Chapter 482: The Vermilion Bird Saint Lord
Supreme Heavenly Realm.
Supreme Heavenly Palace.
This is the supreme Temple that symbolizes power in the Beast Taming World.
The holy temple in the hearts of all Beast Masters.
At this moment, within this holy temple, the powerful are gathered.
Among the Three Palaces, countless extremely noble Beast Masters have appeared.
And the matter these powerful figures have appeared to discuss is whether the Cang Tong Organization should be granted a quota for one Chosen One.
Because this matter can be significant or trivial, those who have come to the Supreme Heavenly Palace are not the most peak existences of the Three Palaces.
Yet even so, if these visitors were placed in the great Beast Taming World, a single stomp of their feet would cause the world to tremble.
"The Cang Tong Organization is barely a hundred years old; although its ancient gods possess the ability to devour Red Pupil, their origins must be guarded against," the first to speak was a person from the Yuan Palace.
The Yuan Palace holds an opposing opinion regarding Cang Tong obtaining a Chosen One quota.
"The ancient gods of Cang Tong are the remnants of the tribes annihilated by Red Pupil; how could their origins be unknown?
Their hatred for Red Pupil even far exceeds our own.
If one day Red Pupil were to annihilate our great Beast Taming World.
I fear we would be just like these ancient gods, ready to take revenge at any moment!" the White Tiger Heavenly Master of the Holy Palace spoke up.
The Holy Palace, on the other hand, supports Cang Tong having one Chosen One.
Compared to the Imperial Palace and the Yuan Palace, the Holy Palace is more open.
The Lone Walker obtaining the quota for a Chosen One was also the work of the Holy Palace.
"White Tiger Heavenly Master, when Red Pupil annihilates, how could any ancient gods be left to escape?
I suspect these ancient gods are merely those who cling to life, following Red Pupil," the powerful figure from the Yuan Palace spoke.
The Beast Masters of the Imperial Palace remained silent; they have always been a neutral faction, sitting and watching the Yuan Palace and the Holy Palace argue.
"Hmph, to speak without evidence—you people of the Yuan Palace have become increasingly reckless over these years," the Azure Dragon Heavenly Master could not help but speak, "We have all witnessed the Cang Tong Organization hunting Red Pupil in recent years.
The enemy of our enemy is our friend.
And besides our Holy Palace, no other Beast Masters are able to resist Red Pupil.
Now, by introducing Cang Tong, we will have more means to deal with Red Pupil.
For the great Beast Taming World, this is a major event!"
The representative of the Imperial Palace nodded upon hearing this.
Red Pupil is eerie.
Even the Beast Masters of the Saint Domain are helpless against it.
Only the Five Saints Favored One can seal Red Pupil.
Facing the threat of fierce beasts and Red Pupil, the great Beast Taming World has been struggling to resist.
Now, having an additional Cang Tong capable of slaying Red Pupil is a fortunate event for them.
"It is a pity that this matter cannot be replicated; a pity, a pity," the powerful figure from the Imperial Palace spoke, his words filled with a look of regret.
The powerful figure from the Imperial Palace had once approached the Cang Tong ancient gods, wanting to understand the secret of their devouring of Red Pupil.
However, nothing was gained.
The ancient gods hunting Red Pupil, just like the Five Saints Favored One sealing Red Pupil, cannot be replicated.
"Chicken Elder is right, the extermination of Red Pupil cannot be replicated.
Given the scale of Cang Tong, to us, they are just a small ant.
Giving them a Chosen One quota is too much of a waste.
Most importantly, I do not trust them.
Cang Tong, Red Pupil—both names contain 'pupil'; who knows if they have some special relationship," the powerful figure from the Yuan Palace spoke.
"That is too far-fetched," the usually steady Black Tortoise Heavenly Master could not help but speak, "Your hair is crimson red; I could also suspect that you have long been colluding with Red Pupil."
"You..."
The discussion within the Heavenly Palace instantly turned into a quarrel.
If things continue this way, it can be said that this proposal will be difficult to complete.
A two-thirds vote must be obtained for Cang Tong to be granted a quota for one Chosen One.
