Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect
Chapter 221 - 211: [Fate Is Not Predetermined, Fortune Must Be Fought For] (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 221: Chapter 211: [Fate Is Not Predetermined, Fortune Must Be Fought For] (Please Subscribe)

Boom!

The words of the Fate Cultivator, like a thunderclap, struck Xuanqing’s heart, revealing a secret he had not expected behind Houtu’s transformation into Reincarnation.

And Nuwa, who cultivated the Creation Skill to become a Saint, was actually inheriting the Creation Demon God Dao Fruit, being used by Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun as a tool for reduction and vacuity.

"Wait a minute!"

He couldn’t help but think of a scene from not so long ago, in Taixu Heaven where Nuwa was preaching: "Holy Mother said that Taixu Heaven is distant from the Primordial World, beyond the reach of the power of Heavenly Dao, yet the cultivation she demonstrated with her casual gestures seemed no less than that of a Heavenly Dao Saint under the enhancement of Heavenly Dao’s power, right?"

"Could it be that she had already achieved the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal Dao Fruit, beyond that of a Saint?"

"Is she now, after inheriting the Creation Demon God Dao Fruit, truly a genuine Creation Demon God?"

According to what the Fate and Luck Cultivators said, a Great Dao can only bear one Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal, with Houtu being an exception due to her special situation.

But during the last revival of the Earth Dao, the Reincarnation Demon God was suppressed by the power contained within the "Pangu Hall." Whether Houtu has now obtained the complete Reincarnation Dao Fruit is something he does not know!

Seeing this, Xuanqing immediately asked: "Daoist friend, why have you brought me here? What would you like to do?"

The Fate Cultivator chuckled, making no attempt to conceal his intentions: "Have I not mentioned? I wish to rid myself of the identity of a Chaos Demon God through your help! From what can be seen with Hong Jun and Luo Hou, there are two ways to break free from these shackles: one is reduction and vacuity, the other is Sacrifice Body and Dao!"

"But regarding this matter, Luck Cultivator and I have a disagreement. I plan to sacrifice everything, while he intends to pursue the path of reduction and vacuity!"

Xuanqing looked towards the Luck Cultivator.

With a wry smile, the Luck Cultivator slowly said: "Young friend, your destiny is void, making you the most suitable candidate for reduction and vacuity, to inherit the Fate Demon God Dao Fruit! As long as you speak up, you will be the Fate Demon God in the future."

Xuanqing’s eyebrows furrowed as he retorted: "What if I refuse? If I were to inherit the Fate Demon God Dao Fruit, wouldn’t I then be the one shackled?"

"Correct!"

The Luck Cultivator nodded: "However, if you are unwilling to be our subject for reduction and vacuity, the Fate Cultivator will destroy the Primordial World!"

"The Fate Cultivator also just mentioned that the essence of the two of us, divided by Pangu into two, merged into the Heavenly and Human Dao as Heaven’s destiny and all beings’ fortune."

"If, like Luo Hou, sacrificing everything is to be done, one must first sacrifice the Heavenly Dao and Human Dao!"

"The Heavenly Dao and Human Dao are the foundations of the existence of the Primordial World. If they are sacrificed by the Fate Cultivator, the Primordial World will only have one outcome—destruction!"

"So, young friend, do you choose to inherit the Fate Demon God Dao Fruit, or will you watch with open eyes as the Fate Cultivator sacrifices everything in the Primordial World?"

"The world’s fate is in your hands!"

The voice of the Luck Cultivator was extremely gentle, but to Xuanqing, it sent shivers down his spine... Was he to decide the future of the Primordial World?

Isn’t that mistaken?

He follows the Refining Dao, and naturally he would not go against his principle to inherit the Fate Demon God Dao Fruit; his current strength does not even allow him to refine fate!

As for sitting by as the Primordial World is destroyed, that is not something he wants to see, right?

"Is there not a third way?"

Xuanqing said solemnly: "Besides pursuing reduction and vacuity or Sacrifice Body and Dao, is there not a third way for you Daoists to break free from your shackles?"

"Or, apart from me, can’t you find another suitable candidate for reduction and vacuity?"

