Chapter 1118 — Probing the Depths of the Heart of the Dao
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The moment Shen Mu spoke those words, a violent tremor shook the depths of the earth. Mother Earth, the Primordial Sovereign, enraged beyond measure at his threat, yet she did not strike at him again. Instead, she fled far away.
Shen Mu heaved a sigh of relief. He opened the third eye at the center of his brow and peered deep into the earth, surveying for a long while. Only after confirming that Mother Earth had truly departed did he speak: "You may speak now."
Dragon Qilin also breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Once Mother Earth's soul is reborn, she will certainly seize the Primordial Tree in Jingping's capital—that is, Gongsun Yan's body. Her revival this time has greatly diminished her strength; there is no way she can wrest her original body back from Xiao Tianzun. Since that path holds no hope, she will inevitably move against Gongsun Yan."
Shen Mu nodded and said in a low voice, "I have warned her once. If she seeks her own destruction, then there is nothing I can do."
He gathered up the severed Primordial Tree roots from within the Glazed Azure Heaven Banner. The essence of Mother Earth had already vanished from these roots, yet they were, after all, roots of the Primordial Tree—still incomparably hard!
These roots could only be wounded by divine weapons of the Imperial Throne caliber—absolutely a superb material for forging treasures!
What amazed Shen Mu even more was the Glazed Azure Heaven Banner itself.
He had not channeled much vital essence to activate this treasure's power; relying solely on the Banner's inherent might, he had severed the Primordial Tree roots—like slicing through melons and vegetables, clean and effortless.
One could well imagine: if he could unleash the full power of the Glazed Azure Heaven Banner, how terrifying would this treasure's might be?
"What a treasure..."
Gazing at this exotic treasure, a look of infatuation spread across his face. He hastily shook his head—he had nearly become as obsessed with the Glazed Azure Heaven Banner as Wei Suifeng.
Yet the Glazed Azure Heaven Banner seemed to possess a soul-bewitching power, capable of making all who beheld it involuntarily succumb to fascination.
A thought even surfaced in Shen Mu's mind: he did not want to return this treasure to Prince Youming!
"There is something strange about this treasure!"
Shen Mu grew wary in his heart. The Glazed Azure Heaven Banner was far more than the world's number one supreme treasure. If it were merely a treasure of extraordinary power, it could not have bewitched his heart of the Dao!
"Could it be that Ancient God Egg?"
He looked toward the top of the Glazed Azure Heaven Banner. The Ancient God Egg granted whatever was asked of it—unlike the Ancient God Heavenly Emperor Taichu, and unlike the Egg of Taishi. Most peculiar indeed.
"Then why did the Hierarch still agree to her request, to summon her soul ten days hence?" Dragon Qilin asked, perplexed.
Yet Dragon Qilin's gaze also fell upon the Glazed Azure Heaven Banner. He too had once wielded this exotic treasure, and evidently had been bewitched as well—only not as severely as Wei Suifeng.
Shen Mu caught his gaze and felt a stir in his heart. He put away the Glazed Azure Heaven Banner and said with a smile, "I gave her my word, and I will not go back on it. Besides, the ten-year term has arrived. By reviving Mother Earth, I also demonstrate to the other ancient gods that I am still the Dharma Master of Myriad Tribulations and Immortal Annihilation—and they must still support me!"
Dragon Qilin's eyes cleared, and he said hesitantly, "But what if, after Mother Earth's three souls are reunited, she truly does try to seize Gongsun Yan's body?"
Shen Mu walked forward and said calmly, "Then I will demonstrate to the other ancient gods: do not do evil. I can revive them, and I can destroy them as well!"
He clenched his fist and sneered, "These ancient gods should think carefully and show some respect to their ally!"