"Hehe, Xiao Fangcheng didn't notice the abilities of my Silk-shedding Spider. I wonder which expert is helping me from behind. Would you show yourself?" Luo Zhu's voice had changed at this moment, no longer carrying a hint of seduction, but much more serious.

Yuan Ming's expression darkened as he thought about the unfamiliar Divine Sense he had just swept across. He could be sure that this Divine Sense was not extended by Luo Zhu, but rather, it was somewhat similar to the Divine Sense emitted by Blood Shadow and Hong Ling when they were spying on the outside from the Shura Blood Devouring Map.

After hesitating for a moment, he walked into the room and finally revealed his figure.

Seeing Yuan Ming appear silently next to Xiao Fangcheng, Luo Zhu's eyes flickered with a trace of surprise, although it was quickly concealed, but Yuan Ming sharply caught this detail.

At the same time, Xiao Fangcheng also took two steps back, retreating behind Yuan Ming like a servant.

Seeing this, Luo Zhu again showed an expression of great interest.

"Fellow Daoist is..." she probed.

"I am Nether Moon God Envoy, here specifically for matters concerning the Wu Yue Sect. Island Master Luo, you are courteous," Yuan Ming spoke blandly.

"Nether Moon God? Did Fellow Daoist come from the Northern Desert?" At this point, Luo Zhu was genuinely a bit perplexed.

Yuan Ming smiled, understanding Luo Zhu's concern, which was essentially about the relationship between the Nether Moon God and the Wu Yue God, suspecting that he belonged to another faction within the Wu Yue Sect, both venerating the Wu Yue God, just called by different names.

"To speak the truth, I came from the East Sea. Island Master Luo need not think too much. Nether Moon God is not the same as Wu Yue God, and I am certainly not from the Wu Yue Sect," he explained with a smile.

"In that case, Envoy, you and our Pan Si Island also seem to be fated. Our system for the division of the Nanyun Sea islands was modeled after the East Sea, although we've received fewer updates about East Sea lately due to some chaos there. I wonder if Fusang Island Master Gu Xuanyang is still alive?" asked Luo Zhu, feeling somewhat relaxed.

"Island Master Luo might have remembered incorrectly. Fusang Island's Master is Wan Tianren. However, due to the turmoil caused by the Wu Yue Sect, the current East Sea doesn't operate by island territories but is unified under the flag of the East Sea Alliance. Fellow Daoist Wan is recommended as the Alliance Hierarch, with my Moon Sect maintaining ties, fighting together against the Wu Yue Sect to keep the peace in the East Sea," Yuan Ming casually explained the current situation in the East Sea, avoiding falling into Luo Zhu's trap.

"Interesting. So, currently, the East Sea has been unified? In other words, although the Wu Yue Sect was driven away, what they aimed to achieve still happened; only the ones uniting the East Sea have changed. Am I understanding this correctly?" Luo Zhu smiled, her eyes and brows revealing a bit more allure.

"Correct, but the ruler of the East Sea is Wan Tianren, not the Moon Sect. This distinction, I believe, Island Master Luo can clearly see," Yuan Ming replied calmly.

"Then what capacity brings you to meet with me? Are you trying to replicate what happened in East Sea by intervening in the conflict between me and the Senluo Sect?" Luo Zhu scrutinized Yuan Ming, trying to discern his true intentions.

"Island Master Luo misunderstands my intentions. How the future of the Southern Border turns out, whether it unifies or divides, should be a decision made by the people of the Southern Border themselves. As I said before, my visit is solely concerning the Wu Yue Sect; it's not about anything else," Yuan Ming shook his head.

"Elaborate further." Luo Zhu finally restrained her expression.

"As for the plans of the Wu Yue Sect, Xiao Fangcheng has already discussed them with you. Since they choose to support the Senluo Sect, naturally, I would like to ally with your Pan Si Island. At the very least, we cannot let their schemes succeed. Of course, our Moon Sect's assistance isn't without strings attached; I hope later, Island Master Luo can lead and represent the sects of Southern Border in forming an alliance with the East Sea Alliance, jointly opposing the Wu Yue Sect," Yuan Ming revealed his thoughts.

Before coming here, he had already entertained this thought. The power of the Wu Yue Sect was tremendous, and the East Sea had temporarily repelled it, but inevitably, one day, they would return. Rather than waiting passively, it was better to make early connections with various forces, cooperate, and recreate the scene when Chang Chun Temple eradicated the Wu Yue Sect.

Hearing his words, Luo Zhu bowed her head in contemplation for a long while, then finally raised her head, her eyes meeting Yuan Ming's.

"Collaboration is possible, and I can agree to the Envoy's demands, but before that, the Envoy must show some sincerity, proving his capability to confront the Wu Yue Sect. Otherwise, our Pan Si Island is not willing to be the sacrificial pawn in a fight to the bitter end with an entity like the Wu Yue Sect," Luo Zhu said slowly.

"Isn't my helping Island Master Luo end the conspiracy of the Senluo Sect enough of a gesture of goodwill?" Yuan Ming countered.

Luo Zhu shook her_head slightly, then suddenly raised her hand. Instantly, twin Nascent Soul pressures rose from outside the house.

Yuan Ming didn't need to turn his head to know that the exit had been blocked by Black Tiger and Black Leopard, the two Nascent Souls; after all, he had already sensed these two lying in ambush nearby upon arriving here. Yet facing such a situation, he showed no fear at all, lightly snapping his fingers. The next instant, Xi Ying dissolved the Void Transformation Technique and appeared beside him.

