Chapter 282: Xuanyan's Bold Bet! The World Changes!

Chapter 282: Xuanyan's Bold Bet! The World Changes!

Su Changqing had nothing to hide about his connection with Entropy Annihilation.

What if he was dark? What if the whole world became his enemy?

Back then, even if he hadn't exposed Entropy Annihilation, hadn’t the world still turned against him?

On the Fenyuntaif, he had come to understand a simple truth.

As long as his conscience was clear, that was enough.

What others thought of him didn’t matter.

"He really is dark."

Su Changqing's calm response made the atmosphere even more somber.

Especially for the people of Tian Dan Ge.

They looked at Su Changqing with confusion and hesitation in their eyes.

Now, Su Changqing was the Pavilion Master of Tian Dan Ge. His identity would determine the future of Tian Dan Ge.

If Tian Dan Ge truly accepted Su Changqing, it would mean standing against the world.

This decision was a difficult one for the people of Tian Dan Ge.

And it wasn’t just them.

Jianshen Mountain, Xianzong, Sheng Xueyuan, and the Su Family.

All these forces, closely tied to Su Changqing, faced the same choice.

Should they continue to acknowledge Su Changqing, or remain neutral and abandon the negative influence he brought?

"Hmph, a bunch of cowards!"

Chu Xi didn’t hesitate, firmly standing by Su Changqing’s side.

She glared at the hesitant Dashi and said angrily:

"Don’t forget who helped save the Worldtrend of Alchemy for you!"

"Now that the Fenyuntaif is over and the Alchemy Trend is secured, you want to turn on him like ungrateful ingrates?"

"Such a Tian Dan Ge is disheartening. What’s the point of staying?"

Her voice firm, she declared, "I only recognize Su Changqing as the Pavilion Master of Tian Dan Ge!"

"If Tian Dan Ge won’t, then I, who fought alongside the darkness, will leave as well!"

Her words shocked the many Dashi.

Chu Xi was an Alchemy Imperial Body. Even with Su Changqing’s strength, she hadn’t been overshadowed.

If Chu Xi left Tian Dan Ge because of this, it would be a significant loss for the Alchemy world.

"Alright, Chu girl."

Su Changqing ruffled Chu Xi’s hair and smiled lightly:

"Forced agreements don’t last. The Pavilion Master position isn’t something I seek."

"Whether they are enemies or friends, it doesn’t matter much to me."

Chu Xi swatted Su Changqing’s hand away, then fell silent.

Indeed, Su Changqing didn’t need to care too much about Tian Dan Ge’s opinion.

As an enemy, he didn’t need one more.

As a friend, it wouldn’t help his current situation of being opposed by the world.

In fact, it was Tian Dan Ge that truly needed Su Changqing.

"Changqing."

Ye Jingshan stepped forward, speaking after a moment of silence:

"Give me some time, and I will change some people’s minds."

Su Changqing smiled but didn’t say much.

He looked around, about to bid farewell.

But just then, Xuanyan descended like a streak of light from the sky, approaching Su Changqing.

"Come with me."

Xuanyan understood what had happened with just one glance.

He took Su Changqing and vanished in a flash.

Ye Jingshan watched Su Changqing’s departing back for a long time, murmuring to himself,

"Pavilion Master, wait for me!"

...

At the top of a cliff.

Xuanyan and Su Changqing slowly materialized.

"Senior, now that I’m a Fiend, it might not be good for you to be associated with me."

Su Changqing looked at Xuanyan and smiled lightly.

"Nonsense."

Xuanyan glared at Su Changqing, saying irritably, "Old Daoist has lived long enough to know right from wrong."

"Righteous people judge actions, not intentions. What’s dark or not dark?"

"Even those Fiends, if they weren’t trying to destroy the Continent, who would bother with them?"

There are many people with prejudices in this world, but there are also many wise ones.

Su Changqing was opposed by the world, partly because of his dark identity.

But more so, it was due to the interests at stake!

"Senior, is there something you need?"

Seeing Xuanyan’s hesitation, Su Changqing smiled and asked.

"Ah, this..."

Xuanyan hesitated for a moment, then sighed:

"This is embarrassing, but I want to ask you to help Daoism."

The words of Entropy Annihilation were a 'blessing' to Daoism.

But most of Daoism’s disciples had cursed and raged, which was 'resentment.'

Now, asking Su Changqing to repay grievances with kindness was unfair to him.

"Senior, please speak. I will help if I can."

Su Changqing didn’t refuse, agreeing readily.

Firstly, because of Xuan Qingzi and Xuanyan, he had a good impression of Daoism.

Secondly, he had to visit Daoism eventually.

The fusion of Time Force required the help of Daoism’s imperial weapon, and no one else could assist him.

"I want you to visit the Xuanqing Clan."

