Chapter 561: Chapter 6 Trouble Brought by Ordinary People – Part 2
Upon reflection, Wang Sheng contacted Huangtian once again, imparting some information with an emphasis on the necessity to demolish the Divine Statues while preserving evidence.
Given that the Divine Statues were linked to the Ninth Realm, if someone were to be beguiled into not demolishing them, it would spell trouble.
After conveying the information, Wang Sheng let out a long sigh. “I hope it goes smoothly…”
Because of the unique nature of the Divine Statues, even his involvement wouldn’t speed up the process by much.
Hence, it was best left to the Datong to handle.
“I wonder what sort of tricks the Ninth Realm might pull.”
At the same time, in the Chaotic Realm.
A great figure opened his eyes, which seemed to contain entire worlds.
His immense presence seemed almost ready to burst forth from the world.
Though his true form resembled an ancient giant god too colossal for any one world to contain, he appeared outwardly as an ordinary person of transcendent aura.
In the Chaotic Realm, only True Monarchs were privy to his identity.
The Martial Arts True Monarch was summoned, his heart uneasy.
Even though he knew that if the Dao Master truly intended harm, no elaborate plot was necessary, he still couldn’t remain calm.
This was the oppression of life’s hierarchy, an inherent fear of lower beings toward higher beings.
After all, this was the Ninth Realm—though only one realm higher than the Eighth, the Martial Arts True Monarch was well aware of the profound gap between them.
The Eighth Realm could destroy the surface of a small to medium-sized planet or world, whereas the Ninth Realm could completely obliterate it.
Upon arrival, the Martial Arts True Monarch performed the greeting of a disciple. “Dao Master!”
He dared not ask what the matter was.
With the Dao Master, one simply obeyed orders.
The last time he had implored the Dao Master to intervene, it had required considerable courage.
“Are you overseeing that world’s plan?”
Though he didn’t specify, the Martial Arts True Monarch knew which world was being referred to.
He nodded and spoke, “Yes, Dao Master, it is progressing smoothly.”
“I understand that. Your plan is proceeding even more smoothly than you think. The sect they established has already made contact with me, and my power has begun to permeate it.”
“Your power has permeated it?” The Martial Arts True Monarch was delighted, well aware of what this signified—once the infiltration was sufficient, the Dao Master could directly intervene.
Even not at full strength, he was unmatched by any below the Ninth Realm.
“Although unexpected, it is indeed so. It seems related to the Destiny Dynasty, the origin of which I am. That world’s existence of the Destiny Dynasty has linked it to me. Worshiping me allows my power to enter.”
The Dao Master was forthright, sharing the truth so that the Martial Arts True Monarch could cooperate more smoothly based on these facts.
Upon hearing this, the Martial Arts True Monarch had an epiphany.
The Dao Master was the creator of the Destiny Dynasty and someone who had detached himself through his own power; he was their world’s “Saint” and naturally had unique qualities.
“I understand what needs to be done, Dao Master.”
He only regretted discovering this so late; had he realized sooner, perhaps he could have already taken that world into his grasp.
The Dao Master, with not much else to express, said, “Go!”
Such trivial matters were beneath his direct attention.
“Yes, Dao Master.”
The Martial Arts True Monarch departed, and the Dao Master seemed to mutter to himself, “Are you saying two worlds have made contact, and by absorbing them, perhaps progress the world further? Worry not; it can be done soon, as long as my power extends there, none can stand in the way.”
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The Chaotic Realm intensified its efforts, spreading the faith of the Savior Sect everywhere, promising those who worship the Upper God a chance to survive.
The Datong’s officials also acted swiftly, issuing a proclamation.
[The Savior Sect is a cult. Those who join the cult will only become fodder for others’ invasions…]
After the proclamation was issued, Datong cracked down hard on the Savior Sect.
The initial effects were excellent, as the aggressive crackdown made it difficult for the Savior Sect to expand.
Especially in regions covered by the Spirit World, where the communication platform of the Spirit World could quickly relay information, making it almost instantaneous for Datong’s strongmen to arrive at the scene and handle the situation.
However, as time went on, the Savior Sect gradually moved their operations underground, making it harder to strike against them.
