Chapter 53: Qingping's Hundred Years
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You look at him, sometimes feeling like he's a contradictory collection, sometimes feeling like he doesn't exist at all, and other times he seems so natural and effortless.
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He seems to be constantly "changing".
But everyone present understood that at this moment, Tu Hu was already someone who could be called a true immortal.
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Since there were no signs of enlightenment just now, it's hard to say that a newly enlightened True Monarch could possibly have designed the Illusion Demon Monarch. And yet, they clearly succeeded!
However, up until today, Tù Hù, the prominent figure of Mǐnhé Temple, was burdened with numerous issues. His lineage, identity, and stance were all riddled with contradictions, attracting unwanted attention from many individuals throughout the nation.
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His cultivation level has always only been that of a contemporary true person.
Even Kim Gon-ho, who came from a wealthy family and had excellent connections and knowledge of the world, had never heard of anyone else like Tu Hu. He had never even heard of someone being able to achieve such a remarkable feat with another superhuman partner.
This scene before me connects so many things together.
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He was first shocked, then angry, his emotions fluctuating wildly. His clenched fist relaxed and tightened repeatedly, finally only murmuring: "So that's how it is."
Ah, I see...
At this moment, the Azure Wolf Arena was eerily silent. Whether it was suppressed or simply isolated, no one seemed to care. The interrupted duels, of course, wouldn't resume. And the unsettling shock of today would likely only become a topic of conversation during idle moments in the future.
At this moment, the Qingya Terrace was immersed in a different kind of silence.
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The dark curtain of the sky has dissipated, and brilliant sunlight descends.
Though the Wutai Platform was already damaged beyond recognition, it had at least swept away the gloom, revealing a clear sky.
Dou Zhao looked at the powerful cultivator of the Derived Dao who had just subdued the Phantom Demon Lord with no expression on his face. He silently extended his hand.
Tu Hu smiled, casually flipped Tianxiao over, and sent it back to Dou Zhao's hand: "This is indeed a sword worthy of you."
Dou Zhao said nothing, for he deemed it a pointless remark. While Jiang Wang held his long sword, calmly gazing at Tu Hu, he simply asked, "Why me"
To be frank, if I weren't in the service of my state today,
if I weren't on this lofty platform,
if I weren't representing the State of Qi on this mission...
Jiang Wang wouldn't say a word.
He has experienced too much and seen too much.
Today's situation makes it hard for him not to wonder—could Tu Hu be using him Was his encounter with the demon in Bianhuang also a scheme by Tu Hu
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It's not uncommon for those in high positions to view the world and its people as pawns on a chessboard, using them at will.
For a grander ideal, for a greater cause, some sacrifices will always be forgiven.
Although Jiang Wang disagreed, he would only bury everything in his heart and wait until one day he had enough strength to defend his principles with his sword before asking this question.
But today he was the envoy of Qi, so he could not remain silent.
Because he traveled with a retinue, he represented the dignity of a nation.
He could be poor at socializing and focused solely on his cultivation because Qi Ting never intended for him to handle diplomatic affairs. His purpose here was simply to listen and observe.
But he must maintain the national system, for this he does not hesitate to draw his sword, so that Qi can be feared!
It is not him questioning Tu Hu at this moment.
But rather the Great Qi Empire questioned—What gave you the audacity to risk my Great Qi envoy
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"Lone! Helan Yunyun!"
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Hē Lián Yún Yún stood up at this moment, across the distance between the viewing platform and the martial arts platform, she single-handedly pressed her heart and bowed deeply to Jiang Wàng: "As the heir apparent of the Dà Mù royal family, I apologize to Marquis Wǔ'ān. Marquis Wǔ'ān came from afar as a guest, representing Dà Qí, and even more so, someone that this lonely one has always admired! Regardless of the reason, you should not have been in danger in the Mu Kingdom, especially in the high-ranking King's court! This brings shame upon me, today's affair, this lonely one will definitely give you an explanation!"
She said it was an explanation, but actually she wanted to settle the score. Xiaobang Jiang looked at Yan Daoqiang and demanded that Tu Hu give him an explanation.
