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Seeing Gu Yuehong's expression, Han Mang and the others were taken aback. What on earth was going on? Judging by Gu Yuehong's demeanor, it was clear that he had ill intentions.
Donghua coldly regarded Gu Yuehong and said, "Fellow, come with me."
Faced with Donghua, Gu Yuehong didn't dare to act recklessly. The deep-seated fear in his soul told him that the calm and refined middle-aged man before him was not someone to be trifled with.
Not just difficult to provoke; he was someone who should not be provoked at all.
Provoking a person like this would definitely lead to dire consequences.
Gu Yuehong nodded and obediently followed Donghua to a side, leaving the crowd behind.
Han Mang, Han Che, Pharmaceutical Sovereign, Ginger Tooth, Jiang Langying, Mu Qingyan, Snow Cicada, Weirou, Ji Mei, Ni Junlin, Mu Yang, Musa, and the others could only watch anxiously from a distance. They wouldn't rashly enter Cang Mountain because of Gu Yuehong's words. After all, Gu Yuehong's strength was well-known. Despite his seemingly malicious demeanor, everyone understood the relationship between Gu Yuehong and Wei Chen.
Gu Yuehong would never harm Wei Chen.
Donghua scrutinized Gu Yuehong coldly and sneered, "Fire Dragon, do you know who I am?"
"I do not know. Your aura is formidable, and you harbor astonishing sword energy within you. You must be a sword master from Hua Xia World," Gu Yuehong replied respectfully.
Donghua nodded but then shook his head. "You guessed part of it right, but not entirely. I am not from Hua Xia World; I am from Nine Immortal Realm."
"Nine Immortal Realm?" Gu Yuehong gasped inwardly. His knees went weak as he knelt before Donghua with a thud and said solemnly, "I have met an immortal."
"Get up; there’s no need for such formalities here in Soul World."
Donghua's implication was clear: in Soul World, formalities were unnecessary. However, once they reached Hua Xia World, the rules would apply. When people from Hua Xia World encountered those from Upper Realm or Nine Immortal Realm, they generally had to kneel.
Gu Yuehong was a Fire Dragon and considered quite formidable in Hua Xia World. However, the dragon clan of Hua Xia World was on an entirely different level compared to that of Nine Immortal Realm. Donghua understood deeply that the dragon clan of Nine Immortal Realm was incredibly powerful; they were the true rulers of the demon race.
"Senior, you called me over; may I ask what this is about?" Gu Yuehong asked softly.
Upon learning Donghua's identity, even his tone became exceedingly polite.
From the moment Gu Yuehong first encountered Donghua, he suspected that Donghua's identity was extraordinary. However, he never anticipated that Donghua was actually from the Nine Immortal Realm. In fact, there were some powerful individuals in the Hua Xia World whose strength was not much inferior to those from the Nine Immortal Realm, but the formidable power of the Nine Immortal Realm was something that the Hua Xia World could not compare to at all.
The Nine Immortal Realm was considered the Upper Realm of the Hua Xia World; this was a consensus in both realms. Only a few individuals privy to the truth knew that long ago, the Hua Xia World and the Nine Immortal Realm were once unified. The Nine Immortal Realm was not merely the Upper Realm of the Hua Xia World; rather, both were on equal footing as separate Spatial Planes.
Whoever possessed greater strength and a stronger fist would be deemed the leader.
Just like how it was between the Nine Immortal Realm and the Hua Xia World, where the Nine Immortal Realm held dominion.
Because of this, those unaware of the situation would kneel upon seeing someone from the Nine Immortal Realm.
“Fire Dragon, I ask you, what do you really think of Wei Chen?” Donghua fixed his gaze on Gu Yuehong, his tone calm yet probing.
Gu Yuehong dreaded that expression from Donghua. He quickly replied, “I have always been considering the Demon Lotus Emperor in everything I do. I only wish for him to lead us back into the Hua Xia World. Everything I have done regarding Wei Chen has been for his benefit; I harbor no ill intentions.”
Gu Yuehong's sincerity shone through his earnest eyes; he did not seem to be lying.
Donghua, however, let out a cold laugh and said, “Including teaching him such an evil Cultivation Method as the Soul Control Technique?”
Gu Yuehong narrowed his eyes and replied solemnly, “Immortal, you should know that the Soul Control Technique was originally created by the Demon Lotus Emperor. By teaching it to him now, I am merely returning what belongs to him. There are many beasts on Cang Mountain; it would be a pity to kill them all. Only by using the Soul Control Technique can we control those beasts and establish the first line of defense for Peach Blossom Sect. Moreover, doing so will greatly aid Wei Chen's mental training.”
“But what you just said is clearly a lie! Wei Chen would never allow you to speak on his behalf; I know his temperament well.” Donghua stated seriously.
“Indeed, it is a lie, but it is a benevolent one. The Divine Soul Power of the Demon Lotus Emperor is incredibly strong. Now that Wei Chen has inherited part of that power, I estimate that he can single-handedly control all the beasts on Cang Mountain. That is my original intention. Once he controls all those beasts using the Soul Control Technique, his Divine Soul Power will rise to another level. No destruction leads to no construction; destruction must precede construction—this is what he taught me. I have done nothing wrong.”
Gu Yuehong paused before continuing, “Even if he cannot hold on, he would merely fall into a coma. Those beasts are under his influence and would not dare attack him; thus, he would be safe on Cang Mountain. This is a rare opportunity for training. I hope you do not blame me; my intentions are solely to make Wei Chen stronger.”
“Honestly, his current strength is still too weak.”
