Xiuxian: When you do things to the extreme

Chapter 729 Intimidation

Time flies like an arrow, and years pass like a shuttle; in the blink of an eye, tens of thousands of years have passed.

In the Blue Star Realm, within the Hall of Reception of the Myriad Paths Palace, a summit is being held.

Inside the hall, immortals and deities sat in rows, including immortals, Buddhas, gods, and demons. Representatives from all major lineages and pantheons were present, all of them being earth immortals, demonstrating the importance of this summit.

"It is a great honor for the entire academy to have you all here by invitation!"

Li Junqing, who had already become an Earth Immortal, took the center position and looked at the representatives of the various pantheons. She first apologized: "The Dao Lords are still in Guanzhong, so this summit can only be hosted by me. I hope you will not take offense."

"Hmm~!"

Everyone's eyes narrowed, their gazes meeting with a hint of amusement.

If you don't want others to know, then don't do it in the first place. Everything you do will leave a trace. As long as you are determined to investigate, you can find the answer.

The Wandao Academy is no exception. Although they have always been shrouded in mystery, their actions along the way have revealed clues, and their true nature has long been discovered by all parties, but they have not yet been exposed.

Putting aside everything else, just considering their origins, the major pantheons have already determined that they are definitely not from the Blue Star itself, but rather cultivators from beyond the realm, or even extraterrestrial demons.

In addition, there are the identities of the "Three Giants of Live Streaming and the Four Dao Masters of the Academy": Qian Jin, Shi Jian, Wu Kuangtu, and Li Xuanyuan. At first glance, they seem very impressive, as if the four are just the vanguard and there is some powerful force behind them. However, after so many years of observation and testing, the major pantheons have already determined that this is just a bluff.

What martial arts madman, what Li Xuanyuan, what three giants and four Dao masters, what earth-shattering background and power—it's all just bluffing. From beginning to end, he was just one person, using that live stream to play four identities in an attempt to intimidate all sides and make the major pantheons hesitate to act against him.

Therefore, upon hearing Li Junqing's words that the Dao Lords were still in seclusion, the representatives from all sides looked at him with a hint of amusement.

Even at this point, why are you still bluffing like this?
It seems they've exhausted all their options and have no other means left.

That makes sense, though. Since the calamity of the Heavenly Demon, when this person seized the opportunity to establish his own path, ten thousand years have passed.

Over the course of 100,000 years, all the major pantheons and lineages have gradually returned, and ten thousand years ago, a Celestial Immortal Dao Lord even entered the world.

With the arrival of the Celestial Immortal and the return of the Dao Lord, the foundation of his Myriad Dao Academy was already unstable. It was only because of his previous actions, the fruits of tens of thousands of years of peace, and the danger of the Heavenly Demon Calamity that he was able to maintain his position, and with the protection of the calamity, the other Dao Lords could not go against this trend.

But despite the need to protect themselves, having learned from the lessons of the Brahmanical sect, the various celestial immortals and Daoist masters, though unwilling to risk confronting him and going against the prevailing sentiments, were no longer afraid of him, nor were they intimidated by his blustering tactics.

and so……

“Fellow Daoists, you bear heavy responsibilities, the safety of the world rests on your shoulders, and you cultivate diligently to eliminate the evil scourge. We admire you more than we can express, so how could we find it strange?”

A voice answered, exuding an air of otherworldly grace and immortality. It was none other than the Earth Immortal of the Xuanmen Sect, the Immortal Venerable of the Eight Scenes of Taiqing Wonderful Music!

This world also has the Taiqing Dao lineage. Xuan Tian Sword Master Bai Mei, who previously fought against Emei with Li Xuanyuan Sword, is a direct descendant of the Taiqing Dao lineage.

However, the Xuantian Sword Sect is a direct descendant of the mortal realm, and the highest-ranking cultivator, Ren Baimei, is only a True Immortal. On the other hand, this Taiqing Eight Scenery Wonderful Music Immortal Venerable is a true direct descendant of the immortal realm, the senior brother of the Taiqing Dao lineage, and a top figure even among earth immortals, second only to his master, the Taiqing Dao Master, and the other three Heavenly Venerables.

His words set the tone, and the other immortals and gods nodded in agreement, implicitly regarding him as their leader.