The Luck Cultivator nodded and then shook his head: "So far, within the Primordial World, I have not found a more suitable candidate for reduction and vacuity than you, young friend. As for a third way, it may exist, but I have not found it, and the methods of Hong Jun and Luo Hou already have successful precedents."

He pointed to the chessboard in front of him and chuckled: "The current situation is like this game of chess. Young friend, you can help me overcome the Fate Cultivator, or you can aid the Fate Cultivator in defeating me! Take your time to think about it."

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing immediately shook his head: "There is actually a third choice!"

"What?"

The Luck Cultivator asked involuntarily.

Even the Fate Cultivator cast a curious glance, wanting to see what choice Xuanqing would make.

"That is to overturn this game of chess!"

Before he finished speaking, Xuanqing kicked the chessboard between them, scattering the pieces, and his consciousness disappeared from the dream.

...

"Interesting!"

It was after a long while that the Luck Cultivator used his Divine Skills to restore the chess game: "Indeed, a person of void destiny always makes unexpected moves!"

The Fate Cultivator was not angry, but spoke with a half-smile: "Overturning the chessboard is one approach! But one must have the strength to do so!"

The two continued their game, as if Xuanqing’s appearance was just a trivial interlude.

...

"Huff!"

After leaving that dream, Xuanqing couldn’t help but exhale a mouthful of turbid breath, feeling a great pressure facing two Fate Demon Gods.

"Troublesome indeed!"

He wore a helpless smile, not expecting that his alteration of his own fate would attract the gaze of the Fate Demon Gods.

Why must he, a mere Primordial Golden Immortal, decide the fate of the Primordial World?

He didn’t understand.

"Sigh!"

Xuanqing sighed lightly, "Isn’t it said that when the sky falls, there are those taller than me to support it? Why has the Fate Demon God singled me out?"

Although he sighed endlessly in his heart, he didn’t linger and immediately transformed into a rainbow light to return to Golden Turtle Island. He must inform the Tongtian Sect Master of this matter.

The Fate Demon God’s intention is probably to sever Jian Mu, to return Heaven and Earth to Chaos.

Now, with the Tongtian Sect Master and Jian Mu becoming one, to sever Jian Mu, the Tongtian Sect Master is an existence that the opponent cannot bypass no matter what.

Jiufeng and Zhuanxu are probably just a catalyst, leveraging the fortunes of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity to draw the axe light that Pangu God once struck at the Fate Demon God from the dawn of time to the present world.

Of course, this is just his conjecture. The Fate Demon God, looking confident and unconcerned, did not seem to worry about Xuanqing unexpectedly ruining his plan.

"Teacher, what should we do now?"

After telling the Tongtian Sect Master about his conversation with the Fate Demon God, Xuanqing stood in place, hoping for some confidence from him.

The Tongtian Sect Master also felt very helpless, "This matter is no small affair! I, as your teacher, also do not know what to do. We should discuss it with big brother and second brother!"

If what Xuanqing said is true, even with the support of the Heavenly Dao, he couldn’t confidently say he could withstand the axe light Pangu God struck at the Fate Demon God!

The key point is, he doesn’t know where the true body of the Fate Demon God resides, nor when the axe light might suddenly strike Jian Mu.

Before long, the Tongtian Sect Master, with Xuanqing in tow, came to Shouyang Mountain. Shortly after, Yuanshi Tianzun also descended into the grand hall of Eight Scenic Palace.

After listening to the Tongtian Sect Master’s explanation, Taiching Laozi couldn’t help but sigh, "These Chaos Demon Gods really are like centipedes; even in death, they do not cease!"

"And there’s our sister Nuwa; I did not expect that she would be the one amongst us most qualified to inherit the Dao Fruit from the Daoist Ancestor in the Purple Cloud Palace!"

During the lectures at Purple Cloud Palace, The Three Pure Ones and Nuwa were all taken as direct disciples. When The Three Pure Ones were apprenticed, Hong Jun bestowed one Innate Treasure to each of them, but when it came to Nuwa, she only received the "Red Embroidery Ball" and the "Mountain and River Map," both Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.

Everyone thought that The Three Pure Ones were favored more by Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun, but unexpectedly, among them all, Nuwa, with the lowest presence, became a Saint first.

"Creation indeed!"

