I am Master Maoshan

"How's it going? Did you give him your God King Seal? How's that kid doing? Did he refuse?" the old man asked, his voice tinged with a hint of teasing.

Qing Muzi nodded, her expression relaxed, and said, "It's proceeding according to plan. The five divine realms have all been handed over to Liu Jun. I must say, it's much more relaxing and comfortable."

Upon hearing this, a hint of worry flashed in Feng Wanqing's eyes: "But Liu Jun is still young after all. The five divine realms are in a mess right now. Can he handle it all?"

"No problem, trust this brat. He's like a donkey, he's under a lot of pressure, but he can also unleash his full potential. No need to worry," Qingfengzi said nonchalantly.

“He should have no problem handling government affairs. When I went there today, I saw that he had finished processing all the memorials in that large hall,” Qing Muzi said.

"You've finished dealing with nearly 100,000 memorials? Did that brat burn them?" Qingfengzi looked surprised, his eyebrows raised high, as if he couldn't believe his ears at all.

As the previous Heavenly Fire God King, reviewing memorials was routine for him, and he knew better than anyone the tediousness and hardship involved. Even with his abilities and experience, processing so many memorials would require a considerable amount of time and effort. Did this young Liu Jun truly possess some extraordinary abilities?

"AI Brain One is with him." Qing Muzi said calmly, her voice revealing a deeper meaning.

"Oh, that explains it then." Qingfengzi nodded in sudden understanding. The AI-powered No. 1 was an extraordinary treasure, capable of assisting in processing vast amounts of government affairs and information. With it, handling memorials would naturally be twice as efficient. However…

Qingfengzi frowned again, a new question arising in his mind: "But why is this AI No. 1 now beside Liu Jun? Normally, AI No. 1 is a treasure belonging to the previous Order Keeper, and should have been destroyed with the fall of the previous Order Keeper. Why is it now in the hands of that kid Liu Jun, completely intact?"

His gaze was profound, as if piercing through the mist, attempting to uncover the truth. It is well known that the treasures of those who uphold order are often inextricably linked to their fate; once an order is destroyed, their treasures usually vanish as well.

But this AI-powered No. 1 was an exception. Not only was it not destroyed, but it also appeared openly next to Liu Jun.

"Furthermore, Liu Jun hasn't even officially become a new Order member yet, and he already has AI Number Two by his side. Why is AI Number One also appearing? Could it be..." Qingfengzi's tone became somewhat grave as he said this, "...could it be that there's some conspiracy behind this that we don't know about? Or that some oversight has occurred, allowing AI Number One to appear so openly beside Liu Jun without being detected by the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao?"

His eyes gleamed with contemplation, clearly indicating that he was rapidly considering various possibilities and countermeasures in his mind.

Qing Muzi and Feng Wanqing stood quietly to the side, saying nothing, simply watching Qing Fengzi, as if they were also pondering the same question.

Just then, the ground not far behind them suddenly seemed to come alive, undulating slightly. Immediately afterwards, accompanied by a low rumble, two figures completely formed from earth element appeared behind them.

Qingfengzi moved slightly, turned to face the two figures, his gaze especially fixed on one of them, and a complicated smile appeared on his lips.

"Yunmie, you've finally appeared." Qingfengzi's voice was calm, without a trace of surprise, as if he had known all along that this person would appear.

The figure known as Yunmie was tall and had a blurred face, with only his eyes flashing with a cold light.

He was the Wasteland God King who ruled the Wasteland God Realm before Mo Chensheng, a legendary figure who once shone brightly but fell due to a conspiracy.

"What, do you miss me, a dead man?" Yun Mie sneered, his tone tinged with self-mockery and disdain.

Qingfengzi gently shook his head, his gaze firm: "No, that's not it. I just wanted to confirm something with you."

He had been puzzled by the fall of Mo Chensheng, the God King of the Wasteland, some time ago, wondering who was behind it.

He needed to figure this out, because someone capable of killing a god-king could very well become a variable in the later plans.

Yun Mie raised an eyebrow, seemingly knowing what Qing Fengzi wanted to ask: "You want to know if I killed Mo Chensheng? Of course I did, but I have to thank your disciple Liu Jun for that. If he hadn't injured Mo Chensheng, I might not have been able to succeed so easily."

Qingfengzi's eyes narrowed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "So you gave the Wasteland God King Seal to Liu Jun?"

"Of course, I'm the kind of person who repays kindness." Yun Mie paused, a hint of amusement in his voice. "What? You want to avenge Mo Chensheng?"

A hint of mockery flashed in his eyes, as if he were waiting for Qingfengzi's answer.

Qingfengzi sneered, his gaze sharp: "Of course not, we are enemies. I'm just curious why you would give such an important treasure to an outsider."

Clearly, Qingfengzi had some doubts about Yunmie's actions, suspecting that Yunmie had ulterior motives towards Liu Jun, and fearing that this guy might trick Liu Jun again, which would be the end of him.

"I'm willing, what's it to you?" Yun Mie retorted with a smirk.

Qingfengzi's gaze sharpened, and killing intent instantly filled the air.

