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Chapter 388: Killing to Shock the World! Moral Coercion? Get Lost! (Part 1)
Chapter 388: Killing to Shock the World! Moral Coercion? Get Lost! (Part 1)
2024-08-15
"?!?"
"Heavens!"
"This?!"
The cultivators hiding in the distance, who had launched a 'public opinion offensive', suddenly turned pale, their scalps tingling, and their teeth chattering.
Regardless of their motives, they were, at the end of the day, afraid of death.
The reason they dared to show their faces was simply because someone took the lead, and with their large numbers, they thought they could get away with their actions without consequences. However, they never expected Li Cang Hai to be so 'unscrupulous' and to take action without hesitation, even using the Celestial Demon Palace's Imperial Weapon, the Celestial Demon Palace.
Moreover, they never expected Li Cang Hai to be so domineering.
Dongchen Jun, an unparalleled cultivator at the peak of the Ninth Stage, was instantly killed by Li Cang Hai in the blink of an eye.
They also didn't expect that Dongchen Jun, who had a 'reputation' in the Immortal Martial Continent and was known as a 'good person' with countless 'supporters', would be killed by Li Cang Hai without a moment's hesitation.
"Dongchen Jun?"
After delivering the fatal blow, Li Cang Hai chuckled, "I thought he was more impressive than this!"
"In the end, he's just a chicken or dog."
As she retracted the Celestial Demon Palace, she took a deep breath with a look of intoxication, "Hmm~~~"
"The taste of his divine soul is not bad, but I never expected this dog-fart Dongchen Jun to be so afraid of death."
"On the brink of death, his heart was filled with terror and regret, an extreme fear of death."
"How pathetic."
"Li Palace Lord!!!"
From a distance, someone dared not reveal themselves but forcefully spoke up, "With your actions, do you not fear being condemned by the world?"
"Hahahaha!"
"Nonsense!"
Li Cang Hai burst into laughter, "What am I? I am a demon head! I am the leader of countless demon cultivators in this world. When has there ever been a lack of condemnation towards me?"
"When have you ever seen me afraid?"
She really wanted to laugh.
This Dongchen Jun must have had a muddled mind.
Standing on the moral high ground, pointing fingers and lecturing?
When dealing with the likes of the Wuyi Palace and the Heaven-Patching Pavilion, who claimed to be righteous and famous, it might have some use. At least, due to their reputation, they couldn't take action so recklessly.
Once it becomes a drawn-out argument, that's when the trouble starts.
The Buddhist Sect needs to prove its innocence.
Then, they need to talk about the Buddhist Sect's actions.
But, what about the Buddhist Sect? Without evidence, it's all hearsay. With no evidence, it's just one-sided accusations. How can the world believe them?
Looking at their aggressive demeanor, no matter how you see it, it seems more like they are taking advantage of their numbers to bully the Great Vehicle Buddhism, right?
Then...
They'll continue to argue.
Who knows how long this will take? It's an unknown variable.
Back and forth, who knows what might happen! Even if the Eleven Holy Lands are powerful and unafraid of trouble, why should I, Li Cang Hai, waste my time with these clueless fools?
Dongchen Jun is very formidable.
No one dares to kill him.
You see, I, Li Cang Hai, dare to kill.
Li Cang Hai remained disdainful, with not a hint of explanation in her mind. She responded loudly, "I, the Palace Lord, am right here. Whoever is dissatisfied, whoever wants to condemn me or seek revenge for this Dongchen Jun, come out now."
"Rest assured, I, the Palace Lord... will definitely not let him remain in one piece."
"But, this matter is known to all, so I, the Palace Lord, will definitely kill with one strike, letting you suffer less."
"So, who's next?"
"Who wants to stand up for Dongchen Jun?"
"You! Come!"
The voice trembled, "Can you kill a thousand, ten thousand of me? Can you block the voices of the world?"
Thud! Li Cang Hai disappeared from her original spot.
In less than half a second, she reappeared, now holding a corpse.
"I think I can."
"Hiding in the shadows and thinking you're safe? Can you evade my divine sense?"
"Who else?"
