Chapter 134: Concluded

Outside the Earth Oil Realm, a Dharma Body suddenly appeared.

The Dharma Body was so immense, tens of thousands of miles tall, with pupils alone covering the entire sky within sight. With one hand gently raised, the entire Earth Oil Realm was held in his hand, like an ordinary person holding a basketball.

Number One, who was the Child of Destiny of this world, stared blankly at the colossal figure in the sky.

Such a magnificent Dharma Body seemed capable of shattering this entire world into pieces with just one slap.

“You see it, don’t you, girl? I told you, you absolutely, absolutely, absolutely have no chance of winning,” Li Qi said with a sigh, glancing at the dazed girl.

He had actually expected this long ago, which was why he had warned her beforehand.

Ultimately, his opponent in this world was definitely not some Child of Destiny, but rather Young Master Bo Yue, the Diviner.

“This… this is impossible. How can a person possess such power? If it’s truly like this, he shouldn’t even be paying attention to us here!” Number One’s face was filled with disbelief, her voice even carrying a hint of madness.

Bo Yue, however, looked at her with some pity and shook his head, “Normally, it would be impossible, but now that the two of us are here, someone will naturally be watching closely to prevent any accidents.”

“However, there won won’t be any accidents. Do you think the Formation you set up is very rare? It’s just a common Human Dao advancement Formation,” Bo Yue said.

Then, he spoke eloquently about it: “Using designations like Number One to Number Six, corresponding to your Satellite City Number One to Number Six. After that, you use the Formation to obscure the Heavenly Dao, replace the city’s Luck with human bodies, usurp human popularity, and then gather it to yourself to advance to Human Dao Eighth-Rank. Am I right?”

Number One’s pupils constricted, but she bit her lip and remained silent.

“Mere petty tricks. Do you know? Your method absolutely cannot succeed, because, this Heavenly Dao, do you really think it’s still the original ignorant world consciousness?” Bo Yue shook his head and sighed.

Upon hearing this, Li Qi’s eyes widened, and he said in surprise, “Could it be?”

Bo Yue nodded, “Exactly, it’s that ‘could it be’. As soon as I arrived, I tried to divine the situation of this Heavenly Dao, but I couldn’t get any results. So I immediately guessed the situation: someone must have refined the Heavenly Dao of this world. When you and I communicate with him, every move is clearly seen and observed.”

Then, he glanced at Number One, who was biting her lower lip, and continued, “So, your attempt to obscure the Heavenly Dao is simply a pipe dream. When you try to advance to Eighth-Rank and then sever the connection between heaven and earth, that will be your death.”

At this moment, Number One spoke. She gritted her teeth and retorted, “Impossible! I am the Child of Destiny! I was born with knowledge and can even communicate with other worlds. If the Heavenly Dao was truly refined, how could I have been born!?”

Li Qi frowned, “That’s true. Then what about when I attracted the Heavenly Punishment earlier?”

“Refining the Heavenly Dao is not replacing the Heavenly Dao. This Heavenly Dao still exists and still has instinctive reactions; it’s just controlled by someone. As for why a Child of Destiny would be born?” Bo Yue rolled his eyes at this point.

Then, he explained, “Fool, do you really think you are the first Child of Destiny in this world?”

Do you really think you are the first Child of Destiny in this world?

As soon as these words were spoken, Number One’s face turned pale.

Even Li Qi shivered.

That’s right, before this girl, how many Children of Destiny had died?

Looking at it this way, this girl is truly...

Although she had known all along that she had no chance of winning, under the impact of a higher level, reality was still too cruel.

After all, saying it is one thing, but seeing such a thing happen with one’s own eyes is another.

And this further corroborated Li Qi’s statement.

Great Deer Kingdom doing this would only cause the Earth Oil Realm to weaken more and more, eventually turning into a wasteland, becoming an unranked world where only a very small portion of creatures could barely survive.

Just like the current Earth Oil Realm desert, the only difference being that the Earth Oil Realm still has some habitable, suitable environments where people have built Satellite Cities, separating the inside and outside of the city into two worlds.

But Li Qi felt that eventually, the Satellite Cities would also perish, until the entire world became a wasteland, no longer able to produce any Earth Oil, and even life would disappear.

As the two spoke, the sky gradually returned to its original appearance.

It turned out that the Dharma Body was slowly descending.

His body gradually shrunk, becoming the size of an ordinary person. When he landed on the ground, he could be seen as a middle-aged man in luxurious robes, with a meticulously groomed beard, looking quite majestic.

