"What? Sky Official? Dong-er, don't tell me you're going to the Central Garrison Star Field to be the Sky Official? "Hei Tian suddenly stood up and asked in surprise.
Ling Dong was shocked by Hei Tian's words. How did Hei Tian know that he was going to the Central Garrison Star Field to be the Sky Official before he even said anything? After all, the words "Central Garrison Star Field" were something that 99% of warriors would never know in their entire lives.
"Master, how did you know that I'm going to the Central Garrison Star Field to be the Sky Official?" Ling Dong asked in surprise.
Upon hearing Ling Dong's question, Hei Tian could not even stand still. He hurriedly grabbed Ling Dong's hand and asked, "Dong-er, don't worry about how I know. Answer me first. Have you already agreed to be the Sky Official in the Central Garrison Star Field?"
"Yes, I have!"
The moment Ling Dong nodded, Hei Tian's face suddenly turned pale, as if he had just heard some bad news. His expression suddenly became extremely ugly.
"Going to the Central Garrison Star Field to be the Sky Official. Sigh, Ling Dong, as your Martial Uncle, how could you agree to it? Really!" Even Qing Jiu pretended to stomp his feet in anger, as if he was worried about Ling Dong. "Although the Sky Official is a high official, it's not certain if he can come back alive!"
However, even a fool would be able to tell that he was gloating over the other party's misfortune. Obviously, Hei Tian was not the only one who knew about the Central Garrison Star Field. Even Qing Jiu knew about it.
Furthermore, from the gloating expressions on Qing Jiu and Dan Shui's faces, one could tell that the moment they heard the news, they firmly believed that Ling Dong would be courting death if he were to become the Sky Official, the kind that would never return.
Their expressions made Ling Dong a little angry. This made Ling Dong even more determined to make a name for himself in the Central Garrison Star Field.
Ling Dong really wanted to see what kind of expressions Qing Jiu and Dan Shui would have when they returned with success.
Upon hearing Green Vulture's words, Erebus's eyes were filled with displeasure. Sect Master Shi Fangyuan even reprimanded, "Elder Green Vulture, Ling Dong hasn't even left yet. How can you say that?"
Qing Jiu, on the other hand, did not back down and asked, "Sect Leader, did I say anything wrong? Could it be that Ling Dong is stronger than the Patriarch? "
"Patriarch?" Hearing these words, Ling Dong was even more confused. What Qing Jiu said made sense. It seemed that this matter had something to do with the ancestors of the True Gang Sect.
What made Ling Dong even more curious was that when he mentioned the Patriarch, Sect Leader Shi Fangyuan didn't say anything. Instead, he let out a long sigh and lowered his head.
"Alright, Sect Leader. Let's follow Dong 'er's instructions. I have something to say to Dong' er in private!" Erebus, who looked solemn, left with Ling Dong.
However, when Ling Dong left, Qing Jiu and Dan Shui's eyes were filled with certainty that Ling Dong wouldn't return alive. This made Ling Dong's heart ache.
"Alright, Dong 'er. Now, Master will only tell you one thing. If possible, even if you have to face severe punishment and the Constellation Lord's Residence will deprive you and True Gang Sect of all rewards, you should resign from your position as the Heavenly Official and not go to the Central Garrison Star Field!" Back at Erebus' abode, Erebus spoke to Ling Dong with a solemn expression.
Erebus' words made Ling Dong's heart warm up. Perhaps in the entire True Gang Sect, other than his brothers, only Master Erebus would completely disregard the benefits and dangers and wholeheartedly think of him.
However, even though Erebus was wholeheartedly thinking of Ling Dong, Ling Dong still shook his head and rejected Erebus' suggestion.
"Master, it's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't!" With a bitter smile, Ling Dong told Erebus about the enmity he had with the Earth Deer World during the Millennium Elite Battle in the Vermilion Bird Star Field, including the danger his family was currently facing.
