Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1320 - 79: Judge Deeds, Not Intentions (Part 2)

Chapter 1320: Chapter 79: Judge Deeds, Not Intentions (Part 2)

If we don’t pay a sufficient price, how can we expect those Sixth Brothers to remain allied with the Great Heavenly Venerate, and how can we ask the Great Venerable to temporarily set aside conflicts?

"However, we can’t really push the Great Heavenly Venerate to the corner either, because if he falls, it would be to our advantage."

Jiang Li’s thoughts flashed intensely like lightning; once his mind was open, he quickly sorted out the changes in relationships on the side of the Great Heavenly Venerate.

He has been immersed in the flood of the Human Path for so long, not only to digest the insights of cultivation.

The wisdom of the Human Path is ever-changing, and it’s not only about cultivation insights but also about deceit and trickery.

Given Jiang Li’s level of cunning, if he truly unleashes restrictions and absorbs, it’s likely that the darker sides of human nature will willingly fall into Emperor Jiang’s embrace.

The relationship changes between the Great Heavenly Venerate and the Great Venerable may seem bizarre, but it becomes reasonable when you add Emperor Jiang as a variable.

"After all, it’s because I am too strong," Jiang Li said without any humility, yet very practically.

If not for Jiang Li, who stands as a formidable adversary in front, beings like the Great Heavenly Venerate, The Queen Mother of the West, Tathagata, and the Great Venerable would not say they are united; even avoiding instances of violent conflict would be fortunate.

It is precisely due to the overwhelming threat posed by Jiang Li, coupled with his continuous growth and refinement, that prompts the other side to unite. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

From the perspective of the Great Heavenly Venerate, with Jiang Li already being a significant threat, coupled with the Promotion Ceremony being leaked and known by both enemy and ally, it makes him anxious as well.

This time, the Great Heavenly Venerate is both shocked and enraged.

Ultimately, rather than impotently raging, the Great Heavenly Venerate, leveraging the situation, has pushed both sides to resume the great war.

"This is an opportunity."

Jiang Li looked at the other two and said, "The Great Heavenly Venerate hasn’t lost his sanity, leveraging the situation to push for a great war. But many times, people tend to make wrong decisions in moments of urgency. The Great Heavenly Venerate’s actions may be beneficial to him, yet it also provides us the opportunity to kill him."

The Great Heavenly Venerate wants to push for a great war and advance the Promotion Ceremony, but The Queen Mother of the West, Tathagata, and the Great Venerable would absolutely not allow his ascension.

The discord among the enemies provided Jiang Li with an opportunity.

As long as the ceremony for the Fuxi Dao Fruit’s promotion is incomplete, killing the Great Heavenly Venerate would dispel worries of Fuxi’s return.

The Great Heavenly Venerate’s action is akin to seizing nuts from the fire, either achieving great success or suffering a great defeat.

Second Grade is difficult to kill, but if he encounters a great defeat, then even someone as strong as the Great Heavenly Venerate faces the danger of falling.

Of course, Jiang Li must seize this opportunity.

The only consideration is the threat of the Nail-Head Seven Arrows Book.

Daoist Lord pondered for a moment and said, "Although the Nail-Head Seven Arrows Book is strange and dangerous, it has limitations, requiring twenty-one days of worship to pose a threat to life. The Great Heavenly Venerate wants to seize nuts from the fire, he certainly won’t personally curse Empress Gongsun. Fellow Daoist Jiang, dispelling this technique isn’t difficult."

His words deviated slightly from the topic, but both Jiang Li and Karma Tathagata understood his meaning.

The Nail-Head Seven Arrows Book is thorny, but in this battle, it can only play a role as an initiator, resolving it won’t be too difficult. Daoist Lord is advising Jiang Li not to resort to extreme measures.

Such as perishing together with the Great Heavenly Venerate, undermining one’s foundation to disrupt the Promotion Ceremony.

