Chapter 813: Secret Echoes

"It seems you two didn't announce any specific rules."

Li Heng understood at a glance.

The Mountain Spirit and Sea Spirit remained silent in response.

They indeed had not announced any rules.

After all, they never expected that someone would be able to ignore the restrictions of the Divine Mountain and fly directly to the summit; this was simply more outrageous than cheating.

Although such powerful beings certainly existed within the Wuqiong Weizhi, why would such a powerhouse come to their place to climb a mountain?

And to bring three people up directly?

This was practically smashing their venue.

"Apologies, fellow Daoist, this was indeed our oversight. If you are not satisfied, fellow Daoist, you may propose other requirements, and we will do our best to compensate."

"It is only regarding the Divine Throne that we ask for your mercy, fellow Daoist."

The two sighed aloud, their attitude very sincere.

They were not fools; being able to bring two people to the summit so easily, even if it didn't look like a Supreme Being in any way, it was still a Supreme Being.

And precisely because the person before them was a Supreme Being, they could not let this person get their hands on the Divine Throne.

After all, a Supreme Being's cultivation could easily refine the Divine Throne, and at that point, all the origins and Reason of the Mountain and Sea Great World would be controlled by this person; wouldn't they then be reduced to Puppets at the mercy of others?

That would not do.

Although they wanted to pick out a Supreme Being, this Supreme Being had to be a fellow Daoist walking alongside them, not in a superior-subordinate relationship, and not as a servant.

As the saying goes, one does not strike a smiling face.

With the two of them having such a good attitude, Li Heng could not find a reason to make things difficult. After all, he, Li, was not some great villain who bullied others at will.

"It seems you really were too negligent."

"In the Wuqiong Weizhi, with endless possibilities, I came to climb the mountain today, and surely other powerhouses will come to climb it in the future. If you can pass my test, you might not necessarily pass the next person's."

Li Heng spoke up.

"You are right to teach us, fellow Daoist; we two will certainly correct this."

The two had a very sincere attitude, admitting their mistakes and accepting the rebuke.

Of course, they surely could not help but grumble inwardly.

Ever since the Mountain and Sea Spirit went missing, the Mountain and Sea Great World had stood for countless years, attracting countless mountain climbers and sea crossers, yet they had never seen a powerhouse like you come to climb the mountain.

Although it was a fatal blow at first sight...

"While I do not care about this Divine Throne, that does not mean the two beside me will not care."

Li Heng looked at Feng Xingqi and Han Yao as he spoke.

Instantly, the gazes of the Mountain Spirit and Sea Spirit fell upon the two, putting them under immense pressure. It was truly a "mountainous" pressure, after all, one of them was a Mountain Spirit; they smiled bitterly in their hearts.

However, they soon made a decision.

"Senior Mountain Spirit, Senior Sea Spirit, since we two did not go through the mountain-climbing screening, we certainly do not have the qualifications to touch the Divine Throne, and we will not harbor delusions about such a possibility."

Having consulted with each other, Feng Xingqi spoke up.

Now that the Mountain Spirit and Sea Spirit had popped out—beings comparable to, or even much stronger than, the strongest in their family sects—and the senior before them, who was suspected to be a Supreme Being and had reached the summit in one step, had a very vague attitude.

How could they dare to covet this supreme Divine Throne opportunity?

Even if the meat is delicious.

One must still weigh one's own appetite.

What is the point of sitting on the Divine Throne if one is dead?

Upon hearing this, the gazes of the Mountain Spirit and Sea Spirit softened significantly.

Although they did not mind these two touching the Divine Throne—after all, with their cultivation, touching the Divine Throne would mean death, and even if they called out the elders of their family sects, they would have to see whose territory this was and whose home field it was.

But since these two juniors were so sensible.

That was for the best.

Furthermore, according to their observations, these two juniors seemed to have some connection with the Supreme Being before them; although it did not look like much, as long as there was some connection, then being friendly was not a mistake.

"Many thanks to you both for your understanding."

"But for you two to come to the summit and gain nothing would be unreasonable. How about this: if you still intend to continue climbing, we can bestow upon you the Shanhai Bihuo, which can make your mountain-climbing journey twice as effective with half the effort."

"If you do not intend to climb further, then we two can bestow upon you some Shanhai Luck, to make your future cultivation smoother and help you turn misfortune into good fortune."

The Mountain Spirit and Sea Spirit replied with warm smiles.

It seemed this time it wasn't too much of a disaster?

Feng Xingqi and Han Yao were instantly overjoyed upon hearing this.

Whether it was the Shanhai Bihuo or the Shanhai blessing, it had already exceeded their expectations. After all, when they initially planned to climb the mountain, they were prepared to return empty-handed.

And now they could even get Shanhai Bihuo or Luck for free!

"Since that is the case, then let this matter rest."

Li Heng nodded, showing neither joy nor sorrow.

But were the Mountain Spirit and Sea Spirit the type of people who didn't know how to conduct themselves? They hurriedly spoke up.

"We two have already compensated the two young friends, so how could we be lacking in your share, fellow Daoist? Please state your requirements, and we will do our utmost to fulfill them within our capabilities."

They were also very sincere with these words.

Of course, they also knew better that, with their strength, they could not help a Supreme Being at all, but that was precisely the key, and precisely a good thing, wasn't it?

"Oh? Since that is the case, tell me the information you know."

"For example, regarding the disappearance of the Mountain and Sea Spirit in the past."

Li Heng asked with great interest.

Although he had seen through the thoughts of these two World wills at a glance, it was not too malicious—it could only be said they were trying to take advantage—so he could not be bothered to care and turned to ask about the real business.

Although he did not hold much confidence in it, either.

After all, this Mountain Spirit and Sea Spirit were merely the second-generation wills conceived after the disappearance of the Mountain and Sea Spirit. He had not gained much from viewing the memories of the Mountain and Sea Spirit before, let alone these two.

"This..."

The two fell into silence once again.

"How about we just say it? Although we have hidden this matter for a long time, continuing to hide it is not a solution; perhaps a Disaster has already set its sights on us from the shadows."

"After all, the one before us is a Supreme Being..."

The two discussed with each other in secret.

Oh, so it seems the Dao Lord is a Supreme Being?

Li Heng listened to their encrypted secret conversation, pondering in his heart. Although it was still unclear whether this was the lower limit or the upper limit, he finally had a somewhat accurate positioning.

Finally, the two reached a conclusion in their discussion.

"Fellow Daoist, we do indeed know a bit of information. However, it involves secrets; if possible, we can only let you, Fellow Daoist, know alone."

As soon as these words were spoken, Feng Xingqi and Han Yao consciously withdrew.

They did not have even a shred of curiosity.

After all, knowing such secrets could get one killed!

"Speak, what exactly do you know that makes you so cautious?"

Li Heng said in surprise.

He had originally held no hope at all.

But now, given the attitude of the Mountain Spirit and Sea Spirit, perhaps they could really reveal some great medicine? That would be much more reliable than him running all over the World.

"We do indeed know some."

"That was an echo transmitted after the disappearance of the Mountain and Sea Spirit..."

The two nodded solemnly, completely sealing off the surrounding space-time and Causality, then slowly spoke, revealing the secret...