Chapter 830: Chapter 517: The Purpose_2
“Above the ninth order, the eleventh and twelfth order Immortal Arrays are not only indestructible, we dare not even approach them,”
“Who knows in what year or month we will be able to release those treasures left by the Earth Immortals, Heavenly Immortals, and even the Golden Immortal Ancestor?”
“…”
As they watched Ao Qin deducing the Two Instruments and Four Images Formation, the Calamity Realm Immortals and Gods felt a sigh of lamentation, accompanied by a sense of hesitation about the Heaven-Connecting Secret Realm.
Such a Secret Realm, such a treasury, contained not only opportunities but also unknown dangers and great fears.
Where had those Ancient Immortal Gods gone, and why had they disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only this Secret Realm that sparked endless speculation?
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No one knew, and it was precisely this lack of knowledge that bred fear in people’s hearts.
But despite the fear, everything had to continue, no matter how terrifying. The puzzle of the Heaven-Connecting Secret Realm still needed solving.
Therefore…
After Ao Qin took the stage, he successfully shifted the direction, taking turns with others as they appeared on stage, one after another, Calamity Immortals presenting either Heaven-Connecting Immortal Formations or related prohibitive methods, turning the Pill Origin Gathering into an Assembly of Heaven-Connecting.
Fortunately, Xu Yang had no objections to this, for after obtaining the Nine Heavens Mysterious Scripture, his need for basic Cultivation Techniques had greatly diminished. At this time, acquiring these Formations, Talismans, and Artifact Skills from the Heaven-Connecting Secret Realm was also a good choice, especially since he had not yet fully understood the Tusita Divine Edict, and was still lacking in Divine Powers.
The stone of other mountains can sharpen one’s own jade; these Heaven-Connecting methods could be mutually verified with the Tusita Divine Edict.
Thus, decades later…
“Time flies, over two hundred years have passed!”
Xu Yang stood up, looking at everyone, “No banquet under the heavens lasts forever, and it’s time for the Pill Origin Gathering to end,” he addressed the Daoists, “After drinking this cup, I hope that in ten thousand years, our gathering will reunite us to discuss the great Dao.”
Saying so, he raised his cup and emptied it in one gulp.
“Great Immortal!”
“Emperor!”
“Taoist Master!”
The cultivators present were all moved but found themselves at a loss for words for a moment, only able to drink up their wine, with all being understood in silence.
“Everyone, please!”
With a smile, Xu Yang set down his cup, brushed his sleeves, and left with a flourish, leaving the Academy Monks to see off the guests on their own.
A grand gathering thus came to an end.
A great drama simultaneously commenced.
The immortals stood and left the venue, each exiting the temple, pondering over the words just spoken.
“A reunion in ten thousand years?”
“It seems that this Honored Wandao intends to make a journey to the Heaven-Connecting Secret Realm.”
“This Pill Origin Gathering has lasted over two hundred years; the Immortals, Buddhas, Demons, and Monsters within the Heaven-Connecting Secret Realm should have returned by now, right?”
“The Heaven-Connecting Secret Realm opens every ten thousand years and, once opened, remains open for a thousand years before it closes. If one does not escape beforehand, even a Nine Tribulations True Immortal would be sealed for ten thousand years!”
“Is this Emperor of Ten Thousand Paths planning to enter the Secret Realm for ten thousand years?”
“Wouldn’t the situation in South Observance change then?”
“The Demon Nation Abyss has been coveting the Heavenly Mechanics Methods; if the Honored Wandao is not present, the demons will definitely invade en masse, attacking Academy Monks and seizing the Heavenly Mechanics Methods.”
“Not just South Observance, but also the Lower Realm, where most of the Wandao School’s foundations lie. Now that it has prospered, the demons will certainly not let it go.”
“Not just the demons, the Heavenly Court’s Buddhist Sect also harbors a different ambition. The incident at the Immortal-Slaying Stage has stirred up turmoil within the Heavenly Court, and the Buddhist Sect’s wish to propagate southwards remains unextinguished. With this Honored Wandao away, the Academy left without a master for ten thousand years, who can guarantee there won’t be those who would strike at one fallen into a well.”
“Ah…”
The human heart is chaotic, and the clouds are treacherous.
Even within Wuzhuang Temple, undercurrents were seen.
“Palace Master, you honor us with your presence at our poor Wuzhuang Temple for this Pill Gathering, for which I am immensely grateful,”
In the guest hall, two people faced each other, Xu Yang spoke to the yet-to-depart Jade Pool Palace Master with utmost courtesy.
“These words are too kind, Lady Yao,”
Lady Yao shook her head and sighed, “There were too many people at the gathering and too much chatter; many things Lady Yao could not openly discuss, only able to leave them for here; I hope the Emperor will not take offense.”
“I am aware of the Palace Master’s intentions,”
Xu Yang shook his head with a light laugh, “Now, it’s only you and I here, speak freely, there’s no need for reservations.”
“Then Lady Yao will speak frankly,”
Hearing this, Lady Yao also became straightforward, “Two hundred years ago, at the grand court meeting, a group of Immortal Families petitioned the Emperor to have the Imperial Brother take back the Emperor’s right to ascend and slay immortals.”
“Oh?”
Xu Yang smiled, unfazed, “How did the Heavenly Venerable rule?”