Not much is required, just sacrificing the lives of commoners could delay or even disrupt the Promotion Ceremony. No need to be as ruthless as the Heavenly Monarch; doing one-third of it would suffice.

After all, Great Zhou is a dynasty built on the foundation of the Human Race; if one defies the Human Path, committing too much bloodshed, even if one can’t stop Great Zhou from becoming dominant, one can greatly delay its rise.

Daoist Lord fears Jiang Li might do this.

To this, Jiang Li simply reassured calmly, "No need to worry; the Great Heavenly Venerate is not enough to push me to this step."

Jiang Li has never been one to be soft-hearted; if truly necessary, he doesn’t lack the resolve of a warrior cutting off a limb.

Even if it means undermining his foundation, it’s better than the Great Heavenly Venerate ascending to First Grade.

However, from the current perspective, the Great Heavenly Venerate does not yet force Jiang Li to that extent.

If Jiang Li gave full assurance that he wouldn’t do so, Daoist Lord would be concerned; stating that he hasn’t reached that point actually put Daoist Lord’s mind at ease.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Lord bowed to Jiang Li, "As long as the Emperor remains righteous, this humble Daoist will forever stand by the Emperor."

"If the people of the world do not fail me, how could I fail the people of the world?" Jiang Li laughed heartily and said.

For a moment, the atmosphere was harmonious, far surpassing the situation of the enemy side where everyone harbored ulterior motives.

Although Jiang Li may not truly possess a great love for shielding sentient beings, as long as he remains unchanging, even if he doesn’t have that intention, what’s the harm?

Judging by actions and not intentions, that’s what it is.

Afterward, Daoist Lord said, "Next, this humble Daoist won’t disturb further. Karma Tathagata, this humble Daoist’s skills itch for a match; how about we play a game? Let this humble Daoist see how much ability Karma Tathagata has as an Awakened."

Karma Tathagata did not refuse, lightly spinning the prayer beads with a smile, "Gladly."

These two are quite astute, immediately finding reason to leave after the plan was set, allowing Jiang Li time with his wife.

Jiang Li naturally responded with a smile and saw the two off.

Once Jiang Li was alone again in the hall, he slowly withdrew his smile, his face returning to calmness, even somewhat indifferent.

"The Great Heavenly Venerate is not enough to force me to this step, but others may not."

Jiang Li softly said, "I can never become someone as great and selfless as the Three Emperors, so please don’t force me."

Time has swiftly passed, and it’s been years since his promotion to Sixth Rank.

Back then, in the Yellow Millet Dream, Jiang Li let go of his past life obsessions, choosing to immerse in this life, yet regarding emotions, Jiang Li has always had only a few people he cared about.

He is a selfish person, at most achieving personal moral integrity in times of poverty, and reaching altruistic aid to the world in prosperous times.

Now that he has reached prosperity, yet in the future, he might once again become someone who only maintains personal integrity.

"The Great Heavenly Venerate won’t be the insurmountable obstacle; what I truly must face are the End of Dharma... and the Three Emperors."

Jiang Li’s gaze remained deep, like two black holes, even the sunlight in his left eye was subdued.

As he continues to reverse the Nine Heavens Demon Clearing True Technique and comprehend the essence of the Three Pure Ones Dao, he has begun to vaguely sense something.

After Emperor Xi returns, the probability of becoming enemies with him might exceed expectations.

From Jiang Li’s side, they’ve known about the promotion ceremony of the Fuxi Dao Fruit, while on the other side, someone leaked the promotion ceremony, and Jiang Li can mostly determine that the person is the Great Venerable.

Although both Emperor Yan and the Great Venerable possess channels to know the promotion ceremony, in essence, both knowing it is unsurprising, Jiang Li still linked the two together.

Because, they both have the same goals.

Jiang Li outwardly shows no doubt about this but is actually beginning to ponder how to handle it.

Being prepared is always his principle.