# Chapter 1566: The Wuji Copper Piece in Hand
"What exactly is going on?" The crowd looked at the Imperial Palace map, but they were not familiar with that region—it was definitely an area outside the Qing Di Mountain region.
Only the mid-rank Martial Emperors of the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses recognized the general location depicted on the map, but they felt no joy. If it was in that place, this Imperial Palace likely had little to do with them, because that region had too many powerful figures. Characters from the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses would have no say there. Even a force like Qing Di Mountain would be given no face by others.
"Perhaps there's still a variable. One copper piece hasn't appeared yet. Maybe this isn't the complete Imperial Palace map!" They comforted themselves with this thought, though they knew the possibility was slim. But if it was in such a distant region, why had the five copper pieces containing the Imperial Palace map appeared within the territory of the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses? Could it be that Wuji Heavenly Emperor left them behind in this area before his fall?
"Does anyone here have the fifth copper piece?" At this moment, the Martial Emperor of Medicine King Immortal Palace swept his gaze across the crowd and spoke: "If there is a fifth Wuji copper piece, perhaps we can accurately determine the location of the Imperial Palace map and find the Wuji Imperial Palace."
The crowd fell silent upon hearing this. Lin Feng's eyes flickered continuously. The fifth copper piece was in his hands, but should he take it out?
"If not, then these four copper pieces shall be managed by the people of the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses. When the fifth copper piece appears, it will be brought out for everyone to see the complete picture." The white-bearded elder spoke again, his words revealing his ambition—he wanted to take the copper pieces for himself and keep them under the control of the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses.
"I disagree. If you control them, even if you obtain the fifth copper piece and open the Imperial Palace map, I'm afraid you won't let us know!" Someone said coldly.
"That's right. Perhaps the fifth Imperial Palace map piece is on you!"
Those who weren't from the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses naturally wouldn't agree to their good plan and all voiced their opposition.
"I believe the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses managing the Wuji copper pieces is the best choice. Otherwise, who will take responsibility if the copper pieces are lost?" The strongman from Grand Zhou Immortal Palace also spoke. At this moment, they were pulling the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses into the same camp, which was undoubtedly most advantageous to them.
"I oppose." At this moment, Lin Feng spoke lightly. Immediately, many eyes turned to him. Although Lin Feng was not yet a Martial Emperor, his status was unusual. Holding the Yao Ye Token, he represented Yao Ye Island and naturally had the right to express his opinion.
Lin Feng looked at the crowd and said calmly: "These four Wuji copper pieces are most suitable for me to manage."
"Managed by him!" The crowd's expressions tightened. It seemed this Lin Feng was no good either, to be able to say such words.
"Lin Feng, if you want to manage them, you need to give everyone a convincing reason!" Someone said coldly.
"I'm only temporarily managing them on behalf of everyone. After obtaining the copper pieces, I will settle in Qi Tian Fortress and never take half a step outside the Qi Tian Fortress grounds. Everyone can monitor me. And since my strength is low, taking the copper pieces and leaving is undoubtedly impossible. So, with me, it's much safer than if the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses managed them."
Lin Feng said lightly. The crowd couldn't help but feel a chill. Indeed, if the copper pieces fell into the hands of the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses, they couldn't control them. But in Lin Feng's hands, Lin Feng couldn't take them away.
"Furthermore, because of my special status, if I manage them, the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses must be fully responsible for my safety. If I am assassinated like tonight, all the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses share the blame. Everyone can testify for me. This way, the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses can both protect me and monitor me, making the copper pieces undoubtedly safer. During this period, anyone who obtains the fifth copper piece can come and demand that I release these four copper pieces to open the complete Imperial Palace map. Isn't that perfect?"
One had to admit, Lin Feng's simple words shook the crowd considerably. This indeed seemed like a good choice.
"If the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses disagree, it means they want to monopolize the Imperial Palace map." Lin Feng's cold gaze fell on the white-bearded elder from Medicine King Immortal Palace who wanted to speak, a sneer appearing in his eyes. Then he looked at Qin Zheng and Xuan Chen and several others, saying: "After today, people from Qinling Immortal Palace, Divine Dao Palace, Qing Di Mountain, and Yao Ye Island will all come. I guarantee that once the strongmen from these four forces arrive, I will hand over the four copper pieces again and let the seniors of Yao Ye Island tell everyone the general region recorded in the Imperial Palace map. This way, even if the fifth copper piece doesn't appear, everyone will at least have an idea."
