Wu Shattered Star River

The Eternal Life Heavenly Emperor went into seclusion. Jiang Han and the other two Celestial Emperors requested a small courtyard nearby and stayed there, waiting for the Eternal Life Heavenly Emperor to emerge.

Shang Qi arranged for two King-level experts to accompany the Eternal Life Heavenly Emperor, keeping a close watch on him, and Jiang Han and the others were not overlooked either.

More than a dozen Blood Shang Clan members were arranged in the courtyard, including a King-level expert, so any tricks Jiang Han and the others might try would not escape surveillance.

After returning, Jiang Han entered his room and activated the formation to go into seclusion.

He was doing this for the benefit of those monitoring him; he was waiting for Ye Wuji to arrive.

Ye Wuji was from the Heavenly Night Clan and could quietly sneak in under the cover of darkness. Jiang Han was waiting for Ye Wuji; he had given Ye Wuji a jade talisman before. Once the talisman was crushed, Jiang Han would find a way to meet him.

Eight days passed. On this night, the jade talisman in Jiang Han's hand shattered, and Jiang Han immediately crushed another jade talisman.

A nearby Celestial Emperor immediately understood. This Celestial Emperor walked out of the courtyard and flew directly towards the place where the Eternal Life Heavenly Emperor was in seclusion.

This Celestial Emperor's actions attracted the attention of all the Blood Shang Clan members in the courtyard, while Jiang Han quickly opened the divine formation and walked out of the courtyard, seemingly just taking a look around.

Immediately, several Blood Shang Clan members in the courtyard followed him. The Celestial Emperor naturally didn't act recklessly; he was just cooperating with Jiang Han to attract the attention of the Blood Shang Clan.

The Celestial Emperor arrived near the Eternal Life Heavenly Emperor and appeared to secretly report something, but the Eternal Life Heavenly Emperor didn't react at all…

Jiang Han reactivated the divine formation and also activated a soundproof barrier. Then, a figure appeared in the room, none other than Ye Wuji.

"Greetings, Emperor!"

Ye Wuji bowed respectfully. Jiang Han quickly asked, "What's the situation?"

"I have not failed in my mission!"

Ye Wuji said with a faint smile, "This subordinate can confirm that there are those three kinds of formation stones in the Southern Shang Realm's mining area. Not only those three kinds, but there are also dozens of other precious formation stones in the mining area's warehouse. Moreover, only three Emperor-level experts are guarding the Southern Shang mining area, and there are no Heavenly Emperor-level experts."

"However, a powerful formation has been built in the mining area. Once the formation is activated, even a Heavenly Emperor-level expert would need a long time to break it open."

"Good!"

Jiang Han nodded with excitement. Of course, he didn't completely trust this Heavenly Night Clan member. Instead, he asked about the process of this Heavenly Night Clan member gathering information, asking about many details.

In the end, Jiang Han determined that Ye Wuji's words were credible, and Ye Wuji's only son was currently at the headquarters of the Dark Spy Division in Beidou City.

It was as if there was a hostage in Jiang Han's hands, making it unlikely that Ye Wuji would betray him.

"Emperor!"

Ye Wuji reported, "The Blood Shang Clan may suspect that you are planning a surprise attack. On the day Lord Eternal Life went into seclusion, King Rong Tian personally ordered the Southern Shang Realm to be sealed off. Before you leave, no Blood Shang Clan members in the Southern Shang Realm are allowed to enter or leave."

"Hmm?"

Jiang Han's expression changed. The Southern Shang Realm was sealed off, so how could he launch a surprise attack?

He couldn't even get in. Forcibly blasting open the Southern Shang Realm's seal? He was afraid that before he could blast it open, the Blood Shang Clan's Heavenly Emperor-level expert would have already killed him, right?

"Emperor, don't be anxious!"

Ye Wuji said with a smile, "Does the Emperor seem to be able to change his appearance? If you can make it so that even Venerable-level experts can't detect you, this subordinate is confident in secretly bringing you in."

"Oh?"

Jiang Han was a little surprised and asked, "What channels do you have? Is there a secret passage into the Southern Shang Realm?"

"Yes!"

Ye Wuji smiled and said, "The Southern Shang mining area is one of the Blood Shang Clan's largest mining areas. As you should know, places like this that involve huge interests often have corrupt activities."

"The factions there are very complex, and many families engage in smuggling, so… you understand."

