yuán běn jiù qī hēi de tiān mù ， cǐ kè biàn dé yuè fā de àn dàn wú guāng le ， fàng yǎn lǐ qù 。 shēn shǒu bù jiàn wǔ zhǐ ， shì zhēn de sī háo guāng liàng yě wú ， yǎn jīng wán quán méi yǒu le xiào guǒ ， jiù gēn chuán shuō zhōng de zhēng yǎn xiā chà bu duō ， hǎo zài lín xuān shì xiū xiān zhě ， jí shǐ bù jiè zhù shuāng mù ， yòng shén shí yě kě yǐ kàn de qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
原本就漆黑的天幕，此刻变得越发的黯淡无光了，放眼里去。伸手不见五指，是真的丝毫光亮也无，眼睛完全没有了效果，就跟传说中的睁眼瞎差不多，好在林轩是修仙者，即使不借助双目，用神识也可以看得清清楚楚。
The already pitch-black sky grew even darker, so dark that one could not see their own hand in front of them. The darkness was absolute, and the eyes were useless, much like a blind man. Fortunately, Lin Xuan was an cultivator; he could still see clearly with his divine sense, even without relying on his physical eyes.
kě pà de mó qì cóng shēn qián de bǎo wù lǐ pèi rán ér chū ， jīng chún dào wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù ， wǔ lóng xǐ fǎng fú wán quán biàn chéng le yī jiàn mó wù 。
可怕的魔气从身前的宝物里沛然而出，精纯到无以复加的地步，五龙玺仿佛完全变成了一件魔物。
Terrifying demonic energy surged out from the treasure before him, so pure that it seemed almost unnatural. The Five-Clawed Seal appeared to have transformed entirely into a demonic artifact.
ér zhè shí hòu ， yī jù qí guài de zhòu yǔ què mò míng qí miào de chū xiàn zài le nǎo hǎi zhōng 。
而这时候，一句奇怪的咒语却莫名其妙的出现在了脑海中。
At this moment, a strange incantation suddenly appeared in Lin Xuan's mind.
nà zhòu yǔ fēi cháng duǎn cù ， dàn fā yīn què shì yǐ qián cóng lái yě bù céng jiàn guò ， shèn zhì gēn běn yě méi yǒu tīng shuō ， yīn wèi zhè dōng xī ， bù lùn rèn hé gǔ jí ， shì dōu bú huì liú chuán xià lái dì 。
那咒语非常短促，但发音却是以前从来也不曾见过，甚至根本也没有听说，因为这东西，不论任何古籍，是都不会流传下来地。
The incantation was very short but its pronunciation had never been heard before—something he had neither seen nor even heard of. Such things would not be recorded in any ancient texts or books.
rán ér piān piān ， jiù zhè me qīng xī de lào yìn zài nǎo hǎi lǐ 。
然而偏偏，就这么清晰的烙印在脑海里。
Yet it was clearly imprinted on his mind.
lín xuān de yǎn zhōng shǎn yī sī máng rán zhī sè ， xīn dǐ yǒu yí gè shēng yīn zài cuī cù ， rán ér tā yǒu zì jǐ de xuǎn zé ， bìng bù zhī dào shì fǒu gāi zhào zhe qù zuò 。
林轩的眼中闪一丝茫然之色，心底有一个声音在催促，然而他有自己的选择，并不知道是否该照着去做。
A look of confusion flashed across Lin Xuan’s eyes as a voice urged him to act, though he hesitated and wasn’t sure if he should follow this advice.
huá yàng de huà ， jiū jìng shì duì shì cuò ， yòu huì dài lái zěn yàng de hòu guǒ ？
华样的话，究竟是对是错，又会带来怎样的后果？
Was what Hua Yang said right or wrong? What would be the consequences?
bù guò lín xuān yě méi yǒu shí jiān duō kǎo lǜ shén me ， dú lóng lǎo zǔ bì jìng shì dòng xuán qī de xiū xiān zhě ， suī rán yǎn qián de yí mù ràng tā jīng è ， dàn lǎo guài wù hái shì jué dìng xiān miè shā le lín xuān zài shuō 。
不过林轩也没有时间多考虑什么，毒龙老祖毕竟是洞玄期的修仙者，虽然眼前的一幕让他惊愕，但老怪物还是决定先灭杀了林轩再说。
But Lin Xuan didn't have much time to ponder. The Elder Toxic Dragon was already in a state of shock.
