130: Chapter 130: Gossip about Madam Wen!

"Cough, cough, cough! Where did this rumor come from?"

Upon hearing that he had been Dual Cultivating with Madam Wen, Zhao Changsheng immediately grew restless. He stared wide-eyed at Venerable Sanyang, the Grand Elder of the Qingyang Sect, who stood before him.

"I really don't know. Currently, the entire Star Sea is buzzing with rumors that you and Madam Wen have been Dual Cultivating for many years. Now that you've condensed a Nascent Soul and joined the Star Palace, you're planning to use the Star Palace's power to kill the Six Paths Extreme Saint. Your goal is to seize Holy Demon Island, claim Madam Wen for yourself, live and Dual Cultivate together, and achieve immortality! It's even said that you killed Wen Tianren because he discovered your secret and had to be silenced."

After saying this, Venerable Sanyang couldn't help but show a strange, slightly amused expression.

His gaze toward Zhao Changsheng was particularly odd and complex, as if he truly believed the rumors.

As for the killing of Wen Tianren, no one believed it before, but now almost everyone chose to believe it.

After all, Zhao Changsheng's cultivation speed was simply too fast. With such rapid progress, wouldn't killing someone like Wen Tianren be a trivial matter?

But compared to that triviality, the entire Chaotic Star Sea was far more interested in the affair between Zhao Changsheng and Madam Wen.

Even in the Cultivation World, people were extremely interested in such gossip.

This was why, as soon as Zhao Changsheng returned to the Qingyang Sect, Venerable Sanyang informed him of the matter.

As a top-tier sect in the Chaotic Star Sea, their information network was naturally very efficient; they knew before Zhao Changsheng even had a chance to find out.

"This is complete nonsense, a total slander against me. Could I trouble your sect to help investigate where this originated?"

Zhao Changsheng felt a massive headache coming on and rubbed his forehead as he voiced his request.

"That's possible, certainly possible, but I suspect it will be difficult. After all, this rumor spread across most of the Star Sea in just a few days. In the entire Chaotic Star Sea, only a few organizations have that kind of influence."

Venerable Sanyang didn't refuse, but he offered a pointed reminder.

"I know that, of course, which is why I'm asking your sect to help. Otherwise, I could have just sent a message to the Star Palace." Zhao Changsheng nodded helplessly, indicating he understood.

"Since you understand, Fellow Daoist, then why...?"

Hearing this, Venerable Sanyang became curious and pressed further.

"There's really no other way. I have a personal grudge against the Six Paths Extreme Saint, and I won't be able to rest easy until I've wiped out his entire line. As for the matter with Madam Wen, it's utter nonsense, completely fabricated. How could I do something so drastic over such a trifle? I'm just curious what the Six Paths Extreme Saint's expression will be like when he hears this news. Will he take his anger out on Madam Wen?"

Zhao Changsheng said, a look of concern crossing his face.

Upon hearing this, Venerable Sanyang's expression became even more peculiar.

"It seems you and Madam Wen really do have some history, Fellow Daoist. Even at this stage, you're still worried about her safety?"

"Regardless, Madam Wen and I are on the same side; we both want the Six Paths Extreme Saint dead. As for who kills whom, that depends on our respective abilities. In any case, I am quite confident about this matter."

Zhao Changsheng's confidence caused Venerable Sanyang's expression to turn serious. A hint of doubt appeared in his eyes; he clearly didn't quite believe what Zhao Changsheng was saying.

After all, killing the Six Paths Extreme Saint was no small feat; it was a major event—a monumental one.

To put it bluntly, if this succeeded, it would change the entire landscape of the Chaotic Star Sea.

Afterward, overthrowing the Star Palace would become nearly impossible.

"Have you never thought about overthrowing the Star Palace, Fellow Daoist?"

Venerable Sanyang asked what was truly on his mind.

"Do you think it's appropriate to say such things and discuss this matter with me, an Elder of the Star Palace?"

Zhao Changsheng laughed directly upon hearing Venerable Sanyang's question.

"According to our sect's information, you've only been with the Star Palace for a few years. You have no real loyalty to them and are even being threatened by them. Under these circumstances, have you truly never considered overthrowing the Star Palace? If you are willing, our sect can help mediate your grudge with the Six Paths Extreme Saint."

Venerable Sanyang revealed his true objective.

"Then we could unite with the Righteous Path. A coalition of the Demonic and Righteous Paths would have enough strength to rival or even overthrow the Star Palace. With your talent, you are bound to become a Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator in the future, and might even step into the Soul Transformation Realm. Once you reach that Realm, the entire Star Sea will be yours. At that point, never mind one Madam Wen—ten or eight would be within your reach. Are you not tempted, Fellow Daoist?"

"I have indeed thought about it, but the chance of success is a bit low. It's better to just kill the Six Paths Extreme Saint directly. Since I now have Third Aunt Wan's help, the odds of success are quite high. Honestly, even I didn't expect that I could get that Madwoman, Third Aunt Wan, to agree to help. It was quite unexpected."

Zhao Changsheng couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"Do you really think that Madwoman will help? The Righteous Path has already joined forces with the Demonic Path, so Third Aunt Wan and the Six Paths Extreme Saint surely have significant ties. Compared to you, overthrowing the Star Palace is more important to Third Aunt Wan. She naturally won't stand by and watch you kill the Six Paths Extreme Saint; she might even betray you at the critical moment. If that happens, how will you handle it? Therefore, our sect cannot assist you. I hope you understand."

Venerable Sanyang flatly refused.

"In that case, I shall take my leave. I'll go ask other Fellow Daoists."

Zhao Changsheng wasn't surprised by Venerable Sanyang's refusal; he simply stood up and took his leave.

"Very well. Take care, Fellow Daoist. I hope your plan succeeds and you win the beauty."

At those words, Zhao Changsheng could only shake his head helplessly and leave the Qingyang Sect.

Undoubtedly, almost the entire Star Sea believed the rumors of his Dual Cultivation with Madam Wen.

After some inquiries, he discovered that the rumors of his Dual Cultivation with Madam Wen even included specific locations and times—everything was detailed.

As for the witness, it was always Wen Tianren—a man who was already thoroughly dead.

Upon learning this, Zhao Changsheng was so exasperated by the rumor that he laughed.

He really hadn't expected anyone to actually believe such a rumor.

It seemed that gossip was something both ordinary people and Cultivators loved.

As the saying goes: good news stays at home, but gossip travels a thousand miles!