heart was slightly sour when he heard this. He couldn't help but look at this woman with concern. Whether it was her heart or her shoulders, she must have seen Midnight's sacrifice and easily thought of her own death!

"It's alright!

Xiao Lang, it's actually this concubine's fault for not thinking things through and bringing Xiao Lang and the others into danger! "

Zi Ming forced a smile and said, "However, to be able to meet an extraordinary person like Xiao Lang and Daoist Xiao in this world, I … can die without regrets!"

"Things haven't reached that stage yet. We haven't decided whether Ji Man is a friend or a foe yet. There's still a possibility that Elder Wu will return …"

"Hee hee, yes, there is also Xiao Lang accompanying this concubine …" Zi Ming said shyly at this time, and her voice was very soft, for fear of being heard by others!

However, if she were to ask Zi Ming to transmit his voice, she … would not be willing to do so. Although such sweet words could not make one feel intoxicated, listening to each and every word made her feel happy in life!

In her life, it was very rare for her to have the opportunity to say such sweet words, and it was also very rare for her to meet a man like Xiao Hua who could make her feel emotional!

"Yes, this Xiao is by your side!"

Xiao Hua smiled faintly and said while looking into the distance, "As long as this Xiao has one breath left, I will definitely not let that old witch hurt a single hair on your head!"

"Old witch?

Hee hee … "Zi Ming heard this and smiled. The fear from before had long disappeared. She said," Xiao Lang, this old witch reminds this concubine of a childhood story … "

However, when she said this, Zi Ming was somewhat sad. She raised her head and said, "Let's go, sooner or later we will have to face it. Perhaps today is an opportunity …"

The Empress Earth Palace was a magnificent palace. It was much bigger than any palace Xiao Hua had seen before. Its majestic aura could be seen from far away. If it were not for the beast heads and ghost faces that could be seen from time to time, Xiao Hua would almost think that this was the foundation of some great xiuzhen sect.

Moreover, from far away, there were Spirit Warriors wearing armor standing on both sides. They held strange weapons in their hands that looked like iron halberds and bronze spears. They stood valiantly and proudly under the countless flags. That imposing manner was really like one man holding back ten thousand men.

Even when Xiao Hua walked through these Spirit Warriors and arrived in front of the main hall's door, the pressure from the carved beams and painted pillars made Xiao Hua feel as if he could not breathe. Xiao Hua had to admit from the bottom of his heart that the Empress Earth Stronghold, which had been passed down for hundreds of thousands or even millions of years, was not something he could face directly.

Without waiting for Xiao Hua to step onto the steps in front of the palace door, a majestic shout resounded from above his head. Immediately after, that voice was transmitted directly into the palace hall. This shout was spoken with perfect articulation. Although Xiao Hua could hear it clearly, he didn't understand what it meant. However, according to his thoughts, it should be similar to a report!

Sure enough, when Xiao Hua followed Zi Ming to the side of the steps to the hall's door, a voice came from inside again. A guard at the door respectfully said, "Ji Man invites the State of Xi's Imperial Thunder School, Xiao Hua, to enter the Empress Earth Palace for an audience!"

"Many thanks, Ji Man!"

Xiao Hua did not know how to reply and only casually bowed in response. That guard stepped aside and allowed Xiao Hua to enter.

"Hiss ~" Xiao Hua followed Zi Ming into the Empress Earth Palace. Although he was mentally prepared like before, when he saw the scene in front of him, he still could not help but suck in a breath of cold air.

He did not dare to use his Divine Thought or Buddhist Awareness to explore, but he could only see with his naked eyes. Not to mention the hundreds of huge bone pillars, which stood there eerily, with black or green brilliance flashing on each of the pillars. When the brilliance flashed, some huge Nether Beasts showed their ferocious faces. Not to mention the blood-red color on the roof of the palace, which could be seen with the naked eye, he could see layers of blood waves rushing toward his face. The indistinct, seemingly real waves of the Netherworld Sea also rushed into his ears, and a feeling of fear arose spontaneously!

Not to mention that on the hall's surface, countless bones and skeletons were scattered all over. Among these bones, a mournful and sorrowful sound like a chilly wind blew in all directions, and a chilling feeling was also born in an instant!

