Chapter 1759 - 688: Intensifying Preparations (Part 2)

Chapter 1759: Chapter 688: Intensifying Preparations (Part 2)

In the distance, people saw Kong Yuanxing, Xuan Tu, and Emperor Qin drinking and chatting happily, all showing surprise. Two groups of people with tense relationships were now in such a harmonious atmosphere, all smiles.

"Who could have thought that tonight, seven Great Saints would appear in this place, and the person behind Demoness Jiang would actually be Zheng Guang from the Six Great Saints."

"This Master Zhi Shan, now only twenty-three years old, has achieved such extraordinary accomplishments. He is truly astonishing and enough to shake all the dojos."

Meanwhile, everyone also saw Xuan Tu and Kong Yuanxing putting down their grudges, laughing and talking jovially with Zheng Guang, turning over a new leaf.

Someone exclaimed, "As expected of a Great Saint, this kind of magnanimity is beyond ordinary people."

However, the truth could not be as peaceful as people saw.

As Great Saints, who doesn’t have ambition? They fought their way out, reaching the pinnacle in their respective dojos, looking down on two generations of young and middle-aged people, standing tall in the clouds for years. Who is willing to bow and scrape?

Many things are the result of mutual compromise among related parties.

In the world, when faced with various realities, who can go through it all without bowing their heads?

Kong Yuanxing and Xuan Tu were not so calm inside, having to smile and let bygones be bygones under the circumstances.

"The days are still long, the future is still far ahead, the Path of Great Saints is just the starting point for each of us. Either the world worsens further, or the peaceful Tao Rhythm pours down like rain, ultimately leading to dramatic changes. Many who were brilliant early on faded among the crowd later; you and I will compare notes again in the Seventh and Eighth Realms." These were their inner words.

If there was no grievance in their hearts, that might be abnormal.

However, some people can control their emotions well and know how to make choices.

Even Ning Zhenxue came over to toast in apology to Qin Ming, making this arrogant noble lady bow her head, one can imagine her inner struggle.

She knew her senior brother and Xuan Tu were even more troubled than she was.

In fact, the resentment in those two’s hearts was once so intense it almost penetrated the Heavenly Spirit Cover.

They invited Great Saint-level guests and then invited celebrities from the Xuanhuang Twelve Sects to the banquet, arranging such a super-standard feast, and as a result, Empror Qin lightly remarked that he had invited his acquaintances, which dissolved everything in an instant.

Imagine if the roles were reversed, standing in Xuan Tu and Kong Yuanxing’s position, how many could remain calm?

If it were ordinary people, they would have long lost their smiles.

Yet Kong Yuanxing generously said he would gift the Five Elements Ring to Zheng Guang as a meeting gift.

Qin Ming’s expression remained gentle throughout; things had progressed to this point without needing to be deliberate—let it happen naturally.

In this world, one can’t be solely a friend or an adversary.

Certainly, if there was some discontent or ulterior motive from the other party, Qin Ming didn’t mind acting according to Ye State’s ancestral ways—hunting down Decaying Heavenly Immortals would inevitably involve some cannon fodder.

Qin Ming and Kong Yuanxing, Xuan Tu, and others chatted for a teacup’s time before separating.

Si Yeli approached Jiang Ran—the two demonesses seemed to have a good rapport.

Qin Ming briefly reported the situation to Mu Shiniang, Zhou Tian, and Niu Wuwei.

Zhou Tian was surprised and asked, "You want to bring them into the fold?"

Qin Ming replied, "More friends, more paths."

Niu Wuwei said with a straight face, "Those are friends who might stab you in the back and finally want to raise you to the ground, right?"

Qin Ming said, "In life, one can’t eliminate all enemies. It’s no matter; for now, I can force them to bow, and in the future, I still can. If I break through fast enough, even their masters and Ancestor Masters will come to treat me as an equal, calling me brother."

Mu Shiniang uncorked his fan with a swish and said, "Oh, you Old Six, with such thoughts. Have you been wanting to become sworn brothers with the old men behind us?"

Immediately, Zhou Tian and Niu Wuwei both looked at him unkindly.

"We are brothers, naturally brothers for life," Qin Ming said, patting his chest.

After going through some things together, this Great Saint organization has gradually progressed from initially cobbled together.

And because of that, they don’t need to be overly polite in conversation; they can be more casual.

Just like now, Qin Ming added, "If, in the end, we cannot refuse, we might as well go our separate ways."

