klisemfg Chapter 2455
Chapter 2455
Shen Qianqiu took in Gu Ningbing's unpleasant expression, shook his head slightly, and whispered:
“Senior Brother Ning Bing, I’m giving up on that matter. However, I can swear an oath to Heaven that I will never reveal a single detail to anyone, so as not to ruin your plans or cause trouble for the Immortal Ancient Holy Land.”
“You…you…” Gu Ningbing turned her head sharply, staring fiercely at Shen Qianqiu, her lips trembling as she tried to say something harsh, but in the end, she couldn’t say anything.
With Shen Qianqiu giving up, it means he has lost an ally, making it even more difficult for him to scheme against Chen Xuan.
"He not only saved my life, but also indirectly saved the 108,000 Celestial Immortals of my Supreme Holy Land lineage." Zhe Linhai pondered for a moment, finally suppressing the complex emotions in his heart, and slowly spoke, his tone solemn and sincere.
"I'm giving up on this matter as well. If I repay kindness with enmity and stab him in the back, not only will cultivators from all sides curse me, but even my own people from the Supreme Holy Land will stab me in the back. My entire Zhelin clan will become a laughing stock of the entire cultivation civilization."
Ignoring Gu Ningbing's increasingly unpleasant expression, he continued:
“Senior Brother Ning Bing, think about it carefully. If Junior Brother Chen Xuan survives this battle, with his combat strength and merits, he will surely be taken under the tutelage of an Immortal Emperor, or even a Ruler or Eternal Supreme, and become a personal disciple, receiving the meticulous cultivation of a top-tier expert.”
Zhe Linhai shook his head gently, his tone full of sighs and helplessness:
"Although our two holy lands, Immortal Ancient and Supreme, have profound foundations, that was only during the Immortal Ancient period, when the two Supreme Ancestors were still alive."
"The reason why the various sects do not easily harm us or intercept our cultivation resources is only because of the kindness of our ancestors who died on the battlefield in the ancient war to protect the civilization of cultivators."
Shen Qianqiu and Tu Qianjiao were both stunned when they heard this, their expressions changed instantly, and they fell silent.
Zhe Linhai's words revealed the current predicament of the two holy lands. They seemed to be in great shape, but in reality, they were already weak inside and their foundations were unstable.
Zhe Linhai's gaze was firm as he continued his analysis to Gu Ningbing:
“Once Chen Xuan has a Celestial Emperor, a Ruler, or even an Eternal Supreme as his backer, if he wants to get back the treasure you covet, he only needs to convey the message to the patriarchs of the Ancient Immortal Holy Land, or directly inform his master.”
After a moment of silence, Zhe Linhai continued,
"When the time comes, they'll have a master at the level of a ruler or even an eternal supreme being standing behind them. Will you hand them over or not?"
"If you hand it over, you'll certainly be unwilling, but at least you can preserve the resources and reputation of the Immortal Ancient Holy Land." He paused, his tone becoming increasingly solemn.
"If they don't hand it over, not to mention whether the eternal power behind him will directly take action and destroy the Immortal Ancient Holy Land, just the fact that Chen Xuan himself has risen to power, with his combat strength and temperament, will surely lead him to personally come to seek justice. At that time, the Immortal Ancient Holy Land will probably not be able to escape the disaster of destruction."
“He dares…” Gu Ningbing retorted sharply, her tone revealing a hint of bravado but underlying weakness.
Clearly, he also had his own reasons for his confidence.
"Our Immortal Ancient Holy Land's ancestors made unparalleled contributions to the cultivation civilization and have guarded the Flame Dragon Realm for generations. For him to dare to attack our mountain gate is to slap the face of the great beings who have survived to this day in the Immortal Ancient Land, and it is to make an enemy of the entire cultivation civilization!"
Upon hearing this, Zhe Linhai closed his eyes slightly, sighed deeply, and spoke again, his tone filled with helplessness and warning:
“Senior Brother Ning Bing, wake up. Eighty percent of the cultivation resources in the Flame Dragon Realm have been intercepted and embezzled by our two holy lands. The other eight holy lands combined only get a mere twenty percent.”
"Don't you know this? In the eyes of the great beings of the heavens, equal combat power should be matched with equal resources. This is the rule set by the Great Emperor, and it is also the fairness of the Heavenly Dao."
"If you insist on scheming against Chen Xuan and seizing his treasures, you will give Chen Xuan the perfect reason to destroy the Immortal Ancient Holy Land and reclaim the 40% of the intercepted resources."
Zhe Linhai's voice transmission suddenly increased, each word clear and resounding.
"At that time, he only needs to shout to the great powers of the heavens, 'The Immortal Ancient Holy Land disregards the rules of the Great Emperor, oppresses the Eight Great Saints, intercepts cultivation resources for countless years, and harms its own kind. Today, I am taking action to uphold justice.' Then he will have a legitimate cause, and the great powers of the heavens will not only not stop him, but will also secretly help him because of his powerful background!"
Zhe Linhai's words were extremely impactful and his analysis was incredibly thorough.
The fact that the two holy lands intercept resources is something that all the powerful beings in the heavens tacitly understand but are unwilling to point out, and the balance is maintained entirely by the affection between their ancestors.
However, once this balance is broken with Chen Xuan's rise, all the ancient immortals and powerful beings will inevitably side with Chen Xuan.
This is the trend of the times, and also human nature. After all, a new generation of powerful individuals with extraordinary talent who can contend with a strange race is far more valuable than an ancient holy land that guards the achievements of its ancestors, remains stagnant, and hoards resources.
Although Shen Qianqiu is a woman, she is a thoughtful and insightful person.
After hearing Zhe Linhai's insightful analysis, she slowly turned her head to look at Gu Ningbing, whose expression was becoming increasingly unpleasant. Her tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable certainty:
“Senior Brother Ning Bing, Senior Brother Lin Hai is right. In this way, even if Chen Xuan takes action against the Immortal Ancient Holy Land in the future, he will have a legitimate reason to do so, and no one will be able to find any fault with him.”
Gu Ningbing stood frozen in place, his face as pale as paper. Zhe Linhai and Shen Qianqiu's words were like two sharp blades, piercing him awake.
He gazed at the white-haired god-demon on the battlefield, whose chest was enormous and whose sword pointed to the sky, and for the first time felt a trace of fear in his heart.
He suddenly realized that what he had been plotting against might never have been an ordinary holy son, but a peerless powerhouse destined to reach the pinnacle and look down upon eternity.
But he would absolutely not easily hand over the body of that pagoda.
"Hmph, those who walk different paths cannot make plans together."