Chapter 987 - 72: Clues to the Divine Strategy? (9 Updates)

Chapter 987: Chapter 72: Clues to the Divine Strategy? (9 Updates)

In the seemingly unremarkable small courtyard, inside a deep underground cave, Tianluo emerged from Mu Tianyin’s abode. The cave was very quiet, and even Mu Tianyin’s aura had become very stable.

"Elder." Someone approached Tianluo, cautiously glancing at the abode.

Tianluo hinted with his eyes, and the two of them moved away from Mu Tianyin’s abode.

Once they were at a distance, the person asked, "Elder, the Young Master he..."

Tianluo raised his hand to interrupt, "Tianyin doesn’t want too many people to know about this, you understand."

The person gave a bitter smile and shook his head.

They were already like stray dogs, living on the edge. For the matter of this Divine Status, everyone had racked their brains and gathered the entire clan’s strength to collect the Divine Jade in exchange for the Divine Status of a Saint.

This issue was never really a secret in the first place.

He couldn’t quite understand why their Young Master still wanted to make such a futile gesture? Was this still their wise and brave Young Master?

Why did he return from Cold Inch changed and become so violently temperamental, refusing to listen to any sincere advice?

"Elder, I don’t understand, what happened to the Young Master?" The person had originally wanted to ask about the fusion of Mu Tianyin’s Divine Status. Having spent a fortune for this opportunity, they were worried it wouldn’t yield results. But when he spoke, the topic veered elsewhere instead.

Tianluo calmly said, "The Young Master has just been struck hard. Once his Divine Status recovers, everything will be better."

However, such an answer from Tianluo could not satisfy him. Anxiously, he said, "Elder, we have pinned all our hopes on the Young Master; he can’t continue like this."

"I understand that point." Tianluo coolly nodded.

He anxiously said, "Then..."

"Although the Young Master’s emotions have been unstable in recent years, his wisdom remains. Just now, he told me to spread the news that Mu Qingge is a descendant of the Mu Clan," Tianluo interrupted.

"What! That’s not appropriate!" Upon hearing this, the person immediately widened his eyes to stop him.

"What’s inappropriate?" Tianluo shifted his gaze lightly, resting it on him.

Suddenly, it felt like pinpricks on his body. He couldn’t decipher Tianluo’s intentions or guess his mindset. Nevertheless, he mustered the courage to say what needed to be said: "This... the Mu Clan Young Master dispute is our internal affair. No matter how the Young Master and that Mu Qingge conflict, it’s their competition. Our Mu Clan is already short-handed; if those Divine Clan guys get involved, won’t it cause self-harm? The Young Master wants to use the hands of the Divine Clan to eliminate Mu Qingge; the plan is clever. However..."

He heaved a heavy sigh, leaving the rest unsaid.

Tianluo, however, understood his meaning, nodding lightly: "Your point isn’t without reason."

The person was taken aback, looking towards Tianluo, not knowing what he meant by this.

"Let’s wait until the Young Master awakens to discuss this further." Tianluo concluded before leaving, supported by his scepter.

The person stood there, dumbfounded, watching Tianluo’s back as he departed.

After Tianluo walked away and his figure disappeared, someone suddenly leaped out from the dark corner of the cave, standing in front of the previously speaking person.

This sudden appearance did not startle the person.

Instead, he looked at the unexpected individual and asked, "Mu Shan, what does the elder mean by this?"

Called Mu Shan, the individual retracted his gaze from the distance and said to him, "Mu Lin, it seems even the elder is curious about that candidate from the Lower Realm."

"Curious?" Mu Lin queried perplexedly.

Mu Shan nodded, "The deeds of the Young Master these years have been witnessed by the elder, and his expectations may have shifted as well."

With that, he too took strides to leave.

"What does that mean?" Mu Lin stood there, muttering to himself.

...

Inside the Luochao Mansion, Mu Qingge sat cross-legged in her room, with the two Divine Demon Puppets standing before her.

Following methods from the Divine Strategy Middle Volume, she was dividing her Divine Sense into two parts, merging them into the Divine Demon Puppets, enhancing their cultivation so they could serve her command.

Dividing Divine Sense required absolute silence.

Si Mo personally guarded outside her door and also placed a forbidden technique around the entire courtyard to prevent anything from disturbing Mu Qingge.

Outside the door, a tall and upright figure stood motionless.

It seemed a bit lonely.

However, the extraordinary face no longer bore its usual indifference. Within the amber eyes, there was unending and deep affection, refusing to turn away from the person inside the room.

He watched with great focus, despite having stood there for an entire day and night. He never felt the slightest fatigue and couldn’t get enough of the view.

Suddenly, a mass of black air appeared in front of him.

The black aura dissipated, revealing a silhouette that knelt on one knee before him. ℴℴ𝘮

"Master." The person on the ground looked up, revealing Gu Ye’s face.

Gu Ye’s voice caused Si Mo to withdraw his gaze and focus on him, "Speak."

Gu Ye glanced at Si Mo and said to him, "There’s a clue about the Divine Strategy Lower Volume. However, its authenticity is unknown."

"Unknown authenticity?" Si Mo’s eyes narrowed dangerously.

A chilling aura surrounded him, seemingly torturing Gu Ye’s body. He quickly said, "Since the Mu Clan was annihilated, the whereabouts of the Divine Strategy Lower Volume have been elusive. Previously, there were numerous false reports, and I truly don’t know if this time it’s real or not."

