Chapter 415

Chapter 415: Plotting Quietly

"He is the human ancestor."

Li Ruoyu nodded. The human ancestor’s aura was something he was all too familiar with, yet today, the master-disciple bond between them had severed. Li Ruoyu no longer honored the human ancestor as his teacher.

"Big brother."

The Mad Daoist chuckled darkly. "Never thought the fool most likely to achieve Transcendence through Merit today would be you."

Yi Tianxing’s expression remained impassive. "I am no longer the human ancestor, nor am I your big brother. In this life, my name is Yi Tianxing."

"Heh…" The Mad Daoist didn’t care.

"Even after ten thousand reincarnations, you’d still be that fool."

"Esteemed Immortal Emperors, I have given you the answer you sought," Ye Xu said. "As for whether he will cooperate, that is beyond my concern."

Immortal Emperor Mu’s eyes shone with interest as they rested on Yi Tianxing.

A person on the verge of Transcendence through Merit intrigued him greatly.

Yuanzu solemnly stated, "Daoist friend Yi, let us be frank. We have already learned the method to destroy the Great Dao from the Master. Everyone’s stance is now clear, only yours remains unknown."

"We demand a clear stance."

"Indeed."

Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze nodded. "Your stance determines whether we win or lose."

"Am I that crucial?" Yi Tianxing asked with a faint smile.

"He will participate."

Li Ruoyu’s eyes grew deep and unfathomable, boring into Yi Tianxing as if he could see through his thoughts. "He will not save the Purple Star Heavenly Court, nor will he save the Son of Heaven."

Qi Qingsi served as the definitive proof.

"Daoist friend Yi," Daoist Qing Xuan inquired, "is what the Heavenly Emperor says true?"

Yi Tianxing nodded.

"I will not obstruct you from destroying the Purple Star Heavenly Court and subduing the Heavenly Son," Yi Tianxing stated. "Additionally, at a suitable moment, I can contribute my own efforts."

Hearing this, the various Immortal Emperors felt a subtle chill.

"Even without you, we can still eradicate the Purple Star Heavenly Court and destroy the Great Dao," Yuanzu said. "If you insert yourself, it will likely lead to disputes when dividing the spoils."

"Do not worry."

Yi Tianxing said indifferently, "What I desire is something no one here can give me."

"Hahaha…"

The Dragon Emperor of Lei Ze laughed heartily. "With your words, Your Discipleship, I am at ease."

"Now that the matter is settled, let’s return to prepare."

Yuanzu also felt his mood lift greatly.

With the Purple Star Heavenly Court utterly isolated, its peerless Great Dao would no longer suffice; even it would meet its doom under the heavenly formation.

Having secured Yi Tianxing’s position, the greater scheme had effectively been decided.

"Master, we bid farewell," saluted Yuanzu as he took his leave.

"Farewell."

The Immortal Emperors departed one after another.

Immortal Emperor Mu remained in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. He smiled faintly and said, "Master, once the battle against the Heavens ends, this young lady will come back to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion to consult you on a small matter."

"I will await you in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, Daoist friend," said Ye Xu.

Immortal Emperor Mu’s silver bell-like laughter echoed in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion as he transformed into a streak of light and flew away.

"Whoosh!" Ye Xu waved his hand grandly, and Su Mu, Ye Xian’er, and the others all vanished, leaving only him and the human ancestor together.

"How confident are you about this battle?" asked Ye Xu.

"Without any mishaps, about seventy percent," said Yi Tianxing.

"If you need my aid, speak now," Ye Xu said gravely. "Otherwise, once the battle against the Heavens starts, I won’t meddle to avoid idle talk."

"I’m enough alone," Yi Tianxing said with a chuckle. "But before that, I still need to reclaim one person."

"Go on," said Ye Xu, grasping Yi Tianxing’s intent.

Yi Tianxing bade his farewells, exited Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, and went off to track down Li Ruoyu.

Half an hour later.

In front of an old temple, the Mad Daoist and Li Ruoyu stood solitary. Li Ruoyu rested with his eyes closed, as if waiting for someone.

"He has arrived." A wisp of cool breeze suddenly stirred through the world, and Li Ruoyu opened his eyes.

"Daoist friend Yi," Li Ruoyu saluted with a bow.

"Where is that girl?" Yi Tianxing asked directly, skipping any formalities with the Heavenly Emperor.

Li Ruoyu smiled and said, "Yuanzu and the others only knew you were about to transcend, but they didn’t realize you still needed to take the final step to achieve fulfillment and ascend beyond."

"For that step, the most critical piece is Qi Qingsi."

