896: The Great Sage of the Eastern Wilderness? The Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness?

Another hour passed.

The transactions among the people present were completed, but they did not leave immediately.

Fang Baixiao of the Tianji Pavilion was here today, and since the Tianji Pavilion claimed to know everything, perhaps they could ask him a few questions.

Imperial Abyss looked at Fang Baixiao and asked directly, "Rumor has it that a mysterious great tomb in Zhongzhou is about to appear. Fellow Daoist Fang, could you provide us with any information?"

Fang Baixiao smiled faintly, "Information regarding that great tomb will spread soon, but today, I can tell all Fellow Daoists in advance."

Everyone grew interested and waited quietly for Fang Baixiao to continue.

Fang Baixiao organized his words and said, "That great tomb is named the Great Sages Tomb of the Eastern Wilderness!"

"The Great Sages Tomb of the Eastern Wilderness? Could it be the burial site of a Saint?"

"The Great Sage of the Eastern Barrens? The Great Emperor of the Eastern Wasteland? Is there some connection between the two?"

Everyone showed expressions of surprise.

Many people present were hearing the name of this great tomb for the first time.

Fang Baixiao said, "In ancient times, a mysterious Great Sage once appeared in the Eastern Barrens. His origin was special, and he was elusive. He seemed to have entered the Immortal Tomb before disappearing shortly thereafter, which is why many later generations do not know about him."

"However, some ancient texts record that the Cultivation Technique used by that mysterious Great Sage seemed to be related to the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wasteland, which is why some people call him the Great Sage of the Eastern Barrens!"

"It truly is related to the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wasteland."

Everyone's pupils constricted, and expressions of shock appeared in their eyes.

The Great Emperor of the Eastern Wasteland was the first Great Emperor of the Eastern Wasteland. His achievements reached the heavens, and his fame shook the Eastern Barrens. Naturally, anyone connected to him would be extraordinary.

The Longevity Saintess and others, however, remained composed. Having appeared in Zhongzhou, they naturally knew some information beforehand.

They knew the Great Sage's Tomb was about to appear, but they did not know the exact location of the Great Sage's Tomb.

Fang Baixiao said, "The location of the Great Sages Tomb of the Eastern Wilderness is extremely mysterious. Even my Tianji Pavilion does not know the precise location. However, the Zhongzhou Academy and the Confucian Sage seem to each hold half of a remnant map. Only when the two halves are combined can the exact location of the Great Sage's Tomb be found."

Everyone showed strange looks. There were already rumors circulating that the dean of the Hongru Academy was precisely the Confucian Sage who had disappeared for a thousand years.

The previous incident where people from the Xuanshan Academy, founded by the Chess Saint, went to challenge the Hongru Academy might have been related to this matter.

Ye Lingxu and the others, however, remained composed. As members of the Imperial Dynasty, they had known some details for a long time.

Fang Baixiao said, "Not everyone is qualified to enter the Great Sage's Tomb. Recently, the Zhongzhou Academy and the Hongru Academy have been negotiating. If I am not mistaken, the slots for this opening of the Saint's Tomb may be limited—there are too many wolves and too little meat!"

"If Fellow Daoists are interested in the Great Sage's Tomb, perhaps you can start by approaching the Zhongzhou Academy and the Hongru Academy."

If the Zhongzhou Academy and the Hongru Academy had only obtained the map, then as long as they went to open the Saint's Tomb, others could secretly follow and naturally have a chance to enter the tomb.

However, this matter was clearly not simple.

The Zhongzhou Academy and the Hongru Academy likely possessed other items, or even had a special understanding of the Great Sage's Tomb.

The Great Sage's Tomb was about to open. This was not only a tremendous Opportunity for the younger generation, but also for the older generation.

Especially for Half-Saints like Li Fusheng, the dean of the Zhongzhou Academy, and the Confucian Sage, it was an immense stroke of fortune. If they could grasp it, they might have hope of proving the Dao and becoming a Saint.

"If that is the case, then we must hurry."

