Prince Zhongli's voice was low, heavy and filled with a trace of anger.
Following his eloquent talk, Ji Tianxing and Yan'er finally understood what happened thirty years ago.
"Back then, Huo Yan was the high priest of our Fire Tribe, with a noble status and a high status.
He has been a priest for more than twenty years, and for the first ten years he has been fair and honest, and is highly regarded by the Fire Emperor.
But later, he was bewitched by a woman from the Changli tribe and married that woman, and began to become more and more arrogant, domineering and selfish.
That Changli woman had carefully planned for many years. At the Autumn Fire Party thirty-five years ago, she took the opportunity to sneak into the Fire God Palace, kill many guards, and steal the Fire God Crystal.
After the incident, the Fire Emperor personally pursued him for hundreds of miles and recovered the Changli woman and the Vulcan Crystal together."
Yan'er's eyes widened in surprise and asked doubtfully: "Uncle Three Emperors, aren't the Changli people the life-or-death enemies of our Fire Tribe?
Could it be that the hatred between us and the Changli people was forged from that time?"
Prince Zhongli shook his head and explained: "Yan'er, you are too young and don't know the situation back then.
In fact, before that, we, the Fire Tribe and the Changli Tribe, had been entangled with each other for hundreds of years.
That Changli woman is actually the seventh princess of the Changli tribe, and she was ordered to approach our tribe’s high priest Huo Yan in order to plot our tribe’s Vulcan Crystal.”
Yan'er nodded and said in an angry tone: "The Vulcan Crystal is the sacred object of our Fire Clan, and it is also the most precious treasure that maintains the stability of millions of people.
That seventh princess of the Changli tribe actually stole our Vulcan Crystal, it’s really abominable!”
Prince Zhongli nodded slightly and continued: "The Fire Emperor captured the seven princesses of the Changli clan back to the city and executed her in public according to the laws of our clan.
However, the Fire Emperor understood justice well and had a benevolent heart, so he spared the high priest Huo Yan and did not hold him responsible for his crimes.
However, Huo Yan was so obsessed that he actually held a grudge and believed that the Fire Emperor had killed his wife.
In the following five years, Huo Yan secretly used all despicable means to embezzle our clan's resources and treasures.
Later, he actually wanted to steal the Vulcan Crystal and snatch the Nine Flames Spiritual Vein to avenge his dead wife."
Hearing this, Yan'er's heart suddenly rose and she asked worriedly: "Uncle Sanhuang, what happened next? What happened again?"
Prince Zhongli touched his head and said with a complex expression: "After the Seven Princesses stole the Vulcan Crystal, the Fire Emperor strengthened the defense of the Vulcan Palace and strictly protected the Vulcan Crystal.
High Priest Huo Yan failed to steal the Vulcan Crystal, but killed many guards and maids, and injured two fire generals.
Later, when he saw that his plan failed and his whereabouts were exposed, he desperately tried to snatch the Nine Flames Spiritual Vein.
In order to seize the Nine Flames Spiritual Vein, he has been preparing for many years and has a very thorough plan.
When I led the fire generals and guards to the Jiuyan Mountains, Huo Yan had already succeeded and caused a tragic disaster.
The Jiuyan Spiritual Vein was taken away, the Jiuyan Mountain Range collapsed on the spot, all the mountains and rivers within a hundred miles were shattered, nine villages were destroyed into ruins, and tens of thousands of people were affected.
In that bloody battle, more than 4,000 Fire Tribe people died and more than 5,000 people were injured.
Although the Fire Emperor personally took action in the end and captured the high priest Huo Yan, our people suffered heavy casualties and blood flowed like rivers."
Yan'er clenched her fists and cursed angrily: "Damn Huo Yan, you are so despicable and cruel, you deserve death!"
Prince Zhongli nodded and continued: "The Fire Emperor captured Huo Yan back to the city and tried Huo Yan's crimes in public.
