Xianye

Chapter 498 Wonderful Treasure Land

As early as when he entered the Buddhist kingdom in the form of the Spiritual Stone Monkey, through some divination, the Taoist Kongkong learned the secrets of Donggaozi and Jingzang Bianji Buddha.

Because his true form is a red-bottomed macaque, he possesses knowledge of yin and yang, understands human affairs, is skilled in entering and exiting, and has the ability to avoid death and prolong life, he is naturally compatible with divination.

Not long after returning from that Buddhist kingdom, the true form of the Taoist Kongkong also emerged from seclusion, opened an altar and devised a plan, and even borrowed the Shangji Golden Bucket to personally deduce Donggaozi's current situation, wanting to know exactly what state this person had reached.

Although the Taoist Kongkong never followed the path of virtue and fortune, he had no major conflict with Donggaozi.

The two should ideally remain unrelated and each go its own way.

However, the Taoist Kongkong knew that in this vast universe, the addition of another player equal to himself would inevitably have an immeasurable impact on the situation, given the interconnectedness of the game.

This intensifies the undercurrents beneath the surface, potentially even impacting his grand future plans...

As such, it was naturally difficult for the Taoist Kongkong to feel at ease.

Although it was rare for Daoist Kongkong to personally intervene in his true form and he obtained a valuable treasure, he could only deduce that Donggaozi had transformed from Yin Virtue to Fu De, and that he intended to use Fu De as a foundation to achieve a higher realm.

But whether Donggaozi achieved his goal, progressed further on the path of Tao, and became a player like himself...

Based on the calculation that Donggaozi's last breath disappeared at the Gate of Myriad Wonders, it seems that he entered the depths of the Gate of Myriad Wonders.

Even if the Taoist Kongkong was highly skilled in divination, his great power could not penetrate the chaotic and disordered ruins of the old world, and thus could not accurately calculate Donggaozi's condition. In the end, he could only shake his head and give up.

"The chaos in the Heavenly Law Saint is escalating. If a great calamity truly breaks out, how many forces will be willing to place heavy bets? How many immortals and gods will personally intervene?"

Unless a figure like the teacher personally intervenes to mediate and resolve the situation, the balance of power in the universe will inevitably be disrupted. At that time, whoever has the greater power will be the most likely to survive the great calamity.

From this perspective, Yu Chen's importance may have increased slightly?
Donggaozi faked his death to escape, and Daxian reforged the Heavenly Punishment Axe. Thinking about it, these are truly turbulent times!

Suddenly, the Taoist priest on the cliff shook his head and uttered these words, his eyes deep and intriguing.

These words made the old monkey, who hadn't yet come to his senses, quickly lower his head.

He tried his best to hide the astonishment and fear on his face, and secretly regulated his breathing several times before finally regaining his composure.

Because of the spell cast by the Taoist Kongkong, the old monkey had witnessed most of what had just happened.

Whether it's the nine-headed lion splitting the earth and dividing the sea, or the Heavenly Venerable of Ranluo Gongshou Tian openly offering up the White Sun to observe, or the Compassionate and Wise Buddha revealing his majestic form in the boundless void...

These are all renowned and powerful beings throughout the universe!

If others are not fortunate enough to have the opportunity, they may not even be able to pay homage to their relatives and disciples, let alone encounter them personally manifesting their divine power!
But none of these shocks could compare to the immense horror that the ancient stone axe instilled in the old monkey.

The stone axe looked unremarkable, like a clumsy work of an ordinary craftsman, rough and mottled, even the sharpest blade was pitted and uneven.

Apart from the lightning bolts swirling around it, there was nothing else mysterious about it.

Yet this ordinary stone axe inexplicably gave the old monkey a sense of grandeur and power, as if it could act on behalf of Heaven to punish, be supreme, all-encompassing, and boundless, and govern all things in accordance with Yin and Yang!
It seemed that as soon as that axe fell, whatever stood in its way would be cleaved in two!
After the stone axe repeatedly clashed with the Buddha Cixian, almost killing the nine-headed lion, and even the Taoist Kongkong rose up and formed a hand seal, intending to fight the stone axe.

The sense of horror reached its peak, causing the old monkey to lose his composure and become disoriented.

"..."

By this time, the old monkey had barely managed to calm himself down. After hesitating for a few moments, he couldn't help but ask:

"Ancestor, what about that axe just now?"

