Chapter 228: Those who draw near the Dao, unite with the Dao!

The next day, before Fang Xu could go explain things to Gu Qiu and Chu Mu, the two women came to his door themselves.

At Yun Wan's residence, Chu Mu and Gu Qiu stared at Fang Xu and Yun Wan opposite them, their expressions strange.

Chu Mu was still a novice; she just felt that it was odd for Fang Xu to appear at Yun Wan's place so early in the morning.

But Gu Qiu, being an experienced old hand, could tell at a glance that Yun Wan had likely been favored the previous night.

"Tsk!"

"Has Yun Wan also been taken by this guy?"

Gu Qiu teased.

"Gu Qiu senior sister..."

Yun Wan lowered her head, blushing.

"Got her?"

Chu Mu glanced at Yun Wan then at Fang Xu, instantly pouting.

"All right, Brother Fang Xu!"

"Am I the last one?"

Fang Xu was about to speak, but Gu Qiu cut him off directly: "I think we don't need to wait for the wedding; let's avoid complications."

"This tenth day of the month is a good day; let's set it for the tenth."

"The tenth?"

"There are still seven days; isn't that too fast?"

Yun Wan exclaimed.

Gu Qiu looked at her with a smile: "Do you think it's too fast?"

"How about waiting another hundred years then?"

"No way!" Chu Mu immediately stood up: "People have already waited over a hundred years; waiting another hundred..."

"Look, someone doesn't mind the speed." Gu Qiu laughed.

Yun Wan didn't speak, but looked at Fang Xu and asked: "What do you think?"

Fang Xu pondered for a moment: "Fine, the tenth it is. You girls chat; I'll go discuss with the Grand Elder."

As the Hall Master of the Dark God Temple, his grand wedding naturally should be more elaborate; otherwise the others in the temple wouldn't agree.

After all, the temple disciples still have their pride; if the Hall Master's grand wedding were too shabby, they would feel embarrassed.

Inside the main hall, upon hearing Fang Xu plan to hold the wedding in seven days, Zhongli Hui and the others were not overly surprised.

After all, Yun Wan had already revealed their intention to marry two years prior.

Zhongli Hui had also made preparations early on.

Only after Fang Xu disappeared for two years did the wedding plans get put on hold.

"Grand Elder, I mean the wedding should just be held in the Heavenly Splendor Realm; no need to make a big fuss."

Zhongli Hui hadn't spoken yet after hearing that, when Qi Shaoyu beside him immediately stood up to object.

"That won't do!"

"Marriage is a major affair, a match made by heaven."

"The heaven of the Heavenly Splendor Realm is deficient; that's an ill omen."

"Furthermore, as the Hall Master hails from the Mysterious Profound Realm, the heaven of that realm must witness your wedding!"

"Although our Dark God Temple has declined, it's not to the point where the Hall Master's grand wedding must be held in some remote corner."

Her words made those present unable to help nodding.

"Exactly! This wedding must be lively!" Laoyuan spoke up.

"I also support the Fifth Elder's proposal." Chu Rendi said calmly.

"Seconded!"

"Laowu is right!"

Several other temple elders also spoke up.

Obviously, years of endurance have already filled them with resentment; if they endure further, they would feel they've let themselves down.

"Fang Xu, marriage is a major matter; just go along with them."

Guyuxi also laughed and spoke.

Seeing everyone say that, Fang Xu nodded helplessly: "All right, then let's limit this to Three Mountains Island and not disturb those on the Central Continent."

"After all, it wouldn't be good if, because of me, the temple disciples ended up in danger."

Zhongli Hui nodded.

"Regarding the marriage..."

"Hall Master, rest assured; I've already had people preparing."

Zhongli Hui laughed and said.

"Good, then I'll leave everything to the Grand Elder."

With the wedding preparations taken care of, Fang Xu then brought up the next matter.

"Senior, what do you think about Xiaohei's situation?"

The peculiar nature of the donkey demon Xiaohei made him somewhat suspicious.

