Chapter 1478 - 352: Righteous and Unyielding

Chapter 1478: Chapter 352: Righteous and Unyielding

Shen Changqing emerged from the Bloodline Pool, rested for a few days at Divine Peak, and then sought out Ziyun Luo.

"Supreme!"

Ziyun Luo’s attitude was respectful now, completely devoid of his previous arrogance.

There was no choice.

Even a Divine King must face reality.

After being planted with the Absolute Heart Seal, his life and death lay solely in Shen Changqing’s hands.

Refusal to obey meant only awaiting death.

In such circumstances.

He naturally didn’t want to die.

If he wanted death, Ziyun Luo would never have let himself be planted with the Absolute Heart Seal; he would have embraced death long ago in Cave Heaven.

Simply put.

He was very much afraid of death; as long as he could live, even if it meant betraying the Ziyun Clan, he would do so without hesitation.

"During the period I was in the Bloodline Pool, did anything happen on the Ziyun Clan’s side?"

Shen Changqing asked casually.

Upon hearing this.

Ziyun Luo answered truthfully: "The clan has been quite calm these recent days; it’s just that over on the Eternal Ancient Continent side, the Five Clans are still completely targeting us, causing the Purple Cloud Sect to barely hold its position defensively."

"Does the Ziyun Clan not have any allies?"

Shen Changqing frowned.

"Logically speaking, since the Ziyun Clan is besieged by the Five Clans, they ought to seek aid from other clans. Besides, I recall the Ziyun Clan is backed by the Ancient Desolate Divine Clan; is it possible that the Ancient Desolate Divine Clan hasn’t made any statements either?"

Putting aside other potential allies.

The Ziyun Clan is backed by the Ancient Desolate Divine Clan, so logically, the Ancient Desolate Divine Clan shouldn’t just stand by and watch the Ziyun Clan be surrounded and attacked.

Just like when the Zhongshan Clan faced assaults, the Sikong Divine Clan didn’t really stand idly by.

Ziyun Luo shook his head: "Supreme, you may not know. Now, the situation in the Ancient Desolate Divine Clan is not optimistic either; first, there were disturbances by the Corpse Demons, and now they’re engaged in a full-scale war with the Sikong Divine Clan, leaving them with little energy to spare.

If the Ziyun Clan faces a crisis of extinction, the Ancient Desolate Divine Clan might find a way to help.

But although the situation is tense, the Ziyun Clan can still hold its ground, so the Ancient Desolate Divine Clan naturally won’t waste time."

"Moreover—"

"Behind the Five Clans are Divine Clans. If the Ancient Desolate Divine Clan doesn’t act, then fine; if they do, the Divine Clans behind those clans wouldn’t just stand idly by. If handled poorly, the consequences could be very dire."

Shen Changqing nodded.

It seemed he had oversimplified things.

Clans are clans, and Divine Clans are Divine Clans.

Generally speaking, Divine Clans don’t easily intervene in clan disputes unless there is full-scale war between two Divine Clans, in which case there’s nothing more to say.

Even though the Five Clans are fully besieging the Ziyun Clan now, it’s clear that the Ziyun Clan’s heritage allows them to withstand the siege without issue.

Thus.

The Ancient Desolate Divine Clan naturally wouldn’t step in.

At this moment, Ziyun Luo cautiously asked, "Does the Supreme have any plans?"

"I am the Saint Heir of the Ziyun Clan, so naturally I can’t sit idly by and let the Ziyun Clan be humiliated by other clans. After my journey into the Bloodline Pool, my strength has somewhat increased, and it is just the right time to deal with the Five Clans."

Shen Changqing spoke as though it was only natural.

"Uh..."

Ziyun Luo was slightly at a loss for words.

He didn’t know what he should say.

Typically, being the Saint Heir of the Ziyun Clan, it makes sense to care about the clan, but the one in front of him was merely wearing the guise of the Saint Heir of the Ziyun Clan, while in reality, he was a powerful figure of the Human Clan.

Imagine.

An ancient powerful figure of the Human Clan standing on the Ziyun Clan’s side, speaking such noble words—it felt bizarre no matter how he looked at it.

Shen Changqing glanced at him: "What, you don’t believe me?"

"You overestimate, Supreme. Your words are naturally absolutely believed by your subordinate!"

Ziyun Luo appeared worried and hastily answered.

Facing Shen Changqing’s gaze, he felt an intangible pressure and instinctively avoided looking at him directly.

This ancient powerful figure of the Human Clan was truly unfathomable in strength.

After entering the Bloodline Pool again, his strength was likely even more terrifying.

After speaking.

Ziyun Luo hesitated once more and cautiously asked, "To be frank, your subordinate still does not know the Supreme’s name?"

"My name is Shen Qingyi."

Shen Changqing casually made up a name.

It’s not that he couldn’t say his real name, but rather that he simply didn’t intend for Ziyun Luo to truly know his identity.

Therefore.

This is why he used an alias.

"Shen Qingyi!"

Ziyun Luo quietly murmured. This name, to him, was quite unfamiliar.

Regarding this, he wasn’t surprised.

The opponent was likely an ancient powerful figure from the Human Clan during the Ancient Times; not having heard of the name was normal.

