Chapter 629: Chapter 247: Fan Wubing’s Support (2)

After Wu Qianqiu paused, he said, "Qixia Lake seems to have been attacked by demon cultivators."

Tang Tang’s eyes darkened slightly, "Which demon cultivator is so bold as to attack the Immortal Emperor’s dojo?"

Wu Qianqiu said, "The intelligence suggests it’s the Enchanting Demon Dao. Moreover, the Grand Admiral Ce Xian, defending Qixia Lake and the Fallen Immortal Land, has been severely injured. His Dharma image was slain."

Tang Tang said in surprise, "To actually slay Grand Admiral Ce Xian’s Dharma image? In the Enchanting Demon Dao, only the Charm Demon Lord should be capable of that."

"Not necessarily. The description indicates that Grand Admiral Ce Xian didn’t even touch the opponent. In terms of combat, his Dharma image was completely suppressed without any chance to retaliate. The Charm Demon Lord is difficult to kill, but doesn’t necessarily possess such combat strength. After all, Grand Admiral Ce Xian is a Fourth-Tier Tribulation Immortal. Honestly, as a fellow Fourth-Tier Tribulation Immortal, I couldn’t fully suppress Grand Admiral Ce Xian."

Tang Tang got up and paced back and forth, contemplating. Some time later, she said,

"The Immortal Emperor will certainly make a move next. This is a great opportunity for us. The Illusion Immortal Tower wants to become the fulcrum to leverage giants, but first, we must understand the direction in which the giant is exerting force. The Immortal Emperor has always been elusive, operating from the shadows, leaving state affairs to the Left and Right Ministers, Grand Admiral Ce Xian, and Huan Yue Tai’e, the four pillars of the realm. Besides these four, no one can perceive the will of the Immortal Emperor, much less see him in person. Yet he is the key figure influencing the fate of the Immortal Dynasty."

"Grand Admiral Ce Xian guards Qixia Lake, Right Minister Gong Tianrui is at the Demon Extermination Bureau, Huan Yue Tai’e is stationed throughout the Immortal Dynasty, guarding mountains and lakes, only Left Minister Pei Weiyi has the capacity to act," Wu Qianqiu said. "If the Immortal Emperor doesn’t plan to show himself, he should assign Pei Weiyi to investigate this matter."

"Yin Yang School, Pei Weiyi. She is indeed skilled at tracking people, we can keep an eye on her."

Wu Qianqiu nodded, then raised his hand, channeling a strand of Dao energy, causing the surrounding space to subtly distort.

Suddenly, she squinted her eyes and asked with a smile, "Young Master, do you think if we let Pei Weiyi encounter Wu Wangxinger... could she uncover Wu Wangxinger’s true identity?"

Tang Tang thoughtfully considered this idea and, after assessing it, said,

"It’s worth trying. The Yin Yang School spends their entire lives exploring the logic of fate. They rise and fall due to it... A thousand years ago, Pei Weiyi helped the Shangjing Immortal Dynasty find the only way to defeat the Zhou Yue Dynasty. Now, exploring the identity of Wu Wangxinger shouldn’t leave her completely clueless. In the entire Yin Yang School, only she and that Celestial Venerable Qianji from the Taiyin Continent could accomplish it."

"I’ll make the arrangements."

Tang Tang nodded without saying anything.

The Illusion Immortal Tower is most skilled at doing such things.

...

In the following days, Fan Wubing focused on recuperating and delving into the Supreme Dharma Orbiting Device and the techniques related to fate analysis.

His encounter with the Immortal Emperor made him realize that at the peak levels, battles are no longer about direct confrontations or overwhelming divine techniques and Dao methods. Everyone has lived for thousands, if not tens of thousands of years, possessing countless methods and trump cards. To compete with such individuals, there are only two approaches,

One is to become like them, turn into an old monster, adept at scheming, skilled at operating from behind the scenes, solving threats without direct involvement. This is the mindset of a grand strategist.

The second approach is to drag them from the shadows and confront them directly in a head-on clash, breaking through with sheer force.