The Taoist Kongkong glanced at him and said:
"The Heavenly Punishment Axe was a treasure once used by Da Xian. However, this item was incomplete from the start. Before Tian Yi Yan rebelled against Heaven, Da Xian asked Tian Yi Yan to repair the axe himself. But even with Tian Yi Yan's great abilities, he was ultimately unable to do so."

Since then, this axe has rarely appeared in the world, and Da Xian has mostly used other celestial treasures to fight enemies. This is quite strange.

"Now... the Heavenly Punishment Axe has been completely repaired?"

The old monkey instinctively spoke up, still feeling lingering fear as he recalled the fierce power he had just witnessed.

The Taoist Kongkong paid no heed to the old monkey's wild thoughts. He simply gazed at the distant sky and began to ponder.

Today's performance was quite a lively affair for him.

Kongkong Daoren knew perfectly well that, under the pretext of Donggaozi's conversion to the Great Dao of Blessing and Virtue, the group of powerful figures had already subtly united and reached a tacit understanding, intending to use this opportunity to launch a joint attack on Yu Chen.

Their intention was to test Yu Chen's strength and find out his current status as an immortal, so that they could prepare for the great calamity to come.

Ideally, we should force Donggaozi to show himself and see the cultivation level of this former master of the Tiangang Yinghua Mansion.

Of course, if Yu Chen were to show weakness here and make concessions, that would be ideal, as it would be exactly what they wanted.

However, Daoist Kongkong knew that if Yu Chen showed such weakness, their sect would no longer be called Yu Chen, and would never have the illustrious reputation they had now!

Surrounded by enemies, showing weakness is truly a last resort.

In the opinion of the Taoist Kongkong, if there were any other choice, he should not have done this.

This move will not only fail to provide any respite, but will also reveal the enemy's exhaustion, leading to even more intense pressure, like being slowly bleed and cut with a soft knife, step by step, until there is nowhere left to retreat.

"Who could have known that these people, by joining forces, would not force out the Jade Emperors and Immortals, but instead the Great Manifestation?"

This is truly a case of a whale aspiring to soar through the vast ocean, only to encounter a mighty dragon in the heavens? Oh well…

The Taoist priest shook his head and smiled inwardly.

In fact, he was happy to see the actions of the Nine-Headed Lion, the Red-Clothed Taoist, and others.

Although he had spent a great deal of effort calculating that Donggaozi should be inside the Gate of Mysteries at this time, and it would be difficult for him to easily reveal himself and manifest his sainthood.

But to witness the Jade Emperors make their move before the great calamity of the Dharma Saint Heaven arrives, and to get a glimpse of the sect's true strength, is not bad at all.

However, Da Xian actually unleashed the Heavenly Punishment Axe from afar, causing the Nine-Headed Lion and his group's plan to fail miserably. This was something even Daoist Kongkong had not anticipated.
"To see the true nature of the Heavenly Punishment Axe this time, it can be said that this excitement has not been in vain."

"How could the Heavenly Punishment Axe be completely repaired after Tianyi Yan was imprisoned in the Three Realms Cave and the ancient world collapsed, something that even Tianyi Yan himself couldn't accomplish back then?"

The Taoist Kongkong's thoughts raced, then his gaze lingered on Chen Heng for a moment before shifting to the old monkey standing quietly to the side, and he smiled:
"Alright, now that we've enjoyed the show, it's time to get down to business. What exactly are Yu Shu's plans?"

"..."

The old monkey was startled by what he heard, and looked up blankly, seemingly not understanding what he meant.

The Taoist Kongkong said leisurely:
"I know Yu Shu's character. In my opinion, although we are not related by blood, our temperaments seem to be of the same kind."

In fact, I have always placed high hopes on Yu Shu. Judging from his actions, he will surely be able to carry forward the Immortal Tribulation Dharma lineage that I created, and he is destined to be a founder and ancestor of the sect.

As long as one can overcome the human tribulation and achieve the status of a celestial immortal, this person will sooner or later become one of us, able to trample on all living beings and rule over heaven and earth!
However, all of this... depends on him being able to overcome that tribulation.

When the old monkey heard this, he understood. He looked down at a cloud formation below the cliff and saw that Fu Lao was holding Chen Heng's shoulder. The two of them transformed into a bolt of lightning and headed towards a nearby dimensional realm.

