The Heavenly Demons of that era must have been annihilated by the Sixth Generation Immortal. Today's Heavenly Demons are likely just beings who have inherited the Heavenly Demon bloodline and awakened it. They are not true Heavenly Demons, but rather individuals who possess the power of a Heavenly Demon, or perhaps... other kinds of demons? Now, it seems they are colluding with the several major dynasties of Li State, seeking to stir up chaos there.
The Ice Blue Ancient Tree explained why these Heavenly Demons act this way: they cultivate not by relying on Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, but on Karma. The heavier the Karma in this world, the stronger their powers beco. If Li State is too peaceful, there naturally isn't much Karma; the more chaotic the world, the stronger they beco.
This power plaguing the Desert Sea Plain... it must be the Golden Crow Demon Fla of the Heavenly Demon Drought Crown... Just a wisp of it is enough to plunge the entire land into a fiery drought.
Wang Mu's mind stirred; he had already thought of a counterasure. So next, all he needed to do was find this Heavenly Demon Drought Crown, and everything could be restored to its original state.
"Seeing the young friend lost in thought..." the Master said, "Could it be that you really have a way?"
"I do have a way," Wang Mu nodded slightly. "It just depends on whether you're willing to trust or not."
The Master solemnly replied, "The young friend jests. With your status, how could I not trust you? Speak your mind!"
He's referring to my status as the Taoist couple of an Ascension Realm expert, right? Wang Mu was speechless, thinking to himself that this status was indeed quite useful. At least it saves a lot of effort. If I were rely presenting myself as number one on the Heavenly Pride Rank, it might be tough to make the Master completely trust without considerable effort. But it's different if I'm identified as the Taoist couple of an Ascension Realm expert. It's like having a backer. Even if sothing happened to , the Master could confidently approach Mo Xilan at the Dan King Sect...
"Actually, the thod is quite simple..." Wang Mu said. "Master, you just need to feign allegiance to the Haotian Dynasty, pretending to join them. I just need to et the troublemaker behind the scenes, and I will have a way to deal with them."
"If the Haotian Dynasty accepts, then they definitely will not let the Desert Sea Plain truly beco desolate; after all, destroying this land would be a complete loss for them. Thus, once they accept, they will inevitably co into conflict with the troublemaker behind it all. This will lead to conflict. At that ti, the situation will resolve itself without a fight."
The Master frowned. "How can you be so sure, young friend? Those individuals were invited by the Haotian Dynasty itself... How could there be conflict?"
There is certainly more than one Heavenly Demon wreaking havoc in the world, Wang Mu thought. If the Haotian Dynasty accepts Tianlu Temple's feigned allegiance, they will definitely make that Heavenly Demon cease its actions. However, once a Heavenly Demon has surfaced, how could it stop so easily? If it doesn't destroy this Desert Sea Plain and generate imnse Karma, how can it grow stronger? Naturally, it will co into conflict with the Haotian Dynasty. Without the Haotian Dynasty's support, this recently awakened Heavenly Demon will likely have to act alone, which will make it much easier to deal with.
After so consideration, Wang Mu briefly explained the matter of the Heavenly Demons to the Master. It was up to him to understand.
"There's such a malevolent entity in the world?" exclaid the Master in surprise. "Feeding on Karma..."
"This is also my first ti hearing about this... it sounds quite formidable..." the Jinmao Rat said. "Big Brother, did your Ascension Realm Ancestor tell you all this?"
Wang Mu remained silent.
No, it was soone else...
Silence was the best answer.
"The thod is indeed good," the Master pondered. "However... my Master instructed that we of Tianlu Temple cannot get involved in dynastic turmoil... Even if we pretend to agree, I fear we would violate our Master's ancestral teachings..."
"No worries," said Wang Mu. "Xiao Yu... erm, your Master Xiao Yu, isn't an unreasonable person."
"The young friend even knows about our Master Xiao Yu?" the Master asked curiously.
"I know a little," Wang Mu said.
"May I ask the young friend to accompany to see the statue of my Master and witness my solemn oath..." the Master said. "Otherwise, I fear my Master will bla ..."
"Wait, there's another issue," the Jinmao Rat interjected. "If we deceive the Haotian Dynasty, and they decide to settle scores later, Master, can you withstand their wrath?"
The Master fell silent.
"Right now, solving the problem of the Desert Sea Plain is the top priority," the Master shook his head. "I cannot think too much beyond that. If the Desert Sea Plain cannot be saved, then there is no need for our Tianlu Temple to exist any longer."
The little rat was quite thoughtful. Wang Mu, truth be told, had overlooked this problem, his mind solely focused on making that Heavenly Demon reveal itself.
The Haotian Dynasty... A thought crossed Wang Mu's mind. If that Piao Miaoxu were to ddle in this, it would be even worse... Although my Master Lu Youlian had ntioned before our arrival that disciples of the Demon Sect were causing trouble and showing signs of unusual activity in the Xilu Land area... But given Piao Miaoxu's thods in the ga, manipulating multiple fronts simultaneously is quite common for her... If she were to intervene, things could beco problematic... Hmph, no fear... If she dares to co personally, she will definitely pay the price!
Following the Master to the ancestral hall of Tianlu Temple, Wang Mu saw the statue of Xiao Yu. It depicted him holding a sheaf of grain, dressed in plain clothes, gazing at the heavens with a serene aura that radiated compassion for all living beings.
That's him, alright.
Wang Mu gazed at the statue, standing silently for a long ti, filled with myriad emotions.
Eldest Senior Brother, you left us far too soon...
As the youngest disciple of Leisure Cloud Valley, Wang Mu greatly admired his Eldest Senior Brother. If it weren't for the Love Saint ending, where the party is entirely composed of 2D waifus, he would have definitely invited him to join the team and clear the ga together.
The Master then took out a sheaf of grain that shimred with golden light, holding it reverently like a horsetail whisk, and slowly made a solemn vow before the statue.
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