Chapter 475: Chapter 430, Hundred Schools Go to Sea
While Bai Jin was on his way to see Emperor Qin, the Hundred Schools of Thought were also fully committed to tracing the movements of the Yin Yang School. With their collective efforts, they uncovered hidden affairs beyond imagination. No longer could these secrets stay concealed: an array from the Yin Yang School concealed within the palace, female disciples of the Yin Yang School who had infiltrated the Imperial Palace, and most importantly, the Fate Dragon Path that was being opened toward the Eastern direction.
The Sect Leaders of the Hundred Schools, upon witnessing these revelations, were simultaneously filled with rage and shock. The fact that the Yin Yang School had conducted such extensive dealings right under the noses of the Hundred Schools was not only a humiliation for them, but also a testament to their incompetence.
At the same time, all the Saints of the Hundred Schools felt uneasy. From the information they gathered, it appeared that the Yin Yang School’s schemes had been in progress for nearly ten thousand years. What exactly were they planning with such long-term, cross-time strategies? It surely wasn’t only about destroying the Qi Fortune of the Qin Dynasty, there must be some ultimate goal not yet revealed. What could the Yin Yang School possibly want to achieve?
The Hundred Schools of Thought continued to delve deeper into the purpose of the Yin Yang School, eventually reaching Xu Fu but could no longer continue their investigation from there. As for the Family Head of the Yin Yang School, Donghuang Taiyi, they knew very little.
Elsewhere, Bai Jin and Yang Jian met with Emperor Qin and learned about Xu Fu’s maritime expedition.
Now, if Bai Jin still didn’t understand what the Yin Yang School was plotting, he would truly be a fool. Combining legends from his past life, Xu Fu’s migration eastward to establish Fusang, with the Great Sun as its flag, and the protection of eight million divine spirits, could all just be tales of yore. But in this mythological era, it signified the establishment of a Demon Country, where the Demon Clan was attempting to build their nation using the human destiny. No wonder even the mighty Great Qin fell within two generations.
Thinking of the calamities that country brought in his past life, an intense chill along with an aura of murderous intent exuded from Bai Jin.
"I couldn’t do anything about it in my last life, but in this life, I will absolutely not allow the Demon Country to be established, even if it means taking on the entire Demon Clan."
Atop Jieshi Mountain, Bai Jin commanded, "Yang Jian, spread my order to summon the disciples of the Hundred Schools to the East Sea, ready for battle!"
Yang Jian fist-palmed and responded, "Yes!" and launched himself into the sky.
No sooner had Yang Jian left that the vast sea began to churn and a dragon’s shadow soared out of the waves onto Jieshi Mountain, transforming into the East Sea Dragon King.
Aoguang greeted with a warm smile, "Big Brother, you’ve finally come back."
Bai Jin inquired, "Aoguang, has there been any unusual activity in the East Sea recently?"
Aoguang, puzzled, responded, "Unusual activity? None that I’m aware of!" Then suddenly realizing, he said, "Big Brother, are you referring to the human Dragon Ships searching for Immortals at sea? They will definitely not find it. How could a Human King achieve immortality?"
Bai Jin solemnly stated, "They are not seeking Immortals. They intend to establish a Human World Demon Country atop the East Sea, where humans and demons coexist, with a human façade and a demon’s heart."
Upon hearing this, Aoguang’s heart skipped a beat as he exclaimed, "A Demon Country?" If a Demon Country were to be established, the Sea Clan of the East Sea would surely be the first to suffer, their vision painted with scenes of the Sea Clan being captured and slaughtered by the Demon Country, the sea dyed crimson in blood.
Aoguang clenched his teeth and immediately declared, "Big Brother, I will overturn those three Dragon Ships this instant!"
"Hehe – to establish a Demon Country, would there not be powerful members of the Demon Clan standing guard? Powerful demons must be lurking nearby, perhaps even Demon Saints. Are you looking to throw your life away?"
Anxiously, Aoguang said, "Then what shall we do? Big Brother, we absolutely cannot allow the Demon Country to be established!"
"Go to Heaven and order the Law Enforcement Team from the Judicial Temple to come see me."
"Yes!" Aoguang transformed back into a dragon’s shadow and soared into the heavens.
At dusk, a massive book flew in from the Western direction, on it stood dense crowds of Confucian Disciples.
Following closely was an enormous city that approached, with densely packed Mo School disciples standing atop the heavy, dark city, each of the four city gates accompanied by a colossal mechanical beast.
A white cloud drifted over, with a wooden tower standing tall on the cloud, hung with Five Grains beneath the eaves of the tower’s rooms were Agricultural Family disciples holding hoes and rakes standing atop the Cloud Tower.
A convoy of steel chariots rolled in, manned entirely by Military School disciples.
The Legalists, Mixed School, School of Names, and Zongheng School all arrived with their respective heritage’s Supreme Treasures; the entire periphery of the East Sea was aglow with the light of civilization, and suddenly, Heaven and Earth brightened.
