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Hearing those conversations, Donghua's mood suddenly became excited.
"Could it be that the one with the same name as Wei Chen at Duke Sui's Residence has been possessed by that Wei Chen?"
"This big change can only be attributed to Wei Chen. His Formation Assignment just happens to align perfectly with defeating that Qian Youshi from the Temple of Martial Arts, right?"
"I wonder how that guy has no news at all and has actually gone to the Temple of Martial Arts!"
"We need to find an opportunity to ask him about this properly."
Donghua wanted to rush to the Temple of Martial Arts immediately, but then he thought, what identity would he use to enter the Temple of Martial Arts? Would the people there allow him into the Snow Ridge Mountains? He feared that as soon as he arrived at the Snow Ridge Mountains, he would face a massive blockade.
Breaking in forcefully was not an option, and as for using cunning, Donghua had to admit his intelligence was not high enough for that.
Just as he was feeling troubled, the conversations around him caught Donghua's attention again.
"Wei Chen is shining brightly at the Temple of Martial Arts; this is absolutely true. Moreover, there's news that Young Master Wei Chen is about to join the Temple of Martial Arts."
"Join the Temple of Martial Arts? No way! Are they crazy?"
"Yeah, I think it's unbelievable too, but that's what the news from the Temple of Martial Arts says. They are already preparing a grand entrance ceremony for Young Master Wei Chen."
"An entrance ceremony? That's so grand! Normally, joining the Temple of Martial Arts doesn't have such a ceremony."
"That's under normal circumstances. This time is special. Think about it, with Fifth Young Master's unique status, his joining the Temple of Martial Arts will definitely be significant; an entrance ceremony is just basic protocol. Besides, Fifth Young Master's strength is not as simple as we imagine. Who would have thought that in just a few days, Fifth Young Master could openly defeat Qian Youshi from the Temple of Martial Arts one-on-one?"
"But the problem is, how could Young Master Wei Chen from Duke Sui's Residence inexplicably join the Temple of Martial Arts? That’s absolutely inappropriate; it could even trigger a war between Duke Sui's Residence and the Temple of Martial Arts!"
"It’s difficult; could it be a strong alliance? If Duke Sui's Residence and the Temple of Martial Arts join forces, even a Supreme Deity would find it hard to resist."
"Exactly, in my opinion, the so-called Temple of Martial Arts kidnapping Wei Chen is all a facade; the real goal is a strong alliance."
"Right, Duke Sui's Residence has been actively eliminating rivals in Xing'an City, using the disappearance of the Fifth Young Master as an excuse. Now, the truth is about to be revealed in a big way."
The crowd debated, while Donghua listened quietly, revealing no signs of his thoughts.
He sipped his drink slowly, his mind becoming more active.
"The situation will soon be unveiled; we’ll know what’s really going on in the Eastern Forest."
"Now that the news is spreading, there’s a Treasure about to be unearthed in the Eastern Forest. That’s a great opportunity for all of us!"
"Forget it; that’s a matter for the four Major Forces. What does it have to do with us? However, we can go see where the Fifth Young Master stands. The Eastern Forest Contest will surely reveal it."
"Wei Chen joining the Temple of Martial Arts makes his relationship with Duke Sui's Residence quite delicate. In fact, we all know that the Fifth Young Master would never betray Duke Sui's Residence, nor his own father. So I boldly speculate that his joining the Temple of Martial Arts is just a ruse."
"On the contrary, my thoughts are exactly the opposite. Think about it: if we can see through this so easily, how could the Temple of Martial Arts not notice? In my view, perhaps Wei Chen genuinely wants to join the Temple of Martial Arts."
"That doesn’t make sense. Why would the perfectly fine Duke Sui's Residence and the Fifth Young Master want to join the Temple of Martial Arts? Isn’t that like throwing away the pearl to keep the box?"
"Yeah, stop boasting. Maybe the Fifth Young Master is just a liaison between the Temple of Martial Arts and Duke Sui's Residence."
