Chaotic World Book

Chapter 358 - 351 The Pursuers

Chapter 358: Chapter 351 The PursuersWang Daozhong had come to assassinate Zhao Changhe.

Just like Ying Shuang, ever since Wang Daozhong had taken on the mission of hunting down Zhao Changhe, he’d been unexpectedly blocked and beaten up by the Vermilion Bird, causing him to fail to catch up with Zhao Changhe. Since then, he’d been a step behind in everything.

He found out Zhao Changhe arrived in the Capital, but by the time he got there, Zhao had already left. He learned Zhao Changhe reached Yanmen, but by the time he passed through, Zhao had already gone beyond the border. Once you’re beyond the border, forget about trying to find someone.

With eyes wide open, under his leadership, Zhao Changhe logged an awe-inspiring record of battles on the Chaotic World List, burning his pride painfully.

In reality, he was overthinking it; at that time, Zhao Changhe hadn’t even thought about the value of slapping him in the face.

What’s more absurd is that afterwards, he’d wandered inexplicably to Beimang, and just as mysteriously, the entire bandit stronghold vanished. The next update on Zhao Changhe’s whereabouts came from the Chaotic World Book, which spoke of Xia Chichi’s splendor in Kunlun and ascent to the Human List, with Zhao Changhe merely making a cameo as a supporting character.

Thank goodness for the Chaotic World Book! What a guiding light!

Wang Daozhong even didn’t have time to curse the Four Symbols Sect for allying with him and then getting cozy with Zhao Changhe... Just how far is it from Beimang to Kunlun?

Wang Daozhong was helpless; it was impossible to bring a large army over such a distance, so he had to ride alone, hurrying over through difficulty. However, upon finally arriving, it felt like the whole city was mocking him.

Forget about finding Zhao Changhe—for himself, even daily survival was a struggle. The most awkward aspect was that Wang Daozhong quite simply didn’t know whether he should be Wang Daozhong or not.

If he was Wang Daozhong, then Yan Que was biting at him like a rabid dog.

If he wasn’t Wang Daozhong, he couldn’t get into Yuxu Peak.

In any case, whether he was or wasn’t, Yan Que was already biting, so it was better to meet the Yuxu and clarify things. With the cooperation of Yuxu, other matters were trivial, and killing Zhao Changhe would be even easier.

However, he could no longer prove whether he was Wang Daozhong or not, and couldn’t even meet the Yuxu.

He thought about leaving, but had no horse. He arrived on horseback, and now must return home on foot.

Broke and unable to afford a meal, the great Langya Wang had to resort to robbery for room and board, and once again, the whereabouts of Zhao Changhe vanished without a trace.

Wang Daozhong wandered outside of Kunlun, head throbbing with pain. In the distance, a sandstorm kicked up, and a caravan was returning from afar.

Wang Daozhong’s eyes flashed with ferocity, murmuring to himself that he’d rob them of money, provisions, and horses first.

As he approached the caravan, the leading knight shouted from afar, "Is it Mister Langya Wang?"

Most of the murderous intent in Wang Daozhong dissipated. It was as though he had met an old friend in a foreign land, "Who are you to recognize me?"

"I am Liu Tuzhang of the Four Symbols Sect, having worked in the Central Plains before, and I had the honor of seeing Mister Wang by the Luo River a few years ago."

"The Four Symbols Sect..." Wang Daozhong said with a stern face, "Our families are allies. Why did you get involved with Zhao Changhe?"

Liu Tuzhang was taken aback, "Our Holy Daughter had an old connection with Zhao Changhe, known to all. Though the Venerable broke them apart, it’s quite normal for them to temporarily join forces against a powerful enemy. The Venerable wouldn’t say anything. What concern is it to you... Oh, my apologies... In short, our alliance doesn’t mean we do everything together. Killing Zhao Changhe is a private matter of the Wang Family; what does it have to do with us?"

It made sense, and Wang Daozhong had no retort. He didn’t want to fall out with the Four Symbols Sect and could only say, "Then you could at least help me prove my identity to Yuxu Palace, right?"

Liu Tuzhang looked even more bewildered, "Why can’t Mister Wang prove his identity?"

Wang Daozhong opened his mouth but then shut it again; he couldn’t very well admit he was robbed here, could he? He still had a reputation to maintain.

Liu Tuzhang said, "In the eyes of the Yuxu, I am but an ant; I can’t prove anything significant. Mister Wang, you’d better take out your family’s identification token..."

"Forget it," Wang Daozhong interrupted, "I will see the Yuxu myself. Do you have any news of Zhao Changhe’s whereabouts? Don’t tell me you’re hiding them out of respect for the Holy Daughter."

"We do have news of Zhao Changhe." Liu Tuzhang said, "He came to Kunlun, clearly wishing to continue westward into the Western Regions... However, Mister Wang, I must say in advance, Zhao Changhe travels alone, his whereabouts uncertain, now in the west, then suddenly heading north; that’s quite normal. Should you fail to find him in the west, don’t blame me for leading you astray. I personally suggest, Mister Wang, that you should return to Langya. It’s been over a decade of

Zhao Changhe finally pulled out the golden book page he had just acquired today.

The page was not made of gold leaf; it was like a soft silk book, but when touched, it felt almost intangible.

Dao inherently has no form; the book is but a representation.

If the gold leaf were to continue the Unsealing process, it would likely become this type of "material," and not actually be made of gold.

Gold, being steadfast and imperishable, is merely an ancient and enduring symbol.

Zhao Changhe took a deep breath and placed the book page together with the gold leaf.

A gentle golden light covered them both, as if there was an intention to meld together, merging in progress.