# Chapter 607: The Red Desire Star Envoy's View of Zhang Ruochen
"A Sacred Body in the Fish-Dragon Realm can only cross three realms to fight an opponent, but Di Yi in the Fish-Dragon Realm can cross six realms."
These words kept echoing in everyone's ears, like a soul-shaking demonic sound, causing cold sweat to pour down their bodies continuously.
A Sacred Body was already terrifying enough, like an invincible existence, yet Di Yi was countless times stronger than a Sacred Body. If he were allowed to grow up, who could be his opponent?
Zhang Ruochen was very satisfied with the atmosphere in the room and continued, "Moreover, Di Yi can even separate his Heavenly Demon Shadow to fight alone, using two against one, making his combat power even stronger. Having reached the Fish-Dragon Realm, Di Yi's advantages have fully manifested, far surpassing a Sacred Body. In the entire Eastern Domain, who can fight him? Do you still want to wait?"
Even the evil path big shot sitting in the first seat on the left fell silent. Clearly, Zhang Ruochen's words had shaken him as well.
"If we don't kill Di Yi now, I'm afraid there really won't be any chance in the future." The Red Desire Star Envoy's five fingers gripped the armrest of her chair, deforming it as her fingers sank into it.
She had completely made up her mind. This time, no matter what price she had to pay, she must eliminate Di Yi.
As the Great Protector Zhang Shengming had said, this was probably her only chance to kill Di Yi.
Since they had already decided to fight Di Yi to the death, the evil path overlords present began discussing specific plans, striving for absolute certainty.
Seeing them talk so enthusiastically, as if anyone could kill Di Yi, Zhang Ruochen instead lost interest. He closed his eyes, as if falling asleep.
In reality, Zhang Ruochen's Sword Heart Intent had condensed into a grain-sized figure standing at the center of his Qi Sea, practicing the first realm of the Time Sword Art—Instant Without Trace.
Instant Without Trace consisted of nine hundred sword techniques, collectively called the Instant Sword Art.
Zhang Ruochen had already successfully cultivated one hundred and thirty-seven of them, but the great completion realm of the Instant Sword Art remained far out of reach.
Only by successfully cultivating all nine hundred techniques of the Instant Sword Art could he then cultivate the second realm of the Time Sword Art—Scale Eight Changes.
Zhang Ruochen also knew that achieving great completion in the Instant Sword Art was not something that could be accomplished overnight. For now, he could only seize every moment, striving to cultivate more techniques.
"Great Protector, are you cultivating your Spiritual Power?" the Red Desire Star Envoy said.
This demoness's voice was extremely soft and seductive, sounding right beside Zhang Ruochen's ear like an electric current traveling from his ear through his entire body, making his bones go numb.
Zhang Ruochen immediately dispersed his Sword Heart Intent and opened his eyes again. Only then did he realize the meeting had ended, and all the evil path overlords had already withdrawn.
The entire Saint Willow Hall was left with only the Red Desire Star Envoy and himself.
Zhang Ruochen certainly wouldn't say he was cultivating the Time Sword Art. "I was indeed cultivating my Spiritual Power. The decisive battle is approaching. If I can increase my strength even a little, it will give me that much more chance of victory."
The Red Desire Star Envoy's eyes carefully examined Zhang Ruochen. She lightly bit her lips and smiled seductively, "To be honest, your tone, figure, and temperament are quite similar to someone I know. If that person hadn't already died, I would truly suspect whether the face beneath your mask looks exactly like his."
Zhang Ruochen's expression remained unchanged. He said calmly, "Oh? Who might the Star Envoy be referring to?"
The Red Desire Star Envoy's gaze was rather complex, a look of recollection in her eyes. "You said that once Di Yi grows up, no one in the world can match him. That's not necessarily true. If this person were still alive, he would definitely be Di Yi's formidable opponent."
Zhang Ruochen listened quietly, as if the words the Red Desire Star Envoy spoke had nothing to do with him.
The Red Desire Star Envoy glanced at Zhang Ruochen and, seeing no change in his expression, continued, "This person is the Heir of Time and Space, a genius that appears only once in a hundred thousand years. Di Yi fought him three times and lost twice. Di Yi feared him the most, and Di Yi wanted to kill him the most."
"Unfortunately, his talent was too high. He incurred the jealousy of the heavens and also the jealousy of the Empress. In the end, he was secretly executed by the Empress, who then framed the Nine Nether Sword Saint. Hmph! The Imperial Court's methods are insidious and vicious. The Empress is not as upright and aboveboard as she appears on the surface."
"A mere cultivator in the Fish-Dragon Realm, yet he made the lofty Empress personally issue an imperial decree to capture him and kill him in such an insidious manner. Whether this was his fortune or his misfortune, I cannot say. In any case, even though he is dead, he has still become a legend of the Kunlun Realm, enough to leave a heavy mark in the history books."
The Red Desire Star Envoy sighed and smiled, "Your talent and mine are already quite high, but compared to him, we are more than ten times inferior."
Zhang Ruochen hadn't expected the Red Desire Star Envoy to have such a high opinion of him. He was quite surprised inwardly.
"So what? He still turned into a handful of dust." Zhang Ruochen said.
