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

Chapter 1392 Trading
Actually, they were all overthinking it. How could Meng Shi Xiaoyu not pay attention to Dong Ye and the elixir?

Trying to talk nonsense with them is just setting up a trap!
As the Nine-Turn Bone-Changing Pill matures, the "divine will" to immediately destroy the elixir and return the essence of heaven and earth to the world grows stronger.

Tianmo Xiaoyu had no way to defy this fate.

If she resists forcefully, God will strike her with lightning.

However, "God" seems to lack intelligence, or rather, the "Will of Heaven" that orchestrates calamities is merely a very special collective consciousness of all beings, like Pangu.

The precious materials that Dong Ye collected for refining the Nine-Turn Bone-Changing Pill were all condensed from the most refined essence of heaven and earth.

In the most ideal state, the essence of heaven and earth belongs to the "state-owned assets of the Pangu world" and to all the people of the Pangu world.

Now Dong Ye wants to monopolize the essence of heaven and earth, and the collective consciousness of all the people will unite to become the "will of heaven" that will bring about the calamity.

This will is neither the Jade Emperor's "proxy for the Heavenly Emperor" nor the "true former Heavenly Emperor Hongjun Ancestor"; it is not intelligent enough.

The Heavenly Demon Xiaoyu, who was spreading the tribulation, could not directly defy it, but he could cheat and trick: he distributed the tribulation that should have been borne by Dong Ye to the troublesome immortals of the Xuanmen sect around him.

When Tianmo Xiaoyu argued with the immortals, he certainly had the purpose of exonerating himself from his demonic possession.

At the same time, she was also setting up a calamity in accordance with the will of Heaven: "Heavens, these immortals of the Xuanmen sect are in cahoots with Dong Ye. They are essentially the same as the Three Friends of Qionglin. They are targeting me in order to help Dong Ye resolve his alchemy calamity. Now, when I'm messing with them, I'm setting up a calamity."

If the Heavenly Dao's will during the Dan Tribulation is to "act as the Jade Emperor," then such thoughts and actions certainly cannot fool Him.

However, if it is the collective consciousness of all living beings, it cannot be completely deceived.

Fate continues to pressure and oppress her, stimulating her demonic instincts, causing her to lose her true self and completely succumb to her demonic nature.

But at least she fulfilled part of the mission of spreading the calamity, so she wasn't struck down by the heavenly tribulation.

As long as she isn't struck by heavenly lightning, she can withstand the backlash from the demonic instincts.

"Master Dong, you've seen it too, the wrath of the masses is hard to defy!"

With the Great Tribulation of Nine-Nine almost over, Meng Shi Xiaoyu should indeed focus her attention on Dong Ye.

She planted a demonic thought in his heart using a dream-eating spell, and whispered secrets through this method.

"But if you promise me a Nine-Turn Bone-Changing Pill and let me choose first, I can help you cheat."

The will of Heaven has entrusted me with the task of setting up the demonic tribulation. I have the means to live up to the will of Heaven and to ensure that you successfully overcome the tribulation.

Master Dong, what do you think of this win-win solution that benefits everyone?

Dong Ye hesitated for a moment, then refused, saying, "I would never give you a single Nine-Turn Bone-Changing Pill!"

"Of the six immortal pills available, I'm only prioritizing one. Don't you have the confidence to refine at least two Nine-Turn Bone-Changing Pills?"

Meng Shi Xiaoyu's voice rang out outside the window of his soul; the two of them had to try their best to keep their conversation a secret.

"Do I need confidence? Now all six Bone-Changing Pills have reached the ninth level, only lacking the final Dao imprint. The immortal pills will be complete!" Dong Ye said proudly.

In fact, the elixir had already undergone nine cycles during the seventh heavenly tribulation.

However, nine revolutions is only the threshold for the "Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill," not that the pill has reached its peak after nine revolutions.

For the martial artists of the Xisha region, the Three-Turn Bone-Changing Pill from the superior nation of China is the "top-grade Nine-Turn Immortal Pill".

For high-ranking officials and nobles in Xianyang, having six cycles of the elixir was already considered a "nine-cycle elixir of immortality."

For Grand Tutor Yu, being able to cross the threshold of the ninth level is already equivalent to obtaining a top-tier ninth-level elixir.

To truly transform Dong Ye, who is about to attain enlightenment, we must leave a mark of the Great Dao so that he can take the final step.

Imprinting the Dao on Laozi is fundamental.

