It turns out that Kunshan, as the territory of the Kunshan Tribe, has always been under the control of the King of Kunshan, much like his own backyard. However, during each Realm Capital ranking competition, the officials would occupy this mountain region,

During this time, Kunshan no longer falls under the control of the King of Kunshan, and the King cannot interfere with the major event matters.

Because the Golden Immortal ranking competition is organized at the order of the Biluo Heavenly Emperor, in past competitions, the King of Kunshan remained honest and did not interfere with the events,

But this time is different. He wants to take advantage of the opportunity to kill Wang Xiaoqiang and avenge his son Kun Jiuhu, using the geographical advantage to plant many spies in Kunshan. Of course, these so-called "spies" do not refer to cultivators but to Flower Demons, Tree Demons, and the like.

In Kunshan, aside from Divine Beasts, there are Flower Demons, Tree Demons, and other demon creatures.

You could say that Kunshan is a world where Divine Beasts and plant-based demons coexist. Divine Beasts are inherently unrestrained and hard to control, but Flower Demons and Tree Demons are different. Before transforming into human form, their strength is extremely weak, and some cannot even move freely,

They then need the care of the King of Kunshan, so they form a good relationship with him. In fact, they form quite a bond with the King of Kunshan, having a very good relationship.

These Flower Demons and Tree Demons usually offer Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures as tributes to the King of Kunshan, like Spirit Grass, Immortal Herbs, and such,

The King of Kunshan, with these Spirit Grass and Immortal Herbs serving as cultivation resources, rapidly advanced his cultivation base and entered the Purple Mansion Immortal early on.

Now, these Flower Demons and Tree Demons have once again been put to use, serving as spies to track Wang Xiaoqiang's whereabouts, so the King of Kunshan can take revenge.

After listening to the criminal's account, Wang Xiaoqiang felt he was not lying because the King of Kunshan did indeed want to take the opportunity to kill him. The four experts beside him exclaimed with delight,

"So it turns out Wang Xiaoqiang is so hated. Not only has he offended the Domain Lord, but the King of Kunshan also wants to kill him—truly a case of heavenly rage and human anger, inciting fury from humans and gods alike."

"Haha, with the strength of the King of Kunshan, we have one less worry."

"That's right, Kunshan is the territory of the King of Kunshan. For him to kill Wang Xiaoqiang is nothing more than a walk in the park."

The four experts exchanged mocking and sarcastic remarks about Wang Xiaoqiang, oblivious to his presence among them.

Listening to the experts, Elder Tiann's eyes roamed between them and Wang Xiaoqiang, his face bearing an amused expression.

"It seems the King of Kunshan is determined to take Wang Xiaoqiang's life. We can just wait and watch the show." Wang Xiaoqiang showed a look of delight, yet still asked the criminal, "The King of Kunshan's arrangement must be top secret. How did you know about it?"

The criminal, interpreting Wang Xiaoqiang and the others' tone as friendly towards the King of Kunshan, relaxed and was very pleased, so he truthfully said:

"To be honest, the King of Kunshan favors me greatly and intends to rescue me at this opportunity. I have already met with the King of Kunshan, and my current task is actually to act as a spy, helping to search for Wang Xiaoqiang's..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaoqiang couldn't help but bitterly smile, then asked, "Do you know Wang Xiaoqiang?"

The criminal shook his head, "I do not."

"Then how can you act as a spy?" Wang Xiaoqiang smiled playfully.

"Wang Xiaoqiang is a contestant. When he encounters criminals like me, he will surely act to kill... Wang Xiaoqiang wields a Sun-Shooting Bow... Wang Xiaoqiang is a Body Refining Master... Wang Xiaoqiang has a tiger-shaped Pet Beast, Wang Xiaoqiang's Heavenly Eye can emit lightning, and in the middle of his forehead, there is a Lightning Mark..."

The criminal said, scanning Wang Xiaoqiang up and down, "Wang Xiaoqiang has a similar cultivation base to yours, Great Luo Golden Immortal Third Liquid Realm..."

