Chapter 700: Chapter 699: The Way of Time
Chen Jin took the ring and looked inside it for a moment. Indeed, it was a complete Immortal Scripture.
"Wait a moment!"
Chen Jin threw the ring into the void.
The Origin Sect Master’s brows wrinkled instantly, but he didn’t speak.
Chen Jin had Liu Zheng check it to confirm the completeness of the Immortal Scripture inside.
"This guy is really lucky to have obtained an Immortal Scripture. Normally, there shouldn’t be a complete Immortal Scripture in the Dao Realm. Could it be that he has entered the cave of an Immortal?"
Liu Zheng thought to himself.
"A Divine Skill at the True Immortal level, although not bad, is still not enough to extinguish an ancient race."
Liu Zheng transmitted his voice to Chen Jin.
Chen Jin nodded slightly, understanding his meaning.
Then he said to the Origin Sect Master in a deep voice, "Your Immortal Scripture is genuine, but it’s still not enough to wipe out an ancient race."
People are greedy.
The Origin Sect Master also knew the price wasn’t sufficient and directly threw over a prepared Jade Pendant.
"These are the additional items I’m offering. I think with these, it should be enough."
Chen Jin threw the Jade Pendant into the empty space.
Liu Zheng caught the Jade Pendant and immersed his divine sense into it, then a hint of surprise flashed across his face.
"This is actually the key to the Temporal Sect. This Dao Realm really is a land of geomantic omen, blessed with texts of the Time Dao. Even the key to the Gates of Time is here. Could it be that a powerful member of the Temporal Sect once came to this place?"
Others might not know, but how could Liu Zheng not know?
This Jade Pendant is the key to the Temporal Sect, an unsurpassed power. Although there are few disciples within it, each one is an incredibly monstrous existence, and the sect contains at least two Immortal Kings.
However, as time passed, the Temporal Sect gradually declined.
The people in this Temporal Sect cultivate the Sutra of the Time Dao, and nearly every disciple is versed in the Time Dao.
Although the Temporal Sect is no more, it is said that there are countless treasures within their sect.
Now, no one knows the location of this sect, and to open it, one needs the key.
It’s just that the key had disappeared many years ago, and Liu Zheng has not found it.
This time, he did not expect to see it in the Dao Realm.
This Jade Pendant is actually the key to the Temporal Sect and even contains the map of the Temporal Sect within.
With this Jade Pendant, as long as he returns to the Celestial Realm, he will be able to seek out the Temporal Sect.
Clearly, the value of this Jade Pendant surpasses that of the Immortal Scripture.
"This guy does not recognize the script of the Celestial Realm, so he does not know the significance of this Jade Pendant."
Liu Zheng thought to himself, if the other party knew the importance of this Jade Pendant, they would definitely not have brought it out.
But even if they recognized the script of the Celestial Realm, it would be of no use, for they are incapable of reaching the Celestial Realm.
"Tell them we accept this mission."
Liu Zheng said indifferently.
Then, his gaze fell on the Origin Sect Master.
Although the Origin Sect Master’s aura had changed, Liu Zheng’s Eyes of Nothingness could still discern the difference.
"Quite cautious, but unfortunately for you, you’ve met me," said Liu Zheng softly.
Now what remained was to investigate the purpose of the Origin Sect Master.
"We have accepted your mission, just wait for news," said Chen Jin coldly to the Origin Sect Master.
Afterward, the Origin Sect Master asked, "How long will it take?"
"Half a year!"
"Destroying an ancient race is not so simple."
"Indeed, I will wait for your good news."
The Origin Sect Master wanted the Demon God Temple to take immediate action, but indeed, annihilating an ancient race was not that simple.
Six months was not a long time.
For them, even practicing cultivation took more than six months.
And now that he had given everything to the people of the Demon God Temple, he just needed to wait for them to complete the task.
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In the Dark Palace, Liu Zheng sat in the attic, pondering this matter.
"Why would the Origin Sect Master pay such a heavy price to eradicate the Mang Jiao Clan?"
"Is it because they have deep-seated hatred against the Mang Jiao Clan? Or is it that members of their clan were massacred by the Mang Jiao Clan?"
Liu Zheng still couldn’t figure it out at this time.
The Origin Sect Master actually harbored such deep animosity towards the Mang Jiao Clan.
Even though the ancient races and the human race were archenemies,
the cost he was paying was too great; there must be other reasons.
Even though Liu Zheng had Chen Jin continue the investigation into the relationship between the Yuanchu Sect and the Mang Jiao Clan to see if there had been any recent conflicts,
of course, the investigation had to be discreet, without letting the Origin Sect Master know.
This race once helped the Red Moon Wolf Clan, making them accomplices. There had been no opportunity to deal with them before, but now was the perfect time.
Outside, the Mang Jiao Clan spread information about the dangers of the Demon God Temple everywhere, getting many ancient races to connect and prepare to confront the Demon God Temple.
Not many outsiders knew this news, but Liu Zheng still found out through his own channels.
Originally, the Demon God Temple also wanted to take action against the Mang Jiao Clan because they were accomplices to the Red Moon Wolf Clan.
However, because of the Red Moon Wolf Clan’s submission, they did not act against them.
The Clan Leader of the Mang Jiao Clan was very worried and harbored deep resentment towards the Demon God Temple.
Every time they met with other ancient races, they wanted to unite them against the Demon God Temple.
"The Mang Jiao Clan can be dealt with; they have been quite active lately."
"Speaking of which, we’ve never eradicated an ancient race before, so this could be a good trial."
"The primordial races could also take this opportunity to act, but we need a reason; otherwise, if the ancient races unite, it will be troublesome."
Given the current strength of the Demon God Temple, if they wanted to deal with the Mang Jiao Clan, it would be very simple.
After all, with Xiang Batian there, the Mang Jiao Clan stands no chance.
But we can’t just eradicate them without any reason.
Otherwise, the ancient races would unite against us.
The incident with the Red Moon Wolf Clan already left the ancient races quite dissatisfied.
If things go the same way this time, they will definitely unite, even the Fire Phoenix Clan and the Dragon Clan.
But if there is a reason, it’s different; even if the ancient races want to team up, with a justified reason on our side, they would still be wary.
Moreover, this time Liu Zheng has placed his pawns among the ancient races, and when it’s time to make a move, these pawns could prevent them from uniting.
Simply put, we can’t act without reason, otherwise, we will be facing more than just the Mang Jiao Clan.
Even with the power of Xiang Batian, facing the Myriad Tribes still puts pressure on us.
After all, the Demon God Temple has only one high-end combat force.
"Looking for a reason, isn’t that simple?"
Liu Zheng’s lips curved upward, finding a reason was indeed very simple.
Just frame the Mang Jiao Clan, say they killed many from the Demon God Temple.
Or impersonate someone from the Mang Jiao Clan and fight against the Demon God Temple.
Then they would be able to make their move.
