My Core is the Boss-Chapter 131.1: Back to Canglan, Scheming Against Bright Palace
A trace of reminiscent flashed across He Wu’s gaze. "In twenty years, the Myriad Demon Gate will reopen. I don't know if we can even hold out until then."
Ling Yayi—also known as South Palace Big Dog—said in his usual laid-back tone, "With the soul artifact our master left behind, what is there to fear?"
He Wu gulped. "But the Supreme One commands ten thousand Supremes..."
Just hearing the number gave them chills. Not even the entire Flowing Wind World had that many Supremes. Moreover, the strength of the Northern Lands surpassed the Southern Lands. There was simply no way they could hold on for long.
Ling Yayi grew solemn. "Master will return in twenty years. I just... haa... As much as I want to see him, I still hope he won't enter."
The Blood Master was powerful and born sacred. Given enough time, he could probably surpass the Supreme One, who had the Slate of Fate.
However, the Supreme One lacked martial virtue and colluded with the Myriad Demon World. How were they supposed to rise against her massive army? Not even the White Supreme stood a chance against them.
The Blood Master was strong, but not that strong. Before the Supremes of the Myriad Demon World, even his Origin Divine Technique, the so-called “Supreme Killer,” wouldn’t be as deadly.
Ling Yayi asked Ning Tao, "Skyheart Palace Master, do you want Master to enter?"
If there was anyone in the world their master cared about, it was Ning Tao. Ling Yayi had long stopped expecting that Master would remember his name. Even if Master did, he would only remember Ling Yayi, not South Palace Big Dog.
He Wu also turned to look at Ning Tao.
Ning Tao held the blood-colored longsword, her gaze vacant yet clear. "I do... and I don't."
Perhaps the canary hoped. She did not.
***
Deep within the fortress.
Bai Ze sat withered at the depths of the earth. His body was like translucent glazed jade, crystal clear and unblemished.
Countless scenes from the Myriad Demon Mirror poured into his mind. Pain flashed in his eyes, and a wisp of black qi silently rose. The Heartless Lotus emitted a faint radiance, dispersing the black qi on his forehead.
Some clarity returned to Bai Ze's eyes. "Cease the thought. Resolving the Myriad Demon World and Shang Yanran’s crisis is of priority."
After some time, a Great Supreme entered, looking deeply concerned. "White Supreme, the Supreme One's offensive has weakened recently. They just surround us without attacking. I do not know what this means."
The situation meant short-term safety. No one had to fight, get injured, or die. However, if the Supreme One suddenly launched a full assault, it would be a fierce strike. Their forces probably wouldn't withstand it, and the world would be in danger.
Bai Ze's eyes shifted, then he sighed helplessly. "Is she waiting for Master?"
Blood Master would definitely enter the Myriad Demon Gate when it reopened.
Bai Ze sighed. "Yanran... slaughter cannot resolve demonic corruption."
After the Buddha turned into a demon, the Great Demon was sealed within the Myriad Evil Gate. Yet still, demonic corruption festered within every heart. As it spread unchecked, the world would eventually fall into madness. Once it reached a certain level, no being in Flowing Wind World would have a path to survive.
In his view, Shang Yanran started the war to purge the demon spawns.
Of course, Bai Ze didn't condone it. He had always believed that slaughter couldn't cleanse corruption. There had to be a better solution. Regardless, he couldn't stop her in the end.
"Master. You shouldn't enter the Myriad Demon Gate."
***
In the Myriad Demon Gate, within the Myriad Demon Palace.
Clad in a pure white robe, Shang Yanran smiled, though it didn't quite reach her eyes. The Supremes trembled in fear.
The proud Purple-Eyed Great Supreme knelt, trembling. "Supreme One, please punish me. It was my failure. I did not guard the Myriad Demon Mirror properly, allowing the White Supreme to steal it!"
The Myriad Demon Mirror was one of Shang Yanran's treasures.
"Heh..." Shang Yanran laughed softly, making the Purple-Eyed Great Supreme even more terrified. "What crime is yours? If I had not deliberately allowed him to obtain it, how could he have gotten it?"
The Purple-Eyed Great Supreme froze, not daring to speak.
Shang Yanran waved impatiently. Flooded with relief, the Purple-Eyed Great Supreme hastily rose to his feet and left.
Then, Shang Yanran was left alone in the vast hall. Her gaze seemed to smile and weep at the same time.
Resentfully, she murmured, "Husband, in that illusion, it was clearly our entire life together."
Then, the resentment turned to madness.
"Why? I killed with you, died with you, yet when you woke up, you wanted to kill me? Why won't you let me see your treasures? Did you enlighten me, or did I claim you?"
Greed flashed deep in her pupils.
Bai Ze was the Buddha, the Great Demon. Shang Yanran was the Demoness, albeit it was only one of her identities.
Qi Yuan had relived the Great Demon's countless lifetimes in the Myriad Evil Gate, while the canary experienced it in the Myriad Demon Gate.
The Demoness accompanied the Great Demon life after life, wreaking havoc across the world. Yet when the Great Demon awakened, he tried to kill her. All her schemes were for naught!
Greed grew even fiercer in Shang Yanran's eyes. "Great Sun Bright Buddha! Great Sun Golden Lotus!”
The Great Sun Golden Lotus was the relic left behind when the Great Sun Bright Buddha passed away.
If she obtained it, her true body would transform into a flawless, golden form of glazed perfection. It was both indestructible and invincible. Once she perfected it, she could swallow dragons as if they were sparrows. After years of scheming, she would finally devour Flowing Wind World, turning it into her paradise.
"For the sake of this world, hand the Great Sun Golden Lotus to me!"
