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Snake Goddess's words made everyone tense up.
The Divine Weapon, when wielded by mortals, could only unleash a fraction of its divine power. However, in the hands of the Supreme Daoist, it became a formidable weapon.
Clearly, among those present, Snake Goddess possessed the highest level of power. If she were to wield the Divine Weapon, who could survive her strike?
Previously, the Evil Weapon had injured the Supreme with one blow and eliminated a peerless master from the Mahayana Realm with another. Consequently, many voices arose in disagreement over handing the Divine Weapon to Snake Goddess.
The previously silent Supreme Wonderful Guanyin spoke up, "A generation's Great Demon taking human form is truly an act of defiance. I am here; do you really believe yourself invincible in this world?"
Snake Goddess turned to Miao Guanyin and said, "So you are the disciple of the South Sea Mud Bodhisattva. I heard of the Mud Buddha's name during my cultivation in Kunlun. It seems you also have insights into the Dao, almost succeeding at one point. I suppose the Southern Sea Lineage relies on passing down teachings through generations?"
"You know quite a bit," replied Miao Guanyin.
"Hao, you decide for yourself," transmitted Yang Sanqian. "White Snake, no matter how rebellious, cannot possibly be our collective adversary."
Behind them, Zhang Dao'an remarked, "The Evil Weapon is inherently evil. If it falls into the hands of demons and monsters, wouldn't that be aiding tyranny and endangering lives?"
Dongfang Yuqing added, "Though fearsome, the evil spirits are not our enemies. I stand with you."
I said, "Snake Goddess's strength is extraordinary; she is already a celestial being among mortals. The Evil Weapon is like scrap metal to her; you are overthinking this."
I extended the Evil Weapon towards Snake Goddess. Upon receiving it, she burst into laughter, her joy causing flowers to tremble. Guo Daozhen laughed along but awkwardly; despite her human form, Snake Goddess was still not entirely human. Who knew what thoughts crossed her mind? A sudden attack could mean death.
Suddenly, Snake Goddess's laughter ceased. She tapped on the Sword Body, producing a ringing sound. She pointed the Evil Weapon at Miao Guanyin, who narrowed her eyes as white light surged around her. The crowd tensed up, unsure of what Snake Goddess intended to do.
With a cold snicker, Snake Goddess then aimed the Evil Weapon at me. As everyone stepped forward, I raised my hand to signal them to stop. Approaching me, Snake Goddess said, "Take out the Book of Life and Death. Your temperament seems less bloodthirsty now. However, this bloody Evil Weapon, which feeds on blood and souls, is far more dangerous than an uncontrollable Book of Life and Death. The damage from your injuries will weaken your foundation further; combined with this bloodthirsty weapon's influence, you'll die even faster."
She returned the Evil Weapon to my hands.
"Thank you for your reminder, Snake Goddess," I replied.
The Snake Goddess chuckled lightly, her fingers brushing across my cheek, but her smile quickly froze, and she instinctively took a step back. She asked, "What is inside you?"
"Bubble, come out and meet the Snake Goddess," I replied.
"Hmm?" A youthful voice emerged as a bubble floated out from the Qi Sea. Inside, a creature rolled around, and when the bubble burst, it screamed upon seeing the Snake Goddess.
"Demon King? Kunlun Totem?" The Snake Goddess furrowed her brow as she looked at the creature.
I explained, "This creature was found years ago on Kunlun Mountain. Its name is Bubble. I wonder if the Snake Goddess knows its origins."
The Snake Goddess hesitated for a moment and said, "I have heard rumors about it since my time in Kunlun. On the day the Demon King comes of age, all demons must offer sacrifices; there is no way to resist. This creature contains an aura that terrifies me; it seems that the stronger it is, the more one can feel its horror."
As she spoke, she beckoned to the creature. It tumbled through the air and landed in her hands, allowing her to stroke it without any fear.
