Chapter 1333: Chapter 53: Observing Star Qi to Divine Fortune and Calamity (2)
Everyone looked over, and Elder Xing cautiously asked, "Daoist Zeng, do you have any difficulties?"
Zeng Conglun glanced around and said, "If I use this technique, bad luck will befall me, so I must ask all of you to swear a serious oath. If I face calamity in the future, those present must come to my aid."
Elder Xing seemed to think of something and excitedly exclaimed, "Could it be, could it be the Observing Destiny Book of Daoist Liu Gongnan is in Master Zeng’s hands?"
Zeng Conglun knew it couldn’t be hidden, so he simply confessed, "Exactly!"
The people around couldn’t help but have their eyes shine, even showing a bit of greed.
Everyone knows that even with a secret technique, calculating the fate, fortune, and misfortune of a Cultivator comes at a great cost, and sacrificing one’s lifespan and life might not yield results. Therefore, no one would do so unless necessary.
But the Observing Destiny Book is a remarkable treasure, able to guide Cultivators in avoiding disasters and finding a way out when in danger; back then, Zeng Conglun’s senior brother Liu Kui Nan was honored by many Sects thanks to this book.
However, using this treasure is not without cost; once it is used, a disaster surely follows. Therefore, unless his life is at stake, Zeng Conglun is unwilling to use it.
Elder Xing was aware of its intricacies, contemplated for a moment, and solemnly said, "I, Xing Chengyuan, swear here that if Daoist Zeng assists us in escaping, I will surely come to help in times of trouble; if I break this oath, I will fall into the mundane forever without liberation."
At present, escaping is the priority, and future matters are trivial. With someone taking the lead, everyone followed in making an oath.
Zeng Conglun then felt relieved, calmed himself, took out a scroll of bamboo books, and upon opening it, a white light surged, with thousands of talismans spinning within. He forced himself to look despite the discomfort, and in just an instant, tears flowed, his mind felt like it was pierced by needles. He dared not look further, quickly put it away, and breathed a sigh of relief.
Elder Xing hurriedly asked, "So? Did Daoist brother see anything?"
Zeng Conglun replied, "My cultivation is shallow and saw little, only noting that to the north is a thread of opportunity, with someone able to help us escape."
Someone grumbled, "Isn’t this like saying nothing? If we can get out, why remain trapped here?"
At this moment, Wei Daoist suddenly spoke, "Not necessarily, I have a Sect’s Dharma Treasure named Star-Guiding Incense, granted by our Ancestor. When disciples are stuck in dead ends, burning this incense allows escape from this place."
Zeng Conglun was hugely encouraged and asked, "Can the Junior bring others out?"
Wei Daoist replied, "I’m afraid I have to disappoint; only Little Cang Realm disciples can perform this technique."
The crowd showed disappointment.
Elder Xing said, "If Daoist Zeng calculates destiny ahead, one person going out is still going out."
Ma Daoist frowned and pondered, "Going north, could that be heading to Chu Kingdom?"
Elder Xing thought for a moment and disagreed, shaking his head, "Going to Chu Kingdom is a long journey, taking more than ten days back and forth, not the place to go. The nearest location... is only Divine House Mountain."
Zeng Conglun then clapped his hands loudly, "Exactly, the way out is surely here. Even Nascent Soul Third Realm Cultivators would find it difficult to trap over a hundred of us; with help from outside, the Great Demon won’t command at ease. Junior Wei should go to Divine House Mountain and ask Daoist Zhang to help; maybe he can save us."
Wei Daoist frowned; she originally came to find Zhang Yan to demand her disciple, arriving with aggression. Now, she’s asked to seek his help, feeling extremely unwilling and resisting, "Last time we parted unhappily, I’ve already offended this person; if I ask, how could he assist?"
Zeng Conglun advised, "Junior, it’s urgent to adapt; you should have items like Snake Ring Essence from Little Cang Realm, all things Daoist Zhang needs. Once you present them, he is highly likely to offer help."
Wei Daoist felt even more displeased hearing this, and snorted coldly.
Elder Xing signalled to those present and said, "Daoist Wei is working for all fellow Daoists; the things she gives up today, we will surely compensate in the future, we won’t make Daoist suffer losses, isn’t that right?"
Everyone listened and quickly agreed.
Wei Daoist sneered, "Going to Divine House will take at least half a day; even if I invite him, he can’t save you."
These words made everyone look at each other in dismay.
Ma Daoist then chuckled, "Daoist Wei, I have a steed, named Boqi Ma, which trots on smoke, crossing mountains like flat land. With one breath, it can cover thirty-three miles, helping Daoist reach Divine House Mountain quickly."
Wei Daoist knew she could no longer decline and reluctantly agreed.
She found an incense stick, lit it, and a wisp of white smoke rose to the sky, despite thunder and gales unable to move it an inch.
This item was granted by the Little Cang Realm Ancestor, and only three sticks were given. To her generation, only this one remains.
Ma Daoist brought the Boqi Ma over; Wei Daoist mounted, pulled the reins, and rode up along the white smoke into the blue sky, quickly disappearing.
Lu Changsu was standing on the Dharma Platform, shaking a Banner, directing various demon soldiers based on his Command to alter the Array Restriction. Suddenly, he saw a tunneling light break through the Six Reversal Earth Coffin Formation; not only that but even the trapping technique didn’t hold, and it charged into the azure, exclaiming in shock, "What Dharma Treasure is this that can escape such restraints?"
On the main array position, a flash emerged, and Mountain and River Child walked out, glanced, and said, "General Lu, it’s no matter; the little child let her go."
Lu Changsu calmed down knowing this, relieved it wasn’t his error, otherwise he couldn’t bear Zhang Yan’s reprimand.
Mountain and River Child looked at the lingering white smoke and thought, "This smoke is mystical, but suppressing it isn’t difficult; if not for this Daoist nun having items the master needs, how could she be allowed to escape easily."
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