txolops Chapter 183 The Power of a Sage, Bai Ze Escapes
Chapter 183 The Power of a Sage, Bai Ze Escapes
The world was deathly silent; the majestic holy power oppressed every inch of space, silencing all things.
All eyes, friend or foe, were fixed on the sky above.
"It's my fault... I've ruined them. As a direct disciple of a sage, how could I not have a backup plan for saving my life and fighting the enemy? I should have thought of that sooner..."
"This Senior Uncle Taibai's strength is truly terrifying."
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More discussion is spreading, and many people have already collapsed to the ground, having lost the strength to even stand.
If that devastating golden slash hadn't been so far from the ground and hadn't leaked its power outwards, the people below would probably have been reduced to dust.
In contrast, the three demon saints of the demon race met an even more tragic end.
Fei Lian, being slightly slower, was the first to be hit. The moment the golden light touched his body, he was silently reduced to ashes, his body and soul scattered.
Less than three breaths after his fall, Guiche and Yingzhao also could not escape their fate, and their massive demon saint forms collapsed.
However, even the power of a sage could not completely erase the last traces of these three demon saints.
Just as the aftershocks of the strike were about to annihilate their last trace of true spirit, the Investiture of the Gods was triggered.
A force of rule descended, firmly protecting those three points of true spirit.
They were irresistibly drawn towards the direction where the Investiture of the Gods was located in the darkness.
"Is he on the Investiture of the Gods list?"
In the distance, Bai Ze, who had been using his supernatural powers to sense the battlefield from afar, lost all hope after confirming that their presence had completely disappeared.
The mission has already failed. Even if he were to risk completing it now, could he guarantee that Taibai wouldn't have a way to break it?
If one were to risk one's life to achieve this, only to lose it all, and then Taibai were to easily remove the seal, that would truly be a complete loss, leaving one nothing but a laughingstock.
Bai Ze snapped back to reality, no longer looking at the figure in the sky. Instead, he used his demonic energy to firmly restrain Wen Zhong, and then sped off towards the Hundred Thousand Mountains without looking back.
To cut the weeds, you must pull them out by the roots. Taibai understood this principle, and in an instant, he chased after Bai Ze.
He made a fist with his right hand, and the God-Slaying Spear, imbued with murderous aura, seemed about to reappear and deliver a fatal blow to Bai Ze.
However, Bai Ze suddenly pulled Wen Zhong, whom he had captured, backward, using his body as a shield to firmly block him behind him.
Taibai hesitated to fire, fearing the consequences, and abruptly stopped his poised attack.
Wen Zhong was merely a Golden Immortal, and in Bai Ze's hands, he was no different from an infant, utterly powerless to resist.
Wen Zhong was destined to be deified; this was the will of Heaven.
However, how to get on the list and who submits the list are extremely important details.
If Wen Zhong were to die at the hands of Tai Bai today, and in full view of everyone, the Holy Mother Jinling would surely fight him to the death.
If you want to cover your tracks, do you have to slaughter all the living beings within a radius of ten thousand miles who witnessed this battle?
Such overwhelming karma was something even he could not possibly bear.
Therefore, Taibai had no choice but to abandon his idea of immediately killing Wen Zhong and instead followed closely behind Bai Ze, looking for a fleeting opportunity to rescue him.
Bai Ze, who was in the light ahead, also sensed that the lock-on feeling like a thorn in his back had not disappeared, and his heart grew heavier.
As he flew away with all his might, he spoke in a deep voice, his voice amplified by his magic to carry backward:
"Fellow Daoist Taibai, why press on so hard? Why not stop here?"
Once I have confirmed your safety, I will return you, my nephew, unharmed.
Fellow Daoist, you can rest assured. The mission has failed, and I will absolutely not turn back to do so, thus adding to the risks."
"Fellow Daoist Bai Ze, if you release Wen Zhong now, I swear to the Heavenly Dao and my own Dao heart that I will never again harm you!"
Now that we are in the midst of a great calamity, the secrets of heaven are in chaos, and the power of heavenly supervision is somewhat delayed. The backlash of the oath may be delayed, but it is by no means ineffective.
Moreover, those who cultivate the Tao make vows to their hearts, which have a very strong binding force. Once they break these vows, their path on the Tao is in jeopardy.
Turn the page, and you'll find yourself in another world.
