Chapter 206

At this moment, Fengxi didn't know what expression to make.

Under a mysterious push, he arrived at an unfamiliar place and saw several unfamiliar people… No, among these people he knew a few; he recognized their faces and knew their names—but only in the sense that Fengxi knew them while they did not know Fengxi.

Strangely, they all greeted him in a very familiar tone.

"May I ask, how should Fengxi respond?"

"Seeking a guide, waiting online."

Fengxi was quite aware that his expression was basically a dazed, clueless look.

But it didn't matter.

Those fortunes descended, covering his form, able to block scrutiny; outsiders couldn't see his facial expression.

What could be seen was only his aloof, indifferent gaze.

In the short term, there was still no need to worry about exposure——

The premise was that he must not reveal any flaws.

So finally, Fengxi, following the principle of speaking less to make fewer mistakes, nodded and responded in a dignified, solemn tone——

"Hmm."

Then he began to frantically think, analyzing the situation.

"'Four Great Luo, plus me makes five.'"

"'Five Great Luo gathering so secretly… their movements are really suspicious!'"

"'And the five fortunes they spoke of…'"

Fengxi glanced at them without a trace, and through the Great Luo's authority naturally knew what they meant by the five fortunes.

"Qi Fortune."

"Killing Fortune."

"End Fortune."

"Intercept Fortune."

"Calamity Fortune."

"These are the five fortunes."

"Looking at the names of these five fortunes, one can roughly grasp their essential meaning and understand the core idea they mainly expound."

"Qi Fortune Great Dao, foremost in heavenly numbers!"

"Killing Fortune Great Dao, foremost in slaughter!"

"End Fortune Great Dao, foremost in the end!"

"Intercept Fortune Great Dao, foremost in interception!"

"Calamity Fortune Great Dao, foremost in establishing calamity!"

"'Hmm… there seems to be something off about the style here?'"

"'Qi Fortune doesn't seem as fierce as the other four? Just from the names you can tell, the other fortune great daos are all quite formidable, fierce and combative, leaving Qi Fortune far behind!'"

Fengxi let out a soft sigh in his heart.

"But in fact, these are merely trivialities, at most minor details."

"What truly made him feel that fate toyed with him and worldly affairs were strange, was these guys' faces!"

"Apart from Fengxi, who cannot see the light, the rest……"

"Alas!"

"'We have long been in spiritual communion, yet never had the chance to meet.'"

"A Dao Master spoke; he was the only one among them that Fengxi felt somewhat unfamiliar with: 'Today we finally meet, and it is a great joy!'"

"'Yes, yes!'"

"The others all echoed, and Fengxi went along with the flow."

"'From now on we can pool our strength, help each other, strive for great opportunities of each era… to be honored as ancestors, how wonderful!' That Dao Master laughed, 'How about we first introduce ourselves, so we each know what to expect?'"

"'Exactly, that's the principle!'"

"A voice agreed, a flash of bright light passed, landing in Fengxi's eyes."

"Ah, that familiar glint, that familiar face, I had just seen not long ago."

"For a Great Luo, memory is nothing to worry about."

"So he could immediately recognize who was who."

"In the demon calamity, the one who actively attained extinction to subdue demons, Jieyin Ancient Buddha!"

"Yes."

"That is this very ancient deity."

"And now a member of this secret gathering."

"Is that strange?"

"Fengxi looked again at the two not far away, and it was no longer strange."

"After all……"

"'Let me introduce myself first.'"

"'I have attained the Dao through Killing Fortune… note, it's Killing Fortune, not slaughter.'"

The Dao Master who first proposed the suggestion said, "A single character's difference, heaven and earth apart…… Right?"

So, I have no relation whatsoever with that Nether River Demon Ancestor in the Sea of Blood.

As for why he looks like him? Even exactly the same?

Accident! Purely an accident!

「Coincidence! Purely a coincidence! 」

Killing Luck Dao Lord smiled narrowly, "Do you believe it?"

「Believe! We believe! 」

The other four Luck Dao Lords nodded in unison, and the bald divine also said, "Even the quite distinctive twelfth-grade blood lotus at your waist is exactly the same, such a coincidence…… Indeed, the world is vast, full of wonders!"

Killing Luck Dao Lord heard it, let out a "hey", "Looking alike in appearance, that's indeed a coincidence…… As for this blood lotus? It's because after I realized I looked very similar to the Nether River Demon Ancestor, I deliberately made it, so that someday I could use it, disguising myself as that person to scare others!"

「You look…… This is a fake! 」

Killing Luck Dao Lord picked up the blood lotus, twisted and pulled it hard a few times, as if trying to crush it to prove its authenticity.

However…… that blood lotus seemed unwilling to give face, not a single petal or leaf fell.

