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This isn't hard to guess.

The ferocious beast Jiuying had disappeared long before the calamities befell both clans. Any that survived must have been those who fell into slumber before the disasters struck.

Master Ding Shuang gave Lin Qi another update on his investigation.

Lin Qi served as a runner for the Supreme Venerable Taiji, delivering the message.

Then, Ding Shuang Zun asked Lin Qi about the nine-tailed snow fox again.

Lin Qi didn't try to hide anything. "The Nine-Tailed Snow Fox was killed by me, but there wasn't any divine beast. It was a secret technique I happened to obtain that could randomly summon phoenix spirits to fight enemies. That day, Qingluan was just an illusion."

After finishing, Lin Qi herself was also stunned.

A mere wisp, flapping its wings could instantly slay a Demon Emperor.

How powerful is this true form of Qingluan?

Even a powerful figure like the Supreme Taiji Master wouldn't be able to do this.

Unless that Qingluan is a divine beast, or... that Qingluan doesn't belong to the Cangwu realm.

So where do the souls summoned behind the Binghuang Gate come from?

In the blink of an eye, Lin Qi's thoughts turned abruptly.

Ding Shuang, the venerable one, only thought it was due to a secret technique and didn't suspect too much.

As Lin Qi was about to leave, she suddenly saw a familiar figure inside the medical tent.

She hesitated and walked closer.

As the other party just finished treating a patient and looked up, their gaze met Lin Qi's.

When Wen Ge saw Lin Qi, she wasn't surprised.

"Senior Lin, it's been a long time. I hope you are well."

Lin Qi also remained relatively calm, "Long time no see. I didn't expect to run into you here."

The Ice City Beast Tide had already spread throughout Southern Continent. It would be a shame for me not to come and join in the excitement over such a big event.

"You..."

"Hearing the song, Wen Ge said calmly, 'When you first entrusted me with the treatment of Chen's siblings, I happened to visit them on my way out of the sect. Now, Chen Bo's injury has healed and he has resumed his cultivation.'"

Initially, when Lin Qi was on a mission in Heishui Town, Captain Chen Bai was surrounded and attacked by evil cultivators, resulting in his cultivation being ruined.

When Lin Qi had just finished his mission, it happened that Wen Ge's ten-year sentence at Luan Feng Cliff ended. He wrote a letter to Wen Ge.

Because he offended the Yaowanggu Fushenglong lineage by singing a song, he can no longer stay at Tianyizong.

The Grand Master deeply admired True Monarch's talent and spared no effort to protect him, sending him to another sect for cultivation.

When he left the sect, he happened to receive a letter from Lin Qi. He went to Heishui Town to take a look at the siblings.

Lin Qiwen, upon hearing this, was extremely surprised and respectfully bowed.

Thank you for your kind words!

I'm treating Chen Bai, and his siblings have already thanked me. Sister Lin, you don't need to be so polite.

After more than ten years apart, the two had grown distant from each other. Their conversation was polite and formal.

Lin Qi wasn't someone who didn't know how to behave. After chatting with him for a few words, she left.

After finishing my evening meditation, I received the news that Tan Yueqing and Zheng Zhu had been poisoned by the Nine Phoenix Venom. The poison had ravaged their lungs and internal organs. Even all the skilled physicians and alchemists in the city were helpless.

Lin Qi hurried to the medical tent.

I just stepped out and immediately noticed a scent.

"Who?!"

Wen Ge appeared with a pale face, "Me!"

"Greetings, friend. What brings you to my tent at this late hour?"

"I want to make a deal with Senior Sister Lin."

"Deal?"

When she heard the song, she suddenly smiled. But there was a hint of bitterness in her smile.

"I can cure the Nine Infants' poison, but I have a condition."

"Having heard the song, I'd like to hear your thoughts first. "

I want to participate in the Five Continents Competition!

Lin Qi was startled.

Wen Ge explained, "The sect I belong to is too small and doesn't even have the qualifications to participate in the Five Continents Grand Competition."

