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Chapter 462: Chapter 462: Creating Karma

The moment they entered the hall, the Western Poison Emperor raised an eyebrow.

"Young fellow, your cultivation speed is truly astonishing!" the Western Poison Emperor remarked in surprise.

The last time they met, Zhong Shan was only at the Golden Core stage. It hadn\'t been long since then, and now the Western Poison Emperor couldn\'t even discern his level clearly, implying he had reached the Integration stage? The Western Poison Emperor had previously examined Zhong Shan\'s bone structure and found it to be the worst he\'d ever seen. How could this be? Integration stage? Unbelievable. Even the best bones couldn\'t account for this rapid advancement. Had he eaten some celestial elixir?

"Thanks to senior\'s kind words, I\'ve had some fortuitous encounters," Zhong Shan replied with a smile.

"Pfft! From the Golden Core stage to the Integration stage in such a short time, and you call that a minor fortuitous encounter? That\'s defying the heavens! With your bone structure, how many treasures did you get?" The Western Poison Emperor\'s eyes bulged.

Zhong Shan could only shake his head and smile bitterly. How could he explain this?

"Alright, Master, I\'m here for a reason!" Hao Meili interjected impatiently.

The Western Poison Emperor had to swallow his indignation. This was a pitiful example of a master with no authority.

"Zhong Shan, why did you send me this note?" Hao Meili asked.

"This way, please!" Zhong Shan led them further into the hall. Amid their curiosity, he flipped his hand.

"Boom!"

Outside the hall, eleven giant steles stood tall.

"Immortal Steles?" Hao Meili exclaimed excitedly.

She rushed out of the hall to examine them closely.

"They are real Immortal Steles. Zhong Shan, you\'re amazing! How did you manage this? My master couldn\'t get a single one after decades of effort, and you brought eleven at once. Incredible!" Hao Meili\'s excitement made her blurt out everything.

Hearing this, the Western Poison Emperor\'s face darkened, rendered speechless. What could he do? The remaining forty-four Immortal Steles were in the hands of two dynasties and two holy lands. No matter how famous he was, he wouldn\'t dare clash with Buddhas or emperors.

The Western Poison Emperor was also skeptical. Could these be fakes? How did Zhong Shan get them?

"Meili, verify if they are real," the Western Poison Emperor suggested.

"Of course, they\'re real. Not a single one is fake! Haha, another eleven, just thirty-three to go," Hao Meili said, promptly collecting the steles.

In high spirits, Hao Meili turned to Zhong Shan.

"Zhong Shan, tell me what you want. I\'ll get it for you," Hao Meili said generously.

"Uh, this was something I promised you. I\'m just delivering it. These are the eleven Immortal Steles from the Great Li Dynasty," Zhong Shan said.

"Great, great!" Hao Meili was extremely pleased.

Suddenly, Hao Meili\'s eyes shifted, and she pulled the Western Poison Emperor aside for a quiet discussion.

"Master, give me the ten-thousand-year dragon pearl the Dragon King gave me last time," Hao Meili said.

"What for?" The Western Poison Emperor\'s eyes widened, clearly reluctant.

"Master, you saw it. Zhong Shan is better at finding Immortal Steles than you are. You can\'t use the dragon pearl right now, so why not give it to Zhong Shan?" Hao Meili said.

As Hao Meili finished speaking, the Western Poison Emperor shuddered, his eyes bulging even more.

"That is a ten-thousand-year dragon pearl! It\'s the remnant left behind by a powerful dragon who failed to ascend to immortality," the Western Poison Emperor said with great reluctance.

"Come on, the Dragon Palace has countless treasures. Next time, I\'ll find you something even better," Hao Meili insisted.

"But still!" The Western Poison Emperor was clearly unwilling.

"Master, think about it. It\'s been less than ten years, and Zhong Shan has already found eleven Immortal Steles. You\'ve been searching for decades and haven\'t found even one," Hao Meili argued.

"Didn\'t I find one before?"

"That was given to you by Zhong Shan! Honestly," Hao Meili rolled her eyes.

The Western Poison Emperor sighed in resignation. Having such a disciple was truly a tragedy.

"If you give him the dragon pearl now, I think he will be even more motivated to help me find more Immortal Steles," Hao Meili said excitedly.

"Can\'t we give him something else?" the Western Poison Emperor tried to negotiate.

"No way. He\'s an emperor and a duke. Didn\'t you say he can get ordinary things whenever he wants?" Hao Meili glared at him.

At that moment, the Western Poison Emperor wished he could slap himself. Why had he said that? Now, he was paying for his own words.

"Alright," the Western Poison Emperor finally relented, taking out a fist-sized, multicolored dragon pearl with great reluctance.

Hao Meili, without hesitation, grabbed the dragon pearl and walked over to Zhong Shan.

"Zhong Shan, I, Hao Meili, distinguish between kindness and enmity clearly. This ten-thousand-year dragon pearl is a gift to you as thanks for finding these eleven Immortal Steles," Hao Meili said generously.

The Western Poison Emperor stood by with a look of deep sorrow. A ten-thousand-year dragon pearl was a precious treasure. Giving it to Zhong Shan felt like a waste. Even he didn\'t dare to absorb its power now, yet it was being given to Zhong Shan, who might not be able to use it for a long time.

