Threat

While Jin Buhuan was still in disbelief, he saw a figure suddenly fall from the sky.

There were no special lighting effects or anything like that; it was just a very ordinary falling scene.

After landing, wave gently.

Four heads fell to the ground.

Jin Buhuan's face turned pale, and he completely deflated.

This was Li Qi's arrangement, a very simple little plan.

He approached Jin Buhuan and lured him into calling for reinforcements.

It would be best if we could summon the Green Mountain God; if not, it would be good if we could summon other people as well.

After observing the Lamp Formation from the outside, he analyzed Lamp Formation effects and thus learned the specific details.

This is when True Knowledge Dao Charm.

Li Qi was very clear about what he had, what his advantages were, and what he was facing.

After confirming this, Li Qi got up and went to give Jin Buhuan.

The formidable foe of yesteryear can now be defeated with a single hand.

Li Qi didn't take him seriously at all.

He kept slowly pressuring Jin Buhuan to gather those people.

Then Shen Shuibi intercepted and killed him halfway.

However, something bigger is about to happen, Jin Buhuan cannot be killed.

We also need to bring out the Green Mountain God.

Li Qi knew that the ownership of these worlds could not be controlled by a sixth-rank mountain god, even though the Green Mountain God was already powerful and influential enough.

After Li Qi first thought of the Green Mountain God and Jin Buhuan in this world, he immediately realized this.

Therefore, there must be multiple fifth-rank officials involved in the arrangement behind the scenes.

The fifth rank is actually the highest level, allowing one to arbitrarily control the survival and safety of countless worlds.

Thinking about all this, Li Qi said, "Yu, capture him alive, then burn this place down. Give me the body, and I'll hang it up."

"Okay." Shen Shuibi didn't ask why; she had pretty much figured it out herself.

Li Qi needs the Sacred Flame Realm to wage a civil war of equal strength.

Therefore, it is only natural to eliminate the other side's insurmountable high-end forces.

Although I don't know why Li Qi is so certain that a civil war will break out, it's always good to follow his arrangements.

Shen Shuibi is very used to relying on others, and she still is now.

Jin Buhuan could only watch helplessly as his Law Treasure was easily shattered, and then he was grabbed by an invisible force.

He was then forced to follow the two men and disappear from the spot.

All that remained were the palaces stretching for miles, burning fiercely.

The murderer left without a sound.

After leaving, Li Qi and the others went to a remote mountain they had randomly chosen.

This is an ordinary, barren mountain, with some unfamiliar native plants growing on it. The soil is orange-red, giving it an otherworldly feel.

There are also some native species, but they are mostly ordinary things.

There are very few places in the world where spirits and mountain gods abound wherever you go; in most parts of the world, almost all life forms are mortal.

In the mountains, Li Qi Jin Buhuan down, ignoring the young master's shocked expression, and then found a place to sit down.

"Now, all we have to do is wait." Li Qi sat on a tree stump and let out a long sigh.

Having a fifth-rank combatant makes things much easier in this situation.

At least when you want to cause trouble, you won't be without options.

"Wait for what? Are you talking about a civil war? Is it really possible to start something like this? We've killed so many sixth-rank cultivators; the remaining cultivators will probably just run away or hide. They won't step forward." Shen Shuibi with some doubt.

"They will definitely hide, but as I said, this is a civil war. From the beginning, it has been a standoff between the Sacred Flame Tribe and the Sacred Flame Tribe." Li Qi thought for a moment and decided to explain.

Then he explained, "The Great Way is the Great Way for those who comprehend it, but for others it is just a routine or habit."

"For them, custom is like fish and water, taken for granted and as it should be."

"Why does gravity exist? It is as it should be. Why does space have three directions? It is only natural. Why does one plus one equal two? It is simply how it is. This is an indisputable convention. There is no why."

"Looking at other things, why do we need etiquette? Why do we need wages? Why do we need bosses? Why do we need companies? Why do we need to get married and have children? Why do we need to celebrate holidays? Why do we insist on family reunion?"

"Few people think about these questions. These are the concrete manifestations of 'Tao' in life, but everyone takes them for granted. If you have to ask, it's 'that's just how it is.'"

As he spoke, Li Qi paced back and forth, as if trying to find something to use as an analogy.

