Chimen Star is an important war fortress between the second starry sky defence line of the Heavenly Court and the starry sky battlefield. Streams of divine light can be seen at any time flying in from the battlefield, passing through the spatial teleportation array here to send the beings collected in the divine realm worlds back to the defence line.
Civilisation worlds collapse one after another. The Heavenly Court needs to dispatch large numbers of divine spirits and holy armies to search and rescue in the starry sky.
Sitting in command of Chimen Star is none other than the daughter of the Heavenly Venerable, Xuan Yuan Qing.
Wherever Xuan Yuan Qing is, she is like light itself, illuminating space and time, yet without making people feel scorching heat. Instead, it brings a sense of closeness and gentleness.
She wears a silver-white beaded veil, and the divine lotus mark on her forehead is vivid and lifelike.
With a pair of beautiful eyes, she looks at Zhang Ruochen’s pure white monk robe, then shifts to his bald head. She smiles. “It seems Boundless Realm Venerable has learned his lesson. Deliberately transforming into a Buddhist to avoid incurring more emotional debts.”
In the divine hall, there are only the two of them.
Even Chi Yao and the Burial Gold White Tiger wait outside the hall.
This is a high-level secret meeting.
Zhang Ruochen says, “With my current identity, coming to Heavenly Court territory, how dare I easily use my true appearance? I regard Miss Qing as a close friend worthy of entrusting my back, which is why I have not concealed it.”
“To hear you say that makes me almost embarrassed to kill you!” Xuan Yuan Qing smiles, staring at Zhang Ruochen.
A strange glint appears in Zhang Ruochen’s eyes.
“I am only joking with you, yet you take it seriously! In your heart, you truly are guarded against me.”
Xuan Yuan Qing gradually restrains her smile and says, “Actually, even if you came in your true form, it would not be a big deal. The first starry sky defence line has been breached. Next, the Hell Realm will definitely not let Bai Clan King City and Xinghuan Heaven off. Only by becoming allies with the Heavenly Court can you withstand the Hell Realm’s attacks. At the same time, the Heavenly Court also needs you to help contain the Hell Realm. Our enemies are the same, and our interests are aligned.”
“Of course, if you can lead Bai Clan King City and Xinghuan Heaven to join the Heavenly Court, we would truly be one of our own!”
Zhang Ruochen says, “Has the second starry sky defence line been fully constructed?”
Seeing Zhang Ruochen avoid the topic, Xuan Yuan Qing does not press further and says, “After the Immeasurable Northern Expedition, even if the second starry sky defence line is not fully built, do you think the Hell Realm can breach it?”
Then, worry appears in her eyes. “The defences in the starry sky may be impregnable, but the defences in people’s hearts are fragile.”
“I have come this time with serious matters to discuss. You should know of the Quantity Organisation, right?” Zhang Ruochen says.
Xuan Yuan Qing says, “Why do you suddenly mention this?”
“The Second Armour Blood Ancestor is a member of the Quantity Organisation,” Zhang Ruochen says.
Xuan Yuan Qing had already anticipated that after the Immeasurable Northern Expedition, the Quantity Organisation would become active again. Hearing this news, her gaze instantly sharpens. “Evidence?”
“In his body, I discovered the Quantity character mark. You would not distrust me, would you?” Zhang Ruochen says.
Xuan Yuan Qing thinks for a moment and sighs. “You are not going to say that First Armour Heaven has issues, are you?”
Zhang Ruochen says, “Just one hour ago, First Armour Heaven attacked Chi Yao! Moreover, I suspect he has colluded with the five great figures of Tiannan.”
“Is there evidence?” Xuan Yuan Qing asks.
Zhang Ruochen shrugs. “If there were evidence, I would naturally have ways to deal with him. Why come to you?”
Xuan Yuan Qing looks into Zhang Ruochen’s eyes and says, “You have enmity with First Armour Heaven, and Kunlun Realm has a hundred thousand years of grudge with Paradise Realm.”
