Chapter 985 - 70: Mu Tianyin’s Hatred

Chapter 985: Chapter 70: Mu Tianyin’s Hatred

In the courtyard of Luochao, Mu Qingge and Si Mo kept a low profile, rarely showing themselves.

The mortals serving in the courtyard, many of them, did not even know that two distinguished guests had arrived.

During this period, Si Mo’s spies continued tracking details about Mu Tianyin, while Mu Qingge used this time to mark everyone with the Slave Mark.

The Dragon Tooth Guards and others had already fused with the Slave Mark.

However, because their cultivation realm was insufficient, even after fusing with the Slave Mark, they hadn’t reached the cultivation level of the Divine Demon Continent.

The only change was that they could now cultivate in the Divine Demon Continent.

As the High Priest mentioned, as long as you give him some time, he would be able to provide Mu Qingge with her own extremely powerful trump card. Currently, aside from Yin Chen and the other two, the only people accompanying Mu Qingge for her use were Song Tianji and some others.

In the small world of space, Mu Qingge called Song Tianji to a separate area.

Song Tianji honestly stood behind Mu Qingge, pursing his lips without speaking.

He was an exceptionally intelligent person, previously an adversary of Mu Qingge, but after being marked with the Slave Mark, he adeptly adapted to this new role without a hint of reluctance.

’The Slave Mark is not something simple. It can’t just allow us to cultivate.’ Song Tianji thought to himself as Mu Qingge remained silent.

Indeed, Mu Qingge’s words confirmed his suspicion.

"Song Tianji, are you curious about what would happen if you betrayed me after being marked with the Slave Mark?" Mu Qingge placed her hands behind her and turned slowly, her clear eyes gazing at him. "I can tell you, if you betray me, the Slave Mark planted on you will automatically explode, destroying your physical body and Divine Soul, including your Divine Sense."

Song Tianji’s eyes suddenly narrowed, and he immediately knelt to declare his stance, "Rest assured, Young Master, since we have been marked with the Slave Mark, we will never betray you for all eternity!"

Mu Qingge subtly nodded, "Very good. Remember what you said today."

Song Tianji quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

He understood that neither he nor the others belonged to the direct lineage of Mu Qingge, nor were they her confidants. If they wanted to change her views or earn her trust, they must demonstrate their value and produce results.

Other people he couldn’t control, but himself...

Song Tianji’s eyes flickered with determination. Having accepted Mu Qingge as his master, he planned to make his mark beside her, refusing to live a life of mediocrity and waste.

"Do you know why I called you here alone?" Mu Qingge asked.

Song Tianji’s eyes sparkled.

Why was he summoned? Of course, he knew that this was an opportunity. But even though he understood, he still stole a glance at Mu Qingge and then slowly shook his head, "I don’t know, Young Master, please instruct me." The way of a minister involves sometimes feigning ignorance to avoid overshadowing one’s master.

His response made Mu Qingge raise the corners of her mouth slightly, a cold smile within that curve. Her gaze was vague as she teasingly said, "In front of me, know if you know, and admit if you don’t. No need to guess my thoughts, nor hide your own."

Such a trivial trick—how could she not see through it?

Song Tianji stiffened slightly, daring not to play any tricks. As Mu Qingge instructed, he stood up, "Young Master called me here alone because you see some minor skills in me and want me to manage those people."

Mu Qingge nodded. "In the Middle Ancient Realm, you were renowned strong figures. Being without constraints for years, now working under me, you must abide by rules and can’t act on whims. I don’t have the time to train them, so I’ll leave it to you. Remember, this is the Divine Demon Continent, not the Middle Ancient Realm, and the arrogance cultivated there should be restrained."

"I understand," Song Tianji replied, lowering his eyes.

"You’re a smart person, and smart people do smart things. Whether you accept me or not in your heart, presently you have no choice. I’m giving you a year. Within that year, you must infiltrate everyone into the Four Seas Divine Land." Mu Qingge gazed at him, her eyes obscure and difficult to discern, "Do you understand my meaning?"

The interrogated Song Tianji lifted his head suddenly, meeting Mu Qingge’s eyes.

In her clear yet obscure eyes, he understood her intention. She wanted to use them as chess pieces to lay out a strategic plan within the Four Seas Divine Land.

"Young Master, are we not staying by your side to protect you?" Song Tianji asked, astonished in his heart.

Mu Qingge shook her head.

Regardless of whether Song Tianji and the others had the capability to protect her at this moment, even if they did, it’s not in her nature to have a group to protect her always.

Moreover, she had the Demon Puppet, Hou, Bai Xi, and Yin Chen, which sufficed.

"Your task is to swiftly improve your cultivation and then infiltrate into the various Divine Domains within the Four Seas Divine Land. Particularly in the West Divine Land, you should leave one-third of the people. The remaining two-thirds, disperse into the other three Divine Lands." This tactic was learned from Si Mo.

Inserting one’s agents into various locations could someday provide a critical strike to the opposition.

