The vast majority of the Saints present had experienced the Seven Realms Merit War thirty years ago, and thus were no strangers to merit wars.
The Great Sage of the Nine Spirits continued, “As before, the Seven Realms Merit War is divided into four sessions, the God-level Merit War, the Great Sage-level Merit War, the Saint King-level Merit War, and the Saint-level Merit War. Then, they would be ranked according to the total number of merits obtained from the four fields. The lowest ranked will be chosen as the new battlefield.”
“The overall strength of the Guanghan Realm is ranked second to last among the seven realms of the Shatuo, and ranking according to the total number of merits, we will be in considerable danger.”
“Thus, we must do our best to take first place in one of the battlefields. As long as we are able to take a first place, we won’t have to enter the final ranking of the total number of merits, and we won’t be chosen as a new battlefield.”
In an instant, the All Saints Conference resounded with astonishing voices, “Fighting for the Broad Cold Realm, even though I die, I have no regrets.”
Right at this moment, Zhang Ruochen’s mind, however, resounded with an extremely pleasant voice, which in turn carried some icy undertone, “Have you heard and understood the rules of the Seven Realms Merit Battle?”
Zhang Ruochen’s expression was slightly stunned as he looked towards the lofty and majestic Broad Cold Divine Palace, then, nodding, he said, “What you’re asking me to do is to participate in the Seven Realms Merit War?”
“It’s not just just for you to participate in the battle, but that you must help the Broad Cold Realm and achieve first place in the Saint-level Merit Battle.”
The Moon God’s voice, once again, sounded.
Zhang Ruochen said, “As long as the Guanghan Realm achieves first place in the Saint-level Merit War, it proves the potential of the entire world, and it will directly avoid becoming the next battlefield. Right?”
“That’s right.”The Moon God said.
Zhang Ruochen said, “Alright! I’ll try my best to give it a shot.”
The Moon God’s voice, once again, came out, “I must tell you one thing, the Kunlun Realm also belongs to the Western Universe, and after entering the Heavenly Court Realm, they were placed in the Shatuo Heavenly Domain. Among the seven realms of Shatuo, their overall strength, ranked at the bottom of the list, is also the most likely great world to be chosen as the new battlefield.”
A ripple rose in Zhang Ruochen’s eyes, and his hands couldn’t help but squeeze tightly.
The Moon God said, “What? Regretting it?”
“You already asked this question once back then. My answer now, is still the same, no regrets.”Zhang Ruochen said.
The Moon God continued, “Back then, I also helped your Kunlun Realm fight and almost died in battle. In fact, whether you are representing the Guanghan Realm or the Kunlun Realm, you are fighting against the Hell Realm, there is not much difference.”
“There’s no need to say any more, since I’ve promised you, I’ll definitely do my best to complete this matter as well. Whether the Kunlun Realm will become a new battlefield or not, that’s something for later.”
Zhang Ruochen gave a self-deprecating smile and said, “Now I finally understand what you said at the top of the Sacred Wood Peak, that it is indeed impossible for Chi Yao to allow me to take away those top powerhouses of the Sacred Brightness Central Empire because, that’s her bottom line, and it’s also the lifeline of the Kunlun Realm.”
“Just as well, they still have many family members and friends in the Kunlun Realm, and being able to fight for the people of the Kunlun Realm is also a good thing.”
At the Peakless Mountain, it was the Moon God who had stepped in and saved Zhang Ruochen and Mu Lingshi and the others, as well as tens of thousands of Sacred Brightness Central Emperor Half-Saint and below soldiers.
Having promised the Moon God’s conditions, Zhang Ruochen naturally had to return it.
This time, Zhang Ruochen was considered to be truly on the opposite side of the entire Kunlun Realm, the opposite side of life and death. However, so what?
Even if he wanted to fight for the Kunlun Realm, there was no way for him to leave his name on the Kunlun Realm’s Book of Merits; right now, he was a member of the Guanghan Realm.