It's not that he has much prestige. The various pantheons in the Blue Star Realm have been fighting each other incessantly. Although the Xuanmen Immortal Path is strong, it can't suppress the other pantheons. The reason why he is now the leader is just to push him out to compete with the Myriad Paths Academy.

Although the Immortal Venerable Miaole was aware of everyone's intentions, she still chose to be the one to take the lead.

It's something we have to do!

Tens of thousands of years ago, after the Brahma sect was destroyed in the name of exterminating demons, the Wandao Academy took the opportunity to establish the humanistic lineage, aiming to monopolize the fortune of humanity.

This hit the nail on the head regarding the Taiqing Dao Clan. After all, the Myriad Dao Academy and the Taiqing Dao Clan had far too many similarities. Other divine systems could retain some basic foundation for themselves based on factors such as race and bloodline, but the Taiqing Dao Clan could not, as humanity was its foundation.

If left unchecked, and allowed to continue growing in power, the Human Sect and the Myriad Paths Academy will eventually replace the Taiqing Dao Lineage and even the entire Xuanmen.

So, whether he likes it or not, he has to stand up and be the first to speak out.

This is a struggle for destiny, and even more so, a struggle for the orthodox tradition!
Despite the conflict, given the current situation, they cannot openly wage war against the Myriad Paths Academy, as doing so would only lead to the same fate as the Brahma sect.

Therefore, the fight must be held in the arena, and luck must be contested, but direct confrontation is not an option. Instead, indirect attacks and cautious, step-by-step maneuvering are necessary...

"If that's the case, then I'll get straight to the point!"

Li Junqing smiled faintly, looking at Immortal Venerable Miaole and representatives of various Daos: "The Dao Lords wish to unite all parties to attack the Great Free Heaven, dig out the demonic fruit that Mara has created, and completely eliminate this root of trouble."

"This……"

Upon hearing this, all the immortals and gods present frowned deeply.

To jointly attack the Great Lord of Freedom?

That's not a problem. Although the various pantheons are constantly fighting, they can still distinguish between what's important and what's urgent.

The battle between the Wandao Academy and the Brahma sect, in which Indra publicly became demonized, has become strong evidence for the inference that he possessed the Golden Immortal Demon Fruit.

Faced with such a threat, the major pantheons are willing to temporarily join forces to eliminate this major problem.

But that's in the future!
nowadays……

"The time is not right, no, no!"

Immortal Venerable Miaole's eyes narrowed, and she immediately objected: "The leaders of all the realms have not yet returned. If we forcefully start a war, we may not be able to win. We should plan carefully and proceed slowly..."

"Your Excellency is mistaken!"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted. Li Junqing's expression was indifferent: "Back then, the leaders of the various paths divided up the Golden Immortal Demon Fruit. No one knows what is happening now. If the leaders of the various paths do not return in time and keep delaying this matter, allowing the Demon Seed to take shape and be born, then the world will be turned upside down and all living beings will be in danger. Therefore, the leaders of the various paths decided to attack the Great Free Heaven."

"you……!!!"

Upon hearing this, all the immortals and gods present changed color.

Even more extreme, some slammed their fists on the table and stood up, glaring angrily at Li Junqing: "What do you mean by that?" Li Junqing replied indifferently: "The literal meaning!"

"you!!!"

These words and this gesture made the man who slammed his fist on the table turn ashen-faced, but he was unable to utter a word in rebuttal.

Golden Immortal Demon Fruit!

This is the root of the disaster, and a huge weight on the hearts of all parties.

Although the Brahmanical sect is currently being condemned by many and is considered the most likely place to have degenerated into a demon, other pantheons cannot be completely absolved of their ties. After all, when the Golden Immortal Demon Fruit was shattered into pieces, the lords of all the major pantheons obtained it. If the Three-Phase God was in danger of degenerating, how could the other pantheons remain unscathed?

Both carry risks and raise suspicion!
But just because there are risks and suspicions doesn't mean you can bring it up in public.

So, where does this leave the various pantheons?
They can't possibly admit that their own Dao Lord, their own Heavenly Venerable, their own Buddha, or their own God King could all possibly turn into demons, can they?

How are they supposed to live with themselves?

Therefore, while this is the truth, it cannot be said in this way.