Therefore, only when these two oaths are combined can Bai Ze possibly believe all of this.
Upon hearing the sound, Bai Ze's escape light suddenly paused, and he actually stopped, turning around to face Tai Bai, who had chased him not far away.
"Oh? If you are willing to make an oath, please do so immediately. I am all ears."
"Heaven's will is above, and the Daoist heart is the witness. I, Taibai, hereby swear that as long as Fellow Daoist Bai Ze releases Wen Zhong immediately..."
"I will never again kill Fellow Daoist Bai Ze. If I defy this, may I be punished by Heaven, my Dao heart tarnished, and my path forever severed!"
As soon as the vow was made, a subtle, unseen sensation seemed to descend upon the two of them.
"The oath has been made, fellow Daoist, are you willing to release the person?"
However, a slightly strange smile appeared on Bai Ze's face as he slowly shook his head:
"Fellow Daoist, your oath is not thorough enough."
"What do you mean? My vow is clear: I will never harm you."
"Not enough, far from enough. Fellow Daoist's oath only said that he would not lay a hand on me."
"And what about the future? Fellow Daoist, you must swear an oath that from this day forward, you, Taibai, will never, in any form, directly or indirectly, harm my life."
A cold glint flashed in Taibai's eyes, and his hands, hanging at his sides, unconsciously clenched into fists.
But when his gaze swept over the unconscious Wen Zhong in Bai Ze's hands, his anger was forcibly suppressed.
Wen Zhong's safety is of paramount importance, involving not only the bond between fellow disciples but also the arrangements for the Investiture of the Gods and the attitude of his sect.
If Wen Zhong were to be included on the list due to a moment of anger, the consequences would be unpredictable.
Suddenly, Taibai had a thought and decided to recruit Bai Ze.
If such a wise and extraordinary person could be recruited to one's own cause, it would be like adding wings to a tiger when arranging matters related to the Investiture of the Gods in the future.
"Fellow Daoist's caution is truly admirable."
"Unfortunately, if you are willing to become my disciple, I can introduce you to a sage, and your future will be limitless."
Bai Ze shook his head again, smiling calmly:
"Fellow Daoist is mistaken. I was once a minister of the Demon Emperor Jun, and now I am a minister of Crown Prince Lu Ya."
As a subject, I will never betray my duty, even unto death. In this respect, I am no different from Guiche and the others.
"Didn't Kunpeng also betray Dijun? In this primordial world, the strong prey on the weak, and wise birds choose their trees to roost in. Why don't you, fellow Daoist, switch allegiance to a wise ruler?"
"Hahaha! Since you know Kunpeng, you should know me, Bai Ze, even more."
I am a wise sage of the demon race, who once served the Demon Emperor and now serves the Crown Prince. This resolve remains unwavering.
Seeing this, Taibai knew that there was no hope of persuasion and could only sigh in regret.
Such a person, so stubbornly devoted to the concepts of loyalty and righteousness, truly impressed and saddened him.
Since it was unattainable, he made a vow as promised.
The oath was made, and Bai Ze kept his promise, releasing Wen Zhong.
"Master Uncle, I'm sorry to have troubled you."
Taibai ignored him, and only spoke again to Bai Ze's retreating figure as Bai Ze turned to leave, his voice deep and resonant:
"Fellow Daoist, Lu Ya's heart is not entirely with the demon race. In the future, he will surely exchange the entire demon race for the favor of a major sect to secure his own future. He will understand what I am saying today."
Bai Ze paused slightly, but did not turn around or utter a word of rebuttal. He transformed into a stream of light and headed into the depths of the Hundred Thousand Mountains.
Taibai remained silent for a moment, then finally shook his head, picked up Wen Zhong beside him, and turned back towards the battlefield.
"After I have beheaded Yuan Futong, you will lead your troops to attack. You know how to handle the rest; there is no need to come looking for me again."
"Uncle-Master, where are you going? Are you returning to your sect to ask someone to capture Bai Ze?"
Taibai did not answer, but simply waved his hand and sent Wen Zhong to the army in the lower realm.
At the same time, the Geng metal energy at his fingertips condensed into a sharp longsword, and with a swift movement, he locked onto Yuan Futong among the enemy troops.
As far as he knew, this Yuan Futong was no ordinary mortal; he was at least a Qi cultivator or a monkey demon who had cultivated to the level of a Golden Immortal.