"Ahem, Patriarch Kong, let's get to the main business first."

Suddenly, an elder by the side coughed lightly, smiled, and reminded Kong Futian.

No matter what, Jiang Shi is still the Right Guardian of the Black Lotus Holy Sect.

To talk about killing him at this moment isn't a wise move.

If this reaches the ears of the Four Symbols Alliance Leader, it's feared that even he won't agree.

The Four Symbols Alliance Leader is talented and deeply scheming, always looking for a chance to deal with the Kong Family. At this moment, if the Kong Family dares to strike first, it undoubtedly gives the Four Symbols Alliance Leader an opportunity.

Kong Futian's eyes were indifferent; he took another glance at Jiang Shi, ignored him, and then said, "This time, with the four great alliances coming together at Jue Long Ridge, our Four Symbols Alliance will be temporarily led by me. I don't care what the other three alliances think, but I must tell you, this battle is not simple. I hope you all stay united. Regardless of any grudges, you must put them aside temporarily. We'll settle everything after eliminating the Yiyuan Alliance!"

Everyone present nodded in agreement,

Yet some secretly doubted, showing disbelief.

Just full of hot air, that Kong Family of yours.

You now tell us to put aside grudges, but you almost attacked Brother Jiang a moment ago. Truly speaking whatever suits your purpose...

Jiang Shi also sneered secretly, cursing inwardly.

The old thing behaves one way in public and another in private.

But very soon, he grew solemn inside.

Kong Futian, the Patriarch of the Kong Family, according to the Sect Leader, is close to reaching the Holy Spirit Realm.

He certainly is a monster in every sense of the word!

"Being watched by this monster, I fear my days are numbered. I hope the Sect Leader can contact the Four Symbols Alliance Leader soon..."

Jiang Shi thought to himself.

Next, Kong Futian, with a cold demeanor, continued to issue more instructions.

The various noble families and hidden sects nodded repeatedly.

After about twenty minutes.

Only then did Kong Futian wave his hand lightly, signaling everyone to disperse.

People around immediately bade farewell.

Jiang Shi stayed not a moment longer, swiftly distancing himself.

"Patriarch, it would have been better to take some risks and kill him completely just now."

Kong Daorong said with a chilly tone.

"No need. We can't hand a handle to the Four Symbols Alliance Leader because of him!"

Kong Futian replied coldly, his eyes sharp, looking into the distance, "There will be chances later. Besides, I've planted a spiritual seed in him; he can't escape!"

"Oh?"

The eyes of those around flashed.

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In the distance.

Jiang Shi walked back with a somber expression, a peculiar sensation he couldn't quite describe brewing inside him. Under his [Insight] talent, he sensed an invisible shadow lurking in his mind like a shadowy corner, occasionally flickering, making him restless.

"Something's not right, definitely not right. Did that old geezer trick me just now?"

Jiang Shi's thoughts surged, and the more he focused, the more he sensed his inner confusion.

Jiang Shi soon returned to the base.

"Jiang Right Envoy, did the Kong Family Patriarch give you a hard time?"

"What's the situation?"

The Wind King and Rain King asked.

"It's fine; I need some peace."

Jiang Shi shook his head gently.

"Alright!"

The two breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Jiang Shi was fine, nodding affirmatively.

Jiang Shi walked to a distant spot, sat down on a big rock, his face slightly tense, once again utilizing his [Insight] talent to look deep within his heart.

In an instant, he seemed to adopt a god's-eye view, overlooking the vast ocean of his mind from above.

This glance immediately revealed anomalies in the depths of his mental sea.

A peculiar, black-light-wrapped cocoon, which appeared unknown to him, was now deeply embedded in his mental ocean, meandering with every rise and fall of the sea as if it had its own consciousness.

Jiang Shi's pupils shrank.

"There really is a problem!"

What is this?

His eyes grew cold, and he concentrated his spiritual power, charging toward that cocoon.

The cocoon's surface was not resilient, akin to an eggshell, and with some effort, he managed to crack it open slightly, releasing strange liquid from within.

The liquid quickly turned into specks of black light, drifting outward from his spiritual sea, dispersing.

A weight settled in Jiang Shi's heart, and just when he intended to crush it all, he suddenly paused and frowned tightly.

No!

He couldn't do that!

If this mark was left by that old thing, resolving it so quickly might only attract that old thing's attention.

If so, he would be in even more danger.

His mind churned, withdrawing his spiritual power; his eyes gradually cooled, and he exhaled a deep breath.

"Forget it, let it remain on me a little longer..."

"With my current strength, if I unleash all my power, I could barely handle someone who's undergone seven blood exchanges, but handling one who's undergone eight still seems far-fetched."

Kong Futian of the Kong Family, rumored to be at the Holy Spirit Realm!

Even if not reaching the Holy Spirit, a perfect blood exchange would certainly be unavoidable.

I'm at least two realms behind him...

"My strength is indeed too weak!"

Jiang Shi's face was grim as he looked at his hand, tightly clenching it into a fist.

If he could absorb two more Dragon Bones, he might initially protect himself against Kong Futian.

And that's assuming Kong Futian hasn't reached the Holy Spirit level.

If he truly has reached that level, not even two more Dragon Bones would grant escape.

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