Above the Great Dao-Chapter 1419 - 661: Kindred Spirits in a Foreign Land, Old Friends in a Distant Place (Part 2)

Chapter 1419: Chapter 661: Kindred Spirits in a Foreign Land, Old Friends in a Distant Place (Part 2)

They fought alongside the Jade Emperor, naturally putting in great effort and achieving victories wherever they went. For Kuimu Wolf, it was indeed a proud experience.

Chen Shi exchanged some pleasantries, saying, "Uncle, I’d like to ask you something. Do you know about the Three Elements World or the Tai Lai World?"

Kuimu Wolf paused, puzzled, and asked, "Why do you want to inquire about those worlds? They were long destroyed and now filled with Evil Qi. Some unpleasant events happened there back then, and the effects continue to this day."

Chen Shi said, "I heard there was an immortal disaster there, so I wanted to take a look."

Kuimu Wolf replied, "Oh, you know about this matter? After the disaster, the Great Heavenly Venerate ordered a thorough investigation. Several worlds were destroyed, and the Great Heavenly Venerate was truly angry. I was also dispatched there to search for any clues."

"I’ve been to those destroyed worlds, and upon arrival, I found the Evil Qi condensed, tribulations lingering, making them unsuitable for survival. As for traces, we couldn’t find much. Even the Heavenly Dao Gods couldn’t figure it out; later, Emperor Dongyue and Yama, along with other Earth Gods, intervened and traced the causes, finding the origin."

"It turned out to be the work of a Daluo Golden Immortal that transferred his own tribulations onto others, destroying these worlds. You may go there for a visit; over the years, many Buddhist disciples have gone there trying to resolve the grievances there."

He informed Chen Shi of the positions of Three Elements and Tai Lai, saying, "Moreover, there’s also Wu Fang and Liuli worlds. Among them, the World of Wu Fang is closest to here, and many Buddhist disciples often go there, trying to refine out the Evil Qi and Miasma to improve their Daoist Skills. If you plan to go, you can board the boat from the Ferry at the Turquoise Pool."

Chen Shi committed the information to memory and thanked Kuimu Wolf.

"Having the backing of a sect truly makes things easier."

After bidding farewell to Kuimu Wolf, he immediately headed to the ferry at the Turquoise Pool.

The Turquoise Pool was constructed in imitation of the Turquoise Pool in the Heavenly Court. Though its name has "Small," it is actually a vast Heavenly Sea formed from the convergence of the Heavenly River.

Chen Shi arrived at the ferry, inquiring about whether there was a boat going to Wu Fang. After searching among many boatmen, he finally found a boat, but the fare was very high, ten times that of other places.

Chen Shi paid the fare, but the boatman didn’t set sail immediately, saying, "We need to wait and gather some more passengers."

Chen Shi sat quietly on the Star Shuttle, waiting.

After a while, several monks and Arhats arrived and boarded the Star Shuttle.

These monks seemed to come from different temples, unfamiliar with each other, negotiating the price with the boatman for a while, after which the boatman slightly reduced the fare, stealthily glancing at Chen Shi, fearing that he too would demand a price cut.

Chen Shi noticed but remained silent.

At this moment, two more monks came over, shouting from afar, "Sir, please wait for us!"

The boatman was about to start but paused again upon hearing this, smiling and saying, "Today’s business isn’t bad indeed."

Two monks rushed over and hopped onto the Star Shuttle. One young monk came forward to negotiate the fare, haggling with the boatman for quite some time until he reluctantly offered a discount.

The young monk was quite happy, offered money, and paid the fare. The nearby monk with a slightly sharp voice complained, "The fare is just some external matter, why argue over it? Just give it to him."

The young monk was somewhat agitated, saying, "Master, who let you not hold a position on Ling Mountain? The name of Tathagata’s uncle is well known, but without offerings, I can only rely on my own skill to seek alms everywhere to make some money. Now, you’re nagging about negotiating prices; if you’re so capable, why not pay instead!"

The monk felt a little embarrassed at these words and replied, "How can I, being Tathagata’s uncle, ask for offerings again? If word gets out, it’s a loss of face for both Tathagata and me. But honestly, what’s the joy in becoming a Buddha and progenitor on Ling Mountain? It’s far less exhilarating compared to being a demon in Shituo Country, eating whoever I please, no strict rules to follow!"

The other monks and Arhats on the boat looked at them with dissatisfaction over their exchanges.

Chen Shi looked at the young monk, feeling he seemed familiar, and suddenly said, "Young monk, you somewhat resemble an old acquaintance of mine... Er Niu! Are you Zhong Erniu?"

He was both surprised and delighted, excitedly jumping up, laughing heartily, "Zhong Wuwang! Zhong Erniu! It’s indeed you!"

