155: Chapter 155 The Scheme with Wei Wuyai!
Chapter 155: Scheming with Wei Wuya!
Demon Fall Valley was the most perilous place in the entire Tiannan Cultivation World.
As for the reason, it was related to an ancient battlefield. In that primordial era, many great beings with immense Divine Abilities set up various Formations and Restrictions within. For unknown reasons, they ended up slaughtering each other. In the end, their powers were so astonishing that they tore rifts in the very fabric of space there, causing the entire valley's spatial structure to become extremely unstable. Ultimately, the Cultivators of that ancient era perished together.
Although they all perished together in the end, the spatial rifts, ancient Restrictions, and other factors combined to make Demon Fall Valley the number one most dangerous place in the Tiannan Cultivation World.
Over the years, many Cultivators have entered seeking treasures left behind by those ancient Cultivators, as well as the Spiritual Plants that grow within the valley. However, those who managed to emerge alive were extremely few, almost countable on one hand.
It wasn't exactly a ten-out-of-ten death sentence, but it wasn't far off. Basically, no one who entered could come out alive. It was precisely for this reason that the Righteous Path and Demonic Path Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators planned to make their move against Zhao Changsheng here.
Primarily, they believed they could still control the current Zhao Changsheng, and even use him to help them obtain monster beast materials and other resources from the Chaotic Star Sea. But now, upon hearing that Zhao Changsheng had established a Star Sea Empire in the Chaotic Star Sea...
...they knew that if they didn't act now, the opportunity would be lost forever. This was their final chance. Because once Zhao Changsheng advanced further to the Late Nascent Soul Stage, their last opportunity would vanish completely.
Therefore, they planned to utilize the spatial rifts and ancient Restrictions within Demon Fall Valley to ensure Zhao Changsheng remained there permanently.
Zhao Changsheng was naturally fully aware of their plans and intentions, as this conspiracy wasn't difficult to guess.
However, to ensure absolute success, Zhao Changsheng decided to consult a few acquaintances.
And his first acquaintance was naturally Wei Wuya.
Their past dealings had been numerous, and their current transactions were even more frequent. Therefore, Wei Wuya didn't hesitate at all, sharing all the information he knew with Zhao Changsheng. He urged Zhao Changsheng to take precautions early and absolutely not enter Demon Fall Valley, otherwise, he might never come out alive.
"Demon Fall Valley is incomparable to other places. Its dangers are such that hardly anyone can emerge alive, especially due to the spatial rifts. Even a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator would find it difficult to avoid them. Therefore, you'd best not enter. It's not too late to return after you advance to the Late Nascent Soul Stage."
Wei Wuya's words of caution brought a smile to Zhao Changsheng's face.
"There's no need for Fellow Daoist to worry about that. I have my own plans regarding this matter. Although it is fraught with dangers, there are many good things inside. Some items are even quite useful for me. Therefore, I must go to this place. I originally planned to go after advancing further, but it seems I have no choice but to go now."
"Why is that? Could there be another reason?"
Hearing Zhao Changsheng say this, Wei Wuya grew curious, as it differed from his original expectations. He had expected Zhao Changsheng, after hearing his words, to choose to leave the Tiannan Cultivation World and Cultivate in the Chaotic Star Sea for a few hundred years until reaching the Late Nascent Soul Stage.
"Fellow Daoist, do you know how I managed to wipe out all the various forces of the Chaotic Star Sea in one fell swoop? It was precisely because they wanted to join forces to deal with me, so I took advantage of their Alliance to eliminate them all. Since the Righteous Path, Demonic Path, and various other forces want to join hands once more to eliminate me, how could I let go of this once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity?"
"Fellow Daoist should understand that going door-to-door is ultimately troublesome and easily allows other forces to escape, especially once they get wind of the news. Under such circumstances, naturally, one should take advantage of their Alliance to thoroughly wipe them out in one net. Only by eliminating or subduing these Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators can one control the entire Tiannan Cultivation World at the fastest speed."
Zhao Changsheng's words once again shocked Wei Wuya, who almost blurted out...
