Jiang Ping'an deliberated again and again, unable to make a decision.
"I know too little, so I can't make a judgment," Jiang Ping'an thought. "I'd better ask someone."
With that in mind, he summoned the Profound Yellow Pagoda and asked whether he should use the method provided by the Second Generation Great Emperor of the Celestial Race.
Faced with a matter that might concern the fate of the entire Great Barrens, even the Profound Yellow Pagoda had no idea what to do.
"Go ask the old gourd. He has existed the longest and seen the most," the Profound Yellow Pagoda said, rarely admitting it was inferior to another "person."
Jiang Ping'an then flew to the Xiaguang Sect to find the Chaos Gourd.
After hearing Jiang Ping'an's question, the Chaos Gourd said solemnly, "It would be best not to do that."
It immediately explained, "The Extraterritorial Evil God behind the Great Black Heaven Ritual is no trivial being. It is likely immensely powerful. Of all gifts, lifespan is the most precious, far surpassing any divine ability or evil arts. Yet that Evil God can bestow it so easily. That alone shows its power."
Jiang Ping'an could not help nodding in agreement.
The Chaos Gourd continued, "The Great Black Heaven Ritual appeared during the Ancient Barrens era, and it still exists today. That shows just how many long years that Evil God has lived through."
"Both its abilities and its lifespan reveal its strength. Once it sets its sights on the Great Barrens, truly unforeseen consequences may befall the Great Barrens."
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Gourd," Jiang Ping'an said gravely. "I will not summon that Extraterritorial Evil God's gaze."
After bidding farewell to the Chaos Gourd, Jiang Ping'an returned to Ping'an City.
In the imperial palace's rear garden.
Jiang Ping'an