Undying Life

Chapter 892: Schemes Against the Spacetime Dojo

"Yes, yes. We originally planned to shoot only you, but he said the Great Da Jing Sacred King was also a threat. Since you were together, we decided to..." the red-robed man stammered.

"So you shot us both?" Xianxian's eyes flashed with anger.

The red-robed man dared not say more. Whether he admitted it or denied it, death awaited him either way.

Zhong Shan reached out and grabbed the golden arrow. As he touched it, waves of energy seemed to travel through the arrow and into his body, causing a dull pain to echo within him.

"Was this arrow crafted by Luo Xingchen?" Zhong Shan asked calmly.

"Yes, yes, it was personally crafted by the leader. It contains the time attribute and is one of the finest divine arrows among Da Xian artifacts. Apart from the leader, only three others in the Spacetime Dojo possess one. Each person has only one arrow!" the red-robed man replied fearfully.

Zhong Shan handed the arrow to the Mud Buddha, who immediately took it.

Zhong Shan then turned his gaze back to the red-robed man. "Luo Xingchen is in seclusion. He wouldn't have made the decision to assassinate Xianxian. Tell me, who ordered this?"

"This... this..." The red-robed man hesitated, trembling.

"If you don't speak now, I have many ways to make you suffer. Do you wish to endure physical pain or the torment of having your soul refined?" Zhong Shan said coldly.

"I-I'll talk!" The red-robed man, terrified, glanced at Wang Ku. He had felt Wang Ku's terrifying aura when captured, nearly having his soul torn from his body. Was Wang Ku from the skeleton clan?

"Yes?"

"It was the leader's wife, Chen Xiaoqian! She gave the order!" the red-robed man confessed.

"Chen Xiaoqian? You serve her?" Zhong Shan questioned.

"No, I serve the deputy leader, Chen Zihao."

"Chen Xiaoqian? Chen Zihao? Why do they want to kill Xianxian?" Zhong Shan asked sternly.

"Because Chen Zihao and Chen Xiaoqian are both from the wolf clan. When Chen Zihao passed through here long ago, he was intimidated by Xianxian's aura. Though both are wolves, Xianxian's bloodline is far superior. Fearing they might be subdued by her in the future, they decided to eliminate her early!" the red-robed man explained.

"Chen Zihao? Chen Xiaoqian?" Zhong Shan repeated, scrutinizing the red-robed man.

"The deputy leader is the leader's wife's older brother. That's how he became the deputy leader and earned the leader's trust. He oversees many major affairs within the dojo!" the red-robed man added.

"Is that all?" Zhong Shan pressed.

"Yes, that's everything!" the red-robed man insisted.

"Take him away!" Zhong Shan ordered with a wave of his hand.

Liu Wushuang promptly had the red-robed man taken away to be dealt with according to Da Jing's laws.

"Xiao Wang!"

"Your minister is here!" Xiao Wang responded immediately.

"Have we infiltrated the Spacetime Dojo?" Zhong Shan asked seriously.

"Yes, a year ago we sent someone to join the dojo, but their current position is not high. They are still climbing the ranks," Xiao Wang replied.

"Don't worry about their position now. Have them quickly uncover all interpersonal relationships within the Spacetime Dojo and any conspiracies. They may use up to five hundred thousand immortal stones for their activities. I need a comprehensive network of the dojo's relationships as soon as possible!" Zhong Shan ordered firmly.

"Yes!"

"Sacred King, are you planning to take action against the Spacetime Dojo? Shouldn't we first eliminate the surrounding eight great celestial dynasties and four great holy lands?" Xiao Wang asked, frowning.

"Those targets can wait. The Spacetime Dojo poses a direct threat now, and we must address it immediately. Once we dismantle their internal structure, the other threats will be easier to manage," Zhong Shan explained, his eyes narrowing with determination.

The room fell silent as Zhong Shan's ministers absorbed the gravity of his plan. The Spacetime Dojo, with its time-manipulating abilities, was a formidable opponent, but Zhong Shan's resolve was unshakable.

"Can't wait any longer, the time manipulation abilities are too dangerous and unpredictable. We must resolve this swiftly. The Spacetime Dojo? We need to plan carefully!" Zhong Shan said with a serious tone.

"But..." Xiao Wang still seemed worried.

"Don't worry, just do as I've said!" Zhong Shan commanded.

"Yes!" Xiao Wang nodded.

"Zhong Shan, if we're going to destroy the Spacetime Dojo, let me lead the charge. Anyone who tries to kill you will not survive!" Xianxian declared fiercely, her aura suddenly intense.

Zhong Shan glanced at Xianxian and smiled slightly. "Alright, you'll be the vanguard. However, for now, focus on consolidating the inheritance you've just received."

"Understood!" Xianxian replied.

Southern Zhuanlun Domain

In the vast lands under the jurisdiction of the Wu Xiang Sacred Court, there lay a capital called Tianci City.

Inside Tianci City, a remarkably handsome man was seated, surrounded by a group of subordinates.

"Your Highness, the Third Prince, there is chaos in the north!" an official reported.

"Oh?" The Third Prince frowned.

"The Great Da Jing Sacred Court is now retaliating against the eight great celestial dynasties and seems to be making moves against the surrounding sacred lands as well!" the official said.