dà zuǐ zhāng kāi ， yòu yī jiàn bǎo wù cóng tā de xuè pén dà kǒu lǐ pēn le chū lái 。
大嘴张开，又一件宝物从他的血盆大口里喷了出来。
"Wh-What is this monster?" he wondered, his heart racing as he felt a wave of pressure from the claw that seemed to dwarf him.
lín xuān kàn dé hěn qīng chǔ ， zài yóu yù dān gē ， zì jǐ kě jiù zhēn de yào cǎn le ， bó yī bó ， zài zāo nán dào hái néng bǐ xiàn zài de chǔ jìng gèng wēi xiǎn me ？
林轩看得很清楚，再犹豫耽搁，自己可就真的要惨了，搏一搏，再糟难道还能比现在的处境更危险么？
He couldn’t believe it was just a claw. It felt like facing a higher existence, a mere ant before such power. This thing must have a significant origin!
yǒu shén me hǎo pà de ！
有什么好怕的！
In his panic and anger, he spat out blood and tried to activate his treasure. However, the claw moved, shooting a beam of light from its nail. The beam was so vivid that it couldn't be described in words.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān yǎn zhōng de shén sè biàn dé jiān dìng qǐ lái le ， shuāng shǒu qiā jué ， yǒu gǔ piáo yì cháng de zhòu yǔ cóng tā zuǐ lǐ chuán chū ， zhì yú yì si ， lián tā dōu bù dǒng ， rán ér què xiǎn de dà qì páng bó ， fǎng fú shì mán huāng shí qī de gǔ shén zài shěn pàn yǒu zuì de shì rén shì de 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩眼中的神色变得坚定起来了，双手掐诀，有古朴异常的咒语从他嘴里传出，至于意思，连他都不懂，然而却显得大气磅礴，仿佛是蛮荒时期的古神在审判有罪的世人似的。
With a roar, the beam dried up the sea surface, distorting and collapsing space. Its power far exceeded anything Lin Xuan could imagine or comprehend.
suí zhe zuì hòu yí gè shēng yīn là xià ， tiān dì tū rán kāi shǐ sè biàn le 。
随着最后一个声音落下，天地突然开始色变了。
The Elder Toxic Dragon, who had nearly killed him, vanished in an instant under this light beam. Lin Xuan was left speechless, struggling to accept what had happened.
wū ……
呜……
This battle was full of twists and turns. After being almost defeated by the demon sword, he ended up winning in a hazy state. The vortex in the sky had disappeared, and there was no trace of the claw.
fǎng fú shān fēng chuī guò ， dàn gèng xiàng shì wàn guǐ qí kū ” suí hòu wǔ lóng xǐ fēi dào le tóu dǐng shàng kōng ， biǎo miàn mó qì pēn bó ， hěn kuài jìng rán chū xiàn le yí gè xuán wō 。
仿佛山风吹过，但更像是万鬼齐哭”随后五龙玺飞到了头顶上空，表面魔气喷薄，很快竟然出现了一个漩涡。
With a snap, the Five-Clawed Seal fell. Lin Xuan quickly conjured a green light to wrap around it and bring it back before carefully examining it. The seal seemed unchanged, but the pure demonic energy that had been integrated into it had vanished without a trace.
nà xuán wō jù dà yǐ jí ， zhí jìng zú yǒu bǎi zhàng zhī jù ， lǐ miàn diàn shǎn léi míng ” yī dào dào kuáng fēng guā dé rén zhēng bù kāi yǎn jīng 。
那漩涡巨大以极，直径足有百丈之巨，里面电闪雷鸣”一道道狂风刮得人睁不开眼睛。
"What secrets does this thing hide?" Lin Xuan muttered to himself as he bent down, coughing up blood. This injury was severe, and he would deal with the Five-Clawed Seal later. For now, he needed to leave this place.
hōng ！
轰！
With his thoughts racing, Lin Xuan flew away like a small island.