"Impossible! The relationship between the Temple of Martial Arts and Duke Sui's Residence is strained; the possibility of an alliance is almost zero. Besides, if they really wanted to unite, why would they make Wei Chen a liaison and let everyone in the entire Endless Divine Realm know?"
Everyone had their own opinions, each with their own reasoning, but no one could convince another.
Donghua absorbed all their words; he was already certain that the Wei Chen from Duke Sui's Residence was indeed from the demon realm…
If it were Wei Chen from Duke Sui's Residence, how could so many incidents occur? The illogical joining of the Temple of Martial Arts and the overwhelming display of formation prowess could only be accomplished by Wei Chen.
"Sigh, that kid is truly a Disaster Star. Wherever he goes, chaos follows."
Donghua picked up his sword and left the inn, inquiring about the direction to the Eastern Forest before rushing off.
...
Meanwhile, in another part of the Endless Divine Realm, Shaohuang God King and Taihao God King had also heard some news regarding the Southern Ming Divine Domain, Xing'an City, Duke Sui's Residence, Fifth Young Master, and Wei Chen. They speculated that this Wei Chen was indeed the Wei Chen they were familiar with.
However, they were far from the Southern Ming Divine Domain and would not arrive in time. Their channels for information were much slower than those in Southern Ming Divine Domain and Xing'an City. During this time, they had also secured some positions within the Endless Divine Realm, and their development was not bad.
Everyone shared a tacit understanding; the one-month agreement made when they first entered the Endless Divine Realm was likely canceled. The strength of the experts within the Endless Divine Realm was not as simple as they had imagined.
At the center of Xing'an City, in the Sea Palace of the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming, Radiant stood as the power center of the entire Southern Ming Divine Domain.
The handsome Supreme Deity of Southern Ming remained calm and gentle after listening to his subordinate's report.
"Are you saying that Duke Sui's Residence and Temple of Martial Arts are going to join forces?" The Supreme Deity of Southern Ming asked lightly, looking at the person delivering the news.
"I do not know for certain, but there are indeed signs of that."
"Go on then, prepare our forces. This time, with the Eastern Forest Treasure being unearthed and many factions gathering, I am not particularly interested in this so-called Treasure, but it wouldn't hurt to take a look," said the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming.
"Understood."
After the messenger left, the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming stepped out alone into the vast square. Looking up at the sky, he murmured to himself, "The unearthing of the Eastern Forest Treasure is truly ill-timed. With the Blood Slaughter Shop Selection Tournament approaching, the Southern Ming Divine Domain cannot afford any more chaos."
In the evening, the vast square of the Temple of Martial Arts was bustling with activity. Everyone knew that Wei Chen from Duke Sui's Residence was about to become a member of the Temple of Martial Arts.
No one in the Temple, except for the Old Master and Gongye Long, understood what Wei Chen's joining meant. It was incomprehensible how a key figure from Duke Sui's Residence could inexplicably join the Temple of Martial Arts.
After the Old Master and Gongye Long announced the news, everyone in the Temple, including some reclusive elders, came out to witness the event.
They were all eager to see what scheme the Old Master and Gongye Long were concocting.
With all eyes on them, the square appeared to be overflowing with people; it had been a long time since the Temple of Martial Arts had seen such excitement.
The source of all this commotion was Wei Chen.
At the end of the square stood the main hall of the Temple of Martial Arts, with high steps leading up to it. The Old Master and Gongye Long stood on those steps, looking at the crowd gathering below, both feeling a bit anxious.
They had not anticipated that Wei Chen's joining would cause such a stir, even attracting those formidable Ancestor Xu Elders.
"Master of the Hall, do you think the Elder Ancestors will interfere?" Gongye Long asked nervously. Wei Chen had not yet officially joined through a formal ceremony, yet there was already so much noise and dissent among many who did not understand or agree with this decision.
This put considerable pressure on Gongye Long as the Grand Elder.
The Old Master felt no better; although he was Hall Master, if those Ancestor Xu Elders opposed Wei Chen's joining, it would jeopardize everything. He too would face severe criticism for his role as Hall Master.