Regardless of the method, one needs a deep understanding of what’s called "fate" to a significant extent at least.

Fan Wubing understood his advantage lies in head-on clashes.

Therefore, what he needed to learn was how to pull these old monsters out from the shadows.

The Supreme Dharma Orbiting Device and the technique of fate analysis must be thoroughly studied.

Thinking about this, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of emotion. The Orbiting Device and the "Great Technique of Dead Fire Participation" were both given to him by Jiang Sha. Altogether, ever since his revival, Jiang Sha had been like a beacon in the fog, guiding him forward.

But the greatest fog was Jiang Sha herself.

To this day, Fan Wubing still doesn’t know what Jiang Sha intends to do. She seems aimless, yet everything occurring around him seems inseparably linked to her. They are like intertwined spirals. He pushes her wheelchair forward, yet she is the one truly pushing him forward.

"Fan Wubing, Fan Wubing!"

The door suddenly swung open, An An said excitedly, "I’m ready, we can set off now!"

Fan Wubing frowned, "Can’t you learn to knock?"

"Oh come on, we’re buddies, why be so formal?"

"Men have privacy too, okay!" Fan Wubing raised an eyebrow, "Aren’t you afraid one day you’ll burst in and see me doing something embarrassing?"

An An looked at him blankly and asked, "What’s something embarrassing?"

Fan Wubing was speechless, "Forget it, as if I didn’t say anything." He sneered and added, "I feel like hanging out with you lowers my entire aura. Do you know why?"

"I understand, I understand! This is called being influenced by one’s surroundings!" An An quickly replied, then suddenly realized and widened her eyes, "You’re insulting me!"

"You’re insulting yourself."

Fan Wubing pats his butt and leaves.

"Annoying guy." An An murmured quietly behind him, then hurried to catch up with his stride.

After bidding farewell to Jiang Sha and Liu Qingqing, the two embarked on their journey to the Chuirizhou Continent.

Watching their departing figures,

Liu Qingqing said, "Xiaonu hasn’t been clinging to you as much recently. Before, she couldn’t wait to stick to you."

Jiang Sha’s eyes carried a gentle emotion, "Before, she just had no one to keep her company. A desolate childhood, struggling on the Path of the Demon Lord, a humble and dark life. A thirteen-year-old craves recognition, especially from those she admires."

"Does she admire Fan Wubing?"

"Fan Wubing’s confident demeanor is something she admires. Moreover, Fan Wubing is..." Jiang Sha thought for a moment and said softly, "He’s not the type to openly say ’I care for you,’ rather he is accustomed to considering others’ feelings in trivial matters. Perhaps even he hasn’t noticed. This is called character radiance."

"Is he really that good?"

Jiang Sha laughed, "Of course not. Everyone has character radiance but also imperfections."

"What’s his imperfection?"

Jiang Sha pondered for a moment before saying, "He can be somewhat stubborn, unwilling to let others see he needs consolation. He’s reliable, but maybe he leaves such a profound impression that he subconsciously demands himself to be reliable. He shines brightly, yet everyone knows, the brighter you shine, the easier it is to burn out."

Liu Qingqing said, "No wonder he likes gentle big sisters. Personality and preferences go hand in hand indeed."

Jiang Sha laughed, "There might be influences there. A person’s energy and capacity are limited, in times of fatigue, one seeks a shoulder to lean on. Perhaps he needs a trustworthy shoulder too."

She looked at Jiang Sha and asked, "Will you be the one he can rely on?"

Jiang Sha shook her head, "He cannot rely on me. I cannot be a qualified support."

Liu Qingqing said, "Then in this world, wouldn’t he have no one to rely on?"

Jiang Sha’s eyes flickered with faint light,

"He does."

"Who?"

"Si Jiuyou. Or rather, Si Jiuyou has always been his support. However, he hasn’t realized it. Also, do you remember I mentioned that his fate was altered before?"

"I remember."

Jiang Sha said, "To this day, I still don’t know who altered his fate. But this person may indeed be his true support."