Chapter 3696 - 3686: The Matter of Zhenyuan Palace! (Fourth Update)
Chapter 3696: Chapter 3686: The Matter of Zhenyuan Palace! (Fourth Update)
"I came to the Six Paths Sect Mountain Gate, and the Grandmaster’s statue transformed into this token. I don’t know why."
Ye Chen said immediately.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jiu Tong took a deep breath, glanced at Ye Chen, and waved his hand. Spiritual energy gathered to form a chair, which appeared behind Ye Chen.
"Please sit."
Zhou Jiu Tong said respectfully, seeing the Six Paths Order, it was impossible for Zhou Jiu Tong not to be respectful to the Six Paths Artifact Spirit.
Ye Chen didn’t waste words and sat down directly. Zhou Jiu Tong also condensed a round table in front of the two and then sat opposite Ye Chen.
"Since you have the Six Paths Order, I can tell you everything you wish to know."
Zhou Jiu Tong looked deeply at Ye Chen. Ye Chen was the source of Karma, and what Ye Chen did was likely to have a profound impact on the Six Paths Sect. Therefore, he decided not to hide anything.
"The Sacred Origin Heart, which disappeared along with the seventh sect master Yin Zunxiao, was actually a ruse."
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen’s eyebrows raised slightly, but he wasn’t too surprised. Yin Zunxiao’s mysterious disappearance could be a ruse, let alone the Sacred Origin Heart, the most precious treasure of the Six Paths Sect.
"In truth, the Sacred Origin Heart has always remained in the Six Paths Sect. When the seventh sect master mysteriously disappeared, we feared the Sacred Origin Heart would be coveted, bringing disaster. So, we deliberately announced that the Sacred Origin Heart disappeared with Yin Zunxiao."
Zhou Jiu Tong’s gaze was deep, seemingly recalling something, with a glint of coldness in his eyes, then he said, "And over the years, we’ve never taken out the Sacred Origin Heart. The outside world also believes the Sacred Origin Heart has disappeared."
"It’s still in the Six Paths Sect?" Ye Chen felt a sense of shock and hope upon hearing those words. If he could obtain the Sacred Origin Heart, not only could Ye Luo restore her memory, but he could also retrieve Chong Guang Divine Radiance Palace, making it much easier to rescue the powerhouses within.
"But only half of it."
At this moment, Zhou Jiu Tong poured cold water on Ye Chen’s enthusiasm.
"What do you mean?"
Ye Chen’s excited heart was restrained, looking at Zhou Jiu Tong in surprise. How could there only be half of the Sacred Origin Heart? This was the treasure of the Six Paths Sect. If half had spread, the news would have leaked long ago.
"Actually, the rumor of the Sacred Origin Heart’s disappearance was a decision made after discussions with Zhenyuan Palace. The other half of the Sacred Origin Heart is indeed within Zhenyuan Palace."
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen became even more puzzled. How could half of the Sacred Origin Heart be in Zhenyuan Palace? And judging by appearances, the other half of the Sacred Origin Heart was willingly given to Zhenyuan Palace by the Six Paths Sect; otherwise, the two wouldn’t have negotiated together.
While Ye Chen was puzzled about why Zhenyuan Palace had the other half of the Sacred Origin Heart,
Without waiting for Ye Chen to ask, Zhou Jiu Tong, knowing Ye Chen’s confusion, immediately explained, "All this was because when the Six Paths Sect obtained the Sacred Origin Heart, its phenomena were too powerful and terrifying, potentially drawing the coveting of supreme beings, possibly leading to annihilation."
"Therefore, we could only painfully split the Sacred Origin Heart into two, leaving one half in the Six Paths Sect and entrusting the other to the Southern Saint, a friend of the Grandmaster. Conveniently, during the seventh sect master’s mysterious disappearance, we proclaimed the loss of the Sacred Origin Heart too."
"A friend of the Grandmaster?"
Ye Chen’s eyes flickered. Zhou Jiu Tong’s words indicated that this Southern Saint was a friend of Xiao Shuihan. As such, holding the token representing Xiao Shuihan’s identity, he should be able to retrieve the Sacred Origin Heart from the other party.
