Baize: These Two Crows Aren't Too Strong

"Baize and Jimeng pay their respects..."

Beneath the Fusang Wood, Ling Xiao, who had been in the midst of cultivation, was startled awake by this sudden voice.

Baize, Jimeng... aren't these the Demon Gods of the Demon Race? Why have they come here...

Could it be...

Ling Xiao's expression shifted. Calculating the time, this was precisely when the conflicts of the Witch Clan were at their most intense. These two fellows coming here was likely for the sake of the Demon Race.

I've kept such a low profile, yet they still thought of me...

Having guessed Baize's intentions, Ling Xiao felt somewhat speechless. From his birth until now, he had only gone out once, yet he was still being targeted by the Demon Race.

Could it be that the will of heaven is truly impossible to defy?

"Baize, Jimeng? Let's go out and see."

Di Jun rose to his feet, preparing to fly out of the Sun Star.

"Wait a moment, Brother."

Ling Xiao called out to stop him. Di Jun turned back, his face filled with confusion.

"Do you know why Baize and Jimeng have come?"

"We haven't even met them yet, how would we know?" Di Jun replied bluntly.

"As far as I know, they definitely haven't come for anything good. The Primordial World is currently in constant turmoil; they didn't come early, and they didn't come late, but they chose this moment to arrive. You can imagine why."

Ling Xiao said with a smile. Seeing that Di Jun and Tai Yi were only half-understanding, he continued.

"How about this: you two go out first. No matter what Baize says, do not agree to anything. Refuse them directly."

"And what about you?" Tai Yi asked.

"I will follow shortly."

Di Jun and Tai Yi nodded heavily; they naturally obeyed Ling Xiao's words without question.

Immediately, they flew out.

Baize and Jimeng were hesitating over whether to call out again when they saw two divine rainbows fly out from the Sun Star.

"This is..."

They were stunned for a moment. Weren't there three Golden Crows? Why did only two come out?

And who were these two?

While they were pondering, Di Jun and Tai Yi had already arrived before them.

"Two fellow Daoists, what is the reason for your visit to our Sun Star?"

Baize paused for a moment and said, "We have long heard of the great reputation of the Three Crows. May we ask who you two are?"

He had to confirm their identities before he could proceed with what he had to say.

"Di Jun!"

"Tai Yi!"

As Di Jun and Tai Yi announced their names, Baize's eyes flickered.

It was rumored that the one among the Three Crows named Ling Xiao was the strongest.

Why hadn't he come?

"Two fellow Daoists, we heard there is another fellow Daoist among the Three Crows named Ling Xiao. Why do we not see him here?"

Baize asked with a beaming smile, his tone extremely gentle, making one feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

"My third brother is in cultivation. If you have something to say, just say it directly; there is no need to beat around the bush."

Di Jun was quick-witted and impatient; he hated these kinds of roundabout fellows the most—they were not straightforward at all.

Third brother?

So that fellow named Ling Xiao was the youngest of the Three Crows?

Baize felt a bit of doubt in his heart. Rumors said that Ling Xiao was the strongest of the Three Crows, but he wasn't the eldest?

Could it be that Di Jun and Tai Yi were even stronger?

That didn't seem right!

He didn't feel like these two Golden Crows were all that strong!

"Two fellow Daoists, it is like this: you must be clear about the current situation in the Primordial World."

"The Witch Clan is expanding wantonly, slaughtering living beings. The ten thousand races of the Primordial World are filled with grievances, and it has reached a point beyond control."

"..."

Baize spoke with great emotion, analyzing the stakes and covering every detail.

It had to be said that Di Jun and Tai Yi felt their blood boiling as they listened.

They were itching to rush out and tear the Witch Clan apart.

Yet, upon recalling the words of Ling Xiao, they calmed down once more.

"Fellow Daoist Baize, do you mean for us to step forward, unite the myriad races of the Primordial World, and resist the onslaught of the Witch Clan?"