The Red Desire Star Envoy nodded slowly and stood up, outlining the perfect curves of her chest, waist, and hips. She was both seductive and yet gave off a feeling of peerless elegance.
She said, "In every era, geniuses and outstanding talents emerge in endless streams, but those who truly grow up and become the overlords of an era are few and far between. Among them, the vast majority die midway, just like that Heir of Time and Space."
"Next, Di Yi and I will have a fierce battle between dragon and tiger. If I lose, I will certainly die. If he loses, I will never let him live."
"If I truly lose, you must kill me. I don't want to fall into Di Yi's hands and be humiliated."
The Red Desire Star Envoy's gaze was very serious. Her pupils and the whites of her eyes were exceptionally clear, giving Zhang Ruochen a strange feeling.
He had to admit, this demoness was constantly refreshing his understanding of her.
Zhang Ruochen was silent for a moment, then said, "Why must you be so pessimistic? With our strength, we might not be without a fighting chance. Earlier, the thirty evil path overlords in Saint Willow Hall—which one of them wasn't a top-tier expert? Each of them probably also has a large number of people they can mobilize. With such power, why fear Di Yi?"
The Red Desire Star Envoy smiled. "You're too optimistic. I might as well tell you the truth. Among the thirty seats in Saint Willow Hall, one-third are wavering individuals. These people can be used, but they cannot be trusted."
"Another third have definitely already contacted Di Yi, and some may have secretly defected to him."
"Only the remaining third are my direct subordinates, completely loyal to me, and can be entrusted with important tasks. Therefore, in reality, the power Di Yi commands is ten times greater than mine. My chances of victory are extremely slim."
"Are you still willing to join me in opposing Di Yi and helping me compete for the Young Master's position?"
Zhang Ruochen pondered for a moment, then said, "When I killed the Blue Nether Star Envoy, I was already on the same boat as the Star Envoy. Even if I regret it now, Di Yi won't let me off. Why not take a gamble?"
Then he added, "I have one doubt. Since the Star Envoy already knows that one-third of them have been in contact with Di Yi, why did you still invite them to such an important meeting in Saint Willow Hall?"
The Red Desire Star Envoy said, "The so-called meeting is just a superficial formality. I want them to pass false information to Di Yi. Only by misleading Di Yi can I have a chance. If Di Yi doesn't make mistakes, where would my opportunity come from?"
Zhang Ruochen nodded and asked, "Who was the person in the first seat on the left?"
The Red Desire Star Envoy's red lips curved upward as she smiled. "That man is the sect master of the Hundred Battles Gate, named Changsun Lan. He is a peak expert at the ninth transformation of the Fish-Dragon Realm, famous for nearly a hundred years, and very influential in the Black Market. You judged correctly. This man does have problems. I've already received news that he has been in contact with Di Yi for a long time."
"If I'm not mistaken, he has already transmitted the contents of our meeting to Di Yi."
Zhang Ruochen said, "How about eliminating him first?"
"No rush. Di Yi hasn't arrived at Qingyun Commandery yet. Changsun Lan's value hasn't been fully realized yet. When he loses his value, I will definitely be the first to eliminate him." The Red Desire Star Envoy's gaze turned extremely sharp, her killing intent fully exposed.
Zhang Ruochen said no more. After a moment of thought, he said, "I have a friend who is also an expert. Give me a Message Light Talisman so I can send her a message. If she can make it to Qingyun Commandery, she would be a powerful reinforcement."
"You have friends too?" The Red Desire Star Envoy was somewhat surprised.
Zhang Ruochen smiled. "Traveling the world, who doesn't have one or two friends? Besides, she owes me a favor. Now is the time to repay it."
The Red Desire Star Envoy prided herself on judging people accurately. Since she had already entrusted Zhang Ruochen with an important role, she chose to continue trusting him.
She took a small, exquisite white jade talisman from the sachet at her waist and handed it to Zhang Ruochen, smiling. "My Great Protector, I hope the powerful reinforcement you invite doesn't disappoint me."
Zhang Ruochen took the Message Light Talisman and could smell a faint, subtle fragrance on it, much like the Red Desire Star Envoy's body scent.
"Then I'll take my leave."
Zhang Ruochen stood up to leave. He had only reached the center of Saint Willow Hall when the Red Desire Star Envoy's voice came from behind, "Great Protector, wait a moment."
"Swoosh!"
The Red Desire Star Envoy transformed into a red afterimage, leaping over to land in front of Zhang Ruochen. She took out a roll of Lizard Beast hide from her sleeve and said, "This beast hide records a third-grade spell. Try to cultivate it successfully within half a month. The power of a third-grade spell is far greater than a second-grade spell. Once you successfully cultivate it, your strength will definitely increase significantly."
Zhang Ruochen naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony with her. He took the Lizard Beast hide, put it away, and walked toward the door, saying, "I want to go into seclusion for half a month. I hope no one will disturb me during that time."
The Red Desire Star Envoy gently supported her snow-white chin with her fingers, staring at Zhang Ruochen's retreating figure. A faint smile appeared on her face. "This fellow, I really want to lift his mask and see what he actually looks like."