Immortal and Martial Dual Cultivation Chapter 993: Deity Race Making a Move

Shui Lingling could only hope that Xiao Chen could appear at the King conferral ceremony safely. Even if he was not successfully conferred King, at least no one would dare to make a move on him openly there.

“There is more bad news. I’m not sure if I should say it or not,” Han Qinghe said, beating about the bush after hesitating for a while.

Shui Lingling’s heart sank as a bad premonition woke in her heart. She said, “Just tell me.”

“The Deity Race has moved as well. Ten great grandmaster-level Martial Sages, who all just erected a Deity Statue, already departed. They intend to block Xiao Chen at the very last moment. No matter what, they will not allow him to make it to the King conferral ceremony on time.”

Erecting a Deity Statue meant that these people had a statue of themselves in the Deity Race’s Divine Hall. They would be able to gain the power of faith from the masses’ worship and praise.

The Deity Race claimed to have three thousand Deity Statues. In reality, most of them were quasi-Emperors. However, the strength that they could burst out with far surpassed that of ordinary quasi-Emperors.

These Deity Race cultivators relied on the power of faith. If these ten Deity Race great grandmaster-level Martial Sages found Xiao Chen, the consequences would be dire.

Shui Lingling’s expression changed slightly. “No way, we cannot let Junior Brother Xiao Chen continue on this path alone. We have to help him.”

Han Qinghe sighed softly, “The Sect Master already said, we are not to make a move. Xiao Chen has to finish walking this path on his own.”

Shui Lingling’s expression changed many times before she calmed down. She was now clear that Xiao Chen chose this path himself.

Back when the two had been on Supreme Sky Star, when Xiao Chen kept his sharpness withdrawn and was unknown, Shui Lingling had seen the hidden True Dragon in his eyes.

He became famous at the final battle of the Proud Son of Heaven Ranking, declaring his identity as the Azure Emperor’s descendant. At that point, he had already been prepared to shoulde

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