[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-secret-buyer":3,"chapter-secret-buyer-secret-buyer-chapter-543":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Secret Buyer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1759242,2324,"Chapter 543 - 341: The Central Pole Sect Leader’s Remains? Why Didn’t I Know?","secret-buyer-chapter-543",543,"\u003Cp>The clan elder wiped his sweat and called out to everyone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just moments ago, the Meng family, one of the top ten in the past millennium, issued a notice. This competition will not be held in the Celestial Capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Liuduo suppressed his anger and frowned as he asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not in the Celestial Capital? Then where is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan elder’s face showed a bitter smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the mysterious Netherworld that I mentioned... though it doesn’t seem as dangerous as the rumors say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Netherworld?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Liuduo raised an eyebrow:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you been there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan elder hesitated, then nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have been. Lord Taishui is in the Netherworld... that aside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted the topic and continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although the location for the competition is set, the exact date is not. It’s said to be soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan elder seemed to remember something and continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, during the waiting period before the competition starts, the families participating are allowed to visit the Floating Island, but only during the day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng turned his head, and Cui Liuduo also became interested:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Floating Island above eight thousand zhang of mountains?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan elder nodded affirmatively:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My suggestion is that we all visit it tomorrow during the day, especially if our Cui family really succeeds and becomes one of the top ten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the rules, we would also build a residence on the Floating Island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Wenda was a bit confused, not quite understanding the significance of the Floating Island or what it meant to build a residence there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Cui Wending became excited, his eyes sparkling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Floating Island, indeed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He licked his lips and spoke excitedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the most important place in the Federation. I’ve heard that the legendary Six Paths Prison, which governs the souls of all deceased, is also on the Floating Island!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan elder smiled and nodded, then suddenly looked cautiously at Zhang Fusheng and coughed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Venerable, will you go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng raised an eyebrow. He had planned to meet ’Li Xiuyuan,’ who was preparing to set off on a journey, and to send his thoughts to the depths of the starry sky to see the Douluo Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Floating Island, the most important place in the Federation, where the Six Paths Prison is located, is also worth visiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it’s just a day — in the evening, he could visit the real Eight Sceneries Palace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gathering his thoughts, Zhang Fusheng nodded calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I can go. But by the way, I’ve heard that the Origin Point Research Institute is also on the Floating Island?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan elder nodded affirmatively, thought for a moment, and added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, all clans are allowed to visit the Research Institute and the Nine Departments, so if everyone is willing, we can even visit the Research Institute tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng squinted his eyes; the Research Institute, the Nine Departments...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he could clearly sense that the High Heaven Order he had given to Meng Xiaoshi was on the Floating Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, he had encountered Meng Xiaoshi — the niece of Kong Shentong, part of one of the Nine Departments, the Investigation Bureau, in the Chongyang Heaven and Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said she had seen something similar to the Human Emperor’s Seal in the hands of the seventh department head of the Investigation Bureau,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Zhang Fusheng gave her a High Heaven Order to bring it to the Capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it could serve its purpose — his true form entering the Capital, no longer isolated by the array,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can naturally communicate with that token and harness its power to project his will!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking something similar to the Human Emperor’s Seal wouldn’t be too difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng’s mind spun with endless thoughts as he listened to the discussions about the Floating Island and the Research Institute, letting out a soft sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Research Institute would be worth a visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he remembered correctly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi seemed to have gone to the Research Institute?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While his mind wandered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan elder concluded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since there are no objections, tomorrow we will go to the Floating Island, and maybe even visit the Research Institute!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for now... everyone rest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night passed without incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After boarding the hovercar booked in advance, the group headed towards the Floating Island, high above eight thousand zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing through multiple checkpoints and inspections, they finally arrived at the Floating Island near noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite a few have come to the Floating Island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they got off the hovercar, the clan elder gestured towards the numerous hovercars slowly descending in the distance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng took a casual glance and saw Zhuge Yuyi and Sima Shi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They, too, had emerged from the Netherworld, from the Peaceful Taoist Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng raised an eyebrow, clearly sensing a subtle change in the aura of both individuals,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he couldn’t pinpoint the specifics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, the clan elder spoke up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, it seems we won’t be able to visit the Research Institute today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Liuduo asked in surprise:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why? Has something happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, nothing like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan elder replied offhandedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve heard that the Research Institute is holding a grand ceremony today, consulting the Supreme Saint Celestial Position for answers... so it’s temporarily closed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng’s heart skipped a beat, a grand ceremony?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consulting the Supreme Saint Celestial Position?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind raced with thoughts, suddenly forming an idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current mastery over cause and effect, interfering with a nearby grand ceremony would be effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could inquire on behalf of the Research Institute?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or answer on behalf of the Supreme Saint Celestial Position?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gleam of understanding flashed in Zhang Fusheng’s eyes as he looked up at the Celestial Vault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, he would reveal his divine presence.\u003C\u002Fp>",977,"2026-06-08T09:33:41.990Z",1,"novelbin.me","90935bb8fbd241f1a5f75cdc11ae5cc2b5592c5c4ba1224878ac8db7e5672348","secret-buyer-chapter-544","secret-buyer-chapter-542",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsecret-buyer-cover.jpg"]