Chapter 613: Killing Calamity, Plan, Other Shore Discussion, Chaos Begins, Fellow Taoist Please Stay, Death of Black Scorpion!
The Dao Emperor's plan, though complex, is actually not that complex.
A grand plan was slowly laid out in a low voice—that is, to first set a trap in the Nihility Star Domain, to exile the Ten Thousand Insect Mother Empress, causing one less member in Asna's Holy Alliance.
As for why the Mother Empress was exiled instead of killed for a hundred years in the void, the only reason was to avoid alerting the enemy for the time being.
The combined movements of the three would be too large, and if a great battle broke out, it would be impossible to hide it from other powerful beings.
But a trap is different; the Nihility Star Domain is originally a place ravaged by Void Turbulence, so any accident would not attract attention, as such events are not unprecedented.
"Other Shore power can only be born among the Three Pivotal Forces of Daoism, Buddhism, and Demonic Cultivation."
"There is only one chance, the first precious opportunity for us three joining forces, and it must be a lethal strike."
"Exile one first, then join forces to kill another. No matter what backup Asna and his allies have, in the face of absolute power, they are all nothing but fragile chicks and petty dogs."
"Just like that so-called King of Yin Land, a mere mouse, we will let them know that all their painstaking efforts are but a fleeting dream."
The Dao Emperor's cold and domineering voice echoed through the Secret Realm.
"The plan is good, but how do we lure the Mother Empress into the trap?"
"Although the Mother Empress is the oldest among us seven, her combat power is not top-tier, her ability to preserve her life is extremely troublesome. If not handled properly, all our schemes will be aborted."
"Furthermore, we have to face the fury of all the powerhouses from the Holy Alliance, including the Mother Empress."
The tall Great Monk slightly lowered his gaze, thought briefly, and then suddenly spoke.
At this point, the Dao Emperor and the Demon Emperor exchanged a glance, both revealing a faint smile.
They knew that once the Buddha Emperor asked this question, things were mostly set in motion.
"This matter is not difficult. Buddha Emperor, concerning the secret of the Other Shore, all seven of us are pursuing it in our own ways."
"For countless years, this impoverished Daoist has been pondering this question: what truly defines an Other Shore cultivator."
"After all, if we cannot even imagine the future of the next realm, we should not speak of breakthroughs."
"Over these years, through painstaking insight, I have come to understand a few things. This poor Daoist believes that an Other Shore cultivator must possess a great ability, which is an essential characteristic."
"No matter what path we take, this must be a Great Divine Power that an Other Shore cultivator naturally possesses."
At this point, the Dao Emperor glanced at both the Buddha Emperor and the Demon Emperor, pausing for a moment.
"What characteristic?" The Buddha Emperor and the Demon Emperor instantly spoke in unison.
"Occupying space in the front, occupying time in the back, Other Shore, invincible throughout ancient and modern times, unique throughout ancient and modern times. His will is the Dao, is the true law!"
"This is the Other Shore, the true Other Shore cultivator, and it is the future that I foresee." The Dao Emperor asserted firmly,
"Buddha Emperor, the Karma Dao you cultivate, if you truly transform in the future and reach the Other Shore, you will inevitably return to this origin."
"Boundless karma merging into oneself, you are all causes and all effects. Everything else is merely an extension of your thoughts. A thought gives birth to law, and a thought extinguishes law; this is the path you pursue, is it not?"
"Now, your path has reached a standstill, has it not?"
The Dao Emperor grinned at the Buddha Emperor, who pressed his palms together in a gesture of respect and remained silent.
"Demon Emperor, you battle heaven and earth, traverse the wilderness, overturn the world with passionate resolve, fighting spirit unyielding, will undying, Divine Souls eternally present within the heavens and the earth, finally reaching the Other Shore and stepping into that utterly mysterious eternal realm. This is your chosen path, is it not?"
"You've lost sight of the road ahead as well, haven't you?"
The Dao Emperor grinned at the Demon Emperor in the same way.
What is the demand for the path to the Other Shore? With a roaring Divine Thought, a formless Heavenly Wind surprisingly began to blow in the Buddha Emperor's place of seclusion, with the three powerful wills engaging in mutual discussion and debate.
At this moment, the three of them completely forgot the previous plot to execute Asna and his allies, becoming engrossed in discussions about the Other Shore realm.
This formless Heavenly Wind blew for several days before subsiding.
"Dao Emperor, it seems that you have indeed put in much effort over the years, even sharing such insights with us."
"We have known each other for many years; you honestly tell me and the Demon Emperor if you have already found the correct direction and are on the path to the Other Shore."
The Buddha Emperor looked at the figure on the azure door, his expression somewhat complex.
He had competed and compared with the Dao Emperor in secret for a lifetime, but had always been overshadowed by the person before him. Now, it seems the Dao Emperor's heart and bearing truly surpasses his own.
"Nonsense, if this poor Daoist were truly on the path to transformation, would I still need to discuss with you two about throwing Asna and his companions overboard?"
"I would simply roll up my sleeves and do it myself."
The Dao Emperor's face turned dark at these words, and he couldn't help but rebuke them angrily. Then he softened his voice, slowly raising his hand, revealing a Stele that suddenly appeared in his palm.
"This poor Daoist has only glimpsed a corner of the Other Shore, yet cannot enter its gate, though simulating a wisp of the Other Shore Realm's ineffable aura is sufficient."
"The Mysterious Stele in my hand has been sacrificially refined by me for thirty-eight thousand years. Hasn't the Mother Empress been searching for traces of Other Shore cultivators in the Nihility Star Domain? With this Mysterious Stele as bait, it should be able to lure her into the trap." The Dao Emperor said coldly.