The Azure Dragon Heavenly Master in the Heavenly Palace looked anxious.
Within the Holy Palace, he is the one responsible for contacting the Cang Tong Organization.
Letting Cang Tong obtain a Chosen One quota is also something he has worked hard to push for.
That Cang Tong can slay Red Pupil is extremely important to him.
Giving Cang Tong a Chosen One quota might just play an unexpected role in the God Game.
He did not expect the resistance from the Yuan Palace to be so great, and even the Imperial Palace does not seem to be very supportive.
"Let us drop this matter," the Beast Master from the Imperial Palace spoke, "There is not much time left until the God Game; if a mistake occurs, none of us will be able to bear the responsibility."
The Beast Master of the Imperial Palace ultimately chose to be safe.
Hearing this, a look of disappointment appeared in the eyes of the Azure Dragon Heavenly Master.
It seems there is no turning point for the matter.
He felt somewhat disappointed.
As the Azure Dragon Heavenly Master, he was also once the Azure Dragon Saint Child; he knows the terror of Red Pupil.
Relying only on the Three Palaces and following the established routine, it is impossible to succeed in the God Game.
However, since the Imperial Palace seeks stability, they cannot find a reason to refute them.
The Beast Master who had opposed most vehemently in the Yuan Palace spoke up at this moment, comforting: "Azure Dragon Heavenly Master, you should not hold a grudge against us."
"Our considerations are all for the sake of the Beast World, and for the victory of the God Game."
Azure Dragon Heavenly Master nodded; although they had argued fiercely, even to the point of getting heated, he understood that everyone's intentions were pure and all for the sake of the Beast World.
After all, this concerned the lives and livelihoods of everyone.
"Since that is the case, the topic of granting Cang Tong a Chosen One quota in this discussion..." a powerhouse from the Imperial Palace began.
However, just at this moment, a slightly cold voice arrived.
"Cang Tong shall have a Chosen One quota."
Following the voice, a woman wearing a large red cloak appeared in the Palace; at this time, the great hall was filled with drifting mist, and the gold hairpin on the woman's head was faintly visible.
Through the mist, one could see the woman's handsome and cold face, and seven purple-gold gourds hung from the jade belt wrapped around her waist.
The woman's appearance and bearing were extraordinary, her figure tall and handsome, and amidst the clouds and mist, she appeared even more otherworldly.
Seeing the newcomer, the powerhouses of the Three Palaces present revealed respectful expressions one after another.
"Greetings, Vermilion Bird Saint Lord!"
"Greetings, Vermilion Bird Saint Lord!"
The person who had arrived was none other than the Vermilion Bird Saint Lord, who held the most transcendent status within the Holy Palace.
It could be said that the status of the Vermilion Bird Saint Lord was on par with the Yu Palace Saint Lord and the Yuan Palace Saint Lord.
She was one of the three people in this world with the most noble status and the greatest power.
And the Vermilion Bird Saint Lord was the only Vermilion Bird in this world who did not appear in the form of a Pet Beast.
Giving Cang Tong a Chosen One quota could be considered a major matter.
However, such a thing would not normally attract the attention of a powerhouse of the Vermilion Bird Saint Lord's level.
Therefore, when they saw the Vermilion Bird Saint Lord appear, all the Beast Masters present felt shocked and puzzled in their hearts.
They did not know why the Vermilion Bird Saint Lord would care about such a small matter, and even grant Cang Tong a Chosen One quota.
"Since the Saint Lord has decreed it, Cang Tong shall have a Chosen One quota!" Chicken Elder of the Imperial Palace spoke up.
The Beast Masters of the Yuan Palace thought for a moment and also echoed: "Cang Tong shall have a Chosen One quota!"
The master of the Holy Palace, the Vermilion Bird Saint Lord, had spoken; how could they dare to disobey?
Even if Cang Tong truly had major issues, this was not a matter they could influence.
It could be said that if the Beast World were composed of three mountains, then one of those mountains was the Vermilion Bird Saint Lord.
