Chapter 1611: Going All In!

When Xi Zhong followed Ye Guan and Gu Pan into the city, he turned to glance at Jun You, with a grim look in his eyes.

Jun You fixed her eyes on Ye Guan. She had to admit that his actions caught her off guard.

Direct instigation! That was a good method.

Once the three of them entered the city, all the formations were immediately activated, sealing the entire city off.

At the same time, numerous cultivators in the city soared into the sky, flying off in all directions.

Defend the Lord!

When Xi Zhong chose Ye Guan, he understood that with his current strength, he could not protect Ye Guan alone. Therefore, he had to summon those who were still loyal to the Divinity to help. He knew that although the Divine Civilization was now controlled by those two from the Divine Continent, there were still many who remained loyal to the Divinity. Take the Divine Nuns, for example. Having been personally raised by the Divinity, they were completely devoted to him.

This was also why he ultimately chose to support Ye Guan. He had the support of the Sickle Nun! How could she be wrong about him? If it were someone else claiming to be the Divine Emissary, Xi Zhong would be doubtful.

Of course, it was still a gamble for him, a dangerous one. But he had no other choice. If he didn't choose to support Ye Guan, he'd have to side with the higher-ups. Since that would be the case, why not choose Ye Guan then? If Ye Guan were truly the Divine Emissary, it'd be a win for him. But if Ye Guan wasn't, then he would be in big trouble.

If such a heaven-defying artifact wasn't created by the Divinity, it meant that the Ye Guan's background was much more powerful than the Divinity thenselves.

They had to be unbelievably powerful! And he had decided to go all in!

Along the way, Xi Zhong continued to issue orders. He had already mobilized all the powerful cultivators within the Temple of Divinity. In addition, all great formations were activated. Overhead, thousands of formations densely filled the sky, forming an overwhelming and dazzling sight.

Xi Zhong also immediately arranged for the civilians to evacuate to minimize the number of casualties once the great battle started. At that point, the people within the city had already felt that something was off. Hence, when Xi Zhong gave the order, they fled toward the city gates without hesitation.

Outside the city, Jun You watched the activated formations surrounding the South Temple of Divinity City with a calm gaze.

She wasn't anxious. The chess match had just begun.

Inside the city, Xi Zhong immediately arranged for Ye Guan and Gu Pan to heal. He provided them with a cultivation centre densely filled with spiritual energy and even supplied them with the best holy healing medicine within the Temple of Divinity.

Two hours later, Ye Guan's fleshly body and soul had fully recovered. He looked at the golden jade bottle in his hand. Inside, there were two scarlet-gold pills, divine healing items that Xi Zhong had given him. They were the reason why Ye Guan recovered so quickly. Not only that, but the medicine's power was now stored in his body. The next time he was injured, it would automatically activate and heal him continuously. With this pill's help, his combat strength could increase by at least twenty percent.

At that moment, Xi Zhong entered with a serious expression.

Ye Guan looked at him. "Hall Master, do you have more of these pills?"

Xi Zhong revealed a bitter smile. "To be honest, we only have five in our entire South Temple of Divinity. I gave three to you and two to Gu Pan. Now, there's not a single one left."

Ye Guan was surprised. "What grade are these pills? They're so precious!"

"They're Supreme-grade pills, on par with Supreme Dao artifacts. They're extremely hard to refine."

Ye Guan muttered to himself, "

Ah,

if only we had a few hundred more."

Xi Zhong was speechless.

Ye Guan stored the pills and said seriously, "Hall Master, tell me more about the Divine Civilization."

When Xi Zhong heard that, his heart sank.

Brother, you're supposed to be the Divine Emissary! And yet, you're asking me about the Divine Civilization? Have you been bluffing me all this time?

Seeing the expression on Xi Zhong's face, Ye Guan knew what he was thinking. However, he did not attempt to explain himself. At that point, even if Xi Zhong regretted supporting Ye Guan, it was already too late.

All they could do was to stay on this course.

As Ye Guan expected, Xi Zhong understood and didn't press the issue. Instead, he explained, "Ever since the Divinity disappeared, the Divine Civilization has been ruled by two people, Xuan Jun, the Hall Master of Regency Hall, and Shen Fu, who manages all internal affairs."