Zhang Ruochen said, “If I help the Guanghan Realm win first place in the Saint-level Merit Battle, you have to do one thing for me.”
“Are you asking for a reward, or are you talking about conditions?”The Moon God said.
There wasn’t a single Saint that could make conditions with a God, and at most, they could only ask for some kind of reward. God, casually rewarding something, a Saint would be ecstatic and would offer it up as if it was a divine object.
Just now, Zhang Ruochen wasn’t begging for a reward in his tone, it was more like he was making conditions with the Moon God.
Zhang Ruochen didn’t act cowering in the face of a deity’s questioning, saying, “It depends on what you think, after all, you’re a god and I’m a human. It doesn’t matter if you don’t agree to me, I will still participate in the Merit War for the Guanghan Realm.”
The Moon God lapsed into silence, clearly feeling that Zhang Ruochen was too bold to offend a god and not have an ounce of reverence for her. However, she had to agree to Zhang Ruochen because she needed him very much right now.
There was no doubt that this time, the chess pieces began to counteract the chess executor.
If the Chess Executioner compromised, I was afraid that the chess pieces would become even more restless in the future.
The Great Sage of the Nine Spirits sat at the uppermost position of the All Saints Meeting and said, “According to the Moon God’s meaning, among all the Saints, a Boundary Son and a Divine Messenger will be selected.”
“The Boundary Son, who must be the strongest amongst the Saints, is responsible for leading the Saints of the entire Broad Cold Realm to go all out and capture more merit values. Old me, Silent Emperor, and Ancestor Wu’s intention, the sector son will be Wu Hao, everyone has no opinion, right?”
Who would dare to have an opinion on something that the three great giants had decided?
Besides, in the Saint realm, Wu Hao was already invincible, who would dare to challenge him?
“No opinions.”
The saints said in unison.
Wu Hao sat at the position by the centre of the All Saints Conference, seeing that no one challenged him, a disappointed look flashed in his eyes.
Immediately after that, the Nine Spirits Great Sage continued, “Divine messengers, that is, emissaries of the gods, can temporarily replace Boundary Son when they encounter sudden situations during the merit war. At the same time, if the Boundary Son makes a wrong judgement, the Divine Envoy can also exercise his power to correct the mistake. In short, the Divine Messenger and the Boundary Son can constrain each other.”
“The Boundary Son selects the most promising and powerful characters amongst the Supreme Saints, while the Divine Envoy selects the most promising and powerful characters amongst the True Saints.”
“Once one becomes a Divine Envoy, they will be rewarded with ten thousand drops of Condensed True Sacred Dew.”
“What I mean is that the Divine Envoys will be selected from amongst the True Saints who have entered the Saints’ Merit List, does everyone have any opinions?”
At the Conference of All Saints, the Great Saints were all sitting steadily on top of their seats, clearly acquiescing to the Nine Spirits Great Sage’s proposal.
Even the Great Sage had no opinion, and the other Saints wouldn’t dare to have an opinion even if they craved 10,000 drops of True Condensation Sacred Dew.
Right at this moment, a young man in golden armour stood up from the top of his seat, looking sharp, and said, “Since the Divine Envoy is selected from amongst the most promising True Saints, why is it that only those True Saints who have entered the Palace List of Saints are allowed to participate?”
To dare question a Great Saint, this person was somewhat extraordinary.
Zhang Ruochen looked over towards the golden-armoured man and, instantly, revealed a dazed expression.
Earlier, Su Qingling had introduced him to Zhang Ruochen, and this person was the Silent Emperor’s three thousand four hundred and eightyth son, Silent Skybreak.
“Good question.”
The Great Sage of the Nine Spirits revealed an approving look and said, “All the True Saints present who feel that they can defeat the four True Saints who have entered the Saints’ Merit List can participate in the Divine Envoy’s competition.”
“I want to participate.”