"Hiss …" After listening to Ling Dong's narration, Erebus sucked in a breath of cold air. With a bitter smile on his face, he said, "Perhaps, as you said, going to the Central Garrison Star Field is the best choice in the face of the Earth Deer World's all-out pursuit!"
With Erebus's experience, he also understood that going to the Central Garrison Star Field was the best choice in Ling Dong's current situation.
After thinking it through, Erebus became anxious. "If going to the Central Garrison Star Field to become the Heavenly Official is to avoid trouble, then why did you say in front of us today that you want to go to the Central Garrison Star Field to become the Heavenly Official?
The Sect Master and I don't need to talk about it. Your Master Qing Jiu and Junior Master Dan Shui have always been selfish, but when it comes to major issues, they usually won't make any mistakes. However, it's better to be safe than sorry. If the news were to leak because of this, wouldn't it be bad for you and your Ling family? "
"Don't worry, Master! Actually, I did release this news on purpose. "Under Erebus' puzzled gaze, Ling Dong continued," It's mainly for the sake of True Gang Sect. In case the Earth Deer World can't find me, Ling Dong, they'll vent their anger on True Gang Sect. That's not what I want to see. That's why I released the news today! "
"Oh, you …" Erebus looked at Ling Dong as he listened to Ling Dong and let out a long sigh of regret.
"By the way, Master, you haven't answered my question. How did you know that the Heavenly Official is going to the Central Garrison Star Field? And what's going on with Grandmaster?" Ling Dong asked curiously.
When he heard Ling Dong's question, the regret on Erebus's face deepened. "That's because our True Gang Sect had a similar experience!"
"Similar experience? Are you referring to Grandmaster?" Ling Dong continued to ask.
Under Ling Dong's relentless questioning, Erebus revealed the secret to him.
More than eight hundred years ago, True Gang Sect's Grandmaster, Wen Tongguang, accepted the order of the Heavenly Lord of Constellation from the Wood Spider World, Dina, and went to the Central Garrison Star Field to take up the position of Heavenly Official due to some special reasons.
At that time, True Gang Sect's Grandmaster, Wen Tongguang, had just broken through to the Celestial Lord Realm. It was said that the reason Wen Tongguang accepted the position was related to his breakthrough to the Celestial Lord Realm.
After that, True Gang Sect's Grandmaster, Wen Tongguang, brought along two of his three disciples and went to the Central Garrison Star Field to take up the position of Heavenly Official due to the Celestial Lord Residence. He was prepared to build a big foundation.
Unexpectedly, after only thirty-one years in the Central Garrison Star Field, bad news came from the Celestial Lord Residence. Their Grandmaster was dead and his two disciples were nowhere to be found. It was said that they had died before their Grandmaster, Wen Tongguang.
Not only did this matter become the eternal pain of True Gang Sect, but it also had a profound impact on the development of True Gang Sect.
At that time, True Gang Sect's Grandmaster, Wen Tongguang, had already reached the Celestial Lord Realm, and True Gang Sect was vaguely aiming to be the number one sect in the Wood Spider World. However, as the Grandmaster and the main force of True Gang Sect were annihilated, True Gang Sect's influence in the Wood Spider World took a turn for the worse.
In the ensuing battle, the only remaining disciple of the Patriarch had perished along with countless experts. In the end, Hei Tian, Huo Lin, Qing Jiu, and Dan Shui, the four Patriarchs' grand-disciples, trembled with fear as they supported True Dipper Sect. That was how True Dipper Sect reached its current state.
It could be said that the matter of True Gang Sect's Grandmaster becoming the Heavenly Official was an eternal pain and fear in the hearts of the five higher-ups who knew about it.
