Marrying Wives and Attaining Immortality in a Chaotic World

Chapter 383: Pawns

“Damn!”

Supreme Meng Hao was at a loss for words to describe his current mood. Unable to help himself, he let out a curse. Clearly, even in his younger days, he had been one of those “civilized” people who occasionally let slip some choice language.

Xu Lian looked at him and realized that some curses were truly universal.

Bai Luohe, another Supreme, rubbed his hands together awkwardly. Who would have thought that the rival factions they had fought against to the death were actually “Avatars” of the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands?

He Changfeng turned around to look back at Xu Lian sitting on the war chariot behind them. With a serious tone, he asked, “Little Xu, did you know about this?”

“…” Xu Lian shook his head. “How could I have known? This should be a secret of the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands, known only to the successive generations of the Nine Heaven Supremes.”

“It’s a good thing you didn’t know. Otherwise, I’d feel like an idiot,” He Changfeng said with a satisfied nod, as if he felt somewhat more at ease now.

Time Supreme calmly gazed at the three Supremes from the Divine Thunder Sect camp. “When I first took over the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands from my master, I was surprised to learn about the relationship between your three forces and the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands. I never expected that your three factions were pawns planted by the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands two epochs ago.

Throughout these two epochs, your three factions have clashed and fought with the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands from time to time. Over the years, everyone came to believe that your three factions were the enemies of the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands. You deceived the whole world.

Now you’ve helped the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands eliminate three potential threats: Sacred Land of Heaven’s Treasury, Divine Wind Valley, and the Kaiyuan Sect. The Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands will duly record your contributions”.

The indescribable Supreme of the Divine Thunder Sect, the unnameable Supreme of the Dark Moon Holy Land, and the bizarre Supreme of the Fuyao Sect all rejoiced greatly. It seemed that there was nothing more important than receiving the recognition of the Nine Heaven Supreme.

“Thank you, O, great Nine Heaven Supreme! We will continue to diligently search for any potential threats to the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands and nip them in the bud before they can pose a danger,” they said in unison.

“The Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands are the roots of our three factions. Serving the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands is the very mission for which our three factions exist,”

Meng Hao walked over, smiling as he gave the Indescribable Supreme of the Divine Thunder Sect a hearty pat on the shoulder-only to end up with a hand covered in sticky slime. He shook off his hand in disgust. “What should I call you? What generation are you from?”

The Indescribable Supreme of the Divine Thunder Sect replied, “Our three factions have been separated for so long that I don’t even know which generation I belong to within the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands. Let’s just say that I’m roughly from your senior uncle’s generation.”

Meng Hao chuckled. “Uncle, you are ruthless. Back when my master ascended through Dao, he nearly beat you to death, leaving you half-alive”.

The indescribable Supreme of the Divine Thunder Sect responded, “If we weren’t harsh enough, how could the various factions believe that we were truly enemies of the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands?”

Meng Hao felt a deep sense of respect rise within him. He bowed slightly. “You’ve worked hard, Uncle.”

The indescribable Supreme of the Divine Thunder Sect waved his hand dismissively. “We are family. No need for formalities.”

Meng Hao smiled, but did not say anything further.

Bai Luohe sighed bitterly. “We have been deceived so thoroughly. Only today have we come to understand the true scope of the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands’ plans – and this might not even be the full picture, right?”

At these words, everyone present felt a jolt of shock. Their gazes converged on Time Supreme, whose expression remained calm. Clearly, she had no intention of elaborating any further. Whatever secrets lay beyond might involve other confidential matters of the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands-things not meant for many ears. Therefore, no one dared to ask.

Bai Luohe turned to the Indescribable Supreme of the Divine Thunder Sect and asked, “How did you discover that the Sacred Land of Heaven’s Treasury, the Divine Moon Valley, and the Kaiyuan Sect harbored enmity toward our Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands?”

The Indescribable Supreme of the Divine Thunder Sect answered, “Currently, chaos has erupted across the land, and conflicts are ceaseless. As the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands steadily rise toward their peak with four Supremes leading the way, it was bound to draw the suspicion of certain factions-especially the major powers surrounding us. We simply tested the waters with the Sacred Land of Heaven’s Treasury, Divine Wind Valley, and Kaiyuan Sect, inviting them to join forces against the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands. To our surprise, they immediately agreed. So, we reported to the Nine Heavens Supreme and set up this scheme”.

Fishing enforcement… Xu Lian silently mourned for the Sacred Land of Heaven’s Treasury, the Divine Wind Valley, and the Kaiyuan Sect. Of course, these three major factions must have harbored ill intentions toward the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands; otherwise, they wouldn’t have agreed to ally with the Divine Thunder Sect camp to launch a joint attack. Therefore, their deaths were not unjustified.