"Alright, next I will leave the Ziyun Clan temporarily. You mustn’t reveal my whereabouts, just tell others I’m in seclusion. Even if the Python Emperor asks, do not let him know."

Shen Changqing interrupted his thoughts, speaking indifferently.

Ziyun Luo nodded: "Your subordinate understands!"

"Also, do you have any information on Ancient Ruins at the moment? If so, give it to me as well!" Shen Changqing thought of the Ancient Ruins and couldn’t help but inquire.

The last time he entered the Ancient Ruins, he gained quite a lot of benefits.

Especially the Divine Monarch Spirit Remnant, which gave him a powerful trump card.

In Shen Changqing’s view.

Since the previous Ancient Ruins contained a Divine Monarch Spirit Remnant, then other Ancient Ruins might also have remnants of powerhouses.

Such powerhouses, even if their lifespan runs out, would not willingly fall.

Overlord Divine Monarch is a reflection of all powerhouses.

He suspects.

Out of ten Ancient Ruins, perhaps eight were prepared by those powerhouses for body snatching.

As for truly leaving behind legacies to benefit posterity, the possibility is slim.

The reason is simple.

If a powerhouse truly wishes to fall, then all their legacies will most likely remain within their own race, not open up a ruin alone waiting for posterity to explore.

Unless.

The races have already perished, leaving only solitary powerhouses wandering the Heavens.

But such powerhouses are very few.

Therefore.

Most powerhouses who leave Ancient Ruins do so with malicious intent, aiming for rebirth through body snatching.

This logic is something other cultivators can’t possibly not understand, yet when Ancient Ruins appear, they still flock to them eagerly.

No choice.

Any Ancient Ruins represent endless opportunities, even with dangers present, they’re willing to take the gamble.

After all, with so many cultivators entering the Ancient Ruins, who can be certain that they’ll be the unlucky one?

Thus.

Whenever Ancient Ruins appear, many cultivators will flock to them.

But for Shen Changqing, the opportunities in the Ancient Ruins are not what he truly desires, it’s the possible remnants of the powerhouses that are the real Supreme Treasures.

Not to mention.

If he could find ten or eight Divine Soul Remnants in the Ancient Ruins, he could directly coagulate a Cave Heaven Core and break through to a higher realm.

After all, the power of any given Divine Monarch Spirit Remnant is estimated capable of slaying a Divine Lord without any issue.

The origin point and other benefits provided by a Divine Lord are completely incomparable to a Divine King.

If one Divine Lord isn’t enough, then kill two or three, so sooner or later, he should be able to collect enough origin points to coagulate the Cave Heaven Core.

"Ancient Ruins!"

Ziyun Luo remembered what the other had once said to him and responded in a serious tone, "Ancient Ruins are always secretive. Whenever one appears, it draws cultivators from all Myriad Clans. Currently, there’s no known news of any Ancient Ruins.

However, I will do my utmost to gather information. Any news of an Ancient Ruins emerging will be reported to the Supreme immediately!"

"Good!"

Shen Changqing nodded approvingly.

"If there’s any issue, you can contact me through the Absolute Heart Seal. Remember, don’t harbor any unworthy thoughts. If you genuinely cooperate, I’ll give you a chance to break through.

Even if it’s becoming a Proof Path Divine Lord, it’s not entirely impossible."

Upon hearing this, Ziyun Luo’s expression became more excited: "Yes, I will definitely serve the Supreme wholeheartedly, with no doubts!"

Breakthrough!

It has already become his greatest Heart Demon now.

Previously wanting to snatch Ziyan Sheng was due to feeling that breakthrough was hopeless, so he sought another way, trying to live anew.

Shen Changqing’s words struck a nerve directly.

If someone else said this, Ziyun Luo wouldn’t believe a word.

But coming from an ancient human powerhouse, he believed somewhat.

Especially remembering witnessing the vast laws within Cave Heaven, it deeply clarified that this was an incredibly formidable existence during his prime.

Such a powerhouse.

It’s not entirely impossible for other cultivators to prove the Way to become a Divine King.

"Mhm."

Looking at Ziyun Luo’s excited countenance, Shen Changqing said nothing more, and in the next instant, his figure disappeared from the hall.

At this moment, he no longer needed to hide anything, able to fully demonstrate his strength before the other.

This instance.

Falling into Ziyun Luo’s gaze, again sent a tremor through his heart.

"The Supreme’s strength is surely unfathomable!"

How the other left, despite keeping his gaze fixed, he didn’t notice the slightest ripple.

One must know.

This wasn’t at his peak, but shortly after snatching Ziyan Sheng.

Just after snatching, having such terrifying strength, imagining him restored to peak is beyond comprehension.

Just like this.

The inadvertent show of some means by Shen Changqing further intensified Ziyun Luo’s inner reverence.

On another side.

After leaving the Divine Peak hall, Shen Changqing did not linger, and without alerting any cultivators, he directly left the Purple Cloud Clan’s territory, heading towards the Heavens Void.

Not long ago.

Gu Xing had already conveyed the message that everything was done according to his request, and the following matters required his personal appearance.

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