Guangchengzi sighed as he surveyed his surroundings, “Including Yunzhongzi and Junior Brother Lingbao, who attained Buddhahood through meditation long ago, as well as most of the third-generation disciples—those who fell in the celestial battle or passed away naturally without achieving legendary status—now only a few of us from the Yu Xu lineage remain prominent. Time is ever merciless, and the years remain indifferent…”
Because of Meng Qi’s presence, he elaborated slightly more.
As for Qi Xiaobai from Jiang Ziya’s lineage, the remnants of the Fengshen World’s Yu Xu Dao tradition, and their newly accepted disciples, they could only be considered foundational, not part of the upper echelons.
Guangchengzi, Chijingzi, Yuding Zhenren, Daoxing Xianzun, Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun, Nezha, Yang Jian, and myself… Meng Qi silently nodded, gaining a deeper understanding of the Yu Xu lineage.
Guangchengzi ceased his lamenting, looked at Meng Qi, and smiled slightly, “Although Su junior brother has long inherited the Master’s teachings, today marks the first time you’ve met many fellow disciples. There’s one thing you must remember: hehe, our Yu Xu Palace always supports kin over reason.”
His tone was playful, cracking a joke, already suppressing various negative emotions.
Didn’t expect Guangcheng Tianzun to be someone who enjoys self-deprecating humor and telling dry jokes… Meng Qi looked up at the beams of the Yuqing Hall.
After slightly lightening the atmosphere, Guangchengzi raised his right hand, touching his thumb and little finger together, extending the other three fingers:
“There are three matters for which I’ve gathered all the fellow disciples today.”
As the words fell, he and Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun simultaneously looked toward the hall’s exterior, as if sensing something changing.
Chijingzi, Yuding Zhenren, Daoxing Xianzun, and Nezha noticed the anomaly slightly later. Meng Qi and Xiangtian Quan were the last to sense it, and by the time they looked, a faint golden, lapis lazuli-like light beam had already approached.
Looking at Xiangtian Quan’s glossy, sleek fur, Meng Qi’s lips twitched slightly. From the earlier unusual spiritual sense, damn it, after so many years of cultivation, I seem to be not as good as a dog!
After all, the Eight and Nine Mystical Art was renowned for its powerful spiritual perception, sensing changes like autumn wind stirring before the cicada notices. In other words, at least in terms of cultivation level, Xiangtian Quan should have reached the peak of legend. I’m not even as good as a dog, a dog…
While heavily self-deprecating, Meng Qi saw the light beam fly into Yuqing Hall, landing below, transforming into a tall, thin yet powerful figure. The newcomer wore black robes, his eyebrows long and black, hanging from his cheeks, possessing a pair of striking gold-silver eerie pupils!
Gold-silver eerie pupils? As if time had reversed, or the future had advanced, the scenes Meng Qi had once seen flashed in his mind: himself had not yet proven his legendary status by the twentieth year of the new calendar, when key moments arrived, stars fell like rain, great beings returned, and a man with gold-silver eerie pupils appeared at the Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain. Because of coveting the “Cause of All Fruits,” he had killed Meng Qi.
At that time, there were no great beings or mighty powers from the Yu Xu lineage to assist!
And now, the one with the gold-silver eerie pupils had arrived at the Jade Void Palace!
Whose disciple was he, and what was his relationship with the Yu Xu lineage?
The gold-silver eyed man first looked at Meng Qi, then smiled and clasped his hands, saying, “How could I forget the Bell of Guangcheng Senior Brother? I come from the lineage of Tian Guang.”
“Master Tian Guang was sent by the ancient Buddha Dipamkara to greet all senior and junior brothers.”
Dipamkara Buddha? So the man with the gold-silver pupils was originally a disciple of Dipamkara, no wonder coveting the “Cause of All Fruits!” Meng Qi suddenly understood, but his expression showed no fluctuation.
In that future, he had not yet proven his legendary status, thus not gaining recognition from the Yu Xu disciples. Under Dipamkara’s mediation and the exchange of interests among transcendent figures, he was abandoned and replaced, naturally without fault on Guangchengzi and others’ part, since he had no friendship with them.
