CHAPTER 869: CHAPTER 860: COOPERATION?

The child-faced elder sat cross-legged, smiling as he looked towards Chen Hai.

This fellow clearly transmitted his voice after seeing Chen Hai’s earlier behavior, casually teasing him.

"Taoist Friend, with your insight, you should see that I just began my journey into the Daluo Realm, and my realm isn’t firmly established yet."

"Since Emperor Pan Palace has appeared, even if it’s true, as others say, that the first person to enter that hall can seize a position and gain immense benefits, what of it?"

"With my level of power, no matter how great the benefits, they are not something I can claim."

"What’s important is to have self-awareness. I came here just to see the world and broaden my horizon, nothing more."

Once he confirmed that the elder was the one transmitting the message to him, Chen Hai smiled and casually replied.

The ancestor’s realm was much higher than his, but still a bit short of reaching Quasi-Saint level.

If his estimation was correct, Chen Hai felt that even if the elder wasn’t at Perfect Daluo Golden Immortal, he had at least reached the Late Daluo Golden Immortal Realm.

How could his own realm and strength deceive the elder?

After all, he hadn’t stabilized his realm yet, his power often overflowed, and he couldn’t control it freely at the moment. Such evident abnormal fluctuations in power couldn’t be concealed even by Concealing Breath Technique.

Given this, Chen Hai simply chose to speak truthfully and didn’t bother to cover it up.

"The most important thing is to see oneself clearly, young friend, you’re quite good!" With an inexplicable smile, the ancestor nodded approvingly.

He was still sitting cross-legged, yet his body moved strangely, gliding tens of meters to appear just a few meters from Chen Hai.

"The Tao Field of a Saint-level Great Power may seem close, but it’s actually far away."

"That golden hall is indeed Emperor Pan Palace, but without someone to guide you, relying on your own strength to enter that palace is pure fantasy."

"Those Independent Cultivators madly rushing towards Emperor Pan Palace have incomplete teachings; their entrance into the Daluo Realm is merely by luck."

"In this Endless Chaos, a slight oversight can lead to losing one’s way."

"Not knowing anything, running around in this chaotic gray mist, I’m sure they’ll never even touch the edge of Emperor Pan Palace despite a lifetime of wild rushing."

"Just being unable to enter the palace is the least of their worries; truly getting lost in that gray mist, hehe..."

With significant implication, the elder let out a few odd chuckles.

In this Endless Chaos, danger is never lacking.

This region, being outside the Primordial world, is relatively safe. But truly getting lost and entering other regions in the chaos...

Don’t speak of mere Daluo, even Quasi-Saint level experts might fall anytime.

If not for this, those Quasi-Saints in the Primordial world who’ve faced endless difficulty in breaking through would have long explored Outer Heaven Chaos, rather than remaining humble in this world.

Perhaps knowing the dangers within Endless Chaos, those who understand slightly will sit cross-legged promptly upon entering the chaos.

As for those running wildly in the gray mist, they are merely fearless in their ignorance.

After hearing the elder’s words, Chen Hai again glanced toward the direction of the golden hall.

A few moments before, those fellows rushing towards it seemed to blend into the Endless Sea, their gigantic forms disappearing over eighty percent.

Only a few, sensing something wrong, stopped and looked around in confusion.

"Taoist Friend, just having entered the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm, I am the lowest tier here."

"There’s never a free lunch in this world, and I find this ancient saying very true!"

"With your enormous Divine Skills, approaching me suddenly and discussing these matters, what’s your true intention?"

Retracting his gaze, feeling the elder’s words seemed indeed sincere, Chen Hai, with some evident doubt, focused his eyes on the elder.

The saying goes: being courteous for no reason, either adultery or theft!

The elder with the crane-like hair and childish face is unrelated and unknown to him.

If it were only to chat a bit, getting familiar with him? Does his strength necessitate this?

"What intentions could I have? Young friend, don’t overthink; I merely find you pleasing to the eye!"

The elder chuckled, further saying: "I, Gu Cangsheng from Qixia Island, have some reputation in the Endless Sea. As for my character, you just have to ask around overseas to find out."

"I think you’re quite decent, so I came here to see if there’s a possibility of cooperation between us!"

Displaying a benevolent demeanor, the elder who called himself Gu Cangsheng kept a cordial smile.

Stopping here deliberately, he withheld further information.

Looking at Chen Hai, he seemed eager to see the expression of a Daluo novice, only recently entered the realm, upon hearing his offer of collaboration—would he be flattered and astounded?

"Qixia Island?" Hearing these words, Chen Hai showed obvious surprise.

He had long heard from Qingmu about the conflict between Black Water Immortal Mountain and Qixia Island, but hadn’t paid much attention!

Isn’t this what it means when enemies cross paths? He felt that the present scene was exactly this.

"I am Li Yuanba, Commander under Heavenly Mansion’s Enemy-breaking Camp in the southern Zhan State."

"Cooperating with Taoist Friend? In what way, please elaborate?"

Maintaining a calm exterior, Chen Hai seemed exceedingly interested, echoing Gu Cangsheng’s words with a counter query.

Naturally, it was necessary to conceal his identity in front of this guy.

After all, no one knows whether Gu Cangsheng is aware of Black Water Immortal Mountain and Chen Hai’s name.

"Ah, Taoist Friend Li!" Comfortable, Gu Cangsheng retained his mild smile.

He stroked the few inches of white beard on his chin, continuing: "Should Emperor Pan Ancestor indeed preach, as those said earlier, the actual seats surely are limited."

"If luck is on our side, to secure a seat in Emperor Pan Palace, some benefits are bound to accrue."

"My proposed cooperation means when Emperor Pan Palace starts to summon us, you shouldn’t hesitate; just charge in."

"Following closely behind you, I will hold off others’ advance temporarily."

"This way, you should stand a significant chance of securing a seat."

"Regarding the seat, the water runs deep; your power can’t possibly harness it without offending many."

"But no worries, once inside Pan Palace, if you relinquish the seat to me, I’ll handle all troubles blocking you."

"Of course, I won’t let you help in vain; should success ensue, abundant benefits await."

"If things go awry, no problem; just leave southern Zhan State for overseas; with me, Old Gu protecting you, your life will thrive!"

...

Gu Cangsheng spoke eloquently, painting a rosy picture.

Though clearly he intended to use Chen Hai as a pawn, his words made it sound as if it was solely for Chen Hai’s benefit.