Xuanyan's face was solemn as he began to speak: "The problems within Daoism are even more severe than I imagined."

"Those Heavenly Pride disciples have their minds clouded, unable to distinguish right from wrong."

"Daoism has endured for countless ages, and some of its rigid rules and so-called 'reputation' have become shackles that bind it."

"With a new era dawning, if we do not change this mindset, Daoism will be in grave danger!"

Xuanyan's request did not surprise Su Changqing. He had noticed Daoism's issues soon after entering the Eastern Domain.

Caution, inaction, and cowardice—these were evident from the events at Jianshen Mountain and Tian Dan Ge.

During the battle at Jianshen Mountain, the Xuanqing Clan did not even send a single scout.

The same was true for Tian Dan Ge.

When the Fiend invaded, Su Changqing did not believe the Xuanqing Clan received no intelligence.

Yet why did no one from the Xuanqing Clan or any of Daoism's major sects send anyone to investigate?

Because they were afraid!

They feared being criticized by the world if they interfered without concrete evidence.

To put it simply, if the events at Jianshen Mountain and Tian Dan Ge had occurred in the Nanyu Region, the Su Family would have acted swiftly. They would have exterminated the guilty within a day of receiving the news!

Decisive and ruthless action—this was the Su Family's way.

But the Xuanqing Clan and Daoism were different.

With their complex rules, layers of reporting, and the need to consider too many people's feelings, Daoism was indeed strong, one of the oldest forces on the continent. However, it had become overly bloated.

If things continued this way, the current generation of Heavenly Pride would become the backbone of Daoism. The spirit of cowardice would be deeply ingrained, and even if Daoism did not collapse, it would not be far from decline.

"Senior, how do you wish me to assist you?"

After a moment of contemplation, Su Changqing asked.

"Daoism needs a radical reform!"

Xuanyan's eyes flashed with a fierce determination. "But this 'blade' can only be borrowed from outside."

"I want you to go to Daoism and make this generation of Heavenly Pride disciples submit through force!"

"Only by making them feel pain and anger will they understand what it means to have a sense of honor!"

"Simultaneously, I will announce you as the honorary deputy patriarch of the Xuanqing Clan!"

"Since they cannot distinguish right from wrong or good from evil, I will make the entire Daoism stand on the wrong side!"

Breaking to build anew. To thoroughly change Daoism's current state, Xuanyan was willing to take drastic measures. He wanted Su Changqing to suppress the Heavenly Pride disciples of Daoism to ignite their sense of honor!

Only by tearing away the facade of cowardice could they truly become fearless.

Afterward, he would make Su Changqing the honorary deputy patriarch of the Xuanqing Clan. This was to reshape Daoism's perspective on 'good and evil.'

He wanted the people of Daoism to understand that true good and evil were not as simple as what was recorded in books.

"Senior, isn't this a bit too hasty?"

Su Changqing was taken aback by Xuanyan's bold plan. Making the Heavenly Pride disciples submit was not a difficult task for him. However, the honorary deputy patriarch position was another matter.

He was already the world's most wanted. If Daoism announced this, it would bind itself to his fate, regardless of the consequences!

This was a high-stakes gamble!

If he lost, Daoism's reputation and foundation would be destroyed. The judgment would depend on whether Su Changqing would become a 'good' person in the future.

If he truly fell into darkness and committed heinous acts, Daoism, which had vouched for him, would also fall into the Netherworld.

"Old Daoist has seen countless people in my lifetime and can discern good from evil."

Xuanyan looked at Su Changqing with unwavering trust. "I believe you will never become a great evil!"

Su Changqing fell silent, feeling a warmth in his heart. The world's condemnation and Tian Dan Ge's silence—these things affected him more than he let on.

No one understood how much a simple "I believe in you" meant to him during the times when the entire world was against him.

"Since Senior is willing to stake the entire Daoism on your trust in me",

After a long pause, Su Changqing smiled, his eyes shining brightly. He spoke with resolve, "I will not let you down!"

Xuanyan's trust was not just an acknowledgment of him but also a confirmation of his future path. It was because of people like Xuanyan on Cangyan Continent that his mission to save the world had the strength to move forward.

"Ha ha ha, go ahead, old Daoist will support you!"

Xuanyan patted Su Changqing's shoulder and laughed heartily. However, after the laughter subsided, he looked at Su Changqing hesitantly and asked:

"Changqing, what is your current combat strength?"

"The disciples of Daoism, though rigid and cowardly, are still quite powerful and numerous."

"Should anything happen..."

On Fenyuntaif, Su Changqing's formidable power in Entropy Annihilation was evident to all, so Xuanyan did not worry about that aspect of his abilities. However, Su Changqing was the last to condense his Divine Output, and as a result, no one knew the true extent of his strength.

