“What did you say?”
In the secret place of the grasslands, the cruel and sinister Blood Sea Rakshasa and the taciturn and ruthless Dharma King nearly spoke at the same time, looking at “Demon Sage” Han Guang with the eyes of seeing a madman. Even “Eternal Heaven” G’uld, who held the Heaven-Sundering Axe, couldn’t help but furrow his brow. The target he proposed for the initial assassination ambush was someone they hadn’t even considered.
“Divine Sword from Beyond the Heavens” Su Wuming!
Not to mention that Su Wuming had already attained the Earth Immortal level, his sword techniques were beyond superb, and with legendary traits, he excelled in fighting multiple opponents alone, capable of sweeping through Blood Sea Rakshasa, Dharma King, and G’uld without the Heaven-Sundering Axe. Just the two traits of “Omnipresence” and “Indestructible Projection, Immortal Self” were enough to deter anyone who considered attacking him!
For instance, “Omnipresence” wasn’t just about fighting many at once; he could be trapped in an encirclement and still exist simultaneously thousands of miles away. With a mere thought, any ambush would become a joke. Plus, the number of his projections across countless realms was unknown—kill one Su Wuming, and there would still be thousands more. He was the least suitable target for assassination among all the Dharma bodies. Second would be “Feral Emperor” Gao Lan.
Others, like “Single-Minded Sword” Lu Zhiping, could even defeat every Dharma body present one-on-one, including G’uld with the Heaven-Sundering Axe. He wasn’t impossible to assassinate, especially since once the fight started, it would be an ambush by multiple attackers. After all, they were all evil and heretical; who would choose a one-on-one duel? Moreover, his legendary traits wouldn’t make him harder to kill.
Yet Han Guang suggested Su Wuming!
Had he gone mad?
Or did he have an extraordinary encounter in the back mountains of Shaolin over a decade ago, giving him confidence to kill Su Wuming?
Han Guang, wearing a wooden hairpin, sat cross-legged on the ground, his wide robe concealing his legs. He smiled calmly, “Even you all think assassinating Su Wuming is inconceivable, so the righteous sects will likely think the same. This is the essence of the unexpected, avoiding enemy traps and greatly increasing the chance of success. That is the first point.”
“Secondly, upon careful analysis, Su Wuming isn’t absolutely unkillable. From ancient times to the present, many legendary experts have perished at the hands of enemies. How much more so for Su Wuming, who only possesses legendary traits? His difficulty in being killed lies in two aspects: one is ‘Omnipresence,’ the other ‘Indestructible Projection, Immortal Self.’ However, ‘Omnipresence’ isn’t truly omnipresent. He isn’t present in the past or the future, nor in all the heavenly realms. Therefore, by choosing the right location, we can neutralize Su Wuming’s ‘Omnipresence,’ such as in the Fairy Su Nu’s Realm, the Void Home, or the ruins of the Nine Heavens.”
“Once he loses the ability of ‘Omnipresence,’ no matter how many projections he has, they can be gradually destroyed, not to mention that the Heaven-Sundering Axe can directly reduce his cultivation level.”
“Additionally, we are assassinating, attacking like the assassins from the Benevolent Hall. As long as we seize the opportunity and successfully strike Su Wuming once with the Heaven-Sundering Axe, his legendary traits will naturally fade. That is the third point.”
“Fourth, even if we assassinate other Dharma bodies and fail temporarily, it will be hard to conceal the heavenly signs, and we will face Su Wuming’s constant rescue efforts. Since that’s the case, why not target him first?”
“Fifth, Su Wuming is one of the pillars of the righteous sects. If he perishes, the righteous sects will collapse, which is far more impactful than killing He Qi or Yun He.”
Han Guang elaborated, analyzing each point methodically. Without revealing his own strengths or weaknesses, he convinced G’uld, Dharma King, and others to nod slightly, feeling his reasoning made sense. Su Wuming indeed wasn’t as invincible as they had thought. They had been too frightened by the ‘Omnipresence’ and his superior sword techniques to consider this approach!
Seeing their expressions change slightly, “Demon Sage” Han Guang smiled slightly: “There’s one last point, the most important one. The previous points, except the first, don’t show that killing Su Wuming is better than killing Lu Dadao. After all, Lu Dadao is also a pillar of the righteous sects, and unlike Su Wuming, he doesn’t require luring to a special location or finding a chance to strike with the Heaven-Sundering Axe. Any slight mistake could alert Su Wuming and ruin everything.”
“What is it?” G’uld didn’t hide his interest.
Han Guang smiled and looked at the Blood Sea Rakshasa: “It’s the substantial gain from killing Su Wuming. Not only can we reduce the righteous sects’ strength by thirty percent and crush their morale, but we can also obtain a rare treasure.”
The Blood Sea Rakshasa’s eyes, swirling with crimson waves, suddenly shot out two beams of blood-red light. He said gravely: “Fragments of the Heaven Mirror!”
His tone was filled with longing and resentment.
Dharma King and G’uld were not ignorant men. Upon hearing this, their eyes lit up, and they spoke in unison: “Excellent!”
If Han Guang had a fan in his hand, he might have gently waved it, leisurely smiling: “The final calamity is approaching, and the world is heading toward its end. This is the perfect opportunity for us to pursue our paths. Pursuing our paths not only involves controlling the situation but more importantly, enhancing ourselves. Ultimately, only cultivation and strength are the greatest reliance. Otherwise, how can we face the complicated situations in the future or the sudden emergence of powerful enemies?”
