King of Creation-Chapter 1558 - 1543: One Word

The Grand Venerable of the Heavenly Fate Hall agreed to the request for a meeting, which is undoubtedly good news for Ye Zhen.

Since the Grand Venerable agreed to meet Ye Zhen, the request to use his Heavenly Fortune Divine Ability to locate Caiyi is very likely not to be refused either.

This is something Ye Zhen eagerly looked forward to.

At the moment, Ye Zhen bathed and changed clothes, tidying himself up before following Mountain God Yi Xun.

It’s not that Ye Zhen overemphasized, but the Grand Venerable, whom Ye Zhen had not yet met, had already amazed him.

Whether it’s the prophecy warning of danger, predicting Ye Zhen’s identity, or ordering Yi Xun to wait patiently, these truly resemble the methods of a prophet, almost god-like.

"Count Ye, I don’t quite understand why you agreed to Yuan Hongying’s challenge?" Mountain God Yi Xun suddenly asked while leading Ye Zhen to the Heavenly Fortune Hall.

"I didn’t want to agree, but I couldn’t not respond!" Ye Zhen replied.

Mountain God Yi Xun, being highly experienced, immediately sensed something, "Count Ye, did Yuan Hongying threaten you?"

"The intelligence known to the world about Count Ye isn’t much, only..." Mountain God Yi Xun’s eyebrows suddenly raised, "Did Yuan Hongying use the Market of Dulong Island as a threat to you?"

"Count Ye, as long as the cooperation between the Market of Dulong Island and the Five Immortals Hall unfolds quickly, it can release Count Ye from the threat!" Yi Xun added.

Ye Zhen did not answer Yi Xun’s question but smiled and retorted, "I understand the senior’s good intentions, but the Five Immortals Hall cannot always station a Dao Realm Expert at the Market of Dulong Island, right? Senior Yi should be aware of Eunuch Fuq’s strength behind Yuan Hongying."

Upon hearing this, Yi Xun’s face became stern, "That elder, with extraordinary presence and hidden aura, moves seamlessly with the Heaven and Earth Dao, very likely is a Dao Realm Expert, with strength that’s certainly extraordinary."

"However, if Count Ye personally brings this up to my master, I imagine permanently stationing a Dao Realm Expert at the Market of Dulong Island wouldn’t be a difficult task."

Mountain God Yi Xun didn’t speak without basis, in his view, given the importance Heavenly Fate Hall places on Ye Zhen, drawing forces to station a Dao Realm Expert for protection isn’t impossible.

Ye Zhen was astonished, he didn’t expect Yi Xun would say such an incredible thing is possible!

A Dao Realm Expert!

The top-level experts of this world, revered like gods among martial artists, and Five Immortals Hall might assign one just for him?

"Senior Yi, are there many Dao Realm Experts in Five Immortals Hall?" Instinctively, or rather subconsciously, Ye Zhen asked.

Upon asking, Ye Zhen realized it was somewhat presumptuous, Dao Realm Experts, those are the pinnacle of combat power, the ace card each force wouldn’t casually reveal.

This time, Mountain God Yi Xun didn’t answer Ye Zhen but smiled mysteriously, "Even I don’t know."

"If possible, Count Ye could mention this to my master, to avoid Yuan Hongying’s threat," Mountain God Yi Xun circled back to the topic.

Ye Zhen smiled, noncommittal.

Ye Zhen could see, Yi Xun was likely genuine, and was unsure what Heavenly Fate Hall was scheming, if they truly intended something, without even needing a Dao Realm Expert from their hall to act, Yi Xun could handle Ye Zhen.

Yet it’s precisely because of this that Ye Zhen dares not accept Heavenly Fate Hall’s benefits indiscriminately.

Heavenly Fate Hall treats Ye Zhen too well, so well it’s beyond imagination, even mobilizing Dao Realm Experts for him.

Ye Zhen fears receiving too much favor, unable to repay in the future.

If things continue this way, if Heavenly Fate Hall demands life repayment from Ye Zhen, he wouldn’t know how to cope!

The current means of Heavenly Fate Hall give Ye Zhen a feeling that they are recruiting death soldiers!

