Chapter 2843 - 2819: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes

Chapter 2843: Chapter 2819: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes

Chapter 2819: The Manipulator Behind the Scenes

In the vast cosmos, countless galaxies surrounded a special barrier forming a transparent sphere around innumerable celestial bodies. Within this special transparent barrier, there was only a black stone floating, atop which three old men were seated in a pavilion, sipping tea and chatting leisurely, appearing completely out of place amidst the vast starry sea.

One of the old men, dressed in red, sipped tea and sighed, "I said this boy had potential, didn’t I? The plans we set all those years ago have all come to fruition!"

Another old man in grey robes chuckled, "You have quite the eye, willing to spend tens of thousands of years to transfer the life fate to this boy. What were you thinking back then?"

The red-robed elder turned to look at the old man in black garments and said, "Do you know what I was thinking?"

The old man in black laughed, "You sly ghost, how could we know what you were thinking!"

The red-robed elder smiled mysteriously, "It seems wise after all to bestow the destiny upon this boy. But I won’t tell you the reason, you can guess!"

The grey-robed and black-robed elders looked at each other, faces full of helplessness, and then the old man in black asked, "How long do you estimate before this boy meets us?"

"At this rate, it won’t be long!" The red-robed elder stroked his beard and said.

"I wonder what surprises this boy will bring us next," said the old man in black, and the three raised their cups and drank heartily, laughing loudly.

"Hahahahaha..."

Meanwhile, in the Lower Realm, Lin Feng sneezed violently...

...

In the Myriad Heavens Divine Cult, Murong Chuan stood at the highest point of the steps leading up to the main hall, looking extremely serious. Recent events, one after another, had put him in a foul mood. Ever since he returned from Ling City with Murong He’s body, he couldn’t let it go. Although all evidence pointed to the Demon Clan, he couldn’t believe that it was their doing.

Moreover, the name Lin Feng was also a great worry in his heart. If not eliminated, he truly couldn’t find peace. Right now, he was pondering where exactly to find Lin Feng’s trace. It’s been many years since the incident with Chang Chuang, and Lin Feng had killed not just one Elder of the Myriad Heavens Divine Cult, and also stole treasures from the Treasure Pavilion. Regardless of any one of these acts, he couldn’t possibly let Lin Feng go. However, over the years, this boy had always remained hidden. Even with the entire Myriad Heavens Divine Realm upturned, they hadn’t found a shadow of him. Could he have just disappeared into thin air!

At this thought, he clenched his right fist tightly, and with a booming sound, the black Yuangang aura erupted from his body, filling the entire hall.

Suddenly, Murong Chuan sensed a powerful presence. An elderly man wearing a black cloak suddenly appeared within the great hall, seeming to hover in mid-air, with no indication of when he had arrived.

"Divine Emperor... You..." Murong Chuan saw the cloaked elder and was immediately flustered, kneeling to the ground. He hadn’t expected the Divine Emperor to appear suddenly. He hadn’t seen the Divine Emperor for tens of thousands of years.

"Rise,"

The Eternal God Emperor said indifferently. As the only known Divine Emperor in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm, he had always been devoted to cultivation. Everyone knew of his existence, but he had temporarily handed the matters of the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm to the Myriad Heavens Divine Cult, revealing himself only in exceedingly critical times, so many people knew only his title without having glimpsed his true form.

Murong Chuan stood up timidly, quite astonished by the Eternal God Emperor’s arrival. What terrified him most was not knowing when the Divine Emperor had arrived there. He adjusted his aura, not wanting the Divine Emperor to notice anything unusual, as there were many tasks the Eternal God Emperor had given to him that he had not completed. He feared the Divine Emperor had come to reproach him, so he asked, "Divine Emperor, do you have anything to assign to this subordinate upon your return?"

No matter how arrogant and prideful Murong Chuan might be in usual circumstances, in front of the Eternal God Emperor, he was like an ant. In the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm, strength decided everything. With his power, the Eternal God Emperor could end his life with just a breath, so anyone seeing his current demeanor would find it laughable.

The Eternal God Emperor waved his hand, then directly flew to the stone chair at the top of the steps, removed his black hat, and looked at Murong Chuan, "You seem to be in a bad mood?"

He knew Murong Chuan well, as Murong Chuan had always followed him closely, so he could easily see through his concerns. But what worried him most was Murong Chuan’s tendency to be overly meticulous. Those who achieve great things do not fuss over trivialities, and dwelling on revenge could never lead to success. He had always wanted to properly guide Murong Chuan.

