Chapter 1655: 890: Preparations from All Sides (2)

Capítulo 1655: Chapter 890: Preparations from All Sides (2)

Above the colorful clouds, two people were presently focused intently on a game of chess.

Sunlight sprinkled over the board, black and white pieces interlocked densely, filling the board—an indication that this match was nearing its end.

After a long while, the white-haired Zhao Chongjing suddenly tossed a piece onto the board and sighed, “Master Yi’s chess skills are profound, and I, an old man, really am no match. This game… I have lost.”

Zhao Tianyi, uninterested, stirred the board with his hand, showing no hint of joy on his face.

He let out a long sigh and said dejectedly, “We both lost. Who could have thought that with victory in sight, a single careless move would lead to total defeat!”

“Ah! I’ve been stationed at the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain for nearly ten thousand years, and just as my term was about to be perfectly completed, I never thought… alas!” Zhao Chongjing sighed repeatedly, filled with regret and annoyance.

This was all because the “First Daoist” destroyed the Ancestor Hall and broke away from the clan.

The two, who used to be close to Zhao Sheng, were immediately greatly implicated.

Zhao Tianyi’s position as the Hall Master of the Foreign Affairs Hall became precarious, his power was divided among other Vice Hall Masters, and he soon found himself marginalized.

Originally burdened with a multitude of tasks, he found himself suddenly idle, leading him to seek out his “old friends” to play chess to pass the time.

Zhao Chongjing, naturally, fared no better; he should have been promoted to one of the Ten Great Hall Masters, but found himself suddenly set back by millennia.

Zhao Tianyi, unwilling to accept this, cautiously asked, “Brother Chongjing, do you think the First Daoist truly betrayed the clan?”

Zhao Chongjing slammed his palm onto the chessboard, gritting his teeth, “The Three Ancestors said it themselves; how can this be false?! Are you doubting the Three Ancestors?”

Zhao Tianyi’s heart skipped, and he hurriedly explained, “I’m not doubting what the Three Ancestors said, it’s just… it’s just why would he? I pondered for three days and nights and still can’t understand why he would collude with the demons of the Heavenly Demon Path?”

Heh heh!

Zhao Chongjing sneered, “There are many things in this world we can’t wrap our heads around. Throughout history, esteemed Tribunal Crossing Venerables have fallen to the Demon Path, and that fellow fell under a spell, entering the Demon Path. What’s so unusual about that?”

Zhao Tianyi heard this, his expression complex, just as he was about to speak further,

a golden-faced old man with a youthful appearance and white hair suddenly appeared out of nowhere a little distance from the two.

Seeing the newcomer, Zhao Tianyi and Zhao Chongjing immediately rose to greet him with cupped hands.

“Tianyi (Chongjing), meet Senior Wan Chong.”

The golden-faced old man Wan Chong returned the gesture, “I, Wan Chong, greet the two fellow Taoists.”

Zhao Chongjing, being the host, eagerly asked, “May I ask why Senior Wan is here this time?”

Wan Chong held a special position; he often worked under the Three Ancestors, being the most trusted subordinate of the Three Ancestors.

Therefore, Zhao Tianyi and the others dared not neglect him.

Wan Chong smiled slightly, took out two large red jade tokens from his sleeve, and said with a smile, “Today, I’ve been ordered to deliver an invitation to the two Taoist friends. Three years ago, Young Master Chongxu successfully crossed the tribulation and reached the Void Breaking stage. Recently, Young Master Chongxu has stabilized his realm and emerged from seclusion. Seeing this, the Three Ancestors were greatly pleased, thus decided to host a grand celebration for the young master.

The Three Ancestors have commanded that all clan elders in the Returning to Void Realm and Divinity Transformation True Monarchs must be invited to this celebration.

For this reason, the Three Ancestors will open the Grotto Heaven in ten days. Take these jade tokens to enter the Chongyue Grotto Heaven. By then, Young Master Chongxu will welcome fellow Taoists at Yuehua Peak.”

As he spoke, Wan Chong handed the two jade tokens to Zhao Tianyi and Zhao Chongjing.

Zhao Tianyi grasped the jade token tightly, smiling warmly, “It’s truly a blessing for our clan that the Three Ancestors have such outstanding successors. We’ll certainly be there on time.”

Zhao Chongjing immediately echoed, “Absolutely. This old man can hardly wait.”

Wan Chong smiled and said, “I still have many invitations to deliver, so I won’t stay here any longer. Farewell!”

With that, he cupped his hands once more in salute to the two.

Zhao Tianyi and the others hurriedly returned the gesture, “We respectfully see Senior Wan off.”

Wan Chong nodded slightly and then, in a flash, vanished into thin air.

Seeing the person leave, Zhao Tianyi turned his head to look at Zhao Chongjing and said meaningfully, “The Three Ancestors have a significant reason for doing this!”

