If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 1370 Disciple, do you want a wife?

Legend has it that the great god Pangu possessed three "Creative Treasures": the Heaven-Opening Axe, the Jade Disc of Creation, and the Thirty-Six-Petaled Chaotic Green Lotus.

Xiao Yu had already witnessed and personally experienced the indestructible axe intent that remained on the head of the demon god, a intent that possessed the will to destroy everything.

Xiao Yu had never seen the Jade Disc of Creation. He had only heard that after the Jade Disc of Creation shattered, the Queen Mother of the West obtained a fragment and showed it to the immortals, thus leaving a legend in the Pangu World. Related information can also be found in the Great Qin Treasury.

Xiao Yu had some knowledge of the Thirty-Six Grade Chaos Green Lotus, but not much; she only knew that her Eighth Grade Merit Golden Lotus came from the Twelfth Grade Merit Golden Lotus.

The Eighth Grade Merit Lotus is formed from a single lotus seed among the Twelve Grade Merit Lotuses.

Of course, during the Investiture of the Gods period, the twelve-grade golden lotus of merit in Buddhism was eaten by the "Mosquito Taoist", and its grade was reduced to only nine grades.

Mosquito Taoist is the spirit of the Bloodwing Black Mosquito, the most venomous insect among the ten most poisonous insects in the Western Wilderness.

Therefore, it is very difficult for a golden lotus of merit in the Eight Treasures Merit Pool of Mount Ling to surpass the eighth grade.

The twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit used by Buddhists to suppress fortune was originally just a lotus seed on the thirty-six-petaled chaotic blue lotus.

Since they are lotus seeds, there must be more than one.

The Twelve-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus is another lotus seed that grew into a top-tier innate treasure after the creation of the world.

The twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit went to Buddhism, the twelve-petaled black lotus of destruction was obtained by Rahu, and the twelve-petaled red lotus of karmic fire went to the Styx Ancestor.

Currently, only the twelve-petaled lotus transformed from three lotus seeds is known to people.

Xiaoyu suspected that Wutian's true identity was the Twelfth Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus because the content of "Wutian's Method of Forceful Killing" these days was mainly divided into three aspects: First, and most importantly, the analysis of the functions and flaws of the World-Destroying Black Lotus.

Rather than explaining the "power of chaotic rules" contained in the Great Dao of Rahu.

Second, the method of destroying the spirit of the magic weapon; third, the method of dismantling the authority of Heaven from the spirit of the magic weapon.

Each of the Chaos Gods must have its own unique "specialty," which can be called the Great Dao of Chaos.

Xiaoyu's "Demon Eye Technique" and the "Dream Erosion Power" wielded by the Dream Erosion Demon Ancestor are imitations of the Rotten Demon Eye.

After Luo Hou transformed into the Dao, he must have integrated his Chaos Dao into the Pangu Heavenly Dao, making it the Demonic Dao of the Pangu Heavenly Dao Rules.

If she activated the "Rahu's Powerful Killing Method," and if Rahu is Wutian, the key to deducing a solution should be Rahu's Chaotic Dao.

Of course, the Black Lotus of Annihilation, as Rahu's "natal magic weapon," can also be considered his core combat strength.

However, the second and third points are both related to magical artifacts, and it is also necessary to dismantle the authority of the Heavenly Dao from the magical artifacts.

It is clear that the authority of Heaven has been transferred to the "magic weapon". Could Rahu be a magic weapon?

It is now certain that Rahu is a Chaos Demon God.

Therefore, there is only one answer left: Wutian is very likely the twelfth-grade world-destroying black lotus that gave birth to its own will.

In that battle in the sea of ​​consciousness, when the Five Thunder General used the "Pangu Sword Intent" to annihilate Wutian's will, it ultimately collapsed into a collection of numerous consciousnesses.

Among them was the Bewitching Demon Lord, who had recently vanished before Xiaoyu.

Thus, she could deduce an even more precise conclusion: the Black Lotus of Annihilation carried the collective will of the Demon Ancestor who had merged with the Dao, and ultimately gave birth to a new life, "Wutian".

At this time, Wutian was in the process of transformation and had not yet fully become a true life form.

It is probably in the stage of merging between the artifact spirit and the "collective consciousness of the demonic path".

Xiaoyu felt the same way.

When she became a demon, she sacrificed herself to Rahu. Once the Black Lotus Mark was left, her soul, body, magic power, and demonic laws all became a small part of "the whole Rahu".

Rahu transformed into the Dao and became part of the Dao of Heaven.

Once these demon ancestors become part of Rahu, wouldn't they have achieved the Dao?
This unorthodox path of merging with the Dao leads to the demonic ancestor's will gradually forming a whole called "Rahu".

If this collective consciousness still possesses a "physical body," such as the twelfth-grade world-destroying black lotus, wouldn't it be perfectly logical for it to transform into a "demon," possessing self-awareness and life, and even becoming a "demon" in the Pangu world?
It is very likely that Wutian did not lie completely, and that the will of Rahu, who transformed into the Dao after death, was also included in the "whole".