Luo Zhu was taken aback, her expression finally turning serious.

"So, Island Master Luo wants to test our mettle? But isn't this timing for combat worrisome? Aren't you afraid of alerting the people from the Senluo Sect?" Yuan Ming smiled subtly, looking at Luo Zhu with a relaxed expression.

However, before he could finish his sentence, Luo Zhu again switched to that somewhat lazy and alluring smile.

"Ah, where has the Divine Envoy's thoughts wandered? I simply meant to say that even without the Divine Envoy's intervention, we would still capture Xiao Fangcheng tonight. I'm well aware of his betrayal, and not only that—I've also long known that the Senluo Sect is backed by the Wu Yue Sect, and I might even hold more information than the Divine Envoy imagines. For instance, it's not just Venerable Xian Kong scheming against the Southern Border, but there's also another, the Evil Eye Venerable, who is currently at the Senluo Sect's base," Luo Zhu said, waving her hand again, prompting the black tiger and black leopard outside to silently retreat, continuing to lurk in the shadows, vigilant of their surroundings.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Ming was somewhat surprised and turned to look at Xi Ying, only to see her shaking her head, clearly unaware that the Evil Eye Venerable was involved in this matter.

"I see; it seems we've underestimated Island Master Luo. But such information is not something ordinary people would know. How did Island Master Luo come by it?" Yuan Ming asked.

"I have my ways. The Divine Envoy need not ask further," Luo Zhu declined to explain further.

Yuan Ming's gaze flickered slightly. This secretive affair was unknown even to Xi Ying, Xi Zheng's daughter, and Xing Rong's memories contained nothing of the sort. Yet, Luo Zhu was aware and, coupled with the Divine Sense she had just revealed, this Master of Pan Si Island might not be as straightforward as she appeared.

"Let us return to our earlier conversation then. Since Island Master Luo has long been wary of the Senluo Sect's schemes, how might we demonstrate our sincerity?" Yuan Ming did not pursue the matter further, skillfully changing the subject.

"It's simple; the Divine Envoy just needs to help us kill one person," Luo Zhu said with a smile.

"As a late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator, Island Master Luo would find it quite easy to kill someone. Why request our assistance? Or is the target Luo Yongqi?" Yuan Ming asked, surprised.

"Killing this person is easy, but the consequences are something we at Pan Si Island are currently unable to bear. I just don't know if the Divine Envoy dares take on this burden for us," Luo Zhu shook her head.

"Oh? Who exactly is this person?" Yuan Ming grew even more curious.

"Ximen Rui, does the Divine Envoy recognize this name?" Luo Zhu observed Yuan Ming's expression.

Upon hearing the name Ximen Rui, Yuan Ming's eyes flashed with surprise, not expecting that Luo Zhu intended to kill him.

"I have heard of him. However, Island Master Luo, you dare confront both Venerable Xian Kong and the Evil Eye, yet you fear killing this person, saying you can't bear the consequences. Isn't that an exaggeration?" Yuan Ming immediately asked.

"The son of Wu Yue Sect's strongest Venerable—the weight of this title is surely not much weaker than that of a Venerable. Moreover, Pan Si Island, after all, is but a sect in the Southern Border, weak and isolated. We are already struggling to deal directly with the Senluo Sect and the two Venerables. If we were to anger the Nine Yin Venerable at this critical juncture, I fear it might truly lead to our sect's destruction," Luo Zhu shook her head.

Hearing this, Yuan Ming indeed understood Luo Zhu's concerns.

Between Wu Yue Sect and Pan Si Island, there was actually only a conflict of interests. If one or two Venerables died, Wu Yue Sect would increase its attention to this area, but it would not immediately abandon its plans in the other four domains and attack the Southern Border in full force.

But if the son of the Nine Yin Venerable died by their hands, it was hard to say whether the furious Nine Yin Venerable would abandon his current affairs and focus all his forces on attacking Pan Si Island.

"Ximen Rui is cruel by nature, takes pleasure in tormenting others, and even secretly killed many disciples of my island, including one of my own direct disciples who was brutally murdered by him. This blood debt must be avenged. If the Divine Envoy could help us kill this miscreant, I, as the Master of Pan Si Island, can assure you that the Southern Border will definitely stand with the Moon God Sect," Luo Zhu's eyes flared with rage as she spoke, her tone filled with gritted teeth.

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Yuan Ming sighed, but he also became more aware of the potential reaction of the Nine Yin Venerable if he killed Ximen Rui.

Probably, he would be even angrier than Luo Zhu now, as he was his own son, after all.

Luo Zhu's request was indeed a troublesome matter.

"So, what is the Divine Envoy's answer?" Perhaps dissatisfied with Yuan Ming's silence, Luo Zhu urged with a slightly darkened expression.

To her surprise, Yuan Ming suddenly chuckled.

"Rest assured, Island Master Luo, I accept your request. No matter how powerful Ximen Rui's background may be, I will personally take his life. However, I will need some time to locate him. For now, let's focus on resolving the Senluo Sect issue first," Yuan Ming said.

"It seems the Divine Envoy is not aware that today, Ximen Rui, Venerable Xian Kong, and the Evil Eye Venerable were all among the eight Core Formation Cultivators who arrived with Luo Yongqi," Luo Zhu immediately stated.

Yuan Ming was taken aback, as he had seen those eight Core Formation Cultivators during the day, yet had not noticed Ximen Rui and the other two's disguises.

How could Luo Zhu possibly know this? Could there be a being stronger than a Nascent Soul backing her?