King of Creation

"Ye Zhen?"

Upon hearing the mention of Ye Zhen by Mu Xu, the Mu Hall Master, Baili Fei, the Moon Hall Master, let out a cold snort, "Does Brother Mu think that, given the situation, the problem with Ye Zhen can be easily resolved with just the words ’let it go’?"

"Previously, Ye Zhen had many conflicts with our Heavenly Temple, frequent clashes, and he was a thorn driven into the West Patrol by Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long.

After this incident, even if we let this thief go, he will surely consider our Temple as a mortal enemy from now on.

Think of Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long, who loves to nurture such individuals. Even if Ye Zhen appears weak now, if left to grow, he will ultimately become a major threat to our Temple." Baili Fei said.

Upon hearing this, Mu Xu furrowed his brows, "Then what do you mean, Brother Baili?"

It’s not that Mu Xu, the Mu Hall Master, simply follows Baili Fei’s words, but there’s a reason for it.

Previously, Mu Xu, the Mu Hall Master, had his eyes set on Ye Zhen’s Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique, a lost wood element divine art from ancient times.

Though it wasn’t the most superior wood element divine cultivation technique, its significance was immensely crucial.

In this world, where countless beings have lived for over a thousand years, do you think there are more demon beasts or trees and plants?

Not to mention within their Green Dawn Peak, even in remote mountains and great marshes, trees that have lived for thousands or even tens of thousands of years are everywhere.

Ancient trees that have survived for hundreds of thousands of years are not uncommon.

As long as the Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique is mastered thoroughly, the combat power and strength of Green Dawn Peak could suddenly multiply several times over.

Thus, for the Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique, their Green Dawn Peak was determined to obtain it.

Years ago, they invited Ye Zhen to the Lower Court of the Heavenly Temple, and as the Mu Hall Master, met with him for this purpose.

Their negotiation was successful, and Green Dawn Peak acquired the Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique, but not the complete version.

The most crucial part was still in Ye Zhen’s hands, for Ye Zhen was not foolish.

Because of this, after several discussions, Ye Zhen and the Mu Hall Master reached a special five-year agreement.

Within these five years, the Mu Hall had to ensure that the Heavenly Temple would not overtly or covertly target the people of North Sea County or those around Ye Zhen.

They were also not to let Xio Qiangu use any forces from the Heavenly Temple against Ye Zhen’s North Sea County.

After five years, Ye Zhen would hand over the complete version of the Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique.

Besides Princess Changle, there was no fourth person who was aware of this agreement.

Because of this, North Sea County developed incredibly smoothly over the past four years, only needing to deal with threats from the North Sea and the Demon Clan.

The Holy Decree was in place with Xio Qiangu during the West Patrol, giving Ye Zhen, the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy, a five-year development period within which no orders could be issued to him.

As a result, North Sea County could develop quickly and safely even in Ye Zhen’s absence.

Otherwise, the Heavenly Temple’s control was not limited to its public power.

Because of this, Mu Xu, the Mu Hall Master, spoke as little as possible on this matter, acting according to Baili Fei’s and others’ will, all for the sake of the Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique.

In fact, were it not for the incident involving the temple massacre infringing upon the core interests of the Heavenly Temple, Baili Fei would have to ask for Mu Xu’s agreement before moving against Ye Zhen.

After all, they were absolutely unwilling to see any harm come to Ye Zhen before obtaining the Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique for their Mu Hall.

It was for this reason that Mu Xu breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that another culprit was responsible for the massacres at Shahe City Branch Temple and Luo Prefecture Branch Temple.

Their Green Dawn Peak still held hope for the Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique.

However, upon hearing Baili Fei’s words, he was somewhat dissatisfied.

Baili Fei, however, continued unabashed, "Not only that, Xio Qiangu from the West Patrol also set conditions, insisting on removing Ye Zhen, extracting this thorn that greatly annoys him.

Moreover, Prince Lik, Ji Yuan, also hinted at this. After all, one of his direct lineage bloodline, Ji Jia, had their title stripped because of Ye Zhen."

At this point, Baili Fei’s gaze turned sharp, "Given all this, what reason do we have to let this Ye Zhen go?"

"Given the situation, since the Demon Clan has admitted to the massacre only at Luo Prefecture Branch Temple, and despite Luoyi’s verification efforts showing no progress,

instead confirming the evidence from our Heavenly Temple as irrefutable,

At that time, with a little push, and with cooperation from Prince Lik, Ji Yuan, we can easily handle Ye Zhen. Why not take advantage of it?" Baili Fei said.

"What about the Barbarian Spirit Hall, your thoughts? Ye Zhen is now the Left Chief Priest there, and if we act against him, the Ancestor God Temple might go mad." Mu Xu asked coldly.

Upon hearing this, Baili Fei sneered, "Indeed, those stubborn fools from the Ancestor God Temple might go mad, but with two consecutive Branch Temples massacred, it has driven the Divine Monarch mad.

Just half a day ago, the Divine Monarch issued an edict, mentioning that if needed, he will manifest his true body to suppress all foes."

Upon hearing this, Mu Xu immediately took a deep breath. Initially wanting to reject the proposal, he suddenly lost his temper.

"Is the Divine Lord truly capable?"

"What’s so strange about that? Our Heavenly Temple is strong because, whether it’s a Divine King or a Divine Monarch, when needed, they can be dispatched anytime without losing cultivation and lifespan.

