Chapter 2491: View of the Sky Word Three

Incomparably intricate Heavenly Machine lines weave into a complex, constantly rotating ball of thread, like a nebula, spinning within pupils that are like ink.

An exceptionally young man, with an ink hairpin slanted in his hair, stands atop a building that seems to scrape the sky, his hands behind his back as he gazes into the distance. It is clearly daytime, but from the lofty building, one sees another sky. The vast night sky is like a long robe. The majestic River of Stars surges behind him.

A woman, nurtured by the spirit of bells and displaying a delicate beauty, pilots a silver moon boat through the River of Stars, occasionally plucking down a wisp of starlight, like picking lotus flowers in the autumn of a southern pond. She has been doing this work for a very long time; the Ruan family has observed the stars for generations. Each wisp of starlight she plucks down shuttles into the pupils of the Director of the Qin Tian Jian.

The old site of the Withered Glory Courtyard is in his other eye. The starlight outlines it there, sketching out the yet-to-be-built Star Gazing Platform with clear contours. People of the time think it is Gong Yuan's handiwork, not knowing that it is his design. With this, he gazes east towards the sea, observing the ‘Tian’ character room number three!

Zhuge Zhuo's knowledge of star divination is very deep, but his cultivation is very low. At least compared to everything that happened and is currently happening within the ‘Tian’ character room number three of the Guan Lan Inn... it is too low.

This room was booked by Official Wang of the Underworld and City King, two powerful figures at the Divine Arrival realm.

Caught and brought here are Chen Kai Xu, the executioner from the south city branch of Jing Country's Ji Xing Si, and Jiang Nan Peng, the leader of Jing Country's Jing Shi Tai Guard Team. One is at the Inner Mansion realm, the other at the Outer Building realm.

A hidden curse in an altar, borrowing Chen Kai Xu's body, is Yin Guan, a powerful figure at the Cave True realm.

Yin Guan, using the curse force, captured Xu San, a powerful figure at the Divine Arrival realm.

Borrowing Jiang Nan Peng's body and descending is Huang Shou Jie, a powerful figure at the Cave True realm.

Pressing down on the altar with one palm and causing it to explode is Tian An Ping, a powerful figure at the Cave True realm.

Besides, there is also the mixed blood of the Tian family within Jiang Nan Peng's body.

Not to mention the Outer Building realm figure Miao Ru Tai and his subordinates, all involved with the Yellow Springs!

Furthermore, there is the guidance of the Heavenly Machine, which can target the mysterious power of the Underworld's super detachment descended body.

Various sides will mix together, mutually struggle, cover up, and mislead.

Even the parties involved in this experience cannot sort out the truth. Bao Xuan Jing, a person with a super detached eye realm, is still in the stage of concealing himself and probing for the enemy's intentions, let alone the calculators outside the matter. The more powerful the calculator, the more complex the clues they see in this room. Those who know understand its complexity; those who are aware feel its difficulty.

Ancient sages have already anchored the stars, divided the star domains, and based on the Four Symbols star domains, established star plates. Cultivators on the path of star divination examine fate by observing the stars, and can use relatively little power to pry into extremely vast calculation power and capture extremely high and distant Heavenly Machines. Moreover, Zhuge Zhuo still has life inheritance witchcraft, raising his own Star Ghost, which can also borrow power. This is why he can see the "Heavenly Machine complex" of this room.

He stands on high stilts, gazing into the distance. But seeing to this point is already his limit. In the current era, among star divination cultivators limited to twelve years old, it is impossible for anyone to see farther than him. He can almost see the complex Heavenly Machine clues tangled into a ball, but he lacks enough cultivation to support himself in sorting out these Heavenly Machine clues one by one, and also lacks enough eye realm to find the thread he needs with a glance. What he has seen is "complex," even if it is just the tip of the iceberg in this chaotic situation. Stepping into the door and taking this one glance directly makes him feel annoyed and want to vomit, his head swimming.