Li Cang Hai surveyed her surroundings, her expression still relaxed, as if killing a person was easier than squashing an ant.
She never liked idle chatter.
Those who dare to challenge me, come forward.
Then...
Kill and be done with it! In fact, as the true number one Great Demon, she has always been like this.
Past experiences have taught her that this is the most effective method.
All that nonsense about persuading with reason and justifying actions is just rubbish.
As for caring about how others view me? That's even more rubbish! I'm the number one Great Demon; if I still care about these things, then what's the point of being a demon?
As the Sacred Lord, I hold the Imperial Weapon, the Celestial Demon Palace. If I still care about these things, then what's the point?
Isn't this hilarious?
And this kind of idle talk and reckless actions, in the past, were effective. Now, they are still effective.
Just like now.
Li Cang Hai, holding the head... no, the 'human scorpion', stood in the air, graceful and poised, facing the world, even directly provoking them. Yet, not a single person dared to speak up.
In the shadows,
Lin Fan laughed.
"These guys... they really are bullies."
"It shouldn't be like this." Wang Teng was astonished, "According to what I know, there should be quite a few 'old stubborns'. These old stubborns always talk about chivalry and justice, although they are fake, they truly fear death."
"In the past, even when facing other Sacred Lords, they dared to speak up. Why are they all silent now?"
"That's because... they know that Li Cang Hai, the Sacred Lord, truly dares to kill, and she won't hesitate."
"You're right."
Lin Fan chuckled, "They're just bullies. When they encounter someone who can morally coerce or someone with morals, even if it's a Sacred Lord, or a Heavenly Immortal, they still dare to point fingers and lecture from a moral high ground."
"But who is Li Canghai?"
"He's currently the number one demon on the Heavenly List. He's an absolute killer, merciless and ruthless. If someone offends him, he'll skin them alive and turn them into a human scorpion. Who wouldn't be afraid of that?"
"Are you trying to guilt-trip Li Canghai?"
"Does this Li Saint Master look like someone who cares about morality?"
"So..."
Lin Fan, along with his disciples, watched the spectacle while 'teaching' them, "I've never asked you to claim to be some noble and righteous sect, nor have I ever told you to be 'good people'."
"What's so great about being good?"
"There are too many rules and restrictions that bind you."
"When there are many people, it's easy to get caught up in moral dilemmas, making it difficult to fully utilize your strength. Being able to exert six or seven tenths of your power is already considered impressive."
"It's even possible to be manipulated and trapped by these moral dilemmas, leading to death."
Lin Fan shook his head disdainfully, looking down on the so-called 'good people'.
"Remember this."
"We, as members of the Moon Holding Sect, only strive for two things in life."
"First, do what your heart desires without regret."
"Second, act decisively in killing."
"As long as you act without regret, who cares about moral dilemmas? Even if you kill those who try to guilt-trip you, I, as your teacher, will applaud you for a job well done."
"If something happens, I and the sect will take responsibility."
"But if you're manipulated by these moral dilemmas, pushed to the brink, injured, or even driven to self-destruction..."
"You better not claim to be my disciple."
Lin Fan truly despised moral dilemmas, especially when they were used against him.
What he hated most was not knowing how to break free from these dilemmas, instead falling deeper into the trap, eventually leading to self-destruction...
At this moment, he thought of Six.
Six...
He died so unjustly!
Although Six had his mission and principles, he couldn't go on a killing spree. But... the disciples of the Moon Holding Sect were different.
We're cultivators!
In the cultivation world, it's survival of the fittest, following the law of the jungle. If I'm stronger than you, I make the rules!
I won't kill you without reason, that's my principle. But if I slaughter the innocent, that's something only the most evil demons would do.
But if you want to be a whistleblower, acting like a foolish bird, letting others manipulate you to guilt-trip and scold me... just wait and see what I'll do to you.
As for my disciples...
If they're restricted and even persecuted to death by these moral dilemmas, they're not worthy of being my disciples.
I truly look down on those 'narrow-minded' people.
As for the reputation of being good...
Pfft, can a good reputation fill your stomach? Can it make you stronger? It might be acceptable in the modern world, but in the cultivation world, being good is just plain foolish.