After Gu Yuehong finished speaking, he quietly watched Donghua, awaiting his response.
Suddenly, Donghua broke into a smile. He gently patted Gu Yuehong's shoulder and said with a grin, “You did nothing wrong; your loyalty is evident for all to see. However, I must remind you of one thing: Wei Chen's path is chosen by him alone. Whatever he decides to do in the future, you should support him fully without interfering in his actions.”
"Take for example, when we return to Hua Xia World, whether Wei Chen becomes the Demon Lotus Emperor or whether he chooses to open up relations with the human race is entirely his decision. Let him decide for himself; you can only assist him, not sway him with your own biases, understand?"
Donghua looked at Gu Yuehong with a calm expression. However, in Gu Yuehong's eyes, that seemingly indifferent gaze was filled with a sense of threat.
Gu Yuehong did not dare to act recklessly and nodded solemnly, "Rest assured, Immortal. I know what I should do."
"That's good. Perhaps I can take you back to your Dragon Kingdom, allowing you to return to your true dragon lineage. You should know that your dragon bloodline is not pure. The true dragons reside in the Nine Immortal Realm, not in Hua Xia World."
"I understand. Thank you, Immortal." Gu Yuehong became excited and knelt down again, bowing deeply to Donghua.
"Enough. Help Wei Chen well. The inheritance of the Demon Lotus Emperor is not as simple as you think. You should clearly understand that the one you owe your loyalty to is Wei Chen, not the Demon Lotus Emperor," Donghua said.
Gu Yuehong was confused. Was there really a difference?
Seeing Gu Yuehong's expression, Donghua sneered, "The Demon Lotus Emperor is the Demon Lotus Emperor. When I was in Hua Xia World, I fought against the Demon Lotus Emperor; it was merely a fifty-fifty match. Although the Demon Lotus Emperor is strong, he is not invincible. Even I, as the Jade Emperor of the Nine Immortal Realm, cannot be killed by him; that illustrates the gap in strength. If it weren't for the Demon Lotus Emperor's special background, he would have been eliminated long ago—there would be no chance for reincarnation."
"Wei Chen is still Wei Chen; he maintains his own thoughts. The mindset of the Demon Lotus Emperor can never be imposed upon him. As long as I'm here, that will never happen. Think carefully about my words: loyalty to Wei Chen or loyalty to the Demon Lotus Emperor—it's your choice. This is your freedom; I will not interfere. But if you choose to be loyal to the Demon Lotus Emperor, you can leave right now—Peach Blossom Sect does not need you, nor does Wei Chen." Donghua threatened.
"I'll give you ten breaths of time to decide: stay or go—it all depends on you. I am fair in my dealings and never force anything," Donghua added.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuehong narrowed his eyes slightly and fell into deep thought.
He fully understood Donghua's words and suddenly realized what purpose Donghua had in appearing.
"This matter is likely not so simple. The strength of Immortal Donghua could easily eliminate me; would he really let me go to avoid future troubles? Whether I pledge loyalty to Wei Chen or the Demon Lotus Emperor makes no difference; his implication is clear: Wei Chen and the Demon Lotus Emperor are not one and the same."
"When we were in Hua Xia World, the Demon Lotus Emperor led our demon race against the humans; he was our great hero. I should have been loyal to the Demon Lotus Emperor. However, Wei Chen is quite remarkable; anyone valued by both the Demon Lotus Emperor and Immortal Donghua cannot possibly be mediocre. His future will undoubtedly be bright."
"Immortal Donghua promised to take me back to Dragon Ancestor Land; once there, my bloodline will be purified, allowing me to become a true dragon. The dragons of Hua Xia World can fundamentally only be considered pseudo-dragons."
"Since that's the case, what harm is there in being loyal to Wei Chen?"
The ten breaths of time had long passed, yet Donghua did not urge him; he remained in a state of waiting.
In his chessboard, Gu Yuehong was a very important piece. How could he easily give up?
Finally, Gu Yuehong knelt on both knees and bowed deeply to Donghua, saying, "Immortal, I am willing to pledge my loyalty to you. Your will is my will."
Upon hearing this, Donghua's lips curled into a radiant smile.
"Very good... truly good! You are someone who knows the times and are quite clever. When the opportunity arises, I will take you to the Dragon Ancestor Land. With my face, the True Dragon clan will accept you." After finishing his words, Donghua left with an inexplicable smile lingering on his lips.
"What a paralyzer! What exactly does this immortal want? His repeated hints only seem to suggest that he wants me to obey him rather than pledge loyalty to Wei Chen! Could it be that Wei Chen is merely a pawn in his game?"
"Regardless, I must first ensure my survival while helping Wei Chen grow stronger as soon as possible. I have helped him so much; when I am in danger, he will help me too. This Donghua feels incredibly treacherous and unworthy of following."
"Whether Wei Chen is his own person or the Demon Lotus Emperor, he can be considered an upright individual. But this Donghua is dark and sinister; staying under him will lead to disaster sooner or later."
"Should I tell Wei Chen about this?"
"Donghua did not warn me, but if I were to speak with Wei Chen, he would definitely choose to believe Donghua. After all, his relationship with Donghua is much closer. If Donghua finds out, I'm finished."
"Moreover, I still don't understand what Donghua really means. What can I do with Wei Chen? They are on the same front; pledging loyalty to him seems no different from pledging loyalty to Wei Chen for now. He wouldn't care if I went high-profile."
Gu Yuehong quietly gazed at Donghua's retreating figure, his thoughts racing and swirling with countless ideas.
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