But now, having proven his legendary status, although not necessarily the strongest in this realm, at least he could easily deal with awakened ancient experts. With the great ability of “Unity Manifesting the Three Pure Ones,” even as a newly minted legend, he could withstand peak-level opponents. Having gained recognition from the Yu Xu lineage, he was now officially considered a direct disciple of Yuanshi, his situation entirely different. The previous joke from Guangchengzi about “supporting kin over reason,” if deeply pondered, held significant meaning. There was no need to worry about being easily discarded.
Of course, vigilance must never slacken, especially knowing that the Dipamkara lineage deeply coveted the “Cause of All Fruits.”
In Lingjiu Mountain, a jade lamp mystically dominated the myriad heavens. When Meng Qi transformed the “Cause of All Fruits,” deliberately avoiding Yuanshi’s appearance, he chose the “Jade Lamp.” Thinking back now, it truly felt like a destined fate.
To reach transcendence, Dipamkara probably needed to elevate his “own jade lamp” to become the “Cause of All Fruits”…
As thoughts drifted, Meng Qi heard Guangchengzi say, “Since the ancient Buddha Dipamkara is from the past, why concern himself with Yu Xu matters?”
Hmm, addressing him as “Senior” instead of “Uncle”? Meng Qi roughly grasped Guangchengzi and the Yu Xu disciples’ mindset. It seemed that the two sides had previously had unpleasantness, at least not as harmonious as Wenshu, Puxian, and Cihang.
Ding Guang, aside from his long eyebrows and eerie gold-silver pupils with a calm gaze, had otherwise ordinary features but exuded a sense of innate brightness, full of vibrant energy.
He lightly laughed, “After all, we were once fellow disciples, bound by karma. Junior brother will listen quietly without speaking.”
Having said that, he casually found a meditation cushion to sit on, his gold-silver pupils sinking into a tranquil lake, quietly watching Guangchengzi. Yet Meng Qi always felt as though he was being scrutinized.
Nezha still looked like a boy, with red lips and white teeth, resembling a girl, yet exuding valor with sharp eyes. He slowly stood up, looking at Ding Guang and snorted, “I hate having irrelevant people eavesdropping the most. Will you leave on your own, or shall I flay you and toss you out?”
His breath surged, already holding his spear in hand.
This guy really doesn’t care about face… Meng Qi inwardly cheered for the mischievous kid.
Witnessing Nezha’s murderous aura, Guangchengzi and the others turned a blind eye, pretending indifference, fully embodying the attitude of favoring kinship over reason. Ding Guang’s expression shifted slightly. After assessing the disparity in strength, he forced a smile and said, “Since the rift runs deep, this junior brother shall return to the Pure Land to report to the Master.”
With a flash of light, he flew out of Yuqing Hall.
Nezha sat back down, smiling, his mood as changeable as June weather, much improved. Meng Qi also secretly felt pleased.
Guangchengzi acted as if nothing had happened, continuing, “The first matter: Erlang has been seeking the Master’s trail. Any clues yet?”
His gaze turned toward Xiangtian Quan.
Xiangtian Quan sat upright, barking twice, “Erlang said the clues lie in Qingwei Realm and the highest layer of Nine Heavens. All senior uncles may go and check.”
Qingwei Realm? The cave heaven where Yang Jian erected a stele to suppress? The world attached to Biyou Palace? Meng Qi instantly understood Yang Jian’s implication.
He erected the stele to suppress heaven and earth, sealing clues of Yuanshi Tianzun’s whereabouts?
But Qingwei Realm… it sounds like part of Qingwei Heaven in Yuqing Realm. How could the world attached to Biyou Palace be named thus? Meng Qi frowned inwardly, puzzled. Compared to Yuanshi Tianzun, Lingbao Tianzun seemed to have vanished more completely?
Now that he had proven his legendary status, he needed to go there and find a way to re-enter the third layer of Nine Heavens, passing through the gray stone hall into the uppermost layer…
Yuding Zhenren and others slightly nodded, indicating understanding, without further discussion.
Guangchengzi pondered thoughtfully before finally saying, “The second matter: no one knows when the Master will return. The final calamity approaches, and the Yu Xu lineage cannot remain leaderless. We must elect someone to temporarily assume the role of sect leader.”
“Woof woof woof, I nominate Su Senior Uncle, no, Erlang nominates Su Senior Uncle!” Xiangtian Quan hastily expressed loyalty, his fawning attitude making Meng Qi somewhat suspicious.