“According to Brother Rakshasa, Su Wuming most likely used the fragments of the Heaven Mirror to connect with his other self in advance. Immediately after his ascension, he already possessed legendary traits. If we obtain them, Earth Immortal won’t be a barrier, nor will Heaven Immortal be the end. The path of legends will be wide open!”
“At that time, we can take turns controlling it. In our spare time, we can digest the other selves. If the unenlightened Su Wuming could do it, why not us?”
Since ancient times, there had been only one recorded self-attained legend—the Overlord. Now, the temptation of legends lay before them. Whether it was the Blood Sea Rakshasa, who had long desired it, or the seemingly calm and silent Dharma King, or the ambitious G’uld, who among them didn’t yearn for it? Who wouldn’t wish to be the sole ruler of all realms, dominating all heavenly realms and infinite universes?
“Excellent! Demon Sage’s words resonate with my thoughts!” The Blood Sea Rakshasa immediately expressed his agreement, and G’uld and Dharma King didn’t hesitate either.
Before discussing the specific plan, the Blood Sea Rakshasa suddenly frowned: “‘Crazy Blade’ Su Meng has mastered ‘All Causes,’ capable of slightly manipulating fate and altering cause and effect. I fear he might be a variable, leading to the plan’s failure.”
He had a deep impression of how he could never catch up with Meng, and since the Crazy Blade was close with Su Wuming’s disciples, there was a chance of encountering some strange events, leading to failure.
“Don’t worry. My mastery of time and light is sufficient to counter Su Meng’s current ‘All Causes.'” Han Guang replied calmly.
He had already received news from a great expert that Su Meng had severed the demon Buddha’s avatar and past and future, achieving the Dharma Body. But there was no need to tell these people present.
Then, they discussed the specific plan.
…
Inside the secret chamber of Huamei Villa.
Meng Qi’s hands were wrapped with a few strands of illusory black and white threads before he returned the personal items to Master Lu and others. They could use these items to communicate with almost no delay, limited to three times for now.
It was time to gather materials to forge a “Multiversal Awareness Orb,” using it as the core to establish an “instant communication network” from the Western Regions to the East Sea, from the Southern Barbarian to the Extreme North, and later expand to other realms. There was no reason why the world of immortals couldn’t achieve what Earth could… Meng Qi had some ideas and plans. Before attaining the Dharma Body, his abilities were insufficient, and he rarely had such thoughts. But now, with sufficient capability, he could turn his ideas into reality.
Precious treasures, talismans, and techniques for instant communication were not lacking in the ancient mythological era, but they were limited to the level of immortals. After several major calamities, few remained, requiring time and effort to prepare and forge, making them quite rare. Thus, few people used them. Meng Qi’s idea was that as his cultivation improved, ordinary people in the future could also enjoy such convenience.
He couldn’t directly help Senior Brother Qi, but creating conveniences and providing support was no problem.
“With Young Master Su’s extraordinary techniques, any evil sects attempting an ambush will surely bring shame upon themselves,” He Qi felt the subtle karmic connection of the talisman in his hand and sincerely said, “But we can’t always be passive; we must take the initiative, create opportunities, and severely strike them.”
“We can also use it as bait,” Yun He chuckled, “But it’s not easy for evil sects to find us whenever they want.”
At this moment, Meng Qi’s expression was calm: “The Blood Robe Sect in the Southern Wilderness is stirring, showing many signs. I plan to head south, follow the clues, eliminate the Blood Robe Sect’s forces, and also lure the snakes out of their holes.”
This was the information obtained from Yuanyang’s encounter.
After exchanging glances, Master Lu and Su Wuming sighed: “The Blood Robe Sect has committed heinous crimes; I have long planned to head south but have always been held back, needing to stay and guard the north. It’s up to Young Master Su to take care of this.”
He didn’t mention the Gushen, but even if this trip didn’t lure out the evil sects, eliminating Gushen and restoring peace to the Southern Wilderness would be a significant gain.
The secret meeting of the high-level Dharma Body experts ended. Meng Qi slowly walked out of the room, preparing to teleport southward when Yun He Zhenren approached with a smile: “After your trip to the Southern Wilderness, remember to return to the Myriad Phenomena Grotto Heaven. Don’t forget your nominal disciple. Now that you’re a celestial being, you shouldn’t do everything yourself. It’s proper for disciples to handle matters for their master.”
Fang Huayin, whom he had jokingly nicknamed “Cihang” as his future Taoist title? Meng Qi was momentarily taken aback but then smiled: “Indeed, that should be done.”
Yun He Zhenren wanted to ask about the “All Causes,” but ultimately couldn’t bring himself to do so. He decided to approach it indirectly next time and instead said: “I didn’t expect you to volunteer for the Southern Wilderness trip.”
“One, because I have a grudge with the Blood Sea Rakshasa; two, to lure the snakes out of their holes; three, the Blood Robe Sect has committed atrocities, harming lives and violating morality. I’ve wanted to eliminate them for a long time,” Meng Qi didn’t hide his thoughts.
Yun He Zhenren looked him up and down, chuckled, and said: “I thought after ten years, you would have become completely profound and restrained, no longer the passionate and righteous young man you once were. It seems you haven’t changed.”
Meng Qi touched his graying temples and smiled: “It’s not about being passionate.”
“Although I have ambitions to pursue the great Dao and seek eternity, I can’t say everything must be achieved, abandoning the past and future. This life, I naturally want to do what I wish to do, leaving no regrets.”
Glorious and passionate, seeking vengeance and gratitude!
After speaking, he turned and stepped away, disappearing from Huamei Villa. Yun He Zhenren stood there for a moment, then sighed:
“This child is no longer confined to a mere pond.”
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