The Snake Goddess looked puzzled and returned the creature to me, saying, "The only way to break the Way of Power is through Transcending Tribulation and ascension. If you can survive the Nine Thunder Tribulation, you will be reborn, rejuvenated, with your bodily functions revitalized. If not, you can only wait for death. The Way of Power is not something mortals can touch, but from this fellow, I sense an unclear great power. Perhaps you can find something from it."
"Thank you for your guidance, Snake Goddess," I said.
The Snake Goddess nodded and walked toward the Lake Surface, returning to her true form.
The White Snake swirled as the Cloud Sea roiled; everything was destroyed. The voice of the Snake Goddess echoed in the clouds: "Today, for your sake and Dao Zhen's, I will spare these people. However, Yin Mountain shall be obliterated from now on. I have come out this time to tear Old Scholar into pieces."
The earth trembled as the Snake Goddess quickly vanished from sight. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief as if they had just passed through the Ghost Gate.
Miao Guanyin remarked, "Is this the White Snake that was sealed within Dragon Vein all those years ago?"
Guo Daozhen replied, "Indeed. It has cultivated for a thousand years and absorbed Dragon Vein Imperial Qi; it is clearly not an ordinary demon."
Miao Guanyin said, "Such a demon is not of our kind; its heart must be different."
I added, "The White Snake has been suppressed by humanity for six hundred years. Its resentment runs deep; throughout history, Supreme Daoists have reinforced its seal at Futu Ridge. It is only natural for it to seek revenge. However, unlike ordinary beasts, it possesses greater understanding of humanity. If it ever threatens the world in the future, I will surely slay it with Evil Weapon."
I fainted and collapsed to the ground as the Injury of the Dao erupted within me. My body felt weak, cracks appeared on my skin, and the Dragon Vein Imperial Qi overflowed from within. At the same time, the Renewal of Withered Trees attempted to heal my injuries, causing my body to convulse in pain.
“Hao!” “Haozi!”
The crowd rushed to support me. Not far away, Nangong and Yu Youya glanced at the Evil Weapon that had fallen beside me, unwillingly turning away. The remaining elders of the Daoist Sect also broke into a sweat and began to leave.
The beast dragged the Evil Weapon directly into my Qi Sea. The Evil Weapon floated beside the golden figure, which opened its eyes and glanced at it. The cracks on its body caused it great agony, and soon it disregarded the Evil Weapon's presence.
“Hao has suffered an Injury of the Dao; what should we do?” Jiyao asked anxiously.
Yunxi replied, “I have a way; let me heal him first.”
The crowd parted. Yunxi raised her left hand and began to channel an Incantation, releasing a powerful life force. Guo Daozhen said, “Yunxi, you cannot use Transference of Life again; your body has just been restored. If you perform this forbidden technique again, you will perish.”
“Transference of Life?” Jiyao exclaimed. “Transfer Transference of Life to me; I will perform it.”
I vaguely heard their discussion and opened my eyes. Grasping Yunxi's wrist, I pushed the life energy into her body and said, “If anyone tries to save me by exchanging lives again, don’t blame me for being heartless; I won’t die easily.”
My body convulsed again, and soon my consciousness faded. Guo Daozhen said, “First, help him to my place to rest. My home is in the countryside on the outskirts of the city; I have placed restrictions there. It won’t be affected. I will first use medicine to contain his Injury of the Dao.”
The crowd nodded. Yang Sanqian carried me on his back and followed Guo Daozhen as they tore through the void, heading straight for the Jiangnan Suburbs' countryside.
Miao Guanyin and Taihe Zhenren did not follow; Guo Huaiyi also stayed behind.
Taihe Zhenren looked at Miao Guanyin and said, “Junior has met Senior Miao Guanyin. It is truly a stroke of luck to see the Southern Sea Lineage's Supreme today.”
Miao Guanyin replied, “If there is nothing else, then I shall take my leave.”
“Senior Miao Guanyin, please wait.” Guo Huaiyi said.
“What is it?” Miao Guanyin looked at Guo Huaiyi.
"Senior, if you don't mind, may I have a word? My father has a few messages for you," Guo Huaiyi said.
"Right here is fine," Miao Guanyin replied.
