msmithbooks Chapter 383 Persuading the Dao Ancestor! Risks and the Unknown!
Chapter 383 Persuading the Dao Ancestor! Risks and the Unknown!
Upon hearing Niu Ben's words, Dao Ancestor Hongjun's heart trembled, and a strange light flashed quickly in his eyes.
He originally thought that Niu Ben had returned because of the matter of the Saint's Crystal.
Who would have thought that Niu Ben would actually launch a counterattack against the Devouring Universe Realm!
This was a thought that neither he nor the Heavenly Dao had considered, nor had they ever deduced it.
After all, neither he nor the Heavenly Dao knew much about the situation in the Devouring Universe Realm.
The only certainty is that there are Heavenly Dao-level beings within the Devouring Universe Realm.
Besides, the price to pay for a counterattack against the Devouring Universe Realm would be considerable.
Putting aside everything else, just figuring out the coordinates of the Devouring Universe Realm in the chaotic void would require a considerable amount of mental effort.
Moreover, once the coordinates are determined, it will take a great deal of effort to establish a teleportation channel.
In conclusion, taking the initiative to attack the Devouring Universe Realm is fraught with too many risks and unknowns.
That's why Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao discussed it and finally made a decision.
Relying on the power of the primordial world and the perfect laws of the world, leveraging home-field advantage, and waiting for the enemy to tire themselves out is the better choice.
However, Niu Ben's suggestion to take the initiative to attack the Devouring Universe Realm was somewhat unexpected by Hongjun.
After a moment of stunned silence, Hongjun came to his senses and looked intently at Niu Ben:
"Niu Ben" (牛犇).
"Do you realize just how great the risks and unknowns are involved in launching a preemptive attack on the Devouring Universe Realm?"
"Although the Devouring Universe Realm is on the verge of destruction, it must contain many powerful beings."
"The leader's strength is at least at the Heavenly Dao level."
"Moreover, the laws in that Devouring Universe Realm are completely different from those in my Primordial World. Even the power of the Heavenly Dao cannot extend and cover it."
"If we venture deeper, our strength will be greatly diminished!"
"More importantly..."
At this point, Hongjun suddenly paused, his expression turning solemn, before adding in a deep voice:
"Even I and the Heavenly Dao cannot be certain."
"Are there any beings within the Devouring Universe Realm that surpass the Heavenly Dao level?"
"If such a place exists, our journey there would likely result in total annihilation!"
The Dao Ancestor's concerns were quite reasonable.
After all, taking the initiative to attack means surrendering part of the initiative to unknown risks.
When you fight a big battle on your own turf, it's naturally good to win, but even if you suffer a temporary setback, you still have a way out.
They can attack other people's homes, but once they get bogged down or encounter an unpredictable and powerful enemy, it's difficult to retreat.
After hearing Hongjun's words, Niu Ben nodded slightly.
He had weighed the options when choosing this task, knowing that this method was too radical.
However, for the prehistoric world, taking the initiative also has its advantages.
Although the primordial beings are waiting in comfort, the Devouring Universe Realm must also be making thorough preparations. Taking a risk might yield excellent results.
After a slight pause, Niu Ben began:
"What my master said is very true, and his considerations are extremely thorough."
"But I still want to persist."
"Of course, the disciple's suggestion to take the initiative is only one possibility."
"Perhaps we could try a small-scale reconnaissance first, instead of launching a massive invasion all at once."
"As for the specifics, it is up to the Grandmaster and the Heavenly Dao to weigh the matter."
Upon hearing this, Dao Ancestor Hongjun nodded slightly, his face showing thoughtfulness.
After thinking for a moment, he finally spoke:
"This matter certainly requires caution."
"However, your suggestion to take the initiative is worth a try."
"Let me, the Heavenly Dao, discuss this further and assess the risks involved."
"As for the final result, I will inform you when the time comes."
Seeing that Dao Ancestor Hongjun did not refuse outright, Niu Ben secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, whether or not he takes the initiative is related to whether he can complete the system tasks here.
If Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao ultimately agree, he will receive a fragment of a Primordial Treasure as a reward.
At that time, he will have collected seven fragments of innate supreme treasures, which can be fused together to form an innate supreme treasure.
"In that case, this disciple will take his leave!"
After a brief pause, Niu Ben came to his senses, bowed deeply to Hongjun, and then got up and left.
Watching Niu Ben's departing figure, Hongjun narrowed his eyes slightly, a thought rising in his mind:
"What on earth is Niu Ben thinking?"
"They actually proposed to launch a preemptive attack on that Devouring Universe Realm?"
Upon thinking of this, Hongjun immediately frowned and locked his eyes.
If this suggestion had been made by someone else, he would have rejected it outright.
However, the suggestion came from Niu Ben, which made Hongjun think twice.
Others may not know this, but Hongjun is well aware that Niu Ben is a major variable in the primordial world.
It was precisely because Hongjun saw the unpredictability in Niu Ben that he was punished by Heaven when Niu Ben attained the Great Luo Golden Immortal of Hunyuan in the Underworld. Hongjun intervened to stop him!
This allowed Niu Ben to successfully survive the Primordial Thunder Tribulation.
"That's enough!"
"Since he has made such a suggestion, we might as well try to communicate with the Heavenly Dao."
"You might be surprised by what you get."
After thinking it over, a resolute look flashed in Hongjun's eyes, and then his figure disappeared from the spot.
……
Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Realm of the Demon Race.
Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi led a group of high-ranking demons back.
Inside the Lingxiao Palace, Di Jun glanced around at the numerous demon gods and said earnestly:
"Gentlemen."
"Did everyone hear clearly what the Dao Ancestor said in Zixiao Palace?"
"In the great war against the Devouring Universe Realm, the one who obtains the most battle merits will receive this Saint's Crystal!"
Upon hearing what Di Jun said, the many demon gods nodded in agreement.
Everyone knows what the Saint's Crystal means; it is a heaven-defying object that can make someone instantly attain sainthood.
After a slight pause, Di Jun continued:
"The war between the liches shall be put on hold for now."
"Our next enemy, that of our demon race, is the Devouring Universe Realm, a realm of chaos from beyond!"
Upon hearing this, all the powerful demons in the hall turned solemn.
They all knew very well that Di Jun issued such an order in order to compete for the Saint's Crystal.
If the demon race can gain enough merits in the great war against the Devouring Universe Realm and obtain a Saint Crystal, it will mean that a Saint will be born in the demon race.
When that time comes, won't the rule of the primordial world fall firmly into the hands of the demon race?
After a brief silence, a demon god spoke excitedly:
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"We will fight to the death to seize this sacred throne for the demon race!"
When this demon god's myth was coined, all the other demon gods echoed it:
"That's right!"
"Fight to the death!"
"..."
Upon seeing this, Di Jun smiled with satisfaction.
Just then, a demon god suddenly spoke:
"Your Majesty, it is certainly good that you want to compete for the Saint's Crystal."
"But there are only two Saint's Crystals in total, which is not enough to go around."
"The witch clan has a blood feud with us that has not yet been settled. How could they sit idly by and watch our demon race seize the greatest credit?"
"At that time, on the battlefield, we will have to guard against external demons, as well as the witch clan's secret sabotage, and even steal our battle merits."
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