Chapter 653: Cooperation Was Pleasant

Xu Yang and the others exchanged glances, all feeling that something was amiss. Logically, the intrusion of life forms from another continent into this world should have been a major event for all the heavens. However, the God Clan had undoubtedly kept this secret hidden.

The individuals before them were already prisoners, so there was no point in them deceiving Xu Yang. Their words seemed highly credible. It appeared very likely, as they claimed, that the God Clan coveted the magic stone treasure in their possession, attempting to seize it for themselves, and thus privately imprisoned these individuals.

"How long have you been imprisoned here?"

The young girl, Aiplaa, counted on her fingers for a long time before finally giving an answer. "Roughly a century. When we first entered this world, we met a very beautiful young lady with wings. She said she was the Goddess of Angels and wanted to take us to her kingdom..."

At this point, even someone as composed and insightful as Xu Yang couldn't help but fall into deep contemplation.

"The place she mentioned, could it be called the Glacier Kingdom?"

"Oh, yes, yes, yes, how did you know?"

Everyone was speechless.

"Alright, it seems everything makes sense now! A century ago, wasn't that precisely when the Divine Tree said the Angel Soul Pillar Master left Cloud Dream Mountain to explore the Glacier Kingdom? It appears the Angel Soul Pillar Master's mission was connected to the Seven-Colored Magic Stone!"

After Long Kun spoke, Xu Yang, Spirit Master Ling Yao, and the other two unexpectedly looked at him with even greater astonishment.

"Good heavens, you actually used your brain, kid!"

"You've analyzed such a complex situation so clearly, Long Kun, you've really grown up!"

Everyone was speechless.

Xu Yang's expression returned to calm. "Alright, it seems the appearance of this Seven-Colored Magic Stone caused a huge stir in the God Realm, and its power must be extraordinary. Aiplaa, can you describe the appearance and general functions of the Seven-Colored Magic Stone to me, as well as your subsequent experiences after meeting the Goddess of Angels?"

Aiplaa showed a mischievous smile, beginning to tease Xu Yang. "Want to know? Then you should first help us break the seal here. At the very least, you need to free the three of us!"

Xu Yang let out a soft laugh, no longer hesitating. With a finger pointed at the sky, a visible sword-path aura swiftly condensed at the highest point of the dome.

*Crack!*

Thunder roared across the nine heavens, and countless sword auras rapidly gathered, as if tearing open cracks in the firmament, continuously striking the faintly coalescing seal patterns around the group's location. Enormous golden array patterns, shaped like hemispherical protective energy shields, gradually materialized, countering the lightning sword auras from the sky.

From an observer's perspective, the entire process was magnificent, but unfortunately, apart from Xu Yang, everyone else was holding their breath, too worried to appreciate the thrilling and splendid scene unfolding before them. They were all concerned whether Xu Yang's move could truly achieve this feat.

*Rumble!*

As the collision between the two forces intensified, countless strange lights began to appear above the clouds of Mount Yehan. These subsequent lights had nothing to do with Xu Yang's sword-path mastery; rather, they were a divine soul contained within the Investiture of the Gods, serving as a visual medium left by the God Realm to monitor this prison, Mount Yehan.

"Not good... The two forces are too strong, and the location of the battle is sensitive. We might already be alarming the God Realm. Are you sure you want to continue this, young man?"

Empress Isis began to worry for Xu Yang. Although Xu Yang's strength had greatly increased, it was not yet enough to openly defy the entire God Clan. Rashly challenging the God Clan's authority would come at a terrible price.

"Hmph, what's there to be afraid of? Don't forget, imprisoning these three outsiders was a private act by the God Realm, something they wanted to keep hidden! And our eight hundred divine devils, including this guy Zikuang, are all powerful beings descended from various high-level divine spaces. If the God Clan openly attacks us here, it would be tantamount to pushing themselves into the abyss of public criticism."

Hearing this, Zikuang couldn't help but offer Xu Yang a reminder: "Don't overestimate us too much. Most of us here are outcasts who have angered the gods in our respective planes. How many of us have the influence to command our continents? Even if the God Clan truly punishes us, the racial continents behind us won't have much of a reaction."

The Emperor chuckled, "If they don't react, we'll make them react! Since we've already embarked on this path against the heavens, do you still think about turning back? Mount Yehan is the most illicit place in the God Clan's domain. As long as we achieve our ultimate goal, conquer the Investiture of the Gods, and release all the prisoners here, think about it – will the God Clan panic?"

Long Kun and the others finally burst into laughter. "Alright, Boss, you're truly bold, but as your companions and brothers, we naturally have no other choice but to support you. Since you've decided to confront the God Clan and rise up, let's start with this battle!"

With a roar, Long Kun suddenly attacked the sealed energy above the dome, unleashing a powerful burst of phoenix flames. Immediately after, the other people around him also began to act, providing practical assistance to Xu Yang. The roaring sword-path suppression, which had previously been evenly matched, immediately became overwhelmingly dominant after the others' forces joined in. Especially when Zikuang made his final move, the seal patterns above everyone's heads completely cracked and ultimately collapsed.

"Oh my heavens, you actually did it!!"

Aiplaa excitedly clapped and jumped up and down, looking exactly like a silly girl who had just received candy.

A hundred years might not be a long time for Xu Yang and his companions, but for these three individuals from the magic continent, it represented a significant and irreplaceable part of their extended lives. They didn't have many centuries to spare in their entire existence. Now, with the help of Xu Yang's team, they could regain their freedom. This kindness alone was enough for them to repay with a lifetime of honor.

"As a token of our gratitude, the three of us will continue to accompany you until the Investiture of the Gods is broken and the prisoners of Mount Yehan regain their freedom!"

Xu Yang showed a satisfied smile. "Then I shall respectfully accept your offer. However, I must warn you in advance that this place is quite dangerous. Since the God Clan has already decided to steal your Seven-Colored Magic Stone, they certainly won't easily take their eyes off you. Are you truly prepared to risk it with us?"

Aiplaa's thought was very direct: "There's nothing to hesitate about. You need helpers, and we need strong enough protection! Without you, it would be even more impossible for the three of us to break free from this blockade."

Xu Yang laughed heartily. "Excellent! Then, here's to a successful partnership!"