Chapter 1638: Chapter 1263: Heavenly Gate Three Realms! Saving Lives (Monthly Ticket Requested)
Even though he knew the Sword Master was seeking the Monk Emperor for a plan, Shakyamuni was in no hurry nor intended to stop them.
Because once the enemy’s strategy has been revealed, it’s naturally anticipated, losing its effectiveness. He doesn’t even need to defend against it, for he has already taken the initiative.
No matter how Jiang Dali and the others plan to rescue Wu Ming, if the one they intended to rescue has already encountered a problem, then what’s the use of all their preparations?
Mocking! It’s purely mocking!
Teasing people—this is precisely what Shakyamuni loves to do.
...
Four days later.
Near the villages around the Snow Dragon Mountain Range, several figures have discreetly gathered by a crystal-clear stream outside the village.
The river is formed from melting snow water from the Snow God Mountains, flowing gently around the village, clear as a mirror. Not only can one see the pebbles and fish on the riverbed, but the water’s surface also reflects the varied expressions on everyone’s faces: the rugged yet somewhat distinguished Jiang Dali, the turtle-backed, silver-bearded, vigorous Zhang Sanfeng, the weathered yet resolute Sword Master Dugu Sword, and the wide-faced, sinister Undying Yin Zhong...
"That’s the Snow God Mountain... the Heavenly Gate..."
Yin Zhong looked up, gazing intently at the giant-like solitary peak standing among the other peaks, and spoke in a deep voice.
Jiang Dali crossed his arms and looked at the mist-shrouded, frost-covered summit with a serious expression, "The Heavenly Gate Master Shakyamuni has divided Heavenly Gate into three layers, symbolizing the Three Realms. He resides in the Void Sacred Realm alone, signifying supremacy.
The second layer is the Zi Zai Territory, primarily inhabited by the Heavenly Gate’s Divine Priests, the backbone of Heavenly Gate. However, currently, the strongest, the Ice Emperor and Divine Mother, have been captured by us. The remaining are not much of a concern.
As for the third layer, the Undisturbed Human Realm, it is mainly populated by various martial arts outcasts seeking shelter with Heavenly Gate. There are even some righteous path martial artists secretly joining for cultivation techniques and longevity, and some Abnormal People and monsters controlled by the so-called Divine Beast Pill are also residing in the third layer..."
Yin Zhong turned and said, "You’ve gathered this information from the Ice Emperor and Divine Mother?"
Jiang Dali nodded, "Exactly!"
Zhang Sanfeng solemnly said, "The name Shakyamuni is the second king in Buddhist legends, one of the Twelve Heavenly Kings, and his full title is Shakra Indra. It is indeed audacious for him to use the name of a legendary Buddhist Buddha.
I, as an old Taoist, was unwilling to descend the mountain, but upon hearing Master Jiang mentioning this person has lived for over a thousand years and was the villainous slaughterer of Shi Feng in the past, stirring chaos in the Martial World secretly, decided to descend the mountain to enforce justice with Master Jiang."
"Master Zhang, your nobility is admirable!"
Even the arrogant Yin Zhong found it hard not to compliment.
Suddenly, everyone turned to look at the river surface behind, where they saw a figure grabbing two people, demonstrating astonishing Qinggong skill. Like a dragonfly skimming the water, he landed on the mirror-like surface, creating wrinkles and small ripples, distorting the reflection of the muddy bank and rows of trees into a patch of gray.
"Such impressive Qinggong!"
As the Sword Master’s eyes lit up, the newcomer had already darted with the two people to where they stood, landing lightly and barely stirring the wind, then bowed with clasped fists towards Jiang Dali.
"The Divine Walk Grand Protector greets the village chief, and all seniors and experts. Village chief, these two have been brought as requested."
He indicated the Ice Emperor and Divine Mother beside him.
"Hm."
Jiang Dali nodded slightly, his eyes sparkling as he scanned the Ice Emperor and Divine Mother Luo Xian. He clearly understood the "as requested" referred to them having consumed the poison concocted by Poison King Mo Feiyuan using Beast Pill and Brain God Pill.
The Ice Emperor said calmly, "Master Jiang! We have told you everything you wish to know truthfully. Bringing us here makes no difference; the Divine Sovereign won’t care about our lives or deaths, and using us as leverage is useless."
"Hahaha!"
Jiang Dali chuckled lightly, his hands behind his back, coldly said, "I am well aware of this. Historically, those who become overlords never succumb to threats; I naturally won’t place my bets on you two. But I know within the Heavenly Gate, there are many mechanisms and paths; only with your guidance can we find where Wu Ming is being held."
Divine Mother Luo Xian calmly said, "The entire Heavenly Gate is under the sensing power of Shakyamuni’s Power of Primordial Spirit; once we enter, we will be detected, let alone leaving with others, which is absolutely impossible."
Jiang Dali calmly said, "No need for you to worry about this. Since we dared to come, naturally we’ve made comprehensive preparations."
After speaking, Jiang Dali flicked his cloak, glanced at the Sword Master, exchanged a look, and then said, "Let’s go!"
"Yes."
The Divine Walk Grand Protector swiftly grabbed the shoulders of the two.
Jiang Dali’s figure moved, performing movement techniques, quickly dashing towards the Snow God Mountain. Zhang Sanfeng, Yin Zhong, Sword Master, and others followed, performing their own techniques, soaring into the air.
Their movement techniques varied, their silhouettes rapidly blurred, gradually vanishing among the mountain paths.
Meanwhile, a hundred miles away, a monk dressed in a plain kasaya, exuding a peaceful aura, sat cross-legged in a bamboo grove, embodying the tranquility of solitary sitting among the bamboos, giving off the impression of an Outer World Expert.
