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The Supreme Deity of Southern Ming calmly said, "Let me tell you, there’s no need to worry about the expedition against the Ancient World. At such a critical moment, no one has the mind to attack the Ancient World. The selection for the Bloodshed Shop is the priority; if we are careless, a Divine Realm could become a thing of the past. The other Supreme Gods are just putting on a show; in reality, none of them intend to send troops. They can let the Ancient World be for now; once this situation is dealt with, we can consider attacking the Ancient World later."
"Understood!"
...
Inside the Temple of Martial Arts.
The Old Master pondered for a moment before shifting his gaze to the Left Envoy. "Left Envoy, take someone to the Privy Hall and have them compensate one thousand divine stones to Wei Chenyu as a form of reassurance."
"Yes."
The Left Envoy cast a deep glance at Wei Chen before leaving the hall to carry out his task.
"Elder Gongye, you go to Elder Liu's place and send Elder Liu to Black Demon Cliff for three years as punishment under the gale."
"Master of the Hall," Gongye Long said with a troubled expression, "Yue Songyang and Qian Youshi... it might be difficult to explain."
The Old Master replied angrily, "Yue Songyang has gone to Ying Qin Divine Realm, and Qian Youshi is in seclusion. Are we still afraid of them? First, we need to cut off Liu Cheng's minion; we can deal with the rest later."
Gongye Long hesitated for a moment before cupping his fists toward the Old Master. "Understood."
"Red Girl, you can leave as well. I need to speak with Wei Chenyu alone."
"Yes." Gongye Hong glanced at Wei Chen, giving him a knowing look before exiting the hall.
In the vast Temple of Martial Arts, only Wei Chen and the Old Master remained.
The Hall Master of the Temple of Martial Arts is an existence that even the ruler of the Southern Ming Divine Domain would not easily offend. The old man standing before Wei Chen exuded a powerful aura; Wei Chen could sense that this elder was at the Supreme God Realm. Even just now, both the Left Envoy and Gongye Hong’s grandfather, Gongye Long, were also at that level. The strength of the Endless Divine Realm should not be underestimated; Wei Chen had truly underestimated it before entering.
The Old Master looked at Wei Chen with a peculiar expression. In the hall, it was just Wei Chen and the Old Master; he was not worried about anyone overhearing their conversation—no one dared to eavesdrop. Moreover, with his formidable strength, the Old Master had already sealed off the entire hall; who could possibly probe their Mental Strength into this space?
Wei Chen felt a chill run down his spine under the Old Master's gaze. Could it be that the old fellow had seen through something?
"It's strange," he thought. "I feel as if I've been exposed. Could he have figured out my identity?"
"That can't be, right? I've shown no signs along the way, behaving quite normally. There's no way he could have noticed."
"Coming to the Temple of Martial Arts was purely by chance. If he can recognize me like this, that would be absurd."
Wei Chen silently reassured himself, though a sense of guilt lingered.
Finally, the Old Master smiled at Wei Chen and said lightly, "The son of the Duke of Sui truly lives up to his reputation. My friend, it's good to see you again."
Wei Chen feigned humility and replied respectfully, "Hall Master, if you have any instructions, please let me know."
"Haha, Wei Chenyu, do you still want to play coy? I know everything about you," the Old Master said, his gaze piercing into Wei Chen.
A chill ran through Wei Chen. Had he really been recognized?
He looked at the Old Master and said, "I don't quite understand what you mean, senior."
"Wei Chenyu," the Old Master continued, "I believe this is all just a coincidence. I never expected that by capturing a useless Wei Chen to bring to the Temple of Martial Arts, I would end up with a Black Demon Wei Chen from the Demon Realm. This is truly an unexpected delight."
Hearing this, Wei Chen's heart sank. So he had indeed been found out? Since that was the case, there was no need to hide anything anymore. The name Black Demon Wei Chen had come from the Old Master's mouth; what else could he do?
Wei Chen slightly cupped his fists and said, "Senior has keen insight. Since you've seen through me, I won't hide anything. If you have any guidance for me, please feel free to share. I'm new here and unfamiliar with the rules of the Endless Divine Realm or how powerful the Supreme God Realm truly is. If you would be so kind as to teach me, I would be honored to accompany you."
Wei Chen spoke firmly but maintained a respectful demeanor to avoid any immediate conflict. Of course, if the Old Master harbored ill intentions, there would be no escaping a battle. Wei Chen wasn't afraid; partly because he had some confidence in his own strength and partly because Boundary Gods from outside the Endless Divine Realm couldn't be killed within it—this was a sort of immunity. Most importantly, Wei Chen sensed that the Old Master held no murderous intent toward him. If there had been any such intent, Left Envoy and Gongye Long wouldn't have been sent away.