"Do you also intend to unify the entire Tiannan Cultivation World? You should be clear about what happened back then————"
"I know. Ten thousand years ago, that Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator was annihilated because he wanted to establish an Empire in the Tiannan Cultivation World."
"He was jointly killed by the combined forces of the Righteous and Demonic Paths. But Fellow Daoist seems to have forgotten. Ten thousand years ago, the Tiannan Cultivation World had no fewer than ten Late Nascent Soul Stage Great Cultivators, plus numerous Middle and Early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators, as well as various ancient grand Formations. They paid a heavy price to finally kill him. But the current Tiannan Cultivation World, even counting you, Fellow Daoist, only has two or three Late Nascent Soul Stage Great Cultivators. What could they possibly use to kill me? Even though I am not yet a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, I am not someone they can easily deal with either. Do they truly think they can completely eliminate me just by relying on Demon Fall Valley? Are they underestimating me too much, or looking down on me? Am I really that easy to bully?"
"Or do they think my current strength doesn't reach the Soul Transformation Stage, so I don't pose a fatal threat to them, which is why they choose to strike first and thoroughly eradicate this future trouble?"
"Actually, I think their reasoning isn't wrong. It's quite sound. If I were in their position, I would also choose this method to deal with myself. Because this is the way to cut off future troubles completely. However, they have miscalculated one thing: my Divine Abilities and strength. They think my powers and capabilities are, at most, on par with a Late Nascent Soul Stage Great Cultivator."
"Moreover, I'll have to trouble Fellow Daoist with this matter. Please do your best to involve as many forces from the Tiannan Cultivation World as possible, uniting them to deal with me. Only then can I subdue the entire Tiannan Cultivation World once and for all. This way, I'll save myself the trouble of having to go door-to-door later. That would be time-consuming, laborious, and thankless work. I might even accidentally wipe out someone's Sect."
"But now the situation is different. Now I will gather them all together, assemble them in one place.
If they don't agree, I'll slaughter them all. If they agree, then I can unify the entire Tiannan Cultivation World without expending much effort."
"This way, the Tiannan Cultivation World can also suffer fewer losses and retain more of its strength, becoming even stronger. At the same time, it can completely open up the connection between the Tiannan Cultivation World and the Chaotic Star Sea. I can find ways to set up a few more Formations to make the ties between the two sides even closer. Of course, when the time comes, the entire Tiannan Cultivation World will also be a part of the Star Sea Empire. What do you think of my plan, Fellow Daoist?"
After Zhao Changsheng finished speaking, Wei Wuya's expression became extremely complex—not particularly happy, nor particularly sad, and showing no murderous intent or hatred.
It was just extremely complex, as if he was pondering something deeply. He didn't agree immediately but continued to remain silent.
Zhao Changsheng had anticipated Wei Wuya's reaction, so he didn't disturb him. Instead, he continued sipping tea beside him, waiting patiently for Wei Wuya's reply. Because for this matter, Wei Wuya was the best person for the job.
As long as Wei Wuya could help, the chances of success for the subsequent plans would greatly increase.
And he also believed Wei Wuya would help.
"Regarding the conditions and plans Fellow Daoist has proposed, this old man is not unwilling to help. It's just that I still feel there are some issues."
After pondering for nearly half a day, Wei Wuya finally sighed and said, "Issues definitely exist. I am very clear about that. But these are not the main point. The main point is whether Fellow Daoist is willing to help. As long as Fellow Daoist is willing to help, then this matter naturally won't encounter any trouble. Should any trouble arise, I can smoothly resolve it. I guarantee you won't be affected in any way."
Zhao Changsheng nodded, quite in agreement with Wei Wuya's words.
"Then can you tell this old man whether the Nine Kingdoms Alliance will continue to exist afterward? No matter what, I am the Grand Elder of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance. I cannot just stand by and watch it disintegrate and become part of another force."
"If that happened, I would truly become the eternal sinner of the entire Nine Kingdoms Alliance. This reputation is something I truly cannot bear, am unwilling to bear, and do not wish to bear. I hope Fellow Daoist can understand."
Wei Wuya let out a bitter laugh, stating his dilemma.
He still valued his reputation and good name greatly.