The Vermilion Bird Saint Lord glanced at Chicken Elder and then said: "What has Zhou Buqu been doing lately?"
Upon hearing this, Chicken Elder smiled bitterly: "I have no authority to know the affairs of the Saint Lord."
Only the Vermilion Bird Saint Lord dared to address their Saint Lord by his name.
Zhou Buqu was the Saint Lord of the Beast World and the undisputed number one powerhouse of the Beast World.
And Zhou Buqu also possessed powerful governing abilities.
Among the Three Palaces, in resisting the invasion of fierce beasts and Red Pupil,
the Imperial Palace had lost the fewest worlds.
Zhou Buqu was also a heroic banner of the Beast World and the idol of almost all Beast Masters.
The Vermilion Bird Saint Lord looked at the Beast Masters present and said coldly: "Let all Three Palaces issue a notice; I wish to find someone."
"Who is the Saint Lord looking for?" All the Beast Masters present were puzzled.
Who could it be that required all Three Palaces to search together?
The Vermilion Bird Saint Lord did not answer, but continued to herself: "Write on the notice that the Grandmaster once promised that on the day Xiao Hong'er came of age, he would gift Xiao Hong'er seven gourds of fine wine and drink with Xiao Hong'er until dawn.
Now, Xiao Hong'er is about to come of age; does the Grandmaster still remember this promise?"
The graceful and luxurious Vermilion Bird Saint Lord spoke in a cold voice, tinged with a trace of loneliness, saying words that shocked everyone present.
Chicken Elder's expression changed slightly.
The expressions of the people present were also varied.
"Could it be... the Saint Master truly exists!"
Several thousand years ago, the Five Saint Lords of the Holy Palace emerged; each one was a powerhouse above the Saint Domain.
These Five Saint Lords led the Holy Palace to become the head of the Three Palaces.
There were rumors in the world that these Five Saint Lords all came from humble beginnings, and the reason they were able to reach above the Saint Domain was because they had met a Saint Master.
It was precisely under the guidance of the Saint Master that the Holy Palace came to have the Five Saint Lords.
However, no one took this rumor seriously.
After all, the Five Saint Lords were so powerful; how could they possibly have the same master?
If one truly existed, what kind of divine being could that Saint Master be to be able to teach five people to reach above the Saint Domain?
One must know that in the current Beast World, there are quite a few Saint Domain powerhouses, but those above the Saint Domain can be counted on one hand.
Now, the graceful and luxurious Vermilion Bird Saint Lord was acting like a young girl; could it be... the Saint Master truly exists?
Snake Letter World.
In an ordinary coffee shop, the middle-aged proprietress yawned, glancing from time to time at the closed door upstairs, revealing a look of disdain: "A bunch of poor people, coming to a coffee shop and not even ordering snacks."
An hour ago, six strange-looking men had entered the coffee shop.
The proprietress had initially perked up, feeling that there was business to be had.
The girls in her shop were all past their prime; having six customers finally arrive, she had to serve them well.
But who would have thought that those six customers only ordered coffee and no snacks, staying in the private room for an hour, which made the proprietress feel nothing but disdain.
At this time, in the private room, the leading man was filled with a murderous aura: "So, Mang Long and I will lead the attack, and you four will wait for the opportunity to act, following the details we decided on before; is there any problem?"
This man is a White Tiger Saint Child; the aura of slaughter on his body is extremely dense.
"No problem." The few people present came here to discuss this, precisely to Slay the person the Shangguan Family wants to Slay.
The White Tiger Saint Child's eyes carried ferocity: "I will end this person's life!"
The White Tiger governs slaughter and warfare.
The White Tiger Saint Child is already at the Half-step Saint Domain; to step into the Saint Domain, he needs to verify his Dao through slaughter.
And Lin Chao, having Slain that Half-step Saint Domain official, is certainly no weakling among those at the Half-step Saint Domain.
Therefore, the White Tiger Saint Child set his sights on Lin Chao in order to step into the Saint Domain.
The people present looked at the dense killing intent on the White Tiger Saint Child and felt some fear.
"Naturally, we leave the harvesting to the Saint Child."
