Chapter 766 - 765: Qing Tian Commits to Great Endeavors

"Qing Tian, I don’t like what you’re saying."

Li Jing retorted.

"Isn’t it a joy when friends come from afar? You’ve come all the way to the Xuanji Divine Palace and you’ve arrived on the day of a great celebration, yet you’re trying to get rid of me. I find that a bit offensive."

"..."

Qing Tian.

They always say that the world is no match for a shameless man.

Given the circumstances, is it unreasonable for him to try to get rid of the nuisance?

If it had been possible to kill Li Jing without paying too much of a price in direct conflict, he would have turned his face already.

How could he have the audacity?

The mentor of the groom in tomorrow’s grand plan was cut down by his sword, and he couldn’t even protect the bride.

And still.

He wants to stay as a guest!?

Qing Tian was stuck for words, but was helpless nonetheless.

Li Jing insisted on not leaving, he couldn’t possibly force him out, could he?

In essence, he was not keen on getting into a big fight with Li Jing.

Especially now that Zhuo Buhui had died.

He didn’t need to wrestle with such trouble because of a dead man.

The current problem was.

Li Jing was obviously still up to something.

This was something he could not tolerate.

After a moment of silence, Qing Tian said softly,

"Li, if you want to stay as a guest, I certainly won’t stop you. But I do hope you can keep things quiet to avoid making all of us look bad."

Without waiting for Li Jing’s answer, he continued.

"I hope you understand, Li, that I have my own stance and personal considerations. Since Zhuo Buhui is already dead, there’s no need for us to keep fighting over this matter. It was supposed to be a happy ending between us if it hadn’t been for the issue with Mr. and Mrs. Yu Yanwen. At this point, I’m not looking to reconcile with you; I just hope you don’t interfere with the Divine Palace’s affairs."

"As long as you promise me this, I can assure you that when Qu Yun comes to the Xuanji Divine Palace in the future, I will give her a status not inferior to that of a God’s child and allow her to investigate the events of the past. If clear evidence of involvement in that incident is found, I can decide on the punishment and clean the house."

Upon hearing Qing Tian’s proposal, Li Jing was taken aback.

This guy.

He is really enduring.

He had to admit.

Qing Tian is a man capable of great things.

With him saying things to this extent, he couldn’t rightly add more troubles to the Xuanji Divine Palace.

Undeniably, both parties were not on the best terms.

But at the moment, Qing Tian had indeed made a promise.

If he was unreasonable, it would make him look bad.

From Qing Tian’s perspective, it’s perfectly understandable to park his stand on the matter of Zhuo Buhui.

Even with Li Jing’s backing.

Qu Yun was just of the Sixteenth Realm.

And since she had entered Chen Tang City, she couldn’t possibly become a disciple of the Divine Palace.

Why would he abandon Zhuo Buhui for Qu Yun?

What’s fair and unfair?

Isn’t something Qing Tian would care about.

What he’s concerned about is the eternal domination of the Xuanji Divine Palace.

In the final analysis.

Qu Yun simply didn’t have the capacity.

After a moment of silence, Li Jing bowed and said,

"I am not unreasonable. Since Qing Tian has gone to such lengths, let Qu Yun resolve it in the future. I hope you remember today’s promise and don’t go back on your word, or else don’t blame me for turning my back."

Seeing that Li Jing was willing to talk, Qing Tian’s expression softened a bit, and he also made a bow in response.

"I’ve made a promise today, and I’ll keep it in the future."

While saying this, he glanced at Zhu Qing, who was standing on the side.

"Regarding Zhu, you can kill her if you want, just don’t make a big fuss about it and don’t bother me anymore."

"..."

Li Jing.

Qing Tian, this...

That’s very blunt!

He hadn’t even mentioned Zhu Qing yet.

But he directly told him to kill if he wanted to, but don’t bother him.

Damn, this guy is watertight!

He was hoping to take advantage of the situation.

Now, he only had one life left in front of him.

Before he knew what to say, Qing Tian took out a token and handed it over.

"This is the Xuanji Order. You take it. With the Xuanji Order in your hand, you can freely come and go around the Divine Palace, except for forbidden areas."

Without waiting for Li Jing to argue, Qing Tian vanished from where he stood, token in hand.

"I have a lot of things to plan, so I won’t be able to keep you company."

"..."

Li Jing was silent.

At this point.

His initiative was completely gone.

Watching Qing Tian’s departure, Zhu Qing with her fluttering eyes looked at Zhuo Buhui’s body on the ground and said,

"What is going on here?"

Li Jing turned his head and thought for a moment, then said,

"Shall we go and deal with the god-child who threatened you first?"

"There’s no need."

