Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 844 - 760: What Is Love in This World, That It Makes People Live and Die for Each Other!

"Good fellow!"

Lu Qingfeng felt a sharp pain in his eyes and exclaimed.

The Jade Emperor reprimanded, "I told you to observe, not to look into the mirror."

"Then what should I look at?"

Lu Qingfeng, holding the mirror, saw his own puzzled and handsome face reflected, and looked up at the Jade Emperor.

"Visualize 'the other me', observe this realm of the Three Realms, and there will be a response," the Jade Emperor guided.

"I see now."

Lu Qingfeng finally understood. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

It turned out he needed to visualize 'the other me'.

Do not think this method is simple.

It should be known.

There are many Golden Immortals in the Three Realms and countless methods to visualize 'the other me', but those who can truly make something of it are less than one in a hundred.

Among this hundred, many require a substantial amount of time.

The rest.

Can only walk the path of 'True Meaning of Dao'.

With the Heavenly Mirror in hand, Lu Qingfeng saved much effort.

He channeled a thread of mana into it, silently reciting in his heart: "the-other-me the-other-me the-other-me! the-other-me the-other-me the-other-me! the-other-me the-other-me the-other-me!"

Before long.

He saw a mountain in the mirror, with a green bamboo growing on it.

The green bamboo was upright, three zhang and six chi and five cun tall, lush and flourishing, with a circumference of two zhang and four chi. Three zhang six chi five cun, according to the celestial cycle of 365 degrees. Two zhang four chi in circumference, according to the 24 solar terms. On it were ninety-nine branches, each with eight groups of green leaves, following the Nine Palaces Eight Diagrams.

There were no other trees shading it, with only orchids complementing it on the sides.

Most peculiar.

Lu Qingfeng looked at the strange bamboo and the familiar mountain. The scene in the mirror shifted, revealing the full view of the mountain.

Standing amidst vast waters, commanding Yao Sea.

Crimson cliffs and strange rocks, steep peaks of peculiar formation.

Hundreds of rivers converge to take hold of the sky, never moving the ground of ages and tribulations.

Lu Qingfeng recognized it then, this was 'the ancestral vein of the ten continents, the origin of the three islands, established after the division of primordial chaos'—

It was Huaguo Mountain!

"What kind of bamboo is this, that it grows on Huaguo Mountain?" Lu Qingfeng, seeing the chaos restored in the mirror, returned it to the Jade Emperor and curiously asked.

"This is 'Bitter Bamboo'."

"Originally 'Six Roots Purification Bamboo' in Zhunti Sect Master's hand, it returned to its origin millions of years ago and was given to the disciple Wu Kong Daoist to plant on Huaguo Mountain. It absorbed the earthly and heavenly essence, sun essence and moon light, aiming to imitate the Stone Monkey and transform into a being."

The Jade Emperor waved his hand and retrieved the Heavenly Mirror.

"Bitter Bamboo."

"Six Roots Purification Bamboo."

Lu Qingfeng was moved and looked at the Jade Emperor, "Is 'the other me' actually this Bitter Bamboo?"

"The Heavenly Mirror does not lie."

The Jade Emperor nodded.

Lu Qingfeng heard this and fell into contemplation, somewhat enlightened.

If he was connected to this Bitter Bamboo, then everything was explained.

The Buddhist Sect blocking his path, preventing him from reaching Huaguo Mountain, was probably to avoid his contact with Bitter Bamboo.

Otherwise, whether he refined Bitter Bamboo,

or Bitter Bamboo devoured him,

neither was something the Buddhist Sect wanted to see.

As for why Wu Kong Daoist wanted him to go to Huaguo Mountain, Lu Qingfeng still couldn't figure out whether he was a friend or foe.

"You achieved enlightenment as the Qingjing Method Bamboo, originating from the Quiet Bamboo Forest on Black Wind Mountain. This Quiet Bamboo Forest was created from a branch segment of the 'Six Roots Purification Bamboo', the cause and effect of which you should know."

"The Buddhist Sect seeks to deliver you."

"They do not want you to absorb 'the other me' and achieve the Grand Dao, to avoid becoming a major threat in the future."

"As for Huaguo Mountain—"

The Jade Emperor held the Heavenly Mirror, suddenly tossing it into the air, and the mirror revealed a scene. On one side was the mighty Tianhe, three thousand weak waters; on the other stood the big-bellied Purification Envoy Bodhisattva wielding a muckrake.

