Chapter 82: Yangmei Arrives, a Stern Rebuke (Seeking Subscriptions, for the Upper Immortal Qi Tian Great Lord Alliance Leader Update

"What does that mean?"

"Qi was a little curious."

"I don't know if everyone still remembers that Dao friend who, due to the Ferocious Beast Calamity, had cultivated away and departed."

"Fuxi reminded."

"Of course we remember—blood rain fell from the heavens, all things mourned together, and then everyone's fortune suddenly vanished; how could we possibly forget such a situation?"

"Nüwa replied from the side."

"You mean, is it the influence brought by that Dao friend's departure via cultivating away? But he wasn't an indispensable person in heaven and earth, so he shouldn't have such ability."

"Di Jun objected."

"No, he is important—at least important to the primordial divine sages' group; he was the first primordial divine sage to pass away."

"Qi's expression grew solemn, while Taiyi seemed deep in thought."

"Fuxi then began explaining his idea, saying: 'His departure brought an indelible influence; otherwise, it wouldn't have caused the loss of fortune among many primordial divine sages.'"

"There must be some crucial juncture we haven't thought of, and it is precisely because of this change that the primordial divine sages, under the influence of fortune, have become impatient."

"Everyone was pondering what kind of change could affect this group that, since ancient times, has always been the pinnacle of the wilderness."

"It caused this ancient and beautiful group to lose its former steady mindset, making it restless and uneasy."

"Everyone, comparing themselves, discovered that not only they, but even they themselves, unknowingly, had become urgent."

"They began relentlessly pursuing strength, pushing themselves forward, completely losing their former calm, untouched by external appearances."

"Primordial divine sages, their status is no longer unshakeable, because all beings have begun to realize that primordial divine sages can also die."

"When Qi said this, the air fell silent; Taiyi, Di Jun, and the others all turned their gazes toward Qi."

"Although everyone isn't consciously aware of it, under the prompting of fortune, everyone is doing this."

"Perhaps the wilderness beings still don't know, but the great mountain standing at the pinnacle of the human Dao is no longer immovable."

"So everyone has become impatient; although we don't know the reason, the subconscious from deep within is urging us forward."

"Because nobody wants to become dust of the age and end up cultivating away."

"Furthermore, as the Heavenly Dao is about to emerge, we primordial divine sages find we can no longer grasp future changes; this kind of change never seen before will naturally cause everyone to lose their composure."

"After Qi finished speaking, everyone's faces were extremely shocked and embarrassed, including Qi himself."

"Because they realized only this could explain the current changes."

"Before the Ferocious Beast Calamity, how could there have been so many primordial divine sages active on the wilderness continent?"

"Back when Qi wandered the wilderness, the first time he normally saw the other primordial divine sages was when he met the Taiyi and Di Jun brothers on Mount Buzhou."

"Including the later Fuxi and Nüwa, likewise, they could only become acquainted at such a special place as Mount Buzhou."

"How could it be like now, with so many primordial divine sages wandering the wilderness?"

"Before the Ferocious Beast Calamity, even the beings of Yunmze Marsh scarcely knew of the existence of people like Qi; how could it be now that anyone can name a few primordial divine sages?"

"So, are you saying everyone is afraid?"

"Di Jun's voice was hoarse. But now nobody has the mood to answer."

"Amid everyone's silence, a willow branch drooped from the air, and Yangmei descended."

"The sudden change attracted everyone's gaze and also broke the previously heavy atmosphere."

"Seeing everyone's eyes turn toward him, with a hint of bloodshot in his gaze, Yangmei was startled."

"He first examined his own clothing, checking if anything was amiss."

"Qi and the others then reacted, hastily clasping their hands in unison, saying in unison: 'Qi (Di Jun, Nüwa, Fuxi, Taiyi) pay respects to the great deity.'"

"After Yangmei instinctively returned the salute, he then asked:"

"'Friends, what matters make you all look like this? This is unlike the Dao friends I know.'"

"In Yangmei's impression, Qi, Taiyi, and the others were the topmost of the new generation of primordial divine sages, full of vigor, just like they were back then."

"They were a group full of vitality, and their foundations, fortune, Dao, and talents were all excellent; now he instead wondered what kind of problem could trap such young people."

"Everyone exchanged glances, and in the end they still brought up this speculation."

"Yangmei, after listening, laughed and said:"

"'Indeed there is such a reason, but have you considered that, actually, the more important point is that these primordial divine sages have no way back?'"

"'Moreover, they also want to make their voices heard in the wilderness; after all, during the Ferocious Beast Calamity, I recall you youngsters received quite a bit of stimulation.'"

"'What's there to forget? It's just that they themselves don't value it much; the Divine Way places utmost importance on the Three Powers, because this is the manifestation of authority and divine abilities.'"

"'When the power of authority exceeds one's own, one naturally values authority greatly; but when one possesses power greater than authority, how could one possibly value authority as before?'"

"'At that point, authority is no longer a means for you to protect the Dao, but becomes a shackle binding you.'"

"'Young Qi, you have always maintained sobriety, but in my view, do you truly have a clear understanding of yourself?'"

"'You now place such importance on authority and duty merely because, compared to your current strength, as the Water God of Yunmze Marsh holding the Water-Subduing Divine Staff, your status among water gods is merely special.'"

"'Relying on these identities, you can emit a weightier voice in the wilderness; that is the fundamental reason you now value authority and duty.'"

"'But this is also human nature; Ancestral Dragon and the others were like that before, otherwise Dragon Mother should have been the first primordial divine sage to cultivate away.'"

"'Back then, if not for authority's protection, the dragon clan would have been annihilated; at that time, the dragon clan valued authority far more than you, young one.'"

"'Think about it: without authority, do you really think Ancestral Dragon would willingly accept the staff? It's merely that he, initially protected by authority, could not violate its rules.'"

"'Do you think, with your current strength, you could truly stand on equal footing with Ancestral Dragon and the others, sitting to discuss the Dao?'"

"'The one who sits with them to discuss the Dao is not you, young Qi, but the Water God of Yunmze Marsh, Qi, not the primordial divine sage Qi—understand?'"

"Yangmei gave Qi a stern rebuke, nearly breaking his cognition."

"Seeing Qi had taken it in, he then said to Fuxi:"

"'Young Fuxi, you're also careless; you're not an earth deity, yet when others casually set a trap for you, you just dive right in.'"

"'You are the God of the Human Dao; earthly matters are none of your concern. All things, cause and effect cycle, the Three Powers stand separate, interconnected yet undisturbed—this is the principle of the Divine Way.'"

(End of chapter)