"A friend, but just a former friend."
At this moment, Zhou Jiu Tong sighed, his aura suddenly erupted, and for a moment, it felt to Ye Chen as if he were on an endless battlefield. Violent, expansive, the intent and murderous aura to shatter the All Heavens swept through the grand hall.
Subsequently, Zhou Jiu Tong restrained his aura and hid the anger in his eyes, then continued, "After the Southern Saint took the other half of the Sacred Origin Heart, he founded Zhenyuan Palace, and the Sacred Origin Heart was placed there."
"Originally, Zhenyuan Palace was just a minor sect, akin to ants before the Six Paths Sect. It barely survived thanks to the Six Paths Sect’s support, and the two sects always had good relations. But as the Six Paths Sect declined, Zhenyuan Palace birthed several genius disciples."
At this, Zhou Jiu Tong’s eyes narrowed and he continued, "Under the influence of these genius disciples, Zhenyuan Palace rose rapidly, becoming strong, and over the course of tens of thousands of years, the Six Paths Sect declined entirely, and the bond between the two sects is not what it once was."
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen’s gaze turned indifferent. Such things repeatedly occur in this world, no longer surprising, and he could only blame the Six Paths Sect for helping the wrong person, aiding Zhenyuan Palace, which did not understand gratitude.
"So you understand, even if the other half of the Sacred Origin Heart is in Zhenyuan Palace’s hands, having the Six Paths Order means you may not necessarily retrieve it."
"The Sacred Origin Heart, being a world-shocking, even All Heavens-shaking treasure, Zhenyuan Palace already shows restraint by not turning hostile to seize it from the Six Paths Sect. For them to hand it over to you is as difficult as climbing to the skies; they will be reluctant to truthfully hand it over."
"I understand."
Ye Chen nodded slowly, having gleaned from Zhou Jiu Tong’s words that the camaraderie between Zhenyuan Palace and the Six Paths Sect had long dissipated. Zhenyuan Palace was likely holding back for appearances; otherwise, they might have forcibly taken the other half of the Sacred Origin Heart from the Six Paths Sect.
At this moment, Zhou Jiu Tong also looked deeply at Ye Chen and then said, "The Grandmaster’s Six Paths Order is now in your hands, making you the true controller of the Six Paths Sect. Its rise and fall are closely tied to you; this is Fate, unavoidable."
"Yes."
Ye Chen knew what Zhou Jiu Tong was worried about and immediately said, "Before joining the Six Paths Sect, I had already vowed to make the Six Paths Sect an Outer Realm sect. I intend to keep my word."
Upon these words, Zhou Jiu Tong’s eyes suddenly shone brightly, illuminating the grand hall with radiant brilliance.
"Good, worthy of being chosen by the Grandmaster."
Zhou Jiu Tong nodded and continued, "Given that, you must be wary of Zhenyuan Palace; the bond between the two sects is gone, and they harbor ill intentions."
"Over the years, Zhenyuan Palace has even annually invited Six Paths Sect disciples to appreciate Zhenyuan Palace’s grandeur. Though outwardly friendly, it conceals deep malice, making it difficult for the disciples who visit."
"Zhenyuan Palace is really shameless."
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen couldn’t help but shake his head.
"The Six Paths Sect saw through Zhenyuan Palace’s malicious intentions, and after sending people a few times, they’ve since refused the invitations. Now, it’s been a hundred years, turning the Six Paths Sect into a laughingstock."
At this, a glint of coldness flashed in Zhou Jiu Tong’s eyes, evidently disdainful of Zhenyuan Palace’s conduct. If not for restraint, he might have already stormed Zhenyuan Palace to vent his anger.
"Currently, Zhenyuan Palace has brought forth a genius holy maiden, Feng Yusi, making Zhenyuan Palace more arrogant and domineering."
"Be wary of this Feng Yusi; she’s extraordinary and a truly rare genius."
"I understand."
Ye Chen acknowledged upon hearing this. Feng Yusi earning such attention from Zhou Jiu Tong, a grand elder of immense power, clearly indicates remarkable talent. With the Six Paths Order in his hand, his fate is already intertwined with the Six Paths Sect.