"It seems that what happened here is related to the Underworld," Zhong Li Yan suddenly said.

"How did you figure that out?" Zhuge Zhuo was greatly shocked, that hazy, muddled feeling instantly scattered. Star divination cultivators rely on cognition, and are also confident in their cognition, fearing things that exceed cognition.

Zhong Li Yan lifted his chin arrogantly and pointed with his boot: "There are words on the ground."

Zhuge Zhuo then withdrew his attention from the complex Heavenly Machine clues and saw Yin Guan's declaration. The words on the floor were like copper rust eroding, like emerald between jade, it was blood on a poem.

He stood there stunned, as if struck by lightning.

"How is it? Ginger is still spicier when old, things still rely on me? Still divining and calculating with stars, you don't know how to observe the environment!" Zhong Li Yan laughed gleefully, shaking his hand in front of him: "What are you dazed for?"

When a warrior's palm shakes open like this, two streams of clear tears flow down.

"Hey— why are you crying?" Zhong Li Yan retreated vigilantly: "I didn't bully you!"

Zhuge Zhuo said blankly: "What did you see?"

Zhong Li Yan was stunned: "King Qin Guang wants to exchange hostages with Jing Country. How about it?"

Zhuge Zhuo's tears flowed uncontrollably. There were clearly four sentences on the ground, which he used the Heavenly Machine to depict. The star plate showed only one line of words— All life cannot measure itself.

He knew this was a letter from his grandfather. Grandfather sent him to the East Sea to see this situation and give him one last lesson. He knew grandfather was sick, very seriously sick, but he was never prepared to accept it. And that Star Witch adult... also didn't plan to give him time!

"Hey, what exactly happened? Don't cry, say something if you have something to say—" Zhong Li Yan coaxed him a couple of sentences, then became impatient: "Crying and whining, what kind of appearance is that! Don't force me to make a move!"

Zhuge Zhuo, with tears flowing, said: "When I went out, grandfather asked me to travel with you."

"He said star divination is not all the answers in life."

"Now I understand."

He slowly said: "We are used to using the stars to see answers, but sometimes the answers are right in front of us."

"What nonsense!" Zhong Li Yan had a bad premonition in his heart, his expression showing dislike, but he stretched out his hand: "Then should I take you back first?"

But he immediately pulled Zhuge Zhuo behind him. A man with kind eyebrows and eyes, like a rich and noble scholar, was standing just outside the door at this moment. Although his eyebrows and eyes were kind, when his eyebrow peak lifted, he was truly fierce.

This was the Marquis of Shuo Fang of Great Qi, the late Bao Yi. He had just parted ways with Gao Xian Chang and came directly to You Xia Island. He was not simply drinking and chatting in Jing Hai County, but seeking intelligence related to Chong Jia and Ba Jiao Islands, the key being the various traces of Tian An Ping after he went out to sea. Gao Xian Chang, the head of the Gao family in Lin Hai, was not a very capable person, but the Jing Hai Gao family had operated at sea for a very long time, and in terms of intelligence, they were not inferior to the Bao family who went out to sea that year.

Prime Minister Yan Ping, in that year, proposed the strategic plan of "the world's families going out to sea." In a situation where Qi's power was still insufficient, he said, "layout the world, don't rely on the east wind," and "time doesn't wait for me, I use time," operating sea matters with great insight, opening many rights, and using the world's families as the vanguard. Many people could see this was an opportunity, but not everyone could squeeze onto the ship. Each family had its own difficult scripture to read, and the Bao family at that time really did not have a free hand. Moreover, no one could have imagined at that time that the situation in the East Sea could actually reach this point in just a few short decades—the Hook Sea Tower tilted, Peng Lai Island was hidden, the Maze Lock, the Sea Race retreated, and all sea power returned to Qi!

