Man in the wilderness, Shui Yuan becomes a saint

Chapter 249 Decision
Looking at the demon-summoning banner handed to her by Bai Ze, Nuwa hesitated for a moment, finding it difficult to make a decision.

For her, on the one hand, taking over the demon race was a considerable trouble, meaning that she would have a huge clan that needed her protection, which would lead to countless new consequences.

On the other hand, although the demon race has lost some of its foundation, it is still quite substantial and has considerable value to the Phoenix Perch Mountain lineage. It can be fully utilized to consolidate her and Fuxi's current influence. In addition, many of the Phoenix Perch Mountain lineage's foundation members are of demon race origin, having split off from the once-powerful demon race. They have both affection and karmic connection with each other.

To answer or not to answer, that is the question.

Upon seeing the hesitation and inner turmoil in Nuwa's eyes, Bai Ze immediately made a plan and took the opportunity to reveal his first trump card.

"If Your Majesty is willing to protect the demon race, this old minister has something that may be of some benefit to Your Majesty's path to enlightenment."

As he spoke, Bai Ze flipped his palm, revealing a crimson gold pearl in his hand, its condensed and profound energy abundant.

"This is the Earth Emperor's Primordial Spirit Pearl!"

Nuwa was immediately shocked. This Earth Emperor's Primordial Spirit Pearl was no ordinary object. Just from its name, one could tell that it had an extremely deep connection with the Earth Emperor's position. In fact, this pearl was formed from the fragments of the primordial spirit of the Earth Emperor Yue Jian after his death. It contained a bit of the ancient Earth Emperor's spiritual light and could be considered one of the most top-tier treasures in the divine realm.

Moreover, this Earth Emperor Yuanling Pearl also carries a trace of information about the Earth Emperor's Primordial Dao. For Nuwa, the successor of Yue Jian and the current Earth Emperor, it is undoubtedly a treasure that can be used to complete the Dao!
"If you tell me the truth about where you got this, not only will I use the power of Phoenix Perch Mountain to protect the demon race, but I will also owe you, Bai Ze, a favor."

"How are you doing?"

Hooked!
Bai Ze knew that the Earth Emperor's Primordial Spirit Pearl would definitely move Nuwa, and he also guessed that Nuwa would definitely take the opportunity to ask about the origin of this treasure—because this thing was related to the Great Dao and was of great importance, and the Earth Emperor's Primordial Spirit Pearl was closely related to the fragments of Yue Jian's Primordial Spirit, so the Earth Emperor Palace lineage had been searching for relevant clues.

Almost without hesitation, Bai Ze seized the opportunity to reveal his second trump card.

"If Your Majesty wishes to know about this matter, this old minister will naturally offer you clues. This Earth Emperor Yuanling Pearl was originally obtained by this old minister from the Northwest Longmen Mountain when he was traveling through the prehistoric world in search of a place to live in seclusion."

"Over the years, I have also investigated the Dragon Gate based on this, but the dragon energy there is reversed and the earth veins are obscure. Even though I have some skills, I am not a god of the earth and it is difficult for me to understand the turbid and mysterious energy of the Dragon Gate."

"If Your Majesty wishes to follow in the footsteps of His Majesty Yue Jian, why not make a trip to Longmen? Perhaps you can gain something from it?"

"Longmen, you say?"

Nuwa murmured to herself, as if she had thought of something.

After a long while, she came to her senses and said.

"In that case, I will accept this Demon Banner and the Earth Emperor's Spirit Pearl as a favor. If you ever need anything in the future, you are welcome to visit Phoenix Perch Mountain, and I will protect you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Bai Ze could not possibly refuse such a great favor. After exchanging a few more polite words with Nuwa, he immediately got up to take his leave, leaving Nuwa alone in the Nuwa Palace, lost in thought, looking at the Yuanling Pearl in her hand, as if recalling the glorious ancient times, and no one knew what she was thinking.

……

Meanwhile, the territory.

Inside the Blackwater Palace.

