Library of Heaven's Path 2: Eternal Fate of the Heavens

Chapter 454: Chapter 89: The News Spreads

“What turmoil? It could lead to yet another mass calamity!” Lai Chengyi’s expression was grave.

“What do you intend to do?” Feng Gucheng looked over.

Lai Chengyi nodded. “I want to borrow your hand to spread the word. Tell them I have a piece of exceedingly precious information—ten thousand contribution points per share! Anyone wishing to know can come buy it.”

“Ten thousand?”

The wine flask in Feng Gucheng’s hand almost fell to the ground. “Are you serious? Even if the information involves the Eternal Heart, it shouldn’t be worth that much!”

Lai Chengyi smiled. “Since you’ve mentioned that it concerns the Eternal Heart, no price is too high!”

Feng Gucheng froze. After a long pause, he let out a breath. “Right, when it involves something like that, indeed no price would be unreasonable. Fine, I’ll help with this! Don’t worry, in less than three days, you’ll be swimming in profits!”

“No matter how much I earn, it ultimately belongs to the Wanxiang Sect—but for me, this is indeed an opportunity!”

A gleam flashed in Lai Chengyi’s eyes.

Once he entered the ranks of the Wanxiang Sect’s Elders, his cultivation, hindered for years, would have a chance to progress quickly.

“Since I’ve drunk your wine, I suppose I’ll obediently serve you now!”

Seeing Feng Gucheng’s carefree demeanor and knowing the matter would greatly help his friend, Lai Chengyi chuckled. With a hearty laugh, Feng Gucheng leaped skyward, transforming into a ray of sword qi and ascending into the heavens.

“Hey… my wine…”

Lai Chengyi’s eyes widened.

The remaining half flask of wine was brazenly taken by that guy…

“Consider it your payment!”

Cheerful laughter echoed from above, the sword qi piercing the Firmament, vanishing in an instant.

“That fellow…”

Lai Chengyi shook his head and turned back into his room.

…

Just as Feng Gucheng promised, within three days, Source World was in an uproar.

Cultivators of lower ranks were frantically searching for Zhang Xuan, hoping to receive rewards. Meanwhile, major clans uncovered a gasp-inducing piece of news… Prince Yuanqing had actually forged a Peerless Divine Pill capable of condensing the Eternal Heart!

In an instant, the revelation detonated across all factions, causing unrest everywhere.

The significance of the Eternal Heart—every cultivator knew. If one could seize it, even provoking the Tianli Empire would be trivial.

Tianli City Royal Palace.

“Matters of importance, bring them forth; if none, dismiss court!”

A piercing voice resounded.

“No matters to present!”

As time passed, a minister bowed low.

“In that case, court adjourns!”

Standing ahead of the crowd, Crown Prince Yuanqing glanced at the empty dragon throne above, casually waving his hand.

His father, Emperor Fusheng, had taken the inheritor of the Heavenly Destiny of Ceremony away days ago and hadn’t appeared in court since. Nonetheless, the royal proceedings continued daily, with all state affairs jointly managed by Yuanqing and several key ministers.

At Yuanqing’s words, everyone began turning to leave, only for a faint voice to ripple through the hall.

“Wait.”

The voice came from outside. Heads turned simultaneously and spotted three figures, garbed as monks, walking slowly into the great hall.

Two men and one woman. Their presence emanated an overwhelming sense of pressure even before entering the chamber.

“It’s Silent Extinction Nirvana Bodhisattva, Great Wish Nether King Bodhisattva, and Great Wisdom Manjushri Bodhisattva… Why has the Buddhist Sect dispatched Bodhisattvas here?”

The ministers seated in the hall gasped collectively, their expressions filled with shock and disbelief.

Buddhist Sect Bodhisattvas—every single one possessed strength surpassing the Life Sea Realm. That three had arrived simultaneously was a monumental event.

Yuanqing frowned slightly. “I wonder what brings the three Bodhisattvas here unannounced.”

“Amitabha, we come only to borrow something from Your Highness.” Silent Extinction Nirvana Bodhisattva placed one hand upright in a gesture of reverence, smiling as he spoke.

“I wonder, what is it you wish to borrow?” Yuanqing asked.

“It is none other than the Peerless Divine Pill Your Highness has forged! Please do not misunderstand—this is merely borrowing for observation. Once viewed, it will naturally be returned.” Silent Extinction Nirvana Bodhisattva responded.

“Borrow my pill?”

Yuanqing’s expression darkened.

Setting aside the fact that he now had no pill to speak of, even if he did, such a priceless treasure would never be lent.

“I think the three Bodhisattvas aren’t here to borrow but rather to challenge the dignity of the Tianli royal family!”

Yuanqing placed his hands behind his back, stepping forward as an overwhelming aura emanated from him.

Despite losing his heart, ten days of adjustments paired with the Empire’s Endless treasures had restored his cultivation and power completely.

But without his own heart, breaching the Life Sea Realm shackle was now immensely difficult—if not outright impossible. Without that breakthrough or overwhelming strength to rely on, his claim as Crown Prince could easily be usurped.

Unless… he reclaimed the Eternal Heart.

“Your Highness exaggerates; our intent is merely to observe. Peerless Divine Pills are rare and precious, yet the Buddhist Sect possesses the capability to forge them as well. After examining the zhenqi therein, success might be within reach.” Silent Extinction Nirvana Bodhisattva spoke with sincere expression.

“Since it’s merely for viewing, why not let us observe too? Such a pill—peerless through history—is of great curiosity to us as well. We hope Your Highness will be gracious!”

At that moment, a deep voice echoed, followed by the entrance of an elderly figure.

The Alliance Head of Ten Thousand Sabers, Situ Canghai!

“Master Situ moves swiftly; I rushed to catch up but still arrived late…” A cheerful voice soon followed, as Feng Gucheng, carrying a gourd on his back, appeared in the hall. His presence bore no oppressive aura, only an overwhelmingly rich aroma of wine.

“Everyone’s here to enrich themselves! Naturally, I wouldn’t lag behind—lest I miss out on the broth entirely!”

Another voice arrived synchronously, as twisted space emitted waves of dizzying energy. In the blink of an eye, a figure abruptly materialized.

Miao Hengsheng, Master of the Nine Poison Sect!

As the spatial distortions spread, more and more figures arrived. In less than half an hour, over twenty experts had gathered within the hall.

The weakest among them possessed strength at the peak of Life Sea 9-dan. Together, their combined presence was almost too much for space itself to bear.

The sheer storm of figures vying to see the Peerless Divine Pill made Yuanqing’s expression turn increasingly grim.

“And what if I were to say… that I do not have this so-called pill, that all the rumors are false?”

“False rumors? Is Your Highness accusing Wanxiang Sect of deception?”

Another voice reverberated, as Elder Gu You strode confidently inside.

Though Elder Gu You’s cultivation was not particularly strong, as an established Wanxiang Sect Elder, his words and transmitted information carried undeniable weight in the cultivation sphere.

“Since you’re here, well-timed indeed!”

Yuanqing’s tone turned faint as he gazed over. “I wonder… regarding Wanxiang Sect’s information—where did it come from? Who told you I forged a Peerless Divine Pill?”

“This, forgive me, I cannot disclose!” Elder Gu You shook his head.

“Even if you won’t say, I already know!”

Yuanqing’s gaze turned sharp, exuding arrogance. “If my guess is correct, it must be that Zhang Xuan. He’s a fugitive, a man under bounty—his words hold credibility with your Wanxiang Sect?”

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