"Di Shitian?"
When Li Boyang learned from Wang Shu about Zhuang Zhou’s new identity, his face showed an unusually amused expression.
Zhuang Zhou came from a future era and had not given up on his pursuit of becoming a Pathfinder.
Therefore, whether to prevent future friends from mocking him or to avoid being targeted by Pathfinders like Posun, he had to assume a new identity.
Li Boyang actually performed divination on Zhuang Zhou’s various choices.
A Mara ruling over the Heaven of Transfiguration and Freedom...
A Saint presiding over Douluo Heaven...
A Buddha overlooking Yama Heaven...
No matter which identity Zhuang Zhou chose from the above, Li Boyang wouldn’t be surprised.
After all, the path of "Great Freedom Heaven" clearly shows that Zhuang Zhou is not the kind of being restrained by rules and regulations.
Yet, this person who pursued unfettered freedom all his life chose to transform into a Celestial Being.
Celestial Beings, as one of the Eight Divisions of the Thirty-Three Heavens, represent the manifestation of power and desire.
Zhuang Zhou, incarnated as Di Shitian, became the leader of the Celestial Beings.
Even among all the manifested Demon Kings, he had the strongest craving for power.
"Zhuang Zhou said that since he is managing the Six Desire Heavens on your behalf..."
"Then ’Di Shitian’ is undoubtedly the most suitable identity."
Wang Shu obviously agreed with Zhuang Zhou’s explanation; she even thought Zhuang Zhou was a bit more "understanding" than she imagined.
To this, Li Boyang just chuckled quietly and shook his head, then changed the subject.
"Have you prepared the roster of those Demon Kings and Buddhas?"
Registering the current Demon Kings and Buddhas in the Six Desire Heavens was another task Li Boyang gave Wang Shu.
It turned out that with Zhuang Zhou’s help, Wang Shu completed this task quite perfectly.
"It’s all registered. The Eight Divisions formed by the Desire Demon Kings, the Buddha Deva Kings formed by the Right Mindfulness Buddhas..."
"As long as they’re individual beings in the Six Desire Heavens, their names and abilities have been documented on this scroll."
With just a light gesture, a thin scroll appeared in Wang Shu’s hand.
As the scroll self-flipped, one could vaguely see the vivid and lifelike demons as if they were alive.
"Teacher, what do you need these rosters for?"
With some curiosity, Wang Shu handed the scroll to Li Boyang.
"Of course, I don’t need these rosters, but someone else will find them useful!"
Smiling and casting his gaze towards the North Sea, Li Boyang’s words made Wang Shu understand.
If there’s anyone in the world worth Li Boyang’s elaborate effort, it would be no one other than Xiluo.
"That silly cat has been wild outside for so many years; it’s about time to come home."
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"You now call yourself Di Shitian?"
Tilting her head, scrutinizing the man before her, Xiluo’s eyes were full of surprise.
If she hadn’t known in advance that this was the Zhuang Zhou who transformed from a Roc to a Peng, it would have been difficult to associate him with the dignified, rich-man in front of her.
He wore a Treasure Crown, adorned in Yingluo, and held a Vajra Pestle, appearing extraordinarily imposing.
And behind this Di Shitian, a Six-Tusked White Elephant stood lazily in the water, its size virtually matching that of the Dragon Turtle.
"Di Shitian is my identity, my new name is Indra."
As Indra explained his identity, Lu Huaijin had quietly appeared behind him.
At this moment, Lu Huaijin had also assumed a Celestial Being form.
Her splendid long dress and trailing ribbons had a faint resemblance to Xiluo’s attire.
Perhaps knowing that Xiluo had always disliked her.
Lu Huaijin was now unusually discreet, showing none of her usual arrogance and charm in front of others.
"I don’t care what you call yourself, but if you want to take the Giant Roc Race from my hands, you’ll have to pay some price, won’t you?"
Lightly flipping through the Jade Pool Celestial Book in her hand.
Xiluo’s gaze casually swept over Lu Huaijin, as if not recognizing her identity at all.
"Naturally, I came openly with enough sincerity."
Indra’s voice was exceptionally calm, as if completely unaware that the future Queen Mother of the West stood before him.
"The Primordial Celestial Demon intends for me to become the lord of the Thirty-Three Heavens, to help rule the entire Six Desire Heavens."
"But achieving this goal with my strength alone is simply impossible."
"Therefore, I need thirty-two deputies to help me complete this goal."
"With your divine power reaching the heavens and your grand ambitions, perhaps you can send an incarnation to take charge of these Thirty-Three Heavens."
Looking at the sincerely gazing Indra, Xiluo, although unaware that the Primordial Celestial Demon was Li Boyang, vaguely sensed she was being taken advantage of.
After all, the birth of the Six Desire Heavens was clearly related to Li Boyang.
So that so-called Primordial Celestial Demon, even if not Li Boyang, must have an inextricable link with him.
"Do you take me for a fool?"
Showing a hint of her fangs, Xiluo’s face darkened with displeasure.
"If I really wanted to take charge of the Six Desire Heavens, would I need your permission?"
Facing Xiluo’s anger, Indra simply continued with a smile.
"For merely taking charge of the Six Desire Heavens, you certainly don’t need my consent."
"But if you wish to hold the ’Jade Pool Banquet’ and attain the immortal path of longevity, I think I can help."
"Of course, I also know that if you seek assistance from the Tao Ancestor, he will surely help you wholeheartedly."
Undeniably, Indra’s taunting tactic was cleverly used.
Everyone present could see it was a taunting tactic, yet they knew it was highly effective on Xiluo.
After all, if Xiluo genuinely intended to rely on Li Boyang’s power for enlightenment, she simply couldn’t have roamed outside for so many years.
"It seems I’m quite famous in the future; it feels like everyone knows me."
While saying this, Xiluo didn’t forget to stomp hard on the Dragon Turtle beneath her.
The Dragon Turtle, completely silent and innocently entangled, could only blink its eyes in grievance.
"But what intrigues me more is, aren’t you in pursuit of the path of freedom and ease?"
"Why are you so adept at strategies of power?"
Shrugging casually, Indra continued speaking calmly with a smile.
"Freedom, freedom..."
"If one does not reach the peak of power, does not master strategies of power, how can one truly talk about freedom?"
"The Tao Ancestor once said, only by first entering the mundane world can one speak of transcending it, only by first not being free can one seek freedom."
"In dreams, I was once a king of a country, and at times a humble beggar, witnessing all kinds of lives, enjoying wealth and splendor in the world."
"Later, realizing the sorrows and miseries of all beings, even reaching the pinnacle of the secular world, there were still moments of unfreedom; only then did I wish to seek true freedom."
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