If you don't have three or four marks on your head, you'd be embarrassed to put the "Tushuai Palace" label on it.

People with different levels of understanding have different perspectives and different needs.

"If that's the case, why can't you even part with a single Bone-Changing Pill? With your intelligence, you shouldn't do something so foolish as to lose sight of the bigger picture!" Meng Shi Xiaoyu said.

Dong Ye sneered, "You try and see if you can make me 'lose more than I gain'!"

Meng Shi Xiaoyu said in a deep voice, "You don't believe I can make you fail? Immortal Dong, have you been overwhelmed by calamity and completely lost your mind?"
You bear a heavy burden of karma and cause and effect, and the dangers of the elixir tribulation are far beyond what is ordinary.

Even the peerless old demon, the Forgetful Immortal, who had cultivated for millions of years, was alarmed.

You can't handle just those seven alone.

Now that I've wiped them all out, am I not stronger than them?
With my current demonic powers, crippling you would be difficult, but causing you to fail at the last hurdle would be a piece of cake.

But I need a Nine-Turn Bone-Changing Pill to upgrade my immortal bones!

Compared to one's own great path, the calamities ordained by Heaven are of little importance.

That's why I've been holding back, deliberately arguing with those Xuanmen immortals to transfer your calamity energy onto them.

If my actions have led you to think, 'Old Demon Yu is nothing special,'

You can team up with a few friends; the four of you from Qionglin can work together to predict good and bad fortune.

If you possess the fortune and ability to attain the Great Luo, you will surely arrive at the conclusion that "rejecting me will bring great misfortune."

Her words were neither humble nor arrogant, and were well-reasoned and logical.

However, she didn't know much about the quasi-Great Luo who had severed the three corpses.

When she first proposed the collaboration, Dong Ye had already hesitated, thought it over, and weighed the options.

He had considered everything she was saying at that moment.

When he finally chose to refuse, it was a decision made with absolute rationality, and his will was firm and unwavering.

A quasi-Great Luo who has severed the three corpses has no distracting thoughts in his mind and will not be as conflicted or indecisive as an ordinary person.

Therefore, as soon as Meng Shi Xiaoyu finished speaking, Dong Ye seemed to have no consideration and immediately said, "Go ahead and come! You are just a minor obstacle on my path to enlightenment."

If I can't even overcome the hurdle of 'the demonic disturbance of the mind,' then I deserve to be unable to attain enlightenment."

If he really compromises, it means he lacks confidence in overcoming the tribulation.

If one's Dao heart is broken, even if one takes the Nine-Turn Bone-Changing Pill, how will one overcome the even more difficult Tribulation of Dao Integration?

Meng Shi Xiaoyu, thinking herself clever, believed she could fool the "Will of Heaven" and simultaneously get what she wanted—the Nine-Turn Bone-Changing Pill—before leaving in style.

She treated the will of Heaven as a pawn, unaware that the sayings "Man proposes, God disposes" and "Heaven's will is hard to defy" also applied to her.

If Dong Ye hadn't severed his three corpses, he might have compromised with her. But having severed them, Dong Ye had absolutely no room for compromise regarding the test of his Dao heart!
Severing the three corpses is already the highest realm of Dao heart. If, even at this level, he still lacks the confidence to face his inner demons and heavenly demons, he has lost faith in the "Great Dao." How can he then unite with the Dao?
Xiao Yu didn't understand, but Dong Ye hesitated for a moment before realizing it, while the "Will of Heaven" knew from the beginning.

Or rather, this is itself a rule of nature!

After rejecting Meng Shi Xiaoyu, Dong Ye decisively extinguished the demonic thoughts "outside the window of the soul".

Meng Shi Xiaoyu was very unwilling, but there was nothing she could do.

"Dong Ye!" she proclaimed, her voice echoing across the tribulation clouds. "In order to refine the Nine-Turn Bone-Changing Pill and achieve the Great Luo realm, you gathered the most precious treasures of mountains and seas and combined the rare gems of all nations, stealing a large amount of the essence of heaven and earth. You deserve this tribulation."

However, while calamities are unavoidable, they can be shared by others.

I need a Nine-Turn Bone-Changing Pill.

If you promise me the right to choose first, I am willing to bear the backlash of the 'Will of Heaven' on your behalf.

Do you agree?

"Ah, is that even possible?" The Xuanmen immortals watching were surprised, doubtful, and vaguely angry.

—We came to see you tear each other apart and cause bloodshed. How could you collude with each other and create a happy ending of "you're all good, we'll all make dumplings together"?

