However, as ti passed, the roots of that lotus kept spreading underground, gradually shrinking the living space of the Purification Ones, as they called themselves among the Two-Faced People.
Compared to a thousand years ago, their numbers have shrunk to less than one-tenth.
"According to what you said, you risked coming to the surface just to extract the essence of these roots to suppress the erosion of the divine statue's power?"
Tai Yin fiddled with a rather coarse glazed fine vase in his right hand, the dark red liquid within emitting a strange fluorescent hue.
"Yes, although we took part of the divine statue and hid underground.
But the divine statue is the world's foundation, and that snow lotus' erosion of the world intensifies.
Even after hiding underground, the divine statue is slowly mutating.
Eventually, by chance, we discovered the essence of these roots could suppress the statue's erosion, so we braved returning to the surface," Deng Ling explained.
"If that's the case, why not simply abandon those divine statues?"
"No, without the divine statues, how will we reclaim the surface world?"
Deng Ling's decisive answer left Tai Yin a bit startled.
"You still want to reclaim the surface world? Even if all you Purification Ones are gathered together, it wouldn't be enough to be a al for them, would it?"
"Not giving up, there's still a sliver of hope.
If we give up, it will truly be complete despair."
Pressing his lips, Deng Ling's deep voice revealed a trace of unyielding persistence and stubbornness.
"Oh?"
Deng Ling's words stirred Tai Yin's thoughts.
This world may not compare to the vastness of the Tianyuan Main Realm, but it's not small, and with the mysterious lotus and so-called Divine Breeders, finding the whereabouts of the Primordial Heavenly Command is likely not a simple task.
These Purification Ones are still natives of this realm.
Though driven underground, surviving for a millennium despite dwindling numbers ans they must have their own thods.
If I can leverage these people's connections, perhaps finding the Primordial Heavenly Command might be significantly easier.
With a turn of the eye, Tai Yin imdiately swept his sleeve, raising a gentle breeze to help Deng Ling and the others up:
"Now that everything's been explained, there's no need to kneel."
He helped the three of them up, Tai Yin Daoist flicked his finger to release a Dao Yuan, healing the injured man and woman.
"In my holand, there's an ancient saying, 'Without fighting, there is no acquaintance.'
From a standpoint, the enemy's enemy is a friend.
We might consider ourselves on the sa side."
Upon hearing Tai Yin's sudden shift in tone, Deng Ling and the others exchanged glances, unsure of the mysterious man's true intentions.
But for now, it seed their lives were safe.
"Given the situation, could we trouble you to allow the three of us siblings to leave?"
Though Tai Yin Daoist had withdrawn his oppressive and terrifying aura, Deng Ling still instinctively felt a touch of fear towards this handso man with crimson eyes, longing to distance himself as much as possible.
"Alright, since it's a misunderstanding, as a humble priest, I won't detain you any longer."
Standing, Tai Yin casually waved his hand, and the White Bone Strongman at the cave entrance imdiately moved aside, revealing the way out.
"Thank you, sir."
Seeing the path to survival open, Deng Ling and his companions dared not hesitate and swiftly made their move to leave.
"But..."
At the slow, ongoing voice from behind, Deng Ling's expression shifted, and he imdiately gestured to the others behind him, planning to feign ignorance and leave directly.
Boom—
The tall and burly White Bone Strongman blocked the center of the cave entrance, its eyes flickering with Profound Yin Black Fire, cold and fierce.
"I admire the quality of you Purification Ones who hold steadfast.
I wonder if there's a chance to et with your leader.
After all, our goals are sowhat aligned.
Perhaps, we could discuss cooperation."
The slender, powerful arm rested on Deng Ling's shoulder, and as the gentle, amiable words echoed in his ear, his heart plumted instantly.
"We..."
"Think carefully, I know a bit about soul searching intimidation.
The reason I don't use it on you is that I believe you have so backbone.
Don't disappoint my goodwill."
With a light pat on Deng Ling's shoulder, Tai Yin pulled his sleeve and stood silently, waiting for his response.
Raising his eyes complexly to glance at this black-robed man, whose lips always bore a faint smile, Deng Ling took a deep breath, his stiff neck turning, his expression shifting, finally nodding:
"Alright, I'll take you..."
"Third Brother, you can't take them there."
The man who had just been fiercely struck by the White Bone Strongman, upon hearing Deng Ling relent, quickly murmured.
"I know, but..."
