NOVPUBListening to Yi Jue’s incantation, the Stone Tablet sensed and understood implicitly.
In the sea of consciousness within the Tablet of Transformation, instantly differentiated into numerous miniature versions of itself.
Images of the Tablet of Creation’s records, like snowflakes descending haphazardly, were channeled into these different offspring.
The effect was so immediate, it allowed the Stone Tablet to feel a sense of relaxation it hadn’t experienced for a long time.
"This is merely a buffer, and to completely resolve my hidden worries," the Stone Tablet mused, "storage will still be necessary."
With that thought, the thousands of miniature offspring continued to expand, directly fusing into the evolving Stone of Transformation.
The originally azure crystal, under the hammering of the Stone Tablet’s methods, transformed into a miniature version of itself.
Through the eyes of the Tablet of Transformation, one could see countless different stone tablets, arranged chaotically and crisscrossing without end, as if in a hall of mirrors.
"The computational power of this Stone of Transformation has indeed been squeezed to the limit. Indeed worthy of being a marvel from Beyond the Heavens, such a high-quality piece alone is capable of carrying the burden of the Tablet of Creation’s information effortlessly..." The Stone Tablet couldn’t help but internally marvel.
"And these record data are still under my control. After countless offspring of the Stone of Transformation processed and analyzed them, I can now find what I need even faster than before."
With the crisis resolved, he didn’t get up right away.
Instead, he indulged in a peace he had not known in tens of thousands of years.
No longer constantly bombarded by endless images and noise in his sea of consciousness, it was so tranquil that the Stone Tablet almost felt the urge to weep.
After a long time, the Stone Tablet finally stood up.
He solemnly bowed to the Emperor ahead, "Thank you, Friend, for granting me this rebirth!"
"It was but a trifling effort!" the Emperor said, still accepting the gratitude with ease.
Leaving the center of the Array Technique, the Emperor waved his hand, and the void above his head was covered by the peculiar atmosphere.
Returning to the Saint Emperor Seat, Li Ping also spoke frankly, "Though I helped the Friend resolve the clutter of information in the Stone Tablet, I shall not use this as leverage to request any deeds from you."
"Whether you are willing or not," he continued, "rests entirely upon the conviction of the Friend."
The Stone Tablet could tell that the Emperor before him was sincere and felt deeply moved.
He said forthright, "I and the Xuanhuang World are bound together in fate. Previously, tormented by endless pain, I had little interest in mundane affairs. But now that I have broken free, naturally, I’ll no longer stand idly by." 𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙥𝒖𝒃.𝒄𝒐𝒎
Li Ping simply nodded slightly at the Stone Tablet’s promise.
But he didn’t bring up the earlier assurance about the [Xuanhuang Orthodox] plan.
Instead, he asked about something else.
"What are your views on [Tian Du Grand Master]?" he inquired. "Should I contend with the Dharma Transmitter, would he take action?"
At this question, both the Stone Tablet and Yi Jue’s expressions became somewhat peculiar.
Seeing that Yi Jue had no intention to speak, the Stone Tablet took the initiative to reply, "As far as I know, the Grand Master has been recuperating above Dao Origin State in recent years. Affairs of the outside world..."
"Are unlikely to draw his attention."
The Stone Tablet glanced at Friend Yi Jue, "In the past, when the Immortal Dao Ten Clans were driven to desperation by the Great Calamity, we sought the Grand Master’s aid more than once, to no avail."
"After leaving Tiandu back then, I never had the chance to return."
The Stone Tablet spoke with a hint of regret.
"The King of Mystic Sky, his character could be considered exceptional. Your Ten Sects, for your own selfish desires, connived with the Grand Master, an outsider, to annihilate the Mystic Sky Sect. Truly a case of drawing the tiger in with the lamb," the Emperor commented indifferently.
The Stone Tablet could only offer a bitter smile, without trying to justify.
The One Absolute Daoist, however, remained unperturbed, "The Emperor is astute. The actions of that year were indeed improper on the part of the Ten Sects. But all is like clouds passing by, dissipating in the wind. The instigators of that time have long since ceased to be. As for the King of Mystic Sky..."
"There must be a battle with the Grand Master. Even if we Ten Sects were not involved, it would still be so. Moreover, according to the accounts of those Witnesses, the disappearance of the King of Mystic Sky was quite peculiar. It wasn’t entirely the Grand Master’s doing."
"With the King of Mystic Sky gone without a trace, the Mystic Sky Sect was but scattered sand. It was only natural for the Ten Sects to take over the reigns. During the time of Mystic Sky Sect, there was too much oppression of cultivators everywhere. Under the Ten Sects’ rule, a policy of healing and consolidation was adopted, allowing the large and small sects to enjoy a rare period of tranquility."
Yi Jue slowly spoke, not to excuse the Ten Sects but to state the simple truth.
The Stone Tablet cooperated, projecting the images of the past into the Emperor’s summit.
Watching the rapid succession of scenes, Li Ping nodded slightly.
After a moment of quiet, Li Ping said, "The Grand Master, vaguely transcending this world, is unlikely to intervene. However, we must still be cautious."
The Stone Tablet and Yi Jue felt a slight shock, surprised that Li Ping still hadn’t changed his plans.
"But I have my own ways, you need not worry."
"How much do you know about the current Alliance of Thousands of Immortals?" Li Ping shifted the topic again.
The Stone Tablet pondered for a moment, then shook his head lightly, "The Immortal Alliance Headquarters is located within the space of the Mystic Sky Treasure Mirror. It is a realm unto itself, shielding from the perception of the Tablet of Creation. Although I have records of various state regions of the Alliance over the years, in truth, I know very little about the core secrets of the Immortal Alliance."
"However, the highest echelon of the Alliance, the Dharma Transmitters, were all surviving cultivators of the Xuanhuang World. I have all their records here. But this is limited to before they took refuge within the Mystic Sky Treasure Mirror."
"Since the re-establishment of the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals, they have been collecting resources from the Xuanhuang World, enriching their own exclusive worlds. With the augmentation from the Law Transmitting Secret Treasure, their strength compared to the old times is undoubtedly far greater. The information I provide can only serve as a reference," the Stone Tablet stated gravely.