"The eight great celestial dynasties? After being attacked nineteen times, they're finally fighting back? And blindly against all eight at once? What is that Great Da Jing Sacred King thinking? Are people from the Small Thousand World all this slow and foolish?" the Third Prince mocked.

"I can't understand it either, Your Highness. Logically, after the Great Da Jing opened the heavens, their strength shouldn't be much greater than the surrounding celestial dynasties. Enduring nineteen attacks should be a testament to their resilience. Even if they were to counterattack, it should be one by one, not all at once, and definitely not provoking several sacred lands simultaneously," the official said, frowning.

"Regardless, keep a close eye on Da Jing. Inform me immediately of any developments!" the Third Prince commanded.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

"Has Nian Youyou arrived in the Wu Xiang Domain?" the Third Prince asked, frowning.

"According to the timeline, she should be arriving soon," another official replied.

"Nian Youyou waited until the heavens were opened before she was willing to leave. Her eyes showed a deep reluctance. Something doesn't add up. My elder brother instructed me to investigate this matter thoroughly. How is the investigation progressing?" the Third Prince asked in a stern voice.

"We haven't found anything yet. It's been a short time, and infiltrating Da Jing to uncover everything about Nian Youyou is no easy task. But we are doing our best," the official responded immediately.

"Hurry up with the investigation. My elder brother is waiting for our report!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

"And what about the incident six months ago, when the wolves of the Zhuanlun Domain submitted? Do we have any information?" the Third Prince inquired.

"We do, and it's related to Da Jing," the official replied.

"Oh?"

"The Supreme of the wolf clan in Da Jing, Empress Xianxian, underwent a 'Wolf Ancestor Transformation,'" the official reported.

"Wolf Ancestor Transformation?" The Third Prince's eyes narrowed.

"Yes!"

"Ancestral wolf bloodline? It looks like I'll need to make a trip north," the Third Prince said with a hint of excitement.

"But, Your Highness, the southern region is at a critical juncture. We are currently at war with four celestial dynasties. Your presence is essential here for the next year or two," the official reminded him.

"Alright, then I'll head north once the southern battles have been resolved!" the Third Prince concluded.

"Understood!"---

Zhuanlun Domain, Spacetime Dojo

A vast expanse of land, dotted with numerous buildings on all sides, surrounded by mountains and abundant with spiritual energy. At the very center, a towering peak glowed brilliantly with the radiance of immense karmic virtue.

In a secluded palace, heavily fortified with formations, lay a grand bed on which two bodies entwined, their passionate moans reverberating like enchanting music throughout the hall.

An hour later, silence settled over the palace. The man lay back while the woman rested on his chest.

"Chen Zihao, how dare you! Don't you know I'm the leader's wife? How could you bully me?" the woman murmured coquettishly.

"The leader's wife? I love bullying the leader's wife!" the man responded with a wicked grin.

"But I'm your sister!" the woman said, feigning distress.

"Not really. If it wasn't to deceive that fool, I wouldn't have my dear pretend to be my sister and then send her to him. It hasn't been easy for me these years either," Chen Zihao said, trying to placate her.

"At least you have a conscience!" the woman said, casting him a seductive glance.

"Of course. If I don't treat you well, who will? Do you expect that blockhead leader to?" Chen Zihao smirked.

"Hmm, he is just a blockhead, always immersed in cultivation. By the way, how are things going in the dojo?" the woman asked.

"In the dojo? Apart from Luo Xingchen being the nominal leader, I control almost everything now. Half a year ago, the only disciple loyal to Luo Xingchen went to Da Jing to assassinate someone and died. Soon, this dojo will belong to the Chen family!" Chen Zihao laughed.

"Chen? Do you think you're a match for that blockhead?" the woman sneered.

"I'm not, but he's not invincible. Someone else will take care of him," Chen Zihao said with a sly smile.

"Oh? Who?"

"From the south!"

"The Wu Xiang Sacred Court?"

"Yes. As long as we make some arrangements, the Wu Xiang Sacred Court will set a trap for Luo Xingchen. He'll jump right in!" Chen Zihao chuckled.

"But won't they try to scheme against us...?"

"Of course they will. But I'm no fool either. Don't worry. Soon I'll become an Ancient Immortal. Once I reach that level and control the dojo, with its endless karmic virtue, the Wu Xiang Sacred Court won't be able to touch me! No matter what, you'll always be the leader's wife," Chen Zihao reassured.

"Hmm!" The woman smiled contentedly.

"However, the leader's disciple you sent to assassinate Empress Xianxian failed, which gives me a bad feeling," Chen Zihao frowned.

"There's nothing to worry about. It's clear those two fools were discovered and then surrounded and killed by all the strong warriors of Da Jing. They just died, that's all," the woman said dismissively.

"But I still feel uneasy, I don't know why," Chen Zihao admitted, still frowning.

"Don't worry. Once that blockhead finishes his seclusion, I'll have him eliminate Zhong Shan and Empress Xianxian! He listens to me the most," the woman assured.

"You really are my treasure. You always know what to say to please me. Come, let me reward you!" Chen Zihao said excitedly.

"You're so naughty!" the woman giggled.

Once again, the hall was filled with indecent sounds.