UGB Chapter 1779 An Agreement is Reached, Yet They Scheme Against Each Other!
Chapter 1779 An Agreement is Reached, Yet They Scheme Against Each Other!
"It seems that the other party's resolve and vigilance are far beyond what was expected."
Any further words would be futile at this moment.
It might even backfire, revealing more of their intentions.
Even if He offers the most tempting conditions...
Not only will the other party not agree, they will be even less likely to agree.
This will only increase suspicion that something fishy is going on.
The high priest thought to himself.
of course.
Even more tempting conditions were beyond the High Priest's reach.
The method of forging the Law-based Treasure Body was his greatest bargaining chip.
Immediately,
The high priest gave Cheng Buzheng a deep look, his gaze complex and unfathomable, containing both regret and coldness.
There was also a hint of indifference, completely hidden, like that of someone staring at a dead person.
After one glance...
He couldn't help but sigh softly and said:
"Since that's the case, this is the only way to do it!"
Thinking of this,
The last bit of resentment in the high priest's heart vanished like smoke, like a boulder sinking into a bottomless abyss.
The greed for control over this peerless formation, which could influence the fate of an entire clan and even determine the chance of ascension, was completely severed at this moment.
The situation is beyond our control; we face a mysterious opponent who is unfathomable, cunning, and elusive...
Temporary concessions are a wise choice.
however,
This concession is not submission, but the beginning of casting another, more insidious net.
next moment,
A voice that seemed peaceful but actually concealed a sharp edge broke the silence and reached Cheng Buzheng's ears precisely.
"Since you do not wish to relinquish control of this great formation, then this priest is unwilling to force you to do so."
The high priest's voice was devoid of emotion, as if he were merely stating a fact.
"However, the foundation of this peerless formation is already established and cannot be moved even slightly."
If this continues,
Even if we were to live for thousands of years, must we truly continue this standoff indefinitely?
With this remark,
Cheng Buzheng's mind raced, and he immediately understood the subtext in the other party's words.
This great formation is both a treasure trove and a prison.
Both sides hold a portion of the authority, neither can have complete control, yet neither dares to leave easily.
If I leave, it will be tantamount to handing over control of the great formation.
vice versa,
The High Priest would never dare to leave this formation to a formidable enemy who could instantly steal access to it.
Cheng Buzheng was fully aware of the High Priest's apprehension.
The opponent was not only afraid of his elusive and unpredictable escape techniques,
The deeper fear stemmed from his terrifying ability to forcibly seize partial control of the formation in a very short time.
This ability is beyond the comprehension of ordinary cultivators, which makes the High Priest extremely wary.
same,
Cheng Buzheng's worries were no less than the other party's.
How could he not know that if the High Priest were allowed to remain alone in the Forbidden Sea...
Given the other party's methods, they will surely find a way to gradually erode and elevate his authority, at which point he will lose everything.
Therefore, even though the high priest had previously offered certain conditions—
Three extremely rare and precious spiritual artifacts based on the laws of nature.
It even reveals the secrets of forging the "Law-Based Body"—
None of this could sway him in the slightest.
All because this grand formation is a crucial part of his plan to ascend to the Spirit Realm in the future.
There is no room for error.
Although this body possesses the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul Realm, it is merely one of the three Dharma Bodies.
But in essence, it is also a Dharmakaya.
Normally, sending out a Dharma body would not be a big deal.
However, the main body wants to increase its level of understanding of the Chaos Laws and analyze Dao texts, among other things related to cultivation, in the best and fastest way possible.
Only when the true spirit is unified and perfected can the advantages of the physical body be activated.
otherwise.
The most direct consequence of an incomplete spiritual essence is a sharp drop in comprehension!
At that time, let alone comprehending the more profound laws of chaos,
It involves analyzing the incomplete method of forging the "Law-based Treasure Body".
It will also become very difficult.
after all,
Once you reach the Nascent Soul stage, magical power becomes more of a supplementary skill.
Their primary focus is still on the realm of laws. That's the fundamental essence.
Each step in the realm of laws requires an comprehension that surpasses that of ordinary people.
If one lacks comprehension, even years of arduous practice may not lead to further progress.
The deeper one's understanding of the principles, the more pronounced this becomes.
The Nascent Soul cultivators of the Luo Sha Demon Lord and Tian Zhao Venerable, among others, have been trapped at the first realm of laws for thousands of years, not out of laziness, but because their comprehension is limited.
In addition, the scarcity of high-level resources in this realm has led to the severing of the path forward.
Only those with exceptional comprehension,
Only prodigies with terrifying comprehension, such as the Demon Lord of the Underworld and the Venerable One Who Moves Islands, can advance further.
This also reflects the potential of Nascent Soul cultivators in this realm.
