Chapter 447: Performance Concluded

Not only did the Grand Master have a plan, but regarding the matter of returning, Xu Jin also had his own plan.

He even had a few poisonous schemes.

If implemented successfully, it might solve many troubles.

This was also the reason Xu Jin consulted with the Grand Master, but since the Grand Master said he needed to deliberate, Xu Jin was not in a hurry.

The initiative for returning was already completely in Xu Jin's hands; now, Xu Jin was not in the slightest bit anxious.

Within the Seven Kill Star Domain, Xu Jin waited for about half an hour before receiving the information sent by the Grand Master through the Mandarin Duck Seal.

【Xu Jin, I think, taking this opportunity, you should return. The identity of Qi Qi Tian Sheng can be temporarily discarded; you can let the various parties believe that Qi Qi Tian Sheng has already fallen within the Seven Kill Secret Realm.

At that time, the various parties will instead guess which family the Divine Dao True Meaning fell into.

If a little more information is released, it might be possible to guide the whereabouts of the Divine Dao True Meaning to the Golden Pillar alien race.

By then, the various parties' initiative to deal with the Golden Pillar alien race will be unprecedentedly high, which for the human race in the current world, is absolutely a great blessing.】

Regarding the matter of identity return, the Grand Master and Xu Jin thought exactly the same.

The identity of Qi Qi Tian Sheng could not appear in public for a certain period of time.

Or rather, before Xu Jin's cultivation and combat power greatly advanced, it absolutely could not appear in public.

Once it appeared, it would become the prime suspect for obtaining the Divine Dao True Meaning and would be targeted by the whole world.

However, the Grand Master's intent was higher, and his perspective on the overall situation was stronger.

If Qi Qi Tian Sheng did not appear, it meant he was trapped in the Seven Kill Secret Realm.

At that time, with a little guidance, the whereabouts of the Divine Dao True Meaning could be framed onto the Golden Pillar alien race.

In any case, it was difficult for most people to verify the life or death of the Golden Pillar alien race's Eighth-Tier powerhouse, Ju Xuan.

【Grand Master, your arrangement is appropriate; let's do it according to your arrangement, but I also want to do something along the way. If successful, it could greatly reduce the pressure you and Dachen are facing.

It will buy you precious time for a breakthrough.】 Xu Jin said.

On the other end of the Mandarin Duck Seal, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao was silent for a few breaths.

Xu Jin was absolutely right; currently, both he and Dachen were under unprecedentedly huge pressure.

Since obtaining the Fire-type Divine Dao True Meaning, the entire Dachen Wan Yi had been in a state of being relaxed on the outside but tense on the inside.

None of the three Eighth-Tier experts dared to easily leave Dachen Wan Yi.

At every moment, one person must be sitting in the main building of the Star-Plucking Tower.

Even he himself did not dare to fully comprehend the Fire-type Divine Dao True Meaning.

There was no other reason.

Among the various forces in the current world, only the Suppressing Calamity Star Palace and Dachen had obtained the Divine Dao True Meaning.

Cheng Yuexiao originally wanted to contact Tianyang Xingjun Suppressing Calamity to unite and watch over each other.

But he received news that surprised him extremely.

Tianyang Xingjun Suppressing Calamity had directly locked the palace.

It was very obvious that Tianyang Xingjun Suppressing Calamity was also afraid, so he locked the palace first, shutting himself into the small world of the Suppressing Calamity Star Palace, and it was estimated he would not come out until he broke through or after he broke through.

In this way, he was in danger.

Because among the various forces, the only thing they could plot against was the Divine Dao True Meaning on his side.

The reason they hadn't made a move until now was, first, because the Seven Kill Secret Realm hadn't ended yet, and people like Tianyang Xingjun Tianyang still had expectations.

Second, they couldn't divide the spoils.

Or they hadn't found a plan for dividing the benefits.

Because there was only one Divine Dao True Meaning.

But once they found a plan for dividing the benefits that all parties could accept and reached a consensus, that would be the moment they made their move.

If things went badly, it would be the moment of Dachen's life and death.

