The endless darkness dissipated, and Lin Zhishui reappeared before the assembled powerhouses. Their surroundings reverted to the secluded, shabby alley where the Calligraphy and Painting Shop stood.
"If I could realize my original vision, the conflict between cultivators and mortals in this world would naturally be resolved. But..."
Lin Zhishui shook his head slightly. "The Heavenly Dao Will developed a sense of self, and with it, selfish desires. Once I rewrite the Heavenly Laws and merge with the new Heavenly Dao, the existing Heavenly Dao Will will dissipate. That is why it refuses to integrate the new Heavenly Dao Laws. Not only does it resist me, it regards the new Heavenly Dao as the Outer Path, and calls me, the creator of this world, Outer Path Pangu."
At this point, he glanced at the intangible will looming overhead and said evenly, "I never intended to exterminate cultivators. The so-called Primordial Cataclysm was merely the Heavenly Dao Will's doing."
Lady Nuwa pondered for a moment before asking, "Since the demonic tribulations you established only target cultivators burdened with sin, why does a mortal discovering a cultivator draw Outer Demons?"
"Because... the Heavenly Dao Will fears me."
Lin Zhishui scoffed. "At my level, once I come into contact with cultivation, comprehending the complete Heavenly Dao is easy. Once I merge with the new Heavenly Dao, erasing the Heavenly Dao Will would be a simple matter. It has long known of my existence, and it is terrified of me cultivating."
"But the Heavenly Dao Will cannot find me. That is why it made the entire path of the Dharma Body harbor great sin, beginning at its source-the Divine Seats. The moment mortals discover a cultivator, Outer Demons are drawn to them, making it impossible to teach the path of cultivation."
He shook his