Chapter 92: A Gathering Of Elemental Nation Representatives
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15 minutes later.
"Umu…"
Upon entering the 'cave abode', the bloodied Li Yan felt that something had changed within the aura of her big brother.
'Stronger… again?'
For some reason, she felt a sudden surge of urgency. Not willing to be left behind by Big Bro, she sat down right next to him and did her utmost in achieving the very peak of a Sky Rank Formation Master.
"Hmm…" Turning his right eye down toward the short midget, Lucifer was pleased to see his exterior afk-farming machine working so hard in bringing home the benefits.
'With her Formation Mastery reaching the Peak-Sky Rank, she has already allowed my Qi Cultivation speed to increase by hundreds of times what it once was.'
'With her and Elusive Ascension in full activation, my Qi Cultivation will soon make a breakthrough into the Core Formation Realm!'
Anticipatory of what was to come, Lucifer ceaselessly circulated all aspects of his existence.
He refused to cultivate one path and not the other paths!
If there were multiple paths and most people had to choose one or two, then he would flip up both middle fingers and take home everything!
Qi, Body, Mind, Spirit, Soul, Arcane, and whatever else! Lucifer would get them all on the Path to Infinity!
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As Lucifer and Li Yan put their all into acquiring more benefits, a certain meeting was being held in the Water Nation. It was one that involved both the Water and Fire Nations. Hell, even the other Elemental Nation representatives had made their grand and lofty entrances!
As for what they were there to discuss…?
Well, it was none other than the 'Walking Birdhouse Phenomenon'.
"As you all are well aware of, the reason we have convened here today is to discuss the 'Walking Birdhouse Phenomenon', or something otherwise known as the 13th Forbidden Zone in the Elemental Nations."
Speaking with a formal and cordial tone, the Peak Nascent Soul Realm Organizer looked toward the various nation representatives.
Some were the absolute rulers of an Elemental Nation, while a good chunk of them were simply here on order of their father, mother, or family member.
All in all, there were twelve of them, all in the Peak Nascent Soul Realm and all in possession of Royal Blood.
"Ha… You really think we're stupid, don't you, Organizer Ming Chao!?"
Angrily glaring at the calm and relaxed organizer, the Eldest Prince of the Lightning Nation decided to speak up.
As for why he was so aggressive…
"This is clearly a ploy conjured up by the Fire Nation and Water Nation to get us caught up in their silly little war! And you expect us to just go along with it and send ourselves straight to hell's gates!? Are you a fucking idiot!?"
WAAA!
The Eldest Prince of the Lightning Nation could no longer control his temper, and with a mighty electric aura, he pressured the entire venue!
"Well, this is definitely not good…" Slightly shaking his head, Organizer Ming Chao raised his hand. Then, with a light flick of the wrist, he quelled the aura of the Lightning Nation's Eldest Prince.
"!!!"
Baffled and bewildered, the Eldest Prince looked down at his hands, quickly realizing that he was unable to circulate his Lightning Qi!
"How dare you do this to me!? Do you have any idea what level of crime you just committed-" Before the Eldest Prince could speak any further, Organizer Ming Chao interrupted him, saying:
"There is no need to be so fierce, little nephew Hai Xun. We have still yet to learn the true nature of the 'Walking Birdhouse Phenomenon', and whether it is a ploy created by the Water and Fire Nations is still a question that has yet to be ruled out."
Slowly walking over to the furious Lightning Nation Prince, Organizer Ming Chao patted him on the shoulder and whispered into his ear, "Do control yourself, Little Nephew.
Even though you have broken through to the Peak Nascent Soul Realm, do not think that you are on the same level as your father and myself." Lifting his hand off the Eldest Prince's shoulder, Organizer Ming Chao returned to the center of the spacious venue room.
The venue itself was located in an area called the 'Elemental Convention', and it was the only place in the Elemental Nations where representatives of the various countries could go to talk with one another.
Of course, they often 'talked' to one another elsewhere. But more often than not, such 'talks' led to unnecessary bloodshed…
As for why the Elemental Convention did not have a similar trend, well, that could mostly be attributed to the existence of the 'Organizer'.