When the "world's families go out to sea" stage was set, the people on the near-sea islands were still universally using the Dragon Coin promoted by the Hook Sea Tower, and Qi Country's knife money couldn't even be spent.

"Miao Jing Yang, the county magistrate of Cang Shu, has a younger brother who had an accident here. He is my relative by marriage, and I received an invitation to come and see." Bao Yi looked gentle, but acted very neatly. He explained his intention in two sentences, then asked: "These two are?"

"Going out to sea to play!" Zhong Li Yan quickly answered: "We've reported it to your noble country."

"If you're playing, I recommend you go to Huai Island. There's the Tian Ya Terrace and the Hai Jiao Monument, where you can see the vastness of the sea defenses, the scenery is very good." Bao Yi glanced at Zhuge Zhuo, who was still crying, then looked back at Zhong Li Yan: "There's probably nothing good to play here. I'll take over temporarily, please!"

Zhong Li Yan, after all, had beaten someone's grandson. Facing this Nine Deaths Commander-in-Chief of the Great Qi Empire, he was always a little intimidated. He said "Alright!" and pulled the still-dazed Zhuge Zhuo away.

Bao Yi stood quietly for a while, confirming that Miao Ru Tai really no longer existed, not even a trace left—it was very obvious that this was Tian An Ping's act of silencing. Conversely, Miao Ru Tai must have already investigated something. The current known information is that Chu Xu and Wei Hai from Ping Deng Country plundered Chen Kai Xu and Jiang Nan Peng from Jing Country and caused their deaths through some kind of Yin sacrifice. King Qin Guang of the Underworld captured Xu San from Jing Country and used him to pressure Jing Country and exchange hostages.

Evidently, Ping Deng Country and the Underworld have reached a cooperation. This is also the aftermath of Jing Country's earlier large-scale capture and killing of Ping Deng Country members.

Then, what did Miao Ru Tai discover here? And why was Tian An Ping so anxious?

He lifted his hand and grasped a wisp of cold air, instantly connecting north and south, letting the north wind carry his voice to where it should go—

"Brother Song, there's something, I presume you'll be interested. It's about Tian An Ping..."

There are many people with the surname Song in Qi Country, but only one whom the Marquis of Shuo Fang, Bao Yi, can call "brother." That is the Palace Discussing Physician, Song Yao!

Miao Jing Yang is Bao Yi's relative by marriage and also Song Yao's disciple. They were originally political allies. After the marriage between the Bao and Miao families, their contact became closer. To the extent that Bao Yi would do such a big thing, the first person he thought of was him.

The piercing cold wind carried a distant voice back. This Palace Discussing Physician, who sits in the Tai Miao during the period of declining sun and moon and "adjusts the heavenly time," only replied with five words—

"Wait a moment, one incense stick."

Song Yao rushing to the sea would not take one incense stick. His request for Bao Yi to wait one incense stick was the time he needed to determine the cause and effect of the whole matter and collect various clues!

A Palace Discussing Physician and a Nine Deaths Commander-in-Chief join hands. Either they don't move, or when they do, they must achieve merit. Either they will overthrow and crush Tian An Ping, or they will just turn around and go back to the sea, treating it as a greeting.

Bao Yi turned around without any reluctance. Of course, he could see the complex Heavenly Machine in this Guan Lan Tian character room number three, as if it were a famous game waiting for someone to solve. But in every trade, there is specialization. This is the battlefield of star divination masters. In Chu, it is the Star Witch; in Qi, it is Ruan Qu. If he was not mistaken, the Star Observing Building in Lin Zi should already be open.

If Tian An Ping is truly the master of the Ba Fu Immortal Palace, and if this immortal palace was indeed seized from Liu Shen Tong, is that the true reason why he suddenly killed people that year... then after killing Miao Ru Tai, he must be alert. With Tian An Ping's character, if he has already detected danger, what will he do?

As he went downstairs, Bao Yi drew array marks with his finger, transmitting his voice across ten thousand li: "What is Xuan Jing doing?"

