UGB Chapter 1778 Beware of Traps!
Chapter 1778 Beware of Traps!
in an instant,
Numerous calculations flashed through the high priest's mind.
the other side,
Upon hearing the words "complete set," Cheng Buzheng felt a surge of heat rush to his head, almost causing him to lose his composure.
Although he possessed a method for forging a Law-based Treasure Body obtained from the ancestor of the Purgatory Clan, it was ultimately an incomplete method, and deducing and completing it would require consuming a massive amount of Law Origin.
If one could obtain a complete and readily available method, it would not only save the effort of deduction,
Furthermore, by using this as a foundation, the consumption of deriving methods suitable for oneself can be greatly reduced!
this moment,
Cheng Buzheng was truly moved, moved like never before!
however,
Just as that immense temptation was about to overwhelm reason,
A sudden chill surged from the depths of his heart, like a bucket of ice water being poured over his head, instantly sobering him up.
"We can't agree to that!"
This is absolutely poison coated in honey!
"Giving up part of the array's authority is tantamount to exposing one's vitals to someone else's blade!"
The Forbidden Sea is the only way to the upper world, and the Thunder Abyss Forbidden Land is the key to the ascension passage.
Having lost absolute control over the grand formation, when they ascend in the future...
"Isn't life and death entirely in the hands of this High Priest of the Purgatory Clan?"
"Unless I am willing to abandon the path of immortality and be trapped in this world forever, or..."
I'm betting that the other person's lifespan is shorter than mine, and I'm waiting for the high priest to ascend to heaven first.
But how can matters concerning one's life, livelihood, and the very foundation of one's path be entrusted to vague luck or the kindness of others?
"Absolutely not!"
Once this precedent is set, the path to immortality becomes unpredictable!
In an instant,
Cheng Buzheng's gaze had shifted from its initial burning excitement to a deep, still pool.
The struggles and trade-offs that occurred in the blink of an eye seemed to have been the result of countless simulations.
Within his chest cavity, his heart pounded violently due to the "method of forging a body governed by laws"...
At this moment, it has been completely suppressed by cold rationality.
He needed this forging method, which was enough to drive any Nascent Soul cultivator in this world mad, but he absolutely could not give up the authority of the peerless array that shrouded the forbidden sea beneath his feet at the cost of it.
The authority over formations is related to the path to ascension and the future immortal journey.
This is fundamental, and it is a bottom line that must never be crossed.
at this point.
We must not waver.
Therefore, just as the tide of temptation was about to breach the dam and make him blurt out his agreement...
With unwavering willpower, Cheng Buzheng forcefully suppressed that burgeoning greed, sealing it deep within his heart.
A pure and clear mind cannot tolerate any dust.
next moment.
The last flicker of fervent passion in the depths of his eyes, fueled by the unparalleled technique, vanished without a trace, like a spark extinguished by invisible ice.
All that remains is the calm and profound stillness of ancient ice.
The high priest, standing in mid-air and clad in a blood-red robe, possessed an exceptionally keen sense. He did not miss the subtle yet resolute change in Cheng Buzheng's eyes.
A strong sense of foreboding crept into his heart like a venomous snake.
"Could it be that, faced with the temptation of a 'Law-based Body' that points directly to the Great Dao of the Upper Realm, the other party could instantly sever their greed and remain unmoved?"
The high priest's mind raced.
"Do not!
The intense heat that erupted just now was undeniable; he was definitely moved.
"Could it be... that you fear that once I, the priest, have complete control over the supreme authority of this peerless formation, I will completely choke off its path to ascension?"
The high priest pondered to himself,
"Um!
That is very likely the case.
After all, the other party isn't stupid; they couldn't possibly be unaware of this.
"The realm of Nascent Soul is the pinnacle in this world, but the path ahead is also blocked."
If one wishes to advance further on the path to immortality, the only way is to ascend to the Spirit Realm.
The ascension passage lies precisely beneath this forbidden deep sea.
Once this priest takes control of this life-and-death array, it is tantamount to handing over the fate of himself and all those who intend to ascend to immortality to this priest's hands.
Given the cautious and suspicious nature of this mysterious monk, how could he possibly agree?
Let alone him, even any cultivator in the world aspiring to the Great Dao would probably never agree to this.
These thoughts, like fleeting shadows or surging undercurrents, swept through the high priest's mind in an instant.
Just as he accurately grasped the source of Cheng Buzheng's apprehension...
suddenly.
Cheng Buzheng raised his head, his calm and unwavering gaze, like two solid icicles, pierced through the void and landed on the high priest clad in blood-red robes.
