Chen Qingyu nodded silently, then suddenly spoke:
Ancestor, you just mentioned that the disappearance of the remains of the Saint King Chenliu is also suspected to be related to the Emperor Yuan Palace?
good!
Ninth Ancestor mentioned this matter, a cold glint appeared in his eyes, and he said in a cold voice:
Qingyu, you probably don't know this, but several hundred years ago, Emperor Yuan stopped managing affairs. He even handed over the matters within the Emperor Yuan Palace and the Saint Yuan Minor Realm to his disciples.
You can take a look at your invitation.
Although the invitation was issued in the name of Emperor Yuan, the tone and wording were not written by Emperor Yuan himself, and the signature was also from the Emperor Yuan Palace.
This means that even this Dragon Gate Dharma Assembly was organized by his disciples!
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu seemed to realize something, and his expression changed:
Ancestor, do you mean...?
Looks like you guessed it!
The Ninth Ancestor, with a deep gaze, slowly spoke:
Emperor Yuan's death was imminent, and he had probably already made arrangements for his affairs after his death.
His natal Divine Weapon and natal Mystic Artifact have probably fallen into the control of his disciples.
Emperor Yuan wouldn't stole the remains of my Chen Clan ancestors, but that doesn't mean the Emperor Yuan Palace wouldn't do such a thing!
They wielded power at the Quasi-Emperor level, and they too had ways to deceive my senses, trick the heavens, and steal the remains of the Saint King Chenliu!
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu's expression became extremely solemn:
If that's the case, perhaps the Emperor Yuan Palace is connected to the Sage Evolution Palace?
What could one do with the stolen remains of the Saint King?
The most direct and beneficial use he could think of was to resurrect it, turn it into Corpse Demon, and add another Saint King to the battle force!
Before this, it was clear that only the Sage Evolution Palace possessed such terrifying methods.
Although I really don't want to speculate in this direction, it's probably true in most cases.
The Ninth Ancestor sighed deeply:
Actually, I had doubts before.
The Sage Evolution Palace has acquired the Great Void Might, allowing them to conceal themselves. But how did they grow and expand? Miaomiao says...
Even the Great Void Might cannot be created out of nothing. To cultivate, to climb realms, and to refine treasures, they always need to consume external resources and precious materials for cultivation.
These things should all have a source, but we have never been able to find it.
Looking back now, it's possible that the Emperor Yuan Palace was secretly supporting the Sage Evolution Palace and providing them with benefits!
The relationship between these two companies is definitely extraordinary; they are either strategic allies, or even closer collaborators; it's even possible that the Sage Evolution Palace was built by the Emperor Yuan Palace.
Chen Qingyu listened, his face paled slightly.
On this Desolate Continent, the two most terrifying and powerful forces have actually converged?
The consequences of that are unsettling just to think about!
Qingyu!
The Ninth Ancestor's face was solemn, and he spoke in a deep voice:
At this moment, an unprecedented upheaval is taking place, on the eve of a decisive moment that will determine the fate of the entire Desolate Continent!
This Dragon Gate Dharma Assembly is of paramount importance and has a very special significance, unlike any previous Dharma Assemblies!
Why was I so certain that the Dragon Gate Dharma Assembly would be held soon? It was because Emperor Yuan was dying, and the Emperor Yuan Palace would inevitably be unable to contain itself and would take action!
For the past 30,000 years, the Saint Yuan Minor Realm has been relatively closed off, and the only channel for normal communication with the outside world has been through the Dragon Gate Dharma Assembly.
They could only convey their stance through the Dragon Gate Dharma Assembly.
At this point, he paused slightly and solemnly instructed:
Therefore, this Dragon Gate Dharma Assembly is no longer the previous battle of geniuses, but an alternative battlefield where two major camps vie for supremacy!
When you attend the Dharma assembly, you represent not only yourself, but also the interests of the Chen Clan of Changluo and even the entire Human Race!
Chen Qingyu took a deep breath and nodded:
Ancestor, I understand.
Um.
The Ninth Ancestor nodded slightly and said:
I can't even guess what form this Dragon Gate Dharma Assembly will take or what changes will occur.
When you get to the Emperor Yuan Palace, you'll have to rely on your own resourcefulness.
Moreover, your trip to the Emperor Yuan Palace carries a special mission: to secretly seek opportunities and complete several special tasks.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu spoke:
A special mission? Please, our ancestor, elaborate.
Um
The Ninth Ancestor pondered for a moment before slowly speaking:
I have three special tasks for you!
First, try to find out the true whereabouts of Emperor Yuan and see if he is still in the Emperor Yuan Palace.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu couldn't help but say:
Emperor Yuan is nearing his death? How come he's not in the Emperor Yuan Palace?
The Ninth Ancestor shook his head and said:
When Emperor Yuan crossed the sea, he, like the Kings of High Antiquity, came to escape a great calamity.
But this isn't his hometown after all. Doesn't he want to return to his roots?
Not to mention, for many years we have been secretly monitoring his condition and learning about his movements through the Great Void Might.
Long ago, shortly after he became Quasi-Emperor and established the Emperor Yuan Palace, he suddenly disappeared from the Desolate Continent without a trace, and no one knew where he went.
A century later, his presence suddenly reappeared, but it was much weaker.
We suspected then that he had already left the Desolate Continent, but had only sent an avatar back to oversee the situation in the Emperor Yuan Palace.
Over the years, his aura has remained unchanged. Perhaps after he became Quasi-Emperor, his true body was never on this Desolate Continent.
Now, he is nearing the end of his life, his life force has deteriorated to its lowest point, and the Great Void Primal Spirit has malfunctioned, making it impossible to continue monitoring and assessing his condition. That is why you are needed to confirm his status further.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu nodded slightly and said:
I see.
This is very important; you should pay close attention to it.
The Ninth Ancestor instructed:
If his true body is not in this Desolate Continent, but has only left the Divine Weapon weapons and Mystic Artifact to his disciples and grand-disciples, then that would be fine.
But if his true form is in the Emperor Yuan Palace, then everything will be different!
If a major war breaks out in the future, and the Emperor Yuan Palace and the Sage Evolution Palace find themselves at a disadvantage, it's hard to say whether they might harbor certain intentions, such as resurrecting him as Corpse Demon. We must take precautions in advance!
Chen Qingyu nodded solemnly and then asked:
What about the remaining two tasks?
The Ninth Ancestor sighed and said:
The second task I'm giving you is to find out the true relationship between the Emperor Yuan Palace and the Sage Evolution Palace.
As for the last task, you need to find a way to locate the remains of the Saint King Chenliu, which may be hidden in the Emperor Yuan Palace.
Speaking of this:
He paused for a moment, then said solemnly:
Qingyu, I know these three tasks are extremely difficult, even somewhat demanding.
But things have come to this, and besides you, I can't find anyone else I can entrust this to.
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