Zhang Ruochen says, “You do not trust me?”
Xuan Yuan Qing says, “I have already asked Putuo Ancient Buddha. With his Paramount Realm cultivation, he sensed nothing. Ruochen, I believe the Second Armour Blood Ancestor is a member of the Quantity Organisation, but regarding First Armour Heaven, I have some understanding.”
“What you see is only what he wants you to see,” Zhang Ruochen says.
Xuan Yuan Qing says, “What you see may not be what the Quantity Organisation wants you to see. Your perception is astonishing. Even if I believe you, and it was indeed First Armour Heaven who attacked Chi Yao earlier, does killing Chi Yao require the identity of the Quantity Organisation? There could be many reasons for First Armour Heaven to act. As long as you can provide evidence, I can immediately mobilise divine spirits from the Heavenly Palace or the Bright God Hall to apprehend him.”
“Without evidence, even as the daughter of the Heavenly Venerable, could I easily capture a peak Paramount Realm great god?”
“First Armour Heaven has rendered countless merits for the Heavenly Court. If the information is wrong, do you know the consequences? What a terrible impact it would cause? Because of the betrayal of Four Yang Heavenly Lord and Yanyang Civilisation, the Heavenly Court internal is already quite sensitive.”
“Now without Heavenly Venerables and various heavens presiding, once major internal conflicts erupt in the Heavenly Court, it would be easy for the Hell Realm and Quantity Organisation to exploit the opportunity, leading to catastrophic chaos. I cannot bear such consequences.”
Zhang Ruochen says, “I understand your concerns, but if a peak Paramount Realm divine spirit is a member of the Quantity Organisation, is that not a threat to the Heavenly Court’s second starry sky defence line?”
Suddenly, Xuan Yuan Qing asks, “Your father has left the Destiny Division Divine Prison, has he not?”
That Xuan Yuan Qing knows Ming Emperor has left the Destiny Division Divine Prison does not surprise Zhang Ruochen.
If the Heavenly Palace lacked even this capability, how could it contend with the Hell Realm?
Xuan Yuan Qing says, “Nineteen years ago, the Ancient God of Learning from the Yanluo Clan helped you greatly. Moreover, the attitude of the Darkness God Hall towards you seems to have changed dramatically. I heard you became the Young Master of the true Divine Palace of the Destiny God Hall?”
“This is your true concern? That I have already defected to the Hell Realm, am using you, and want to take this opportunity to break the Heavenly Court’s second starry sky defence line?” Zhang Ruochen says.
Xuan Yuan Qing falls silent, clearly engaged in intense inner struggle.
As she herself said, choosing to believe Zhang Ruochen, if she is wrong even by one in ten thousand, the consequences would be unbearable for her.
“Zhang Ruochen, oh Zhang Ruochen, if I could doubt you just a little more in my heart, you would already be surrounded by the gods of the Heavenly Court at this moment.”
Xuan Yuan Qing sighs thus and says, “Regarding First Armour Heaven, I will send a message to my brother and have him act personally. Are you satisfied now? What are your plans next? Return to Kunlun Realm? I heard Chi Yao has given birth to another daughter?”
“You know too much!”
Zhang Ruochen walks towards the outside of the divine hall and says, “Once there is news about First Armour Heaven, I will decide where to go next. By the way, since the Quantity Organisation can act against Yao Yao, they can act against you too. You had better be careful and vigilant.”
Xuan Yuan Qing laughs. “Yao Yao! Even a woman as strong as Chi Yao can only be called that by you in such a cloying way. Rest assured, if it truly was First Armour Heaven who acted, I will give your family’s Yao Yao an explanation.”
“Thank you, Qing Qing!”
Zhang Ruochen steps out of the divine hall and immediately resumes a solemn and sacred appearance, his white robe like jade, flawless and pure.
Chi Yao and the Burial Gold White Tiger approach and say, “How did the talk go?”
