Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor

Chapter 1462  Someone Made The First Move

Wang Wei continued reviewing the knowledge or information he received from Grandma Juʼs soul. Many had restrictions, and although he could remove them, it was best to do it slowly to prevent accidents. The All-Seeing Temple has existed for a long time, and its influence is known throughout most of the Chaos Universe. The amount of information theyʼve had access to is unimaginable.

ʼThey will be another source of information,ʼ Wang Wei contemplated before continuing. ʼThese guys are filthy rich.ʼ The temple is known for asking exorbitant prices, allowing them to amass a fortune during their long existence. ʼWhy hasnʼt anyone slaughtered these guys?ʼ

Their temple only had one Primal Paragon, so why hasnʼt anyone been interested in their wealth or information? ʼIf it was before the Ultimate Taboo, reputation could protect them, but now…ʼ The temple has helped many people, so when in danger, they could have asked for help, and numerous factions would gladly help to repay their karma. However, after the Ultimate Taboo, the game has changed, and there are beings who could ignore both the physical and societal rules.

Wang Wei searched the memories and found something. Itʼs not even a secret as the All-Seeing Temple released the news as a deterrent to the world. Their temple has something called the [Fate Ring of Punishment]. In their early days, their founder knew they wanted to build a faction for Diviners or Seers from across the Chaos Universe.

The founder also knew that even Paragon Realm Diviners had to pay a price for certain divination, so they created this fate ring to bear the brunt of most backlash. Over the years, the fate ring has absorbed backlash from countless seers, turning into a potent [Fate Weapon] that even transcendents must be weary of.

ʼPunishment from fate,ʼ Wang Wei muttered. He reckoned these half-step transcendents were not so much afraid of the power of this fate ring but the implication. If they get hit by it, they might survive, but the thing would leave a mark on them — a mark that the River of Fate would use to control or mess with them.

This fate ring operated similar to how Karmic Sins used to during the Mortal Stage of cultivation, except at an even higher level. These half-step transcendents have broken off from the rules and restrictions of the Chaos Universe, so the last thing they would want was to garner the ire of the River of Fate.

ʼAnd itʼs not just the River of Fate,ʼ Wang Wei pondered. ʼThere is also the Fate Cardinal.ʼ He would not be surprised if, in the history of the All-Seeing Temple, a transcendent has tried something, and the Fate Cardinal used that as an excuse to turn them into a pawn.

ʼHowever, this ring is good news for me,ʼ Wang Wei thought with shining eyes. While the backlash was a punishment to most others, it was the best nourishment for someone like him — especially if he was prepared. ʼHowever, Iʼm not the only one.ʼ

Wang Wei could think of a few others who could ignore this fate backlash, including other Fate Seeds. However, his greatest worry is the person with the Fate Grand Dao Position. ʼThe question is: why havenʼt those guys taken action yet?ʼ He did not believe he was the only one thirsting for the templeʼs information network or their wealth.

ʼI should be on the lookout,ʼ Wang Wei decided. He finished her memories before coming up with a preliminary plan on how to convincingly map out Grandma Juʼs rise in the temple without suspicion. She had a master, who was a Supreme Seer, hence why she was the one granted the opportunity to attend the trial. However, the temple is like any other faction with people, meaning competition and strife are abundant. Grandma Ju might be punished once her mission fails, making it harder for Wang Weiʼs plan to come to fruition. ʼSomething should happen in this trial that is valuable enough to use as information. Letʼs use that to offset the missionʼs failure,ʼ he thought.

Wang Wei took one last glance at Grandma Ju, checking for any problems with the artifact and the fusion. He checked his connection to the Artifact Spirit since it would be the medium through which they could communicate. ʼEverything looks set,ʼ he muttered before disappearing from the temple. Grandma Ju continued his actions of weakening herself for divination before rushing to the Life Tower to save herself.

Meanwhile, Wang Wei returned to the Refining Tower to make the second [Existence Observing Artifact]. Fifteen hundred years passed, and the artifact had long been refined. Wang Wei was using the Dao Tower and the Battle Tower to improve his skill. He suddenly stopped as he sensed something. He did not hesitate to absorb his clone before leaving the tower.

