Transmigrating over ten thousand years late, I was forced to become a mighty presence - Chapter 191:
Chapter 191: Chapter 103 Demon God Confusing the Heart, Propelling Forces from Cause and Effect_2
“Let him come over.”
A few days prior, thanks to Bai Zhao’s information network, Sunn Lanyu confirmed that the Imperial Astronomical Bureau organized a Daoist conference to intimidate the Aquatic Tribe of Cang Province.
Hence, Sunn Lanyu sought a sect plaque from the River Ji Dragon Palace by using the threat of Great Xia’s Imperial Court, thus creating the so-called River Ji Sect to evade the edge of the Great Xia’s Imperial Court and defuse the crisis.
However, due to the unexpected news from Falling Clouds, Sunn Lanyu failed to enter the Primal Chaos Tower, rendering this counterattack unsuccessful.
At this thought, Sunn Lanyu felt a pang in his heart.
It is worth noting that when he went to the River Ji Dragon Palace to request the sect plaque, his ancestor, the Tidal Dragon Envoy, had already warned him that the River Ji Dragon Sovereign was dissatisfied with his progress in finding the River Ji Dragon Seal, and set a deadline of one month for him to find information about the River Ji Dragon Seal.
If there is no news after one month, the River Ji Dragon Palace will choose a new spokesperson.
Sunn Lanyu was increasingly resentful of Falling Clouds for having to make such a great sacrifice to appease the crisis and withstand the ultimatum of one month from the River Ji Dragon Palace, without receiving the deserved reward.
Soon, a middle-aged man dressed in a pure white robe and holding a folding fan arrived at the riverbank.
“Just say it if you have any news!”
Sunn Lanyu had no intention of exchanging pleasantries and spoke bluntly.
Bai Zhao elegantly bowed to Sunn Lanyu and then said softly:
“I know what Mr. Sunn wants.”
Sunn Lanyu sneered, his eyes full of contempt as he looked at Bai Zhao.
“I want the River Ji Dragon Seal. Can you find it for me?”
Bai Zhao shook his head, smiling.
“The River Ji Dragon Seal is an extraordinary treasure, so how could I possibly know where it is?”
Sunn Lanyu shot Bai Zhao a look: “In view of the prior news you sent, I won’t take your life this time. You may leave.”
Bai Zhao, however, didn’t appear at all bothered by Sunn Lanyu’s words and said with a smile:
“I don’t know the whereabouts of the River Ji Dragon Seal, but I do know someone who has information about it.”
Sunn Lanyu’s eyes trembled slightly, his gaze automatically fixating on a few trusted aides in the distance, murderous intent flickering in his eyes.
“Did they tell you?”
Bai Zhao approached Sunn Lanyu slowly, lightly shaking the fan in his hand as he said:
“Mr. Sunn went to the Imperial Astronomical Bureau in the Imperial Capital, attempting to find detailed information about Falling Clouds. This is no secret, and I happen to know Falling Clouds’ current whereabouts.”
Upon hearing this, Sunn Lanyu’s expression changed abruptly. Using Mana to move his crippled body closer to Bai Zhao, he stared intently into Bai Zhao’s eyes with his own bloodshot ones.
“Is this true?”
“Of course it is!”
Bai Zhao confidently asserted:
“The Daoist conference held by the Imperial Astronomical Bureau involves a Taoist artifact. Ordinary means naturally can’t crack it.
However, I also used some special methods to monitor the information of the Falling Clouds account.
Just a few minutes ago, I received a message that the Falling Clouds account had logged in again after two months, and the IP address was located in Qingping County.”
Sunn Lanyu fell into a stupor, repeating Bai Zhao’s words:
“Qingping County, Qingping County!”
The corners of Bai Zhao’s mouth curved into a faint smile, his voice captivating as if spoken by a bewitching deity:
“Appearing in Qingping County at this point in time almost certainly means he’s come after the Daoist conference.
And, not long after Falling Clouds logged in, Mr. Sunn received a message from him and hastily abandoned his plan to pressure the Imperial Astronomical Bureau.”
“The timing of these events is too coincidental, raising suspicion. Can there really be such coincidences in this world?”
“So I can confirm that Falling Clouds must be in the Primal Chaos Tower.
Seeing Mr. Sunn threatening the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, he logged in and successfully lured Mr. Sunn away with a message reply, defusing the crisis at the Imperial Astronomical Bureau.”
