Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 632 - 532: A Single Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire! (Part 2)

"Certainly, the great kindness of the Daoist will be remembered by us for all eternity."

With a serious expression, under Tai Yin's astonished gaze, Elder He directly prostrated himself before him, with three resounding kowtows.

"No need to be so courteous."

With a wave of his sleeve, Tai Yin lifted the elderly man before him with a whirl of vigor, shaking his head.

"Indeed, the act of the Daoist is like supporting the foundation of our Clan of Clarity for hundreds and thousands of generations, and preserving the spark for our Blood Lotus Great World.

Even if you asked for a few kowtows, or my life, it would be an unhesitating duty." Looking earnestly at Tai Yin, Elder He spoke sincerely.

"What use do I have for your life."

With a smile, Tai Yin waved his hand and spoke softly:

"But now Elder He, you should also understand that we stand on the same side.

Our common enemy is that Demon Lotus.

What you seek is to uproot the Demon Lotus and return the world to a pure and clear state.

What we want is to retrieve all Primordial Heavenly Commands and return to our world.

We have a common goal and do not conflict with each other.

Therefore, I have returned to propose continued cooperation between us."

"Cooperation is naturally no problem."

Without hesitation, Elder He agreed immediately.

Showing a satisfied smile, Tai Yin raised an eyebrow towards Taiyang Daoist.

You see, it's settled.

"However... for thousands of years, our Clan of Clarity has been continuously attacked and persecuted by Divine Breeders, our numbers dwindling year after year.

Now, with great difficulty, the Divine Statue has returned, we request the Daoist to give us some time to reproduce our clan members and accumulate strength."

Upon hearing Elder He's words, Tai Yin's smile remained unchanged, as he turned his head slowly, speaking softly:

"How much time do you need then?"

"At most a hundred years."

Bang!

With a palm slapped on the table before him, Tai Yin looked at Elder He opposite him with a smiling face:

"Is Elder He trying to... throw away the donkey after using the millstone?

Are you qualified for that?"

"Daoist, do not misunderstand, I absolutely did not mean that." Waving his hand repeatedly, Elder He wore an apologetic expression:

"After years of assaults, our Clan of Clarity is already overburdened, and we've finally gotten this chance to breathe, we sincerely hope the Daoist understands."

"Understand, of course, I understand.

We will not press the matter."

Seeing the old man before him playfully scheming, Tai Yin was not annoyed, instead calling Taiyang Daoist to stand and prepare to leave.

It was only when stepping out the door that he paused, turning slightly to smile at Elder He:

"I have a method to destroy those Mother-Child Demonic Lotus and allow the Divine Statues to recover.

But I can't guarantee they won't revert back, so I advise Elder He to be more vigilant to prevent a calamity within your clan..."

After leaving these words, Tai Yin and Taiyang Daoist strode off, with no hint of hesitation or doubt.

Listening to the fading sound of footsteps, Elder He's expression changed repeatedly, his gaze flickering, pondering hesitantly.

"Not of my kin, their hearts must differ;

These beings from Outside the Domain truly are not deserving of pity.

But with your nature, can you take this silent loss?"

Striding forward, Taiyang Daoist glanced at Tai Yin beside him.

Of the same origin, he understood Tai Yin too well.

This Tai Yin, may not repay kindness, but will certainly avenge grievances.

These Purification Ones have deceived him this time, how could he left it at that.

"Don't rush, you'll know soon enough."

With a gesture of calmness like Mount Tai, Tai Yin remained composed, as if all was still under his control.

Sure enough, the two had yet to walk a hundred meters before Elder He's voice called from behind them.

"Please wait, two Daoists."

Upon being summoned back into the room, Elder He altered his previously indecisive and troubled demeanor, clearing his throat with a smile:

"Tai Yin Daoist has a great gift for our Clan of Clarity.

We will brave fire and water, face total annihilation, without hesitation.

What would the Daoist require us to do now?"

