Chapter 2676: An Inevitable Future

"In other words, Lingxu Shengzun was likely in constant contact with Tianluo Xing all day long." Shuangye's eyes flashed red for a moment, "That's a condensed essence of an entire world. I think, as the chief refiner, it wouldn't be surprising if He secretly hid one or two fragments."

He Lingchuan's heart tightened: "You mean, He probably secretly hoarded Tianluo Xing fragments and quietly refined His own 'Da Fanghu'?"

"Perhaps He gained insight from refining it Himself, then inferred that the Da Fanghu refined by mortal immortals likely also has the ability to cross the two realm barriers. After all, the core primary material is Tianluo Xing fragments."

This is truly not good news. He Lingchuan thought for a moment and said: "If He has already refined a divine artifact that can help Him descend to the lower realm, why would He still be so obsessed with the Da Fanghu?"

"I guess He might have refined it, but didn't say He definitely succeeded; even if both artifacts could cross the spatiotemporal barrier, the Da Fanghu is naturally better, after all it was born from numerous coincidences and possesses power unattainable by other divine objects. You should know this best. Even if it cannot aid in full divine descent, it is worth the gods going all out to seize it."

"Moreover, the great gods hoping to descend intact are not just Lingxu Shengzun alone." Shuangye added a "but": "If we fail to seize the Da Fanghu, I believe Lingxu Shengzun can still produce a backup that won't interfere with His own divine descent plan."

"Like Him, like us, how could accomplishing great things rely on only one plan?"

He Lingchuan only asked him: "You say all this, but is there any factual evidence? Surely it's not just pure fantasy?"

Even getting something for nothing shouldn't be this simple.

"Of course there is." Shuangye also knew that merely inferring from an empty hole couldn't possibly move Jiuyou Dadi, "First, Lady Lady Lady Mitian has publicly accused Lingxu Shengzun more than once in the divine realm, saying He secretly took Tianluo Xing fragments and committed self-theft. Lady Lady Lady Mitian also participated in the refining of Tianluo Xing, so His saying this must have grounds."

He Lingchuan's eyes flickered slightly.

He knows one more secret than Shuangye: Lady Lady Lady Mitian's former identity was one of the Three Holy Gods of the divine realm, the Death Ancient God.

The Three Holy Gods jointly captured the heart-core of the new world and wholeheartedly refined it, so Lady Lady Lady Mitian should know best about its quality, quantity, weight, and nature.

If Tianluo Xing truly lacked a fragment for no reason, was shortchanged, He should have the authority to speak.

"Lingxu Shengzun originally had a trusted aide named Jieli Tian, also a powerful true god, who later defected to Sharili Tian. He said that after the immortal-demon war, for two thousand years, He often secretly collected various materials from the mortal realm for Lingxu Shengzun, such as Duxia Liujin and Yuebaishi, etc., all rare across the two realms. The gods cannot descend personally, so to obtain these, He went through great trouble."

Shuangye Guoshi paused: "I spent several years collecting materials left behind by the Dahuan Sect. Honestly, it's really hard to find, as they are records from long ago. But I finally know that when the Primordial Immortals refined another divine artifact, Duxia Liujin and Yuebaishi were indeed crucial auxiliary materials. Duxia Liujin is a liquid rare metal that specifically helps divine artifacts solidify, while Yuebaishi helps gather solar and lunar essences. Guess which divine artifact this is?"

He Lingchuan didn't need to think much:

"Da Fanghu?"

"Correct. When the immortals forged the Da Fanghu, they also used these materials. You say, is Lingxu Shengzun using Tianluo Xing fragments to privately forge divine artifacts?" Shuangye Guoshi said, "And Lingxu Shengzun has been in seclusion before and after the ancient volcano of the divine realm three times, for two hundred, three hundred, and five hundred years respectively. The ancient volcano is the oldest in the divine realm, containing the divine realm's 'Chu Fire'; it is said that the divine artifacts of the Three Holy Gods, even the divine status of the Life God, were forged here, so its fire is also called true 'Shen Fire'."

"During Lingxu Shengzun's seclusion, the ancient volcano became a forbidden zone in the divine realm, no other gods could enter; after His emergence, the volcano calmed, and when other gods approached, they found the earth-core Shen Fire temperature had plummeted, far less intense than usual, even the entire mountain region's temperature dropped, taking fifty to sixty years to recover."

He Lingchuan thoughtfully: "So, the Shen Fire was consumed?"

"Yes, this phenomenon only appeared before after refining divine artifacts." Shuangye Guoshi shrugged, "So, the legend of Lingxu Shengzun refining divine artifacts is long-standing. But given His status and ability, He can refine whatever He wants, needing to report to no one."

"Direct evidence is impossible." Shuangye Guoshi sighed, "We are discussing Lingxu Shengzun, who in the divine realm is a figure who covers the sky with one hand. I can only tell you these signs and my inferences; whether you believe or not is your own affair."

"This is certainly not good news." Both knew this problem has no solution. Even if Lingxu Shengzun truly refined this divine artifact, no one could steal it from Him.

What He Lingchuan must do is face the grim reality of the future, abandon the last fantasy, and prepare for the most brutal battle!

He thought for a moment, then shifted the topic: "Once Jin Du Shengmu descends to the lower realm, will She come looking for you, right? The so-called 'mother's honor through child's nobility' means She will regard you as the strongest weapon in Her hand."

Shuangye Guoshi remained silent.

He Lingchuan asked again: "Can you defy His orders?"

Unlike ordinary beings, Jin Du Guizi is not an independent individual. Strictly speaking, it is a fusion of Jin Du Shengmu's divine powers and offspring, belonging to Jin Du Shengmu as property.

So, He Lingchuan's question actually cuts deep.

Shuangye's expression was as calm as water: "We'll know when the time comes."

What He Lingchuan must do has no precedent, so what chance of victory is there to speak of?

"The secret of Lingxu Shengzun privately forging divine artifacts sounds terrifying, but it's illusory and vague, even Lady Lady Lady Mitian cannot confirm it." If Lady Lady Lady Mitian had evidence, He would have produced it long ago, "Just based on this single speculation, wanting to seize an object that could exchange for your lifelong freedom is hardly equal."

Shuangye knows He is bargaining: "What else do you want?"

He Lingchuan pondered slightly: "I still want to know a definite piece of information. If you can provide it, I will not only give you the Ming Deng Zan, but also guide you on how to use it, saving you the effort of fumbling on your own. After all, you already have little time left, and time is most precious to you, isn't it?"

"Mutual benefit." Shuangye Guoshi's mouth corners twitched slightly, as the gods are about to descend, Cangyan and Jiuyou are also impending disasters? Hah, let no one mock another, "What information do you want to inquire about? Speak first, after all I am still the Guoshi of Beijia."