When Xiaoyu dies and is no more, her soul and will will also become part of the "whole".

Fortunately, Wutian was still a 'spirit of the weapon' at this time, rather than a true demon ancestor.

Destroying this immature artifact spirit is definitely easier than destroying the Demon Ancestor.

If I destroy the spirit of the artifact, will the Twelfth-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus also become my spoils of war?
With the twelfth-grade Black Lotus of Annihilation, coupled with the Heavenly Dao authority of the Demonic Sect, surpassing the Great Luo Immortal realm is just around the corner!

Thinking of this, Xiaoyu felt both fortunate and expectant.

After reconstructing the geomantic landscape of Dongjun, she went to Jibeijun.

Currently, some land in Jibei County has fallen and become part of the territory of "New Qi".

A few days later, the Lantern Festival was approaching, and so was the day of Dong Ye's alchemical tribulation.

Xiao Yu broke free from the earth's veins, her appearance and temperament returning to their pre-demonic state, and arrived at the Yue Lao Temple outside Boyang City.

At this time, her "Dream Erosion Spell System" was not yet fully developed. However, her control over her own magic power and "Daoist Authority" had reached a level of complete mastery.

Ordinary deities should be unable to discern her true nature or detect the demonic energy emanating from her.

On the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, in Boyang City, at the Temple of the Old Man Under the Moon.

In previous years, before the end of the first month of the lunar calendar, devout men and women from both inside and outside the city would have gathered at various temples.

The Temple of the Matchmaker is always packed with people.

This year, the people of Boyang County experienced a desolate and fearful Spring Festival. This was because Zhou Shi, the most outstanding general under King Chen Sheng, was leading tens of thousands of elite cavalry across the northern part of Ji.

Zhou Shi's aim was not to conquer cities and seize territory; his sole purpose was to destroy the Qin dynasty's rule in Qi. He would not garrison any particular city, but would instead relentlessly harass the counties that still refused to surrender.

Xiaoyu paid no attention to the war in Jibei, nor did she appear before the few scattered believers.

She transformed into a different person, her aura and demeanor changed, and she walked into the Yue Lao Temple with an air of nonchalance, lit an incense stick, and then stood in front of the Yue Lao statue, making hand gestures and chanting incantations.

But the whole process was unseen by anyone; she seemed to be in another dimension.

After a while, the statue of the Old Man Under the Moon began to flicker with a faint spiritual light.

A phantom figure descended from the altar; it was an old Taoist priest with a stern face and a tall, thin build. "Where did this arrogant fool come from, daring to use a summoning incantation to forcibly invoke this old Taoist's true spirit?!"

The old Taoist priest roared at "ordinary female immortal Xiaoyu," his mouth shouting loudly while his eyes gleamed with a bright light, trying to investigate her background.

Xiao Yu bowed respectfully and asked, "Is this Lord Yuehe in person? I have come to ask for a marriage for my disciple, and I hope Lord Yuehe will do me a favor."

"Yuehe Laoren" is the same as Yue Lao (the God of Marriage).

He was originally a Taoist cultivator, but later switched to the path of immortals. Therefore, when he descended to the mortal realm, he was still wearing a Taoist robe.

Of course, the appearance of the Old Man of the Moon in a Taoist robe at this time was mainly due to Xiaoyu using great supernatural powers and magic to forcibly summon the Old Man of the Moon's true spirit.

If it is merely a projection of the "God of Marriage" that is summoned, it will surely be an elderly priest, dressed in auspicious robes, smiling, and holding a marriage thread and a red embroidered ball, just like the statue.

"Where did you come from, Qi cultivator? How can you be so ignorant of the rules? I am a righteous god of the Heavenly Court. Whoever you wish to pray for in marriage, go to the temple, burn incense, and sincerely worship. If I am moved, I will respond to your piety."

On the eve of the Lunar New Year, the Old Man of the Moon was already furious to be forcibly dragged to the mortal realm by an unknown immortal.

He accepted the title of "Master Yuehe" again, which inadvertently triggered the Great Destroyer Father, who became increasingly agitated and indignant. His tone grew worse and his voice grew louder, "Now you are forcibly detaining my true spirit. You are simply audacious and lawless!"
Don't even think about getting a good marriage for your apprentice; you yourself won't have a good outcome either.

Just wait and see how I'll handle this when I get back—uh... Yu, Grand Tutor Yu, you, how could you…

Grand Tutor Yu, who had been smiling, lost his smile as he listened, and his eyes grew colder and colder.

Finally, just as the old man was about to threaten her and arrange a bad marriage for her, she reverted to her original form as Grand Tutor Yu, releasing her aura and displaying her full power.

The old man glared at him first, and his face turned pale instantly.

