Chapter 127: From now on, I am the king of the Great Treasure Sword!

We start with the mind, placing a move on the three-outlook cognition gradually cultivated after birth.

Fengxi held the jade slip and spoke in a steady, orderly manner.

Living beings in the world, besides the survival and reproductive instincts of their species, also develop a cognition of heaven and earth and external things as they grow personally.

Knowing sorrow, knowing joy, knowing happiness, knowing grief……

Such mental feelings often feedback to the body, driving living beings to be swayed in making life choices……

Therefore.

If we want to seize back the initiative, even cause a bit more harm to the Demon Race, we can stir things up in these areas.

Fengxi spoke, his expression showing obvious hesitation.

It is quite evident that what he is about to say next will surpass all previous stirring work and break through the bottom line.

Fengxi, after all, still has a conscience.

But unable to resist, under the bright, piercing gaze of Ancestor Witch Houtu, as a strategist with red-heart loyalty, I had no choice but to comply with her wishes and offer some bad ideas.

All our actions against the Demon Race are ultimately to prepare for the future great war, weakening the enemy's foundation.

Viewed from this height, many problems will be readily solved, not as arduous as imagined.

Fengxi fell silent for a moment, then continued, 'Since the Demon Race is conducting smear campaigns against our Sports Meet and the Wu Clan's image, making our efforts to win over supporters difficult, we will instead ruin the Demon Race's lower strata.'

Whether winning over or destroying, both weaken the enemy, right?

'What plan will we devise?' Houtu Ancestor Witch said with a solemn expression.

'It's simple… just spread some psychoactive substances.' Fengxi hesitated and said, 'Those Demon Race folks, don't they love gossip?'

'Gossip, spreading rumors—what is it for?'

'Basically, it's still a psychological need—for fun, for satisfaction… so we might as well help them achieve it in one step.'

'An extraordinary enjoyment, light as air surpassing everything, immersed unaware of the passage of time……'

'Give some concrete examples.'

'Catnip for ordinary feline species, and like dog beam for canine kinds, dreamy and wondrous, an extraordinary enjoyment!'

'One use hooks you, two uses are unforgettable, three or four uses gain loyal followers.'

'However, regarding this specific aspect, the material's supply and production require big data support from the Wu Clan.' Fengxi said, 'From what plants or minerals can it be extracted, what is the cost, what is the production difficulty……'

'Reduce it to the most suitable level, to help enrich the spiritual enjoyment of the Demon Race's populace.'

He pursed his lips, 'Of course, this is merely not enough.'

'We also need to design a matching propaganda system to operate.'

'Package it as a culture, an idea, so its true harm is endless.'

Fengxi bit by bit laid out his plot, 'Striving to make it the standard preparation for discussing mysticism and the Dao, for gatherings of drinking feasts……'

'Having it means being high-end, having taste; lacking it means being a country bumpkin, a nouveau riche.'

'This plan, I call it the Five Stone Powder Plan!'

Five Stone Powder Plan!

This is Fengxi's plan to fight poison with poison.

Listening to the entire process, the two Ancestor Witches fell silent.

They gazed at each other, eyes flickering, as if engaged in fierce ideological struggle.

'What are the concrete steps for implementation?' Houtu Ancestor Witch turned and asked.

'I haven't figured it out yet.' Fengxi said honestly, 'Time is limited; I can only come up with one idea.'

'To truly implement and perfect the details, we still need the clan's massive think‑tank team to collaborate on how to infect, erode, and even finally forge the false into truth as a culture.' He shook his head, 'I am not a Great Luo; my mental strength and perspective are limited—offering ideas is my limit.'

'I understand.' Houtu nodded, not blaming him, 'To be able to devise such a… aboveboard scheme is already no small feat.'

Fengxi wanted to speak but held back.

'What? You still have something to say?' the Ancestor Witch said in surprise.

'Well, there is one thing.' Fengxi said, 'When I proposed this plan, I have always been somewhat hesitant.'

'Because how to put it… once this thing spreads, it knows no friend or foe.'

'Today it could become a blade against the Demon Race, but tomorrow it might not avoid stabbing our Wu Clan.' Fengxi was very hesitant, 'Perhaps in the end, even our own use of it could become even more rampant.'

'You can rest assured on that.' Houtu waved her hand, unbothered, 'Every member of the Wu Clan has passed through an invisible screening standard.'

'Basic will meets the standard; they have self‑discrimination and restraint abilities, strong resistance, and will not easily succumb.'