The old monkey pondered for a while, but after racking his brains, he still couldn't find any instructions or instructions from Chen Yushu.

He gave an awkward smile, seemingly worried about offending the Taoist Kongkong, and carefully lowered his head:
"Ancestor, please forgive me. Before Yu Shu sent me to Dou Yutian to pay my respects to you, he only mentioned two things: the ancestral spirit Yuan Chen and the talisman for crossing the calamity."

As for how Yu Shu intended to deal with Chen Heng, well… Yu Shu certainly didn't tell me before he left.”

The Taoist Kongkong gave the old monkey a meaningful look and smiled:

"Still don't remember? You're wrong, he explained it to you very clearly."

After saying that, the Taoist Kongkong raised his hand and pointed at the old monkey's brow.

In an instant, the old monkey felt a sudden jolt in his mind, and a memory that had been forgotten for some time suddenly surged up, causing the old monkey to widen his eyes involuntarily.

"Yu Shu, you've got quite the handiwork!" The old monkey's face suddenly turned somewhat ugly.

……

……

After being pointed at by the Taoist Kongkong, the old monkey also recalled the instructions Chen Yushu had given him before he left.

Chen Yushu did this by deliberately obscuring his own memories.

Thinking about it carefully, it's not hard to guess...

"How long has it been? Yu Shu, you have already mastered the 'Fetal Light Passing Shadow' technique that the Ancestor entrusted to Immortal Wood Elder to teach you?"

"Are you trying to use this method to showcase your extraordinary beauty and gain the ancestor's support for your grand plan? Such a mindset is truly terrifying!"

The old monkey racked his brains but could not recall when Chen Yushu had used the "Fetal Light Passing Shadow" technique to secretly obscure his soul within the Rongcheng Life-Saving Cave in the water.

He touched his head, a bitter look on his face.

Although he already knew that Chen Yushu was different from yesterday, he was now a great figure, a demon master of the six sects and a pure Yang great true lord. He was a famous figure in the world and a destined immortal in the eyes of Xuanming Wuxian Daojun!

He was no longer the person who needed the Heavenly Decree Talisman to be secretly used to save his life back in the Void Emperor Heaven.

But seeing how easily Chen Yushu dismissed it, he realized that Chen Yushu had secretly tricked him, using him as a pawn to test his talent against Kongkong Daoren, and that he hadn't even noticed anything unusual from beginning to end.

The old monkey was in a state of complex emotions, feeling a mix of feelings, and didn't know what to say.

While the old monkey was pondering, the Taoist Kongkong had already rummaged through the old monkey's deliberately concealed memories in an instant, and knew exactly what move Chen Yushu was planning to make next.

He smiled with narrowed eyes, and after a long while, he also exclaimed in admiration.

"Yu Shu, you actually intend to use this method to deal with the human calamity? Indeed, one who does not plan for the whole situation is not qualified to plan for a part; one who does not plan for eternity is not qualified to plan for the moment."

Such a calamity that obstructs your path is not too much for you to be cautious about. As for the length of time, it is really not worth worrying about too much.

If this method is good, in my opinion, it is good because it is unavoidable and difficult to defend against!
Although it is not easy to raise funds and it takes a lot of time and effort, if it is successfully completed in the future, Yu Shu, you will probably be able to get rid of Chen Heng, this major threat.

If it doesn't work...

At this moment, a strange smile appeared on the corner of the Taoist Kongkong's mouth. He stopped speaking halfway through his sentence.

He nodded to the old monkey:

"At first, I was a little curious. Given Yu Chen's current power and Chen Heng's current status, how would Yu Shu make his move and then descend as a god to fight Chen Heng?"
A divine body is ultimately inferior to one's own physical form. Even the slightest difference can become a fatal flaw in a battle. If he really intends to do so, he will truly be wasting the Immortal Tribulation Talisman in his hand.

Such a brilliant scheme...

"Among the many beasts that follow the Calamity Clan, you are the one who has achieved the greatest."

The old monkey also swept away the slight frustration in his heart and smiled apologetically.

Since being created by the Taoist Kongkong, he and Chen Yushu have been in a state of equal fortune and disgrace.

