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"At first I was curious as to why Taiyi didn't kill the three corpses, but in the end I realized that it was all due to the current situation.
The dust of the times is like a mountain when it falls on everyone. Even if you are an immortal, what can you do? Won’t you be crushed to death?
In the past, people always said that if you didn't kill the three corpses, there would be disasters. Although everyone followed the rules, they rarely took it seriously. It is precisely because of his existence that those who became immortals in the future took him as a warning and killed the three corpses as soon as possible to avoid repeating his mistakes. "
"Is this so..."
He does not mean that.
Dong Wanggong might have regarded Taiyi as just a promising young man who died young, but Jiang Lu couldn't help but think of more.
First of all, some of the content in the story told by Dong Wanggong is somewhat contradictory.
Since Yuanshi Tianzun could foresee the Battle of the Gods, couldn't he foresee that letting Taiyi Zhenren make the plan for him would ultimately lead to the sacrifice of such a talented person with a bright future who was expected to become the main god?
Even if Yuanshi Tianzun only predicted major changes that could affect the world situation, if the consequences of not beheading the Three Corpses are so serious, others may not take it seriously, but how could he not know it?
So in Jiang Lu's opinion, no matter what, Yuanshi Tianzun's problem cannot be washed away.
This really can't be called a coincidence. He knew the consequences, but still let Taiyi Zhenren do it.
In fact, this is exactly the same as him personally killing Taiyi Zhenren.
So when Jiang Lu heard Dong Wanggong say that in the end even Yuanshi Tianzun was powerless to save the situation, he really couldn't help but want to laugh.
It's obvious that the problem can be solved by replacing it with a disciple who has already killed three corpses, but he still talks about how helpless he is. It's really...
Ok?
Jiang Lu suddenly reacted.
What if he originally wanted Taiyi to encounter a fatal disaster and go back to Jinguan Cave to go to jail?
Jiang Lu would never think that a person like Yuanshi Tianzun would make a mistake due to negligence. His every move must have a deep meaning.
But if this was also what he did on purpose, then what would be the consequences for Taiyi Zhenren after he encountered the killing calamity?
Dong Wangong said that all the immortals in the fairy world regard beheading the three corpses as something that must be done, and the example of Taiyi Zhenren serves as a warning to them all the time.
Is it Yuanshi Tianzun's purpose to let all immortals kill the three corpses?
why?
Jiang Lu couldn't figure it out for the time being.
There are too many mysteries about Yuanshi Tianzun.
Why did Dong Wanggong open casinos all over the Sanqing Realm? Why did Taiyi Zhenren, who had not killed the Three Corpses, make the arrangements for him? And if Jiang Lu's speculation was correct, why did all the immortals have to kill the Three Corpses?
And the fact that he can predict how the world will change.
If the Battle of the Gods is considered a major event that affects one world, then is the Battle of the Underworld, an even bigger event that affects all worlds, part of his plan?
Could the opening of casinos be linked to this matter?
There were so many doubts that Jiang Lu even felt overwhelmed.
"Forget it..." He comforted himself: "Thinking about all this now will only cause more trouble. Let's just focus on the present."
Thinking of this, Jiang Lu stopped thinking about Yuanshi Tianzun's question and changed the subject to Dong Wanggong: "In fact, there is another example that you don't know about, where the three corpses were not killed but the ending was very good."
"I don't believe it." Dong Wanggong shook his head.
“That’s me.” Jiang Lu opened his arms and showed himself generously: “I didn’t kill the three corpses, but I didn’t encounter the killing calamity like Taiyi Zhenren. In my opinion, the killing calamity is a low-probability event.”
"Uh..." Dong Wanggong looked at Jiang Lu suspiciously: "You?"
"Yes, you still don't believe what your brother-in-law said? I really didn't kill the three corpses." Jiang Lu emphasized.
“I believe this.” Dong Wanggong nodded slowly, then asked, “What I doubt is that you were dismembered, and the Lord God’s cultivation and godhood were all destroyed. Can this be considered an example of a good ending?”
"?" Jiang Lu was startled and said angrily, "Why are you talking about something else?"
Dong Wanggong spread his hands with an innocent look on his face.
“Being torn into pieces has nothing to do with not killing the three corpses. It is precisely because I did not kill the three corpses that I was able to become the strongest Lord of the Underworld in history. My strength is unique among the main gods.”
Jiang Lu put his hands on his waist and corrected him sternly:
"If I had killed the three corpses, it would have been impossible for us to get to this point. Then it would have been someone else who would have been dismembered. Do you understand what I mean?"
“Well, you said it too.” Dong Wanggong said stubbornly, “If you killed the three corpses, someone else would be dismembered, so whether you were dismembered or not is related to whether you killed the three corpses or not.”
"Why are you so stubborn, kid?"
