CHAPTER 488: CHAPTER 470: HEADING TO IMPERIAL EXTREME!

Upon hearing that Qing Sibai was in trouble, the face of the Nine Cloud Saint Venerable changed dramatically. A vast aura of Primordial Power surged forth. Had it not been restrained slightly, Wang Xu might have been severely injured by it on the spot.

"Quick! Quickly tell me! What happened to Qing Sibai?"

The Nine Cloud Saint Venerable urged anxiously.

Wang Xu recounted the attempt by the two Divine Sects to obliterate the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect, as well as the war between the Divine Sects.

The more the Nine Cloud Saint Venerable listened, the angrier he became.

"Those damned fellows! Daring to covet my friend’s Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection, and even wanting to kill him... I’ll have to kill them!"

The Nine Cloud Saint Venerable raged in fury.

"Wang Xu."

At this moment, a dignified voice came from the side, startling both the Nine Cloud Saint Venerable and Wang Xu awake.

The Golden-robed Saint Envoy said expressionlessly, "I don’t care what entanglements exist between you two, but now it’s time to choose, you can’t afford to waste the others’ time."

The Nine Cloud Saint Venerable also realized his lapse, turned around, and returned to his seat.

Wang Xu finally breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

Upon hearing the four words Nine Cloud Saint Venerable, he was at first stunned, then suddenly reacted.

He never thought that the Nine Cloud Saint Venerable would appear here.

At the same time, he was truly grateful, for had the Nine Cloud Saint Venerable not sought him out, he might have first chosen the Tu Guo Divine Dynasty and then found a way to leave later.

Although he was filled with aversion toward the Tu Guo Divine Dynasty, he had to admit that the point made by the Golden-robed Saint Envoy was a deadly temptation for him—

Everyone present was affiliated with the Tu Guo Divine Dynasty, and the Divine Dynasty Venerable of the Tu Guo Divine Dynasty was of the Heaven-Reaching Ancestor Realm!

This was an opportunity, a chance to resurrect his family. For this reason alone, no matter how much prejudice he had, Wang Xu had to set it aside!

"Wang Xu, make your choice."

The Golden-robed Saint Envoy said indifferently.

All the Saint Venerables present looked over.

Wang Xu glanced at the Nine Cloud Saint Venerable and spoke without hesitation, "I choose the Nine Cloud Saint Venerable."

Immediately, all of the Five Elements Saint Venerables were furious with the Nine Cloud Saint Venerable.

They never expected that, at the last moment, a mere Duality Saint Venerable would turn the tide.

But Wang Xu had made his choice, and no matter how angry they were, it was to no avail.

As for the Golden-robed Saint Envoy, there was not the slightest surprise on his face.

He had witnessed every interaction between Wang Xu and the Nine Cloud Saint Venerable, and had anticipated this outcome. There was no surprise at all.

"No matter what you have to deal with, you shouldn’t give up this hard-won opportunity. You will regret it in the future."

Leaving these words, the Golden-robed Saint Envoy turned and vanished into the void.

Although the Five Elements Saint Venerables had no fondness for the Golden-robed Saint Envoy, they also agreed with this statement.

Joining the Tu Guo Divine Dynasty was a goal dreamt of by many people.

Even if Wang Xu had entanglements with the Nine Cloud Saint Venerable and urgent matters to deal with between them, joining the Tu Guo Divine Dynasty did not conflict with those. Wang Xu could completely choose to first join the Tu Guo Divine Dynasty, and then discuss matters for the future.

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"You were too impulsive, you shouldn’t have given up this opportunity."

The Measuring Heaven Saint Venerable said regretfully, "Even if you have major matters with the Nine Cloud, you should first choose to join the Tu Guo Divine Dynasty; such opportunities are too rare. To give it up like this... it’s not worth it!"

"Measuring Heaven, there’s no need to say more."

The Nine Cloud Saint Venerable waved his hand, then said to Wang Xu, "Let’s go, leave this place first."

The Nine Cloud Saint Venerable, taking Wang Xu along, left the grand hall and in an instant, shifted outside.

Seeing the familiar mountain ranges and feeling the aura of Chaos, Wang Xu felt his heart release from its cage.

He was free.

"Hand over the map Qing Sibai gave you."

Wang Xu took out the map, and after the Nine Cloud Saint Venerable examined it for a moment, his brow slightly furrowed, "To reach the Red Sun Divine Continent, I’m afraid it will take quite some time."

"Nine Cloud Saint Venerable, it took me only ten years to get here; with your speed, it shouldn’t take long, right?"

Wang Xu said.

He was of the Celestial God Realm, and the journey that took him ten years, although long, was very short for a figure of the Saint Venerable Realm. Why would it take quite some time?

"Ten years? That was the path you walked, but don’t forget how you got here."

The Nine Cloud Saint Venerable said.

Wang Xu paused, then suddenly remembered.

He had been captured by that green claw to do hard labor, and then transferred to this place, which was no longer the Xunfeng Divine Continent!

"How much time will it take?"

Wang Xu hurriedly asked.

"Fifty years."

The Nine Cloud Saint Venerable sighed.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xu felt relieved.

Fifty years, still in time. His master had given him a one-hundred-year deadline, and if he could return within a hundred years, the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect could be saved!

"There’s no time to lose, let’s depart immediately!"

Wang Xu couldn’t wait.

The war of the Divine Sects had erupted, his master had suffered severe injuries, and accidents could happen at any moment. Wang Xu had to rush back as fast as possible.

"No, wait here for a few days. I will return in a few days. Remember, don’t leave no matter what."

The Nine Cloud Saint Venerable, leaving behind a thoughtful message, turned and vanished into the void.

A few days’ time?

