Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor

Chapter 1350: First Large Scale Confrontation

”...I want to know whether you can hide the soul pool from these people,” Wang Wei said while pointing above his head.

”That is not an issue, especially after telling me of their existence,” Ma Liquiu replied casually.

”Oh? So confident?” However, her response was only a smile.

”I want to remind you that Iʼm doing this purely out of interest, and I wonʼt move a muscle without seeing any benefit,” Wang Wei said.

”So direct, huh?” Ma Liquiu uttered. ”I understand, and you donʼt have to worry.”

”If you say so,” Wang Wei nodded. ”My last condition is a question; I want an honest answer.”

”Iʼm all ears.”

”Are you alive?” Wang Wei asked. His question immediately stumped her; it was apparent since Wang Wei could see the emotions from her facial expression.

”Thatʼs an interesting question,” Ma Liquiu uttered. ”To answer you in the most simple way, I am not, but things are more complicated than that.”

”More complicated than entering Limbo?”

”Yes, more complicated than that.”

”I see,” Wang Wei nodded. ”I accept the deal. Do you have any requirements for the Paragon?”

”Nothing. I just donʼt want the clan to become extinct. As long as they preserve our lineages, that will be enough for me.”

”I understand,” Wang Wei said. ”How do we proceed?”

”You only need to find our clanʼs Luck Condensing Artifact and enter the Void Illusion Realm.”

Wang Wei squinted his eyes after hearing this: ”Anything else?”

”Thatʼs it,” Ma Liquid nodded. ”It was a pleasure to meet you, Fellow Daoist.” She smiled, fully displaying her otherworldly charm. Wang Wei calmly watched as the figure disappeared. ”No contract? She must have her own guarantee,” Wang Wei muttered, feeling another headache coming. ”However, I should expect this from a False Transcendent.”

Pseudo Transcendent is not the only other classification that Wang Wei created. There is still False Transcendent above them, and these are people who failed in their attempt to enter the path of transcendence but survived either by luck or their ingenuity. These peopleʼs [Existence] should contain some qualities of [Half-Step Transcendents], making them way more powerful than Primal Paragons.

Wang Wei and Wu Hong theorized that there were not many pseudo and false transcendents in the world; their numbers are probably even less than actual [Half-Step Transcendent] due to the result of the Ultimate Taboo. However, these people will be abundant once the Transcendent Era starts and envelops the whole Chaos Universe.

ʼSo, what should my next move be? Should I help her or treat her as a pawn?ʼ Wang Wei thought. He had many suspicions about this woman, and their conversation slowly revealed the truth. Firstly, he asked her to add mortals to the list of people from whom to gather soul power. Such an act might make it seem he was greedy and only wanted more profit, but he was also testing the water.

Ma Liquiu was communicating with him from the past, and what Wang Wei asked was basically to change history. Such an act should create enough backlash to kill a Primal Paragon on Wu Hongʼs level. Yet, she agreed casually as if this was nothing to her. So, as soon as he agreed, Wang Wei had suspicions about her strength.

Then, he asked her about her status, and her answer that she was dead but complicated revealed to him information, the primary focus on her status as a false transcendent. Finally, there is her motive.

ʼShe probably wants to revive, and whoever suckers from the Ma Clan I chose to become the Paragon will be her vessel or the link to her success,ʼ Wang Wei analyzed. A Great Emperor can use their bloodline to revive themselves, let alone someone on Ma Liquiuʼs level. She might not even use bloodline, but the clan concept itself to revive herself.

ʼI can probably temper with the vessel, but is that necessary?ʼ Wang Wei analyzed. ʼIʼm positive that her way of transcendence has something to do with the Void Illusion Realm. Her revival might mean I lose the control Iʼve already gained, but is that enough to make enemies with someone with such potential?ʼ Wang Wei slowly and meticulously calculated the pros and cons.

ʼI could bring the Ma Clan into the Dao Opening Sect, and once she revives, we will have another Transcendent Seed. However, it would be foolish to believe such a powerhouse can be controlled because of family lineage.ʼ

There are so many generations between Ma Liquiu and the current Ma Clan, let alone by the time sheʼs revived. Wang Wei also has to consider timing. If Ma Liquiu is revived before the Dao Opening Sect, then she could use her strength to take over instead.