"In ancient times, Nuwa repaired the heavens; now, the human ancestor destroys heaven to preserve the natural order."

"A seamless legacy."

Yi Tianxing appeared unruffled.

His thoughts were just as Li Ruoyu had anticipated.

However, all along, he had never considered relying on these matters for transcendence.

Saving all beings in the Great Calamity in the Immortal Realm was his duty.

Jailing the desires of heaven, destroying heaven to uphold the natural order, was his ideal.

As for transcending, it was merely a returning favor.

Mad Daoist’s pupils narrowed like wheat awns.

At last, he had come to understand the steps Yi Tianxing took to transcend.

"Mother Goddess truly showed favoritism." Mad Daoist felt both envy and jealousy; in his heart, every step Yi Tianxing took had been ordained by Nuwa.

"You are mistaken."

Yi Tianxing declared, "In the eyes of the Mother Goddess, everyone, even a mere mortal, is equal."

"The one to save the Immortal Realm from the Great Calamity could have been me, or it could have been you."

"But it was I who took that step."

"Your passion and courage have long since withered away through the cycles of your reincarnations. Thus, you are no longer the Witch Ancestor, but the Mad Daoist."

Mad Daoist snorted derisively.

His Dao heart remained unshakable; he wouldn’t be swayed by Yi Tianxing’s words.

Whoosh!

Li Ruoyu urged his magic power. Suddenly, a figure appeared before their eyes. Qi Qingsi’s face was like ice, her blue-black hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her eyes held not a trace of emotion.

Her cultivation had surged dramatically, shockingly reaching the True Immortal Realm.

Though in the world today, a single true immortal was insignificant, Qi Qingsi had cultivated for an extremely brief time.

"Her Great Indifference Path has reached perfection," Li Ruoyu said with a smile. "Now, she is the most suitable vessel for the Heavenly Dao."

"Child, come with me."

A complex expression flashed across Yi Tianxing’s face. He swung his sleeve, and together with Qi Qingsi, they vanished before the ancient temple.

"Nephew, knowing he could transcend through the merit of the battle against the Heavens, you still handed this woman over to him?" Mad Daoist frowned. "Are you not afraid that he will settle scores with us after transcending?"

"He will not settle scores with us."

Li Ruoyu was exceedingly confident. "Moreover, I wish to witness what changes transcendence through merit will bring."

"You are truly confident."

Mad Daoist sneered mockingly. "But aren’t you afraid that crowd, realizing you used them as pawns, will turn their weapons against us?"

"Daoist friend Taisu, show yourself."

Li Ruoyu’s thin lips curved slightly. Before his words faded, a figure descended.

The arrival was a woman.

She wore a plain dress, unpainted and unadorned, yet breathtakingly beautiful.

"Immortal Emperor Taisu?"

Mad Daoist stared at Immortal Emperor Taisu in astonishment. "Are you the Innate Divine Being born of the Taishi Divine Mountain?"

Immortal Emperor Taisu, ranked ninth on the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings, was a top-tier expert.

Mad Daoist had heard of Immortal Emperor Taisu’s name before and could roughly guess his origin.

But this was their first meeting.

Immortal Emperor Taisu gave a slight nod of his head.

Among the Five Innate Elements Divine Mountains, he was the sole innate god born of the Taishi Divine Mountain, commanding the Great Dao of Taisu with astonishing power.

"Uncle Master, did you think I had no trump cards?"

Li Ruoyu smiled faintly. "I have long since allied with Daoist friend Taisu, planning for this day."

"Truly worthy of the Heavenly Emperor, an old fox indeed."

Mad Daoist laughed, utterly delighted.

"Whether the Great Dao is destroyed is of no concern to me."

Immortal Emperor Taisu stated, "I only seek the Taishi Divine Mountain in the son of heaven’s hands."

"If possible, I hope both Daoist friends will assist me in killing Yuanzu."

Yuanzu held the Tai Chi Divine Mountain.

"Hahaha…"

"Sound reasoning."

Mad Daoist laughed maniacally.

He, Li Ruoyu, and Immortal Emperor Taisu.

The three of them were not truly concerned with the destruction of the Great Dao.

After all, Mad Daoist needed resources, Immortal Emperor Taisu needed to obtain the Taishi Divine Mountain.

Li Ruoyu needed that half of the Innate Dao Seed.

From the very beginning, Li Ruoyu’s true objective was not to destroy the Great Dao.

Yuanzu and the other Innate Divine Beings, the Alien Universe Immortal Emperors, were merely pawns he exploited.

This alliance was far from unshakeable.