The Holy Path of the Primordial World Shines Brightly

Chapter 126 From this day forward, I shall be the King of the Great Sword!

"Start with the mindset, and build upon the values ​​and beliefs that are gradually cultivated later in life."

Feng Xi held the jade slip and spoke in a serious and methodical manner.

"Besides the survival instinct and the instinct to reproduce of their species, living beings also develop an understanding of the world and external objects as they grow."

"Knowing sorrow, knowing joy, knowing happiness, knowing grief..."

"These various spiritual feelings often reflect on the body, driving and influencing living beings to make life choices..."

"so."

"If we want to regain the initiative, or even wreak havoc on the demon race again, then let's do whatever we want in these areas."

As Feng Xi spoke, a clear hesitation was visible on her face.

Clearly, what he's about to say will be far more groundbreaking than anything he's done before.

Feng Xi still has a conscience after all.

But he couldn't resist the piercing gaze of Houtu, the ancestral witch. As a strategist, the kind who was utterly loyal, he had no choice but to go along with her wishes and offer some bad advice.

"All our actions against the demon race are ultimately preparations for a future war, aimed at weakening their base."

"If you look at things from this perspective, many problems will be easily solved, and they won't be as difficult as you imagine."

Feng Xi was silent for a moment before continuing, "Since the demon race is smearing and attacking our propaganda on the Games and the image of the witch race, it is not easy for us to try to win them over. So let's destroy the demon race's lower levels."

"Whether you win them over or eliminate them, isn't it all about weakening them?"

"What plan should we devise?" Houtu, the ancestral witch, asked solemnly.

"It's simple... just spread some psychoactive substances." Feng Xi hesitated before saying, "Don't those demons love gossip?"

"Why gossip and spread rumors?"

"Ultimately, it's a psychological need, for fun, for satisfaction... So, let's just help them achieve that in one go."

"An extraordinary enjoyment, a blissful state surpassing all others, so captivating that one loses track of time..."

"Give some specific examples."

"Catnip is a dreamlike, enchanting, and extraordinary pleasure for most felines, much like dognip is for the canine species!"

"Once is intoxicating, twice is unforgettable, three or four times makes you a loyal fan."

"However, in specific aspects, the supply and production of materials require the support of big data within the Wu Clan," Feng Xi said. "From which plants and minerals can they be extracted, what are the costs, and what is the difficulty of production...?"

"Lower it to the most suitable level, and help the people of the demon race enrich their spiritual world."

He pursed his lips. "Of course, that's just not enough."

"We also need to design a supporting publicity system to operate."

"Let it be packaged as a culture, a concept, so that its true poison will be endless."

Feng Xi gradually revealed her scheme, "Striving to make it the standard preparation for discussions of metaphysics and gatherings for feasts..."

"If you have it, you're classy and sophisticated; if you don't, you're just a bumpkin or a nouveau riche."

"I call this plan the 'Five-Stone Powder' Plan!"

The Five-Stone Powder Plan!

This is Feng Xi's plan to fight poison with poison.

The two ancestral witches remained silent as they listened to the entire process.

They looked at each other, their eyes darting around, as if they were engaged in a fierce internal struggle.

"What are the specific steps to implement this?" Houtu, the ancestral witch, turned around and asked.

"I haven't thought of anything yet," Feng Xi said honestly. "Time is limited, and I can only come up with one idea."

"To truly implement and perfect the details, we still need the collaboration and thinking of a huge team of think tanks within the clan on how to influence, erode, and even eventually transform the fake into a culture." He shook his head. "I am not the Great Luo, my mental strength and perspective are limited, and offering suggestions is my limit."

"I understand." Houtu nodded, not blaming her. "It's already quite remarkable that you could come up with such a cunning...or aboveboard scheme."

Feng Xi hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

"What? You still have something to say?" the Ancestral Witch asked in surprise.

"Yes, a little," Feng Xi said. "I hesitated a bit when I proposed this plan."

"Because how should I put it? Once this thing spreads, it can't distinguish between friend and foe."

"Today it can be a weapon against the demon race, but tomorrow it might just turn into a weapon against our witch race." Feng Xi hesitated. "In the end, we ourselves might use it even more recklessly."

"You can rest assured about that." Houtu waved her hand dismissively. "Every member of the Wu Clan has undergone an invisible selection process."

"They have basic willpower, self-discernment and self-control, and are extremely resistant to infection, so they won't fall for it easily."