And Guyuxi should also have guessed Xiaohei's identity; he wanted to hear Guyuxi's plans.

Zhongli Hui and the others, upon hearing this, also remained silent, quietly watching Guyuxi.

"This matter is somewhat complicated."

Guyuxi sighed, slowly rose, then waved his hand to cast a prohibition, ensuring their conversation couldn't be sensed.

I believe you also guessed it—that Donkey Demon should be the offspring of the Heavenly Profound Realm's Will of Heaven and Earth.

Fang Xu nodded.

Whether looking at Xiao Hei's physique or what he said at the entrance of the Heavenly Radiant Realm back then, it's not hard to guess that he has a close relationship with the Heavenly Profound Realm's Will of Heaven and Earth.

"What!?"

"That Donkey Demon is the Will of Heaven and Earth of the Heavenly Profound Realm!?"

Upon hearing this, several Divine Hall Elders were shocked!

They all knew that behind the Great Expansion Dao Sect stood the Will of Heaven and Earth of the Heavenly Profound Realm.

And what the Dark Divine Hall has experienced these years is also due to the Great Expansion Dao Sect acting in accordance with the Will of Heaven and Earth.

Now this Will of Heaven and Earth has actually turned into a Donkey Demon and run to the Divine Hall's main base!?

Shouldn't we hurry up and kill him?

"It's not what you think."

Fang Xu quickly explained: "In the Heavenly Profound Realm now, the Will of Heaven and Earth has been occupied by an existence called an Immortal."

"The Will of Heaven and Earth originally had no consciousness; it is an innate existence of the Grand Dao."

"They follow the laws of the Grand Dao and will not easily target a specific person or faction."

"Put simply, they have no likes or emotions of their own."

"Xiao Hei should be a fragment that escaped when the Heavenly Profound Realm's most primordial Will of Heaven and Earth sensed it was about to be completely devoured by an Immortal."

"As for whether it is possession or Xiao Hei himself being a manifestation of the Will of Heaven and Earth, I'm not sure."

"I see..." Zhongli Hui nodded and said: "Looking at it this way, if we compare the Heavenly Profound Realm to a mundane state, then the so-called Immortal is like a treacherous minister who usurped the throne, and the Donkey Demon now is like a prince who fled."

Fang Xu nodded: "Pretty much, but that Immortal is not a treacherous minister; it is an existence whose power is comparable to the Will of Heaven and Earth of the Heavenly Profound Realm."

Everyone nodded slightly.

Being able to silently occupy the Will of Heaven and Earth of the Heavenly Profound Realm and plot the ancient war between humans and gods, this Immortal's methods are indeed formidable.

"Hall Master, I happen to have a suggestion."

"Since the Donkey Demon is an incarnation of the Will of Heaven and Earth, we can fully support him and let him completely control the Heavenly Profound Realm in the future," Qi Shaoyu said.

"Hold the emperor hostage to command the lords."

This is Qi Shaoyu's plan.

Cultivate and assist Xiao Hei so he becomes the true Heavenly Dao of the Heavenly Profound Realm; then the Dark Divine Hall can return to its peak.

However, in Fang Xu's view, this method has no benefit.

After all, once Xiao Hei returns to the Heavenly Dao, will he still be Xiao Hei then?

The Grand Dao is ruthless; at that time Xiao Hei will likely become an emotionless Grand Dao, with no memory of helping us.

"Senior, do you have any better method?"

Fang Xu looked at Gu Yusix, hoping to get some inspiration from him.

After all, Gu Yusix's previous incarnation was an envoy of the Heavenly Radiant Realm, a servant of the Dao.

"I actually have a decent method."

Gu Yusix pondered for a moment and said: "This method depends on whether you have any ideas about the Grand Dao."

Fang Xu froze upon hearing that: "Senior, please speak plainly."

Gu Yusix nodded: "A fragment of the Heavenly Profound Realm's Will of Heaven and Earth escaped, turned into a Donkey Demon, and ultimately chose you."

