Of Course I'll Bring My Own People If There's a Benefit

Hearing Haotian's words, Yaochi couldn't help but furrow her delicate brows.

This Haotian truly never spoke unless he had something to say, and when he did, it was bound to be earth-shattering!

Still, since he'd already gone toe-to-toe with saints, one more shock wasn't much.

But when the Black Tortoise fell, its grievance surged to the heavens, its true spirit shrouded entirely by resentment.

Otherwise, the saints wouldn't have simply let it wreak havoc in the northern Primordial World.

Moreover, the Black Tortoise's limbs propped up the heavens—its merit was immense.

No weaker than Houtu back in her day.

If not for the resentment blinding its true spirit, the saints would have scrambled to take its reincarnated self as a disciple.

Yet the reality was that the saints paid it no heed.

The reason was simple: even the saints were powerless here.

Toss the Black Tortoise's physical body into the Chaos?

Then what about its true spirit?

After all, the Black Tortoise had rendered great service to the Primordial World.

Its merit wasn't just for show.

If the Chaos ground away its true spirit, whose karma would that be?

The Black Tortoise's current state meant that as long as the heavenly pillar stood, its merit would never cease.

Even the saints couldn't handle it, yet you, Haotian, want to try.

Should I praise your courage?

Or call you overreaching?

But in the end, Yaochi didn't voice those words.

Instead, she asked, "Since Your Majesty has said this, is there a solution?

If not, it's no matter—even the saints are helpless against the Black Tortoise.

It's only natural that we can't think of anything."

While asking Haotian for a solution, Yaochi didn't forget to comfort him.

Hearing this, Haotian naturally understood Yaochi's meaning.

He tossed out a few Jade Slips. "This is a set of Array Formations.

Arranged according to this formation, it can draw in all the surrounding Grievance and Fiendish Energy.

As for the spiritual treasure to convert that energy, I've already prepared it.

Everyone, take the treasures and head to the northern Primordial World.

Then follow the contents of the Jade Slips and set up the formation properly.

As for the most dangerous part—the Black Tortoise's physical body—I'll handle it myself."

Seeing that Haotian had already settled everything, leaving only the task of setting up the formation, Yaochi's gaze toward him finally shifted.

Before, Yaochi had looked at Haotian purely as a friend.

Now, there was an inexplicable feeling mixed in.

After all, Haotian had prepared everything—he could have taken all the merit for himself.

Yet he chose to share the opportunity, which would undoubtedly reduce his own share.

Then Yaochi spoke softly, "Since Your Majesty has prepared everything, let Your Majesty complete this task alone.

You are the Heavenly Emperor—more merit will serve you well.

When facing complex situations in the future, you'll have more leeway."

As Yaochi finished, Tai Bai Jin Xing added, "The Lady speaks truly!

Your Majesty is the master of the Heavenly Court; the court's safety rests on Your Majesty alone.

As for merit, it would be more fitting for Your Majesty to go alone."

Haotian, however, shook his head slightly and turned to Yaochi. "You and I are Dao companions—mutual support is only right.

With more merit by your side, I can rest easier."

With that, Haotian turned to Yaoji and Tai Bai Jin Xing.

"As for you two—

You are my sister, and you are my trusted aide.

In the future, you'll inevitably have to walk the Primordial World."

If one lacks merit to protect them, it's ultimately not safe.

The cultivators of this Primordial World are as numerous as grains of sand, and in the future, they will inevitably clash with other cultivators.

With merit to protect you, Imperial We can rest assured in sending you to handle matters.

Enough!

Imperial We's mind is made up.

There is no need for further discussion on this matter.

Once you have put away the spiritual treasures, we shall set out for the northern reaches of the Primordial World.

After this matter is concluded, Imperial We still have other affairs to attend to."

With these words, Haotian waved his sleeve, and tens of thousands of small vials were released by Haotian.

Seeing Haotian speak thus, Yaochi and the other cultivators naturally made no further refusals.

They reached out and swept their hands, putting away the spiritual treasures.

But in their hearts, they silently resolved that no matter what happened in the future, they would definitely do more to help Haotian, this Heavenly Emperor.

Once Yaochi and the others had put away the spiritual treasures, Haotian finally spoke: "Let us set out now!"

With these words, Haotian led the three cultivators toward the North Heaven Gate.

Passing through the North Heaven Gate, it did not take long for Haotian's party to teleport to the northern Primordial World.

Glancing at the distant heavens and earth shrouded in black mist, Haotian slowly said: "Let us part ways here and each handle our own affairs.

If you encounter danger, do not force yourselves.

Simply flee first as the priority.

Imperial We will handle the rest."

As Haotian's words fell, Yaochi and the others naturally nodded in agreement.

Just as Haotian's party went their separate ways, on Mount Sumeru, Zhunti spoke to Jieyin: "Elder Brother!

Do you think Haotian has truly figured out a way to resolve the Black Tortoise problem?

It doesn't seem very reliable to me?"

Jieyin pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then replied: "Perhaps he has!

Otherwise, Haotian would not have made this trip.

Unexpectedly, a mere boy like him possesses such strength.

But that is not the issue.

We should consider that if Haotian truly resolves the problem in the northern Primordial World, then the situation in the Primordial World is about to change once again."

Zhunti immediately caught on upon hearing this.

"Elder Brother means that after this, the Demon Race will soon be able to recover some of their vitality?"

As Zhunti's words fell, Jieyin nodded.

If Haotian were to resolve the Grievance and Fiendish Energy in the northern Primordial World, then the Innate Spiritual Qi of the northern Primordial World would immediately return to its former state.

With a broader living space, the numbers of the Demon Race would inevitably grow.

In just a few dozen epochs, the number of low-level cultivators among the Demon Race could be raised to a certain height.

After a moment, Jieyin said softly: "I fear it is not only that!

Just now, I performed a divination.

The result showed that several thousand blessed lands will be added to the northern Primordial World.

This omen did not exist before; it only appeared once Haotian went there."

Hearing Jieyin's words, Zhunti immediately drew in a sharp breath.

"Elder Brother!

Then why don't we learn from this?

If we could add several thousand blessed lands to the West, the situation in our West would greatly improve."

Jieyin nodded at this and said: "I naturally have the same thought.

But we must first see exactly how Haotian goes about it."

Inside the Wa Imperial Palace.

Empress Nuwa was also pondering what changes Haotian's visit would bring to the Demon Race.

After musing for a moment and performing another divination, she arrived at the same conclusion as Jieyin.

Thus, she held a positive attitude toward Haotian's journey.

She hoped Haotian could truly clear away the Grievance and Fiendish Energy in the northern Primordial World.

Even if he couldn't eliminate it completely, clearing a bit more would still be good.

On Golden Ao Island, Master Tongtian was the most stirred at this moment.

Compared to the Two Sages of the West's intent to "borrow" and Nuwa's desire to restore the Demon Race, Master Tongtian was undoubtedly the one who stood to gain the most among the Six Sages this time.

This was because the Black Tortoise had been slain by his own hand.

Since then, the karmic debt caused by the Black Tortoise would also fall on his shoulders.

As a sage, Master Tongtian was naturally immune to cause and effect, impervious to countless calamities.

But his disciples would have to suffer the consequences.

Now that Haotian had a chance to resolve the situation in the north, the influence on his Jie Teachings would undoubtedly weaken considerably.

Thinking of this, Master Tongtian suddenly felt

that Haotian wasn't so bad after all.