Tu Hu immediately said: "I think I can make this clear."
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He wasn't arrogant in the way of someone who considers themselves "above the world," he was actually quite humble.
At this point, a wry smile played on his face as he spoke frankly: "The history of conflict between humans and demons has spanned since ancient times. As the leader of the demon faction on the dividing line between life and death, Phantom Demon Lord has never ceased his scrutiny of the grasslands. Today is a good opportunity for him; I believe he's been preparing for this day for a long time. He couldn't descend upon the royal court himself, so he needed a bridge, and Marquis Wu An, you are one of his choices."
“As for today’s matter, it wasn't I who chose you, but Huan Mojun. If I were to answer your question, why you From Huan Mojun's perspective, there are many reasons I could give. For example, your strength isn't bad, and you have enough capacity to allow his puppet skull to form quickly. For example, he happened to encounter you in Bianhuang recently, giving him a chance to lay down his methods. For example, your extraordinary identity prevents you from undergoing the most thorough examination, allowing him to conceal his actions to the greatest extent.”
"It was done by me. Before the Phantom Demon Lord made his move, I didn't know what way he would ultimately choose to enter today's situation. Of course, I don't deny that after meeting you in the borderlands that day, I had some guesses, but at that time I couldn't find a definite clue. And at that time, my confrontation with the Phantom Demon Lord was to lure him into the game. The situation was very dangerous at the time, so I didn't have time to investigate carefully and could only let you leave."
“Later, in the Guangwen Yexu Xiamu Hall, while I was sitting as the guardian of Minhe Temple, I heard that you had encountered another me in the desolate borderlands. So I took the time to chat with you for a long time. At that time, the two of us were not connected. As the guardian of Minhe Temple, I was also observing you, trying to find traces of Huanmo Jun. Both of us were wary of Huanmo Jun's methods, but unfortunately, neither of us found any trace on you. As a demon lord who achieved his way through the 'Elastic Finger Creation and Annihilation Magic Skill,' his methods have always been unpredictable and secretive.”
Jiang Wang listened quietly to all this, only saying: "The means of the Phantom Demon Lord are indeed unpredictable, and Lord Tu arrived very timely today."
Tu Hu pondered for a moment before saying, "You must still remember the female demon you saw just now You encountered her in the borderlands and even fought with her. She is Wan Yan Qingping, a woman from the Wan Yan clan. Back then, she was also a renowned celestial prodigy."
It has already been controlled by foreign forces, and as to which forces control it, I won't say.
“After informing the head of the Yan family, I prepared a way to kill her. I arranged for her to die in the barren lands and be captured by the Phantom Demon Lord, becoming a puppet demon. This also became an important reason why I could appear in time today.”
The demon of the puppet is almost a symbol of the Phantom Demon Lord, yet Tu Hu was able to use it as a starting point and successfully set up his plan. The difficulty and effort involved are not something that can be summed up in just a few words.
And塗窟 initially used Wan Yan Qingping as bait, following the vine to catch a series of big fish. After using her living value cleanly, he then sent Wan Yan Qingping to Bianhuang, designing Huan Mojun and utilizing her deathly value... He didn't need to make all these details clear himself.
Now he just wanted to explain to Jiang Wang why he could arrive so promptly.
Jiang Wang's impression of Wan Yan Qingping went far beyond just knowing her. In that battle at the edge of the desert, six hundred miles away, Wan Yan Qingping was the most terrifying enemy he had ever faced. At that time, he had already made preparations to fight to the death, and his first target was this woman.
He was amazed by Du Hu's abilities and methods.
But these were not enough to persuade him.
"Your country's protection of the Canglang Arena is also timely," Jiang Wang said.
He was naturally referring to the three powerful individuals who had immediately sealed off the Azure Wolf Fighting Arena and were yet to reveal themselves.
To say Tu Hu didn't prepare in advance and had no idea when Huan Mo Jun would launch his attack, he wouldn't believe it for a million years.
You arrived so promptly and with such a targeted setup. And then to top it off, you say you know nothing, that it was all coincidence Who would believe that
If Jiang Wang's attitude towards Tu Hu was one of gratitude mixed with restraint and caution the day before at Minhe Temple, then after today's incident, his attitude has become noticeably closed off.
