Chapter 1715: 781: Demon Extermination (Part 3)
“That’s right.”
Ning Zhenzi smiled, “I have already turned swords into plowshares with the two of you and prepared to join forces against Chen Zhenwang. If the three of us work together, Chen Zhenwang shouldn’t escape this disaster. Now before the True King, there are two paths: one is to collaborate with us to decipher the seal on the stone door, and the other is to die here.”
Before he finished speaking, Emperor Wan Shou and Subtle Taoist Monarch each stood up, raising their magical treasures. Subtle Taoist Monarch smiled leisurely, stroking his beard, “If Mr. Chen chooses the first path, there will be a share of Bodhi Dao Fruit for him. If he disagrees, our trio will have to send Mr. Chen on his way.”
Chen Shi looked at the stone door behind Ning Zhenzi with an unusual gaze and said, “You are the Primordial Worm by the Immortal Emperor’s side. Haven’t you cultivated the Great Wilderness Ming Dao Collection? Cultivating the true Great Wilderness Ming Dao Collection can decipher the seal on the stone door.”
Ning Zhenzi’s smile remained, “Since we’re joining forces, we should be open with each other. My two friends already know I’m the Primordial Worm, so don’t think about sowing discord between us.”
Emperor Wan Shou nodded, “Indeed. Although the Primordial Worm is an oddity, it is a close minister by His Majesty the Immortal Emperor’s side, also a friend. On the contrary, some people, despite being former ministers of the Great Ming, have become traitors.”
𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
Chen Shi paid no heed, still looking at the stone chamber, “Even though the Immortal Emperor sealed this stone chamber, you, his close minister, don’t know how to break the seal on the green stone. That’s why you’re willing to put aside your hatred for me to lure me here. You intend to use my hand to decipher the green stone seal.”
Ning Zhenzi smiled, “Chen Zhenwang truly deserves to be one who can comprehend the Great Wilderness Ming Dao Collection with just the remnants of its methods. In this world, besides the Immortal Emperor, only you have the capability to unlock the green stone seal.”
Chen Shi appreciated his compliment, unintentionally revealing a smile, “Then, what exactly is in this stone chamber that makes you so fixated on it?”
Ning Zhenzi hesitated for a moment, as if making up his mind to reveal all, his expression sincere, “This stone chamber was originally left by that prehistoric victor. When the Immortal Emperor came here, he subdued me, but he didn’t bring me along when entering the stone chamber. However, in his later remarks, he spoke of the stone chamber’s secrets.”
He paused, “He said he wasn’t the first to enter the stone chamber. Besides him, the Three Pure Ones also came here, as well as the two Ancient Buddhas from the Western Heaven. Additionally, the Teacher from Golden Turtle Island also entered the stone chamber. He sensed the presence of these six entities within the chamber, which he admired endlessly.”
Chen Shi’s heart skipped a beat, “Could this truly be the Green Palace sought by the Three Pure Ones and the Teacher?”
He immediately denied this guess. The palace depicted on the Green Palace Map was built upon a mountain in the Dark Sea, clearly not this place.
Ning Zhenzi said, “The Immortal Emperor mentioned that the Three Pure Ones deciphered the prehistoric texts left by the prehistoric entity. These texts record the causes and consequences of this great battle, detail the reasons for the Dark Era’s destruction, and the truth of how the Dark Sea became what it is. Beyond that, this stone chamber also houses a great secret—the origin of the Jade Emperor Great Heavenly Venerate!”
Everyone present was stunned at these words.
How could the stone chamber relate to the origin of the Great Heavenly Venerate?
Could the Great Heavenly Venerate truly be connected to the Dark Sea and this Star Sea?
Ning Zhenzi continued, “The Immortal Emperor didn’t elaborate; he originally greatly revered the Great Heavenly Venerate, believing after the departure of the Three Pure Ones, the Great Heavenly Venerate exerted immense effort to maintain the balance and stability of the Three Realms, deserving of high merit. But after exiting the stone chamber, he decided he must lead the Immortals and overturn the Great Heavenly Venerate’s rule, ensuring the Earth Immortal Realm doesn’t follow in the Dark Sea’s footsteps! Shortly after leaving here, he established the Immortal Court, intent on defeating the Great Heavenly Venerate.”
Chen Shi furrowed his brows, bewildered by his words.
The conflict between the Heavenly Court and the Immortal Court stemmed from the known opposition between Gods and Immortals, a universally acknowledged fact, without doubt.
But now, it seems the Immortal Emperor’s opposition to the Great Heavenly Venerate is unrelated to the conflict between Immortal Gods, rather it appears he uncovered some undisclosable secret about the Great Heavenly Venerate.
“Ning Zhenzi, what exactly did the Immortal Emperor discover?” Huan Shu couldn’t help but ask.
Ning Zhenzi glanced at her and smiled, “If Chen Zhenwang can join forces with us to unlock the green stone seal, we can find out what’s truly inside the stone chamber. Chen Zhenwang, what do you say?”
Chen Shi said nothing, and instead glanced at Emperor Wan Shou and Subtle Taoist Monarch, faintly saying, “Have the two of you already consumed the Bodhi Dao Fruit?”
Emperor Wan Shou coldly replied, “Traitor, my safety is not your concern.”
Chen Shi lightly said, “The Bodhi Dao Fruit isn’t that easily eaten, is it? You dared not consume the Three Blessings Divine Pill Ning Zhenzi gave when on the ship, how can you dare consume the Bodhi Dao Fruit from him here?”
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wan Shou and Subtle Taoist Monarch’s expressions changed slightly.
Subtle Taoist Monarch coldly said, “Are you suggesting there’s a problem with the Dao Fruit? Impossible, the Bodhi Dao Tree is problem-free, and we’ve checked the Dao Fruit, no tampering has been done!”
Emperor Wan Shou said skeptically, “The Bodhi Dao Tree sprouted from the body of that prehistoric victor who established this palace; this treasure absolutely surpasses the Heavenly Court’s Mud Tree. Though Ning Zhenzi is the Primordial Worm, he certainly cannot tamper with the Bodhi Dao Fruit.”
Subtle Taoist Monarch nodded, “We’ve inspected this Dao Fruit many times, there are no issues. Moreover, after consuming it, Dao injuries quickly heal.”
Emperor Wan Shou said coldly, “Even the Outer Dao injuries you left can be healed!”
Chen Shi smiled, “I am not talented, but I have methods to refine the Primordial Worm. If the Dao Fruit you’ve consumed contains the Primordial Worm, I’ll know with a test.”