Chapter 289: Reincarnation of a Sage
Chapter 289: Reincarnation of a Sage
Upon hearing Respected Mo Yang's words, the two men felt a chill.
Is this for real?
But they weren't prepared yet.
Respected Mo Yang didn't say much more. Instead, he took out a set of three incense sticks and went to the temple in the Secret Hall to light them.
He devoutly burned the incense.
Soon, a beam of Golden Light appeared before the temple, and a young man dressed in a silver-white robe walked out. He exuded a holy and noble aura, with his eyes rimmed in a light silver, as if endless silver light was reflected in them.
"One year in the Holy Land is ten years in the Mortal World."
The young man spoke in a light, calm voice. He glanced at the three demons in the Secret Hall, his expression cold. "How is the matter here progressing?"
"Your Highness, Holy Son, it's like this..."
Respected Mo Yang hurriedly bowed and knelt, explaining the situation and their thoughts.
Holy Son listened quietly, his face growing colder.
"So, after I waited for decades, and you have been planning here for centuries, everything has come to nothing, and you want to go all out now?"
Respected Mo Yang's body tensed, and he lowered his head. "I am incompetent, Your Highness. The Human Race boy rose to prominence too suddenly, and we couldn't eliminate him in time. Now, it's too late to kill him."
Originally, they had followed Holy Son's orders to avoid making too much noise, slowly eroding the Jiang Family's power while secretly reviving their Ancestor. Although the Divine Dynasty has lasted for over three thousand years, in the Land of Sages, it's only been about three hundred years.
And for Sages, three hundred years is but a fleeting moment.
"I have already told you before, either strike with a single, decisive blow or erode them slowly. Don't drag it out into a prolonged conflict. But in the end, you've still ended up like this."
Holy Son's eyes were filled with murderous intent, causing the temperature in the Secret Hall to drop.
He had planned to silently seize the Jiang Family's Incense, so he had these three demons plot for centuries while he waited in the Holy Land for decades.
Now, if they had to openly confront them, wouldn't all the time wasted be meaningless?
"Your Highness, please forgive us."
The three demons bowed their heads, trembling in fear.
"A sixteen-year-old cultivating to such a level, are you sure?"
Holy Son shifted his tone and narrowed his eyes.
Respected Mo Yang nodded. "This is no longer a secret. We now suspect that he might be a Reincarnation of a Sage."
"A Reincarnation of a Sage..."
Holy Son's eyes flickered. "That is indeed a possibility. Currently, the Sages in the Immortal Gate's Land of Sages are planning a significant event that requires the opening of all Martial Dao Apexes. It could be a move left by a Sage, but from what you've said, his actions are far too conspicuous."
"Even in the Mortal World, other Sages might have noticed and eliminated him."
The three demons exchanged glances, feeling they had heard a great secret but dared not ask.
"If we had known this boy was such a monster, we should have taken action ourselves back then", Respected Mo Yang muttered, regretting his decision.
When Li Hao's name shook the world, they had planned to take over Liangzhou and conveniently deal with that boy.
But with the Tai Xu Sovereign watching over, they couldn't eliminate him, and at the time, Li Hao was only fifteen!
Now, even if they were to act, they had no confidence in silencing him. It felt like he had appeared out of nowhere, suddenly rising to prominence, leaving them no time to react.
For the other monsters that emerged with Dayu, they had plotted in secret, finding opportunities to assassinate them. Some of the top monsters were on their hit list, and those who weren't assassinated were generally no longer a threat to them.
They secretly strangled the newborn Power of this dynasty, allowing it to wither and decay.
But now, a Monsters has suddenly emerged, shattering the darkness with a thunderous strike, disrupting all their carefully laid plans.
If not for this, he wouldn't dare to rashly alarm the Holy Son.
"Are you here to seek reinforcements?"
The Holy Son asked coldly.
Respected Mo Yang lowered his head and said, "Your Highness, with our current Power, we are indeed quite weak. If that boy were to team up with the True Person, we..."
"Hmph!"
The Holy Son snorted coldly, "The Great Yu Dynasty has been secretly gathering Incense to revive the Ancestor. Do you know why those five cities of the Divine General Manor have the Divine Array? They use the mountains and rivers as an array to reverse the Incense, transferring the Incense accumulated in the Taoist Temple to the Jiang Family."
"They are being so cautious to avoid being detected by other Sages, who could ruin their plans."
"After all, it's still unknown whether the Jiang Family Ancestor has any opposing Sages."
"If the commotion gets too big now, we might end up with nothing to show for our efforts!"
Respected Mo Yang and the other three demons were taken aback, their faces pale.
"Requesting reinforcements is out of the question. Besides, even if we did, I doubt you could manage. I will handle this myself and leave him no hope!"
The Holy Son's eyes were resolute and ruthless. He had no intention of prolonging things and giving the other side a chance to grow.
The idea of dispatching slightly stronger villains to allow the protagonists to continuously fight and grow stronger until they become invincible is a fantasy.
He intended to crush them with overwhelming Power, giving them no chance.