Take Dongchen Jun, for example...
He was a good person his entire life, and it wasn't easy for him to reach the apex. But what happened? Did he receive benefits from the Buddhist Sect or was he manipulated by them to speak up at this moment?"
Perhaps he truly believes he's extraordinary, or maybe he thinks that since he's also at the apex, being at the ninth stage, even these powerful Saint Masters won't be able to easily kill him.
If he can't win, can't he just run away? Regardless of the reason, Lin Fan could only say that Dongchen Jun's mind isn't clear.
What is he thinking?
With a powerful figure like Li Canghai present, he dares to speak up...
Lin Fan even suspects that if Li Canghai doesn't take action, the one from the Heaven-Splitting Sect will.
With a Saint Master-level figure and a Town-Teaching Imperial Soldier...
You, an ordinary apex cultivator, what can you do against them?
You'll be defeated in an instant.
"I seriously doubt that Dongchen Jun's strength is real. Perhaps he barely touched the threshold of the apex."
"Or maybe he has the cultivation base of the ninth stage but lacks the corresponding strength."
Su Yan shook his head, "Being defeated so quickly is too straightforward."
"Is that straightforward?" Song Yunxiao laughed, "I think it's more like being stubborn."
"Stubborn?"
"Yes, isn't it? Look at him, even when he was defeated, he didn't make a sound or beg for mercy."
"Isn't that being stubborn?"
"Pfft!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Hmm...
No complaints, he's truly stubborn.
Low EQ: Being defeated without a word.
High EQ: Remaining silent until the end.
Absolutely no complaints.
...
"No one else?"
Li Canghai frowned, "How boring."
"I thought there would be more people with backbone who would speak up for Great Vehicle Buddhism and plead for them. If so, this palace master could also kill them."
"If no one speaks up, then this palace master will have to take action against Great Vehicle Buddhism."
"Time is running out."
She was even provoking them! But...
Still, no one dared to speak up.
Under her intimidation, the surroundings fell into a deathly silence.
Clearly, there were many people, but at this moment, not a single sound was heard.
"Ahem."
At this moment, Gu Xinglian, the Myriad Flowers Holy Mother, spoke up, "Some of you were manipulated by Great Vehicle Buddhism, while others are truly sincere."
"But no matter who they are, don't overthink it."
"Actually, this Dongchen Jun isn't as 'perfect' and 'good' as you think. His death is well-deserved."
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned, even Li Canghai.
"What do you mean by that?"
"Exactly what I said."
Gu Xinglian shook her head, "People believe that Dongchen Jun has lived a flawless life, a rare good person in heaven and earth, and throughout history."
"He respects the elderly, cares for the young, mentors juniors, helps those in need, and even shows compassion for ordinary people. He specifically established a 'Peaceful Kingdom' that only allows ordinary people to enter."
"Even more so, it is said that before his sworn brother's death, he was entrusted with the care of his wife and daughter. Despite their heavenly beauty, he never once harbored any improper thoughts, instead taking exceptional care of them."
"From these perspectives, Dongchen Jun is truly an outstanding person."
"Unfortunately, all of this is just a facade."
"It's all just an act in front of others."
"The real Dongchen Jun... I can't even bear to talk about him."
"It's simply unbearable to look at."
"You..."
In the distance, someone expressed dissatisfaction: "On what basis do you say such things? What evidence do you have? Are you the only sober one in this world?"
"Hehehe..."
"Pfft!"
"Are you an idiot?"
As soon as these words were spoken, countless people around them began to ridicule and laugh.
"Do you know who she is?"
"In this world of secrets, whatever she says is the truth!"
"You can know a person's face, but not their heart. Dongchen Jun is too perfect, and perfection itself seems fake. Calling him a hypocrite is actually more reasonable."
"Not bad! The esteemed Wan Hua Sheng Mu, could she possibly deceive me, a mere commoner?"
"With the Heaven Watching Mirror in hand, what secrets in this world could possibly escape the knowledge of Sheng Mu Gu?"
"It's a joke!"
"A huge joke."
"Ridiculous, ridiculing the world!"
"Hahaha..."