The human-god integration of Tu Hu, naturally felt this deeply.
He let out a soft sigh, and suddenly his voice echoed in Jiang Wang's mind:
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I know it's difficult to dispel Duke Wu'an's suspicions today, and I understand that very well. Anyone would feel the same way. So I want to tell you a secret... about my hidden divine powers. It will definitely put your mind at ease. But this matter must remain between us; do not speak of it to others. Will you listen
Jiang Wang instinctively wanted to nod in agreement, but his thoughts suddenly flickered. The black and white divine seed from the Five Regions and All Lands seemed to throb faintly as well.
Upon closer inspection, there was still no movement.
But he had a vague feeling... this might be the wrong choice.
Oh, Jiang Wang, Jiang Wang, what merits do you have to be able to listen to the secret divine abilities of a true immortal like Yan Dao
What qualifications do you have to listen, and what ability do you have to keep such secrets
He immediately cut off his thoughts and spoke: “I’ve heard that ancient gentlemen, in all things, never shied away from speaking openly. Jiang is not someone who enjoys dwelling on the past, but I have narrowly escaped misfortune,
"I require a reasonable explanation. If Lord Tu feels unable to provide one, or that I am not deserving of it, then he may remain silent. However, if Lord Tu believes an explanation is possible, I urge him to be open and honest with me from the start. It would be unfair for me to bear this burden alone. Just now, Phantom Demon Lord acted across realms, putting everyone in danger - not just myself, but also Brother Dou, and all those present who came to observe the battle. This was an unprovoked disaster."
"How could I not want to listen But Dou Ze, you do seem reluctant for me to overhear. You must explain this." Dou Zhao began, "Hunting demons is your duty. It's your choice to bring the demon lord into your own court. However, to disregard the safety of a visiting diplomat... on behalf of Chu, I must say I find this perplexing. What could possibly justify such actions"
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There's a term called "理直氣壯" (righteous and fearless). Because they were in the right, Jiang Wang and Dou Zhao, with an air of authority, could sternly demand an explanation from Tu Hu.
Of course, the premise of being righteous and outspoken is having a reasonable environment.
It is because of the backing of Qi and Chu behind Jiang Wang and Dou Zhao that they are able to speak out so boldly.
At this moment, the attitudes of Jiang Wang and Dou Zhao have become somewhat forceful. Especially Jiang Wang exposing Tu Hu's secret transmission of messages was undoubtedly putting him in an embarrassing situation.
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But Tu Hu didn't seem annoyed at all. He just calmly said, "Then I'll explain it in detail."
“I have been setting this trap with Yan Qingping for a hundred years. Over the past century, I have ventured deep into the wilderness many times to hunt demons, attracting the attention of the Demon King and influencing him. The me cultivated by Dongzhen was often on the brink of death under the Demon King's gaze. It was extremely difficult to do anything. I could only subtly influence him, hoping for a drop of water to wear away a stone. A hundred years of planning, today is finally the day to bring it all to an end.”
“The best outcome for this match today would have been to pull Huanmo Jun out of the Ten Thousand Realms Burial Ground and execute him on the spot, but that didn't happen. He ultimately broke free, so I only achieved my second-best objective.”
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He spread out his palm, letting Jiang Wang and Dou Zhao see the five-colored faces constantly changing in his hand: “This is Huanmo Jun’s mask. According to my understanding, Huanmo Jun only has nine masks, which are the foundation of his cultivation. Once one is removed, he cannot cultivate it back without a hundred years of hard work.”
He looked at Jiang Wang and said slowly, “What this means, Marquis Wu’an should also understand. So I truly admire Yu Beidou. With his cultivation of the True Void, he achieved something very similar.”
“Of course, I say this not to make you endorse risk and sacrifice. You are guests from afar, deserving only respect and courtesy, and under no obligation to contribute to my plans in any way. Both of you, to step back a little, are pillars of your nation, talents counted among the best in the world. To go further, you could almost be considered the future of humanity itself. I believe that had I been able to inform you of this situation beforehand,"
You would also agree that venturing into something without prior consent, and only informing afterwards, is deceptive. To propel developments through deception, regardless of the initial goals or final outcomes, is certainly not a kind act towards those involved.
