Living in the Doomsday and Becoming an Immortal Alone-Chapter 1353 - 617: Gathering Dark Clouds (Part 2)

Mu Dan said softly, "Actually, becoming one with the master is what Po Luo truly fears. The master's will strengthened my resolve to fight against him to the end. What he fears is my use of the vast universe to develop into a supercivilization that he cannot handle, and in turn destroy him... this is roughly the case. I cannot explain the specifics to you, as it's confidential."

Sword Nine nodded slightly.

Luoshan Hermit looked at Mu Dan with a more profound expression.

Xiao Huating asked, "Isn't it said that Po Luo can use the Heavenly Dao Rules to perceive all past and future events? Could it be that our plan this time will have a massive impact on him, forcing him to show himself?"

Mu Dan smiled and said, "Normally, that's the logic, but in reality, he has revealed a flaw."

"A flaw?" Red Snake was puzzled, "What flaw?"

Wang Jixuan said, "He showed up and did nothing, just let me scold him a bit, and then left in a hurry, leaving a threatening message... Doesn't that seem like he showed himself for the sake of showing himself?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Could it be," Xiao Huating, not fully grasping, made meaningless gestures with her hands, "that Po Luo only considers you, Master, as a worthy opponent, and other experts aren't worth worrying about because they are within the Immortal Realm's system?"

"It can't be that simple, can it?"

Wang Jixuan shook his head, deep in thought.

Mu Dan, crossing her arms, leaned slightly against the silver-grey alloy wall, speaking quickly, "There must be more to him showing up. If he wanted to stop us, there are various methods. It's not necessary for him to show up... For example, the merit method of the Immortal Realm is a long process; Po Luo could easily send down Heavenly Fire to burn those Divine Temples, causing mortals to fear. Would he really need to come in person for this?"

"Indeed so."

Luoshan Hermit gently remarked:

"The Heavenly Punishment I experienced was certainly Po Luo's doing.

"This proves that he can already interfere with the basic operation of the Heavenly Dao. Using Heavenly Dao means to stop us wouldn't be any trouble for him."

Master Wang asked, "Then why did he come?"

"Perhaps to deliberately mislead us."

Red Snake mumbled:

"He might be using our psychology—the enemy opposes what we are about to do—intending to show himself, feigning obstruction, while actually wishing us to proceed with this plan, to achieve some unspeakable purpose?"

"That makes even less sense," Luoshan Hermit shook his head, "We intended to proceed regardless. If it were beneficial to him, he could just wait or secretly assist us."

Shen Qionglin said, "I don't understand his motives either. If we put ourselves in his perspective, we'd find he doesn't need to spend many resources to stop us. We are only conducting the first experiment. His reaction was excessive, but there must be some reason—his public appearance is unlikely for something so simple."

"Is he releasing a smokescreen?"

Red Snake shook his head:

"If that's the case, there are many ways to deploy a smokescreen. There's no need for him to show up in person."

Wang Jixuan said, "Unless he deliberately wanted to show up."

Red Snake realized: "They might be setting a trap for us?"

Wang Jixuan nodded: "Po Luo appearing might indeed be to draw our attention, to facilitate a more significant plan for him."

Luoshan Hermit questioned, "That still doesn't make sense. If he wanted to do something, he could do it secretly. Showing up to attract our attention is unnecessary."

Shen Qionglin murmured, "Then what is this guy's purpose, or the driving force behind all his actions?"

Each pondered in their own thoughts.

At this moment, a stream of light flew out from Sword Nine's sleeve, transforming into a phantom of Sword Dance.

Sword Dance and Sword Nine exchanged a glance but did not disturb the others in their contemplation.

Sword Dance transmitted, "Ninth Junior Brother, it seems that Jixuan and the others genuinely want to eradicate the Heavenly Dao Worm, rather than using it as a slogan to rally allies or anything like that."

Sword Nine couldn't help but smile.

He replied through transmission, "Jixuan is indeed stubborn; power and status don't interest him much, as you can see from the path each of his sword intents takes."

Sword Dance nodded slightly, coughed softly.