ʼSo, I must control when to cultivate that Ma Clan Paragon,ʼ Wang Wei analyzed. ʼIt would be best to wait until the sect has one or two transcendence. That way, we can control or lure her into our side with resources and guidance. Moreover, she might also be an excellent teacher for Dong Lifenʼs Path of Transcendence.ʼ

The Void Illusion Realm was similar to the Dream World. If Ma Liquiu can succeed, Dong Lifen might derive inspiration from her method, thus cultivating another transcendent for the sect.

ʼOkay, itʼs decided,ʼ Wang Wei thought. Now that he knew how to treat this cooperation, he felt more relieved. The plan was perfect; even if it did not work, he could form an alliance with Ma Liquiu. Itʼs always good to have powerful friends. Wang Wei teleported away; he had found the Ma Clan.

He entered a secret realm full of people. These people looked normal to the naked eye, but Wang Wei saw more than that. He saw a group of prideful people who were beaten by society. The Ma Clan inherited their ancestorʼs pride in her accomplishments, but they did not have the ability to maintain. Despite having the Spirit of Epochs for countless years, their clan slowly declined to the point where only three regular Great Emperors were in charge.

ʼI want to say how the mighty have fallen, but a part of me knows that this may be the fate of the Wang Clan one day,ʼ Wang Wei thought, sighing deeply. He shook his head to remove these distracting thoughts. He swiftly scanned everyone in the clan.

”As expected, all their talents are terrible,” Wang Wei muttered. It was hard to imagine a clan that gave birth to someone like Ma Liquiu had fallen to this state. ʼMaybe itʼs not a coincidence. Maybe itʼs the luck backlash for her failure.ʼ Wang Wei was inclined to believe this. Someone of Ma Liquiuʼs level does not need to have direct descendants. With her achievements, the bloodline of the Ma Clan would naturally improve, so even after so long, there should be some talented individuals.

ʼI still have plenty of time. I can slowly excavate the talent from their bloodline. That approach should also make it easier for her to return,ʼ Wang Wei thought. He waved his hand, and this secret realm shrunk into a ball before putting it away. Meanwhile, his left hand held a golden pyramid that seemed to look different every time he looked at it.

ʼI canʼt sense anything,ʼ Wang Wei thought. This thing looked like a normal artifact to his eyes, and itʼs the same no matter what he tries. ʼWell, letʼs take it as another reminder: never underestimate anyone with some achievements in the transcendent path. Alright, letʼs get

this show on the move.ʼ

Wang Wei took a step and appeared before the gate he saw in his previous Karma Divination. Just as he saw, there were a few dozen robust seals, showing that whoever dealt with this

place did not do it lightly.

ʼThe good news is the thing I was worried about did not happen,ʼ Wang Wei thought with squinted eyes. He feared that Maitreya or Supreme Unity participated in sealing the Void Illusion Realm. His actions would have been futile if that had been the case. Luckily, this should have been Time Eater and the othersʼ work.

ʼNow is the bad news,ʼ Wang Wei thought as he turned around. ”I can smell the stench of decay, cowardness, and arrogance even if you hide in the void.

”You are even more arrogant than the information said.” A woman dressed in Yin-Yang robes appeared, followed by three others. Of course, Wang Wei recognized his greatest ”enemies.” ”You are - what was it again? Something Cauldron,” Wang Wei asked. ”Forget my rudeness, but my memories are important, and I donʼt have room for unimportant people.” Seven Cauldron chuckled, her demeanor calm and unbothered. Unfortunately, the terrifying killing intent released from her body proved otherwise.

”I will enjoy your death,” Seven Cauldron declared. ”I will make a cup to drink wine out of your skull. That is a promise, and I always keep my word.”

”What a vulgar woman,” Wang Wei commented. ”Wait, are you even a woman?” He was not saying these words for nothing; it was because he sensed some abnormality with her.

”Shut up.”

”It seems I hit a sore spot.”