"Mr. Tao Bai Bai, you must be joking. Miss Tianyi said you have a destiny to help me. We…"
Ping Zhongshi stopped mid-sentence, unable to continue, as a finger touched his throat. Electric light flickered on the finger, causing Ping Zhongshi's throat muscles to spasm, rendering him speechless.
Pingzhong Hua instinctively stepped forward but then stopped.
Bai Cangshu retracted his finger, a playful smile in his eyes. He wagged his finger, correcting Ping Zhongshi.
"My destiny is merely to protect you from dying. As for the things you pursue, they have nothing to do with me."
After completing Arashi Tokumitsu's special trial, Bai Cangshu also clarified the key to the virtue card mission.
Protecting Ping Zhongshi from dying: this mission, due to Tianyi and Ping Zhongshi's choices, meant Ping Zhongshi would actually become the world will's primary target.
Although Tianyi's actions now made her the top priority target, giving Bai Cangshu some time, eventually, once she was killed or escaped this world, the plot characters' hatred would still fall upon Ping Zhongshi.
Therefore, the golden law Descends mission naturally became bound to Tao Bai Bai, who had to keep Ping Zhongshi alive.
However, after learning that the planetary will also did not want the Ōtsutsuki Clan to appear, Bai Cangshu realized that in this world, he was the one who held the power to sway the situation.
Whether it was the planetary will, the Six Paths Sage, or the supreme will, these individuals had to rely on the hands of various plot characters and Reincarnators to influence the world's direction.
But he didn't need to; power always remained in Bai Cangshu's hands.
Watching Ping Zhongshi's eyes constantly change, probably still thinking about how to make Tao Bai Bai help him.
Bai Cangshu, however, spoke directly:
"Give up, Ping Zhongshi, all your plans will fail."
His tone was calm, as if making a declaration.
Pingzhong Hua, however, breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that Tao Bai Bai was an incredibly terrifying and violent fellow, but at this moment, only Tao Bai Bai's intentions made her feel at ease.
She secretly rejoiced that her husband's ambition was being thwarted.
Uchiha Shisui lowered his head, his heart beating faster and faster. Just as he was about to make that choice, he suddenly heard laughter.
"Heh, Zhi Shui, have you made up your mind?"
"Are you going to use that [Heavenly Hand Power] on me?"
Uchiha Shisui looked up and saw that the crazy and powerful man now seemed to have a hint of wind and lightning about him. Just standing there, he felt electric light occasionally flash from his hair and skin.
Uchiha Shisui nodded, his eyes revealing the Mangekyo Sharingan.
He didn't wonder why Tao Bai Bai knew about his [Heavenly Hand Power] ability; such a thing was meaningless. He also didn't try to hide or argue.
Bai Cangshu's lips curled into a cruel smile. His expression showed no hint of worry about facing the strongest genjutsu, [Heavenly Hand Power].
On the contrary, his expression directly showed that everything was within his control.
"Aren't you going to resist, Mr. Tao Bai Bai?"
Uchiha Shisui seemed relaxed, but he had already prepared for the worst.
Bai Cangshu smiled freely, his hands clasped behind his back, showing no intention of activating [Instant] to instantly kill Uchiha Shisui.
He heard very clearly that there were at least 7 Uchiha Shisui shadow clones hidden nearby. Combined with Uchiha Shisui's strange Body Flicker Technique, Uchiha Shisui had a good chance of casting [Heavenly Hand Power] during a fight.
Moreover, he had no need to dodge.
He deliberately kept Ping Zhongshi and Pingzhong Hua by his side and did not reveal some of the negative aspects of the Golden Law and the supreme will. This was all in anticipation of Uchiha Shisui returning.
To completely dominate this world, Bai Cangshu had considered countermeasures for all abilities that could potentially affect him.
The most difficult to grasp and counter, aside from Uchiha Obito's complete Double Mangekyo Sharingan after retrieving Kakashi's Sharingan, was naturally Uchiha Shisui's [Heavenly Hand Power].
As the strongest genjutsu capable of completely altering a person's thoughts, its release conditions were also very concealed, and even the person subjected to the jutsu could not detect that they had been affected by it.