The air of this forbidden land instantly became subtle.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, the Bald Great Luo, with a serious expression, examined the blood lotus several times, then solemnly nodded, "No mistake, this is a fake!"

「I once had the fortune to go to the Sea of Blood and see the genuine article. Although this blood lotus is made to look exactly like the real thing, in my view it's fake! 」

「Still, fellow Daoist has keen eyes…… No mistake, it's fake! 」 Killing Luck Dao Lord said relievedly, "I've laid these things bare, hoping that you friends will always be careful in the future, not to mistake Killing Luck for the Nether River, especially on important occasions!"

「If any problem arises, everyone will be upset. 」

「When the time comes, the Nether River Demon Ancestor will slash with two swords…… tsk, that scene will be very tragic. 」

Killing Luck Dao Lord solemnly instructed.

「No problem! 」

Including Fengxi, several Dao Lords nodded, indicating they would absolutely not make such a mistake.

「Since Killing Luck Dao friend has introduced himself, let me also say…… I am Severing Luck, having attained the Dao. 」

「However, you must believe me…… The 'sever' in Severing Luck has absolutely no relation to the 'sever' of Lingbao Tianzun's Jie Sect! 」

The Severing Luck Dao Lord who resembles Lingbao Tianzun spoke, "I will use this to set the name of the Great Dao, but only because I greatly admire that Celestial Venerable's spirit and aspiration, vowing to learn his noble virtue, striving for a sliver of life for all beings."

「But actually, I'm not at all acquainted with Lingbao Tianzun. 」

「Everyone…… can you understand? 」

Severing Luck Dao Lord looked left and right.

「Understood! Absolutely understood! 」 Killing Luck Dao Lord deeply agreed.

「Personal aspirations, huh…… I also understand! 」 the bald divine nodded, "After all, my situation is similar to yours, fellow Daoist!"

「I, Calamity Luck, am also because I was once influenced by Buddhist ideals; the reasoning of the four calamities—formation, dwelling, decay, emptiness—deeply moved me, ultimately leading me to create the Calamity Luck Great Dao. 」

「Moreover, I feel that the Jieyin Ancient Buddha's spirit is lofty and majestic; to see worthy and think alike…… therefore I deliberately altered my appearance to draw close to him. 」

「Even the name of the Great Dao, when read quickly, resembles Jieyin…… all of this is to receive more influence from the unseen, to transform and elevate myself! 」

The Calamity Luck Dao Lord finished speaking, looked at the Severing Luck Dao Lord, and the two shared a tacit smile.

Fengxi watched all this unfold, wanting to speak but holding back.

To speak frankly.

He didn't want to believe a single word of what they said.

【Each one…… truly outstanding!】

【When saying those words, not a blush on the face…… makes me feel ashamed!】

Fengxi felt that his pure, innocent, kind heart was today baptized by a basin of turbid water.

The Killing Luck Dao Lord who looks very much like the Nether River Demon Ancestor.

The Severing Luck Dao Lord who aspires to learn from Lingbao Tianzun.

The Calamity Luck Dao Lord who voluntarily remodeled himself to resemble the Jieyin Ancient Buddha.

Look…… how interesting this self-introduction is!

【Is this the world of great supernatural beings?】

【Loved it! Loved it!】

Fengxi looked toward the last Dao Lord.

It can be deduced by elimination.

This is the Final Luck Dao Lord.

However, Fengxi still felt somewhat curious.

Never mind the other Dao Lords; even this temporary acting Luck Dao Lord doesn't speak, this Final Luck Dao Lord…… how will he justify himself?

In fact.

At first sight of the Final Luck Dao Lord, Fengxi was startled badly.

「I am Final Luck! 」

「Although I look very much like Luo Hou Demon Ancestor…… but you must understand, I cannot be him. 」

「After all, everyone knows that! 」

The Final Luck Dao Lord's expression hinted at helplessness: "Luo Hou Demon Ancestor, because of the reason of world destruction, was sealed by the most ancient batch of ancient god sages at great cost, with the innate indestructible spiritual light in the demon realm."

Moreover, for this they sacrificed greatly, gave up part of their benefits, and persuaded all the demon lords to change jobs on the spot to become jailers, so that this demon ancestor had best never come out.

Unless, at least four heavenly demon lords collude, are in mutual conspiracy, and also manage to deceive the Nether River Demon Ancestor who guards the entrance and exit of the demon realm, only then could it be possible for that destructive demon ancestor to escape a small portion of its power.

Moreover, everyone knows.

Luo Hou Demon Ancestor is single-minded, very stubborn, would not repent even in death, insists on not giving up world destruction, refuses to accept the gods' pacification…… this last possibility is also blocked.

The Final Luck Dao Lord sighed, "So you can rest assured, here there is only Final Luck, no Luo Hou."

