The Demon Lord of All Forms

Chapter 87 Starry Chessboard!

Xuan Mobai looked at Gu Changyuan and finally spoke, his voice low and heavy.

"You mean to say that Xingxiuhai might take this opportunity to completely take over our territory?"

Gu Changyuan looked at Xuan Mobai and slowly nodded amidst Qin Youwei's pale face.

"It's not a possibility, it's a certainty."

Turning his gaze away, Gu Changyuan continued.

"Our Huangtian Sect has been passed down to the present day, with thirty-eight leaders. The strongest among them is not the first patriarch Zhang Daogong, but the twenty-third leader Gao Zhilong and the twenty-fourth leader Shao Zhifeng."

"Gao Zhilong ascended to the rank of Grand True Person before the age of one hundred. Afterwards, he devoted himself to comprehending the 'Great Yellow Heaven Method' from half a scroll of the 'Yellow Heaven Book.' To achieve this, he traveled throughout the Nine Provinces of Tianyuan and took in a disciple with exceptional talent, who became the twenty-fourth sect leader, Shao Zhifeng. Shao Zhifeng lived up to expectations, ascending to the rank of Grand True Person at the age of one hundred and twenty. Subsequently, at the age of three hundred, he successfully passed the Tribulation of the Three Nine Heavens and became the only Celestial Being in the history of the Yellow Heaven Sect!"

Qin Youwei and Xuan Mobai exchanged a glance, a hint of shock flashing in their eyes. The Huangtian Sect had produced a Celestial Being, which was recorded in the sect's records, but Shao Zhifeng was only mentioned briefly in the sect's records.

"After ascending to the Celestial Realm, Shao Zhifeng reformed everything in the sect, eliminating all the disciples and elders that Xingxiuhai had placed in the sect. Xingxiuhai was naturally unwilling, so Shao Zhifeng led the Four Pillars of Hun Tian to break through Xingxiuhai's Ziwei Enclosure, forcing Xingxiuhai to acknowledge the complete independence of Huangtian Sect. Only after Shao Zhifeng did Huangtian Sect become completely independent and break free from Xingxiuhai's control."

Qin Youwei's expression kept changing as she recalled the vague records in the sect and the deliberately obscured history, all of which were now confirmed by Gu Changyuan's words.

"It's a pity that the connection was still strong. Shao Zhifeng ultimately failed to break through the Forty-Nine Heavenly Tribulation. After his death, the position of sect leader was taken over by Shao Zhifeng's eldest disciple, Qi Zhongku. Although he was quite talented, he was introverted and his cultivation was far inferior to Shao Zhifeng's. In order to maintain stability in the sect, Qi Zhongku took the initiative to contact Xingxiuhai and was willing to obey Xingxiuhai's orders to a certain extent to help Xingxiuhai continue to suppress the Sun and Moon Temple. Only then did the relationship between Xingxiuhai and Huangtian Sect gradually ease and remain so to this day."

Gu Changyuan paused here, his gaze falling on the two people's faces.

"The current leader of Xingxiuhai, Wu Zidu, has always wanted to unify the heretical sects and become the king of the heretical sects. When the leader was in power, Xingxiuhai contacted us more than once, asking the two sects to merge into one, integrate their fortunes, and thus give birth to a celestial being. However, this proposal was always rejected by the leader."

"This time we have suffered a heavy blow. Without a Grand Master in our sect, Xingxiuhai will surely bring up this case again. And this time, we have no power to refuse. Zou Zhiwen is a Grand Master."

Upon hearing this, Qin Youwei and Xuan Mobai's expressions changed drastically.

Qin Youwei said urgently, "You can control the Four Pillars of Heaven, but Zou Zhiwen is probably no match for you."

Gu Changyuan shook his head.

"Does the Starry Sea not possess any supreme treasures of primordial yang?"

Xuan Mobai frowned, pondered for a moment, and then spoke: "The sect's most treasured artifacts don't easily leave the sect. Are you saying that Zou Zhiwen will bring the Great Luo Heavenly Palace from the Starry Sea this time?"

Gu Changyuan shook his head again upon hearing this, and slowly spoke as he looked at the two of them.

