# Chapter 3190: Dialogue with Xuanyuan Lian
On the Starry Sky Battlefield, the First Fragment World was covered by thick layers of divine mist and clouds.
On the scorched earth covered in yellow dust, within the golden chariot, golden divine mist drifted like thin gauze.
Zhuang Tai'a reported: "Jia Tianxia has successively visited Xihe of Tianquan Great World, Huangdaozi of Talisman Spirit Realm, as well as the Lord of Soul Realm and King of Ruia. It seems he already suspects that Bula Zhenjun may have fallen, or even knows that Bula Zhenjun was his biological father. His active contact with top powerhouses of the Western Universe—who knows what he is plotting."
Xuanyuan Lian, wearing a veil, stood by the side of the Purple Spring. The white gauze on her body fluttered lightly like butterfly wings. She snorted, "Can Jia Tianxia alone stir up much trouble?"
"However, there can be no more turmoil within the Heavenly Court. This matter cannot be ignored. Here's what you'll do: take this young master's oral decree and go warn Xihe, Huangdaozi, and the others. Tell them this is not something they can meddle in—whoever touches it will face deadly disaster. Additionally, investigate who has been in contact with Jia Tianxia recently."
Just as Zhuang Tai'a was about to leave, Xuanyuan Lian called him back and asked, "What is the situation on the Hell Realm side now?"
Zhuang Tai'a knew what she was referring to and said, "After Wu Yue rescued Zhang Ruochen, there has been no further news. The two of them have vanished like they evaporated from the world."
Xuanyuan Lian fell into deep thought.
Zhuang Tai'a said, "Zhang Ruochen is likely in grave danger."
"No."
Xuanyuan Lian said, "Since Wu Yue's identity has been exposed, she would not kill Zhang Ruochen. What do you think—how likely is it that Wu Yue is a member of the Quantity Organization?"
"This woman is mysterious, her methods formidable, and she rarely leaves traces. The Hongchen Jueshi Tower's understanding of her is very limited," Zhuang Tai'a said.
A message light talisman flew over, hovering outside the golden chariot.
The next moment, it appeared in Xuanyuan Lian's hand. She gazed at the content on the talisman, and her clear, water-like eyes suddenly turned cold.
Affected by her emotions, wind and clouds surged outside the golden chariot.
"Miss, what happened?" Zhuang Tai'a asked.
Xuanyuan Lian tossed the message light talisman to him.
Seeing the content on the talisman, Zhuang Tai'a's expression shifted several times before finally calming. He said, "Chi Xingtian making a move was always within expectations. After all, such an opportunity will not come a second time. Given his personality, even if it means death, he would definitely try."
Xuanyuan Lian calmed the anger in her heart and said, "Yes. Contradictions, hatred, old grudges, interests—the complexity of human hearts can never be reconciled. They have become a malignant disease within the Heavenly Court. If Chi Xingtian, Ke Yangshan, Tailun, Puerbas, and Ming Sword God could all come to the Starry Sky Battlefield and work together with one heart, defeating the Hell Realm would be within reach, wouldn't it?"
"The hell of the human heart—even the Buddha is helpless against it. Why should Miss be angered by this? The grudges from a hundred thousand years ago continue to this day. Even Tai Shang and the Heavenly Venerable cannot resolve them," Zhuang Tai'a said.
"Go."
Xuanyuan Lian closed her eyes, like a green lotus standing apart from the world. Between her tightly furrowed brows, worry was fully displayed.
Although he was the master of the Hongchen Jueshi Tower, Zhuang Tai'a felt a deep sense of powerlessness at this moment. He could not help her in the slightest.
Walking out of the golden chariot, Zhuang Tai'a saw the space teleportation array not far away light up, and Chi Yao's figure appeared within the formation.
Chi Yao coming at this time—her purpose was self-evident.
Zhuang Tai'a shook his head and walked away directly.
Miss was now beset by internal and external troubles, in a difficult position. Every decision she made was cautious, as if walking on thin ice, striving to keep the great ship of the Heavenly Court from sinking. How could she have the spare strength to help her save Chi Xingtian?