The young monk hurriedly covered his face with his sleeve, shouting, "It’s not me! Sir, you’ve mistaken me for someone else!"

Chen Shi approached, pulling his sleeve away, exclaiming, "You are Zhong Wuwang! Although you shaved your head, making it difficult for me to recognize you at first, you’re definitely Zhong Wuwang!"

The young monk forcefully pulled his hand away, angrily retorting, "It’s really not me! Chen, let go of me! If you don’t, I’ll get physical! Let go..."

Chen Shi released him and upon examination, he indeed found it was Zhong Wuwang.

Zhong Wuwang snorted, suddenly coming to realization, both surprised and happy, turning to the monk joyfully: "Master, remember when you accepted me as a disciple, I said you grabbed the wrong person? The one who filled in for your Flask of Yin and Yang Essence, truly wasn’t me! It was him, it’s him!"

He grabbed Chen Shi’s sleeve, overjoyed, shouting, "It’s him who filled the gap in the Flask of Yin and Yang Essence! Master, you must accept him, shave his head, and give him a few monk scars!"

His heart filled with immense joy, he began to babble, "Take him to eat vegetarian every day, eat tofu stir-fried tofu, drink rice porridge boiled rice porridge! Take him to Ling Mountain to lead an ascetic life, take him to embrace emptiness, to become Buddha and progenitor! I, the disciple, am merely a common person, unworthy of being your disciple!"

Chen Shi looked towards the monk, noting his hooked nose, extremely sharp eyes possessing a hint of demon nature, while surrounded by Buddhist light, seemed extraordinary but gave a strong sense of unease — like being watched by a ferocious and brutal beast.

Chen Shi felt a chill in his heart, politely saying, "Would you, Dao Brother, be the owner of the Flask of Yin and Yang Essence? I am Chen Shi, the Crown Prince of Thick Virtue and Bright Heaven Palace from Xuanhuang Sea, greetings to Dao Brother."

The monk heard this, his heart slightly shaken, and returned the salute, "Ah, it’s Prince Chen. I’ve been shocked to hear that you topped the Immortal Slaying List, plundering the treasures of over five hundred Immortal True, stealing their Earth Treasure Spirit Roots, and slaughtering them without mercy in Xuanhuang Sea. Even some from Ling Mountain met their fate at your hands. Your methods make the old monk truly admire!"

He burst into laughter, a sharp and high-pitched sound like the cry of an eagle in the sky, very bright, saying, "Truth be told, the old monk was also a guest on the Immortal Slaying List, once had the honor of maintaining the top position for decades! Later persuaded strongly by my nephew, I began to eat vegetarian and chant in Ling Mountain, reducing my sins."

Chen Shi was filled with solemn respect, saying, "Dao Brother, turns out you are my elder! To be honest, I’ve been misunderstood!"

He complained, "No one ever saw my true face, yet they hung me on the Immortal Slaying List, a truly reckless act! Fortunately, most victims are deceased, otherwise, I wouldn’t know how long I’d be falsely accused!"

The old monk advised, "Keep going, dispatch a few more victims, or wait until this Opening Tribulation is over, only then no one can falsely accuse you."

Chen Shi felt warmly connected, laughing: "Dao Brother, you’ve spoken right to my heart!"

They exchanged glances and laughed heartily.

Zhong Wuwang blinked, reminding, "Master, it’s him who made up for your Flask of Yin and Yang Essence’s deficiency."

The old monk replied, "The prince is my confidant, naturally aware of my inadequate Dao Skills, supplementing them for me. Prince, the old monk is Yun Cheng, thank you for your guidance."

He clasped his hands in prayer and bowed to Chen Shi.

Chen Shi hastily returned the courtesy, laughing, "Dao Brother is too kind! I also gained significantly from your Flask of Yin and Yang Essence, am unworthy of such great courtesy, ready to return it now!"

The old monk grew increasingly fond of him, saying, "Though you benefit from me, I received far more. I was stuck at the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm, unable to break through, meanwhile, all my old rivals advanced, leaving me the only one faltering. So I thought up this method, tossing my flask into the Ancestral Court, letting it flow and drift, but if it encounters a compatible individual, it would aid in completing my Dao Skills and breaking through the realm!"

He was somewhat proud, laughing, "I have good capital but shallow knowledge; after you supplemented my knowledge, my scholarly prowess improved. Given time, breaking through Taiyi Golden Immortal and cultivating into Daluo will be easy as pie!"

Zhong Wuwang couldn’t help but say, "Great Roc Bird, he should be the disciple you accept. Quickly take him in!"

"Brat, shut up!"

The old monk ruffled his brow and snapped, "Have you forgotten the submission you endured from me? Do you wish to experience it again?"

Zhong Wuwang was so furious he nearly spat up three liters of blood.