Chapter 2040: Chapter 86: Wonderful Feeling_2
They belong to different factions and may not even know each other.
The reason for banding together is nothing more than the natural dread of the Three Realms’ reputation. Even if some are willing to stay with the Three Realms cultivators, they fear for their own reputation among the Outer World cultivators and don’t dare to choose sides lightly.
Now hearing Lu Shifu and Li Zhongping’s words, they naturally began calculating their own positions.
When joining forces to resist the enemy, one must consider how much effort to exert and how much to gain. If any manpower is lost, how much hope do the remaining ones have to win in the coming changes?
Once calculations start, naturally disagreements arise.
The atmosphere among the formerly united Outer World cultivators subtly shifted towards alienation and wariness.
And this played right into the hands of Li Zhongping and Lu Shifu.
The cultivators from the Jade Pot Realm and Double Body Realm weren’t many here, and having been previously attacked by treasure hunters, they weren’t in good shape. Only by weakening the Outer World cultivators as much as possible could they secure opportunities in the mirage’s great secret and fortune.
Wang Ba noted this, fully perceiving the deeper intentions behind their seemingly kindly reminders.
At this moment, Li Zhongping suddenly smiled and looked at Wang Ba, saying:
“By the way, I haven’t asked Taiyi Taoist Friend for your opinion. How about this? The three of us joining forces—together we might be able to defeat this Alien Beast…”
Upon hearing this, Lu Shifu’s eyes showed surprise, but he didn’t contradict as he did before.
And on the steps, some of the Outer World cultivators looked at Wang Ba and his group with scrutiny, dissatisfaction, and hostility.
With Wang Ba’s meticulous thoughts, he instantly understood the implication of Li Zhongping’s words, but he was not angered. Instead, his mind turned slightly, and he said seriously:
“The secret of the Sea Market is naturally for all to share. It is my honor to lend a hand to my fellow Daoists.”
Li Zhongping and Lu Shifu were taken aback upon hearing this.
For a moment, they couldn’t quite grasp the real thoughts of this Taiyi Mountain Master.
At this time, among the Outer World cultivators, there were quick-witted individuals who, after rapid communication, four quickly stepped forward.
These four no longer concealed their true realms, fully displaying their magnificent Seventh-Order Tao Domain.
They were somewhat famous among the Outer World cultivators, thus barely securing the recognition of most Outer World cultivators.
Lu Shifu and Li Zhongping extended more courtesy to these four.
Indeed, it is easier for Outer World cultivators to improve in the Dao Domain, but precisely because of this, most cultivators face backlash due to their Primordial Spirit being unable to support the Dao Domain during the Immortal Ascension and Void Refining stages. Very few truly reach the Unification Level, let alone achieve the Seventh-Order Tao Domain.
Anyone who reaches the Seventh-Order Tao Domain is indeed considered the cream of the crop,
what limits them is no longer their Talent but their environment and resources.
This is precisely the area where the Three Realms have an advantage over the Outer World cultivators.
So, even someone as fierce and domineering as Lu Shifu wouldn’t be too rude.
Because they know very well that while their victory over these Outer World cultivators may partly be due to their own efforts, it is mostly due to fate, being born inside the realm.
They quickly exchanged ideas and soon formulated the arrangements for the magical combat against this Alien Beast.
Wang Ba, although part of it, did not speak much. Even so, the others did not dare to overlook his opinion, and Lu Shifu kindly inquired:
“Taiyi Taoist Friend, do you have anything to add?”
Wang Ba shook his head slightly:
“Everything is well arranged; I have no objections.”
Seeing no objection from Wang Ba, Lu Shifu, Li Zhongping, and the other four Outer World unified cultivators nodded.
Li Zhongping immediately said:
“Then let’s proceed as planned, with Wei Shucheng, Taoist Friend and Ling Beihai, Taoist Friend… taking turns first to test the beast’s capabilities, and we’ll decide when to strike a decisive blow!”
With those words, he took out two high-grade Dao Treasures from his sleeve, handing them to two of the individuals.
Lu Shifu did the same, showing some slight reluctance on his face.
The advance operation is to probe the Alien Beast’s foundation, naturally encountering unexpected dangers. Since they were asking the Outer World cultivators to take this risk, they must pay a price.
The four, receiving the treasures, looked pleased and quickly adjusted themselves.
Soon they saw more and more people gathering. Upon looking down, they saw the steps filled with cultivators, and dared not delay any longer.
“I’ll go first!”
A black tower-like tall and sturdy man, rare among Outer World cultivators, led with a crocodile mouth scissors in hand, cautiously approaching the white-headed horse-bodied Alien Beast.
“Shucheng, Taoist Friend, be careful!”
Li Zhongping whispered.
Everyone’s gaze naturally fell on the black tower-like man and the Alien Beast.
Even Wang Ba, couldn’t help but tense his expression, eyes fixed on the Alien Beast on the steps.
The next moment.
Just as the Black Tower Man was only a hundred steps away from the Alien Beast, the white-headed horse-bodied Alien Beast suddenly let out a low, rumbling roar.
Wang Ba’s eyes narrowed, and he suddenly spoke:
“It’s warning; if we get any closer, it will strike.”
Li Zhongping and Lu Shifu were both somewhat surprised as they glanced back at Wang Ba, then quickly turned their heads again.
Wang Ba continued to keep a close eye on the Alien Beast.
As a cultivator who began with Beast Control, no one understands these beasts better than he does. Just by hearing the beast’s roar, he instantly grasped its meaning.