Translator's Note: Heads up, starting chapter 1700++ the author would, incredibly, fuck up his chapter numbering and continue to do so all the way until the end of the novel. I'll mitigate it as best I can but if you notice that the chapter numbering is wrong, absolutely definitely tell me about it. Thanks! “Not at all. If the Rakshasa King was so easy to kill, I would not have waited a thousand years.” The White Robe Demon Master said indifferently, “It might look like the Rakshasa King is completely powerless and severely injured right now, but his roots aren’t damaged at all. He is far from scraping the bottom of his barrel.” The Celestial Suppressing Wisdom King was going to mouth a retort, but the White Robe Demon Master predicted his reaction and interrupted, “Let me finish.” “The Rakshasa King is born from the Rakshasa Land with the blood of the ancient Rakshasa God inside him. In other words, the Rakshasa Land is his parent and the source of his power. So long as this land is not broken, the Rakshasa King is unkillable and inexhaustible.” “See that molten lava? They are created from the Rakshasa King’s body and bloodline, and they’re an extension of the Rakshasa King’s power. Right now, the Burning Nether Holy Lord’s power is weakening, but the Rakshasa King’s is barely depleted.” “Now that you know this, do you still think that I’m talking nonsense[1]?” Everyone blanched. If what the White Robe Demon Master said was true, then the Burning Nether Holy Lord would be defeated for sure. The moment he ran out of power was the moment the Rakshasa King launched his counterattack. It was very likely what the White Robe Demon Master wasn’t just sowing fear and panic either. After all, they could clearly feel that the Burning Nether Holy Lord was weakening at a rapid pace. If the Burning Nether Holy Lord could not deal the Rakshasa King a grievous blow, then what they were doing now were completely pointless. Even if the entire Rakshasa Kingdom were to fall into ruin, and all of its Strangers were slaughtered to the last, it would be completely pointless. After all, so long as the Rakshasa King was still alive, the Rakshasa Kingdom would never perish. And so long as the Rakshasa does not die, the Profound Alliance would never find peace. In fact, the White Robe Demon Master declared that the Burning Nether Holy Lord had failed to inflict a true blow against the Rakshasa King’s roots. Assuming nothing changes, the Rakshasa King would target the Profound Alliance next after killing the Burning Nether Holy Lord. Looking at the strength he displayed, the entire Profound Alliance combined still wouldn’t be enough to stop him. They would become the fish the Rakshasa King could slice and dice to his heart’s content. The Profound Alliance and the human race would become the Rakshasa King’s slaves and the Strangers’ food once more. “That must not happen!” Shaken, Danxia Zi let out a harsh bark. He would never allow the Profound Alliance to repeat its mistake a thousand years ago. He would never allow humanity to become the Strangers’ slaves and food once more. “We must kill the Rakshasa King. Even if we cannot, we must deal him a grievous blow and put him to sleep once more.” “That’s right.” Empress Yue Su declared with determination, “There is no turning back. We must kill the Rakshasa King at all costs.” The Sky Scorching Great Emperor, Celestial Suppressing Wisdom King, and Sea Dividing Sword Sage were silent. Their faces exuded determination as well. They would stake even their lives to prevent the worst case scenario from happening. They were Sages. With their strength, it would be all too easy for them to escape to safety. With their strength, they could lead a good life no matter where they went. In fact, one would argue that their lives would be much better if they had left the Profound Alliance long ago. However, they didn’t want to the Profound Alliance. They would never leave the Profound Alliance. This was their home, and their families were all here. For the Profound Alliance, they could sacrifice everything just like their seniors. “Tsk tsk... your spirits are commendable, but...” It was at this moment a discordant voice interrupted the solemn atmosphere, “You should save your strength. Your sacrifices would have amounted to nothing at all.” The Celestial Suppressing Wisdom King glared at him. “What do you mean?” The White Robe Demon Master chuckled. “Isn’t it obvious? The five of you can join the battlefield, but you still won’t be able to kill the Rakshasa King. To make an example, it would be like five meat buns trying to gang up on a hungry dog.” “What should we do then?” The Sea Dividing Sword Sage spoke rapidly for once, “Are you saying that we should sit here and do nothing[2]?” “I didn’t say that. I’m saying that there is nothing you can do about it.” The White Robe Demon Master shook his head. “Their fight simply isn’t something we can interfere with.” Empress Yue Su looked at him suspiciously. “You have a plan, don’t you White Robe?” The White Robe Demon Master looked at her curiously. “Why do you say that?” Empress Yue Su said, “Because you killed the thirteen princes; the direct descendants of the Rakshasa King. It is tantamount to betrayal. If the Rakshasa King is fine, I don’t think he will forgive you. I think he will chase you to the ends of the earth to end you.” “You don’t look afraid in the slightest though. Therefore, you must have a solution. It is the only possibility.” For a moment, White Robe Demon Master said nothing and examined Empress Yue Su in silence. They could not tell what he was thinking or feeling at all. His presence resembled that of a deep lake or the blue sky, indescribably oppressive. For a moment, everyone was tense. They were all waiting for White Robe Demon Master to attack them. Empress Yue Su was the only one who remained calm and collected. “Hahaha... you’re a smart one. You at least did not bring shame to Yue Lu’s reputation.” Suddenly, White Robe Demon Master let out an easygoing laugh. “You know my grandmother?” Empress Yue Su frowned. Yue Lu was her grandmother’s name, and she had perished in the Rakshasa King’s hands a thousand years ago. The way he put it, it sounded like he was acquaintances with her. “We used to know each other,” White Robe Demon Master replied before changing the subject. “Fine. I suppose it won’t change anything if I tell you. I do know a way that could suppress the Rakshasa King.” “However, this art is dangerous and corrupt. It requires an enormous amount of spirit and mental strength to use. Worst case scenario, your mind may be polluted, and you may even drop a cultivation level. Are you willing to give it a try despite knowing the risks?” Original content can be found at novel-fire.ɴet They did not accept his terms immediately. Instead, Empress Yue Su asked, “What is this art you’re talking about?” “For the past thousand years or so, I have laid down a great array across the Rakshasa Land called the Rakshasa Seal. It had cost me just as much effort and treasure. It has one and only one effect, and that is to seal off the Rakshasa Land and cut off its connection to the Rakshasa King.” “The Rakshasa Seal?” The Celestial Suppressing Wisdom King taunted him, “It cost you a thousand years to make it work, huh? You sure are well-prepared!” “I told you that our goal is identical.” White Robe Demon Master did not mind his taunt at all. “The difference between you and I is that you only dare to entertain your ideas inside your head, while I dare to implement it.” The Celestial Suppressing Wisdom King was going to retort, but Danxia Zi stopped him. “We have more pressing matters to worry about.” White Robe Demon Master continued, “The Rakshasa Land is incredibly vast. Naturally, the array is equally extraordinary. It spans across the entire realm, which is over thousands of kilometers in radius. It also goes several kilometers underground. You cannot imagine the amount of effort it took to set it up, though if you agree to my plan, then you will find out that using it is even harder.” “Only a Sage is capable of using this array. It also takes five Sages at least to bring out its full power.” “Each person will occupy one cardinal direction plus the center. They will activate the array at the same time and channel the power of the ancient demonic beasts—the Ghost Dragon, Nether Phoenix, Corpse Turtle, Nether Tiger, and Demonic Qilin—to seal off the four cardinal directions and forbid the Five Phases. They will transform this realm into a dead one.” 1. What I find nonsensical is how the Profound Alliance managed to win back then without knowing this, and how they never found out even a thousand years later. ☜ 2. Seriously, fucking start tearing chunks out of the land already. You’re fucking Sages even if the place is big you should be able to do some damage. ☜