Chapter 671 - - Is Heavenly Demon Actually a Good Person?_2

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Although Liao Jiulong and the others had learned from Duge that the Heavenly Demon wouldn’t kill them,

they were still startled when the Heavenly Demon suddenly returned.

Gathering up his courage, Liao Jiulong replied, “Yes, we hope senior will grant us this favor.”

“Of course, I’ll grant it,” Duge said with a smile. “If it weren’t for you stubborn cultivators, how could I possibly assemble my Heavenly Demon army? I bet that fellow didn’t tell you that those who haven’t traveled the Way of Heart Cultivation all eventually fell into demonhood, did he?”

“Senior, he did mention it,” Liao Jiulong said.

“Since it has been mentioned, then you are prepared.” Duge smiled at them and said, “You’ve made the right choice. What’s so great about cultivating to immortality? After all the hardships, one might not even attain enlightenment. Falling into demonhood, wandering freely in this world, doing whatever you wish, isn’t that delightful?

With the aid of otherworldly Evil Demons in this life, I will surely defeat the Daoist Ancestor and become the ruler of the Three Realms. Then, we shall slaughter the filthy humans of this world, reset the order of earth, wind, mountain, and fire, and evolve humanity.

I know human nature best. In a world evolved by me, there will no longer be deception or vice. Everyone will love and cherish one another. How wonderful that will be! In those days, with me as the Daoist Ancestor and you as the new Emperors, then demon will be the way…”

Well, so you aim to destroy the world to build a better one?

Liao Jiulong and his companions were stunned.

Could it be that the Heavenly Demon’s aspirations were so noble?

Upon further reflection on the Heavenly Demon’s past, the three of them could understand his actions.

After all, having witnessed the darkest aspects of human nature, his desire to obliterate this world was not surprising.

The goodness in his heart, perhaps, was born from his longing for a beautiful world.

For a moment,

Liu Ziyun’s gaze towards the Heavenly Demon softened significantly.

“Ziyun, don’t be deceived by him. Hold onto your true heart,” Liao Jiulong hastily warned his disciple, who had been so quickly bewitched by the Heavenly Demon’s few words.

Liu Ziyun jerked in realization, breaking free from the spell, and looked at Duge with wary eyes.

That was close!

Indeed, the influence of the Heavenly Demon was constant. Was this what the Way of Heart Cultivation was like?

Too terrifying!

One lapse of concentration and you’re caught in his trap!

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Wow, taking on the role so quickly, huh?

Duge, taken aback, looked towards Liao Jiulong, smiled wryly, and his expression softened, “Daoist Friend Liao, the Heavenly Demon has many faces. Are you truly certain those good intentions are real? Are you really sure about the existence of those good thoughts? Why couldn’t they be an act put on by me?”

“…” Liao Jiulong was taken aback, staring at Duge who looked exactly the same as before. Dark thoughts sprouted in his mind, his facial expression fluctuating wildly, and he was drenched in sweat.

“Master, hold onto your true heart,” Du Ziming reminded from the side, “Do not let the Heavenly Demon cloud your judgement.”

Yes!

Hold onto your true heart!

Grateful, Liao Jiulong glanced at his disciple and took a deep breath, feigning composure, “Senior, if one has goodness in their heart, good thoughts will naturally exist. Junior has his own judgment.”

“Heh,” Duge laughed mockingly, “Since you have chosen the Way of Heart Cultivation, then follow me. I hope after you witness all the malice in this world, you still manage to preserve your inner self.”

“We obey senior’s command,” Liao Jiulong bowed with his hand, and as Duge turned away, he stealthily wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Associating with a demon truly isn’t easy.

But since they had chosen this path, they must persevere. As long as they reminded each other, they wouldn’t easily fall for the Heavenly Demon’s ways.

They also wondered when the Heavenly Demon’s good thoughts would emerge again. There were still many things they hadn’t clarified!

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Duge, manipulating the Dark God Power, wrapped the three lost lambs and brought them back to Dragon Willow Villa.

As expected, Long Yichen and the others waited obediently in their original spot, not daring to flee. Upon Duge’s reappearance, they inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief, mixed with regret and gratitude.

However, when they saw the three Qi Refiners return with Duge, their sense of fortune overcame their regret. Just one Magical Treasure was enough to defeat three Qi Refiners; indeed, evil demons are formidable.

“Village Master Long, these three are Qi Refiners from Dragon Tiger Mountain, now our comrades,” said Duge, “Once we take down Qi Refiners from Prince Duan’s residence, we will return to Lin City to teach those children the cultivation method.”

“Yes,” Long Yichen and the others quickly responded.

“What children?” Liu Ziyun asked, puzzled. Since the good intentions of the Heavenly Demon had mentioned it, she had no reservations. They were here to cultivate their hearts, not to be obedient followers.

Clearly, these mortals did not know the true identity of the Heavenly Demon. So, it was essential for them to understand what exactly the Heavenly Demon intended to do in the Mortal Realm.

“Village Master Long, could you tell them about the children?” Duge glanced at her, then turned to Liao Jiulong, “Daoist Friend Liao, Qi Refiners from Prince Duan’s residence may arrive at Dragon Willow Villa any time. Be responsible for their surveillance. I need to practice the cultivation technique from Dragon Tiger Mountain, do not disturb me, understood?”

Qi Refiners from Prince Duan’s residence?

Didn’t you say you’d become the State Preceptor by leveraging Prince Duan’s power?

Is everything a lie then?

As expected, not one word from the Heavenly Demon’s mouth is true…

Liao Jiulong snorted inwardly and asked, “Senior, you want to practice the cultivation technique from Dragon Tiger Mountain?”

“Naturally, the more skills, the better. Cultivation techniques from all sects and schools are useful to me. My innate talent defies the heavens, and only by embracing all streams can I create cultivation techniques unique to myself,” Duge claimed. “My path differs from yours. You need not say more. Since you chose to follow me, just cooperate, and in the future, you will reap benefits.”

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