Mortal: My divine sense has mutated.

Chapter 58 The Show Begins

Immediately, the bearded man's tone became serious, and he said, "However, let's not beat around the bush, I will definitely fight for this Heaven-Mending Pill. Brother Mo, don't blame me later, I'll just compensate you with some pills and magic treasures."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yin echoed, "That's right, Fellow Daoist Mo. The other things are negotiable, but I will not give up the Heaven-Mending Pill."

Qingyi Jushi: "Fellow Daoist Mo, my lifespan is nearing its end. This time, I have no choice but to swallow my pride and compete with you for this Heaven-Mending Pill."

Chen Liang wasn't surprised. He simply nodded and said, "I understand the predicament of you fellow Daoists. Then let's rely on our own abilities when the time comes. However, when facing Wan Tianming and the others, or... the Star Palace, we must unite against them."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yin, Qingyi Jushi, and Manhuzi all nodded in agreement.

Then, Ji Yin looked at Madam Wen and transmitted his voice, "Madam Wen, do you intend to visit the inner palace during this trip?"

Madam Wen looked up at the four of them, lingering especially on Chen Liang for a moment, and said in a telepathic voice, "I'm only here to gather some spiritual herbs; I won't interfere in matters within the inner palace."

Madam Wen paused for a moment, then transmitted her voice, "Also, Fellow Daoist 'Mo,' I agree to what you said before."

Both Ji Yin and Man Hu Zi were taken aback upon hearing this, and their gazes involuntarily shifted between Chen Liang and Madam Wen.

Qingyi Jushi pursed his lips, trying hard not to show a smile.

Just as Ji Yin was having a mental breakdown, wondering if there was some other collusion between Chen Liang and Madam Wen, the bearded man sitting cross-legged on the ground had increasingly bright eyes. Then he couldn't help but stand up and bring his face close to Chen Liang's.

He cautiously transmitted his voice, "Brother Chen, you wouldn't happen to be...?"

Chen Liang remained calm and transmitted his voice, saying, "Brother Man, you should know the principle of 'not believing rumors, not spreading rumors'."

Despite hearing this, the bearded man still refused to give up, staring intently into Chen Liang's eyes.

Chen Liang finally raised an eyebrow at him, and after the bearded man read the hidden information, he grinned and laughed, but made no sound.

He patted Chen Liang's shoulder forcefully, gave him a thumbs-up, and carefully transmitted his voice, "Hahahaha, I admire you!"

After the teasing, the bearded man couldn't help but warn Chen Liang that flirting with the Six Paths Supreme Saint's concubine was something he shouldn't do, and that he should wait until his cultivation level was higher. Chen Liang simply nodded and didn't say anything more.

Later, during the standoff between the righteous and demonic paths, many more Core Formation cultivators arrived.

Among them, one who left a deep impression on Chen Liang was a male cultivator with a sinister look on his face. His aura as a cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation was weak and unstable, and he was accompanied by two late-stage Core Formation cultivators as guards.

When he came to visit Manhuzi, Chen Liang learned his identity: the only son of the Three Yang Old Demon, a peak mid-Nascent Soul cultivator, and the young master of the Qingyang Sect.

Chen Liang immediately decided to make sure this guy never left the Void Heaven Palace. This was because he had harassed Yuan Yao and the others, and his attitude was extremely arrogant.

This guy had disappeared for a while, and Chen Liang couldn't find him. Now that he's come to the Void Heaven Palace, it's a good opportunity for him to die.

Ironically, because Chen Liang rarely makes public appearances, there are almost no portraits of him circulating in the market.

Moreover, the young master of Qingyang Sect never paid any attention to Chen Liang, a former Core Formation cultivator. So even though this guy had harassed Yuan Yao and the others, he didn't even recognize Chen Liang's face.

Until a gatehouse rises from the last hidden main seat in this grand hall of stars, the overlord of the chaotic star sea—the Star Palace—finally makes its appearance.