"This kind of thing is perfect for dealing with opponents like the demon race, whose social standing is vastly different, whose quality varies greatly, and whose education and upbringing are worlds apart!" Houtu smiled. "Moreover, even if something goes wrong, we, the Great Luo, can use our authority to turn back time, reload the save file, and start over—isn't that easy?"

"But thinking about it, the first to be forced into this situation should be the leaders of the demon race, right?" The Ancestral Witch's eyes gleamed. "If we can use a strategy to eliminate some of the demon race's peak combat power... then I'll give you a great reward!"

"Houtu is a saintly being," Feng Xi praised. "For the Five Stone Powder plan to be implemented better, we can even contract out this stuff to some middle and upper-class groups, promising them a share of the profits... There are huge profits to be made here, so we can both harm and win them over."

"We can continuously experiment and improve using the Kunlun Mountains as a pilot project... Let those people know that even if they sabotage our National Games, we can still start afresh!"

Feng Xi harbored deep hostility towards the guy who anonymously reported her and dismantled the Wu Clan's propaganda work, which he had personally designed and managed for a long time.

Was it easy for him?

They finally found a business that guaranteed a steady income and kickbacks, and got in touch with Lingbao Tianzun, but in the blink of an eye, the training institution business was on the verge of collapse.

Cutting off someone's livelihood breeds deep-seated hatred.

Write it down in a notebook first.

If I ever get the chance to find out who's behind this, I'll definitely give them a proper "treat".

"How hateful..."

"It's forcing me to consider a career change, stepping one foot into the tobacco industry from my perfectly good preaching profession... God knows how much less kickback I'll be getting after that!"

Feng Xi deeply resented it.

At the same time, he racked his brains, trying every possible way to save his career from the quagmire of the "classroom scandal" rumors.

Unfortunately, it's easy to spread rumors, but incredibly difficult to refute them.

Even a shaman as resourceful as him was helpless.

Under conventional means, Hou Gang's approach from Kunlun Mountain was the most appropriate and reasonable, and he tried his best to refute and clarify the rumors, but it was still difficult to avoid the terrible situation of being gradually eroded and suppressed.

"Sigh... We can only hope that the Ancestral Witch Houtu is willing to expend some power and invest resources for this..."

Feng Xi couldn't help but look at Hou Tu, who had started discussing with Xuan Ming, her thoughts drifting.

I don't know why.

Feng Xi looked at Hou Tu and thought about the subordinate relationship between them... Her thoughts wandered and she thought of another pair of master and servant with a somewhat similar relationship.

Houtu—the Yellow Emperor.

The central Heavenly Emperor of the Five Directions is the Yellow Emperor, whose subordinate deity is Houtu.

And when I think of the Yellow Emperor...

Feng Xi then recalled some rumors about this human holy emperor, the truth of which was unknown, including scandalous affairs.

He had three thousand women with him!

Achieve enlightenment through dual cultivation!

"Hmm..."

His gaze suddenly became profound.

"Dual cultivation..."

Dual cultivation!

"I see!"

"Although this method of dealing with rumors is somewhat unorthodox and takes a crooked approach... it's not like I have no other choice, is it?"

"But if I do that, my reputation will probably be tarnished..."

"From now on, whenever people mention me, won't they just label me the initiator of the 'Great Sword'?"

Feng Xi shivered involuntarily.

"This is terrible..."

"If the Ancestral Witch Houtu has any better ideas, I'd better not make the suggestion..."

"If this is embarrassing, it'll be embarrassing for the whole world..."

Feng Xi decided to bury her head in the sand.

As long as Houtu Ancestral Witch is powerful enough, there should be no problem, right?

However, Feng Xi was disappointed.

Until Houtu Zuwu decided to launch the Five Stone Powder Project, there was not a single instruction or arrangement regarding the "Taoist training institution".

Finally, Feng Xi had no choice but to bite the bullet and speak.

"Um... Lord Ancestral Witch, what about the original publicity plan?"

"The image of our Wu tribe has been tarnished, and our training platform has suffered a major blow. This will be extremely detrimental to the hosting of the upcoming Metropolitan Games!"

"I know that too," Houtu said, stroking her chin. "But things have come to this point, so let's cut our losses."

"Although the training platform has suffered a severe blow, at least its reputation has been established, regardless of whether that reputation is ultimately good or bad."

"The Metropolitan Games will be held as scheduled, with increased prize money to attract the wavering groups..." Houtu's face darkened as she spoke, "but the hidden reincarnation strategy will also be compromised as a result."

"My lord, won't you take action to reverse the decline?" Feng Xi asked.

