# Chapter 3132: Taking Over the Real Divine Palace?
Zhang Ruochen did not hold back his praise, saying: "You Ruo's mastery of the Way of Time is profound, her sword techniques are outstanding. Among the Great Gods of the Supreme White Realm stage, I fear few can match her. In the future, she is certain to become a palace master of the Destiny Temple."
Xue Jue War God said: "If you had not broken through to the Supreme White Realm, could you defeat her?"
Zhang Ruochen shook his head, saying: "I'm afraid not. Over the years, we have crossed hands many times, but I still cannot fathom her true depth."
Xue Jue War God secretly breathed a sigh of relief and laughed: "There is a difference of an entire major realm. Once you reach the Supreme White Realm, you will surely make that little girl suffer a great loss."
Little girl?
Zhang Ruochen thought to himself, this little girl's age is probably much older than even you, Grandfather.
Since beginning his cultivation, Xue Jue War God had always been filled with self-confidence, harboring an invincible belief in his heart.
His cultivation was not inferior to anyone!
It was precisely because of this that he was worried Zhang Ruochen might defeat Hai Shang Youruo at the Supreme White Realm. If that happened, he would certainly be happy, but would there not also be a sense of loss?
How could the invincible belief in his heart not be shaken?
In truth, the pressure Zhang Ruochen brought to Xue Jue War God had already surpassed that of Huang Tian.
Xue Jue War God was not afraid of being surpassed by his own grandson, but as a strong person, who was willing to admit defeat?
"Coming to Nutian Shenzun's palace, do you want to see Bore? There are still two days left. Why not prepare and marry her as well?" Xue Jue War God said.
Zhang Ruochen did feel a sense of guilt toward Bore, and had thought about starting over, but now was definitely not the time to marry her. He shook his head and laughed: "Those rumors circulating outside are just that—rumors. My relationship with Bore is still just friendship, not romance. We are far from discussing marriage!"
"Alright, make your own decision."
Xue Jue War God thought for a moment, then added: "I'll wait for you outside. After you see her, come with me to the Fortune Divine Palace."
Xiao Hei had indeed retrieved the divine medicine "Nine-Eyed Blood Calamus" from Xinghuantian.
After taking the divine medicine, Bore not only fully recovered from her injuries, but her blood energy was even more vigorous than before. Her cultivation was on the verge of breaking through to the middle stage of Upper God.
One must know that even outstanding talents like Shang Hong, Hai Shang Minggong, and Qing Feiwei needed tens of thousands of years to cultivate from the initial stage of Upper God to the middle stage.
It could be said that Bore had saved tens of thousands of years of bitter cultivation, laying the foundation for quickly breaking through to the True Realm.
Zhang Ruochen left Nutian Shenzun's palace, and sure enough, Xue Jue War God was still waiting outside.
As they walked forward, Zhang Ruochen asked: "Grandfather, what business did you have at Nutian Shenzun's palace?"
"To see Pu Chuanqi! Back then, the Blood Absolute Family was targeted, and this old fellow had a lot to do with it. How tragic—a Great God at the peak of the Grand Void Realm, reduced to such a state. Even if he leaves Nutian Shenzun's palace alive, he will surely die of depression in the future, with no chance of breaking through to the Infinite Realm." Xue Jue War God said.
Zhang Ruochen said: "People like that are even more dangerous!"
A cold glint flashed in Xue Jue War God's eyes.
Indeed, once Pu Chuanqi escaped, he would be filled with overwhelming hatred and would stop at nothing. Moreover, with his profound cultivation and overwhelming combat power, once he became desperate, even Xue Jue War God would have to avoid him.
"He won't live to see the day he leaves Nutian Shenzun's palace alive," Xue Jue War God said.
Zhang Ruochen understood.
Was Xue Jue War God really going to see Pu Chuanqi?
Pu Chuanqi was not a peerless beauty—what was there to see?
Xue Jue War God's trip must have been to eliminate a hidden danger. As for what method he would use to kill Pu Chuanqi without arousing suspicion, Zhang Ruochen could not guess.
Fate Divine Mountain was covered in red decorations, giving it a festive atmosphere.
Fortune Divine Venerable's true form appeared, his aura vast and imposing, his blood energy as thick as an ocean. The Gate of Destiny behind him was three million miles tall, swelling the air. Eyes the size of planets looked down at Zhang Ruochen and Xue Jue War God below, saying: "Zhang Ruochen, a divinely ordained marriage, held at the Destiny Temple for the grand wedding ceremony—such an honor may not appear even once in an eon. Do you know why Void Heaven did this?"
Holding the grand wedding ceremony within the Destiny Temple, as opposed to holding it at Fortune Divine Palace, Great Calamity Palace, or Hanhai Manor, had vastly different significance.
Zhang Ruochen and Wu Yue were not gods of the Destiny Temple—how could they have such qualifications?
Zhang Ruochen cupped his hands and bowed, saying: "I feel deeply apprehensive, junior. This favor is truly more than I can bear."
Fortune Divine Venerable said: "Void Heaven intends to have you take over one of the twelve divine palaces—the Real Divine Palace—to become its future master. Your mastery of the Way of Truth is profound, and you are worthy of this great responsibility."
Zhang Ruochen was shaken to his core, as if thunder had struck his ears.
"Think it over carefully. This is a tremendous opportunity for you—do not miss it. Withdraw now and prepare well for the wedding." Fortune Divine Venerable's massive figure disappeared into the divine palace, and the boundless divine might dissipated with it.
In silence, Zhang Ruochen and Xue Jue War God returned to Hanhai Manor.
Xue Jue War God unfolded his divine realm world, isolating them from the outside, and then said: "This is not just the intention of Void Heaven and Fortune Divine Venerable! In recent years, the news that you will become the Young Venerable of the Real Divine Palace has spread throughout the universe. There must be other forces pushing this matter as well."
