Chapter 2059: What Does Palace Master Kong Intend to Do?

Han Jianqiu was speechless.

He had heard of both Zheng Yang, the sect master of Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, and Liu Yang, the sect master of Seven Stars Tower; both were super geniuses who appeared only once in several millennia.

Once such people grew up, even Zhang Xuan, who had comprehended the Sword Intent of a god, would find it extremely difficult to contend with them head-on.

If they united, it would indeed be impossible to resist!

Moreover, even he himself still did not understand exactly what benefits the sect master had promised the Chasing Star Palace to smoothly succeed Du Qingyuan as its palace master.

“What a lively gathering!”

Just as he was unsure how to respond, laughter rang out, and two more figures abruptly appeared outside the room.

Bai Xiansheng, the sect master of Mysterious Mirror Sect!

Gu Zhuiyun, the sect master of Ethereal Immortal Sect!

The moment these two appeared, the air in the room instantly grew heavy.

The sect masters and former sect masters of the six great sects had almost all gathered!

Bai Xiansheng had fully recovered after recuperation; although he still appeared somewhat weak on the surface, his combat strength was completely unaffected.

As for Gu Zhuiyun, he was a tall, thin old man with a look of arrogance.

“Have you also come because of our Lingyun Sword Pavilion’s sect master taking over as the Chasing Star Palace master?”

Han Jianqiu shook his head and said directly, “If I told you that even now, I don’t fully understand… would you believe me?”

“Elder Jianqiu misunderstands. We are not here for that, but rather… to meet Sect Master Zhang Xuan and discuss a matter with him!”

Bai Xiansheng coldly glanced at Elder Kuixiao, then ignored him and cupped his fists.

Although he had not seen who was responsible for the incident at Little Mirror Sea, a brief investigation would reveal it.

After all, silver diamond crystals were so conspicuous that it was very easy to find out which sect had recently been searching for such a treasure.

“Meet our sect master?” Han Jianqiu frowned.

“Indeed. It concerns the rise and fall of our six great sects and their future direction. If Sect Masters Zheng Yang and Liu Yang are also here, we would like to meet them as well.”

Gu Zhuiyun also smiled and looked at Elders Qin Yuan and Kuixiao.

“What matter is so important?”

Exchanging glances, everyone showed confusion.

With their insight, they could clearly tell that the relationship between these two sect masters was unusual; perhaps they had already united, just like Lingyun Sword Pavilion and Chasing Star Palace.

“We all know that the peak combat power in the current continent is the demigod. For a sect to endure long-term stability and stand unshaken, such a level of expert must exist!”

Seeing their confusion, Gu Zhuiyun said.

Everyone nodded.

A demigod is the key to whether a sect can become a major power.

Without an expert of this level, no matter how many immortal lords there are, it is useless!

It is like marine life.

For thousands of years, without a demigod leader, they have been a scattered mess, unable to form a force.

Gu Zhuiyun said, “Now that the Heavenly Bridge is about to open, are your newly appointed sect masters confident that they can defeat the Temple Warriors and thus obtain the qualification to advance to demigod?”

Everyone was speechless.

No one dared to guarantee that!

Including Han Jianqiu.

Although Sect Master Zhang Xuan was very strong, he was only at the peak of True Immortal. Such strength would struggle even against an ordinary peak Immortal Lord, let alone a peak Immortal Lord Temple Warrior!

If he failed… it would mean losing the qualification to advance to demigod!

In other words, although they felt that the new sect masters were unparalleled geniuses with great hope, deep down, they still could not believe they could succeed.

After all, it was too difficult.

Seeing their expressions, Gu Zhuiyun smiled slightly and said, “But our Ethereal Immortal Sect and Mysterious Mirror Sect are confident!”

“Confident?”

Han Jianqiu and the others exchanged glances, each filled with disbelief.

They dared not say such a thing, yet these two were confident?

Where did that confidence come from?

“Take a look at this…”

With a flick of his wrist, Gu Zhuiyun produced a jade token and handed it over.

Han Jianqiu took it with confusion, glanced at it, and his bewilderment deepened: “What is this?”

The jade token recorded information about a cultivator, including his expertise in martial techniques, moves, and weaknesses.

“It’s the information on the Temple Warrior who fought against our Ethereal Immortal Sect’s genius!” Gu Zhuiyun said.

“Information on a Temple Warrior?”

The three of them stood up simultaneously, utterly incredulous.

The reason Temple Warriors were so powerful was their mystery and unpredictability.

If one knew in advance their cultivation techniques, martial skills, and even weaknesses, victory would be assured even without fighting!

“How could you possibly obtain…”

Elder Qin Yuan, after reading the contents of the jade token, couldn’t help asking.

It seemed genuine, but whether it was actually true was uncertain… and where did they get it?

After all, over the years, the Temple had always been aloof and impossible to investigate.

