Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 1043 - 897 Proclamation

Chapter 1043: Chapter 897 Proclamation

"Amitabha... This matter has nothing to do with this humble monk."

Jin Gangzi brought his hands together in prayer. Indeed, as a monk who had attained the Way, even under the immense pressure of the God Path army, he remained composed and eloquent, "As for ’Wu Xingzi’? He is currently in Heaven Origin City, and the Mahayana Monk with the surname Meng behind him has already perished..."

"He has perished?"

Ghost Axe and Sage Demon Exterminator glanced at each other, slightly shocked.

They had previously prepared for battle with the assumption that their imaginary enemy was that Mahayana Monk. But to think that the opponent had directly perished?

This left the people of the Nine States Sect feeling as if they had punched cotton.

"Fortunately, Wu Xingzi is still alive, which is somewhat consoling."

Sage Demon Exterminator spoke with a sinister tone, "Also, whether this little monk is telling the truth is yet to be determined..."

"This monk..."

Jin Gangzi’s face paled as he thought of various soul-searching spells

As a cultivator, discerning lies was actually quite simple.

"Ahem... Gentlemen, please wait a moment."

At that moment, a voice rang out. Divine Calculator, carrying a white banner, hurried after them, "This old man can vouch for Brother Jin Gangzi. He has always been upright and honorable, never stooping to tell lies, and with the precepts of the Brahman Sect preceding him, his reputation is impeccable..."

"Hmm? Divine Calculator?"

Upon seeing Divine Calculator, Jin Gangzi’s face revealed a hint of joy, "Amitabha, having heard earlier that my old friend was in trouble, this humble monk recited scriptures throughout the night to pray for your safety... Now, it seems you are indeed unharmed..."

"Haha, my brother went to the trouble of worrying about me, but how could I have miscalculated? I previously entered Falling Sky Island by mistake, which was actually a hidden omen in the divination, allowing this old man to seek good fortune and avoid disaster..."

Divine Calculator laughed heartily before his expression turned somber again, "To think that the human race has fallen to such a state, with many friends lost in battle, I truly did not foresee it..."

If Divine Calculator had known the opportunity on Falling Sky Island would be like this, what he would have chosen is still not easy to say.

At the very least, with him, the foremost divination master of the human race, advising on military strategy, perhaps the casualties of the human forces could have been reduced.

"Amitabha..." Jin Gangzi then comforted his old friend, "The fortunes of our four races mostly rested on the shoulders of the old Mahayana ancestors. Even if you could have slightly changed the situation, ultimately, you could not have reversed the overall situation..."

"Mahayana, Mahayana..."

Divine Calculator and Jin Gangzi exchanged a look and then their gaze fell on Fang Xi and that God Path Lord.

Clearly, the rise and fall of the human race now hinged on Fang Xi’s single thought.

"Where are the Mahayana Monks like Qingxu Child currently?"

Fang Xi, after consoling Shui Lingxin and the other female cultivators, asked.

"They are all in Heaven Origin City... A second battle for Heaven Origin City is about to commence. Our Mahayana Monks are tied down at the frontline of Heaven Origin City, unable to come to Sky Brahman Domain to assist. Thus, they instructed this humble monk to come here."

Jin Gangzi answered respectfully.

"The second battle for Heaven Origin City?"

Fang Xi was somewhat speechless.

In the previous battle where he made a move, the human race had won the battle for Heaven Origin City, and they had even pushed the battle line all the way forward. Although they had not yet reclaimed the Three Realms Mountain defense line, at least they had advanced to the vicinity of the Green Domain, reclaiming eighty percent of the human territory.

He had not expected that after the Demon Clan’s defeat, the situation would have taken such a drastic turn for the worse in such a short amount of time.

If he did not step in, should this battle for Heaven Origin City be lost, it would be far more devastating than a mere loss of half of the territory, it would be a complete collapse.

