Chapter 950: 23: Xuan Yuan Palace (Part 2)

Chapter 950: Chapter 23: Xuan Yuan Palace (Part 2)

“The bigger the power, the greater the ambition. Xuan Yuan Palace clearly overestimated itself…”

Originally the most prosperous Star Domain in the Old Land Starry Sky, countless worlds were destroyed, resources dwindled, reducing it to a resource-poor Star Domain.

If not for the Xuan Yuan Palace ruins, it might be even more desolate.

After admiring the spectacle, Wang Sheng decided to continue his journey.

However, he hadn’t traveled far when he heard a rumor.

“Have you heard? They say the inheritance of Xuan Yuan Palace has manifested…”

“Xuan Yuan Palace still has inheritance? Wasn’t it already drained by several elite factions? How could there still be an inheritance?”

It was a widely accepted fact that various factions had already divided up Xuan Yuan Palace.

Therefore, except for a few rumors, almost no one believed there was anything left in Xuan Yuan Palace.

The sudden appearance of the rumors didn’t convince many.

Wang Sheng was no exception.

But unlike those who chase shadows, he could directly use Divine Thought to find the source of the rumor and quickly gather a multitude of information.

He eventually discovered that it really wasn’t gossip but had some basis.

In fact, the rumor of Xuan Yuan Palace’s inheritance had begun circulating months ago.

It had only now reached the vicinity of the Xuan Yuan Palace ruins.

And because the information had been spread many times, it had become a mix of truth and falsity, making it seem less credible.

The truth was, there indeed appeared to be a palace resembling the inheritance of Xuan Yuan Palace in the Xuan Dou Star System of the Xuan Yuan Star Domain.

If it were elsewhere, Wang Sheng might only be curious, but Xuan Dou Star System was his target.

It was the location Xing Yuan spoke of, connecting the Old Land and Newborn Land, in a certain place in the Xuan Dou Star System.

“Coincidence…”

The inheritance of Xuan Yuan Palace hadn’t been seen for millions of years, yet appeared at this time.

Wang Sheng quickened his pace, collecting information along the way.

Before long, he arrived at the Xuan Dou Star System.

The originally desolate star system had gradually become bustling.

Clearly, the information about Xuan Yuan Palace’s inheritance had already spread far and wide.

And Wang Sheng saw the palace claimed to be Xuan Yuan Palace’s inheritance.

The palace emitted a glow, with a plaque above the main entrance inscribed with the words “Xuan Yuan Palace” in Old Land’s script.

These same words Wang Sheng had seen just recently at the huge palace ruins.

“No wonder they claim it’s Xuan Yuan Palace’s inheritance…”

With such a palace, it’s not unreasonable for people to suspect.

Wang Sheng contacted Fei Luan and others, but they didn’t have much information either.

Because back then they weren’t the main force and although they divided quite a bit of resources, they didn’t get anything core, and hadn’t even seen it.

Probably only the Controllers of elite factions knew what really happened.

Unfortunately, the only elite faction’s leader Wang Sheng knew was Long Yue, who had taken down the initial elite leader.

Wang Sheng inquired but learned little.

“After I took out that person, I didn’t get anything special either. You should know very well why I could become an elite faction’s leader,” said Long Yue.

Wang Sheng couldn’t be sure of Long Yue’s truthfulness.

Thus he could only wait and see.

So he settled temporarily on Yuanling Star, the closest planet to the Inheritance Palace in the Xuan Dou Star System.

Prepared to gather some news.

While observing the position Xing Yuan mentioned, checking for any Twelfth Realm Cultivators guarding it, and mainly seeing whether Yuanhua Saint Emperor was there.

After all, Shattered Star Sacred Land had already killed two Saint Emperors, possibly achieving their purpose.

If the plan to kill Saint Emperors aimed to invade Newborn Land, Yuanhua would surely come here.

If he gave them a scare, what kind of ‘surprise’ would Yuanhua receive?

He didn’t want to stop Yuanhua.

After all, it’s beneficial to let enemies work in vain and expend their energy.

At this time, Yuanlin Star was also bustling.

Under Wang Sheng’s perception, even the Twelfth Realm Saint Emperors were more than one.

