Chapter 1126 - 1122: We've Pulled Ahead of Them

Luoyang Sect, Conference Hall.

Dozens of high-ranking sect figures gathered here; above them was the Sect Master, directly beneath was Lin Qianfan.

The return of the Master should be a major event; they ought to be pleased.

But after hearing Lin Qianfan's experiences, the group could hardly be joyful.

Not entered into the mortal world?

Doesn't know the Mortal Emperor, still lingering on the Ancient Battlefield for hundreds of years.

The Sect Master's eyelids twitched: "It's good to have returned, good to have returned, hahaha... By the way, how is your relationship with them?"

"Does the Sect Master mean Chen Pingping?"

"???"

"Mortal Emperor."

"Yes!"

Lin Qianfan thought for a moment, and said, "It's alright."

The Sect Master asked again: "How is his strength?"

"Very strong."

"???"

The Sect Master frowned.

The dignified Master of Luoyang Sect casually spoke of an Emperor Realm being from the mortal world like this.

But he could not refute; according to various signs, it was Chen Pingping who destroyed the God Slaying Road, who annihilated True God's willpower, even... when he entered the Heavens, those proud Divine Clan members didn't say a word.

There's something peculiar.

"When you were on the God Slaying Road, did you encounter gods?" the Sect Master continued to ask.

"No."

Something's not right...

The Sect Master lowered his eyes.

The Divine Clan may choose not to act because they lack the ability to interfere with the God Slaying Road, but gods can.

Moreover, historical records show that most Great Emperors who came from the mortal world fell on the God Slaying Road, and about seventy to eighty percent met a tragic end at the hands of gods.

If Chen Pingping were truly powerful, he shouldn't have managed to live to this point.

"Tell me in detail," the Sect Master said.

"Emperor Realm, seems to cultivate Six Tao, he has a peculiar little pet hanging on his shoulder, don't know its species, and a dog..." Mentioning this, Lin Qianfan felt inexplicably shaken: "That dog unsheathed a sword to slay True God's will."

Everyone was taken aback.

Lin Qianfan continued: "He... opened the Five Organs."

"Oh, saw it, original force Cave Heaven, not bad..." the Sect Master nodded.

"I encountered him on the Ancient Battlefield; the Boundless Sea hadn't yet reached its limit, then... headed to God Slaying Road, his realm soared rapidly, the Boundless Sea instantly reaching its limit."

"How direct?" The Sect Master's eyelids twitched, quickly inquiring.

The group of high-ranking figures also looked at him, waiting for clarification.

Lin Qianfan swallowed, saying: "It's just that the Boundless Sea kept expanding, reaching its limit in just a few days."

"Could it be that when he entered the Ancient Battlefield, the Boundless Sea was already trending towards its limit?" a nearby steward remarked.

"No..." Lin Qianfan shook his head: "At that time, only about halfway."

The crowd was dumbfounded.

"And then before our very eyes, he opened Endless Land, right on God Slaying Road, instantly soared..."

"How did it soar?" The Sect Master felt increasingly mythical.

Earlier, upon hearing about the Boundless Sea, he was inexplicably shocked, but now, he felt it was unreal, his heart already calmed down.

Yet Lin Qianfan became excited: "From the start of opening till reaching Transforming Realm, it was just a few short days, truly..."

Everyone: "..."

"Finally, it was the third realm, original force Cave Heaven, sigh... Why are you guys looking like that? What I said is true, I'm not lying to you." Lin Qianfan was frustrated.

Chen Pingping is indeed an anomaly, he wasn't lying, but because it was so anomalous, it made them feel unreal.

Though they had never practiced original force, where is cultivation so easy?

Upon speaking, Lin Qianfan became flushed and simply fell silent.

The Sect Master waved his large hand, dispersing everyone, leaving only Lin Qianfan; he sighed softly: "If one day, you find yourself standing opposite the Mortal Emperor, will you make a move?"

"..."

Whether to act or not is secondary; the fact is, it's not possible to beat him!

Lin Qianfan did not answer.

"In the past, our Luoyang Sect coexisted with the Tianxuan Holy Land and contended with the True Martial Dynasty. On the surface, it seemed like a tripartite balance, but in reality, it was one tiger and two sheep."

"The Northern Wing relies on great Fate Energy, developing many truths, evolving immortality, resisting the Divine Clan, and opposing the Gods."

"Unfortunately, even great Fate Energy will run out one day. If, at the time of depletion, no new path is found, the Northern Wing, and even all the Human Clan on it, will become slaves of the Divine Clan."

"???"

Lin Qianfan frowned.

