The other injured white-tailed fox was in much better condition than the white fox. Although he hadn't regained consciousness yet after Elder Fox fed him the elixir, his body was slowly recovering.
Moreover, his demon core is still intact, and as long as he recovers, he can still cultivate in the future. But the white fox is different; once it can no longer cultivate, it will die of old age within a hundred years.
A flash of pain crossed the Fox Emperor's eyes, but after hearing the whole story, he couldn't care less about being sad and focused on dealing with what was to come.
First, he let the returning fox cubs go down to rest, and then he dealt with Fang Ruotang.
Fang Ruotang felt that asking for a fox cub at this time was a bit unfair, given the somewhat somber atmosphere within the fox clan.
Fortunately, the Fox Emperor kept his word, even though the promise was made by the White Fox.
"Does Sect Leader Fang have any requests?"
After introducing himself, the Fox Emperor learned Fang Ruotang's identity.
After hearing that she was the leader of a sect, the Fox Emperor was no longer so resistant.
At least the sect leader is not short of resources. Although following her would mean losing freedom, it would also allow him to cultivate more effectively.
"As long as it looks good!"
Fang Ruotang's demands were simple and direct.
"Regarding qualifications?"
"No, but it has to be a woman. My Daoist partner doesn't like me keeping a male fox."
The Fox Emperor looked at Fang Ruotang with a complicated expression.
Even the gloom in my heart lessened a bit as a result.
Who contracts a spirit beast not to increase their cultivation and strengthen their power?
This was the first time he had encountered someone like this.
"I wonder if Sect Leader Fang is in a hurry? If not, you can have two more days."
"Sure, you want to ask if there are any foxes that are willing to come, right? Okay, go ask! I'll wait. However, I didn't come alone. I wonder if I can summon my friend?"
The Fox Emperor didn't quite understand what Fang Ruotang meant.
Until she raised her hand, a dozen or so people appeared in a flurry.
He then understood.
I am on guard right now.
This continent has no shortage of cultivators who specialize in extracting demon cores.
Fang Ruotang possesses a magical artifact that can hide a living person.
In particular, when he looked closely...
Among them, there were two whose cultivation levels he couldn't see through, and who made him feel extremely threatened.
He also couldn't see through Fang Ruotang's cultivation level.
However, when he faced Fang Ruotang, he did not feel suppressed, but among the people Fang Ruotang summoned, there were two who had this ability.
Fang Ruotang didn't notice the Fox Emperor's guardedness at all.
She even said with a smile, "You guys go ahead with your business! I know your clan has produced a promising nine-tailed cub. Although I helped rescue him this time, I feel that the person behind him won't give up. You'd better keep a close eye on him."
"By the way, may I walk around a bit? This is my first time in the Southern Territory, and I'd like to look around."
Alarm bells rang loudly in the Fox Emperor's mind.
Because the matter of the nine-tailed cubs is a secret.
Ordinary foxes in the fox clan had no idea about this.
So the white fox hadn't mentioned this earlier, but Fang Ruotang just blurted it out so casually. Luckily, there was no one else around at the moment.
"How did you learn of this?" The Fox Emperor asked solemnly.
He felt there was a traitor within the clan.
Otherwise, how could this matter have been leaked?
First the cubs were captured, and now someone else has come along that everyone knows about.
"I know the methods of the Heavenly Mystery Sect, which are to deduce and calculate these things. I figured it out myself..." Fang Ruotang paused, originally intending to reveal the mastermind behind it all.
But then I thought I shouldn't say it.
If I were to speak out, wouldn't that be falling into a trap set by the will of Heaven?
The White Fox Clan and the Azure Cloud Sect are sworn enemies, and a battle between them would inevitably result in heavy casualties on both sides.
The Way of Heaven is bound by cause and effect, and cannot directly act upon living beings.
They can only act like a rat, stirring up trouble and provoking conflict everywhere.
Thinking of this, Fang Ruotang urged Xiao Jingzi.
Why haven't we been able to contact the Heavenly Dao yet?
[Stay away from us!]
The little mirror was also aggrieved.
He is a higher-level artifact spirit, created by the six masters. He even has a wisp of the six masters' spirits within him, and he has always been hidden in the master's sea of consciousness, absorbing her aura. Therefore, he is stronger than even the divine artifacts.
He is different, special.
Therefore, he has the ability to communicate directly with the Heavenly Dao.
But now that the Heavenly Dao has hidden itself, he can't find it, which is frustrating and makes him very angry. After all, he can't complete the task given to him by the adults if this happens.
[Keep a close eye on him, stay in touch, and see what he's up to. I always feel like he wants to take advantage of my weakness and replace me.]
Little Mirror: ...
[You're overthinking it, sir! Even Heaven follows the law of cause and effect, but you, sir, control the way of destiny!]
【What's the meaning? 】
[The rules are like officials; there can be many. But the Great Way is like the emperor; only one person is allowed to govern a single Great Way. The Great Way is the creator of the rules, and how they are used is up to him. You can think of him as the researcher, and the rules are the user.]
Fang Ruotang understood what she meant.
You once said that fate is the strongest, followed by cause and effect. If that's true, then I...
[What are you doubting, sir? You are the strongest! You created all the rules of the world, and you can change them at will—not just fate, but also cause and effect, and even other great principles.]
Fang Ruotang gasped; it was another day she was amazed by her own abilities.
[Once you recover, you will understand that everything is destiny. An immortal is an immortal, and a god is a god. Even if he perishes, he will slowly become an immortal again after reincarnation, because that position in destiny is his. No matter how much others fight or try to take it, it's useless, because this is the way of destiny, it was set long ago.]
【……ah? 】
Fang Ruotang had a slightly dazed expression.
Just when she thought she understood enough about cultivating immortality, the little mirror would tell her more, things that she couldn't understand.
If that's the case, then my older sister and the others...
[What you set, you can change! Once you restore it, you can even add a position to them out of thin air; creating gods is just a matter of a snap of your fingers for you.]
Fang Ruotang smacked her lips.
He was a little smug.
She's really amazing.
[My cheat code is so powerful, I feel like all the older girls don't need to work hard, I can do it all by myself! Now that I've recovered, my whole family will benefit from this.]
Yes, that's why you need to properly repair your soul.
Fang Ruotang pursed her lips, and was instantly pulled down from the floating air by the little mirror. She suspected that he was deliberately bragging to her, just to trick her into working hard to cultivate.
[According to you, cultivating immortality is useless! If everything is predetermined by fate, then there's no place for people from this world to ascend to the higher realms!]
[This is another system altogether. I'm referring to the gods and immortals who already occupy their positions, not that newcomers can't exist. Just like fish is fish, and meat is meat; it doesn't mean that if there are fish and meat, there can't be chickens and ducks.]
Fang Ruotang only understood part of what she heard.
I roughly understand. In short, in Little Mirror's words, she is the strongest.
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