Chapter 2501: Diligence Compensates for Lack of Talent!

Lu Ya Daoren slowly opened his eyes; since he began cultivating at Bombarding Lingshan, it had been nearly ten years, and during these ten years he had never left.

Yet he sensed a powerful force nearby, in seclusion, and dared not act rashly.

The demon race has produced many talents—though Lu Ya Daoren frowned, he was also relieved; as long as the demon race continued producing talent, he did not care.

"There is no right or wrong in this matter—you did what you could, and what you should have done; that is already excellent."

"The principle that the Great Dao is simple—you, Bai Ze, should understand it better than anyone," Lu Ya Daoren said calmly.

Bai Ze was momentarily dazed.

He had heard Lu Ya Daoren mention this before; hearing it again now, he still felt deeply shaken—Lu Ya Daoren's power could surely sweep through the Primordial Chaos.

But Lu Ya Daoren had not done so; instead, he had entered seclusion once more to strengthen himself.

Bai Ze felt ashamed of his earlier words, his face flushing red.

"Sorry, I overthought it."

"It's fine. The fact that you think is already the best—you can only progress by thinking, and only then can you steer all things onto the right path."

Lu Ya Daoren continued: "The demon race is now at a critical juncture of life or death; if it continues like this, it will surely face utter ruin."

"Only you can protect the demon race. Only you can persuade the Demon Emperor."

Bai Ze wanted to say something, but Lu Ya Daoren's aura crushed his words—he knew nothing he said would matter, because Lu Ya Daoren had no intention of leaving the mountain.

If Lu Ya Daoren left now, all efforts would be undone.

"Disciple understands," Bai Ze said firmly.

Seeing Bai Ze's expression, Lu Ya Daoren was reassured—the demon race could not sink too far; at the very least, it would not be wiped out.

He could act after he emerged; thus, Lu Ya Daoren felt perfectly at ease letting Bai Ze leave.

But Lu Ya Daoren never imagined that Ancestor Minghe and Daoist Randeng had also become involved, even seeking to provoke a great war between the demon race and the mortal race, so both would be crippled and they could reap the benefits.

Had Lu Ya Daoren known, he would never have left the demon race to its fate—but now, it was too late to say anything.

The battle at Bombarding Lingshan will inevitably draw Lu Ya Daoren's attention; at that point, they cannot remain hidden—perhaps even the Immortal Emperor of Longevity will emerge.

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Luo Fu strolled slowly through the Pangu Hall; he sensed Qiang Liang's aura growing stronger—it had not originally belonged to Qiang Liang, but Luo Fu had helped him integrate it fully.

Qiang Liang's insight was weak, but he excelled in obedience—whatever Luo Fu told him to do, he did, without error.

Diligence compensates for lack of talent—this principle is true, and Qiang Liang is its very exemplar.

"Indeed, excellent!"

"If so, we must now prepare ourselves, Luo Fu Shengren—we shall guard the Pangu Hall; you may go wherever you wish, Luo Fu Shengren."

Qiang Liang hoped Luo Fu would lend a hand to the demon race, but Luo Fu had no such intention.

"No matter—I shall remain here. If you grow bored, you may spar with me and see where you still need to improve," Luo Fu smiled warmly.

Seeing Luo Fu's smile, Qiang Liang shuddered all over.