There were plenty of participants, and there remained another 1500 years before the trial officially ended. Most of the Eternal Ascension Worldʼs participants left after Wang Weiʼs warnings, but a few stayed for different reasons. Wang Wei looked in Emperor Kongʼs home, which was a scroll library.

ʼHe seems ready,ʼ Wang Wei thought before focusing his attention. He had to wait another month before something occurred. Someone appeared in the sky to manifest a black pagoda shining brightly with stars and the power of mystery. The pagoda released an intense aura that sent chills down Wang Weiʼs spine. Numerous participants were forced onto the ground, embarrassing themselves before their peers.

ʼThat aura,ʼ Wang Wei thought, trying to remember where he had sensed it before. Given his memory and potent soul, this should have been an easy task, but it took him a few seconds to remember. ʼThe Star-Gazing Pavillion — Old Man Tianji was the first to make the move.ʼ

Wang Wei slowly teleported away from the central area where the pagoda was located. Then, he watched as the towering artifact crashed on the trial with the explicit intention of destruction. However, the destruction he expected did not arrive. Instead, a light golden barrier manifested in the sky and blocked the pagoda.

ʼThat pagoda should be a genuine half-step transcendent artifact, and yet, it was so easily blocked,ʼ Wang Wei observed with squinted eyes. He did not utter a word nor move but continued observing. As expected, more people started moving as three more weapons manifested in the sky, putting more pressure on the trial. Then, Sir Lu appeared.

”Dear participants, there have been slight hiccups with the trial, so we will have to cut things short,” the spirit said with a smile. He appeared calm, as if there were not four entities beyond words beyond simple description trying to annihilate them.

”You already know the final winners, so letʼs just hand over the prize,” Sir Lu continued, and with a wave of his hand, countless motes of lights flew in different directions. Wang Wei looked at the five tokens in his hand, shaking his head. If the trial is destroyed, these things will be useless.

”Now, if you would please head to the nearest portals near you,ʼ Sir Lu continued as portals appeared in different trial areas. Countless people flew to these portals, running as if their lives depended on it. The aura of one of those artifacts was too much for most of them, so they did not want to wait around to see the outcome.

Of course, Wang Wei did not leave, and he was not the only one. Many people were brave or stupid enough to wait for the outcome, thinking they could use this opportunity for themselves. As soon as most participants left, cracks started manifesting everywhere in the trial.

ʼSo, they canʼt hold on already?ʼ Wang Wei thought with a frown. He thought the trial would last longer than this. ʼItʼs still too soon to tell.ʼ He turned his head in the east direction. ʼTian Xuan left.ʼ Unlike the others who used portals to return home, Tian Xuan entered the River of Time to head for the Land of Exile.

ʼI hope he succeeds,ʼ Wang Wei thought. Tian Xuanʼs plan hinged on his future self, buying him more time, and the fact that Grand Dao hasnʼt punished him for his betrayal showed this plan was a success. However, the crucial part is his escape to that forbidden land that Grand Dao has lost control of.

Boom!

Cracks spread from the trialʼs light golden barrier, manifesting more void cracks. ʼCanʼt they hold on?ʼ Wang Wei was once again premature in his judgment as the barrier healed itself. Then, another player took action. This time, it was a colossal umbrella with the top paintings of thousands of colors.

ʼThe Desire Heart Palace has taken action,ʼ Wang Wei thought. This umbrella symbolizes that the big players are making their move. ʼWhat about the Primeval Body Mansion?ʼ Wang Wei looked around and saw Bi Longsheng spectating like himself. He frowned: ʼHis demeanor indicates he is not going to take action.ʼ

Anyone looking at Bi Longsheng could tell he was enjoying himself watching this event unfold. ʼIs he truly a spectator, or does he think these people are clowns and want them to waste their efforts before sweeping in and taking everything for himself?ʼ

Wang Wei could not tell, so he waited and observed.