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He drove the goodness to a corner of Soul Awareness, unhesitatingly severing ties, fearing that if he got too close, it would be difficult to break free completely. Thus, he chose to seal the finest material of Soul Awareness, Liuli Rock, and threw it far away.
With that throw, it landed in Dayu Gorge State. He probably never expected that this remaining goodness would become the renowned Wishing Stone.
However, the bond between good and evil within him was not so easily severed. Even if they were separated by a thousand miles, communication could occur with just a thought. When faced with difficulties, goodness would consult with evil, considering the body, and the instances of returning were few. Since he became the Wishing Stone, there had only been three occasions.
The first was related to fertility issues; being male, he had no understanding of female physiological problems. The second was a request from Great Yu Emperor. The third was the recent flooding of Ying River.
From the first contact, he knew that goodness was willing to help. However, the more goodness there was, the greater the consumption of it. There was no need for the body to act; goodness would vanish from the world on its own. By then, with its soft spot gone, the demon would think his cultivation was unobstructed.
After hearing this, Huo Qi felt a mix of emotions and thought that goodness seemed somewhat pitiful. Are you implying that the Demon Fetus is utilizing goodness?
Exactly. Even if it was unintentional, it couldn't escape being an act of complicity.
Sang Qingxiao believed that everyone had their share of selfish actions, especially when they were of one origin. Huo Qi snorted coldly, feeling some frustration at the lack of resolve; he held onto old sentiments while others constantly sought to eliminate him. After all, he was goodness.
Yingzhou had consumed too much from him, leading to temporary memory loss and damage in his thoughts and speech. So when you first inquired, his claim of forgetting wasn't deceitful. Later on, when you provided timely Magic Breath, his recovery was swift; the deception stemmed from his goodness and nostalgia.
There was another important aspect. Each time there was communication with evil, both sides created pathways for mutual influence; it was no longer purely good or evil. So far, the contamination had been minimal and hard for the body to detect. However, if there were a few more communications like this, the body might come after him fiercely, willing to inflict significant self-harm just to eliminate him.
Having roughly understood the emotional dynamics surrounding the giant stone, Huo Qi grew curious about the body and asked Sang Qingxiao who it was. Sang Qingxiao replied that one's appearance is shaped by one's heart; a person's looks can change based on an uneven ratio of good and evil within them—and demons are no different.
I was flipping through the memories of goodness, seeing the form through the eyes of virtue. However, now that the body has been occupied by evil, its appearance has undergone a tremendous transformation. Therefore, the appearance in the memories of goodness cannot serve as a reference.
Moreover, goodness's understanding of the body is also filtered; the many evils within it are merely seen as minor flaws in his heart. Additionally, since these evils occupy a very small proportion within the body and awaken infrequently, there is little knowledge to draw from.
From his limited memories, I could only extract a few details:
Based on the vegetation surrounding his living environment, it seems that the body resides in the south. Judging by the clothing of those around him, it is neither Great Jing nor Dayu. The body’s line of sight can see over most people's heads, indicating that he is not short. Most people bow to him in reverence, clearly suggesting he holds a high position of power.
For now, this is all I have. Goodness is still relatively weak; if I could improve his physical condition or communicate with evil a few more times, I would learn more.
If it’s neither Great Jing nor Dayu, could it be Ginger? Huo Qi's impression of Ginger isn't very favorable; they previously preferred to use underhanded tactics, much like some demons do.
Qi Xiaomian replied that the south is not just Ginger; there are several small countries further south. Their clothing is quite similar, and they are generally not tall.
Now that we know of his existence, we cannot let him go. Huo Qi transferred the frustration he felt from goodness onto the body; we cannot allow it to continue growing stronger.
Dividing Soul Awareness does not restore easily; calculating the time, it has been less than a year, so it surely hasn’t recovered. We should find him quickly while he is still weak and take him down.
Sang Qingxiao agreed with Huo Qi's proposal; however, finding him would not be easy—the key lies with goodness.
The Great Yu Emperor has made up his mind to take them both down together; for now, we should focus on immediate matters.
Then let’s directly inform the Great Yu Emperor and let him know that he has targeted the wrong person for revenge.
Qi Xiaomian opposed this idea, insisting that we cannot let him know. I suspect that the body is manipulating goodness to plant the Demon Fetus, which is actually under its control.
For the Great Yu Emperor now, death would be a release; to avoid alarming him, we should maintain our usual operations at Stargazing Tower. We only need to secretly rescue goodness and then use him to locate the body.
The arrival of the giant stone created an enormous spectacle.
On the main road leading to Stargazing Tower from the city gate, crowds gathered as people set aside their important tasks to converge here. The streets were packed with people; most of the city's defenses had been drawn away as they linked arms to form a protective line.
However, the citizens were overly enthusiastic; everyone had desires and wanted to get closer to the giant stone, nearly overwhelming this protective line. Since the Great Yu Emperor took power, such chaos had never occurred in Shengjing City.
As soon as the giant stone appeared, people immediately knelt down in droves. Their devout demeanor would likely infuriate the Great Yu Emperor if he were to witness it—he might lose half of his remaining lifespan in anger!
People not only knelt but also bowed and shouted loudly, calling the giant stone the Stone Emperor. It was hard to tell who started this, equating imperial authority with a mere rock, showing no respect for hierarchy, and committing an act of great rebellion. Did they not fear that the Great Yu Emperor would issue a decree that would implicate their entire clan?
As the giant stone was brought in, it faced numerous obstacles, shrouded in mist that prevented them from getting close. On the day the mist appeared, nearby Warriors had a dream, stating that the giant stone had suffered too much wear in Yingzhou and had entered a dormant state, while Baiwu served as its outer protective barrier.
At that moment, someone recounted what was said in the dream, warning that disturbing the giant stone's rest would bring divine retribution. The agitated crowd finally quieted down, but after a brief silence, someone started again, spitting vitriol at the people of Yingzhou. They believed that their excessive demands had robbed others of their chance to make wishes. The clamor grew louder, causing headaches among those present.
Taking advantage of the distraction among the common folk, the Warriors hastened their pace. Once the giant stone passed through a designated passage and was placed in a specific position within the Stargazing Tower, this unforgettable task finally came to an end.
At the same time, Pei Shen received news.
At Shadow's End, it was noisy. After seventeen hours of slumber, the Great Yu Emperor awoke once more, irritated by the sounds coming from outside the palace.
"Your Majesty, the giant stone has arrived."
In an instant, hatred filled the Great Yu Emperor's eyes. Finally! It was two days earlier than expected.
"It came via waterway."
"Oh, I remember now; it was the Ying River," he mused. This had turned into quite a spectacle. If it weren't just a stone on the outside, with just a word from him, those commoners outside might very well overturn my palace for him!
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