Zhu Qing shook her head and said,

"I wasn’t wronged in the Xuanji Divine Palace, and the threat was purely for the sake of my script, so as not to arouse suspicion from certain people in the Divine Palace."

?

Li Jing slowly typed a question mark.

What’s this?

Script?

Before he could think any further, Zhu Qing pursed her lips, opened up her realm and pointed a finger at him.

Li Jing stayed still, letting her touch his forehead.

Subsequently.

He got the memory of Zhu Qing’s journey.

Learning about the ins and outs, Li Jing’s mouth twitched in disbelief.

Any notions about confinement and threats were nonexistent.

Zhu Qing had planned step by step to seek the Xuanji Holy Fruit from the Divine Palace.

Its purpose is to assist in achieving high-grade fairyland status.

That god’s child.

He was just an overbearing bloody poor bastard who had been used by Zhu Qing because he was infatuated with her beauty...

For over fifty years, Zhu Qing played a game of cat and mouse, not only did she not suffer, she even gained a lot until a year ago she "agreed" to marry him.

She does know how to play.

It’s her ability to confuse and manipulate everyone in the Xuanji Divine Palace.

If Li Jing hadn’t come today.

And Zhuo Buhui hadn’t died.

The Xuanji Holy Fruit she was seeking would have been given to her as a betrothal gift by Zhuo Buhui...

Absurd!

Looking at Zhu Qing, Li Jing was both amused and disheartened.

"I...I must admit that I underestimated you."

"Same here."

Zhu Qing smiled proudly and said,

"You don’t need anything to help you achieve high-grade fairyland status anymore, do you?"

Li Jing grinned.

He knew exactly who Zhu Qing was seeking the Xuanji Holy Fruit for. After all, he had promised to give him a surprise when he left.

So.

TM what the hell is this?!

With a helpless smile, Li Jing rubbed between his brows and said,

"You were a bit impulsive about this. If tomorrow’s happy event goes as planned, you might be able to obtain the Xuanji Holy Fruit smoothly, but you will inevitably get caught in a storm."

"I know."

Zhu Qing nodded and said,

"Qing Tian has big plans, and the Divine Kingdom is bound to be in chaos tomorrow. If you hadn’t come, I wouldn’t have been able to get out."

"The Divine Kingdom in chaos?"

Li Jing raised an eyebrow, curious.

"Go on."

"I only happened to know a little bit of the inside story."

Zhu Qing said with a light smile.

"Tomorrow, on the happy occasion, Qing Tian plans to take over all the visiting forces and form a coalition led by Xuanji Divine Palace to confront the top three powers in the Divine Kingdom."

"Then what?"

Li Jing asked.

"Nothing more, that’s all I know."

Zhu Qing shook her head and said.

"Qing Tian stays mostly behind the scenes in the Divine Palace, rarely involving himself directly in its affairs. This time he took the initiative to step forward, his aim can’t be as simple as just opposing the top three powers of the Divine Kingdom. Don’t meddle in this, or you might get stuck in the quagmire."

Li Jing nodded.

He wasn’t very interested in what Qing Tian was up to.

But the waters of the Divine Kingdom.

Seem destined to be muddied by Qing Tian.

This is good!

Isn’t it easier to fish in muddy water?

Seeing Li Jing lost in thought, Zhu Qing looked at him curiously.

"Hey, I told you not to meddle in this, what are you plotting now?"

"Ahem."

Li Jing coughed and responded.

"Nothing much, just thinking that since I’m here, I should try to gain some benefits. After all, Chen Tang City is home to several million people who depend on me. As their leader, I must consider the long-term."

Zhu Qing was speechless.

Consider the long-term my ass.

He just wants to benefit wherever he goes.

Zhu Qing kept quiet, not bothering to persuade him. Instead, she asked curiously.

"What kind of celestial position have you achieved? Why is Qing Tian so courteous to you?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jing didn’t hesitate and opened his own domain and touched Zhu Qing’s forehead.

With that.

Zhu Qing received the memories from the moment Xiaoyao Zi approached him.

Learning that Li Jing had achieved the position of a celestial monarch, something that only exists in legends, Zhu Qing’s mouth formed an ’O’ shape.

She knew he could change tremendously.

But she never imagined it could be to this extent.

Celestial Monarch.

Just said he wanted to achieve it and he did...

But at this point, she was already numb.

There were too many incredible things about this guy, it seemed like nothing was impossible for him.

Compared to this.

Her heart was more touched by the fact that upon hearing her news, he chose to achieve his celestial position and rush to the Eternal Divine Kingdom without hesitation.

Looking at him, Zhu Qing bit her lip.

"I’m sorry for worrying you."

"We’re friends. Why say such things?"

Li Jing smiled and said.