"You can rest assured on that point. This matter will absolutely not be affected in any way. The Nine Kingdoms Alliance will continue to exist; that is inevitable. I will not let the Nine Kingdoms Alliance disappear from the Tiannan Cultivation World. On the contrary, I need the Nine Kingdoms Alliance to become my greatest pillar of support. This will also facilitate my future unified control over the entire Tiannan Cultivation World."
"After all, if I can secure the help of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance, controlling the entire Tiannan Cultivation World in the future will be much easier. In the short term, it will naturally just be a nominal Alliance and unification. As for the time required to achieve complete control in the future, it will take at least several hundred to a thousand years. Even with my formidable strength, this much time is necessary. This is an inevitable outcome that cannot be changed."
"Even if my Divine Abilities and strength grow stronger, even if I Breakthrough to the Soul Transformation Stage, the result would be the same. This cannot be changed."
"Because taking over also requires time, especially given the current situation in the Tiannan Cultivation World, which cannot afford any major accidents."
After hearing Zhao Changsheng's words, Wei Wuya also let out a sigh of relief, as if a weight had been lifted.
"Since Fellow Daoist thinks this way, this old man is completely reassured. Under Fellow Daoist's leadership, the Tiannan Cultivation World will undoubtedly become a better place in the future. It's just that the matter Fellow Daoist mentioned to me before... I still haven't accomplished it. I have truly disappointed you."
Wei Wuya spoke again with a look of guilt, referring to the matter Zhao Changsheng had discussed with him earlier.
"That matter itself cannot be completed in a short time. Moreover, it's something I have been striving to accomplish all along. It's perfectly normal that Fellow Daoist hasn't been able to do it. There's no need for any self-reproach."
"Also, regarding that matter, Fellow Daoist can set it aside for now. We can tackle it again after the entire Tiannan Cultivation World is completely unified. And I must go to Demon Fall Valley no matter what, because there are things inside that I absolutely must obtain. So regardless of whether they plan or scheme against me, I have to make a trip there."
"But that place is far too dangerous. This old man ventured there once in my early years, but I chose to withdraw midway because it was too perilous. Even I had no confidence of emerging unscathed."
"I am naturally aware of that. But some things are necessary for me to obtain, necessary for me to find. If I can successfully obtain and find them, I am confident I can help Fellow Daoist advance a step further. I can't promise a Breakthrough to the Soul Transformation Stage, but reaching the Great Perfection of the Late Nascent Soul Stage shouldn't be a problem. As for whether you can ultimately advance further to the Soul Transformation Stage, that will depend on Fellow Daoist's own capabilities."
Hearing Zhao Changsheng's promise, Wei Wuya knew the choice he had made was not wrong, absolutely not.
"Good, good. Then this old man thanks Fellow Daoist in advance."
"This is nothing, it's all quite normal. No need for excessive worry. As long as everything goes smoothly. However, the matter of the Alliance will still require Fellow Daoist's considerable effort. After all, this time we must catch them all in one net. It saves the trouble of having to go door-to-door in the future. That would be too troublesome, wouldn't it? It would be truly bothersome."
"I don't want to go knocking on doors like that. The hassle gives me a headache, and I detest headaches the most."
Zhao Changsheng said with a slight smile.
"Fellow Daoist can rest assured about this matter. Leave it to this old man. I will definitely handle it properly and will not disappoint you. Moreover, this old man also believes that if the Tiannan Cultivation World can be unified now, it would absolutely be a good thing, not a bad one. As for what they think, I can't control that. In any case, regarding this matter, I will offer my full assistance and will not let Fellow Daoist down."
"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Fellow Daoist. It's getting late, and I need to go have a good talk with a few other Fellow Daoists. I hope they don't disappoint me. If they disappoint me too much, then they shouldn't blame me for being impolite."
Zhao Changsheng's words made Wei Wuya nod. He didn't try to stop him, nor did he seem inclined to say anything more.
"That is naturally no problem at all. Everything is in Fellow Daoist's hands."
"Naturally. Farewell."
After saying this, Zhao Changsheng directly took his leave without further words. Wei Wuya saw him off, also saying nothing more.
After all, the two of them had already spoken clearly about everything that needed to be said. Continuing further would be pointless.
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