Xia Ziheng felt a lingering fear. "I thought that the Frozen Immortal Sect had set up a trap, but it really was the Forgotten Ruins Deity. Fortunately, we separated the Star Alliance members."
Xia Xing's eyes flashed as she looked at Xia Ziheng. "Half-Ancestor Ziheng, don't you think this is a good opportunity?"
"What do you mean?"
Xia Ziheng was puzzled.
Xia Xing's eyes flickered. "The Seven Skygods have always been a huge threat to us. They've concealed themselves too deeply, developed the Red Backs, and even destroyed the New Space Corridor, causing our strength to be greatly reduced. The Patriarch tried everything, but he couldn't find the Seven Skygods. Perhaps this time, we can use the Star Alliance to find the Forgotten Ruins Deity."
Xia Ziheng's eyes lit up. "That's right. Since the Forgotten Ruins Deity has control over the seal, she must make use of it. The Star Alliance is scattered, so she can only wait for an opportunity. However, if the Star Alliance gathers together, we can fish her out."
"Rather than searching, why don't we fish? That's our greatest pleasure." Xia Xing's lips curled up. "This information came just in time."
The White Dragon Clan had the same idea. There were too many smart people in the world, and they could take advantage of everything that could be used. The Seven Heavenly Gods had been free and unfettered in the Starry Sky Tree for too long, and they had developed too many Red Backs. When the Lu family was still around, they could not do anything to them. Now that they finally had an opportunity, the Four Heavens would not let it go.
Dealing with the Seven Skygods was not a one-sided affair.
The Divine Martial Heaven and the White Dragon Race contacted the Cold Immortal Sect and the Wang Clan. They decided to use the Star Alliance to fish out the God of the Forgotten Ruins. It would be best if they could fish out a few more Seven Heavenly Gods. As for the removal of the Star Alliance's restrictions, it did not matter. In any case, the people there were determined to be dead by the Four Way Scales. They could not escape. If they could capture the Seven Heavenly Gods, they could control the Star Alliance.
At this moment, the only one who had doubts was the Cold Immortal Sect.
Baisu was confused. Was it really the God of Forgetting Ruins?
Wasn't it made up by them?
Half Martial Ancestor Wu Yao was also puzzled, and he looked at Bai Su. The God of Forgetfulness had captured Xia Xing and the others, and it was Bai Xianer's instructions. Why were the three forces of Shenwu Heaven more certain than they were?
He even wanted to use the Star Alliance to fish for the God of Forgetfulness?
They had no choice but to agree. They were the first to propose the God of Forgotten Ruins, so they had no right to object. Doing so would only make Shen Wu Heaven and the others suspicious.
Wu Yao immediately told Bai Xianer about this matter, but Bai Xianer's reply was only four words — wait and see.
Wu Yao felt that Bai Xianer was at a loss.
Perhaps, it was really done by the God of Forgotten Ruins?
…
Lu Yin didn't know if he would succeed after releasing the news. It would depend on luck, as well as the Four Cardinal Scales' attitude towards the Eternals. The chances of success were fifty-fifty!
Now that he had done what he had to do, it was time for Yu Hao to wait. He had to wait for the Four Way Scales to react.
Beside the lake, Lu Yin was in the middle of class when Xia Ziheng arrived outside the academy.
How could the Four Directions Balance not care that Yi Xian Academy had appeared in the Mountain Sea Realm? Previously, the disappearance of Bai Teng and the others had caused a huge commotion and was too serious. They had no time to care about it. Now that some people had sealed off the Yin Mountain District, it was time to send people to the academy.
The one who was most familiar with Yi Xian Academy was Xia Ziheng. He had been here more than once.
Seeing Xia Ziheng's arrival, Dean Wen's expression turned sour and he turned to leave.
Xia Ziheng was furious, and just as he was about to give chase, the Culinary God stepped forward and blocked Xia Ziheng's path with a faint smile. "We meet again, old friend."
Xia Ziheng raised his brows. "So it's the Food God. Why are you back at Yi Xian Academy instead of Wangyu?"
