You Are the Best Choice

(This is a long chapter, combining two parts)

Upon hearing Zhou Ming say he wanted to help her recover, Wangshu's blurry, illusory figure visibly trembled.

She scrutinized Zhou Ming, her eyes filled with suspicion.

She was well aware of her current situation and understood how enormous the price would be to fully recover.

Would a complete stranger be willing to go to such lengths to save me?

That's an absolute joke.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't joke. To fully revive me, the price to pay will be considerable. Are you willing to do so?"

Zhou Ming's expression remained unchanged as he spoke calmly.

"I'm not joking with you, fellow Daoist. I genuinely want to help you recover."

"I understand that the price to pay for your revival will be considerable."

"But fellow Daoist should understand that since I am willing to pay a great price to help you, there must be something I can do for you."

"Therefore, you will certainly have to repay this kindness in the future."

These straightforward words, ironically, made Wangshu feel a sense of reality.

She understands trading.

Compared to feigned goodwill, a naked exchange of interests made her feel more at ease.

"Fellow Daoist, are you truly willing to help me revive?" Wangshu asked again to confirm.

Zhou Ming answered with absolute certainty.

"Absolutely true."

"What do you need from me, fellow Daoist?"

As Devil God who has lived since the Chaos era, she naturally understands the principle that to gain something, you must give something in return.

Now, it all depends on what Zhou Ming needs from her.

If the conditions are right, then everyone will be happy.

If the conditions are too extreme...

She silently made her plans.

If you can bear with it, it's not unacceptable.

Nothing is more important than my own recovery.

After all, compared to complete annihilation, any cost seems insignificant.

Moreover, since Zhou Ming is willing to go to great lengths to help him recover, it's normal for him to have high expectations.

The rewards should always be proportional to the effort; no one would be willing to do business at a loss.

Zhou Ming organized his thoughts and slowly began to speak.

"That's right, I created a world..."

Before she could finish speaking, Wangshu's blurry, illusory figure began to fluctuate violently.

"How is that possible!"

Her Divine Sense state was filled with disbelief and horror.

"With your abilities, how could you possibly carve out a complete world!"

"After Pangu separated the Primordial Wilderness, he transformed into all things. How could you, after World Creation, still be standing here unharmed!"

Her Divine Sense fluctuations were filled with incomprehensible confusion.

"Could it be that I've been asleep for too long, and some great change has occurred in the Chaos?"

"Are Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal of the Primordial Chaos era able to World Creation at will?"

Seeing her agitated reaction, Zhou Ming knew she had misunderstood.

With his current strength, how could he possibly create a complete world like the Father God Pangu?

Moreover, he did not transform into all things, nor did all things arise in his world, so how can it be considered a complete world?

A truly complete world, regardless of its size, must be able to operate on its own; at the very least, it must possess the Heavenly Dao.

In the Primordial Wilderness, no one has truly been able to carve out a world.

Just like the Dao Field established by Nuwa, it was only Wa Huang Heaven, not Empress Wa.

So Zhou Ming began to explain.

"Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. How could I possibly have the power to create a complete world?"

"To be precise, I simply took a shortcut and created a space."

"I call it the world because I want to develop this space into a real world."

Hearing this explanation, Wangshu's Divine Sense fluctuations gradually calmed down.

She breathed a sigh of relief.

It turns out it was just a space, which makes sense now.

She was really startled just now. She thought that the cultivators in the Primordial Wilderness world had become so powerful that they could create a world without getting hurt.

If that were true, it would be terrifying.

Zhou Ming ignored her inner thoughts and continued speaking.

"Although I used Great Dharma Power to condense the Sun, Moon, and Stars in that world, they were ultimately not the true Sun, Moon, and Stars."

"The Sun, Moon, and Stars condensed Magic Power do not offer much help in the operation and evolution of the world."

"To develop it into a real world, we need real Sun, Moon, and Stars to suppress Yinyang and regulate the Law."

At this point, Zhou Ming looked at Wangshu's Remnant Soul and revealed his purpose.

"And you, fellow Daoist, are originally the Taiyin Demon God from the Chaos."

"You are the best choice to become the moon."

Hearing this, Wangshu finally understood his purpose.

"You want me to become the moon and help your world evolve?"

Zhou Ming nodded.

"Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking."

Wangshu's Remnant Soul remained silent for a moment, seemingly considering the feasibility of this condition.

Then, her Divine Sense returned.

The evolution of the world cannot be accomplished overnight.

"For you, it's not worth the effort and resources to create a world."

"After all, it's not of much use to you."

Even if that world eventually evolves successfully, it won't fundamentally improve your own strength.

