Daoist Wan could not set his sights on someone whose cultivation was too high. Extracting superior merits and achievements, or targeting Daoist Qiuquan, was not feasible; Void Reliance cultivators would do.
This was not actually difficult. For this, he had to thank Origin Xia's order: rank and station were clearly divided. Those of profound cultivation could suppress those beneath them whose cultivation was shallow and weak, even if their statuses appeared equal on the surface.
This made it very easy for him to make the other party follow his lead. With the Black Mirror, that treasure which suppressed the Dao, added to the mix, it was almost as easy as taking something from his hand.
Yet at first, he did not dare act without restraint. He intended to test it on one person first. Once he succeeded and confirmed there were no problems, he could then move against more people.
After hearing his instructions, mostly concerning how to defend against internal threats, the Chu-named deliberating minister returned and began making arrangements. Once he was done, he carried on with his usual meditation and activities. But as soon as his cultivation began to circulate, he discovered that he had been tainted by chaotic qi. Startled beyond measure, he thought some great power of chaos had set its sights on him.
Just as he found himself unable to suppress it no matter what he did, and was inwardly crying out in alarm, a voice sounded beside his ear. "Come here to me."
Recognizing Daoist Wan's voice, he pondered it and abruptly understood. He assumed this was the handiwork of that man. He simmered with resentment, yet there was nothing he could do.
If the Two Halls learned that he had been tainted by chaotic qi, then regardless of the cause, they would