141: Chapter 141 The Traitor Cao—Zhao Changsheng!

Chapter 141: cao cao — Zhao Changsheng!

"So all our previous plans can be scrapped. Right now, he is simply not an existence we can afford to provoke. Attempting to kill him is almost an impossible task."

The last trace of spirit vanished from Wen Qing's face, replaced only by a complex mix of dejection and frustration.

"But if we don't kill him, he will forever be a great menace to us—a menace even more terrifying than my elder brother or that Madwoman, Third Aunt Wan. With his cultivation speed, he will reach our level sooner or later. Combined with the immortal extermination pearl in his hand, it's entirely possible he could overthrow the entire Star Palace. Even if the two of us join forces, we won't be his match. When that time comes, who will protect the Star Palace and our daughter? Therefore, no matter what, regardless of the cost, he must be eliminated. We absolutely cannot leave such a massive threat behind; otherwise, we will first and foremost be failing the Star Palace."

Ling Xiaofeng sighed as he voiced the most troublesome issue at hand: they needed to deal with Zhao Changsheng first, yet they lacked the strength and capability to do so.

"It seems we can only use that move. I originally intended to save it for my elder brother and that Madwoman, but I never expected it would be used on him. It would be best to strike when they are all together. That would be the optimal moment; perhaps we could resolve all three of them at once. But if we all fall, how will the Yao Beasts of the Outer Star Sea be dealt with? Without our deterrence, the Yao Beasts of the Outer Star Sea likely won't respect other Cultivators. At that point, the Inner Star Sea might face an unprecedented beast tide. If that happens, we truly will become the sinners of the entire Human Race in the Chaotic Star Sea."

As Wen Qing spoke, her expression grew increasingly grim, reaching an extreme point where it looked as dark as dripping ink.

Without a Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator to hold down the fort, it would be an absolute disaster for the Inner Star Sea.

In the original plot, the reason the Yao Beasts didn't move against the humans of the Inner Star Sea was mainly because their two powerful tribes had also entered into conflict, vying for the position of the Royal Clan.

Furthermore, they themselves had suffered a great loss of Origin Qi and lacked the capacity to act again.

But now things were different; the two tribes had not yet come into conflict.

Under these circumstances, the two of them never dared to take the risk.

"It is indeed a problem."

Ling Xiaofeng couldn't help but nod in agreement.

The current situation was truly not optimistic.

A single wrong step could cause not just the Star Palace, but the entire Inner Star Sea to pay a heavy price—a price neither of them could bear.

They had to consider the entire Human Race, not just the Star Palace, but the Human Race across the entire Star Sea.

Regardless, they hadn't been the Holy Lords for all these years for nothing; they still possessed at least a basic sense of responsibility.

"Then what should we do now? Is it possible we can only watch as that Fellow Daoist Zhao takes another step forward and eventually overthrows us?"

Ling Xiaofeng also understood the gravity of the situation.

"Find a way to cooperate with him. No matter what conditions he proposes, even if he wants to be the Holy Lord in the future, we can agree. But the prerequisite is that the Six Paths Extreme Saint must be killed. As long as he can achieve that, then he naturally has the qualifications to become the Holy Lord."

Wen Qing spoke her conditions after some thought; this was no longer an empty promise, but a reality.

"That's the only way. I just don't know if he will agree. If he does, it would naturally be for the best. If he doesn't, then it will be troublesome."

"If he doesn't agree, then we don't need to worry about anything else. No matter the cost, we must kill him. Regardless of how high the price is, he must be completely eliminated. As for the Yao Race afterwards, we'll leave them to the Grand Elder and the others. Compared to the Yao Race, this guy's threat is the greatest. If we cannot completely eradicate him, the entire Star Palace will eventually be overthrown by him."

Wen Qing gritted her teeth and made the final decision.

Meanwhile.

On his Longevity Island, Zhao Changsheng was holding a woman in his arms. It was none other than Madam Wen, who had thrown herself into his embrace.

It wasn't that Zhao Changsheng wanted to be a 'cao cao', but Madam Wen had proactively thrown herself at him. He had no choice but to accept.

