Luo Yao is out!

"If I'm not mistaken, the Law Enforcement Elder was able to break through because that person intervened, helping him absorb the power of the two Holy Envoys and allowing him to become a Mid-stage Quasi-Emperor right before our eyes."

"Even if the Law Enforcement Elder was killed afterward, it doesn't matter; his goal was achieved."

"At the very least, we know that the Law Enforcement Elder can break through rapidly."

"Even with that Mysterious Person's help, a Breakthrough is still a Breakthrough."

The Palace Master sighed, his eyes filled with helplessness.

He didn't report the Holy Envoys' deaths immediately.

He was hesitating now.

"What do you think the final outcome will be?"

The Vice Palace Master sighed.

A look of confusion flickered in his eyes.

"Palace Master, don't you have any thoughts?"

With a flick of the Palace Master's finger, a transcribed Cultivation Technique appeared before them.

The Vice Palace Master just looked at it, showing no surprise.

As the two most powerful men in Chonghua Mansion...

...obtaining this Cultivation Technique was quite easy for them.

The Palace Master pointed at the technique and said, "This Cultivation Technique is incomplete, but even so, cultivating it to Peak Quasi-Emperor should be fine. If one obtains the subsequent parts, it's even possible to reach the Emperor realm."

"Originally, our lives were under the control of the Holy Palace. If we Cultivate this technique, we might end up controlled by its owner instead."

"In the end, we'd still be nothing more than stepping stones for someone else. But what worries me is, what if such a technique was released by the Holy Palace itself? What would be their purpose?"

Hearing the Palace Master's speculation, the Vice Palace Master's expression soured; even he had suspected as much.

Southern Border had been peaceful all these years, and now this suddenly happens.

Furthermore, the cultivation of this technique is similar to utilizing a Gu Spirit.

However, it is much more overbearing than the standard Gu Spirit cultivation methods.

The Vice Palace Master calmed himself for a moment before speaking slowly.

"A transition of power."

The Palace Master nodded.

"Ever since this technique appeared, I started to have doubts. And the fact that it appeared in Little Wu Village is just too coincidental."

"You know how special Little Wu Village is. They used it to draw everyone's attention, and yet the Holy Palace took an entire month to send people over."

"If they had let us act earlier, we could have resolved this long ago, and it wouldn't have spread so far."

The Vice Palace Master looked at the technique.

"One can only say that those above don't care about this technique. Even if several Mansions fall into chaos, they have the power to suppress it. I even suspect they want to push things along."

"Feeding Gu Spirits with experts to further their own progress... the various factions within the Holy Palace aren't united."

"Even the two of us have backers from different camps. How could those lords possibly consider our lives?"

The Palace Master sighed upon hearing the Vice Palace Master's words.

In the past, they wouldn't have said so much to each other.

The two of them represented two different camps.

They both wanted to kill each other.

But after years of working together, they had developed a certain level of mutual respect.

As long as they caused some minor trouble to show those above, it was all harmless.

This was the first time the two of them sat down for a heart-to-heart talk because of a single Cultivation Technique.

They both knew that if things became completely chaotic and the mess couldn't be cleaned up...

...that would be the day they died.

The Vice Palace Master looked at the Palace Master.

"What are your thoughts?"

The Palace Master sighed, "Report it, and then Cultivate it."

The Vice Palace Master was stunned.

The Palace Master looked at the technique, his eyes full of uncertainty: "Do we even have a choice? We are too weak—so weak that they can take our lives whenever they want. If there's even a sliver of a chance, I don't want to die."

The Palace Master looked at the Vice Palace Master: "And you?"

The Vice Palace Master laughed: "I had the same idea. That's why I didn't have my subordinates try their best to capture those people. In fact, I knew when the Law Enforcement Elder started cultivating it."

"He had stayed at the Heavenly Saint realm for too long; he certainly wouldn't let this chance go. I sensed his aura was off, but I didn't say anything because I knew those above would send someone down, and he would be the one to take the fall."

"Though there were some twists and turns, at least the result is the same. Next, we should hand over the technique. As for what those above decide, that's their business."

The Palace Master looked at the Vice Palace Master and said, "Good."

The two of them had essentially formed an alliance.

By the time the tea's warmth had faded, the hall was empty.

Both of them began to report to their superiors.

Meanwhile, on the outskirts of Chonghua Mansion, Chu Xinghe...

...was watching Da Hua begin her cultivation.

The Law Enforcement Elder killing the two Holy Envoys was actually his secret doing.

Did they really think his Cultivation Technique was that easy to practice?

The technique he created was, of course, under his control.

Chu Xinghe took out a map.

Currently, the strongest person was that Law Enforcement Elder, a Mid-stage Quasi-Emperor.

And he had already secretly left with his subordinates.

Now the entire Chonghua Mansion was in chaos.

It was definitely the focus of those above.

Seeing that the largest light dot had already headed for another Mansion...

...Chu Xinghe put away the map.

This map was something he had condensed himself.

He could even see those who cultivated his technique beginning to devour each other.

They were growing vigorously.

He was truly looking forward to it.

Before long, the entire Southern Border would be in chaos.

[Master, you are really quite wicked. How did you come up with this method?]

Luo Yao's voice rang out.

"I don't have much time to waste. I need to refine the entire Ancient Era as soon as possible, then reverse the River of Time and head to previous eras to complete the final step of my Dao in those other eras."

"At that time, I'll bring the cultivation results of several eras back to the modern day."

"I can only have a chance if I sacrifice several eras. Otherwise, even if I become an Eternal Emperor in every era, I might not be a match for those two conspirators."

"Since I'm doing this, I'll do it thoroughly. This is also the fastest way. Besides, to me, they are all people of the past—people who were supposed to have disappeared. There's nothing to pity."

[Master, don't be afraid. If you die, Luo Yao will stay with you.]

"Luo Yao, you're so kind!"

[Master is also very good, and Luo Yao loves Master very much. Actually, I knew when Master killed Bai Wuchen that you were tricking me.]

Chu Xinghe let out an "Uh."

"Luo Yao is so smart. I knew you'd see through it eventually. I'm someone with a System, so how could I be willing to help a moronic Child of Destiny? It must be that Luo Yao didn't want to see that either, so you just decided to cooperate with me."

[Master, you've finally admitted it.]

Chu Xinghe: ...How did this girl become so clever?

He thought Luo Yao really knew.

He never expected she was actually baiting him.

*Sizzle.*

Right at that moment...

...a woman wearing a purple gown, with a heart-shaped face and willow-leaf eyebrows, appeared.

Her hair hung naturally, and a pair of misty, large eyes stared at Chu Xinghe.

Chu Xinghe was stunned; he didn't expect Luo Yao to be able to take a physical form.

However, other people wouldn't be able to see her.

Luo Yao's slender, rounded, and straight legs stepped through the Void Realm.