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Chapter 757: Fullness Brings Deficiency, Mind Generates Rebellious Bones
Chapter 757: Fullness Brings Deficiency, Mind Generates Rebellious Bones
"Greetings, Daoist friend. You visit so frequently; could it be that something has happened in the Divine Dao again?" Qin Muye said with a slight hint of displeasure in his voice.
Supreme Daoist Master smiled. Indeed, his visits had been quite frequent.
In the past, it was not uncommon for immortals to go thousands of years without meeting, each busy with their own affairs. At the 9th stage, a thousand years was but a moment, and for them, a thousand years felt no different from a single day.
"Trivial matters keep me busy, and I must come. I wonder where you have been these days?" Supreme Daoist Master asked again.
"I happened upon a Middle Thousand World and am currently studying it to see if I can gain some minor benefits," Qin Muye replied slowly.
"I see, so your luck has been good." Supreme Daoist Master said with deep meaning, having understood the situation. No wonder Qin Muye chose this Middle Thousand World, and no wonder he had disappeared for a while, leaving only an avatar behind. It seemed he had discovered a new world, but Supreme Daoist Master did not delve into it too much. After all, a Middle Thousand World was not a significant matter for the Three Teachings.
The Three Teachings had a vast number of Middle Thousand Worlds under their control, and this one was likely part of Qin Muye's own power base, adding to the foundation of the Mystic Truth World. He could not interfere with that.
After all, it would be unreasonable to say that Qin Muye could not occupy a Middle Thousand World on his own. Since they were of the same realm, he could not meddle arbitrarily.
"Fair enough, I just find it interesting. Once I finish my research, I will incorporate it into the Mystic Truth World," Qin Muye added.
The implication was that while he hadn't obtained it yet, he hadn't finished playing with it. Once he was done, he would naturally take it.
"This is your private matter, but I must remind you to act swiftly. If it drags on for thousands of years, unexpected events may arise," Supreme Daoist Master directly extended Qin Muye's "interesting" period according to their time perspective. Generally, it took the Three Teachings anywhere from a hundred to a thousand years to conquer a Middle Thousand World.
The reason was simple: the number of people the Three Teachings assigned for colonization was not large; they only sent enough to handle the situation and exert their strength. Additionally, the resistance from the original inhabitants meant that a quick victory was impossible.
Such endeavors were primarily about attrition and encirclement, as they faced not only the resistance of the original inhabitants but also the task of colonizing the world, so a longer timeline was more advantageous for them.
"Thank you for the reminder, but why have you come to visit, Daoist friend? Is there anything important?" Qin Muye quickly changed the subject; he did not want to discuss the Spirit Control World with Supreme Daoist Master.
Supreme Daoist Master was also tactful. Seeing Qin Muye's impatience, he realized that his visit at this critical moment might seem opportunistic, especially since it seemed Qin Muye had made significant progress.
"Have you noticed any slight changes in the Mystic Truth World?" Supreme Daoist Master's expression turned serious as he asked.
Qin Muye sensed for a moment and then replied, "It doesn't seem to have changed much. If anything, the spread of the Divine Dao has significantly expanded the territory of the Mystic Truth World."
"This is indeed a change, but it is not the most important one. A few days ago, while contemplating the heavens and earth, I sensed a hint of fullness leading to deficiency, similar to the depletion that follows the use of potent elixirs." Supreme Daoist Master said solemnly.
Hearing this, Qin Muye was internally stunned. The Supreme Daoist Master had actually detected the extraction of the Mystic Truth World by the Divine Dao system.
The situation was as described by the Supreme Daoist Master, but the issue was that it was only a slight trace.
Even the Spirit Control World, which was on the verge of chaos, had not noticed it. Yet, the Mystic Truth World, which had only just begun, had already left a trace.
If this were to be investigated further, it would eventually lead to the Divine Dao system. For now, the benefits of the Divine Dao system were too great, and the Supreme Daoist Master's vision was momentarily obscured. However, it was only a matter of time before he realized the truth.
"Daoist friend, your cultivation is profound, and I did not notice it. Has the Heavenly Dao and the other two Daoist friends been informed of this?" Qin Muye asked tentatively.
