Chapter 1017 - 102: Land of Death (39 Updates)

Chapter 1017: Chapter 102: Land of Death (39 Updates)

It turns out that the Divine Strategy Lower Volume was divided into five parts!

This news was extremely important to Mu Qingge. At least on her future path to find the Divine Strategy Lower Volume, she wouldn’t be as clueless as a headless fly.

Moreover, she already has one part, and two parts are in the hands of Tianlu Zhe.

He would say that at least three parts need to be gathered to unlock some of its content.

Mu Qingge knew this was Tianlu Zhe tempting her, making her have no choice but to accept this arrangement to go to the Mu Clan ancestral land and engage in a duel with Mu Tianyin.

"Young Master, if you have no confidence, you can refuse." The High Priest, ignoring Tianlu Zhe, took a step forward and said to Mu Qingge.

This time, Tianlu Zhe did not stop his words.

His demeanor was still that distant, cold, and mysterious. Although both were Tianlu Zhe, he gave off a stronger impression, with an air of mystery constantly surrounding him.

Mu Qingge looked at him and said in a deep, determined voice, "Alright, I will arrive at the Mu Clan ancestral land on time within a month."

The High Priest frowned and sighed lightly.

Once Mu Qingge made a decision, he couldn’t change it.

This realization had already dawned on him back in the Middle Ancient Realm.

Mu Qingge was different from Mu Tianyin. The former had absolute control and didn’t care about the identities of those who depended on her; her first requirement was absolute loyalty and obedience.

Therefore, the High Priest had already positioned himself as a supporting role.

Mu Tianyin, on the other hand, was cultivated single-handedly by Tianlu Zhe. In many cases, he had to obey the instructions of Tianlu Zhe, whose authority within the group was greater than Mu Tianyin’s.

In fact, this was not a good phenomenon.

Of course, it also depended on the difference in strength between Mu Tianyin and Mu Qingge.

Having received Mu Qingge’s response, Tianlu Zhe said again, "I will accompany Tianyin to go, but I will not interfere in anything encountered along the way."

He looked at the High Priest, "You can accompany him as well, but similarly, you cannot resolve anything encountered on the way; they have to rely on themselves."

"How do we know you won’t ambush beforehand?" Yin Chen suddenly coldly interrupted.

Tianlu Zhe looked at him but responded irrelevantly, "Fox Dragon bloodline? Very nice, very nice." After speaking, he turned around and disappeared into the tower.

His abrupt departure caused Yin Chen to frown deeply.

The High Priest, however, spoke at this moment, "Rest assured, he won’t do such a thing. This time, he actually wants to choose one between the Young Master and Mu Tianyin. It seems that over the years, Mu Tianyin has disappointed him somewhat, while the Young Master’s growth surprised him."

Mu Qingge pursed her lips and turned to look at the High Priest, "Tell me about the situation at the Mu Clan ancestral land."

The High Priest sighed and nodded, "It is very far from the Mu Clan ancestral soil, and although they are all on the West Divine Land, the vastness of the Divine Land is beyond ordinary imagination; a month’s time is really tight. Young Master, since you have decided to go, we shall discuss it as we travel."

"Okay." Mu Qingge nodded, raised her hand to retract the Divine Demon Puppet, and then summoned Xiaocai. The three of them climbed onto Xiaocai’s back, and with a clear whistle, Xiaocai carried them into the sky, heading towards the Mu Clan ancestral land.

On Xiaocai’s back, the three stood against the wind.

Xiaocai shielded them well, dispersing the fierce wind caused by its speed, leaving only a gentle breeze caressing them.

"The place where the Mu Clan once resided was like the center of the Four Seas Divine Land, the most prosperous and powerful Divine Domain. But now, the Mu Clan ancestral land is a place even wandering ghosts and lonely souls wouldn’t want or dare to approach," the High Priest began slowly.

This was the first time he had voluntarily spoken about the Mu Clan to Mu Qingge since entering the Divine Land.

He always hoped Mu Qingge would become stronger, better capable of protecting herself before handling matters related to the Mu Clan. However, he hadn’t expected that fate’s arrangement would still come, catching them off guard.

"The Divine Domain of the Mu Clan was known as the Nine Heavens," the High Priest’s voice became firm and powerful.

Nine Heavens!

Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed slightly. She was somewhat surprised, originally thinking that the Mu Clan’s Divine Domain would have a more grandiose name, yet it turned out to be such an unattainable name.

"The Nine Heavens..." The High Priest was filled with emotion, and from his expression, Mu Qingge could sense his attachment to the Mu Clan, his reluctance.

"Beyond the Nine Heavens, emerges the War God! Back then, the Mu Clan was too strong, too revered. The Nine Heavens was the pilgrimage site of the entire Four Seas Divine Land. If the gods in various divine domains were the deities in the hearts of mortals, then the only ones who could be called true gods in the minds of these divines were the Mu Clan on the Nine Heavens."

The High Priest’s eyes were filled with nostalgia.

Suddenly, he shifted his tone, an expression of sadness appearing in his eyes. "Sadly, high places are never warm. Such a powerful, revered, and worshiped Mu Clan still fell to plots, jealousy, and selfishness. Now, the Nine Heavens is a forbidden zone in the Four Seas Divine Land."

Mu Qingge listened silently, not interrupting the High Priest’s words.

The High Priest took a deep breath, calming his mind before continuing, "After the Mu Clan was destroyed, the Nine Heavens became a treasure-hunting ground for all the divines in the Four Seas Divine Land. They sought treasures from the ruins of the Mu Clan. Gradually, killings took place there for the sake of treasure, where people would do anything to seize it. Later, when the bloodshed became too much, a bloody aura gathered over the Nine Heavens and lingered for a year. Only then did the Divine Emperors step in to establish an agreement, with disciples from the various Divine Domains of the West Divine Land stationing along the path to the Nine Heavens, prohibiting rampaging slaughter upon entry. So if the Young Master wants to duel Mu Tianyin in the Nine Heavens, it will be under the eyes of all the Divine Domains, making it easy to expose your identity."

Mu Qingge listened silently, and only when the High Priest finished did she ask, "How do you know about all this?" She remembered that the High Priest left the Divine and Demonic Continent with the direct lineage of the Mu Clan.

The High Priest replied, "In the first millennium after leaving, I could still receive information from the Four Seas Divine Land."

Mu Qingge nodded lightly.

In her heart, she thought, ’The path to the Nine Heavens may be a test for Mu Tianyin, but for me, it’s of no difficulty at all. What I need to consider is how to not expose my identity during the duel.’

"Young Master, what is Mu Tianyin’s current cultivation level?" the High Priest asked.

Mu Qingge’s gaze shifted slightly, and she replied, "Spirit Cave Realm Seventh Layer."

"Spirit Cave Realm Seventh Layer! Isn’t that the same as the Young Master?" the High Priest said in surprise. The result was better than he expected, at least the two didn’t have a gap in cultivation.

Mu Qingge nodded lightly, "Yes, the same."