Dominating Martial King
Chapter 1661 - 557: Aftermath
She stood on Tianjing Star, her expression exceedingly grim as she gazed at the Mortal World.
"Brother Putian, is there any trace of how Canghai Stone ended up in Cang Province? It can’t be for no reason?"
Although ’Shen Putian’ was not physically present, his voice resonated beside Shen Jingli.
"Apologies, nothing has been found so far."
Shen Putian’s voice was tinged with seriousness: "However, your suspicion is correct, I have found some clues. Two days ago, Canghai Stone had met someone, but the traces of time around that meeting have been forcibly erased. It is certain that this person’s power rivals yours and mine."
He sighed after speaking: "For you, this is truly a huge trouble."
Canghai Stone’s death was insignificant, but with his death, the part of ’Ruyi Divine Source’ entrusted to him by Shen Jingli was unaccounted for, likely fallen into the hands of Chu Xisheng.
The ’Ruyi Heavenly Rule’ was created by Wisdom God Long Xi.
This creator’s status, although replaced by the East Emperor over ten million years ago, still held significant influence on the Ruyi Heavenly Rule.
Also, the East Emperor and several generations of Human Clan Emperors, their Primordial Spirit Marks, remained deeply entrenched in the core of Ruyi Heavenly Rule.
These Ancestor Gods of the Human Clan would never accept anyone outside their bloodline becoming the Saint or Creator of the Ruyi Law.
Fortunately, the East Emperor and his kin were already deceased, and Long Xi was sealed, jointly trapped by All Gods in a place utterly isolated from the outside.
Therefore, their lingering consciousness could be deceived.
Shen Jingli had entrusted a part of her ’Ruyi Divine Source’ to Canghai Stone, thereby obtaining the acknowledgment of Long Xi, the East Emperor, and those Human Clan Emperors.
But all of Shen Jingli’s plots had now gone up in smoke, sacrificing a part of the Ruyi Divine Source she had painstakingly refined.
"Interesting."
Shen Jingli’s face was cold, with a chilly sneer: "Brother Putian, could you spare some effort to do me a favor? From now on, watch closely the movements of Zhi Sou and Lady Xuan."
"You suspect them? Indeed, currently, those with the capability and motive are only the two of them. They must have some scheme targeting you."
Shen Putian’s tone was deep and cold: "In fact, without your request, I was already watching them. The matter of Burial Sky Demonization, these two are the greatest variables. Their abilities are unique, often my Universal Illumination Method cannot reach them. There are always some shadows in this world that sunlight cannot touch no matter what."
"Then keep an eye on that person named Chu Xisheng! I suspect their plan is centered on this person."
"Chu Xisheng? I see. But weren’t you descending to the Mortal World yourself to eliminate this person? Jingli, are you not confident?"
Shen Putian was in the middle of saying this when he sensed a sharp Geng Metal aura suddenly piercing across from afar.
Immediately, an Eternal Giant God, with a body towering five hundred zhang, appeared outside Tianjing Star.
Shen Jingli recognized this person as the divine servant of the Western White Emperor Bai Zhu, a powerful god whose combat power was close to Upper Eternal Level.
The person’s gaze was cold and indifferent, emotionlessly looking at Shen Jingli: "The Emperor summons you, Lord of Pure, to proceed quickly to the Seven Killings Star Palace to meet the Emperor."
Shen Jingli couldn’t help but furrow her elegant brows, then returned the gesture expressionlessly: "This lower god understands! Please report to the Emperor that I will depart shortly."
She secretly felt a headache, knowing trouble was coming.
The location of Seven Killings Star was to the north of Tianjing Star, with one in the south and the other in the north, a great distance apart.
However, Shen Jingli sorted out the affairs of Tianjing Star, and within less than half a day, she arrived at Seven Killings Star.
She had expected the Western White Emperor to be waiting in the depths of the Seven Killings Star Palace for her audience.
Unexpectedly, this Ancestor God was standing at the entrance of the palace with arms crossed.
This Golden God’s appearance was excellent, appearing as a thirty-something young man of the Human Clan.
He had white hair tied high in a white jade crown, sword-like brows slanting into his temples, handsome and deep features as if carved by knife and axe, with incredibly sharp lines, an aura of majesty and nobility, containing boundless sharpness and blood poison.
Golden God Bai Zhu had but one eye, yet it did not detract from his majesty, that silver-white eye shimmering with brilliance, bright as cold stars.
After Shen Jingli bowed, Golden God Bai Zhu coldly spoke: "Regarding my son Seven Killings’ grievous injury and slumber, Shen Jingli, you cannot escape blame. How do you intend to make amends?"
His tone was assertive, leaving no room for Shen Jingli to explain or evade responsibility.
Shen Jingli was secretly filled with rage and resentment.
The death of God Seven Killings’ avatar was clearly due to his own negligence, what did it have to do with her?
She had indeed informed God Seven Killings about descending to the Mortal World, and it was true that it led to the Four Great Divine Mountains converging to intercept Chu Xisheng in the north, attempting to encircle and kill him.
However, God Seven Killings’ participation in the battle was his own decision. Shen Jingli dared to be angry but did not dare to speak out.
Golden God Bai Zhu himself was not fearsome, what was fearsome was his eldest son.
The Sword God, Son of Emperor Bai, a powerful god whose combat ability nearly rivaled Burial Sky, surpassing most Ancestor Gods.
This one only needed to strike with full force to shatter her Tianjing Star.
Although Shen Jingli was also called Lord of Pure, her combat strength among the many Heavenly Rules Saints was only mid-level, far from comparable to Son of Emperor Bai.
Hence, she had plotted the Ruyi Heavenly Rule.
Shen Jingli respectfully replied: "After descending to the Mortal World, I will do my utmost to seek the whereabouts of Zhu Guangyin’s avatar, to reclaim Seven Killings Star Lord’s God Hand as soon as possible."
That sorcerer Shi Zhiming happened to be her enemy as well.
Golden God Bai Zhu, however, shook his head: "You’re looking for the wrong person. My son’s arm is not with Zhu Guangyin, it has been entrusted to Chu Xisheng."
Shen Jingli was taken aback upon hearing this, then immediately realized: "Zhu Guangyin did this to avoid being sensed and located by the Emperor and His Highness Son of Emperor Bai?"
Golden God Bai Zhu slightly nodded: "My son holds the Cosmic God Plate; for Zhu Guangyin’s avatar to escape our perception was already challenging. He dared not flaunt my son’s arm around."
Just now, the Three Great ’Si Tian’ had performed divination for my son, they saw that my son’s hand was subjected to layer upon layer of seals, personally sealed by Chu Xisheng in some mysterious place. And this location, only Chu Xisheng knows."
Shen Jingli had already anticipated what Bai Zhu would say next, and she couldn’t help but smile bitterly in her heart.
Sure enough, the Western White Emperor soon fixed a cold, knife-sharp gaze on her: "Weren’t you descending to the Mortal World to eliminate that Chu Xisheng? Then conveniently settle this matter as well, by any means necessary, find the location of my son’s arm quickly!"
Shen Jingli felt even more troubled but could only slightly straighten her face, bowing respectfully: "This lower god obeys the command!"
She knew she had absolutely no way to refuse.