Sheng Fu

Assess the situation and act accordingly.

The nameless old man's heart sank; he couldn't see through Yuwen Jun now.

However, some things are not suitable for speculation or calculation. The great way is impermanent, and the situation is impermanent. To use a constant mind to speculate on the impermanent situation is not wisdom, but cowardice.

That one out of ten thousand must be absolutely pure.

After much deliberation, the nameless old man said, "Actually, when you asked this question, you already had the answer in your heart. Your master has passed away peacefully, and the Primordial Spirit Cat has just died in battle. Your state of mind is in turmoil."

"This matter is not suitable for speculation or calculation; just act according to your own heart."

Given the complex nature of the dispute, the anonymous old man dared not make any unfounded predictions.

Upon hearing this, Yuwen Jun's blurry, tearful eyes gradually cleared. He felt there was some truth to it, because he only had the opportunity to reach Wanduan, while the God Emperor, the Demon Lord, and the "Tai" who had never appeared also had the opportunity to enter Wanduan.

Such a grand and hidden struggle could not possibly have its direction clarified by a mere simulation or calculation.

Yuwen Jun closed his eyes and focused his mind, carefully sensing the changes in the Great Dao of the Ancient Dragon World, as well as the faintly visible River of Time in his heart. He knew in his heart that it would be a long time before he could enter the Half-Step Myriad Realms with the help of the three Origin Chips and the Reincarnation Seal.

But at the same time, he also felt that the God Emperor and the Demon Lord might also remain in the Half-Step Myriad Realms for a long time.

After all, "Tai" has been dormant since the beginning of time and has not yet entered the realm of pure myriad forms.

This is also what makes Yuwen Jun hesitant.

The Demon Lord is unparalleled in the world, and the God Emperor is exceptionally talented. Perhaps in some unexpected moment, they will capture that variable and thus enter the realm of pure and boundless perfection.

How can these things be predicted or calculated?

Yuwen Jun glanced at Chu Yu. His Blade of Time was still unsheathed, but he understood from the beginning that once the Blade of Time was drawn openly, it would bring about great changes.

"Understood, thank you for your explanation, senior." Yuwen Jun bowed deeply to the nameless old man, clasping his hands in gratitude.

The nameless old man's eyes were sharp, and he bowed his head slightly, saying, "It's my duty."

Having chosen Yuwen Jun, she was determined to dedicate everything she had learned and knew to him.

The moment Yuwen Jun raised his head, his expression turned stern, and he instructed, "You will stay here to cultivate from now on. I will go and discuss this with the Human Emperor."

The four members of the Taoist Xuanzong sect bowed to see them off.

Yuwen Jun smiled with relief and said, "I will be back soon. Just consider everything that happened as nothing more than a trivial matter."

"The more this is the case, the more we should maintain a calm and composed attitude."

Upon hearing this, the nameless old man felt a sudden, inexplicable sense of enlightenment, and then calmly remarked, "You truly possess a grand vision."

Before leaving, he patted Chu Yu on the shoulder and instructed her, "You must also cultivate diligently. In my plan, your Blade of Time will be unsheathed soon."

Chu Yu was stunned for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, "I'll wait."

……

Human race, imperial capital.

In the suburbs, on the banks of a great river, the Emperor, dressed in a well-fitting coarse linen robe, was fishing on the shore.

Perhaps feeling that he would never have the chance to stand tall again, the Emperor's taut nerves inexplicably relaxed, so he dressed in coarse linen clothes, adopting the leisurely style of an ordinary person, and fished in the winter wind and snow.

It was a strange feeling; it was a sense of relief, yet also a bit of resentment.

It's like suddenly realizing that the girl you once loved but couldn't have was just an ordinary person.

The emperor himself also had the opportunity to become a protagonist in history.

Now, there is no chance left.

Having reached this point, clearly seeing my own end, how could I feel satisfied? After being an emperor for so many years, suddenly experiencing the life of an ordinary person is quite wonderful.

The water was calm, and there were no fish underwater. He didn't know why he was pretending to be a seasoned angler from many years ago.

A politician's life is inherently filled with helplessness and uncertainty.

"How was the catch?" A clear, melodious voice rang out without warning.

The Emperor frowned slightly, glancing at Yuwen Jun's profile. Yuwen Jun stood tall and elegant, his aura mysterious and unfathomable.

"The later stages were indeed beyond my predictions," the Emperor remarked with emotion.

Yuwen Jun looked troubled and said, "The fact that I came to see you in person means that nothing good is going to happen."

The Emperor smiled wryly, saying, "The situation has reached its worst point for me. My youthful ambitions have become utterly worthless."

"Just tell me directly."

"No matter how difficult it may be, I will do my best."

Yuwen Jun took a slight breath. He did not comfort the Emperor. For a leader who originally had the opportunity to stand at the pinnacle of all living beings, offering comfort was an unforgivable crime punishable by death.

"The God Emperor has seized an Origin Chip and is expected to enter the Half-Step Myriad Realms soon. It is hard to say what the Demon Lord's state of mind is now."

"But we can't let the two of them roam the skies so comfortably."

"Order Li Hongshan and the Spirit King of the Spirit Clan to deliver a message that the God Emperor and the Demon Lord have both reached the half-step Myriad Realms, and the future situation will be a battle between two heroes."

"Let's start by giving them two a little encouragement; many hands make light work."

"Leave the rest to me."

The Emperor was momentarily bewildered, then narrowed his eyes and stared intently at Yuwen Jun, saying, "You want to fight poison with poison? Use someone else's strength against them?"

Yuwen Jun nodded demurely and said, "That's how it is for now."

"As for how to stabilize the hearts of the three races after the news is released, that depends on your ability."

If the people of the three races were to suddenly learn that the God Emperor and the Demon Lord had both entered the Half-Step Myriad Realms, it would be more than a bolt from the blue; it would be a cataclysmic collapse, with no room for maneuver.

The Emperor smirked and said, "That's simple. We just need to guide public opinion a little."

"But I'm curious, how confident are you that you can succeed?"

Upon hearing this, Yuwen Jun remained calm and said, "Whether it is me, the Demon Lord, the God Emperor, or that mysterious being, none of us have absolute certainty. Relatively speaking, that mysterious being has a greater chance of success and is the most powerful."

"There are opportunities for both, but the chances are not great."

"But this game is gradually becoming simpler, and much of the mystery has been torn away."

The Emperor casually tossed away the valuable fishing rod in his hand, hoping it might be picked up by someone downstream.

"When will the news be released?" The Emperor looked at the young man beside him and asked solemnly.

Without hesitation, Yuwen Jun replied, "Three days later."

The Emperor smiled inexplicably and said, "You already have a specific plan in mind?"

Yuwen Jun nodded and said, "The worst outcome is that the God Emperor and the Demon Lord will be forcefully killed by that mysterious being. The best outcome is that the God Emperor and the Demon Lord will join forces and create a stalemate with that mysterious being."

"At this point, we can only make this calculation. I cannot give you an answer about what will happen after this step."

The Emperor tilted his head back, closed his eyes, and opened his arms wide, as a raging, icy wind howled incessantly through his heart. (End of Chapter)