Chapter 320

320. Chapter 320: Those in power, how could they not be thick-skinned and black-hearted?

Shaohao's eyes showed a hint of gravity; he finally realized why, back in the Qi Emperor Palace, his divination result was so gloomy and unfathomable.

Facing this endless black aura, they could only rely on brute divine strength, the outcome depending on whose life cultivation was higher.

If the stalemate continues, only when one of them exhausts their strength will there be a chance to end it.

Shaohao knows he still has some strength left, yet he cannot break free; though the demon has trapped him, it lacks the power to kill or wound him.

At this point, neither dares to go all out, nor can they easily retreat; given the current situation, it is difficult.

Qi sees the situation in Chaos gradually balancing, estimates that within ten thousand years they cannot escape, and thus no longer pays attention.

Regarding Shaohao, Qi understands him fairly well; this time he may suffer some setbacks, but to kill him with an incomplete-natured demonic Dao primordial is as hard as climbing to heaven.

Qi looked toward Taiyi and Rahu observing the battle from the side and asked:

"Who do you think has the greater chance of victory?"

Taiyi said without hesitation: "Given the current situation, it all depends on whose life cultivation is higher; Shaohao has experienced many battles, whether the Western Stern Metal Dao or the Slaughter Dao, both are extremely adept at combat, so between the two, I naturally favor Shaohao."

Rahu, however, had a different view, chuckling lightly: "Your Majesty Donghuang's vision is somewhat limited; in my opinion, this great demon will die, and Shaohao will surely not live long."

Upon hearing this, Qi and Taiyi immediately focused their gazes on Rahu, their eyes full of surprise, and Taiyi straightaway asked: "Lord Rahu, where does this come from?"

Rahu then explained:

"The methods of the demonic Dao are most vicious and poisonous, exceptionally skilled at disturbing the mind, adept at secrecy; given the current situation, Shaohao's friend is only lightly affected, not yet reaching the core, so it poses no great hindrance."

"But if the stalemate continues long-term, this demon will adapt, gaining room to maneuver and observe, and will surely employ other means."

"Shaohao has experienced countless battles, great and small; before, the White Tiger tribe dwelled in the West, so he must have encountered many demonic Dao arts, and may even have practiced them."

"The demon's chance of success is minuscule, yet it will surely consume vast amounts of his mind and spirit; his life cultivation, being whatever is sought internally and externally, suffers internal damage and inevitably leaks outward."

"This is the demon's opportunity: if the demon withdraws its six senses, completes its nature, and with demonic Dao power, Shaohao will surely perish while the demon can retreat unharmed."

"Unfortunately, such is Heaven's will; given their present abilities, Shaohao's killing intent will surely cause the great demon to die."

"Yet likewise, the great demon's temporary backlash and the consumption during this period will surely leave Shaohao burdened beyond recovery, his days numbered."

When Rahu spoke these words, he was extremely confident, for the demonic Dao was originated under his hand, and he naturally understood it extremely well.

In Rahu's view, the cultivation of the two in Chaos is merely ordinary, and their methods are sparse and commonplace; if he couldn't see that, it would be strange.

The reason Qi and Taiyi believe Shaohao has a greater chance of winning rather than both losing is fundamentally their insufficient understanding of the demonic Dao, which puts them at a disadvantage here.

Qi, Taiyi, and Di Jun have been active in the Eastern Continent since birth, rarely venturing to the West, so they naturally know little about this.

Moreover, although the demonic Dao is transmitted in the Western Continent, it is also quite secret; without deliberate seeking, ordinary people cannot cultivate it.

Thus, although immortals and demons are prominent teachings in the Wilderness, the reason for such a difference in circulation lies here.

Rahu does not wander the Wilderness expounding the Dao like Hongjun does; this is also why his name is far less known among the myriad tribes of the Wilderness compared to Hongjun's.

Moreover, whenever Rahu appears in the Wilderness, he inevitably stirs up many disturbances; those innate deities and tribes that have experienced him will harbor wariness toward him and the demonic Dao.

Although the Eastern Continent also has some scattered demonic Dao transmissions, they are merely a few big and small cats, unable to amount to anything significant.

Upon hearing Rahu's explanation, Qi and Taiyi fell silent for a moment; after some hesitation, Qi suddenly said: "I see, thank you, Lord Rahu, for dispelling my doubts; but I am now somewhat weary, so I will not keep you longer."

Rahu was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, a flicker of surprise in his eyes; then, as if realizing something, he immediately bowed deeply and said: "In that case, your humble servant will not disturb Your Majesty; I take my leave."

Having said that, Rahu immediately withdrew slowly from the hall, rode the clouds away, and only after returning to his own star palace did he sigh:

"Indeed, those in high positions, those in power, how could they be kind-hearted? Yet such thick-skinned and black-heartedness is rather to my liking."

As his words faded, the gate of Rahu's star palace slowly closed; the black palace instantly fell into dead silence, and Rahu immersed himself in darkness, speaking nothing, merely sitting cross-legged on the floor.

With Rahu's movements, an intangible undulation gradually reverberated in the hall; only after a long while could one hear his murmured low voice.

He only said: "The position of demonic Dao lord, I will not yield; who else in the world could take it? Moreover, this matter could certainly be put to my use."

"However, the Heavenly Dao pays attention, and Hongjun is likely also highly wary of me; under the gods' gaze, plucking chestnuts from the fire carries enormous risk."