“Of course, he refused!”
Lady Yao spoke solemnly, “As one of the Six Imperial Majesties of the Heavenly Court, His Majesty naturally wields this authority. My royal brother would not be swayed by deceitful individuals; however, I fear that rumors might damage the bond between His Majesty and my royal brother, which is why I have been specially instructed to come here.”
“I see.”
Xu Yang nodded and said, “Heavenly Venerable need not worry. In my life, as long as others do not betray me, I do not betray them. How could mere rumors shatter the friendship between me and the Heavenly Venerable?”
“How could Lady Yao know of His Majesty’s true virtues?”
Lady Yao shook her head and sighed, “Yet, at times in the Heavenly Court, even my royal brother is powerless and has no choice but to comply!”
Xu Yang smiled and took over the conversation. “Like the Western Pole Emperor Lord?”
“This…”
Lady Yao hesitated for a moment, then nodded, “Correct, the Heavenly Secret Realm has now opened, and the Western Pole Emperor Lord should have returned to the Heavenly Court. The matters between the Wandao School and the Western Imperial Auxiliary Court…”
“Should be resolved by the Wandao School and the Western Imperial Auxiliary Court themselves.”
Xu Yang continued the difficult conversation, “When the Palace Master returns, tell the Heavenly Venerable not to worry.”
“…”
After a moment of silence, Lady Yao nodded, “Lady Yao understands, thank you, Your Majesty.”
Xu Yang nodded and smiled without saying a word.
Lady Yao hesitated for a moment, not rising to leave, but instead changed the topic, “Your Majesty just mentioned, do you intend to enter the Secret Realm?”
“Indeed!”
Xu Yang nodded and asked with a light smile, “Does the Palace Master have any advice?”
“I dare not advise.”
Lady Yao shook her head and said solemnly, “It’s just that the Secret Realm is perilous. Even True Immortals risk perishing. Your Majesty should be extremely cautious. Besides, if Your Majesty entered the Secret Realm and did not emerge for ten thousand years, the situation in South Observance and the influence of the school might change.”
“I have made arrangements; the Palace Master need not worry.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Yang was entirely at ease, showing no signs of heaviness, “However, I have one matter that requires the Palace Master’s effort.”
“Oh?”
Surprised by this, Lady Yao asked, “What is it?”
Xu Yang chuckled and presented a jade slip, “This is the Heavenly Mechanics Methods, the Superior Immortal Spirit technique. Please deliver it to the Heavenly Venerable.”
“This…”
Upon hearing this, Lady Yao was startled and looked at the jade slip on the table, at a loss for words.
Heavenly Mechanics Methods, Immortal Spirit Mech Armor; this method, once revealed to the world, had stirred the Immortal Realm, consecutively implicating Buddhism, Heavenly Court, Monster Nation, and the Demon Abyss. The True Immortals had fallen, the grand battle of South Observance had ultimately established the present structure.
These matters, these conflicts, all arose because of the Heavenly Mechanics Methods.
Subsequently, after everyone had made peace and in order to balance the combat power, both the Heavenly Court and Buddhism paid a great price. Needless to say about the demons who were driven to desperation.
But now…
“Your Majesty…”
Lady Yao looked up at Xu Yang, still at a loss for words.
Xu Yang smiled gently, as carefree as a cloud, “Just as I said before, as long as the Heavenly Court is loyal to the school, the school will definitely be loyal to the Heavenly Court. After I enter the Secret Realm, regarding the situation in South Observance and the school’s influence, please ask the Heavenly Venerable to take extra care and effort!”
“…”
After a moment of silence, Lady Yao stood up and bowed solemnly, “Rest assured, Your Majesty, Lady Yao will do her utmost!”
Xu Yang nodded and also stood up, offering a light supportive gesture, “Thank you for your efforts, Palace Master!”
…
Moments later, the Golden Chariot Procession also left the Longevity Mountain Gate, heading back towards the Eastern Continent.
Inside the golden chariot, Lady Yao held the jade slip in her hand, her expression undulating.
A palace maid stood close at hand but dared not speak aloud to interrupt.
After a long silence, Lady Yao finally spoke up, asking, “Le Xi, I heard that the Emperor of Ten Thousand Paths had a companion in the Lower Realm…a Taoist partner?”
“This…”
The palace maid named Le Xi was taken aback, puzzled and hesitant to ask further, yet she could only nod in response, “Yes, according to what the Western Pole Imperial Palace learned from soul-searching the monks of the academy, the Emperor of Ten Thousand Paths indeed had a Taoist partner during his time in the Lower Realm, who was an unconventional fox lady.”
“A fox lady?”
Lady Yao frowned briefly, then relaxed and asked solemnly, “That was…”
“That was two to three ten thousand years ago!”
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Seemingly attuned to her thoughts, without waiting for her to finish speaking, Le Xi promptly continued, “According to the academy monks, two to three ten thousand years ago, when the Emperor of Ten Thousand Paths was in the earthly realm, before the longevity methods were devised, that fox lady, who had low cultivation, died of natural causes. Afterward, the Emperor of Ten Thousand Paths devoted himself entirely to the Immortal Path and never again took a partner!”
“Entirely…devoted to the Immortal Path?”
Lady Yao murmured to herself, her gaze shifting, indescribable emotions flickering within.