As two golden beams of light pierced straight into the Star Palace and landed naturally in the gatehouse, the Star Palace Grand Elder, Jin Kui, dressed in white robes and half-armored, and Elder Jia, dressed in black robes and full-armored, appeared.

Elder Jia first bowed to Jin Kui, then stepped forward and said loudly, "This trip to the Void Heaven Palace will be presided over by Elder Jin Kui and me on behalf of the Star Palace."

The rules are the same as always. Private duels are prohibited in the three outer gates. Anyone who bullies the weak, kills, or steals treasures may be killed first and reported later.

If any escapees, the Star Palace will issue a warrant for their arrest after they leave this place.

As for the inner sanctum, our Star Palace will not enter or interfere. Therefore, if you feel unsure, please stop at the outer sanctum.

Just as Elder Jia was making his usual polite remarks, both Wan Tianming and Manhuzi showed some disdain.

After all, it's a long-standing practice in the Chaotic Star Sea for the Star Palace to tamper with things during their trip to the Void Heaven Palace.

The bearded man even specifically warned Chen Liang, "Brother Chen, be careful of the people from the Star Palace. They won't just interfere in the inner palace, they'll also tamper with things in the three outer palace gates."

Chen Liang nodded upon hearing this, indicating that he understood.

Shortly thereafter, a portal with a teleportation screen appeared, officially marking the start of the journey to the Void Heaven Palace.

The Core Formation cultivators in the arena rushed towards the portal, and the Xuan Bone mixed in with it quickly disappeared.

Only after most of the Core Formation cultivators had left did the righteous and demonic factions bypass the gatehouse occupied by the Star Palace and enter the first level of the outer hall of the Void Heaven Palace through the teleportation light screen.

Seeing this, Elder Jia said to Jin Kui, "Elder, just as you predicted, everyone who was supposed to come has arrived."

Jin Kui, however, was not so optimistic. "You're flattering me. That newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator is a variable."

Elder Jia dismissed the concern, saying, "Elder, you're overthinking it. How could a newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator possibly affect your plans?"

Jin Kui smiled slightly and said, "Perhaps. Alright, this grand show that only happens once every three hundred years has finally begun. Let's see how they play their game."

As Elder Jia and Jin Kui disappeared from the Star Palace, the Star Palace slowly closed.

In an extremely dark space, with the flash of a short-range teleportation light, Chen Liang's figure suddenly appeared on a simple teleportation array.

The three gates of the outer hall of the Void Heaven Palace are all randomly teleported, so even if Chen Liang and Manhuzi pass through the teleportation light curtain together, they will be scattered in different places, and it is rare for them to land together.

However, Chen Liang seemed to have a special connection with Madam Wen today, so they ended up in the same safe zone.

Madam Wen's divine sense also detected Chen Liang, so she walked straight over with her phoenix sword in hand.

As for the other Core Formation cultivators who had landed in this safe area, they wisely left one after another.

Madam Wen asked, "Is your name Chen Liang or Mo Ling?"

"Naturally, it's Chen Liang."

Mrs. Wen: "Why did you give a false name?"

Chen Liang: "Don't you think my name sounds familiar?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Wen frowned. Only after Chen Liang mentioned it did she realize that the name did indeed sound quite familiar.

Soon, her eyes widened as she finally remembered where she had heard the name before.

"The most affectionate male cultivator in the Chaotic Star Sea?"

Chen Liang coughed somewhat awkwardly and said, "Actually, I prefer the title of Five Elemental Root Core Formation Rogue Cultivator."

Madam Wen gave Chen Liang a strange look before finally saying, "So, you formed your Nascent Soul stage in less than a hundred years after forming your Core? You're not some old monster who has possessed someone's body, are you?"

Chen Liang shrugged helplessly and said, "You see, it's because of your ordinary questioning reaction that I gave a false name."

Otherwise, I would have to explain my cultivation speed problem to everyone, which would be a real hassle.

Even the usually aloof Madam Wen blushed upon hearing this, realizing she had misspoke, since Chen Liang's youthful aura was undeniable.