The sudden turn of events caught many people off guard, including Ao Hong—and even Wang Ping in outer space.
According to what Wang Ping had discussed when he met True Monarch Lieyang, this operation had only been meant to deal with Ao Bing, to eliminate this uncertain factor. Next, the True Sun Sect would seize the Central Province Divine Artifact, establish a state religion, and gather the faith of all the people under heaven.
Then Wang Ping would use the 'Sky-Veiling Talisman' and the 'Mask of Faces' to help True Monarch Lieyang collect the power within the 'True Fire Banner'. That was supposed to happen decades later, by which time Wang Ping would already have returned to the Central Continent.
But now Xu Chun had appeared ahead of schedule, and he seemed to be planning to directly ignite the faith and spirituality of Central Province's people, forcibly refining the 'True Fire Banner'.
In a flash of lightning, countless thoughts surged through Wang Ping's mind before condensing into one crucial question: Had this been True Monarch Lieyang's plan from the very beginning, or was it an accident caused by Xu Chun suddenly going mad because of the 'True Fire Banner'?
Yulian reminded him again, "If it were me, I wouldn't let this chance slip away either. Right now, the karma of burning Central Province's people to extract spirituality has been pinned on Ao Bing. And the mature Water Spirit inside Ao Bing's body is the finest auxiliary material!"
Wang Ping instantly understood. With a swish, he sprang up from his seat.
Kai Yun watched Wang Ping's reaction and stared at him. "It seems Fellow Daoist is also quite surprised by what has happened in Central Province." He set down the Communication Token in his hand and consoled him, "Things have already