Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 1142 - 341: Ghost Race Chief

"You cannot possibly halt this!"

The old woman’s warning to Chen Yan was delivered with utmost gravity and intensity!

"A Saint’s reincarnation tribulation is an immense event; do you truly believe they would neglect to establish contingency measures? Given the acknowledged peril of this undertaking, is it not logical that a Saint would prepare fallback options as a safeguard?"

The old woman’s voice was sharp.

Chen Yan’s complexion grew ashen. After a moment of contemplation, he inquired, "Perhaps there exists an alternative path, such as… such as…"

He voiced a tentative notion that had been occupying his thoughts.

"For instance, could we petition the Saint to entrust Lu Sisi’s consciousness and soul to my care? I could then secure a suitable vessel to house Lu Sisi’s spirit…"

The old woman shook her head with unequivocal finality. "Lu Sisi represents a Saint’s venture into a second life through reincarnation—a meticulously crafted experiential vessel. As an experiential vessel, its purpose is to be utilized! Why would a Saint forgo the use of this experiential packet and bestow it upon you? The Saint undertook monumental risks for this reincarnation; would it all be for naught?"

Chen Yan felt torn, but before he could articulate his thoughts, the old woman, preempting any response, continued her sharp admonishment:

"...Furthermore, and most critically, even if your desires were somehow realized and you succeeded in your aim.

You would be sabotaging a Saint’s monumental undertaking, a tribulation crossing plan painstakingly developed over decades and fraught with immense risks. Do you imagine for a moment that the Saint would permit such an obstruction to go unpunished? Even if the Venerable were to remain beyond the World Wall, do you genuinely believe sanctuary within that realm would guarantee safety? A Saint commands a vast legion of disciples! You, a mere cultivator of the Third Realm, can you truly withstand their retribution? And protect Lu Sisi?"

Chen Yan found himself utterly speechless.

"If your heart’s true desire is to achieve your goal, directly confronting and disrupting a Saint Venerable’s grand scheme will inevitably lead to dire consequences."

Chen Yan’s face grew even paler, and he slowly asked, "Then, old woman, impart your wisdom. What course of action should I take?"

"Since this is a reincarnation tribulation, the consciousness cultivated by Lu Sisi in this lifetime will not simply vanish upon the Saint’s awakening. This is not a process of mere ‘devouring’ or ‘merging’ as you might envision. Lu Sisi’s consciousness will not be obliterated.

It is akin to a process of ‘observation,’ ‘experiencing,’ and ‘comprehension.’"

Chen Yan’s eyes brightened. "What do you mean by that?"

"Imagine it as downloading a new video onto your hard drive; you can replay it countless times, extracting its core essence. However, after you have finished viewing and comprehending its contents, the video remains on your hard drive unless you explicitly choose to delete it."

Chen Yan’s eyes regained a flicker of hope. "You suggest… that after the Saint has concluded her repeated comprehension of the ‘Lu Sisi video,’ I…"

"At that juncture, you might have grounds to implore the Saint to return Lu Sisi to you. After all, her purpose as an experiential vessel will have been fulfilled—she will have been experienced, understood, and her Mental Realm utilized to its fullest. At that time, perhaps Lu Sisi’s consciousness will no longer hold value for the Saint, and she might consent to its return. Naturally, to sway the Saint’s decision, you would likely need to offer something of profound significance. Yet, in the end, a slim possibility remains."

The old woman could not help but heave a sigh as she reached this point, her tone softening slightly. "I am not urging you to relinquish your aspirations; rather, I seek to impress upon you the insurmountable power wielded by a Saint! Do not entertain any deluded notions that evading into that separate realm will render the Saint Venerable powerless against you. If her intent were truly to extinguish you, a Saint could annihilate you, body and soul, with a mere gesture! The reincarnation tribulation of a Saint pertains to her most fundamental interests; it is not to be perceived as a target for disruption. To do so would invite a feud of mortal enmity, ensuring destruction until one party ceases to exist! Should a Saint become resolved on your demise, and it escalates to a battle for survival, even I would hesitate to promise your complete protection. Unless you were to remain perpetually by my side from this moment forward, your fate would be sealed!"

Understood. Direct confrontation is futile, only a subtle approach will prevail?

The old woman’s gaze fell upon Chen Yan, her finger gesturing towards his coat pocket. "Earlier, I had the East Sea dispatch something via Zhan Li for you. Have you utilized it?"

Chen Yan’s mind immediately conjured the image of the Mahjong tile, specifically the Red Center, that Zhan Li had presented him that day. Upon receiving it, he had dutifully kept it close.

Now, as his fingers delved into his breast pocket, they encountered a fine powder?

Raising an eyebrow, he gently pinched a small amount between his fingers, noting the presence of numerous fine wood shavings. The Red Center Mahjong tile had inexplicably disintegrated.

A sudden flash of realization struck Chen Yan as he recalled the prior encounter with the young Lu Kang, the incarnation of the Hundred-Year-old Venerable.

Lu Kang perceived his peculiar status but erroneously believed he was also a Saint's manifestation. He even had the audacity to wager with him, yet his true form remained hidden from Lu Kang's sight...

"This Mahjong tile?" Chen Yan's gaze lit up.

"I foresaw that individual from the Hundred-Year-old Venerable would attempt to infiltrate, and I also anticipated your encounter. It was for this very reason I arranged for this object to be delivered to you.

This item was fashioned by me on a whim. While both its components and its mana are considerably less potent than the artifact I previously bestowed upon the elder village chief, wearing it before the Hundred-Year-old Venerable's incarnation would effectively conceal your true nature from his scrutiny for a span of several hours.

Nevertheless, the investigative capabilities of a Saint are far from trivial. The moment its efficacy wanes, this Magical Artifact would inevitably disintegrate."

Chen Yan's understanding dawned; this explained how Lu Kang had been unable to discern his true identity on that particular day, thereby enabling him to preserve his disguise for a considerable duration.