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Zhao Chongjing sighed, “Indeed! Because of what happened a few days ago, the Three Ancestors’ prestige was damaged, and they now need a joyful event for good luck. Zhao Chongxu, being a direct great-grandson of the Three Ancestors, succeeded in Returning to Void at this moment, truly a ‘timely rain’ indeed.”

Zhao Tianyi, upon hearing this, felt a stir in his heart, suddenly waved his hand, and said, “Enough! I must go back and prepare a generous gift. Let’s say goodbye for today.”

With that, he cupped his hands, then raised his hand to tear open the barrier of space-time, stepping into Dark Sky and instantly disappearing without a trace.

Zhao Chongjing watched him leave in a hurry, a sly grin suddenly emerged on his face, and deep in his eyes, a flicker of silvery-white flashed.

…

In the following days, Wan Chong traveled all over the Divine Continent, delivering countless invitations along the way.

Even the elders of the Returning to Void Realm could remain somewhat composed, but the juniors in the Divinity Transformation Realm, upon receiving the invitations, were flattered and couldn’t believe their luck.

Wan Chong’s widespread delivery of invitations soon drew the attention of Ancestor Zhao Xuanjing and great ancestor Zhao San Yue.

At this moment, in a certain area near heaven, a colossal dragon was meandering leisurely through countless star rivers.

Atop the dragon’s massive head stood two silhouettes, one tall, the other short.

Zhao San Yue, with murderous intent in her eyes, said coldly, “Old ancestor, you were right. The old ghost Wan Xing couldn’t wait any longer. It’s only been a few days, and the fox’s tail is already showing.”

Zhao Xuanjing, gazing down at the vast star river below, smiled wryly, “You didn’t believe my words before, how come you’ve suddenly changed now.”

Zhao San Yue said seriously, “Firstly, this matter is too coincidental; secondly, this act is utterly contrary to Da Shan’s low-key nature. Most importantly, I vaguely felt something was off before. After all… the destruction of the Ancestor Statue inside the Ancestor Hall was too suspicious.”

Saying this, she suddenly inquired, “Old ancestor, have you heard any news from Tianyunzi?”

“Hongyun has reached a critical moment. Although he can’t exit seclusion, he did send back a token. I have already sent it to the Supreme Sect. Surely, there will be news in a few days.”

Zhao San Yue felt joy in her heart and continued to ask, “What about the Spirit-controlling Immortal Sect? And the three seniors, Tuo Immortal, Wudang Ancestor, and Painting Saint, can they come to assist?”

“No need to worry about the Immortal Sect. I have invoked the Ten Thousand Spirits Map. The Peak Master of Mao Immortal Peak will also exit seclusion to come. As for Tuo Immortal, Painting Saint, the three fellow Daoists, most likely it’s too late.”

Zhao San Yue’s eyes flashed, and she sighed gently, “What a pity! Ten days’ time is ultimately too short.”

Zhao Xuanjing smiled, “Haha! The old ghost Wan Xing also knows that the longer the time, the more variables. It wants to catch us off guard, not knowing we’ve long prepared. By then, we’ll settle old and new debts with it together.”

Zhao San Yue was not as optimistic as her old ancestor, she said worriedly, “The old ghost Wan Xing is cunning and treacherous, having been a Golden Immortal Level existence in life, eliminating it won’t be easy.”

Zhao Xuanjing fell silent for a while before saying, “Chonghe said he has a way to deal with the old ghost Wan Xing, now let’s see about his side.”

Zhao San Yue, upon hearing this, suddenly also fell silent.

…

After Zhao Sheng left the Inverted Mountain, he quickly received a token sent back by the old ancestor and learned about Zhao Chongxu’s Returning to Void celebration, to be held in Chongyue Grotto Heaven in ten days.

He quickly saw through the old ghost Wan Xing’s scheme, it was nothing more than a “trap, catching all in one net” plot.

Zhao Sheng sneered, taking a brief rest, and then activated the Infinite Universe Gate Talent, hurriedly heading to Yuanxu Square.

The workshop was deserted, with most of the shops on the street closed.

Zhao Sheng quickly walked inside the workshop and immediately took out the Gangsha Star Order from his bosom, inputting his Will Heart Light continuously into it.

After consuming a large amount of Will Heart Light, the order soon emitted bright starlight.

Zhao Sheng inputted a segment of information, then threw the order into the sky.

The Gangsha Star Order instantly transformed into a meteor, shooting straight into the brilliant star river above, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Zhao Sheng stood silently waiting in place.

After waiting for more than an hour, a beam of starlight suddenly plummeted from the sky.

The starlight, upon reaching Zhao Sheng, transformed into a handsome, dignified young master.

The newcomer was none other than the Heavenly Mechanism Star Lord.