Unlike the Ancestor God Temple’s group of Spirit Gods, who, once activated, require decades or even centuries to recover. Do you think with their shrewdness, they would summon a Spirit God for a mere Ye Zhen?"

Baili Fei’s cold laugh was as eerie as a night owl, making Mu Xu’s expression somewhat rigid. "But what about our Mu Hall’s Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique?"

Baili Fei glanced at Mu Xu. Being one of the branches of the Heavenly Temple’s Three Holy Lands, how could he not know what Green Dawn Peak’s Mu Hall was thinking?

After talking for so long, all he was waiting for was this sentence.

After all, without the tacit approval of Green Dawn Peak and the support of Mu Hall Master Mu Xu, their Sun and Moon Heaven lineage couldn’t possibly independently resist the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"After taking down Ye Zhen, the person will be handed over to your Mu Hall for disposal. However, people from our Moon Hall must supervise the process entirely, ensuring Ye Zhen’s soul is completely obliterated!" Baili Fei proposed a small transaction, targeting Green Dawn Peak’s continued support for their Sun and Moon Heaven.

Almost without much consideration, Mu Hall Master Mu Xu nodded, "Deal!"

The next moment, Baili Fei and Mu Xu exchanged smiles, and a burst of bright green spirit light exploded from the treetops, simultaneously vanishing their figures!

Two hours later, Baili Fei and Mu Xu re-entered the Luoyi City Gate and arrived at the lower court of the Heavenly Temple located in Luoyi East City.

Before they were seated, Baili Fei received numerous talisman communications, the most urgent naturally from Prince Lik Ji Yuan and West Patrol Inspector Xio Qiangu.

Innate Demon Master in the Demon God Palace appeared, and there was a public announcement to reward and celebrate across the Demon God Palace’s branch halls.

Such a significant event, although still spreading within the Demon Clan’s deep territories, as the Commander of the Human-Demon Battlefield, Prince Lik Ji Yuan, and the one closest to the Demon Clan territories, responsible for intelligence gathering, West Patrol Inspector Xio Qiangu, had already received the information.

This information was related to their plan against Ye Zhen and the grand strategy of arm wrestling with Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long, so they immediately queried Baili Fei for countermeasures.

"Inspector Xio, the plan remains unchanged, proceed as originally planned. With our joint efforts, we should be able to eliminate the thorn in your eye during the morning assembly the day after tomorrow."

"Your Highness, the matter of the Luo Prefecture Branch Temple is unrelated to the Shahe City Branch Temple. During the morning assembly the day after tomorrow, please adhere to the original plan, so our two families can cooperate to thoroughly eliminate this person!"

These were the responses from Baili Fei’s two most important figures in this plan.

Of course, this was just a general policy. The incident at the Luo Prefecture Branch Temple had quite an impact on the overall situation.

Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long is certainly not idle.

Surely, during the morning assembly the day after tomorrow, there will be heavy challenges regarding this matter. How to respond requires careful planning at this time, not something that can be achieved with superficial talks. It would require considerable time.

They also needed to arrange a secret location for a face-to-face detailed discussion.

Meanwhile, while Baili Fei was meeting secretly with Prince Lik Ji Yuan and West Patrol Inspector Xio Qiangu, in the Imperial Palace East Arrival Pavilion, Holy Emperor, Great Zhou Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long was stroking his imperial desk with an iron-blue face.

Chief Eunuch Yu Chao’en was standing sideways with a bow, and Grand Celestial Official Wu Yu also looked embarrassed and uncomfortable.

"Wud Qing, is it true that Inspector Xio has yet to report on the appearance of the Innate Demon Master from the Demon God Palace?"

"Your Majesty, the minister has not received any intelligence from the West Patrol regarding this matter." Grand Celestial Official Wu Yu was also visibly distressed.

Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long glanced at Yu Chao’en, "Great Attendant, how long has the Secret Overseer held this news?"

"Your Majesty, this matter occurred a day ago. Since it was public information, the Secret Overseer under the old slave’s management received this news an hour after it happened.

It was transmitted back to Luoyi about eight hours ago."

Upon hearing this, Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long sneered, "Very well, this time I will see how long my West Patrol will delay the intelligence on the Demon Clan for me!"

At the same time, Mu Hall Master Mu Xu, who was also arranging affairs in the Heavenly Temple lower court, suddenly received a rather unfamiliar talisman communication.

With just a glance, Mu Xu frowned, "Ye Zhen? He wants to meet me and have a private conversation?"

Looking at the talisman communication, Mu Xu slowly shook his head. He wanted to meet Ye Zhen indeed, but there was no need to ask; he already knew why Ye Zhen wanted to see him.

Wasn’t it intended to use the Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique as a leverage to mediate with Mu Xu, seeking a chance for Ye Zhen’s survival?

However, at this point, even if they could later summon the Divine Monarch from their Green Dawn Peak lineage to ensure the success of the Soul Search and obtain the Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique,

At this point, he could only go with the general trend of the Heavenly Temple.

However, due to that slight sentiment, he still replied to Ye Zhen with a talisman communication, explaining that he was too busy to meet.

Unexpectedly, almost simultaneously, Ye Zhen sent him another talisman communication.

With just a glance at the snippet of Spirit Shadow within the talisman communication, cold sweat broke out on Mu Xu’s forehead, leaving him standing dumbfounded!