"Enough... there’s no time to delay. Let us immediately depart for the Temple of All Gods and head to Heaven Origin City!"

Without further thought, Fang Xi made his decision.

Silently accumulating and lying dormant for so many years, now at the achievement of Mahayana, and with the wings of the God Path at his command, leading the human race to dominate the Earth Immortal Realm would hinge on this very battle!

...

Heaven Origin City.

The previous prohibitions had long been restored. One after another, streaks of five-color radiance shot towards the sky, forming various arrays.

Giant Puppets stood silently atop the city walls, exuding a terrifying presence.

Another ’Fake Immortal Vein’ was constructed within the city, named ’Skywater Pavilion’, where winding streams and elegant architecture were exquisitely crafted.

However, the high-level cultivators residing within it all bore a trace of worry on their faces.

The Demon Clan had suffered a great defeat, and the human race was barely holding on, showing signs of being on the verge of collapse.

During this major battle, some Sects refused to obey orders, even deserting.

After all, the wastelands were vast!

If there were Integration Monks carrying Heaven Treasures, they could still struggle on for a long time.

It might even be possible for them to find a place suitable for recuperation and reproduction in the wastelands, like the Moon Watching Clan and the Stone Clan from other races, and perhaps they could even make a comeback in the future!

The human high command had naturally made preparations in anticipation of defeat, including several contingency plans.

This was one such scenario.

But Sects fleeing on their own was an entirely different matter from the high command organizing an evacuation.

Strictly speaking, it was already bordering on betraying the human race.

"Alas... a storm is brewing."

At the innermost part of Skywater Pavilion, in a simple hut,

A fan made of bulrushes floated mid-air, with Qingxu Child sitting on the fan, looking troubled.

"The Five Elements Qilin, Di Yi... indeed, they are aggressively advancing. This time, our human race may really be in trouble..."

His young face scrunched up as he spoke to the person beside him, Che Xuanyuan.

"My Immortal Thunder Calamity will probably arrive in a few hundred years, and I may not be able to withstand it this time. Perhaps it’s better to stay here and die fighting for the human race..."

Stroking the Void Mirror in his hand, Che Xuanyuan sighed, "Rather, Qing Xu Child, you should preserve your precious life to clear the path for our human race..."

His lifespan naturally couldn’t be as exaggerated as Fang Xi’s. Facing an Immortal Thunder Calamity every few thousand years, his next great trial was not far off.

What’s worse, there had been an unending string of great battles recently, severely damaging his Primordial Energy. He had some confidence in overcoming the Immortal Thunder Calamity by relying on the ’Void Mirror’ in his hand, but now he was far from sure.

"Alas... our misfortune to encounter such an unprecedented upheaval, what can we do?"

Even Qing Xu Child’s young face showed a hint of helplessness.

"Despite the difficulties ahead, we just have to carve a path of survival with the sword in hand."

A white light flashed, and a sword-bearing Taoist walked in. It was none other than Master Bu from the Mahayana.

Since Old Meng and Hua died one after the other, the strength of the human race Mahayana cultivators was also stretched thin.

"Does Mr. Bu bring good news?"

Seeing Master Bu enter, Qing Xu Child’s eyes immediately brightened.

"I used emotion to appeal and reason to persuade... and finally convinced ’Guixu Zi,’ who promised to lend a hand at the right moment... but he said that the effort of one person is hardly enough to turn the tide, fearing it might be in vain," Master Bu said with a sigh.

"Alas... even adding Guixu Zi, we’d still have difficulty resisting the Five Elements Qilin and Di Yi..." The corners of Qing Xu Child’s eyes flashed with a cold light: "However, if we sacrifice one of the Immortal Mansion Rare Treasures and set up the legendary Immortal Array... Even seven or eight tribulations’ worth of Mahayana, if not dead, would be gravely injured... In any case, the more we injure or kill the Monster Clan and alien race Mahayana, the more peace our human race will have in the future. Even if we flee to the barbaric frontier, we’ll face less pursuit..."

