Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 145 - 132 The Three Calamities Finally Arrive, All Comes to an End_2

Tao Qian didn't cultivate any Divine Skills to verify the truth of words but at this moment, he felt inexplicably that the old monk hadn't lied.

While he was distracted, Bai Qin began to answer Tao Qian's second question.

"As for Li Shantong Daoist's plan, if it were someone else, this poor monk couldn't reveal it."

"But since Master asks, there's no harm in telling."

"Li Daoist wasn't aware of Tang Xianzong and Ji Xianxian's secret plots from the beginning. At that time, Li Daoist had to visit Guanyin Temple for some alien items due to some changes within his sect. It was right then that an Elder from the Infant Sect risked his life to break through and informed of the many secrets here."

"It was with that information that Li Daoist contacted me. Although our desires were different, our aims were somewhat similar, which is why we joined forces to set up a small trap, planning to solve Southern Yue's chaotic situation for good after Tang Xianzong and Ji Xianxian's great battle, and in the process, eradicate the many hidden threats of the Evil Cultivators."

"If Li Daoist's plan succeeded, I believe after today, most if not all Evil Cultivators within Southern Yue would have been eliminated, sparing tens of millions of civilians from harm, and conveniently cleaning up desire-driven ambitious figures like Ji Xianxian and Qin Wuxiang."

"Of course, this is what Li Daoist seeks. What this poor monk seeks is only redemption."

Bai Qin spoke at length, and even one of his sentences was something that Tao Qian himself could corroborate.

Nonetheless, all this still didn't convince Tao Qian.

Though he was without Telepathy, the old monk, who was already enlightened about world affairs, could see through Tao Qian's thoughts at a glance.

After a moment of thought and a sigh, the monk unexpectedly revealed a great secret.

"Master must also be wondering, with Infant Sect being the greatest sect in Southern Yue and likely to have numerous strong individuals, why it can't solve the current chaos in Southern Yue?"

"This actually involves a secret concerning this world. Recently, with the Ancestor God Forbidden Technique and the Longevity Barrier completely shattered, it has not only caused a huge change in the Mortal World but also influenced many Major Sects within the Cultivation World, including the Infant Sect."

"The Ten Thousand Infant is trapped in the Outer Realm and can't return."

"Perhaps it was because of this that Qin Wuxiang and Tang Xianzong chose Southern Yue."

"If indeed they were to succeed, whether it's one side or the other, the future of Southern Yue would be fraught with disasters."

"After all, one side could lay claim to the righteousness of Fortune, and the other could bring forth the Devil God... Once things are set in motion, even if the Ten Thousand Infant returns, it would be difficult to change the situation."

"Fortunately, that Elder from the Infant Sect reported the news, and although Li Daoist lost a strong ally, he is still a formidable force in himself, also being skilled in layout planning. After understanding this poor monk's intentions and the Prediction Method outcome, he quickly conceived a foolproof strategy, not only to break through the impasse but also to sweep away many hidden dangers."

The old monk went on, and Tao Qian gradually began to understand.

It seems Tang Xianzong and Ji Xianxian were not the only ones colluding between Righteousness and Demon, but Bai Qin and Li Shantong—a Heterodox Sect Master and a high-ranking Buddhist monk—had also quietly conspired together.

Although Bai Qin cleared things up in just a few words, Tao Qian could imagine the complexity behind it.

And he was mixed up in it as well.

Had he not intensified the second calamity, sending Master Xiao to Guanyin Temple and informing about Ji Xianxian and Qin Wuxiang's conspiracy, perhaps Li Shantong, the Infant Sect Master, would still be unaware of the fire in his own backyard.

Yet, Tao Qian hadn't expected that his efforts in the second calamity could lead to all these consequences.

Presumably, it was during the time of seclusion after leaving Meiling that Li Shantong found Bai Qin.

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However, what did that have to do with him?

This thought had just entered Tao Qian's mind.

He hadn't even asked yet, simply giving Bai Qin a look.

But the old monk voluntarily continued,

"Both Ji Xianxian, with his eight hundred thousand World Suppressing Army, and the Mysterious Saint Heir Qin Wuxiang, Li Daoist actively took them on."

"However, it was the Demon side that was left to this poor monk."

"Tang Xianzong, in this Master's eyes, is truly a figure of great ambition. Others laugh at him for marrying into the Devil God, yet they don't know the extent of his ambition and his proficiency in dark plotting, nor how willing he is to pay any price."

"In my Prediction, besides being able to summon a Taiping Relief Army, Master Tang would also use a Devil God Treasure, and borrow some 'Devil God Origin' to aid him. At that time, no matter what Ji Xianxian and Qin Wuxiang have up their sleeves, they would be unable to avert the inevitable."

