Chapter 2060: The Opportunity is at Hand (III)

Skymetal didn’t know what to make of Disorder’s behavior, but set his jaw when he made up his mind. “Release some of the energy reserves in the dao universe and let him absorb it all! Help him recover his strength so he’s not running around willy nilly from day to night.

“This will also demonstrate our sincerity! Since we’re all on the same team and have received orders from our dao master, we’ll naturally cooperate with him!”

The others turned over his words and nodded in agreement. Only Dainty Water whispered quietly, “Are we sure that it’s him? If it’s not...”

Then their actions would be a huge joke!

“How could it not be?” laughed Skymetal. Did this need to be asked? Who else would dare approach Five Elements major world at this time and absorb chaos strength so brazenly?

Not to mention, there was some power of disorder drifting through the surroundings. How could this not be the Disorder master?

The visitor was clearly formidable and unmatched. It didn’t seem possible that this wasn’t the Disorder master.

Also, Skymetal was familiar with all of the powerhouses in the chaos. Aside from Disorder needing to absorb a large amount of chaos strength to quickly recover his battle strength, the others... wouldn’t dare be this blatant even if they did come.

“How about... we go out to meet him?” asked Dainty Water.

“He must have some concerns in mind since he’s unwilling to show himself.” Skymetal shook his head. “The eight of us here are a force to be reckoned with as well. He could be worried that we’re plotting against him, so he doesn’t have the confidence to show himself until he’s fully recovered his battle strength!”

Nods abounded through the group. That made sense! But... it was also rare to see a ninth rank being so cowardly.

Well, it also seemed understandable since it was the ninth rank’s primary body being present. If he died, then he would be truly dead. It was fine for a replica to be less cautious. But if a primary body wasn’t vigilant, it would be such a loss if he died!

......

At the same time.

Li Hao’s eyes darted rapidly around. What was going on now, hey?

He’d just been testing the situation, but an extremely dense surge of dao strength had erupted from Five Elements major world instead. It wasn’t chaos strength, but incredibly pure dao strength that they could absorb at will!

“Ah...” Li Hao’s jaw dropped. The hell?? What did this mean?!

I was just sending feelers out to see if you guys were involved with the dao master of disorder, but you guys respond with a bunch of energy?

Pure dao strength filtered into the young man’s body, instantly saturating a number of worlds.

Li Hao's jaw was on the ground now. So many!

Five Elements had stood on this spot for a million years, which made for very deep foundations. With them releasing so much dao strength, Li Hao didn’t even care if this was a trap or not. Could he turn down something that’d deposited itself on his doorstep?

Skyflight was equally stunned, but couldn’t give thought to any concerns either. This was the greatest feast of its life!

It wanted to roar with delighted laughter as it furiously swallowed dao strength. This was such a surprise! How could there be something so nice in this world?

Li Hao was swiftly filling out his worlds. As more dao strength entered them, the forty-six hundred worlds were slowly completely saturated. He was only four hundred worlds off from the planned five thousand.

It looked like Five Elements had prepared a lot of dao strength. The energy was incredibly dense and there was a lot of it! They’d really gone to great effort!

Li Hao was incredibly surprised, but also came to some preliminary conclusions.

“They... must have some connection with Disorder.” His eyes darted around. “They might even think that I’m Disorder! Why is this happening?”

Or were they unsurprised by the Disorder master appearing here?

Perhaps he should be here?

“Eh?” Li Hao followed that train of thought, wondering why this should be the case. It shouldn’t be, unless... they were certain... that the Disorder master was due to arrive. Or perhaps they’d even received word ahead of time, which prompted their generosity.

IF there was no need to verify the visitor’s identity or worry that it might be an imposter... Li Hao had originally thought that these people would more or less seek to confirm his identity.

But now, that was hardly the case.

They side-stepped any uncertainty and outright confirmed him as the Disorder master!

“This can only mean... that Disorder really has come!” A lightbulb went off, clarifying certain thoughts that Li Hao was yet to work through. His eyes widened. The dao master of disorder really had come to the chaos, which was why this misunderstanding had developed.

Was that so?

It must be so!

These ninth ranks might have reached an agreement and paid a price to fully send a ninth rank back! And that ninth rank... was Disorder.

All of Li Hao’s questions were cleared up. So this was the case!

The young man crowed with laughter that petered out thoughtfully. Where was the real Disorder then? Perhaps... also in the north?

Countless ideas popped into his mind and he suddenly rippled the great dao with an even bolder notion, incorporating the strength of disorder into it. “More!”

......

Five Elements major world.

Skymetal and the rest were still discussing next steps when a ripple traveled through the world. Disorder erupted from it. “More!”

“He’s seriously got an appetite!” scowled Skymetal. They’d already given him a lot!

Five Elements major world was indeed the regional overlord, but they themselves needed to cultivate as well. They commanded a large force of powerhouses that also needed to cultivate. Their stores of dao crystals were furiously going up in flames to supply the ninth rank with energy.

And it wasn’t enough!

How much do you need?!

But since Disorder was willing to talk to them, did that mean he’d mostly recovered and was thus confident enough in contacting them?