Evidently, the indirect inheritance created by Xuan Yuan Palace could not be ignored, even by Twelfth Realm Saint Emperors.

Among them were Wang Sheng’s “acquaintances.”

Of course, this was limited to Wang Sheng knowing them, while they didn’t know him.

Like the Deep Sea Saint Emperor, once retreated by him from the Star Abyss Great World, or like the Boundless Saint Emperor, or the Lord of Light.

These three Saint Emperors were indeed learned from Xing Yuan.

All were manipulated by Hong Yun, involved in the invasion of Newborn Land incident.

Their presence surprised Wang Sheng, but he quickly found it reasonable.

After all, they also knew about that special location.

After discovering the three Saint Emperors, Wang Sheng began observing them from the shadows.

“They should also know some information… Gathering together, they obviously aren’t here to bond.”

It must be said that the appearance of these three Saint Emperors was timely.

Not only could information about Xuan Yuan Palace’s inheritance be obtained from them, but perhaps the “passage” information could also be learned.

The facts unfolded as Wang Sheng had speculated.

The Deep Sea Saint Emperor gathered with the other two seemingly just because of this matter.

“Damn it, recently I not only encountered a powerful foe feigning weakness, almost lost my life, but also found out Hong Yun was actually from Shattered Star Sacred Land. If it hadn’t been discovered, had the plan succeeded, not to mention eating meat, we wouldn’t even get a sip of broth,” Deep Sea Saint Emperor expressed dissatisfaction, feeling he’s been ill-fated.

“But it was precisely because of that strong foe that we discovered Hong Yun’s identity, wasn’t it? It’s also considered a good thing,” said the Lord of Light calmly.

The Boundless Saint Emperor chimed in: “Only that our countless years of planning succeeded, we all worked in vain for Shattered Star Sacred Land…”

“Not just Shattered Star Sacred Land, but Xing Yuan. I must say, Xing Yuan is truly bold. If Shattered Star Sacred Land is so frenzied, it might have something to do with Xing Yuan. Perhaps by killing Saint Emperors, they could advance to Newborn Land ahead of time. If Xing Yuan progresses slower, the outcome might not be favorable,” Deep Sea Saint Emperor spoke with continued indignation.

Lately, he’s indeed been plagued with misfortune.

The Lord of Light, sensing the resentment, remained indifferent, yet looked at the Deep Sea Saint Emperor, saying: “However bad it may be, it’s better than ours. All efforts wasted for nothing, so Deep Sea, can you tell us what exactly you saw?”

The Boundless Saint Emperor also turned to the Deep Sea Saint Emperor.

And the Deep Sea Saint Emperor’s resentment intensified: “That’s why it’s misfortune! Initially trying to hide away from trouble, and stumbled upon a surprise, finding something related to Xuan Yuan Palace in the passageway. Originally trying to quietly get rich, but that palatial even flew out, and you happened to see it. Why have you come here…”

The Lord of Light and Boundless Saint Emperor remained unfazed, but Wang Sheng was shocked.

He had thought the palace emerged from some hidden space, but never expected it came from the “passage.”

The words of grumbling Deep Sea Saint Emperor revealed the tale.

Deep Sea Saint Emperor, fearing being targeted by Shattered Star Sacred Land, came here intending to hide in the shadows.

He happened to see traces of Xuan Yuan Palace’s incarnation flying out from the “passage.”

“It emerged from the passage… But why at this moment? If I were part of Xuan Yuan Palace, I would have either chosen an inheritor long ago or never appeared. Showing up at this time, only serves a potential enemy… or have they already found an inheritor?”

Innumerable possibilities echoed in Wang Sheng’s mind.

Speculating whether Xuan Yuan Palace’s inheritor had already appeared, and the manifestation of the palace was summoned by them just to inherit more.

This assumption has several inconsistencies, such as why it would appear openly.

Yet, it remained a possibility.

Of course, there might have been some unforeseen event in the “passage,” forcing it out.

Given the incidents Xing Yuan faced traversing the passage, it’s not improbable for the palace.

Wang Sheng thought, uncovering the secret of the palace’s emergence might shed light on understanding the “passage.”

He wished to discover if the hypothesized third starry sky truly existed.

Thus, he refrained from intervening and continued to eavesdrop on the conversations of the three Saint Emperors…