"You might as well just integrate that world into the Primordial Wilderness, making it a part of the Primordial World."

"This will not only strengthen the primordial Primordial Wilderness, but you will also gain Merit Fortune, and the favor of the Primordial World, which will help you improve your strength."

"It's far more useful than slowly developing a world on your own."

After listening, Zhou Ming shook his head.

"I've also considered the method you mentioned, fellow Daoist."

"However, due to some special reasons, I gave it up."

Why?

Wangshu was very puzzled.

"This is clearly the best choice."

Zhou Ming's expression turned serious.

"Because after the world merged with the Primordial Wilderness, it became part of the Primordial Wilderness and was subject to the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Dao."

"What I need is precisely a world that is not governed by the Heavenly Dao, but is entirely under my control."

Whether this world can fully develop is not important, as long as it can function normally and smoothly.

"If the world can't function properly, it's just a larger Storage Space."

"As for the method you just mentioned, I will consider integrating this world into the Primordial Wilderness when the time is right."

Wangshu's Remnant Soul fell silent.

A world beyond the control of the Heavenly Dao.

She captured the most crucial information.

"What exactly caused you to abandon the idea of merging the world into the Primordial Wilderness?"

Zhou Ming did not answer directly.

I will inform my friends about this later.

"Fellow Daoist, will you agree to my condition?"

Wangshu did not hesitate.

I agree to your condition.

It transforms into the moon of the world, assisting in the world's operation and evolution.

This condition meant nothing to her.

Although the time required is immeasurable.

But for a Devil God who is reduced to a Remnant Soul, this is an incredible opportunity.

As long as that world doesn't perish, she can use its power to achieve immortality.

But she knew very well that things would not be that simple.

"Fellow Daoist, is this your only condition?"

"Compared to the price you paid, fellow Daoist, this is far from enough."

A look of approval appeared on Zhou Ming's face.

Talking to smart people is so much easier.

"Of course, there's more than just this one condition."

As Zhou Ming finished speaking, Wangshu's blurry, illusory figure showed no surprise.

This is normal.

If Zhou Ming went to great lengths and paid a huge price just to make her become the moon in the world.

Then she would start to wonder if Zhou Ming had something wrong with his head.

"What other conditions do you have? Please state them all, fellow Daoist."

Wangshu's Divine Sense fluctuations were very calm, preparing to listen to Zhou Ming's exorbitant demands.

However, Zhou Ming shook his head.

"There's one more condition."

"However, I will only tell you after you have passed my test."

"If you fail my test, I will not help you recover."

Upon hearing this, Wangshu's Divine Sense fluctuations abruptly ceased.

test?

Upon hearing those two words, Wangshu's illusory figure trembled violently.

Helping her recover requires a test?

Moreover, they would only reveal another condition after the test was passed.

This felt very strange to her.

As Devil God who emerged from Chaos, she had seen all sorts of schemes and tricks.

Zhou Ming's actions instinctively put her on guard.

Wangshu's Remnant Soul remained silent for a moment, its illusory form flickering uncertainly.

"How will you test me, fellow Daoist?"

Her Divine Sense fluctuated with wariness.

"What if, after I pass the test, the conditions you propose are too unreasonable?"

"Fellow Daoist, please state your conditions now, so I can be mentally prepared."

Zhou Ming remained calm and unmoved.

"Fellow Daoist, rest assured, although the conditions I propose may be a bit difficult, they are not excessive."

"Moreover, it is also beneficial to you, fellow Daoist, since this matter Dao Integration best interest."

He paused, then continued.

"As for how to test you, you will naturally find out when the time comes."

The test for Wangshu was necessary, given the extremely coincidental timing of Wangshu appearance.

His original idea was to use Chang Xi and the Moon Laurel Tree together to help him evolve the world.

But unexpectedly, they discovered an even more suitable Wangshu.

This made him seriously suspect that it might be a scheme orchestrated by Heavenly Dao.

Therefore, it's best to let the Father God's Will check it out; who knows if the Heavenly Dao has done anything to Wangshu's Remnant Soul.

Better safe than sorry. Besides, wouldn't it be a waste not to use such a good security guard as Father God?

When Di Jun and Taiyi Reincarnation and return in the future, Father God will have to check them out, otherwise he really won't dare to use them.

Who knows if the Heavenly Dao might leave some kind of curse on their reincarnations?

After all, Zhou Ming has gotten this far precisely because of his caution; he can't afford to make a fool of himself.

This evasive and secretive approach only intensified Wangshu's unease.

If Zhou Ming lays everything out in the open and clearly states the price, she would seriously consider it, no matter how harsh the conditions are, for the sake of recovery.