Suddenly, Qi Yu had a sudden inspiration. He opened his eyes and looked eastward. After calculating for a moment, he frowned, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes. The Xuanming Emperor had lost contact.

Indeed, it was the evil corpse he sent to the Land of Return to Nothingness that had completely severed its connection with him. Even the causal link between the Three Corpses and his true self had been severed. This was undoubtedly an incredible thing, something that even a powerful figure like the Celestial Venerable of Morality could not accomplish.

"So, what happened in the Ruins of Return?"

Qi Yu was truly uncertain, because the situation was rather strange. His evil corpse, Emperor Xuanming, had indeed undergone the trial, and the cause and effect no longer existed, as if it had vanished. However, his benevolent corpse, Heavenly Venerable Yujiang, was still there and could still be sensed. The cause and effect were clear, and he was still beside the "Yujiang" in the Ruins of Return.

That's really strange!

It is worth noting that this situation of one gaining and the other losing is the most surprising. Qi Yu did indeed have suspicions about "Yu Jiang" in Gui Xu from the very beginning. Although the two sides were far from falling out, they were not close either, which led to the Xuanming Emperor's trip to Gui Xu to test the waters.

So, the question arises: if this was truly the work of "Yu Jiang," why did he only target Emperor Xuanming while leaving behind the benevolent corpse of Heavenly Venerable Yu Jiang? Did the other party only intend to break off relations halfway? Such a thing doesn't exist.

If it weren't for Guixu "Yujiang" doing it, with the Xuanming Emperor's combat power comparable to the peak of the Quasi-Saint level, and without Qi Yu's true form appearing, who in the prehistoric world could defeat him now? Unless the Three Pure Ones merge to evolve into Pangu, even the Moral Celestial Venerable alone wouldn't be able to do it!
Qi Yu was confident in this regard.

Just as Qi Yu's doubts were growing, suddenly, the Water Element Great Dao of the Earth Realm trembled. Qi Yu looked to the side and saw that a great power of water element symbolizing the end of the Xuanming realm was being injected into the Earth Realm, thus converging with the various water veins of the Earth Realm and further integrating into the Great Water Element Cycle of the Three Realms.

This is none other than the power of the Void!

This made Qi Yu frown even more. You must know that his Hunyuan foundation lies in the Primordial Water Element, which is to integrate all the waters of the Primordial World to transform into the Hunyuan Black Emperor, and thus prove the Dao and become a saint.

Therefore, the injection of the Origin of Guixu is actually equivalent to actively pushing Qi Yu forward another half step, bringing him closer to the true Primordial Saint Realm.

This should be a good thing.

"Exchanging a wicked corpse for the Void—is this an exchange? How can you treat something so childish?"

"Could it really be 'Yu Jiang' who has made a move?"

Qi Yu's expression grew increasingly solemn. He truly didn't understand the other party's choice this time. The evil corpse was certainly a great help to him, but Qi Yu's foundation in the Holy Path was not pure Xuanmen Immortal Path. Instead, it was closer to the Primordial Divine Path. Qi Yu himself didn't particularly value the so-called method of severing the three corpses to become a saint. It was just a concept. Perhaps it could help him take a step closer after he truly became a saint, but right now, it was clear that nothing was more valuable than the Origin of Returning to the Void that could allow him to completely perfect the Hunyuan Realm.

If this is a trap set by the other side, then it is undoubtedly foolish and a wrong move.

"That's all."

After pondering for a long time, Qi Yu finally decided to put the matter aside for the time being. Guixu was of great importance and was the place of great destruction. Ordinary people had no ability to get close to it. If Qi Yu wanted to resolve this matter, unless his true self took action, he could at most go to Guixu with the Myriad Rivers Returning to Origin Diagram.

Considering Yujiang's strength and home advantage, if things go wrong, it would be like throwing good money after bad, so Qi Yu would never make such a stupid decision.

"The priority should be proving the truth first."

"If there are truly hidden reasons behind the cause and effect, they will all be settled after I attain enlightenment!"

(End of this chapter)