Chapter 69: Cihang Enters the Game!

Under the Sect of the Cutting's Primordial Heavenly Venerable, Daoist Cihang greets the Great King.

Daoist Cihang performed a Daoist salute toward Di Xin.

Now Di Xin is the Human Emperor; even someone like Daoist Cihang, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, must maintain due respect.

Disciple of the Boundless Immortal Elder of the Sect of the Cutting, He Tong, pays respects to the Great King.

He Tong also performed the salute.

Both of you, what brings you to my Chaoge?

Di Xin held little Mu Zha, glancing lightly at Daoist Cihang and He Tong; although both were extremely beautiful fairies, to Di Xin, who was accustomed to peerless beauty, they could not stir much turmoil in his heart.

Great King, my senior apprentice brother, the Boundless Immortal Elder, has heard that demonic aura has appeared in Chaoge City, and specially ordered me to come exterminate the demons!

Daoist Cihang said.

Hmph!

With a cold snort, Di Xin coldly gazed at Daoist Cihang and said, 'It seems the hand of your Sect of the Cutting is quite long; any stir in my Chaoge, and you lot get the news so quickly!'

Upon these words, the faces of all the officials present changed.

Indeed, Di Xin's words were quite clear; he was displeased that the Sect of the Cutting had its eyes on Chaoge.

After all, this is his territory as the Human Emperor; even immortals from under heaven cannot arbitrarily intervene.

He Tong's expression shifted slightly; she had not expected that, facing these Sect of the Cutting immortals, this mortal king would be so arrogant.

After all, in He Tong's mind, although the other party is the Human Emperor, he is ultimately merely a mortal.

By contrast, Daoist Cihang's expression was very calm.

Hail to the Venerable of Boundless Blessings!

Having proclaimed his Daoist title, Daoist Cihang said, 'Great King, our Sect of the Cutting bears no malice; we merely uphold the world's righteousness, taking necessary precautions to prevent demons and evil from wreaking havoc.'

But, I do not like it!

Di Xin waved his hand, and in the next moment a vast aura swept toward Daoist Cihang and He Tong.

He Tong's expression changed; for the first time she understood what the Human Emperor's wrath was!

Daoist Cihang's complexion flickered, his expression constantly shifting; yet within his body the Three Corpses, under Di Xin's pressure, instinctively arose to resist.

Great King Uncle, this is Mu Zha's master; this time Mu Zha missed his Great King Uncle, so he begged his master to bring him back!

Just then, Mu Zha's childlike voice came.

In an instant, the chill on Di Xin's face melted away like ice.

So it is Mu Zha's master!

After a moment's contemplation, the aura that had enveloped Daoist Cihang and He Tong was instantly withdrawn.

Then you may properly inspect my Chaoge City, lest some people spend all day suspicious and ghost‑haunted, causing court to be adjourned!

With a wave of his hand, Di Xin departed holding Mu Zha.

Obviously, today's affair left him displeased.

Ji Chang, greetings to Daoist Cihang!

The Marquis of the West, Ji Chang, approached Daoist Cihang's presence, speaking respectfully.

Indeed, Marquis of the West, you are courteous!

Daoist Cihang looked at the Marquis of the West, roughly guessed his identity, and promptly returned the salute.

Without a flicker in his gaze, Ji Chang whispered, 'Daoist, according to my observation, that demonic aura originates from the palace; I implore Daoist Cihang to be extra vigilant and surely uncover the evil for the Great King!'

This is naturally proper!

Daoist Cihang nodded, then departed with He Tong.

Watching Daoist Cihang's back, Ji Chang murmured softly, 'Hopefully, the scene I desire will appear.'

……

Above the clouds and mist, He Tong employed her spiritual sight, continually observing the entirety of Chaoge City.

After a while, He Tong withdrew her spiritual sight, a hint of doubt appearing on her face as she looked toward Daoist Cihang beside her: 'Uncle Cihang, I have already used my spiritual sight just now and found no trace of the demon tribe.'

En, my situation is much the same!

Daoist Cihang nodded: 'Within the palace, the Shang dynasty's national fortune protects it; we cannot extend our primordial spirits to scout, so it seems we must personally enter the palace for inspection.'

But, wanting to enter the palace is likely not easy; that king seems not fond of us Sect of the Cutting immortals.

He Tong worried.

That point, however, is not troublesome!

Daoist Cihang said with a smile: 'My disciple gets along well with Queen Jiang; we only need him to make an introduction, and we can enter the palace through the queen.'

That will do!

He Tong nodded, but her gaze fell upon a manor in the city.

How could it be, he's not here—where did he go?

……

My good queen, are you sure there's no problem? The other party is a true quasi‑saint who has severed the Three Corpses!

Ao Yifan embraced Queen Jiang and asked.

Giving Ao Yifan a glance, Queen Jiang said: 'After giving birth to Hong'er, the True Spirit of Changxi and I began to slowly merge; now we can preliminarily communicate with the Yin Star, needing only on the night of the full moon to use the Yin Star as the formation's eye, to mobilize a thread of the Zhou Tian Star Dipper Grand Array's power—even a mere quasi‑saint can still control it.'

Upon hearing this, Ao Yifan's heart leapt with joy; he embraced Queen Jiang and said, 'Queen, you truly are my lucky star; the power of the Zhou Tian Star Dipper Grand Array certainly poses no problem!'

Hmph, it's not just for you; this time, mobilizing the power of the Zhou Tian Star Dipper Grand Array will likely draw the Heavenly Court's attention—are you sure you've thought it through?

Queen Jiang acted coquettishly.

Sigh, I also have no choice; this time, Daoist Cihang is likely coming for me; if mishandled, I fear the Sect of the Cutting will suspect me, which would affect my subsequent plans.

Ao Yifan wore an expression of helplessness: 'As for the Heavenly Court side, investigating would also take some time; by then we only need to make preparations, and I think there will be no problem.'

Then there's nothing else we can do!

Jiang Wanghou said: "However, are you sure you can make that Cihang Daoist submit? After all, my illusion, targeting such a quasi-saint, can only suppress with rocks, and cannot change her consciousness."

Rest assured, I have my own preparations!

Ao Yifan wore a confident look.

……

"This is none other than the master of Xiao Muzha, the Cihang Daoist, right?"

Jiang Wanghou looked at the Cihang Daoist before her and said with a smile.

"Having met Jiang Wanghou, I must again thank the queen for her aid!"

The Cihang Daoist performed a Daoist salute.

"Daoist, there's no need for such courtesy; you too are acting for the safety of my Chaoge City—this is what I ought to do."

Jiang Wanghou said: "However, speaking of demonic aura, I do indeed have some clues."

"Oh? Queen, please speak!"

The Cihang Daoist was somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected there to be an unexpected delight.

"Daoist, please look!"

Speaking, Jiang Wanghou produced a jade disc and said: "In fact, I suspect the demonic aura is related to this."

"Huh?"

Looking at the jade disc in Jiang Wanghou's hand, the Cihang Daoist's willow brows slightly furrowed, for she detected nothing special about it.

But as the Cihang Daoist earnestly gazed at the jade disc, the next moment it began to expand infinitely in her sight.

When the Cihang Daoist finally reacted, she discovered to her astonishment that she was now in a starry void, and the jade disc in her view had turned into a massive star.

"This is the Taiyin Star!"

At a glance, the Cihang Daoist identified the star before her.

"At the same time, she realized she had fallen victim to Jiang Wanghou's scheme!"