Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2363 - 189: Subjugation (Part 2)

"When it comes to my own situation, the logic remains unchanged. Consider how many deceptive spells we possess to fool the enemy, whether our cultivation levels and realms offer any edge, the objectives we seek to fulfill, and above all, whether we can escape this Sea of Chaos Realm and dodge the impending disaster in time."

Shao Yangzi delivered his words with steady composure and deliberate pace, but in mere moments, the group swiftly absorbed his insights and began forming their personal strategies.

Wang Ba offered his genuine admiration:

"Grandmaster Shao’s analysis is truly sharp and straightforward."

After a brief pause for reflection, he added:

"On the Supreme True Buddha’s front, from the intel I’ve gathered, it stems from my capture of their last assembled group, leading to a shortage that demands fresh recruitment. Plus, the heavy casualties from the clash between the Supreme True Buddha and the Cloud Sky Realm have ramped up their need for reinforcements. So, this round, they’re probably aiming to collect even more fighters, with a slim chance they intend to purge the entire Sea of Chaos Realm!"

"Concerning the number of arrivals, I’m in the dark too, so we’ll plan for a large force. I’m also unsure about the cultivation levels of those incoming, but Great Bodhisattva stage experts are improbable. Expect mostly Arhats or Bodhisattva Realm folks, so we’ll regard them all as Bodhisattva Realm."

"To put it another way..."

The Chongyuan Patriarch picked up the thread, his features tightening a bit as he declared:

"Soon enough, a bunch of Bodhisattva Realm monks will invade the Sea of Chaos Realm?"

Wang Ba gave a firm nod, his face grave as he replied:

"Bodhisattva Realm monks possess sharp senses. Tricking them over and over calls for top-tier skills. One tiny slip, and we’re busted. I’m not up to that task... pulling off this ruse is no easy feat."

This setup differs from those frantic past interactions where flaws might slip by unnoticed right away. Given his present realm and command of the Silkworm Dragon Staff, sustaining illusions against Bodhisattva Realm foes nonstop borders on the unattainable.

With such a statement from Wang Ba, the top spell-caster among them, a weight settled over everyone’s spirits.

Wang Ba pressed on:

"Furthermore, escaping the Sea of Chaos Realm ahead of schedule is basically out of the question."

"The Sea of Chaos Realm’s laws are unique. Getting in is simple—just locate a Realm Sea vortex and tweak the laws to pass through. But getting out? You’re stuck using the Realm Sea vortex under Supreme True Buddha control."

"I’m familiar with the laws governing that outer Realm Sea vortex, and I could alter them anytime to head to the wider world. Yet, a Bodhisattva stands watch on the far end. The instant we cross..."

He trailed off, yet every cultivator present caught his drift.

"That leaves us hanging back until outsiders come in, then slipping out in their wake?"

Qiao Zhongxu, seated among the guests, pondered deeply.

"Exactly, a lone Bodhisattva wouldn’t be an issue, but I suspect the Buddha Lord lurks there too..."

Wang Ba kept his voice even, though the mention of ’Buddha Lord’ made Chongyuan Patriarch and the rest shift uneasily.

That title spreads like wildfire; Tianshang Buddha Lord has crushed three Mahayana powerhouses—who could stand unafraid?

Should Tianshang Buddha Lord guard the exit, rashly triggering the Realm Sea vortex spells doom.

"Under those circumstances, our only option is to devise a scheme to mislead them initially."

Shao Yangzi let out a soft sigh, then stated gravely:

"The Patriarch’s ’Heavenly Observation Mirror’ method works well, keeping tabs on the whole Sea of Chaos Realm like casting a vast web, poised for their entry."

Wang Ba’s brow creased faintly.

Keeping watch is one matter, but fooling them is quite another.

And fooling them stands as the core of this entire ploy.

In that instant, a quiet form in the corner broke the hush:

"Employ the Heavenly Observation Mirror for support, to seal off any breaches, we must gather every cultivator into a single spot!"

"Once that’s done, we apply the tactic of one substituting for another, blurring real from fake, and throw them off!"

"Elder Xun?"

At those words, all eyes swung toward the source.

Perched above, Wang Ba eyed the unexpected Xun FuJun and nodded approvingly with a grin.

He’d figured this ex-interim sect leader would bring ideas to the table, though this approach proved as brutal and complete as always, surpassing even his own initial scheme in severity.

"Gathering everyone... that could stir up some noise."

A cultivator from beyond furrowed his brow.

Putting the gathering into action would pull back their outposts, and for external powers, it signals total surrender of self-rule, binding them fully to the Little Cang World. Things feel similar now, but those outposts at least offered a facade of control.

Xun FuJun rose with a flick of his sleeve, his eyes cool as he faced the man, stating evenly:

"Against survival or doom, what’s a bit of uproar?"

"Well... however..."

The external cultivator resisted but struggled to voice a solid counter.

Survival hangs heaviest in the balance. The opponent holds the ethical edge, making any protest seem baseless.

"This scheme is brilliant!"

All at once, Gan Xiong voiced his support.

Yun Qi along with the Five Ghost Kings chimed in with nods soon after.

As a result, the Cloud Sky Realm folks and Shao Yangzi caught on too, voicing full backing.

Within the vast hall, just Qiao Zhongxu and his group held a grave quiet, uttering nothing.

They get it, yet enacting the gathering would fuse external powers wholly into the Little Cang World—a poor outcome for the Jade Pot Realm. Alliances bind the realms despite that, but the Supreme True Buddha looms as the pressing threat.

In his doubt, he chose to hold his tongue.

"Gathering... it’s a must we can’t evade."