“The North Sea Sword Pavilion played a part in the capture of the disciple of the Southern Exalt who trespassed on their borders. This can be considered as them having sowed good karma with Golden Court Mountain.”
Yan Zhaoge shrugged, “While Lin Hanhua said that Gu Hong is also an Immortal Bridge Martial Saint, implying that they will not intervene, if Pavilion Lord Gu is really pressured to the point of asking for Golden Court Mountain’s protection, Golden Court Mountain would likely not ignore their request.”
Ah Hu grinned, “Of the three sects, there is only the Radiant Light Sect that has to solitarily face the flames of fury of the Grand Xuan Dynasty.”
Yan Zhaoge gazed into the distance, “The lips and the teeth cannot solitarily survive the winter. With the Radiant Light Sect facing a large scale attack by the Grand Xuan Dynasty, the Dim Darkness Sect that is really weak beyond compare right now aside, the North Sea Sword Pavilion and Copper Men Island would most likely have to provide reinforcements. While Pavilion Lord Gu knows that he is one of their targets, he will probably still make an appearance.”
Ah Hu nodded, this being within his expectations as well.
Unless Gu Hong brought the North Sea Sword Pavilion in moving out of the Royal Reed Sea, asking for Golden Court Mountain’s assistance in their journey, with the lips and teeth unable to solitarily survive the winter, were the Radiant Light Sect to be completely decimated, the North Sea Sword Pavilion too would be hard pressed to survive alone beneath the overwhelming pressure of the Grand Xuan Dynasty.
Feng Yunsheng said, “Still, the Radiant Light Sect should be unable to hold on even with the help of North Sea Sword Pavilion and Copper Men Island.”
In contrast to their previous battle, the anti-Xuan forces had suffered losses while the Grand Xuan Dynasty now had their number one expert Kang Ping who had not participated in battle previously.
With the gap in their strength widening, the anti-Xuan coalition’s chances did not look good at all.
Yan Zhaoge extended three fingers before furling up one of them, “If I were to consider things from the Radiant Light Sect’s perspective, there are three probable methods. First, they could simply change their target, giving up on their foundation in the World beyond Worlds and making use of the wound of the sky leading to the Eight Extremities World to launch a full frontal assault.”
“If the entire sect descends to the Eight Extremities World, they could make use of the suppression of the power of dimensions to somewhat mitigate the Grand Xuan Dynasty’s numerical advantage.”
To put it simply, even though I have no way of becoming as strong as you within a short period of time, I could just as well think of a way to make you as weak as me.
Still, this would be too demanding on the Radiant Light Sect.
Even if they had sufficient treasures to support all their disciples in descending through the wound of the sky, after they had descended, it would be very difficult for those who had yet to reach the fourth level of the Martial Saint realm to ascend back into the World beyond Worlds.
Yan Zhaoge furled his second finger, “Second, they could protect their people and forsake the Sun Moon Peak in the Virtuous Spirit Region, bringing their disciples in heading to Copper Men Island.”
The strength of Copper Men Island’s three guardian copper men was equivalent to that of Immortal Bridge Martial Saints, making it unquestionably the most advantageous geographical formation here in the Royal Reed Sea.
There, the anti-Xuan coalition would have a chance to face off against the Grand Xuan Dynasty.
Still, this did not just concern the Radiant Light Sect alone. Copper Men Island becoming the main battlefield aside, North Sea Sword Pavilion could likely also be forced to give up on its foundations.
Yan Zhaoge said, “Looking at the overall situation and considering for the long-term, this solution is rather more rational. Still, it is hard to say if the Radiant Light Sect will choose it.”
“As for the reason…” Yan Zhaoge smacked his lips, “It seems like it might be related to me a little.”
Yan Zhaoge was becoming increasingly close with Golden Court Mountain, Lin Hanhua even having been willing to block Kang Ping for his sake.
In contrast, the Radiant Light Sect had become the target of the Grand Xuan Dynasty’s intense rage.
It could only be imagined how despondent the Radiant Light Sect must be feeling with this.