He was extremely anxious.

But breaking through to the Ninth Tier was not a matter of a single day or night; he was still missing one condition.

The pressure he faced was imaginable.

At this moment, being pointed out by Xu Jin, he suddenly felt a sense of being comforted.

Although he was under immense pressure, having someone who could understand him and empathize with him was the greatest comfort.

It is lonely at the top!

【What do you want to do?】

While feeling comforted, Cheng Yuexiao asked Xu Jin.

【Grand Master, I have two strategies here, one poisonous and one ruthless; which one do you want to hear first?】

【Let's hear the poisonous one first.】

【Grand Master, currently among the various forces in the current world, only the Tianyang Star Palace side hasn't obtained definitive news. Tianyang Xingjun Tianyang should still be fantasizing about his disciple Zhang Lin snatching the Divine Dao True Meaning or even bringing back the inheritance, right?】

【That is indeed the case. You want to make an issue out of this?】

【Grand Master, aren't the various forces guarding the star gates at various locations of the Seven Kill Secret Realm! Tell me, if I transform into Zhang Lin's appearance and swagger out from the Seven Kill Secret Realm star gate, how will they react when they see me?】 Xu Jin said.

【This blame will have to be pinned on Tianyang Xingjun Tianyang!

At that time, without me doing anything, they will split internally.

The forces that might cooperate will become only three families.

With just three families, they still won't be able to break through and divide my Dachen.

However, this matter also has great risks.

When I had Peng Lao investigate the Eighth-Tier experts hidden deep in the Great Da Da Qing Shan, there were at least three.

Although they are not top-tier Eighth-Tier experts, they are still three Eighth-Tier powerhouses.

Besides this, there are quite a few Seventh-Tier experts.

If you appear rashly, I'm afraid you won't be able to escape.】 Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao worried.

【Grand Master, this is precisely the important role of the identity of Tianyang Xingjun Tianyang's disciple, Zhang Lin. Outside the star gate deep in the Great Da Da Qing Shan, there must be Eighth-Tier experts from the Tianyang Star Palace lying in ambush waiting, right?】

【That is indeed the case?】

【Then if a disciple of the Tianyang Star Palace returns, what do you think the Eighth-Tier experts of the Tianyang Star Palace will think? The Eighth-Tier experts of the other parties probably won't make a move in the first instant either.

And I only need a split second to leave.

Then, I will disappear completely.】 Xu Jin said.

【Are you sure about this?】

【I am.】

【Then this plan is feasible. Let me hear your ruthless plan.】 Inside the Danxia Palace, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao was old and deeply comforted; every time, Xu Jin could bring him surprises.

Whether in strength or in action.

【Grand Master, after I obtained the Seven Kill Tianyang Zhenjun's personal inheritance, I obtained a life-saving treasure. This life-saving treasure can behead ordinary Eighth-Tier experts and can even contend with top-tier Eighth-Tier experts.

Nowadays, although my personal strength cannot behead Eighth-Tier experts, I can assist you in quickly beheading Eighth-Tier experts.

This ruthless plan is for me to appear directly, then lure the various forces to hunt me down, and you set up an ambush in advance, and we will wipe them all out.

Or rather, not wipe them all out.

If we kill the experts of one or two of the hunting forces, Dachen will be completely stable, and we can also vent our anger!】 Xu Jin said.

Xu Jin knew this idea was very radical, but his heart was still restless; if it could truly be realized, it would be too satisfying.

After the Grand Master heard this, he carefully deliberated for a long while before sending a message back to Xu Jin.

【If this plan succeeds, Dachen's predicament will inevitably be washed away. But this plan is too risky!

The top-tier powerhouses of the various forces all have trump cards, and even hidden powers, and there are too many variables in the middle.

Once any accident occurs, it could be a situation of death and destruction.

Even if we luckily escape, it will leave endless troubles.

Although it would be satisfying if successful.

However, we have a safer choice; why take the risk?

Give me some time, and I might break through to the Ninth Tier; even if I can't break through, my strength can greatly advance again.