The transmission array in the Marquis of Shuo Fang's mansion in Lin Zi City soon relayed the housekeeper's response—Zheng Shang Ming, the Commandant of North Ya, sent the young master back to the mansion, and then took the young master on a tour outside the city.

Running to someone else's home to coax a child, Zheng Shang Ming's behavior seemed too flattering. But Bao Yi naturally did not see it as flattery. Zheng Shang Ming's father, Zheng Shi, is a very not simple figure. After leaving North Ya, he is no longer bound by cultivation, his personal strength is also very recognized, and he has high hopes of proving Cave True. He just failed in the competition for the position of commander and is now serving under Tian An Ping as a chief general in the Cut Rain Army, presumably feeling uneasy.

In Bao Yi's view, the Emperor leaving Zheng Shi in the Cut Rain Army probably also has several points of monitoring Tian An Ping, after all, he is a person who is not too scrupulous.

Back to the matter of Zheng Shang Ming. First, Zheng Shang Ming is absolutely reliable. After all, he is a person who is being examined by the Emperor at this moment, it is impossible for him to do anything improper to Bao Xuan Jing. Second, the young Xuan Jing is clever and wise beyond his years, and is willing to go on a tour outside the city with Zheng Shang Ming, probably also having received some message—Xuan Jing knows what his grandfather is doing. Lastly, the Commandant of North Ya does not need, and absolutely cannot, rely on anyone politically. Bao Yi views Zheng Shang Ming's visit as a kind of friendly probing—is it not Zheng Shi who has detected something under Tian An Ping?

If Tian An Ping can be overthrown, then Zheng Shi is the biggest beneficiary. But with the strength of the Zheng family, they absolutely have no qualification to wrestle with the Tian family. Zheng Shang Ming's flattery also has a trace to follow.

Even without Zheng Shang Ming's visit, Bao Yi originally wanted to contact Zheng Shi, but not at this time—whoever is more anxious, the harder it is to talk about price.

"Send a gift to the Zheng family, not too heavy, just express the intent of chatting." Bao Yi casually instructed, then grasped the jade queue at his waist and directly called Bao Xuan Jing. Contacting Song Yao long-distance was through the Heavenly Wind of the Path. Contacting the mansion housekeeper was through the transmission array. Instant contact with his precious grandson was through an expensive transmission magic tool—the latest complete product of the Qi court's work institute, specially supplied.

"Xuan Jing, what are you doing?" Bao Yi asked.

"Hehe." Bao Xuan Jing chewed on the Open Pulse Pill in his mouth, breathing the fresh air outside Lin Zi City, laughing particularly brilliantly: "Uncle Shang Ming is taking me on a tour outside the city! Grandfather, I miss you very much!"

"On my behalf, say hello to him. Don't come back too late, lest your mother worry." Bao Yi simply said two sentences, then put the jade queue back at his waist.

By this time, he had already walked to the door of the inn. The weather on the sea islands is always changing illusionally. He didn't know how, but it started to rain. He looked up at the sky, then stepped into the rain.

The grandfather's voice on the other end of the jade queue had disappeared. Bao Xuan Jing's smile became even brighter. He held the jade queue and continued to say: "Okay, grandfather. Oh, like this? Mmm, okay, I know, I'll tell Uncle Shang Ming."

The faint fragrance of the Open Pulse Pill lingered in his mouth, the medicinal power floating thread by thread in his body. He felt the wisdom of his ancestors, carefully tasted the mutation of this path, and chewed on the ridiculous malice of the Heavenly Way... suddenly, it was like a receding tide.

He had two firm cognitions—

First, the person secretly placing pieces and pushing the knife of the Heavenly Intent is absolutely at the top of the world in terms of strength, exceeding idle absolute peaks, but not reaching super detachment, at least not a truly free super detacher. Because if a super detacher was staring at him, Bao Xuan Jing, he would not still be alive now. This greatly limits the scope. In the world, there will not be too many people with this kind of means.