"However, every sip and every peck is predestined, and Master Tang, having borrowed the power of the Devil God, will ultimately be usurped by the power of the Devil God."

"I was originally unaware of where to find another kind of Devil God power, only knowing that within the belly of a Beautiful Corpse, I would meet a person of destiny."

"It was this person of destiny, who could not only borrow the power of the Devil God but also help this poor monk redeem himself and fulfill my last long-cherished wish before entering Nirvana."

"Although I now see Master Tang, I still cannot infer your origins, yet many doubts in my mind have thus been resolved," the elder monk stated.

"The true body of Master Tang is currently trapped by Devil God Princess Yin Susu, and the Devil God Treasure borrowed by Mr. Tang Daoist also originates from here."

"Master Tang merely needs to sneak into the bottom of the Taiyin Pool, and you will surely find another Devil God Treasure."

"With one treasure to break another, Mr. Tang Daoist will meet his death and his Dao will dissipate."

When Bai Qin revealed the plan directly, Tao Qian's mind was also struck by a wave of thunder.

The fragmented clues originally had at that moment completely connected.

"I caused the Second Calamity by leading Li Shantong to return... I encountered Daughter Country by accident after leaving Southern Yue, where I met Devil God Princess Yin Susu, and Yin Susu is the wife of Tang Xianzong... My true body was captured by Yin Susu, at the same time, my Puppet Body was devoured by the Beautiful Corpse, Bai Qin appeared and cast the Little Reincarnation Formless Summoning Secret Method, summoning me into the Beautiful Corpse's belly from the Taiyin Pool..."

When the last thought flashed, Tao Qian's Divine Soul began to tremble wildly.

The Three Calamities Bell, which had always been looming, turned from illusion to reality at that moment, bombarding Tao Qian's psyche.

"TMD... Is this my Third Calamity?"

Tao Qian couldn't help but swear loudly in his heart.

At this time, he also realized that there was not much connection between his First and Second Calamities.

But the Third Calamity could completely be understood as being triggered by the intensity of the Second Calamity.

Had he not gone through great efforts to send Master Xiao to Guanyin Temple, he likely would not have stumbled into Daughter Country, nor would he have encountered Yin Susu.

"Could it be that it is truly inescapable?"

"But how can someone like me, with such a weak body, stand against the likes of Beautiful Corpse, Tang Xianzong, Ji Xianxian, Qin Wuxiang, and such a multitude of Evil Demon Giants?"

"Even with Bai Qin and Li Shantong sharing the pressure, it's impossible. I would be crushed."

"Even if it were just to help Bai Qin steal the Magical Treasure from the bottom of the Taiyin Pool, it's not something I can accomplish, after all, in half an hour, I may not even be able to preserve my own innocence."

"No wonder this is the Third Calamity!"

"Even the slightest movement is a life-threatening disaster."

Thoughts churned in Tao Qian's mind.

At the same time, he was still thinking about how to avoid the calamity and directly asked the old monk before him:

"Master Bai Qin, do you really trust your so-called Prediction Method?"

"If the Prediction fails, I am not the so-called person of destiny, unable to assist you in stealing the treasure, even less capable of helping you redeem your sins."

"What will you do then?"

The old monk seemed to have anticipated Tao Qian's question.

Upon hearing it, that aged face actually gave a smile, and then his eyes became solemn, brewing a terrifying Demonic Qi within that was shocking.

When he spoke again, not only was there no traces of a noble monk, but it was as if a giant troll had spoken, making one's courage shatter.

"Let Master Tang know that I turned to Buddhism mid-life, and before that, I was a bona fide Demon."

"Even though I have cultivated the Free Dharma, my demonic nature is hard to tame."

"If my poorly refined Prediction Technique truly fails, then I will have no choice but to resort to a second method."

"Kill!"

"On that day, I shall allow the Bai Qin Relics to explode, releasing the Bai Qin Demon that has been suppressed for many years, and all the demons and soldiers here will be killed without mercy, and the same fate will befall the Beautiful Corpse, Ji Xianxian, and others."

"Only Tang Xianzong, who has borrowed the origin of the Devil God, not only can I not kill, but I may also be swallowed by the might of the Devil God instead, making him even more powerful."

"If that comes to pass, I will not find my release, not redeem my sins, Southern Yue will turn into a Demon Country, and all will be finished, perhaps it is also the will of fate."

ps: This chapter was difficult to write, only one update of 4000 words today, tomorrow I'll write more on the decisive battle.