“Why would he help the Imperial Astronomical Bureau? Why, when you approached in the name of the River Ji Dragon Palace, were you still turned away from investigating the background information? Because Falling Clouds is one of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau!”
Upon hearing this, Sunn Lanyu felt as if a fog had been lifted.
“Exactly! That’s right!”
“He’s definitely in the Primal Chaos Tower!”
Sunn Lanyu seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw, his hands clenched tightly onto Bai Zhao’s shoulders, his frenzied face brimming with ecstatic delight.
“As long as we catch him, we can find the whereabouts of the River Ji Dragon Seal and complete the task given by the River Ji Dragon Palace!”
Bai Zhao glanced at the hands gripping his shoulders, a frown barely detectable on his face. He continued in a gentle tone,
“But the Primal Chaos Tower represents the authority of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau; with so many individuals from different sects and members of the Bureau, can you really identify which one? Will the Imperial Astronomical Bureau let you nab Falling Clouds successfully?”
At Bai Zhao’s words, the joy on Sunn Lanyu’s face froze, followed by a puzzled expression,
“What should I do then?”
“Find the River Ji Dragon Palace! Since Mr. Sun knows the specific information about who has the Dragon Seal of River Ji and is sure of the location, naturally, you should seek help from the River Ji Dragon Palace. After all, it’s the Dragon Palace that needs the Dragon Seal, not Mr. Sunn.”
A light of understanding dawned on Sunn Lanyu’s face,
“Right! Seek the aid of the River Ji Dragon Palace!
On this River Ji, no power can resist the River Ji Dragon Palace, not even the Great Xia’s Imperial Court.”
As he spoke, Sunn Lanyu slapped Bai Zhao’s shoulder heavily, laughing boisterously,
“If we can find the River Ji Dragon Seal this time, I’ll make sure you’re generously rewarded. The Bai’s merchant ships in Cang Province can travel freely without paying any taxes!”
As his words fell, he yelled towards the flood dragon in the distant river,
“Hurry and take me to the Dragon Palace, I’ve urgent matters to report to the Dragon Sovereign!”
A moment later, Sunn Lanyu disappeared on the riverbank, riding the flood dragon.
Watching Sunn Lanyu’s receding figure, a smile which had been on Bai Zhao’s face slowly faded.
Bai Zhao dusted off his shoulder with his right hand and a trace of mockery crept into his eyes.
Beside him, an old figure cloaked in the void revealed vague outlines, whispering,
“Sir, is it necessary to pay so much attention to such a small player?
Even though he might get help from the River Ji Dragon Palace, he’s still an insignificant figure, totally unworthy of your personal attention.”
Bai Zhao, raising his eyebrows, replied,
“Sunn Lanyu is nothing more than a dog of the River Ji Dragon Palace. However, as long as he can cause disputes, he can be a valuable dog.”
“The affairs of the Yunfu mountains failed due to the sudden appearance of the Eastern Glory Divine Monarch, preventing disputes from arising between the major sects and the Yunfu Monster Race.
I too sensed the adverse situation and fled in advance, otherwise I might have encountered the Divine Monarch.
This Cang Province dao discussion conference is a perfect opportunity to stir up conflicts between the Human Clan and the River Ji Dragon Palace. It might even drag all the Four Waterways Dragon Palaces in.
If successful, the propelling forces from cause and effect will be enough to restore me to the Demon King Stage. We must ensure the smooth implementation of the plan.”
The old voice, which sounded like a shriveled mouth, had a cunning element to it,
“Then let me congratulate sir here, on regaining your peak power.”
However, there wasn’t much joy on Bai Zhao’s face, he simply shook his head slightly,
“Regaining the peak? The Demon King Stage is equivalent to a True Being of the Human Clan, still a long way from my peak.
Moreover, it’s just an empty shell with power, without the inheritance of Divine Skills, I still can’t take the stage.”
Bai Zhao’s words seemed to touch upon some unmentionable taboos, the old figure instantly closed his grin, bowed his head, and remained silent.
Bai Zhao took a glance, shook his head somewhat disappointedly,
“What a stubborn old thing. Really dull.”
“By the way, I heard you guys got some extraordinary item.”
“Sir’s wisdom is extraordinary. However, that item may not be a remarkable treasure, it simply has some connection with a prominent figure.”
Bai Zhao showed a trace of interest: “Big shot?”
“That thing is said to have been left by a great individual who overshadowed his peers and was respected as the Supreme Taoist by the grotto heavens sacred ground thousands of years ago.”
