Splitting the Heavens

Chapter 1591: Gathering at the Spirit Observation World Pt.5

In the eyes of other major factions, the actions of the Spirit Abundance World not only involved collusion with Sages from outside the Heaven Observation Field but also stealing the World’s Will the Star Origin Lord was devouring seemed feasible. However, the difficulty of executing such a plan was extremely high. A slight misstep could lead to failure, and even if successful, only the Spirit Abundance World would benefit.

However, from the perspective of the Spirit Abundance World, the other powers were the ones dismissing how serious the situation was.

In an effort to obstruct the Spirit Abundance World's advancement, everyone would rather risk the Star Origin Lord controlling the World’s Will of the Essence Ping World than help them with a minor division of the Essence Ping World. In their eyes, everyone else missed the bigger picture and was simply stalling them from ascension.

Despite Zhuo Gudao, a Sage, presiding over the grand hall, the awkward silence made many uncomfortable.

When both fifth tier True Immortals of the Star Origin Dao field openly opposed the Spirit Abundance World, many mistook it to be Zhuo Gudao’s intentions.

Turning back to the Sage, everyone hoped that he would be able to come up with a strategy that could satisfy most of them present.

It was then that Zhuo Gudao of the Star Origin Dao Field surprised them with his response. He didn’t reply immediately. Instead, he turned to the True Immortals of the Spirit Mammoth World while chuckling, “I heard that the True Immortals of the Spirit Mammoth World have been forging close ties with the Essence Hong World in recent years and you have even invited many high-level True Immortals from outside the Heaven Observation Field in. They have even participated in the operation against the Essence Ping World. Is this true?”

"It is true that our world has channels to communicate with worlds outside the Heaven Observation Field, but such situations are not uncommon among the peak-tier Spirit Worlds. As for inviting external True Immortals... We;re not the only ones doing it.” The person who spoke for the Spirit Mammoth World was Zou Shanhai and not the grand completion stage True Immortal Yuan Chan.

This situation was very much like the previous one with the Spirit Abundance World, causing many to cast doubtful glances towards the silent Yuan Chan.

Zou Shanhai then spoke confidently, "Regarding those few external True Immortals, they are actually not high-level True Immortals from the Essence Hong World, but from the Spirit Worlds in the Essence Hong Heavenly Field.”

Zhuo Gudao suddenly turned to Yuan Chan who was beside Zou Shanhai. "Yuan Chan, I consider you an old acquaintance. Why have you been silent since entering the hall?”

Yuan Chan raised his head slightly and looked at Zhuo Gudao with an indifferent gaze. “You are a Sage, and I am merely a junior who failed to advance. We are of different statuses now, and it would be best for me not to overreach."

"Very well," Zhuo Gudao nodded and sighed, then turned his attention back to Zou Shanhai. "Then, please convey my regards to the Sage Le Mi on my behalf!"

Many True Immortals in the hall were initially puzzled when they heard the name, but soon they all realized who it was and they stared at Zou Shanhai with a look of surprise and some with open hostility.

Upon hearing Zhuo Gudao, Zou Shanhai's expression changed slightly. Even the high-level True Immortals of the Spirit Mammoth World looked a little unnatural.

On the side of the 3 World Alliance, Zuo Li spoke in a deep voice, "The relationship between the Spirit Mammoth World and Essence Hong World is definitely not as simple as it seems on the surface."

Kou Chongxue then turned his face and said, "After entering this grand hall and suppressing everyone with his cultivation to establish authority, Sage Zhuo first knocked on the Spirit Abundance World, then the Spirit Mammoth World. Who do you think is next?"

Zuo Li was momentarily stunned, then suddenly tensed up, his alertness at its peak.

Since the peak-tier Spirit Worlds had been targeted by Zhuo Gudao, it could be either the 3 World Alliance or Spirit Thistle World next, and Zuo Li would be the first to bear the brunt.

As expected, Zhuo Gudao's gaze turned to the True Immortals of the 3 World Alliance. Surprisingly, he didn’t question Zuo Li. Instead, he addressed Kou Chongxue. "True Immortal Kou, you should have been able to break through to the level of Extreme Harmonization a long time ago, right? Is there a problem stopping you from advancing?”

Upon hearing this, Shang Xia knew that Zhuo Gudao was using divisive tactics to sow discord among those in the 3 World Alliance.

Such a powerful psychological attack was even stronger than those against the other Spirit Worlds. If it wasn’t handled properly, things would go south really quickly.

Even Shang Xia was surprised to see his own patriarch seemingly deliberately suppressing his cultivation.

Yet at least on the surface, Zuo Li responded perfectly. "Brother Kou, at this critical moment, every bit of cultivation strength adds to our chances of success. How can you hesitate?"

Kou Chongxue immediately agreed, "Brother Zuo is right. I originally thought that the high-level True Immortals of the Star Origin Dao Field and those of the other Spirit Worlds had to cultivate hundreds of years before entering the sixth tier. Compared to them, my time in the Martial Void Realm is indeed too short. I thought about suppressing it for a while to solidify my foundation, but I forgot the current situation we are facing. I was being too selfish!"

Kou Chongxue countered, not only mocking those below Zhuo Gudao of the Star Origin Dao Field, but also dragging the Spirit Mammoth World and Spirit Abundance World into his range of attack. It was as though he was afraid he wasn’t offending enough people.

Zuo Li and Kou Chongxue's exchange managed to effectively counter Zhuo Gudao’s psychological attack nonetheless.

But Zhuo Gudao, cunning and crafty, still maintained a gentle smile. No one knew what his true intentions were.

He suddenly shifted the conversation to Shang Xia, intentionally ignoring Zuo Li.

"True Immortal Little Shang, actually I have a question for you." Zhuo Gudao quickly roused everyone’s curiosity. "That day outside the Spirit Tinkle World, True Immortal Little Shang stopped me and the Star Origin Dao Field with a single projection. It was enough to cause me to be wary. It seems like you have already surpassed your patriarch in terms of cultivation! However... May I ask what the treasure you wield is? And what rank is it?”

Treasure... Projection... Stopping a Sage.

Zhuo Gudao was clearly revealing his own tactics to all the True Immortals in the hall, even not forgetting to drag Kou Chongxue into it.

Motherfucker, you’re a Sage... Why are you using such underhanded tactics in the first place?

Faced with greedy and covetous gazes from all directions in the hall, Shang Xia simply retorted coldly, "Sage Zhuo, do you have a problem with it? Are you planning to fight me for real?”

At his response, the hall fell deadly silent.

Even those who normally maintained a reserved demeanor were stunned by Shang Xia's almost direct challenge.

While the high-level True Immortals of various realms might secretly resent Zhuo Gudao, a newly promoted Sage, they at least maintained basic respect for him on the surface. Powerhouses like Yuan Chan and Xiong Xin, at most, displayed a dignified but not servile attitude in his presence, generally avoiding direct conflict given his unmatched strength among everyone present.

Of everyone present, Shang Xia of the Spirit Luxuriant World, whose cultivation had risen in the last 20 to 30 years, seemed to show reverence for Zhuo Gudao at all! With his response, it was clear he placed himself on the same level as the old Sage!

Was it ignorance and arrogance, or did he truly have something to rely on?

However, as the True Immortals of the 3 World Alliance watched nervously, and others observed from the sidelines, waiting to see how things unfolded, Zhuo Gudao eventually chuckled, "Haha, True Immortal Little Shang jests, I have no such intention!"

What is this?! Zhuo Gudao backed down against a clear provocation from a junior?!