"Exactly... When the time comes, let’s use the ’Void Mirror’."

Hearing that Qing Xu Child was ready to mobilize the human race’s last resort, Che Xuanyuan laughed generously.

Just as Master Bu was about to say something more, three Mahayana Monks suddenly changed their expressions, sensing a powerful Divine Consciousness sweeping over them.

The location was right in the center of Heaven Origin City!

"Mahayana Monk!"

"Impossible! With the current array, neither the Monster Clan nor alien race Mahayana could possibly sneak into the city under our watch!"

"Judging by the aura, it seems to be a Human Cultivator."

The three exchanged glances and each turned into different Escape Lights, arriving above Heaven Origin City.

Whoosh whoosh!

The fierce wind howled, and arrays of prohibitions enveloped the area, but they couldn’t stop Fang Xi and Jin Gangzi from entering.

"So it’s Jin Gangzi."

Upon seeing Jin Gangzi, Che Xuanyuan smiled slightly and then looked at Fang Xi, pausing in surprise, "This is..."

"I am Fang Xi, a newly ascended Mahayana..."

Fang Xi stood there in a green robe. The Temple of All Gods vanished without a trace, leaving only the waves of Mahayana Power that shocked all the cultivators present.

"Good!"

Che Xuanyuan was overjoyed at once, "Our human race has produced another talent!"

"At such a time, it must be the protection of our race’s fortune," Master Bu said, equally elated.

"That Mahayana Monk who ascended in the Origin Integration Mountain Range earlier... was it you?" Qing Xu Child criticized with a smile, "You’ve made it quite difficult for this old man to find you... Sir, your offer to serve our human race today truly shows a loyalty that could illuminate the sun and moon..."

"Heh heh..." Fang Xi chuckled, "It’s not that I’m serving the human race, but that the human race will serve me... By the way, I have another identity—Fang Immortal Taoist Master! Therefore, I must ask you to hand over Wu Xingzi, mete out justice, hold a public trial, and also reveal all of Old Meng’s deeds to the world..."

"What?"

Master Bu was the first to be startled, "Fang Immortal Taoist Master, that was surely not you... No wait, that’s a Sect position, are you the second generation Fang Immortal Taoist Master?"

"A public trial for Wu Xingzi?" Qing Xu Child’s eyebrows furrowed, "Of course, we can do that, but to publicize Old Meng’s actions, especially at this time, might undermine morale. Sir, perhaps you should reconsider?"

Between a Mahayana Monk and five others, the choice was clear without hesitation.

Stroking the ’Void Mirror,’ Che Xuanyuan spoke no more.

It was exceedingly difficult for Mahayana Monks to decide life and death among themselves as they were all practitioners of arduous cultivation. Otherwise, even with outstanding talents, it was hard to cultivate to the Mahayana Realm.

Initially, they couldn’t control Old Meng, later they couldn’t manage the Mahayana behind Qing Hezi.

And now, they naturally had even less control over Fang Xi.

"I believe the three of you might have misunderstood something..."

Seeing this scene, Fang Xi knew that if he had come here when he had only developed the God Path Incarnation, he would have received the same response.

It could have been even worse!

That’s why he chose to lie low and wait until now, when his Mahayana accomplishment allowed him to overturn the table with his power!

"I’m not here to make deals or anything with you... Instead, I am here to pronounce the verdict."

He said with a cold laugh.

Reward and punishment in my hands, ceremonies, punishments, and expeditions originate from me. Only in this way can I do as I please.

Fang Xi has never been concerned with the big picture because he himself is the big picture!

"Amitabha..."

On the side, Jin Gangzi, seeing this unfold, couldn’t help but feel very helpless.

But having been warned by Fang Xi before setting out, he could say nothing more and could only press his palms together, sighing inwardly...