Zhuang Tai'a could foresee that Miss would certainly not see her.
Chi Yao arrived outside the golden chariot and transmitted a message with her spiritual power, saying something. Contrary to Zhuang Tai'a's expectations, she actually boarded the golden chariot and entered the small world inside.
Once inside the chariot, Zhang Ruochen stepped out of Chi Yao's divine realm world.
"Zhang Ruochen, you actually dare to come see this young master? Quite bold of you."
Zhang Ruochen looked toward where the voice came from. Xuanyuan Lian sat on a green lotus in the middle of a purple spring, wrapped in dense purple mist, her form and features unclear.
Yet he could feel the overwhelming divine might rushing toward him.
Zhang Ruochen said, "Everyone under heaven can suspect that I am a member of the Quantity Organization, but Young Master Lian should know the truth. If this realm master were a member of the Quantity Organization, would I have told you about the secret of the 'Quantity' character mark inside Erjia Blood Ancestor's body? Would I have saved your life in the Heavenly Beginning Civilization Great World?"
Xuanyuan Lian said, "Who knows if this isn't a plan specifically targeting this young master from within your Quantity Organization?"
"I thought the world-renowned Xuanyuan Lian was someone of extraordinary intelligence and bold vision, but I didn't expect you couldn't even trust without suspicion. It seems there's nothing to discuss today. Let's go."
Zhang Ruochen deliberately showed anger and turned to leave.
"Stop."
Xuanyuan Lian said, "This young master cannot absolutely trust you, but Qing'er trusts you. She said you once had her investigate the secrets on your body, and that you definitely have no connection to the Quantity Organization."
"What use is her trust in this realm master? The Heavenly Court is not her domain," Zhang Ruochen said.
Xuanyuan Lian said, "This young master trusts her, so I am willing to try trusting you."
In truth, Xuanyuan Lian did not believe Zhang Ruochen was a member of the Quantity Organization at all. She had said that because she knew the purpose of Zhang Ruochen's visit.
Since there was to be negotiation and bargaining, one had to gain more advantages before the negotiation began.
Zhang Ruochen naturally would not really leave. He turned around and said, "Since you are willing to trust me, why not reveal your true form?"
"This is just an insignificant trivial matter."
Xuanyuan Lian asked, "What about Wu Yue? You didn't bring her to the Heavenly Court Universe, did you?"
"This is just an insignificant trivial matter."
Zhang Ruochen threw her words back at her, then added, "I believe Young Master Lian has already received news from the Paradise Realm side. Does Young Master Lian understand the purpose of this realm master's visit here?"
Having just returned to Kunlun Realm, Zhang Ruochen and Chi Yao received news of Chi Xingtian's fierce battle with the gods in Paradise Realm. Without waiting for the battle's outcome, Zhang Ruochen decisively made his decision—rushing to the Starry Sky Battlefield to find Xuanyuan Lian.
In all the world today, only Xuanyuan Lian could go to Paradise Realm to rescue someone.
"Zhang Ruochen, don't make things difficult for my elder brother. There is absolutely no possibility of discussing this matter."
Xuanyuan Qing walked in from outside the golden chariot, her steps light.
She wore a veil, with a lotus mark flashing between her brows. Her skin was like immortal jade, and streams of radiant divine qi flowed around her body.
Coming closer, she said, "Because of the matter of the Five Great Divine Monks dealing with Xuan Yi, many gods within the Heavenly Court are already dissatisfied with my elder brother. They believe it was precisely this decision that led to the Heavenly Court's weakness on the Starry Sky Battlefield. The Hell Realm side mocks endlessly. The Destiny Temple has mobilized all its power to publicize this matter, trying to use it to shake my elder brother's leadership position in the Heavenly Court."
"Some say my elder brother is jealous of talent and cannot tolerate Xuan Yi, who is more powerful than him."
"Some say my elder brother inviting the Five Great Divine Monks to deal with Xuan Yi was self-defeating, allowing the Hell Realm to grow stronger."
