Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1321 - 80: Shen Hou Casts the Curse Arrow Book, Immortal Queen Seeks to End Longstanding Grievance (Update 3)

Chapter 1321: Chapter 80: Shen Hou Casts the Curse Arrow Book, Immortal Queen Seeks to End Longstanding Grievance (Update 3)

Within the small world created by the Great Heavenly Venerate, a mysterious aura is swirling.

It seems to exist and yet not, a faint dark aura appearing from all directions, converging within a newly erected tent, descending onto the altar, and merging into a straw man.

With the abilities of the Great Heavenly Venerate and others, preparing the Nail-Head Seven Arrows Book doesn’t take much time at all.

Once they made their plan, the tent, altar, and most importantly, the straw man and arrows, were ready in no time.

The mysterious aura and the straw man merged into one, as if gathering all the world’s grievances, yet ultimately dissipating into nothingness, even the straw man returned to its ordinary appearance.

Thus, the preliminary preparations were complete, only awaiting the main caster to perform the ritual.

The problem arises, who will take charge of the curse assassination?

The Nail-Head Seven Arrows Book, as Jiang Li mentioned, essentially falls within the realm of curse techniques, requiring the caster to use their own Qi Shu as fuel, converting it to Yin Force for the curse assassination.

Among those present, none had the desire to take on the role of the main caster.

Although Gongsun Qingyue is only third grade, her Qi Shu is strong, and her Qi Fortune is deep. Performing the curse at second grade would still consume a considerable amount of Qi Shu and damage her Life Chart.

As for third grade... if ordinary third grade were to come, they might be fought to death by Gongsun Qingyue.

Even among the strong within the third grade, there is a risk of failure.

After a brief silence, the Great Venerable was the first to speak, "Let Shen Hou do it. He is from the Jiang family and is capable of wielding the God-beating Whip. He can use his Qi Shu as a guide to amplify the power of the Nail-Head Seven Arrows Book."

The Ji Family and the Jiang family, both allies and wary of each other, and Shen Hou wielding the God-beating Whip, can target the Gongsun Qingyue who bears the Divine Fruit.

Shen Hou is indeed fourth-rank but does qualify to host the Nail-Head Seven Arrows Book.

Even more, the Great Heavenly Venerate and other powerful beings knew that during the previous Sealing God Battle, it was Jiang Ziya, the wielder of the God-beating Whip, who used the Nail-Head Seven Arrows Book for curse assassination.

From any perspective, Shen Hou is the right candidate.

The only concern is...

Will this sabotage their own plans?

After all, it is the Shen Gongbao Dao Fruit, and everyone understands its implications.

The Queen Mother of the West, Tathagata, and Great Heavenly Venerate seemed to be contemplating but were in fact subtly observing the other two, finally discovering that they appear not to have disclosed any information about Shen Gongbao to the Great Venerable.

This situation feels a bit awkward.

If they mention that Shen Gongbao Dao Fruit adversely affects Qi Fortune, would it upset the Great Venerable?

Would the Great Venerable turn against them if he finds out?

Moreover, from another angle, Shen Hou’s Qi Fortune being "toxic" could actually make it ideal as fuel for the Nail-Head Seven Arrows Book.

If his Qi Fortune is worn down, he wouldn’t pose a threat to the caster anymore.

The Great Heavenly Venerate even thought further, If Shen Hou is used and consumed here, no one would be left to wield the God-beating Whip to balance the Investiture of the Gods.

"Okay." The Great Heavenly Venerate nodded.

He seemed unaware of the Shen Gongbao Dao Fruit, agreeing with an indifferent expression.

"Very well." The Queen Mother of the West nodded as well.

No matter which main party Shen Hou obstructs, he would not trouble her, the Queen Mother of the West.

"Then let it be Shen Hou." Shakyamuni Tathagata, appearing to know little about Shen Hou, concurred after seeing the other two agree.

The Great Venerable now fully understood the Great Heavenly Venerate’s previous humiliation seeing the extraordinary acting skills of all parties.

Regarding the choice of the caster for the Nail-Head Seven Arrows Book, the parties reached perfect consensus, truly a matter for celebration.

"Additionally, there’s the matter of what the Emperor’s Teacher is doing now,"

The Queen Mother of the West changed the subject, looking meaningfully at the Great Heavenly Venerate, "During the last battle, her teacher Tianxuan was nowhere to be seen, and after observing the Nine Provinces, I discovered she is engaging in Planet Constellation Division. If she succeeds, Emperor Jiang’s power is likely to increase again, and moreover..."

If the Nine States Barrier is established, the Great Heavenly Venerate’s Promotion Ceremony would likely advance significantly.

The latter part the Queen Mother of the West didn’t say, nor did she need to, as all understood.

The Great Heavenly Venerate remained silent, not responding.

He was feared, and thus had to speak cautiously now.

Shakyamuni Tathagata, after a slight pause, inquired, "Does the Empress have a way to counter this?"

"My reincarnated inheritor has a great enmity with Tianxuan, and it suits her to settle this score," replied the Queen Mother of the West.

Entering the Nine Provinces is entering Jiang Li’s domain, which is perilous, yet the Queen Mother took it upon herself...

Very well, having someone to deal with it is also a good thing.

Thus, the second point was agreed upon as well.

Though harboring separate ambitions, they did not fear betrayal over small interests due to their deep, cunning minds.

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Almost at the same time the four parties reached an agreement, atop the highest peak of Penglai Island, a mirror’s light flowed, projecting the silhouette of the Queen Mother of the West.

"Empress."

The Immortal Queen bowed immediately in greeting.

"The matter has been settled, you will deal with Tianxuan," the Queen Mother of the West said meaningfully, looking at the Immortal Queen, "With both sides confronting, the second grade cannot easily make a move, and entering the Nine Provinces is dangerous but not necessarily fatal. The opportunity is now yours."

Attending to a third grade at the expense of other areas would be a significant misstep.

Of course, if Tianxuan truly encounters danger, Jiang Li would surely intervene without hesitation.

But the consequences of that, the Immortal Queen was prepared to bear. In seeking a breakthrough, risks are unavoidable.

Upon speaking, a plain-colored banner appeared beside the Immortal Queen, swirling with Miao Qi, as brilliant immortal light faintly revealed itself.

"I have already been reborn, the Dao Fruit is not crucial to me now. If you succeed in completing the Promotion Ceremony, my Immortal Path Dao Fruit will belong to you."

As she spoke, another noble, awe-inspiring shadow appeared on the banner, with the aura of the Immortal Path stirring like clouds.

Before rebirth, the Dao Fruit was the reliance of the True Spirit. Now with the Queen Mother of the West revived, having regained most of her power, the Dao Fruit, although still important, isn’t as indispensable as before.

The Dao Fruit is condensed from the Queen Mother of the West’s Dao, not the other way around, at least not in her case. Losing a portion of this Dao Fruit would not be detrimental.

Thus, the Immortal Queen’s opportunity arose.

The Immortal Queen bowed once more, "Thank you, Empress."

"I have given you a path, but how it ends, you must bear the responsibility,"

With that, the Queen Mother of the West sent forth a projection gently, delivering the phantom of a mirror to the Immortal Queen’s hands, "Ultimately, hold no grievance against me."

The Immortal Queen took the Ancient Mirror’s phantom, her eyes slightly downcast, seemingly in contemplation, but ultimately turning resolute.

"Tianxuan, our enmity ends here."

Immortal light overflowed from the Plain Cloud Realm Flag, with Miao Qi entwining the Immortal Queen’s arm, merging continuously.

Yin Qi and Gold Element Qi wove together, refining into Innate West Beauty Miao Qi.