Chapter 784 - 307: The Final Judgment Declared by Time

Within a thin veil of clouds, the young master of the Heaven and Earth Bank, Tang Tang, and Fairy Qianqiu of the Illusion Immortal Tower, Wu Qianqiu, were secretly observing the situation over at Fangcun Platform.

They both knew well that at this moment, many others like them were lurking in the shadows, watching from all around.

This trial was no longer merely a conflict between the Demon Extermination Bureau and the Supreme Palace. It was an iron pestle dipped into a vat of dye. No one could predict what kind of colors it would stir up.

Wu Qianqiu was shocked upon seeing the first and second dossiers from the Demon Extermination Bureau,

"How did the Demon Extermination Bureau manage this? Celestial Venerable Mihua is a Fifth-Tier Tribulation Immortal. Investigating his background should be as difficult as reaching the heavens. Could it be that there’s assistance from Pei Weiyi?"

Tang Tang said, "Prime Minister Pei probably wouldn’t get involved in something like this. However, from the moment the Immortal Continent Demon Extermination Bureau was established, it was destined not to be peaceful. Wenxin Heaven, in order to balance the influence of the Shangjing Immortal Dynasty, brought in the Heaven-Questioning Sect, but didn’t want them to exert too much influence. After all, the Heaven-Questioning Sect is more terrifying than the Shangjing Immortal Dynasty.

"Therefore, they set up the Demon Extermination Bureau in Changning City. The Heaven-Questioning Sect surely understands Wenxin Heaven’s intentions, so they let the inexperienced Ye Wuyue take charge of this matter. Ye Wuyue, firstly, does not have high cultivation, and secondly, his roots and background lie in Changsheng Continent’s Great Li, far from the Immortal Continent, thus he doesn’t wield significant influence. So, Wenxin Heaven and the Heaven-Questioning Sect have actually reached a certain tacit agreement."

"But things haven’t turned out that way." Wu Qianqiu said, "Ye Wuyue has taken control of the Demon Extermination Bureau, and has even impacted the core government of Shangjing. Unless the Immortal Emperor intervenes personally, no one can change Ye Wuyue’s rising prominence. Could it be... that the Heaven-Questioning Sect has been supporting him in secret?"

Tang Tang slightly knitted her brow, "Impossible. The Heaven-Questioning Sect does not have ambitious members. This sect, since its establishment, has existed as a presence that faces the Heavenly Dao directly. Everything the Heaven-Questioning Sect does is related to the Heavenly Dao. They do not concern themselves with trivial matters between worldly powers. Although it’s not impossible for the Heaven-Questioning Sect to change their route, the possibility is very low."

"Does the young master suspect other forces are involved?"

"Certainly, there are."

"Is it Fan Wubing?"

Tang Tang pondered for a moment, "To be honest, when it comes to matters involving Fan Wubing, I find it hard to make a judgment. But my instincts tell me it’s unlikely. However, the opposing force must be quite formidable and possess a profound understanding of the world’s broader dynamics. Up to this point, they haven’t shown the slightest flaw."

Wu Qianqiu thought for a while, "This might also be why Wenxin Heaven has been hesitant to easily deal with the Immortal Continent Demon Extermination Bureau. After all, anyone can see that the Immortal Continent Demon Extermination Bureau has derailed."

"It also relates to their consistent way of handling matters." Tang Tang looked at Fangcun Platform, her eyes reflecting thoughts, "Whereas White Jade Capital and the Supreme Palace are genuinely afraid to act rashly. In the past, White Jade Capital had a thousand ways to let such a scandal end quietly."

"Why? Has White Jade Capital weakened?"

"This situation results from the combined effects of multiple factors.

"First, He Yue Village held the Great Prosperity Festival ahead of schedule, causing suspicion among various parties. Although no one can quite grasp the Farmers’ true intentions, this undoubtedly distracts White Jade Capital’s attention to some extent;

"Second, the loss of the Supreme Dharma Orbiting Device and Fan Wubing’s outright killing of Celestial Venerable Yu Chen made White Jade Capital realize that there are individuals in this world capable of posing a threat to them at the power level, and a significant one at that;

"Third, the Demon Cultivation Riot made them aware that the core authority of the Daoist School is under severe threat. This threat is more severe than dangers at the power level. After all, the Terminal Daoist system, led by the Daoist School, is the fundamental reason they can assert control over the Immortal Dao;

"Fourth, the interference of Wenxin Heaven. In many large and small events in the past, Wenxin Heaven and White Jade Capital have never shown a clear stance of cooperation, and there’s even a sense of confrontation, but from the outcomes of various incidents, both sides have tacitly maintained their leadership position. But this time, Wenxin Heaven suddenly changed its stance and issued the World Order. White Jade Capital must fully understand why Wenxin Heaven is doing this."

Wu Qianqiu’s eyes lit up,

"So that’s why Celestial Venerable Mihua’s defense deliberately pointed at Wenxin Heaven?"

"Yes."

"No wonder you are the young master!" Wu Qianqiu’s eyes were filled with admiration.

Tang Tang said, "These matters are quite evident."

"I could only think of the first two points at most. The third and fourth points really still require the young master’s wisdom." Wu Qianqiu laughed. She couldn’t help but ask, "Then what does the young master think the result of this trial will be?"

"The debate on the surface isn’t important. What’s important is the confrontation beneath the surface." Tang Tang said, "At this moment, White Jade Capital is surely paying close attention to this trial. For them, the most important thing is to find the instigator who led the Demon Cultivation Riot. The Shangjing Immortal Dynasty is also paying attention because it concerns whether they can eliminate the Demon Extermination Bureau, this creation that invites wolves into the fold."

"Who will win?"

"This trial is not a competition between two sides but multiple ones, so it’s impossible to describe it in terms of who wins or loses. It could be that everyone wins, or everyone loses. Just watch carefully." Tang Tang’s eyes shimmered with a deep light, "The outcome of this trial is crucial for the Heaven and Earth Bank."

"Mm!"

...

Ye Wuyue followed the method taught by Fan Wubing, operating the Unruffled Platform.

Everyone focused on this ink jade paperweight, with silk-like threads slowly flowing within it, stirring the heart and mind.

The Unruffled Platform is a beautiful innate supreme treasure, containing the simplest principles within its tiny form.