Now reflecting on it, Taiching Laozi realized that everything was predestined in the darkness all along, and how could their direct disciple be simple?

Nuwa becoming the first Saint was probably because she inherited the Dao Fruit of the Creation Demon God, and the reason she didn’t establish a Dao lineage to amass fortune like they did was probably that she didn’t need to.

As a Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal, one supremely venerates their own path, without increase or decrease, without defilement or purity; why would one need to amass fortune through a lineage like they did?

The reason she established her Dao field in Chaos was probably to better comprehend the Great Dao.

Xuanqing helplessly said, "Great uncle master, stop lamenting! The most crucial thing now is to figure out a way to disrupt the Fate Demon God’s plan!"

"Don’t rush!"

Taiching Laozi slowly spoke, "Since this matter is related to the wedding of Zhuanxu and Jiufeng, it presumably won’t happen so quickly."

"The Way of Fate, though mysterious, is not easy to bring Pangu God’s axe light into the existing space-time!"

"Didn’t that person of the Way of Fortune tell you there’s plenty of time, suggesting you take your time to consider?"

Following that, he jokingly said, "If it really comes to it, just succumb to the Fate Demon God! This is a supreme opportunity to ascend in one step!"

Inheriting the Dao Fruit of a Chaos Demon God is indeed a great opportunity, if any other cultivator met the requirements, they would have likely taken the initiative to seek it out!

Who else would react like Xuanqing, showing a face of disdain and strong reluctance?

"The sky won’t fall!"

Yuanshi Tianzun also laughed, "If the Fate Demon God really intends to sacrifice the Primordial World, would the Daoist Ancestor in Purple Cloud Palace just sit idly by?"

"Moreover, the Primordial World is the physical body transformation of the Pangu God, since he has a backup plan, why would he watch the Fate Demon God wreak havoc?"

The revival of the Earth Dao and Houtu’s possession of the "Pangu Hall" all hint at Pangu’s backup plan, so he is actually not concerned about the safety of the Primordial World.

Hearing this, Xuanqing looked at Yuanshi Tianzun, "Then second teacher uncle, should we do nothing? Just watch the Fate Demon God carry out his plans?"

"Not at all!"

Yuanshi Tianzun shook his head, "Didn’t Pangu God say, ’Fate is not determined by Heaven; fortune must be fought for by oneself?’ This matter still falls upon you!"

"Me?"

Xuanqing pointed to himself, feeling helpless, "Second teacher uncle, I fear you might be overestimating me!"

"No!"

Yuanshi Tianzun laughed, "Being valued by the Fate Demon God is a talent in itself. Don’t underestimate yourself; you might be capable of turning the tables!"

"Go make a fuss!"

"Even if he wants to dethrone you for nothingness, it must be with your consent. If the Fate Demon God wants to take this path, your life is definitely secure!"

"Fate itself is a variable. If we directly intervene, maybe we’ll inadvertently become part of the Fate Demon God’s strategy to lure you in!"

"Of course, if you really can’t resolve it, you can always call out ’Daoist Ancestor save me,’ or ’Pangu save me,’ and perhaps an unexpected surprise will arise."

"Since the essence of the Fate Demon God is rooted in the Heavenly Dao and Human Dao, that means that both the Heavenly Dao and Human Dao can be considered invisible support for you!"

"You must learn to ride the momentum!"

With that, he looked towards the Tongtian Sect Master, "As for Tongtian, there’s some trouble. Jian Mu supports Heaven and Earth and cannot simply leave the center of the world. The numerous celebratory clouds in my hand, along with big brother’s Heavenly Dao Xuanhuang Linglong Treasure Tower, although both are defensive treasures that can withstand everything, I cannot say for certain that they will block the axe light of the Heavenly Creation Divine Axe!"

"No matter!"

The Tongtian Sect Master was quite open-minded, "At worst, I’ll take a trip through the Heavenly Dao! I also want to see the gap between me and Pangu God!"

To clash with Pangu, even if it’s just an axe light from endless eons ago, he was extremely excited and didn’t mind the consequences of failure.

Xuanqing looked at the three and sighed, "Fate is not determined by Heaven; fortune must be fought for by oneself! How exactly can I step out of the Fate Demon God’s chessboard?"

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