Free Web NovelChapter 1875: Chapter 1860: The Voice of Yizhi Temple
In just five breaths, Grand Priest Nahar crossed millions of miles with Ye Zhen, arriving above a vast oasis.
At the very center of the oasis stood a grand architectural complex.
This was the ruling center of the Yizhi Sand Sea, the site of the Yizhi Temple.
However, at this moment, Ye Zhen was still immersed in surprise, or rather, unexpectedness.
Earlier in the subterranean Sand Hall, Ye Zhen had made a condition to Grand Priest Nahar to be taught the secret method of harnessing All Living Beings’ Will Power.
At that time, Grand Priest Nahar laughed heartily, making Ye Zhen perplexed.
"I thought you were going to ask for some big condition, and it turned out to be just this?"
"Did you forget, I just said, in the future, you will become the Yizhi Divine Hall Dominator, and one day the entire Yizhi Sand Sea will be yours, not to mention this secret method."
"Of course, if you still don’t believe me, then this secret method exclusive to the Yizhi Temple, I’ll give it to you now. However, our transaction can be considered completely fulfilled."
Throwing a Jade Scroll to Ye Zhen, Grand Priest Nahar, as if getting a bargain, eagerly swept up Ye Zhen with yellow sand, arriving at the center of Yizhi Sand Sea—the Golden City—in a few breaths.
Previously, Ye Zhen had been pondering, what if Grand Priest Nahar was unwilling?
How would he manage to obtain the secret method of harnessing All Living Beings’ Will Power from the Yizhi Temple?
Ye Zhen’s mind went through hundreds of ideas, even thinking up various countermeasures or strategies to take it slow.
But he never expected to obtain it so easily.
This once again made Ye Zhen witness Grand Priest Nahar’s sincerity.
"I need to summon the other five Sand Sea Divine Priests of the temple, as well as the affiliated Blue-Robed Priests, Green-Robed Priests, along with the chiefs of tens of thousands of tribes of all sizes across the Yizhi Sand Sea, then hold your Divine Envoy coronation ceremony.
However, this may take some time, about a month." Nahar said.
"A coronation?"
Ye Zhen looked surprised, "Grand Priest, isn’t this a bit too fast? Just popping up out of nowhere as a Divine Envoy, will they accept it?"
"Even though I know you have the highest prestige and the strongest power in the Yizhi Temple, unless there’s only one voice in the Yizhi Temple, directly coronating me as a Divine Envoy probably won’t work." Ye Zhen expressed his concern.
In such a large power like the Yizhi Temple, how could there be only one voice?
Even in the colossal Great Zhou Empire, with the Imperial Family’s strong influence, the Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long still needs to compromise from time to time.
Nahar had an appreciative look, "Only when the Sand Sea Heavenly God is present in the Yizhi Temple can unified authority be maintained.
I do not have the authority of the Sand Sea Heavenly God; naturally, the Yizhi Temple does not have just my voice alone.
However, I am the loudest voice.
Also, unlike the Heavenly Temple, each Sand Sea Divine Priest is the most loyal follower of the Sand Sea Heavenly God, and they will agree with my method." Nahar was filled with confidence.
Though Nahar explained clearly, Ye Zhen still remained somewhat skeptical.
"I believe it’s better if I continue to demonstrate divine miracles and preach to the four corners first, and then you confirm my title as a Divine Envoy. It should be much easier and more convenient then." Ye Zhen suggested.
Hearing this, Grand Priest Nahar shook his head, "You aren’t planning to let the other five Sand Sea Divine Priests of the Yizhi Temple end up like Meng Lixi, are you?"
"Only by officially confirming you as the Divine Envoy can you freely preach to the four corners, allowing more of the Sha Clan people to bask in the glory of the Heavenly God."
"Rest assured, leave everything to me. After all, I have controlled the Yizhi Temple for tens of thousands of years." Nahar said.
"Then I’ll leave it to you, Grand Priest."
Ye Zhen thought, that’s true.
Grand Priest Nahar has been in control of the Yizhi Temple for tens of thousands of years; if he’s confident, there should be no problem.
Anyway, if there is a problem, it would be Grand Priest Nahar’s headache.
What Ye Zhen himself most desired now was a quiet environment to carefully examine what his master Lud Li left him, as well as the changes in the Mirage Dragon Pearl.
And also to see how the method of harnessing All Living Beings’ Will Power given by Grand Priest Nahar is like.
"See the Valley Palace to the east of the Yizhi Temple palace complex, it houses the palace of the Yizhi Heavenly God.
For tens of thousands of years, it’s been maintained and not fallen into disrepair.
During this period, you will reside there temporarily, and that palace will be your temporary residence as the Divine Envoy until your title is confirmed, then a new palace will be built for you." Nahar said.
"No problem, I just need a quiet place for cultivation. By the way, what about Patan and my Divine Guards?" Ye Zhen suddenly remembered this matter.
"I have already notified them, and they are hurrying over at full speed, but given the nearly million-mile distance, they will probably arrive in about half a month." Nahar said.
Half a quarter-hour later, Grand Priest Nahar handed a token to Ye Zhen and then left the Valley Palace.
Ye Zhen gave a light cough as he looked at the maids, servants, guards, and the palace steward kneeling on the ground, "Alright, rise, go about your business. Chief Steward Huang, accompany me for a walk, introduce this Golden Palace to me."
