[Author's Note: There is a retcon. The Wuji Tao Physique was the 5th Heavenly Physique, but now, it's the 6th.]
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After the debacle with the rebellion, Wang Wei contacted Xiao Tiandi, and they chose a meeting place. However, Wang Wei did not directly head there but detoured to a small temple near the border of Buddhism Territory. He ensured no one was around, and he isolated the space before talking to a statue of Maitreya.
"Forgive the intrusion, but I came to warn you of something. I don't know if you are already aware, but I think I should mention it just in case," Wang Wei stated before telling her about the Brilliant Smile Emperor and his worry. He waited for a response, but nothing occurred.
Wang Wei sighed and was about to live in disappointment when the statue released a golden light for a few seconds before returning to normal. Wang Wei sighed in relief and bowed again before teleporting away. His next destination was a small domain called the Red Plateau Land, situated between the Undead Emperor and Five Feather Phoenix's territory.
This place was an indication of these people's relationship as members of both their factions often clashed on this border. Many outlaws, including the rebellion, have bases on the Red Plateau Land as it was an excellent hiding place and a great way to gather information. Of course, these two parasites have cleaned up this place a few times. As such, it was a skill to be able to keep a base in this place as you needed to evade the sudden clean-ups.
"The resentment in this place is intense," Wang Wei noted as he observed this place. "Now that I think about it, the overall resentment of the entire Eternal Ascension World should have been much higher."
The parasites and the two suns killed many people to keep their reign. Additionally, they created a second potent source of resentment by exploiting most of the world's resources, turning the lives of mortals and cultivators into a living hell.
Wang Wei raised his head to look at the entire world's destiny. 'It's indeed odd. The resentment should be noticeable and affect the overall destiny of the whole world, but there is nothing. Did Supreme Unity and Maitreya deal with it?' Such an explanation does not make sense. Supreme Unity wants the world to be weak, while Maitreya does not, meaning such an issue should have been one where they balance each other, thus ensuring nothing was done, which would, in fact, benefit Supreme Unity.
'Alright, let's add it to the list of things to investigate,' Wang Wei thought as he headed to his destination. He soon found himself above a small lake with a pagoda at the center, surrounded by flowers and a rainbow arc above.
"Since when were you so cultured," Wang Wei commented.
"You don't know me well enough to make that statement," Xiao Tiandi replied. He wore a luxurious black and purple robe, a gold ornament to hold his bun, and a jade hanging on his waist. His appearance was leagues compared to when Wang Wei last saw him, but more importantly was his eyes, demeanor, and aura.
His depressing aura was gone, replaced by a bright, lively young master who loved art and poetry. His eyes were full of life, full of passion, determination, and a sense of duty — a sense of purpose. Xiao Tiandi was a new man in every way possible.
"Xu Shi warned me about you, but seeing it in person is somewhat disheartening," Xiao Tiandi commented while smiling wryly. Wang Wei was one of the main catalysts for his change, so he wanted to shock the latter when they next met. He was even prepared to restart the rivalry of the two physiques as a way to motivate him, but Wang Wei was already in the middle stages of the Empyrean Realm.
"I had a feeling that woman was telling my business everywhere. Good to know my instinct was correct," Wang Wei commented as he sat down opposite Xiao Tiandi.
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