"So the first thing I want to say is—I haven't deceived you. Bringing Marquis Wu'an into this wasn't my design. No matter how grand the reason, the State of Mu would never use an envoy from a friendly nation as bait. Especially not today, in this high court."
“Martial Marquis, perhaps you should consider this: Was your decision to go to Biandang influenced by anyone Was the route you chose and the time you selected guided The Phantom Demon Lord was at that time setting a trap against me. Could I, as I was then in the realm of Truth, have stopped his actions”
"I did indeed use special methods, over nearly a century, to mislead the Phantom Monarch, leading him to believe today was the right time. But I cannot be certain where he will strike. So my preparations are for this specific time point, not for any particular person or location. The reason we were able to seal it off so promptly is because several powerful figures have been on standby at the Royal Court all day."
He didn't say what method he used or how he misled the Illusory Demon Lord, but Jiang Wang thought it must have something to do with the "Hutunaba" the Illusory Demon Lord had shouted angrily earlier.
Huonaba is the guardian wolf god, and the word "guardian" carries profound meaning.
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Under what circumstances could the Guardian Wolf God run into trouble and be seen as an opportunity by the Illusion Demon Lord
Jiang Wang held back and didn't dwell on it.
Tu Hu looked deeply at Jiang Wang, and then said, "You can also think about the methods of Huanmo Jun. It's impossible to be easily discovered. I have set up this game for a hundred years, and Huanmo Jun has been stationed on the line between life and death for more than a hundred years. People calculate tigers, and tigers also calculate people. Before the final outcome, who can say for sure who will win or lose"
How many schemes he had concealed in the grasslands, how many bridges he had built, we can't know. But Marquis Wu'an was certainly not his only design. Just in the recent period, during his pursuit of me in the desolate borderlands, many were caught in its wake, but few among them could withstand the storm.
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Until today, I couldn't be completely sure whether he would join or how he would join. I did suspect he might use Marquis Wu'an to do something, but I couldn't launch a full-scale investigation. First, it would surely scare him off, and second, Marquis Wu'an might not agree.
That's actually true.
Had Tu Hu previously suddenly said that Jiang Wang might be influenced by the Phantom Demon Lord and let him loosen his mind and accept a check-up, he would have absolutely refused.
As an envoy from the State of Qi, how could one be completely unguarded against the true monarch of another country
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Tu Hu continued, "Today's Wangting, the great formation has been activated. Besides me, there are four other Dao Derivation experts on standby! In any corner of the Wangting where demonic energy appears, a Dao Derivation expert can arrive at the first time. This is what we have prepared for today."
Therefore, today, no matter what happens in the royal court, Marquis Wu'an's safety is guaranteed. This is also the reason why I did not make a more thorough examination of Marquis Wu'an before.
“Furthermore, the Demon Lord arrived at this Azure Wolf Arena using Marquis Wu'an as a guide and demonic energy as a tether. I used Zhang Mo as my guide and followed the Demon Lord’s movements, which is why I was able to arrive promptly.”
Tu Hu presented all aspects of the considerations, and the entire logic was indeed clear when laid out step by step.
Given his status as the Heavenly Master Yi-Dao Zhenjun, and having stripped away the Phantom Demon Lord's mask today to accomplish this momentous event that will undoubtedly shake the heavens, he has been quite earnest in his explanation. It is already a display of excellent conduct to be so serious in his reasoning.
And he said again, "To say one thing and to do another, the two envoys traveled far to the grasslands, as honored guests. They should have been able to enjoy the peaceful scenery, but instead they were unexpectedly disturbed.
This is undoubtedly my fault as the host. I have not treated you well enough.
He placed one hand on his chest and bowed deeply with sincerity: "Please allow me, on behalf of the Ministry of Pastoral Affairs, to apologize to both ambassadors."
Jiang Wang and Dou Zhao immediately stepped aside, refusing to accept the courtesy.