Being at the absolute peak of the Peak Nascent Soul Realm, the 'Organizer' was typically one of the strongest—if not the strongest expert—in the Elemental Nations. Naturally, that excluded the 'Ancients' of every Elemental Nation.
They preferred not to get involved in worldly affairs; thus, their existences were not accounted for in the ranking of individuals.
Usually, the most powerful forces in the Elemental Nations would be the 'Emperor' of each of the 12 Elemental Nations.
And then there was the 'Organizer', who could also be counted as one of the '13 Strongest Beings in the Elemental Nations'.
Today, in particular, a total of 7 of those 'Strongest' were gathered at the venue.
These 7 were the 'Earth Emperor', 'Ice Emperor', 'Shadow Emperor', 'Light Emperor', 'Metal Emperor', and the 'Nature Emperor'.
The only ones left out were the Crystal Emperor, the Air Emperor, the Darkness Emperor, the Water Emperor, and the Fire Emperor.
Their absences could mostly be attributed to the fact that they were practically at each other's throats…
The Water Emperor abhorred the Fire Emperor and vice versa, whereas the Crystal Emperor deemed everyone 'not shiny enough' and hated everyone equally.
And then there was the Air Emperor…
'With the Air Emperor's death, the atmosphere of these meetings has drastically changed. But there really is no helping it.'
Observing the expressions of the various Emperors and Direct Heirs, Organizer Ming Chao grew increasingly aware of a possible all-out war.
'If it really does come down to that, then I will likely need to obtain the help of the previous Organizer.'
'From what I hear, he has joined a prestigious sect as an Outer Disciple. With just that status alone, he should be able to deal with these self-centered idiots…'
With a smiling expression, the Organizer was already contemplating ways to prevent the quibbling of the full-grown toddlers-
"So, are you gonna tell us exactly what this 'Walking Birdhouse Phenomenon' means for the future of the Elemental Nations??" Voicing what was on everyone's mind, the Metal Emperor fixated his hardened gaze on the debonair Organizer.
Snapping out of his thoughts, Organizer Ming Chao turned his friendly expression toward the large stature of the Metal Emperor. Then, with a respectful tone, he said, "You are right, Lord Metal. The reason I have gathered you all here today is because this phenomenon is an 'unknown' or an 'omen'.
As for what this unknown omen entails for the Elemental Nations, well, even I am left completely in the dark…
But what I can tell you is that the phenomenon may have something to do with the disappearance of the Devildukes and a great number of cities. From the reports that I have received from a couple little birdies, it does appear that more than a few cities have been erased in your countries, no?"
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The Organizer didn't even need a proper confirmation. After all, the annoyed looks on everyone's faces were more than enough of an answer. So, with a light clap of his hands, Ming Chao beckoned forth a large, blue illusory screen.
Powered by magic and clear as day for all to see, the Elemental Nation Representatives received a vivid live recording of the 'Walking Birdhouse Phenomenon'.
"This is the 'Walking Birdhouse Phenomenon' for those of you who have not witnessed it in person. Appearing less than a few days ago and killing all Middle Nascent Soul Realm and below Cultivators, we can all agree that this is a threat to not only us but our countries as a whole.
Now, you may be wondering what exactly has been killing so many powerful cultivators. And the truth is that we aren't completely sure… From these videos, we can discern that it was either a short girl-like figure or dozens of hooded figures that killed everyone who approached the phenomenon."
Flipping through a number of brief videos, those gathered in the venue were able to see that the short girl was capable of using high-level formations. Whereas the hooded figures simply stuck to longswords and slashed out with…
"Scythe Qi? Why would someone use a sword and utilize Scythe Qi? Furthermore, why do all of them appear to be using the same attacks?? Is this phenomenon some type of new-gen cult or evil sect…?"
With a perceptive gleam, the Shadow Emperor watched as dozens of hooded figures with unknown strength darted out of the massive birdhouse and killed everything in a single strike.
Although most of their opponents were of the Golden Core Formation Realm, a good number of them were in the Early and Middle Nascent Soul Realm…
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