"This..."
The Mysterious Jade Divine Silkworm's expression changed again and again. The Abyssal Demon Calamity erupted once every thousand years; guarding the Eastern Sea Cultivation World could be called perilous beyond measure.
Yet he also understood clearly that, with Chen Nianzhi's current standing, the fact that he had personally come to the West Sea Cultivation World to make this request meant there was not the slightest room for negotiation.
Left with no choice, he revealed a troubled expression and sighed. "Since Your Excellency has spoken in person, I naturally have no grounds to refuse."
"I shall make my preparations and head for the Celestial Star Archipelago tomorrow."
The Mysterious Jade Divine Silkworm made his preparations and handed over the Mysterious Jade Silkworm Silk he had accumulated over many years to Chen Nianzhi.
Chen Nianzhi took stock of it and found that there was neither too much nor too little Mysterious Jade Silkworm Silk—just barely enough to refine seven formation flags.
"Perhaps it is Heaven's will."
Chen Nianzhi murmured, saying no more.
After accepting the treasures, Chen Nianzhi took the Mysterious Jade Divine Silkworm and headed toward the Eastern Wilderness.
The two crossed the boundless lands eastward, but when they passed through the Western Extreme Ganges Domain, Chen Nianzhi frowned and involuntarily slowed his steps.
In the endless desert, a female Nascent Soul Cultivator was fleeing for her life, while several Tantric Nascent Soul Cultivators clad in kasayas pursued her from behind.
"They are monks of Vajra Temple."
The Mysterious Jade Divine Silkworm spoke softly, his gaze flickering. "I have heard that Vajra Temple specializes in the Joyous Buddha Dharma. They are most likely hunting down a Vajra Maiden."
"Oh?"
Chen Nianzhi furrowed his brow slightly. Without another word, he flicked his sleeve, transforming it into a giant hand that blotted