"Focus on the Qian Dao Palace. With the Virtue Treasure Vault appearing, the Martial Artists in Dayu will grow stronger by harnessing the Mourning River Virtue."
The Holy Son continued, "And if the Ancient Holy Clans from the Great Wasteland Sky learn about this, they will likely intervene as well. After all, the Virtue Treasure Vault was sealed during the Ancient Holy Clan wars, a gift from Heavenly Dao."
Respected Mo Yang and the three demons were stunned, not expecting the Holy Son to personally get involved.
Previously, the Holy Son had remained hidden to avoid exposure and drawing unwanted attention. But now, he was clearly disregarding all caution.
"I am incompetent, causing trouble for Your Highness, Holy Son."
Respected Mo Yang's face was filled with shame.
"Don't waste time with useless words. If you fail again, I will not forgive you."
The Holy Son's eyes glinted with a cold light, "But at least that boy has taken care of the Buddhist Master, saving us the trouble of dealing with him later. He wanted to compete with me for the Incense, but he isn't worthy of it!"
Earlier, their cooperation with the Buddhist Master was mutual, each guessing the other's intentions. The Buddhist Master aimed to use their hands to obtain the Dao Tradition, accumulating enough Incense to become a Sage.
They, in turn, used the Buddhist Master to plunder the Jiang Family. Both sides had the same goal, but it was inevitable that this would lead to a conflict of interests.
However, they were both confident in their own abilities.
Now that the Buddhist Master is dead, while they no longer have an insider in the Buddhist Sect, making the battle more challenging, it also means one less opponent in the final confrontation, a silver lining in an otherwise dark situation.
"Understood, we will not disappoint the Highness again."
The venerable Mo Yang quickly replied.
The black-robed youth and the graceful woman with purple stripes also bowed their heads, their hearts heavy with the weight of the responsibility.
"We must strike swiftly and not give them any chance. These fellows might have more tricks up their sleeves, especially those who entered the Immortal Gate a thousand years ago. They've been making moves in the Land of Sages recently, trying to open the Immortal Gate. We can't afford to delay any longer!"
The Holy Son instructed.
The three demons' hearts sank, suddenly understanding why the Holy Son had chosen to act personally. The situation must have been dire indeed.
The Great Yu Divine Dynasty was too tough, and they had been gnawing at it for centuries without making much headway!
"We will surely slay that old Daoist!"
Venerable Mo Yang solemnly declared.
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Liangzhou, Heavenly Gate Pass.
In the small courtyard, reports came in one after another.
When Li Hao learned of Emperor Yu's imperial edict, he was somewhat taken aback. This seemed different from what they had discussed earlier.
The subsequent demon attacks and other events finally made Li Hao realize that the emperor had apparently chosen a different path from the one they had initially discussed.
But this would expose too many of their cards.
Was it worth it?
Li Hao fell silent.
"Hah, it seems my dear brother is treating you as the future Dao Tradition. Indeed, after more than three thousand years of propagation and incense offerings, our Jiang Family's Ancestor is almost ready to be revived. From now on, the incense can be used to assist your Sainthood Immersion."
Jiang Lidust sat in the courtyard, sipping from a small wine flask while eating, looking extremely relaxed and content.
Seeing his carefree demeanor, Li Hao asked:
"Weren't you saying you wanted to strike him with your sword? Why did you run away when he came?"
Before Emperor Yu's arrival, Jiang Lidust had seemed to sense something and had sneaked away, saying he needed to take a walk outside.
He only returned quietly after Emperor Yu left, which left Li Hao feeling quite curious.
"Hmph, I will strike him eventually, but I said I would do it after I rescued you from the Mourning River. That means you need to be in trouble, and I need to save you before I can strike. I'm not like him, with such a thick face. I always stick to my word!"
Jiang Lidust said proudly.
But to Li Hao, it sounded more like a child trying to prove himself.
"You're probably just afraid to strike him, aren't you?" Li Hao looked at him with suspicion. "You must have sensed his realm, right?"
"Stop talking nonsense!" Jiang Lidust flew into a rage.
Li Hao smiled. "Don't get so worked up, don't get so worked up."
"What's there to be afraid of? He promised me I could strike him. Why would I be afraid?" Jiang Lidust said angrily.
Li Hao thought for a moment. "That's true."
Jiang Lidust's expression eased, and he coldly snorted. "Once my Sword Dao is perfected, I won't need incense. I'll offer my sword to the Dao. Sage or not, I'll still strike him for you to see!"
"You're still a long way from that."
Li Hao spoke bluntly, then asked, "You mentioned reviving your Ancestor. What's the situation there? Is it a secret of your royal family? You just blurted it out so easily?"
"So what if it's exposed? What does it have to do with me? I've said it before, nothing in this world concerns me. If it can help me hone my sword, I wouldn't hesitate to strike down everyone in the world!"
Jiang Lidust coldly snorted.
Li Hao raised an eyebrow. No wonder they called the Ninth Prince a Sword Demon; he was indeed mad enough.
(End of Chapter)
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