"Who told you that there's only one Primordial Yang Treasure in the Starry Sea?"

Gu Changyuan's voice wasn't loud, but it was like a thunderclap that struck the hall, causing Xuan Mobai and Qin Youwei to change color simultaneously.

Qin Youwei looked pale. Everyone knew that the Starry Sea's most treasured artifact was called the Great Luo Heavenly Palace, which was divided into three layers: the Purple Palace Enclosure, the Supreme Palace Enclosure, and the Heavenly Market Enclosure. It was said to be the master of the Myriad Stars Sect and had unparalleled power. No one had ever heard of the Starry Sea having a second Yuan Yang treasure.

Xuan Mobai frowned, staring into Gu Changyuan's eyes, trying to find a trace of bluff, but he only saw certainty.

"On the surface, the Starry Sea only possesses the Great Luo Heavenly Palace, but secretly, it also harbors another supreme treasure of primordial yang, known as the Starry Chessboard!"

"The Starry Chessboard is usually suppressed deep within the Starry Sea and is never shown to anyone. Only the sect leader and the Grand Elder know of its existence. Unfortunately, when Shao Zhifeng broke through the Ziwei Enclosure, the Starry Sea used both of its Yuan Yang Treasures. All the sect leaders of my Huangtian Sect have known about the existence of the Starry Chessboard."

Gu Changyuan's gaze swept across the two faces, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity.

"Therefore, even if I can control the Four Pillars of Heaven, if Zou Zhiwen comes with the Starry Chessboard, I will definitely not be able to stop him. Moreover, he doesn't even need to lift a finger. Zou Zhiwen only needs to reveal the Starry Sea Sect Master's decree and use the name of 'assistance' to carry out the actual 'takeover'. The elders and disciples in the sect, who are already in a state of panic, will definitely turn against us. At that time, we will not even have an excuse to resist."

Qin Youwei's face was as pale as paper, and she asked in a hoarse voice, "Then... what should we do?"

Gu Changyuan gently stroked the blade of the Shengxie Sword with his fingers, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke.

"I need time. I haven't fully mastered the Four Pillars of Heaven yet, and I need to sort out all the contingency plans left by Sect Leader Feng. Before Zou Zhiwen arrives, we must do three things. First, thoroughly purge all disciples and elders in the sect who are connected with Xingxiu Sea, leaving none alive. Second, integrate the remaining forces of the Four Palaces as quickly as possible, appoint new Palace Masters, and rebuild the command system of Huangtian Sect. Third, send someone to Lin'an City to find Su Qinghe. He is a hidden pawn I have planted outside. I cannot defeat Zou Zhiwen without him."

Xuan Mobai's brows twitched slightly upon hearing the word "cleansing," but he did not voice any objection.

Qin Youwei lowered her head, remained silent for a long time, and finally nodded.

"I'll take care of it right away." Xuan Mobai turned around and strode out of the palace gate, his footsteps gradually fading into the distance in the corridor.

Qin Youwei looked up at Gu Changyuan, her gaze complex. After a long silence, she slowly asked, "Who exactly are you?"

Gu Changyuan looked at his nominal master, smiled, and said, "Just think of me as the reincarnation of Shao Zhifeng. I'm here to lead the Yellow Heaven Sect to become the king of heretics."

Qin Youwei looked at Gu Changyuan, who had a smile on his face, shook her head, and said, "I only hope that you won't destroy the Yellow Heaven Sect."

After saying that, Qin Youwei transformed into a long rainbow and left the Huangtian Palace.

"Destroyed the Yellow Heaven Sect?" Gu Changyuan sat in the shadows, watching Qin Youwei leave, and chuckled softly, "Such fun toys, so much food, I can't bear to part with them..."

Half a month later, a spirit boat broke through the sea of ​​clouds and slowly landed on the square in front of the Huangtian Palace. The boat was entirely silver-white, and the bow was carved with the Xuanwu totem. It was the standard spirit boat of the Xuanwu Palace.

An inner disciple stepped forward first, followed by a young man in white. The young man had delicate features, pale skin, and a nonchalant smile in his eyes.

The inner disciples led the person to the entrance of the hall, bowed, and took their leave.