The Hundred Schools’ Sect Leaders landed their heritage’s Supreme Treasures and stood solemnly behind Bai Jin. Although they did not yet fully understand what was happening, they all felt an ominous, oppressive feeling in their hearts as if bearing a weight of a thousand pounds, or possessing a roaring tiger in their chests ready to devour.
The Hundred Schools were the guides and protectors of the Human Clan, already connected to the Human Clan’s destiny. Now with the Human Clan’s destiny being compromised, they too felt the impact.
Bai Jin pointed towards the Eastern Sea and said gravely, "The Yin Yang School is intercepting the Human Clan’s destiny to cross the sea eastward, intending to establish a new nation within, a Human World Demon Country."
The eyes of the Hundred Schools’ Sect Leaders widened in shock, their minds reeling at the revelation. Using the Human Clan’s destiny to establish a Human World Demon Country?
Boom – The East Sea shook with a tremor, and in Bai Jin’s line of sight, a colossal golden Qi pillar surged skywards while a red Qi pillar descended from the heavens above. The two collided in the high sky, merging into one another, swirling and twisting like a turbulent wave, gradually changing from black and red to grey.
Twisted gray clouds churned, hiss~hiss~hiss~ serpent heads emerged, eight in total, four gold and four black, their cold gazes locked onto the mainland. Suddenly, they plunged downwards, boom~ into the heart of a towering volcano.
"Ooh~"
"Howl~"
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Countless members of the Demon Clan flew out from the void, excitedly heading towards the islands below, their numbers vast despite their modest strength.
Every Hundred Schools’ Sect Leaders instinctively clutched at their chests, their eyes reddening.
Master murmured, "Family Head, I feel a stabbing pain in my heart, it pierces to the core."
Fa Zi’s eyes were red with distress as he spoke, "I am overwhelmed by a sense of desolation."
Bai Jin said, "The destiny of the Qin Dynasty and that of the Demon Clan have begun to merge. The Demon Country is about to be established. Once the destinies fully integrate, it will be irreversible." He shouted, "Hundred Schools Disciples, heed my command~"
All the Hundred Schools Disciples responded in unison with a loud cry, "Present!"
"Flatten the Demon Country for me and reclaim the Human Clan’s Destiny."
"Yes!" Each Hundred Schools’ Sect Leader rose into the sky, leading the Hundred Schools Disciples towards the East Sea, filled with raging fury due to the heartache they felt.
The Mechanical City broke through the air, the Cloud Tower soared, chariots trampled the ground, and chessboards shifted stars and constellations, the spectacle was magnificent.
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Atop Jieshi Mountain, Yang Jian asked in confusion, "Master, the so-called Demon Country is but a trivial matter that you can obliterate with a flick of your wrist. Why then command the Hundred Schools to strive and fight?"
Bai Jin calmly stated, "Considering the Demon Country was contrived with much maneuvering by the Demon Clan, would it not be guarded by Great Powers?
If I were to act, it would only draw in the players behind the scenes, leading the situation to spiral beyond control. Since it concerns the destiny of the Human Clan, I shall use the Hundred Schools as pieces to wage war on the Demon Country.
Yang Jian~"
Yang Jian bowed earnestly, "Your Disciple is here~"
"You too shall go. If you were able to slay a Hundred Schools Disciple in Xianyang and elude the observations of the Hundred Schools’ Sect Leaders, it must have been the work of a powerful Cultivator. Should he be in the Demon Country, take the opportunity to slay him."
Yang Jian respectfully acknowledged, "Yes!" Instantly, he got up and soared into the heavens.
Bai Jin stood on Jieshi Mountain, gazing in the direction of the East Sea, thoughtfully noting, "Demon Clan, Buddhism, I will remember this matter."
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Thousands of miles away from Fusang Island in the East Sea, Bai Ze Demon Saint, Feilian Demon Saint, Shangyang Demon Saint, and Qin Yuan Demon Saint stood their ground, their expressions grave as they watched Fusang Island.
Feilian Demon Saint exclaimed in shock, "Boss, how did the Hundred Schools of Thought react so swiftly?"
Shangyang Demon Saint also spoke with solemnity, "The Hundred Schools are heading straight for Fusang Island. Could they have already discovered our plans? It shouldn’t be this way."
Bai Ze stroked his beard, puzzled, "I am not sure either."
Turning his head towards the Western region, he continued, "But Bai Jin has descended to the Lower Realm, could it be him?"
Feilian Demon Saint frowned, "Is that the so-called Emperor Gouchen, the one who nominally leads the Demon Clan?"
Bai Ze nodded.
Qin Yuan Demon Saint said softly, "Rumors have it that Bai Jin is highly favored by several Saints. Could it be that a Saint informed him?"
Bai Ze shook his head decisively, "Absolutely not! Should a Saint intervene, their opponents ought to be Saints themselves. Engaging with us would be beneath them and detrimental to their status."