novelraw Chapter 258 251: Sitting and Discussing the Dao
Chapter 258 251: Sitting and Discussing the Dao
"The Qiankun Instrument can detect a Celestial Demon's magnetic field for one fundamental reason: Celestial Demons typically possess their hosts. This possession creates a fissure between the Celestial Demon True Form and the physical body, preventing a perfect fusion. Consequently, their magnetic fields can't be fully concealed. This is also why a Celestial Demon's True Form remains largely unharmed even when its host body dies. They are merely inhabiting the human body; it's just a vessel."
"However, if a Celestial Demon could achieve a perfect fusion with its physical body, it would be able to conceal its magnetic field to a much greater degree, making detection by the Qiankun Instrument incredibly difficult. It would be nearly impossible to identify one without a direct confrontation where your magnetic fields could interact. But this process comes with a risk. The bond between the Celestial Demon and the human body would become extraordinarily strong, and the death of the human host would cause significant harm to the Celestial Demon True Form. Besides, such a perfectly fused body is exceptionally hard to come by."
"Initially, I thought this First Generation was simply a Celestial Demon that had, by chance, acquired a perfect physical body. However, in later incidents, more General Level Celestial Demons that were difficult to detect began appearing domestically, instigating a great deal of trouble. Based on the individuals we've captured, I discovered a startling fact."
"If a Celestial Demon were to inhabit a human embryo, modifying the fetus's body from that earliest stage and then growing along with it, there's a very high chance the Celestial Demon True Form could achieve a perfect fusion with its physical body. This would completely mask its abnormal magnetic field fluctuations. The catch is that Celestial Demons have always seen humans as mere sustenance; they would never have willingly chosen to do this."
"In other words, a group of enemies has been secretly lurking among us since who knows when. They've been here for even longer than we could have ever imagined!"
Daoist Bailong said, his voice grave.
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed slightly.
If that were true, it was a terrifying prospect. Unless these demons made a move and revealed their magnetic fields, they could pass as ordinary people, making them impossible to identify.
Zhou Yuanjue's expression flickered. During his clash with that mastermind, he had learned that the Celestial Demons' plan was indeed long-standing. They had set aside their pride, willing to fuse with humans and lie dormant within Human Society, waiting for the right moment to strike.
'Perhaps these were the "Neo-Humans" they spoke of?'
"In fact, in their eyes, we probably don't even qualify as their true enemies. The ones they truly fear and are desperate to eliminate are the Spirit Guardians, who have mastered the power of their Bloodline."
"During the era of the Ya'an Empire, the Celestial Demons once borrowed the empire's military might to hunt down and slaughter some branches of the Guardian Spirit Race abroad. In recent years, as they've continuously broken their Seals and grown in strength, they've finally decided to stop relying on others and take matters into their own hands."
"Recently, many vicious incidents have occurred in the country. Most are related to Celestial Demons and Spirit Guardians, while a portion are operations targeting our Secret Inspection Bureau. Moreover, I have a feeling this group of Celestial Demons is brewing some grand plan. Having lurked for so many years, they must have learned about some of the secret Seals within the country. If this group of Celestial Demons isn't eradicated, it could lead to immense chaos."
"The establishment of the Martial Arts Association and the Martial Arts University serves a dual purpose. On one hand, we want to advance the development of the Martial Arts Realm. On the other, we need to consolidate our power to better deal with the hidden threats, both domestic and foreign,"
Daoist Bailong said.
'It's actually reached this point?'
Hearing Daoist Bailong's words, Zhou Yuanjue, Lei Yi, and the others exchanged a look, each seeing the gravity in the others' eyes.
A threat from foreign powers, out in the open, wasn't so frightening. But a threat hidden in the shadows within our own country... that was truly terrifying.
"Even in a situation like this, the Spirit Guardians still refuse to cooperate?"
Lei Yi said, his expression sharp.
"On that front, I will continue to try and persuade them."
Daoist Bailong shook his head.
"These stubborn fools should be completely suppressed! Otherwise, letting them be will only lead to chaos sooner or later!"
"Of course, I'm not talking about Bailong and Patriarch Li. You two are different."
Lei Yi said, narrowing his eyes. Then, realizing two Spirit Guardians were present, he quickly corrected himself.
"We shouldn't use coercive measures against the Spirit Guardians. Although they are unwilling to cooperate, they aren't lawless villains. They abide by their ancestral teachings. And while they might be a bit arrogant, they have always been law-abiding citizens. They haven't used their abilities to scheme for wealth and power or to disrupt social order. They have even helped us indirectly when necessary. They are citizens of our country, among millions of others. We can't use force against them just because they possess special abilities and are unwilling to work for us. We are not bandits."
"Moreover, they are, in a way, victims in this situation as well. The Spirit Guardians are a force that cannot be ignored, and the Elder Council has long since set a policy: our primary approach is to win them over and appease them. Coercive measures would only drive them into opposition."
the Chief Commissioner said.
Hearing this, Lei Yi curled his lip and shrugged.
"This incident is actually an opportunity. If we handle it correctly, we might be able to demonstrate our attitude and determination, which could change the Spirit Guardians' perception of us and perhaps even persuade them to join our side."
"Once the Martial Arts Association is formed, we will issue relevant missions through it, letting Martial Artists help us handle certain affairs. Everything will be voluntary, of course, and there will definitely be compensation. This is also why we need to establish the Association quickly and create a rating system for Martial Artists based on international individual threat levels. It will make it easier for us to assign missions."
"I'm telling you all this today to give you a heads-up. The time may come when we will need your assistance."
"Next, let's discuss some of the specific details regarding the establishment of the Martial Arts Association..."
the Chief Commissioner said.
Everyone nodded and then began to discuss the specific details for the establishment of the Martial Arts Association, which would take place in a few days.
Later, they began to exchange ideas on the Martial Dao. The discussion mostly revolved around Zhou Yuanjue's thesis. Meanwhile, Zhou Yuanjue himself was very interested in the secrets of the Spirit Guardians, and with Daoist Bailong and the Li Family Patriarch present, he took the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of their secrets.
Once they started talking, they couldn't stop.
Outside the courtyard, the sky changed. The sun rose and set, and without them realizing it, three Reincarnations had already passed. But within the courtyard, the scene remained one of bright sunshine.
For three days and three nights, this group of Saint Awakenings were like true Immortals. They subsisted only on clear water or the compressed nutritional supplements they carried, discussing the Dao without any sign of fatigue.
Auspicious light radiated through the sky, a truly propitious sight.
A Mu and Xiaoyuan were both shocked. The Chief Commissioner, who usually wouldn't utter ten sentences in three days, was now unbelievably talkative.
What they didn't know was that it's like the old saying: with a true friend, a thousand cups of wine are not enough, but with the wrong person, half a sentence is too many. How could anyone who hadn't reached the Saint Awakening realm truly converse on their level?
Three days later, the group finally brought their discussion to a temporary close. A gathering of so many at the Saint Awakening level was a monumental opportunity, the likes of which had rarely been seen in history. Every single person had benefited immensely from the exchange.
Magnetic fields expanded, glowing brilliantly.
"Three days and three nights... let's stop here for now. The founding ceremony will be held in two days, and we'll have more time to talk in the future. For now, there is one more thing I'd like to ask of you all."
The Chief Commissioner said, turning his gaze to A Mu and Xiaoyuan. The two youngsters understood immediately. They hurried into the house where the Chief Commissioner's true body was located, carried out two stretchers, and placed them in the courtyard.
Zhou Yuanjue was very familiar with the people on those two stretchers.
They were none other than Jiang Jiushan and Ji Yunzhou.