The Land of Eternal Life had been turbulent lately, with two major events shaking its foundations.
First, the Creation Saint, Heaven and Earth Saint, emerged from seclusion. His first act was to storm the Immortal Sea, destroying its stronghold and killing the Immortal Saint’s top disciple, Zhuang Yongzhi.
Second, Mo Wuji, once hunted by numerous Eternal Life Saints, reappeared at Wan Dao River. He shattered the river, collapsing billions of Dao principles, and destroyed Wan Dao Saint Chong Jianshan’s reincarnation Dao charm, ensuring his complete annihilation with no chance of rebirth.
After Wan Dao River’s collapse, countless cultivators scrambled for the scattered principles, but Mo Wuji slipped away quietly.
Those who had once hunted Mo Wuji now trembled with fear. His motive was clear: he killed Chong Jianshan for past pursuit. If he could slay a near-Creation Saint like Chong Jianshan, what chance did they have?
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**Changtian Palace**
Unlike the last gathering of only four Creation Saints, this time over ten powerhouses assembled. Besides the four Creation Saints—Eternal Life Saint, Heavenly Secret Saint, Reflection Dao Saint, and Thunder Saint—nine Derivation Saints joined them.
These Derivation Saints, though lesser in cultivation and strength, held status and influence just below Creation Saints. Figures like Daxun Island’s Yi Dun Saint Cheng Qinghan and Sky Fox Domain’s Sky Fox Saint Hu Keng were titans in the Land of Eternal Life. Had Wan Dao Saint Chong Jianshan lived, he’d have been among them.
Eternal Life Saint’s gaze swept over the group, his tone calm. “The Land of Eternal Life has seven Creation Saints. It’s now certain that Immortal Saint is either dead or absent, leaving only six.”
Everyone understood. If Immortal Saint Zhuang Yinchen were present, he wouldn’t have let Zhuang Yongzhi act in his stead, only to be killed by Heaven and Earth Saint, who also razed Immortal Sea’s dojo.
“Among the six, Heaven and Earth Saint opposes us at every turn. Hongjun Saint took his universe’s people and vanished somewhere, so he’s not with us either. Only the four Creation Saints here truly speak for and protect the Land of Eternal Life,” Eternal Life Saint said, his meaning clear without being explicit.
The attendees grasped his point. Why did Heaven and Earth Saint oppose them? Because of Eternal Life Saint, Qin Tang. The Land belonged to all, yet Qin Tang dared claim “Eternal Life” as his title, sidelining everyone else. Selfishness was one thing, but Qin Tang’s extent was unmatched.
Why did Hongjun Ancestor leave with his universe’s people? Also because of Qin Tang’s audacity in naming himself Eternal Life Saint. Heaven and Earth Saint’s feud with him, even naming his dojo Eternal Life City, stemmed from this.
They knew but dared not say it.
Reflection Dao Saint interjected, “The Land can have nine Creation Saints. Besides us four, Heaven and Earth Saint, and Hongjun Saint, three spots remain. They’ll be chosen from those here.”
Excitement rippled through the room. Why did they cultivate? To become Creation Saints. Wan Dao Saint had squandered his chance, failing and perishing, but now opportunity beckoned.
Heavenly Secret Saint added, “Perhaps not three, but four spots.”
All eyes turned to him. Did he suggest eliminating Heaven and Earth Saint? No easy feat.
He spoke slowly, “The issue lies with Hongjun Ancestor. We’ve seen his strength. Even his disciples rival us. Yet, after arriving, why did he swiftly take his people and leave?”
He paused, noting Eternal Life Saint’s sour expression.
With a faint smile, he continued, “Some think it’s tied to Qin’s title. That’s partly true, but not the core reason.”
“What’s the core reason?” Reflection Dao Saint asked urgently.
Heavenly Secret Saint hesitated. “I’m unsure, but it’s tied to us all. Sadly, Hongjun wouldn’t share this secret. He may no longer be in the Land. If so, his Creation Saint slot doesn’t belong here.”
Silence fell. A secret he wouldn’t share? More like Hongjun looked down on them. Though equal in title, Hongjun never respected them.
A man in a yellow Dao robe stood, bowing. “Huang Quan greets all. I have something to say.”
Reflection Dao Saint smiled. “Speak freely, Huang Quan.”
It was Huang Quan Dao Ancestor, known to have forced his way here, barely qualifying. The Creation Saints disdained him, even stripping his plane’s Dao principles to give to Wan Dao Saint for Creation proof. Had Wan Dao succeeded, Huang Quan would’ve been the first he killed to silence talk of his opportunistic rise.
Huang Quan bowed again, deferential. “I suspect Hongjun’s destination relates to Heavenly Secret Saint’s dojo.”
Heavenly Secret Saint frowned. His dojo? Nonsense.
Eternal Life Saint opened his eyes. “Go on.”
“Yes,” Huang Quan continued. “It likely involves the origin of the Heavenly Secret Bone. Rumor says it shares a source with the Burial Dao Abyss’s white bone, which was recently taken.”
Heavenly Secret Saint, initially annoyed, was stunned. Taking a Heavenly Secret Bone required a Heaven-Opening treasure, a near-impossible feat.
He recalled Heaven and Earth Saint’s destruction of Immortal Sea, tied to his Time Wheel. He’d dismissed it—Time Wheel was Heaven and Earth Saint’s top treasure. If it could be stolen, he wouldn’t be a Creation Saint. Like his own Heavenly Secret Disk, who could take it? But what if someone stole Time Wheel and used it to claim the white bone?
Huang Quan added, “Heaven and Earth Saint attacked Immortal Sea, suspecting Zhuang Yongzhi stole his Time Wheel. He killed Zhuang Yongzhi, but didn’t find it. I believe Mo Wuji stole it.”
“Mo Wuji? The one who killed Chong Jianshan and destroyed Wan Dao River?” Thunder Saint’s brow rose, his tone sharp.
Huang Quan nodded firmly. “Yes. My sources say Mo Wuji has reached Eternal Life Realm. After taking Time Wheel, he went to Burial Dao Abyss, claimed the white bone, and then destroyed Chong Jianshan. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have dared.”
Eternal Life Saint said coolly, “Isn’t that white bone Cause and Effect Saint’s? He needs it to prove Creation Saint. Why give it to Mo Wuji?”
Huang Quan slowed. “It’s not truly Cause and Effect Saint’s, but Kong Yangshan’s. I recently met Kong Yangshan, who wishes to meet the Creation seniors. As it’s bold, he asked me to report.”
“Let him come,” Eternal Life Saint said without hesitation.
“Yes.” Huang Quan sent a message with a wave of his hand.