Thus, both the Old Master and Gongye Long were on edge as they focused their attention on several imposing Ancestor Xu Elders. However, those Elders remained indifferent to their gaze, seemingly lost in thought amidst the surrounding chaos. They were eerily quiet and coldly detached.
This only heightened the anxiety of both the Old Master and Gongye Long.
"They shouldn't interfere. Just look at them; they seem to be here for the show," the Old Master communicated in response to Gongye Long.
Gongye Long transmitted another question, "Master of the Hall, shouldn't we first consult Ancestor Xu Elder's opinion?"
"No need. As the Hall Master, my decisions can be questioned, and they can even unite to veto them, but I do not have to report any orders to them in advance. That is the rule of the Temple of Martial Arts." The Old Master remained resolute; he intended to stick to his decision. If Ancestor Xu Elder truly found it intolerable and wanted to oppose him, that would be a different matter. For now, nothing was apparent.
Everyone from the Temple of Martial Arts had arrived, and the time had come.
The Old Master stepped onto the stage, and the atmosphere fell silent.
All eyes were fixed on the Old Master.
Clearing his throat slightly, the Old Master spoke with authority, "Ladies and gentlemen, you should all be aware that today's initiation ceremony is held for Wei Chen. Given the special circumstances and with the Eastern Forest Contest approaching, we will keep things simple. There will be no banquet; I have gathered you here solely to introduce Wei Chen to you. From now on, we are one family. Regardless of what we face, unity against external challenges is paramount."
After a brief pause, the Old Master continued, "Of course, you all know that Wei Chen is the son of Duke of Sui, Wei Jian. You may have concerns about his joining our Temple of Martial Arts."
As he spoke these words, the Old Master glanced toward Ancestor Xu Elder's position; his remarks were directed at the Elder Ancestors.
There was no reaction from Ancestor Xu Elder's side; they maintained their indifferent demeanor.
Seeing Ancestor Xu Elder's expression only heightened the worries of both the Old Master and Gongye Long.
After a moment of silence, the Old Master continued, "According to the rules of the Temple of Martial Arts, any disciple entering must receive unanimous consent. If you have any objections, please feel free to voice them; we will address them one by one."
Still, there was no sound.
There was no response from Ancestor Xu Elder's side, nor from the other high-ranking members of the Temple of Martial Arts.
As for the ordinary disciples of the Temple of Martial Arts, they had no say in the matter; they simply lacked the qualifications. It was clear to everyone that the words of the Master of the Hall were directed at the Ancestor Xu Elder. What qualifications did they have to speak?
In the Temple of Martial Arts, what was referred to as democracy was merely a form of tyranny. In reality, it was the same everywhere. Those at the bottom should not expect any notion of fairness or freedom.
Almost everyone's gaze was fixed on the Ancestor Xu Elder of the Temple of Martial Arts. The usual higher-ups of the Temple had already been informed by Old Master and Gongye Long, so they would not say anything. Although they were filled with doubts, those aligned with Old Master and Gongye Long naturally wouldn’t ask further questions. Meanwhile, those associated with Vice Hall Master Yue Songyang and Qian Youshi also remained silent. After Wei Chen's "open and fair" victory over Qian Youshi, he had later released Qian Youshi voluntarily, which led to a slight goodwill from Qian Youshi towards Wei Chen. He instructed his faction not to cause trouble during Wei Chen's initiation ceremony.
According to custom, they would usually create disturbances, but this time there was none.
Old Master and Gongye Long noticed that the Elder Ancestors were silent, and their confusion only deepened.
Since the Elder Ancestors had come but remained silent, what could be the reason?
Feeling anxious, Old Master and Gongye Long were just then interrupted by a peculiar voice that finally emerged.
"Have we received my approval for members from Duke Sui's Residence to join the Temple of Martial Arts?"
Upon hearing that voice, for some reason, both Old Master and Gongye Long felt a sense of relief wash over them.
Finally, someone had spoken up!
But in an instant, their expressions changed.
That voice belonged to none other than Vice Hall Master Yue Songyang!
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