Since Golden Court Mountain could not protect them, why then shouldn’t they look for a more suitable backer?
Coincidentally, there was indeed likely to be an existence such as this in the current Royal Reed Sea…
Yan Zhaoge furled his last finger, “The southern Blazing Heaven Territory.”
Hearing his words, Feng Yunsheng and Ah Hu both had looks of realisation surface on their faces, the latter saying after a moment’s hesitation, “Young Master, it shouldn’t be, right? If it really were so, it would be equivalent to the Radiant Light Sect having cut off their future for good in the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory.”
Yan Zhaoge smiled, “That would depend on the Southern Exalt’s exact intentions. At the end of the day, the Royal Reed Sea directly borders the southern Blazing Heaven Territory.”
Ah Hu mused, “If such a day truly arrives, the heavens and the earth of the Royal Reed Sea would truly have changed then.”
Yan Zhaoge said, “Yeah, right? But if the Radiant Light Sect truly becomes the pawn of the southern Blazing Heaven Territory, the spearhead of their advance into the southeast, it would then be very easy for them to become cannon fodder as they would be hard pressed to enjoy the fruits of their labour in sweet victory.”
“If it were me, I wouldn’t choose this method. Still, who can say for sure that Luo Zhiyuan will not make such a desperate gamble?”
Feng Yunsheng said, “You said earlier that someone is trying to go fishing. This is what you meant?”
Ah Hu’s expression changed slightly, “The fish refers to the people of the southern Blazing Heaven Territory while the Radiant Light Sect is the bait. The ones going fishing is Golden Court Mountain?”
Yan Zhaoge simply nodded in response.
Ah Hu felt sweat trickling down his back, “Is it Lin Hanhua?”
Yan Zhaoge shook his head, “No. It is likely the one surnamed Mu. Him having accompanied Kang Ping and Chen Zhiliang to the Royal Reed Sea this time, it should be for keeping a close eye on the Heaven Bearing Efficate Formation on the one hand whilst actually also assisting Lin Hanhua on the other in handling the matter of the Southern Exalt’s lineage trespassing onto their territory.”
At this point, within Yan Zhaoge’s mind surfaced the image of Mu Jun’s smiling, approachable face.
Comparatively speaking, Yan Zhaoge still felt that Lin Hanhua whose sharpness was ever visible like that of a blade who was rather easier to associate with.
In associating with this Mu Jun, he might truly have been betrayed yet still unknowingly be helping to count money for him.
“Of course, there still remains one possibility,” Yan Zhaoge said, “Mu Jun has a secret collaborative relationship with the Radiant Light Sect which has been intentionally acting as per his instructions, borrowing the crisis brought about by the Grand Xuan Dynasty to establish communication with people of the southern Blazing Heaven Territory.”
Ah Hu grinned, “This way, the Radiant Light Sect is really walking on a tightrope.”
Yan Zhaoge laughed, “Yeah, right? Of course, while the scheme is good, no one can know for sure if the people of the southern Blazing Heaven Territory will bite the hook.”
“This is actually more of a means of probing. Mu Jun wants to know the true motive of the southern Yang Heaven Territory.”
If the other side had no intentions of conquering the territory to the southeast, they would likely ignore any and all requests for aid by the Radiant Light Sect.
Ah Hu asked curiously, “Young Master, which of these do you think is more likely to ha
ppen?”
“A verdict cannot be made now. These are actually still just speculations of mine which require some verification,” Yan Zhaoge said, “We need only observe the Radiant Light Sect’s next step to find out.”
Here, Yan Zhaoge brought them along in entering the Myriad Dragon Palace and entering the deep sea, heading for the Sun Moon Peak of the Virtuous Spirit Region which served as the Radiant Light Sect’s headquarters.
Along the way, Yan Zhaoge asked Xiao Ai, “Xiao Ai, back when you were travelling alongside mother, did you ever hear her mentioning descendants of the Prime Clear lineage?”
Xiao Ai had appeared totally devoid of interest when Yan Zhaoge had been talking about the Radiant Light Sect and Mu Jun with Feng Yunsheng and Ah Hu earlier.