"What kind of message is it?" Mu Qingge’s voice suddenly sounded.

Si Mo and Gu Ye both looked over, catching sight of a corner of a red robe passing before their eyes, as Mu Qingge walked out with her hands behind her back.

"Qingge, have you succeeded?" Si Mo’s eyes lit up with delight. His attitude was entirely different from when he faced Gu Ye.

Gu Ye was long accustomed to such differential treatment; he respectfully addressed Mu Qingge, "Princess."

Mu Qingge corrected him, "I’m in men’s attire, so you should call me Young Lord."

Gu Ye immediately changed his address, "Young Lord."

Mu Qingge subtly nodded at him and said, "What’s the message? Tell us about it." After speaking, she turned her gaze to Si Mo and smiled at him, "It has been successful."

Then, her Divine Demon Puppet emerged from the room, guarding her like a sentinel. At this moment, the Divine Demon Puppet seemed to exude more Spiritual Energy.

"First Layer of Saint Realm." Si Mo’s eyes flashed, instantly discerning the depth of their cultivation.

Simultaneously, he marveled inside, ’Just the Divine Sense cultivation method from the Divine Strategy Middle Volume can help the Divine Demon Puppet regain a portion of its strength. Indeed, the Divine Strategy is the Divine Clan’s first miraculous book.’

Mu Qingge turned her eyes to Gu Ye, and the latter solemnly said, "I am responsible for tracking the message of the Divine Strategy Lower Volume, and a clue came recently, though its authenticity is uncertain. However, in nearly ten thousand years, the news about the Divine Strategy Lower Volume has always been ambiguous. We have been pursuing it for so long, and generally, the news turns out to be false."

He paused, glanced at Si Mo and Mu Qingge, and continued, "This time, we received news that in the South Divine Land’s Wuhua Domain, the Wuhua God Emperor possesses part of the Divine Strategy Lower Volume."

"South Divine Land, Wuhua Domain?" Mu Qingge raised her eyebrows slightly.

Si Mo looked at Mu Qingge and explained on her behalf, "Legend has it that thousands of years ago, Wuhua Domain participated in the massacre of the Mu Clan. During the massacre, the Divine Strategy Lower Volume mysteriously disappeared. Some say the Mu Clan’s God Emperor used the Divine Strategy Lower Volume as bait, while others say the Divine Strategy Lower Volume had its own spirit and, aware of the Mu Clan’s demise, concealed itself. In any case, there are numerous rumors, but the exact whereabouts of the Divine Strategy Lower Volume remain a mystery."

Mu Qingge pressed her lips together and said to Si Mo, "The High Priest once told me that the Divine Strategy Lower Volume was used as bait by the Mu Ancestor at that time to divert the enemy’s attention, thereby buying time for the Mu Clan bloodlines to escape."

Si Mo subtly nodded, and with a wave of his hand, Gu Ye disappeared. "Qingge, I mentioned before that the Divine Strategy Lower Volume might contain the secret to breakthrough, the last step. This secret is not only pursued by me; others are seeking it as well. The tragedy of the Mu Clan is largely related to this."

Mu Qingge quietly listened.

Si Mo’s gaze suddenly showed anxiety as he looked at her, "Qingge, will you blame me for constantly seeking the Divine Strategy Lower Volume?"

Mu Qingge was taken aback, realizing where his anxiety was coming from. She shook her head and laughed, "Why blame you? If I were you, I’d probably be searching even more actively." After speaking, she winked.

Her liveliness made Si Mo smile.

Mu Qingge’s smile faded as she said to Si Mo, "Amar, I want to go to the South Divine Land’s Wuhua Domain." She wants to personally see if the rumors about the Divine Strategy Lower Volume are true.

Si Mo’s eyes narrowed as he asked, "Aren’t you waiting for Mu Tianyin’s news?"

Mu Qingge shook her head, "It’s not that I won’t wait, but I don’t want to wait here. I want to go to the Wuhua Domain. If you get any news about Mu Tianyin, deliver it to me immediately—I will promptly return."

"I’ll accompany you." Si Mo declared without hesitation.

However, Mu Qingge rejected him. "No need, it’s too troublesome. The West Divine Land is close to the Li Demon Domain; you should return and focus on cultivating."

"But..."

"Shh!" Mu Qingge placed her finger on Si Mo’s lips, stopping his words. "Listen to me. The sooner you go into seclusion, the sooner you will emerge. I’m waiting for you."

Her gaze left no room for refusal. Si Mo persisted for a long time, but ultimately surrendered to her eyes. He shook his head helplessly, "As you wish. However, be careful and don’t act impulsively. Your current status as the little God Emperor of Huan Yue Domain will make things much easier for you."

"Mm." Mu Qingge nodded, revealing a smile.

...

In the hidden cave of the Mu Clan survivors, Mu Tianyin finally awoke from cultivation.

When he opened his eyes, they gleamed intensely with burning brilliance.

"Not bad. Although your Divine Status was damaged over the years and cultivation was stagnant, this fusion of the Divine Status has unleashed the accumulated energy, breaking through two layers, and you are now in Spirit Cave Realm Seventh Layer." Tianluo nodded in satisfaction.

Mu Tianyin’s lips curled into a grim smile, his gaze turning colder.

"By the way, there’s news from the Wuhua Domain." Tianluo’s voice echoed again...