For such a deadly weapon, Bai Cangshu considered many countermeasures, including finding an opportunity to kill Uchiha Shisui and other plans, but ultimately, he found a better plan.
The power of [Heavenly Hand Power] lies in modifying the thoughts of others, but if even the desired outcome of the modification can be guided by oneself, then this jutsu will not have much impact on oneself at all.
Ping Zhongshi and Pingzhong Hua also noticed the tense atmosphere. Uchiha Itachi was about to speak when Uchiha Shisui already closed his eyes.
Blood flowed from the corners of his eyes.
"Zhi Shui, you…"
Uchiha Shisui clutched his head. When he cast [Heavenly Hand Power] on Tao Bai Bai, he himself was affected by the opponent's special ability, just as recorded in clan intelligence: casting genjutsu on Tao Bai Bai would result in a strong Mental attack.
His mind felt enveloped by intense killing intent. This Mental state was completely different from Uchiha Shisui's usual thoughts, and the conflict made him feel dizzy.
Uchiha Itachi hadn't expected Tao Bai Bai to not resist at all, nor had he expected Zhi Shui to activate his ability instantly. He supported Zhi Shui and looked at Tao Bai Bai.
[You have been affected by Genjutsu: Heavenly Hand Power]
Bai Cangshu frowned, pondering his changes, but aside from this spatial prompt, he didn't detect anything.
Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap…
Bai Cangshu clapped his hands. The effect and ability of the [Heavenly Hand Power] jutsu greatly exceeded his expectations.
"As expected of the strongest genjutsu, Uchiha Shisui, it's a truly excellent jutsu. I can't find any trace of myself being affected by it."
Uchiha Shisui clutched his head, somewhat nervous. He hadn't expected that Tao Bai Bai, after being hit by [Heavenly Hand Power], would actually be aware that he had been affected by the jutsu.
The human mind is the most mysterious and intricate thing. There are too many things you take for granted in daily life and never question why.
[Heavenly Hand Power] changes precisely this. Uchiha Shisui yearned for the peace forged by 'non-killing' and the future without death displayed by the golden law was exactly what he longed for.
Therefore, he modified Tao Bai Bai's thoughts to make him support and help the golden law descend, bringing about the Golden Tree Era.
"Let's go. Since we want the Golden Tree Era to appear, that tree cannot be destroyed now."
Bai Cangshu did not realize his transformation. At this moment, he only felt that completing the golden law Descends special event would also allow him to achieve his perfect benevolence and supreme goodness special trial.
It could be considered a good choice.
Ping Zhongshi and Pingzhong Hua looked at Tao Bai Bai, whose attitude had changed drastically. Their thoughts differed, but in this team, no one possessed the ability to defy Tao Bai Bai.
The two could only follow behind Tao Bai Bai.
Bai Cangshu's lips curled, and a composed smile still graced his face.
[Heavenly Hand Power] does not erase the memories of the affected person, so he knew very well that having his thoughts altered by [Heavenly Hand Power] was also part of his plan.
And, this plan was now proceeding smoothly.
He felt no awkwardness or discomfort about his mind being subtly altered. As someone who could calmly relinquish control of his body to tens of thousands of spirits to fight over, he now felt as if he were "controlling" his body to play a novel role-playing game.
"The golden law can completely dominate life force and blessings. To cultivate a Golden Tree with a sufficiently large sphere of influence, enough life force must be absorbed."
"In this world, there are no more suitable targets than the Tailed Beasts and those 'Sages'."
"Uchiha Shisui, we need to continue capturing Tailed Beasts and taking down Sages…"
Uchiha Shisui was startled. He found that although Tao Bai Bai's current objective had indeed shifted to helping him and Ping Zhongshi bring about the Golden Tree Era, his actions were, for some reason, inexplicably similar to before.
Still pursuing those powerful individuals.
Tailed Beasts, Sages…
He had heard legends of Sages. It was said that in this world, there existed special secret realms where Sages resided, capable of teaching Sage Mode.
Did the Golden Tree Era require the downfall of such beings…?