In any transaction, it's a matter of one party being willing to give and the other being willing to receive.

But this feeling of not being able to grasp or touch her made her hesitant to agree easily.

Then Wangshu's Divine Sense surged again, this time with obvious resistance.

"Fellow Daoist's evasiveness makes me hesitant to trust you."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ming smiled.

"I understand your concerns, fellow Daoist."

He pointed to Chang Xi, who was being held captive to the side.

"But fellow Daoist, you can ask your own disciples. My reputation Pangu Descendants, Zhou Ming, is still guaranteed."

"Furthermore, I have always adhered to the principle of equal exchange. Even if I were to take away the Moon Laurel Tree and Chang Xi, I promised her a Saint Position in exchange."

"Everything I just said is true, and I have absolutely not deceived you in any way."

"Besides, given your current situation, there's nothing I need to scheme against."

"After all, to scheme against you, one must first pay a hefty price."

No one would do something so thankless and exhausting.

These words, though unpleasant to hear, are absolutely true.

Wangshu fell silent.

Zhou Ming was telling the truth.

She is now nothing but a Remnant Soul, clinging to life within the Taiyin Origin, and there is truly nothing for anyone to care about.

Her greatest value lies in her identity and potential as the "Taiyin Demon God".

It was only because Zhou Ming happened to have a use for her; otherwise, the other party probably wouldn't have bothered with her, this Remnant Soul clinging to life.

Wouldn't it be easier to just let her fend for herself on the Moon Star?

Why bother expending the energy to scheme against a mere Remnant Soul?

What's the point?

Didn't she die quickly enough?

That's the logic.

But since it concerns her own recovery, Wangshu must be extremely cautious.

She needs to learn more about Zhou Ming and the current state of the Primordial Wilderness in order to make the right choice.

"Good."

A fluctuation of Wangshu's Divine Sense arrived.

"Then please release my disciple, fellow Daoist."

"Can."

Zhou Ming readily agreed.

With a casual wave of his hand, the Restrictions that had been firmly binding Chang Xi instantly dissipated.

As soon as the Restrictions was lifted, Chang Xi transformed into a beam of cool moonlight and instantly rushed to Wangshu's Remnant Soul.

She looked at the faint, ethereal figure, her face filled with guilt and heartache.

"I'm sorry, Master!"

"It is my incompetence that I failed to protect you and caused you to be disturbed."

Chang Xi's voice was choked with sobs.

Wangshu's illusory image rippled gently, and a soft Divine Sense soothed Chang Xi.

"This is not your fault."

"Moreover, this isn't necessarily a bad thing."

"For me, this might be an incredible opportunity."

After speaking, Wangshu's illusory figure turned around, its Divine Sense sweeping across the entire Moon Star.

Where Xi He?

"Why can't I sense her presence on Moon Star? Where did she go?"

This question caused Chang Xi's body to stiffen abruptly.

The sadness on her face could no longer be concealed.

"My sister..."

Chang Xi choked up, unable to utter the rest of her words.

"Dead."

"What!"

Wangshu's illusory figure trembled violently, causing the surrounding Taiyin Power to vibrate.

"What's going on?!"

"How could she be dead! Who killed her!"

A violent surge of Divine Sense swept outwards, carrying with it boundless rage and disbelief.

Chang Xi took a deep breath, suppressing her grief, and recounted in detail everything that had happened while Wangshu was asleep.

Despite her sister Xi He's advice, she insisted on marrying the Demon Emperor Di Jun and becoming the Demon Empress of Heavenly Court.

Then came the Immortal-Demon Tribulation.

Finally, in the end, the elder sister and Di Jun perished together in the Tribulation, their souls and spirits annihilated.

Wangshu was also informed of Zhou Ming's identity and his purpose in coming to Moon Star.

After hearing all this, Wangshu's Remnant Soul remained silent for a long time.

After a long while, Wangshu finally let out a long sigh.

"Well..."

"Before I fell into slumber, I repeatedly warned you not to get involved in any conflicts in the Primordial Wilderness, but to cultivate diligently on this Moon Star."

"Unexpectedly, Xi He and she... were ultimately drawn into the Tribulation."

"Perhaps this is her fate."

These words contained no anger, no resentment, only a sense of melancholy and helplessness born from a profound understanding of the rise and fall of dynasties throughout history.

Chang Xi remained silent, only shedding tears silently.

She had tried to persuade her sister, but her sister was stubborn and wouldn't listen to anything she said, ultimately leading to her death.

Just as the master and disciple were lost in sorrow and silence, an untimely voice rang out.

"Fellow Daoist, you've finished understanding the matter."

"Now, tell me your choice."