Jiang Han understood. Since there was smuggling, there must be smuggling routes.

Of course, there were risks involved. If Ye Wuji was setting him up, he would be risking his life entering the Southern Shang Realm, and when he arrived at the Southern Shang mining area, there might be a Heavenly Emperor-level expert waiting for him.

At that time, that Heavenly Emperor-level expert could kill him with a single palm strike, and the Heavenly Court wouldn't be able to say anything.

Jiang Han pondered for a moment and asked, "Is there any news about those three spiritual materials?"

"There is some, but it's not very certain!"

Ye Wuji said, "There is a large clan in the Southern Shang Realm that once had a Heavenly Emperor-level expert, but their ancestor later died. However, this clan has a deep foundation, and their treasure vault stores a large amount of resources. It is very likely that the vault contains the spiritual materials that the Emperor needs."

Jiang Han's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Do you mean that this clan doesn't have any Heavenly Emperor-level experts, only Emperor-level ones?"

"Yes!"

Ye Wuji replied, "There are two Emperor-level experts in their clan, but even Emperor-level experts are not to be underestimated. The Blood Shang Clan's combat power is enhanced within the Blood Shang River, so the Emperor must be careful when fighting Blood Shang Clan Emperor-level experts."

Jiang Han nodded and asked, "Do you have a map of the Southern Shang Realm?"

Ye Wuji took out a map with detailed markings. Ye Wuji carefully introduced the situation of the Southern Shang Realm to Jiang Han using the map.

The Southern Shang Realm was a large realm. Because there was a large mining area, there were many large families inside. The strongest family even had a Heavenly Emperor-level expert, but this Heavenly Emperor-level expert was usually not here, but resided in the Blood Shang Ancestral Realm.

The situation was clear.

Ye Wuji could bring Jiang Han into the Southern Shang Realm secretly, arrive at the Southern Shang mining area, and then Jiang Han could launch a surprise attack on the mining area, loot the mining area's treasure vault, and potentially obtain the three kinds of formation stones needed for the Heavenly Mystery Dao Venerable's formation.

After looting the mining area, Jiang Han could immediately go to the western part of the Southern Shang Realm to loot a large clan in the Southern Shang Realm. If he took down this clan's treasure vault, he would have a chance to obtain the three kinds of spiritual materials he needed for his cultivation.

According to Jiang Han's estimation, if everything went smoothly, it would only take him two hours to loot these two places, and the Blood Shang Clan's Heavenly Emperor-level expert might not be able to arrive in time.

At that time, he and Ye Wuji could leave through the secret passage and then teleport all the way to the entrance. As long as the entrance wasn't sealed, he could rush out of the Blood Shang River and reunite with the Eternal Life Heavenly Emperor to escape back to the Heavenly Court.

Of course…

These were all Jiang Han's own estimations, and this was under the premise that everything went smoothly.

If Ye Wuji was untrustworthy, if something unexpected happened along the way, such as the Southern Shang mining area already activating its formation, or if the Blood Shang Clan had ambushed a Heavenly Emperor-level expert in the mining area, or if the Blood Shang Clan's Heavenly Emperor arrived very quickly, then Jiang Han would very likely die in the Southern Shang Realm.

Jiang Han pondered for a moment, and his cold gaze turned to Ye Wuji as he said, "Ye Wuji, it's not that I don't trust you, but this matter is of great importance, so… I need to search your soul."

"But don't worry, I am very skilled in soul manipulation and will not damage your soul."

"In the unlikely event that… something really goes wrong, I will find a way to heal your soul, and I will also ensure that your family is worry-free for ten thousand generations."

The expression on Ye Wuji's face froze, and he showed an awkward smile. He pondered for a moment, closed his eyes, and gritted his teeth as he said, "Alright, I hope the Emperor keeps his word and doesn't mistreat my family."

Jiang Han's hand raised and covered Ye Wuji's head, and soul power continuously entered Ye Wuji's sea of consciousness.

Ye Wuji didn't resist, opening his sea of consciousness and allowing Jiang Han to search his soul.

To Ye Wuji's surprise, Jiang Han's soul power circled around in his sea of consciousness and then retreated.

He opened his eyes and saw a smile on Jiang Han's face. Jiang Han said, "Ye Wuji, you have passed the test. I will not search your soul. Enter my spatial immortal artifact."

"In a few days, I will find a suitable opportunity to take you away from here, and we will go to the Southern Shang Realm and make a big score."