With Li Xingkong's words, the group immediately felt reassured. They had been hesitant because of the slim probability, but after Li Xingkong's words, all their doubts disappeared.
Who is Li Xingkong? He is a cultivator who is far ahead of others on the path of cultivation, someone they can never hope to reach in their entire lives.
While the three Heavenly Demons were indeed powerful and formidable, they did not believe that a mere few Heavenly Demons could stop Li Xingkong.
"Damn, Brother Li, with you saying that, what are we waiting for? We can start anytime."
"No rush, let's wait for Old Ox to return and make thorough preparations."
Ge Baoqi was clearly overwhelmed by the news of Li Xingkong's return, but fortunately Ji Nanzhi remained clear-headed.
"That's right, it's better to wait a bit. Huhu Hu also needs to familiarize herself with the technique a little more so she can share it with you."
Li Xingkong checked Huhu's condition. Judging from her current level of mastery of the Record of All Living Beings Weeping Blood, she couldn't utilize this technique to its full potential. She needed some time to adapt.
"However, the Record of All Living Beings Weeping Blood and the Crimson Blood One Heart Art are only two auxiliary methods. So how do you intend to carry out the body-seizing step?"
The preparations for the plan seemed to be done perfectly, but there was still one crucial problem that had not been solved: possession. It was a contest of the soul power of both sides, and Li Xingkong did not believe that Ji Nanzhi and the other two alone could contend with the Heavenly Demon.
"Possession... Brother Li, you'll find out then."
Logically, the group should have answered Li Xingkong's questions, but this time was clearly different. After a long silence, they only gave a simple answer without going into the details.
Li Xingkong sensed something was amiss; it seemed this method of possession was probably not a legitimate practice.
Indeed, possession is inherently a perverse practice.
But as the saying goes, there is no inherent good or evil in martial arts techniques; it all depends on the person using them.
"Very well, since you have already made your plans, I won't ask any more questions. Just let me know before you take action."
Li Xingkong didn't press the matter further, and no more news came back from the others.
"Brother, they didn't mean to keep quiet."
Tang Huhu spoke up briefly on their behalf.
"I know that to live in this kind of environment for so long and still maintain a calm mind would be insane."
Their reservations are probably because they fear they won't be able to accept their current approach.
Li Xingkong's only worry was that even if the Heavenly Demon was dealt with, the marks left by this kind of life over the years would affect them. Could they ever return to their previous state?
This is an unknown quantity.
However, that's all for later. Before that, let's help them out and deal with this demon.
Moreover, in case this possession plan fails, I need to have a backup plan, the kind that can clean up their mess at any time.
The Convention documents are clearly a backup plan; if their operation fails, they'll have to rely on themselves, along with the documents, to deal with those people.
However, whether these guys will still recognize the binding force of the document by then is another matter.
Fortunately, besides the documents, Li Xingkong's own strength is also part of the backup plan. With his current strength, although he hasn't fought against the guys from the Holy Church of Truth, he should be able to defend Earth Star under their noses without any problems.
Meanwhile, Li Xingkong stayed behind at Samsara to wait, while Ji Nanzhi and the others were already getting impatient.
If we start now, there are so many things that need to be arranged in advance.
"So, do we really need to take action now?"
When the returning Old Ox entered the main hall, he saw two people standing guard, their faces thoughtful, as if they were considering something.
"The operation... Now that Brother Li is back, the chances of success have increased considerably. This is a golden opportunity; how can we let it slip by?"
"But our method of possession... I'm afraid Brother Li will stop us..."
"So what? Look at how many normal people are left on this Earth Star? Those with even a shred of conscience are all with Huhu. Of the remaining guys, even if you kill nine out of ten, there will still be some left."
"That's true, but how is what we did any different from what they did..."
"Of course there's a difference. What's a little sacrifice compared to the sake of Divine Land?"
"Damn it, Divine Land is getting better and better, so why do we guys always have to run away when we're doing things?"
"Stop being so coy, quickly check the formation again. If there are no problems, then we should host a banquet for the Three Demons."
"Okay, okay, I'll go right away."
Ge Baoqi curled up into a ball and rolled out.
Whether this matter will succeed or not depends entirely on fate!
Ji Nanzhi sighed, his voice clearly tinged with a sense of vicissitude.
"Let's go, Old Ox, let's go for one last walk."
"To refrain from killing is to achieve benevolence."
Having reached this point, Old Ox was clearly quite philosophical about it.
One week later.
Inside the main hall where the group often gathered, the three sat quietly together, not even bothering to put on a show of drinking and making merry.
"The formation is complete; there are no problems."
"The support team is also in place and ready to provide assistance at any time."
Tang Huhu had already contacted them early on, and Li Xingkong was watching from the sidelines the whole time.
"In that case, meditate and regulate your breathing to recover your strength. It's time to invite the three Great Sages here for a gathering."
Hearing that all the preparations were completed, Ji Nanzhi slowly opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing across them.
"What rest? I'm going right now."
Ge Baoqi was clearly getting restless; success or failure hinged on this moment, and resting a few more minutes wouldn't make a difference.
I went too.
Old Ox immediately got up and hurriedly went out.
Only Ji Nanzhi remained. He randomly took out a device and began to contact the last remaining Heavenly Demon.
Perhaps it was because the three had pledged their loyalty for decades, which put the Heavenly Demon at ease, or perhaps it was because their efficiency was so high that it pleased the Heavenly Demon. In any case, before long, all three Heavenly Demons arrived at the banquet venue.
This was the first time Li Xingkong had seen the true forms of the three Heavenly Demons. The Three Demons who came to the banquet obviously did not use black energy to conceal themselves, and their true forms were thus revealed.
The Succubus resembled a goat-woman, with a pair of towering horns atop her head. Her entire figure was perfectly proportioned, as if it had been meticulously sculpted.
The Envy Demon looks remarkably like Ji Nanzhi now, with an unusually thin body like a bamboo pole, and its body covered with rings, truly resembling a bamboo spirit.
The final Hatred Demon is more like an ordinary person, except that the overwhelming hatred in his eyes makes it almost impossible to look him in the eye.
"Oh? What day is it today? You two are here too."
The Succubus was clearly a little surprised. Ji Nanzhi banquets on a regular basis, but usually only she would come to play.
"Don't you know? There's some kid named Axiom Arc who's about to take over our task. Pshaw, these guys really know how to steal credit."
That's true, but where's your credit?
The Succubus chuckled and leaned against the Old Ox.
They claimed to be there to conduct research, but in reality, only Hatred Demon was actually doing any real research; the other two were just there for a stroll and a vacation.
In terms of research progress, Ji Nanzhi is probably more familiar with it than they are.