Capítulo 822: Chapter 754: Divines Can Die Too
Zhao Changhe didn’t die; instead, he went to cleanse himself, fooling himself into thinking that, like Ximen Chuixue, he needs to bathe and change clothes before going out to kill.
The real reason, everyone who knows, knows.
The blind man watched the three of them washing separately, feeling quite annoyed. It’s really hard to imagine how the likes of you can quickly get into combat mode.
Unexpectedly, it’s the opposite. At least Huangfu Qing and Yue Hongling are filled with vicious energy and just want to kill someone. That filthy pig didn’t do anything on the surface; just helped everyone harmonize their True Qi. Unable to chop that filthy pig, they naturally vent all their rage on someone else’s head.
The three shadows, each with steely expressions, silently slipped out of the embassy, heading directly for Louguan Terrace.
The split between Yuxu and the Tao Venerable was witnessed by everyone. However, generally, even if there’s a split, the Tao Venerable won’t kill Yuxu. If a character like Yuxu, a flag-bearer for the Taoist sect, dies mysteriously, not only would the sect’s overall strength drop drastically, but the blow to their reputation would delight the Four Symbols Sect and the Buddhist faction. Besides, if Yuxu dies, the Chaotic World Book would undoubtedly report it, bringing a “Tao Venerable kills Yuxu” world notice, leaving the Taoist sect with nothing.
In the current situation where the Buddhist faction is in disarray, Yuxu has become Li Boping’s primary support, and it’s just a matter of time before becoming Guanglong’s “National Religion”. The Tao Venerable would certainly not sabotage his own success at this juncture.
Therefore, Yuxu’s life should be safe. And the Tao Venerable shouldn’t belong to those who can play soul control tricks, otherwise, it would have been arranged long ago, not waited until now.
So, is everything fine then?
Obviously not!
Why only put ourselves in a defensive position, why can’t we be proactive attackers instead? Can’t we help Yuxu kill the Tao Venerable first?
Zhao Changhe was never the passive type, nor were Huangfu Qing and Yue Hongling.
It’s a dark and windy night for killing!
However, about ten miles from Louguan Terrace, Zhao Changhe suddenly braked, reaching out to stop Huangfu Qing and Yue Hongling: “Jiuyou is also at Louguan Terrace, restrain your aura and slow down.”
The two women were stunned. They were all of equal level, with Huangfu Qing slightly higher, and their perception was quite strong now, but their perception was an extension of their Divine Soul, similar to radar rather than seeing. The opponent’s cultivation greatly affects this perception result. When the opponent is a strong person like Jiuyou who is of a higher level than them, they cannot perceive at a distance, especially if the opponent is stationary, it’s even more difficult.
But Zhao Changhe not only “perceived” it, he even knew it was Jiuyou… How could Jiuyou’s movements be perceived by you? Did you see her? If you can see Jiuyou, can she see you, and does restraining your aura and slowing down help?
It turns out it really does help. Jiuyou relies only on perception, and she wouldn’t be bored enough to perceive every corner ten miles away. Currently, her ability is far less than the blind man’s, not even on the same level. It’s unclear whether it’s simply because the blind man has recovered better, or because he’s different after merging with the Heavenly Book.
This ability to overlook everything, is it original to Emperor Ye, or part of the Heavenly Book?
This thought flashed by, Yuxu was sitting in meditation in the hall, Jiuyou stood beside him, her aloof face looking at the statue behind him, saying coldly: “Among all the heavenly gods and buddhas I see, you are the most cowardly. How can you compete for that chance?”
The statue surprisingly began to speak: “Because I’m the only one who has been personally attacked by Ye Wuming. No one knows her terrifying strength better than I do, seeming to surpass her former self. Yet we haven’t fully recovered, we are absolutely no match. Not sure what concerns she has, otherwise, her power would’ve already been sweeping everything.”
Jiuyou sneered: “Ye Wuming hasn’t even appeared, and you’re scaring yourself, truly a political coward.”
The statue said: “Regardless of appearing or not, I can confirm Zhao Changhe is Ye Wuming’s proxy. Beating the dog looks at the owner. Weren’t you also bearing and bearing, clearly knowing Qin Jiu is Zhao Changhe, on your own turf you dared not act, and even wanted to marry him, now Chang’an is widely spreading the story of the Li family’s young lady pursuing him but being rejected, you are more laughable than me.”
Jiuyou said coldly: “I was merely probing whether Ye Wuming is nearby, and testing the nature of her relationship with him. Whether this worldly man has gotten into bed with her, unclear who’s laughable. Anyway, if a face is lost, it’s the Li family young lady’s face. How many people in the world know Jiuyou?”
The blind man remained expressionless.
The statue said: “I think you’re overthinking it, she most likely has no physical body, what bed talk. For spiritual communication Zhao Changhe must be up to that level.”
Speaking of Taoism also discusses Yin Yang Harmony, the Tao Venerable talks about it academically, whereas Jiuyou’s tone seems unclear what she’s doing.
Of course, Jiuyou wouldn’t keep discussing such topics with others, she soon turned the conversation: “From my probing, Ye Wuming is unlikely to be nearby, otherwise for the things I said about helping others get her and so on, it’d strange if she didn’t burst out in anger to fight me.”
The statue’s face remarkably showed some expression, slightly moved, after a while said: “Possibly Divine Descent?”
Jiuyou seemed very disdainful of the Tao Venerable’s cowardice, somewhat irritated: “Finally having me cooperate, if you don’t dare to act because Ye Wuming is behind Zhao Changhe, when will you ever get the Heavenly Book?”