Silent Skybreak was the first to stand out, holding a two zhang long Golden Scaled Serpent Spear with a look of disdain in his eyes.
“I will also participate.”
“For the sake of ten thousand drops of Condensed Truth Holy Dew, I must also put up a fight.”
Immediately after, Su Qingling, Bu Jie, Wen Shusheng, Ling Mi, and six other beings whose cultivation had reached the peak of True Sainthood all walked out and stood at the centre of the Ten Thousand Saints Conference.
Those who dared to compete for the position of Divine Envoy were naturally all the topmost heavenly prides of the Guanghan Realm.
Those six beings at the peak of True Sainthood, their own talents, were only one step weaker than Su Qingling and the others, and each one of them was an existence capable of calling out to the supreme saints.
There were eleven figures in total, all of them outstanding.
The Great Sage of the Nine Spirits said, “Is there anyone else who wants to participate in the Divine Envoy’s competition?”
Some of these True Saints were eager to give it a try, however, when they saw the eleven figures on the field, they all sighed darkly, knowing that they were not their opponents, so they sat back down.
Zhang Ruochen did not stand up, still waiting for the Moon God’s reply.
This was because, Zhang Ruochen could see that the position of Divine Envoy was deliberately left to him by the Moon God.
If the Moon God didn’t agree to his conditions, he wouldn’t fight for the position of Divine Messenger even if he didn’t want the 10,000 drops of Condensed Truth Sacred Dew.
“I promise you that I can help you with one thing. However, your request better not be too much, or else angering a Deity won’t do you any favours.”The Moon God said.
Zhang Ruochen’s expression was neither sad nor happy as he stood up and said, “I’ll join.”
With that, Zhang Ruochen walked towards the centre of the venue under the astonished gazes of the saints, standing beside Su Qingling and Buji.
“What do you mean, a Saint of the Tong Tian Realm dares to compete for the Divine Messenger?”
“Moreover, it’s still the early stage of the Tong Tian Realm.”
“Even if you want to show yourself, don’t pick this time of the year, what’s the difference between that and a jumping clown?”
……
Many of the saints present were uttering scoffs, feeling that Zhang Ruochen was completely making a fool of himself by going to compete for the Divine Messenger.
Those True Saints who were preparing to compete for the Divine Envoy, a few of them, also had the corners of their mouths twitch a few times, holding back their laughter.
Silent Skybreak’s eyes were icy cold as he nonchalantly said, “Unconscionable.”
Those Great Saints present, on the contrary, all glanced more towards Zhang Ruochen, revealing strange looks. Their eyesight was far beyond that of Saints and Saint Kings, so naturally, they were able to see through Zhang Ruochen’s extraordinary nature.
The Silent Emperor’s eyes revealed a brilliant aura as he inquired to the Nine Spirits Great Sage, “This son is the brat that the Moon God brought back?”
“That’s right.”
The Nine Spirits Great Sage nodded.
The Silent Emperor smiled faintly, originally, he didn’t have any interest in the Saint’s encounter, and he didn’t even bother to pay attention to whether or not Silent Skybreak would be able to seize the position of Divine Envoy. But now, a hint of anticipation actually appeared in the eyes of the Silent Emperor.
“The battle for the Divine Envoy, officially begins.”
“Whoever seizes this holy sword first will be the Divine Envoy.”
The Nine Spirits Great Sage raised a three-foot-long holy sword, then, with a gentle tremor of his five fingers, he moved his holy power and struck the holy sword out.
“Wow…”
The holy sword flew out, dragging out a long white light, and in the end, it was actually inserted at the top of the Broad Cold Divine Palace.
Seeing this scene, no one was not surprised.
The Moon God lived in the Broad Cold Divine Palace, so by ascending to the top of the Divine Palace to retrieve the sword, wouldn’t that be stepping on the top of the deity’s head?
I’m afraid that this would be a test of the cultivator’s guts, state of mind, and spiritual will.
