Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 1546 - 2: Scholar Zhuo En, Will Divine Power Obtained, Zhao Xing’s Threat!

"The transaction is complete, and the cause and effect are settled," Zhao Xing repeated.

After preaching, this is the standard procedure.

Nonetheless, Zhao Xing still bowed to Zhuo En in gratitude.

Zhuo En didn't say much, nodded slightly, and vanished from his spot.

...

"Du Yun." Zhuo En appeared inside the Yellow Sand Mansion.

"Mr. Zhuo, it's over?" Du Yun asked.

"Yes." Zhuo En nodded.

"What did he choose?" Du Yun asked.

"A will-related divine skill," Zhuo En replied.

"That's fine."

Du Yun did not inquire further, as it counted as Zhao Xing's privacy.

"Du Yun, I need to leave here," Zhuo En said, "return to the Primordial Heavenly Palace."

"Mr. Zhuo, is it that urgent?" Du Yun was taken aback.

"The Ancient Kingdoms Alliance is soon to hold the third Spiritual Domain Conference," Zhuo En stated, "the location will most likely be Yuanhai Ancient Country, Ancient Yan Yue, or Purple Wing Ancient Country. I must return quickly to ensure this event happens in Yuanhai Ancient Country."

The purpose of the Spiritual Domain Conference is solely to innovate practices to combat the Desolate Domain transformation through spells, magic artifacts, cultivation techniques, arrays, and the like.

"I will send you back, sir." Du Yun said.

"No need," Zhuo En replied, "time is earlier than expected, I can return with Heavenly Jiao King's caravan."

"If that's the case, then I won't keep you," Du Yun bowed.

Zhuo En pondered and said to Du Yun, "Du Yun, I still owe you a favor. There are some words I don't know if I should say. If I say them, I'm unsure if it will be good or bad for you."

Du Yun pondered, "Sir, do you feel it's mostly good or mostly bad if you say it?"

Zhuo En moved his fingers, "When I came, I did a divination for you. At that time, I didn't see much and only got half a reading. Now, after completing it, it's sixty percent good, forty percent bad. Therefore, I feel I can tell you."

Du Yun said, "Please speak, sir."

Zhuo En said, "Regarding Zhao Xing, there are great troubles and great benefits."

Du Yun was slightly stunned, never expecting that the divination Zhuo En did for him involved Zhao Xing.

"The trouble involves life and death, as does the benefit."

Zhuo En continued, "I can't see exactly what, but my advice is this: either stay away from him entirely, or protect him at all costs. Do not waver, otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?"

"Life and death are unpredictable."

Du Yun's expression became extremely serious, not expecting Zhuo En to give such a reply.

However, upon thinking about it, it made sense—since the trouble involves life and death, so does the benefit.

If he wavers, life and death are indeed unpredictable.

"Thank you for your words of advice, sir." Du Yun bowed again. "With this, my debts to you are settled."

Zhuo En nodded, then disappeared from the mansion.

...

After Zhao Xing completed the "Slaughter Thought Blade," he immediately recalled previous events.

"Zhuo En said I was under an illusion spell, and back in Nanluo, I sensed being plotted against."

"So this action must have been orchestrated by He Yin Marquis from the East Extending Ancient Clan."

"If I had left Tiger Head Star Land then, it would be like Tang Seng stepping out of the protective circle drawn by Sun Monkey."

"Too outrageous!"

Zhao Xing's gaze turned cold.

He had never even met this He Yin Marquis of the East Extending Ancient Clan, yet in his millennium in the cosmos, he had been ambushed twice.

This time was especially close to death!

Now, with a clear mind, Zhao Xing couldn't help but feel some fear.

If caught, he'd be dead for sure.

He Yin Marquis would surely force out all his secrets, then kill all his family and friends, the people of Great Zhou, and erase all traces.

Zhao Xing quickly sought out Jing Yan.

"Jing Yan."

"Zhao Xing, you've emerged?" Jing Yan exclaimed delightedly, "Hey, you've reached the Third Realm—not bad, looks like I'll need to break through soon as well."

"Jing Yan, since you're of the royal family and a mechanical master, you should have the empire's exclusive encrypted mechanical soldiers, right?"

"Yes, it's called the 'Red Star Disk.' The empire has its encrypted clustered mechanical array in all major ancient countries," Jing Yan explained.

"Is there a spy department in Yuanhai Ancient Country?" Zhao Xing asked.

"Don't make it sound so unpleasant," Jing Yan corrected, "it's an intelligence department!"

Isn't it the same thing?

"Fine, intelligence department."

"What are you asking this for?"

"I'll give you a code, help me find a way to have encrypted communications with him," Zhao Xing said. "And investigate some matters…"

"Sure, what outcome do you want to achieve?" Jing Yan asked.

"Something unexpected," Zhao Xing replied.

"No problem," Jing Yan agreed, "give me half a month to prepare, but you'll need to provide some expenses."

"Just tell me how much," Zhao Xing said boldly, "I can afford it."

"Okay, I'll let the guys in the intelligence department earn a little extra," Jing Yan grinned and immediately went to contact personnel.

The code Zhao Xing provided Jing Yan was for contacting one of the two Purple Bone individuals, the 'Yin Hou.'

He was certain this person must be part of He Yin Marquis's forces.

Now, Zhao Xing wanted to negotiate with He Yin Marquis. He couldn't remain passive; otherwise, he wouldn't know if he'd have such luck next time.

...

Zhi Luo Realm Star, He Yin Marquis's mansion.

At this moment, He Yin Marquis was also somewhat irritated.

As the three hundred-year task was nearing, the Dark Hall had yet to deliver any good news.

He had paid the money, how could it not be accomplished?

"Master."

Suddenly, a maid appeared beside He Yin Marquis.

"What is it?" He Yin Marquis asked.

"I previously used Yin Hou to contact one of the targets; now, someone forcibly broke through my star realm and got in touch, specifically naming you for a conversation," the maid replied.

"What?" He Yin Marquis was stunned, "Didn't I have you destroy… wait, you're saying that after a thousand years, someone connected with you using that communication from a thousand years ago?"

"Yes." The maid nodded.

He Yin Marquis fell silent, who had such great ability?

"Connect me."

If it's meant to be, it's unavoidable—he decided to have a word with this mysterious person.

...

Soon enough, the virtual image of He Yin Marquis appeared before Zhao Xing.

The moment He Yin Marquis saw Zhao Xing, he couldn't help but hesitate.

Since he had long seen Zhao Xing's appearance, he naturally recognized him.

However, he never expected Zhao Xing to contact him in this way.

Similarly, he did not anticipate Zhao Xing's opening remark: "He Yin Marquis, I'll give you an opportunity."

"Give me an opportunity?"

Zhao Xing said calmly, "Now report to the highest Elder Council of your Ancient Clan, sever all cause and effect with me, and retract the assassination mission from the Shadow Temple."

"Then, immediately kill yourself."

"I leave Yuanhai Ancient Country, and with your East Extending Ancient Clan, the cause and effect are settled."