"Tianhe Weak Water."

"Purification Envoy."

Lu Qingfeng looked at both, and a thought surged in his heart, causing him to suddenly be shocked.

"You guessed correctly."

"Tianhe Weak Water is the 'other me' of the Purification Envoy."

The Jade Emperor nodded at this.

The other me has no fixed form.

It can be a mountain, a water, a person, or a beast.

Thousands of types.

Endless diversity.

Like Duo Bao Daoist, who is a myriad of Spiritual Treasures.

Like Wu Kong Daoist, who is the Six-Eared Macaque.

Like Lu Qingfeng, who is the Bitter Bamboo.

And this Purification Envoy, who is the Tianhe Weak Water.

"Indeed—"

Lu Qingfeng was stunned, then asked doubtfully, "The Purification Envoy was once the Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy, commanding Tianhe, with plenty of opportunities to refine the weak water, how come—"

This is like placing the Great Saint in the Immortal Peach Orchard—

Like a blind man lighting a lamp.

Clearly tempting one to breach their trust.

How is the weak water still flowing intact in the Tianhe?

Could it be that this Purification Envoy is actually a person of high moral integrity?!

"What is love, that it binds people to life and death?"

The Jade Emperor, knowing Lu Qingfeng would be puzzled, lamented and then said, "The Purification Envoy was originally a disciple under Master Xuan Dou of the Old Lord's sect, recommended by Master Xuan Dou to oversee Tianhe. The intention was for him to absorb his other me, thereby breaking through and achieving Dao. Unexpectedly, over time, feelings developed, and the dignified Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy, a disciple of a mage, actually developed feelings for the spirit of the weak water, unwilling to cultivate, even willing to be demoted to the mortal realm, enduring thousands of trials of love, ultimately becoming the Purification Envoy of the Buddhist Sect. During his trials, the spirit of the weak water perished under the tribulation, never to exist again."

"So there is another layer to this."

Lu Qingfeng listened, engrossed.

He recalled how, a few days ago, the Purification Envoy went to Tianhe, jesting and rebuking, a lover of drinking who left only after getting drunk.

He initially thought it was his nature.

Now thinking about it, it is likely due to the surroundings stirring his emotions.

"He is indeed a person of deep emotions and true nature." Lu Qingfeng immediately felt a lot of goodwill toward the fat-headed and big-eared Purification Envoy.

"Since ancient times, lovers have only empty regrets; this sorrow is endless." The Jade Emperor merely smiled and said no more, then continued from where he left off, "Wu Kong Daoist and the Purification Envoy share a deep affinity and friendship. The latter, feeling guilty towards Master Xuan Dou, dared not return to Xuandu Heaven without being summoned. Since the Western Tour, he has stayed at Huaguo Mountain. This time, Wu Kong Daoist invited you there, possibly to recruit you with Bitter Bamboo, possibly to return you to your origin and achieve the Bitter Bamboo, or perhaps to use Bitter Bamboo as a bargaining chip to exchange with me for the Tianhe Weak Water, assisting the Purification Envoy in achieving Dao."

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Recruitment.

Refining.

Lu Qingfeng could understand.

But the third possibility made Lu Qingfeng feel somewhat strange. Not to mention Bitter Bamboo was granted by Zhunti Sect Master, whether Wu Kong Daoist had disposal rights or not, even if Wu Kong Daoist was unwilling to part with Bitter Bamboo, the Ruishui River was a crucial barrier of the Heavenly Court.

Without Weak Water.

The sturdiness of this barrier would be reduced by at least half.

How could the Jade Emperor destroy the walls for his sake?

As if sensing Lu Qingfeng's thoughts.

The Jade Emperor smiled and said, "If it's the last idea, then everyone would be pleased. Huaguo Mountain gains a Da Luo Dao Fruit, and our Heavenly Court gains another top figure."

Thump thump!

Lu Qingfeng's heart beat violently.

He admitted.

He was moved.

Even though the Weak Water of Tianhe is certainly rare, its foundation is superior. With the Purification Envoy's current Taiyi Dao ability, once refined, with Wu Kong Daoist's support, achieving Da Luo Dao Fruit is not difficult.

But Bitter Bamboo, being an Innate Spirit Root, is also very rare.

It is as renowned as the legendary Innate Gourd Vine, Immortal Peach Tree, and Ginseng Fruit Tree. If he can absorb it and complete his foundation, Lu Qingfeng might also achieve Da Luo instantly.

