Chapter 1133 — To Think I Was So Foolish
The Herdsman of the Wasteland · Page 2 of 3
Now, in place of that affliction, we have a virtuous and worthy Earthly Virtue Sovereign—truly a blessing for the Primordial Realm. " Shen Mu's heart stirred. None of the other Venerables had mentioned the Earth Mother Primordial Sovereign; only he had.
It was evident that Shen Mu's scheme in the Yankang capital to eliminate the Earth Mother had not escaped him. There was an underlying meaning in his words, and also a warning for Shen Mu. Ancestral God King strode over, yet passed right by Shen Mu, lofty and swaggering, looking down on everyone.
Shen Mu smiled and paid him no heed.
Venerable Xu approached and said, "Venerable Mu, you are quite close to my father, Earth Count.
Is my father in good health? " Shen Mu said with a knowing smile, "Elder Brother Earth Count still has a sturdy body, but he is old and always thinking of his children.
It is inevitable that he feels lonely when his children are not by his side. " Venerable Xu said, "When a man is old, he should stop clinging to power, and retire early, lest he die in office.
" Shen Mu said with a full smile, "I shall relay your words to him. " His gaze fell on Venerable Gong, and he bowed, "Fellow Daoist Gong.
" "Venerable Mu.
" Venerable Gong returned the greeting.
Shen Mu looked her over.
She was a woman who never smiled lightly, treating everyone with ice-cold indifference and never showing a friendly face. He therefore said seriously, "I have met the other nine Venerables, and our bonds of friendship are deep; they love and respect me like family. Only with you, Fellow Daoist Gong, have I never had a talk. Do you have time to sit and discuss the Dao? " "No time.
" Venerable Gong was extremely cold and turned to leave.
The other Venerables all laughed and said, "Venerable Mu, do not take it to heart. That is just Gong's temperament; she is equally cold to everyone.
" Shen Mu gave two dry laughs to cover his awkwardness. Then everyone took their leave, saying, "Venerable Mu, do not overexert yourself. When you have leisure, come sit with us. In the next few days the Heavenly Court's great army will set out, bearing the Four Imperial Artifacts to suppress Taixu.
You must not miss this grand spectacle! " Shen Mu assented and watched them go, his eyes flickering, "The Four Imperial Artifacts they have forged should be meant to open a safe passage, to use those mindless artifacts to suppress the various strangeness on the Heart Demon Star Road. But the Heart Demon of the Taixu Star Road can even manifest the Ancient God Heavenly Emperor—relying on the Four Imperial Artifacts alone may not be enough. They will certainly also seek out Grand Senior Brother's disciples. . .
" "Venerable Mu, the geographic map of Yunluo Celestial Palace you requested.
" The divine official called out, and Shen Mu came to his senses. The official handed him the map, saying with a smile, "I have also marked the route to Yunluo Celestial Palace on it. " That said, he did not leave, but looked at Shen Mu.
Shen Mu understood perfectly well and took out another pouch of celestial coins.
The official slipped it into his sleeve, bowed, and withdrew. Shen Mu returned to the chariot, unfolded the map of Yunluo Celestial Palace, and looked over it, then could not help laughing.
He also brought out another map and compared the two—they were exactly identical! This map had been left to him by Wei Suifeng.
Clearly, Yunluo Celestial Palace was also one of Wei Suifeng's treasure hoards, though he did not know what was hidden there. The map the official had given Shen Mu noted in detail that the Spirit Energy Transfer Bridge led to Yunluo Celestial Palace. Shen Mu rolled up that map, and it burned up, turning to ashes, leaving only Wei Suifeng's.
"Grand Senior Brother told me to follow the map to rescue him. Very well, I will follow the map.
But rescuing him—I expect that will have to wait a little longer. . . Yan'er, head for the Western Heaven Gate.