The most fundamental difference.
Cheng Buzheng's ability to overcome numerous obstacles and reach this point, besides his "steadiness," also relies on his extraordinary comprehension.
And the little help from the Creation Butterfly.
All these thoughts flashed through Cheng Buzheng's mind in an instant, like fleeting shadows.
therefore···
He would never allow this respected Dharma body to be bound by this for an extended period.
So, after hearing the high priest's seemingly helpless but actually probing words...
Cheng Buzheng got straight to the point, stating his position:
"good!
I share this concern.
"I wonder if the High Priest has a solution that satisfies both sides?"
Upon hearing this, the high priest seemed to relax slightly beneath his blood-red robes. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke slowly:
"Fellow Daoist, what do you think of this arrangement?"
Why don't we swear an oath by our inner demons and make a pact, until we reach a final agreement?
Neither side shall secretly increase their control over this formation, shall we?
The voice has not fallen,
A barely perceptible hint of tension flashed quickly across the depths of his seemingly calm gaze as he thought to himself:
"I have previously promised great benefits and revealed secrets, laying all this groundwork..."
To create the illusion of being determined to win but having no choice but to compromise.
This performance should be enough to dispel most of his doubts..."
Not bad.
Regardless of the three promised Law-based Spiritual Objects?
Whether it's revealing the method of forging the Law-based Treasure Body, it's all just preparation.
From this point of "helplessness"...
All of these were carefully designed moves by the high priest.
He knew very well that Cheng Buzheng was a cultivator determined to ascend to the Spirit Realm and continue his immortal journey.
I will never place all my hopes on the promises of others.
Even with the constraints of inner demons and great oaths...
That's not OK!
Not to mention this mysterious cultivator who is cautious in his actions and has a firm will; no matter how tempting the offer may be, he would never agree in the end.
He was betting that Cheng Buzheng would believe that this "Great Oath of the Inner Demon" was a last resort imposed on the High Priest...
The greatest "sincerity" and guarantee we can offer.
The high priest proceeded with meticulous care, skillfully balancing human nature with cunning.
The phrase "thinking three steps ahead for every one step" is insufficient to describe the high priest's cunning.
She can absolutely be described as having "a mind as deep as the sea".
Even the cautious Cheng Buzheng, after carefully considering the proposal, failed to immediately perceive the fatal trap within it.
He felt that the oath seemed fair and reasonable on the surface, and could indeed temporarily resolve the deadlock between the two sides.
The main point is that Cheng Buzheng could never have imagined...
The high priest possesses a rare treasure that can conceal and even evade the backlash of the great oath of inner demons!
This completely exceeded his understanding of the methods used by cultivators in this realm.
If he knew of such treasures or secret techniques, he would certainly be much more vigilant.
unfortunately,
He lacked such inherited knowledge and insight.
As expected, Cheng Buzheng quickly went through the process in his mind several times, and after finding no obvious flaws, he nodded in agreement:
"Can!
This suggestion is exactly what I've been looking for.
Seeing that Cheng Buzheng had taken the bait, the high priest sneered even more inwardly, but remained outwardly calm.
Both sides were preoccupied with other matters and did not wish to linger here.
Cheng Buzheng was eager to return his true spirit to oneness and comprehend the Great Dao;
The High Priest needs to return to the Purgatory Continent as soon as possible to clean up the mess after the great war and stabilize the tribe.
Having reached a preliminary consensus, the two did not delay any longer and began to discuss in detail the specific terms of the Great Oath of the Heart Demon.
Cheng Buzheng, with his usual caution, carefully reviewed the details recorded in the jade slip word by word, and sure enough, he picked out several ambiguous wordings that might harbor hidden dangers.
For this,
The high priest readily complied, his expression calm and composed, and said frankly:
"Can!
"Fellow Daoist is absolutely right. These few points are indeed inappropriate, and this priest will revise them accordingly."
His sincerity was almost impeccable.
Soon,
The revised jade slip was presented again.
Cheng Buzheng checked repeatedly to confirm that everything was correct, and only then did the last weight lift from his heart. He nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
His completely relaxed demeanor was noticed by the high priest without missing a beat.
The high priest remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was silently mocking and laughing maniacally.
"Humph!
No matter how cunning you are, you'll still have to drink this priest's foot bath water in the end!
Once the oath is fulfilled and supreme authority over this unparalleled array is fully exercised...
That was the beginning of your descent into the abyss!
Immediately,
Both harboring their own ulterior motives, they made a vow face to face.
Solemn voices rang out almost simultaneously, echoing in this ancient heart of the formation:
"This priest vouches for it with his own faith..."
"Heaven above, earth below, I swear by my Dao heart..."
The moment the vow was fulfilled...