With a grave expression, Deng Ling wanted to tell him that just now, the Daoist of the Taiyin had lightly patted him on the shoulder, making him lose control over most of his body.
He believed that if he dared utter even half a word of refusal, the man would imdiately use his soul capturing technique.
Agreeing or not agreeing made no substantial difference.
"A smart man."
With a nod and a smile, Tai Yin flicked his sleeve, and the White Bone Mysterious Yin Banner soared into the air. As it gently swayed, the White Bone Strongn guarding the surroundings suddenly turned into black mist, returning to the dark banner.
These White Bone Strongn of mine, although they can't compare to my own White Bone Devil Gods, have the advantage of being plentiful and easily replenished.
Especially as these Two-Faced People have amassed Divine Marvel Power in their bodies over the years, using it to transform themselves.
The White Bone Strongn refined from their bodies are of exceptional quality.
If it wasn't for the orders from my true self.
I truly wish to unleash a slaughter, to refine and sanctify my White Bone Mysterious Yin Banner and Blood Transformation Divine Saber!
Having agreed on the terms with Deng Ling, Tai Yin then followed the three towards the gathering place of the Purification Ones.
...
"Finally succeeded."
In a land sealed by snow.
Within the Hunyuan Palace, Qi Xiu and ten External Incarnations beside him simultaneously opened their eyes. Before them.
A Bronze Great Cauldron towering over a hundred ters stood, beneath it the scorching Zixiao Tribulation Fire incomparable in intensity, and inside, the copper liquid of a purplish-red hue, filled with boundless domineering yang energy, was boiling.
As the copper liquid continued to boil and shrink.
Within the Bronze Great Cauldron, the body of a man gradually appeared.
This man's visage exuded authority and power, with broad and solid shoulders, giving an impression of unwavering stability, like a looming majestic sun ready to rise, seemingly making all of creation bow before him.
With the last of the copper liquid absorbed by the man, a pair of eyes, black and white, containing a golden glow, suddenly opened, and the overwhelming pressure made the surrounding feel as if transford into a solid iron plate.
"So, how's this body, are you adapting to it?"
Gently covering his right arm, Qi Xiu smiled and asked the man in front of him.
"A body forged from Purple Extre Ninety-Nine Primary Copper into the Body of the Great Sun Pure Yang, how could I not adapt, though it took a lot of effort for your true self."
Leaping out from the cauldron, the Daoist of the Taiyin clenched his fists, feeling the imnse power contained within this body, slowly nodding.
"It's best you can adapt, I originally didn't want you to make this trip either.
But from the news returning from Tai Yin, the turbulent undercurrents of this realm seem far more complex than I imagined.
Letting Tai Yin handle it alone might be beyond his capability.
Moreover, his nature is sotis too extre, even though I've sent the Sword Spirit with him, the pure mind of the Sword Spirit can easily be swayed by him.
Your presence this ti can also serve to supervise and check him."
Coughing lightly twice, Qi Xiu activated his thoughts, and the ten External Incarnations beside him simultaneously stood up, approaching to use the Grand Primordial Technique of the sa origin to dispel the backlash from the [Command Talisman].
"Take this Ancient Jade.
As Tai Yin practices the Path of the Taiyin, his energy is dark and filthy, easily deceptive.
Your Way of the Great Sun Pure Yang is too overwhelming and domineering, upon leaving my Hunyuan Palace, it will definitely be suppressed by this realm's Heavenly Dao.
This jade inherently possesses the Divine Marvel of Silent Annihilation, capable of disrupting the perception of this realm's Heavenly Dao.
I've also bestowed it with myriad layers of Suppressing Talisman to secure your energy and exempt the suppression of this realm's Heavenly Dao."
Handing a piece of apricot-yellow Ancient Jade to the Taiyang Daoist, Qi Xiu flipped his palm, and nine crystal-clear, immaculate thoughts appeared simultaneously.
"These nine thoughts contain my Nine Dao Origins.
If you encounter an unsolvable predicant, invoking this thought can summon my full power once."
After receiving the Ancient Jade and thoughts, the Taiyang Daoist nodded:
"Rest assured, you focus on your secluded cultivation.
I will work with Tai Yin to quickly ascertain the whereabouts of the Primordial Heavenly Command.
Once confird, I will notify you imdiately.
As for those dark plots...
If need be, we'll just flip the table and slaughter this filthy, foul realm."
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