Hearing Yan Zhaoge asking her about something now, she concentrated and thought about it.
After carefully recalling things for a moment, Xiao Ai’s eyes lit up, “I did!”
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HSSB754: Yin and yang coexisting, gradually improving
“There was this one time when this maid and Lady were randomly talking regarding the decree of the Earthly Sovereign that forbids those descendants of the Prime Clear lineage from entering the World beyond Worlds.”
Xiao Ai recalled, “Lady casually mentioned having heard that there is actually a descendant of the Prime Clear lineage here in the World beyond Worlds, just that the person keeps a low profile and has a unique identity. She merely heard about it, not knowing any specific details.”
“Still, the existence of such a person seems to have been secretly allowed by the Earthly Sovereign for some unknown reason.”
Ah Hu was flabbergasted, “Isn’t the Earthly Sovereign slapping his own face like this? Or is it that this person’s background is powerful to the extent that even the Earthly Sovereign has to be wary of it?”
Yan Zhaoge shook his head, “The Earthly Sovereign’s decree is not a paper tiger. This person keeps so secretive precisely because the Earthly Sovereign’s authority is not to be challenged.”
“The reason for the Earthly Sovereign having intentionally overlooked him being in the World beyond Worlds and allowed him to keep a low profile within might be due to some special considerations, and might additionally be because of a tacit understanding with others.”
While he could not be sure that this person was definitely Lin Hanhua, Yan Zhaoge thought that it should probably be him.
It had always been rumoured in the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory that Lin Hanhua’s background was not simple, that he was not merely the Southeastern Exalt’s head disciple.
However, few were aware of the specifics regarding this.
Yan Zhaoge stopped thinking about this as he controlled the Myriad Dragon Palace in navigating the deep sea, heading for the Sun Moon Peak of the Virtuous Spirit Region where the Radiant Light Sect was based.
After having gradually neared the Virtuous Spirit Region, Yan Zhaoge became even more cautious and covert in his actions as he made absolutely sure that his movements were not exposed.
The Virtuous Spirit Region had definitely already turned into a battlefield.
The Grand Xuan Dynasty would surely have well and properly encircled the Virtuous Spirit Region.
If Yan Zhaoge’s movements were exposed here, Kang Ping would definitely not hesitate in the least as he would surely turn right back and head straight for Yan Zhaoge.
Apart from travelling, Yan Zhaoge spent most of his time in the Myriad Dragon Palace cultivating.
He had already gained an initial mastery of the Yin Yang Heavenly Scripture, having successfully accomplished the power of minor yin through the power of dim moon and the power of extreme yang by absorbing the essence qi of the Extreme Yang Seal.
He had truly achieved rapid improvements, accomplishing all this in such a short period of time.
If it were someone else cultivating in the Yin Yang Heavenly Scripture, even if they had a similar level of comprehension abilities, there were still few who would have been able to achieve this so quickly.
On one hand, he had benefited from the power of dim moon that had already existed within his body as well as the pure, refined essence qi of the Extreme Yang Seal. On the other, he had also benefited from the mutated wound of the sky which had created some unique illusory domain.
Apart from that, this was also thanks to Yan Zhaoge’s foundation, the Peerless Heavenly Scripture.
With the Peerless Heavenly Scripture that was the head of the Ten Primordial Heavenly Scriptures and the source of the myriad arts as his foundation, his efficiency when cultivating in the other nine Heavenly Scriptures would increase manifold.
Still, on the other hand, for grand completion to truly be accomplished for the Peerless Heavenly Scripture, for one to cultivate it to its peak, that person would additionally require the other nine Heavenly Scriptures as a foundation.
The beginning and the end, the start whilst also the final, the earliest as one with the latest-it was profound beyond compare.
Due to cultivating in the Yin Yang Heavenly Scripture, Yan Zhaoge’s cultivation base had constantly been improving as well.
Even now, he felt that he was already gradually nearing the second level of the Martial Saint realm.
With but a single step, he would hence able to attempt a breakthrough, entering a whole new level.
