Chapter 698 - 9: Heaven and Earth as the Chessboard, All Living Beings as the Pieces

Chapter 698: Chapter 9: Heaven and Earth as the Chessboard, All Living Beings as the Pieces

"..."

Staring silently at Baize for a long time, Heng’e finally realized that the other party might know more than she imagined.

"When did you guess my identity?"

This was what Heng’e was most curious about.

She considered herself cautious enough, and hadn’t revealed any flaws.

Even those Pathfinders who had traveled through time and space never doubted Heng’e’s identity.

Otherwise, those twelve gigantic moons wouldn’t still be calmly hanging in the night sky.

"You were indeed very cautious, and did not reveal any flaws."

"But the Celestial Emperor and Celestial Empress’s attitude towards you, along with the other eleven princesses suddenly retreating from the world before the three hundred years of turmoil began, all exposed your uniqueness."

A flash of realization crossed her eyes, and Heng’e finally understood what she had overlooked.

Though few knew of her successful Tao path, it wasn’t entirely unknown.

Firstly, across the long River of Time, was her father who had frequently blocked her path.

He naturally knew Heng’e’s details, but for some reason chose to tacitly accept it, even actively covering for her.

Secondly was the Moon God, Chang Xi, who first embarked on the Tao path.

Heng’e ultimately succeeded in her Tao path partly due to the solid foundation established by Chang Xi.

After Heng’e’s Tao path success, Chang Xi of this era, though still the Moon God, had not attended to matters for a long time.

Lastly, and most crucially, Heng’e was always committed to freeing her eleven sisters from their mortal fate.

After all, they were neither Pathfinders nor significant figures with substantial influence.

Under the deliberate intervention and influence of the Celestial Emperor, these eleven daughters of the Celestial Emperor didn’t even leave complete names for posterity.

Thus rewriting their fate of death was far simpler than rewriting the fate of those ten Golden Crows.

But by doing so, Heng’e’s various actions naturally attracted the attention and consideration of certain people.

Especially for someone like Baize, who controlled a powerful intelligence network as a Wise Man.

Any abnormal trace was enough for him to guess the truth.

Not only did he simply guess the truth, but he also accurately observed Emperor Hao’s ambivalent attitude towards Heng’e.

In a sense, Baize ultimately chose Heng’e over the Great Golden Crow because he discerned Emperor Hao’s attitude.

At least in Emperor Hao, the Celestial Emperor’s mind, as a father, he actually leaned more towards choosing Heng’e as his successor.

"I see, it seems my so-called ’caution’ is merely a futile attempt to cover up in the eyes of the perceptive."

With a light laugh, Heng’e immediately returned to her initial calm demeanor.

"Then look at that ’Azure Dragon’ in the starry sky, do you think it has the potential to become our ally?"

Pointing towards those thirty illuminated stars in the east, Heng’e’s question now effectively consented to Baize’s alliance request.

From daytime battles to nighttime, the Oriental Seven Lodgings have maintained their bright appearance.

This also implies that Divine Monarch Mengzhang of the East Sea and the battle against the Ink Kirin is ongoing, seemingly unable to end any time soon.

"An ally?"

Having long noted those seven unique stars, Baize slightly furrowed his brow.

Towards those Pathfinders capable of traversing time, Baize never hesitated to speculate on their behavior from the most malicious perspective.

"Friend or foe, only contact will reveal that."

"Of course, if you have any intelligence to offer, I might be able to make a preliminary judgment."

With a distinct gaze fixed on Heng’e, Baize’s tone revealed some certainty.

Baize never believed in chance or coincidence.

If Heng’e mentioned those thirty unusual stars now, she must know something or have a thought.

If Heng’e wished to recruit that Azure Dragon, Baize, regardless of his opinion, would certainly strategize from her perspective.

This was Baize’s consistent approach as the Celestial Emperor’s Military Advisor, and the bottom line thinking that allowed him to survive amidst the Gods.

"It is called Divine Monarch Mengzhang, the master of the Oriental Seven Lodgings, and one of the four pillars supporting world order in the future."

Upon reaching this point, Heng’e’s voice paused slightly.

"If described in terms you’d understand, it could be the equivalent of my Father God in some possible future timelines."

"Most crucially, in the majority of timelines, Divine Monarch Mengzhang has a close relationship with the Tao Ancestor."

Though hearing the term ’Tao Ancestor’ for the first time, Baize’s wisdom quickly allowed him to grasp many things previously uncomprehended.

"Tao Ancestor, huh? This title does indeed suit its role."

Thinking of that future being propagating wisdom to all living things, Baize’s gaze towards the Oriental Seven Lodgings became different.

"If Divine Monarch Mengzhang is associated with the Tao Ancestor, I personally suggest not recruiting it for now."

Seeing Heng’e’s puzzled expression, Baize explained in a deep voice.

"Focus is heavily on it, and it doesn’t seem like a being that can be recruited."

"A being of this caliber must have its own purpose coming to this era."

"If our purposes align, we won’t need recruitment and will become allies."

"If purposes differ, even with recruitment, we must guard against betrayal."

The confusion on Heng’e’s face gradually dissipated, but Baize didn’t stop his explanation.

"I personally propose, rather than recruiting those Pathfinders who have already descended upon this era with mixed motives..."

"Try to recruit those Pathfinders who have yet to descend into this era."

The former is risk, while the latter is gain.

Baize trusted Heng’e to understand his meaning.

"You have great achievements in the future, surely you have allies."

"Even if interests don’t temporarily align, we can step back a bit to have them on our side."

With a strange expression, Heng’e shot Baize a glance, intrigued by the confidence he had in her.

But with Baize’s reminder, Heng’e did indeed think of two suitable candidates.

If they can both be pulled into this era, she wouldn’t have to prematurely reveal herself and could gain immense support.

[I just don’t know if they’d be willing to get involved in this matter.]

If it were other Pathfinders, Heng’e wouldn’t doubt their willingness to accept her invitation.

Except for the two she wished to invite, Heng’e was uncertain.

[Wang Shu, Dayi, are you willing to help me?]

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