Chapter 1078

Even when the Heavenly Dao Hundred Flowers List was announced, it did not stir him.

So much so that when he was summoned, he still did not know what had happened.

"I apologize for disturbing the Sect Master's cultivation."

Wu Zhao was also an ultimate-level powerhouse and could clearly see the deep hidden peril within Jin Guang; she spoke courteously now.

Then she turned her head to Di Renjie and said,

"Di Qing, ask whatever you wish to ask directly."

"Yes!"

After receiving the order, Di Renjie bowed to Jin Guang, then asked,

"Sect Master Jin Guang, I dare to ask: where are the Divine Generals Bai Hu and Zhu Que?"

"Hm?"

Jin Guang's face changed drastically, and he replied with clear displeasure,

"What? Do the movements of Xuanxinzheng Sect members now require reporting to the Tang court?"

In truth, when Xuanxinzheng Sect originally chose to cooperate with Tang, it was because the Yin Yue Imperial Court's demonic power was overwhelming, and Jin Guang's cultivation had been damaged from practicing the Xuanxin Miaojue.

But even after joining under Tang's banner, Xuanxinzheng Sect had always regarded the arrangement as mere cooperation.

Daily, disciples and protective divine generals alike followed only Jin Guang's orders.

From the Empress down to central ministers like Di Renjie, Tang rarely interfered in Xuanxinzheng Sect affairs.

Yet Di Renjie's sudden question caused Jin Guang to misunderstand.

"Sect Master, please calm yourself—it was Di Renjie's poor phrasing."

Di Renjie saw Jin Guang's anger and immediately explained,

"It is not that Di Renjie wishes to interfere in Xuanxinzheng Sect's internal matters; it is simply that the recently announced Heavenly Dao Hundred Flowers List mentioned the two Divine Generals, Bai Hu and Zhu Que."

"What?"

Jin Guang felt utterly baffled.

It was somewhat plausible that the Heavenly Dao Hundred Flowers List mentioned Zhu Que.

But why mention Bai Hu?

Could men really appear on a list of only women?

And Bai Hu wasn't even a handsome man, nor a feminine-type male!

He was a genuine, ruthless, battle-hardened Divine General Bai Hu!

Seeing Jin Guang's confusion, Di Renjie could only smile bitterly and explain.

He recounted, in full detail, the events of the Heavenly Dao Hundred Flowers List's revelation above the heavens.

Beside him, Zhang Jianzhi and Su Dingfang nodded occasionally, confirming everything the Di Ge Lao had said.

After hearing this, Jin Guang was greatly astonished and said,

"How could the Heavenly Dao Hundred Flowers List mention this?"

He paused briefly, then added,

"What Di Ge Lao wishes to know is simply why I sent the two of them out, correct?"

"Precisely…"

Di Renjie nodded in confirmation.

"You know that I forcibly practiced the Xuanxin Miaojue and suffered heavy injuries."

Jin Guang shook his head with a bitter smile and said,

"The Xuanxin Miaojue is absolutely forbidden to anyone not designated by the sect.

But with the Yin Yue Imperial Court's emergence, demonic power surged while Dao declined, forcing Xuanxinzheng Sect to retreat.

I truly failed the ancestors of Xuanxinzheng Sect.

That is why I spared no cost to forcibly practice the Xuanxin Miaojue.

But fate defied my intentions.

Fortunately, heaven does not abandon those who strive—after I appeared on the Heavenly Dao Golden List, the Heavenly Dao granted me the Lian Wuhen Tear, a treasure capable of resolving my hidden peril."

"What kind of treasure is that?"

Wu Zhao had long wished to ask Jin Guang what the Lian Wuhen Tear truly was.

She also harbored boundless longing for the Heavenly Dao Golden List or Heavenly Dao Hundred Flowers List, hoping to one day earn such a heavenly reward.

She prayed that next time the list was revealed, her name would appear.

"The Lian Wuhen Tear is, in truth, a key."

Jin Guang thought for a moment, hesitated long, then finally spoke out,

"This key can take a portion of us to a certain place.

There, I can eliminate my hidden peril.

But to unlock this key, one must have the Blue Demon Tear."

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhao grew even more curious.

A single place could eliminate the hidden peril of a powerhouse like Jin Guang?

Just where was that place?

At that moment, Di Renjie immediately guessed,

"So the Divine Generals Bai Hu and Zhu Que were sent by you to find the Blue Demon Tear?"

All major forces across the Nine Provinces had long deduced that the Blue Demon Tear was the Blue Demon's tear.

Thus, all major forces had long dispatched agents to investigate the Blue Demon's whereabouts.

If the Blue Demon's Tear is truly the Blue Demon's tear, once obtained, deliver it to Jin Guang.

You will surely reap many benefits from Jin Guang.

"Exactly!"

But Jin Guang knew that since the Heavenly Dao's Hundred Flowers List had been exposed, there was no need to hide anything.

After all, he had already revealed part of the Lian Wuhen Tear, which was far more important than the Blue Demon's Tear.

So revealing the purpose behind the White Tiger and Zhu Que, the two Divine Generals, was no big deal.

"Pity… they were deceived by that Shi Yao…"

Zhang Jianzhi, upon hearing this, couldn't help but find it amusing.

He had just received word from Di Ge Lao about investigating Liang Wang Zhu Wen's rebellion.

This matter happened to center on Shi Yao.

Who would have thought that the Blue Demon's Tear Jin Guang needed might also lie with Shi Yao?

Yes!

By now, everyone in the Ming Tang understood.

The giant dragon Shi Yao had thrown a goat down the cliff to feed was very likely the Blue Demon.

But where Shi Yao was right now remained unknown to all.

After all, the White Tiger and Zhu Que, the two Divine Generals, had already perfectly missed their chance with Shi Yao.

"Damn…"

Jin Guang carried a heavy burden, and hearing that Shi Yao had deceived his two top Divine Generals, he was furious.

"Enough! Since Shi Yao is so important, we must find her as soon as possible."

Otherwise, if other factions learn of her importance and find her before us, it will be disastrous."

Wu Zhao spoke up at this moment.

She was right—though the origins of the White Tiger and Zhu Que, the two Divine Generals, were not widely known.

But Shi Yao herself possessed the Heavenly Dao-bestowed Immortal-level Divine Art—the Illusion God Scripture!

Once fully comprehended, this Divine Art would not only allow a cultivator to reach the Shattered Realm.

It would also continuously enhance the cultivator's appearance.

Just these two points were enough to make Wu Zhao's heart stir.

Moreover, the Nine Provinces still hid countless female Ultimate Dao experts.

Just this one Illusion God Scripture was enough to drive countless female Ultimate Dao experts mad.

Even male Ultimate Dao experts would likely desire it.

After all, the Shattered Realm is not the Mythical Realm!