Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor

Chapter 1381  Dao Overlordsʼ Mind

[AA: I made a mistake. Prime Cauldron was changed for First Sun in chapter 1378: {Suspicious Information}. For a reminder, First Sun was first introduced in chapter 1212: {Recruiting}. Prime Cauldron is still a character. Read the chapter to understand.]

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Red Mist Forbidden Land:

Heavenly Book sensed something and opened his eyes, immediately checking the content of his book. There were more writings, but most of them were events that had already occurred, meaning he could not benefit from them.

ʼSomething is wrong,ʼ he first thought. He mulled over every detail of information available, trying to get a bigger picture of the situation.

ʼHis growth has accelerated,ʼ Heavenly Book summarized. This was even more apparent when he compared the information he acquired about Grand Dao Son.

ʼThe challenges he faced drastically increased, forcing his growth to accelerate at an alarming rate. Moreover, the information I can receive has drastically decreased or become less useful.ʼ His eyes shone brightly.

ʼIt seems his future self has made a move. He has intercepted the information Grand Dao can provide me while accelerating his younger selfʼs growth. Is he already preparing to deal with me?ʼ

Heavenly Book remained calm despite the unexpected events. However, as a Dao Overlord, anticipating the plans that would go wrong and knowing how to adjust them accordingly are basic skills. His main concern is how to proceed next.

ʼItʼs now completely impossible for me to interfere in the Eternal Ascension World in any shape or form,ʼ Heavenly Book analyzed. He, along with all the people with eyes on the Eternal Ascension World, knew of the current blockade.

ʼShould I accelerate my plans?ʼ Heavenly Book had made a great stride in tracking down the origin of Buddhism to exchange with Madman Chu for a way to split [Existence] to finish his deal with Supreme Unity.

ʼThis is not feasible,ʼ Heavenly Book realized, shaking his head with some frustration. He was already in cahoots with Grand Dao, but the way that thing operates is so rigid. The origin of Buddhism is what people could refer to as a sub-taboo, meaning such a level of secrets is not directly outlawed by Grand Dao, but anyone who tries to find the truth will also be hindered by it. As such, Heavenly Book was having some trouble finishing his task.

ʼSo, is this it? There is nothing I can do?ʼ Heavenly Book frowned. Although he was convinced of his strength and would not take Wang Wei too seriously even if he became a peak Paragon, he also did not want to let him grow peacefully.

ʼI could have another transcendent interfere in the affairs of the Eternal Ascension World,ʼ Heavenly Book thought. ʼSuch a powerhouse is enough to change the current state of affairs and provide an opportunity for me to interfere, maybe even have an opportunity to kill him directly.ʼ

Heavenly Daoʼs eyes shone brilliantly. Most people would roll their eyes at his thought, but he already had a feasible plan. He knew of a second generation with a transcendent father who doted heavily on him. It was easy for Heavenly Dao to lure that bastard to the Eternal Ascension World and ensure an accident occurred, forcing his father to intervene in the conflict.

ʼThis plan is feasible, but what are the cons,ʼ Heavenly Book analyzed calmly. ʼA high risk of overthrowing the board.ʼ Heavenly Daoʼs plan was bold and risky. If he succeeds, he will achieve transcendence in one fell swoop, or at the very least, achieve power on par with Grand Dao. However, he also understood he was playing with fire, and his greatest fear was that Grand Dao or the future Wang Wei would overthrow the gameboard by destroying the universe and killing everybody.

ʼAn animal is most dangerous when cornered, let alone a transcendent being,ʼ Heavenly Book analyzed. ʼIf he cannot see his younger self have any chance at survival, he will start acting like a cornered animal, which is the last thing I want.ʼ

Heavenly Book frowned, realizing he was back to the beginning. His best option now is just to wait and continue doing what he was doing.

ʼWhat should I do?ʼ he pondered. Just as he was indecisive, new information appeared in the book. ʼTheir first meeting is about to take place? Is this Grand Daoʼs hint that I should do something?ʼ Heavenly Book calculated swiftly before realizing that this was indeed an opportunity.

