“From the Nine Underworlds?” Hearing this, Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng were both taken aback.
Although he had noticed that this matter was unusual, he did not expect it to be related to the Nine Nether.
After a moment of silence, Yan Zhaoge said softly, “I thought it was related to the Tushita Palace.”
When he said this, Feng Yunsheng, who was beside him, couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows.
The Earth Queen possessed the Immortal Exterminating Sword. However, she returned it to where Guang Chengzi’s corpse was, allowing Yan Zhaoge and the others to search for it.
At the same time, it was equivalent to drawing the attention of the Demon Race, orthodox Buddhism, Immortal Court, and the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus.
However, during this period, the Hollow Jade Palace reappeared in the world.
It was hard not to think that the Lady of Earth wanted to use the Immortal Vanquishing Sword to divert the attention of others and create an opportunity for herself to enter the Jade Void Palace.
Then, an old problem arose. How did the Lady of Earth find the Jade Void Palace?
There might be more than one answer to this question, including the fact that the Lady of Earth had disappeared for so many years because she had been searching with all her might. Now, she had finally gained something.
Or maybe she got the information from somewhere else.
But of all the answers, the one with the greatest possibility was still the one from the Tushita Palace.
The Jade Void Palace, Eight Visions Palace, and Roaming Jade Palace had disappeared. Their whereabouts might be hidden from everyone. Even the other Dao Ancestors might not necessarily know. However, as the shadow of the Grand Pure Lord of Dao and Virtue Patriarch, Taishang Laojun, would definitely know where the Jade Void Palace was.
Therefore, on the way here, Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng discussed this problem. First, they suspected that the Earth Goddess might be hiding in the Tushita Palace all these years.
“I did come from the Tushita Palace.”
Hearing Yan Zhaoge’s words, the Earth Lady did not feel offended. Her tone was still gentle, without any fluctuations.
Meanwhile, her reply caused the spirits of the two to rise.
However, the doubts in his heart grew.
Yan Zhaoge stood quietly amidst the dim yellow world, deep in thought as he instantly thought of many things.
The Lady of Earth continued, “However, this Immortal Vanquishing Sword does come from the Nine Hells.”
“Back then, Fellow Guangcheng perished. The Immortal Slaying Sword in his hands eventually fell into the hands of the Demonic Path.”
A soft sigh sounded, “Until the Immortal Slaying Sword and the Immortal Trapping Sword appeared one after another. The Great Freedom Heavenly Demon personally visited the Tushita Palace and brought the Immortal Slaying Sword, wanting to exchange it with the Elder Supreme Elder.”
“Laojun did not comment and left the matter to Daoist Wuxian to handle. In the end, Daoist Wuxian made the decision and agreed to the deal. The Immortal Slaying Sword returned to our Taoism and stayed in the Tushita Palace.”
The Lady of Earth said tirelessly, “Until this time, I brought it out and placed it back by Fellow Daoist Guangcheng’s side.”
“Great Daoist Xuan Du …” Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng nodded slowly.
The Great Daoist Master Xuan Du was also known as the Heavenly Venerable Miao Le. His full name was the Heavenly Venerable of Great Benevolence and Bliss. He sat on a nine-colored lotus throne and was covered by the Ten Ultimate Cranes. He was a top mighty figure of the Dao Sect.
Apart from that, he also had the honorific title of ‘Great Emperor Wu Xi Ling Guan’, conferred by the Heavenly Court’s Divine Palace.
Therefore, as a giant of the Heavenly Courts’ Divine Palace, the Lady of Earth was used to using that honorific title to address the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du as “Fellow Daoist Wu Xian”.
However, the successors of the Three Clear Lineage were more used to the title of Great Daoist Master Xuan Du. Generally speaking, people would treat this bigwig expert as the final disciple of the Grand Clear Heavenly Lord of Virtue and Virtue. However, due to how outstanding he was, he had the reputation of being the head disciple of the Grand Clear.