"Some deliberately mock, saying that Xuanyuan Lian is already dead, and the current Xuanyuan Lian is a god from the Hell Realm transformed."
"But you and Chi Yao Great God should understand the reason why my elder brother did this. Because of you, how much pressure has my elder brother endured?"
"Save Chi Xingtian? How?"
"Princess Shenba is Xuan Yi's wife. Whatever happens is Xuan Yi's family matter. Who can interfere? Chi Xingtian broke into Paradise Realm, trying to take someone else's wife—by both emotion and reason, there is no way to rescue him."
"If my elder brother forcefully steps in this time to save him, then if Xuan Yi goes to Kunlun Realm in the future and takes away Chi Yao Great God, can my elder brother still step in to help you? The words are harsh, but the reasoning is sound."
"As the son of the Heavenly Venerable, as the current voice of the Heavenly Palace, if you cannot uphold the principle of reason, no one will submit to you, and the various forces below will fall into chaos."
Zhang Ruochen stared at Xuanyuan Qing and said, "In public matters, your elder brother asked the Five Great Divine Monks to step in and contain Xuan Yi because Xuan Yi killed Qian Heng Yishu first and intercepted the Kunlun Realm great gods afterward—he had already broken the rules and order. In private matters, wasn't Young Master Lian doing this to repay my favor?"
"I know his situation is difficult, but is it more difficult than mine? He is the son of the Heavenly Venerable, the current leader of the Heavenly Court—he must face all of this."
"The higher the cultivation, the greater the power, the more pressure one should bear."
"I don't believe that the public opinion created by the Paradise Realm faction and the Hell Realm can shake the foundation of the Heavenly Venerable's son. If Xuanyuan Lian can't even handle this matter, how can he dream of destroying the Quantity Organization? Would I dare cooperate with someone so ambitious but lacking in ability?"
Zhang Ruochen's momentum overpowered Xuanyuan Qing as he continued, "Saving Chi Xingtian is both a private matter that this realm master and Chi Yao Great God come to request, and a public matter for the entire Heavenly Court."
"Chi Xingtian's cultivation is powerful, and his hatred for the Hell Realm is as deep as the sea. He is a true war god for the Heavenly Court's external affairs. If he dies, it is a tremendous loss for the Heavenly Court. That is the first point."
"Second, Chi Xingtian is Lingxi's adoptive father. If he dies, I, Zhang Ruochen, will mobilize all my forces to retaliate against the Paradise Realm. The Hell Realm used the Celestial Pivot Needle to mobilize over ten Tai Xu realm great gods, yet still could not kill me."
"If I want to kill people, the turmoil I cause will be no less than Xuan Yi's. When that time comes, if the entire Western Universe falls into chaos, don't blame me for not considering the greater situation."
"Are you threatening this young master?" Xuanyuan Lian's voice came, carrying a hint of coldness.
Zhang Ruochen said, "Third, Chi Xingtian is the only descendant of the Heavenly Demon! Fei Ma Wang has awakened, the demonic path is reviving, and the North Marsh Great Wall is undergoing tremendous change. Who can guarantee that the Heavenly Demon will not return?"
Hearing this, Xuanyuan Qing's expression shifted slightly. She was unclear whether Zhang Ruochen knew some secret that led him to say this.
After all, Fei Ma Wang's emergence was related to Zhang Ruochen.
If the Heavenly Demon were to return, it was unimaginable what tremendous changes would follow in the universe.
From the green lotus, Xuanyuan Lian's voice rang out, calm and composed: "Your reasoning can be used to save Chi Xingtian. But this young master must personally go to Paradise Realm, and at most, I can only preserve Chi Xingtian's life. Taking him away—that is absolutely impossible."
Zhang Ruochen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Chi Xingtian's life could be temporarily preserved, that was enough.
"Thank you, Young Master Lian." Zhang Ruochen clasped his hands and bowed.
When threats were needed, threats had to be made. When strength was needed, strength had to be shown.
But when thanks were due, thanks had to be given!