This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 183 The True Purpose of the Map

He did it not for any other reason than to vent his frustrations; the repeated humiliations he had suffered burned like a raging fire in his heart.

Now that he has chosen to step forward today, he must make a name for himself and establish a firm foothold in Yong'an City.

Therefore, regardless of whether Wu Xie cursed them or not, he had no intention of letting them go easily.

"Wu Xie, do you think I don't know why you've come all this way, going to such lengths and scheming?"

His voice was undisguised, like a sharp sword piercing Wu Xie's heart.

Fishing requires bait, and he had recently accumulated quite a bit of bait. He was confident that any one of them, once released, would make those who were about to leave stop in their tracks.

For example, during the incident at the ancestral temple, Wu Xie stopped abruptly, his face turning ashen, and his threatening gaze shot out like an arrow without any attempt to conceal it.

"Hehe, don't glare at me like that, or you won't be able to find the map of the Northern Region, don't blame me!"

The group, who had already turned around, originally intended to leave; they had no interest in sitting here and watching Xiao Xingchen's performance.

However, as Xiao Xingchen roared, the little monk Miaowu was the first to turn around, as if drawn by a magnet, revealing great interest.

Immediately afterwards, Yan Yi and Li Jinxian also slowed down and listened attentively to Xiao Xingchen's words.

The Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess stood on the viewing platform again with inscrutable expressions.

This reaction pleased Xiao Xingchen greatly. After all, how could a big event be held without an audience? And among the people present, who was more suitable than them?

"You, who exactly are you?" Wu Xie was immediately shocked. The map was top secret, and no one else knew about it.

"Hmm... Let me think about it. All the maps of the Great Qian Dynasty are kept in the ancestral temple. Logically speaking, these maps are of no value to you. Moreover, the War Marshal's Mansion already has detailed maps of the Northern Region. So what are you going to such lengths to come to Yong'an to look for?"

"Wu Xie, can you tell me?"

"This is outrageous! What nonsense are you spouting?"

Wu Xie naturally couldn't admit it, but the fleeting panic on his face, like a shooting star in the night sky, instantly betrayed him.

The people were not fools. The matter of the ancestral temple was as mysterious as a fog, and they never expected that Xiao Xingchen would see through it in a single sentence.

And what exactly is that map?

Like a mysterious flame, it instantly ignited everyone's intense curiosity.

Back then, the matter of the ancestral temple had triggered a city-wide riot, but due to Emperor Wu's blockade, it ultimately disappeared without a trace, like a stone sinking into the sea.

"Am I talking nonsense? I remember the men in black you sent out, they probably haven't returned yet, have they? Aren't you curious where they went?"

Xiao Xingchen deliberately raised his voice, as if to make it resound through the heavens so that everyone could hear it clearly. This was intentional on his part, and at this moment, the Martial Emperor must already know of his actions.

If he doesn't stop me, then I'll have to give him a "big gift".

Once the matter of the ancestral temple is exposed, it will be tantamount to a nuclear bomb exploding, the power of which will shock the world.

"Is it you?" Wu Xie's cold voice was like a chilly wind in the night, murmuring softly.

"No, it wasn't me." Xiao Xingchen's answer was casual.

“Your men have all become mummies, hanging like abandoned dolls in a dark cave. Tell me your real reason for searching for that map, and I will tell you their whereabouts. You should know that Emperor Wu has been watching all of this from above.”

He pointed to the top of his head, as if there were an invisible pair of eyes staring coldly at them.

"what do you want?"

"I want to know your and the War General's true purpose. What's so strange about that map?"

Xiao Xingchen's words were like a sharp sword, piercing straight to the heart of the desolate wilderness, revealing their intentions without any concealment.

Everyone knew perfectly well that each faction had its own ulterior motives, but he had so bluntly exposed them, even implicating the War Commander's Mansion. This undoubtedly put them on the brink of disaster, scorching their hearts.

The topographical map he obtained at the Silent Temple was like a mysterious code, deeply imprinted in his mind.

However, regarding the Northern Region, he felt like a traveler lost in the fog, unfamiliar and bewildered. He had a strong premonition that the map seemed to conceal a world-shaking secret.

"Were you at the ancestral temple at the time?"

When Wu Xie asked this question, it was tantamount to indirectly admitting his actions.

"What do you think, Baku, Spark?"

When he read out the two names, Wu Xie had no more doubts and sighed inwardly, "This is troublesome. It seems that the person in front of me has caught me red-handed."

However, he was not too worried. After all, without solid evidence, he did not believe that Daqian would dare to do anything to him easily.

"You want to know what I'm looking for? Are you sure you want me to tell you here?"

Wu Xie's gaze swept around like a hawk. Representatives from various countries were all present. He showed no fear and even seemed to be looking forward to making a big scene.

In any case, it would be difficult for him to find that map on his own at this stage, so it would be better for everyone to search for it together.

"I think everyone is very interested in this, aren't they?"

Xiao Xingchen's gaze swept around, and sure enough, everyone had returned to their seats, their faces showing intense curiosity, especially the little monk from Burning Ash City, who was so excited that his face turned red.

