Chapter 1294: 123: Withdrawal

Capítulo 1294: Chapter 123: Withdrawal

“In the midst of the starry skies, such a variable could emerge, troubling yet intriguing. I wonder if you, Wang Sheng, can catch my surprise.”

The figure morphing from the Corrosive Fate Dao slowly merges into the Corrosive Fate Dao itself.

At this point, certain things are no longer crucial.

Though the Primordial Ancestor World is not as insignificant as he claims, its destruction would not have any significant impact, nor change the final outcome.

Wang Sheng is buying time, but isn’t he as well?

The Primordial Ancestor World no longer holds the significance it once did.

“The starry skies will ultimately be mine, the ultimate Saint will surely be me.”

The essence of the Corrosive Fate Dao once more returns to silence.

Yet within that silence, a sense of change seems to linger.

After the figure from the Corrosive Fate Dao departs, Wang Sheng returns to the Daoist School.

The Corrosive Fate Dao is testing him, and his counterattack will surely not be random.

“Indeed, the Corrosive Fate Dao is nearing success, hence it grows increasingly unrestrained. I wonder how things might change once I possess the Mother River.”

“Moreover, as he advances, his connection with the starry skies seems tighter, has the starry skies stopped resisting?”

“Next time simulate the power of the Daluo Realm, observe the conditions of the starry skies, and see just how deeply the parasitism runs.”

Cultivators in the eighteen realms of the Primordial Ancestor World are still attempting to master the Water Dao.

Yet they remain without crucial progress.

The malevolence resisting within the Water Dao grows increasingly evident, severely hindering their progress.

Some among the eighteen realms begin to doubt this path is viable, only useful for enhancing strength.

For now, they have not given up, only because they have not entirely lost hope.

Certainly, in Wang Sheng’s eyes, the supposed malevolence is exceedingly clear.

It is essentially the power of the Corrosive Fate Dao.

The black aura parasitizing the starry skies has become particularly conspicuous.

Or rather, it’s apparent there’s no intent to conceal it.

“So confident, completely disregarding me?”

Wang Sheng feels perhaps the plan of the starry skies has already failed.

The starry skies allowed the Primordial Ancestor World to birth, seeking a solution to counter the Corrosive Fate Dao.

But now it seems the Corrosive Fate Dao does not care at all.

Seems utterly unafraid of information being exposed.

Or rather, exposure would mean nothing.

Just like it would be better for his Mother River to remain hidden, exposure is, likewise, acceptable.

“So what is the deeper trump card?”

Wang Sheng tapped his fingers.

No answer is forthcoming.

“Forget it, there’s no need to waste time. The power of the Daluo Realm is opening up, no matter what trump card it is, it can be pierced through.”

Ultimately, it must return to strength.

Otherwise everything is illusory.

Even if the Daluo Realm cannot be opened up in a short time, more Dao Fruits strengthening the Mother River is still advantageous.

So he once again entered seclusion, continuing cultivation, consolidating Dao Fruits.

Merely spending a little effort in the Primordial Ancestor World.

Time flows.

The eighteen realms in the Primordial Ancestor World, after several millennia of efforts.

Progress in mastering the Water Dao improved slightly.

Even a slight improvement is enough to boost their confidence.

Thus those who intended to give up the eighteen realms are encouraged, planning to continue.

Yet the main force, Shui Yue, encounters an unexpected situation.

Shui Yue intends to give up.

“You want to give up, at this point you say you want to give up, does it mean all previous efforts will be in vain?” An eighteen realm from the Destiny Palace is quite agitated.

He is not alone; other eighteen realms feel the same.

After so long to then give up, means starting everything anew.

Even Kong Ying of the Lifeless Sect’s eighteen realms is somewhat unable to accept it.

Of course, he is not as agitated as those from the Destiny Palace and Starry Sky Palace, only asking: “Shui Yue, could you tell me the reason?”

He believes Shui Yue also wants to break through to higher realms.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have joined in from the start.

Now giving up must have an unavoidable reason.

Shui Yue knows giving up would surely cause controversy, and has long prepared an explanation:

“This path offers benefits to all of us, yet as the main force, I can perceive more. Do you know of a sport in the Mortal World called tug-of-war…

In simple terms, the two sides compete in strength, whoever is stronger can pull the others to their side.

When I attempt to master the Water Dao, I feel like competing in strength with something. If unsuccessful, we will all be pulled over and ultimately devoured, ending in a terrible fate, even though we are the top eighteen realms in the Primordial Ancestor World.”

Upon hearing these words, someone immediately speaks: “Isn’t this what we’ve already anticipated, mastering the Dao would naturally face resistance.”

“It’s not resistance, it’s a feeling of being devoured, and the Dao itself is not the opposing party but the rope in the tug-of-war, suggesting there’s another party seizing control.”

“Moreover, in my perception, it’s an enemy we cannot possibly counter, hence I choose to give up, not only for myself, I advise you all to give up as well.”

Shui Yue understands, by choosing this path he is somewhat misleading.

But when faced with life and breakthrough, he chooses life.

After all, breakthroughs are also for the sake of longevity, aren’t they?

Evidently, the realms that haven’t been directly involved cannot fully comprehend Shui Yue’s sentiment.

Only Kong Ying from the Lifeless Sect is a bit hesitant, while others outright refuse.

“Shui Yue, you’ve just broken through the eighteen realms, still with a long life ahead, we don’t have that, giving up, is impossible.”

“You can waste time, be more cautious, we are not in the same position.”

“If you choose to leave, we won’t stop you.”

The eighteen realms present say nothing about compensation.

After all, the benefits are shared.

Shui Yue only gets slightly more.

“Fine, I’m withdrawing.” Shui Yue decides without hesitation, then looks at Kong Ying, “What is your choice?”

Kong Ying smiles wryly, saying: “Hope your choice is right, I’m withdrawing too.”

With Shui Yue’s departure, he becomes completely isolated.

Although as an eighteen realm, the others can’t do much to him, obtaining more benefits is nearly impossible.

Staying offers little meaning.

Given Shui Yue’s resolute manner, he has his doubts internally.

Ultimately, Shui Yue and Kong Ying withdraw.

Those from the Destiny Palace and Starry Sky Palace in the eighteen realms continue attempting to master the Dao.

It is still the Water Dao, even after Shui Yue’s departure, many issues need a restart.

Yet in the end, Water Dao is the most familiar.

But they are unawares that as their progress intensifies, shadows also inch closer.

Shui Yue’s words had no falsehood.

Utilizing the Water Dao in tug-of-war, they’ve never had a chance to win.

From the start, it’s a chasm the eighteen realms can’t fill.