"In a sense, this might also be the Will of Heaven and Earth's choice."

"If you are interested in the Grand Dao, you can fully use this to get close to the Will of Heaven and Earth; when the Donkey Demon truly returns to the Heavenly Dao in the future, you will also be a person close to the Dao."

"At that time, whether you unite with the Dao or refine the Will of Heaven and Earth of the Heavenly Profound Realm, you will hold a great advantage."

"Uniting with the Dao..."

After a moment's hesitation, Fang Xu felt Gu Yusix's suggestion was not bad.

"If that's the case, what should I do?" Fang Xu asked.

Gu Yusix thought: "I'll organize the method later and give it to you."

"However, for now you should still worry about your marriage."

"Right right!"

"Marriage is a big deal!"

The others quickly echoed.

Fang Xu nodded, then discussed some other matters with everyone before leaving the hall.

That night, as he was about to cultivate, Chu Mu secretly came to his residence.

"Fang Xu brother, I'm ready."

Fang Xu laughed and cried: "What have you prepared?"

Chu Mu pouted: "I'm ready to let you get lucky!"

Saying that, she didn't wait for Fang Xu to speak, directly began to undress, fully exposing herself before him.

"You..."

Fang Xu swallowed his saliva, just about to say something, when a knocking sound suddenly came from outside the door.

"Fang Xu, are you asleep?"

"Ah!"

"It's Senior Sister Gu Qiu!"

Hearing the voice, the little girl exclaimed and, without bothering to put on clothes, hurried to hide.

But Fang Xu's room is simply furnished, with basically nowhere to hide.

After Chu Mu looked around, someone flashed onto the bed, dove straight into the covers, and then let down the curtains.

"Clothes!"

Fang Xu hurriedly stuffed her clothes into the blanket as well, then went over and opened the door.

Gu Qiu, who had just entered, eyed him suspiciously: "What are you doing, just opening the door?"

Fang Xu said without blushing or racing heart: "I'm cultivating, I didn't notice."

"You came... is there something?"

Gu Qiu heard this, suddenly frowned and said: "How come, after eating Yun Wan's little sister, you don't look at me anymore?"

Fang Xu quickly waved his hands: "No way..."

Gu Qiu didn't waste words, came straight up, grabbed Fang Xu's waist in one motion, and pressed her head against his chest.

"It's been over a hundred years, you came back and didn't even think to look for me, you fickle thing."

Fang Xu, hearing this, felt a bit guilty and patted her back.

Gu Qiu, at this point, couldn't wait any longer and lunged in for a kiss.

Following that, she also pulled off her own clothes.

"Thump thump!"

Just as the dry wood and fierce fire burned intensely, about to blaze even more, a knocking sounded again from outside the house.

Gu Qiu froze, eyeing Fang Xu suspiciously: "Who is it?"

"It couldn't be that girl Mu coming, could it?"

Beside them, Chu Mu under the covers heard this and instantly pouted.

Fang Xu also helplessly shook his head.

"No way, no way!"

"I have to hide quickly!"

"If Mu comes, you must absolutely think of a way to get rid of her."

Saying that, Gu Qiu picked up the clothes from the floor, looked left and right in the room, then dove straight into the curtains.

"Sigh!"

Fang Xu looked at the curtains helplessly, then slowly opened the door.

The visitor was Yun Wan.

At this time, her gait was still somewhat unnatural.

"You... are you getting ready to sleep?"

Yun Wan walked into the room, glanced at the lowered curtains, and asked curiously.

"Ah? Hmm!"

Fang Xu nodded.

"I also want to stay here tonight, but you can't touch me."

Yun Wan lowered her head and spoke.

Fang Xu, hearing that, blinked slightly, very much wanting to tell her there wasn't enough room here for him.

Seeing he wasn't speaking, Wan Wan went to the curtains on her own: "Let me tidy up your bed for you."

Saying that, without waiting for Fang Xu to stop her, she yanked the curtains open.

The sight before her eyes left her frozen in place.