suí hòu yī shēng jù xiǎng ， zhěng gè kōng jiān dōu zài zhèn dàng ， hǎi shàng de páo xiāo tíng zhǐ le ， hǎi miàn píng jìng xià qù ， rú tóng yī tán sǐ shuǐ yì bān ， piān piān què yǒu yī zhī jù dà de lì zhuǎ cóng nà xuán wō lǐ tàn le chū lái 。
随后一声巨响，整个空间都在震荡，海上的咆哮停止了，海面平静下去，如同一潭死水一般，偏偏却有一只巨大的利爪从那漩涡里探了出来。
Despite the intense battle, they had managed to avoid this small island. Otherwise, it might have been completely destroyed by now.
cháng zú yǒu bǎi zhàng yú ， zhēng níng wú bǐ 。
长足有百丈余，狰狞无比。
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away on Red Leaf Island, two old monsters were enjoying themselves in the city lord's residence.
zài kàn jiàn nà zhuǎ zi de yī kè ， lín xuān de dì yī gǎn jué bìng bú shì máo gǔ sǒng rán ” ér shì yǒu yī zhǒng sì céng xiāng shí zhī gǎn 。
在看见那爪子的一刻，林轩的第一感觉并不是毛骨悚然”而是有一种似曾相识之感。
The sound of music filled the air as several beautiful female cultivators danced gracefully.
zhè yí mù ， shì rú cǐ de yǎn shú ， fǎng fú céng jīng zài nǎ lǐ jiàn dào guò 。
这一幕，是如此的眼熟，仿佛曾经在哪里见到过。
"White Bone Daoist, where did you gather these women? Each one is a top choice in terms of both talent and appearance."
duì le ！
对了！
"Haha, how so, Fellow Daoist Qi? Let’s be honest. A few cauldrons are nothing to me. If you’re happy, I’ll give them all to you," White Bone True Monarch said, stroking his beard with an expansive smile.
lín xuān de fǎn yìng bìng bù màn ， hěn kuài tā jiù huí yì le qǐ lái 。
林轩的反应并不慢，很快他就回忆了起来。
"Brother Wei, your generosity is greatly appreciated." The Elder Toxic Dragon was overjoyed at the offer, despite his ugly appearance and short stature. With so many beautiful women, he couldn’t help but drool. But before he could accept, his face suddenly turned pale.
zhè zhuǎ zi ， dà yǒu lái lì ， zì jǐ què shí jiàn guò yī cì 。
这爪子，大有来历，自己确实见过一次。
His wine cup shattered with a loud crack as he let out an angry cry. A wave of malevolent energy spread across his face, filled with murderous intent.
nà shì zài péng lái shān zhī shí ， mó zǔ de huà shēn céng jīng zhào huàn guò yī cì 。
那是在蓬莱山之时，魔祖的化身曾经召唤过一次。
"Ah!"
tā shì jiè zhù zhèn fǎ zhī lì ， hái yòng jǐ míng xiū shì zuò wéi xuè jì ”
他是借助阵法之利，还用几名修士作为血祭”
The female cultivators were merely at the base level of foundation consolidation cultivation and couldn’t withstand such a surge of killing intent. They all fell to their knees, trembling in fear.
niè lóng ， mó jiè dà tǒng lǐng de chǒng wù niè tù ！
孽龙，魔界大统领的宠物孽兔！
Even White Bone True Monarch was startled, showing confusion on his face: "Fellow Daoist Qi, what’s going on?"
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān yǐ bù hán ér lì le ， xī rì de mó zǔ dà tǒng lǐng ， shí lì yǔ zhēn xiān xiāng bǐ ， yě bù chěng duō ràng ， zhè niè lóng xiū wèi rú hé ， yě jiù kě jù yī bān le 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩已不寒而栗了，昔日的魔祖大统领，实力与真仙相比，也不逞多让，这孽龙修为如何，也就可具一斑了。
"My outer manifestation has been destroyed."
dāng rán ， yǎn qián de kě bú shì niè tù běn tǐ ， jǐn jǐn shì tā fēn shén de yī zhī lì zhuǎ ér yǐ 。
当然，眼前的可不是孽兔本体，仅仅是他分神的一只利爪而已。
The Elder Toxic Dragon roared with anger but had a hint of panic in his eyes. He knew the power of his outer manifestation well; once unleashed, it could rival even his true form. How could it be so easily destroyed?
