# Chapter 2419: Wu Yue Ming Huang
"Greetings, Divine Maiden."
All the sacred guards below the Great Saint realm knelt on one knee.
Even the Heavenly Mandate Sacred Guards who had reached the Great Saint realm bowed slightly to show respect.
After all, the Divine Maiden represented the Twelve Divine Venerables.
Bore wore a veil, her hair swaying in the wind, her temperament mysterious. Her jade feet hovered slightly above the ground, stepping on the waters of the Styx River. Though her cultivation was still shallow, she exuded a powerful aura that no one dared to underestimate.
Three-Dog Spirit Venerable knew that there was deep enmity between Bore and Zhang Ruochen. A look of joy appeared on his face as he clasped his hands and said, "Divine Maiden, Zhang Ruochen relies on his talent and looks down on others. Relying on the Divine Venerable's appreciation for talent and the prestige of the Blood Absolute Clan, he completely disregards the laws and regulations of the Destiny Temple. Not only did he forcefully break into the Divine Mountain, but he also killed two sacred guards. According to the law, he should be executed."
Bore fixed her gaze on Zhang Ruochen and asked, "Are the words of Three-Dog Ming Shuai true?"
Zhang Ruochen said, "Not true."
"I saw it with my own eyes, and you still dare to quibble? Men, seize him." Three-Dog Spirit Venerable roared angrily.
"Wait."
Bore extended a hand to stop those sacred guards and slowly walked into Three-Dog Spirit Venerable's Dao Domain.
Three-Dog Spirit Venerable naturally did not dare to suppress the Divine Maiden with his Dao Domain. He quickly withdrew the nine ghost cities back into his body, a strange light shining in all three pairs of his eyes.
Why was this newly appointed Divine Maiden stopping him from dealing with Zhang Ruochen?
Unfathomable, truly unfathomable.
Zhang Ruochen felt the pressure on him ease. He withdrew his Space True Domain, Virtual Time Domain, and Truth Realm Form all at once. However, his left leg still burned with Divine Flame, preventing ordinary Great Saints from approaching.
"Why did you kill the sacred guards?" Bore asked.
The two were less than three zhang apart. Bore stood at the edge of the Divine Flame, relying on the Styx River water to withstand it.
Zhang Ruochen gazed into her eyes and said, "I did not kill them."
"Do you think I am blind? The Myriad Realms Divine Eye has been suspended above the Fate Divine Mountain the entire time. Everything you did has already been reflected." Three-Dog Spirit Venerable said in a deep voice.
Zhang Ruochen remained calm and composed, saying, "All of you have also seen that this leg of mine is a divine leg. Its power is too great, and I cannot control its strength. The blame lies only with those two sacred guards whose cultivation was too low, yet they dared to stand so close to me. So, it was not I who killed them; they sought their own death."
The surrounding sacred guards were all enraged by Zhang Ruochen's arrogant demeanor, letting out deep snorts.
The killing intent condensed into a thick cloud.
Zhang Ruochen's gaze turned to Three-Dog Spirit Venerable as he asked, "Are you sure you want to go see Lord Myriad Realms Divine Eye? I wonder, in the Destiny Temple, what is the punishment for a Saint King insulting a Great Saint? Moreover, insulting an honored guest of the Destiny Temple?"
As he said this, Zhang Ruochen raised his palm, revealing the Fate Heavenly Token in his hand.
"Shua, shua."
The sacred guards present, who had just stood up, immediately knelt down again.
Three-Dog Spirit Venerable's proud and burly figure also bent down, bowing to Zhang Ruochen.
"Since Zhang Ruochen possesses the Fate Heavenly Token, it naturally does not count as forcefully breaking into the Fate Divine Mountain. Three-Dog Ming Shuai, should this matter still be pursued?" Bore asked.
Three-Dog Spirit Venerable kept his head lowered and said, "No need. Young Master Ruochen is innocent."
Zhang Ruochen said, "I wish to see Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe."
"Coincidentally, I, this Divine Maiden, am also going to Fortune Hall. Would you like to go together?" Bore said.
