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Chapter 4 - How Could There Be Such a Vicious Plan? It’s Too Vicious!
Chapter 4 - How Could There Be Such a Vicious Plan? It’s Too Vicious!
Chapter 4: How Could There Be Such a Vicious Plan? It’s Too Vicious!
“It just so happens that Wu Ancestor Qiang Liang holds the Great Dao of Thunder, Wu Ancestor Xi Zi holds the Great Dao of Lightning, Wu Ancestor Gong Gong holds the Great Dao of Water, Wu Ancestor Zhu Rong holds the Great Dao of Fire, Wu Ancestor Tian Wu holds the Great Dao of Wind, and Wu Ancestor She Bishi holds the Great Dao of Poison!
The first few Wu Ancestors wield the power of the disasters, while the ancestor She Bishi holds the power over the nine hardships. They test the myriad races of the Primordial Realm, using this to suppress the Immortal Dao of the myriad races! Moreover, isn’t the Heavenly Court meant to rule over heaven and earth, complementing the Heavenly Dao? The operation of Heavenly Tribulations is originally part of their rightful authority.
The Wu Ancestors can transfer the execution of this power to them, but as the Ancestors of the Heavenly Tribulation Dao, we set strict limits. This not only allows us to transcend the world, but it will also cause all the immortals to loathe the Heavenly Court of the Yao race and make all beings weep tears of blood! This is a hatred that severs the Immortal Dao of all beings! It is the suffering of all races, where no successor to inherit their legacy!
No matter how legitimate the Heavenly Court of the Yao race may be, how can they withstand the rage of all the people? As for our Wu race, we are born powerful. We don’t even have beings below the Immortal Realm, and as the Ancestors of the Heavenly Tribulation Dao, isn’t it reasonable for us to open a few back doors? Moreover, even without doing so, our Wu Clan is far superior to other races, facing hardly any risk.” As Chu Xuan spoke, his eyes grew brighter, and his excitement increased.
It was as if he could already see the countless tribulations that would descend in the future.
He could imagine the terrifying and sorrowful scenes of countless races being blocked by Heavenly Tribulations.
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Silence!
There was a prolonged silence inside the grand Pangu Palace.
The twelve Wu Ancestors were either shocked, shaken, or overwhelmed with horror as they stared at Chu Xuan, who was still speaking enthusiastically.
With their immense wisdom and divine abilities, they immediately understood the plan Chu Xuan had outlined. They even deduced its feasibility and could foresee endless sorrow in the future. Billions upon billions of living beings would be blocked before reaching the Immortal Dao.
They would die and disappear!
Even if they managed to become immortals, they would face tribulation at every step, constantly at risk of death.
The backlash was too great!
So great that, if leaked, it would inevitably overturn the entire Primordial Realm.
Vicious!
Too vicious!
But they had to admit, it was incredibly effective.
In an instant, many of the Wu Ancestors realized that if Heavenly Tribulations were set by the Heavenly Dao, fair and impartial, the myriad races would accept their fate. But if the plan proceeded and the blame was pinned on the Heavenly Court, it would be a masterstroke.
Though they created the Heavenly Tribulation Dao, they wouldn’t use it for their own gain. Instead, they would hand it over to the Heavenly Court for execution. They were merely Dao Ancestors. All actions would fall on the Heavenly Court, which, as a part of the operation of the Heavenly Dao, could not refuse. As a result, they would inevitably face the backlash of all living beings.
In an instant, the Wu Ancestors were tempted.
Compared to the worst-case scenario of losing control, and the humiliation of giving in, this plan was the most beneficial to the Wu race. The only problem was that it was too vicious!
How could such a venomous plan exist in this world!?
The Wu Ancestors, usually rough and straightforward, were deeply shaken.
They looked at Chu Xuan, who was still full of enthusiasm, with a sense of horror. Even a brute like Zhu Rong, watching Chu Xuan’s demeanor, felt an unusual chill. A thought crossed his mind.
“Did I speak too loudly earlier?”
The Wu race had always been bold and straightforward. Though they had wisdom, they rarely resorted to scheming and deceit. Facing someone like Chu Xuan, a mastermind of venomous plans, it was as though they were utterly outmatched; like they were crushed by a higher dimension.