Saying this, the criminal's gaze lingered at the center of Wang Xiaoqiang's forehead, and others couldn't help but look at Wang Xiaoqiang, deliberately glancing at the red dot at the center of his brow. It was a blood dot that Wang Xiaoqiang had painted on purposely. Without this blood dot as a cover, Wang Xiaoqiang's identity might have already been exposed.

Seeing everyone's gaze on him, Wang Xiaoqiang was slightly nervous, worried they might recognize him, but ultimately it was a false alarm.

They did not connect him to "Wang Xiaoqiang" at all.

"It's just a pity that I haven't discovered Wang Xiaoqiang. Have any of you seen any trace of Wang Xiaoqiang?" The criminal clasped his fist towards them and asked.

"We are also searching for Wang Xiaoqiang but have not found any trace of him," Wang Xiaoqiang returned the courtesy, saying, "May I ask if the King of Kunshan plans to personally come to execute Wang Xiaoqiang, or has he sent experts over?"

The criminal had already let his guard down against them and did not hide, saying, "The King of Kunshan uses the Purple Blood Demon Flower as spies to locate Wang Xiaoqiang. Once his whereabouts are discovered, he will summon the Ten-Thousand-Year Tree Demon to execute him..."

"Ten-Thousand-Year Tree Demon?! Ancestral Tree..."

Upon hearing these four words, everyone gasped in shock. The Purple Blood Poison Flower is known for its poison and quantity, while the Ten-Thousand-Year Tree Demon is known for its strength,

The Ten-Thousand-Year Tree Demon, named the Ancestral Tree, is the strongest entity in Kunshan, its overlord,

As a Tree Demon, not only can it transform into human form and have its own name, but its original form can move freely. Its strength is equivalent to a strong cultivator in the Purple Mansion Immortal Third Liquid Realm,

If the King of Kunshan had not comprehended the True Meaning of Wind, he might not be its match. Even so, the King of Kunshan can only battle the Ancestral Tree to a draw, so involving the Ancestral Tree to kill Wang Xiaoqiang can only be phrased as a "request."

"So, the Ancestral Tree agreed?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked, noting everyone's tense demeanor, feeling a bit nervous himself, as he had not heard of the Ancestral Tree before. The unknown made it seem unfathomable.

"Yes, the King of Kunshan has decades of friendship with the Ancestral Tree; how could he be refused?" The criminal replied.

"A demon is ultimately a demon. The King of Kunshan colluding with demons to kill a contestant—can he bear such a crime?" Wang Xiaoqiang's eyes gleamed as he intently stared at the criminal.

The criminal dismissed the concern with a laugh, "This Young Hero seems inexperienced in worldly affairs. Don't forget, it is the Ancestral Tree killing Wang Xiaoqiang, not the King of Kunshan, and there will be no evidence left. When the time comes, who will the officials blame?

Blame the Ancestral Tree? ...Sure, but the Ancestral Tree's cave abode is millions of meters underground. To kill it, one would have to enter several million meters deep underground. Ask yourself, how many powerful cultivators can venture that deep?"

Hearing this, everyone found it quite reasonable since the Ten-Thousand-Year Tree Devil's divine skills are exceedingly vast, making it truly difficult to eliminate it.

"Indeed, there's some truth in that." Wang Xiaoqiang rubbed his chin, when suddenly, the Patterned Beast on his back emitted a warning growl, then, swish, from underground beneath Wang Xiaoqiang, emerged a floral vine. The vine bore green leaves and purple flowers, with poisonous thorns on the purple flowers, glowing with a purple light, menacing as light bulbs.

Once the vine emerged, it made an eerie laugh, resembling a python, wrapping around Wang Xiaoqiang's body in an instant and attempting to drag him underground.

"Hmm? Damn it..." Wang Xiaoqiang cursed, then forcefully struggled, and with a bang, he broke the vine apart.

The broken vine let out a beast-like wail, and just then, whoosh-whoosh, from the underground around Wang Xiaoqiang, eight similar vines shot up, wrapping around him like mad pythons and constraining him tightly. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)

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