And you, as long as you have some time, your cultivation and combat power can also greatly advance.

Doing this again will inevitably be safer.

Therefore, I think your first strategy is still acceptable.

But this second strategy is too risky and not advisable.】 Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao said.

After Xu Jin finished reading Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao's reply, he originally wanted to explain to the Grand Master the power of the Seven Kill Tianyang Zhenjun's phantom body.

But then he thought, it was unnecessary.

Even if the Seven Kill Tianyang Zhenjun's phantom body could withstand the attack of one top-tier powerhouse, it was still taking a risk.

Moreover, this kind of risk-taking could only be done in the wild.

Just as the Grand Master said, if there is a safer choice, why take the risk.

He immediately set aside this strategy. Soon, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao and Xu Jin had discussed everything, and at the same time, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao gave Xu Jin a safety patch.

He asked Xu Jin to act after half a day.

After half a day, he would conceal his tracks and sneak to the vicinity of the Seven Kill Secret Realm star gate near the Great Da Da Qing Shan.

Waiting for Xu Jin to come out.

If Xu Jin's plan went smoothly, then it would be fine.

He, Cheng Yuexiao, would never have appeared.

But if Xu Jin was in danger, he would directly make a move to rescue Xu Jin.

With this safety patch from him, Xu Jin's safety could be considered foolproof.

Xu Jin naturally followed the advice.

Xu Jin also happened to spend some time to reorganize, to strive for foolproof results.

Half a day later, Xu Jin's Mandarin Duck Seal suddenly flashed with starlight, and a message arrived.

【I am in position; you can act.】

【Understood.】

It was Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao who had already arrived at the designated position.

At the Seven Kill Secret Realm star gate deep in the Great Da Da Qing Shan, there were over a dozen Sixth-Tier experts guarding within a hundred meters of the star gate.

These dozen or so Sixth-Tier experts mainly came from the Tianyang Star Palace and the Dachen National Dao Academy.

They were the reception personnel on the surface to receive the disciples of the two families.

At the same time, they were also the monitors of the two sides.

When they first arrived here, they had wine and meat, often drinking, and even hunting prey to bring back; meat roasted, small cups of wine drunk, it was very happy and joyous.

However, for the past month, it had made them feel like a day was like a year.

There was no way; anyone who discovered that there were at least seven Seventh-Tier experts and three Eighth-Tier experts watching them from the periphery would feel uncomfortable.

Eating meat and drinking wine?

They had long lost the mood.

Now, they just wanted to end this mission early and go back early.

Coincidentally, the seven Seventh-Tier experts from various forces guarding here had the same feeling.

The pressure brought by the three Eighth-Tier experts hidden in the dark was too great.

At first, they didn't discover them.

But now, it had been over a month, and it had become an open secret.

Each one of them just wanted this Seven Kill Secret Realm star gate to disappear or for someone to come out quickly.

They didn't want to stay in this ghost place for even a day.

The people watching them were not only powerful but also had extremely high status.

That feeling was just like the feeling of being watched by the academy headmaster to write big characters when they were young.

It was too uncomfortable.

Actually, the several Eighth-Tier experts guarding here were also not very happy.

They had been waiting for too long.

Especially the Fourth Elder of the Cangming Star Palace, Fei Zheng, and the Third Elder of the Wood Spirit Palace, Wang Qingfeng, who were waiting very impatiently.

How many years had they been pampered? When had they ever suffered this kind of hardship?

Sleeping in the open for a day or two would be fine, but this was a month.

But there was no way; the Tianyang Xingjun (Palace Master) had given the order.

However, the Third Elder of the Tianyang Star Palace, Qin Da, was extremely patient.

And even very expectant.

He had come with Tianyang Xingjun Tianyang's order; besides monitoring, there was also the order to receive Zhang Lin, so he had brought quite a few treasures, and in critical moments, reinforcements could arrive in the first instant.

If Zhang Lin returned alive, he would inevitably return with the Divine Dao True Meaning.

That would have a completely different significance for the Tianyang Star Palace.

