Chapter 64: Who Agrees? Who Disagrees?
Zhou Tong sat firmly like a mountain, his body seeming to transform into a furnace of myriad paths, able to embrace everything and absorb all.
The Formless Glorious Pearl burst forth with dazzling light, vibrant and splendid, mixed with the charm of the Great Dao, captivating all gazes.
Yet before those rays of light could escape, it was as if they were restrained by an invisible force, gradually flowing back into Zhou Tong’s body.
This process took a considerable amount of time, captivating everyone present, keeping their eyes glued to the spectacle.
Ultimately, the precious item transformed into a molten halo, flickering and flowing within Zhou Tong’s palm, resembling a galaxy.
“Done!”
Zhou Tong said with a slight smile, then exhaled a momentum like a dragon sucking in water, directly absorbing that light into his body!
This process was extremely swift; Mo Liushu was unable to react in time, standing there dumbfounded.
“How is that possible? He actually refined it; even for a fated person, it shouldn’t happen this quickly, right?”
She trembled slightly, unable to accept this outcome, regretting she had no chance to turn back now.
“Congratulations, Guest Senior, you’ve taken another step closer to the Great Dao.”
Mo Liushu could only manage a forced smile, yet to her surprise, Zhou Tong’s aura showed no signs of change.
This shouldn’t be, even a strong warrior above the Heaven-Cutting Realm would have their Dharmakaya sublimated after refining such a treasure; however, Zhou Tong showed no improvement, and something must be amiss!
Yet she did not know that countless red thunderbolts were coiling around that halo inside Zhou Tong’s body, temporarily sealing it.
It was simply not the best time to absorb it yet; to ensure success, sufficient preparations were required.
Ancient texts recorded that the formless realm was the dimension of mastering countless Dharmakayas.
In this realm, one could transform heaven and earth, demonstrating mountains, rivers, grass, and trees, as well as converting the sun, moon, stars, and all phenomena within grasp.
The “formless realm” was an invincible Dharmakaya in itself.
To step into it, one had to meet excessively harsh conditions.
The formless realm was unattainable; forcing entry would lead to assimilation of one’s Spiritual Power, cleansing it to a state of “nothing.” At best, one would suffer damage to their spirit, at worst, their soul would shatter.
This was a terrifying erosion; to resist it, one must hold intensely strong emotions, such as the “Three Poisons of the Heart,” namely greed, anger, and ignorance!
With Zhou Tong’s exceptionally stable mental state, it was difficult for him to gain those intense emotions.
This was a common issue for those nearing the path to enlightenment; unexpectedly, powerful mental stability had become an obstacle to becoming an Emperor.
Therefore, to cross this threshold, one must rely on the emotions of others. Zhou Tong’s gaze fell upon the people below, and a smile appeared on his lips.
Wasn’t this the perfect material?
“Guest Senior, how do you feel?”
Zhao Wutian cautiously approached, observing all of Zhou Tong’s changes closely.
“I’ve gained some improvement; not bad.”
This made Zhao Wutian involuntarily exclaim; the prestige of this person was indeed impressive, remaining calm even after refining such a heavy treasure. Just how solid was his foundation!
“Guest Senior, since the friends from the Jade Purity Sect have already shown their sincerity, can we turn the page and get to the main topic?”
Qian Miaoyu suddenly reminded, bringing a glimmer of realization to Mo Liushu and the others.
“I was just thinking the same; please go ahead.”
Zhou Tong replied nonchalantly, his gaze gradually growing fervent; in his eyes, the few from the Jade Purity Sect had become fat sheep.
“Then, I’ll get straight to the point. As agreed, the Empire will unite with us to eradicate the Joyful Union Sect, and persuade my rebellious disciple to return to my side. I wonder if any of you have questions?”
Mo Liushu’s expression was serious, her tone containing powerful determination and obsession.
“I actually have a question.”
Zhou Tong spoke, holding a communication jade in his palm, which was already in contact with Mu Ran Ya, revealing all the details of the operation meeting cleanly.
“I’ve heard that your disciple is very similar to me; he must also be quite stubborn. You must know that while destroying the Joyful Union Sect is easy, changing one person’s heart is difficult. How will you handle it if he insists on not returning?”
Upon hearing this, Mo Liushu fell into a prolonged silence.
“That will depend on Guest Senior’s methods!”
Moments later, Mo Liushu gritted her teeth and said, “I allow you to deal with him however you wish, just extinguish his dignity, break his pride, and when he’s completely in despair, let me take action to bring him away. That way, I have no fear of him refusing to yield.”
“Even if it injures his essence, is that acceptable?”
“Of course.”
“Even if it abolishes his cultivation, is that okay?”
“No problem!”
“Very well, very well.”
Zhou Tong stood up from his seat, a cold indifference in his eyes.
“Except for that brat Zhou Tong, all other members of the Joyful Union Sect are to belong to me. Who agrees, who disagrees?”
Zhao Wutian’s expression changed slightly; he had long coveted Mu Ran Ya and wished to take her into his possession.
However, facing this Guest Senior, he dared not voice any objections and could only give up, letting go of his desire.
“I oppose!”
At that moment, the usually reticent Tang Qi jumped out.
“We have already paid the price; all the spoils, including those women, should rightfully belong to us. Why should they be handed over to you for disposal?”
He was infatuated; before the Infatuation Insect could activate, visions of Mu Ran Ya, the Little Demoness, and Long Lingyun’s stunning forms always filled his mind.
Especially Mu Ran Ya, her unmatched beauty—if he could have just a taste, his life would be without regrets!
Zhou Tong’s expression darkened as he slapped out.
“Smack!”
The sound of the slap echoed like thunder; Tang Qi cried out as he flew away, spinning eight and a half times in the air before crashing heavily to the ground.
“Anyone else who agrees, who disagrees?”
In an instant, the entire hall fell silent.
Mo Liushu glared at Tang Qi, furious; she never expected her normally well-behaved disciple to be so reckless, which disappointed her greatly.
Tang Qi also realized the gravity of the situation, trembling as he lowered his head, the venomous resentment in his eyes nearly overflowing.
Zhou Tong raised an eyebrow, his Spiritual Power radiating outward, capturing the waves of “anger.”
“Such effortless acquisition.”
He quickly formed a hand seal, employing secret arts to gather Tang Qi’s emotions.
“This barely amounts to one percent; truly a waste! There are still two emotions, greed and ignorance, left to collect. There’s a long way to go.”
“We have no objections; you may handle others as you see fit, except for Zhou Tong.” Mo Liushu made a promise.
“Very well, then, since that’s the case, we won’t delay. I will personally take action now to fulfill your wish!”
Hearing this, everyone else present, except for Qian Miaoyu, displayed expressions of shock.
They well understood Mu Ran Ya’s strength; capturing her alive would not be an easy feat.
Yet Zhou Tong spoke so casually, as if he were merely going to catch a rabbit—what gave him such confidence?
“First step, let me confirm their locations.”
Zhou Tong pressed his finger to his forehead; this time, he showed no concealment as his violent Spiritual Power surged out, sweeping over everyone present!