Behind this Dharma Body, there was also a frivolous young man, dressed as a scholar, with a smiling face.

Li Qi performed the Disciple's salute, bowing to the young man and saying, “Greetings, Master!”

Then, he bowed to the middle-aged man and said, “Greetings, Country Lord.”

Bo Yue, who had been speaking eloquently just moments ago, was startled when he heard Li Qi call out “Master,” and quickly bowed with the etiquette of a junior: “Greetings, Grand Invoker, greetings, Country Lord.”

What’s going on? He was already surprised that the Great Deer Kingdom Lord came, but how could Grand Invoker personally appear!?

How favored is this Li Qi by his Master?!

He was surprised in his heart, but his manners were extremely thorough, and his expression was calm.

But Young Master Zhu didn’t care about these things.

“No matter, you may rise.” Young Master Zhu waved his hand, “No need to be constrained by these small matters. It’s not a formal occasion. Everyone, please sit down and talk.”

He completely disregarded the Great Deer Kingdom Lord beside him, clearly treating himself as the main guest.

As he spoke, tables and chairs appeared directly around them for everyone to sit, even for Number One.

The few sat down, but including the Great Deer Kingdom Lord, they all sat quietly until Young Master Zhu spoke.

“Alright, you brat, after a few days apart, your Dao Heart is clear, and you’ve even found a path you can practice. You truly are my student! Haha,” Young Master Zhu laughed heartily after sitting down, patting his thigh, as if Li Qi had given him great face.

Li Qi felt a bit embarrassed, “Master, didn’t you leave? Why are you still here?”

“I was originally going to leave, but that Grand Diviner from before, the old fellow who came to save Luofu, he happened to have a Disciple training here, that one, his Disciple.” Young Master Zhu pointed at Bo Yue.

Bo Yue immediately lowered his head, losing his previous confident and unrestrained demeanor.

Young Master Zhu continued, “He rushed over because of Empress Luofu’s matter and planned to check on his Disciple’s situation along the way, then take him back to Shaman God Mountain after the matter is resolved.”

“I just thought you could try too, so I arranged for Xiao Qi to give you a go as well. As for me, I’ll stay an extra month to see how you perform, kid,” Young Master Zhu stated directly.

Then, he looked at Bo Yue, “Oh, and your Master was originally going to stay and watch you, but I came, and he found me annoying, so he left.”

Bo Yue quickly nodded, “It’s fine for this Disciple to return to Shaman God Mountain on his own.”

As he spoke, sweat broke out.

He had heard his Master speak of this Young Master Zhu, and also heard of his extreme unreliability and capriciousness.

He even dared to call others “old fellows,” because he was the youngest Third-Rank of Shaman God Mountain, so young that it was almost excessive.

Because of his Genius, even the Shamanes doted on him and let him do as he pleased.

Therefore, he also received much attention from other Grand Invoker and Grand Diviner for his unrestrained behavior, or rather... their displeasure at being unable to do anything about him.

For example, this time, the Great Deer Kingdom Lord coming and his Master leaving was 100% this person’s doing...

Li Qi is this person’s Disciple?

Thinking this, he looked at Li Qi with pitiful eyes.

How miserable. I should find an Opportunity to treat him to a meal later. I can’t let him become disillusioned with Shaman God Mountain.

What if he betrays the sect later? This can’t be blamed on him...

Just as Bo Yue’s mind was filled with regret and lament, Li Qi felt nothing at all. He merely bowed to Young Master Zhu and said, “Master, you must have already heard the conversation between me and this Senior Brother, haven’t you?”

“Of course, I heard it. I listened to the whole thing. What you thought out, what you considered, is the operation of the Heavenly Dao, righteous but not benevolent. That’s why I’m so happy.”

“It’s just that when you practice this Dao, you will inevitably encounter many obstacles, because wolves will not want to give sheep an Opportunity, just like you. Didn’t you also not give your enemies an Opportunity before?” Young Master Zhu said.

Li Qi shook his head, “Not so.”

As soon as he said “Not so,” both the Great Deer Kingdom Lord and Bo Yue quickly lowered their heads.

Is this person out of his mind? How audacious! How dare he refute Grand Invoker to his face! Who does he think he is!? When he dies later, don’t let his blood splash on me...

This kid, no wonder he’s this person’s Disciple... equally lawless.

But Young Master Zhu was not offended, and tilted his head, “Oh? How so?”

Li Qi didn’t feel anything amiss. He directly replied, “Wolf and sheep do not refer to a specific individual, but to a type of group. Whatever an individual does to another individual is irrelevant.”