dàn yě jí wéi kě bù ， wēi lì hái yào shèng guò péng lái shān nà zhǐ de 。
但也极为可怖，威力还要胜过蓬莱山那只的。
Was it because there were too many opponents or was there a mid-stage foundation consolidation cultivator involved?
wǔ lóng xǐ jiū jìng shì zěn yàng de bǎo wù ， wèi hé huì jiāng niè lóng de fēn shēn zhào huàn chū 。
五龙玺究竟是怎样的宝物，为何会将孽龙的分身召唤出。
These thoughts flashed through his mind, but this wasn’t the most important thing. The place where his outer manifestation guarded held countless treasures he had collected over tens of thousands of years. Could they have been stolen by the enemy?
lín xuān yě suàn jiàn shí guǎng bó ” jīng lì xīng fēng xuè yǔ wú shù ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， nǎo hǎi zhōng què yí piàn kòng bái le 。
林轩也算见识广博”经历腥风血雨无数，此时此刻，脑海中却一片空白了。
Thinking about it, even as an old monster at the foundation consolidation stage, he couldn’t help feeling agitated.
dú lóng lǎo zǔ gèng bú yòng shuō ” tā suī rán rèn bù chū niè lóng ， dàn nà lì zhuǎ shàng suǒ sàn fà chū lái de wēi yā ， què ràng tā xīn tiào jiā sù ， shēn tǐ dōu kāi shǐ dǎ zhàn 。
毒龙老祖更不用说”他虽然认不出孽龙，但那利爪上所散发出来的威压，却让他心跳加速，身体都开始打颤。
"Absolutely not, I must return to the Toxic Dragon Island to see what’s happening."
“ guò ……， zhè shì shén me guài wù ？”
“过……，这是什么怪物？”
"Fellow Daoist Qi, this outer manifestation is just a single entity. There's no need to be so concerned. If you really want to, we can re-cast one in time. Right now, protecting the mineral veins from the sea creatures' covetousness should be our top priority," White Bone True Monarch said slowly.
tā dōu huái yí ， zì jǐ shì bú shì zài zuò mèng ， míng míng zhǐ shì yī zhī zhuǎ zi ér yǐ ， què mò míng qí miào de jué de zì jǐ xiàng shì miàn duì gāo jiē cún zài de lóu yǐ 。
他都怀疑，自己是不是在做梦，明明只是一只爪子而已，却莫名其妙的觉得自己像是面对高阶存在的蝼蚁。
"Fellow Daoist Wei, I know this outer manifestation is special. Regardless of what happens, I must go back," the Elder Toxic Dragon said with a bitter smile.
zhè dōng xī ， jué duì shì dà yǒu lái lì ！
这东西，绝对是大有来历！
"Fellow Daoist Qi, if you do this, it’s like leaving me to deal with this mess." White Bone True Monarch frowned and waved his sleeves.
jīng nù zhī xià ， tā yī kǒu xiān xuè pēn chū ， xiǎng yào fā dòng bǎo wù ， rán ér nà zhuǎ zi dòng le ， cóng qí zhǐ jiǎ shàng ， shè chū yī dào guāng shù ， yàn lì dé wú fǎ yòng yán yǔ xíng róng de guāng shù 。
惊怒之下，他一口鲜血喷出，想要发动宝物，然而那爪子动了，从其指甲上，射出一道光束，艳丽得无法用言语形容的光束。
"Even if I leave it to you, White Bone, don’t try to detain me. Don’t be so presumptuous," the Elder Toxic Dragon said coldly. Even a clay figure had some temper, and he was already at his wit’s end after such a drastic change. He would bite anyone who came near.
hōng ！
轰！
Before he could finish speaking, the Elder Toxic Dragon's demonic energy surged as if ready to act on any provocation.
suǒ guò zhī chù ， hǎi miàn bèi kǎo gàn ， kōng jiān niǔ qū tā xiàn ， shén me yán yǔ ， dōu wú fǎ xíng róng nà yī jī de wēi lì ， sù dù gèng shì qí kuài wú bǐ ， hěn kuài jiù jiāng dú lóng lǎo zǔ tūn mò jìn qù 。
所过之处，海面被烤干，空间扭曲塌陷，什么言语，都无法形容那一击的威力，速度更是奇快无比，很快就将毒龙老祖吞没进去。
White Bone True Monarch was initially furious but stopped when he saw what was happening. Was the Elder Toxic Dragon so enraged that one outer manifestation being destroyed warranted such a reaction? Could there be some hidden secrets behind this?