ʼI could…Wait, my mindset has been a little too excited. The original plan was to survive the cracks between these two titans and wait for the right opportunity to strike. Being too excited and showing myself too much before them will ruin my chances of the final strike.ʼ

Heavenly Book finished the new page in the book and decisively closed it. Sometimes, doing less is doing more. So, he resisted the temptation and let Grand Dao deal with this mess. Although he was a pawn, he was not the absolutely loyal kind, meaning he was also not the kind that could be discarded at will.

Heavenly Book did not wait long before receiving another secret contact from the Heaven Cardinal, but he ignored it. Since he had made his decision, nothing could change it. Anyways, he can benefit from whoever is the final winner in this upcoming confrontation.

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Eternal Ascension World, secret dimension:

Wang Wei returned to his hideout, thinking about what he experienced, what to learn from it, and how to operate in the future. ʼParanoia is an excellent way to protect myself, but it also made me predictable. So, how do I act from now on?ʼ

Wang Wei focused on his personality and how he usually acts; he also tried to put himself in his opponentʼs shoes.

ʼIʼm arrogant by nature, and this recent failure is a big blow to me. Ninety-nine percent of people — especially Dao Overlords — would become even more cautious and timid after that defeat. So, I must be unpredictable and start acting even more aggressively. Then, when people think theyʼve figured me out, I switch to a more timid way of behaving.ʼ

Wang Wei was calm and composed, analyzing his thoughts and behavior in a cold, calculating, and logical manner and without bias; it was as if he was not talking about himself but a complete stranger.

ʼFor my first aggressive act, First Sun must die,ʼ Wang Wei analyzed. ʼIt doesnʼt matter whether the information is true or not. The fact that he might be his bloodline and the perfect replacement vessel is enough for him to be eliminated. Additionally, I can also get some revenge.ʼ

After making an initial plan/response to what happened in the Ten Thousand Buddha Have, Wang Wei shifted his focus to something else — something more important:

ʼI must regain my strength. It would be better if I could find a way to increase my cultivation despite the lockʼs effect,ʼ Wang Wei thought, shaking his head; he had to think of something more doable.

Wang Wei then stood up, preparing to leave the hideout. He already had an idea of how to get his strength back, but he needed to see his ancestor first. However, before he could teleport away, Wang Wei received an emergency contact from Red Mask, so he sent a projection.

”What happened?”

”My lord, are you alright?” Red Mask immediately asked.

”Am I alright? Oh, right, you must have lost most of your strength,” Wang Wei figured out. One of the side-effects of the Lord Shadow Technique is the connection between them, so now that Wang Wei had drastically weakened, Red Mask also suffered a similar fate.

”A small accident occurred, but Iʼm fine, so donʼt worry.”

Small accident? Red Mask did not believe these words for a second. She knew how strong her lord was, meaning she could also deduce what kind of enemy could injure him in such a state. However, since the latter told him not to worry, there was nothing she could do. Plus, even if she had the will, her strength and wisdom did not allow her to provide any form of aid.

”I understand.”

”You should probably stop your personal activities and tasks,” Wang Wei said.

Lord, I may be weakened, but Iʼm not entirely useless.”

ʼItʼs too risky,” Wang Wei shook his head. Red Mask could use his highest strength level, which is the Empyrean Peak. However, she had a time limit, which was even lower than normal due to the fact Wang Weiʼs cultivation was still in the Great Emperor Realm.

”But, sir —”

”Do as I say,” Wang Wei stopped her. ”Youʼre too valuable, and the risks are not worth it.” Wang Wei did not say these words on an emotional basis. Wang Ju had a great place in his heart, so his relationship with Red Mask was purely boss and subordinate. However, he meant what he said. Losing her would mean finding another talented individual and training them again.

With the current worldʼs situation, it was not worth the trouble. So, he wanted her to stay at her desk and give orders instead of going into the field herself.

”...As you wish.