“Therefore, I believe that the righteousness I must uphold is for a large group, such as a world, a race, and not for a specific individual within it,” Li Qi said.

Young Master Zhu suddenly burst into laughter, “Hahaha! You’re only Ninth-Rank, and you dare to speak so boldly about influencing a world, a race? Should I say you have foresight, or that you overestimate yourself?”

“This is not arrogance, Master. Am I not already influencing a world now? And my future will only be stronger than now, won’t it?” Li Qi replied.

“Alright, then let me ask you again, you mentioned groups, but isn’t an individual part of a group?” Young Master Zhu put away his smile and asked Li Qi somewhat frivolously.

“One hundred people are a group, one person is an individual, so are ten people not individuals? Before ten thousand people, are these one hundred people not a group? Is a smaller group not an individual before a larger group? How large of a group does your righteousness refer to? How many must there be to count as a group?”

Young Master Zhu easily pointed out the flaw in Li Qi’s words, and also the flaw in the ‘Dao’ he practiced.

But Li Qi was not shaken. Instead, he said, “I wonder if Master has heard of the concept of percentage?”

“Whether it is a group or not is not determined by quantity, but by the proportion it occupies,” Li Qi replied.

“Alright, let’s tentatively accept your statement. Let’s move on. A group is made up of individuals, so how can you focus on the group while ignoring individuals? Without a strategy for individuals, how can you influence the group?” Young Master Zhu continued to ask.

“Therefore, the Dao that I have contemplated is not only about righteousness, but also about morality.”

“Righteousness is for the group, and morality is for the individual, or a smaller group,” Li Qi replied.

“Then what is morality?” Young Master Zhu asked with interest.

“Morality is the law and ethics suitable for the masses. I treat others with righteousness, and hold myself with morality. In this way, the Dao will be perfected, and I will not arbitrarily abuse my own power,” Li Qi replied.

Treating this world with righteousness, and holding oneself to the demands of morality.

This was the answer Li Qi had contemplated.

At least, it was the current answer.

Upon hearing this, Young Master Zhu’s face lit up with joy, and he burst into laughter.

The Great Deer Kingdom Lord, however, looked surprised, gazing at Li Qi with some disbelief.

Bo Yue fell into deep thought; clearly, he had only considered righteousness before, but had not considered morality.

After laughing, Young Master Zhu walked up to Li Qi and patted his shoulder, “Haha, good, good! Having thought to this extent, you won’t have to worry about your Dao Heart wavering before Seventh-Rank! You truly are my Disciple, much more talented than those old fellows! I have high hopes for you, kid.”

“Now, you only lack cultivation, not state of mind. Go ahead and boldly improve your cultivation. With a clear Dao Heart, no Heart Demon will arise, no distracting thoughts will exist, and power will no longer be an obstacle to your pursuit of the Dao. The path before Seventh-Rank is a smooth one!”

Upon hearing this, Bo Yue’s expression was chagrined, and his face showed shame.

Clearly, it had been officially determined that he had lost.

Li Qi looked up, “So, Master, you think my conclusion is correct?”

“There are countless paths to Dao; there’s no right or wrong. The one you can walk yourself is the right one,” Young Master Zhu said with a playful smile.

Then, he continued, “Well, since we’ve talked this much, there’s nothing left for me to linger on. I also have my own things to do. As for you, Xiao Qi, you understand, right?” Young Master Zhu squinted at the Great Deer Kingdom Lord.

“This Disciple naturally understands. I will immediately abandon the heretical Human Dao methods and govern this world with the righteousness of Shaman Dao, and I will also leave a glimmer of hope and life for this world,” the Great Deer Kingdom Lord immediately stated.

“See, that’s right. Great Deer Kingdom was founded on Shaman Dao. For you to promote heretical Human Dao methods at this time, isn’t that making me overthink?” Young Master Zhu smiled.

Then, he pointed at Number One, “Little girl, you heard our conversation, didn’t you? I, this Grand Invoker, have decreed that you are the glimmer of hope for this world! I will bestow upon you an Opportunity and send you to the Outer Domain, so that Xiao Qi will never find you!”

“What happens to this world in the future depends on your fortune in the Outer Domain!”

After speaking, he tore a rift in the world and directly kicked Number One out.

Everyone was stunned!

But before anyone else could react, he shouted, “My business here is done! I’m off!”

With this shout, he suddenly soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of light, and vanished without a trace.

Li Qi was dumbfounded.

His Master’s level of insanity seemed to have increased!