The Sect Master sighed: "You were born in the Northern Wing, grew up on this land, and at the age of eight, your Dantian formed, awakening a Divine Body. Your constitution is different from ordinary people, so… on the day you entered the Sect, your path was already destined. Now, after honing your skills and returning mature, if I ask you to take on the heavy responsibility of Luoyang Sect, or even the Northern Wing, can you do it?"

"This…"

"What's wrong?" The Sect Master looked at him: "Or do you think a brief friendship with the Mortal Emperor surpasses that of the Luoyang Sect and the Northern Wing?"

"No!"

"That's good!" The Sect Master said: "The human Essence Qi Spirit is our chance. Although it is fused with that girl, it cannot be utilized in a short time, and furthermore… the fusion process is very slow. You can return to their side and wait for the opportunity to act."

"Sect Master." Lin Qianfan was shocked: "I…"

"Alright, it's decided." The Sect Master didn't give him a chance to refute: "If we can save the Luoyang Sect and the Northern Wing, what does it matter if a piece of mortal old land is sacrificed? We are the main force against the Divine Clan!"

He spoke earnestly and sincerely.

Lin Qianfan was stunned, his mind a bit chaotic, returning to Chen Pingping's side, to seize the Essence Qi Spirit?

No matter how you hear it, it sounds like seeking death.

But he was not good with words, didn't know how to refute, and for a moment, was dumbfounded, not even remembering how he left the council hall.

Behind him!

The Sect Master squinted, with a shallow smile: "In a situation of tripartite balance, our Sect Master finds it hard to act, all in mutual restraint. It's a pity, our Luoyang Sect has Young Master Lin Qianfan, he knows Chen Pingping, established a friendship, haha! This way, I am ahead of you all!"

Situations like today are very common in history.

The Luoyang Sect, Tianxuan Holy Land, and True Martial Dynasty, the three major forces often choose strategies over direct confrontation when striving for certain opportunities.

Everyone knows each other's roots and weaknesses. If it really turns into an all-out fight, it might not necessarily be advantageous, moreover, it might give some forces an opportunity.

On the other side, Tianxuan Holy Land.

Inside an ancient palace, many high-level members of the Holy Land were also gathered, with the current Holy Lord sitting at the top, his face steadfast and stern.

He was silent, having maintained this for a long time.

The discussion below had gone on for a long time, but no one could come up with a good strategy, the conversation constantly circling around topics like going to war.

Ha ha!

If they were to go to war, he would have already broken ties with Luoyang Sect and True Martial Dynasty over the Ink-Washing River not long ago.

No need for reminders.

The Holy Lord looked at the quarreling below, frowned slightly, and slowly got up: "Have you argued enough?"

Um…

Over a dozen high-level members quickly quieted down, all looking at him.

"Elder Qi, tell me, what do you think of the Mortal Emperor?" the Holy Lord asked.

"This young man is full of vigor and came to the Heavens by destroying the God Slaying Road. If seen by the predecessors of the human world, they would certainly be furious, his actions going against the Righteous Path and severing the path for all who follow…"

"I am asking what you think." The Holy Lord really wanted to chop him down with a sword.

Elder Qi immediately stammered, not knowing what to say, from the moment Chen Pingping stepped into the Heavens to when he left, it was just a few minutes, how could he possibly understand Chen Pingping?

At this time, a middle-aged man said: "Full and vigorous, Essence Qi Spirit is his state, but I guess the Mortal Emperor's combat power is actually quite average, not strong. He only relied on the vitality of his five organs, combined with his Dantian, Sea of Consciousness, to kill his way into the Heavens."

"Agreed!" someone echoed: "The Mortal Emperor's strength is lacking, we should take measures, immediately dispatch strong individuals to forcibly seize the Essence Qi Spirit, otherwise, leaving it in their hands is a waste."

"Holy Lord, time waits for no one, delay any longer and Luoyang Sect will seize the initiative."

"Ha ha, no rush!" an outer sect Steward smiled: "The scion of the Mortal Emperor was originally an outer sect disciple of our Holy Land. She cultivated here for a while, made many acquaintances, I think these people can be used…"

"If handled well, if relations are drawn closer, why worry about not seizing the Essence Qi Spirit?"

"Ingenious…"

"This way, our Tianxuan Holy Land is ahead."

The high-level members suddenly came to a consensus, all speaking in agreement, their faces beaming with excitement.

The Holy Lord above also slowly softened his tense expression, waving his hand: "Elder Qi, take full responsibility for this matter."

Elder Qi: "…" This wasn't my idea, what's it got to do with me?

Seizing the Essence Qi Spirit is a major achievement, yet they are not the only ones taking action.

Every time such a situation occurs, many forces emerge, both openly and covertly, impossible to guard against!

Elder Qi was so frustrated he could vomit blood, but since the Holy Lord had spoken, he could only accept the order and leave.

The high-level members watched his back, lost in thought.