Zhou Tian said, "Zheng Guang, I treat you as a brother, and you want to be my elder all the time? I think I should find a chance to beat Old Six first."

Soon, Qin Ming became serious and detailed the crisis emerging from the Land of Fate Change.

"When you extracted the general outline of the Yi Ming Scripture’s first Chapter, you saw the special secret path leading to an unknown place. You resisted the temptation and did not enter, but later, an old monster barged out and targeted young Great Saints with portal signs..."

"Hmm!" Qin Ming nodded.

Then he explained the details.

The individually taken words were facts, but combining them brought a different meaning.

Zhou Tian said, "The whole Land of Fate Change seems like a giant altar, where some might have been activated after part of the people died last time."

"I think so too," Qin Ming nodded.

Of course, there are still many details he needs to add; fortunately, he had already deliberated over them earlier.

"Is there anyone among us who might have their Divine Soul replaced?" Qin Ming suddenly asked.

Mu Shiniang shook his head and said, "No. When we escaped, old seniors jointly sacrificed treasured items to carefully observe each of us with special Treasure Mirrors, and we showed no abnormalities."

Qin Ming suddenly felt on guard; he had not known about this.

Old Third frowned and said, "If someone was replaced and fully ’Yi Ming-ed,’ it would have happened at the first moment. This time, an old monster appeared afterward, which is rare."

"Call for someone!" Qin Ming strongly suggested.

"Hmm!" Zhou Tian nodded. He had already secretly brought skilled followers this time.

Mu Shiniang candidly stated that his family ancestor, the unparalleled Time Beast, had already arrived at Xuanhuang Martial Hall.

"Old Third, you handle matters prudently!" Qin Ming exclaimed.

"I’m merely cherishing life!" Mu Shiniang replied.

Niu Wuwei interjected, "Judging from that, we might have already been targeted by some monster during the Longevity Land event."

Future Taoist Venerables traveling can’t completely sever ties with Doushuai Temple.

This time, Niu Wuwei secretly contacted experts, discovering that indeed senior experts were following around him. Additionally, the strong man informed him that during the Longevity Land event, obscure and mysterious Qi Mechanisms had been eyeing Niu Wuwei.

However, there were too many experts, and that enigmatic Qi Mechanism retreated in the end.

Zhou Tian immediately stood up, wanting to walk around and remarked, "This... I am a Great Saint and yet lack a sense of security."

Mu Shiniang said grimly, "Immediately seek more experts—the more, the better. This time we must hammer that old guy to death!"

Qin Ming felt uneasy—the monster seemed truly hard to shake off, tracing across countless miles without letting go.

Indeed, he was not exaggerating; if he couldn’t find it, that Outer Heaven old monster could target others.

As long as there’s a portal within, it’s all part of its hunting target.

Qin Ming was certain that once the word spreads, his presence in this region would surely attract the monster, as he was the prime target.

After discussion, everyone was worried, preparing to invite experts immediately.

"Notify my niece Wen Lingxi and call on the experts of the Cultivation Civilization."

"When is the Old Dream Worm arriving from the Dream Insect Clan? Have him invite various elders from the Strange Insect Alliance."

"The Demon Court must send more experts."

"Can the Traveler Civilization be trusted?"

"I’ll discuss matters with the Six Desires senior, as this is Xuanhuang Martial Hall."

Soon, Old Demon Liuyu flew away, fearing that the Decaying Heavenly Immortal had already entered the Xuanhuang Martial Hall’s domain. He needed to meet with the high-ups to plot the battlefield.

If an unparalleled war breaks out, it can’t be chosen here. When entering the Uninhabited Zone, if it’s truly a cataclysmic confrontation that devastates everything, no one can withstand it.

Yet, blood battles are just the last resort; they need careful planning to turn the hunt around.

In the latter part of the banquet, Qin Ming walked together with Jiang Ran and other Great Saints, meanwhile announcing the possibility of absorbing her as the Seventh Great Saint.

Indisputably, this was for all debt holders to see, with obvious implications.

That night, arrangements for fishing Decaying Heavenly Immortals were quickly underway.

Ten days later, Old Dream Worm personally appeared—not alone, as he represented a powerful force.

Qin Ming sensed that this old man had a very bold spirit. After previously fishing out the crazy, dying Heavenly Immortal, he must have gained great benefits.

Subsequently, Traveler Civilization and Ten Thousand Spirits Sect experts also arrived in succession.

Inside Xuanhuang Martial Hall, some old fellows were researching a super killing formation for hunting Decaying Heavenly Immortals.