Someone said with a solemn expression.

Fang Baixiao smiled and said, "Everyone should indeed hurry. As far as I know, the Jie Tian Sect, the Heaven Mending Sect, and the Great Dream Pure Land—these three forces—have secretly dispatched people and have already gotten ahead of you all."

Xie Weilou toyed with a wine cup, pondering in his heart. It seemed this was the Opportunity the Confucian Sage had spoken of.

The Great Sage of the Eastern Barrens is connected to the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wasteland?

This matter is not simple. Perhaps I should send a message to Lin Qinghuang. Maybe there is a chance to investigate the whereabouts of the Eastern Wasteland Scripture.

Lin Qinghuang only has the upper volume of the Eastern Wasteland Scripture; there is no information about the lower volume. This requires investigation.

However, based on his understanding of Lin Qinghuang, she should also know some information about the Great Sage's Tomb while investigating the whereabouts of the Eastern Wasteland Scripture, and she likely won't miss it.

Fang Baixiao said, "I have said what needed to be said. Fellow Daoists, today's transactions end here."

After speaking, he smiled faintly and flew away.

Everyone exchanged glances and departed one after another.

The Great Sages Tomb of the Eastern Wilderness is hugely significant, possibly involving the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wasteland. They must invite experts to step forward.

If people like them simply tried to negotiate with the Zhongzhou Academy and the Hongru Academy, the academies might not pay them any mind.

Ye Chuzhi looked at Xie Weilou and chuckled, "Fellow Daoist Xie, we should head back."

She had obtained good items from this transaction, making the trip worthwhile.

Xie Weilou smiled faintly and said, "You go back first. I still have something to take care of."

"Alright." Ye Chuzhi did not say anything more and flew away directly.

Xie Weilou flew towards a different direction.

——————

Nighttime.

In the mountains.

Beside a stream.

The Longevity Saintess sat cross-legged on a large rock, her eyes closed, Cultivating. The stars rotated, and starlight poured down, enveloping her body.

Not far away, Xie Weilou flew over. He looked at the Longevity Saintess, and a smile appeared on his face.

The Longevity Saintess slowly opened her eyes and said indifferently, "Xie Weilou, why did you follow me?"

Xie Weilou shrugged, "Naturally, I covet the Saintess's body."

The Longevity Saintess frowned slightly. She stood up, "I have already entered the Kou Gong Realm. If we truly fight, I may not fear you in the slightest."

She was indeed wary of Xie Weilou, but she would not fear him because of it. If they truly fought, she also had great reliance.

Xie Weilou sized up the Longevity Saintess, "That eyeball the Saintess obtained in Undying City interests me greatly! I wonder what good things the Saintess gained from that eyeball? Could you share some information?"

He wasn't afraid of the Longevity Saintess knowing he had entered Undying City, as she had also entered Undying City.

To others, this was an unknowable secret, but to them, it was not a major secret.

"Undying City?" The Longevity Saintess raised an eyebrow. She stared coldly at Xie Weilou, "You entered Undying City and even saw me obtain that eyeball?"

After entering Undying City, her body was controlled by that strange entity. She could not remember anything that happened afterward.

She had no idea what she had seen or how she had managed to leave Undying City alive.

When she woke up, there was an extra eyeball in her hand!

But now that Xie Weilou mentioned this, it meant he had also entered Undying City and witnessed some events.

This fellow was truly bizarre. He could enter Guangyin Ridge and also Undying City, yet manage to leave both alive, making him difficult to understand.

Xie Weilou understood in his heart. It seemed the previous situation was similar to entering Guangyin Ridge—the Longevity Saintess remembered nothing.

He smiled and said, "If I were to say I saved the Saintess once again, would you believe me?"

"Do you think I would believe you?" The Longevity Saintess stared coldly at Xie Weilou.

Xie Weilou sighed, "I truly saved your life! Otherwise, do you think you could have left Undying City alive?"

"Is that so?" The Longevity Saintess sneered. She continued, "Since you entered Undying City, then tell me what happened at the time."