Henceforth, regardless of Maitreya, Manjusri, Universal Virtue, or even Ancient Buddha Ran Deng among others, he need not fear.

That would be true freedom.

True ease.

However.

"Bitter Bamboo."

"Weak Water."

"Whether it's me joining Huaguo Mountain, or the Jade Emperor exchanging Weak Water to help me achieve Dao, after achieving Dao, what is sought might not be small, perhaps there might be a life-threatening danger."

There is no free lunch under the sky.

Nor free benefits.

This point, Lu Qingfeng naturally understands.

"I have no choice now."

Lu Qingfeng smiled bitterly in his heart.

It seems the choice is in his hands.

But outside there are eyes from the Buddhist Sect, seeking to sever the 'mutually beneficial' relationship between the Heavenly Court and Huaguo Mountain. And within Huaguo Mountain, Bitter Bamboo grows, seeking transformation.

Bitter Bamboo is his 'other self.'

Isn't he also Bitter Bamboo's 'other self'?

If he doesn't make the first move, he will surely feel like a thorn on his back, living in fear day and night.

The Jade Emperor may not harm him.

But once, twice protecting him.

Once the merit and loyalty of recovering Tianhe are exhausted, when kindness and duty are fulfilled, hiding in Tianhe might also be difficult to live.

On one hand, achieving Dao and freedom, binding with karma, the future might hold great disaster.

On the other hand, shrinking into Tianhe, being targeted, living in fear.

Thinking this way.

Where is the room for him to choose?

Lu Qingfeng gathered his spirit, bowed deeply to the Jade Emperor, and exclaimed loudly: "Please, Your Majesty, fulfill this and help your humble servant achieve Dao. In the future, at your service, I'll exert all my efforts!"

As long as he achieves Da Luo.

Then cultivate each Supreme Great Divine Power deeply.

Even if in the future he must face tribulation or disaster for the Jade Emperor, it may not be a dead end. Without overthinking, he should first pass the current threshold.

"Haha!"

"Tianpeng True Monarch is too serious."

The Jade Emperor laughed heartily and said, "True Monarch is inherently one of the Heavenly Court Gods, now with opportunity ahead, I ought to exert my effort."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lu Qingfeng calmed his mind, no longer thinking over it.

...

With this matter agreed upon.

But for the time being, it's urgent and cannot be hurried.

Firstly, Lu Qingfeng, having just advanced to Golden Immortal, still needs considerable time for diligent cultivation, to thoroughly imprint his Primordial Spirit on the Dao, only then shall the second phase of cultivation proceed.

Secondly, the Purification Envoy has to refine the Weak Water.

Although there's no peril in Tianhe, it shouldn't be devoid of soldiers.

While Lu Qingfeng consolidates his Dao ability and cultivates in seclusion, he must also organize Tianhe, building strength as solid as an ironclad fortress inside and out.

Only then.

Can he go to Huaguo Mountain for cultivation.

Returning to Tianhe with heavy thoughts.

Providing ears to worldly matters.

Lately, the major event is nothing but a fierce battle in the Lower Realm.

Outsiders are unaware of the cause but only know that Western Maitreya Buddha joined forces with Manjusri and Universal Virtue, fighting Guanjiangkou Erlang Little Saint, Killing God Bai Qi, and a mysterious Black Rob Daoist for three full months.

From heaven fighting down to the earth.

From the earth fighting into the sea.

From the sea fighting beyond the Thirty-three Days.

The battle turned the world dim, the sun and moon were absent, and it alarmed countless Great Powers in the Three Realms.

No one expected.

Maitreya, Manjusri, and Universal Virtue, relying on their formidable treasures, were no match for Yang Jian, Bai Qi, and Mosquito Daoist, defeated and retreating, it was only when South Sea Guanyin intervened that Yang Jian and the others were finally repelled.

This fierce battle.

The Heavenly Court showed prominence, the Jade Emperor showed skill.

Yang Jian, Bai Qi, and Mosquito Daoist had not made a move for years, each had been cultivating in seclusion, and now they had already progressed further than expected.

It made many Great Powers grow wary.

Many also noticed the event's catalyst——the Heavenly Court's newly appointed Tianpeng True Monarch.

Lu Qingfeng appeared for the first time in the vision of the top-tier people of the Three Realms.

But ever since returning to the Heavenly Court, the protagonist has been hiding in Tianhe, not coming out.

Various discussions arose.

All ignored.

Until one day——

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