Chapter 83: Cao Zei, Read the Diary Before You Fight!
“Hmph!”
Wearing a bl**d-red mask, Heavenly Punishment Sovereign’s appearance was extremely ferocious as his cold voice echoed: “You indeed deserve to d*e!”
“If not for your foolishness, how would the Eternal Emperor know about the passage in the Abyssal Sea?”
As soon as he mentioned this, Heavenly Punishment Sovereign became furious.
The destruction of the Abyssal Sea passage had caused immortals to be unable to sneak across for thousands of years, leaving the Celestial Court helpless against the mortal realm emperors.
To descend from the Heavenly Gate to the mortal realm, one must sever their own cultivation level and become a Tribulation Period cultivator. This greatly increased the risk of descending. The disparity in strength between great emperors was also vast; differences in understanding of the Great Dao led to different domains being cultivated.
The more complete the laws of the Great Dao, the stronger the domain. Furthermore, the amount of power converted from magic power to immortal energy during the Tribulation Period had a significant impact on combat effectiveness.
Even if an immortal severed their cultivation to descend, they might not necessarily win against the freaks of the mortal realm, and there was even a risk of falling.
There was also the possibility that after descending, they might be treated like vegetables when ascending again?
Therefore, immortals never dared to descend lightly.
This was also why Heavenly Punishment Sovereign and others had to continuously recruit top forces from the mortal realm over these thousands of years.
Jiang Wujì knew he had made a grave mistake. After hesitating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, “I know I’m wrong and am willing to take all responsibility. I will definitely not make things difficult for Your Highness!”
He raised his head and glanced around, seeing that everyone else was far away and didn’t dare approach.
Jiang Wujì’s heart stirred, and he used a secret communication technique to speak to Heavenly Punishment Sovereign:
“I am willing to offer ten thousand bottles of Celestial Dew and thirty million superior spirit stones to compensate for Your Highness’s losses!”
Although he was reluctant, there was no other choice now. The Jiang family had long been tightly bound with the Celestial Court. Under such circumstances, even if Heavenly Punishment Sovereign punished him or abandoned him, the Jiang family would face a catastrophic disaster.
Heavenly Punishment Sovereign was momentarily stunned, his eyes flashing with surprise.
Such a grand gesture! Ten thousand bottles of Celestial Dew were not only valuable in the mortal realm but also a considerable resource in the Celestial Court. Extremely precious!
Celestial Dew was a rare treasure naturally produced by heaven and earth, hard to come by. For cultivators, it had countless unimaginable benefits. It was a significant loss for Jiang Wujì to offer so much.
Originally, Heavenly Punishment Sovereign had planned to severely punish Jiang Wujì as a warning to others. How could he make these forces believe in him otherwise?
But now, the fire in his heart was almost extinguished by the Celestial Dew.
He suddenly remembered that Jiang Wujì had always been well-behaved, often sending rare treasures!
“Hmm—”
After a moment’s hesitation, Heavenly Punishment Sovereign’s tone turned cold as he said, “Considering it’s your first offense, I’ll let you off this time.”
“But if you dare do it again, I won’t spare you!”
Jiang Wujì heard this and was overjoyed, bowing deeply: “Thank you, Your Highness, for your leniency!”
Behind him!
All the cloaked figures were somewhat bewildered. Jiang Wujì had committed such a huge mistake, and it was just dismissed with a warning?
No actual punishment was given at all.
Many people looked at Heavenly Punishment Sovereign with surprise, but they dared not speak up.
They simply thought Jiang Wujì was lucky!
With the imminent battle against the Eternal Emperor, Heavenly Punishment Sovereign did not want to weaken his own forces.
Jiang Wujì breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself, “You fools who have cultivated for a lifetime still don’t understand. Cultivation also requires consideration of human emotions and relationships.”
“Giving gifts is also a form of cultivation!”
“I may not be able to control the situation now, but it doesn’t mean I can never control it!”
With this thought, Jiang Wujì renewed his confidence and lifted his head.
Moments later.
Heavenly Punishment Sovereign arrived at the center of the cave and slowly scanned everyone with his eyes, solemnly saying:
“This time, I’ve gathered you all to make final preparations for the decisive battle!”
He wasted no words and got straight to the point.
Jiang Wujì and the others felt a chill run down their spines, knowing that things were not so simple.
Next, they saw Heavenly Punishment Sovereign spread out his hands, and several dozen bl**d-red orbs floated up.
