My Scales Can Make Equivalent Exchange
Chapter 882 - 732

Chapter 882: 732

"Yes, yes, yes, you’re right!" Wang Zijia nodded in agreement.

Yao Wenxuan: "..."

Yao Wenxuan, filled with frustration, was at a loss for words because of this attitude and ultimately decided to decisively change the subject, saying,

"Looking at the situation, if the Deng family continues like this, they might actually split, and by then the clan library will surely be hit hardest, leaving the matter of the elixir in jeopardy."

"But given the background and status of the Deng family, we can’t just do as we please. We have no choice but to ask you, Immortal Venerate, to make a personal visit."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zijia looked thoughtful and asked the two, "Do you intend to support one of the factions?"

"No wonder you are Immortal Venerate. I pondered for several days and without resorting to force, the only idea I came up with was to quickly get what we want through this method," praised Yao Wenxuan before he continued,

"Now I have some status in Taiching, I plan to let someone from the direct line enter the Fire Spirit Palace, and if you, senior, could help him become an Immortal...."

"Then, with all these combined, the Deng family’s direct line should just barely be able to retake control. They should be able to quickly break the deadlock and the chaos will resolve itself."

Wang Zijia frowned, feeling it was still too much trouble, and asked, "What about the other two factions? Can’t make a move on them?"

Yao Wenxuan shook his head and replied, "Both of those factions have peak Earth Immortals and are mutually restraining each other. Even if we deal with one of them, we won’t get anything. Unless one faction completely suppresses the other."

"But the cost of doing that would be much greater than supporting the direct line, and also, the direct line has a more legitimate claim and is more likely to be favored by the Fire Spirit Ancestor. If we succeed, we can support each other in our Sect in the future. It’s like killing several birds with one stone."

Having said this, Yao Wenxuan paused to explain, "The main point is, we can’t forcefully intervene in the Deng family situation, nor is it suitable for slow scheming."

"If you, Immortal Venerate, are not in a hurry, or don’t mind the elixir suddenly being consumed by someone, I can also take my time. I’ll eventually get my hands on it."

"But I fear that someone might suddenly consume it! After all, the elixirs for understanding the Dao aren’t picky about who consumes them. Really, anyone can swallow them!"

"It’s for this reason that I haven’t rashly made a move. I’m afraid that if I single-handedly lead the direct line into the Fire Spirit Palace, I won’t be able to control the situation, and another faction will consume the elixir straightaway, just to spite me and thwart my support for the direct line."

This could be quite significant, although the whole thing might have started just because of one precious top-grade Immortal Pill.

But as things have escalated, it’s no longer just about the Immortal Pill; it’s about interests!

The direct line wants to rise, and the other two factions also want to take real control and become the head of the Deng family.

If the struggle continues, it’s not just about sabotaging each other’s plans; it could even become a matter of life and death.

...

Once the causes and consequences of the situation were thoroughly clarified, Wang Zijia felt more at ease.

This matter might be very troublesome for Yao Wenxuan and the other, but for Wang Zijia, there were simpler and more direct solutions.

After all, he could resolve the core issue of the conflict.

Yao Wenxuan continued, "If someone from the direct line enters the Fire Spirit Palace and an Earth Immortal emerges at the same time, they would probably be able to regain control, and naturally we could obtain the elixir."

Turn an Earth Immortal, that shouldn’t be too difficult for you now, should it, Immortal Venerate?" he said, with implication in his tone.

It seems that the events of the last six months in the Spirit Suppressing Realm were not completely unknown to Taiching Palace.

Indeed, it’s only normal; after all, they had sent someone to Spirit Suppressing Realm to inquire about his news. To continue to pay attention with some means was the norm.

Wang Zijia thought it over and quickly came up with an idea, "There’s no need for such trouble, I have a better idea."

"What idea?" asked Yao Wenxuan.

Instead of answering, Wang Zijia simply said, "Wait for me!"

Immediately after, the figures of Wang Zijia and Lei Ting vanished, leaving Zhu Qi and Yao Wenxuan looking at each other in confusion.

However, it wasn’t even three breaths before Wang Zijia reappeared, although Lei Ting did not return with him.

The two were initially puzzled for a moment, then Yao Wenxuan as if having discovered something, exclaimed, "Immortal Venerate, your cultivation?"

It was then that Zhu Qi realized, Wang Zijia now possessed the cultivation of a Celestial Immortal.

