Chapter 2079 - 763: That Hint of Verdant Green
In his heart, he complained about Luo Chen, questioning how in such a short time, he had managed to provoke the three great clans.
On the other hand, he was grateful for the significant effort the other party had made, valuing promises and trust!
"I imagine he already discovered the difference in time flow, yet he still did his utmost; it’s my fault for wronging him."
"Once he comes out, I must prepare a generous gift to express my apology."
As he thought this, time passed slowly.
A few days later.
The vortex appeared again within the hall!
The one eliminated was the prodigy from the Xiang Family.
This time, Fu Chaosheng was jittery, fearing he might hear Luo Chen’s name again.
Someone went to inquire about the situation and learned that it was Shi Ju who made the move, eliminating Xiang Qi.
Fu Chaosheng couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
But when he saw the furious gaze of the Xiang Family Ancestor directed at him, he couldn’t help but show a bitter smile.
It was clear that the Xiang Family Ancestor couldn’t resent the Shi Family, one of the Twelve Great Houses, so he decided to place the blame on the Fu Family and Luo Chen.
After all, without Luo Chen eliminating the Wrathful King Kong, Xiang Qi wouldn’t have been attacked by Shi Ju while cultivating in seclusion.
"Fortunately, he joined the Star Gate early and is considered part of the Daoist Sect, so as long as he doesn’t leave Heaven and Earth Peak, he won’t be accounted for by the various families."
"But it’s difficult for my Fu Family!"
"No matter, as long as Qing Lan achieves something, it’s worth offending even more people. At worst, I will join Heaven and Earth Peak myself then, using this broken body to contribute a little more to the sect; surely the sect will protect my Fu Family."
...
With the elimination of two protectors and two Nascent Soul True Inheritors, it seemed to ignite a signal.
In the following time, more and more people were eliminated.
Among them, the main reason for most was focused on the crime culprit Shi Ju.
The other party seemed to be completely unrestrained, starting to strike wildly, not hunting Illusion Beasts but targeting the great true disciples, stealing Illusion Cores from their hands.
Even sometimes, these eliminated true disciples had no Illusion Cores in their possession, yet he still engaged in fierce combat.
Coincidentally, this person had many Magic Items, a domineering and powerful Qi Power, and protectors slightly weaker than him were not his opponents.
One-on-one, he had a significant advantage.
One against two, he was also fearless.
In this way, this person’s edge became apparent, taking away Luo Chen’s spotlight in just a month’s time.
To this, Fu Chaosheng silently cheered inside.
"The more arrogant Shi Ju is, the better, as long as it’s not Qing Lan and Luo Chen being eliminated!"
Other family representatives, though furious and regretful, dared not provoke the Shi Family after being eliminated and could only suppress that anger.
And in the Star Gate of Heaven and Earth Peak, tightly shut.
The Head of Tianyuan Sect, Mo Shouzhuo, lingering without leaving, was playing chess with Chess Saint Ke Lian Shan.
Although the former had a higher realm, in terms of chess skill, he was inferior to the latter.
Thus, Ke Lian Shan appeared rather leisurely, capable of chatting while placing his pieces.
"Shi Ju is too ostentatious; such extremity is not a good thing."
Mo Shouzhuo remained silent, still contemplating while holding the chess piece.
Ke Lian Shan asked, "Is it because his Nine Yang Physique is very compatible with that Fire Series Divine Power inheritance within the sect, so you left him be?"
Mo Shouzhuo looked up at him for a glance, did not answer, but also did not deny.
Ke Lian Shan wore a look of ’I knew it.’
The seven Divine Powers of the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, though powerful, have high cultivation thresholds.
Only Ancestors of God Transformation and Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators who have already comprehended the Power of Laws can cultivate them.
But one Fire Series Divine Power is an exception!
Or rather, it’s an exception because of Shi Ju, as his physique gives him a great chance to cultivate that Great Divine Power without comprehending the Power of Laws.
Once mastered, he is bound to possess terrifying combat power!
At this time of great turmoil in the world, when the Daoist Sect desires to be the leader of the Mountain Sea, while there’s no shortage of those with Longevity, what is lacking are these warlike and combative individuals.
The early rumors that the Ancestor of God Transformation within the sect favored Shi Ju seem to indeed have some basis now.
Ke Lian Shan shook his head, "Though you intend to forge a good blade, be wary of it becoming a double-edged sword. This elimination of fellow disciples by him — if, by any chance, during this grand competition, no one comprehends the Power of Laws, it would be a great waste of the abundant Spiritual Mechanism brought by Daoist Chu’s Ascension."
"It will not be wasted."
Mo Shouzhuo finally spoke.
"Among the remaining people, someone will comprehend it eventually."
Upon finishing, he slowly placed a piece.
"Your turn."
Ke Lian Shan saw the position of the piece and chuckled silently.
"Sect Master, your intention is too obvious, scared I won’t see it, huh?"
Mo Shouzhuo stroked his beard, appearing utterly calm.
So what if it’s apparent? In this world, conspiracies are ultimately trifles; as long as one possesses strong power, one should push forward with a grand and righteous stance.
In this chess game, he might lose.
But in this chess match of the Mountain Sea Realm, the Tianyuan Daoist Sect is bound to win!
...
In the Far North Region of the Mirage Dragon Cave Heaven.
Snow was falling heavily, vegetation withered.
Amidst silver-clad peaks, flying birds were circling.
Suddenly.
A flying bird landed on a snowman, pecked twice, then soared into the sky again.
After it left, the snow fell in swathes.
The snowman slowly opened its eyes.
Another twenty years had passed.
This time, the duration of Fu Qinglan’s closed-door cultivation completely exceeded his expectations.
Fortunately, they had fled far enough at that time, and the place they chosen for secluded cultivation was also a very remote outskirt in the cave heaven.
Thus, they had gained twenty years of peaceful time.
"Calculating the time, the Spiritual Mechanism in the Illusion Core should be exhausted; why hasn’t she woken up yet?"
Luo Chen was filled with doubt.
Suddenly, he looked down at the ground.
Amidst the snow, a touch of green was soul-stirring.