"Some preparation is still needed; if the matter cannot be done, we must also devise a way to have the Heavenly Court step forward again to protect me."

"But given the Heavenly Court's current strength, these five young friends are not easy opponents; they lack neither magic, wealth, nor allies, so wanting them to protect me after my failure in this endeavor is difficult." In the darkness there was not a glimmer of light; Rahu's visage was hidden in the dark, making it impossible to see his face, unknown what he was scheming.

Shortly after Rahu returned to his star palace, Qi sent a message to Di Jun and Fuxi, ordering them to lead Kunpeng and Bai Ze to gather together at Qi's imperial palace to discuss matters.

As for Nüwa, Qi knew she did not like such affairs, and at this time Nüwa was busy with heavenly marriage matters, so she likely had no mind to participate; thus Qi did not notify her.

Not long after, Di Jun and Fuxi arrived together with Kunpeng and Bai Ze; once everyone had gathered, Di Jun then asked: "Qi, why have you summoned us this time? The Heavenly Court has now entered the proper track; what pressing matters could there be to discuss?"

Di Jun and the others were also paying attention to the Chaos; after all, the struggle between primordial Dao factions is a life-or-death kind, which is indeed rare in the Wilderness nowadays.

Qi looked at the few people present and explained:

"Just now I, together with Donghuang and Lord Rahu, observed the battle; therein Lord Rahu gave his verdict: the great demon will surely die, and Shaohao may not live long."

"The White Tiger tribe's influence in the Wilderness is profound; Shaohao's situation is not ordinary, and this transmission is also meant to see what you think."

Everyone present except Taiyi immediately grasped Qi's intention and likewise noticed the operable aspects within it.

Kunpeng immediately spoke up to ask:

"Your Majesty Qi, how certain are we of this matter?"

Qi simply said: "Lord Rahu's status is special; you surely know his past; given his words, their credibility is likely high, and moreover, given his current state, he would hardly dare to deceive the Heavenly Court."

Kunpeng instantly understood, while Bai Ze at the side then asked:

"I do not know what further plans Your Majesty Qi has, or how far you intend to go."

Qi glanced at Bai Ze but said nothing; Di Jun was rather speechless, and Taiyi also turned his gaze toward Qi, as if waiting for his explanation.

Beside him, Kunpeng hearing Bai Ze's words almost laughed out loud, the corner of his mouth twitching with a faint, elusive smile; Bai Ze likewise realized his slip, yet did not know how to make amends.

Fortunately, Fuxi spoke up to defuse the situation, saying: "Regarding this matter, what does the King of the Vast Sea think?"

Kunpeng stepped forward and immediately said: "As the Heavenly Court is the lord of the Wilderness, it naturally must pay attention to changes in the Wilderness; if Shaohao truly has an anomaly, its impact would be too great."

"Whether for the White Tiger tribe or for the entire Wilderness, the Heavenly Court cannot leave it unattended."

"After all, without the primordial Dao tribe, one cannot hold steady the position of a great clan in the Wilderness; the myriad tribes will surely seize the opportunity, wanting to take a bite out of the White Tiger tribe."

"If that were so, the peace painstakingly maintained by the Heavenly Court over ages in the Wilderness would inevitably be shattered, which does not align with the Heavenly Court's interests and position."

Although there is the Holy Spirit of the Western Extremes' Troop Supervisor above, the White Tiger Clan will certainly not face annihilation, but it will likely suffer considerable casualties.

In my humble opinion, the Heavenly Court should intervene in this matter; after Shaohao departs, we must find a way out for the White Tiger Clan.

At the same time, we must adjust the spheres of influence of the myriad tribes of the Primordial Wilderness, strengthen the Heavenly Court's oversight, and let the White Tiger Clan's decline settle smoothly.

As for the White Tiger Clan's territory now, it is clearly unable to maintain such vast land; the Heavenly Court might as well take the trouble to directly take it over.

Di Jun thought for a moment and then refused, saying:

"Guaranteeing that the White Tiger Clan comes to no harm is what the Heavenly Court ought to do; as for taking over its territory, that is unnecessary."

"If that is the case, the Heavenly Court's appearance would be too unsightly, and it would also make the myriad tribes of the Primordial Wilderness wary, which is unfavorable for the Heavenly Court's future."

"However, after losing fellow Daoist Shaohao, the White Tiger Clan clearly lacks the strength to maintain its territory; it would be better to enroll its people into the Heavenly Realm."

"Fellow Daoist Shaohao still has some affection for the Heavenly Court; letting the White Tiger Clan enter the Heavenly Realm also counts as giving him an explanation. As for its former territory, we can divide part of it among the myriad tribes of the Primordial Wilderness to satisfy all mouths."

"Aside from the White Tiger Clan, the Tiger Clan should remain independent; within the territory formerly held by the White Tiger Clan, we should try to leave it for the Tiger Clan's people."

"This would both show the Heavenly Court's grace and fully uphold the righteousness between us and fellow Daoist Shaohao; I wonder what everyone thinks?"

Fuxi thought for a moment and then added, saying:

"The outskirts of Cloud Dream Marsh are the essence of the Primordial Wilderness; the Tiger Clan must not monopolize it exclusively. The Heavenly Court might as well directly oversee it, to serve as a place for the myriad tribes of the Primordial Wilderness to interact."

Qi and Di Jun both nodded, the Kun-Peng laughed without speaking, and White Marsh, while sitting anxiously, also couldn't help but ponder how to carry this out.

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