Not only that, in order to strengthen their faith, the actions of the Savior Sect became increasingly dreadful.
Ironically, because of Datong’s official crackdown, some truly believed Datong was merely putting up a show.
In Datong Capital, Central State.
“Humph, the Savior Sect is growing more rampant by the day. Saving the world, yet they bewitch people into sacrifices!”
“No way around it, the more we suppress it, the more people believe in it. Although there aren’t many followers in each area, the total number across all of Datong is horrifyingly large.”
Another meeting, this time specifically about the Savior Sect. Apart from Huangtian, the attendees were all specialists handling various aspects locally.
Savior Sect, though hidden, had not seen any reduction in strength; if anything, it had grown stronger.
“Enough arguing, we are here to solve the problem, not to complain,” Huangtian said, setting the tone.
No one complained further. One of Huangtian’s subordinates stood out and read, “According to the information compiled, most people who join the Savior Sect are commoners. They are powerless and more fearful when facing certain things, which is why they are easily swayed and join the sect.”
Commoners have always made up the majority of adherents in various sects.
“The harm caused by commoners is not insignificant, but the important thing is the cultivators. During our operations, we’ve encountered quite a few Great Grandmasters as opponents.”
For cultivators, the consensus was that commoners, even if they joined, could not pose much of an impact.
But Huangtian did not share this view.
He knew very well, the more people who worshipped, the more troublesome it became.
“Ladies and gentlemen, this issue primarily revolves around the commoners. During your investigations, you must have sensed something odd about the Divine Statues, right?”
Everyone subconsciously nodded.
The Divine Statues of the Savior Sect must be destroyed as per orders from Huangtian.
Having faced the statues directly in his operations, he too sensed their strangeness.
“Chief, may I ask if there’s something off about these Divine Statues?” someone asked.
“The more people worship the Divine Statues, the greater their influence. That’s why the seemingly harmless but numerous commoners are actually the most troubling. We must take this seriously. Today, I have gathered you all here to leverage your experience and see if there’s a way to reduce the possibility of commoners being misled,” Huangtian explained without directly addressing the oddity of the Divine Statues.
But he was unsure of the impact of sharing such details, yet he disclosed this crucial piece of information.
The sheer number of souls also represented a significant risk.
Hearing Huangtian’s words, someone immediately replied, “Chief, this is difficult. For commoners, it’s easy to believe in gods, especially since the Martial Arts True Monarch also demonstrated such powers.”
Huangtian remained silent.
The strength of cultivators made it easy for commoners to believe in the reality of gods, especially with the added influence of the Martial Arts True Monarch.
“As long as commoners understand that these so-called gods are nothing but powerful cultivators, that should suffice!” someone suggested.
Immediately, doubts were raised. “That sounds simple, but it’s difficult to execute. This involves a change in thought, not something that can be resolved with a mere statement.”
Changing entrenched beliefs is difficult.
None present had a good solution.
For a moment, the meeting fell quiet.
Even by the meeting’s end, no viable solution had been established.
So, Huangtian relayed the issue to several highly educated and trustworthy individuals.
Hoping that from different perspectives, a solution could be found.
Among them was Li Xueqian.
Thinking about the troubles Datong faced, he glanced at the book he had just written.
“Is this a coincidence?”
After “Energy Basics,” he had established his prestige, and in terms of status, he was on par with those in the Fourth Realm, even guarded by Fourth Realm warriors from the Datong Sect.
Yet, he wasn’t arrogant but had been introspective, starting to write his second book.
If “Energy Basics” focused on changing the Cultivation World, then his new book aimed to transform all of Datong.
To establish a new way of thinking in everyone in Datong.
Even to establish a new Cultivation System.
“It seems I need to visit the Chief… Brother Wei!”
He called his Fourth Realm guard and briefed him on the situation.
The guard nodded and sent someone to make arrangements.
Meanwhile, Li Xueqian picked up the book he had written.
On the cover of the book, a few words faintly shimmered.
“Science Theory…”
Simultaneously, the World Will sensed something.
[It’s no wonder he’s a ‘Saint’. It hasn’t been long, and he has already created something new again. I must inform someone.]
Thus, the World Will sought out Wang Sheng again.
Because it was well aware of Wang Sheng’s keen interest in these matters…