"Who gave you the order to target me?" Ye Guan asked.

"I report to Shen Fu. It was Shen Fu who gave me the order. But as far as I know, both Shen Fu and Xuan Jun want you dead."

Ye Guan's eyes narrowed. "Aren't they afraid of the Divinity?"

Xi Zhong shook his head. "Sure, they revere the Divinity, but the Divinity hasn't appeared in a very long time. Within the Divine Civilization, the two of them hold absolute power and decide everything.

"Now that you've appeared, they refuse to acknowledge you, as it means giving up control and letting you lead. Of course, they don't want that to happen."

Ye Guan pondered for a moment and said, "Another reason why they don't believe I'm the Divine Emissary is that if there were a divine decree, it would be delivered directly to them. Is that right?"

"Exactly. Also, you're a blasphemer and with an Order. That's the main reason why no one believes that the Divinity has appointed you as the Divine Emissary."

Ye Guan nodded. "So, here's the current situation. Some believe me, while some doubt me."

"Right now, within the Divine Civilization, there are three factions. First are the die-hard loyalists of Xuan Jun and Shen Fu. Even if the Divinity were to appear, they might not even submit to them."

Ye Guan frowned, but quickly understood. The Divinity might be the supreme ruler, but they hadn't appeared in many years. It was natural that the officials were loyal to Xuan Jun and Shen Fu, given that they were promoted by them.

Xi Zhong continued, "The second group is those who have always been loyal to the Divinity. They've been waiting for their return. Once it is confirmed that you are the Divine Emissary, they'll submit to you.

"Among them, there are several important individuals."

"Who?"

"The three Divine Nuns. They were personally raised by the Divinity and hold great authority. If they believe in you, many in the Temple of Divinity will follow suit, and it'll be hard for others to deny your identity. Besides them, there's the Arbiter from the Arbitration Hall and the Judicator from the Tribunal Hall."

"Tell me more about those two."

"The Arbiter handles internal affairs. Any internal disputes fall under his jurisdiction. He leads a force of powerful cultivators left behind by the Divinity, called the Arbiter Guard. They're extremely powerful."

"The Judicator handles external affairs and divine punishment. He holds the highest authority in interpreting divine law. He also commands a group of cultivators trained by the Divinity, known as the Divine Judgement Guard.

"These two figures have always remained neutral, navigating between Xuan Jun and Shen Fu. If you can gain their support, as well as the three Divine Nuns, you'll be set."

Ye Guan thought for a while, then asked, "What are the chances that the three Divine Nuns will support me?"

"As of now, it's at least ninety-nine percent. The Sickle Nun has already acknowledged you. The others will surely, too."

"So, all that's left is the Arbiter and the Judicator?"

"Yes, their stance is crucial."

"Do you think we have a good chance?" Ye Guan asked.

"It's hard to say. They've held high positions for years, constantly maneuvering between the two factions without picking sides..."

Ye Guan replied softly, "I understand. If they haven't taken a side, there are only two possibilities. Either they're waiting to see the bigger picture, or they're waiting for the Divinity's return."

Xi Zhong nodded. "Yes. If it's the first, your appearance threatens their interest. If it's the second, they'll rush to support you."

Then, Ye Guan said gravely, "There's also a third possibility."

Xi Zhong was puzzled.

"The third is that they're waiting on the sidelines. They'll watch me fight Xuan Jun and Shen Fu until both sides are exhausted. Then they'll step in to reap the benefits and test if I'm the real Divine Emissary.

"If I am real and the Divinity appears, they'll submit and ride the wave. If I'm not and I lose the battle, they'll emerge to restore order."

Upon hearing this, Xi Zhong's expression darkened.

Seeing him worry, Ye Guan patted his shoulder with a smile. "Don't worry. Everything is under the Divinity's control."

When he heard that, Xi Zhong straightened with a jolt. "Divine Emissary, the Divinity..."

Ye Guan remained calm. "This time, the Divinity just wants to see how chaotic the Divine Civilization has become."

Xi Zhong breathed a sigh of relief. That explanation made sense.

However, Ye Guan was panicking on the inside.

I had no idea that so many people actually want to rebel in the Divine Civilization.