But now, the Myriad Paths Academy...

Seeing Li Junqing unveil this secret, the representatives from all sides fell silent.

What is Wandao Academy trying to do?
Should we really attack the Great Lord of Shiva at this time?
How can they be sure?

That is the Great Free Heaven of the Brahma sect. Putting aside the Golden Immortal Demon Fruit, the Brahma Triad God himself is a supreme celestial being. He can also combine the three aspects to unleash the power of a Golden Immortal. Unless the major pantheons join forces and dozens of celestial beings attack him together, who can eliminate him?

Is it...

The immortals and gods felt a chill run down their spines, and a startling conjecture popped into their minds, but they quickly suppressed it.

Impossible, impossible. The Myriad Paths Academy has only been established for 100,000 years. Even if that person was a genius of unparalleled talent, a figure of unparalleled brilliance throughout history, with the support of the people and the favor of Heaven, and with the merits and virtues of calamity, it would be impossible for him to leap into the realm of the Great Dao and achieve the merits of a Celestial Immortal in such a short time.

Unless... he was originally a celestial being!

Even if he is a celestial being, he is only on the same level as the Three-Phase God, and is even weaker than the other three in a one-against-three situation. Where does he get the confidence to attack the Great Free Heaven?
I can't figure it out, I just can't figure it out, I absolutely can't figure it out!
All the immortals and gods remained silent, unsure of what to say.

Finally, it was the Immortal Venerable Miaole who spoke up: "How confident is your sect in eliminating this source of evil?"

Li Junqing smiled faintly: "Fifty percent!"

"Um!?"

Immortal Venerable Miaole frowned: "How about fifty percent?"

"Success or failure, life or death!"

Li Junqing smiled faintly and said, "Fifty percent!"

"This……"

"Absolutely ridiculous!"

Upon hearing this, all the immortals and gods changed color, and even the Immortal Venerable Miaole frowned deeply: "Fellow Daoist, are you joking with us?"

"That's not what I meant!"

Li Junqing shook his head and said calmly, "The Dao Lords have made up their minds. If you are willing to help, that would be the best outcome. If not, our Human Sect will not force you. However, there is one thing that needs to be made clear."

"Um!?"

Immortal Venerable Miaole's eyes narrowed: "What is it?"

Li Junqing's expression turned solemn: "The success or failure of this great plan to exterminate the demons depends on both human effort and fate. Our Human Sect must gather the power of heaven and man to create the momentum to exterminate the demons. This matter concerns life and death. If anyone tries to obstruct us, then don't blame our Human Sect for turning ruthless and resorting to arms!"

"Um!?"

Upon hearing this, all the immortals and gods paled once again.

They knew exactly what Li Junqing was talking about.

As mentioned before, some celestial beings from various pantheons have entered the mortal world and are no longer afraid of the Human Sect and the Myriad Paths Academy. Although it is not advisable to directly wage war, as it goes against the general trend of heaven, earth, and the people, it is always fine to make indirect moves.

Even worse, some have already reclaimed their territories and declared themselves kings, seeking to wrest power back from the Humanist Church and the Myriad Paths Academy.

The Myriad Paths Academy has consistently turned a blind eye to this, tacitly approving their actions, clearly not wanting to confront those great celestial beings head-on.

But now they have broken their silence and issued a warning.

Gathering the power of heaven and man, we create the force to slay demons.

Isn't this just about being the only one who matters?

As we all know, the Way of Heaven is not a single person, but the aggregation of all things in the universe.

To use a more easily understood analogy, a world is like a company, and all the employees in the company hold a certain amount of shares. These shares, when aggregated, form the "Heavenly Board of Directors," which has enormous power and can control the company's direction and mobilize its funds!

The so-called gathering of the power of heaven and man to create the momentum to slay demons by the Wandao Academy is, in plain terms, about taking over the majority or even all of the shares, becoming the chairman of the company, the ruler of this world, an existence like the "Heavenly Emperor," and then mobilizing the power of the Heavenly Dao to slay demons.

All pantheons must submit to him, without the slightest rebellion, and must not share in his power and resources, as this would affect or even hinder his "demon-slaying plan."

This is what Li Junqing meant.

Coercion, absolute coercion!
(End of this chapter)