"Boom~~~" Before Dong Ye could react, the heavens were already enraged.

Thunder dragons circled around Tianmo Xiaoyu, and the terrifying pressure of the Heavenly Dao weighed heavily on her mind.

Dong Ye pursed his lips, quickly considering her purpose in doing so.

Li Futu opened his mouth as if to say something, but was pulled back by Fuqiu Gong.

"What's wrong?" Li Futu asked in confusion, secretly transmitting his voice. "What do you want to say?" Fuqiu Gong asked in return.

Li Futu subconsciously said, "Six immortal pills, give one to Yu Fengxian to ensure that the last few heavenly lightning strikes go smoothly, it seems worth a try."

Fuqiu Gongdao said, "Let's not even talk about how much change the current situation in the Central Plains will be brought about by giving Yu Fengxian the Bone-Changing Pill."

But how will Dong Ye overcome the hurdle in his heart?

Dong Ye was different from the other three.

All three of them possessed immortal bones and did not need the Bone-Changing Pill. Dong Ye did not possess immortal bones, but only a pure and innate Dao heart.

This is his pride, and also his greatest strength.

In theory, among the Four Friends of Qionglin, Dong Ye was the least afraid of inner demons.

The external demons couldn't get into his heart at all.

If he is immune to external demons, how can the Heavenly Demon Yu Fengxian threaten him?

If she poses no threat to him, why should she compromise with her in public, making herself appear weak and afraid to confront her inner demons?

Of course, theory is theory. The Heavenly Tribulation was arranged by Heaven, and Heaven certainly wouldn't do something in vain.

In theory, the seven-person group, including the Forgetful Immortal, the Bewitching Heart, and the Soul Devourer, could already pose a threat to Dong Ye.

"Demon, at this moment, you still want to disturb my Dao heart." Dong Ye responded, opened his mouth, and a blue "fish" flew out of his throat, transforming into a ten-foot-long flying sword, which slashed towards Meng Shi Xiaoyu.

Meng Shi Xiaoyu's body became ethereal, and she said loudly, "Everyone, please watch carefully!"

Master Dong was full of confidence, but I only need one move to make him fail.

You must see this clearly and remember it firmly.

In the future, when you or your relatives and friends are about to undergo the Heavenly Tribulation, if you encounter me again, you should prepare yourself mentally in advance on what to do.

Even though Dong Ye had severed his three corpses, he was still no match for me.

Compare yourselves to Master Dong.

If you encounter me, the best course of action is to immediately kneel down and surrender.

Having this mental expectation in advance means that if you actually surrender next time, you won't be hurt in your moral character or lose face.

Because I am a natural disaster, I am the law of the Great Dao, to submit to me is to follow the will of Heaven and the Dao.

Just like ordinary people, they worship natural disasters and pray that they will not be harmed.

"Yu Fengxian, you're too arrogant!" Guo Qiong couldn't help but scold, "We know your purpose perfectly well. You're nothing but trying to confuse my brother's Dao heart with your deceitful words. What a treacherous demon!"

Meng Shi Xiaoyu glanced at him but didn't respond. She continued in a loud voice, "If a great immortal is refining elixirs or magic treasures, he needs to overcome the tribulations of the inner demons and the heavenly demons."

You can also contact me proactively.

I promise, firstly, zero prepayment, and no money if the deal doesn't go through!
Secondly, if I cannot obtain the task of calamity from God, I will actually benefit you instead.

For example, help clear away external demons when you are undergoing tribulation.

Third, as long as I get the mission of setting up the calamity, I guarantee you will enjoy one-on-one 'Heavenly Demon Special Service'.

In short, there will be no other demons besides me.

Just like today, I'm taking care of Master Dong all by myself, so there's no risk of any unexpected complications.

Fourth, I will bear the consequences of the inner demon tribulation and the heavenly demon tribulation; you only need to focus on dealing with other types of heavenly tribulations.

But I don't take on just any job.

There are three types of people who, no matter what price they are willing to pay, should not come to me. If they do, I will mock them and curse them to fail in their tribulation.

First, I am an unforgivable villain. I am a virtuous female immortal from the Xuanmen, Buddhist, demonic, Confucian, and unorthodox schools, and I have a cleanliness obsession.

Secondly, those whose cultivation level is too low and whose abilities are too poor are simply unlucky people who, even if they eliminate the tribulation of inner demons, would still find it difficult to withstand the heavenly tribulation.

