Chapter 309 - - 307 nesting dolls_1

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Sitting under the tree shade.

Duge asked, “Mr. Wu, the princess and I have been fleeing these days. We know nothing of the Heavenly Demon. Hearing about the Heavenly Demon for the first time, it feels as though the world has changed. Please enlighten us.”

“Mr. He. Stop calling me ‘Mr.’,” Wu Chang said. “This appearance of mine doesn’t fit the title, just call me by my name. You keep saying ‘Mr.’, and if others hear it, they will undoubtedly have their suspicions.”

Duge sized up Wu Chang from head to toe and laughed, “Mr. Wu has considered things thoroughly. Given the crises surrounding us, we indeed should prioritize Her Highness’s safety. It is indeed inappropriate for Mr. Wu to be called so in his current guise. Therefore, we must inconvenience Mr. Wu to temporarily act as the princess’s guard. When the time comes for the princess to raise an army and seek retribution, we will allow Mr. Wu to charge into battle and restore his reputation.”

“No inconvenience, no inconvenience at all,” Wu Chang waved his hands continuously and laughed, “To be honest, my specialty is bravery, most suited for leading charges into battle.”

“Bravery?” Duge and Luo Shuang exchanged glances and said, “Please, do tell us more.”

As he said this,

he took some peaches from Wu Chang’s basket and from the water flask he carried, pouring out some water. Using the Sea God’s Power to control the water, he carefully washed them, handing one to the princess and another to Wu Chang.

Wu Chang looked astonished as he watched Duge control the flowing water without spilling a drop, “This is…”

“Just a small trick of magicians, not worth mentioning, let’s talk about the Heavenly Demon!” Duge explained casually, trying to lean his identity towards that of a native while concurrently motivating Wu Chang to follow them.

With Chongming Country capturing Heavenly Demons everywhere and cutting off the channel for Alien Warriors to learn, the stronger he appeared, the more Wu Chang would be utterly devoted to them, as he would certainly want to learn skills from Duge himself.

“Fourth Princess, actually I am not a Heavenly Demon.” Wu Chang retracted his envious gaze, turned to Luo Shuang, and said seriously, “Indeed, there are Heavenly Demons causing chaos in the world. But where there are demons, there are gods. In fact, I am an Immortal God who entered the Mortal Realm to vanquish other Heavenly Demons, to return the world to a state of clear skies and order…”

An Immortal God?

The moment Duge heard this flattering title applied to himself, he instantly deduced that this fellow definitely was not from Qiyuan Star.

“Please, continue,” said Luo Shuang, holding her peach, as she quietly listened to Wu Chang’s story.

This was her way of delving deeper into understanding Duge. Having been taught by him, she believed neither in Heavenly Demons nor in Immortal Gods.

But she knew, the more information she gathered, the more likely she was to uncover the truth. To restore her country using the power of the Heavenly Demon, she might very well have to confront these people next.

The key was facing off against her own master.

The longer she interacted with Duge, the more she perceived just how fearsome he was…

“Speaking of which, this is a calamity for the Mortal Realm.” Wu Chang sighed and said, “Above the Mortal Realm is the Heavenly Realm, and below it, the Demon Realm.

The Heavenly Realm is the best, abundant with Spiritual Energy; the Immortal Gods live in prosperity.

The Mortal Realm is second, and although it lacks such rich Spiritual Energy, the people there have enough food and clothing.

The Demon Realm is the worst; the land is barren, full of lava and desert, a place of poverty and treacherous terrain.

The Demon Heads are violent and brutal, often fighting amongst themselves for survival.

The Demon Realm covets the fertile land of the Heavenly Realm, repeatedly launching wars and disturbing the Heavenly Realm. But after repeated failures, the Celestial Beings, being benevolent, protect the Mortal Realm with their mighty power, sparing it from the Demon Realm’s invasions.

But this time, a Demon God with great power forcibly tore open the Heavenly Court’s protective barrier of the Mortal Realm, sending eight hundred Demon Gods into the Mortal Realm. They attempted to break the seal of the Heavenly Court from within the realm, leading the Demon Heads to seize the Mortal Realm. This triggered the current catastrophe.

To protect the Mortal Realm, the Heavenly Court could only send Immortal Gods to descend and exterminate the invading Heavenly Demons, to restore peace to the Mortal Realm…”

Duge’s eyes widened.

Damn!

Which planet made up this story? It’s even better than the one I made up!

I only created a scenario where the Heavenly Demons killed each other, but this guy came up with the idea of pitting two sides against each other as well.

“Since Mr. Wu is an Immortal God descended, why occupy the body of a human?” Luo Shuang curiously asked.