"Let’s go!" Wang Zijia said, ignoring the issue at hand.

"Where to?" Yao Wenxuan asked subconsciously.

"Where else, to the Deng family of course. The night is long and full of dreams; I’m afraid they’ll consume the elixir." Wang Zijia replied as such.

"Uhh..." Yao Wenxuan paused for a moment, then said seriously,

"Immortal Venerate, Celestial Immortals may be the highest existence in the Spirit Suppressing Realm, and while they hold a revered status in Taiching Palace, they still aren’t at the point where they can do whatever they desire. Even Profound Immortals of the Nine Realms can’t!"

"Although the Deng family has declined, because of Immortal Majesty Fire Spirit, they still belong to the Taiching Lineage. They are probably not too afraid of a Celestial Immortal from an external sect imposing on them!"

"What are you thinking? I certainly didn’t plan to use force," said Wang Zijia with a smile. "Let’s go, I have my methods; you’ll see."

Seeing this, the two of them said no more and followed Wang Zijia, flying toward the Deng family’s floating island.

...

The trio passed through a cluster of floating islands, eventually arriving on a rather large island that was closer to the continent.

This floating island was at least five or six times bigger than the Nine-Turn Floating Island, and not only did it have a city, but also various mountains, rivers, and a number of smaller satellite islands resembling clusters of rocks. There were buildings on them as well.

Such a territory could certainly not be occupied by just any Earth Immortal clan; even Celestial Immortals would need some foundation.

This also goes to show that while the Deng family has declined, they’re certainly not destitute.

Perhaps it was the continuous restraint of the Three Factions that prevented things from escalating completely.

Now, encountering Yao Wenxuan, this misfortunate guy, it has finally ignited the fuse, really bad luck indeed.

Well, this time it probably wasn’t because of Yao Wenxuan’s luck but rather inevitability.

After all, once the direct line truly connects with the Taiching Fire Spirit lineage, or even associates with a Supreme Fruit Position Earth Immortal, it symbolizes too much.

The other two factions who desire power could absolutely not tolerate this!

Thus, this incident, although seemingly accidental and inexplicable, is actually the inevitable result of the thousands of years of accumulated contradictions among the Three Factions!

If Zhu Qi were to gain such a status and become friends with them, it would also trigger an explosion!

...

When Wang Zijia and his companions arrived at the floating island, it seemed harmonious, showing no signs that the Deng family’s Three Factions were at the brink of conflict.

The trio emanated their aura, hovering at the edge of the floating island.

Shortly after, three streams of light followed by several disciples came to greet them.

"Fellow Daoist Lei Ting?" Among the trio, the sole female monk in the Tribulation Stage said with a joyous expression upon seeing Yao Wenxuan, "You’ve come to visit our Deng family without informing us in advance."

Lei Ting, the title Yao Wenxuan established for himself after becoming immortal.

"I’ve come unannounced, my apologies for the intrusion!" Yao Wenxuan gave a gentle smile, which carried an air of modesty and gentlemanliness.

"Not at all, not at all. It’s our honor that Fellow Daoist Lei Ting has come to our Deng family," said the pinnacle Tribulation Stage Deng Lingling with a radiant smile.

The other two Earth Immortals of the Deng family frowned subconsciously upon hearing this.

Wang Zijia was, meanwhile, taking stock of the three of them.

Besides the direct lineage’s Deng Lingling, the other two Earth Immortals were a man and a woman. The man was rather thin and gaunt, standing at about 1.6 meters tall, with a middle-aged countenance. Due to being so thin, his eyes seemed overly large, resembling ghost eyes.

For an Immortal to still look like this, considering the Deng family’s Ghost Control heritage, there was no doubt this man was endowed with ghost dao divine powers, with the Dao Consistency affecting his immortal body, thus showing externally.

The woman seemed fairly normal, akin to Zhu Qi, a young matron in full bloom, exuding a certain allure and charm.

"Who are these two?" As Wang Zijia and his party observed one another, Deng Lingling’s gaze turned to Wang Zijia, who was clearly the leader.

"This is an elder of my family, and also a senior from our Taiching Palace, Immortal Yun Zhongzi!"

"This is his disciple, Fellow Daoist Zhu Qi!" Yao Wenxuan introduced with a smile.

Including Deng Lingling, the trio looked puzzled and said, "Yun Zhongzi? Although there are many Celestial Immortals in the palace, I should remember them all, shouldn’t I?"