As for the reason, it was naturally because of the backer behind Madam Wen.

"Madam, they are truly willing to pay the price, even letting you lie directly in my arms. If I'm not mistaken, they must be afraid, right?"

The words Zhao Changsheng spoke while holding Madam Wen caused her expression to change slightly, but she could only sigh in her heart.

Even Madam Wen herself hadn't expected she would do such a thing, choosing to proactively throw herself into his arms.

But now, there were no better options left.

If there had been any other choice, Madam Wen would not have chosen this path, but currently, there truly was no better alternative.

Madam Wen did not answer Zhao Changsheng's question; she simply remained lying in his arms without saying a word.

Zhao Changsheng naturally had no objections and simply continued to hold this peerless beauty.

"Madam, how many people do you think that husband of yours will bring this time? Or will he just run away? If he runs, it would be truly disappointing. Truly too disappointing. After all, I've done so much just to wait for him to show up in person so I can kill him. That way, I can rightfully claim you, Madam."

Zhao Changsheng's words were full of arrogance and confidence.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao is truly enjoying himself, taking Madam Wen into his arms so quickly. It's truly enviable."

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhao Changsheng knew who had arrived: Savage Beard.

"I didn't expect Brother Man to return so quickly. Well? Have you completed the task I assigned to you?"

Zhao Changsheng wasn't surprised by Savage Beard's arrival; instead, he asked with a chuckle.

"The Six Paths Extreme Saint said he wants to cooperate with you. This Madam Wen is just a meeting gift to show his sincerity. As for previous matters, he will no longer hold a grudge. As long as you are willing to cooperate with him to overthrow the Star Palace and take control of the Chaotic Star Sea, he is willing to split the entire Chaotic Star Sea equally with you. Once he passes away, the Chaotic Star Sea will belong to you. So, he wants to ask what you think?"

Savage Beard brought news that was somewhat unexpected to Zhao Changsheng.

"Brother Man, don't you think he's overthinking things? Or does he think I'm some kind of soft-hearted philanthropist who would agree to such terms? Tell me, is there a possibility that after I kill him, that Madwoman Third Aunt Wan, and the Twin Saints of Heavenly Star, the Chaotic Star Sea will naturally all be mine? There's simply no need to share anything with anyone else. All I need to do is slaughter them all. Once they are dead, everything left will naturally be mine. I won't have to worry about someone splitting the Chaotic Star Sea with me. Brother Man, wouldn't you say I'm right?"

Zhao Changsheng's words made Savage Beard's skin crawl, but he knew that what Zhao Changsheng said was true; the current Zhao Changsheng was completely different from before.

The present Zhao Changsheng had enough strength and capability to say such things. He wasn't boasting or talking big; he had the genuine power to back it up.

"What Fellow Daoist says is absolutely correct. That Six Paths Extreme Saint is indeed delusional, thinking he can share the Chaotic Star Sea with you. He's truly dreaming."

Savage Beard spoke with a rare tone of respect.

It was simply because the feeling Zhao Changsheng gave him was too terrifying, making his skin crawl and leaving him deeply uncomfortable.

But no matter how much his skin crawled, he didn't dare say much more now, because the aura Zhao Changsheng gave off was just too frightening.

"Brother Man is sensible after all. Alright, there's nothing more for you to do here. Go about your business, but remember what I said—don't get it wrong. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite. Oh, right, there's one more thing. This matter is of great importance and must be done by you."

Zhao Changsheng suddenly thought of something and called Savage Beard back with a smile, continuing.

"I wonder what else Fellow Daoist needs this old man to do?"

Savage Beard now dared not disobey Zhao Changsheng's words at all, speaking with a face full of flattery.

"Help me find someone. His name is Golden Flower Ancestor. Bring him here; I have some business with him."

Hearing this, Savage Beard's brow furrowed, and even Madam Wen in Zhao Changsheng's arms frowned slightly.

"It seems you both know this person. Then I can rest easy. Go find him quickly. Once you find him, just bring him here; don't worry about anything else."

Hearing Zhao Changsheng's instructions, although Savage Beard was full of doubts, he obediently agreed without any intention of disobeying.

