Wet viviparity

Chapter 973 The Visitor Arrives, Inspiration Arrives
"No, it's impossible!"

The true spirit of the wind emitted a silent shriek, just like a chirping fledgling bird.

All its sorcery and ferocity were easily swept away like sandcastles on the beach before that palm.

Li Zhu, Fu Ding, You Rongzi, and even Mingyue Tongzi and Li Biti, who were still trying to calm themselves down, all stared in disbelief at this scene, watching as this righteous god extracted the true spirit of a demon immortal with his bare hands.

Ji Ming slowly closed his six hands together, and the struggling Great Wind True Spirit was surrounded by the six palms, becoming like a bird in a cage.

“Now, we can have a proper talk about the ‘future’,” Ji Ming said.

The reincarnation of the God of Peril signifies that he has taken the most difficult first step. The resistance from Taiping Mountain is no longer a problem. Now that he possesses such Taoist cultivation and supernatural powers, he can definitely shake the foundation of Zhao Tan's Taoist tradition in the human world.

Before everyone could process the series of shocks, beams of clear light began to appear above the dome. This change inexplicably brought a heavy pressure to people's hearts, like an invisible tide.

The seven members of the Taiping Mountain Cabinet—Chief Manager Wen Daoyu, Second Assistant Manager Liu An, and the members of the Council of Counsellors Zhang Xiaoyuan, Mi Posuo, Lin Shuijun, and Shangguan Yun, plus You Rongzi who was already there—the Cabinet was now complete.

As the saying goes, one's environment shapes one's temperament, and one's upbringing shapes one's body. These seven individuals practically held the highest authority on Taiping Mountain and even in the southern part of the country. Even without words, their silence itself created a substantial pressure.

Before long, more figures appeared.

Man Shenying and Green Pot God led a group of demons and gods here. They immediately turned their gazes toward Ji Ming. Among these gazes were complex emotions, but more than that, they were filled with excitement and anticipation, and an overwhelming joy that was extremely difficult to conceal.

Before the mud root, Ji Ming's six arms embraced inwards, and the imprisoned Great Wind True Spirit ceased its struggle.

All around, the high priests of Taiping Mountain and their cabinet leaders stood solemnly.

"A storm is brewing; the wind is howling!"

Wen Daoyu had an instinctive dislike for the local deity before him; more accurately, he disliked all unstable factors.

The God of Dangerous Path was once a local deity comparable to the fifth realm of the Fetal Spirit, and was the most unpredictable of the three gods of the Cloud and Rain Temple. Judging from the current situation, he is likely to become even more troublesome.

"Why now of all times?"

Wen Daoyu sighed inwardly.

Xiao Sheng was summoned to Dayu Mountain in the Central Plains by the Thunder Department under a wartime conscription order. Now, the number one fighter on the Taiping Mountain is Fei Zhang Xian Zhang Xiaoyuan. However, upon seeing this righteous god in front of him for the first time, Wen Daoyu had a strong premonition that Zhang Xiaoyuan might not be able to defeat him.

"Does this mean we have no choice but to alarm the True Lord?"

The thought flashed through Wen Daoyu's mind, but he quickly dismissed it.

The consistent principle of the Taiping Mountain patriarchs is not to interfere with the fate of their disciples. The patriarchs believe that both hardship and success are "important resources" for cultivating one's spiritual nature. Even when it is necessary to take action, they will not directly intervene.

Some disciples, after experiencing one or two major setbacks, always complain and blame others, believing that they are exceptionally talented and that the sect should cherish them even more.

As a result, after being tempered and tested outside, his spirit was easily worn down. He felt that he had not received any favor from his teachers and elders, so he kept an eye on the other disciples in the sect. Whenever he got one or two opportunities, he felt that the teachers and elders in the sect were intentionally biased and insisted on pursuing perfect equality.

Thinking of this, Wen Daoyu sighed softly and stopped trying to distract himself.

Just now, You Rongzi summoned Lu Zhenjun's Qingping Sword. It was only because Zhenjun had shown special mercy and bestowed the power to help Dafeng, who had already achieved the status of a demon immortal. Now, how could he make another special exception when dealing with a local deity who had not yet attained enlightenment?

At the primordial spirit level, the people of Taiping Mountain had already discussed how to handle this matter. The focus of their discussion was that the God of Danger was personally escorted back by the Little Sage on his orders. Now that this incident had occurred, should they act expediently in this urgent situation, or should they first go to Xiaoyu Mountain to consult the Little Sage?

"Master Wen, you make the decision," Zhang Xiaoyuan said directly to Wen Daoyu.

With Wen Daoyu at the head of the seven cabinet members, it was natural that he needed to make a decision at this critical moment.

Reason told Wen Daoyu that he should abandon distractions and capture and kill this Earth Deity immediately, otherwise, in another hundred years, it would surely become a threat. However, when it came to his biggest backer—the Little Saint Lingxu—reason no longer prevailed.

"Let's consult the young sage first."

Wen Daoyu made this unexpected yet reasonable choice.

“This official should be killed!” Zhang Xiaoyuan said, his eyes wide.

"I seconded the words of the official in charge."

Liu An and Shangguan Yun spoke in unison.

"Very well, I agree with what Master Wen said," Mi Posuo said helplessly.

Lin Shuijun's face showed a struggle, and his primordial spirit power fluctuated violently. In the end, he could only remain silent. You Rongzi was also silent.

Seeing such a favorable situation that was almost entirely in his favor, Wen Daoyu felt no joy whatsoever.

Now he understands why there are so many seemingly foolish and absurd decisions in history. It turns out that behind almost all of them there is a huge web of complex factors that restricts their choices, even leaving them with only one option, even if they are fully aware that it is absurd.

Wen Daoyu stepped forward, representing the will of Taiping Mountain, and said to the righteous deity, "Now is not the time to discuss matters."

"Why go through all that trouble?" Ji Ming interrupted Wen Daoyu, released Da Feng's true spirit, and then said, "Since so many heads of state are here, let's all be witnesses. I'll bow to the Little Saint and see his inspiration, shall I?"

Upon hearing this, many cabinet members exchanged glances, their minds racing.

Finally, Wen Daoyu spoke up, carefully controlling the hostility in his tone, and said, "Then please offer your blessings from afar, fellow Daoist. My sage's arts are profound and his efficacy is extraordinary. If he truly believes that fellow Daoist is a person of great fortune, he will certainly be willing to show his inspiration."

Under everyone's gaze, Ji Ming clasped his hands together in pairs and bowed in turn toward the Divine Palace in the northwest.

Ji Ming clasped his hands together and bowed three times, his posture respectful. The entire Ancient Forbidden Mountain fell into a strange silence, all eyes were focused on the northwest void. Even the Great Wind True Spirit, which had been released, temporarily forgot to return to its physical body, spread its wings, and stood still in place.

Just as some thought this would be a pointless farce, and even within the cabinet, a faint sneer appeared on the lips of some, a sudden change occurred.

The northwest sky seemed to be gently smoothed by an invisible hand, where all the dim light and dusty haze quietly receded, revealing an unprecedented clarity and tranquility.

Immediately afterwards, a divine bridge spanning the void slowly emerged, gradually becoming more and more prominent.

"Divine Bridge!"

Wen Daoyu exclaimed softly.

(End of this chapter)