"To be able to travel with the Divine Maiden is naturally something I could only hope for."
Zhang Ruochen reactivated his Flame God Armor, drawing the Divine Flame back into the armor, and followed Bore deeper into the Divine Mountain, leaving behind a group of sacred guards looking at each other in confusion.
"What is going on? The Divine Maiden is actually helping Zhang Ruochen?"
"Zhang Ruochen is too arrogant. He clearly does not take our Heavenly Mandate Department seriously. Killing sacred guards on the Fate Divine Mountain, he is more domineering than the gods. Nothing like this has happened in the last thousand years."
"But he has the Fate Heavenly Token and has Fortune Divine Venerable as his backing, so naturally he has the capital to be arrogant."
...
Three-Dog Spirit Venerable raised his head again, looking in the direction where Bore and Zhang Ruochen had left. There was no anger on his face at all; instead, a sly, scheming smile appeared.
The Fate Divine Mountain, though called a mountain, could not actually be considered just one mountain. It occupied a vast area, with numerous territories and countless halls.
Three-Dog Spirit Venerable arrived outside the cave dwelling of "Wu Yue Ming Huang" of the Heavenly Mandate Department and recounted what had just happened.
"Hua!"
A shadow of Wu Yue Ming Huang passed through the stone door of the cave and condensed into form before Three-Dog Spirit Venerable. It took the shape of a middle-aged man, with two horns on his head and hands shaped like claws.
Although it was just a shadow, the might it emitted pressed Three-Dog Spirit Venerable into a bow.
The ten Ming Huangs of the Heavenly Mandate Department were the most powerful existences below the divine realm, responsible for managing all sacred guards. When major events occurred, even the Grand Priests of the twelve divine palaces could not control them.
Wu Yue Ming Huang exuded authority without anger, saying, "Zhang Ruochen actually dared to kill a sacred guard of my Heavenly Mandate Department on the Divine Mountain?"
Three-Dog Spirit Venerable knew well how formidable Wu Yue Ming Huang was and dared not conceal anything from him. Indignantly, he said, "Zhang Ruochen killed Princess Yanhong on the Heaven Hunting Battlefield. It was because of this matter that those two Death Mandate Sacred Guards could not help but offend him. Who would have thought that Zhang Ruochen, relying on his possession of the Fate Heavenly Token, would completely disregard the Heavenly Mandate Department, killing people as he pleased. And this is the Fate Divine Mountain."
"This time, the Heavenly Mandate Department has completely lost face. I can only imagine how the Judgment Department and the Heavenly Fortune Department will mock us."
Wu Yue Ming Huang glanced at Three-Dog Spirit Venerable and said, "Would two Death Mandate Sacred Guards dare to provoke Zhang Ruochen? You instigated them, didn't you?"
Three-Dog Spirit Venerable was startled inwardly. He had not expected the Ming Huang's insight to be so terrifying. Immediately, he bent his waist even lower and said, "Zhang Ruochen is too reckless in the Hell Realm. Shouldn't he be taught a lesson? He is a cultivator from the Heavenly Court. Who knows if he harbors ulterior motives?"
Wu Yue Ming Huang said, "I heard you went to see him?"
"Thump!"
Three-Dog Spirit Venerable knelt on one knee, his voice trembling as he said, "This matter... this matter..."
Wu Yue Ming Huang said in a deep voice, "From the day you joined the Heavenly Mandate Department, you should have understood that you must break away from the Ghost Clan and can no longer participate in the conflicts between the ten clans."
"Understood, understood." Three-Dog Spirit Venerable said repeatedly.
Wu Yue Ming Huang clasped his claws behind his back, took a deep breath, and looked at the darkening sky. "You encountered me, so you can still keep your life. If it had been another Ming Huang, you would already be a scattered soul by now."
"Your subordinate understands." Three-Dog Spirit Venerable said.
"Go and tell him that if he wants to use me to deal with Zhang Ruochen, he should not resort to such crude and shallow schemes. If he angers me, even the Ghost Lord cannot protect his life."
