Chapter 763: The Undercurrent Below The Surface
Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations
Naturally this voice originated from Chi Guyan, after uttering these words, she withdrew the hug from Fang Zhengzhi.
Next, she turned around and leapt into the air, before emitting a whistling sound. Then, an enormous white beast flew swiftly from afar.
“Yo!” A beastly howl resounded in the air.
Chi Guyan leapt onto the back of the beast, and flew into the horizon.
Such a phenomenon happened too quickly. From Chi Guyan giving him a hug, to her turning around and leaving, all these had happened too quickly.
As such, it was only after Chi Guyan’s figure had turned into a small dot in the horizon that Fang Zhengzhi was able to react.
Looking at the black dot reducing in size, Fang Zhengzhi blinked his eyes, and his expression was filled with frustration, “Why did that girl just say…..?”
Fang Zhengzhi felt like asking Chi Guyan to repeat her sentence, but she had already left.
Looking at his surroundings, Fang Zhengzhi realised that everyone seemed bewildered as well, after seeing such an incomprehensible phenomenon.
“What are you all looking at? A bunch of foolish birds!”
“…..”
The Yin Yang Hall disciples were all indignant. Their mouths were wide open, yet they remained silent. Because, the Fang Zhengzhi in front of their eyes was already considered to be a dead person.
As such, it was normal for a dying person to be casual in his words.
“Bring him down!”
Great Elder Mo Yu gestured his hands, and a few Yin Yang Hall disciples immediately appeared in front of Fang Zhengzhi, all of whom seemed very careful when approaching him.
“I hope that you can keep your promise, or else you will definitely regret it in the future!” Fang Zhengzhi looked at Dao Xin, before handing over Dao Hun to them.
It was indeed difficult for him to make such a decision, but he did not regret it. After all, in such circ.u.mstances, he did not have a second choice to choose from.
Of course, he could continue killing, or continue threatening, or even escape, before returning to attack them. However, Yan Xiu no longer had the time to continue to wait for him.
Furthermore, most importantly…..
Yin Yang Hall would not give him a second chance to attack, and would not agree to release Yan Xiu because of his threats. After all, Yin Yang Hall was one of the Five Sects of the Holy Region!
Looking at the horizon once again, he could tell that the weather was indeed good today, with the fiery sun s.h.i.+ning above, the blue skies and the white clouds, as well as the lush green forests.
However, today was when he had experienced his biggest loss in his life, and that such a loss would result in his death.
…..
A gigantic black-marbled palace stood erected on an isolated island, resembling a beast hiding in the dark, waiting to reveal its sharpest fangs.
Within the bright interiors of the hall, a white fur-coated lady was sitting on a jade chair, her black eyes looking silently below.
This was a spectacularly beautiful lady, one of high status, elegant, exquisite. One could tell that she almost resembled a monster.
Monster Lord Baizhi!
And beside Monster Lord Baizhi, there was another lady clothe in a white long dress. Her lucious black hair rested on her waist, and her black eyes and appearance resembled that of Monster Lord Baizhi. However, as compared to the latter, the lady seemed more indifferent.
It was Yun Qingwu.
“There’s a piece of news, I think you’ll be more than interested in it.” Monster Lord Baizhi finally opened her mouth. She did not see any signs of panic on Yun Qingwu’s face, nor even a slight trace of anxiety.
Her indifference was almost that of a statue’s. Yun Qingwu’s expressions did not have a tinge of emotion, even while standing before the Monster Lord.
“Is Mother referring to the incident at the Yin Yang Hall?” Yun Qingwu replied calmly, her eyes as peaceful as the surface of a windless lake.
“Seems like you got the news too.” Monster Lord Baizhi replied.
“Since I was at the Holy Region, naturally I would make some preparations.” Yun Qingwu opened her mouth again.
“Hehe, tell me what you think about this situation.” Monster Lord Baizhi chuckled softly, as she plucked a strand of hair from her scalp.
“Within my expectations.” Yun Qingwu said calmly.
“Elaborate, let me listen to them.” Monster Lord Baizhi s.h.i.+fted her posture closer upon hearing this.
“Fang Zhengzhi is very intelligent, but this time he will definitely lose!” Yun Qingwu said confidently.