Out of everyone I can reach, you're the only one who can help me participate in the Five Continents Competition.

Lin Qi smiled wryly, "Daoist friend, you flatter me too much."

"With your current status, how dare I look down on you?"

Lin Qi pondered for a long time, "I can't answer you about this. I'm just a disciple of Tianyi Sect and can't make decisions on behalf of the sect."

The number of places available for the Five Continents competition is limited.

If Ben gets a spot, someone else will lose theirs.

Although Lin Qi feels that if Wen Ge could save Tan Yueqing and Zheng Zhuo, the possibility of getting a spot would be high, she doesn't dare to promise anything casually.

"However, I can relay it to the person in charge."

Hearing this, Wen Ge's eyes lit up.

"I'll go to the medical camp with you!"

Lin Qi nodded, "Let's go."

Upon arriving at the Medical Practitioner's tent, Lin Qi first informed Elder Ding霜 of Wen Ge's situation.

Ding Shuang, the Venerable, stared at Wen Ge for a moment before speaking in a soft voice: "First go and heal. If you can heal it, it will also show that you have the ability to participate in the grand competition."

Upon hearing the song, Wen Ge immediately understood the unspoken meaning behind Ding Shuang's words and began treatment with great enthusiasm.

Lin Qi was afraid of unforeseen accidents, so she sent messages to the Taiji Venerable and Zongmen Guangmu Zhenjun.

After a night of turmoil, on the second day, Tan Yueqing and Zheng Zhuo's Jiuyin poison had truly been cured.

Everyone was very surprised.

Master Ding Shuang was even more direct, saying, "I will inform the Two Continents Alliance and give you a spot in the Five Continents Competition."

After the event, Taiji Master told Lin Qi that Zheng Zhuo was a cultivator highly valued by Beizhou and they had high hopes for him in the Five Continents Competition.

If Bei Zhou loses Zheng Zhuo, the price will be dearly paid.

The quota for the same five continents competition was exchanged for Zheng Zhuoyi's life, and all Northern Continent cultivators agreed to this, so that's why Ding Frost Venerable could directly make the decision.

Similarly, Tan Yueqing's importance to Nan Zhou was equally significant. Guangmu Zhenjun almost immediately agreed to this request.

Wen Ge's victory in securing a spot at the Five Continents Grand Competition this time is truly a testament to her exceptional luck and skill.

This incident was just a small episode in the beast tide.

Tan Yueqing and Zheng Zhuo were temporarily sent to the rear for medical treatment due to their injuries.

Tuoba Zheng still thought he finally had a chance to go out, but unexpectedly, Ding霜 Venerable had already stopped his work of exploring outside and was staying behind to arrange matters.

Because the true beast tide, has officially begun!

This beast horde came again with ferocious intensity and unexpected speed.

On the second day, the wounded Nine-Headed Demon Emperor led three Demon Emperors and more than ten Demon Kings to attack.

This battle shocked the entire South Continent.

To gather all the demon clans from Nan Zhou would be a daunting task, and I doubt we could even assemble such a powerful force.

Fortunately, the training ground was set up in Bingcheng initially. With four Great Accomplishment Venerables stationed there, it brought a sense of security to the people of Bingcheng.

Lord Dinguang and Lord Taiji fought against the Demon Emperor Jiuying simultaneously.

This battle raged until the sky turned dark and the earth was shrouded in gloom. The entire ice forest, spanning tens of thousands of square kilometers, was reduced to rubble. It was a scene of utter devastation, heartbreaking to behold.

Countless cultivators and demonic beasts died within it.

Lin Qi and the others bravely charged to the front.

After a fierce battle, they barely managed to hold back this wave of beasts. However, the demon emperor Jiuying fled after having one of his heads severed.

While everyone was happy, a shadow seemed to fall over their heads.

Ding Shuang and Taiji struck simultaneously, managing only to sever one of Jiu Ying's heads. Both were injured in the process.

If there were another Demon Emperor... would the defenses of Ice City really hold?