suí hòu nà guāng zhù shè xiàng tiān jì ， yìng shēng shēng de zài kōng jiān sī kāi yī dào jù dà de kǒu zi ， suí hòu mò rù ， xiāo shī dé sī háo zōng yǐng yě wú 。
随后那光柱射向天际，硬生生的在空间撕开一道巨大的口子，随后没入，消失得丝毫踪影也无。
Though curious, he knew asking would only lead to rejection and silence.
lín xuān jīng dāi le ， gōng jī suī shì yóu tā cāo kòng ， dàn zài zhè guò chéng zhōng ， zì jǐ què xiàng shì yí gè kàn kè ， nà guāng zhù de wēi lì ， yuǎn yuǎn chāo chū le zì jǐ de xiǎng xiàng yǔ rèn zhī 。
林轩惊呆了，攻击虽是由他操控，但在这过程中，自己却像是一个看客，那光柱的威力，远远超出了自己的想象与认知。
"Haha, I was just joking. Fellow Daoist Qi, don’t take it seriously. As they say, gentlemen help each other in times of need. If you really have something urgent, go ahead. I won't stop you."
dú lóng lǎo zǔ ， nà chà diǎn jiāng zì jǐ miè shā de lǎo guài wù ， jiù zhè me mò míng qí miào de mò luò ， bèi yī shù guāng ， qīng ér yì jǔ de hōng shā dé lián zhā yě bú jiàn le 。
毒龙老祖，那差点将自己灭杀的老怪物，就这么莫名其妙的陌落，被一束光，轻而易举的轰杀得连渣也不见了。
"Thank you for your kindness. I know the importance of this matter and will return as soon as possible," the Elder Toxic Dragon calmed down a bit. He bowed and transformed into a streak of light that flew toward the sky, vanishing in an instant.
lín xuān chēng mù jié shé ， yī shí piàn kè ， sì hū hái yǒu diǎn bù néng jiē shòu zhè ge jié guǒ 。
林轩瞠目结舌，一时片刻，似乎还有点不能接受这个结果。
White Bone True Monarch raised his head, looking thoughtful. Their cooperation was merely for mutual benefit. What had happened to the other party? Was it just the destruction of one outer manifestation? Unfortunately, he didn’t know the truth, but if he did, it might be beneficial to him!
The already pitch-black sky grew even darker, so dark that one could not see their own hand in front of them. The darkness was absolute, and the eyes were useless, much like a blind man. Fortunately, Lin Xuan was an cultivator; he could still see clearly with his divine sense, even without relying on his physical eyes.
Terrifying demonic energy surged out from the treasure before him, so pure that it seemed almost unnatural. The Five-Clawed Seal appeared to have transformed entirely into a demonic artifact.
At this moment, a strange incantation suddenly appeared in Lin Xuan's mind.
The incantation was very short but its pronunciation had never been heard before—something he had neither seen nor even heard of. Such things would not be recorded in any ancient texts or books.
Yet it was clearly imprinted on his mind.
A look of confusion flashed across Lin Xuan’s eyes as a voice urged him to act, though he hesitated and wasn’t sure if he should follow this advice.
Was what Hua Yang said right or wrong? What would be the consequences?
But Lin Xuan didn't have much time to ponder. The Elder Toxic Dragon was already in a state of shock.
"Wh-What is this monster?" he wondered, his heart racing as he felt a wave of pressure from the claw that seemed to dwarf him.
He couldn’t believe it was just a claw. It felt like facing a higher existence, a mere ant before such power. This thing must have a significant origin!
In his panic and anger, he spat out blood and tried to activate his treasure. However, the claw moved, shooting a beam of light from its nail. The beam was so vivid that it couldn't be described in words.
With a roar, the beam dried up the sea surface, distorting and collapsing space. Its power far exceeded anything Lin Xuan could imagine or comprehend.
The Elder Toxic Dragon, who had nearly killed him, vanished in an instant under this light beam. Lin Xuan was left speechless, struggling to accept what had happened.
This battle was full of twists and turns. After being almost defeated by the demon sword, he ended up winning in a hazy state. The vortex in the sky had disappeared, and there was no trace of the claw.
With a snap, the Five-Clawed Seal fell. Lin Xuan quickly conjured a green light to wrap around it and bring it back before carefully examining it. The seal seemed unchanged, but the pure demonic energy that had been integrated into it had vanished without a trace.
"What secrets does this thing hide?" Lin Xuan muttered to himself as he bent down, coughing up blood. This injury was severe, and he would deal with the Five-Clawed Seal later. For now, he needed to leave this place.
With his thoughts racing, Lin Xuan flew away like a small island.
Despite the intense battle, they had managed to avoid this small island. Otherwise, it might have been completely destroyed by now.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away on Red Leaf Island, two old monsters were enjoying themselves in the city lord's residence.
The sound of music filled the air as several beautiful female cultivators danced gracefully.
"White Bone Daoist, where did you gather these women? Each one is a top choice in terms of both talent and appearance."
"Haha, how so, Fellow Daoist Qi? Let’s be honest. A few cauldrons are nothing to me. If you’re happy, I’ll give them all to you," White Bone True Monarch said, stroking his beard with an expansive smile.
"Brother Wei, your generosity is greatly appreciated." The Elder Toxic Dragon was overjoyed at the offer, despite his ugly appearance and short stature. With so many beautiful women, he couldn’t help but drool. But before he could accept, his face suddenly turned pale.
His wine cup shattered with a loud crack as he let out an angry cry. A wave of malevolent energy spread across his face, filled with murderous intent.
"Ah!"
The female cultivators were merely at the base level of foundation consolidation cultivation and couldn’t withstand such a surge of killing intent. They all fell to their knees, trembling in fear.
Even White Bone True Monarch was startled, showing confusion on his face: "Fellow Daoist Qi, what’s going on?"
"My outer manifestation has been destroyed."
The Elder Toxic Dragon roared with anger but had a hint of panic in his eyes. He knew the power of his outer manifestation well; once unleashed, it could rival even his true form. How could it be so easily destroyed?
Was it because there were too many opponents or was there a mid-stage foundation consolidation cultivator involved?
These thoughts flashed through his mind, but this wasn’t the most important thing. The place where his outer manifestation guarded held countless treasures he had collected over tens of thousands of years. Could they have been stolen by the enemy?
Thinking about it, even as an old monster at the foundation consolidation stage, he couldn’t help feeling agitated.
"Absolutely not, I must return to the Toxic Dragon Island to see what’s happening."
"Fellow Daoist Qi, this outer manifestation is just a single entity. There's no need to be so concerned. If you really want to, we can re-cast one in time. Right now, protecting the mineral veins from the sea creatures' covetousness should be our top priority," White Bone True Monarch said slowly.
"Fellow Daoist Wei, I know this outer manifestation is special. Regardless of what happens, I must go back," the Elder Toxic Dragon said with a bitter smile.
"Fellow Daoist Qi, if you do this, it’s like leaving me to deal with this mess." White Bone True Monarch frowned and waved his sleeves.
"Even if I leave it to you, White Bone, don’t try to detain me. Don’t be so presumptuous," the Elder Toxic Dragon said coldly. Even a clay figure had some temper, and he was already at his wit’s end after such a drastic change. He would bite anyone who came near.
Before he could finish speaking, the Elder Toxic Dragon's demonic energy surged as if ready to act on any provocation.
White Bone True Monarch was initially furious but stopped when he saw what was happening. Was the Elder Toxic Dragon so enraged that one outer manifestation being destroyed warranted such a reaction? Could there be some hidden secrets behind this?
Though curious, he knew asking would only lead to rejection and silence.
"Haha, I was just joking. Fellow Daoist Qi, don’t take it seriously. As they say, gentlemen help each other in times of need. If you really have something urgent, go ahead. I won't stop you."
"Thank you for your kindness. I know the importance of this matter and will return as soon as possible," the Elder Toxic Dragon calmed down a bit. He bowed and transformed into a streak of light that flew toward the sky, vanishing in an instant.
White Bone True Monarch raised his head, looking thoughtful. Their cooperation was merely for mutual benefit. What had happened to the other party? Was it just the destruction of one outer manifestation? Unfortunately, he didn’t know the truth, but if he did, it might be beneficial to him!