It was just that this waiting was truly too boring.

But with so many experts, they didn't dare to cultivate with peace of mind, so the Third Elder of the Tianyang Star Palace, Qin Da, took a book and read it slowly.

Suddenly, an extremely subtle fluctuation came from the front.

Almost at the same time, Third Elder Qin Da raised his head abruptly.

And at the very instant Third Elder Qin Da raised his head, the Fourth Elder of the Cangming Star Palace and the Third Elder of the Wood Spirit Palace all looked toward the Seven Kill Secret Realm star gate.

At the same time, the Seventh-Tier and Sixth-Tier experts present also focused their gazes over.

Because at the Seven Kill Secret Realm star gate, a figure suddenly appeared.

A portion of the people didn't recognize them.

But a portion of the people, especially those from the Tianyang Star Palace, recognized them.

Those Sixth-Tier experts from the Tianyang Star Palace even shouted out in surprise at the first instant, "Senior Brother Zhang!"

"It's Senior Brother Zhang who has come out!"

Almost at the same time, the Seventh-Tier experts from the Tianyang Star Palace hidden in the dark also revealed themselves and said in surprise, "Senior Brother Zhang!"

And this Senior Brother Zhang who appeared just glanced behind them, and his eyes revealed a look of terror; in his palm, space fluctuations had already exploded.

This was using a life-saving emblem—a space teleportation emblem—at the first instant.

Third Elder Qin Da of the Tianyang Star Palace was stunned.

He was just preparing to step forward to protect him and then directly summon the Tianyang Xingjun.

He didn't expect this Zhang Lin to be alert to such a degree, directly using the life-saving emblem to run away.

However, Zhang Lin had returned!

In an instant, Qin Da realized something.

Without hesitation, Qin Da activated the space teleportation array that had long been set up.

The thousands of Sixth-Tier star jade tablets at the center of the array exploded into powder at the same time, and the majestic star power fluctuations immediately rose across space.

At the same time, the Fourth Elder of the Cangming Star Palace and the Third Elder of the Wood Spirit Palace only paused for a split second before shouting angrily, "Search!"

In an instant, the personnel of the two sides searched in all directions.

At the same time, these two elders also began to urgently contact their own Tianyang Xingjun and Palace Master.

Wanting to ask what they should do next!

Tianyang Star Palace disciple Zhang Lin had returned.

The elders of the Tianyang Star Palace had used the space teleportation array, and Tianyang Xingjun Tianyang was about to come over.

The matter was not something they could solve.

What happened next would depend on how their Tianyang Xingjun and Palace Master decided.

However, before the Tianyang Xingjun and Palace Master sent their decision, they had to search first.

This was a posture.

The space teleportation emblem had a landing point anywhere within a two-hundred-mile radius.

Two hundred miles; for others, searching would take a long time, but for them, who were Eighth-Tier, it only took a few dozen breaths.

Behind, the aura of the space teleportation array driven by Qin Da became increasingly intense, and a point of starlight appeared in the space teleportation array like an explosion, directly bursting out the moment Tianyang Xingjun Tianyang's figure appeared.

This set of space teleportation array completely collapsed.

A money-burning product from the Xumi Palace; disposable items are just like this.

Even Tianyang Xingjun Tianyang felt a slight heartache.

But now, he couldn't care about these things. "Where is the person?"

"Monarch, after Zhang Lin appeared, he discovered danger and used the space teleportation emblem to escape at the first instant; the landing point should be within two hundred miles.

The personnel of the other parties have already started searching, but it has been less than five breaths." Qin Da reported.

"Search! If there is any discovery, send an alarm!"

The next instant, Tianyang Xingjun Tianyang's majestic aura soared into the sky, his eyes sprayed with starlight, scanning in all directions like torches.

Qin Da also began to search.

And at the very same instant, Xu Jin, wearing the clothes seized from Zhang Lin's Xumi space, had already returned to the Seven Kill Star Domain and was reporting safety to Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao.

【Grand Master, the performance is concluded; I have already returned to the Seven Kill Star Domain.】

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 448 =====