Second, the opponent can only use the Heavenly Intent to kill him. To be honest, although the means of using the Heavenly Intent as a knife are powerful, there are too many accidents, and most importantly, it is not concise enough. Using the Heavenly Intent to kill people is not as direct as lifting the neck and cutting it like killing a chicken.

The opponent either doesn't do it, or for some reason cannot do so. This is again divided into two situations. First, the opponent does not know his specific identity, only that he has such an Underworld super detached descended body. So the Heavenly Intent is like a knife, and everything relies on the Heavenly Intent. Second, the opponent already knows his specific identity, but because he is the noble young master of the Marquis of Shuo Fang's mansion in the Great Qi Empire, they dare not enter Lin Zi to kill him, so this person is not from Qi.

No matter which situation it belongs to, as long as he maintains the demon horse state, he can ensure safety. Or return to the human body, but swallow an Open Pulse Pill, which also has the same effect. The Heavenly Way has no malice towards him, so no matter how the knife is pushed, it is in vain.

Why was he so happy to receive his grandfather's message? Because his dear grandfather must have arrived at the place where Miao Ru Tai had an accident. The old Marquis, who had experienced battles, transmitted a message back at this time and was not in a hurry to call him back to the mansion. This indicates that in the old Marquis's view, the problem is not yet serious.

For him, the key is—the line of Miao Ru Tai still hasn't hooked the dark opponent. This further narrows the target range.

"Uncle Shang Ming." Bao Xuan Jing laughed sweetly.

Zheng Shang Ming, who had long since pricked up his ears, leisurely turned his head back, as if he had been admiring the scenery and had just heard the child call: "What, Xuan Jing?"

Bao Xuan Jing was a child who had eaten candy, and he was very obedient: "Grandfather said to thank you for your care. Besides—" He blinked his eyes: "He said the sea hasn't been peaceful recently, and he asked me to remind you to tell Grandpa Zheng to pay attention to his health, eat more and wear more clothes."

"On my behalf, thank the Marquis of Shuo Fang for his concern. My father also often misses him!" Zheng Shang Ming's eyes held thought, but his face was smiling: "Is the Marquis at sea?"

"Yes!" Bao Xuan Jing was completely innocent, nodding hard: "He said he was busy with something and wouldn't be back for a while."

Zheng Shang Ming laughed warmly: "Look how concerned your grandfather is about you. He's so busy, but he still takes the time to talk to you. I've never had a grandfather since I was little, I really envy you."

"Sigh! Even when he's busy, he doesn't forget to tell me to study," Bao Xuan Jing wrinkled his little face and sighed. His eyes turned around and he asked again: "By the way, Uncle Shang Ming. I've heard a name before, Luo Sha Ming... who is she?"

If the core problem is not on the line of Miao Ru Tai, then it can only be on the side of the White Bone Holy Woman... it can't be that Jiang Zhen He's layout target is her, can it? Based on his style, directly raising a knife to the door is the correct solution.

This White Bone Holy Woman now has two identities. Things are becoming more and more interesting!

Zheng Shang Ming's expression instantly became serious again: "Luo Sha Ming, Yue Jing? Where did you hear this name?"

Bao Xuan Jing shrugged on horseback: "When my mother took me out to play, I heard Aunt Liu and the others mention it once. I also heard grandfather mention this name once, saying to be careful or something. Is she very dangerous?"

"Don't mention her name," Zheng Shang Ming touched his small head: "We should go back."

"Are you sure you know what you are doing?"

The sound of the howling sea waves is like a drum, layer upon layer, booming and majestic, as if booming some kind of determination. There is a voice beyond it, only heard by those who should hear it.

Among the three leaders of Ping Deng Country, this young voice represents the hero god. A figure almost confirmed to be a hero god just fell here not long ago. The sea wind vaguely still carries his bloody scent. And the true hero god has already appeared.

