Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2438 - 215: The Truth (Part 2)
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"Little Friend Taiyi, are you aware of the countless Human Cultivators slain by these Innate Divine Demons? Even the Master of Quiet Cave, his hands are drenched in the blood and bones of Human Cultivators. While our Cloud Sky Realm holds no grudge against him, both you and I stand as Human Cultivators; how can we possibly stand by while such horrors unfold? Were it not for the equilibrium of heaven and earth, were it not for his role in holding back the Supreme True Buddha, I would have wiped out Quiet Cave long ago!"
Within his utterance, an unusual outburst of Evil Qi emerged, plainly revealing his intense loathing for the Innate Divine Demons, something that hadn't shown itself previously.
Wang Ba's face also grew grave.
Noticing the abrupt heaviness in the air, Bai Lechan hurriedly raised his teacup, offering a smile to ease the tension:
"This is Eighth Tier spirit tea; though it offers scant benefit to our Cultivation Base, its flavor is truly superb..."
Following a short pause, Wang Ba met True Man Gai’s darkened countenance directly, speaking with steady composure:
"True Man, are you aware that disputes in the world come in all sizes?"
"The strife between the human race and Innate Divine Demons forms one kind, yet the struggle between existence and oblivion is quite another. True Man Gai's abhorrence of the Innate Divine Demons stems from numerous worries, but don't those very worries represent yet another type of strife? Our compelled partnership with the Innate Divine Demons, doesn't that create its own sort of conflict?"
True Man Gai's look became even more serious, as Wang Ba pressed on:
"Taoist Brother Bai ought to realize I originate from the Little Cang World, and while Sect Leader Bai might be unaware, the Little Cang World now lies inside the Sea of Chaos Realm."
"What about the Sea of Chaos Realm? Likely only I among you two grasp this: its Chaos Origin Substance is exhausted, myriad factions are locked in endless turmoil, trapped without escape, and countless cultivators without Domain safeguards cling to life by fragmenting their True Spirit, merely enduring. Presently, fresh Chaos Origin Substance barely forms, and the doom of all life in the Sea of Chaos looms inevitable."
"The Little Cang World is situated there, housing my Sect, my family, my elders, and my juniors..."
"True Man Gai's worry for Human Cultivators earns my deep respect and empathy, but such remote cares feel too distant for me. What lies vivid before me are the immediate realities. I pose this to True Man Gai: should you confront such a dire situation, what choice would you make?"
His tone remained even, but a powerful undercurrent rippled beneath.
These sentiments had simmered in his heart for countless days.
In earlier times, he possessed no power; any pleas would echo unheard.
Though he hasn't reached the Mahayana realm yet, armed with Zhang’s Ruins and backed by Quiet Cave, he dominates all beneath Mahayana; his strength has solidified, freeing him from the fears of a mere common cultivator concealing his roots.
Therefore, after voicing this, even the revered Mahayana True Man Gai displayed a shocked demeanor.
The shadows on his features lifted, giving way to intricate emotions and sudden insight:
"I understand..."
In that instant, Wang Ba rose swiftly, offering a deep bow to True Man Gai and Bai Lechan, voicing earnestly:
"Taiyi's purpose in coming here involves a plea to you, True Man, and Taoist Brother Bai— to rally the Mahayana cultivators in shattering Duanhai Cliff, thereby saving the vast numbers of ensnared cultivators in the Sea of Chaos Realm."
Upon hearing this, True Man Gai and Bai Lechan revealed touched countenances.
Bai Lechan wavered, glancing toward True Man Gai, then uttered:
"Teacher..."
True Man Gai kept his solemn visage, appearing deep in thought, but in the end, under Wang Ba’s hopeful stare, he shook his head with a sigh:
"I’m unable to help with this, Little Friend Taiyi; please forgive me."
Faced with this answer, Wang Ba’s expression stiffened briefly, followed by quietude.
His thoughts automatically drifted to Master Chao’s warning after learning his intentions, and then to the responses of Bai Lechan and Xiahou Demon during talks of breaching Duanhai Cliff.
Right then, waves of suspicion, bitterness, and reluctance crashed through him, boiling over into a sharp query aimed at True Man Gai:
"If I may inquire, True Man, what prompts this? Why did Master Chao and Xiahou Demon resist the opening of Duanhai Cliff?"
At the mention of "Xiahou Demon," True Man Gai registered mild astonishment, his eyes tightening:
"Have you encountered Taoist Friend Xiahou?"
Observing True Man Gai’s shift, Wang Ba gained a sudden insight and affirmed:
"Yes, the pact with the Master of Quiet Cave was arranged through Xiahou Demon. He wishes for me to claim Zhang’s Ruins, for Cloud Sky Realm to confront the Supreme True Buddha, and once Buddha Lord Tianshang rises to The Heavens, to launch a strike against the Supreme True Buddha."
With these revelations, True Man Gai and Bai Lechan both betrayed subtle odd looks.
After a shared glance, Bai Lechan couldn't resist questioning:
"Did Senior Xiahou really tell you this?"
Wang Ba confirmed with a nod, then appeared confused:
"Is there a problem?"
Bai Lechan’s gaze wavered.
True Man Gai shook his head, resuming the dialogue:
"I hadn’t heard that Buddha Lord Tianshang might ascend shortly... Did you just learn this, Little Friend?"
Only then did Wang Ba catch on, letting out an ’oh’ before nodding:
"Yes, it came to me recently from the Heavenly Demon."
True Man Gai grinned and inclined his head:
"That explains it... Who would have thought you’re connected to Taoist Friend Xiahou."
Wang Ba answered evasively:
"I have some ties, perhaps."
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