Every member of the group was baffled. Lin Jiu in the picture looked nothing like the Lin Jiu they knew.
No—he looked like a completely different person!
They could not make heads or tails of it.
Even Bai Yu, who had been silently lurking in the Chat Group, felt an urge to laugh.
In the photo, Lin Jiu was shrouded in blood-red light. No matter how they looked at him, he resembled a practitioner of the demonic arts.
Though the Demon Subduing Sword was made to vanquish demons, it contained the Slaughter Source Law. Blood-red light surged from it, and its murderous aura blotted out the sun. It was a sword of slaughter, born for battle and bloodshed.
If Bai Yu had not made certain adjustments, Lin Jiu's current strength would never have been enough to control a divine sword of such absolute slaughter.
In fact, Bai Yu had made minor adjustments to every Sixteenth Tier treasure in the red envelopes.
Otherwise, given the group members' levels of strength, they could never have controlled those Sixteenth Tier treasures.
Take Yang Jian's earlier attempt to fuse with the Innate Yin-Yang Energy. Without Bai Yu, he would have exploded and died long ago.
For the group members, those Sixteenth Tier treasures Bai Yu had sent were blessings they could not have borne.
Their level was simply too high.
So Bai Yu had kindly provided after-sales service.
Now, every group member could be said to possess Sixteenth Tier power.
And since they all possessed power at the same level, the atmosphere in the Chat Group could hardly have been better!
Before, when Yang Jian and Chonglou, both Daluo Golden Immortals, chatted, the others—including the group master, Shi Yueyao—had tended to fall silent.
They had not wanted to speak, and they had been somewhat afraid to.
The gap between them had simply been too vast.
Now, however, everyone spoke freely and said whatever was on their minds.
Even Demon Lord Chonglou, who had rarely spoken to Lin Jiu or Xiongba before, was chatting up a storm.
It had to be said: this was both pragmatic and true to life.
The group members all knew it, but none of them said it aloud.
Bai Yu was the only one who had yet to join in.
He did not mind. He truly had little to discuss with the others, and he had no desire to listen to flattery.
He would rather stay quiet, lurk in the Chat Group, and pass the time enjoying the conversation.
Maoshan Celestial Master: What do you think of my Demon Subduing Sword? I plan to wield it and sweep every demon from the world!
Lin Jiu completely ignored their remarks. He was so pleased with the Demon Subduing Sword that he could hardly put it down!
Besides, when he was not using its power, it looked no different from an ordinary bronze sword. It did not draw attention.
Lord of the Moon Sect: I have no taste for fighting and killing. The Celestial Tome suits my bearing better. Note: see image (jpg)
The Lord of the Moon Sect promptly posted a selfie too.
In the picture, he wore a white robe, his long hair flowing. His face was kindly, and he had the air of a man who alone was sober while everyone else was drunk.
One hand rested behind his back; the other held up a golden book floating in midair.
He looked like an elderly sage, or perhaps a Saint preaching to the masses.
One glance was enough to suggest that he was a reasonable man.
The golden book was the Sixteenth Tier treasure the Lord of the Moon Sect had received from Bai Yu's red envelope. It was called the Celestial Tome.
The Celestial Tome could inscribe the profound truths of heaven and earth and wield power over them!
Maoshan Celestial Master: I have to say, it really does suit you.
World Conqueror: The light of science shines upon the Lord of the Moon Sect.
Call Me Group Master: Now you won't have to worry about getting beaten up when you talk science with people. (dog-head-for-protection.jpg)
Lord of the Moon Sect: I told them we should talk science. They said I didn't understand love, then came to beat me up...
The Lord of the Moon Sect had led the way in joking about himself. In an instant, the Chat Group filled with laughter.
Demon Lord: A pity we're at different points in time. Otherwise, I'd like to see the Celestial Tome's power for myself.
Lord of the Moon Sect: Ahem. You flatter me, Demon Lord. I've only just become an Immortal. Even with the Celestial Tome, I'd be no match for you. (embarrassed.jpg)
The Lord of the Moon Sect was rather speechless at Demon Lord Chonglou's words. He had obtained the Celestial Tome, a Sixteenth Tier treasure, but Chonglou had a treasure of his own.
What was more, Chonglou's was a combat artifact. Even if he and Chonglou were both Daluo Golden Immortals, he would probably still lose a fight.
The Lord of the Moon Sect maintained that he preferred reasoning with people and talking science.
Only when reason failed would he resort to physics.
Demon Lord: My Chaotic Hatred Blade can split space and even sever time, but it cannot travel through time.
Lord of the Moon Sect: ... (dog-head-for-protection.jpg)
A drop of cold sweat appeared on the Lord of the Moon Sect's forehead. He was deeply relieved.
Call Me Group Master: The Lord of the Moon Sect is trembling. (laugh.jpg)
Call Me Group Master: @Demon Lord; don't worry. The Multiverse Chat Group is still in its early stages, and its features aren't complete. It'll definitely have a Transversal Function someday. (serious.jpg)
Demon Lord: I look forward to it. @Lord of Divine Law; if I really can travel between worlds, I'll help you raise havoc in the Heavenly Palace and beat up the Jade Emperor.
Crown Prince Changqin: Me too! @Lord of Divine Law; I want to raise havoc in the Heavenly Palace and beat up the Jade Emperor as well.
Lord of the Moon Sect: Count me in.
Maoshan Celestial Master: Why does everyone want to beat up the Jade Emperor?
Call Me Group Master: Train hard, receive blessings, beat up the Heavenly Emperor. We can't skip a step in the process. (crooked-grin.jpg)
Maoshan Celestial Master: We don't follow that process here. (sweating.jpg)
Lord of Divine Law: ...
Jokes aside, Yang Jian truly did want to rescue his younger sister.
As he was now, he was certainly capable of it.
And if all he did was rescue her, surely the Sages would not bother with such a trivial matter.
But should he amend the Heavenly Edicts?
Yang Jian fell silent.
In the original Fate Line, Chenxiang had amended the Heavenly Edicts so Immortals could love freely.
But was that truly right?
Lord of Divine Law: Do you think I should amend the Heavenly Edicts?
Yang Jian could not decide.
Demon Lord: Love and romance are dull. (cold.jpg)
Call Me Group Master: @Demon Lord; what about Zixuan? (dog-head-for-protection.jpg)
Demon Lord: ???
Lord of the Moon Sect: Nothing beats science.
Maoshan Celestial Master: "When Immortals fall in love, the Three Realms know no peace." Those words from the Queen Mother of the West are truly wise.
Crown Prince Changqin: Find a middle ground. The rules shouldn't be too harsh, but neither should they be too lax. Immortals may love, but their relationships should be governed by appropriate Heavenly Edicts. Otherwise, disaster will befall the Three Realms.
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