"My intervention can instantly turn the tide, but using it here..." Houtu shook her head, "It's too early, and too inappropriate."

"Kunlun Mountain is an important pilot site, but it's just a pilot site. If the peak strength of the Wu Clan is forced to prepare for battle prematurely because of this... it's too disadvantageous, too uneconomical, and too demoralizing."

Houtu was considering the bigger picture.

Even though they really wanted to launch the promotional campaign immediately, they didn't let it cloud their judgment and decided to play it safe for now.

"Well... there's nothing we can do about it."

Feng Xi felt a bitter taste in her mouth and a lump in her throat. 'That method was despicable, but given the circumstances… I had no other choice!'

With a pained expression and a hint of sadness, he spoke to Houtu, "My lord, I have a plan that I think can barely quell the rumors, but there are some..."

"You have a method? Tell me!" Houtu said crisply.

"My lord... have you ever heard of the mysteries of Yin and Yang and human relations?" Feng Xi used a more tactful way of putting it.

But who is Houtu?

Even if she hasn't experienced it firsthand, she's seen and experienced a lot in her long life. What hasn't she seen?

"I've heard of it... not just heard of it, I know a lot about it."

Houtu remained calm.

"Do you have any knowledge in this area, or any relevant practice methods?"

Feng Xi mustered her courage and asked.

"Yes!" Houtu looked at him suspiciously. "What are you trying to say? Don't keep me in suspense."

"That's how it is." Feng Xi chuckled twice, "Regarding the matter of dispelling rumors, I'm thinking we don't need to take the proper route to dispel them."

"It can't be completely cleaned up."

"The best approach is to counter rumors with rumors, thus helping the opponent to deepen and expand their position."

"Didn't the demon race accuse us of engaging in inappropriate relationships between men and women?"

"good!"

"We're not denying the rumors anymore."

"We're using another rumor to divert attention... no, this can't even be called a rumor anymore, it has substance!" Feng Xi's face shone with realization. "We're doing this to help those beings improve!"

"Therefore, there is a reasonable explanation for why things escalated to the point of going to bed."

"It's because this method of practice is special!"

"The path of Yin-Yang dual cultivation is also the supreme path!"

"This method benefits both parties... An agreement was signed before it was performed, it was a mutual agreement..."

Houtu, the ancestral witch, was astonished.

Even the Xuanming Ancestral Witch was shocked.

The way they looked at Feng Xi was extremely strange.

"In this world, power reigns supreme... We laugh at the weak, but not at prostitution." Feng Xi looked down at his nose, his mind focused. "I think the existence of this cultivation method can greatly divert the attention of those who are keen on spreading rumors."

"Then, we subtly let these curious guys 'discover' the inside story themselves, and get a few words about dual cultivation methods from our training platform... and everything will be made up."

Feng Xi stated that under normal circumstances, he could not defeat his opponent; it was simply because he hadn't set his bottom line low enough.

If he just lowers his standards a little bit... ha.

"We could even orchestrate a play," Feng Xi gestured, "a grand drama about internal strife within the training platform."

"A group of people who are obsessed with helping the registered beings improve by any means necessary, and in order to get results as quickly as possible, they have resorted to this kind of method that is easy to misunderstand."

"The other group, holding a more serious view, demanded that we not be greedy for quick progress, but rather take a steady and solid approach."

"Then our Wu clan will hold a large-scale debate, inviting all the major clans in Kunlun Mountain to gather together and witness this debate on cultivation philosophies."

"Whoever loses gets expelled."

"Afterwards, let the dual cultivation faction lose and make them take the blame for the organization."

"As a temporary worker, I was fired, not recognized as a qualified employee by the training platform, and started my own faction, taking shortcuts and unethical methods."

"In that case...once this grand show is finished, won't we be able to completely clear our names of the blame that the demon race has placed on us?"

"But the person who carried out this plan..."

"No need to say more, it's Feng Xi!" Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, made the decision instantly, looking at Feng Xi with admiration. "You're quick-witted and exceptionally intelligent; I trust you the most!"

"It's not, sir..." Feng Xi said repeatedly, "This even requires the cooperation of the Three Pure Ones... I am too weak and powerless to shoulder such a heavy responsibility!"

"Only you, Lord Ancestral Witch..."

"Don't worry, I'll take care of things with Sanqing!"

Houtu sealed Fengxi's mouth.

Feng Xi's face was filled with sorrow.

He knew it would end like this.

From now on, he will likely have one more title—

King of Great Swords!

(End of this chapter)