"Being able to serve you, my lord, is my honor!" Steward Huang Tuo waved his hand, and the thousands of servants, maids, and guards dispersed.
"This way, my lord."
As the moment approached, Ye Zhen wasn’t in a hurry.
Whether it’s the teachings of Master Lud Li or the secret technique Nahar gave Ye Zhen about harnessing all living beings’ will power, it’s all in Ye Zhen’s hands, no rush in looking at them.
However, Ye Zhen dared not be careless about his own safety.
Ye Zhen never relies on others for his safety.
Indeed, Grand Priest Nahar is of unmatched repute, but there’s no guarantee that no unexpected incidents will occur here.
Moreover, since entering the Sand Sea, Ye Zhen was very clear that Xuan Sheng from the Heavenly Temple has been searching for Ye Zhen’s whereabouts with an Innate Spiritual Treasure.
No matter whether Xuan Sheng finds this place, whether he dares to make a move here, Ye Zhen himself must first be thoroughly prepared.
Getting familiar with this Valley Palace, understanding the internal affairs of the Yizhi Temple.
Normally, in the Sand Sea, large hills do not appear.
This Golden Valley, glazed in color, was obviously artificially created by melting a large amount of yellow sand.
Both sides of the valley extend outward like dome-shaped arches, which can reduce direct wind and sunlight as much as possible.
Not only does it keep the temperature inside the Valley Palace relatively low, but it also minimizes sandstorms.
Furthermore, the soft soil inside the palace and the flourishing flowers and trees make this palace seem like a paradise.
As Ye Zhen’s footsteps fell, a trace of spiritual power extended in all directions.
"Father, there’s a powerful Grand Formation down here, it’s mostly in a semi-closed state, but its basic alert functions are active.
If one doesn’t have some means, even a Dao Realm Expert cannot enter silently.
However, it can’t stop Father’s Innate Five Elements Divine Escape, nor can it stop me." Little Demon’s confident voice echoed in Ye Zhen’s Spirit Palace.
"Chief Steward Huang, could you tell me about the situation of the Yizhi Temple’s Sand Sea Divine Priest?" Ye Zhen asked Chief Steward Huang as they walked and talked.
"As you wish, my lord."
"In the entire Yizhi Temple, including the Grand Priest, there are only seven Sand Sea Divine Priests."
"Only seven Sand Sea Divine Priests, so, in the whole Yizhi Temple, only seven Dao Realm experts of that type?" Ye Zhen inquired.
"Not exactly, my lord, a Sand Sea Divine Priest must be a Dao Realm expert, but breaking through to Dao Realm doesn’t necessarily make one a Sand Sea Divine Priest."
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Ye Zhen wandered in the Valley Palace for over an hour, becoming thoroughly familiar with the terrain and architectural distribution, while chatting with the palace’s Chief Steward Huang for over an hour.
Perhaps it was Grand Priest Nahar’s previous instructions, Chief Steward Huang explained in great detail to Ye Zhen, of course, the content Ye Zhen asked about was not sensitive.
This gave Ye Zhen a rough understanding of the Yizhi Temple’s interior.
Inside the Yizhi Temple, there are seven Sand Sea Divine Priests, led by Grand Priest Nahar.
The other six Sand Sea Divine Priests are Guii Gu, Xiao Ze, Huaa Xing’an, Weng Lide, Wuy Youu, and the one who was eliminated by Grand Priest Nahar, Meng Lixi.
Of course, only Ye Zhen and Nahar knew the news of Meng Lixi’s death.
Among them, Wuy Youu and Meng Lixi were newly appointed Sand Sea Divine Priests within the past thousand years, with relatively weak foundations and small territories.
Among the currently living Sand Sea Divine Priests, Guii Gu is from the same era as Grand Priest Nahar and was personally served by the Yizhi Sand Sea Sky God.
The four: Xiao Ze, Huaa Xing’an, Weng Lide, Wuy Youu were descendants of Sand Sea Divine Priests who perished during the massive invasion by the Heavenly Temple tens of thousands of years ago, and are also powerful figures.
However, what reassured Ye Zhen was, according to Chief Steward Huang, Grand Priest Nahar’s word is influential in the Yizhi Sand Sea.
In the Yizhi Sand Sea gods, even if Cultivation is raised to the Dao Realm, one cannot become a Sand Sea Divine Priest, only Dao Realm experts who have successfully cultivated a top Divine Art passed down by the Yizhi Heavenly God can become Sand Sea Divine Priests.
Therefore, the Yi Zhi Sand Sea ’s Dao Realm experts are not only these seven.
According to Chief Steward Huang’s estimate, the number of Dao Realm experts in Yi Zhi Sand Sea should be more than thirty, with most subordinate to various Sand Sea Divine Priests.
Overall, the internal environment of Yizhi Temple is quite harmonious!
"My lord, the Cultivation Quiet Room you requested is here, once you activate the formation with this Talisman Token inside, no one can disturb you.
In emergency situations, we will use this Talisman Token to contact my lord, and my lord may leave the Quiet Room or issue commands at any time with this Talisman Token." Amid casual talk, Chief Steward Huang escorted Ye Zhen to the entrance of a Quiet Room.
"Alright, thank you, Chief Steward Huang." Ye Zhen took the Talisman Token, turned his Divine Sense, and stepped into the palace Quiet Room.