As Wu Yue Ming Huang spoke these words, a thunderclap sounded in the sky, causing Three-Dog Spirit Venerable's body to shrink in fear.
This Ming Huang was too terrifying. Even a Great Saint at the Ten Thousand Deaths One Life Realm felt immense pressure before him.
"However, this Zhang Ruochen is indeed a bit too reckless. If the Heavenly Mandate Department does not teach him a lesson, it will truly be mocked by the Judgment Department and the Heavenly Fortune Department. You handle this matter." Wu Yue Ming Huang said.
A look of joy appeared in Three-Dog Spirit Venerable's eyes. He thought to himself, it seems the rumors are true. This matter can indeed force the Ming Huang to act.
Three-Dog Spirit Venerable said, "This matter... is a bit difficult to handle..."
"Difficult to handle? You, a Ming Shuai at the Ten Thousand Deaths One Life Realm, are telling me it's difficult to handle against a Hundred Shackles Realm Great Saint? What use do I have for you then?"
Wu Yue Ming Huang thought of something and laughed, "Could it be that you actually believe those rumors that Zhang Ruochen possesses combat power close to the Supreme Realm?"
Three-Dog Spirit Venerable shook his head, "Even if Zhang Ruochen's combat power is strong, I am not afraid. However, Princess Bore seems intent on protecting him. On the Fate Divine Mountain, I simply cannot make a move."
A look of surprise appeared in Wu Yue Ming Huang's eyes, "That newly appointed Divine Maiden? That's not right. I heard they fought fiercely on the Heaven Hunting Battlefield. Moreover, on the day of the engagement, Zhang Ruochen even... Eh! I understand now. This Divine Maiden is not to be underestimated."
"Ming Huang, what do you think Princess Bore's intention is in doing this?" Three-Dog Spirit Venerable asked.
Wu Yue Ming Huang said, "All conflicts can end because of common interests. Zhang Ruochen is known as the number one heavenly prodigy of this eon. Barring any accidents, he will soon become a top-tier powerhouse below the divine realm."
"Princess Bore has no irreconcilable life-and-death conflict with him. Why must she continue to fight? Instead, by doing Zhang Ruochen a favor now, she can not only turn hostility into friendship but might even gain his strong support."
Wu Yue Ming Huang's eyes shifted continuously, "For now, do not go after Zhang Ruochen."
"Are we just going to let this matter go?" Three-Dog Spirit Venerable said anxiously.
A burst of cold energy was released from Wu Yue Ming Huang's body, and the surrounding world was completely enveloped in ice and snow. "Because of you just now, I almost made a wrong move. Fortunately, that Princess Bore woke me up in time. For someone like Zhang Ruochen, if he has not come to provoke me actively and there is no life-and-death enmity, there is no need to jump out and become his enemy. How many cultivators want to deal with Zhang Ruochen? I will not be someone else's blade."
...
Within the Fate Divine Mountain, a Fortune Hall was built, permanently guarded by Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe.
Disciples of the Fortune Divine Palace who entered the Divine Mountain for cultivation mostly lived within a thousand li of Fortune Hall.
Zhang Ruochen did not meet Fortune Divine Venerable. It was Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe who took him to the top floor of the Destiny Temple, where the temple's soul bestowed the Fate Esoterica upon him.
Thirty ten-thousandths of the Fate Esoterica entered his body, and Zhang Ruochen immediately felt the surrounding Fate Rules become active, surging into him on their own.
The Fate Rules within his body increased without pause.
Leaving the temple, Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe instructed, "Now that you have mastered the Fate Esoterica, you are no different from a Fate Master. You have become one of the cultivators in heaven and earth most suited to cultivate the Path of Fate."
"However, Esoterica is something that only gods can fully control. The Esoterica of an eternal path is a treasure that can drive even gods mad."
"The entire world knows that you possess thirty ten-thousandths of the Esoterica. This is a benefit, but it will also bring you deadly danger."
Even Feng Hou, protected by the power of the twelve divine venerables, had been assassinated.
It was for this reason that Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe was deeply worried about Zhang Ruochen's safety.