His face was expressionless, his voice indifferent yet carrying an undeniable firmness as he spoke:
"High Priest, your terms are indeed very tempting to me."
There was even a moment when I considered agreeing without hesitation to obtain that supreme Dharma.
His tone suddenly shifted, becoming heavy and resolute:
"However, the authority over this peerless formation is crucial to my future path to immortality, and it hangs by a thread."
To entrust one's own destiny to another is a gamble with too high a price to pay.
Therefore, I cannot agree to this.
He paused, then emphasized, each word crystal clear:
"I dare not agree."
Please forgive me, High Priest!
These words, though spoken in a calm tone, resonated like a thunderclap in the darkness.
The high priest murmured to himself:
"Sure enough!
It seems that without demonstrating sufficient sincerity to reassure the other party and dispel their concerns, this plan will be difficult to succeed.
As his thoughts raced, a subtle, unusual glint flashed in the depths of the high priest's crimson eyes.
Like a faint light flashing through the dark night.
"correct!
The Great Oath of the Inner Demon!
The cultivators of this realm, especially those who have reached the Nascent Soul stage, are all deeply wary of this.
It was this oath that had been used as a pledge, and a 'futon' and a supreme array weapon were offered as a price to appease this person, although...
He exploited a loophole and took away a portion of the ancestral creation.
Although this outcome was not what he had hoped for, it demonstrates how much he valued the binding force of the oath against inner demons.
"Perhaps, we can use this oath as a lock, make a solemn promise, and exchange it for their trust."
As for the future…
A cold, mocking glint rose in the high priest's heart.
"Hehe, have you not heard that our clan's heritage originated from the upper realm? How could cultivators of this realm possibly fathom its depth?"
Back then, when my incarnation as Venerable Guanping unleashed a backlash of inner demons in front of a group of Nascent Soul elders from both races, it wasn't that I was powerless against it.
Although it consumes one of the few rare pills, it is worth it to be able to conquer the [Forbidden Ancient City] that has stood in the Forbidden Sea for countless years.
Perfect, I have several other treasures similar to these rare pills.
Therefore, the Great Oath of the Inner Demon is, for this priest...
Once we have complete control, why worry about not being able to recoup our investment with interest?
Thinking of this,
The high priest had already made up his mind; the gloom dissipated, and a look of agreement appeared on his face.
The hint of regret and understanding that he deliberately displayed on his face deepened, and then he spoke, his voice carrying a feigned frankness:
“I sympathize with your predicament, fellow Daoist, and I understand it.”
The path to immortality is long and arduous; caution is paramount, as is the natural course of action.
Do you think this is good? "
He paused briefly, as if he had made a great decision, and then said loudly:
"This priest hereby pledges himself to the Great Oath of the Heart Demon, and makes this solemn vow:"
If you ever descend upon the Forbidden Sea and wish to use the ascension passage, as long as you do not become an enemy of my Purgatory Clan, this priest will never use the authority of this great array to cause you any trouble, and will ensure that the passage remains unobstructed!
"Would this dispel your doubts, fellow Daoist?"
"certainly,
My previous promise still stands. I will impart to you, without missing a single word, the method for forging the 'Blood God Body' that I have cultivated, in exchange for your access to the array.
"Fellow Daoist, these conditions are extremely generous. Would you accept them?"
The high priest's gaze was intense, and his tone was full of confidence, as if he was certain that the other party would have no reason to refuse such generous and seemingly secure conditions.
He could almost see the other person hesitate before finally nodding in agreement.
however,
Upon hearing this, Cheng Buzheng's eyes flashed not with joy, but with a faint yet sharp look of astonishment and a deeper sense of vigilance.
"Could it be... that the other party really had no ill intentions?"
Am I just overthinking things?
The thought had barely formed when he extinguished it instantly.
"Impossible!" Cheng Buzheng's mind raced.
"Even if the High Priest wanted to completely control this vast and boundless forbidden sea, he wouldn't need to pay such a high price."
Let's not even talk about the method of forging the Law-based Treasure Body!
Even three pieces of magical artifacts imbued with the laws of nature are far more valuable than they appear.
"Although this formation possesses boundless power..."
It can even easily kill a Nascent Soul cultivator.
However, it also has many drawbacks, the most important of which is that this peerless formation cannot be moved.
This alone is enough to greatly reduce its value.
"If the ascension passage weren't located in the Forbidden Sea, then for Nascent Soul cultivators..."
It's just another forbidden place in the world that can't be entered.
Its value will decrease again.
Therefore, the forbidden sea, which cannot be trodden upon, can at most serve as the fundamental foundation for the inheritance of a particular power.
