Quantity Lone said, “Killing Xuanyuan Lian is, I believe, not feasible.”
“What is wrong with it?” Quantity Mechanism asked.
Quantity Lone replied, “Killing the son of a Tianzun is tantamount to declaring war on Heaven. There is nothing wrong with that. The mistake is that, in the world today, I fear no one can kill Xuanyuan Lian. Qingyu Sheng has compiled the latest edition of the Great Gods Treatise, and Xuanyuan Lian ranks fourth in overall strength. A powerhouse like that, unless an Immeasurable steps forth, who could kill him?”
The Great Gods Treatise contains twenty-five rankings, of which the overall strength list has the greatest influence. It lists thirty names, representing the strongest cultivators below the Immeasurable Realm.
Given the current cosmic situation, ranking fourth on the overall strength list means being the fourth strongest in the world.
Add to that his status as the son of a Tianzun, and he must possess numerous trump cards and methods. There may even be unforeseen variables.
Even the renowned Sword God, who ranks first on the Sword Dao list, places only seventeenth on the overall strength list. Fengyun Ba ranks second on the Sword Dao list but sits at the bottom of the overall strength list.
Because of the journey to the Dark Triangle Star Domain, where he lost the divine artefact Famous Lord Sword and his sword dao profound truths, the renowned Sword God’s name has vanished from the overall strength list in the latest edition of the Great Gods Treatise.
Quantity Lone continued, “We could choose the daughter of a Tianzun, Xuanyuan Qing. It would be best to kill her in a humiliating way.”
All the emissaries present revealed looks of understanding.
To ignite Heaven’s desire for vengeance, the methods naturally had to be extreme enough.
Quantity Lone said, “As for Chi Yao, if we are to kill her, we must never underestimate the strength of the Burial Gold White Tiger. We have to ensure absolute certainty. Yet merely killing her should not be enough, should it?”
The last sentence was directed at Quantity Mechanism.
“If we can breach Heaven’s second Starry Sky Defence Line, that would truly be the decisive blow. There would be no need to stir Hell’s emotions at all. The armies of Hell would naturally march forth.” Quantity Mechanism replied.
Quantity Lone said, “The second Starry Sky Defence Line was arranged by the heavens themselves. With our great god-level cultivation, it is nearly impossible to destroy it. Still, we can try. After all, no matter how formidable a defence line, it is guarded by people. As long as people guard it, there will certainly be flaws.”
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Arriving at Xinghuan Heaven, Zhang Ruochen first paid his respects to Huang Tian.
Huang Tian stood before the grave of the White Empress, towering like a mountain, his eyes filled with sorrow.
The hibiscus flowers in the Yuchen Temple seemed never to wither, always so vibrant.
Huang Tian set aside his grief, glanced at Zhang Ruochen, and said, “Marrying Wu Yue is the decision you will regret most in this life.”
“If I had any other choice, why would I do this?” Zhang Ruochen gave a bitter smile.
Huang Tian said, “If there is nothing else, you may leave.”
“The most important reason I have come to Xinghuan Heaven is to pay my respects to you, Senior. It is my maternal grandfather who wishes to invite you to the Xue Tian Tribe to cultivate together inside the Sundial.” Zhang Ruochen said.
In truth, Xue Jue’s exact words had been, “Tell Huang Tian that if he does not come, this father will leave him far behind. When that happens, I will smash his dog head. Tell him exactly that!”
A cold glint appeared in Huang Tian’s eyes. “The Immeasurable Northern Expedition is precisely the time for this seat to go to the Paradise Realm and fight Xuan Yi to the death. How could I hide away in seclusion like him? Time has never been the only shortcut to rapid cultivation advancement. Tell him that even if he secludes himself for a hundred thousand years, he will not leave me behind.”
Zhang Ruochen could see that Huang Tian’s visit to the White Empress’s grave was likely a final tribute. He had come with the resolve to die, intending to go to the Paradise Realm to seek vengeance against Xuan Yi.
What tremendous courage.
What profound emotion.
Who says the Stone Clan is heartless?
Zhang Ruochen had crossed paths with Xuan Yi and knew how terrifying he was. With Huang Tian’s current cultivation, going would at best result in mutual destruction. Why must it be so?
Yet Zhang Ruochen understood the principle that one who does not know another’s pain should not urge another to be rational.
Zhang Ruochen let out a long sigh. “In truth, my maternal grandfather has a request to make.”
“Xue Jue would ask something of this seat? Zhang Ruochen, you cannot stop me from going to the Paradise Realm. If I do not return, take good care of Qing’er for me.” A trace of anguish appeared in Huang Tian’s resolute eyes.
Zhang Ruochen said, “This time, my maternal grandfather truly has no choice and can only turn to you. He believes that, in this world, you are one of the few people he can trust absolutely.”
“In the world today, who could still threaten Xue Jue?” Huang Tian asked curiously.
Zhang Ruochen replied, “My maternal grandfather does indeed plan to activate the Sundial for secluded cultivation, but before that, he must first eliminate all uncertain factors around him. Thus, he intends to use the Sundial as bait to draw them all out.”
“My maternal grandfather believes that, after the Immeasurable Northern Expedition, the Quantity Organisation will surely not miss this chance to stir trouble. Their primary target is very likely him.”
“There are few people my maternal grandfather can trust absolutely, and even fewer with the strength to help him. Senior, I beg you to go and assist him. Ruochen begs you!”
Zhang Ruochen bowed deeply.
Xue Jue had indeed discussed the matter with Zhang Ruochen, but he had never spoken of asking Huang Tian for help.
Zhang Ruochen acted so humbly and pleaded because he genuinely feared something might go wrong on Xue Jue War God’s side, and also because he wished to prevent Huang Tian from going to the Paradise Realm.