「As for why I look like that demon ancestor? Even the aura of my Great Dao is almost identical. 」

「This involves a huge, huge layout; please listen as I explain in detail. 」

……

The Lord of Final Fate told a very long, very long story.

Basically, some far-sighted ancient god great sages were plotting, deliberately cultivating an outstanding talent with a kind nature and love for the Honghuang, who would practice the Destroy Demon Ancestor's path of destruction, and helping him resist the danger of being infected and turned into an incarnation by the Destroy Demon Ancestor during this process.

What is all this trouble for?

According to the Lord of Final Fate, the goal is to one day reach a certain limit, then, with the help of the gods, jointly seize the Destroy Demon Ancestor's Dao fruit achievement, overturn cause and effect, and abolish the ultimate Destroy Honghuang Demon God born from the essence of three thousand Chaos Demon Gods!

To grasp the time and manner of destroying Honghuang in one's own hands... thereby eliminating a key officer of the Chaos faction and adding a great general to the Honghuang cosmos!

Even if, in the end, we cannot help Honghuang survive the boundless Great Calamity, the Destroy Demon Ancestor who decides the world's end stands beside the gods; then the Great Luo Heavenly Wills would have ample time to transfer resources... no, to carry all beings across the Destroy Great Calamity by clever means!

"So, that's why I look so much like Luohou Demon Ancestor."

"Even the essence of the Great Dao differs hardly at all."

"It's all preparation for that day, when I can, with the gods' help, deceive the Demon Ancestor's innate spiritual light, and forge the past of an unparalleled giant into my incarnation."

"But the risk is great... if the many ancient god great sages lose control, I would essentially be throwing myself in, becoming Luohou's incarnation, and letting this unparalleled Demon Ancestor be resurrected."

"Alas!"

The Lord of Final Fate let out a long sigh, his feelings very complex.

"Don't sigh..." the Lord of Killing Fate comforted him, "You must have faith in the ancient god great sages, and also have faith in Pangu the Great God."

"Don't even speak of whether Luohou Demon Ancestor can emerge."

"Even if he is resurrected, returns, or even released from prison!"

"If we could kill him once before, we can kill him a second time!"

The Lord of Killing Fate said meaningfully, "I think this principle, Luohou Demon Ancestor didn't understand back then, but now he should."

"World destruction?"

"No future!"

"Only by accepting amnesty, following the organization, obeying superiors' commands, and having no complaints or disloyalty toward superiors can one have a bright future."

"If one harbors improper thoughts, such as suppressing juniors or seeking personal dictatorship, they will surely face a united strike from the ancient god great sages."

"Yes!" the Lord of Final Fate repeatedly exclaimed, "Your words are absolutely correct, fellow Daoist!"

The two Dao Lords said much, and Fengxi heard it all clearly.

He felt these words had two layers of meaning.

Literal meaning.

Even with his mind wide open, imagining another unimaginable possibility, it was still the literal meaning.

However, he always felt... perhaps there was a third layer of meaning?

Unfortunately, Fengxi merely sensed intuitively that something was off, but had no information to help interpret it.

He therefore fell silent for a moment.

Until Fengxi sensed the gazes of the four Dao Lords upon him, awaiting his words, he could not help but withdraw from his state of bold speculation and cautious verification.

He cleared his throat, preparing to speak.

But at this moment, Fengxi froze.

What should he say about who he is?

Who could tell him?

Looking at the other few Dao Lords, although they pretended half-heartedly.

But at least they put some effort into impersonating a world-renowned great adept.

Logically, it actually could make sense.

But whether it's the Great Dao impersonating the great adept, or the great adept impersonating the Great Dao, is hard to say.

But what about Fengxi?

"Who should the Qi Luck Great Dao impersonate?"

"This thing that circulates throughout the cosmos, of immense value, even acknowledged by the origin of the Honghuang heaven and earth... I think impersonating Pangu would be no problem."

"But... I say I am Pangu?"

"This might become the biggest joke of this era!"

Fengxi used his aloof, indifferent gaze, combined with the undulating flow of Qi Luck, to mask his myriad changing expressions, barely buying himself a moment.

But evasion cannot thoroughly solve the problem.

In the end, one must bravely face it.

"Unless one has absolute power to silence all who know the truth, otherwise covering up a lie means fabricating countless lies until finally exposed and credit utterly ruined... forget it, I'll just tell the truth."

Fengxi sighed inwardly and ultimately chose honesty.

He was inherently a sincere gentleman.

"I am nobody, and nobody is me; only Qi Luck, only Qi Luck."

Fengxi spoke in a very cold tone.

But when the four Dao Lords heard this, they each wore an expression of sudden realization, "We understand! We understand!"

"We accidentally touched upon the fellow Daoist's sore spot; that's our fault."

Fengxi was bewildered.

(End of chapter)