“Hm, continue.”
“His birthrights have already determined the limitations of what he is allowed to do. Due to his background, as well as his lack of backing influence, it is only natural that the path he takes will be more arduous than the rest. Moreover, it is easier for him to commit mistakes, as evidenced in his partic.i.p.ation in the Great Xia’s Law of Dao Examination. No matter how smart he is, he will definitely encounter many obstacles.”
“Proceed on.” Monster Lord Baizhi gestured.
“However, during this period, he was still very strong!” Yun Qingwu paused for a moment, as she seemed to have recalled something.
“Which period?” Monster Lord Baizhi was a little curious.
“After the Battle of the Southern Region, during that period, he received the support of Shadow Sect. I did not dare to touch him, as he had possessed the “eyes”. At the Blood Shadow City, when he had kidnapped one of my Domain Chiefs, I did not even utter a word.” Yun Qingwu proceeded on calmly.
“He was this strong?” Monster Lord Baizhi seemed a little surprised.
“Yes, while he did not possess an alarming intelligence, his ideas are daring, and n.o.body seemed to understand him. It was because of this point, that he was able to set up his plan within more a year before entering the city. Not only that, he had entered the Flame Capital City in broad daylight, and using his strength, he overthrew the Great Xia Crown Prince!” Yun Qingwu answered.
“Slightly more than a year? Hm, how interesting.” Monster Lord Baizhu finally nodded her head.
“The only thing he was lacking was the “eyes”, a pair of “eyes” which could help him understand this world. Initially he had possessed them, but unfortunately, he lost them not long after he had entered the Holy Region. It must be said that Shadow Sect’s Heavenly Oasis was overly cautious, resulting in him losing the “eyes”.”
“Eh? Why do you say so?”
“If I did not guess wrongly, after Fang Zhengzhi had entered the Holy Region, Heavenly Oasis did not mention about Shadow Sect’s procured intelligence to Fang Zhengzhi!” Yun Qingwu replied.
“Your meaning is that Heavenly Oasis had doubted Fang Zhengzhi’s capabilities?”
“It was not because he had doubted his capabilities, but there were two reasons for his actions. Number one, Fang Zhengzhi had yet to agree to enter the Shadow Sect, and that the procured information was the central of Shadow’s Sect most secretive and confidential plot. n.o.body else would have agreed for him to do so.”
“Continue.”
“Number two, Heavenly Oasis felt that Fang Zhengzhi temporarily lacked the leaders.h.i.+p experience in the Holy Region. The Holy Region was too complicated with the Five Sects competing against one another. Since Fang Zhengzhi had never entered the Holy Region, it was only natural that Heavenly Oasis hesitated in placing Shadow Sect’s future in his hands. He was waiting for Fang Zhengzhi to encounter an obstacle or two, and to understand the ruthlessness of the Holy Region, before placing such an important responsibility on him.” Yun Qingwu replied.
“You seem to make sense, however, how do these incidents relate to your words ‘within your expectations’? As for as I know, Fang Zhengzhi had agreed to enter the Shadow Sect after killing five Sages at the bottom of the Heavenly Dao Pavilion. As such, Heavenly Oasis should not have hesitated.” Monster Lord Baizhi nodded her head after being silent for a few moments.
“This would then be Heavenly Oasis’s biggest mistake. Looking at the big picture, he was reluctant for Fang Zhengzhi to go to the Yin Yang Hall. To prevent Fang Zhengzhi to have such thoughts, he could only continue to withhold the information, he was waiting, waiting for Yan Xiu to die, waiting for Fang Zhengzhi to enter the Sage State, but he actually forgot the relations.h.i.+p between Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu.”
“So, you’re saying that it was because of Heavenly Oasis’ caution that led to the downfall of Fang Zhengzhi at the Yin Yang Hall?”