“Xuan Yuan Qing is someone who can accomplish great things, and she always regards protecting the Heavenly Court as her top priority. Whether First Armour Heaven is a member of the Quantity Organisation or not, he must now be investigated. I have planted the seed of doubt in her heart,” Zhang Ruochen says.
Chi Yao says, “I vaguely heard the words Qing Qing just now. But because the divine hall has formations blocking, I am not sure if I heard wrongly?”
“I made a joke with her. Xuan Yuan Qing is often too serious, always acting in an official capacity,” Zhang Ruochen says.
Chi Yao says, “Joking like that can easily cause her misunderstanding.”
“There will not be a next time!” Zhang Ruochen says.
Chi Yao says, “I just feel that, after all, you are the Realm Venerable of Xinghuan Heaven with a massive force behind you. You should be a bit more steady. If people think you are too frivolous, they will be more cautious in cooperation.”
…
The world fragment where the Giant Spirit Divine Hall is located has been named Fragment One by the Heavenly Court.
For the sake of the Giant Spirit Divine Hall, any unspoken rules become meaningless. Divine spirits fought fiercely on Fragment One, destroying all life in the world, leaving vast wilderness, deserts, volcanoes…
All traces of former life have been erased, turned to calamity ash.
Fortunately, the space here is stable enough, with divine patterns of heaven and earth everywhere. Otherwise, the world fragment would collapse again.
The Blood War Divine Hall is located northwest of the Giant Spirit Divine Hall. It is blood-red, massive like an iron fortress. The sky and ground around it are covered in blood-red rule divine patterns.
A golden chariot approaches and enters the divine hall.
Inside the divine hall, First Armour Heaven laughs loudly. “Young Master Lian graces us with his presence. To what do we owe this visit?”
From the golden chariot comes Xuan Yuan Lian’s voice. “One hour ago, your true body left Fragment One. Where did you go?”
A flash of shock passes through First Armour Heaven’s eyes. He had not expected his arrangements to be so seamless yet still detected by Xuan Yuan Lian. The son of the Heavenly Venerable is indeed extraordinary.
While First Armour Heaven ponders how to respond, not knowing how much Xuan Yuan Lian knows.
Seeing his hesitation, Xuan Yuan Lian already has an idea and probes further. “Why did you attack Chi Yao?”
Like a heavy hammer striking his ears, First Armour Heaven can no longer maintain his composure.
First Armour Heaven knows that his hesitation has indirectly admitted to leaving Fragment One and attacking Chi Yao.
Not daring to quibble, First Armour Heaven sighs deeply, tears streaming down his aged face. “Of the four divine spirits of the Blood Absolute Divine Hall, only this old man remains! Third Armour and Fourth Armour fell one after another. Second Armour, with whom I shared the deepest bond, is imprisoned in the Blood Absolute Family, reduced to human-form blood medicine. If I cannot rescue him, what meaning is there in this lifetime of cultivation?”
He can only play the sympathy card!
He knows that though Xuan Yuan Lian appears strong, he is not the decisive killer like Xuan Yi. There is still a chance today.
“You wanted to capture Chi Yao to exchange for Second Armour Blood Ancestor?” Xuan Yuan Lian says.
First Armour Heaven says, “Only Zhang Ruochen can take Second Armour Blood Ancestor from the Blood Absolute Family. Even if Chi Yao fell into Zhang Ruochen’s hands, she would not be in danger. It was this old man’s desperation to save someone that clouded my judgment, nearly causing a grave mistake. Please punish me, Young Master Lian.”
In one sentence, he admits it was nearly a grave mistake while attributing the reason to desperation to save someone. Even if punished, it cannot be severe.
Moreover, if the news spreads, for the divine spirits of the Paradise Realm faction, they would even think he did right.
The Paradise Realm faction has suffered too many losses at Zhang Ruochen’s hands, with hatred born of blood and tears. As long as it targets Zhang Ruochen, it is right.
