Chapter 1287: Conversation with the Hand Behind History

“Is it really you?” Ning Zheng raised her eyebrows, standing alert as she looked at the mastermind who had arrived.

Behind her, the blacksmith who had been laughing moments ago was now trembling from the powerful aura, meekly hiding behind Ning Zheng.

But after a moment of recovery, they suddenly realized how embarrassing it was to stand behind Ning Zheng, yet remained defiant:

“I’ll dare you next time.”

“You come hit me then?”

“I’ll piss on your head!”

Ning Zheng was speechless; these people only knew how to speak like this from behind her back.

She didn’t know whether to call them brave or cowardly.

But Ning Zheng had no intention of stopping them.

Both sides were mortal enemies, letting the blacksmith spill trash talk first was just normal.

Keeping a group of foolish blacksmiths is partly to have mad dogs biting people, annoying them.

“Is it really you, Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate?”

Ning Zheng squinted, eyeing the resplendent figure formed by countless strands of Holy Spirit converging from the heavens and earth.

Among the six major leaders of the Immortal Realm, apart from Jiumu Qing, Ning Zheng had the most interaction with Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate.

He even proactively ran to Xirong Manor before, seeking allegiance.

Expressed willingness to help establish a world-suppressing formation, sent a Holy Spirit True Immortal from Chongshan Town to join in.

Promoting virtues like kindness, warmth, and approachability.

Dedicatedly assisting in building a third-party neutral force outside the Immortal Realm and Netherworld, urging Ning Zheng to recruit three Neutral Immortal Venerates.

Then…

Immortal Realm, Netherworld battles.

Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate was very trustworthy.

Holy Nether Immortal Venerate didn’t reveal the truth of the Netherworld to Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate, both sides didn’t communicate… Resulting in, the Immortal Realm being ambushed by the Netherworld and falling…

Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate suffered punishment from the three prehistorical Immortal Venerates for adhering to neutrality too much.

So you’re telling me, that kindly, unassuming old man is the mastermind throughout time, the Pseudo-Human King?

“Such great acting, the most inconspicuous individual indeed is the mastermind.”

Ning Zheng sighed, “If not for these shameless blacksmiths, I probably wouldn’t have found your true identity.”

Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate glanced at the foolish blacksmiths behind Ning Zheng, arms crossed, exhibiting a cold arrogance, scolding: “A bunch of dogs!”

“Who’s the dog calling?” Jiucai Rong poked his head out from behind Ning Zheng.

“Hehe.” Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate shed his amiable skin, appearing very sharp, his edge exposed.

Ning Zheng didn’t know whether to say this mastermind was genuine or just low-minded, why was he in a confrontation with the little blacksmiths, blurting insults as soon as he spoke.

Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate ignored Jiucai Rong’s provocation again, his gaze settling on Ning Zheng, showing a hint of sigh:

“Xian is the beginning of all collapse.”

He had no thoughts of madness or harsh words, facing the new opponent with endless contemplation.

If his existence hadn’t been discovered, so be it.

Now that it’s revealed, still suffering humiliation here? Enduring all sorts of insults? Wouldn’t that make him a fool?

As a powerhouse, one should have the guts to face enemies directly.

As a king, he should have the composure to accept the warrior’s sword challenge from below.

Lose courage, lose everything.

Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate, as the mastermind of the era, bold and meticulous, devised this “Pseudo-human Calamity” to parasitize beings and herd people.

How could he be a rule-following person?

Now, it’s truly their first actual confrontation.

Ning Zheng said, “Actually, I have little empathy for how tragic prehistory was. People’s joys and sorrows are not interconnected, nor am I a righteous protagonist, so can you chat a bit, sir?”

Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate showed a smile, looking at Ning Zheng approvingly, “You’re very good; I dislike those sanctimonious people the most. Xian was too upright, too pedantic, full of dreams, courage, ideals… too idealistic and naive, I can’t like him at all.”

Ning Zheng curiously asked, “How about the painter? Do you like him?”

“Him, a madman, with no rules, I don’t like him either.”

Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate pondered for a few seconds, “Xian is too pedantic, the painter is mad; the three Immortal Venerates brainlessly fell for my possession, Jiumu Immortal Venerate and the others are even less worth mentioning, the heroes of the world, only you and I deserve praise.”

Ning Zheng felt this statement was familiar, saying, “Throughout the heavens and earth, dynasties rise and fall, all things prosper and decline, this is the rule of heaven and earth. As the rule, could you feel that heaven and earth won’t allow anyone to be eternal, letting this protagonist painter overthrow you?”

“Who knows?”

“History is vast, seemingly without pattern, but in reality, fate exists in the shadows.”

“No matter how well hidden, there are always variables in the heavens and earth.”

Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate’s expression was deep and unwavering, striding confidently to find a chair to sit on, not treating himself as an outsider, “It’s also irritating that Xian missed the mark, went mad but didn’t die, causing the collapse to start.”

“It would still be okay, but sending three Immortal Venerates to encircle the ‘future’ Sacrificial Tomb, this time leaving a painter again, causing him to record the story of ‘Ancestral Human Biography,’ prevent a complete severance.”

Every time, just a little bit short.

But together, it’s enough to overthrow the tides of an entire era.

The story of ‘Ancestral Human Biography’ is the fatal blow to kill him.

Information leaks, expose his existence, drag him from the shadows, that is what makes him most uncomfortable.

He never expected that a mere painter could endure, for fifteen million years.

He never went out?

And step by step, patiently hid, came to this point…

Even now, he is a single person fighting the entire world step by step into retreat.

To this, Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate can only say: Time and fate!

“He can step by step come in front of me, challenge me.” Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate said, “I acknowledge his talent.”

Ning Zheng said, “So what do you want to say, fighting the painter, coming to me, trying to win me over?”

Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate said, “He came here, so naturally I must.”

After pausing, he continued, “You should know, he cannot defeat me. Even with you, it’s extremely difficult.”

“You hold too few venerable positions!”

His voice carried intense confidence, an endless force and boldness, finally showing his true demeanor:

“I am the unified power of time, space, life, three Immortal Venerates, and Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Yin, Yang, Wind, Lightning…”

“I am almost everything.”

“Xian has gone mad and won’t provide much help. Without a Supreme Immortal Venerable seat, just a group of secondary Immortal Venerates, who will bear the main combat power?”

“What does the painter have to fight me?”

“How can he compete with me, who has been dormant for endless ages?”

For the first time, Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate didn’t act as the enigmatic figure, straightforwardly bold.

Although now, Holy Spirit Immortal Venerate himself is the greatest enigmatic figure in the entire universe.