"Although I didn’t know beforehand that you came to the Eternal Divine Kingdom for me, given our relationship, knowing that you were in danger, how could I not come?"

Hearing these words, Zhu Qing smiled.

"You know how to sweet talk now, you’re not as annoying as before."

Thinking for a bit, she said.

"Seeing as you plan to stay in the Divine Kingdom and stir things up, let me enter your Little Universe for now. My strength is enough to travel in the Divine Kingdom without any problems, but it’s not enough to withstand the storm. If I stay by your side, I’ll just be a burden. Be careful yourself."

Li Jing instinctively wanted to say it wasn’t a big deal.

But considering what might happen during his time stirring things up in the Divine Kingdom, it really would be better if Zhu Qing didn’t get involved. He nodded and opened his domain once again.

...

After sending Zhu Qing away, Li Jing wandered around the Xuanji Divine Palace for a while before deciding to leave quietly.

With Qing Tian in the Divine Palace, it was unlikely that there would be any good opportunities for him.

They had already made promises to him.

It wouldn’t be appropriate for him to cause more trouble.

If he pushed them too hard and they got desperate, there wouldn’t be any benefits for him.

Sneaking back to the Star Boat in the Primordial Holy Land, Li Jing used the Silent Shadow to distort the nearby perceptions, took out the Smoke Eye to hide his own breath, and looked around in the void space.

"Entering the arena".

Has already begun.

In the time he was away, many heads of other forces have been entertained, with most of the main participants leaving their Star Boats to enter the Mini World of Xuanji Divine Palace.

Included among them was Hong Qianshi.

This guy probably had some significant connections with Xuanji Divine Palace.

Otherwise, given the background of the Primordial Holy Land, they wouldn’t have been entertained so early.

Looking at starship after starship suspended in the void, Li Jing fidgeted impatiently.

Building a Star Boat.

He had no such hope.

The materials needed are too many.

Chen Tang City doesn’t have that many resources.

Even if he tried to rob them.

It would be difficult to get enough materials to build a Star Boat.

Rather than wasting effort.

He might as well steal a few ready-made ones...

But it’s not suitable to start now.

Things aren’t chaotic yet, it’s not the time to stir things up.

Let’s see what happens tomorrow.

...

In the blink of an eye.

Time came to the afternoon of the next day.

Li Jing was stuck on the Star Boat of the Primordial Holy Land from morning till afternoon, bored out of his mind.

He had no idea what was going on in the Xuanji Divine Palace right now.

But the Star Boats in the void were all quiet.

There was no one leaving the Mini World of the Xuanji Divine Palace to drive their Star Boats away.

This situation.

It’s a bit fishy!

Qing Tian wants to form a coalition, there must be some who oppose it.

If people voice their disagreement on the spot, Qing Tian can’t just act out.

With the goal of opposing the top three forces of the Divine Kingdom, he and the Xuanji Divine Palace shouldn’t be blindly making enemies, even less so oppressing anyone who shakes the morale.

Chaos.

Isn’t going to start immediately.

This can be expected.

However, the fact that no one has shown their cards and walked away is a bit suspicious.

It can’t be that Qing Tian has such great charm that no one opposes forming the coalition, right?

They all belong to Eternal Divine Kingdom.

Who would willingly be under someone else’s control?

Could it be that the conditions proposed by Qing Tian are so good that all the major forces can’t refuse them?!

Deliberating in his thoughts, Li Jing felt somewhat annoyed.

The chaos is sure to come.

But if the formation of the alliance goes so smoothly, there’s no telling how long he’ll have to wait.

The forces ranked in the top three of the Divine Kingdom certainly won’t be simple. However, if faced with a successful alliance led by Qing Tian, they might tread carefully and conflict might not arise in the short term.

The vast Eternal Divine Kingdom.

With complex intermingled forces.

If any of them shows signs of decline, it’s giving opportunities to others.

If not absolutely necessary, both sides wouldn’t rashly start a war but would first negotiate over terms.

This wasn’t what Li Jing wanted to see.

If there wasn’t any conflict, how could he fish in troubled waters?

Right now, no one’s leaving the Mini World of Xuanji Divine Palace on their Star Boats, which doesn’t give him a chance to sneak aboard someone else’s ship and leave with them to covertly accomplish a "highway robbery".

Just as he was feeling frustrated, a cold male voice suddenly sounded on the Star Boat of the Primordial Holy Land.

"Incoming enemy! Everyone be on guard!"

?

Li Jing was puzzled.

???

The disciples of the Holy Land left on the Star Boat were also filled with question marks.

Before anyone could react, a protective boundary appeared, emanating from the Star Boat.

The Star Boats belonging to other forces that were suspended in the void also started activating their boundaries and protections one after another.