Chapter 279: The True Person's Purpose

Jin Hai sensed something was wrong.

Even though he had pushed the Smooth Benefit Self-Regulating Vow to its absolute limit and received the Wisdom King's grace, the Youth before him showed no sign of weakness.

If anything, he seemed even stronger!

Jin Hai's mind reeled with shock and uncertainty, but Wang Ping gave him no time to figure it out. Spreading his five fingers, he summoned the Ten Thousand Gods Terrestrial Chart from his palm.

"Rumble!"

Caught off guard, Jin Hai suddenly felt the scenery before him shrink. His vision plummeted uncontrollably toward the open alchemy furnace.

"Don't even think about it!"

Jin Hai understood the profound mysteries of the Ten Thousand Gods Terrestrial Chart perfectly well. He knew this Major Divine Ability possessed the power of Subduing Immortals and Demons; once he fell inside, he would never have a chance to turn the tables.

'I have to block it!'

He didn't hesitate. Lifting his monk robe, he reached down to his backside, gave a slight push, and produced a golden nugget.

This was a supreme treasure personally excreted by his master, Yishi. Ever since he obtained it, he had nourished it within his own body. It effectively elevated his comprehension of the Great Golden Wheel Wisdom King's laws. Now, however, faced with a life-and-death crisis, he couldn't afford to care about its value. He could only sacrifice this piece of Qi Refining feces into the air.

"Strike!"

A second later, the Qi Refining feces exploded. A billowing stench surged outward, carrying a potent corrosive intent as it sought to plunge into the Ten Thousand Gods Terrestrial Chart first.

'Corrupt his divine power!'

Jin Hai formed a hand seal. To him, this Qi Refining feces was a supreme cultivation treasure, but to any cultivator not under the Great Golden Wheel Wisdom King, it was the deadliest poison in the world.

Once tainted by it—even a tiny speck—anyone lacking the corresponding countermeasure would see their entire divine power destroyed and their Realm plummet!

Of course, Jin Hai could tell that Wang Ping's Major Divine Ability was immaculately sealed and its qi flow flawless. Completely destroying it was unrealistic. But if he could temporarily corrupt the Ten Thousand Gods Terrestrial Chart—just as he had dealt with Xianfu earlier—and disrupt its profound functions, he could hold out a little longer.

"Bang!"

Facing the Qi Refining feces Jin Hai had sacrificed, Wang Ping didn't resist in the slightest. Instead, he met it head-on, allowing a streak of feces-yellow to stain his divine power.

Soon, however, a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

'It's no good.'

Even the mighty Qi Refining feces failed to shake the Ten Thousand Gods Terrestrial Chart. At most, it threw its internal mysteries out of balance and exposed a few flaws.

Just then.

"Jin Hai, we're coming to save you!"

In the distance, three streaks of escaping light appeared, instantly drawing a pleasantly surprised look from Jin Hai. It was none other than Nurong, Wu Chi, and Suoze—the three who had decisively sold him out earlier.

'These worms... they didn't dare disobey orders after all.'

'They're finally here!'

Jin Hai felt invigorated. He knew it! As long as the other three returned to back him up and launched an attack, everything would turn around. He was saved!

However, he quickly realized something was wrong.

Although the fleeing lights of Nurong, Wu Chi, and Suoze had appeared, they lingered at the fringes of the battlefield, showing no sign of approaching.

Even though they looked like they were trying their hardest to rush over.

They just wouldn't get close.

"Bastards! Immortal cultivators of Biyang, what kind of formation is this?"

"You absolutely cannot harm Jin Hai! He's about to pass the Buddhist examination. If he becomes an Ascetic Monk, he will definitely seek revenge for today!"

"Jin Hai, hold on!"

Their voice transmissions were urgent and brimmed with concern. Their lights shone blindingly bright, as if they were risking their very lives. Yet they hovered right on the edge, never actually stepping in.

Jin Hai: "..."

This sight stunned not only Jin Hai but even Xianfu and Kunlun, who had been preparing to meet the enemy attack nearby. For a moment, they were utterly bewildered.

"Senior Brother... did you set up a formation?"

"No."

The two exchanged a look, then glanced at the teeth-gnashing Jin Hai. They finally realized what was happening and couldn't help but shake their heads and laugh. What Brahma trash!

On the other side, Jin Hai's mood wasn't nearly as pleasant.

'Animals!!!'

Jin Hai was so furious that smoke practically puffed from his ears. These Brahma worms were clearly planning to wait and see, sitting by until he died before making their move.

Allies are in trouble, but remaining motionless as a mountain?

At a time like this, they were actually still trying to preserve their strength and avoid risks! Teaming up with these worms—fuck their mothers, how could they possibly win the sword duel?!

For a moment, Jin Hai's heart was filled with boundless grief and indignation.

Wang Ping, on the other hand, was amused. He stopped hiding his strength. A layer of fire immediately ignited within the alchemy furnace formed by the Ten Thousand Gods Terrestrial Chart.

Yin Fire!

Not only that, but a fierce gale also whipped up inside the furnace. The wind fanned the flames, instantly burning toward the piece of Qi Refining feces Jin Hai had sacrificed.

Bi Wind!

Two of the three calamities—Yin Fire and Bi Wind—operated simultaneously. Both dealt true damage, and in the blink of an eye, they erased the Qi Refining feces's influence on the Ten Thousand Gods Terrestrial Chart.

With this, Jin Hai had no more protective items.

"Boom!"

Following the loud crash, Jin Hai saw the lid of the exquisite little alchemy furnace fly open. Radiant light brimmed within the furnace, completely swallowing his vision.

In the blink of an eye, he seemed to still be standing in place. But when he looked up, Wang Ping was gone. In his place was a pair of eyes spanning the firmament, staring straight down at him. His expression instantly darkened. Looking around, his eyes filled with dejected despair:

'It's over!'