Then he turned his head and saw the piles of Jin Buhuan's body.

This young nobleman was adorned with countless rings, necklaces, earrings, and other jewelry, exuding an air of extravagance.

Li Qi walked over, pulled off the gold bead necklace around his neck, and then held it up to Shen Shuibi as an example.

"The people in this world are like beads on this necklace. These beads are just beads. If there is no Tao, these beads will be scattered. Although they are of different sizes, they can never become a string."

"What truly allows these beads to come together is this inconspicuous thread," Li Qi said, grasping a white thread and scattering the beads downwards.

With a crackling sound, the golden beads scattered all over the ground, spreading out in a patch, though some beads remained on the thread.

These gold beads come in two sizes, large and small.

Li Qi continued, "This thin thread connects all the beads. Most people think that crushing the largest bead will intimidate all the beads, but in reality, this thread is the key to breaking up the string of beads."

"This line is the way of these beads, their custom. This line determines the position of the beads, their hierarchy, and what each bead should and should not do. The way determines everything, governs the common people, and can also restrain the gods. All things revolve around the 'way,' operating humbly and respectfully around it, without the slightest error."

"All we did was crush four of the larger beads in this string." Li Qi crushed the four large beads again, making them disappear from the string.

"And now, you see, losing these four larger beads has not affected the thread at all."

"Therefore, we have not shaken the foundation of the immortals at all; the thread is still there."

"Therefore—" Li Qi wanted to continue.

However, Shen Shuibi understood. She stepped forward and said, "However, with the four large beads broken, the thread is no longer supported by any weight and has become taut."

"That's right, that's exactly what I mean." Li Qi nodded.

"Only when the line is taut can the beads on top touch the other line," Shen Shuibi continued, understanding what Li Qi meant.

With large beads, the thread will droop downwards, eventually forming a loop. All the beads on this loop cannot escape and can only circle around on the loop.

Breaking the large bead and straightening the string allows the bead to move smoothly from one string to another.

There are two lines, but the bead can only be on one of them.

The beads will then collide with each other.

"That's right, that's exactly it. So civil war was inevitable and could break out at any moment. I just removed the obstacle." Li Qi said, pleased that Shen Shuibi understood so quickly.

"Hmm... As expected, you are Shaman. I've heard Yang Ning say before that the strategists of the Human Path and the Shaman of the Shaman Path are all out there, taking the opportunity to stir up trouble in the world," Shen Shuibi commented.

Perhaps from the perspective of the Hidden World Faction of Daoism, this is exactly what these two sects are doing, which is also in line with the values of the Hidden World Faction, who have always despised such things.

However, Shen Shuibi also knew that if she wanted to make huge profits, she had no choice but to use this method.

The Hidden World Faction's philosophy is that they can be self-sufficient, but they cannot accumulate a lot of wealth in a short period of time.

"There's nothing I can do, I'm just Shaman ~." Li Qi shrugged, trying to Shen Shuibi's doubts with a grin.

"Yes, I know. You just taught me things I didn't understand." Shen Shuibi nodded.

She certainly understood Li Qi.

"However, there's something I'd like to teach you," she suddenly said.

Li Qi immediately sat up straight, waiting for her to speak.

A person of the fifth rank may not understand a certain aspect, but they certainly know a great deal. I need to humbly learn from them.

Shen Shuibi said, "You're right, the thread of this string of beads is indeed the path that these beads follow."

"But the true path worth pursuing is the force that makes the bead fall down automatically."

"This power is not only the string that connects the beads, but also all things in the world. Do not focus on the wrong thing, clinging to the thread in your hand while forgetting to pull out the thread that connects all things in the world."

After listening, Li Qi lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

After a while, he stood up and bowed, saying, "Thank you for reminding me, my lady."

Shen Shuibi certainly wouldn't deny it, but instead sat down on the tree stump where Li Qi had originally been sitting. "I may not be right either, this is just my opinion, but I hope it can help you a little."

"It's a great help." Li Qi sat down as well, and the two sat side by side, exchanging a few more words.

But not long after, Li Qi ended the conversation, got up, and walked to Jin Buhuan's side.

He looked at Jin Buhuan with a smile and said, "Brother Jin, you haven't informed your father yet, have you?"

Jin Buhuan shuddered but remained silent.