Regardless of his level of cultivation, they began to feel a strange sense of awe toward him.
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“Should we choose this path?” At this moment, even Di Jiang hesitated. Though Di Jiang was known for his determination, even he began to waver.
This decision, once made, would result in the deaths of countless innocent beings. Originally, anyone could peacefully absorb the Qi of heaven and earth and become immortals with ease. But now, it was as though a fatal lock had been placed over the heads of countless living beings in the Primordial Realm. Heavenly Tribulations would eventually emerge with the evolution of the world and this was something all of the Wu Ancestors present could see. But to bring it forward now would impact countless lives.
Di Jiang didn’t dare to make this decision lightly. The consequences were too immense.
Too vicious!
Moreover, this plan did not come without its own backlash.
Although the Ancestors of the Heavenly Tribulation Dao wouldn’t interfere in its execution, there would still be some resentment if people ever found out. While the majority of the blame might fall on the Yao race, would the Wu race be completely unaffected?
If this plan were to be carried out, it would surely leave an infamous legacy for all eternity!
The Wu Ancestors thought of this, turned their gaze toward Di Jiang, and awaited his decision. They too were conflicted and found it difficult to choose.
Seeing this, Chu Xuan couldn’t help but feel a bit dissatisfied. He had put so much effort into devising this plan, and now it might not even be executed—that would be unbearable.
Although his initial motivation stemmed from transmigrating into the Realm of the Primordial, becoming part of the doomed Wu race, and only being a regular Golden Immortal Wu race with a high mortality rate. He had stood up to stir trouble to prevent a tragic future.
But now, he truly felt that this was a great path. Most importantly, as the one who proposed the plan, it would bring him great benefits. Even if he lacked the strength to implement it, there would surely be immense merit in it. Currently, they were merely blocked by the Pangu Palace. Once the plan was executed, the Heavenly Dao would naturally respond.
He needed to improve his strength in order to survive in the future and merit would be the perfect cheat.
As for whether the Wu Clan or Yao race would be harmed, as long as it didn’t affect Chu Xuan, that was all that mattered.
“We follow the natural order of heaven and earth to prolong the life of the world our Father created!” He stepped immediately forward and declared righteously. “This is righteous and meritorious. Why hesitate? The blame may fall in our era, but the merit will last for millennia. Let future generations judge right and wrong!”
His passionate speech shook the Wu Ancestors because it made sense. Could it be that this wasn’t a venomous plan after all? However before they could ponder further, something unexpected happened. The youngest and kindest of them all, Hou Tu, suddenly spoke in agreement.
“I agree! Though there will be much criticism, this is for the long-term continuation of heaven and earth. It is an act of great love! It is for the world left behind by Father and for the many living beings within it! Hong Huang is not infinite. As more Immortal Dao experts appear, how much longer can this world truly last?”
The endless future was being deduced in Hou Tu’s eyes. She seemed to get a glimpse of the decline of the world and the withering of the Great Dao.
It was the true end of days!
All beings would wither even more.
Let this generation suffer. Let me bear the infamy!
Hou Tu’s heart was filled with compassion, but it was also firm.
Chu Xuan glanced at Hou Tu and muttered to himself, “She’s been completely swayed!”
But then he realized.
It seemed that Hou Tu really did carry a great love for the world. After all, the Wu race had always had a protagonist-like mindset, calling themselves the rightful successors of Pangu.
Hou Tu was especially compassionate. In the end, she even sacrificed herself to create the cycle of reincarnation to save those who died in the Great Calamity, with a firm determination to die.
Perhaps she also wanted to reduce the Wu race’s tribulation, or perhaps she sensed something and sought to preserve the last hope of the Wu race, but this was no small feat for any ordinary person.
With Hou Tu’s decision, the other Wu Ancestors finally nodded in agreement.
If even their gentle little sister was willing to bear this burden, why should they hesitate?
“In that case, let us proceed with this plan!” Di Jiang spoke, finalizing the plan.
[ED Note:The character “?” (dào) in Chinese translates to “way,” “path,” or “method.” It encompasses concepts of direction, philosophy, and teachings, particularly in contexts like Taoism, where it refers to the fundamental principle that underlies and unifies the universe.]