Sheng Fu

Chapter 1229 Calm and Composed Like a Clear Mirror

The fact that Yuwen Jun could willingly take out four Origin Chips means that the Three Races Alliance has completely reached the stage of a desperate struggle. Ling and Wang can understand this with just a little thought.

But there was still one thing he didn't understand, so he asked directly, "What exactly is the connection between the Dragon Clan and the Vermilion Bird Clan?"

Yuwen Jun sighed softly and said, "We were allies before, but we parted ways. I don't know what the Vermilion Bird Clan is like now, but I imagine they are stronger than the Dragon Clan."

Ling and Wang asked suspiciously, "Is it really that simple?"

Yuwen Jun nodded and said, "Yes, it's that simple. The historical context is too complicated, with many allusions, and I myself can't figure it out. In fact, I've always been feeling my way across the river."

"At this critical juncture, I have no reason to hide anything from you."

Seeing Yuwen Jun's attitude, Linghe Wang did not press the matter further.

With a wave of his sleeve, Yuwen Jun created another void passage. A moment later, Ling Yuqing led seventy-two members of the Dark Dragon to the outer courtyard.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Ling Yuqing led the crowd in bowing.

Yuwen Jun led Linghe Wang, the Ancient Spirit Cat, and Chu Yu out of the house.

When Ling Yuqing saw her "family member," the Ancient Spirit Cat, appear as well, she immediately understood that they were about to embark on a mission that could only succeed and could not fail.

Yuwen Jun looked at everyone and said loudly, "You will now carry out this secret operation. All matters, large and small, shall be subject to the orders of King Linghe. Anyone who disobeys will be executed without mercy!"

Ling Yuqing and her men responded in unison, "We obey!"

Yuwen Jun placed his hand on Ling He Wang's shoulder and whispered, "From now on, it really depends on you two."

"Of course, if you really can't hold on, you can just give up."

"I have another path to take."

Linghe Wang's heart sank. Sure enough, Yuwen Jun had made two preparations.

"May I ask what the other path is?" Linghe Wang humbly inquired.

Yuwen Jun smiled mysteriously and said, "I can't say for now."

Ling and Wang did not press the matter further.

Just then, the kettle on the bronze stove boiled water, and Yuwen Jun said with feigned ease, "Let's go in and have some tea. Even if something terrible happens, it won't affect our tea time."

"As the saying goes, a great undertaking can be accomplished in a cup of tea."

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter, for there was no greater joy than this.

People always need to find joy in hardship, to comfort their weary souls in the most forced way.

In fact, Yuwen Jun's other path was also very simple.

The idea is to give the God Emperor three Origin Chips, keeping one for himself. A God Emperor who controls four Origin Chips should be able to reach the Half-Step Myriad Realms level, and use the God Emperor to restrain the Demon Lord.

Yuwen Jun would never choose this path unless absolutely necessary.

……

The next day, morning.

The Demon Realm, the Black Mountain Land.

In the wilderness, Zhongyi practiced with the Dragon-Controlling Spear in hand. The moves were extremely simple: straight thrusts and diagonal parries. Anyone who has experienced life-or-death battles knows that in times of crisis, the simplest moves are the most practical, while the most ingenious moves are often restricted by the opponent and cannot be fully executed.

During his sparring session with Yuwen Jun, Zhong Yi's moves consistently had the upper hand. However, Yuwen Jun's physical strength was too overwhelming, allowing her to easily combine offense and defense, and always manage to break through Zhong Yi's combos with ease. Boom!
With a thrust of the spear, the spear light burst forth, shooting straight into the sky. The distant sky instantly cracked layer by layer, and a vast killing force spread in all directions.

"In just two days, you have made such great progress." A clear and melodious voice rang out.

Zhong Yi turned around and saw that Yuwen Jun was standing behind him at some point.

"I occasionally get some inspiration, but this move is not yet fully developed and it's difficult to use in actual combat," Zhong Yi said humbly, bowing his head slightly.

Yuwen Jun smiled and said, "If a killing move could be mastered so easily, it wouldn't be a killing move."

"However, our sparring session can only end here."

Zhong Yi's expression hardened, and he tentatively asked, "What happened?"

Yuwen Jun smiled calmly and said, "It's not a big deal. I'm a little hesitant about whether to take you to some unknown places for training, or wait until Wu Mi and the others come out of seclusion before letting you go to the Netherworld Cave alone to hone your skills."

Although Yuwen Jun spoke casually, Zhong Yi still sensed that something serious had happened.

"I should go with my brother to train in some unknown place. I have already cultivated the Myriad Spirits True Essence, so training in the Netherworld Cave is meaningless to me now," Zhong Yi said after a moment of contemplation.

Yuwen Jun was even more conflicted. He was very worried that a careless mistake could cost Zhong Yi his life.

Seeing the pure, high-spirited fighting spirit in Zhong Yi's eyes, Yuwen Jun thought it over and over again before nodding in agreement: "Alright, this time the main focus will be on intelligence gathering, and there will be occasional close-quarters combat."

"Let's go, let's go to the Chaos Space first."

Zhong Yi nodded emphatically, and in the blink of an eye, the two of them traversed the void and arrived in the chaotic space.

After a fierce battle, the scenery here is no longer as lush as it once was.

The two arrived at the outside of a simple courtyard.

"Senior, I have a favor to ask." Yuwen Jun called out from outside the door.

Under the eaves, the nameless old man sitting cross-legged heard this sound and felt his body go limp for a moment. The thing he was most worried about had still happened. As a master of the Taoist Xuanzong sect, how could he not know the fact that the Demon Lord had awakened?

A thought flashed through my mind, and the main gate opened, revealing Yuwen Jun and Zhong Yi.

The nameless old man reluctantly poured tea and water for the two young people, clicking his tongue and saying, "I know why you've come. Although I don't want to get involved in this cause and effect, I've still gotten involved."

Yuwen Jun was slightly taken aback and asked suspiciously, "You know?"

The nameless old man pushed the teacup towards Yuwen Jun, and said with a bitter smile, "I can still see through this little secret of heaven."

Zhong Yi sat silently to the side. Under normal circumstances, the nameless old man might have been surprised that this exceptionally talented young man had cultivated the Myriad Spirits True Essence, but now, the nameless old man's heart was already very weary...

Seeing that the nameless old man was not in high spirits, Yuwen Jun felt a little disappointed, but he did not blame him. After all, whoever became the ruler of the world would not affect the survival and development of the Taoist Xuanzong lineage.

"My original plans have been disrupted. I'm only seeking help from you now because I'm desperate. I hope you will forgive me," Yuwen Jun said, bowing his head slightly, his tone humble and composed.

The nameless old man said with a worried look, "I've already helped you once. This time, I need a reason."

"A reason enough for me to go all out."

Yuwen Jun gritted his teeth slightly and said, "There is hope of unraveling the cause and effect between the past and the future."

The nameless old man paused for a moment, a deep, clear light shining in the depths of his eyes, and stared at Yuwen Jun, asking very subtly, "Really?"

Yuwen Jun frowned, pursed his lips, and said, "Of course it's true, but the risk of dying in battle is also extremely high."

"In fact, the Taoist Xuanzong lineage can completely stay out of this, or they can place their bets. They can bet on me, or they can bet on the God Emperor and the Demon Lord. How they place their bets is entirely up to you, Senior, but I hope you will choose me..."