Xue Jue War God was extraordinarily arrogant. For him now to have a request of another, though Huang Tian harboured some doubt, he absolutely did not believe Zhang Ruochen would scheme against him.
“So Xue Jue has reached such a day?” Huang Tian gave a cold laugh.
Zhang Ruochen deliberately said, “The reason my maternal grandfather was once so arrogant and looked down on everyone was mainly because he had many powerful backers. Now that those backers are gone, naturally his confidence is lacking.”
Huang Tian deeply agreed with this point. He nodded and snorted. “The Northern Ze Great Wall is far away. The Immeasurables of the heavens should not return in the short term. Very well. This seat will make a trip to the Xue Tian Tribe before going to the Paradise Realm.”
After Huang Tian departed, Master Yuyao stepped forward and said, “Ruochen, thank you.”
Zhang Ruochen waved a hand and smiled. “In the world today, there are only a few people who can influence the will of the great god Huang Tian. In truth, if Qing’er had spoken, it would have been more effective than me invoking my maternal grandfather.”
Master Yuyao said, “Qing’er is a person with her own mind, but she is too strong-willed. Once she hates someone, it is very difficult to change. The same is true when she loves someone. Perhaps only you can resolve the rift between father and daughter.”
“Until Xuan Yi, Yi Tianjun, Shang Tian, and Shi Zu are dead, how can the knot in her heart be untied?” Zhang Ruochen continued, “Leave everything to time. Time will fade all things and heal the wounds in people’s hearts.”
After bidding farewell to Yuyao, Zhang Ruochen brought Yu Ling God to the Mi Mountain Tianzun Lake.
This place had once been Xinghuan Tianzun’s medicine garden, filled with sacred medicines, each plant of extraordinary value. There were also cliff carvings and ancient steles bearing scriptures left by great figures of antiquity, every one a timeless masterpiece of immense value to great god cultivation.
Yu Ling God had never seen such a treasure trove. As she walked along, her beautiful eyes shimmered. If she could gather the sacred medicines here to consume and study the scriptures left by Tianzun and ancient powerhouses, how could she fail to step into the Immeasurable Realm?
Yet unless one was Zhang Ruochen’s absolute confidant, who would have the privilege of entering here at will?
“This truly is a Tianzun blessed land. Ruochen’s fortune makes this servant so envious.” Yu Ling God’s pretty face bloomed with smiles, radiant with charm, gazing at Zhang Ruochen with affection and faint resentment.
“Do not seduce me. Lately the yang energy in my body is very heavy. I may not be able to withstand the allure of a mid-Grand Void Realm beauty like you.” Though Zhang Ruochen spoke thus, his gaze was clear and he did not look at her.
Yu Ling God naturally knew that if she deliberately seduced Zhang Ruochen because of the cultivation resources in Mi Mountain Tianzun Lake, this young man would only look down on her.
“Who is seducing you? Clearly you are the one with impure thoughts.” Yu Ling God said.
Zhang Ruochen leapt forward and plunged into the lake.
Yu Ling God followed closely.
Descending ten thousand zhang, the lake bottom was far vaster than the surface, like a seven-coloured misty underwater world. Even the mud on the bottom was purple, radiating rosy light.
A vine entwined around a stone pillar at the bottom caught Yu Ling God’s eye.
Its leaves were dozens of metres long, like patches of cyan clouds, with countless feather-shaped divine patterns flowing across them. The vine itself resembled the body of a white dragon, immensely thick and covered in scales.
“The legendary Phoenix-Headed Dragon-Shaped Fufang Vine!”
Yu Ling God trembled with excitement, every inch of her snow-white skin seeming to quiver.
“Do not get too excited yet. The power of a Tianzun still guards this place.”
Zhang Ruochen extended a finger and pointed from afar.
Boom!
Scale-shaped shields materialised in the water, completely enveloping the Phoenix-Headed Dragon-Shaped Fufang Vine.
The residual waves of Tianzun divine power emanating from the scales directly blasted Yu Ling God and Zhang Ruochen away.
More than ten li distant, Yu Ling God stabilised herself. The smile vanished from her face. “The Tianzun divine power is so strong. With our cultivation, it is impossible to obtain the divine medicine.”
“I did not expect it to be this strong either.”
Zhang Ruochen was not deceiving her. After all, when he had last come, his cultivation had been far lower than now, and his understanding of Tianzun sealing methods had been limited.
After all, two or three million years had passed…
He had thought that, with his current rapidly advancing cultivation, he could at least attempt it.
After trying, he discovered it was still impossible.
Zhang Ruochen said, “It was not entirely in vain. At least now you know I did not lie to you.”
Yu Ling God gave a wry smile. Naturally she would not blame Zhang Ruochen for breaking his promise.
Zhang Ruochen said, “I will keep the words I have spoken. So you need not be so disappointed. There is another way.”
“What way? Can you conjure a divine medicine out of thin air?” Yu Ling God asked.
Zhang Ruochen replied, “Of course I cannot conjure one. But I believe there certainly are some on the Starry Sky Battlefield.”
A slight stir moved in Yu Ling God’s heart, and her eyes brightened.
With the Starry Sky Defence Line breached, the several ancient civilisations that had once formed the line were now exposed on the battlefield. Among them, the Giant Spirit Civilisation and the Hidden Ruins Civilisation ranked in the top ten of ancient civilisations. Given their foundations, possessing one or two divine medicines was entirely possible.
“Rather than let Hell benefit, we might as well take them ourselves. Let us go. We cannot delay any longer. I must hurry to the Starry Sky Battlefield.” Zhang Ruochen and Xue Jue War God had analysed what the Quantity Organisation might do, and thus he felt considerable concern.