Guo Huaiyi hesitated for a moment before saying, "Senior, your brow is dark; it seems your time may be short."
Before Miao Guanyin could respond, Taihe Zhenren burst into laughter. "You young man are quite amusing. Just like your old man, your words are hard to hear. Do you wish for your own demise by saying such things about the Supreme?"
Guo Huaiyi replied, "My father is well-versed in Divination Technique. If he does not see the Supreme, he truly cannot predict. The Supreme's power is astonishing, and fate is uncertain; it can evade the mechanisms of fate. However, if my father were to meet the true form, he would certainly be able to deduce something."
Taihe Zhenren said, "The Old Scholar was just a charlatan in his day. Those of our Daoist Sect are meant to go against the grain. If one could foresee the future, they might as well stay home and wait for death instead of coming out to mix with us."
Guo Huaiyi responded, "You may choose not to believe it, but I have delivered the message."
Miao Guanyin remarked, "Divination Technique indeed has its merits; I have witnessed it myself many years ago. However, I am already over one hundred thirty years old; my time will come within five years, and I do not have long left."
Guo Huaiyi said, "Your impending doom is not merely due to age; you must handle the Book of Life and Death properly. Otherwise, if it falls into the hands of the Old Scholar, the consequences would be dire."
"Are you suggesting that I will die at the hands of the Supreme because of the Book of Life and Death?" Miao Guanyin asked.
"I cannot say for certain," Guo Huaiyi replied. "In any case, I have conveyed my father's words. The method for destroying the Book of Life and Death may lie within the Way of Power."
"What do you mean by that?" Miao Guanyin inquired.
Guo Huaiyi explained, "The Book of Life and Death was sealed within Yang Hao over twenty years ago and has become linked with him. Yang Hao has already been injured by Dao; if he dies, whatever is inside him will also be destroyed. If we were to reseal the Book of Life and Death within him again, as its host, Yang Hao would be protected by it. The Way of Power would sense the Book of Life and Death and would inevitably seek to erase it."
Miao Guanyin asked, "The Book of Life and Death should not be controlled by mortals. If it is sealed within Yang Hao along with an Evil Weapon, it could have a greater impact on him and might even create a great demon. How feasible is this method?"
"I do not know," Guo Huaiyi admitted. "How you handle this concerns the Common People. I have delivered my message; take care of yourself. You are welcome to find us anytime in the Red Maple Forest in southwestern Jiangnan." With that, Guo Huaiyi turned and left.
Taihe Zhenren said, "Miao Guanyin, our Guanyin Monastery has produced many Supremes over generations; they are all unmatched in this universe. Do you truly believe these young ones' words?"
"My master had no choice but to pass on his power to me in a severely injured state. You really talk too much." Miao Guanyin vanished above the ruins of the Sword Pavilion.
On a high mountain beyond Jiangnan, Li Fugui said, "Fortunately, the sir moved the Public in advance; otherwise, this Daoist Catastrophe would have resulted in countless casualties."
Yu Xuanliang replied, "Even so, some people did not leave. Although most of the dead were from the Daoist Sect, ordinary people also suffered casualties in the tens of thousands."
Li Fugui remarked, "I never expected the Evil Weapon to possess such power, nor did I anticipate that the White Snake suppressed beneath Futu Ridge would appear."
Yu Xuanliang continued, "The White Snake's true form is already aging. She must be trying to find a way to transfer her soul. Just now, she touched Yang Hao's body because she was eyeing his Holy Body. The White Snake is close to becoming immortal but is ultimately just a creature of this world. She cannot transform into Jackie Chan. She wants to break through the boundary between human and demon to become an immortal, and she must have been startled by the Demon King within Yang Hao."
Li Fugui asked in confusion, "What kind of beast is that Demon King? Its aura seems somewhat similar to that of the sir."
Yu Xuanliang did not answer and turned to leave. He said, "It's time for us to take action. A few Supremes are a threat; we should first deal with the severely injured Nangong Yun. This matter must be conducted in secrecy."
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