Chapter 1415: Divine Monarch Hui Jian

“Snap!”

“Snap!”

At a small mountain peak behind Celestial Sword Mountain, Dongyangzi and a middle-aged scholar sat beneath an ancient cypress tree, playing chess.

The middle-aged scholar had a square face, three long strands of beard on his chin, gentle eyes, long fingers, and beside the chessboard was a book titled “Historian,” exuding such scholarly aura that it couldn’t be concealed.

If one didn’t know him, anyone would be surprised that this middle-aged scholar was actually one of the top sword cultivators in this world.

The ancestor of Celestial Sword Mountain, Divine Monarch Hui Jian.

At this moment, Divine Monarch Hui Jian picked up a black piece, pondered for a moment, and placed it on the chessboard.

“Rare indeed to see an old Daoist so enthusiastic. It seems your disciple, generations apart, has quite a good relationship with the Phoenix Palace Master.” Divine Monarch Hui Jian joked.

Regarding the speculation about Lu Zheng’s identity, not even Lu Zheng himself had yet awakened to it, and naturally, Dongyangzi wouldn’t blabber about it everywhere.

Moreover, about Si Lingxi sending four Celestial Demons back to the Demon Realm, he also didn’t elaborate.

Leaving aside the Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor and Dark Sun Demon Venerable, there’s the Demon Dragon King tied to the Eastern Sea Dragon Race, and Yuan Ya Old Demon involved with Great Brahma Heaven Temple, even claiming a monk’s life, none of which were convenient to broadcast widely.

This time, the excuse was simply that while Lu Zheng and Si Lingxi were touring Linxi Dao, they discovered traces of the Profound Profound Demon Lord. Si Lingxi, not being a native of Central Plains, found it inconvenient to act openly, so she informed White Cloud Temple.

The close relationship between Lu Zheng and Si Lingxi was known to both Fellow Daoist Ling Kunzi and Zen Master Dejie, so there was no need to conceal it, which also explained why White Cloud Temple would stand up for the matter.

Just…

“Phoenix Palace Master indeed cares for the demons, seems to be influenced by that disciple of yours, generations apart.”

Divine Monarch Hui Jian couldn’t help but be curious, gossiping, “Phoenix Palace Master is proud and reclusive, rarely leaving Phoenix Mountain. How did your disciple win her heart?”

He wasn’t particularly acquainted with Si Lingxi, but he did know her. After he achieved mastery in cultivation, he’d tested his sword against the world and had once sparred with Si Lingxi. He had some understanding of Si Lingxi’s character.

So even though he was already five hundred years old, he couldn’t help being a bit gossipy.

Dongyangzi made a move, stroked his beard, and said calmly, “In a few days, when Sect Leader Si arrives, you can ask her yourself.”

Divine Monarch Hui Jian curled his lips, “You don’t also not know, do you?”

“An old Daoist isn’t like you, concerned with the relationships of the younger generation,” Dongyangzi retorted with a touch of annoyance.

“Younger generation?”

Divine Monarch Hui Jian raised an eyebrow, “Phoenix Palace Master could be your grand ancestor.”

Dongyangzi looked at the chessboard before him, “I’ll relay that statement.”

“Cough cough cough!”

Divine Monarch Hui Jian couldn’t help but cough twice, “Words out of my mouth, into your ear. Let’s chat privately, no need to relay this to Phoenix Palace Master.”

Divine Monarch Hui Jian was old but not muddle-headed; he understood human relations and didn’t want to foolishly pick a fight with Si Lingxi.

“Speaking of which, I truly envy your White Cloud Temple. With Qingsong, your fortune shall be unending for centuries. Unexpectedly, in just a hundred years, you have another Lu Zheng.”

Divine Monarch Hui Jian decisively changed the subject, “With this Fire Phoenix, your White Cloud Temple won’t need to worry for a millennium afterward…”

Before Divine Monarch Hui Jian could finish, Dongyangzi shook his head, “Forget about a millennium; I fear that within a hundred years, she will ascend and depart.”