“Of course we couldn’t obtain it ourselves. The one who gave us these things is… the All-Heaven Temple!” Gu Zhuiyun’s eyes showed admiration: “Palace Master Kong is truly a celestial being; even if not a god, he is close! He gave us this information. As long as we select the candidates for battle and train according to it, passing the Heavenly Bridge and becoming demigods will be a breeze!”

“Palace Master Kong?” Han Jianqiu frowned: “There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Why would Palace Master Kong risk offending the Temple and leaking heavenly secrets to give us this?”

Although Palace Master Kong’s establishment of the All-Heaven Temple was admirable, there were at least rules to follow when seeking things. Giving away such items was puzzling.

Not to mention where this information came from, the Temple would certainly know the consequences of such a leak.

Once they found out, even if this Palace Master Kong’s strength far exceeded theirs, his days would not be easy.

“Of course it’s not free. Our Ethereal Immortal Sect lent him our sect’s treasure, the Ethereal Boots, for one month! And the Mysterious Mirror Sect lent him their sect’s treasure, the Grand Mysterious Mirror, for one month.”

Gu Zhuiyun laughed.

Han Jianqiu’s expression turned serious: “Although the treasures of our six great sects have not reached the demigod level, they are infused with the blood essence and power of countless ancestors. Once used, they can unleash power surpassing demigod-level weapons… Lending them out directly seems too reckless!”

Each of the six great sects had a treasured artifact. Chasing Star Palace’s was the altar; Ethereal Immortal Sect’s was the Ethereal Boots, said to be forged by the founding ancestor from a meteorite. Wearing them allowed one to tear through space, covering millions or tens of millions of kilometers across the continent in a single breath!

Unbound by constraints!

Mysterious Mirror Sect’s treasure was the Grand Mysterious Mirror. A single shine could bind the opponent’s soul, making escape impossible!

Though not at the demigod level, even a demigod would not dare to easily contend with it. For instance, an expert of Elder Qin Yuan’s caliber would have to evade it rather than confront it head-on.

As for Lingyun Sword Pavilion, it was a long sword left by their ancestors, tempered by the Sword Intent of a god, with boundless power, capable of easily slaying demigod-level experts.

Ten Thousand Beasts Sect had an Earth Flood Dragon Ancestor, but it had long fallen into slumber, and whether it could be awakened was unknown.

Seven Stars Tower possessed a special artifact, the Seven Stars Chessboard, said to be chess pieces once used by a god. Its level was unclear, but it was infinitely profound.

Of course… these treasures required demigod-level cultivation to activate and use; otherwise, the six great sects could have relied on them alone to ensure eternal peace.

These treasures were the final trump cards and reliance of each sect. To lend them out for something uncertain… even though the All-Heaven Temple had no bad reputation over the years, it was still hard to believe.

“Indeed. Do you realize that without these sect treasures, if the Temple strikes, you will be powerless to resist…”

Elder Qin Yuan also looked over.

Without the sect treasures, how could they withstand the Temple with only demigod-level strength?

In the past, one might have thought this transcendent force would not act, but now… no one could be sure.

“Powerless to resist? You think too much…”

Gu Zhuiyun smiled and grabbed the air. A suit of armor materialized on his body, exuding a dense oppressive aura.

“Is this… a demigod-level defensive weapon?”

Han Jianqiu and the others were all shocked.

A demigod-level weapon… none of the six great sects possessed one. Where did this guy get it?

“Indeed, it was bestowed by Palace Master Kong! This weapon and the Temple Warrior information are the rent!”

Gu Zhuiyun nodded.

“Rent?”

Han Jianqiu and the others were astonished.

This was too extravagant!

Just for renting their sect treasures for one month, he gave away Temple Warrior information—equivalent to granting them a demigod-level expert—and also provided a demigod-level weapon…

Even if the All-Heaven Temple had countless experts, they couldn’t waste resources like this!

“Then… does Sect Master Bai also have a demigod-level weapon?”

Han Jianqiu looked over.

“Whether I have one or not, Elder Kuixiao should know very well!”

Bai Xiansheng’s face twitched, his eyes fierce.

“Me? How would I know…”

Elder Kuixiao gave an awkward smile.

Earlier, he had wondered where the other party got a demigod-level weapon; now it turned out it was rent from the All-Heaven Temple!

However…

Their sect master had stripped him clean, taking not only the weapon but even the ring.

But he absolutely could not admit this, or there would be endless trouble.

“How you know, you know in your heart. Don’t play the good guy here!”

Bai Xiansheng gritted his teeth.

After waking up, he had nothing left, including the Xuanbei Turtle. A little speculation told him it must have been the work of another ambushing party, and this man was definitely involved.

“Whether I know or not, we can discuss later. But… aren’t you curious about this transaction?”

Knowing that dwelling on this issue would only lead to more awkwardness, Elder Kuixiao looked over with confusion: “What does Palace Master Kong intend to do by taking your sect treasures?”

The All-Heaven Temple, having seized the word ‘Heaven,’ had amassed countless treasures over thousands of years. What could they possibly lack… Why go to such great lengths to collect theirs?

Why would Palace Master Kong do this?

And what did he plan to do?

It was truly baffling!