The White Tiger Saint Child swept his gaze over the crowd, the killing intent in his eyes nearly becoming tangible.
Mang Long glanced at this White Tiger Saint Child, his gaze also carrying a trace of dread.
In the current world, the Five Saints Favored One is deeply cherished by Beast Masters.
Every Five Saints Favored One is the most trustworthy partner.
However, this does not include the White Tiger Saint Child before them.
The Five Saints Favored One is divided into two types.
One type was born three thousand years ago, and one type has been born within the last three thousand years.
The former, even one as steady as the Black Tortoise Saint Child, carries a dense aura of slaughter on their body.
It is rumored that the birth of the Five Sacred Beasts is an ominous sign, and that even Heaven and Earth do not permit the existence of the Five Sacred Beasts.
The Five Saints Favored One who has contracted a Five Sacred Beast will have their personality become irritable and prone to anger.
The latter, having been cleansed by the inheritance of the Five Saints, has a weakened aura of slaughter when facing the Human Race, and their personality becomes more positive.
The group agreed on the details and time, then left one after another.
The middle-aged proprietress saw this scene and sighed.
Why did a bunch of useless things come in?
The White Tiger Saint Child left the coffee shop with a "strangers keep away" expression on his face.
At this moment, a message came through his wristband.
"Is the senior Mu Bairen? My name is Luo Zhangtian, also a White Tiger Saint Child. I am currently in the Snake Letter World. Senior, do you have time? I have urgent matters to discuss with you."
Mu Bairen saw these messages and replied: "No time."
For him right now, the most urgent matter is to become a Saint Domain.
Nothing else is important.
"Senior, are you planning to assassinate a Half-step Saint Domain?"
"Senior, please stop the assassination!"
Messages continued to come through the wristband; Mu Bairen found it annoying and turned the wristband off directly.
In a tavern, Luo Zhangtian's face was full of anxiety.
"It's over, that White Tiger Saint Child won't listen to me at all." Luo Zhangtian was very helpless.
He had also heard of the White Tiger Saint Child Mu Bairen; he had a reputation among the White Tiger Saint Children, and his heart for slaughter was very heavy.
"Is he planning to use this opportunity to break through into the Saint Domain?"
Thinking of this, Luo Zhangtian became even more anxious.
He was even harder to persuade.
One must know, he only guessed that the mysterious powerhouse was related to the Saint Master.
The evidence was insufficient; it might not be enough to sway Mu Bairen.
Moreover, his guess might not be true.
Changing the mind of the White Tiger Saint Child Mu Bairen was truly difficult.
"What should I do?"
……
Inside the bookstore.
Lin Chao watched A Yan move the books back; he lay on the chair, his gaze complex.
"So, the main body is playing a big game of chess?"
Lin Chao coveted the Red Pupil immensely.
Over this past year, he had not made a move, nor had he accumulated any new Red Pupil.
Therefore, to continue the experiment, he must continue to enter the Trial Ground to hunt Red Pupil.
"Small Reincarnation Method, Great Samsara Technique……"
Lin Chao remembered the Small Reincarnation Method created by Ling Xuan, as well as the Small Reincarnation Method he had obtained.
This type of technique is extremely powerful, but Lin Chao also knew it was not perfect.
"If it were perfected……" Lin Chao's gaze became expectant.
Then, this world could have true reincarnation.
He could also emulate the Ten Palaces of Yama of his past life and establish the Underworld.
Of course, with his current Red Pupil, that is a delusion.
"Spirit River……"
Lin Chao's gaze became deep.
If a true Underworld is to be established, then the Spirit River is a very critical link.
The existence of the Spirit River seems to have been born for the Underworld.
"Spirit River... is it related to Ling Xuan?
Or perhaps, Ling Xuan knew the Small Reincarnation Method would fail, so he created the Spirit River?"
During this time, Lin Chao had vaguely figured out many things.
At this moment, Lin Chao raised his head, looked outside the street, his gaze calm: "Since a guest has come, why not enter the house?"
Killing intent instantly permeated the air.
(End of this chapter)
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