“The four phenomena related to the variations of yin and yang, extreme yang, extreme yin, minor yang and minor yin have all been accomplished. It should now be time for me to advance further.”
Feeling the changes in his martial concept and true essence, Yan Zhaoge gradually arrived at an understanding.
There was no need for him to continually aim for external aid as he cultivated in the power of extreme yin and the power of minor yang.
With him having already accomplished the power of extreme yang and the power of minor yin, with how these were all connected to one another, the corresponding power of extreme yin and power of minor yang would naturally slowly be born as well.
This process was still primarily about analysing the Yin Yang Heavenly Scripture and comprehending the profundities within.
It was only natural for one to be aided by fortuitous encounters and treasures. Yet, one could never hope to rely on external forces all the way.
Many things still relied on one’s own comprehensions at the end of the day.
The internal combined with the external was the right way to go about it.
Yan Zhaoge aside, his Northern Ocean Clone too was cultivating diligently, making use of this time to refine more of his acupoints to see Divinity, achieving resonance with the actual stars up in the sky.
The more acupoints they had successfully refined like this, the more powerful a martial practitioner. Eventually, they would open for themselves the path of the heavens and the earth, stepping into the Immortal Bridge stage as they would find themselves in a whole new world.
With the large amount of true dragon corpses in the Myriad Dragon Palace and the treasures gained in the Dim Radiant Mausoleum, their current accumulated resources already surpassed that of many great sects even in the World beyond Worlds.
Feng Yunsheng, Ah Hu, Xiao Ai and Pan-Pan were similarly benefiting greatly from this.
Just relying purely on external aid alone, it would be hard to produce peak experts.
Still, all these people here were outstanding individuals without exception.
Under such circumstances, absolutely sufficient resources could assist these geniuses in saving a large amount of time, allowing them to grow at an accelerated rate and ascend the peak earlier.
The great progress one had seen, the harder it would naturally be for them to improve. As their cultivation bases rose, it would be harder for them to progress, much time being wasted as well.
As compared to Yan Zhaoge who had already Transcended Mortality and entered Sai
nthood, Feng Yunsheng and the rest who were currently still Martial Grandmasters were advancing much more rapidly at present.
Yan Zhaoge ended his cultivation, his gaze sweeping across the hall. He saw Ah Hu and Xiao Ai still in the midst of cultivation while Feng Yunsheng had similarly just ended her current cultivation session.
“If the Radiant Light Sect has no suitable Maiden of Extreme Yin, they would likely have put in great effort in raising Meng Wan these past years.”
Yan Zhaoge smiled, “The Radiant Light Sect is naturally much wealthier than the Sacred Sun Clan with the World beyond Worlds also possessing a far better environment for cultivating than the Eight Extremities World. Meng Wan would surely have improved by leaps and bounds since then.”
“Still, as compared to us, the Radiant Light Sect are really poor bastards.”
The dim blue radiance of cold sun faded from Feng Yunsheng’s pupils as she ceased to circulate her profound art, “There will definitely be a reckoning eventually. To be honest, I actually look forward to it quite a bit, even though the Extreme Ying Bout is already a thing of the past.”
While she had already gradually gotten over it, Feng Yunsheng was still a competitive person at the end of the day.
Yan Zhaoge laughed, “I think that Meng Wan should be looking forward to it too.”
Feng Yunsheng nodded, “From my understanding of Little Wan, you think rightly.”
Whether it was her elegant self in front of others or her casual self in front of Feng Yunsheng, there was a fact about Meng Wan that could not be concealed.
This was also a girl who had her own pride and persistence.
“The Radiant Light Sect is likely at a crucial moment of life and death now. I think that they should not have the leisure to continue keeping the Extreme Yin Crown a secret?” Feng Yunsheng asked.
Yan Zhaoge said, “It will definitely be quite a din. We should go have a look at this commotion.”
The Myriad Dragon Palace soundlessly arrived in the vicinity of the Virtuous Spirit Region.
Now, even within the deep sea, they were able to feel intense power fluctuations emanating from the distance where numerous experts were currently clashing!
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