"Thump~~" His knees buckled, and he knelt down. "This humble god greets Lord Qiushan. Lord, Happy New Year! Hehe, on New Year's Day, you're joking with this old man, hehe~~~"

He gave a dry laugh, a laugh that looked like he was crying.

Grand Master Yu still needed to find a wife for his disciple, so he suppressed his anger and frustration and said in a gentle tone, "Old Immortal, please get up. I have something to ask of you."

The Old Man of the Moon obediently got up, but his body was hunched over, and his expression was cautious. "You're too kind, Lord Yuanjun. You've honored me by calling this old man over."

"Marriage, is it? Tell me, who is your apprentice, what kind of partner does he/she want, and how many? Just tell me, and I'll take care of it for you right away."

“My disciple is Xi Juan from Teng County, Xue Prefecture. These are his birth dates and times.”

Grand Tutor Yu handed over the betrothal letter he had prepared beforehand, and asked curiously, "Isn't it supposed to be one couple for life? How come you can find several partners?"

The Old Man of the Moon took the marriage certificate with both hands, opened it, and silently calculated in his heart. He explained, "Everyone has their best match, but not everyone can meet their 'destined one'."

Often, even the elderly cannot be "connected by fate across a thousand miles".

For example, if a boy is born in Heyang and a girl is born in Heyin, the old man can gently pull the thread of fate and make them meet, get to know each other, and fall in love.

But if a young girl is born in the land of China, her ideal husband is in the Northern Continent.

It's not impossible for the old man to force them together, but it would interfere too much with their destiny. The young man and woman were just ordinary people; they simply didn't have the luck and fortune to bear the consequences of such a drastic change in their fate.

Alas, people are born different from one another.

To become a legendary couple, one must be a protagonist of heaven and earth, a person destined by fate.

They are blessed with good fortune; no matter how far apart they are, even if separated by several reincarnations, their marriage can continue for three lifetimes.

Therefore, most people can only choose the person who best suits them within a certain range, based on their own fortune.

The Grand Tutor's disciple is sure to have great fortune.

Based on the depth of their connection, from the first to the tenth, even the tenth-ranked woman has a much higher compatibility and affinity with him than ordinary couples.

At this point, he couldn't help but free his right hand to quickly calculate, his brows furrowing more and more as he did so. "How strange! Your disciple Xi Juan is indeed blessed with extraordinary fortune and exceptional talent, a truly noble person of the highest order in the world. How come she doesn't even have a companion?"

Just as I predicted back then, Xi Juan is destined to never find a wife or have children, and the Xi family line will definitely end with his generation.

Grand Tutor Yu said, "My disciple is a healthy young man, and he is also obedient and well-behaved."

He can marry the woman I choose at any time, provided I give the order.

Even if he's not the best, surely he should at least have someone to keep him company?

The Matchmaker said, "Your disciple Xi Juan's most recent romantic encounter was the year before last, with the two daughters of the Lu family in Pei County. Could it be that the Grand Tutor was involved in matchmaking back then?"

Grand Master Yu exclaimed in surprise, "Old Immortal, you truly live up to your reputation as the God of Marriage! You even predicted this!"

A smug look flashed across the old man's face as he chuckled, "Water leaves its mark, and even an unfulfilled marriage will leave a faint trace."

If Grand Tutor Yu disregards the consequences and forces Xi Juan to marry, he can indeed successfully make them pay respects to their parents and enter the bridal chamber.

If two people who are not destined to be together are forced together, they will only leave a trace, but will not be connected by the thread of fate.

In short, they will not have a good outcome.

Wedding ceremonies, the bridal chamber, and even the formal status of husband and wife in the mortal world are ultimately just rituals established by mortals; they cannot fundamentally bring about a predestined union.

With a sigh, he looked at the thoughtful Grand Tutor Yu and said, "There are countless lovesick men and women in the world, but the immortal couples who leave behind beautiful stories are ultimately few and far between."

Compared to other couples, there are still more unhappy couples.

Those unhappy couples are the result of not worshipping the Old Man Under the Moon Temple, not consulting a fortune teller to predict their marriage, and being forced together for personal gain or some other reason.

The Grand Tutor wants to find a good match for his disciple because he hopes for a happy marriage and a harmonious family, right?

If you randomly choose a woman who is both talented and beautiful but not meant to be with you, and force them together, they will end up as a miserable couple, which would be contrary to your wishes.

Grand Tutor Yu hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth, "Actually, I had already foreseen that my disciple would have no descendants and would probably be a bachelor until the end of his life. That's why I was so anxious and summoned the old immortal to descend to the mortal realm to help him!"

As she spoke, she bowed again.

The Old Man of the Moon revealed an expression that said, "Just as I thought."

Seeing how polite she was, he felt relieved.

"Grand Tutor, there's no need for such formalities. What would be an insurmountable difficulty for others is nothing more than a piece of cake for this old man."

(End of this chapter)