The unseen rules of the universe were activated.
An invisible yet mountain-like force descended silently, like a cold shackle, precisely binding the souls of the High Priest and Cheng Buzheng (Dharma Body).
A faint, yet imposing, aura of divine authority, like spider silk, coiled around them, leaving a deep imprint on the very depths of both their hearts.
This signifies that the vow has been fulfilled; any breach of it...
The consequences of inner demons backfiring and the collapse of one's spiritual path are no exaggeration.
however,
The Great Vow of Inner Demons never traces back to merely the physical body or clone that made the vow.
Almost at the same instant these shackles fell...
In a secluded, unimaginably remote, and isolated city, deep within a quiet courtyard, lies a secret chamber.
The previously imperceptible silence was broken by a barely perceptible ripple.
On the cloud bed, Cheng Buzheng, who had been in deep meditation like an old monk, his aura calm and restrained, suddenly underwent a change in his handsome and serene face—
His eyes remained tightly closed, but his two slanted, sword-like eyebrows furrowed unexpectedly.
A deep vertical line was etched between his eyebrows.
A sense of constraint that is hard to describe, a thrill of being locked in by a higher level of rules.
Like ice water soaking his skin, it didn't cause any real pain, but it did give him a slight warning sign.
Obviously,
Under the scrutiny of the laws of Heaven, the Dharma body and the original body are of the same origin and are inseparable.
In the forbidden sea, the great vow of the heart demon made by the Dharma body on behalf of the body, the causal relationship and constraints it generated, acted on the true spirit of the original body in the distant secret city of Peace without any hindrance!
the other side.
Forbidden Sea, above a certain sea area.
Standing in mid-air, clad in a blood-red robe, the high priest, having sworn a great oath against his inner demons, suppressed the many calculations in his heart, his face revealing nothing, and calmly spoke:
"Fellow Daoist, now that this matter is settled, I still have urgent matters to attend to within my clan, so I will take my leave first!"
"Farewell!"
After saying this, a faint blood-red aura surged around him, and he made a move to leave.
"High Priest, wait!"
A calm voice sounded from his side, causing the high priest to abruptly stop in his tracks.
He turned to look at Cheng Buzheng, who had spoken, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly beneath his blood-stained robe.
His tone carried just the right amount of confusion and urging:
"What else is there, fellow daoist?"
Cheng Buzheng, dressed in a plain robe, casually glanced at the vast expanse of sky high above, where a faint golden light still lingered and mysterious array patterns flowed, and slowly said:
"High Priest, the unparalleled array left behind by the great master of Langya has now been activated with most of its power."
This forbidden sea is now impregnable; neither entering nor leaving is easy.
He shifted his tone slightly, looking at the high priest, a faint smile playing at the corners of his lips:
"Your Excellency, surely you don't wish for me to remain here indefinitely?"
"How about we join forces to temporarily close this formation and restore the Forbidden Sea's former passage?"
This reason sounds plausible and seems to be intended to make things convenient for both parties.
However, a deeper calculation was quietly brewing in Cheng Buzheng's heart.
If the grand formation is activated, its immense force field will envelop all directions, which will severely suppress and hinder his reliance on the [Spatial Escape Technique].
Once closed, the world is wide open; however, if something unexpected happens on this side of the forbidden sea...
He can seize the initiative by using his escape techniques to arrive in an instant.
This is one of them.
Secondly, this formation is difficult to activate, requiring the gathering of immense power of laws.
Even if the High Priest were to wish to restart it in the future, given the severely weakened Purgatory Clan, with only himself remaining as a Nascent Soul cultivator...
To think that it can regain its former glory is nothing short of a pipe dream.
At most, it can only unleash a portion of its power, and it is difficult to surpass the current level.
More importantly...
If the formation causes any unusual activity when it is closed and then reopened, Cheng Buzheng will surely be able to sense it due to the partial authority he previously seized!
This was the last secret contingency plan he had prepared for himself when he proposed closing the great formation.
Taking the initiative to control the pace is always better than reacting passively.
The high priest, who was about to leave, heard Cheng Buzheng's suggestion...
He showed a moment of contemplation on his face, but secretly he was delighted.
Shut down the formation?
Just what he wanted!
The formation was in a state of "silence," just as a lurking beast had withdrawn all its aura.
This was the perfect opportunity for him to secretly infiltrate and gradually erode his control.
Once this mysterious cultivator is far away, it will be easier for him to act covertly; even the slightest fluctuation...
The likelihood of being detected will be greatly reduced.
"As you say, fellow Daoist!"
The high priest nodded slightly, his expression calm.
It was as if he had merely agreed to a trivial matter, perfectly portraying that "slight hesitation."
It also perfectly captures the nature of human suspicion.
...(End of this chapter)