"Wu Xie, I knew you came to Yong'an with ill intentions. Tell me, what exactly do you covet in our Great Qian? You dare to stir up trouble in our capital? Are you really not afraid of death?" The Fourth Prince glared angrily and shouted.

However, all he got in return was a disdainful glare from Wu Xie, "Idiot!"

"you……"

"Don't be impatient. Let's hear how Wu Xie explains himself. I want to see what they are looking for."

Huangfu Lingxue's voice was like a nightingale singing in a valley, clear and melodious, like a clear spring, instantly stopping the Fourth Prince's nonsense.

Her eyes, like torches, were burning with intensity and unwavering, fixed on Xiao Xingchen as she secretly pondered his intentions.

There must be a deeper meaning behind this unexpected turn of events.

"Alright, since you want to hear it, I'm fine with it, it has nothing to do with me anyway. If you can help me find it, I will be extremely grateful."

"But can the Great Qian Dynasty truly withstand such consequences?"

Xiao Xingchen was startled. Faced with Wu Xie's threat, he remained silent for the first time.

Wu Xie's words must be related to the Northern Region, and the matter of the Northern Region has been kept under wraps. If the public were to learn that the Northern Region has fallen, it would likely cause a huge uproar.

His gaze drifted towards the direction of the imperial palace. By now, Emperor Wu must have already received the news.

If he doesn't stop it, what does that mean? This made Xiao Xingchen think deeply.

He then replied to Wu Xie, "You should know what to say and what not to say. Once some things are made clear, your people will never be able to leave Yong'an City again. Don't doubt my words; you know Emperor Wu's temper well."

"Of course, I also want to return to the wilderness safely. There are some things that are not yet ready to be revealed, so I will only tell you what I am looking for to satisfy your curiosity."

“Very well.” The two’s cryptic conversation aroused suspicion among the crowd once again. However, since Wu Xie had chosen to lay his cards on the table, he stopped wasting words and said directly, “I am searching for the ruins of the gods.”

"Gods? Ruins?"

For the first time, the young monk Miaowu lost his composure and cried out in surprise, causing everyone present to frown.

"Ruins of the gods, what exactly are these?"

The crown prince looked on with suspicion and asked.

"Legend has it that in ancient times, the gods fell like meteors, which created the splendor of the Nine Heavens. The origin of the Jade Capital Heaven is the remains of the gods after their fall."

Huangfu Lingxue spoke calmly and softly, but her heart was as heavy as a vast, turbulent sea.

If what Wu Xie said is true, then the Nine Heavens will probably not sit idly by and ignore these relics of the gods.

"You mean the ruins of the gods are located in the Northern Region?" Xiao Xingchen pressed.

"That's for sure. Let me tell you, we, the Wilderness, have coveted the Northern Region of the Great Qian for hundreds of years. Do you really think that desolate land in the North is worth such a great war? It's simply because there are legends of the ruins of the gods circulating in the North. Our wars are all for the purpose of exploring these mysterious ruins. I'm afraid many of you don't even understand what the ruins of the gods are, do you?"

"Haha, I'm not going to tell you. If you want to know more, go find out for yourselves!"

"The map of the Northern Region has always been kept in the War Commander's Mansion. If you want it, why did you come all the way to Yong'an?" the Crown Prince continued to press.

"Nonsense, how could your Great Qian possibly draw a map of the ruins of the gods? The real map is hidden in the Great Qian ancestral temple. You yourselves are probably unaware of this, aren't you? Perhaps Emperor Wu knows about this, otherwise he wouldn't be so concerned."

"A fragment of the ruins of the gods created the Jade Capital Heaven. You can imagine the earth-shattering power contained within! I have already informed you of this. Whether you can find it or not depends on your own fate. Everyone should rely on their own abilities. First come, first served."

Wu Xie decided to stop hiding it, and his words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing a huge uproar among the crowd.

Visibly, a sharp aura swept across the Talent Platform like a whirlwind, as if it could ignite a fierce battle at any moment.

Having achieved his goal, Xiao Xingchen stopped trying to stop him and was about to turn and leave.

But how easy would it be for him to leave? Wu Xie suddenly appeared in front of him like a ghost, a mocking smile on his lips.

“I’ve told you what you wanted to know, but you haven’t told me what I want to know yet, and you’re just leaving like this. It makes me lose face.”

"Hmm, that's true. So what do you want to know?"

Where have my men gone?

"He died and was made into a mummified corpse and hung under the ancestral temple."

"fart,"

"Believe it or not, the ancestral temples of the Great Qian Dynasty are a deep and dangerous place. If you were to venture in, you would never return."

Xiao Xingchen sneered, and since the topic had come up, he added,

"Gentlemen, the waters of the Great Qian Dynasty run deep. Don't think you're invincible; such people will only meet a terrible end. If you're truly interested in exploring the ancestral temple, then I have a suggestion for you,"

"What advice?"

"Order yourself a coffin in advance,"