“Not completely, but if Heavenly Oasis had mentioned the piece of information to Fang Zhengzhi, then at least Fang Zhengzhi would have known that the scariest person in Yin Yang Hall was in fact Dao Xin, not Dao Hun, and he would not have made such a fatal mistake. Fang Zhengzhi may have at least a thirty percent chance of success. However, this cannot be completely blamed on Heavenly Oasis, because if it were to be another person, n.o.body would have been so daring to place Shadow Sect’s future on Fang Zhengzhi before he had even entered the Holy Region. He cannot risk Shadow Sect’s future, because he knew that Fang Zhengzhi only had one desire to save Yan Xiu!” Yun Qingwu shook her head.
“What if this person was you?” Monster Lord Baizhi seemed to be interested in this topic.
“I would.” Yun Qingwu answered without hesitation.
“Eh? Why?”
“There’s always risk to everything. However, the bigger the risk, the bigger the fruits will bear. I will only consider about this point, is is worth or not!”
“Hehehe…..so, you would handover all thirteen pieces of Heaven Dao Sage Tablet to Fang Zhengzhi?” Baizhi laughed upon hearing this.
“Yes!” Yun Qingwu did not deny.
“From this, you are willing to place such a huge risk on the hands of Fang Zhengzhi. Then, you surely don’t hope for him to die like this?” Monster Lord Baizhi laughed out loud again.
“Is Mother’s intention of calling me over, to ask me about this thing?”
“So, your answer is?”
“Please Mother do not worry, I will not go to Nine Pinnacles Mountain.”
“Your reason?”
“The opportunity is not ripe yet.”
“So you’re saying, you’ll just watch by as Fang Zhengzhi die, right?” Baizhi’s eyes suddenly became as sharp as ever, as though she was able to look through a person’s heart.
Yun Qingwu did not reply Monster Lord Baizhi’s words, and she merely sat on her original spot, without a tinge of emotion on her face.
It was as though she was contemplating, and waiting.
Time pa.s.sed by quickly.
After awhile, Monster Lord Baizhi retracted her gaze. Next, she shook her head, and gestured towards Yun Qingwu, “Okay, you can go now.”
“Daughter will take her leave.” Yun Qingwu nodded her head, and did not continue to stay. Quickly, she turned around and walked out of the hall, during which she did not turn to look at Monster Lord Baizhi in the eye.
…..
Ling Yun Tower.
It was almost like a utopia. It was always springtime, and the flowers were permanently in a blossomed state. A clear riverstream flowed down from the mountains, creating a dragon-like waterfall.
Underneath the waterfall, there was a bottomless lake,.
A barefooted lady was standing in front of the lake, and her bright red dress was slightly wet. As her dress was tattered due to the prolonged soaking, pieces of cloth floated on the lake.
And at this moment…..
A purple figure landed from the horizon, just like a leaf, landing softly by the side of the lake.
“Greetings Lady Cang Yue!” Upon seeing the figure, countless bystanders immediately kneeled on the floor and greeted her.
“Ya’ll are dismissed.” Cang Yue waved her hand, her expression remained emotionless. Next, she turned towards the lady by the lakeside, and saw that her dress was tattered. “Your dress is torn, let me get someone to replace a new one.”
“No need, if I were to change a new dress, I’m afraid he can no longer recognise me.” The lady retracted her gaze from the lake, and slowly turned towards Cang Yue, before shaking her head.
“Actually, I’m here to tell you, he’s already dead.” Cang Yue did not seem to care the lady’s att.i.tude towards her, and proceeded to say.
The lady did not say anything, as she merely stood on her original position, her eyes raised slightly towards the horizon. She stared at the floating clouds, seemingly dazed.
“Seems like you don’t believe me.” Cang Yue opened her mouth once again. Then, she found a piece of rock to sit on. “But, it is real this time, Fang Zhengzhi went to Yin Yang Hall, and to save Yan Xiu, he tried to kidnap Yin Yang Hall’s Hallmaster Dao Hun, I heard he almost succeeded.”
The lady’s lips quivered a little, and it seemed like she wanted to say something. However, she did not open her mouth, as she merely turned her attention towards Cang Yue.
“What a pity, it is impossible for him to succeed, even if Shadow Sect were to accompany him in the battle, fate will still be fate. What I did not expect was that, a shameless person like him, would choose to use his life to exchange for that of Yan Xiu’s, don’t you think he’s foolish enough?” Cang Yue seemed to be mumbling to herself as she continued talking.