"Cough, cough."

"Master Uncle, why are you here?"

"Hmm, I've been hiding in your master's sleeve listening for a while."

Sword Dance said with a smile:

"Everyone's analysis is quite reasonable. A few Supreme Elders just sent some messages; I came to share them, hoping they might inspire you."

Wang Jixuan hurriedly said, "Please, Master Uncle, go on."

"Let's start with the less serious issues.

"Firstly, they computed collectively, questioning the Great Path, confirming that the one who appeared today was indeed Po Luo, the Heavenly Dao Worm."

Sword Dance sighed melancholically:

"Then, at the moment Po Luo showed himself, several Supreme Elders lost their connection to the Heavenly Dao.

"This is a secret of the Daluo Golden Immortal.

"Once one becomes a Daluo Golden Immortal, they become a ruler of this Great Path and thus acquire a portion of the Heavenly Dao's authority. Fighting among Daluo Golden Immortals isn't just about divine skills and treasures, but also about the clash of Daoist Principles.

"In ancient times, if not for the intense battles among the Daluo Golden Immortals, resulting in vulnerabilities in the Heavenly Dao, the Heavenly Dao Worm would not have had any opportunity."

Wang Jixuan: ...

Sword Dance provided more crucial information.

Mu Dan tilted her head slightly, beginning to revise previous misconceptions.

Sword Dance continued, "Now, the serious problem—several Supreme Elders have contacted other Daluo Masters of the Human Race, and they also cannot sense the Heavenly Dao. The Heavenly Dao has refused the calls of all Daluo Golden Immortals, the Great Path bearers."

Red Snake whispered softly, "That worm is going to push forward with some grand scheme!"

"And?" Shen Qionglin directly asked, "Information from the top-tier Immortals of the Immortal Realm is important to us, for we stand at a much lower height."

Sword Dance nodded, "There's another recent piece of information that is now the biggest problem... Around the Immortal Realm, a space-time barrier has appeared, and the concentration of Spiritual Energy in the world is increasing rapidly, already nearing ancient times."

"A space-time barrier?"

Wang Jixuan was a bit taken aback:

"What's its effect?"

"It's unclear for now," Sword Dance said, "However, the Heavenly Immortals and Golden Immortal Elders we sent to investigate the Dark Sect massacring mortals have all lost contact."

Mu Dan said, "Let me verify... Yes, the link between the Immortal Realm and the Lower Realm has been cut off, with only quantum communication remaining."

Sword Dance asked, "Quantum communication? What's that?"

"A hallmark of a highly advanced Mechanical Civilization," Mu Dan said with a smile, "Achieving zero-latency information transmission. However, the technology I currently possess only allows for simple information transfer, not complex data."

Wang Jixuan steered the topic back: "Po Luo's appearance is puzzling. Rather than guessing here, we should gather information more extensively, right, Mu Dan?"

"Boss, we're already doing our best to track the energy signals Po Luo left behind."

Mu Dan shrugged:

"But our detectors in the current stage in the Immortal Realm aren't that many. The Immortal Realm is vast, and not a sphere, but a complex landmass. They can only monitor thirteen percent of the area currently.

"Give me at least twenty years, and I can establish an initial surveillance network.

"Assuming the enemy doesn't specifically sweep them out."

Sword Dance understood this time: "The Sword God Palace can dispatch experts to help gather information. You can hand those detectors to us, and we'll distribute them to different regions."

Mu Dan laughed: "That would be great."

"There's no time to lose," urged Wang Jixuan, "We must figure out what Po Luo is up to, so we rely on you, Master Uncle."

Sword Dance and Mu Dan agreed simultaneously.

Sword Nine said to the side, "I will also question the Great Path myself."

"Teacher," Wang Jixuan volunteered, "I wish to accompany you."

"Very well."

Sword Nine did not warn Wang Jixuan of the dangers present.

After all, in Sword Nine's view, his disciple was thoughtful and wouldn't recklessly endanger himself.

In reality, Wang Jixuan:

Is thinking, anyway, it's idle time, why not try to get some information in the Sea of Dao Rules!