It was worth mentioning that the Ninth Heaven’s Devil-destroying Heavenly Lord, who was also the Great Emperor Zhenwu, had been introduced to the Dao by the Great Master Xuan Du.
However, during the Middle Era, the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du rarely appeared in the world, so his reputation gradually faded.
When people mentioned the top experts of the Grand Clear direct lineage, they would usually first think of the Four Imperials of Daoism, the Purple Tenuity Emperor, who was also the leader of the Four Imperials.
Comparatively speaking, when Great Emperor Ziwei was learning the Dao, the Three Pure Ones had already transcended. He was listening to the teachings of the Laojun, so the inheritance of his master was a little confusing.
“What kind of deal does Nine Nether want to make?
If the Earth Lady knows about it, is it convenient for you to reveal it? “Yan Zhaoge asked softly.
The Earth Lady answered, “The matter was handled by Daoist Wu Xian. I don’t know the details, but after that, Daoist Wu Xian handed the sword to me.”
“I see. No matter what, I have to thank the Earth Lady for giving us the chance to obtain the Immortal Exterminating Sword.”
Yan Zhaoge smiled slightly, “Then, forgive me for being presumptuous. May I ask the Earth Lady if there’s a chance to enter the Jade Illusory Palace again?
I wonder if there are any treasures in the Jade Illusory Palace now? “
The Earth Lady used Yan Zhaoge’s group and the Immortal Exterminating Sword to attract the attention of others, making it convenient for her to enter the Jade Illusory Palace.
If not, she could have directly handed the sword to Yan Zhaoge and the others. Why would she place it beside the Lord of Broad Accomplishment’s corpse and fake the scene as if the Immortal Exterminating Sword had always been in the Lord of Broad Accomplishment’s hands?
Yan Zhaoge didn’t ask what she took from the Jade Illusory Palace.
Compared to the Earth Lady’s gains, Yan Zhaoge was more concerned about whether he would have the chance to enter the Jade Illusory Palace.
“The opening of the Jade Illusory Palace only lasted for an instant. I also couldn’t stay for long and would be sent out very quickly.” The Earth Lady said gently, “I don’t know when I can enter again.”
“The palace was empty, with only a lone lamp remaining. Luckily, what I was looking for was this lamp. Now that I’ve obtained it, this trip wasn’t in vain.”
Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng understood what she meant.
The Jade Illusory Glazed Lamp was the lamp that the Primordial Heavenly Lord had lit up when he was lecturing in the Jade Illusory Palace in the past. While it was miraculous, the Primordial Heavenly Lord had many treasures with him. This lamp couldn’t display its miraculous effects and could only be used for illumination.
Although Yan Zhaoge heard that there was nothing in the Jade Illusory Palace and that he might not have the chance to enter again, he wasn’t frustrated. He also didn’t doubt whether the Earth Lady was unwilling to tell him the truth.
He smiled and cupped his hands towards the spacious dark yellow world, “Today, I’ve been told so many things by you. It’s an eye-opener for this Yan, and many doubts in my heart have been resolved. I’m truly grateful.”
“There’s only one last question that has been lingering in my heart. I wonder if you can answer it?”
Yan Zhaoge said slowly, “I wonder why you want to impersonate the Earth Lady?”
The dusky yellow world instantly quietened down.
“If you didn’t intentionally leave behind clues, the Incongruence Divine Mother and us wouldn’t have discovered anything.” Within the space, Yan Zhaoge’s voice resounded.
If they didn’t discover the aura left behind by the Earth Queen’s deity on the Immortal Exterminating Sword, Yan Zhaoge and the others would naturally think that the ancient sword had always been with the Lord of Broad Accomplishment’s slough. They wouldn’t have noticed that the Immortal Exterminating Sword had already been transferred to a few hands.
If that was the case, Yan Zhaoge wouldn’t have been able to find his way here with the Later Earth Text and other clues.
“However, I’ve read many of the Earth Lady’s writings, and I’ve gained some insights. I can tell that you’re not the true deity of the Earth Queen.”
“So, may I ask who you are?”