Considering all these factors, Wei Chen decided it was time to lay his cards on the table.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at the Old Master without fear. A man must know when to act and when not to; since the Old Master had made things clear, there was no need for further pretense—it would only invite disdain. It was better to be straightforward and bold; that was what true manhood was about. As a man, one must possess a certain confidence. If one lacked even basic fighting spirit, how could one claim to be a man? A man should embody what it means to be a man!
Hearing Wei Chen's words, the Old Master looked at him with admiration, nodding as he said, "Friend, you have great courage and strong abilities. The situation in the Endless Divine Realm could indeed change because of you. Let's be frank; there are no grievances between us. What you and your companions wish to do in the Endless Divine Realm has nothing to do with us at the Temple of Martial Arts."
Upon hearing the Old Master's words, Wei Chen remained calm. He was unsure of what the Old Master was truly after, so the best choice was to remain silent and wait for him to express his own thoughts.
Seeing that Wei Chen was not cooperating, the Old Master couldn't help but smile wryly and said, "Friend, if our Temple of Martial Arts wanted to deal with you, I could immediately seal off the Temple and unleash all the Supreme God Realm experts and those close to that level. No matter how strong you are, you wouldn't escape our encirclement, would you? I know your Ancestral Realm is a realm of demons; you won't truly die. But if we shatter your body and soul in the Endless Divine Realm, how long will it take for you to recover in the demon realm? During that time, I fear the Army of the Endless Divine Realm would have already crushed your Ancient World Spatial Dimension System."
"Friend, we will absolutely not be enemies. At least, given the current situation, we will not be enemies." The Old Master's sincerity was evident; for someone of his status to speak so openly with Wei Chen showed great goodwill.
Wei Chen hesitated for a moment before cupping his fists toward the Old Master and saying, "Master of the Hall, please speak plainly; I am all ears."
The Old Master smiled and waved his hand, saying, "No need to be so serious, Wei Chenyu. Come over and have a drink."
"Alright."
Wei Chen walked over to where the Old Master was seated and knelt on a mat according to the customs of the Endless Divine Realm.
This kind of etiquette had also been popular during ancient times in Hua Xia World but gradually changed as it became cumbersome and less enjoyable for drinking.
The Old Master poured a cup of wine for Wei Chen and said with a smile, "In the Endless Divine Realm, resources are actually quite scarce; in terms of food and drink, it cannot compare to your worlds."
"Strong cultivation naturally leads to greater demands for food; there's nothing wrong with that."
Wei Chen raised his cup, bowed slightly toward the Old Master, and drank it all in one go.
The Old Master returned the gesture by finishing his own cup.
"Friend, let's get straight to the point. Our goals are aligned; this time we can cooperate. You just need to ensure that you won't target our Southern Ming Divine Domain in the future. Of course, I believe it won't be long before Southern Ming Divine Domain will need a name change?"
The Old Master's words were layered with meaning!
Wei Chen pondered for a moment and replied, "Senior, are you suggesting that your Temple of Martial Arts wants to control this Divine Realm and become its master?"
The Old Master chuckled, "The Temple of Martial Arts, the Privy Hall, and Duke Sui's Residence all have the same goal: to replace the current Supreme Deity of Southern Ming and become the Supreme God of this Divine Realm. Our Temple of Martial Arts is the strongest, but we cannot be absolutely certain. The Privy Hall ranks second in strength, while Duke Sui's Residence has the weakest powerful figures, yet they possess the most formidable military force."
After a pause, the Old Master continued, "Originally, within the Southern Ming Divine Domain, no one dared to act rashly; it has always been a delicate balance. However, with you and your companions arriving in the Southern Ming Divine Domain, a new force has emerged that can rival our Temple of Martial Arts. If you choose to join one side, it will significantly alter the situation."
"Moreover, the most crucial point is that the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming will not remain here for much longer," the Old Master stated.
Wei Chen asked, "Could you elaborate?"
"The Supreme Deity of Southern Ming is nearing death," the Old Master replied.
Wei Chen was taken aback. "What? A Supreme God can die?"
"Certainly. Under normal circumstances, they would not, but if severely injured, there exists a possibility of fatal wounds."
"Who could possibly injure a Supreme God?" Wei Chen asked in astonishment. It seemed too bizarre—could the master of the Southern Ming Divine Domain truly be at risk of being gravely wounded?
"According to reliable information I have received, it is indeed true. However, we do not know who is responsible. Recently, there has been some chaos in the Southern Ming Divine Domain; the Temple of Martial Arts, Privy Hall, and Duke Sui's Residence all aspire to become the new Supreme Deity of Southern Ming and wield supreme authority. It remains uncertain how much longer the Supreme Deity can hold on."
With that, the Old Master cast a deep glance at Wei Chen and continued, "If you join our Temple of Martial Arts or if you assist us in any way, our combined strength will make us unstoppable within the Southern Ming Divine Domain."
Wei Chen pondered for a moment before calmly asking, "Master of the Hall, how did you know I entered the Southern Ming Divine Domain? Do the other factions know about it?"
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