"Why should you manage them, and not Wen Aofeng of Qing Di Mountain, or Qin Zheng and Xuan Chen?" Qi Yunsheng said coldly.
"If you want to put it that way, fine. If no one is willing to concede, then the four of us can each manage them for one hour. Are you satisfied with that?" Lin Feng sneered.
"No need. Brother Lin's words make sense. Let Brother Lin manage them. I will immediately notify my master and wait for the four major forces including Qing Di Mountain to arrive before making a decision." Wen Aofeng knew there was no need to argue over who managed them. It didn't matter if Lin Feng managed them—it was all the same.
"I have no objection." Qin Zheng and Xuan Chen also spoke. There was no need to be too particular about who managed them. Lin Feng couldn't escape.
"Since that's the case, then we'll trouble Brother Lin." At this moment, the crowd finally began to relent, letting Lin Feng temporarily manage them. It was indeed a better choice. Although many were still displeased, since everyone had already decided, they had no choice.
Lin Feng's eyes were deep. He stepped forward slowly, his gaze coldly sweeping over the people of the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses, and said lightly: "Today, I was assassinated by a mid-rank Martial Emperor. Perhaps you all think that because I was in the Qi Tian Fortress residence, killing me could frame Qi Tian Fortress. But I must remind you all: after I manage these four copper pieces, if I encounter danger again, it won't just be Qi Tian Fortress's affair. All the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses share the blame. Anyone could be involved."
What Lin Feng said was indeed the truth. The Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses were outwardly united but inwardly divided, scheming against each other in secret. If there was an opportunity to use his life to frame Qi Tian Fortress, any force would be suspect. As for whether that force had enmity with him, Lin Feng, that didn't matter. Perhaps they did, perhaps they didn't at all.
"I also hope there won't be a repeat of tonight's situation. Therefore, the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses should all send some strongmen to station here and protect Lin Feng's safety." Qi Yunxiao said coldly. These people were all clear-headed. No one was a fool, and they wouldn't allow themselves to be manipulated.
"Discuss this among yourselves!" Lin Feng waved his hand and immediately stored all four copper pieces away, his expression unchanging. Those people probably couldn't guess that he, who had left the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses region over a year ago, had already obtained one Wuji copper piece!
With five Wuji copper pieces in hand, he would be able to glimpse the complete Imperial Palace map beneath the Wuji Imperial Palace.
The light in the void dimmed. Lin Feng took out a mark and clenched his palm. Immediately, a phantom appeared before him—it was precisely the mark left on him by Shen Yu Martial Emperor.
"Lin Feng!" Shen Yu Martial Emperor called out upon seeing Lin Feng.
"Uncle Yu, the Wuji Imperial Palace map has appeared. However, I was assassinated by a mid-rank Martial Emperor. Uncle Yu, if something happens to me here, all the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses are guilty." Lin Feng spoke to Shen Yu Martial Emperor.
Shen Yu Martial Emperor's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He nodded and said: "Wait for me. If something happens to you, the Demon Emperor uncles of Yao Ye Island will personally descend upon the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses and kill without mercy!"
"Give my regards to the uncles!" Lin Feng said with a smile. Then the phantom of Shen Yu Martial Emperor gradually dissipated and disappeared. But the crowd watching this scene cursed Lin Feng for being ruthless. This way, the people of the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses would probably have to serve him. They didn't expect Lin Feng to have connections with so many Demon Emperors of Yao Ye Island, directly calling them uncles. Lin Feng was not to be trifled with!
The strongmen of the Nine Great Immortal Palaces and Heavenly Fortresses each had their own thoughts. Who had come to assassinate Lin Feng? Only they knew in their hearts. But since Lin Feng had deliberately summoned Shen Yu Martial Emperor's phantom in front of them, they no longer had the chance to kill Lin Feng.
"Lord Golden Chen, take me to another residence!" Lin Feng said to Golden Chen Lord.
Golden Chen Lord glanced at Qi Yunxiao. Seeing Qi Yunxiao nod slightly, Golden Chen Lord said to Lin Feng: "Lin Feng, follow me!"
After the two left, Qi Yunxiao also signaled to many strongmen beside him. Immediately, many people followed behind Lin Feng, making it seem as if Lin Feng had become a VIP of Qi Tian Fortress!