"This is too much," Zhong Shan said, eyeing the Western Poison Emperor\'s expression. Although he very much wanted the pearl, he made a show of reluctance.

Hearing Zhong Shan\'s hesitation, the Western Poison Emperor\'s eyes lit up. Yes, you don\'t want it? Give it to me. I\'ll take it.

"Take it. I always keep my word. If anyone dares to take it from you, I\'ll curse them to have rotten hands and feet!" Hao Meili said decisively.

Hearing Hao Meili\'s words, the Western Poison Emperor shuddered involuntarily. His hands and feet instinctively drew back. He had just been thinking of ways to get the dragon pearl back, but hearing Hao Meili\'s curse, he was terrified. Who would dare to steal it now? A curse from Hao Meili was no joke. Her words were more binding than a royal decree. The Western Poison Emperor felt a wave of despair. Why had he accepted such a disciple? What a misfortune!

"In that case, I won\'t refuse," Zhong Shan said with a smile, taking the pearl.

A ten-thousand-year dragon pearl, the essence of a celestial dragon condensed within, was an incredible treasure.

The Western Poison Emperor could do nothing but watch with deep resentment.

"Hmm, find me more Immortal Steles in the future. There are still thirty-three left. I have high hopes for you!" Hao Meili encouraged him in her crude manner.

Zhong Shan smiled quietly and shook his head.

"What?" Hao Meili asked, raising an eyebrow.

"You still want more Immortal Steles?" Zhong Shan asked.

"Of course!" Hao Meili nodded eagerly.

"How many dragons can you gather?" Zhong Shan asked.

"Gather dragons?" Hao Meili was puzzled.

"Yes, since you\'ve given me a ten-thousand-year dragon pearl, I naturally want to help you find more Immortal Steles. But I can\'t do it alone. I\'ll need some help from the dragon clan," Zhong Shan explained with a smile.

"Find? How do we find them?" Hao Meili asked, puzzled.

"Uh, to be precise, we\'re going to steal them. We\'re going to pull off a major heist and rob the Immortal Steles!" Zhong Shan declared.

Hao Meili, fearless and bold, immediately brightened at Zhong Shan\'s suggestion. It sounded like a great idea to her. The Western Poison Emperor, however, looked shocked.

"Rob? The remaining Immortal Steles are in three places: the Taishui Dynasty, the Longevity Realm, and the Pure Land. Rob? Each of those places is a formidable power! How can we rob them?" the Western Poison Emperor exclaimed.

"Where do we start?" Hao Meili asked eagerly.

"The Pure Land!" Zhong Shan replied.

"Cough, cough, cough..." The Western Poison Emperor nearly choked.

You must be out of your mind. You actually want to rob the Pure Land?

"Kid, do you have a death wish? Rob? Rob the Pure Land? A hundred of you wouldn\'t be enough to die there. We\'re not going with you," the Western Poison Emperor immediately objected.

If Zhong Shan wanted to die, fine, but he shouldn\'t drag them along. The Pure Land? Even the entire dragon clan wouldn\'t come out unscathed from there. Rob? More like getting robbed.

"Oh, Master, stop shouting. What\'s the big deal about robbing the Immortal Steles? Really, Zhong Shan, continue," Hao Meili said impatiently.

The Western Poison Emperor felt utterly humiliated, feeling a deep sense of regret. Why did he end up with such a disciple? It felt like a curse.

Zhong Shan observed their expressions and knew what they were thinking. He smiled slightly and said, "Senior Western Poison Emperor, don\'t worry. When I say we\'re robbing the Immortal Steles, it\'s not about rushing in foolishly. We need a strategy."

"Exactly!" Hao Meili agreed. Obtaining the Immortal Steles was the priority; any other difficulty was secondary.

Of course, only Hao Meili would think this way because she was fearless. Anyone who dared to oppose her would be cursed.

"What strategy?" the Western Poison Emperor asked quickly. He needed to understand the plan, seeing that Hao Meili was clearly determined.

"Obviously, we can\'t do it alone. We need to orchestrate a multi-faceted plan, drawing numerous powerful individuals to attack the Pure Land. Only then can we steal the Immortal Steles," Zhong Shan explained.

"And who would join you in such madness, robbing a holy land? If you find someone, I will..." the Western Poison Emperor began but stopped himself. Before meeting Hao Meili, he would have made any vow, but after spending time with her, he realized making vows was a bad idea.

"Haha, rest assured, I will find the people and handle the arrangements. You just need to gather a large number of dragons and follow me in an assault on the Pure Land from the northern side of the East Sea," Zhong Shan said.

"Alright, it\'s a deal!" Hao Meili said excitedly.

Zhong Shan nodded in satisfaction. By aligning Hao Meili with his plans, he no longer had to worry. Anyone who dared to trouble him would face Hao Meili\'s curses. With her by his side, they would be invincible and unparalleled in their cursing prowess.

Meanwhile, the Western Poison Emperor could only feel a deep sense of resignation. Zhong Shan was indeed mad, planning to rob a holy land. Holy lands were not to be trifled with. If they were that easy to rob, they would have been destroyed countless times already. Since Hao Meili was determined to go, he, as her master, had no choice but to accompany her. One misstep and they could all perish. He lamented his fate. Why had he taken such a disciple? What a misfortune!