Jiang Lu was anxious and angry: "What I mean is that if that happens, there will definitely be someone more powerful than me who will be the Lord of the Underworld. It won't be my turn, understand?"
"Don't worry, let me sort it out."
Dong Wanggong began to think seriously again and repeated Jiang Lu's words:
"What you want to say is that because you did not kill the three corpses and took a different path from the masses, you achieved higher achievements and became the most powerful master of the underworld."
"Yes."
"Then why were you dismembered?"
"Fuck you!" Jiang Lu finally couldn't hold it in any longer: "That was an accident! It was a premeditated plan. Even if I killed the three corpses, as long as I was in that position, this would definitely happen!"
"But is it possible that if you beheaded him, the dismemberment could be avoided?"
"..."
Jiang Lu gave up.
Who could have thought that Dong Wanggong was so stubborn, as if his brain was missing a string, that he would conclude that there was a necessary connection between the two things.
This made it impossible for Jiang Lu to carry out the next work.
"Forget it." Jiang Lu sighed: "If you are so stubborn, just pretend that I never said anything just now. I don't have any ideas now."
Although Dong Wanggong was very stubborn, he was not stupid. After listening to what Jiang Lu said, he understood that it seemed that the idea that Jiang Lu did not express was related to the outcome of the dispute over beheading the three corpses.
If you don't agree with his point of view, he won't express his thoughts.
So he could probably guess what the idea was.
"Brother-in-law, you don't actually mean that the fact that my sister's three corpse spirits broke the seal and escaped is actually a good thing for my sister, right?" Dong Wanggong asked suspiciously.
Jiang Lu opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but finally nodded: "Well, that's what I think. In my personal example, that's the case."
Duke Dong pursed his lips and said nothing.
Deep down he believed that Jiang Lu would not harm the Queen Mother of the West, but this was contrary to his usual belief, and he didn't know how to react for a moment.
Jiang Lu saw his doubts and said frankly: "Just tell me what you want to say."
"Brother-in-law, it's not that I don't trust you, but the consequences of this matter are very serious and we can't be careless, so I have to think carefully about it."
Dong Wanggong said with a little hesitation:
"Even if what you said is true, I know you want to use this to help my sister advance, but if the price is for her to encounter something similar to you, I absolutely cannot accept it."
Jiang Lu sighed and chose to come clean: "But have you ever thought that your sister has already accepted it?"
"Will you accept being dismembered?" Dong Wanggong said with difficulty: "If this is her decision, although I don't understand it, I can only respect it."
"You just can't stand dismemberment, right?"
Jiang Lu clenched his fists again and again:
"She accepted the evil desires of the three corpses because she understood that killing the three corpses was just a way of escaping from the evil side of her own human nature. However, escaping could not solve the problem at all. Only by accepting and overcoming it could she enter a higher realm with a perfect body."
"Overcome..." Dong Wanggong's eyes were full of confusion: "But can the deepest desires of human nature really be overcome?"
"can."
Jiang Lu nodded firmly:
"Look at me, your brother-in-law. Haven't I overcome these desires that are completely impossible to overcome in the eyes of ordinary people?
In other words, it is precisely because this is difficult and beyond the reach of ordinary people that I, who have done this, can achieve what ordinary people cannot, right?"
Dong Wanggong stared at Jiang Lu for a long time without saying a word.
Jiang Lu felt uncomfortable being stared at by him and asked, "What's wrong?"
Dong Wanggong still didn't speak.
"You're talking, are you dumb?"
Dong Wanggong still didn't say anything, but his expression looked very uncomfortable.
"What happened?"
Unable to withstand Jiang Lu's pressure, Dong Wanggong finally said honestly: "Brother-in-law, although we were not familiar with each other before today, I have heard of some of your deeds.
The most recent ones are the ten evils of Taoism: frivolous talk, false speech, abusive language, slander, greed, anger, ignorance, killing, stealing, and adultery.
Far more recent are the seven deadly sins: pride, envy, wrath, laziness, greed, gluttony, and lust.
Just tell me which one you have overcome? Just name three and that’s what you say today.”
Hearing this, Jiang Lu was in a trance for a long time, and then he said angrily:
"How dare you!"
Chapter 304 You Have to Sacrifice
However, in addition to being furious, Jiang Lu couldn't help but reflect.
Is it really so subtle that I have overcome these evil desires? Why can't anyone see it?
"If they are not overcome, then people will be led by these desires. Their words and deeds, as well as the first way they think of dealing with problems, will be driven by these desires. Do you understand what I mean?"
Jiang Lushun recovered his breath and patiently explained again:
"Look at me, do I look like a walking corpse?"
"Hmm...well..." Dong Wanggong hesitated, unable to bear the heart to burst Jiang Lu's fantasy.
"You are still questioning!" Jiang Lu said angrily.
"Ah no."
Dong Wanggong waved his hands and said: