"Hehehe, I know what you're thinking, and I know what you said isn't entirely unreasonable. I just want to tell you that how you doubt others is how others can doubt you." Lao Tzu chuckled and said in a deep voice.
"In my opinion, the matter of the Shadow Puppet should be downplayed rather than publicized. Otherwise, not only the Heavenly Court, but also all living beings in the Six Realms will be in danger. Everyone seems to be a Shadow Puppet, but who dares to say that they are definitely not a Shadow Puppet?"
At this point, Laozi's expression became extremely somber.
"But... are we just... just letting it go like this?" Wang Yao asked blankly. He understood Laozi's words, of course, but he felt unwilling to let go of the shadow puppet that posed such a great threat to the Heavenly Court so easily, and he was filled with worry about the future of the Six Realms.
Laozi is already a top figure in the Heavenly Court, and even he finds the Shadow Puppet matter troublesome. It seems that the Shadow Puppet is indeed a major threat to the Heavenly Court and even the Six Realms.
"Of course we can't just let it go like this, but it's nothing serious. As long as the Heavenly Court doesn't change its ways, and we're not senile yet, and we can grasp the general direction of harmonious coexistence and common development of the Six Realms, a few mere shadow puppets can't possibly cause any trouble." Laozi was quite optimistic.
“That’s true, but if a few shadow puppets were to infiltrate the important institutions of the Heavenly Court, wouldn’t your idea of harmonious coexistence and common development among the six realms become highly uncertain? It’s hard to say whether the Heavenly Court will change its nature in the future.” Wang Yao shook his head repeatedly.
“Little one, you need to look at things from a developmental perspective. We can’t be helpless against shadow puppets forever, can we? Now we have a master puppeteer at the Mahayana level, right? Given time, I believe we will eventually find a way to identify shadow puppets,” said Laozi.
"That's right! We can also ask Master Lu if he has any ideas. I talked to Master Lu before, and he said that once he reaches the level of a main god, he should have some experience in identifying shadow puppets. Now that he is a main god, I think..."
“…No…If he could identify the shadow puppet, he should have given his opinion just now. Could it be…?” Wang Yao frowned, wanting to see Lu Ban immediately.
"Little guy, stop worrying about the shadow puppet. Those are things for us old folks to worry about. With your current level, you should think more about your own affairs."
"When Wuji and the others return, I will have them first dissolve the seal on the Divine Lord. After you complete the trial mission and advance to the Void Refining Realm, come back here. I will have them then dissolve the seal on the Summer Cultivation to help you complete these two trial missions and advance to the Body Integration Realm."
"But the final Mahayana stage trial requires separating the realms of gods and demons, and I can't help with that, so you need to think it over carefully and make preparations in advance."
"The Heavenly Emperor has instructed that you can only return to the Heavenly Court by separating the realms of gods and demons and completing the Mahayana stage trial of gods and demons. An official position has been prepared for you, but that is for the Mahayana stage matchmaker. If your cultivation level is not high enough, there will be no way to get it," Laozi said with a smile.
"You... what did you say? You want me to separate the realms of gods and demons? Are you kidding me?" Wang Yao stared wide-eyed at Laozi, doubting whether the old man even knew what he was saying.
Does Wang Yao have the ability to separate the two realms? It's not like dividing a cake; how could Wang Yao possibly divide two such vast and boundless realms?
"Don't glare at me. This mission wasn't arranged by me. It was originally a trial mission for the Great Ascension stage of the God and Demon Forging."
"Of course, the Heavenly Emperor might have made a mistake. It's possible that the mission is just to help you find a spouse or something. Even if you get the better deal, as long as you advance to the Mahayana stage, your official position in the Heavenly Court will still be reserved for you," Laozi added.
"I have no interest in being an official. If I don't want to be one, I don't want to be one. But... does that mean I... I can't advance to the Mahayana stage? If I can't advance, I can't advance. I'll just cultivate slowly on my own. I'll go back to the human realm, find a secluded place, and cultivate with Qinghe while selling fried rice with eggs. That would be quite pleasant."
Wang Yao certainly didn't believe the nonsense that the Heavenly Emperor had made a mistake. However, after thinking it over, he calmed down. It wasn't a big deal if he couldn't complete the forging of gods and demons. He could just ascend to immortality. Let whoever wanted to be the Heavenly Emperor's worthless official position; he didn't care about it at all.
As he was lost in thought, two more figures slowly emerged from the coconut grove. They were none other than the Queen Mother of the West and the God of Filling the Sea. Apart from Laozi, Wang Yao hadn't seen any other deities all day. Upon seeing these two, he hurriedly jumped up and happily went to greet them.
"Oh dear, why are you only coming out now, Grandma? Did my magic cause you any inconvenience?" Wang Yao asked with a smile.
"At my advanced age, what inconvenience could I possibly have? It's just to keep an eye on this girl that I've almost lost my life..." the Queen Mother of the West said angrily.
"Grandma, what are you saying?" The Sea-Reclaiming God stamped her foot and scolded coquettishly. Wang Yao saw that her face was flushed and her eyes were watery, revealing a girl's shy and delicate demeanor. She had lost all of her majesty as a regional god.
Although the figure of the Sea-Reclaiming God was still the same as that of a little girl, his expression still stirred Wang Yao's heart. However, he immediately cursed himself inwardly and hurriedly straightened his posture.
At this moment, Laozi also came over to greet the two, but to her surprise, the Queen Mother of the West looked at Laozi as if she had seen an enemy. She stared at Laozi, her old face suddenly turning red.
"You surnamed Li... we'll settle this score later! Xiao Wei, let's go!" The Queen Mother of the West pointed at Laozi with trembling hands, wanting to say something but ultimately not saying it. She just angrily pulled up the God of Filling the Sea and disappeared without a trace in a flash.
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