“Hmm?”

Divine Monarch Hui Jian couldn’t help but be surprised, “Sect Leader Si might ascend within a hundred years?”

Dongyangzi nodded slightly, remaining noncommittal.

As a jest, with Lu Zheng there, Si Lingxi’s ascension was a certainty, and perhaps even the old Daoist’s ascension might rely on him!

Of course, this matter was even less suitable for outsiders, so Dongyangzi remained tight-lipped, merely stating, “Upon meeting last time, the old Daoist could sense Sect Leader Si’s realm had transformed again; old Daoist is already somewhat baffled.”

Dongyangzi wasn’t lying. When Si Lingxi was gravely injured and practiced dual cultivation with Lu Zheng, Jade Seal exerted considerable effort.

It consumed thousands of strands of Light of Fortune, most of which benefited Si Lingxi, not only fully recovering from the injuries but also advancing her Phoenix Origin True Intent, achieving utmost profundity.

Later, every time she cultivated, Lu Zheng was generous with the Light of Fortune; Si Lingxi’s advanced cultivation always brought her great rewards.

Only recently didn’t Dongyangzi see Si Lingxi again; otherwise, he could speak of matters less than a decade, let alone within a century.

But even so, it was enough to astound Divine Monarch Hui Jian greatly.

“The Phoenix Divine Fire is incredibly domineering, coupled with the current realm of Phoenix Palace Master…”

Divine Monarch Hui Jian said, “Is it necessary to call so many people to kill a Profound Profound Demon Lord?”

Dongyangzi placed a white piece, “That demon was, after all, a Fallen Celestial Demon. During the Demon Tribulation, it was the core demon in Central; it was only killed at the last by True Monarch of Pure Origin and Mysterious Dao, hence it was formidable.”

“But planning ahead is the key to success.”

Dongyangzi said solemnly, “Since we found his trace, we must eliminate him in one strike, not giving him any chance to escape.

Moreover, it is a Fallen Celestial Demon; if our numbers are too few, even if we can kill him, we’ll inevitably suffer injuries.

We’re all friends of hundreds of years; seeing someone risk their lives is not good. It’s been a long time since everyone gathered, so let’s seize this opportunity to reunite. Aren’t you also approaching your five hundredth birthday…”

Divine Monarch Hui Jian immediately corrected, “Four hundred eighty-nine!”

Dongyangzi, “…”

“Alright then, four hundred eighty-nine.”

Dongyangzi nodded, “Coincidentally, the year-end will be held at your Celestial Sword Mountain, and we can celebrate your four hundred eighty-ninth birthday as well.”

Divine Monarch Hui Jian, “…”

Why does it sound so awkward?

“Let’s discuss the matter at hand.”

Divine Monarch Hui Jian placed another piece, “The Profound Profound Demon Lord can be killed, but his eight hundred disciples have already scattered. All the disciples of Celestial Sword Mountain were mobilized, and only three hundred have been found.

If Yuzhen Temple is destroyed, then the remaining four hundred disciples, upon getting the news, will vanish in an instant, making them hard to find.”

Celestial Sword Mountain’s disciples are limited and cannot conduct a blanket search across the entire Linxi Dao.

Dongyangzi nodded, “At that time, disciples from White Cloud Temple, Chixiao Temple, Fahua Temple, and Great Vajra Temple will come to help you search.”

Compared to these missing disciples of Yuzhen Temple, the “Secret Manuals” scattered among the populace are not urgent; after Yuzhen Temple’s destruction, the Court can issue a summons, and it will be in time.

“Good!”

Divine Monarch Hui Jian, without reservation, placed a black piece, capturing two of Dongyangzi’s white pieces.

“Once Sect Leader Si and Fellow Daoist Ling Kunzi are here, we will directly take action!”

The next moment, both looked up and saw a light flash in the north.

Dongyangzi smiled, “Monk Ben Hong is still impatient, arriving so quickly.”