Chapter 127: The Plan in Motion
Given that, his current attitude was not surprising. So, Xiao Shou immediately said, "Young’er, this is my fault. I forgot to explain these principles to you. I will explain them in detail when there is time. In short, as cultivators, unless absolutely necessary, we must never act recklessly and implicate others for no reason, especially mortals and low level cultivators who cannot defend themselves."
Thinking of how the original owner had died so miserably, Xiao Shou could not help adding that last part about low level cultivators.
"Disciple understands." Seeing how serious Xiao Shou was, Fu Young still adopted the posture of an obedient disciple despite not agreeing internally. "Then how does Master plan to proceed?"
"My idea is to use a large scale illusion and confusion array to distort their vision and thinking. Then, with Chen Zhiyi guiding us, we will sneak into the seabed and retrieve the strange stone that carries the secret realm’s boundary membrane. After that, we remove the array and let them continue searching where they are. Then we place the stone somewhere safe and enter the secret realm from there."
Xiao Shou explained his plan. "This way, we can avoid conflict with Penglai Immortal Isle and still freely access the secret realm."
"And we could even take control of this undeveloped secret realm. But can the object that anchors the realm’s boundary really be moved at will?"
Fu Young immediately understood Xiao Shou’s idea after hearing it.
If it could be moved freely, then it was indeed feasible.
Xiao Shou thought about how, in the original story, Li Peiyi had been able to bring the strange stone that anchored the realm’s boundary to Penglai Immortal Isle as part of her dowry.
He also recalled how, after reaching the Spirit Realm, powerful cultivators there had explained the nature of such secret realms.
He nodded at once and said, "Yes. Although secret realms often appear in this world, they do not truly exist within it. The place where the boundary connects is essentially just a doorway leading to another small world."
"In that case, I’ve already made preparations. Let’s proceed according to Master’s plan. Cao Xue, you..." After hearing Xiao Shou’s explanation, Fu Young immediately began arranging everything according to his plan.
Off to the side, Gou Guangming watched as Xiao Shou changed the protagonist’s plan with just a few words and successfully guided him to act according to it.
So this was the protagonist’s master, Xiao Shou.
That day, they spent quite some time discussing and arranging the plan.
It was only by nightfall that they barely completed the initial setup, then dispersed to make their own preparations.
Early the next morning, they invited Xiahou Bo and the Chen brothers to further refine the plan, organize the arrangements, and prepare contingencies in case the cultivators of Penglai Immortal Isle discovered their actions.
They assigned targets within the formation and coordinated how to respond to changes while supporting those who would infiltrate the seabed.
Such a grand operation left City Lord Xiahou and the Chen brothers utterly stunned.
They developed genuine admiration for the previously unknown Eternal Prosperity Sect.
About five days later, over the deep blue sea of a perilous region known for its dense hazards, swirling currents, and coral-covered seabed, a cultivator dressed in Penglai Immortal Isle attire stood suspended in the air.
He released his divine sense to scan the surroundings and probe beneath the water.
From time to time, Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators emerged from the sea’s surface, then dove back down again, all appearing extremely busy.
At that moment, a gust of sea wind blew past, and waves of white mist rose with it, gradually enveloping the entire area.
At the edge of the fog and finally seizing the chance to speak first, Gou Guangming who is unable to hide his excitement looked at the figure standing in midair and said, "Someone who can float without relying on any artifact must be a Nascent Soul cultivator. Leave this one to me!"
"Mas..." Gou Zhi was glared at by Gou Guangming and immediately corrected himself. "Senior brother, the enemy is at the mid-stage Nascent Soul. For safety, it would be better if I..."
"No need. With the formation assisting me, if I still cannot handle him, that would be too embarrassing." Gou Guangming refused without hesitation.
Gou Yue looked left and right, confused. "Senior Brother, aren’t we supposed to protect the sect leader and Chen Zhiyi as they sneak into the seabed to retrieve the strange stone? Then why are you..."
"Shut up!" Gou Guangming snapped in embarrassment, feeling ashamed himself.
He had finally seized the chance to speak first, only to get so excited that he targeted the wrong objective.
At that moment, Fu Young glanced back at him and Gou Guangming’s expression instantly changed to a guilty look.
Seeing Gou Guangming’s apologetic expression, Xiao Shou suppressed a laugh and gave Fu Young a look.
Fu Young immediately nodded and smiled brightly. "Then we proceed according to the plan. Cao Xue will control the formation. Gou Guangming, Gou Heng, Gou Yue, and City Lord Xiahou, you take positions at the formation nodes. If they notice our actions and attack, activate the formation and eliminate them in batches within it. Gou Zhi, you follow me, Master, and Chen Zhiyi into the seabed."
"Yes."
"Understood."
After assigning everyone’s tasks, Fu Young, Xiao Shou, Gou Zhi, and Chen Zhiyi immediately activated high level water avoidance talismans.
Using the power of the illusion formation, they evaded the cultivators of Penglai Immortal Isle and dived into the sea.
The scenery under the sea will not be described in detail.
Xiao Shou had at least visited aquariums, underwater restaurants, and underwater amusement parks in modern times, so he was not particularly shocked by being underwater.
In fact, the artificially enhanced underwater scenes of the modern world that was illuminated by lights were even more beautiful than this.
So he obediently followed behind Chen Zhiyi, passing through whirlpools of all sizes and crossing patches of coral.