As for why more people are inserted into the West Divine Land, it’s because this is the homeland of the Mu Clan, and most of their enemies are here.

"You should also stay in the West Divine Land," Mu Qingge instructed Song Tianji.

Her arrangement made Song Tianji gradually realize that Mu Qingge placed significant importance on the West Divine Land.

Song Tianji nodded and accepted Mu Qingge’s arrangement.

...

In the West Divine Land, within the underground of that mortal city, in a secluded and deserted small courtyard, Mu Tianyin awoke from cultivation, the flush fading from his face, revealing his gloomy expression.

His eyes were uncertain, filled with fury and sharpness.

At this moment, footsteps could be heard.

Mu Tianyin looked up and saw the scepter appear first, knowing the identity of the visitor, his expression slightly eased.

"Tianyin, still unable to smoothly circulate energy?" the Heavenly Spirit walked up to Mu Tianyin and asked with a frown.

Mu Tianyin’s brow was incredibly somber, he nodded slowly. His left hand unconsciously clenched into a fist, while his right arm, slightly sturdier than the left, remained calm.

He hadn’t expected the Cold Inch incident back then to cause such extensive damage.

A mere ant from the Middle Ancient Realm was actually capable of hurting him so severely!

Mu Tianyin’s gaze turned dark, his eyes reflecting intense hatred. In his heart, he had lost count of how many times he had envisioned tormenting Mu Qingge!

And now, this person whom he loathed to the core actually arrived at the Divine Land and even became the Little God Emperor of the East God Land Huan Yue Domain!

How was this possible!

Why!

Why did he, also carrying the surname Mu, born in the Divine Land, have to crawl like a rat in the darkness underground just to survive? Every day facing endless pursuit.

And then there’s that ant? Born in the Lower Realm, yet fought their way to the Divine Demon Continent and entered the Divine Domain so openly, furthermore becoming the Little God Emperor!

Why are their destinies so vastly different!

"Teacher, I want you to do something!" Mu Tianyin raised his eyes filled with hatred, staring at the Heavenly Spirit.

The Heavenly Spirit didn’t speak, only looking at him.

"I want you to expose Mu Qingge’s identity, I want to see him fall from the heights into the depths, let him taste the bitterness of desperately struggling to live, being pursued relentlessly every single day," Mu Tianyin said with intense fury.

The Heavenly Spirit’s eyes flickered subtly, a detail that Mu Tianyin, consumed by hatred, failed to notice.

He said to Mu Tianyin, "We’ll discuss this later; the pressing matter now is to resolve the problem with your body."

Mu Tianyin’s body stiffened, his gaze became sharper. He nodded slowly, saying to the Heavenly Spirit, "I am ready, can start at any time."

The Heavenly Spirit nodded, saying to him, "In fusion with the Divine Status, no one can predict the final outcome. Although this Divine Status is not the best, the stronger ones wouldn’t dare intervene, so we’ll make do."

"Make do?" Mu Tianyin’s eyes darkened. What he wanted wasn’t to make do, but the best!

Previously, perhaps he could settle for less, but after knowing about Mu Qingge, what he wanted now was the best.

"Teacher." Suddenly, he said to the Heavenly Spirit, "Since Mu Qingge has arrived in the Divine Land, he must have obtained a Divine Status. While others don’t dare touch it, let them seize Mu Qingge’s Divine Status."

The Heavenly Spirit said ambiguously, "Once in the Divine Demon Continent, aside from death, the Divine Status won’t leave. You want them to act so you don’t have to personally settle this grudge?"

"..." Mu Tianyin was silent.

How could he not want to personally kill Mu Qingge?

"Moreover, he is now the Little God Emperor of Huan Yue Domain, and the matter of the Sacred Realm will alert other Divine Domains. Previously, Huan Yue Domain already lost a Little God Emperor, now they’ve managed to establish another, they won’t allow Mu Qingge to be harmed." The Heavenly Spirit said to Mu Tianyin.

"Then make sure he doesn’t become this Little God Emperor!" Mu Tianyin gritted his teeth. The jealousy in his eyes had already driven his thoughts to the brink of madness.

The Heavenly Spirit raised his eyes to glance at him, taking out the box containing the Divine Status, "First, let’s fuse with the Divine Status."

Mu Tianyin’s gaze fell on the box, he took a deep breath to calm himself, and nodded firmly. This was his hope; as long as he fuses with the Divine Status, regaining his talents, maybe even stronger, sooner or later one day, he would kill Mu Qingge himself for revenge.

"Collect your thoughts, don’t let your mind wander, stay true to yourself, relax completely." The Heavenly Spirit prompted.

Mu Tianyin nodded, taking another deep breath, straightening his back, and closed his eyes.

"Release your Divine Status." The Heavenly Spirit instructed.

Mu Tianyin followed his command, releasing his Divine Status; a diamond translucent form slowly emerged from his Heavenly Spirit, hovering motionlessly.

The shimmering light cascading down from it enveloped him, also stripping away the gloom...