Zhang Ruochen smiled bitterly: "They want to drive a wedge between me and Xinghuantian, and between Xinghuantian and the Heavenly Court. Truly, the tree desires stillness but the wind will not cease. I have kept a low profile for nineteen years, yet I still cannot escape this storm."
Xue Jue War God said: "Your identity and the talent and potential you have displayed will forever place you at the center of the storm. But if you become the Young Venerable of the Real Divine Palace, the storm around you will be blocked by the Destiny Temple—a wall tall enough to protect you. Have you considered agreeing?"
"Grandfather hopes I will agree?" Zhang Ruochen said.
Xue Jue War God said: "Yes."
Zhang Ruochen was not surprised. After all, Xue Jue War God was a god of the Hell Realm, so he naturally hoped Zhang Ruochen would become a member of the Hell Realm, rather than meeting on the battlefield in the future with weapons drawn.
Just like Chi Yao and the others, they also hoped Zhang Ruochen would return to the Heavenly Court.
Different stances naturally led to different ways of thinking about problems.
Xue Jue War God said: "Once the first starry sky defense line of the Heavenly Court is breached, Xinghuantian, Star Heaven Cliff, and the Hundred Clans Royal City will become obstacles to the Hell Realm's continued advance—like a fishbone stuck in the throat that must be removed."
"Whether you genuinely join the Destiny Temple or do so under false pretenses, this is an opportunity for you to buy time to grow. Right now, you need a sufficiently powerful force to shield you from the wind and rain."
"Grandfather has so little faith in Xinghuantian and Star Heaven Cliff?" Zhang Ruochen said.
Xue Jue War God said: "Before the might of the Hell Realm's army, even the entire Heavenly Court is retreating step by step—let alone Xinghuantian and Star Heaven Cliff."
Zhang Ruochen pondered deeply for a moment, then shook his head, saying: "I cannot agree."
"Why?" Xue Jue War God asked calmly.
Zhang Ruochen said: "If this were before the war between the Hell Realm and the Heavenly Court broke out, or if I had not become the master of Xinghuantian, faced with such a choice, I might have agreed. After all, becoming the Young Venerable of the Real Divine Palace does not necessarily mean doing much—I could simply go into seclusion to cultivate, like Void Heaven."
"But now, knowing that Xinghuantian and Star Heaven Cliff are in danger, choosing to join the Destiny Temple and become a palace's Young Venerable would be nothing short of betrayal and cowardice. No matter how many reasons I find to convince myself, I absolutely cannot get past this psychological barrier."
"I have indeed helped Xinghuantian and the Inverse God Clan, but Senior Nine Heavens, Divine Teacher Yu Yao, Qinger, and the Cliff Master have also helped me."
Xue Jue War God burst into laughter, saying: "Good, truly worthy of being my grandson, Xue Jue. With this kind of character and sense of righteousness, the cultivators of Xinghuantian and Star Heaven Cliff are truly fortunate."
Zhang Ruochen suddenly understood. Xue Jue War God had been testing him just now, to see if he could withstand the temptation of the position of Young Venerable of the Real Divine Palace.
If he had agreed, Xue Jue War God would have been truly disappointed.
Xue Jue War God said: "Rest assured, the first starry sky defense line of the Heavenly Court is not so easily breached. You still have plenty of time. You must understand that Star Heaven Cliff and Xinghuantian also do not want the first defense line to be breached."
"Grandfather hopes this current situation can be maintained indefinitely?" Zhang Ruochen said.
Xue Jue War God laughed: "After all, your grandfather also needs time to cultivate. Only by reaching the Infinite Realm can I truly spread my wings. Moreover, in this turbulent era of shifting winds and clouds, I can strive for more right to speak and the right to survive."
Zhang Ruochen thought for a moment, then took out the Sundial and handed it to Xue Jue War God, saying: "In recent years, I have been in seclusion cultivating for too long. I probably won't be using the Sundial for a while."
Xue Jue War God did not politely refuse. He took the Sundial and said: "On behalf of the Undying Blood Clan, I borrow the Sundial for a hundred years. Whatever you want, you can name it now."
Borrowing on behalf of the Undying Blood Clan was different from borrowing it himself.
Of course, Zhang Ruochen believed that even if Xue Jue War God invited other gods of the Undying Blood Clan to cultivate together, he would only invite those he could absolutely trust.
Zhang Ruochen did not stand on ceremony with Xue Jue War God—or rather, he did not stand on ceremony with the Undying Blood Clan—saying: "I do not lack Divine Stones, I do not lack divine artifacts, and Divine Pills are of no use to me for now. How about this—give me a few more God King Talismans and God Venerable Talismans?"
At present, below the Infinite Realm, if it were one-on-one combat, even if Zhang Ruochen could not win, he was quite confident in escaping.
But what he feared was being surrounded by a group of Grand Void Realm Great Gods, like last time, or being hunted by Infinite Realm gods.
"Alright, I will discuss this with the old fellow." Xue Jue War God agreed and securely put away the Sundial.
With the Sundial, breaking through to the middle stage of Grand Void and the peak of Grand Void was within reach.
"In these two days, prepare well. Wu Yue is no ordinary woman. Marrying her will involve many rituals—quite cumbersome." Xue Jue War God spoke from experience.
Zhang Ruochen's heart stirred, and he asked: "Grandfather, have you spoken with Wu Yue?"
Xue Jue War God said: "You want to ask if I support you marrying Wu Yue? In truth, Wu Yue did speak openly and honestly with me. She said that one of the main reasons she agreed to Void Heaven's arranged marriage was to secure a way out for herself."