Chapter 11: Great Luo Job-Hop, Pond Fish Fengxi

Fengxi almost got made to kneel.

The hat that Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu put on him is too big; he can't bear it at all.

"Heaven and earth as my witness... I, I am innocent!"

"What 'one stroke to open heaven', what 'punching Hongjun and kicking the Heavenly Dao'... I just occasionally think about it when fantasizing, never considering putting it into practice."

"As for me becoming the team leader..."

"It's entirely those nine old sly and crafty guys who pushed me into this position... making me take the blame and bear the brunt!"

"We share the benefits together; I'll take on the bad stuff."

"I... I'm wronged!"

Fengxi is shouting his grievance.

He is merely an undercover agent who brings his own rations.

As for why the undercover became the team leader...

It's all because those problematic teammates screwed him over!

He, Fengxi, is essentially a good Wu!

"Ha." Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu shook his head and smiled, "Alright, you don't need to cry injustice anymore."

"We aren't thinking about settling scores with anyone."

"Huh?" Fengxi wiped away the tears he forced out, becoming serious, "Not settling scores? Is that really okay?"

"With so many sneaky guys, if one day they plot and cause chaos, wouldn't our Wu clan's great situation be ruined in an instant?"

"But they are now very honest, very obedient to our rules and regulations, right?" Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu said lightly, "No matter their background or what they have in mind... we only look at their conduct."

"As long as one is willing to contribute to the Wu clan's cause, adding bricks and tiles, we welcome all who come."

"Even if it's a genuine undercover agent trying to infiltrate our high ranks?"

"Sure!"

"Trade merits for it!"

"When merits are sufficient, we naturally promote fairly and justly."

"If an undercover agent slays the Demon Race's Supreme Emperor, carries their head, brings their innate immortal spiritual light... why couldn't we enshrine them as an ancestral Wu?"

"As for saying they plot and cause chaos?"

"Would we be afraid?"

"Ridiculous!"

"Without descending with the true form of the Great Luo, on our Wu clan's territory it's just delivering oneself to death, and we can suppress them backhandedly."

"Descend with the Great Luo form?"

"Fighting away, it's still just delivering oneself to death."

"Even if one plots a huge conspiracy, if strength doesn't keep up, it's all empty."

"Because we can reverse time and space with a flip of the hand!"

"In other words, that is——"

"Regret the move!"

"Little guy, remember this." Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu looked at Fengxi, "The authority of the Great Luo is even more terrifying than you imagine!"

"In the struggle of peak existences, there's no room for schemers to be active."

"They're all open schemes!"

"What we compete on is whose progress is faster, who can better unite people's hearts... and unity requires tangible benefits."

"On the board of the human Dao, two camps are divided."

"One is the Demon Race, one is the Human Race."

"Whoever can manage their side better, produce more benefits, unite the onlookers... the more likely they are to gain final victory!"

"All the hustle and bustle of the world comes for profit, all the turmoil goes for profit." Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu stood with hands behind his back, pointing at the rivers and mountains, "Many mighty ones cannot be said to have absolute loyalty to any particular camp... their loyalty is to profit!"

"So what if behind these few people there is a Great Luo move?"

"Bit by bit, subtly influencing, sooner or later they will be assimilated into our camp, laying the foundation for final victory."

Who you mix with isn't just mixing?

If someone offers a higher price, what's wrong with switching jobs?

What? You say I am now one of the commanders of the Demon Race camp?

You must have a mistaken perception... Come, let me use my fist to correct you!

……

Fengxi felt his worldview refreshed several times over.

Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu straightforwardly told him——

The weak emphasize loyalty, because besides loyalty they have nothing else of value.

The strong emphasize benefits, because others value their ability and strength!

They have the qualifications to wait for a good price, choosing a buyer more to their liking.

"But if that's the case..." Fengxi somewhat doubtful, "Too many splits of benefits, the human race has countless shareholders, wouldn't that easily cause internal thought to become chaotic?"

"For the healthy development of the human race, shouldn't we still carry out settlement?"

"That's all for later... after we achieve victory over the Demon Race." Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu chuckled, "As for now?"

"We are still carrying out the grand unification of the front lines, the requirements aren't that high."

"What we need to do is unite as much force as possible that can be united."

"Having the onlookers' tentative investment in the Great Luo is a good thing."

Of course.

To make them face reality and dispel their thoughts of turning the tables, a sparring match is still needed.

Making friends through martial arts, a little strength test…… is inevitable.

"Smack!" Fengxi covered his face with one hand and groaned, "So this is immortals fighting, and I'm an unlucky fish caught in the pond?"

"You're right." Dijiang gave him an approving glance, "Very self-aware."

"I don't want to live anymore." Fengxi, exhausted and utterly despondent, "This Honghuang world is too dangerous!"

All kinds of Great Luo hidden agents fill the sky; is there any sincerity left between people?

Who knows, a careless step might land on a forbidden landmine. Lord Dijiang, could you tell me...

Within the Wu Clan, how many hidden landmines are there?

"How would I know?" Dijiang spread his hands, "Some Great Luo focus on hiding, maxing out their sneaky development skills... Unless we examine each one carefully, we might not actually find them."

But even if we investigate, it may not help. After all, luring, possession, conversion—hard to guard against!

In these aspects, we need persistent attention.

Like that... then could you please tell Houtu the Ancestor Witch?" Fengxi choked, "The Honghuang tropes are too deep; I want to go back to Earth Village!"

"Boy, accept your fate." Dijiang patted his shoulder, "Once you're on the pirate ship, do you still want to get off?"

As an Ancestor Witch, Dijiang admits, the Wu Clan is a huge pirate ship.

Little guy, don't look so dejected... think about tomorrow, think about the future.

Will the future get better?" Fengxi asked.

"No, it will get worse." Dijiang lightly cast his heart into the abyss, "The current Wu-Yao situation... the Demon Race hasn't even built the Heavenly Court that gathers strength; all the maneuvering is just a warm-up."

Only later will it be true madness!

How about that?

"Think about the future's tragic situation; doesn't that make your current plight seem insignificant?" Dijiang comforted the Wu Clan's newcomer, giving him a spiritual "encouragement."

Quite successful, it turned Fengxi into a salted fish that wants to lie flat, losing his dreams in life.

Sometimes knowing too much, although you can be an enlightened ghost... but that mental pressure is not easy to bear.

"Tsk, this mental fortitude still needs tempering." Dijiang chuckled amusedly, "Little guy, timing and luck... you being able to mix with those nine guys is also a kind of opportunity."

Considering such a bizarre encounter, and considering you're still somewhat interesting...

(End of chapter)