"How about you cultivate on the Fate Divine Mountain for a while? It won't be too late to leave once you reach the Great Perfection of the Hundred Shackles Realm." Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe said.
Zhang Ruochen clasped his hands and said, "Thank you for your good intentions, Grand Priest. If a god truly wants to assassinate me, even reaching the Great Perfection of the Hundred Shackles Realm would still be a dead end. As for cultivators below the divine realm who want to kill me, I am confident I have some means to preserve my life."
Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe said solemnly, "Do not underestimate cultivators below the divine realm. I have not reached the divine realm either, but if you want to escape from my hands, it would not be an easy task."
"Ruochen dares not underestimate the cultivators of the world. I will act with caution."
Since Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe was concerned about him and did not treat him as an outsider, Zhang Ruochen naturally accepted the advice humbly.
Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe had originally worried that Zhang Ruochen's character was too wild and unrestrained, that he did not know how to restrain himself, and would make countless enemies. Seeing that Zhang Ruochen could also be so humble and open-minded, he nodded with satisfaction.
"Fortunately, Zhang Ruochen is not completely like Xue Jue War God, or he would most likely die young." Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe thought to himself.
Xue Jue War God dared to be so arrogant, daring to fight any strong opponent, because he was a complete cultivator of the Hell Realm. The titans of the Hell Realm could absolutely trust him, would not truly regard him as an enemy, and certainly would not kill him.
If Desolate Heaven had dared to be so arrogant, he would have died long ago.
For a genius, before becoming a god, strength was only part of it. One also had to know how to conduct oneself and handle affairs, and could not have enemies on all sides.
Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe asked, "Have you been to the Relic Ancient Realm to choose your Fate Treasure?"
"Not yet." Zhang Ruochen said.
"When do you plan to go?"
"I want to first comprehend the Fate Esoterica. After I have a deeper understanding of the Path of Fate, I will go choose a suitable Fate Treasure."
Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe pondered for a moment, then said, "Come with me to Fortune Hall. I will give you a separate cave dwelling where you can slowly comprehend."
"Thank you, Grand Priest." Zhang Ruochen said.
Returning to Fortune Hall, Zhang Ruochen followed a white-robed priest to the Source Lake Cave Dwelling.
In the hall.
Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe looked at Bore, who was sitting on the right chair sipping tea, and said with a smile, "I have kept the Divine Maiden waiting. May I ask what business brings you here?"
As he spoke, the Grand Priest sat down on the left chair.
Bore toyed with the teacup. The tea inside was steaming hot.
The tea leaves had been sent by cultivators of the Rakshasa Clan and were said to originate from the Kunlun Realm. Drinking this tea could help cultivators comprehend the Dao.
Bore said, "The assassination of Feng Li is a disgrace to the entire Destiny Temple. Seven of the twelve divine venerables have simultaneously issued divine oracles, ordering a thorough investigation of this matter and the eradication of the Wujian Pavilion. I am shallow in learning and experience, too young to command respect. The Grand Priest, however, is of high virtue and great prestige, and has always been someone I look up to. May I ask what good suggestions the Grand Priest has?"
Since Bore had caught the eye of the divine venerables, Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe naturally dared not underestimate her.
He smiled and said, "Although the seven divine venerables have issued two orders, we can completely ignore the first one. After all, if even the divine venerables cannot find the result, how could we possibly do so?"
"In my opinion, our focus should be on the matter of eradicating the Wujian Pavilion."
"However, the Fortune Divine Palace is not responsible for external combat. I think Princess Bore should first go discuss this with the ten Ming Huangs of the Heavenly Mandate Department and the ten Judges of the Judgment Department. The Fortune Divine Temple can mobilize the power of the Star Sea World to gather intelligence on the Wujian Pavilion and serve as your support."
"Additionally, you can also visit the temples of the ten clans. To deal with the Wujian Pavilion, all clans should contribute."
Bore had long anticipated that with her cultivation and seniority, she could not command the Grand Priests of the twelve divine palaces. Coming to see Grand Priest Fortune Black Robe was merely a formality.
She needed to let all cultivators of the Destiny Temple know that she was truly putting effort into handling this matter.