"There... is no such thing. Reporting to the Divine Emperor, this subordinate is merely troubled by some sect affairs," Murong Chuan did not speak truthfully. He could tell that the Divine Emperor must have some important matter for him since he had appeared, so it was better not to share personal issues with him.

"Let it go," The Eternal God Emperor said as he looked at Murong Chuan, "Let go of the matter concerning Lin Feng for now. There are more important tasks for you to handle now."

Even though Murong Chuan hadn’t said anything, was there anything in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm not under his observation? Everything happening was within his control, and he had long heard about the matters between Murong Chuan and Lin Feng, none of which were Lin Feng’s fault.

What!

Upon hearing the words of the Eternal God Emperor, Murong Chuan was momentarily stunned. He hadn’t expected the Divine Emperor to already know about this matter. It seemed nothing could be hidden from the Divine Emperor. Subsequently, he nodded helplessly. Since the Divine Emperor had already decreed so, what reason did he have to further trouble Lin Feng? Thus, he looked at the Divine Emperor and softly said, "Please, Divine Emperor, instruct me."

"At the border between the Southern Region and the cities, at Divine Wander Island, the Demon Clan has appeared. I hope you take this matter seriously," the Eternal God Emperor said with a serious expression as he looked at Murong Chuan. In fact, he had anticipated the emergence of the Demon Clan as inevitable, and assigning this task to Murong Chuan was merely a temporary stratagem. Nevertheless, it’s essential to get everyone in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm to take this seriously, for the battle years ago was one he personally experienced, and should it break out again, the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm could cease to exist.

Although the Eternal God Emperor displayed no peculiar emotions, Murong Chuan sensed the severity of the matter. This time he finally believed that Murong He’s death likely was due to the Demon Clan. He looked at the Eternal God Emperor and nodded, saying, "As you wish, I will handle it properly. Please do not worry, Divine Emperor."

Upon saying this, the Eternal God Emperor vanished immediately, leaving Murong Chuan alone, still kneeling on the steps, not rising for a long time. He understood the implications of this matter. Years ago, he had also witnessed that fierce battle, and he truly couldn’t imagine what the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm would become if it happened again. Back then, so many Divine Emperors couldn’t stop the Demon Clan invasion. What could be done now? Thinking of this filled him with helplessness and an unprecedented sense of despair.

As the leader of the Myriad Heavens Divine Cult, he couldn’t afford to panic. After calming down for a moment, he immediately ordered the people around him to quickly notify the leaders of the various forces, for the issue concerned the survival of the entire Myriad Heavens Divine Realm. It was time to unite.

Meanwhile, upon waking, Lin Feng sensed the Force of Merit growing rapidly. It was time to check on the Sect. He had been worried about the Sect’s situation. Just as they were about to set off, Lin Feng’s Communication Talisman lit up. He quickly retrieved it. It must be Gu Tianhai contacting him.

"Sect Master." Came Gu Tianhai’s voice.

"Tianhai, what’s happening? I’ll be back to the Sect soon. How are the preparations going?" Lin Feng asked anxiously, having a persistent feeling that something bad was about to happen.

After a long silence, Gu Tianhai said, "Not much with the Sect; the construction is progressing, but... there are rumors of the Demon Clan appearing."

"What? Really?" Lin Feng asked, his expression changing instantly. He didn’t even have time to ask where Gu Tianhai heard that, just frozen. He assumed the Demon Clan’s invasion would take more time. If they attacked now, it would be a huge problem for him, unprepared as he was. No wonder he hadn’t heard of it before; the Eastern Region was mostly desert, and getting news wasn’t easy. Thinking this, he told Gu Tianhai, "As long as the Sect is safe, keep proceeding. The funds, I’ve already transferred eighty million Yuan Stones to the auction house. You can withdraw it from the nearest city."

He realized he needed to understand the Demon Clan’s situation better, as he had been feeling uneasy lately, intuiting that something bad was impending, and now he knew the Demon Clan was the reason.

"Understood, Young Master. Be careful," Gu Tianhai said, ending the Communication Talisman. Meanwhile, Lin Feng sat pondering his next steps.

Suddenly, he recalled the golden skeleton—the Northern Yuan Divine Emperor, he had encountered at the Netherworld entrance on the Despair Plains back in the day. Perhaps that Divine Emperor might know something about the Demon Clan, and understanding them better could reveal their weaknesses. With this thought, he turned to Si Hong, Tangyuan, and the Purple Feather Abyssal Phoenix and said, "I need to visit a very dangerous place. I’ll put you in the Cave Heaven Mansion for now. Once I return to the Sect, I’ll release you."