Don't let it happen that the stage is set, but the performers aren't up to the task. That would turn the reform into a laughingstock.

"Ha ha."

Su Changqing chuckled and shook his head, saying, "Senior, rest assured. In the Divine Aspect Realm, I should have no rivals."

"Even in the Divine Law Realm, I can make them take the stage when the time comes."

Su Changqing's Divine Output is True Self Divine Output.

The enhancement of his combat power from this transcendent Divine Output is terrifying.

At his current peak Divine Output, even crossing realms to fight wouldn't be a problem.

Xuanyan’s eyes lit up at this.

He hadn't known Su Changqing for long, but he could tell that Su Changqing wasn’t one to boast. Instead, he was quite humble.

Yet, this humble person claimed to have no rivals in the Divine Aspect Realm and even showed no fear of the Divine Law Realm.

Just how strong must Su Changqing be?

After all, there are only five major realms in the world, and crossing realms to fight is extremely difficult.

Even the greatest Heavenly Prides rarely manage to do so.

But from Su Changqing’s words, it seemed that he wouldn’t fear even a group of Divine Law Realm opponents?

"Your current combat power..."

Xuanyan said with curiosity, "How does it compare to another you?"

Entropy Annihilation is the strongest among the Divine Aspect Realm that he has seen, and the one who gives the strongest sense of oppression.

He was curious who would be stronger in the Divine Aspect Realm.

"He..."

Su Changqing smiled, looking into the distance, and said, "His primordial essence isn't complete. Before his primordial essence is fully formed, he won't be able to match me in the same realm."

Xuanyan's face showed surprise at this.

Such a formidable Entropy Annihilation wasn't Su Changqing's match. Just how terrifying must Su Changqing's Divine Output be?

Moreover,

Entropy Annihilation, who could crush five top-tier Divine Outputs, was in a state where his primordial essence wasn't complete.

If his primordial essence were complete, wouldn't he be even stronger?

Xuanyan gave Su Changqing a deep look.

A terrifying avatar and an even more formidable original self.

He couldn't imagine what kind of shocking combat power they would unleash when they fully merged in the future!

"Wait for my news. I'll gather the Daoism disciples and head to the Xuanqing Clan."

Xuanyan didn’t say more, and with a wave of his sleeve, he disappeared from the spot.

...

"Will Daoist Xuan Qingzi be going as well?"

"It's been a long time since we last met."

Seeing Xuanyan leave, Su Changqing smiled and set up a Sky-obscuring Formation on the mountain cliff before sitting cross-legged.

The Xuanqing Clan still needed a few days to prepare, and he could use this time to familiarize himself with his vastly increased power.

As his mind entered his body, the vast world within him appeared.

His inner world had become even more expansive, stretching endlessly with lush green grass.

The spirit herbs transplanted here were thriving, flourishing in this world.

The integration of the power of emptiness gave this world one of the fundamental Laws of a world.

When he fused Time Force, his world would possess the two fundamental Laws of 'Time and Space.'

Then, this world would truly be able to sustain life.

Moreover, the recent integration of the world's fortune made this world even more vibrant.

Before, this world felt cold and lifeless, but now it was full of vitality.

This was the Heavenly Dao's integration of 'fortune' into this world.

Fortune, or the flow of fate, is mysterious and yet an indispensable part of the world.

Fortune is a lower form of 'fate.' Only a world with 'fate' can be truly vibrant and boundless.

Otherwise, everything in the world would be like a pre-programmed script, dull and rigid.

Now, Su Changqing's inner world had 'fortune,' but it still lacked 'destiny.'

Here, 'destiny' is formed by life, fate, heavenly mandate, and karmic retribution, among other things.

Fate is never a single entity but a combination and interweaving of various Laws.

At Su Changqing's current level, he was still far from touching the supreme existence of 'destiny' and 'fortune.'

However, the integration of one-third of Cangyan Continent's fortune allowed his world to possess a hint of 'fate' prematurely.

This was a tremendous help in making his world complete.

"Destiny and fortune, breaking the limits of existence."

Su Changqing's eyes flashed with understanding, and his comprehension of the Heavenly Dao advanced rapidly.

The world expanded rapidly, and the mysterious aura grew thicker with Su Changqing's insight.

The Life Fire Sun in the sky and the dark crescent moon both radiated endless light.

Yin and Yang, time and space, fate—

It turned out that, without realizing it, Su Changqing had already built a perfect foundation for his world.

As long as he integrated the complete Time Force, his world would be fully formed!

"Actually, this world is still missing one extremely important thing",

Su Changqing's eyes brightened as he murmured to himself, "The Creative Power to give birth to myriad beings and evolve all life!"

"Green Lotus Creation. I see!"

(End of Chapter)

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