At a glance, the entire hall seemed to be boundless. Inside the hall, all kinds of ghostly wails and howls, the sound of the Netherworld Wind was loud, and a kind of feeling of being in the depths of the Netherworld was enough to make Xiao Hua look askance.

"Young Master Xiao, follow this concubine!"

At this time, Zi Ming also had a respectful expression, and said solemnly, "The Empress Earth Palace of my Empress Earth Stronghold is a huge soul formation. Any swordsman or cultivator who does not understand will be attacked if they rashly use their divine sense to explore. Moreover, the more guilty a person is, the more inner demons will be born when they enter the Empress Earth Palace.

Young Master Xiao is a magnanimous person, you only need to restrain your heart and not look too much! "

"Yes, this Xiao understands!"

Xiao Hua nodded. Looking at the direction Zi Ming was walking, he also slightly quickened his pace and changed direction.

Sure enough, in an instant, that kind of oppressive momentum and ferocious intent was reduced by a lot.

However, the situation inside the hall was still unclear. There was only a flickering ghostly shadow, and a cold wind blew in all directions. It was as if they had walked into an abandoned graveyard in the wilderness.

Even a cultivator like Xiao Hua could clearly feel that those ghostly shadows that appeared in front of and behind him at any time … were not fake. Perhaps if he was a little bit negligent, those ghostly claws and sharp teeth could possibly bite him!

"Could this be the legendary opening gambit?"

Xiao Hua shrunk his neck and looked helplessly at Zi Ming, who was leading the way. He was truly afraid that he would make a fool of himself if he didn't follow Zi Ming.

After walking for about half a cup of tea's time, a green light suddenly flashed in front of Xiao Hua's eyes, as if a layer of fog had been cut off. With a burst of light and shadow, a huge palace appeared in front of Xiao Hua. In addition to the huge pillars that he saw before, there were many light green decorations. However, Xiao Hua only glanced at these decorations for a moment before his eyes stopped at the top of the palace. There was a two-storey high platform above. On the top level, there was only a light green table, and no one was sitting on it. The lower level was slightly smaller, and the table was also bright green. Behind the table, was the Empress Earth Stockade's Ji Man!

When Xiao Hua looked below Ji Man, it was like an ordinary Dao Sect cultivator's banquet. There were also rows of tables, and behind each table sat a person. These people were either male or female, old or young. However, most of them were unfamiliar to Xiao Hua. Only a small portion of them were the Empress Earth Stronghold elders that Xiao Hua had met before entering the Netherworld Path.

As for Xiao Mao, Li Zongbao, and Fairy Hong Xia, the three of them sat at the very bottom. Moreover, the three of them sat at the same table.

"Boy greets Ji Man!"

Zi Ming walked a few quick steps. It was rather strange. They were clearly still very far away, but Zi Ming's few steps seemed to be faster than running. Very quickly, he neared the crowd.

Xiao Hua naturally didn't dare to be negligent. He followed closely behind Zi Ming and hurriedly said, "Junior Xiao Hua greets Ji Man!"

"Mm, please stand up!"

At this moment, Ji Man no longer had the benevolence from before in the Care Pavilion. In its place was a kind of grace and pressure. He raised his hand and said indifferently.

"Thank you, Ji Man!" Zi Ming said as he straightened his body. Xiao Hua didn't reply and straightened his chest.

"How dare you!"

Right in front of Xiao Hua, less than two zhang away, under the white bone pillar, a slightly thin and small guard shouted, "Ji Man's orders, you dare to not return the courtesy?

You dare to offend Ji Man? "

"Return the courtesy?" Xiao Hua was slightly stunned. After pondering for a moment, he bowed and said, "Thank you, Ji Man!"

"Hehe, no matter!"

Ji Man's face hung a light smile, "Cultivators from the Country of Xi are my Empress Earth Stronghold's distinguished guests. Not knowing my Empress Earth Stronghold's etiquette can't be considered as offending!"

"This …" Xiao Hua indeed scratched his head. He raised his voice and said, "Junior is a cultivator and has always pursued freedom. How would I know etiquette?

If Ji Man has some rules here, please inform me in advance! "