Cultivators Are So Weak in This World

Chapter 536 - 504 Metamorphosis 3

"Compared to our Human Immortal Temple, how did the Reversal Society respond at the time?" Zhang Rongfang did not answer, but instead posed a question.

"They were severely damaged, then went into hiding," Ran Xinyue replied.

"What about the Confucian Sect?" Zhang Rongfang continued to ask.

"They were severely damaged, fragmented, and now..." Dongfang Mu shook his head slightly.

"Why is it like this? Spirit Generals and Divine Generals... are they truly unbeatable?" Zhang Rongfang paused in silence and asked.

"Spirit Generals and Divine Generals can be opposed. But not the gods and buddhas," Dongfang Mu replied. "The will of humans is far, far inferior to the will of gods and buddhas. Gods and buddhas are immortal and indestructible, whereas our life and death offer only a single chance. Hence, this is the key reason why we hide behind the scenes."

He sighed.

"Confront them head-on, and humans will surely perish. When gods and buddhas initiate a Great Descent of the Divine, you have seen the power; even an ordinary Spirit General can instantly transform into a supreme powerhouse, not to mention there are stronger Spirit Generals.

Only gods and buddhas can suppress gods and buddhas. And us... as long as we can passively maintain ourselves without being affected, even that is already the ultimate limit for humans.

To resist them, the only way is to unravel them from within, reducing their followers!"

Dongfang Mu stared seriously and solemnly at Zhang Rongfang.

"Therefore, now that you have ambushed and killed that Spirit General, it will inevitably cause a shock among the gods and buddhas. They have sent so many experts here, they surely no longer care about the protection of Great Dao Teaching.

From now on, you must not rely on Yue Dewen, but rather consider how to survive the pursuit on your own!"

Zhang Rongfang fell into silence.

His mind presently swells with waves of exhaustion. If there is another Great Descent of the Divine by Spirit Generals shortly, he might not be able to withstand it.

Dongfang Mu’s meaning was clear.

Either leverage the Confucian Sect or the Reversal Society to hide oneself.

But... waves of strong unwillingness surged in his heart.

Suddenly, a black bird shot in from outside the small hall and landed on Dongfang Mu’s shoulder.

He squinted, took the black bird, and removed the bamboo tube from its leg.

He opened the bamboo tube and poured out the parchment inside.

After unfolding it and looking, he suddenly stood up from his seat, his face changing drastically.

"How... how is this possible!?!"

Zhang Rongfang, Celestial Maiden, and Ran Xinyue all turned their attention toward the paper in his hand.

"Mr. Dongfang... what is it!?" Zhang Rongfang frowned and stood up.

For a Grandmaster to lose demeanor like this, it must be due to some extraordinarily terrifying event. Only such an event could shock him so.

This raised a foreboding feeling in Zhang Rongfang’s heart.

Dongfang Mu lifted his head, with a somewhat wooden expression.

"King Mu Li is dead, Cosimo has rebelled, Yue Dewen has merged two armies and directly attacked the Great Capital!"

".....!!"

Within the small hall, the three fell into silent stillness.

"Weren’t they confronting armies just before? Cosimo wounded Yue Dewen before... how can this...!?" Ran Xinyue murmured in disbelief.

The Reversal Society painstakingly instigated such a major conflict, only for it to now...

"That was before..." Dongfang Mu’s expression was complex. "Yue Dewen... deceived the entire world!"

Saying this, he looked at Zhang Rongfang with a complex gaze.

The latter was speechless and could only remain silent.

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At the foot of Duzhou Mountain.

King Mu Li’s central military camp.

No fighting, no deadly struggles.

Within the main command tent.

Cosimo looked at the blood-dyed chest of King Mu Li, lying on the ground and unable to get up. He shook his head slightly.

"I have advised you many times, many times... Unfortunately... it has come to this point, and I am reluctant..." He and King Mu Li were also friends, now hard-pressed into action, he felt discomfort in his own heart.

"Brother Ke truly keeps his word. When it’s said, it will be done. Even with many years of acquaintance and friendship, you still have the heart to act."

In the tent, Yue Dewen raised a cup of ginseng tea, sipped it slowly, his expression calm.

"It was just a temporary partnership." Cosimo was equally calm. "Now our grand plan is set, the collection of brains is almost done, and the sects that don’t listen have all been shaved off. Next... it’s time for a tough battle, isn’t it?"

"Yes... we’ve known each other for many years, seems you still understand me." Yue Dewen nodded. "Last time too, thanks to you, for gathering the people together, making it easy to resolve them all. Our cooperation is just like old times."

"Your injury is fine?" Cosimo frowned.

"Your hit wasn’t a big deal, but it’s the Earth Mother Goddess... Snow Rainbow Pavilion seems to have detected something." Yue Dewen sighed, "Another old friend is gone... is it my fault, or his?"

"Neither," Cosimo also fell silent, "it’s just different positions, that’s all."

"Everything else is ready?" Yue Dewen finally asked.

"All prepared, but outside might still be clueless, thinking we’re engaging in intense combat." Cosimo laughed.

"However, without the support of divine decrees, I wouldn’t necessarily have dared to trust you."

"We are old friends." Yue Dewen emphasized.

"How many of your old friends are still alive?" Cosimo asked back.

"Let’s go..." Yue Dewen said no more, stood up, walked to the exit, and lifted the tent curtain.

Outside, a handsome young boy in lavish clothing saluted him respectfully.

"Qing River, paying respects to Sect Leader Yue."

"Good child." Yue Dewen patted his head. "Following your master is better than staying with your unkind father."

"I think so too," Qing River smiled.

He was King Mu Li’s illegitimate son, also the successor to the throne, and one of Cosimo’s direct disciples.

"Where is your Master Tiangong?"

"Seeing things turn bad, he left earlier," Qing River replied. "Several disobedient leaders from the Prince’s Mansion also departed together."