Chapter 1789: Chapter 1789: Undercurrents Emerge, Subject to Investigation? (1/5)

The trials within the relic were nearing their conclusion.

External factions were speculating feverishly—would anyone succeed in obtaining the Sun and Moon Token this time? Or, more precisely, which faction would claim it?

Whichever faction secured the Sun and Moon Token would undoubtedly ascend as a powerhouse within the Chaos Realm.

Where there was speculation, there were bets.

At the moment.

The majority of wagers were placed on the top-tier factions.

Of course, even among the top-tier factions, there was a hierarchy.

Third was the Xuanyuan Clan.

Second was the He Tu Clan.

First was the Suxian Sect.

Interestingly enough, the odds between the He Tu Clan and Suxian Sect weren’t all that different.

He Mengshen from the He Tu Clan had reached the Seventh Level of Thunder Tribulation many years ago and was ranked first on the Cangxuan List.

Su Yuan of the Suxian Sect had similarly reached the Seventh Level of Thunder Tribulation a decade ago and was ranked second on the Cangxuan List.

Although the rankings showed Su Yuan second to He Mengshen, many believed they should share the top spot equally.

After all, the numerous battles between He Mengshen and Su Yuan had repeatedly ended in stalemates.

Although debates persisted among the public, the presence of He Mengshen and Su Yuan cemented the He Tu Clan and the Suxian Sect as indisputable pinnacles of power at the top of the Chaos Realm’s pyramid.

The Xu Family, however, ranked at the bottom of the top-tier factions.

Had Xu Yuan still been around, the Xu Family might have been able to contend for third place with the Xuanyuan Clan.

Of course, nothing was certain until the very end.

At this moment, in a secluded forest outside the relic, the desolation was palpable. Even mutated beasts seemed to have perished, leaving absolute silence and emptiness devoid of life.

At some indeterminate time, two figures cloaked in black robes suddenly appeared in an open area within the forest.

One of them retrieved a scroll, and in an instant, a barrier enveloped the entire forest.

"What’s the progress?" A melodic, female voice emerged from the other black-robed figure.

The black-robed man holding the array scroll nodded and said, "Everything is proceeding as planned. If our people manage to secure Sun and Moon Tokens from multiple relics, the hierarchy of the top factions in Cangxuan Continent will face a complete reshuffle."

As he spoke, the longer he went on, the more animated his tone became. By the time he completed his sentence, his body began trembling with excitement.

The black-robed woman observed his reaction with a faint laugh and said, "Don’t get ahead of yourself. The reshuffling of the top factions in Cangxuan Continent is inevitable, but that’s merely the opening act. The truly thrilling events will follow."

"Hahaha!" The black-robed man erupted into hearty laughter, nodding fervently. "I just hope you all stick to your promises. After all, this endeavor has cost me greatly."

"Don’t worry. Once this succeeds, what we’ve promised to you is merely a trifle." Light breezes stirred around the black-robed woman’s figure, causing her robes to flutter. "Have you gathered the information on those individuals? Hand it over."

Upon finishing her words, she extended a hand, pale to the point of near translucence.

The black-robed man handed her a scroll and nodded, "All the information is included here. But why do you need details on those barbarian juniors? Are they truly worth your concern?"

The black-robed woman shot him a glance.

That single glance made him feel as though a Grim Reaper’s scythe was poised at his soul, ready to slice at the slightest misstep!

"Don’t ask what you shouldn’t."

With her words delivered.

The gentle breeze enveloped her figure, and in moments, she dissolved into the wind, vanishing from sight.

After the black-robed woman disappeared, the black-robed man finally felt a release of tension.

Tap... tap...

Still, the cold sweat soaking through his black robe dripped continuously from its hem to the ground below...

...

Inside the relic.

Ye Qiubai and Mu Fusheng gazed at the rows of coffins atop Grave Mountain.

Mu Fusheng couldn’t help but suggest, "Senior Brother, why don’t we assess the situation first?"

Ye Qiubai had no objections and nodded in agreement.

Watching this unfold from the shadows, the old man let out a quiet chuckle: "There’s no opportunity here for those petty tricks of yours."

As the old man’s remark hinted.

Once a name cultivator stepped into the boundaries of Grave Mountain, a chilling aura materialized like ropes, binding their waists.

Those ropes were connected to various tombstones atop the mountain.

Subtle movements from the ropes would forcibly drag the cultivators toward a specific tombstone.

Seeing this, Ye Qiubai smiled and remarked, "It seems we aren’t being given much choice?"

Mu Fusheng shook his head and chuckled, "Or maybe there’s still some degree of choice..."

Mu Fusheng pointed toward Xuanyuan Che.

The moment Xuanyuan Che stepped into Grave Mountain, four ropes simultaneously wrapped around him.

Xuanyuan Ling, however, was ensnared by only two ropes.

Yet, Xuanyuan Ling’s realm was higher than Xuanyuan Che’s...

Clearly.

The tombstones atop Grave Mountain were actively selecting challengers.

It seemed evident that the higher one’s talent, the more ropes they attracted.

With this observation, Ye Qiubai grinned at Mu Fusheng and said, "Looks like we’re about to see who’s more talented between us?"

From the side, Ji Yang immediately cast his gaze upon Mu Fusheng.

Although Ji Yang’s strength couldn’t match Mu Fusheng’s, his sect had instructed him to cultivate camaraderie with Mu Fusheng.

Nonetheless, they had both once vied for the affections of the same woman.

If his strength fell short, then he’d compete in talent, to see just how wide the gap truly was!

But unexpectedly, Mu Fusheng waved his hand dismissively and said, "No competition, no comparison. I’ll just wait until the tests are over, when no one’s around, before heading in.

After all, the elder overseeing this round hasn’t imposed a time limit, and participants are teleported immediately after completing each trial."

What a joke.

Would Mu Fusheng willingly expose his abilities in such a scenario?

Despite having his body adorned with layers of talismans concealing his aura—so thorough they were practically skin-tight clothing...

Added to that were the jade pendant and techniques given to him by his master to further mask his presence.

The odds of anyone discerning his true potential were extremely slim.

Still, however minimal the risk, it wasn’t worth gambling on.

Mu Fusheng would rather play it safe and wait until everyone else finished their trials.

Ji Yang stood to the side, his face darkened in frustration.

Even Ye Qiubai could only shake his head with a helpless laugh.

Had Mu Fusheng’s identity as the Crown Prince of the Boundless Dynasty, the biological son of the current ruler Mu Zhengting, been unknown...

Ye Qiubai might’ve mistaken Mu Fusheng for their master’s long-lost illegitimate child!

Members of the Xuanyuan Clan overheard these remarks, responding with disdainful scoffs.

"What’s this? Afraid to showcase your mediocre talent and make a fool of yourself?"

"What happened to your earlier bravado?"

"Hah, as expected—how could a mere barbarian junior’s talent ever compare to ours?"

Mu Fusheng paid no heed to their ridicule.

After all, he’d been subjected to a lifetime of similar jibes due to his personality.

If he were to respond to every insult.

He’d surely wear himself out.

A wise man didn’t need to waste words with fools.

But...

In the next moment, Mu Fusheng felt his body suddenly lift into the air and a sharp pain sting his backside.

The elder stood in the spot where Mu Fusheng had been, lowering his foot with deliberate slowness as he scolded, "Still trying to stall until everyone else finishes their trials before sneaking in? That’s simply wasting this old man’s time with your dithering."

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