Chapter 160: Gold Bricks, Jade Discs, Glass Pillars
iced Jiang Wang's admiring expression, then she noticed the sword of her fellow student from the academy, Yin Wenhua. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Good taste!"The Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword was...According to Jiang Yan's implication, Song Wanxi, who has fallen into demonhood, is chained and confined by a golden amulet in the Liuli Pavilion. Her strength should not be underestimated.
But she lost her complete wisdom.
Such a beauty, devoid of any spirit, lay here in this demonic abyss for hundreds of years, lost and confused.
It's no wonder that Song Hengjiang would say, he didn't know if he was more selfish or more loving.
Looking at this glazed pavilion, Jiang Wang couldn't tell what he was feeling. His fingers kept rubbing the hilt of his sword, silently communicating with Chang Xiangsi.
"Why are you always fiddling with your sword" Jiang Yan asked abruptly.
"I don't know why, but I'm very nervous…" Jiang Wang murmured, tightening his grip on his sword hilt, and said in a low voice: "According to Song Hengjiang, this state of Song Wanxi seems to have been caused by him... Could it be that even demonic possession can be controlled by others"
Jiang Yan didn't know what he was thinking about, and after a long pause, he said: "I don't know either. There is no relevant information in the fragments of Bai Gu Zun Shen's memory. But I think as long as we find the right way, it can be done. The so-called willpower can't decide many things."
I, however, feel that willpower can determine a lot...
Jiang Wang did not voice his differing opinions.
He shook his head vigorously, the brief moment of lucidity fading away as a sense of confusion and disorientation crept back in, tormenting him, making him suffer intensely.
It seems like a very strong emotion, able to maintain a short period of clarity...
He thought to himself, and at the same time said to Jiang Yan: "No, my current state is not good. I need to find a way to eliminate the heart demon first."
He focused his attention on the Star Serpent. Within the Palace of Heavenly Ascension, this once vibrant and lively spirit serpent now appeared sluggish, coiled up in a corner, completely still. The starlight that adorned its body had dimmed considerably.
In the candlelight, Jiang Yan's voice echoed softly: "Actually... I know how to use demons to enter demonhood. It's an ancient secret technique. And we have a powerful but godless general right in front of us. If you can replace her, there is a chance for you to truly enter demonhood."
His voice held a mesmerizing power: "I'm saying, enter the true magic. Achieve the unparalleled form of a True Demon. Then, you'll instantly possess the strength to defeat Zhuang Gao Xian."
He said, "This is dangerous, but I know you never lack the courage to face danger."
“Really…could you possibly defeat Zhuang Gaoxian” Jiang Wang’s soul felt hazy, as if he were about to agree.
"Of course." Jiang Yan spoke softly, as if whispering in her ear, appearing close, natural, and sincere: "We are one. We share the same hatred for Zhuang Gaoxian. I've been thinking about it, searching for a way to defeat him. It's difficult, but we have never given up. And your strength is my strength. Your victory is my victory. Remember I still need your help to seize the White Bone Sacred Body. This world will one day be in our hands."
"But after becoming a demon, am I still me" Jiang Wang seemed very hesitant. He kept clenching and releasing the hilt of his sword, as if he could find some kind of power within it.
"To achieve true demonhood, your wisdom and memories will be preserved... Don't you think so"
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"I need to think... I need to think..." Jiang Wang muttered to himself.
Of course, you can think as you please. No one can make decisions for you. However, I've exhausted all possibilities, and this is the fastest way to grow stronger according to what the White Bone Venerable God remembers. You must understand that the distance between the inner palace and the true cave is like an unbridgeable chasm. Countless prodigies have stopped before reaching the Divine Manifestation stage. Becoming a true person is no easy feat...
"I know... I know." Jiang Wang rubbed his long sword and said slowly.
Of course, he wouldn't consider it.
About becoming a demon, Jiang Yan's words were probably the truth, but what was left unsaid was the key point.
Once a true demon is achieved, it is possible that memories and wisdom may be retained, but why "retained" What does that word even mean
A normal cultivator wouldn't lose their memory and wisdom, so there's no need to "preserve" them.
Moreover, in ancient times, those true demons, why did they consider themselves another race
If becoming a demon is simply a different way of cultivation, if it's just a difference in path, then why would there be demonic tides that lead to the destruction of the world There are many different paths in this world, aren't there Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, military strategies, Mohism... haven't they all coexisted
Why are only demon cultivators scorned by the world Why are demons considered the mortal enemy of humankind
Those true demons, of course, still possessed intelligence and memories, but they no longer considered themselves human. This suggests that their perception of the world and themselves may have changed as a result of their demonic transformation.
This is the root of the change.
After becoming a demon, one is no longer human!
Jiang Wang certainly didn't lack the courage to face danger and challenges. What truly held him back wasn't the arduous journey to becoming a true demon, with its countless risks of death. It was everything that came with being human – the love, the memories, the hopes... He couldn't give them up.
Moreover, Song Wanxi is now lying here half-dead and unconscious, her spirit lost for over two hundred years. Even as powerful as Song Hengjiang, who poured all the resources of the 800 miles of Qingjiang River into helping her, he couldn't help her achieve true demonhood.
How foolish of Jiang Wang to be willing to "help her become a demon"
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He would never consider becoming a demon. But now he had to make Jiang Yan believe that he had lost his sanity and was in great mental distress.
Because the influence of lingering demons remained, it was truly always there. It was only through his extremely tenacious will that he could repeatedly regain consciousness and have these thoughts.