The common people and the royal family all hated Huo Yan deeply, and they all asked the Fire Emperor to perform the punishment of cutting flesh for blood, so that Huo Yan could use his flesh and blood to atone for his ancestors' sins and repay the Fire Clan's nurturing grace.
The Fire Emperor ordered the punishment of cutting flesh to repay blood. However, Huo Yan had already practiced the secret method and transformed the Nine Flame Spiritual Vein into the Nine Flame Spiritual Snake, merging it with himself.
After Huo Yan endured the torture, he lost his left arm and right leg, and half of his blood, but he luckily survived.
The Fire Emperor followed the rules set by his ancestors and expelled Huo Yan from the Fire Clan. He would never be able to step into the Fire Clan.
Huo Yan has disappeared since then and has not been seen for thirty years. Unexpectedly, he is hiding in Zhongzhou City..."
After listening to Prince Zhongli's story, Ji Tianxing and Yan'er finally understood the whole story.
Yan'er said in a low tone: "Huo Yan, this abominable bastard, has killed so many people. It's really not a pity to die!"
Ji Tianxing also looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "No wonder Huo Yan claimed that he had a grudge against Yan'er and tried every means to capture Yan'er."
Prince Zhongli nodded and said: "Huo Yan hates our Fire Tribe very much, but he will never be able to step into the Fire Tribe, and he has no strength to return to the Fire Tribe for revenge.
Therefore, he turned his target to Yan'er and wanted to take revenge by murdering Yan'er.
But I don’t understand, Yan’er was only born twenty years after that incident, how could Huo Yan know Yan’er’s identity?”
A cold light flashed in Ji Tianxing's eyes, and he said in a cold tone: "The person who captured Yan'er is an assassin from the Duanmu Family Muhun Hall, and Huo Yan has colluded with the Duanmu Family."
"Duanmu family?" Prince Zhongli frowned, his eyes becoming more solemn.
"That bastard Huo Yan actually found the Duanmu family as his backer? I'm afraid he might be in some trouble now."
Yan'er quickly advised: "Uncle Three Emperors, the Duanmu family is so powerful that there are so many strong men that we cannot deal with.
Moreover, Senior Brother Tianxing destroyed the Duanmu family’s medicine garden half a month ago, severely damaging the Duanmu family’s vitality.
The situation in Zhongzhou is now in chaos, and the Duanmu family is in dire straits, and they are fighting back frantically, hoping to seek revenge on Senior Brother Tianxing."
"Oh? Such a thing could happen?" Prince Zhongli showed a shocked look in his eyes and looked at Ji Tianxing in disbelief.
"Lord Territory Lord, I have just come to Zhongzhou City and I don't know much about the situation in the city. Can you help me clear up my doubts?"
Ji Tianxing naturally would not refuse and gave Prince Zhongli a general introduction to the situation in Zhongzhou City.
A quarter of an hour later, when he finished speaking, Prince Zhongli frowned and thought for a moment before making up his mind.
"Huo Yan's strength has dropped to the fifth level of Tianyuan Realm, and he is an old lunatic with missing arms and legs. He is of little use to the Duanmu family.
I dare to conclude that even if Huo Yan has colluded with the Duanmu family, he is not a core figure and the power he can use is very limited.
Now that the Duanmu family is in a desperate situation and cannot protect themselves, it is a good time for us to arrest Huo Yan."
Ji Tianxing thought for a moment and agreed: "Yes, the Duanmu family is busy dealing with various forces, and the main target of revenge is me.
Prince Zhongli and the two fire generals are new to Zhongzhou City. The Duanmu family will not keep an eye on you, which makes it easier for you to move.
However, if you want to find Huo Yan in the huge Zhongzhou City, it is like looking for a needle in a haystack, and I am afraid you will not be able to find him in the short term."
When talking about this issue, Prince Zhongli showed a confident smile, waved his hand and said: "Lord of the Territory, don't worry, I brought a treasure from the Fire Tribe to Zhongzhou this time.
This treasure can detect the breath of Jiu Yan's spiritual veins and will definitely help us find Huo Yan's traces quickly!"