"In other words, the high priest of the Purgatory Clan paid such a huge price for the gains that they were not proportional at all."
It's not worth it!
"At least on the surface, it's not worth it."
Think of this.
Cheng Buzheng's thoughts shifted,
"wrong!
Could the unparalleled array left behind in this world by the powerful Langya clan be hiding an earth-shattering secret?
Perhaps it is itself an undiscovered entrance to a treasure trove?
Countless speculations flooded Cheng Buzheng's mind, but he remained outwardly calm.
Obviously.
Cheng Buzheng racked his brains but still couldn't guess the high priest's true intentions.
They never imagined that such a treasure could deceive their inner demons and make such a vow.
the other side.
Standing in mid-air, his blood-red robes fluttering in the wind, the high priest looked at Cheng Buzheng, who was silent and lost in thought, and spoke again with a smile:
"Fellow Daoist, what do you think of these conditions?"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Buzheng, pulling himself out of his thoughts, was about to agree when...
An instinct honed through countless brushes with death suddenly sounded the alarm!
He immediately paused, thinking to himself:
"Something unusual must be going on!"
Although the High Priest offered such favorable conditions, and only after he forcibly 'shared' the fortune of the Purgatory Clan's progenitor,
Any cultivator would have wanted to kill him immediately.
Even the most cunning person, without showing their hatred on the surface, would never give such a huge benefit to the other party.
This is impossible.
It's not realistic.
Such saints may exist only once or twice in the mortal world.
However, in the treacherous world of cultivation, there is absolutely no such saint among the old monsters who have cultivated for many years.
"If we speculate in this way, there are only a few possibilities."
one.
The benefits contained in this unparalleled array far exceed the imagination of even a Nascent Soul cultivator.
This is why the High Priest suppressed his overwhelming killing intent, offered up the method for forging a Law-based Body, and attached a powerful oath against his inner demons, desperately wanting to gain control of the array.
Secondly!
The High Priest's conditions were straightforward; he wanted complete control over all authority over this peerless formation in order to jeopardize the future of both the human and demon races.
They wanted to trap the future of both races within this realm.
"This method is a perfectly legitimate and aboveboard strategy."
Thirdly.
That seemingly harmless condition actually conceals the opponent's trump card.
"But the High Priest has sworn an oath with the Demonic Heart as his guarantee, so there shouldn't be any problem!"
It's impossible for the high priest to have a way to deceive the inner demons and swear an oath.
Or perhaps he has a way to circumvent it?
Cheng Buzheng was startled by his own audacious idea.
He instinctively shook his head, rejecting the possibility.
However, he decided to play it safe.
"That's it!
Since there are unknown risks involved, it's best not to try and take advantage of this opportunity.
What's more!
The authority over the unparalleled grand formation covering the Forbidden Sea is crucial to my ascension.
It's best to be conservative.
In an instant,
Cheng Buzheng's mind became completely clear, and all hesitation vanished.
He chose the safest and most suitable path for his personality—no gambling!
Just as the high priest was confidently awaiting a reply,
Cheng Buzheng slowly raised his head, his gaze chillingly calm. He spoke decisively, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable resolve:
"High Priest, the terms are indeed extremely tempting."
Upon hearing this opening remark, the high priest's feigned indifference in his smile froze slightly.
Cheng Buzheng's voice continued, cold and ruthless:
"However, the path to immortality is long and arduous, like walking on thin ice."
My way is not to seek luck or pursue empty profits.
This formation's authority is fundamental and cannot be compromised.
"I don't want to gamble."
He paused slightly, his gaze sharp as he met the high priest's eyes, which had instantly darkened.
"Furthermore, I would never gamble my own path on an unknown possibility."
Therefore, this matter is dropped!
The word "give up" was uttered as a final verdict, leaving no room for maneuver.
In an instant, the world seemed to fall silent.
Only the eternal roar of the forbidden sea storms continues to rage silently.
In the deepest recesses of the high priest's eyes, a barely perceptible flash of violent killing intent streaked across like a blood-red lightning bolt, only to be forcibly suppressed.
He exhaled a breath of stale air, the breath seemingly carrying the warmth of blood, and the stiff expression on his face quickly returned to a calm, still look.
But beneath this calm, the undercurrents are growing ever stronger.
He confirmed it finally, his voice so flat it betrayed no emotion:
"There's absolutely no room for negotiation...?"
Cheng Buzheng's answer was concise, clear, and firm, like a sharp knife cutting through tangled mess:
"no!"
this moment,
The high priest finally understood that all the scheming, the bait, the performance...
All previous plans have come to naught.
Followed by.
He couldn't help but sigh softly to himself:
"···"
...(End of this chapter)