Indeed their benefits are uncomfortably generous for Ye Zhen.

Moreover, Ye Zhen already promised Yuan Hongying in person, breaking his word isn’t something Ye Zhen can do.

Besides, having someone like Yuan Hongying, whose strength may be higher but not immensely so, but with formidable combat power, to test Ye Zhen’s increased combat power, Ye Zhen welcomes it.

Ye Zhen is eager to know the extent of his combat power improvement half a year later!

The grand hall of the Five Immortals Heavenly Destiny sits amidst the cliffs surrounded by mountains in the eastern part of Five Immortals Island, the valley lush with green grass, towering trees, fluttering butterflies, bustling insects and beasts; entering it is like stepping into an otherworldly realm.

The guards are few, those in sight can be counted on one hand, their cultivation unremarkable, yet once Ye Zhen steps into the valley where Heavenly Fate Hall resides, countless eyes seem to fix on him, making Ye Zhen secretly startled.

This high-pressure defense posture, lax outside but tight inside, arouses some doubt in Ye Zhen’s heart.

"This way please!"

Half a quarter-hour later, Yi Xun leads Ye Zhen into a great hall glowing like starlight.

Just as Ye Zhen is looking around, Mountain God Yi Xun suddenly points in a direction and says, "Count Ye, my master is over there."

Following Yi Xun’s direction, Ye Zhen’s eyes widen in surprise, a black-clad elder sits quietly at the hall’s far end, seemingly merged with the hall itself; without Yi Xun’s guidance, Ye Zhen might not have located him.

"What cultivation must one have to be so present, yet undetectable?"

Upon entry, Ye Zhen had surveyed that direction, yet completely missed seeing the Grand Venerable of Heavenly Fate Hall, despite Ye Zhen’s keen eye, capable of seeing even in pitch-darkness.

Not to mention, Ye Zhen’s divine sense detected nothing.

Looking at Ye Zhen’s surprised expression, the Grand Venerable of Tianyun Hall, clad in black with a few strands of long beard under his chin, suddenly opened his eyes and then smiled at Ye Zhen, "Count Ye, do not be amazed, you will ultimately reach such a realm."

As he was stared at by Grand Venerable Su Chilin, Ye Zhen immediately felt as if he were basking in the spring breeze; all nervousness and surprise vanished instantly, and his entire being became immensely relaxed, his body utterly at ease.

In that instant, Ye Zhen felt a strong sense of coming home.

At the same instance, Achou, the Mirage Dragon Primordial Spirit in Ye Zhen’s arms, was also stunned, its large eyes frozen in place.

"I am most delighted that Count Ye has joined our Tianyun Hall. Joining our Five Immortals Hall comes in two forms: one is like Yi Xun, becoming a disciple of our steward, a deacon, cultivating for several years and then being assigned duties, flowing to undertake positions to serve and cultivate for our Five Immortals Hall, besides the monthly salary of the position, there are also various cultivation resources.

One may receive promotions in position; if performed outstandingly, one can hold substantial power in our Five Immortals Hall.

The other form is to become a hidden cultivation disciple of our Five Immortals Hall, who after joining, may receive identity tokens of different levels based on circumstance, yet remain free, able to travel and cultivate freely wit and preference,

Meanwhile, our Five Immortals Hall will issue an amount of cultivation resources based on the different levels of identity tokens. Different identity levels also allow access to various cultivation techniques and secret arts of our Five Immortals Hall, being quite free.

However, hidden cultivation disciples must report their location every few years, and our Five Immortals Hall will issue commands based on the location of the hidden disciple to complete various tasks, once our Tianyun Hall has orders, they must be completed with utmost effort, some situations even demanding unconditional execution."

As if understanding what Ye Zhen was thinking, Grand Venerable Su Chilin did not give Ye Zhen a chance to speak, but continued, "I imagine Count Ye will certainly opt to become a hidden cultivation disciple of our Five Immortals Hall, correct?"

Ye Zhen nodded bewilderedly; indeed, this was his intention.

Before coming, Ye Zhen had contemplated this issue; if confined within the Five Immortals Hall like Mountain God Yi Xun, entangled in mundane duties, it was truly against his will.

