Chapter 1415 - 1415: Divine Communication Assembly

In the end, the furious Prince Yun still left the Celestial Pill Department.

And upon his return, he immediately received another explosive piece of news.

Eight Daoist Saints from the Evil Immortal Realm were reportedly killed.

Also slain in the Yuanji Dao.

"They actually lost eight Daoist Saints?"

"Is that even real?"

"Since it's all in Yuanji Dao, it's likely King Shi and his men had an incident together!"

"Right, it seems they encountered the same group of enemies."

"Wasn't that fifteen Daoist Saints dying at once?"

"How is that possible?"

"Who could possibly slay fifteen Daoist Saints in one go?"

"This is too bizarre!"

The Emperor of Void in the center coughed lightly, interrupting the Divine Monarchs' discussion.

"If indeed they were killed together, it suggests that before they were slain, our people and the Evil Immortal Realm stood together."

"Such a thing is almost impossible."

"Moreover, no one could simultaneously kill fifteen Daoist Saints."

His words sent the Divine Monarchs into contemplation.

Defeating fifteen Divine Monarchs should be feasible for someone at the level of the Celestial Emperor.

But to kill fifteen Daoist Saints without leaving a single survivor? That's unlikely.

Daoist Saints have formidable survival abilities; wouldn't they escape if they couldn't win?

Regardless, it's unimaginable that none of them escaped.

"Unless they were all entangled."

Prince Yun and the surrounding King Die, King Zhu, and others understood.

"And to entangle King Shi and others, the opposing numbers must surely not be fewer than ours."

"The Evil Immortal Realm is at odds with us, and they have eight Daoist Saints..."

Someone suddenly realized.

"Could it have been mutual destruction?"

Prince Yun said gravely, "That's impossible!"

Mutual destruction is already a rare probability.

Fifteen people mutually destroying each other, how could that be?

"I suspect more than eight Daoist Saints went from the Evil Immortal Realm; they learned of King Shi and others' actions and lay in ambush beforehand."

"Specifically to intercept and kill the Daoist Saints."

"And those eight people haven't died at all!"

"They killed King Shi and others, fearing we would find out, and deliberately pretended to be victims first!"

Their speculations seemed quite reasonable.

Not long after, news of the seven murdered Divine Monarchs spread gradually, causing a great stir.

The entire Primordial Immortal Realm was shaken.

And some rumors began to circulate in the Celestial Palace.

It was said that someone saw more than thirty Daoist Saints from the Evil Immortal Realm besieging seven Divine Monarchs.

This rumor seemed to confirm Prince Yun and others' conjecture.

Meanwhile, there were some rumors from the Evil Immortal Realm.

It was said someone saw more than forty Divine Monarchs from the Celestial Palace besieging eight Evil Immortal Daoist Saints.

These rumors were, of course, secretly spread by Gong Qing.

Just to fuel suspicion, causing the Evil Immortal Realm and the Celestial Palace to suspect each other.

Ultimately, both sides believed the other to be the 'real culprit'.

Regarding the claim that seven Divine Monarchs and eight Daoist Saints died on our side, they completely didn't believe it.

They simply assumed the other side was hiding people, just to falsely accuse and counteract.

"What? Your Celestial Palace used forty Divine Monarchs to besiege and kill our eight Daoist Saints, and you dare falsely accuse us?"

"What? Your Evil Immortal Realm killed our seven Divine Monarchs and dared to blame us?"

"Outrageous indeed!"

Holding such sentiments, the already hostile relations between the two sides worsened.

Both the Celestial Palace and the Evil Immortal Realm simultaneously began reinforcing their frontlines.

Nominally to guard against surprise attacks, they had already begun brewing revenge plans.

As for the previous bet, it had become fragile like a sheet of paper, ready to be pierced anytime.

Amid this brewing storm, Brother Cheng lived peacefully and quietly.

Since it had already been determined that the Evil Immortal Realm was the 'real culprit', the Celestial Palace's high echelons completely overlooked him during this period, as if he didn't exist.

Until that day, yet another major piece of news spread.

"Due to the fall of seven Divine Monarchs, seven positions have been vacated, and the Celestial Palace is about to convene the Divine Communication Assembly."

"To select seven new Divine Monarchs!"

When this news spread, the entire Celestial Palace was immediately abuzz.

Immortal officials from all realms were enthusiastic, spreading the word.

Even Tian Lin, Taiheng, and others who usually indulged in alchemy couldn't resist discussing it excitedly.

"This is truly a grand opportunity."

"Yes, once achieving Divine Monarch Rank, the treatment will be entirely different."

"Such an opportunity hasn't appeared since the Celestial Palace stabilized."

"And with seven positions at stake, it seems the Celestial Palace is set for a major shake-up."

"This competition is sure to be unprecedentedly fierce."

Listening to their discussions, Brother Cheng was somewhat puzzled.

"Isn't Divine Monarch Rank required to be qualified as a Daoist Saint? The Celestial Palace doesn't have extra Daoist Saints, so where will they select from?"

Beihe Daoist Venerable shook his head and laughed.

"Ah, Elder Jiang misunderstood."

"Divine Monarch Rank isn't limited to Daoist Saints. Currently, among the remaining 83 Divine Monarchs, 21 are still Daoist Venerables."

"Furthermore, besides Divine Monarchs, the Celestial Palace isn't devoid of other Daoist Saints."

"There's such a thing?"

Brother Cheng felt that his knowledge base was ultimately quite narrow.

"Since there are other Daoist Saints, why haven't they become Divine Monarchs? Why were those 21 Daoist Venerables made Divine Monarchs instead?"

"Elder Jiang may not be aware."

Tian Lin Daoist Venerable stroked his white beard and laughed heartily, "There is another reason for this."

"The Celestial Palace has only 90 Divine Monarch positions."

"This is a fixed count, unchangeable."

"Even if the Celestial Palace appoints a 91st Divine Monarch, it would be only nominally and carry no significance."

"Why only 90? Do these 90 Divine Monarch ranks have any special significance?"

Brother Cheng recalled the battles with King Yi of Shi and Ancient Qi Daoist Saint.

It seemed fighting them was the same; no one had more legs.

"There are 90 because each Celestial Emperor can appoint up to 9."

Tian Lin explained slowly, "These appointed 9 Divine Monarchs can also receive partial protection from the Heavenly Dao."

"Compared to other Daoist Saints, they not only have their own Holy Power but can also use part of the Celestial Dao Power."

"This is also why no Divine Monarch from the Celestial Palace has previously fallen; they receive blessings from the Celestial Dao's fortune, albeit less than the Celestial Emperor."

"This time, the fall of King Shi, Prince Yi, and others was simply because Yuanji Dao is in the Land of Dao Extinction."

"That's a place cut off from the Heavenly Dao, where they lose the Heavenly Dao's protection, reverting to ordinary Daoist Saints."

Upon their explanation, Jiang Cheng finally understood why those immortals were so eager to apply for the Divine Communication Assembly outside.

This Divine Monarch rank brings protection from the Heavenly Dao.

Who in the Primordial Immortal Realm can be greater than the Heavenly Dao?

Aside from the Land of Extinction, Divine Monarchs are virtually aided by gods.

The Divine Communication Assembly truly is a battle to become divine.

Divine Monarch rank is extremely precious.

For immortals willing to live under the Heavenly Dao's illumination, it is an unparalleled temptation, one that none can reject.