Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1090 - 318: Killing with a Borrowed Blade

Originally it was false, but with a Princess involved, it became indistinguishable between truth and falsehood.

At this point, even the Great Venerable dared not guarantee that Tianxuan remained rational.

Rationality does not mean the absence of anger; the anger is merely suppressed, not vanished.

Now in this situation…

Rationality? What rationality is left for Tianxuan!

And in the image displayed on the mirror surface, the master and disciple, who had already ignited True Fire, noticed another surge of Innate Qi and simultaneously attacked the Princess.

One could only see the Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning forming into a sword, and Star Dust flowing into waves. The combined attack forced the Princess's expression to change, and she revealed her Vermilion Bird True Form without hesitation.

"Screech—"

Then the Vermilion Flame appeared in mid-air, a giant Vermilion Bird emerged, its double wings conjoined, shielding itself like a shield.

The Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning, and Star Dust struck upon it, causing the Vermilion Flame to explode violently. Instantly, Gang Sha overflowed, sweeping with wind and thunder, while the star fire burst and storm vapor surged, generating waves that washed across the sky.

The Princess was struck and rapidly retreated, landing on a distant mountain peak, immediately reverting to her true form, her breath fluctuating, clearly displaying that blocking these two strikes wasn't easy.

Meanwhile, Tianxuan and Primordial Lord Rain Master, after executing an attack, simultaneously withdrew with cold expressions, but they had no intentions of further confrontation.

Judging by their demeanor, cooperating again seemed impossible.

Division of hearts had already become a fatal flaw. At a critical moment, any hesitation due to discord could become a point of failure.

Tianxuan, the Princess, and Primordial Lord Rain Master were evidently aware of this, so after stopping, they exchanged a brief moment of gazes, and the Princess transformed into a streak of flaming rainbow and departed first.

Immediately, Primordial Lord Rain Master sighed softly and also swept away with wind and clouds.

They did not continue to fight, but it was precisely this that made it seem more authentic.

Cold treatment seemed to be the best approach at this moment.

Thus, the three who had just joined forces now went their separate ways, leaving only Tianxuan and the newly arrived Gongsun Qingyue remaining in place.

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"Judging by Ji Lingguang's direction, she seems to be heading to Yan State. She has a good relationship with Prince Dongping there, who could be enlisted."

The Great Venerable watched the images displayed on the mirror, slowly analyzing, "Ji Lingguang is trying to recruit the Ji Family nobles who don't want to rebel. As for the Rain Master, who has been infiltrating the Taiping Sect for years and is adept at acting alone, she intends to do just that now."

"As for Tianxuan, naturally, she will travel with Gongsun Qingyue. The court's soldiers are likely carried with Gongsun Qingyue in a Human Species Bag, and they plan to advance directly."

In just a few words, the Great Venerable articulated the movements of the three.

The choices of Tianxuan and others did indeed avoid further conflict while allowing them to play to their strengths.

"After a brief venting of anger, they made the most appropriate choice. Remarkable."

The Great Venerable praised as such, then received two pairs of ambiguous glances, "Why do you look at me like this?"

"I think you are remarkable too." Feng Ziyang said with ups and downs in his tone.

Indeed, maintaining such composure under the circumstances of being 'crowned' is remarkable of anyone.

Anyway, as Feng Ziyang estimated, if his master knew Tianxuan had someone in mind, he might not calm his sword heart, instead drowning his sorrows with wine.

"Perhaps you may not believe it, but I truly don't mind."

The Great Venerable said, his face still showed no unusual expression, even maintaining a faint smile.

"Time is the most ruthless thing; it can wear down any existence, including emotions. Before merciless time, the human heart is too insignificant. Furthermore..."

He shook his head, not speaking further, but the calmness… or rather indifference on his face brought an inherent chill to Feng Ziyang and Tianmei.

The chill was not deep but enough to penetrate the heart.

At this moment, the Great Venerable seemed less human than a Heavenly Monarch.

But in the next instant, the Great Venerable suddenly dispelled that indifference, arms crossed, right hand propped up, fist resting on the chin, and said, "Perhaps I should meet Ji Lingguang. She's eager to provoke my emergence; I might as well utilize her intent."

Whether this conflict is real or false, the Princess certainly displayed Innate Qi.

And the reason she did this was nothing but to provoke the Great Venerable to appear or simply out of revenge.

In such a mindset, if the Great Venerable's whereabouts were discovered...

She would spare no cost, just to see the Great Venerable.

To this, the Great Venerable had a very clear grasp.

"True or false, since you wish to find me, allow me to fulfill your wish."

The Great Venerable looked at the mirror, speaking in an emotionless tone.

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"Boom!"

The thunder roared in the dim sky, lightning illuminated the trees in the swamp, casting menacing shapes.

Shen Hou rode atop the Dragon Whisker Tiger, feeling that violent Heavenly Thunder, and couldn't help but shrink his neck.

At this moment, a vertical eye appeared ahead, overlooking Shen Hou from a height.

"Heavenly Monarch."

Shen Hou immediately saluted, then reported, "Following the Heavenly Monarch's command, I tried to intensify the wind and thunder of Zhenze. Does the Heavenly Monarch have any other instructions?"

"Notify the army to advance into Jingzhou. Simultaneously, keep away from Zhenze and clear the path towards it." The figure within the vertical eye said indifferently.

Clear the path?

Hearing this, Shen Hou's expression shifted, "Does the Heavenly Monarch intend for the Dragon Palace..."

The remaining words were left unsaid, but the meaning couldn't be clearer.

With the Thunder Ancestor Dao Fruit now in Zhenze, the Dragon Palace is in the process of searching. In such times, if the enemies arrive, the Dragon Palace will surely react.

The Thunder Ancestor Dao Fruit is said to originate from the primordial Thunder God, a legend who had a human face and dragon body, matching the Dao Fruit System of the Dragon Palace. It could serve as a Dao Fruit for the advancement of Xuanwu or Da Kun.

With the adversary coming to Zhenze, the Dragon Palace is bound to act without retreat.

For if it retreated, the Dao Fruit might fall into Jiang Li's hands.

The only thing worth a third grade's life is the second grade. Advancement is the most alluring goal for a cultivator of the Dao Fruit System.

Therefore, the Dragon Palace sees the Thunder Ancestor Dao Fruit as essential, and the adversary won't allow it to fall into the Dragon Palace.

When they meet, it will be like fire and ice in the same pot, and a battle is inevitable.

The Heavenly Monarch is setting the Dragon Palace utterly against the current.

In Shen Hou's mind, the thought flickered, having guessed the Heavenly Monarch's intent.

The storm of Zhenze will not go unnoticed by Jiang Li, who perceives the nation as his body and will surely act.

Even knowing there might be a trap, Jiang Li wouldn't want the Thunder Ancestor Dao Fruit to end up with the Dragon Palace.

This battle seems unavoidable.

"Heavenly Monarch, brilliant," Shen Hou flattered enthusiastically, "The shrimp soldiers and crab generals of the Dragon Palace indeed suit this place to prove useful."

"Mm, proceed."