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So he acted hesitant, confused, and struggling!
"What if I replaced Song Wanting What would happen to her" Jiang Wang hesitated and asked.
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“Since you’ve absorbed all the demonic qi, she would naturally…” Jiang Yan started to say, then immediately changed his words: “We can’t stay here any longer, go to the next cave over, quickly! If you don’t want to die, hurry up!”
Jiang Wang also had no hesitation.
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Because he was very clear, the reason why Jiang Yan could issue a warning now, must be that someone had entered the demon cave again. It might be Song Hengjiang, or it might be Du Ruhui!
The topic of “Helping Song Wanxi become a demon” was thus swept under the rug.
In the face of a sudden crisis, both body and mind have regained lightness and returned to self-control.
Without a moment's hesitation, Jiang Wang instantly shot out and returned to the main chamber where one hundred and eight stone coffins hung suspended. With a quick turn, he darted into the entrance of the right cave.
The scene inside this cave was completely different. Outside the entrance, it was unclear and blurred. It was probably due to some kind of formation that obscured the view. Entering the cave, everything changed drastically.
At first, I felt a sudden flash of light before my eyes.
This cave was bright and dazzling.
Unlike the gloom and cramped quarters of the next room, this one is paved with white jade, illuminated by pearls, painted with gold lacquer, and adorned with clouds. Every furnishing is exquisitely crafted. Amidst all the opulence, ingenuity can be seen everywhere.
It's not like an underground dark cave at all, but rather like someone's boudoir.
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One goes left, the other right, yet one is in hell, the other in heaven.
There would probably be some information here, but Jiang Wang didn't have time to observe it further because time was so pressing.
Following Jiang Yan's instructions, he acted swiftly and decisively. He immediately found a dressing table made of jadeite. He reached out and pressed three times on the exquisite bronze mirror, then struck a seal with his hand.
In the blink of an eye, the scene before Jiang Wang transformed into one of opulence and grandeur.
Gold bricks, jade bi disks, glazed pillars, perfumed smoke ascends, floating and obscure fragrance.
Although Jiang Wang had not been here before, he immediately realized where this place was—the Qingjiang Water Mansion.
In the underwater cave, the bronze mirror that resembled the one in Song Wanxi's "bedroom" could actually connect directly to the inside of Qingjiang Water Palace!
However, it was said that outside the Clear River Water Mansion, Jiang Wang was still there with Ling Mo when he was listening. Song Hengjiang and Zhuang Gaoxian were already drawing their swords and nocking arrows.
Du Ruhui and Zhuang Gaoxian arrived successively, with a strong attitude demanding to search the Qingjiang Shui Mansion and find the murderer who killed Dong'a.
Meanwhile, Song Hengjiang was adamant and saw this as an insult to him. He refused to allow the search and even adopted a posture of destruction if necessary.
With the situation evolving to this point, the atmosphere has become extremely tense, and a major war could erupt at any moment.
At this time, it was Zhuang Gaoxian, who had been arrogant and proud these past few days, who surprisingly showed a certain degree of restraint.
He gave Song Hengjiang a long, hard look and said slowly, “Since Shuijun wants to fight me, I cannot be disrespectful to an elder. We have the alliance of founding a nation and the bond forged in war. How can we engage in a life-or-death struggle, making others laugh”
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“The Water Sovereign said it bled. The blood of the Qingjiang water tribe, of course, was fiery and brilliant. It flowed through this mountain river, washing over thousands of miles of fields. I witnessed it with my own eyes; I will never forget it.”
“But Dong Qing was a high-ranking official of the imperial court, the country's vice-prime minister. Yet he suffered such a tragic end, his head being severed! If the perpetrators are not punished, how can I, your emperor, stand before heaven and earth How can I face the people”
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"Such determination, unwavering and resolute. It will not change for anyone, anything, or any place. Therefore, the search of the Qingjiang Water Mansion is absolute, inevitable."
“Song Hengjiang.”
He began to call Song Hengjiang by name, showing his unwavering determination. Then he said: "You are Shui Jun, and also Zhuang Min. My hands will not be stained with the blood of Zhuang Min. So I give you a chance."
"Now, I shall personally investigate the Qingjiang Water府, seeking only the murderer's trail. No matter what means you employ, you may attack me to stop my search. For any offense against me, I will show you no mercy. Thus, I fulfill my duty as the Son of Heaven, and you preserve your honor as the Water God."
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His last words were not a question.
Because this is the final decision.
Song Hengjiang has only one choice: to accept. He can't refuse, even if he wants to.
Zhuang Gaoxian believed that his attitude had already fully lived up to Song Hengjiang's expectations and given him the respect he deserved.
He, acting as the sovereign, forcefully searched everyone. No one could say Song Hengjiang was servile. I reckon, in terms of appearance, he managed to hold his ground.
The emperor's word carries the weight of the entire nation.
Zhao Gao stood proudly, envious of his hands, but the terrifying divine sense had already swept over.
Just then, Song Hengjiang suddenly took a step forward.
The Eight Hundred Li Qingjiang River was like a giant dragon awakening, its waves surging and churning. The might of the entire Qingjiang River bestowed upon him, with a single punch raised high, he struck towards Zhuang Gaoxian's face!
Anyone who sees this scene will be astonished.
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Zhuang Gaoxian merely offered a step down, but Song Hengjiang actually stepped onto the platform and dared to make a move!.The more interested Jiang Wang became in the origin of the Hongzhuang Mirror, the more he would be manipulated by that old dragon's cunning.The Hongzhuang mirror should still have greater potential,...