"Now, do you understand? Even with the cultivation of a Star Monarch, our ancestor has fallen. Moreover …" After saying this, Hei Tian's expression suddenly became dejected. However, his face was filled with a bitter smile. "However, it's too late for you to understand. Right now, you have no choice but to go …"
Ling Dong was also extremely surprised. He didn't expect that the only Celestial Lord Realm Heavenly Official that Di Tianjun mentioned was actually the Grandmaster of True Gang Sect. This matter was extremely strange, but it also made Ling Dong understand that his future path was more difficult than he had imagined.
"Master, everything depends on effort. Moreover, I'm going there mainly to seek survival. Slowly, I might succeed …"
"Wait!" Before Ling Dong could finish his sentence, Erebus's expression suddenly became joyful, as if he had thought of something. He suddenly said, "Dong-er, I thought of something that might be of help to you!"
Upon hearing this, Ling Dong's interest was immediately piqued. Perhaps when he reached there, any little bit of help would be of great use to Ling Dong.
"Three years before Grandmaster fell, he went through a lot of trouble to send a letter to the sect. In the letter, he said that in order to promote True Gang Sect, he had secretly started a new sect in that Celestial Realm. After more than twenty years of hard work, he had already made some progress! "
"That's what I want to say. Although almost eight hundred years have passed, the small sect that was built by Grandmaster might no longer exist. However, if it still exists, it might be of help to you. "At this point, Erebus's expression suddenly became dejected, because even he felt that the possibility of that small sect surviving was extremely slim.
"Oh, there's such a thing?" Ling Dong showed great interest in this matter.
After that, Ling Dong and Erebus discussed this matter for a long time. In order to find the slightest bit of help to his disciple, Erebus even went deep into the sect's ancient records and searched through the sect's old records, trying his best to find any useful information for Ling Dong.
After searching through the dusty ancient records room of True Gang Sect for two days, he finally found everything that might be useful to Ling Dong.
"Master, time is of the essence, I have to go! Take care of those people that I mentioned to you these few days. Also, that Tu Bai, if you think he's suitable, you can take him in as a disciple and give him some pointers! "Ling Dong said.
"Don't worry, I don't need you to worry about me. However, you … sigh …" With that, Erebus let out a heavy sigh. It was obvious that he was extremely worried about Ling Dong.
Erebus's sigh made Ling Dong's heart feel extremely heavy. When he turned around and bowed, Ling Dong suddenly thought of another matter and said, "Master, disciple has gained a lot from the Thousand Year Elite Battle in the Vermillion Bird Star System. There are some things that I have to offer to Master. I hope Master will accept them!"
With that, Ling Dong took out three Yin and Yang Rings and respectfully handed them over. "Master, disciple has marked these three Yin and Yang Rings. They are for you, for Martial Uncle Huo Lin, and for Bu Yangming. Please pass them on for me!"
Erebus rejected Ling Dong's offer of filial piety. "Dong-er, you're going to the Central Garrison Star System. You'll be in need of treasures. Master doesn't need your filial piety. I'm very happy that you have such a thought. Quickly accept them!"
"Master, it has been many years since we last met. You must accept this little bit of filial piety from your disciple. Remember, don't let Martial Uncle Qing Jiu and the others know!" With that, Ling Dong didn't care if Erebus was willing or not. He directly put down the three Yin and Yang Rings, bid farewell to Erebus, and left.
Erebus wasn't in a hurry to open the Yin and Yang Rings. Instead, he walked out of the abode. Currently, Ling Dong had left the True Gang Sect. It wasn't until Ling Dong's figure had completely disappeared that Erebus reluctantly returned to the abode.
After returning to the abode and pondering for a long time, Erebus's gaze turned to the three Yin and Yang Rings on the ground. "This child …" With a sweet smile, Erebus's Divine Sense suddenly entered the Yin and Yang Ring that belonged to him!
"Hiss …"
"Ding!"
The moment Erebus's Divine Sense entered the Yin and Yang Ring, he sucked in a breath of cold air. He was so shocked that he could stuff a fist into it. The Yin and Yang Ring in his hand even fell to the ground with a crisp sound due to his shock!
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