Just as when he had fallen into Xianfu's Chart of True Spirit Ranks and Offices, he was already at the end of his rope. Now suppressed by a divine power, his death was virtually certain.

Even so, he refused to give up.

A fierce desire to survive drove him to muster his spirit and energy. He continued to push the Smooth Benefit Self-Regulating Vow, exerting its influence in an attempt to pull himself out...

Wang Ping, naturally, was happy to see this happen.

After all, the harder Jin Hai drove the Smooth Benefit Self-Regulating Vow, the longer Wang Ping could maintain his peak state of the Integration of Immortal and Martial without placing too heavy a burden on his divine power.

So he was in no rush to kill Jin Hai.

After sucking him into the Ten Thousand Gods Terrestrial Chart, Wang Ping stood his ground and turned his gaze toward the three Brahma Cultivators who were still "speeding over to help" in the distance.

And then, they arrived.

"Swish!"

The moment Jin Hai was suppressed, they finally broke through their previous "obstacles" and arrived at the battlefield, their faces etched with sorrow:

"Alas! Brother Jin Hai!"

"Oh, the tragedy! You died such a miserable death!"

"Rest in peace, we will definitely avenge you!"

Seeing this, Wang Ping couldn't help but look amused. He said bluntly, "Three fellow Daoists, Jin Hai actually isn't dead yet. If you want to save him..."

Before he could finish, Suoze—one of the three—cut him off:

"Shut up!"

"Immortal Gate running dog! Not only did you kill Jin Hai, but you dare flap your lips here? You completely look down on us! Today, you will pay for blood with blood!"

Good lord. Some people were alive, but they were already dead.

Wang Ping stroked his chin. He was starting to understand the cultivation environment of the Brahma Nation. It was a damn shithole, too. Their infighting was even more absurd than the Immortal Gate's.

He suspected that even if he released Jin Hai right now, the three people in front of him would unhesitatingly treat him as an Immortal Gate illusion. Then they would launch a combined strike to finalize the fact of Jin Hai's death. He had no idea what Jin Hai had done to invite such deep resentment.

On the other side, the three Brahma Cultivators were long used to this.

Jin Hai hadn't done anything, of course. But he was currently the most promising candidate to pass the Buddhist examination. That was his greatest sin. It was one thing when they lacked an opportunity on ordinary days.

But now that they had finally caught a chance, how could they let it slip?

As the saying goes, severing someone's Dao path is like killing their parents. There were only so many Ascetic Monk positions released every year. You couldn't rise above others by being softhearted!

"Jin Hai is dead. Attack."

Suoze shifted his gaze to Wu Chi. "Nurong and I will hold off Xianfu and the other Immortal Gate True Transmission holding the line over there. We'll leave this guy to you."

Among the three, although Wu Chi was a bit stupid, his strength was unquestionably the greatest. After all, he worshipped the Great Majestic Virtue Wisdom King, who reigned supreme in combat. Wu Chi himself was also deeply favored by his Wisdom King. Dealing with a Tribulation Transcending Second Layer should hold no suspense.

...........

Cosmic Deep Space.

With Jin Hai suppressed, Wang Ping pulled the Ten Thousand Gods Terrestrial Chart halfway out under his influence, using this to reclaim his peak state of the Integration of Immortal and Martial.

Clashing against a Brahma Cultivator comparable to the Tribulation Transcending Third Layer in this condition could only end in one result.

He couldn't lose. Because this was a Tribulation Transcending Third Layer fighting a Tribulation Transcending Second Layer, if Wang Ping lost, the Great Rebellion Exploits would shatter, and all the lifespan he had reclaimed earlier would have to be returned.

Yet, he couldn't win either. If Wang Ping won, the Great Rebellion Exploits would use the momentum to elevate the Martial Dao and overthrow his locked-down divine power. That would truly allow this chess piece to jump off the board.

So it could only end in a draw. This was also the result the Great Golden Wheel Wisdom King wanted. Because whether it ended in a draw was now completely in His hands. Under these circumstances, that twenty-four-colored radiant light couldn't target Him like it had before, casually erasing Him from the mortal world.

Because the moment He vanished again...

Jin Hai would inevitably vanish into thin air along with Him, and Wang Ping—who was only maintaining his peak state through the Smooth Benefit Self-Regulating Vow—would be instantly knocked back to his original form.

Facing Wu Chi then, he would undoubtedly die.

The Great Rebellion Exploits would shatter, and the lifespan would be returned—if Daoist Master Hanguang Danyang truly considered this taboo, he would definitely hold back for fear of collateral damage, unable to unleash his full strength.

In contrast, He could strike without holding anything back.

With this, His chances of winning surged!

This was the Great Golden Wheel Wisdom King's calculation. By playing a piece in the lower realm, He interfered with the layout, indirectly influencing Daoist Master Hanguang Danyang, who should have been stronger.

"Opportunistic tricks..."

From within the radiant light, a cold scoff rang out.

Even so, the twenty-four-colored radiant light actively retracted its power. It stopped targeting the Great Golden Wheel Wisdom King and turned to pummel the other three Wisdom Kings instead.

Because He truly did have scruples.

What He was scrupulous about was not the return of lifespan. He couldn't care less about that.

That was for Mingyou to agonize over. Stealing lifespan with wood qi was Mingyou's desperate gamble, not His. It just so happened that this layout was advantageous to Him.

However, He could not accept Wang Ping's Great Rebellion identity being negated.

After all, from beginning to end, His purpose had been very simple.

It was to find an orthodox successor for the long-lost Ten Thousand Gods Terrestrial Chart—which almost no one had successfully cultivated—and then have that successor shoulder the identity of the Great Rebellion.

That was all.