The atmosphere between the two suddenly became so tense that it seemed to freeze, and a suffocating sense of oppression filled the air.

Even Dog, who had been leisurely lying on the ground, seemed to sense this unusual aura. It abruptly stood up, its fur bristling, its eyes fixed on Yun Mie opposite it, ready to attack at any moment. Yun Mie's trusted subordinate, Qian Yan, held a short sword that gleamed coldly in the afterglow of the setting sun. His eyes were equally sharp, as if ready to tear apart the enemy before him at any instant. The battle was about to begin.

"Don't be so nervous, I really don't have any bad intentions towards Liu Jun." Yun Mie suddenly smiled, a smile that carried a hint of amusement and a deeper meaning.

Mentioning Liu Jun, a complex emotion flashed in Yun Mie's eyes. Previously, when he arranged for Qian Yan to take the Wasteland God King Seal to Liu Jun to surrender, he had no other intentions; he simply wanted to help Liu Jun one last time.

However, unexpectedly, although Liu Jun accepted the Divine King Seal, he resolutely refused Qian Yan's offer of surrender. This surprised and frustrated Yun Mie, and Qian Yan returned to his side as a result.

Yun Mie knew clearly that in this complex game of chess, he was just a pawn. His actions in helping Liu Jun were merely one pawn pushing another pawn forward, moving faster toward that unknown end.

Because he didn't have much time left, he wanted to see if Liu Jun, who was also a piece on the chessboard, could jump out of the board or break it.

Upon hearing this, Qingfengzi snorted coldly, his voice carrying a hint of disdain and wariness. However, it was this snort that eased the tense atmosphere. He gave Yunmie a deep look, as if trying to see right through him.

“However, I have no such intentions, but that person…” Yun Mie changed the subject, pointing to the sky, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes, “Are you sure you really have no intentions towards your disciple?”

The "that one" he referred to was naturally the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao. In the realm of gods, the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao represents supreme power and will, a being revered by all. As the chosen one of the Heavenly Dao, Liu Jun's fate was already inextricably linked to the Heavenly Dao.

Qingfengzi's expression instantly turned serious. He then took a deep breath, as if trying to inhale all his worries and anxieties into his chest.

Yunmie's words were not fabricated out of thin air; the profound meaning they contained was something that could not be ignored.

The embodiment of the Heavenly Dao, the being that should have been like a puppet executing the will of the Heavenly Dao, showed an unusually complex and unpredictable attitude towards Liu Jun.

In common sense, the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao is the direct manifestation of the Heavenly Dao's will, and every decision it makes should be the result of following the rules of the Heavenly Dao.

However, as time went on, some subtle changes began to emerge in the behavior of the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao. It no longer seemed to be a simple executor, but rather possessed its own thoughts and judgments.

This change is unsettling because the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao was originally entrusted with a crucial task—to maintain stability and order in the divine realm—when it lacked order.

However, when the true Order Keeper Liu Jun appeared, the Heavenly Dao Incarnation did not gradually retreat into the background as expected, but instead showed an unprecedented independence and initiative.

Even more worrying is that the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao seems to realize that its existence is under threat.

In order to prevent its existence from being erased, it may resort to extreme measures and target Liu Jun, who has not yet fully matured.

This possibility hangs like the Sword of Damocles over everyone's heads, making it impossible to ignore.

"If you need help, just call me, and you know how to find me." After saying this, Yun Mie, along with Qian Yan, sank into the ground like ghosts and disappeared without a trace.

There was no deep-seated hatred between him and Qingfengzi; their grievances were nothing more than some trivial misunderstandings and mutual dislike.

However, when it came to Qingfengzi's disciple Liu Jun, the future Order Keeper, Yunmie's attitude became unusually firm.

He had high hopes for Liu Jun, and whether it was because they were both pawns or something else, he was willing to help Liu Jun.

Once Yun Mie's cold figure had completely disappeared from sight, Qingfengzi raised his hand and flicked his fingertips. Circles of pale blue light spread outwards from him, instantly creating an invisible barrier that isolated the outside world from noise and prying eyes.

"What ulterior motives does Yunmie harbor?" Qingfengzi frowned, his eyes revealing a hint of vigilance and doubt.

"As it stands, at least he doesn't seem to have any ill intentions towards Liu Jun." Qing Muzi gently shook her head, her voice calm.

"At the very least, he didn't intend to harm Liu Jun before. Before Liu Jun's strength had fully matured, Yun Mie had countless opportunities to easily take his life. However, he didn't do so."

When recalling the past, Qing Muzi's tone couldn't help but carry a hint of emotion: "He chose to kill Mo Chensheng to avenge his past grievances. As for Liu Jun, Yun Mie not only did not do anything to harm him, but also secretly helped him all along."

"So, will he, Yun Mie, really stand on our side?" Feng Wanqing couldn't help but interject.

“I think he will,” Qing Muzi replied affirmatively again. “Perhaps it is precisely because he has become an abandoned pawn that he has the motivation to cooperate with us.”

After these words, all three fell silent, for they were all reminded of Yunmie's glorious past. (End of Chapter)