Chapter 1634: The Jianghu Is Not About Fighting and Killing, but About Human Relations

Diewumeng Daoist friend, you are simply too nervous; the Heaven Capital Dragon King is indeed fearsome, but he will not destroy the Mangshan Demon Palace, nor will he wage war against it. What he seeks is stability, the stability of Cangzhou.

The internal affairs of Cangzhou are to be resolved by Cangzhou's own people; if Tian Du Men and the Mangshan Demon Palace go to war, it will only benefit outsiders in the end.

Lingzhou has always eyed Cangzhou greedily; many forces want to rush in and get a share. Once those forces enter Cangzhou, driving them out will not be that easy.

These years, Tian Du Men has continuously restrained things, preventing Faction disciples from clashing with the Mangshan Demon Palace, while the Corpse Refining Sect has constantly meddled. Don't you understand yet?

Back then, Zhang Mang and the Heaven Capital Dragon King were antagonistic toward each other, yet neither dealt a fatal blow; neither wished the other to fall, nor wanted chaos to arise. Now that Zhang Mang is dead and you have become the Demon Emperor, you naturally understand how great the pressure you bear is. The Mangshan Mountain Range must not be disturbed, nor can other forces be allowed entry. This is the shared view of Tian Du Men and the Mangshan Demon Palace.

These years, Tian Du Men has hardly taken action; instead, the Corpse Refining Sect and the Mu Long Family have repeatedly acted, trying to stir up trouble. Other forces rarely intervene; they know well that Cangzhou must not fall into chaos. Once they all intervene, Cangzhou will inevitably become chaotic.

The Heaven Sword Sect maintains restraint, never taking action—not because they cannot, but because they do not wish to.

The Accumulated Dust Sect is the same; the distance is not far, and each time they come merely to watch the drama without intervening. Should an unexpected situation arise, they will certainly act as Protector to ensure Cangzhou's stability, and no one can disrupt Cangzhou.

A stable Cangzhou is what they need, and it aligns with each of their interests. Within Cangzhou, things are fine now; no one's interests have been harmed. On the contrary, the Corpse Refining Sect keeps seeking trouble, because they are the most wretched and the most eager for change.

Human forces despise them, and the Monster Race also despises them; both want to exterminate them. Forced into a corner, they can only choose to ally with the Mu Long Family and those forces in Lingzhou to act, thereby relieving their pressure and escaping from that narrow crevice.

However, all sides refuse to let the Corpse Refining Sect leave that place, nor do they want to watch them flee; they forcefully act as Protector, continuously draining them. These years, they have been doing this, using the demon beasts of the Mangshan Demon Palace to wear down the Corpse Refining Sect.

It both saps the Corpse Refining Sect's strength and balances the strengthening of the Mangshan Mountain Range; this balance is what they need.

If any side becomes too strong, it does not suit their interests; however, this time there has been a change.

The arrival of Qinglong Daoren caused everything to change: the Mangshan Demon Emperor Zhang Mang fell, Diewumeng ascended, and the Heaven Capital Dragon King successfully broke through. This series of events is all linked to Qinglong Daoren; in fact, the Corpse Refining Sect and the Mu Long Family also have their shadows there. Had he not existed, Cangzhou might have fallen into chaos long ago, with several cracks already broken.

Lingzhou's forces will surge in crazily, and then Cangzhou will no longer be the Cangzhou of old.

All this, Qinglong Daoren observed, and as an outsider, he naturally saw more clearly. After his words, Diewumeng, so icy and clever, instantly connected many things, and finally confirmed that everything Qinglong Daoren said was true.

The Mangshan Demon Palace's greatest enemy is not the Heaven Capital Dragon King, but the Mu Long Family, nor the Corpse Refining Sect, nor the forces of Lingzhou.

"Qinglong Daoist friend, how did you discern that?" Diewumeng was curious; this person had been in the Mangshan Mountain Range only a short time yet could see the essence of the matter.

And I, as the Demon King of the Mangshan Mountain Range, have for many years been unable to see through all this; it's truly a failure.

"It's simple: I am an outsider. Everything you have experienced, I view from a bystander's perspective, so I see more clearly." Qinglong Daoren smiled faintly.

As the saying goes, those involved are confused, while observers are clear.

Diewumeng and the others were all blinded, their eyes covered, unable to see the essence of the matter.

And his words awakened Diewumeng; she suddenly realized.

"So you're saying that back then Zhang Mang also saw through all this, and therefore he did not act against us, maintaining a certain balance?"

"Indeed, you Demon Kings are certainly dangerous, but compared to the dangers outside, they amount to nothing. Zhang Mang left you as a contingency; he didn't expect that he would slip up and doom himself." Qinglong Daoren lamented Zhang Mang; this Demon Emperor was still very capable.

Whether it's strength, temperament, or his grand perspective, it is still very formidable.

Unfortunately, he went off the rails, believing he could control everything and replace himself, yet he found that—

He could no longer control the Mangshan Mountain Range.

He also underestimated the resentment of the Demon Kings below toward him, or rather, forced by survival, they could only act this way.

It was all for survival; had Zhang Mang not been so ruthless and his methods so merciless, these Demon Kings would not have all turned against him.

From a certain perspective, Zhang Mang as a Demon Emperor was a great failure.

"I seem to understand your actions; you want the Heaven Capital Dragon King to accelerate his restoration and act as Protector over Cangzhou, right?" Diewumeng stared at Qinglong Daoren, retorting.

"Correct. With the Heaven Capital Dragon King's strength restored, Cangzhou will not fall into chaos, and the Corpse Refining Sect will become even more fearful. This time, they truly crossed Tian Du Men's bottom line; Tian Du Men will not spare the Corpse Refining Sect."

"Diewumeng Daoist friend, take a good look; Tian Du Men will definitely act against the Corpse Refining Sect."

This point, Qinglong Daoren can say is

The Heaven Capital Dragon King is not a person without temper; Tian Du Men, having suffered such a huge grievance, cannot simply stop here.

"Hoo hoo hoo." Diewumeng rubbed her head, sighing, "There's too much scheming in here, too much to think about; I haven't yet adapted to my role."

Before, she approached issues as a Demon King; now she is the Mangshan Demon Emperor, which is different.

To think about the problem from this angle, for a moment she could not adapt to herself, thus she fell into confusion.

After Qinglong Daoren's reminder, Diewumeng attained enlightenment; everything became clear.

"Take your time to adapt; you'll find this world is truly fascinating." Qinglong Daoren smiled, "A world like this is only interesting, right?"

Fighting and killing are ultimately the lowest method, yet also the most direct; when you have sufficient strength, it is the most useful method and the highest method.

But when your strength is insufficient to act as Protector over everything, you need human relations and worldly affairs.

The jianghu is not about fighting and killing, but about human relations and worldly affairs.