After plotting for so many years, with the grand tide on the verge of taking shape, only for everything to fail at the final kick—who could keep such raging frustration down?
"How do I borrow strength to strike with strength?"
Li Tian was pondering this crucial point.
Getting rid of a single Daji was no difficult matter.
Even the weakest disciple under Jie Sect could suppress her with a mere lift of the hand.
As he ran through the possibilities again and again, a flash of inspiration suddenly struck his mind.
"Yunzhongzi?"
He abruptly recalled this true cultivator of the Chan Teachings.
Born of the Human Race and concerned for all living beings, how could this man stand idly by if he learned that a seductive demon was wearing human skin to throw the court into chaos?
Knock, knock!
"Congratulations on triggering a hidden choice!"
"Option One: Say nothing of the demon hidden within the court. Reward: Nine-Tier Pagoda (Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure)."
"Option Two: Personally visit Yunzhongzi's cave abode and inform him that the court has been occupied by demons. Reward: origin of the Heavenly Dao and Black Thunder Wood Sword (Exotic Treasure)."
"An Exotic Treasure?"
Li Tian gave it a slight sensing and could not help but smile.
He finally understood why it was called "exotic." This sword was made to counter Demonic Evil, and its power soared when facing spirits and monsters. But against mortals or cultivators, it was like using a dull axe to chop firewood—utterly unremarkable.
What he truly valued, however, was the origin of the Heavenly Dao.
Perhaps it concealed the foreshadowing needed to turn the world upside down?
Once his mind was made up, he chose the second option without the slightest hesitation.
Before the words had even faded, he tore open