Inside the orbs, there was a strange aura of the Great Dao, evil and terrifying.
A law completely incompatible with the surrounding natural laws of the Great Dao spread out, profound and mysterious.
“Exotic Dao Element!”
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Jiang Wujì and the others naturally knew what this was, and their faces turned serious.
They both loved and feared this thing!
By refining one Exotic Dao Element, with their cultivation level, they could immediately break through to the Tribulation Period and become great emperors!
However, there was also a fatal flaw. From then on, their lives would be in Heavenly Punishment Sovereign’s hands. Life and d*ath were entirely dependent on his whim.
From being a lackey, they would completely become slaves—even if they were great emperors, what difference would it make?
That was also why none of them had wanted to refine the Exotic Dao Element over the past few thousand years. Even the three ancestors of the An family were forced into it.
Their fate was evident: after refining the Exotic Dao Element, facing the Strange Evil Eye, they had no resistance.
Seeing the reactions of the others, Heavenly Punishment Sovereign’s eyes turned cold as he sternly said:
“What, are you still unwilling?”
“Do you think you still have a choice? With only Great Ascension cultivation, once the war starts, who could you fight?”
He paused for a moment before explaining further: “These Exotic Dao Elements have all been refined from those left behind by the strongest great emperors, retaining most of the Great Dao laws!”
“The Celestial Court has made a great decision this time!”
In the cave, it was silent.
The atmosphere was somewhat oppressive!
For Jiang Wujì and the others, even if they were lackeys, putting their lives in someone else’s hands was still a difficult choice.
But now, they seemed to have no other choice!
Sighing, Jiang Wujì made up his mind: “Fine, my Jiang family is willing to forever follow the Celestial Court. I am willing to refine the Exotic Dao Element and use my last ounce of strength for the Celestial Court!”
He immediately took one of the Exotic Dao Elements!
The others exchanged glances, and after a moment, they reluctantly agreed.
Each took one Exotic Dao Element.
Heavenly Punishment Sovereign praised Jiang Wujì with a nod: “Very good. Rest assured, the Celestial Court won’t treat you unfairly!”
“When the Three Realms unite, you will also have a place!”
With that, he summoned the Strange Evil Eye and slowly walked into the vortex in its center…
Just as Heavenly Punishment Sovereign was about to disappear, he secretly transmitted a message to Jiang Wujì: “Don’t forget your gift!”
Then he disappeared completely.
Jiang Wujì’s heart bled, but he suddenly heard a roar.
“Jiang Wujì!”
“You traitor, I won’t let you go today!”
Zhuang Xiaohong, the patriarch of the Xuánxū Gate, roared and ripped off his cloak, revealing a pale face.
Looking like a middle-aged man with distinct features, his forehead was bulging with veins, his brows twitching, and his anger burning.
Zhuang Xiaohong had been unable to act earlier, but he had been waiting for this moment for a long time. He activated his magic power and charged at Jiang Wujì.
Boom!
Bam bam bam!
A terrifying storm swept through the cave. Everyone else quickly retreated.
Jiang Wujì snorted coldly. Although he was under attack, he handled it with ease. His magical techniques were exquisite.
Despite the sudden attack, Zhuang Xiaohong couldn’t gain any advantage against him.
While defending against the fierce assault, Jiang Wujì said in a low voice: “Brother Zhuang, after ten thousand years of friendship, don’t you still know my character?”
“My relationship with your wife is absolutely pure!”
“All this is a plot by the Eternal Emperor. Don’t be deceived!”
Zhuang Xiaohong sneered: “I know your character too well!”
“…”
In an instant, the two clashed dozens of magical techniques.
Fortunately, this cave was built at great expense by Jiang Wujì; otherwise, it would have collapsed long ago.
At this moment, a cloaked figure stepped forward and said: “Both of you, the last entry in the diary is even more shocking. Can we read it before fighting?”
“Brother Zhuang, let’s see if there is any evidence in the diary. Otherwise, wrongly blaming Old Devil Wujì wouldn’t be good!”
Upon hearing this, the two stopped.
Zhuang Xiaohong’s anger subsided a bit after fighting, and he said coldly: “Alright, let’s finish reading the diary first. If it’s true, I won’t let you off today!”
Jiang Wujì waved his sleeve and turned to look at the diary.
On the projection screen nearby, lines of text slowly appeared.
He clenched his teeth and thought: “As a great emperor, you shouldn’t always record some frivolous matters, right?”
“Can’t you do something substantial?!”