Since their interests align, if Chen Yushu truly attains enlightenment, even his petty accomplices can ascend to heaven in broad daylight.

If that's the case, why dwell on that little bit of unhappiness?
"From sending Yue You from the Abyss of Earth, to setting up an ambush in the East Sea, to the god descending from the Ganliu Herb Garden, and today's scheme..."

The old monkey thought about it for a moment, and couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine:

"It's truly a case of one problem leading to another, Yu Shu. Anyone who goes against you is in deep trouble!"

While the old monkey was secretly filled with lingering fear, the Taoist Kongkong finally turned his gaze to Chen Heng, and then with a slight wave of his hand, the hundreds and thousands of clouds below the cliff vanished in an instant, never to return.

To be able to cultivate Taiyi Divine Thunder at the Golden Core stage—

At this moment, the Taoist Kongkong couldn't help but feel a pang of regret for his talent, and his desire to take him in as a seed of tribulation grew even stronger.

If Chen Heng had an ordinary background, he could easily have set up an ambush, gradually forcing him into a corner with no way out, until he had no choice but to join his ranks, just like in other stories of bandits.

However, Chen Heng had already joined the Jade Palace, and had the Jade Palace Immortals and even the Great Immortals as his backers.

These familiar methods are unlikely to be effective...

"Very well, let's see if you can escape unscathed once again in the future calamity, Chen Heng. I await your progress!"

Kongkong Daoren smiled to himself.

Meanwhile, in a small realm near the Buddhist kingdom.

After recounting the events that had just transpired to Chen Heng, Old Fu pondered for a long time, his face filled with emotion. He then composed himself and stated his intention to leave.

"Senior, do you not wish to return to Xiaoming Great Swamp first?" Chen Heng asked.

"Now that the sect is at peace, there is no use for me to go back. Even the Great Ancestor just now personally manifested his divine power. What petty person would dare to covet it?"

Old Fu gazed at the vast sky and sighed:

"After sitting in the Buddhist kingdom for a long time in hardship, I have finally gained my freedom. There are some things I should take care of."

Chen Heng bowed respectfully, smiled as he bid farewell to Old Fu, and thanked him again for his assistance.

"There's no need for that. This is not a great favor. It's a pity that I've been competing with monks in the Buddhist Kingdom for many years, and all the pills I had have been used up. Otherwise, as an elder of the sect, I should have given you a gift."

Before Chen Heng could politely decline, Old Fu waved his hand dismissively, laughing loudly as he interrupted:
"Once you achieve primordial spirit and subdue Ji Fakai to become a Dao Child, I will return to Xiaoming Great Swamp to congratulate you in person. I will make up for it then. I'm off now!"

After saying that, Old Fu vanished in an instant, his body turning into a beam of light, leaving only the sound of his booming laughter echoing in the sky for a long time.

That joyful and carefree feeling, even from a great distance, is something that people can easily empathize with.

"Great Master, Heavenly Punishment Axe..."

Chen Heng, who was standing still, did not rush to leave. After thinking for a long time, he suddenly smiled, and then he also transformed into a sword light and disappeared into the sky in an instant.

Thanks to a fortuitous opportunity within the Buddhist kingdom, he entered the Taiyi Divine Thunder realm in just five years, fulfilling his wish.

This is more than a year and a half ahead of his previous plans!
Since there are still more than forty years until the Dan Yuan Conference, we should proceed as planned, observe the heavens and earth, travel through the universe, and try our best to glean the mysteries from them, so as to advance our cultivation to the third level of the Golden Core realm.

Taiyi Divine Thunder, Netherworld True Water—

These two types of great supernatural powers naturally consume an enormous amount of magical energy, far exceeding that of ordinary supernatural powers and secret techniques, like the difference between heaven and earth.

Even though he has achieved the highest level of alchemy, his magical power surpasses that of many others at the same level.

However, his current cultivation level is somewhat insufficient; only by advancing to a higher minor realm can he barely cope.

With over forty years to pass, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he should have had enough time to break through another minor realm and successfully cultivate his inner realm by the time the Dan Yuan Conference arrives!
In the distance, a sword light flashed like a dragon in the clouds, then disappeared in an instant.

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Twenty-four years later, in the Land of Wonders.

A ball of clear light slowly descended, then vanished in mid-air, revealing Chen Heng's figure.

(End of this chapter)