'Such a thing, against the Demon Race with its vast disparities, uneven quality, and heaven‑apart education and training, is nevertheless perfect! Most suitable!' Houtu chuckled, 'Besides, even if mistakes occur, we Great Luo can exercise authority, reverse time, reload the save—surely that's easy?'

'But thinking about it, the ones likely first driven to this extent would be the Demon Race's leaders.' The Ancestor Witch's eyes gleamed, 'If we can use stratagems to eliminate some of the Demon Race's peak combat power… then, I will credit you with a great merit.'

'Lady Houtu's holy virtue.' Fengxi praised verbally, 'To better implement the Five Stone Powder Plan, we could even outsource this to some middle‑ and upper‑tier clans to a certain extent, allocating profits…… there are excessive gains to be had, harming and winning over at once.'

'Kunlun Mountain as this test point, we can continually trial‑and‑error improve…… let those people know, even if we smash our Sports Meet stall, we are not unable to start another stove!'

Fengxi harbors deep hostility toward the broken‑bits fellow who anonymously reported and personally designed and operated the Wu Clan's propaganda work for a long time.

Is it easy for him?

With great difficulty he found a rain‑or‑shine, profit‑guaranteed business that kicked back commissions, linked up with Lingbao Tianzun, and in the blink of an eye, the training industry seemed about to die half‑alive.

Cutting off someone's source of wealth, this grudge has blossomed greatly.

First note it down in the little notebook.

If there is a chance later to investigate the behind‑the‑scenes black hand, we must certainly give them a proper 'reception'—one or two.

'How hateful……'

'Forcing me to consider switching trades, from a fine missionary business, one foot stepping into the tobacco industry…… who knows how much less the kickbacks will be from now on!'

Fengxi deeply resents it.

At the same time, he racked his brains, trying every means to ponder how to rescue the business mired in the 'Classroom Gate' rumor swamp.

What can be done? Rumor-mongers open their mouths, while debunkers wear out their legs.

Even a Wu Clan member as resourceful as him is helpless.

Under normal circumstances, Hougang's method of holding Kunlun Mountain is already the most proper and reasonable—he strives to debunk rumors and clarify, yet it remains hard to avoid a slightly eroded, suppressed dire situation.

"Ah… all we can do is see if the Ancestral Witch Houtu is willing to devote some strength and bear the cost…"

Fengxi involuntarily looked toward Houtu, who was beginning to discuss matters with Xuanming, and his thoughts wandered.

I don't know why.

Fengxi gazed at Houtu, thinking of their master‑servant relation; as his thoughts drifted, another similar pair came to mind.

Houtu—Huangdi.

The Central Heavenly Emperor of the Five Directions—Huangdi, his subordinate deity—Houtu.

And when he thought of Huangdi…

Fengxi then recalled some unverified rumors about that human sage‑king, the scandalous gossip.

Three thousand concubines!

Dual cultivation leads to the Dao!

"Mm…"

His gaze suddenly grew deep.

"Dual cultivation…"

"Dual cultivation!"

"I understand!"

"Although this method of countering rumors strays from the righteous path and walks crooked ways… I'm not without options, am I?"

"But if I do that, my reputation might be tarnished…"

"Afterwards, when people mention me, won't they have to slap the title 'Founder of the Great Treasure Sword' on my head?"

Fengxi shivered unnaturally.

"Too terrible…"

"If the Ancestral Witch Houtu had a good solution, I'd better not propose it…"

"If this embarrasses me, the embarrassment will spread worldwide…"

Fengxi decided to act like an ostrich.

As long as the Ancestral Witch Houtu gives enough support, it should… be fine, right?

However, Fengxi was disappointed.

Even after the Ancestral Witch Houtu decided to launch the Five Stone Powder Plan, there was not a word about orders or arrangements for the Dao Sect Training Institution.

Finally, Fengxi had to steel himself and speak.

"Um… Ancestral Witch, what about the original publicity plan?"

"Our Wu Clan's image has been smeared, the training platform suffered heavy blows—this is most unfavorable for holding the All‑Race Games later!"

"I know that too." Houtu stroked his chin, "But since it's come to this, let's cut our losses."

"Although the training platform is severely damaged, at least the publicity has already gone out—whether the reputation ends up good or bad."

"The All‑Race Games will proceed as usual, increasing rewards to attract wavering clans…" As he spoke, Houtu's face darkened, "Even the latent reincarnation strategy later will be discounted."

"My lord, if you don't intervene, can you turn the tide?" Fengxi asked.