Third, the elixirs are worthless, and the magical artifacts are useless.

I am the Grand Tutor of the Great Qin Dynasty, the Demon of All Demons, the Ancestor of the Demon Seeds.

"I have high standards!"

Not to mention the immortals of the Xuanmen sect who were "watching the ads" around them, even the Three Friends of Qionglin in the courtyard had distorted expressions and wanted to complain a thousand times.

"Yu Fengxian, stop bragging. Damn, that kid Dong Ye is almost finished with the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation!"

Suddenly, a furious shout came from the outer perimeter of Zhongyuan Immortal Mansion.

Not only was its voice loud and full of impatience and disgust, but its location was also very special.

At this time, Dong Ye was undergoing his tribulation, and his disciples, relatives, and friends naturally all stayed in the immortal palace to protect him.

The immortals from the Xuanmen sect, drawn by the demonic calamity, were unwilling to share the burden of the calamity for Dong Ye, and were at least a hundred miles away from Zhongyuan Immortal Mansion.

The sudden, sharp shout came from the mountains and forests three miles away from Zhongyuan Immortal Abode.

Zhongyuan Immortal Abode is located on the mountainside of a thousand-foot-tall immortal mountain, surrounded by beautiful mountains and clear waters. In the past, celestial birds would frolic in the pond, and mythical beasts would cry out in the mountains.

Because of the heavenly tribulation, all sentient beings had long since fled far away. The forest should be quiet and deserted.

Moreover, in the perception of ordinary immortals, there was indeed no one in the forest at this time.

Even Meng Shi Xiaoyu cast a questioning glance at the cypress forest and shouted, "What are you? Hiding your head and tail, yet you speak more arrogantly than this Grand Tutor."

"I'm your grandpa!" the rough, loud middle-aged man roared in fury. "I've never seen such a stupid demon like you."

Damn it, he bullied a few junior disciples of the Xuanmen sect with a magic spell, and then he became smug, thinking that he had really become an ancestor.

I bother!

Damn it, don't think I don't understand. The reason you can act so arrogantly now is all thanks to the 'Free and Unfettered Demon Power' bestowed upon you by the heavens.

Once the Great Heavenly Tribulation ends, the tribulation energy will immediately dissipate, making it impossible to connect with the 'Heavenly Demon Realm' and losing the 'Great Freedom Heavenly Demon Power'. Any Golden Immortal could easily beat you to death.

"Damn it, you little slut, you're dead now, but you made me, your old ancestor, come all this way for nothing! Damn it~~"

Meng Shi Xiaoyu had a strange expression.

She didn't call him godfather, but this guy called himself "father" and considered himself her "grandfather," and then the Great Destroyer Father was activated on his own.

Since the "curse of honorifics" was exposed, it's been a long time since the Great Destroyer has been activated so easily.

Moreover, this guy's strength is unexpectedly strong.

He is almost on par with the Immortal of Forgetfulness.

Despite his swift death, the Immortal of Forgetfulness was no pushover; his strength was formidable. Under certain circumstances, he could even ambush a quasi-Great Luo Immortal.

"Old monster Huangyan, what do you want to do by coming to my Zhongyuan Immortal Mansion?" Dong Ye asked with a solemn expression.

"Hahaha, Dong brat, you still have the nerve to ask the old ancestor what he wants to do!"

The rough roar was filled with resentment and anger: "Forty years ago, you stole our ancestor's most treasured artifact, just to refine this worthless Nine-Turn Bone-Changing Pill."

Of the seven adopted sons of our ancestor, four were beaten to death by you.

Today, I will not only ruin your chance to attain enlightenment, but I will also wreak havoc in Zhongyuan Immortal Mansion, making your disciples and their descendants pay the price for my poor children!

Fuqiu Gong said loudly, "Old monster Huangyan, don't be ungrateful!"
The 'Nine Spirits Blazing Sun Three Souls Fruit' does indeed grow on Huangyan Mountain, but how could your mere unorthodox methods possibly suppress it with your blessings and wisdom?

Dong Ye is a virtuous and orthodox immortal of the Xuanmen sect, and this immortal fruit is precisely the treasure he should use to attain enlightenment and realize his goal.

Your four adopted sons defied the heavens, and were themselves unfortunate and of lowly fate; their deaths were simply fulfilling their destiny.

The reason Dong Ye spared your life that day was because he believed you still had hope of returning to goodness and achieving enlightenment. If you now disobey and instead act rebelliously, divine retribution will surely come upon you!

(End of this chapter)