Chapter 696 - 690: Three Clans in Council
"Bang!" Wa Huang slammed the table fiercely and yelled, "If Xi Huang is to take action against the Grand Elder of the Void Race, why must our disciples from Wa Huang’s Palace be the main force in the attack on the Void Race?"
"In effect, this isn’t an alliance; it’s making us, Wa Huang’s Palace, work like beasts of burden!"
"You want us to do everything, are you just going to cheer us on?"
Upon hearing this, the Demon Lord quickly responded, "Wa Huang, that’s not the way to put it."
"You two better not drag the innocent into this. Let me make it clear, my disciples of the Great Demon God Palace are at your disposal."
"Whether as the vanguard or the spearhead, I have no objections."
"Dead or injured, as long as our goal is achieved, I won’t feel any pain."
The Demon Lord follows the Demon Cultivation Path, and those on the Demon Path, they don’t value their disciples.
Even parents, spouses, and children can be sacrificed.
The saying ’kill the spouse to prove the Dao’ refers to followers of the Demon Path.
Of course, the Demon Lord has no parents, spouse, or children.
As the progenitor of the Demon Path, the Demon Lord has no emotions.
Among the four great disciples of the Demon Lord, only one remains; the others had no potential and were sacrificed, so be it.
As long as one can conquer the world and make it theirs, aren’t talented disciples not plentiful to choose from?
Moreover, the purpose of establishing a sect and recruiting disciples is to use them when needed.
As the saying goes, train the army for a thousand days, use it for a single hour.
Now is the time to use the army, so why would the Demon Lord be stingy?
Not just the Demon Lord, even Wa Huang doesn’t truly care about the lives of her disciples.
The only ones Wa Huang truly cares about are Xi Huang and the Peacock Great Ming King.
Xi Huang is Wa Huang’s brother, which goes without saying.
The reason for caring about the Peacock Great Ming King is that he is irreplaceable and extremely important.
After the Demon Lord expressed his stance, it was essentially still a conflict between Wa Huang and the Buddha.
The Buddha believed Wa Huang was currently the strongest and should contribute more.
Wa Huang felt that she was doing all the work while the Buddha was just moving his lips.
The Demon Lord’s declaration was to distance himself from the conflict.
Wa Huang, filled with anger, was resolute in not letting Xi Huang join the battle.
As a result, the Buddha had no solution.
The consensus achieved with difficulty should not be jeopardized over trivial matters.
Xi Huang, as Wa Huang’s brother, logically should be kept away from unnecessary involvement.
However, the matter of the Peacock Great Ming King could be discussed.
After all, the Peacock Great Ming King is different from Xi Huang.
The bond between Xi Huang and Wa Huang is sibling affection, whereas the Peacock Great Ming King is merely a crucial tool.
All that matters is keeping that tool alive and usable, in Wa Huang’s control.
The consequences—if the Peacock Great Ming King entangles with causality or any personal impacts later—are inconsequential.
Since the Peacock Great Ming King is a tool, he can be discarded after use.
The Peacock Great Ming King’s power is formidable.
Setting apart the Four Great Primordial Spirits, below Tier One, he is almost second only to the Royals.
Among the disciples of Wa Huang, the Demon Lord, and the Buddha, none can match him.
Since the last cosmic battle caused heavy losses to the Buddha and Demon Lord, top-tier combat power is lacking.
Under such circumstances, the Peacock Great Ming King’s participation can play a crucial role.
Everything is about making a sky-high offer and then bargaining down.
Since Wa Huang said Xi Huang and the Peacock Great Ming King couldn’t fight,
the Buddha needed to negotiate.
"As Wa Huang’s brother, Xi Huang’s non-involvement in minor matters is understandable."
"However, the participation of the Peacock Great Ming King requires consideration."
"I think this battle is an excellent opportunity to test the Peacock Great Ming King’s loyalty."
"What do you think, Wa Huang?" The Buddha finished and looked at Wa Huang.
Wa Huang deliberated and realized the Buddha had a point.
This battle could indeed be used to test the Peacock Great Ming King’s loyalty.
It would also show directly how the Celestial Heart Dao Planting Technique affects him.
But...
The Peacock Great Ming King is a critical piece to Wa Huang, and she fears he might encounter mishaps in this battle.
Wa Huang believes it’s safest to keep the Peacock Great Ming King confined to Wa Huang’s Palace.
"The Peacock Great Ming King must not be lost," Wa Huang said with determination.
Though Wa Huang’s tone is firm,
the Buddha understood her meaning.
Wa Huang only said he mustn’t be lost, not forbidden to join the battle.
The implication is that as long as the Peacock Great Ming King can be ensured safety, he may fight.
"I certainly understand that the Peacock Great Ming King must not be lost."
"Though we three won’t directly participate in this battle, we will observe from the sidelines!"
"Besides, even if the Void Race had someone who could threaten the Peacock Great Ming King, we could save him anytime."
"Does Wa Huang think someone can capture him right under our noses?" The Buddha asked.
Can anyone capture the Peacock Great Ming King before their eyes?
No, definitely not.
Even Yin Celestial Son couldn’t do it.
Moreover, Yin Celestial Son wouldn’t dare to act.
With Wa Huang, the Buddha, and Demon Lord gathered, Yin Celestial Son making a move would be beheading himself for them.
"Wa Huang, this is an excellent chance to test the Peacock Great Ming King’s loyalty or deceit!"
"Miss this opportunity, and it won’t return."
"Consider this a test; if he passes, you can rest assured in using him in the future." The Buddha urged again.
Under the Buddha’s repeated persuasion, Wa Huang wavered.
Wa Huang admitted the Buddha had a valid point.
"Fine!"
"Since you’ve put it this way, if I continue to object, I’d appear petty."
"I agree to the Peacock Great Ming King joining the battle, but should anything happen to him, we can hold discussions later." Wa Huang finally relented.
Now, only one issue remains.
How to deal with the Grand Elder of the Void Race.
"I suggest letting the Peacock Great Ming King handle him."
"However, he alone might not be a match for the Grand Elder."
"So, I’ll bestow a magical artifact to be used alongside my disciple in aiding the Peacock Great Ming King against him."
"That way, no one can say I’m unwilling to contribute," the Buddha concluded, looking at Wa Huang and Demon Lord.