On the bed, Gu Qiu and Chu Mu were pulling the blanket over themselves to hide, but Yun Wan recognized the two at a glance from her hairpin.

She stared in astonishment, then turned her head to look at Fang Xu.

Fang Xu helplessly spread his hands, indicating he was innocent.

On the bed, Gu Qiu and Chu Mu also realized they'd been discovered, so they simply threw off the blanket and looked at Yun Wan.

Seeing the two, Yun Wan's pretty face flushed, and she prepared to turn away.

"Yun Wan, little sister, since you're here, let's do it together."

Saying that, she flashed over and pulled Yun Wan onto the bed.

"Mu, little sister, aren't you going to help?"

Gu Qiu gave the order, and the originally somewhat shy Chu Mu hurriedly reached out to start tearing at Yun Wan's clothes.

"Oh dear!"

"You guys..."

"Don't tear them, I'll do it myself..."

Accompanied by Yun Wan's startled cries, piece after piece of clothing was flung out of the curtains.

After a moment, a large blanket covered their bodies, while three stunning figures were exposed outside.

Gu Qiu's playfulness, Chu Mu's purity, and Yun Wan's slight shyness.

"Husband, come on..."

Gu Qiu waved at Fang Xu and shouted.

"Sigh!"

Fang Xu sighed, first shutting the door, then waving his hand to extinguish the indoor lights.

A few days later, Bone Prison Breath found Fang Xu and passed some information to him.

After digesting it, Fang Xu found that the method Bone Prison Breath gave was somewhat cruel.

He and Xiao Hei didn't have particularly deep feelings.

But he could feel that Xiaohei trusted him unconditionally.

If he followed the Bone Prison Breath method, he would feel it unbearable in his heart.

After some hesitation, Fang Xu decided to call Xiaohei over and explain the matter clearly to him.

Beside a broken cliff in the Heavenly Radiant Realm.

Fang Xu stood with his hands behind his back, while Xiaohei stood at a loss behind him.

"Master…"

He didn't know what Fang Xu wanted from him.

But from the emotions Fang Xu inadvertently revealed, he could sense something was off.

"Xiaohei, do you really have no sense of your own identity at all?"

Xiaohei shook his head: "I… I don't know."

Fang Xu slowly turned around: "If I tell you, you are actually born from the Heaven and Earth Will of the Heavenly Mystery Realm."

Xiaohei's expression suddenly stiffened upon hearing that.

"How… how is that possible!?"

Fang Xu said nothing, silently waiting for him to digest it.

After a long while—

"Xiaohei, there are some things I haven't told you."

"Now listen."

He explained the grudge between himself and the Heaven and Earth Will of the Heavenly Mystery Realm, as well as the Great Expansion Dao Sect, and then told him of the existence of an Immortal.

At that moment, a hint of pain suddenly appeared on Xiaohei's face, as if he were recalling something.

After a brief struggle, he slowly lifted his head: "Master, I… I seem to have gained some memories."

"What you said is correct; I am indeed formed from a strand of the Heaven and Earth Will of the Heavenly Mystery Realm."

"But… but I."

Xiaohei was somewhat at a loss for words.

His demeanor alternated between cold and docile.

After a prolonged struggle, his own will seemed to take over.

"Master, please help me."

Fang Xu sighed: "I called you here just to seek your opinion."

According to how things develop, in a few years the Heaven and Earth Will within you will fully awaken; at that point you could very likely become the embodiment of the Heavenly Mystery Realm's Heavenly Dao, defeat that Immortal, and become the supreme existence.

"But by then you might no longer be yourself."

"If I intervene, perhaps there will be a slim chance in the future to free you from the Heavenly Dao and let you become your true self."

"But the cost… could possibly be your life."

After hearing that, Xiaohei hesitated only briefly before firmly saying: "I choose the latter!"

"Master, everything I have is thanks to you; without you, I might have already become a pile of dry bones."

"Tell me, what should I do?"

Seeing him say that, Fang Xu felt even more guilty and for a moment didn't know what to say. (End of chapter)