Chapter 226: Black Sand Cave Heaven

Meng Chuan was shocked. Just a glance at a soul's memories, and he could deduce identity using the Heavenly Secrets?

"King-level Godfiends possess various mystical abilities, and Creation Supremacies wield even more profound and unfathomable powers," Meng Chuan mused. With his current strength and status, he could only uncover many techniques used by King-level Godfiends. He still knew very little about Creation Supremacies.

Seeing Meng Chuan's shocked expression, Supremacy Qin Wu couldn't help but chuckle. "To deduce identity using the Heavenly Secrets, I also require a treasure to perform it." As he spoke, he flipped his hand, and an ancient bronze mirror appeared. He placed the mirror on the table, closed his eyes, and a colorful light radiated from his body. Waves of energy permeated the bronze mirror.

After a long while, an image began to appear on the bronze mirror.

"Hmm?" Meng Chuan watched, surprised.

Supremacy Qin Wu also opened his eyes and looked at the bronze mirror. On its surface, an elderly man with grizzled hair had appeared. He had a benevolent face, but his eyes were deep and unfathomable.

"He's the one who acted," Supremacy Qin Wu said. "The Great Sun Realm Godfiend from Black Sand Grotto-Heaven—Chunyu Mu."

"Chunyu Mu?" Meng Chuan was startled. "I recall that Chunyu Mu should be 178 years old this year! He's not far from the end of his lifespan, and his reputation is excellent. He's also a highly accomplished practitioner of the Illusionary Fiend path."

"Indeed." Supremacy Qin Wu nodded. "He achieved the 'Dao Realm' in illusion arts at 136, and condensed his Primeval Spirit at 152. His illusion arts are even more profound now. In recent years, he has earned numerous merits fighting against demon kings."

Meng Chuan nodded. Achieving the 'Dao Realm' and 'condensing a Primeval Spirit' at a young age is incredibly difficult, which is why Marquis Godfiends are so rare. However, many who reach this level in their hundreds are more numerous than Marquis Godfiends. Senior Brother Zhang Junfeng, Senior Brother Yang Fang, and others are examples, as is Chunyu Mu, who is now 178 years old. As a master of illusion arts, his role is even more significant than that of Senior Brother Yang Fang and his peers.

"Why did he attack my father?" Meng Chuan asked.

"He and your father were strangers, unrelated by blood or kinship, so there's no logical reason for him to have acted," Supremacy Qin Wu explained. "He is a Godfiend from Black Sand Grotto-Heaven, so it's likely someone of high status from there instructed Chunyu Mu to act."

"The instigator..." Meng Chuan frowned. He didn't know much about Black Sand Grotto-Heaven.

"Your mother, Bai Nianyun, is one of the three Marquis Godfiends of the Bai family, and also one of the five Saintesses of the Lunar Temple. There are many entangled grievances involved," Supremacy Qin Wu said. "Black Sand Grotto-Heaven once experienced internal strife, which even led to the death of Emperor Black Sand. Although they now unite against the demon race, internal factions still compete."

"Internally, they are divided by cultivation system into the Black Sand faction, the Lunar Temple faction, and the Blade & Axe Temple faction. Behind this, the primary driver is family competition, all vying for control of the Lunar Temple and the Blade & Axe Temple," Supremacy Qin Wu explained.

"Control of the Lunar Temple and the Blade & Axe Temple? Is that very important?" Meng Chuan asked, confused.

"The masters of the Lunar Temple and the Blade & Axe Temple are almost guaranteed to become Creation Supremacies," Supremacy Qin Wu said, looking at Meng Chuan. "Would you say that's important?"

Meng Chuan was secretly astonished.

"There were many candidates for Lunar Saintess, eliminated in batches until only five remain now. Your mother is one of them. The final choice among these five... will become the Master of the Lunar Temple," Supremacy Qin Wu stated. "Therefore, there are many possibilities as to who sent someone to attack your father."

"For example... other Lunar Saintesses who have grievances with your mother might have known about your mother and father's relationship, seeking revenge or venting, and thus attacked your father. Or, after your mother became a Marquis, some within the Bai family might have considered your father a stain, wanting to eliminate him without directly angering Bai Nianyun. So, they indirectly pushed us, Mount Yuanchu, to act. Or, as a Lunar Saintess, your mother has many suitors. One of them might have discovered the secret and, out of jealousy, targeted your father."

Supremacy Qin Wu shook his head. "The internal affairs of Black Sand Grotto-Heaven are complex and disordered; it's truly difficult to pinpoint who was behind it. The simplest method would be to apprehend Chunyu Mu and question him."