"If I act, I could instantly reverse the situation, but not here…" Houtu shook his head, "It's too early, and also inappropriate."

"Kunlun Mountain is a very important test site, but only a test site. If the Wu Clan's peak strength is forced to act prematurely… it would be a loss, uneconomical, and damaging to morale."

Houtu considered the big picture.

Even though he wanted to launch the reincarnation publicity right away, he wasn't carried away and decided to steady himself first.

"Well… there's nothing to be done."

Fengxi's mouth turned bitter, his heart felt blocked—'That method may be low, but given the circumstances… I have no choice either!'

With a bitter face, he carried a faint sorrow and said to Houtu, 'My lord, I have a plan that might barely ease the rumor storm, only…'

"You have a method? Speak freely!" Houtu replied bluntly.

"My lord… have you heard of the marvel of yin‑yang human relations?" Fengxi said in a roundabout way.

But what sort of person is Houtu?

Even if she hasn't personally experienced it, she's well‑versed and broad‑learned—over her long life, what hasn't she seen?

"I've heard of it… not just heard, I know it well."

Houtu remained calm.

"Then do you have accumulated knowledge in this area and reserves of related cultivation methods?"

Fengxi steeled himself to ask.

"Yes!" Houtu eyed him suspiciously, "What do you want to say? Don't beat around the bush."

"That's how it is." Fengxi gave a dry laugh, "As for debunking rumors, I think we don't need to take the righteous path."

"It won't be clean."

"The best way is to counter rumor with rumor, helping the opponent deepen and expand a bit."

"The Demon Race claims we're messing around with gender relations, right?"

"Good!"

"We won't debunk rumors."

"We'll use another rumor to divert fire… no, this can't even be called a rumor anymore—it's solid goods!" Fengxi's face lit up with realization, "We're helping those beings improve better!"

"So, the reason it's developed to the bed has a reasonable explanation."

"It's because this cultivation method is special!"

"The path of yin-yang dual cultivation is also the supreme Great Dao!"

"This dharma method benefits both parties…… Before practicing, they signed an agreement, willingly……"

"Houtu Ancestor Witch was startled."

"Xuanming Ancestor Witch was also startled."

"They looked at Fengxi's gaze, very very strange."

"\"This world, strength is the kingly way…… laugh at the weak, not at the prostitute. \" Fengxi observed the nose, observed the heart, \"The existence of this cultivation method, I think can greatly divert the attention of those gossip‑loving onlookers who enjoy spreading rumors. \""

"\"Then, we will subtly let this bunch of curious folks themselves 'dig up' the inside story, obtaining only fragments of the dual‑cultivation method from our training platform…… everything will thus be settled. \""

"Fengxi said, under normal circumstances he cannot defeat his opponent, merely because his bottom line isn't low enough."

"\"As long as he shifts his lower limit a little…… heh. \""

"\"Even, we can also plan a play. \" Fengxi gestured, \"A big drama of internal strife within the training platform. \""

"\"One group, sparing no effort to help the registered beings improve, in order to see results quickly, adopted this easily misunderstood method. \""

"\"Another group, holding proper ideas, demands not to rush for progress, but to advance steadily. \""

"\"Then our Wu Clan will directly hold a large‑scale debate, inviting with fists all the major clans of Kunlun Mountain to gather and observe this contest of cultivation ideas. \""

"\"Whoever loses gets expelled. \""

"\"Afterward, let the Dual Cultivation Sect lose, let them take the blame for the organization. \""

"\"As temporary workers, once expelled, not recognized as qualified staff by the training platform, they will form their own sect, solely pursuing deviant ways. \""

"\"In that way…… after the director of this big drama finishes, won't we be able to remove the black pot the Demon Race has placed on us, clearing it completely? \""

"\"Just, the person executing this plan……\""

"\"No need to say, it's you, Fengxi! \" Houtu Ancestor Witch instantly slapped the table, looking admiringly at Fengxi, \"Your mind is brilliant, your wisdom surpasses others, I trust you the most! \""

"\"Not an adult……\" Fengxi repeatedly said, \"Even the Three Pure Ones Heavenly Lords need to be asked to cooperate…… My words carry little weight, I cannot bear this heavy responsibility! \""

"\"Only Ancestor Witch Sir you……\""

"\"Go ahead and do it, I'll settle things with the Three Pure Ones for you! \""

"Houtu sealed Fengxi's mouth."

"Fengxi's face showed sorrow."

"He just knew it would end like this."

"From then on, his title would likely gain another——"

"King of the Great Treasure Sword!"

"(End of chapter)"