Who would have thought there was an even deeper layer to it?
If Chu Xuan hadn't spelled it out—that he intended to have Jidu step in—the Ancestral Shamans would probably have tried to stop him at once.
"But if you make a move, won't that expose the fact that someone is directing the Heavenly Demon Great Dao from behind the scenes?"
Houtu spoke first. Gentle as she was, she carefully spotted a small flaw and looked at Chu Xuan with concern.
Chu Xuan, however, had anticipated this. Smiling, he replied,
"No problem!"
"The Heavenly Demon Great Dao is different from the Heavenly Tribulation Great Dao."
"From the moment it was established, the Heavenly Demon Great Dao encompassed all manner of schemes, treachery, and slaughter. The many Heavenly Demons were formed when demonic nature stirred their primordial spirits. Even I, as the Heavenly Demon Dao Ancestor, can't control the entire Heavenly Demon Great Dao!"
"Much less Jidu."
"As long as I establish a presence within the Heavenly Demon Great Dao!"
"I told you before: I am Great Freedom Heavenly Demon King Bo Xun. One who is truly free is naturally free in all things! Even Jidu can't control me."
"From now on, I'll openly represent the unconstrained part of the Heavenly Demon Great Dao!"
"I'll be the one that escaped the net of the Heavenly Demon Great Dao!"
"I'll represent the interests of the countless Heavenly Demons devoured by Jidu. This is revenge, hatred—the discontent of the Heavenly Demon Great Dao with Jidu's monopoly over the Heavenly Demons, given form. I'll challenge Jidu's position as Heavenly Demon Ancestor!"
"If Jidu wants to hold on to that position, he'll have to acknowledge my existence and vouch for me!"
Chu Xuan laid out his various plans with a pleased smile.
For a moment,