“The Mortal Realm has its Heaven and Earth Laws.” Wu Chang stated, “Once Immortal Gods and Heavenly Demons enter with their true forms, they will inevitably be expelled by the realm. By possessing a body, one can trick the heavens and avoid the suppression of the Heaven and Earth Laws. It’s an act of necessity.”

“If that’s the case, why didn’t you choose a strong person to possess, instead opting for a peasant from the countryside?” Luo Shuang glanced at Duge before turning to Wu Chang.

“If possession could be done at will, the Heavenly Demons would have dominated the Mortal Realm long ago,” Wu Chang said with a bitter smile. “Neither Immortal Gods nor Heavenly Demons can control whom they possess…”

“So that’s how it is,” Duge nodded with realization. “Does that mean that Chongming Country’s widespread expulsion of Heavenly Demons is of your doing, Immortal Gods?”

“Not necessarily,” Wu Chang shook his head. “Heavenly Demons are cunning and could very likely pretend to be Immortal Gods to lure us out and then strike against us.”

“But I’ve heard the people say that in recent times, the beings that Chongming Country executed were all Heavenly Demons,” Duge remarked. “Would Heavenly Demons actually kill each other?”

“Heavenly Demons are brutal and often grow by devouring each other, so it is possible for them to kill among themselves,” Wu Chang explained. “In the end, if a single Heavenly Demon grows strong enough to break the barrier between the Mortal Realm and the Demon Realm, the Mortal Realm will have no escape. My agreement to help the princess reclaim her kingdom is also motivated by the desire to harness the power of Qingwu Country to eliminate other Heavenly Demons.”

“But the success of reclaiming the kingdom, who knows how many years and months it will take?” Luo Shuang said somberly. “Now with the chaos of the Heavenly Demons, I feel the hope is even more distant.”

“Princess, Mr. Wu has descended as an Immortal God.” Wu Chang smiled. “Given the chance, reclaiming the modest Qingwu Country is just around the corner.”

“Mr. Wu, how does one differentiate between an Immortal God and a Heavenly Demon?” Duge asked, figuring that whoever introduced the concept of the Immortal Gods must belong to the same world; he felt that understanding their mechanisms could potentially allow them to defeat them all at once.

“Heavenly Demons are tyrannical and perverse, often exhibiting negative behaviours such as greed, inconsistency, arrogance, obsession, and venom,” Wu Chang stated. “Those who grow with these are undoubtedly Heavenly Demons; on the contrary, those characterized by fairness, selflessness, kindness, and bravery, are probably Immortal Gods. My attribute is valor…”

“So it is,” Luo Shuang muttered, becoming more convinced that Duge was a Heavenly Demon. Throughout their journey, his actions were full of deceit and guile, showing no positive traits except for his kindness towards her!

“Could we use Mr. Wu’s name to recruit other Immortal Gods?” Duge hesitated before asking, “As you can see, the princess has too few she can rely on. If we could gain more support from Immortal Gods, the speed of reclaiming the kingdom would increase, and moreover, once Mr. Wu has gathered the Immortal Gods, it would be more convenient to face the Heavenly Demons together…”

“That’s not possible,” Wu Chang’s expression changed. “Princess, Mr. He, you mustn’t leak any information about me. Heavenly Demons are crafty and extremely good at impersonating; if they come seeking refuge with me disguised as Immortal Gods, one misstep could lead to my death, and all the efforts of the princess could be in vain.”

“What if we help you conceal your identity?” Duge said, biting into a peach in his hand, pacing back and forth for a few steps, and then stopping in front of Wu Chang. “Heavenly Demons are powerful, and I feel it’s a pity not to use their strength. Mr. Wu, if you keep your identity hidden, we could recruit other Heavenly Demons to aid the princess in reclaiming the kingdom, and when it’s time to eliminate them, you wouldn’t need to search everywhere. Wouldn’t that be perfect?”

“Help me conceal my identity?” Wu Chang feigned surprise but was ecstatic inside. He was wondering how to hide his true self to maximize his benefits.

He Xu beat him to it, a worthy Imperial Master, always quick on the uptake.

This was his lucky star!

Duge had already made his stance clear towards the Heavenly Demons, and Wu Chang had no doubt about Duge’s proposal…

“I know this could harm the reputation of your Immortal Godliness, but the princess truly lacks people. Not knowing about the Heavenly Demons is one thing, but now that we do, being unable to use them feels like… like…” Duge stuttered, looking at Wu Chang.

“It’s alright,” Wu Chang smiled and shook his head. “Mr. He, you just proceed with your plan. To confront the Heavenly Demons, one must be more deceitful than the Heavenly Demons themselves, and Mr. Wu is not so pedantic…”

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