The sea wind crashes against the strait carved like a knife on the rocks. In the long strait, there is a block of reef stone protruding from the water, carved into an altar. On the altar, a green flame jumps.

The voice of King Qin Guang of the Underworld resonates within this flame: "I don't know how you Ping Deng Country do things. But I definitely soberly know what I am doing, and then I go do it. Every deal we make is very clear."

"As it is always said, the ignorant are fearless." The hero god's voice said: "You know and are not afraid, that is called bravery."

This is an insincere exchange, because neither side of the exchange even shows their face. Therefore, Yin Guan does not regard this as sincere praise.

"I just fear and do not retreat," he said.

"That is called madness!" The hero god's voice carried a hint of desolate laughter: "Ancient madmen could achieve great deeds. Probably because they held a single thought in their heart and went straight without stopping."

"I have no great deeds to achieve. I also don't expect great stories to happen," Yin Guan's voice said.

The hero god's voice said: "Today's East Sea is a complete mess. Some hold knives, some go to die, some for matters in front of their eyes, some seek reputation behind them, some look at the scenery! One by one, big figures are remotely placing pieces, cause and effect like threads, ropes crossing wrongly. Even I am dizzy and confused, not knowing what they want to do."

Yin Guan's voice said: "Guessing what those big figures want to do is your business, those big figures."

"You can also be considered a big figure now!" The hero god's voice said: "With one order, winds and clouds rise. Your dissatisfaction and demands, even Jing Country, cannot ignore."

"I have no great ambitions, so I am not a big figure," Yin Guan said calmly: "I am just a dutiful businessman. I open my door for business, I don't cheat children or elders, I don't give credit or owe debts."

The green flame swayed in the wind: "Others cannot owe mine. I am also not good at owing others."

No matter what others' purposes are, what their actions are, whether they are big figures or small figures, his goal remains consistent throughout. He wants to save Chu Jiang Wang. And specifically targeting Chen Kai Xu's team in this action, the stage goal is Xu San. Wherever he encounters him, he captures him. The altar on You Xia Island is just one of his fishing rods. His goal is Xu San, Pei Hong Jiu, and even... Lou Jun Lan!

He needs enough chips to make his words carry weight. He cannot say something and have people dismiss it as a fart. He is not strong enough, so he wants to be mad enough.

"It seems you owe Chu Jiang Wang a lot," the hero god's voice said: "But Jing Country will absolutely not accept your deal, they will not compromise with you."

"It doesn't matter, at least they didn't immediately kill Chu Jiang Wang to anger me." Yin Guan's voice was calm: "After experiencing this time's events, presumably they already know that I can do anything."

Jing Country, of course, will not bow their heads under the threat of the Underworld. Lou Jiang Yue's life and death are decided only by Jing Country. A cultivator at the Divine Arrival realm is nothing to Jing Country. He can live or die, but his life and death are not decided by external causes! No one can threaten Jing Country!

But do they have no need to immediately execute Lou Jiang Yue, just to have a genius like Xu San, who has fallen into enemy hands, die quickly? That is not necessarily true. Da Luo Mountain would disagree even more.

"Life and death are like a dream, how was it at that time? In spring and autumn, drunk, a song!" The hero god's voice was meaningful: "You indeed can do anything—consider whether or not to join Ping Deng Country?"

Yin Guan's voice said: "We are just doing business, respected hero god. Your chat is just too ambiguous!"

Solemnly recommend everyone to read the transformation work of urban great god Wu Ma Xing! This is his immortal hero journey. He just chatted with me for a long time in Huang Shan. Everyone please support him a bit. This chapter is 6K words, of which 2k is for the big alliance "Impulse consumption is the devil" (1/3). Thank you book friend "Bai Li Tong Yun" for becoming the alliance leader of this book, this is the 835th alliance for the Red Heart Patrol Heaven!