Chen Ping’s eyes were bright, he stared directly at Wu Hao, said solemnly. “Ruler, I indeed have one matter to ask. I heard that the Thunder Sound Bell of Thunder Sound Temple was stolen. I wonder if this has any relation to the Divine Kingdom?”
Wu Hao’s originally calm face instantly became grave, he stared tightly at Chen Ping, a flash of vigilance passed through his eyes.
Then he questioned. “You, a mere first-grade Earth Immortal Realm cultivator, how would you know about the Thunder Sound Bell being stolen? This is a secret of Thunder Sound Temple. If not for the high-level of Thunder Sound Temple, there is no way to know!”
Chen Ping met Wu Hao’s gaze, calmly said. “To be honest, I am friends with Daoist Wuji of Thunder Sound Temple, the very good kind.”
Wu Hao slightly frowned, after pondering for a moment, said. “Since that is the case, this place is not suitable for talking. Follow me to the palace for a detailed discussion.”
Having said that, he waved his long sleeve, bringing Chen Ping flying towards the direction of the palace.
Arriving at the inner hall of the palace, Wu Hao dismissed those around, solemnly said to Chen Ping. “Do you know, this Thunder Sound Bell is crucially important to Thunder Sound Temple.”
“Actually, the Divine Kingdom is the same as Thunder Sound Temple, suppressing countless demonic souls underground. And this sacrificial ceremony is to reinforce the divine patterns suppressing the demonic souls.”
“Now that the Thunder Sound Bell of Thunder Sound Temple has been stolen, my Divine Kingdom is also in imminent danger. These few days, I have already strengthened the guards of the Divine Capital.”
Chen Ping’s heart tightened, he asked. “Ruler, in your opinion, who is related to the theft of the Thunder Sound Bell?”
A flash of cold light passed through Wu Hao’s eyes, he said solemnly. “I suspect this matter cannot be separated from the Evil Path Palace. That Evil Path Palace acts mysteriously, specialising in shady dealings. Moreover, according to my secret investigation, the Sixth Hall Master of the God Palace seems to have some association with the Evil Path Palace.”
“A dignified divine clan cultivator, actually associating with those evil demons and heretics, truly shameless fellows. The current God Palace is no longer what it used to be.”
It was obvious that Wu Hao was very dissatisfied with the current God Palace.
Chen Ping upon hearing this, could not help but question. “Since that is the case, why does the Ruler still want to marry the princess to the son of the Third Hall Master of the God Palace? Isn’t this seeking the skin of a tiger?”
Wu Hao sighed deeply, explained. “This action of mine is also a helpless move. I suspect the Third Hall Master has collusion with the Evil Path Palace. Marrying my little daughter over is to let her take the opportunity to approach the Third Hall Master, investigate this matter clearly. If it is truly so, the Divine Kingdom can prepare in advance, avoid great disaster befalling.”
Chen Ping secretly pondered in his heart, felt that Wu Hao’s words were true. It seemed the ruler of the Divine Kingdom was not in cahoots with the person who stole the Thunder Sound Bell.
His mind made up, he stood up and said. “Ruler, since that is the case, I will not disturb anymore. I plan to leave the Divine Kingdom, go search for traces of the Evil Path Palace, see if I can find the whereabouts of the Thunder Sound Bell.”
Wu Hao quickly reached out to stop him, sincerely said. “Fellow Daoist Chen, stay! You have this intention, and such strength, why not stay and cooperate with my Divine Kingdom?
Now the demonic souls are about to break through the seal. If they see the light of day again, the entire Sixth Heaven will fall into eternal damnation.
The Divine Kingdom is willing to give everything, investigate the matter of the Thunder Sound Bell together with you, absolutely cannot let people release the demonic souls.”
Chen Ping looked at Wu Hao’s sincere eyes, his heart stirred.
He knew deeply that this matter was of great importance. Relying only on his own strength, it was indeed somewhat strenuous.
If there is the assistance of the Divine Kingdom, the hope of finding the Thunder Sound Bell will also greatly increase.
After pondering for a moment, he cupped his hands and said. “The Ruler is so sincere, I will agree to stay, confront this impending crisis together with the Divine Kingdom!”
A relieved smile appeared on Wu Hao’s face, he patted Chen Ping’s shoulder and said. “Good! With Fellow Daoist Chen’s assistance, the Divine Kingdom is fortunate, the Heavenly Realm is fortunate!”
Wu Hao saw Chen Ping agree to cooperate, a genuine smile appeared in his eyes. He knew deeply that currently the Divine Kingdom seemed prosperous, but in reality had internal worries and external troubles.
The shadow of the Thunder Sound Bell being stolen had not dispersed, the collusion between the God Palace and the Evil Path Palace was faintly visible. There was an urgent need for a helper like Chen Ping who was unfathomable.
