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Chapter Two Hundred Forty-Eight
The Demon Empress saw the Mystic Warrior silently fly to the Heavenly Tree. He looked at the childlike Mystic Warrior and asked, "Are you the one behind Xuanfo Temple?"
The Mystic Warrior replied, "I am merely a guardian."
"My father mentioned you when he was alive. I never expected that after so many years, you still appear as a child. Are you a celestial being or an Immortal?"
The Mystic Warrior shook his head and said, "No one can achieve immortality; no one can escape death."
With just this statement, the Mystic Warrior vanished from sight.
"I came this time to see how that child is doing. He has great karma with my Buddhist Sect. Since there is nothing wrong, I will take my leave."
The Mystic Warrior came and went in a hurry, while the Demon Empress stood atop the Heavenly Tree, lost in thought. She was still somewhat puzzled by the Mystic Warrior's words.
No one can achieve immortality; no one can escape death.
Does this mean there are no celestial beings in the world?
Beneath the Heavenly Tree, Zhao Yang slowly opened his eyes and gazed at the vanishing figure of the Mystic Warrior in the sky, revealing a hint of confusion on his face.
All the members of the demon race awakened from the Ripple of Enlightenment, as it had now dissipated. Zhao Yang stood up and approached the Demon Queen and Bai Xi, sharing some insights about Enlightenment with them. Several elders from the Nascent Soul Stage among the demon race were also invited to listen to Zhao Yang's teachings.
This was a significant transformation in the principles of Dao. The concepts Zhao Yang spoke of were so obscure that almost no one could comprehend them, yet they subtly overshadowed all other paths, leaving people bewildered.
His path was filled with profound compassion, one that ordinary people could hardly emulate, for his way encompassed all things and allowed him to perceive everything. He felt a deep sorrow for the world, and even the slightest deviation could lead one into confusion.
There were many paths in the world: the path of slaughter, the path of peace, the path of kingship, the path of poverty, and so on.
Zhao Yang's path was called "All Beings."
In the teachings of Buddhism, many doctrines concern all beings.
Thus, the transcendent Mystic Warrior paid special attention to Zhao Yang.
He had encountered countless geniuses over the millennia, many possessing various miraculous abilities that he regarded with disdain. The conditions he advised the abbot of Xuanfo Temple regarding disciple recruitment were never about talent but rather about thought and understanding of the path.
A person's thoughts determined their path.
Zhao Yang spoke for an entire day, and many were deeply enlightened under his influence. That night, they realized their own paths. Among them, several powerful beings from the demon race achieved their own Dao Fruits, which were said to be immensely powerful and significantly boosted the strength of their kind.
Of course, whether human or beast, once wisdom is attained, selfish desires naturally arise, leading to schemes or other negative thoughts.
They all knew that Zhao Yang wanted to leave, so they secretly wished to keep him there to continue imparting his teachings to the demon race. Some high-ranking demons believed that since Zhao Yang was human, letting him go would be akin to releasing a tiger back into the mountains; if he became an unparalleled master in the future, it would spell disaster for their race.
The Demon Empress smiled but remained silent because Zhao Yang stood among them. He walked from below the stage to above without blaming anyone or concluding that the demon race should be exterminated. This was the reality of life: where there is life, there is death; where there is good, there is bad; and one cannot say that those who are not of one's kind must have different hearts. It would be wrong to claim that this was inherently incorrect. His path was described as one of all beings; in truth, it represented understanding and insight—a path that could change at any moment.
Thus, he understood that some Old Demons wished to keep him there or even kill him.
With these thoughts, those that have not yet become reality are not mistakes. Some demons think this way but do not act on it. Who can go through life without making a few mistakes? Temporary deviations in thought are understandable.
Zhao Yang is not a bloodthirsty person; on the contrary, he is someone who hopes to save all beings. However, he is not a bodhisattva. He wants to do whatever he wishes, as long as it does not harm others or put him in harm's way.
Zhao Yang said, "If I wanted to threaten you, I could do so right now without needing to grow stronger."
His words were domineering and proud, devoid of any promises or lies. Just saying this was enough for everyone to believe him.
His Ripple of Enlightenment could be powerful enough to cover the entire Southern Continent, with the Sky-Connecting Forest being vast, not much smaller than the Zhongzhou Continent.
Zhao Yang spoke this way in front of many demons and dared to say the same in front of the Demon Empress, showing no hint of boasting.
Indeed, many present had higher cultivation levels than him, but he had no problem killing those above his level. In this world, geniuses do not develop according to common expectations; they are unique.
The one who believed Zhao Yang's words the most was the Demon Empress. Therefore, she showed no reaction and felt no dissatisfaction.
There was a moment when she considered killing Zhao Yang because his talent was beyond any description—so monstrous that it could be terrifying. If allowed to develop further, he would be difficult to measure.
But that was just a fleeting thought; she had no reason to kill Zhao Yang. Although she did not understand him well, she knew he posed no threat to the demon race. His behavior, while out of sync with the world, was too calm and too casual. Such a person would certainly be seen as a disaster by some old-fashioned individuals, but the Demon Empress was different; she too was someone who did not fit into conventional norms.
In this world, there are people referred to as oddities. The Demon Empress has never considered this a derogatory term.
Being an oddity is not something everyone is qualified for.
Behind Zhao Yang, there was an unknown presence. The Demon Empress was unaware of who it was, but he had indeed seen a super strong being appear behind Xuanfo Temple, a child who had lived for at least a thousand years, coming to check on him to see if he was alright. It was said that the Consort of Rain also had some connection with him.
These two individuals were unshakeable in Zhongzhou; no one could challenge the Zhongzhou Continent.
Although the Demon Empress was confident and invincible, with no rivals during the Tribulation Period, even facing the Consort of Rain, he still had the desire to fight. However, he did not understand what kind of existence the child known as the Mystic Warrior truly was.
In his perception, the Mystic Warrior seemed to possess almost no cultivation, yet no one dared to show him any disrespect.
After Zhao Yang finished speaking, there was a silence in the audience; it was clear that many believed his words.
Zhao Yang said, "If I wanted to threaten you, I could do so right now without needing to grow stronger."
The Feathered Demon Empress stood beside the Demon Empress on her throne. She glanced at the Demon Empress, who nodded and addressed everyone, "From now on, Zhao Yang is a Valued Guest of our demon clan. He is a human who will never be our enemy. Anyone who sees him should treat him as if I were present. Anyone who dares to target Zhao Yang will face the most severe punishment."
Zhao Yang thanked the Demon Empress, understanding that she was extending an olive branch. In the future, if the demon clan faced difficulties, he would have to lend a helping hand out of both obligation and reason.
However, the demon clan was the most populous group in the Five Elements Continent aside from humans; shaking them would require the power of the demon race.
As the demons dispersed, Zhao Yang spoke with the Demon Empress, Demon Queen, and Pale for a while longer before parting ways. Zhao Yang wanted to explore various locations in the Sky-Connecting Forest of the demon clan, hoping to find some treasures. The Demon Queen and Bai Xi informed Zhao Yang about which places were worth visiting and which were forbidden areas not to enter. Their warning wasn't due to his lack of qualifications but rather because those places were too dangerous—even their Demon Emperor Clan dared not venture into them.
Zhao Yang nodded in gratitude and took to the skies.
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