Chapter 668: 287: Don’t Use the Hidden Dragon!
Advance by Retreating (Extra Chapter, Looking for Monthly Votes)_1 Chapter 668: 287: Don’t Use the Hidden Dragon!
Advance by Retreating (Extra Chapter, Looking for Monthly Votes)_1 At that time, deep in the Hall of Affairs, Wang Pingying took out a map of the East Immortal Sea.
After laying it flat, he quickly located the position of the paradise that Chen Dengming had discovered.
“It’s actually in this remote location, amidst a strait.
No wonder that no one has discovered it for so many years…
Considering that this Chen has not lied, there really is no sect in this 500 sea mile radius…”
Seeing this, Wang Pingying felt depressed.
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The East Immortal Sea is so vast, covering an area comparable to more than half of the Four Regions, yet it has far fewer inhabitants than the Four Regions.
The prime feature is its sparse population spread across a vast sea.
It’s perfectly normal for there to be no sign of human life within 500 sea miles.
However, this meant they had to sit by and watch the Longevity Sect, a foreign power, take advantage of this big opportunity.
Would aiding the rise of the Longevity Sect using the resources of the East Immortal Sea not cultivate a strong competitor for the top sects of the East Immortal Sea in the future?
“Forget it, the people at the top don’t seem to care.
They’re basically consenting to the entry of the Longevity Sect, an outsider.
They must have reached a silent agreement for mutual benefit…
As a middle-tier member, why should I engage in noble affairs like safeguarding the glory of the East Sea and excluding outsiders?
I might as well just make a little profit.”
With these thoughts, Wang Pingying started searching on the map for the nearest major sect with influence.
A level four Spirit Vein, such a precious resource, would undoubtedly stir the heart of even the top forces, making them restless.
If he could sell this information and gain a hefty sum of money, he wouldn’t need to worry about anything else and could continue running things as usual.
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So, if he had both the money and peace of mind, and also managed to save face for Bai Zhi, it was a win-win scenario.
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At this moment, as Chen Dengming’s state of mind entered the Heavenly Heart State, the fluctuations of his Heavenly Vision’s power quickly receded.
The reason he was intercepted by the prohibitions was that the prohibition had detected fluctuations in his Dao Force.
If he continued to invade, while the prohibition might not necessarily be able to block the Dao Force, it would undoubtedly trigger an alarm.
The weakening of the threatening sense of trepidation within his spirit was clearly because the protective measures of the prohibition had lessened along with the weakening of his power fluctuations.
Chen Dengming maintained a delicate balance, his Spirit-God concentrating along with the power of the Heavenly Vision, and set off on a higher-level journey.
It was as if a pair of invisible eyes had penetrated into the hall, quickly capturing Wang Pingying, who was in the inner room.
He was currently communicating with someone through the Message Formation in the room.
Under the state of Heavenly Vision, Chen Dengming could see this picture, but he could not hear specifically what the other party was communicating.
Furthermore, this kind of communication must involve the Divine Sense, and he wouldn’t be able to hear it anyway.
He quickly shifted his gaze to the map spread out on the table.
On the map, two locations had been marked with circles.
One of these locations was clearly the Dissolving Cave Paradise he was looking for.
The other location marked on the map was quite some distance away, about three thousand sea miles away, marked with the words “Iron Armor Sect”.
“Iron Armor Sect…”
A sense of puzzlement sprouted within Chen Dengming’s mind.
What did Wang Pingying mean by this?
What was the connection between the Dissolving Cave Paradise he’d found and the Iron Armor Sect, marked on the same map?
Or had the Iron Armor Sect already been marked on the map, and he was overthinking?
Chen Dengming observed Wang Pingying once more and noted his jovial expression as he communicated through the Message Formation.
He could not discern anything and could only keep the “Iron Armor Sect” in mind for the time being.
At that moment, Wang Pingying seemed to have completed his communication skills.
After closing the Message Formation, he walked to the table, pointed at the location of the Iron Armor Sect, smiled, and then walked out of the room.
Chen Dengming quickly withdrew his Divine Sense and Heavenly Vision.
After pausing for a moment, he activated an Audio-Visual Bead, subtly aimed it at the hall.
Bai Zhi was watching this scene, her face expressing intrigue and approval.
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Suddenly.
Wang Pingying returned with a hearty laugh, and from afar he made a bow towards Chen Dengming.
“Congratulations, Daoist friend Chen.
The higher-ups have agreed to recognize your report.
This place is indeed a likely unexplored resource point, and your Longevity Sect can establish a foothold here.
However, there is something I need to remind you of, Daoist friend Chen.
If someone can prove that they discovered this paradise before your Longevity Sect and just didn’t announce it, then this place is not entirely ownerless.”
Upon hearing the first half of this, Chen Dengming had already gotten up to express his gratitude.
However, upon hearing the second half, his facial expression suddenly changed, and he asked doubtfully.
“So, if some person jumps out and says that they’d already discovered this paradise, does that mean they are considered to have found this place before our Longevity Sect?”
Wang Pingying gestured with his hand and shook his head, “Ah, of course not.
It won’t be such child’s play.
If someone really says that, they will also need to provide the evidence they claim to have.
Rest assured, our Hall of Affairs handles matters with absolute fairness and justice.
I will stamp your certification now.”
Chen Dengming’s rising worries were alleviated, and his expression improved.
With a slight nod of his head, he thanked Wang Pingying, silently admitting that he might have been overthinking.
At this moment, Bai Zhi also stood up graciously and thanked Wang Pingying.
After exchanging pleasantries, Chen Dengming received the certified document of the unclaimed paradise, and he immediately left along with Bai Zhi.
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Outside the Hall of Affairs, leaves from the plane trees on both sides of the street occasionally fell in the breeze, mingling with the diffused Spiritual Energy, like butterflies in flight.
After walking side by side with Bai Zhi for a while, Chen Dengming paused to thank her with a bow.
“I am grateful for Your Highness Holy Maiden taking time out of her busy schedule to arrange a meeting with Elder Wang on my behalf and for witnessing my report on the paradise.”
Bai Zhi’s hair danced in the wind.
With a smile, she shook her head and said, “It’s no trouble at all.
Taoist son, there’s no need for formalities.
You said it yourself, our Ancestors were close friends.
It’s only reasonable for me to assist you.
However…”