The statue remained silent.
Jiuyou said: “I don’t need the Heavenly Book. You and I cooperate this time. If Ye Wuming Descends Interestingly, it is up to me to face it, but Zhao Changhe and his two women, can you handle them? This is likely your only chance to get the Heavenly Book.”
The statue said: “What are you aiming for?”
Jiuyou sneered: “Whatever makes Ye Wuming uncomfortable, I will do it, no need to aim for anything. All in all, if you want the Heavenly Book, if you truly want the Heavenly Book, you must naturally fetch it yourself. Won’t you expect I’ll kill Zhao Changhe one day and still present the Heavenly Book to you?”
The statue’s gaze finally fell on Yuxu, Jiuyou also turned to look at Yuxu.
Yuxu sat cross-legged with closed eyes, remaining silent, but in truth, he was suppressing laughter inside. What is the Dao? Why would such a demeanor be considered Dao Venerable? Even the Bodhisattva could have said that.
Yuxu knew why they were looking at him, and the reason was even more amusing. If Jiuyou wanted to confront Emperor Ye, relying solely on Dao Venerable, even at the Imperial Realm Second Layer, would not suffice against the trio of Zhao Changhe. Perhaps a defeat could be managed, but capturing and taking the book might be out of reach. For stability, Yuxu would also need to take action.
Yuxu was unwilling to make a move against Zhao Changhe earlier, and even more so today.
The statue finally spoke: “Yuxu, you have received my legacy, cultivating until now, revered under heaven. Yet when asked to do something, you always find excuses to evade. In worldly terms, this is ungrateful and betrays your mentorship. Can your Dao heart still remain firm?”
Yuxu replied calmly, “I have upheld the Taoist legacy, even if some matters do not align with my will, I forced myself to do them. The Great Han takes the Four Symbols Sect as the National Religion, thus I supported the Li Family and opposed Zhao Changhe. As for what is in the Dao Venerable’s heart, it is demonic not of the Dao, not my doing. To do it would truly unsettle the Dao heart.”
The statue said, “You should know that receiving the legacy involves more than just this cause and effect.”
“If Dao Venerable wants my death, my soul shall wither at any time, and the Heavenly Person Five Declines is just that.” Yuxu saluted with one hand, “This humble Daoist is prepared.”
“You!” The statue raged, “You would rather die than help me with this!”
“As long as my Dao persists, what does my body matter,” Yuxu said placidly, “I would advise Dao Venerable, your heart brimming with personal desires, you have lost the Dao heart long ago. Even if truly revived, you will be a Heavenly Demon and not a Dao Venerable. The eventual crumble of the Dao heart and demise, I fear, may be upon yourself.”
Jiuyou looked at the statue with a half-smile, finding the conflict amusing.
The statue seemed to take a deep breath and slowly said, “Skills like soul control are not beyond me. I simply never intended to use them on you. If you persist in your stubbornness, do not blame me for disregarding that thread of sentiment.”
Yuxu replied indifferently, “I await.”
With those words, Yuxu’s expression briefly stiffened, his face showing some painful distortion, as if a soul struggle was occurring deep within his sea of consciousness.
The next moment, the galaxy outside the sky inverted, terrifying Evil Qi surged forth, as if the night sky had turned entirely blood-red.
The statue suddenly turned its head, a Great Han wielding a Broadsword, fiercely slashing under the Blood Moon.
Zhao Changhe, all gods and buddhas disperse!
Jiuyou’s expression slightly changed, unable to respond before a distortion enveloped him, the environment transformed, relocated to an unknown land by some unique spatial magic.
A blind man approached slowly in the void, “This is not your fight to intervene in. Weren’t you trying to hold me back? Then so be it.”
Two remarkably similar women, both in black, faced each other in the unknown void.
Jiuyou scrutinized her for a long while before suddenly asking, “Why do you keep your eyes closed?”
The blind man did not answer.
Jiuyou slowly said, “Why do I feel as if it’s not Zhao Changhe helping you, but rather you are cooperating with him?”
The blind man calmly replied, “Not only am I cooperating with him, but indeed with Yuxu as well.”
Jiuyou was momentarily stunned, then heard the blind man continue, “The campaign against the Sea Emperor proved that even deities of that level can perish, planting a seed in the minds of all who are observant. Gods and Demons may be lofty, but mortals perpetually pursue them. If ignored, and attention is confined to one another, you will indeed taste the shock from mere mortals… They constantly remind you, what it means for all gods and buddhas to disperse.”
With those words, over there, the Dragon Sparrow struck heavily upon the statue, while the Vermilion Bird Yue Hongling simultaneously attacked, ensnaring the statue within an instant.
Almost concurrently, an ancient bronze light came crashing from outside the great hall, ferociously colliding with Yuxu.
Li Shentong! Unknown when he had hidden here, unnoticed by anyone, how he achieved it remains a mystery.
With the impact, a shadow on Yuxu’s body flickered, nearly being knocked out.
It turned out the statue was not the true body; the true body of Dao Venerable had always been concealed within Yuxu! Zhao Changhe was unaware, but Yuxu had always known, continuously fighting in secret, the plan long communicated.
A flask of clear liquor, its meaning enfolded within.
Swift aid across miles, heroes abide in the mortal realm.
“We dared not exchange a word of plot, relying solely on tacit understanding… When I knew King Zhao had come from Ba Shu, the old Daoist realized this round could be unveiled.” Yuxu opened his eyes, “Even deities can die.”
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PS: A short chapter, more to come tonight.