Yun Fan was speechless. His master had been trapped in the forbidden area because he had been schemed against by someone who, in Yun Fan’s current estimation, was at the peak of power.
At this moment, he asked Feng Yi Dao, "Father-in-law, why would the Holy Maiden of Yaochi scheme against my master?"
"I don't know. I'm not qualified to know those secrets. Perhaps only your master knows!"
He said to Yun Fan, "The reason I'm telling you this is only so you know that, in fact, your enemies also include the Holy Land of Yaochi!"
"I understand!"
Yun Fan nodded. His father-in-law treated him very well, but at this moment, he felt an immense pressure.
His enemies seemed to be endless, one after another. But since these were the enemies of the Ghost Valley Sect, he should be the one to resolve them.
However, he felt he was not yet worthy enough and needed to focus on improving his strength.
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The Temple of Light.
At this moment, Pope Dai Qisi was hosting her guest. Calling him a guest would be an understatement; they were, in fact, enemies.
Enemies locked in a love-hate relationship.
"Zhao Feiyue, why are you here?"
Dai Qisi asked with disdain. Zhao Feiyue's presence at the Temple of Light was completely beyond her expectations, as they had agreed to never meet again.
However, in the Hidden Sects, they had broken this rule for Yun Fan. Yet, even so, the two remained at odds.
Jiang Xueyan trembled by the side. Although she was the God of Medicine, in the presence of these two women, she was still a nobody.
At this moment, Zhao Feiyue said, "Dai Qisi, do you think I wanted to come? I'm just here to tell you to lift the love-gu!"
"Then you might be disappointed. I won't lift it!"
Dai Qisi said to her, showing no intention of compromising.
She thought Zhao Feiyue was helpless against her, but then Zhao Feiyue stated confidently, "You're the one who should be disappointed, because she has already broken through and can now resolve the love-gu!"
At the same time, Dai Qisi looked at Jiang Xueyan.
Jiang Xueyan nodded.
Unexpectedly, Dai Qisi said, "Then lift it! If you really have a way, you wouldn't be here looking for me!"
Hearing this, Zhao Feiyue said with disdain, "We are sisters, after all. I don't want you to die, which is why I'm here. If you lift the love-gu in me alone, you will die!"
"What?"
Dai Qisi was startled, but she clearly didn't believe Zhao Feiyue's alarmist talk.
Helplessly, Jiang Xueyan said, "It's true. The love-gu must be lifted simultaneously. Otherwise, if I lift it for one person first, the other will die!"
This time, Dai Qisi could no longer remain calm. However, she wasn't worried that Zhao Feiyue would harm her, as their conflicts were frequent.
But after all, they were sisters. There was no need for them to kill each other. The events of the past were not to the point of mutual destruction.
It was just that they couldn't stand each other and neither would yield, which led to the current situation.
However, in the end, both were expelled, and their lives were not threatened.
"What do you say? Think about it!"
Zhao Feiyue smiled triumphantly, as if she had Dai Qisi in the palm of her hand.
Unexpectedly, Dai Qisi still refused, "Zhao Feiyue, I just won't agree. If you have the guts, kill me!"
"Do you think I wouldn't dare?"
Zhao Feiyue was enraged.
The two women began to argue fiercely. Jiang Xueyan was speechless. If she had known this, she wouldn't have come. After all, these two women were too powerful for her to offend.
So, she walked out, letting them quarrel. If she hadn't promised Yun Fan, she wouldn't have bothered with this troublesome matter.
At this moment, Zhao Feiyue said, "Dai Qisi, I know you're just wary of me, right? Actually, I'm also wary of you!"
"Finally, you've spoken your true feelings, haven't you?"
Dai Qisi sneered. Indeed, neither of them had good intentions.
At this moment, Zhao Feiyue said, "But we've both made a mistake. Actually, you and I have fallen into a misunderstanding!"
"What misunderstanding?"
Dai Qisi asked, puzzled.
Zhao Feiyue replied, "We've been making each other miserable, and in the process, we've been helping other seductive women!"
As soon as she said this, Dai Qisi instantly sobered up. That's right, it was exactly like that.
Seeing her reaction, Zhao Feiyue said, "Dai Qisi, you and I should lift the love-gu. If we continue like this, other women will take advantage of Little Junior Brother again and again, while you and I will grow old alone!"
The mention of Yun Fan brought them both to mind simultaneously, and they were instantly tormented by the love-gu.
"Alright, I agree!"
Finally, Dai Qisi agreed. It wasn't that she had capitulated, but rather she also agreed with Zhao Feiyue's words. They should rely on their own abilities and there was no need to be wary of each other.
The two formidable women, at this moment, finally saw the truth of the matter.
Afterward, Jiang Xueyan entered.
"Little sister, please help me. If you lift it for me, we'll be on the same side from now on!"
Dai Qisi promised Jiang Xueyan.
Instantly, Jiang Xueyan felt a surge of confidence. Before, she and Lin Tianxin were on par.
She had even tasted some success initially, but later she was completely suppressed by Lin Tianxin.
