Chapter 706 215: Drunken Daoist, Taking 3 Heads

That was what the Daoist Sects of the so-called Era of Ten Thousand Cities were like.

Those who walk different paths cannot plan together. Shen Bai didn't really have a problem with that.

After all, this Drunken Daoist before him at least didn't kill the innocent or the defenseless.

The strong of this world all rose upon mountains of bones; everyone's hands were stained with blood. Shen Bai was quite open-minded about this.

True strength lies in not oppressing the weak.

As for the Demonic Forces, the reason they were labeled as such was because they indiscriminately killed the innocent, the strong oppressed the weak, and they even treated life like a game.

The Drunken Daoist spun the teacup in his hand and said, "Back then, I fought against that old bunch from the Era of Ten Thousand Cities. In the end, one man alone cannot hold up a falling building. They gravely injured me, and on the brink of death, I used a Daoist Sect Forbidden Technique to seal all my vital energy, hiding myself underground and relying on time to heal my wounds."

"In the midst of that battle, a Jade Pendant of mine went missing."

"A Jade Pendant?"

At this, Shen Bai grew a little curious and asked, "Senior, what kind of Jade Pendant are you talking about?"

The Drunken Daoist thought for a moment before saying, "It was my most precious Jade Pendant. Hidden within it is my life's work in the Daoist Sect. Before I 'died,' I threw it to some unknown place. If someone were to find it, they would be the one most fated to be with my Daoist Sect. They would bring great prosperity to my Daoist teachings."

"That's why I want to use the Observatory's records to find my Jade Pendant."

Shen Bai tapped his fingers on the table, pondering what the Drunken Daoist had said.

The Drunken Daoist was a man of great principle, his only enemy being the Daoist Sect. However, every country nowadays had members of the Daoist Sect.

If he were to clash with the Daoist Sect one day, it might turn into a conflict involving every country.

This wasn't just about the Great Zhou Country. As long as any Daoist Sect moved against the Drunken Daoist, he would strike back.

The Daoist Sects in all four countries relied on the state for support, so the four nations couldn't possibly ignore it. Worse yet, in a country like the Great Yue Country, the National Preceptor was the strongest person in their Daoist Sect.

The Drunken Daoist seemed to see through Shen Bai's thoughts. He shook his head and said, "I know what you're thinking, but my perspective has changed a bit since I've reawakened. I used to believe that my Dao was the strongest Dao, which is why I argued with those from the other Daoist Sects."

"And when arguments couldn't be settled, I would strike them down. But after such a long time to think, I've suddenly realized a truth."

Shen Bai asked curiously, "What truth?"

The Drunken Daoist said, each word deliberate and extremely serious, "In this world, there are countless Great Daos, and any one of them can lead to the end of the path."

"I have my Dao, and they have theirs. There is no need for conflict, no need to create the karma of killing."

"When any path is walked to its absolute extreme, its follower becomes the victor."

"So, I just want to find my Jade Pendant, explore the principles within my Dao, walk my path to its extreme, and show them that they are the ones who are wrong."

Shen Bai narrowed his eyes.

He didn't ask what the Drunken Daoist's Dao actually was. In his view, there was no need to.

He didn't understand the ways of the Daoist Sects anyway, so asking too many questions would only tie his own hands.

But the words the Drunken Daoist spoke today made his intentions clear.

The Infinite Divination Skill before Shen Bai's eyes showed no hint of a bad omen.

After saying this, the Drunken Daoist seemed to remember something he'd missed. He patted his head and said, "There is one other change: the people of the Wild Taoist Sect must not be spared."

"Whether it was my disputes with the orthodox Daoist Sects back in the Era of Ten Thousand Cities or now, I have always believed that it is perfectly fine to pursue one's own Dao. But one must never slaughter the innocent or casually take another's life for the sake of that pursuit."

"Because in my view, of the countless people in this world, each person lives according to their own Dao. I detest this act of snatching away another's path."

Hearing this, Shen Bai nodded. "Senior, I will discuss this matter with my superiors. What do you think?"

'This was a major issue, after all. If I acted alone without consulting my superiors, things could easily go wrong.'

The Drunken Daoist said without any hesitation, "You can report it to whomever you wish. For the next few days, I'll be staying in Lingyun Dao."

"Oh, right. I just reawakened and have nothing of value on me. But I have never owed anyone a favor in my life. I was born with a clean slate and have never been in debt to anyone. That being the case, I'll give you a gift."

After saying this, the Drunken Daoist turned and started walking outside.

Shen Bai asked curiously, "Senior, what gift are you going to give me?"

The Drunken Daoist looked back and said, "I hear there are Three Great Demonic Forces in this Lingyun Dao. I shall fetch you three heads."