After being ridiculed, the person who had questioned earlier finally realized his mistake. His face alternated between green and white, and even his neck turned red: "It turns out to be Wan Hua Sheng Mu in person. I, an insignificant being, failed to recognize the great mountain. Please forgive me."
After saying this, he couldn't stay any longer. He immediately turned around and left without looking back.
"Hahaha!"
Upon seeing this, Li Cang Hai smiled.
"So it seems that I'm doing the heavens a favor?"
"You should thank me."
She was a little surprised.
But she wasn't shocked.
As a Great Demon, she had witnessed the darkness and negativity of countless human hearts. No matter how glorious one might appear on the surface, it was just that—an appearance.
"You're absolutely right about that."
Gu Xing Lian smiled and said, "This person, Dongchen Jun, is truly despicable. He seems to have established a mortal nation and maintained peace, but in reality, it's just a playground for his own amusement."
"In this nation, he is a god who can play with and control others' lives at will."
"Whoever he wants to live will live, and whoever he wants to die will die. Whatever he wants others to do, they must do."
"Taking care of his brother's wife and daughter? He did take care of them, but on the very first day of helping, he had already taken them for himself. He even forcefully made them mother and daughter into his servants, branding them with slave marks."
"In front of others, he's a good brother and an exceptional gentleman, but in secret, he's a mother and daughter..."
"Sigh."
"It's truly unbearable to watch and hard to speak of!"
"I..."
"I won't say more."
"As for evidence, you can go and find his good brother's wife and daughter. Check if there are slave marks in their divine souls, and the truth will naturally come to light."
Upon hearing these words, those around her immediately expressed their agreement.
"Wan Hua Sheng Mu, you are too kind."
"We naturally believe you."
"Indeed, we all believe you."
"This matter... Dongchen Jun deserves it!"
"..."
...
"See that? That's the difference."
Lin Fan sighed, "Li Cang Hai Li Sheng Mu doesn't care about these things. If she were handling this, she would directly kill until no one dares to speak."
"But Wan Hua Sheng Mu, being a Sheng Mu like her, needs to explain everything..."
"So, people aren't that afraid of her, but they fear Li Cang Hai."
"As for which type of person you want to be, choose for yourselves."
"In any case..."
"No matter what you choose, if you're morally coerced by others in the future, don't come to me or the sect for help."
"I can't bear the shame of such a person!"
Lin Fan's words were extremely serious.
As a time-traveler, if his own disciples could still be morally coerced by others, it would be his own dereliction of duty.
It would also mean that he hadn't taught them well! But now, if they were still morally coerced by others, manipulated...
It wouldn't be his fault.
He truly couldn't bear the shame of such a person.
"Yes, Master!"
The disciples responded in unison, each with their own thoughts.
Ya Ya felt that Li Cang Hai was very domineering, very 'cool', and very much to her taste!
After all, the Great Demon Emperor was also like this.
How could he be bound by 'morality'?
If someone truly wanted to die, he would send them off without hesitation!
Xiao Ling Er, however, realized that she was somewhat 'insufficient'.
"My past self... seemed to be a bit too indecisive."
"In fact, as long as you have sufficient strength and a clear conscience, why bother with evidence, and why care about reputation?"
"Living like that is too tiring and too passive."
"It's better to be like Li Sheng Mu, more relaxed."
"..."
...
"Enough!"
"These wastes have wasted too much of my time."
Li Cang Hai coldly said, "Let me see what delicious dishes these bald monks have prepared for us to enjoy."
She couldn't wait any longer and immediately took action!
The Great Vehicle Buddhism's Guardian Array was naturally extremely powerful.
But Li Cang Hai was not undeserving of her reputation.
As a Great Demon, she understood better than anyone the principle of a lion using all its strength to hunt a rabbit.
Of course, she also thoroughly understood the principle of finishing off the kill.
Therefore, from the moment she took action, she went all out. The Celestial Demon Palace trembled as she descended from the sky, smashing into the Guardian Array.
At the same time, countless Celestial Demons flew out from within the Celestial Demon Palace, surrounding and crazily devouring and attacking the Guardian Array!
(End of Chapter)
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