abnabooks Chapter 2201 Showdown
Chapter 2201 Showdown
Chapter 2201 Showdown
"The Demon Realm is currently in chaos, and the order painstakingly created by the Holy Venerable Lingxu is on the verge of collapse. This is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity for the human world. As long as we quell the disputes, maintain stability in the surrounding areas, and prevent large-scale wars, the spiritual energy in the human world will become increasingly abundant."
"Immortals are indeed powerful, but relying solely on them still doesn't guarantee victory. Therefore, the idea of pooling the world's resources to support immortals is no longer advisable."
In terms of cost-effectiveness and results, this is no longer a good choice.
He Lingchuan continued, "I heard that in the early days of the Mu Kingdom, some regions with harmonious governance and peaceful people also showed signs of black dragon marks, indicating that they had received the attention and protection of the Dragon God. This shows that the early ideals of the Mu Kingdom were affirmed by the Dragon God. As for why they disappeared later, I think it must be related to Mount Ling, right?"
Emperor Mou took a sip of tea.
The appearance of the black dragon totem in the early days of the Mu Kingdom did indeed give him much to think about, as it proved that he was on the right path and that the establishment of the Mu Kingdom had won the praise of the Dragon God in heaven. However, after the Mu Kingdom did a lot for Mount Ling, especially after setting up spirit-gathering arrays in certain places, the black dragon mark disappeared.
This incident also made Emperor Mu reflect on it for a long time.
Before the ancient war, the Dragon God pitied humanity and had long disagreed with the immortals. The disappearance of the Black Dragon Mark may have been a sign of disappointment with Emperor Mou, who believed that the Dragon God had followed the same old path as Mount Ling.
But he had his own helplessness. Since its birth, the Mu Kingdom had been deeply bound to Mount Ling, and there was absolutely no way it could be severed for the sake of the Black Dragon Mark.
He knew that many of Jiuyou's words were true, because he had also experienced them firsthand.
However, Mu Guo's stance and approach cannot be changed immediately based on his one or two "experiences".
He Lingchuan knew he wouldn't answer that question, so he changed the subject and said, "In short, I will explore the secrets of Yuan Power properly; there's still time."
"The power of immortals has long been proven by time; the primordial energy you place your hopes on remains nothing but a mirage." Emperor Mu glanced at him. "You're that confident?"
He Lingchuan knew his background, knew he couldn't escape his own stance, and knew that people always tend to believe what they want to believe, so he smiled and said:
“Then let’s do an experiment and make a bet. Xin Jun can continue with the old system, using Mount Ling as the ultimate power; as for me, I will do my best to accumulate and cultivate the power of all living beings, and see if it can become one of our last reliance in the fight against the Heavenly Demon.”
Emperor Mou nodded: "Good."
Although our paths may differ, we may arrive at the same destination through different routes.
“I admire Xin Jun’s foresight, but one’s stance often determines one’s attitude and perspective. You actively engage with the world, even at the cost of abandoning your original extraordinary cultivation and getting involved in worldly affairs. Isn’t it because you don’t want your original stance to influence your judgment?”
He Lingchuan touched the end of his eyebrow as he said this.
He puts his index and middle fingers together, strokes from the center of his eyebrows to the tail of his eyebrows, and then presses his temples.
Emperor Mu's gaze froze upon seeing it.
Why did Jiuyou suddenly make this move? Was it his own habit, or...?
Hmm, or perhaps Jiuyou heard it from the court of the Mu Kingdom?
This is Emperor Mou's signature move; it shouldn't be hard to find out about it.
But Emperor Mu clearly knew in his heart that it wasn't that simple. Especially since Jiu You had mentioned in a previous letter that he would send him the Lamp Grass on time in the future.
He specifically mentioned this, which shows that he understands the importance of the rush.
Now, he's talking about his stance, his engagement with the world, and his supposed "supernatural cultivation."
Hmm... he figured it out?
Emperor Mu chuckled. No wonder Jiuyou had spoken so freely with him today about laws, demons, primordial energy, and Mount Ling; she had seen through his true identity.
He chuckled: "It sounds like you know myself better than I do."
"Xin Jun relinquished his immortality, willingly plunging into the mortal realm to seek the Dharma. You willingly embraced the karma that other immortals would avoid at all costs. Such magnanimity and breadth of mind are beyond even Qianhuan Zhenren's caliber." He Lingchuan stood up, cupped his hands in a salute, and said, "I am deeply impressed!"
He simply made it clear.
This game on the banks of the Zhaoxi River is a clash between two founding emperors, a battle between a hero of all ages and an unparalleled power.
Their minds, insights, and wills could only be understood by each other; how could the rest of us possibly comprehend even a fraction of it?
"I dare not accept such praise." Emperor Mu remained seated, his eyes filled with curiosity. "How did you know?"
This matter is considered the biggest secret in the Mu Kingdom, and only three people know about it.
Now, we should also include the Nine Nether Emperor.
This shocking secret was glossed over in the conversation between the two emperors.
“The mutated Lamp Grass within the Free and Unfettered Sect, after being nourished by the Black Dragon’s blood, can be made into a special lamp,” He Lingchuan smiled slightly. “It can dispel the illusions within the womb and help preserve memories during possession.”
Whether it's possession or body snatching, it ultimately involves using the memories of an outsider to cover up the original body, and one must also overcome the hurdle of the "mist in the womb." Some practitioners become completely lost, as if their souls have been scattered, while the victims are unharmed, only occasionally experiencing strange fragments or images in their dreams or minds, seemingly familiar but never actually experienced.
That is a remnant of the caster's memory.
Some practitioners succeeded, but the transplanted memories inevitably became blurred or missing. Zhu Erniang shed her body several times, which was equivalent to possession, and thus many of her memories were lost.
Emperor Mu let out a low "heh".
Based on just this one clue? Impossible.
Considering the close connection between the Nine Nether Emperor and the Great Pot, perhaps he obtained the clue from there?
However, since He Lingchuan didn't say anything, he didn't ask any more questions.
He Lingchuan casually asked, "Has no one discovered this secret in the past hundred years?"
Yes, it exists. It just hasn't spread.
Emperor Mu spoke casually, and He Lingchuan didn't ask what became of those people.
No need to ask.
Emperor Mu remained calm and composed, and He Lingchuan was equally unconcerned about him suddenly launching an attack.
The higher one's status, the less one worries.
He is already the Nine Nether Emperor. Regardless of whether Emperor Mu can succeed in his assassination attempt, as long as he makes a move, he will destroy the hard-won friendship between the two great powers.
He Lingchuan deliberately exposed this matter not to show off, but because he also had questions:
"I have another question to ask about the lamp."
The person opposite is the actual user of the lamp, and has used it more than once, so he has the most practical experience.
Emperor Mou nodded slowly, meaning, "Go ahead and ask."
"Besides unraveling the mysteries of the womb, what other purpose does this lamp serve?"
General Hong needs a guiding light, but his purpose is certainly different from that of Emperor Mou, so the way he uses it will naturally be different.
"Whether you say it can unravel the mysteries of the womb or that it has other uses, the essence of this beacon is only one thing: to awaken preserved memories and prevent them from being lost!" Emperor Mou tapped his temple with his index finger. "What makes you who you are is your unique experiences, which are different from those of others, and these experiences are ultimately deposited in your memory."
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