"Elder He indeed understands the situation, and in that case, I shall not stand on ceremony..." A strange and indescribable smile appeared as Tai Yin waved his sleeve, and a scroll of the Blood Lotus Great World suddenly appeared upon the table.

The scroll was already heavily marked, intricate and complex, nearly covering the entire world.

Looking at this almost completely marked map, Elder He felt a pang of dread in his heart, but just as he lifted his head to say something more.

A heavy and dominant gaze bore down, making this leader of the Clan of Clarity feel startled and a heavy pressure as if his breath might soon be choked.

"Elder He, allies, allies; if unable to demonstrate the worth that is expected, this so-called alliance holds no weight.

I have helped the Clan of Clarity retrieve many corrupted and fallen Divine Statues.

Now, it is your turn to contribute."

Tai Yin spoke with both reason and intimidation concealed within.

If the Clan of Clarity cannot demonstrate the worth expected.

Then they are not allies.

And in the current state of affairs, if not allies, then they are enemies.

Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and after a brief silence, Elder He took a deep breath, looking complicatedly at Tai Yin and Taiyang Daoist before him.

At this point, he can only gamble on this.

"Rest assured, Daoist, I understand your intention."

With Elder He's assured response, Tai Yin then laid out his plan.

The Clan of Clarity, though their combat power is average, compared to those of the same level Divine Breeders, may even be somewhat inferior.

But over a thousand years of combating Divine Breeders and Demon Lotus.

They have mastered a unique method.

That is, they can extract the power nutrients from the Demon Lotus roots to create a substance named [Clarity Soup].

This [Clarity Soup] can suppress the power erosion of the Divine Statues on oneself, while also purifying the corrupted Divine Statues, serving multiple purposes.

Tai Yin utterly disregards the combat power of the Clan of Clarity.

Bluntly speaking, if he were to unleash his ferocity, he could alone decimate the entire Clan of Clarity.

What he is seeking to cooperate with these Purification Ones for.

Is precisely their ability to destroy the roots of the Demon Lotus.

Now the Domain Lords of the Four Domains, including the previously missed Fourth Domain Lord, have already been slain by him and Taiyang.

The Four Domains have plunged into complete chaos.

He aims to take advantage of this disorder, to have these Purification Ones gradually uproot the roots spread throughout the Blood Lotus Great World.

Otherwise, even if he and Taiyang slay as many Divine Breeders as possible, those damaged would only be the surface.

Only like this, would the core be affected.

"Is that all?"

Having heard Tai Yin's plan, Elder He seemed somewhat surprised.

After all, this task to him seemed... rather simple.

Considering they extract the roots of the Demon Lotus and create [Clarity Soup] as part of their routine, the difficulty lies only in Tai Yin's requirement for a much greater workload than usual.

"Otherwise, could you directly eliminate the main body of the Demon Lotus, do you have such capability?"

With a sardonic laugh, Tai Yin tapping his fingers lightly on the map.

"Starting now, your people should tirelessly destroy the Demon Lotus roots as per my markings.

Do not worry about their safety, I will dispatch White Bone Strongman to escort and protect you.

I trust this should not inconvenience you greatly, Elder He."

"Rest assured, I will exert my utmost effort; as for protection, it's unnecessary, we are quite experienced in this, however..."

"Necessary, necessary, as allies, ensuring your safety is the minimum baseline."

Not giving Elder He a chance to refuse, Tai Yin waved his hand, setting the matter firm.

"But..."

Elder He was about to speak further, but the figures of the two Daoists before him were already gradually fading, using their arts to directly depart.

"Hah!"

Unwillingly, he struck the ground heavily with his cane, his expression stern.

Tai Yin dispatching the White Bone Strongman for protection was false, overseeing their task completion was true.

He originally thought of accepting the task and then secretly shirking it.

But this way, such a plan could not be executed.

"Truly meticulous."

At this stage, despite Elder He's myriad unwillingness and helplessness, he could only move according to the present situation.

Putting away the scroll from the table, Elder He then turned and left the room, gathering the tribe members to prepare to follow Tai Yin's layout to start destroying the Demon Lotus roots.

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