Golden Sun of the five envoys asked, “Fellow daoists, do you have more reserves? If you do, release a bit more. We came in such a hurry that we almost have nothing prepared. Since he needs more...”

“Burn some more,” Skymetal said slowly after a period of silence. “A ninth rank’s body is strong and his foundations formidable. This really might not be enough!”

A flare of irritation marked his words, however. You better be paying us back with interest later on!

The exalted emperors standing next to him quietly took out another large sum of dao crystals and began burning them.

“Since he’s willing to talk to us now, why don’t we pay him a visit?” said Skymetal.

This was a ninth rank they were talking about, not to mention they’d done the man a favor. It didn’t seem like a worthwhile trade if they did the favor without gaining anything in return!

“I will be leaving soon.” A ripple came as soon as they proposed the idea. “Our primary target this time is Chaos Sky! We will break order first—messages about that may already be out. Keep an eye out and be prepared to kill Chaos Sky!”

The group exchanged startled glances. Chaos Sky! The ninth rank wanted to target Chaos Sky first!

We see... but Chaos Sky is very strong. Isn’t it a bit too arrogant to set him as the first target? You may be a ninth rank, but you’re only on par with Chaos Sky in this day and age, no?

“All of you simply need to coordinate with me.” The energy ripples came once more while the group pondered. “There is no need to ask about or interfere with anything! This seat will create replicas to distract Chaos Sky. You just need to be aware of my plan. I will come find you again when I need you for something!”

“We will naturally follow the venerated one’s orders,” Skymetal quickly responded with a message back through the energy ripples. “It’s just that...”

“That will be all. Just follow orders!”

Alright then! Skymetal quieted down with a grumble. No matter how strong you are, right now you’re eating and drinking at our table. Watch your tone!

Five Elements has stood here for many years. We’re the regional overlord. You don’t bother with so much as a by-your-leave before taking our energy. If it wasn’t for the dao master’s orders, I would’ve attacked you a long time ago!

......

Li Hao was overjoyed to receive the other’s response. As I thought!

My speculations were true. They have indeed come to some secret agreements. What a coincidence!

What I said just now about creating a replica was to create more confusion. If they encounter the real Disorder, those guys might not dare ask too much. They won’t think twice about two Disorders showing up in the north either.

I hope I can keep them fooled for a long time.

Li Hao continued to absorb dao strength for all he was worth. One had to say, an overlord was an overlord alright. Even the weakest of them had incredible reserves. It’d been only a few moments, but Skyflight was so full that the tiger couldn’t eat anymore.

After a few moments more, Li Hao had absorbed nearly ten billion dao crystals worth of energy. He’d saturated almost forty-seven hundred worlds now...

If it wasn’t out of concern that the others might outright erupt in hostility if he asked for more, he really wanted to demand more energy.

Li Hao ultimately got a grip on his greed. This was enough!

I’m not a greedy person. Besides, the more I want, the more they might insist on meeting with me. I won’t be at liberty to decline. But once we meet... that might expose me.

The elemental envoys were sure to know Disorder.

“If Disorder really has descended, then... Chaos Sky might come as well. Will the west be empty if he does?” New ideas popped into Li Hao’s mind once more. Could he... lure Chaos Sky into a clash with the real Disorder, then profit handsomely that way?

“If the two sides fight and the elemental envoys move out, then maybe I can sneak in after them and take out Five Elements major world first! And then... I’ll join in the fun too?”

Li Hao’s eyes brightened as increasingly crazy ideas filled his mind. He’d come to the right place! Would the Human King and Long Zhan from the east, as well as Spring Autumn and the rest get involved as well?

“Let it all go to hell!” Li Hao shifted his gaze to the west. Perhaps I should take a look there too. If Chaos Sky has come, he might be arriving soon!

Everything is turning out to be such a happy coincidence!

“A real ninth rank versus an existence infinitely close to ninth rank... Or maybe Chaos Sky is the reincarnation of a ninth rank... A face-off between order and disorder will be most interesting!”

Chaos Sky was bound to have contingency plans, but so would the north have helpers for Disorder. Neither of the two would want any other faction to be involved. If battle broke out, it would be a battle of all sides that was spontaneously over.

No one else would be permitted a chance to join their conflict.

Now that he had more ideas in mind, he was starting to feel the pinch of lack of personnel. He also needed to keep an eye on his teacher! Perhaps... he could put his teacher to work? The old man had his roots in tomb raiding. He might not be good for anything else, but he could at least dig a few holes, right?

It was best not to use time here. Powerhouses would easily sense it. Digging holes in the chaos was a safer bet.

What a pity that the young man hadn’t brought the Human King and Sword Sovereign with him. Had Li Hao known that Disorder was going to arrive, he would’ve brought both of them and drill more holes in the north.

It might create a greater opportunity for them, but there wasn’t enough time now.

Li Hao had severed his connection to time on this trip, so that no one would sense him. And now that he knew a ninth rank was upon them, he would contact his people even less.

After he emptied the surroundings of energy, Li Hao left Five Elements with Skyflight.