"Sigh, compared to your old chatterbox, Brother Jin, you're really too quiet now. But it's alright, I know you've already sent the message, I can see it," Li Qi said, pointing to his temple.

True Knowledge Dao Charm was there; he had seen all of Jin Buhuan's actions.

Jin Buhuan remained silent.

He was terrified, panicked, and at a loss.

However, this young master was not a complete waste. No matter how many emotions he had, they did not affect his ability to make judgments and take action.

What Li Qi needs to do is guide him to make judgments that he believes are correct and to take actions that he believes are correct.

"Don't worry, the Green Mountain God is only a sixth-rank cultivator. Even if he is the pinnacle of the sixth rank and has immense killing power, he is still only a sixth-rank cultivator. He cannot become the leader of this world group. He should only be involved in it. You don't need to worry that our target is him."

Jin Buhuan pretended not to hear.

Anyway, the news has already been spread, and his father will decide how to react. There's no need for him to worry.

"However, the Divine Path Method, the base station of the Nexus of All Realms, and the location of the Green Mountain God, if I am not mistaken, this matter should be the work of several Baiyue Sovereign."

"Moreover, it's probably not just the Baiyue Sovereign; you've also colluded with the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord! You have an audacity beyond belief. These Baiyue Sovereign haven't been taught a lesson in far too long!"

Li Qi shouted loudly, directly exposing the opponent's weakness!

He had already discovered the trickery involved.

This cluster of worlds is being controlled by some kind of formation, and these worlds are being pulled out of their original clusters. (See Chapter 276 for details)

This kind of thing couldn't be kept from Shen Shuibi, so Li Qi naturally found out as well.

After discovering this, Li Qi began to investigate the new path transmitted by these immortals in the Sacred Flame Realm.

The teachings passed down by the immortals have already been explained very clearly. (See the previous chapters where you felt my explanation was too superficial.)

The ideas and systems represented by these doctrines, including the treatment of Sacred King, all point to one thing.

Demonic way.

The experience of the Sacred Flame Tribe is a typical example of the expansion methods employed by demonic forces.

It employs demonic methods, yet also the techniques of Shaman, blending Human Path and divinity.

Given these obvious characteristics, coupled with Jin Buhuan's presence, Li Qi boldly guessed that some rulers of Baiyue, in alliance with the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord, were conducting some business in the outer realms.

The reason for guessing it was the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord is quite simple. When he was in Guangyang, he heard that the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord was busy with many affairs outside the domain. But strangely, the surrounding Baiyue kingdoms did not launch an attack. Instead, they all fell into an eerie silence and even withdrew their border troops.

It even got to the point where that damned monk was committing all sorts of evil deeds in Guangyang, yet no ruler came to clean him up.

The King of the Hundred Forests Kingdom initially claimed he was merely in seclusion, but now it seems that may not be the case.

Li Qi's vision was not broad enough back then, and he had almost forgotten about it.

But now that we look at it, this might just be a sign of collusion Sky Swallowing Demon Lord and those kings!

This is Li Qi's guess: the mastermind behind all of this is that Sky Swallowing Demon Lord!

Now that Li Qi had said all that, Jin Buhuan finally spoke.

After all, Li Qi had mentioned his powerful backer.

He chuckled and looked at Li Qi: "You know that you have the Baiyue Kingdoms and the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord behind you, no wonder you don't dare to kill me."

The most powerful people Jin Buhuan could imagine were the Green Mountain God and the Baiyue Sovereign.

Therefore, he was confident that Li Qi could not possibly find someone more capable than his father.

Even afterwards, the Green Mountain God told Jin Buhuan that Li Qi's backers were at most fifty-fifty with his own.

That's the difference in perspective.

Li Qi had never harbored such thoughts towards his opponents.

"No wonder I didn't dare kill you?" Li Qi smiled as well.

Having obtained the answer he wanted, Li Qi no longer concealed it. He gestured to Shen Shuibi, signaling her to completely cut off Jin Buhuan's means of contacting the outside world.

Then he reached out and took out the bamboo strip.

"Open your dog eyes and look at this!" Li Qi shouted sternly! He then displayed the Great Shaman's token!

"How dare the rulers of the Baiyue kingdoms collude with the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord? Do they really think Wushen Mountain is unaware of this?!"

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