After hearing what Baize had to say, Di Jun asked with a serious expression.

"Indeed. You three Golden Crows possess the necessary status and sufficient strength. Aside from you, no one else can consolidate the myriad races to withstand the Witch Clan's offensive."

Baize shook the feather fan in his hand and responded with a smile.

He had taken in the reactions of Di Jun and Tai Yi just moments ago, and he was already seventy percent certain of his success.

The Golden Crows possessed the destiny of emperors; such matters of ruling over the myriad races and claiming the title of emperor held a great attraction for them, making it unlikely they would refuse.

In truth, Di Jun and Tai Yi were indeed like that—born with the destiny of emperors, they were naturally fond of such things.

However, times were different now.

"Fellow Daoist Baize, what you say is true, but our strength as brothers is merely average. I fear we are ill-equipped for such a great responsibility."

Di Jun continued, his words half-true and half-false, serving both as an excuse and a statement of fact.

The battle at Mount Buzhou had made them realize their own shortcomings.

Most importantly, Ling Xiao had already instructed them that no matter what Baize said, they were not to agree.

"You two are being too modest. May I ask what your cultivation level is?"

Jimeng could not help but interject.

Such a private question was something only he could ask; Baize would never have been able to bring it up.

Di Jun and Tai Yi had intended to decline anyway, so they had no plans to hide the truth.

"To be honest, we are both only at the mid-stage of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm."

Mid-stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal?

Baize and Jimeng exchanged a glance, seeing the confusion in each other's eyes.

This realm was far too ordinary; while it was higher than their own, the gap was limited.

Was it not said that the three Golden Crows were on par with the Three Pure Ones?

This cultivation level was still a tier below the Three Pure Ones.

Could it be that this Ling Xiao fellow possessed a very high cultivation level?

That did not seem right either; as brothers of the same origin, it made no sense for the younger brother to have a higher cultivation than the elder, at most they would be equal.

Or perhaps... was Ling Xiao a mutated Golden Crow? Did he have four legs instead of three?

For a moment, Baize and Jimeng were somewhat bewildered.

"Fellow Daoists, your strength is already formidable enough to shoulder this great responsibility."

After a brief silence, Baize spoke with a smile, though his words were somewhat insincere.

Looking at it from another angle, while the strength of the Golden Crows might not be top-tier, there were three of them, were there not?

Combined, the three of them should at least be equal to one of the others, right?

In any case, as long as they were stronger than them, it would suffice.

"Enough, there is no need to waste your breath. We will not be leaving the Sun Star anytime soon."

Tai Yi waved his hand, already beginning to usher them away. He was now single-mindedly focused on returning to his cultivation and comprehending the laws; he had no interest in such matters.

"This..."

Baize was left speechless. What was wrong with these two Golden Crows? Born with the destiny of emperors, how could they be so lacking in ambition?

"That... would it be possible to have Fellow Daoist Ling Xiao come out to meet us?"

He did not want to give up, placing his hopes on the final Golden Crow.

If the rumors were to be believed, then this third Golden Crow was someone of substance.

Just as Di Jun and Tai Yi were about to refuse, a calm voice drifted out from the depths of the Sun Star.

"Even if I were to come out, it would be the same. The result will not change."

As the voice faded, the figure of Ling Xiao strolled out.

"Fellow Daoist Ling Xiao?"

Baize and Jimeng looked at the figure approaching slowly. He wore the Robe of Primordial Sun, Moon, and Stars, his face was peerlessly handsome, his eyebrows slanted toward his temples, and he appeared even younger, with an air of unyielding defiance between his brows.

"You two should leave. There is no need to waste time on us."

Ling Xiao said with a faint smile, his words clear and leaving no room for them to harbor any illusions.

"Fellow Daoist Ling Xiao, the world is in chaos right now. It is the perfect time to rise to the occasion. Such a golden opportunity will not come again!"