The reason was none other than Lin Tianxin having a good elder sister, Leng Ningshuang, who helped her suppress this and that. In any case, she was the most miserable.
Now that she had Dai Qisi backing her, she wondered if Leng Ningshuang would dare to trouble her again.
Therefore, she immediately smiled, "Sister, you're too polite. It's just a small matter for me!"
"Hypocritical!"
Zhao Feiyue glanced at Dai Qisi with disdain, then also promised Jiang Xueyan, "Sister, from now on, your business is my business. If you have trouble, I will definitely help you solve it!"
Hearing this, Jiang Xueyan was even more touched. She had unexpectedly gained another sister. With these two great figures protecting her, she dared to urinate on Leng Ningshuang's head.
Although Shui Qianqian, her future mother-in-law, was very fond of her and praised her for achieving the God of Medicine title at such a young age, in her opinion, relying on elders to show off was not a real skill. Now that she had these two good sisters supporting her, she could practically walk sideways.
She no longer had to worry about Leng Ningshuang spanking her.
Therefore, she immediately said to the two women, "Sisters, although I can lift the love-gu, I think there is an even better solution!"
"What solution?"
The two women asked eagerly.
Jiang Xueyan replied, "I can seal the love-gu with golden needles, preventing it from acting up. Under these circumstances, you can refine the love-gu. After all, this is the King of Love-Gus, containing infinite power!"
The two women's expressions brightened. Jiang Xueyan had indeed given them a tremendous surprise. They didn't know what to say.
In any case, with them around, no one would dare to bully Jiang Xueyan.
Then, Jiang Xueyan began to perform the Acupuncture Technique of the God of Medicine. Before this, Yun Fan's medical skills were already considered superb.
But in front of her, they were nothing. After all, she was the God of Medicine. Although she was far from reaching the peak of the God of Medicine, she was sufficient for now.
Thus, the two women successfully refined the love-gu. After refining it, they discovered that they had broken through.
Previously, they had both been stuck at the peak of the mid-stage Foundation Establishment, still one step away from the peak Foundation Establishment.
But after refining the King of Love-Gus, they directly broke through to the peak. At this moment, both women looked at Jiang Xueyan with gratitude.
If it weren't for Jiang Xueyan, it would have taken them several more years to reach the peak of Foundation Establishment, but now she had saved them years of time.
Therefore, at this moment, it was impossible for them not to be grateful.
In Jiang Xueyan's opinion, this was just a normal operation. If she could advance further, she would enter the Minor Accomplishment stage of the God of Medicine.
By then, even greater surprises awaited her.
Just as the three women were in shock, a white light emanated from the back of the Temple of Light, bright enough to blind ordinary people.
"What's going on?"
Zhao Feiyue asked, confused. This was no ordinary light, because she felt a powerful force within it.
It was estimated to be no weaker than Jiang Yutian, which meant the person might be a Half-step Golden Core expert.
She hadn't expected such a powerful being to exist in the West, which was beyond her expectations.
Jiang Xueyan trembled even more, as she was the weakest. The power just now had almost injured her.
Dai Qisi said, "Perhaps a powerful figure in my temple has awakened!"
She knew that many powerful figures were buried in the back mountains of the temple. Some of them had passed away naturally, while others had intentionally entered a deep slumber, hoping to awaken at the opportune moment to break through to a stronger existence.
After all, after breaking through to the Golden Core stage, a person's lifespan would greatly increase.
"You two stay here, I'll go and see!"
Dai Qisi said.
"Okay!"
The two did not follow, as this was a matter of the Temple of Light. They were from the East and had no reason to interfere.
Besides, this was not a battle.
Soon, Dai Qisi arrived at the temple.
"What's going on?"
She asked.
An elder said to Dai Qisi, "Your Holiness, Ares has awakened!"
"The Guardian Angel?"
Dai Qisi was surprised that it was this powerful figure who had awakened. This figure was the thirteenth Pope of the Temple of Light, and his strength was immense.
She was the fifteenth Pope. After Ares fell into slumber, everyone believed he might have died in his sleep.
Who would have thought that he would awaken?
It was known that Ares also had a nickname, the Guardian Angel. It was said that in his childhood, he had been guided by an angel.
"Where did he go?"
Dai Qisi was somewhat confused, because when she arrived, she hadn't detected Ares's presence. This meant that he had left immediately after awakening.
"We don't know, but he might have gone for revenge!"
An elder said.
Ares did not fall into slumber due to old age. In fact, he had been schemed against.
The one who schemed against him was Queen Aranne of the Blood Clan.
He had demanded that Aranne hand over the blood crystal of the previous Queen of the Blood Clan. Aranne had given it to him, but during the refining process, the blood crystal suddenly exploded.
Ares was injured and fell into a deep slumber.
Now that he had awakened, he would likely seek revenge on Aranne first. But why did he awaken in this era?
After all, he had been asleep for a hundred years. Moreover, in his current state, could he defeat Aranne?
Before long, Ares returned.
Everyone was puzzled. They thought he was going to settle the score with Aranne, but unexpectedly, he had returned.