The Culinary God sighed. "So many things have happened recently. I'm also afraid of the Academy.
Something unexpected happened, so I could only come back to take a look. What brings you here, Brother Xia? "
Xia Ziheng looked at the Food God and felt a wave of disgust. If not for this old thing, Yi Xian Academy would have been under their control a long time ago. "The Mountain Sea has appeared in Yi Xian Academy. How can I not take a look?"
The Food God smiled. "This Mountain Sea was entrusted to Yi Xian Academy to look after. Back then, I told the Four Directions Balance that there was no need for Brother Xia to worry about it."
The Four Directions Balance had been eyeing Yi Xian Academy's Mountain Sea for a long time. When the Lu family had still been around, they had been keeping an eye on it. After the Lu family had been exiled, they had become even more brazen. If not for the Food God and some of the students from Yi Xian Academy, they would have taken action long ago.
Now, the Four Directions Balance's patience was reaching its limit.
"Food God, if no one from Yi Xian Academy can inherit the Mountain Sea, why don't you hand it over and let all the cultivators in the Astral Tree Realm try it out? Perhaps someone will inherit it and become the Nine Mountains and Eight Seas in the future. It'll be easier to deal with the Eternals. It's better than letting it become dust in Yi Xian Academy," Xia Ziheng said.
The Food God smiled. "We're willing to let all the cultivators in the Astral Tree Realm try it out, but will those cultivators really get a fair chance?
Brother Xia, you and I are both sensible people. There's no need to be too blunt. "
Xia Ziheng's tone turned cold. "No matter who it is, as long as they can inherit the Mountain Sea, they will become a sharp blade for humanity to deal with the Eternals. I hope Yi Xian Academy can see the big picture."
The Food God smiled. "Don't worry, the Mountain Sea is not wasted in the academy. Every once in a while, we will let elite students enter to try to inherit it."
Xia Ziheng cursed inwardly. Although he didn't know much about the Mountain Sea, even the Ancestor had said that there was no need to try before reaching the Ancestor Realm. Yi Xian Academy was clearly putting on an act.
However, they also knew that the Food God definitely wanted to inherit it himself, especially since he hadn't tried to break through to the Ancestor Realm for so many years. It might not be because he was afraid of failing or that matter, but because of the Mountain Sea. He was confident in inheriting the Mountain Sea, which was one of the reasons why the Four Directions Balance was so afraid of Yi Xian Academy.
An ordinary Ancestor was fine, but once the Food God reached the Nine Mountains and Eight Seas, he would be on the same level as Bai Wangyuan and Wang Fan.
In the end, Xia Ziheng gave up. Many people from the Four Directions Balance had come to find the Food God, and even the Ancestor had descended in hopes of obtaining the Mountain Sea. However, he had been stopped outside Yi Xian Academy, so it was even more impossible for him to convince the Food God.
Xia Ziheng didn't leave immediately and instead went to find Lu Yin.
Lu Yin was still in class, and Xia Ziheng didn't appear. Instead, he stood in the distance and looked at the lake, waiting quietly.
After waiting for two hours, Lu Yin's class ended. He shook off Nong Siniang's pestering and went to find Xia Ziheng. "Half-Ancestor Ziheng, were you waiting for me?"
Xia Ziheng looked at Lu Yin calmly without any pressure. He was like an ordinary old man, but his eyes were a little gloomy. "You did well in class."
Lu Yin was modest. "The students don't know much about lockbreaking, so I just explained some general knowledge."
"Your general knowledge is enough for them to enjoy for a lifetime."
Lu Yin was surprised. "Half-Ancestor Ziheng knows lockbreaking too?"
Xia Ziheng shook his head. "Divine Master Gu Yan's lockbreaking techniques aren't something that ordinary people can learn. These people are very fortunate."
Lu Yin didn't refute him, nor did he say anything. They had previously used the Cloud Connection Stone to talk, and Xia Ziheng's attitude had been very bad. The Shenwu Plane had Yu Chuan's life in their hands and was forcing Lu Yin to join them. They had given him a deadline to train at Yi Xian Academy.