"They are already aware and have come to inform you, also to ask if you have any leads." Supreme Daoist Master did not suspect Qin Muye, as he had been busy in the captured Middle Thousand World for some time, and his main body was not in the Mystic Truth World, so there was no reason to suspect him.
"I have no idea. Only the most accomplished Daoist friend like you could have noticed it. My Daoist cultivation is far inferior to yours, so how could I know about this? However, I will keep an eye out, and if I find any clues, I will inform you and the Heavenly Dao immediately," Qin Muye humbly replied.
"No, if you find any clues, please do not inform the Heavenly Dao," Supreme Daoist Master said. Qin Muye had thought the matter was over, as it was merely a notification and inquiry, and Supreme Daoist Master hadn't expected Qin Muye to know anything.
However, this statement changed the nature of the situation.
The atmosphere became tense for a moment before Qin Muye finally spoke, "Daoist friend, this is not conducive to unity."
"Please just say whether you will or will not," Supreme Daoist Master said solemnly.
"Sure, but what's in it for me?" Qin Muye was eager to agree; he enjoyed internal strife, but the problem was that this could be a trap.
It might be a test set up by the Three Teachings' leaders and the Heavenly Dao to see if he was involved in the depletion of the Mystic Truth World.
So, it was best to ask what the benefits were, rather than speaking of lofty principles, which would sound very fake.
"The shares of the Divine Dao will be equally divided among the four of us when the time comes," Supreme Daoist Master said without hesitation.
Qin Muye couldn't help but draw a sharp breath. Well, from this statement alone, it seemed they intended to betray the Heavenly Dao and take control.
Moreover, the Three Teachings' leaders had already communicated with each other.
"Daoist friend, your words are truly shocking. I will keep quiet about this matter, as if I never heard it. You can skip the share of the Divine Dao; I will only take what I am entitled to," Qin Muye said. He didn't know if Supreme Daoist Master's plan to betray the Heavenly Dao was real or fake, but either way, it was a significant matter.
He had expected the investigation to continue along this line, but the situation surprised him.
"Since that's the case, Daoist friend, do not leave this world for the time being. Focus on your research of the Middle Thousand World," Supreme Daoist Master said. He didn't insist on Qin Muye joining them, as he was an outsider, and it was normal to be cautious.
Not coming and not seeking benefits was fine, but he shouldn't cause trouble. Let him do his own thing, and they would leave him a position, big or small, later.
By "for the time being," he meant a period that could stretch to tens of thousands of years.
"Of course, the path of Earth Immortals is inherently non-confrontational," Qin Muye agreed.
However, he only agreed verbally. In reality, he intended to fan the flames, as such a good opportunity should not be wasted.
He would have to see how the Three Teachings' leaders planned to proceed before he could take further action. Most likely, they would use the depletion of the Mystic Truth World as a leverage point.
This was probably the first weakness of the Heavenly Dao to be discovered since its inception. Although the weakness was currently small, it could potentially grow.
More importantly, once the Three Teachings' leaders divided the Heavenly Dao, their power would surely increase. Additionally, they would no longer have a supreme ruler above them, allowing them to better control their power.
As for Qin Muye, even if their power increased, they wouldn't do anything to him. Qin Muye and the Heavenly Dao were different. At most, Qin Muye would be on their level, but the Heavenly Dao was a half-step above them. Although it had been marginalized, many things still relied on the Heavenly Dao.
"Very well, I have disturbed you today," Supreme Daoist Master said. He didn't expect much from Qin Muye, only that he wouldn't interfere. After saying this, he naturally left, as there was no reason to stay.
He didn't fully trust Qin Muye's words, but he kept an eye out after getting his promise. As long as Qin Muye's main body wasn't in the Mystic Truth World, it was fine. It was normal for his avatar to remain, as he had his own base here and couldn't just abandon it.
'Damn, the Three Teachings' leaders actually have rebellious bones in their heads, even wanting to betray the Heavenly Dao,' Qin Muye silently complained, as the development caught him off guard.
'Fortunately, this is a good thing for me. It will suppress the hidden danger of the Divine Dao in the Mystic Truth World, at least for the short term. I won't have to worry about the Mystic Truth World and can focus more on the Spirit Control World.' Qin Muye actually sighed in relief.
(End of Chapter)
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