We’ve waited for decades, a few more days won’t make a difference.

Immediately, Wang Xu descended into the city below and settled down for the time being.

A few days later, while cultivating, Wang Xu opened his eyes.

His figure flickered and ascended into the sky.

"Wang Xu, we can set off now."

Nine Cloud Saint Venerable said with a smile.

Behind him, five One Element Saint Venerables stood quietly, and Wang Xu’s eyes lit up.

With five One Element Saint Venerables, plus Nine Cloud, a Duality Saint Venerable, the chances of saving the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect are greater!

"Alright, let’s go!"

Wang Xu hesitated no longer, immediately boarding the flying supreme treasure of Nine Cloud Saint Venerable, and under his guidance, they pierced through the void at an incredibly terrifying speed.

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Meanwhile, at the Red Sun Divine Continent, Imperial Extreme Divine Sect.

Inside the Saint Emperor’s Floating Palace.

"Divine Master, I’ve heard that the Burning Wild Divine Sect has persuaded two Saint Venerables, while the Qiankun Divine Sect has recruited one Saint Venerable. It won’t be long before the second wave of divine sect wars erupts."

The Elder of Punishment said with a solemn face.

The Sect Leaders of the Seven Star Sects, as well as the Eternal Generations Celestial Gods, were all plunged into silence at once.

If the five Saint Venerables indeed initiate a war to annihilate the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect, by then, Imperial Extreme will have no capacity to resist and will be utterly destroyed!

This is the harsh reality, and no one can change it.

"Divine Master, do you know how the persuasion with the Deer Pattern Divine Sect is progressing?"

The Elder of Various Signs asked.

The Blue-clothed Divine Master, positioned at the top of the hall, shook his head solemnly.

At that moment, everyone’s expressions grew a shade darker.

The two divine sects continuously pulled together other divine sect forces from various divine continents to form an alliance and launch an offensive against the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect, while the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect was unwilling to show weakness and sought to recruit Saint Venerables to counterattack.

Yet, even with the Blue-clothed Divine Master personally trying, he couldn’t persuade anyone.

There were those willing to help, but the condition was for the Blue-clothed Divine Master to hand over the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection, which evidently, the Burning Wild and Qiankun Divine Masters had already spread word that the Blue-clothed Divine Master possessed it.

"Divine Master!"

At this moment, an old man in a green robe hurriedly entered the Saint Emperor’s Floating Palace.

"Sect Master of Shen Yi, what’s the matter?"

The Blue-clothed Divine Master asked.

After the rebellious death of the Shen Yi Sect’s former master, the sect still existed, not to be abandoned due to one person’s death. Thus, the Blue-clothed Divine Master personally appointed another Eternal Generations Celestial God to also hold the position of Shen Yi Sect Master.

"Divine Master, just now, my external incarnation has sent back news that the Deer Pattern Divine Sect has agreed to the terms of the Qiankun Divine Sect and has joined the Qiankun Divine Sect’s camp!"

Upon hearing this news, everyone was greatly shaken.

Everyone’s expressions turned exceedingly grim.

The Deer Pattern Divine Sect was once one of the friendly sects to the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect, even extending a helping hand during its time of crisis.

It was understandable that the Deer Pattern Divine Sect didn’t want to get involved this time, as it is a weaker sect than the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect and feared participating in a vast divine sect war.

No one expected the Deer Pattern Divine Sect not only to refuse to help the Imperial Extreme but to also turn their blades against them!

"Damn thing, we should never have helped them in the first place!"

Elder Seven Luminaries said angrily.

Yet, no matter how Elder Seven Luminaries cursed, it didn’t help the situation one bit.

"I thought that by not meddling in worldly affairs, the world would leave me alone. Now I realize how terribly wrong I was."

The Blue-clothed Divine Master shook his head and sighed.

He had disappeared for countless years to stay away from strife.

Yet, no matter how he evaded, he was destined not to escape.

"Punishment, among the Venerable Dynasties, how many are willing to participate in this war?"

The Elder of Various Signs asked.

"Very few. Most of the Venerable Dynasties, under the warnings of the two divine sects, are unwilling to get involved in this war."

The Elder of Punishment shook his head.

While the strength of the Venerable Dynasties was sparse, the key was that each king of the Venerable Dynasties was a Billion Era Celestial God; even one more is an additional force.

Yet the two divine sects have already stated that if the Venerable Dynasties’ people choose to get involved in this divine sect war, once the Imperial Extreme is destroyed, the next to fall will be them!

Given the current situation, everything favored the two divine sects, and no one wanted to be buried alongside the Imperial Extreme, so many Venerable Dynasties chose to remain silent.

"Divine Master, forgive my boldness."

An Eternal Generations Celestial God stood up, speaking respectfully, "The two divine sects covet the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection in your possession. Therefore, why not give them the collection in exchange for a slim chance of survival for the Imperial Extreme?"

"No, you think too simply."

The Blue-clothed Divine Master shook his head, "Their nature is too greedy for the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection to satisfy them. Besides, they’ve already gathered so many divine sects to attack my Imperial Extreme, with only one Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection; do you think they might share the benefits?"

"As long as the Heaven-Shocking Secret Collection is in my hands, they’ll have a reason to fear me. Once the collection is no longer in my possession, they will immediately destroy the Imperial Extreme, erasing it from the Red Sun Divine Continent!"

"That is their ultimate goal."

With those words from the Blue-clothed Divine Master, the Saint Emperor’s Floating Palace fell silent again.

Everyone felt a sense of desolation.

Is the Imperial Extreme doomed to disappear into the current of history after all? (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to vote for recommendations or monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation. Cellphone users, please read on m.qidian.com.)