"This old man understands. Please wait a moment, Fellow Daoist."

After saying this, Savage Beard turned and left immediately.

Zhao Changsheng having Savage Beard look for this person was naturally for the Golden Jade Book on Golden Flower Ancestor's person. He didn't know if the other party had obtained it yet; if not, it wouldn't be easy to get it later.

But for now, it seemed there wasn't much else to do besides this.

After all, the Six Paths Extreme Saint was stalling and hadn't come to kill him with his people yet, which gave him a bit of a headache.

Thinking of cooperating with him to overthrow the Star Palace and then splitting the Chaotic Star Sea... it was a complete joke, a total fantasy. How could he possibly agree to it? There wasn't a shred of possibility. If he agreed to such a thing, what would that make him?

Zhao Changsheng would absolutely never agree to such a thing.

"Do you have a grudge against this Golden Flower Ancestor?"

Madam Wen, in Zhao Changsheng's arms, asked out of curiosity.

"Why? Have you dealt with him before?"

Zhao Changsheng also asked in return.

"I haven't, but I've heard of him. He is also a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator who advanced in recent years and is proficient in the art of Talismans. The Golden Flower Island where he resides is rich in a Spirit Medicine called Golden Flower. This Spirit Medicine can be used to refine certain special Medicinal Pills and is quite famous in the Chaotic Star Sea."

Madam Wen had no intention of hiding anything and directly shared the information about Golden Flower Ancestor.

"I see."

Zhao Changsheng was quite satisfied with Madam Wen's answer and nodded slightly.

"Then what grievances do you have with him?"

"No grievances, I've just heard of him and want to have a chat."

Zhao Changsheng's casual answer left Madam Wen somewhat dissatisfied, but she didn't dare say more.

After all, in the entire Chaotic Star Sea right now, there was no one left who could oppose Zhao Changsheng. Otherwise, the Six Paths Extreme Saint wouldn't have made her throw herself at him.

Although she was somewhat reluctant, it was still much better than staying by the Six Paths Extreme Saint's side.

"Alright, Madam, rest assured. After I kill the Six Paths Extreme Saint, I will naturally reward you well. At that time, whether you want to leave or stay is up to you. But for now, I hope you will stay by my side for a while."

"I just wonder when that husband of yours will arrive. It would be best if he brought more people; that is my greatest wish."

Zhao Changsheng said with a chuckle.

"If the Star Palace wants to cooperate with you, would you consider working with them?"

Madam Wen suddenly popped another question.

"If they want to cooperate with me, I can only say they're overthinking it. After all, our previous cooperation was quite unpleasant. Since it was unpleasant, there's no need to continue it."

Zhao Changsheng shook his head, his smile not changing at all, though it now carried a hint of mockery.

"Previously, I truly intended to cooperate well with them and help them solve some troubles. But when they planned to join forces against me, there was no longer any need for cooperation. If it weren't for the good things on me, like the immortal extermination pearl that could deter them, I would have been a corpse long ago. Under these circumstances, if I still cooperated with them, wouldn't my head have been squeezed by a door?"

"So let's forget about that kind of cooperation. There's simply no need for it. What I want to do is unify the entire Chaotic Star Sea as much as possible. Originally, I had no such intention, but since the Six Paths Extreme Saint has this ambition, I'll fulfill it for him. It can be considered my way of repaying him for handing you over to me."

Zhao Changsheng's words made Madam Wen's cheeks flush slightly with embarrassment.

"Then when do you think you can unify the entire Chaotic Star Sea? After all, unifying the entire Star Sea nowadays is no easy task. Even after so many years, the Star Palace has still failed to achieve this goal and has even gradually lost its control over the Star Sea. Otherwise, a power like the Reverse Star Alliance wouldn't exist."

Madam Wen pressed further with her questions.

"It won't take long. Before I advance to the Late Nascent Soul Stage, I will definitely unify the entire Chaotic Star Sea. In this process, whoever is not convinced, I will eliminate them. This is no longer a difficult task for me; it's completely effortless. So there's no need to worry too much. You just need to stay by my side and serve me well. You don't need to worry about the rest; I will handle everything."