"Apprehend Chunyu Mu?" A thought stirred in Meng Chuan's mind.

"No, that's not possible." Supremacy Qin Wu shook his head. "Godfiends from each faction are under the jurisdiction of their respective factions. We cannot directly arrest someone. This is an agreement among the three major sects."

"Should we ask Black Sand Grotto-Heaven to investigate?" Meng Chuan inquired.

"Investigate?" Supremacy Qin Wu shook his head. "Black Sand Grotto-Heaven would certainly favor its own Godfiends. Without conclusive evidence, it would be useless."

"But Master, you've already deduced his identity using the Heavenly Secrets," Meng Chuan said, looking at the bronze mirror.

"Deducing through Heavenly Secrets? Only three people in the world can do that, and I only managed it by using a treasure," Supremacy Qin Wu stated. "It's too abstruse. Without irrefutable proof, Black Sand Grotto-Heaven would just dismiss Mount Yuanchu as being unreasonable."

Meng Chuan nodded slightly.

"Because of the demon race, the three major sects unite against their common enemy. However, there are conflicts within each sect. How can the three major sects be as harmonious as one family?" Supremacy Qin Wu said. "They will cooperate on major issues, but they won't concern themselves with minor ones."

"This disciple understands," Meng Chuan nodded.

"Furthermore, every Godfiend is crucial now. Chunyu Mu is also an important combat force," Supremacy Qin Wu stated. "They wouldn't abandon even Chunyu Mu, let alone someone of higher status behind him."

Meng Chuan understood. Now knowing Chunyu Mu and the mysterious instigator behind him, the instigator was most likely also from Black Sand Grotto-Heaven.

"This is as far as we can investigate for now. In the future, when your strength is sufficient and Black Sand Grotto-Heaven needs your help, you will naturally be able to resolve this matter with ease," Supremacy Qin Wu said.

"Black Sand Grotto-Heaven needing my help?" Meng Chuan was surprised. Among the three major sects, Black Sand Grotto-Heaven is comparable in strength to Mount Yuanchu; both sides even compete in slaying demon kings. For an entire sect to seek help from a Godfiend of another?

"For example, if you reach the seventh level of Primeval Spirit, they will certainly ask for your help," Supremacy Qin Wu said.

"Seventh level of Primeval Spirit?" Meng Chuan felt a little awkward. "This disciple is still far from that."

"You're still young; there's hope," Supremacy Qin Wu said with a faint smile. "Let's put this matter aside for now. I will write to Black Sand Grotto-Heaven to pursue this. As for you, prepare well, because soon... a large number of demon kings will enter the human world."

"A large number of demon kings?" Meng Chuan was startled.

Supremacy Qin Wu nodded. "According to what our human race has discovered, ten percent of the Third-Heaven demon kings from the demon realm will enter the human world."

"Ten percent?" Meng Chuan's heart trembled.

His father's innocence had at least been restored. Pursuing the matter with Black Sand Grotto-Heaven would have to wait. Fighting the demon race was the top priority.

"The intelligence is accurate," Supremacy Qin Wu stated. "You and your wife must be ready at all times. You two are responsible for nearly an entire province."

"Master, rest assured, this disciple will do his utmost," Meng Chuan affirmed.

"Good, take your father back," Supremacy Qin Wu said with a faint smile.

Meng Dajiang, who had been sitting there, suddenly snapped back to full awareness. Seeing Supremacy Qin Wu, he immediately knelt and prostrated himself, expressing his gratitude: "Thank you, Supremacy, for delivering me from this sea of suffering." Now that his memories were restored, he understood everything. Being accused of colluding with the Heavenly Demon Gate was more unbearable than death itself.

"You should thank your son," Supremacy Qin Wu said. An ordinary Immortal Godfiend's case would not normally warrant investigation by Supremacy Qin Wu, who oversees all of Mount Yuanchu. After all, Supremacy Qin Wu truly manages countless affairs, dedicating time to cultivating disciples, handling administrative matters, and his own cultivation. Furthermore, a typical case wouldn't provoke a master like Chunyu Mu to personally act with malice.

"Master, this disciple will now descend the mountain," Meng Chuan said gratefully.

"Go," Supremacy Qin Wu nodded.

Meng Chuan immediately departed, bringing his father, Meng Dajiang, with him.

With a wave of Supremacy Qin Wu's hand, writing implements appeared on the table. He began writing a letter, preparing to send it to Black Sand Grotto-Heaven.