This matter had been discussed before, but Xia Ziheng didn't bring it up again. The deadline he had given was the final deadline, and there was no need to pester Yu Hao. If Yu Hao didn't want to join the Shenwu Plane, then both he and Yu Chuan would die. This was Xia Ziheng's attitude.
"The Xia family's ancestral worship is approaching, and Yi Xian Academy is training in the Top Realm. We can let Yi Xian Academy attend the ceremony, and the Shenwu Plane hopes that Divine Master Gu Yan will attend," Xia Ziheng said calmly as he looked at the lake.
Lu Yin frowned. Divine Master Gu Yan will attend?
How could he possibly invite Divine Master Gu Yan? "Half-Ancestor Ziheng, Master is very busy. Aside from things that interest him, he doesn't care about anything else."
Xia Ziheng was indifferent. "I'm not discussing this with you. Divine Master Gu Yan must be present during the Xia family's ancestral worship. I don't care what methods you use, but we hope to see Divine Master Gu Yan's goodwill towards the Xia family on that day. Otherwise, you know the consequences." He then looked at Lu Yin, and when he saw Lu Yin's expression darken, his tone softened. "Of course, the Xia family won't let you do this for free. On that day, you can take revenge in front of everyone."
Lu Yin's eyes widened, and he stared at Xia Ziheng in disbelief. "Revenge?"
Xia Ziheng's lips curled up coldly. "Don't you hate Xia Zhitong?
Don't you hate her and want her to deal with the Yu family?
You hate many people, and you can vent your anger on that day. In front of the Four Cardinal Scales, in front of Yi Xian Academy, and in front of countless people, you can redeem the Yu family's reputation. This is the greatest guarantee that the Shenwu Plane can give you. "
Lu Yin had never thought that the Shenwu Plane would be so crazy as to allow him to take revenge on that day. After all, his enemy was Xia Zhitong, a member of the Xia family. Even if she was from a side branch, she was still a member of the Xia family. Killing Xia Zhitong on that day would be equivalent to slapping the Xia family in the face.
To a behemoth like the Shenwu Plane, the most important thing was their reputation. That was why Progenitor Chen had been hunted down by the Xia family despite his monstrous talent. What they wanted was not an absolute genius, but an obedient one.
Even so, they were still willing to allow Lu Yin to take revenge on that day. To the Shenwu Plane, this was a huge price to pay.
Lu Yin was stunned. "Is this true?"
Xia Ziheng met Lu Yin's gaze. "That's right. You should feel the Shenwu Plane's determination. This is the ancestor's wish, which is why Gu Yan must be present on that day. He must show goodwill to the Xia family. Otherwise, the Shenwu Plane will use other methods to regain their lost reputation."
His last sentence was extremely cold. Lu Yin did not doubt that if Gu Yan had not appeared on that day, the Shenwu Plane would have dealt with him cruelly.
This was the Four Cardinal Scales, a behemoth that dominated the Tree Astral Plane. They did not want to be passive, but rather control. They could not wait to control Lu Yin and Gu Yan, and they would not give them time to choose between the Frigid Immortal Sect and the Shenwu Plane. In the eyes of the Shenwu Plane, they were not qualified.
Could Lu Yin refuse?
No, there was no way Lu Yin could refuse. Even Xia Ziheng himself had given him a deadline to gain experience, which was the moment when the Xia family paid respects to their ancestors. At that moment, the Xia family would have complete control over Lu Yin and Gu Yan.
"I understand," Lu Yin replied.
Xia Ziheng retracted his gaze. "On the day of the ancestral worship, your Yu family will be able to regain their reputation. I can also guarantee that as long as Gu Yan joins us, your status in the Shenwu Plane will not be any lower than the divine disciples in the future. The Shenwu Plane will do its best to help you become a Celestial Master and leave your name in the annals of history. This is what you should consider. The Frigid Immortal Sect can only give you this much, but they will never be able to help you take revenge or save Yuchuan."