Two deities descended as cultivators, how could they possibly act so carelessly and be subjected to the humiliation of Yandao's tutelage He turned his head to look at Helin Yunyun: "Regarding this duel just now, Your Highness, did you record it"
Helen nodded lightly.
"I'll have that for you later." Tu Hu said, then turned back to Jiang Wang and Dou Zhao. "Our people of the grassland don't like empty words. Since we're apologizing, we can't just do so with our mouths. As for compensation for both of you, I need some time to consider it carefully before giving you a proper amount. Both of you are naturally celestial prodigies who lack nothing, but out of courtesy, please don't refuse the gesture of our grassland people."
Jiang Wang didn't speak.
Neither Dou Zhao nor anyone else.
Tu Hu's attitude was so sincere, taking care of both the inside and outside. Even if they still had some doubts in their hearts, they couldn't say anything more.
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This person before us, after all, is the true monarch of the Dao. He stands at the pinnacle of transcendence. An ordinary person would not even have the courage to speak in his presence.
Then Tu Hu shifted his gaze, looking seriously at the audience:
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Miss Huang, Master Zhongli, and Master Yu Hua are also distinguished guests of our Grand Pasture. They came to the arena for leisure, but were unexpectedly startled. I have also prepared some gifts, which will be delivered later.
"I apologize for the inconvenience."
Jadehua clasped her hands and said, “A poor nun in the royal court has never had any security concerns. When I saw that demon’s arrogant display just now, I only took it as a spectacle with a beastly face. Sir Tu is thoughtful.”
Zhong Liyan remained motionless, feigning that he hadn't heard his name called just now.
He, someone who wouldn't even bother watching the battle between Jiang Wangdou and Zhao, how could he be affected by the demon's energy at the duel site It must be a misunderstanding! It's quite reasonable for Tu Hu to call out the wrong name when he was dazed after his battle with the Phantom Demon Lord.
Huang Sheli blinked her eyes but didn't say anything. Since she had received the benefits, she wouldn't be polite, but at the same time, being wealthy, she didn't care much about those so-called gestures of goodwill.
She has her own priorities.
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She discovered that Jiang Wang, who had almost been crushed by the Illusory Demon Monarch with a casual hand, possessed a different kind of beauty compared to usual.
That feeble but resolute gaze, that bloodless yet still erect spine and waist, and those hands, though lacking strength, still gripping the sword tightly...
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After searching through all the Buddhist scriptures, there is only one word that can describe it: "I pity those who see me!"
She then looked at Dou Zhao openly, unable to help but purse her lips. What's with that arrogant expression of yours after you almost got casually killed by the Phantom Demon Lord You'd think he was the one who got defeated by you! Your style is so one-dimensional!
So he went back to look at Jiang Wang.
Helan Yunyun stood silently on the stands for a while, waiting for Tu Hu to explain everything clearly. It seemed that Jiang Wang also agreed. She lightly bowed: "Congratulations, Lord Tu Hu. You were able to strip away Huanmojun's mask and inflict serious damage on its core. This is a great service to the country and to the human race. To inherit the position of the Divine Crown Preacher High Priest this time is even more well-deserved."
Jiang Wang was astonished.
Dou Zhao was astonished.
Huang Sheli was also astonished.
Speaking of which, the inauguration ceremony is about to begin. However, the identity of the successor High Priestess has yet to be revealed by the Ministry of Agriculture.
There were many speculations, almost every one of them pointing to the golden-crowned high priests on top of the Sky Pavilion. Some even thought of numerous legendary hermits in seclusion. But none of them guessed correctly.
> Unexpectedly, that person was Tu Hu!
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Tu Hu finally completed the last stage of his century-long game against Huan Mo Jun.
Why did he choose to shut down today
Because he was about to take over the position of Grand High Priest of Divine Mandate, his cultivation could no longer be hidden. He not only refused to conceal it but also intended to make it prominent and conspicuous.
Today, humans and gods are united, crowned with the mask of the Phantom King. What a stroke of genius!
Based on Tu Hu's resume and the timeline of his schemes...
The sudden change of events in the previous battle with the Beast King, it seems, also faintly reveals some patterns!
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