At this moment, everyone respectfully bowed, including Dai Qisi, as he was far more powerful than the previous Popes.
Everyone admired him from the bottom of their hearts.
"You may all leave,"
Ares said. Everyone quickly withdrew.
Only Dai Qisi remained. At this moment, even Dai Qisi didn't know what he intended to do.
"Are you the new Pope?"
Ares asked her.
Dai Qisi nodded, "Senior, I am indeed the new Pope!"
"Very good!"
Ares said, "I can clearly feel that the strength of the Queen of the Blood Clan has recovered to its peak. If we don't deal with her now, she will become a threat to us!"
Dai Qisi said, "Senior, you worry too much. The mere Blood Clan will never be a threat to my temple!"
"It seems you are still too complacent!"
Ares said, "However, you are young, and it is normal to be complacent. I have only one mission for my awakening!"
"What mission?"
Dai Qisi asked, perplexed.
Ares said, "I feel that the angels are summoning me, so I will take over the temple next and resurrect the sleeping angels. As long as the angels are resurrected, let alone the Queen of the Blood Clan, even any existence will not be able to withstand the power of the angels!"
Dai Qisi was shocked by this statement. According to legends in the temple, there were twelve powerful angels, each possessing world-destroying power, known as the Twelve-Winged Seraphim.
She wondered which angel Ares intended to resurrect.
"Senior, resurrecting an angel is a major event that requires a great price. If we haven't discussed it properly, it will be difficult for me to relinquish this position!"
Dai Qisi said directly.
"Hmph!"
Ares snorted, "As long as the angels are resurrected, my temple can unify the world. You are preventing me from resurrecting the angels now, are you making an enemy of the angels?"
"I'm not!"
Dai Qisi said, "Even if this plan is initiated, it needs to be discussed with all members of the temple, not just your arbitrary decision!"
Hearing this, Ares laughed instead of getting angry. "Every member of the temple is duty-bound to resurrect the angels. Furthermore, it will not require too great a price. I feel that there are two Easterners within the temple, and they are one of the supplements for resurrecting the angels!"
Dai Qisi's expression changed. She hadn't expected Ares to set his sights on Zhao Feiyue and Jiang Xueyan for the resurrection of the angels.
This was something she absolutely could not allow.
However, Ares was powerful. If she acted now, she might be at a disadvantage. What she needed to do now was to let Zhao Feiyue and Jiang Xueyan leave first.
Therefore, she immediately said to Ares, "Senior, how about I step down as Pope at tomorrow's meeting?"
"Okay!"
Ares agreed.
Afterward, Dai Qisi met Zhao Feiyue and Jiang Xueyan and explained the situation to them.
Instantly, the two women were enraged. How dare he consider them sacrifices for the resurrection of angels!
Especially Zhao Feiyue, she wanted to kill Ares right away.
But Dai Qisi quickly warned, "Don't be rash. I can sense that Ares has recovered to his peak, possibly by borrowing the power of the angels!"
"Although both of us have reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, Ares is a Half-step Golden Core expert! Even if we join forces, we are no match for him!"
"Hmph!"
Zhao Feiyue snorted. She simply couldn't swallow this insult. How dare he treat her as prey?
"You two leave first. We'll discuss this when we see Little Junior Brother,"
Dai Qisi suggested to the two.
"Alright!"
The two women nodded. After witnessing Jiang Yutian, who was also a Half-step Golden Core expert, they knew they were no match for him.
"Then, will he make things difficult for you?"
Zhao Feiyue asked Dai Qisi.
Dai Qisi said, "I am the Pope, after all. He wouldn't dare to make things difficult for me!"
"Good, farewell!"
Afterward, Dai Qisi led the two women away through a secret passage.
Only after the two women had left did she breathe a sigh of relief. However, when she returned, she saw Ares looking at her with rage.
"Senior, what do you need me for?"
Dai Qisi asked calmly.
Ares said coldly, "You are so audacious to let the angels' sacrifices escape!"
Seeing that Ares had discovered the matter, Dai Qisi no longer concealed it and said directly, "They are my friends, and I will never allow you to treat my friends as sacrifices."
Ares said angrily, "You ungrateful wretch, you are not fit to be Pope. Since you let the sacrifices go, you shall be the sacrifice yourself!"
"You dare?"
Dai Qisi was furious.
However, at this moment, Ares attacked her. His Half-step Golden Core strength was displayed vividly.
Within a few exchanges, Dai Qisi was at a disadvantage. Just as she was in a critical situation, Zhao Feiyue returned and joined forces with Dai Qisi to fight him.
"Very good, you're back. Saves me the trouble of capturing you!"
Ares sneered dismissively. Even with Zhao Feiyue joining, he didn't take them seriously.
"Why did you come back?"
Dai Qisi was also surprised that Zhao Feiyue had returned.
Zhao Feiyue said, "Of course, I've come back to help you. After all, we are sisters. How can I abandon you and escape alone?"
Although their combined strength might not be a match for Ares, she wasn't worried at all, because Jiang Xueyan had already contacted Yun Fan.