1179 The Next Journey
"Chief."
"Welcome back, Chief."
"It's an honor to meet you, Chief."
Ao Shen would nod to anyone who spoke to him, not showing any attitude or caring about hierarchy. He soon reached his main cultivation cave and dismissed everybody before brewing him some top-grade tea to relax. As he sipped, a soothing power rushed into his body and mind, soothing his nerves and worry.
'The expansion is basically finished, and I've gotten all the benefits possible, including forming strong allies for the demon race in case of an emergency.' Ao Shen thought. 'So, what's next?'
He has created a golden era for the demon race. Although people could say he took the opportunity of a brilliant time for his rise, that does not diminish his accomplishments. If not careful, anyone else in his shoes would not be as successful as him and might even destroy the demon races.
Now that the demon race was thriving, and Ao Shen no longer needed to constantly worry about their extinction since he'd prepared countless backhands and plans for this worst-case scenario, he needed to think about his future.
'I'm quickly approaching the limit of my foundation, so the next step is to re-establish my foundation. However, the issue is whether to do it here or after I ascend.'
The best choice for this process is the upper dimension due to the much better information about the danger and better resources to ensure no issues. 'However, this is only for those with a lineage backing them. What about me?'
Wang Wei has the Dao Opening Sect, Feng Heng has Buddhism, Huo Fenghuang has the Ancient Clan, and even Xu Shi should be able to rely on Emperor Kong.
'The demon's race had few talented individuals who survived and ascended, so the chances of them building a top lineage are not high. My best choice should be the Innate Demon Gods, but without any deep connection, will they support me? Better yet, can I trust them?'
Ao Shen grunted as he remembered the information about the current chaotic situation of the upper dimension. 'If the Innate Demon Gods chose to support these seven, should I still join them?' Wang Wei had already made it clear that these people were his enemy, and Ao Shen's body trembled at the thought of being on the opposite camp of that monster.
He also has his pride and arrogance, and he would not bow down to these people without having any rights or power - especially since, as far as he's concerned, they are more powerful than him only because they are older.
'In fact, the best option would be to leave the Eternal Ascension World entirely,' Ao Shen thought. 'I could already predict that Wang Wei will also dominate the upper dimension, creating his own era. So, I can either use his pressure to force myself to grow or head to another world to find some kind of variable that will allow me to compete with him.'
Ao Shen sighed, 'Forget about leaving for now and focus on the current situation. I need more information about the upper dimension's situation.' Although Wang Wei did not hide basic information, he also did not share more detailed news. Ao Shen decided to ask him and even offered to pay.
'Hmm? A world-wide announcement?' He checked the Dream World and saw Wang Wei's bold words written above the Dream World's sky.
'I was wondering why he never called for another Dao Discussion. Is this what he's been planning?' Ao Shen was slightly excited since he was embarrassed the last time they had a discussion, and this one should be an opportunity to redeem himself. Not to mention the benefit to his future cultivation.
'I have enough merit, luck, and world source for my cultivation to reach 45% as swiftly as possible. But with the boost from that banquet, I could probably reach 50% with the merit at hand.'
He excitedly disconnected from the Dream World to prepare his sermon. He could guess the Dao Rhymes that would condense in such an event, which should form a field that benefits someone based on how deep and ingenious their sermons are. With the "Supreme Emperor" warning, people will do their best to prepare not only for the benefit but also for their pride.
As Ao Shen was about to finish his tea and start the preparation, he sensed something and frowned. "Why are you here?" Huo Fenghuang's projection materialized in his cultivation cave.
"I came to run an idea by you."
"Oh?" Ao Shen sipped his tea. "I'm listening, but I won't offer you tea since I don't want to."
Huo Fenghuang ignored the second part of that statement. "Is it possible to convince him to ascend before us?"
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