Xu Lian then asked, “Esteemed predecessor, what about the Eight Wilderness Battle Technique you used earlier? Does the Shui family of Yunzhou Prefecture also hold hostility toward our Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands?”

The Indescribable Supreme of the Divine Thunder Sect replied, “No, that’s not the case. The Sacred Land of Heaven’s Treasury felt that having eight Supremes fight the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands wasn’t sufficiently secure. So, at a considerable cost, he negotiated with the Shui family of Yunzhou Prefecture to acquire the Eight Wilderness Battle Technique . 

The eight of us practiced it together to enhance our overall combat strength. I must say, the Shui Family’s combined techniques are unparalleled-even Supremes can benefit from them. However, the Shui Family doesn’t know who the Sacred Land of Heaven’s Treasury Supreme wanted to use the “Eight Wilderness Battle Technique” against.”

“So that’s it.”

Xu Lian finally felt at ease. Otherwise, the thought of the Shui family providing the Eight Wilderness Battle Technique to be used against the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands would have been like a thorn lodged in his heart, causing him immense discomfort.

Time Supreme said, “If the various factions were to discover that the Divine Thunder Sect, Dark Moon Holy Land, and Fuyao Sect belong to the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands, they would undoubtedly grow extremely wary of us.

Moreover, the Divine Thunder Sect, the Dark Moon Holy Land, and the Fuyao Sect are pawns that the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands have cultivated over two epochs. To use them solely to eliminate the five Supremes of the Sacred Land of Heaven’s Treasury Camp would be a waste of their full potential. Its true value and purpose have yet to be fully realized.

Therefore, the camp of the Divine Thunder Sect cannot be exposed yet. For now, they must continue to maintain their facade of enmity with the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands. There will come a time in the future when the camp of the Divine Thunder Sect is needed again.

The battle between the Thirteen Supremes earlier turned this area into a chaotic void, cutting off all forms of detection and perception from the outside factions. The other factions have no idea what has happened here.

When we leave this area soon, everyone knows what to do, right?

First, injure each other-make it look serious. Then, the three Supremes of the Divine Thunder Sect camp will flee, and we’ll chase after them as if we were pursuing them.”

The assembled Supremes responded in unison, “Yes.” They exchanged glances, and their faces broke into sly, mischievous smiles.

Puff!

The indescribable Supreme of the Divine Thunder Sect struck with his palm like a war blade, slicing into Meng Hao’s shoulder blade. It almost cut Meng Hao in half diagonally. Chuckling, he said, “Junior Brother, you’re newly ascended as a Supreme, and your strength is still weak. After such a Supreme-level battle, it wouldn’t do for you to emerge unscathed,”

The unnamed Supreme of the Dark Moon Sacred Land followed up with a punch that slammed into Meng Hao’s chest, shattering bones and flesh. Blood sprayed everywhere, leaving a gaping hole through his torso!

The Supreme of Fuyao Sect swung a battle blade, delivering a vicious slash across Meng Hao’s thigh!

Meng Hao was completely stunned. Was this an act or an outright assassination?

The main issue was that his level of seniority was low. The three Supremes of the Divine Thunder Sect couldn’t bring themselves to harm the others, so they had singled him out as their target.

Time Supreme also joined in, unleashing strands of temporal divine chains that pierced through the three Supremes of the Divine Thunder Sect camp, leaving their bodies riddled with holes like a beehive. The sight was horrifying.

Meng Hao managed to let out a bitter laugh, blood dripping from his lips. “Well done, junior sister!”

Bai Luohe and He Changfeng exchanged a glance before inflicting wounds on each other. Deep, horrifying wounds marred their bodies, but it was clear… the bond between these two martial brothers ran deep.

The Supreme of the Blazing Flame Sect locked eyes with the female Supreme of the Divine Flower Palace, eyeing her hungrily. Without warning, he struck with brutal force, aiming to ruin her pristine appearance. “Divine Flower Palace Palace Chief, you look far too pure and untouched for someone who has just fought in such a great battle. Allow me to help you fix it.”

The Supreme of the Divine Flower Palace retaliated fiercely, leaving ghastly scars across the Blazing Flame Sect’s Supreme’s body.

Xu Lian, the Goddess of the Nine Heavens, and the successive generations of Holy Sons and Holy Maidens of the Nine Heavens watched in stunned silence. These Supremes truly held nothing back; their ruthlessness was unmatched. Compared to them, the younger generation was still far too green.

In the end, Time Supreme was the only one left unscathed. None of the Supremes dared to lay a hand on her, primarily because she held the position of Nine Heavens Supreme – a rank higher than theirs. It would be an unforgivable act of insubordination to harm her.

Left with no choice, Time Supreme delivered a few blows to herself, forcing herself to cough up blood.

O… Xu Lian winced inwardly, feeling a pang of sympathy. She could be quite ruthless even toward herself.