Ye Zhen had even intended to raise this issue specifically, but unexpectedly, before he could speak, the Grand Venerable of Tianyun Hall already knew his intention.

Such Heavenly Fortune Divine Ability is truly extraordinary.

"I know Count Ye certainly does not wish to take an old man like me as your master, so I will not mention the matter of apprenticeship further; Yi Xun will soon lead you to complete the various entry procedures."

Speaking thus, Grand Venerable Su Chilin took out a jade scroll and handed it to Mountain God Yi Xun, saying, "Yi’er, concerning Count Ye’s entry, keep everything simple, and execute according to this decree."

"Yes, disciple will comply!" Mountain God Yi Xun accepted the jade scroll, subconsciously sweeping it with his divine sense to check its contents, his expression turning extremely surprised while instinctively casting a glance at Ye Zhen.

Next to him, Ye Zhen’s expression turned curious; he wanted to know what decree within the jade scroll could make someone like Mountain God Yi Xun so amazed.

However, Grand Venerable Su Chilin only looked at Ye Zhen and continued slowly, "As per Yi Xun’s previous promise inviting Count Ye, as long as you’re willing, regarding our Tianyun Hall’s heritage—the Heavenly Fortune Divine Ability—this old man can teach Count Ye to cultivate.

However, to cultivate this Heavenly Fortune Divine Ability, the minimal requirement is to condense an innate divine soul into a primordial spirit. If Count Ye wishes to cultivate this ability, once condensed into a primordial spirit, you may come to find me."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhen smiled wryly, nodding.

He realized the elder before him was quite fearsome; chatting with him required no effort at all, whatever he considered seemed to be pointed out effortlessly.

"Ultimately, regarding why you seek an audience with this old man, I knew several days in advance. Nevertheless, this matter is difficult due to heavenly secrets; with my exhaustive divine skills, I can only provide you with one word!" Grand Venerable Su Chilin stated. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Ye Zhen’s expression grew tense, "One word?"

"Indeed, only one word, and within this word lies the opportunity." Su Chilin declared.

"Which word?" Ye Zhen inquired.

"South!"

"South?"

Ye Zhen was momentarily stunned, then cupped his hands, asking, "Could Grand Venerable enlighten me, does this ’South’ refer to the southern direction?"

Grand Venerable Su Chilin did not answer, merely chuckling silently while watching Ye Zhen.

"Not? Could it be a surname, South? Or does the name contain the word ’South’? Should I head south? From the south? Or does the name include a small world with ’South’...."

In his urgency, Ye Zhen asked multiple possibilities, but regardless of how Ye Zhen queried, Grand Venerable Su Chilin only continued smiling silently, no longer responding.

"The opportunity lies within this word; Count Ye can slowly ponder and realize it." Saying this, Grand Venerable Su Chilin waved, "Yi’er, accompany Count Ye to manage the entry procedures."

"Yes!"

....:

Just as Yi Xun led Ye Zhen away to handle entry affairs, as soon as the great hall doors closed, Grand Venerable Yi Xun, who had been sitting with great calm moments ago, swiftly stood up and bowed with extreme respect toward the air ahead, saying, "Supreme Elder, the disciple has already accomplished the task you entrusted."

Within the void space, a spirit shadow abruptly emerged, nodding slowly, "Well done; recently take care in handling affairs, unless there is an earth-shattering matter, do not disturb me. My deduction of heavenly secrets exhausted too much—I’m in need of a resting period."

"Master, you?" Grand Venerable Su Chilin was shocked.

His master, the Supreme Elder of the Five Immortals Hall, with such cultivation, could indeed be worn out to needing a resting period?

"Master, is it because of that one word?" Grand Venerable Su Chilin asked in surprise.

In fact, the ’South’ word given to Ye Zhen was not calculated by Grand Venerable Su Chilin; regarding Caiyi’s whereabouts, with his Heavenly Fortune Divine Ability, he could hardly deduce any clues.

"Yes, precisely because of that one word!" The spirit shadow of the Supreme Elder nodded slowly.

Su Chilin’s mouth opened wide suddenly, unable to close for quite some time!