Unprovoked flattery—what did this dead dog want?
After the barking ceased, Chijingzi deeply looked at Meng Qi and smiled, “Su junior brother has proven his legendary status, and the ‘Cause of All Fruits’ is fully realized. It’s only natural for him to temporarily assume the leadership.”
“I agree as well,” Yuding Zhenren calmly stated.
Daoxing Xianzun nodded in agreement, “If the ‘Cause of All Fruits’ doesn’t lead Yu Xu, it would be a joke.”
Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun’s gaze swept around, smiling, “Exactly, exactly.”
“I have no objection,” Nezha half-heartedly raised his hand.
“Then it’s settled!” Guangchengzi concluded decisively.
What the! Before Meng Qi could react, the decision was made. Everyone spoke in unison, agreeing swiftly, making him suspect it was prearranged.
“I’m not being humble…” he instinctively replied.
But before he could finish, Guangchengzi interrupted, “Su junior brother, everyone has already decided. You are also the sect leader of the Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain in the True World, which is legitimate and appropriate. Moreover, regarding the current Human Emperor matter, the interim sect leader must make decisions.”
Hmm… the second half of that sentence made Meng Qi abandon his reluctance, smiling bitterly, “Then I shall comply.”
If one claimed none of the Yu Xu second-generation disciples like Guangchengzi and Chijingzi desired the sect leadership, that would certainly be false. Yet merely the fact that the ‘Cause of All Fruits’ was fully realized could quell any of their ambitions… Meng Qi inwardly mused.
Without Yuanshi Tianzun’s approval, would there be a new ‘Cause of All Fruits’?
What they feared was Yuanshi Tianzun’s will!
“This sect leadership holds little benefit. At least before reaching transcendence, the Jade Void Palace cannot be fully controlled,” Guangchengzi smiled, stood up, and bowed:
“Greetings, Sect Leader Su.”
Yuding Zhenren and others stood up in succession, bowing together:
“Greetings, Sect Leader Su.”
One by one, great beings with cosmic powers and peak-level legends were bowing to him, a rather subtle sensation. After enjoying it for a moment, Meng Qi said, “Senior Brother Guangcheng, what is the third matter?”
Only after speaking did he realize, damn it, I’ve already become the interim sect leader, and not even given a treasure?
Guangchengzi smiled, “The final calamity rages intensely. The demon clans and Buddhist kingdoms jointly attack the Zhou dynasty. Should our Jade Void Palace assist the current Human Emperor?”
“Holding the Virtue of the True World’s core region will help rebuild the heavenly court, improve the underworld, and seize the initiative in the future.”
Before others could speak, wanting to control the situation by speaking last with deep calculation, Meng Qi preemptively said, “Our Jade Void lineage has always been friendly toward humanity. Senior Brother Guangcheng is even the teacher of two generations of Human Emperors. Assisting the Human Emperor is only natural!”
Chijingzi and Daoxing Xianzun exchanged glances before smiling, “The key moment has come early, and all parties have advanced their strategies. We naturally cannot lag behind. We can try assisting the Human Emperor. However, I have not fully awakened yet, only projecting a bit of power through objects. I temporarily cannot return to act personally. Of course, Sect Leader junior brother need not worry. Though I cannot return personally, my power and treasures can be lent!”
“Excellent!” Yuding Zhenren and Daoxing Xianzun echoed.
Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun also slightly nodded, “Sect Leader junior brother may proceed with confidence.”
Does this mean I can borrow divine weapons like the Four Sword of Zhuxian and the Fan Tian Seal, along with a bit of the original owner’s power? Meng Qi felt quite delighted.
At this moment, Nezha stood up and said, “Junior Uncle, how can a battle against the demon clans exclude me?”
“I’ll first tour various worlds. If anything happens, I’ll definitely join the battle!”
He “smiled,” revealing two rows of white teeth.
After finalizing the plans, Guangchengzi and others successively left Yuqing Hall, returning to their residences. The vast hall was left only with Meng Qi, Nezha, and Xiangtian Quan.
After Nezha also left, Xiangtian Quan rushed over, tongue lolling, saying, “Sect Leader Uncle, Erlang asked me to temporarily follow you.”
No wonder it was so fawning—it was to please the temporary master… Meng Qi finally understood Xiangtian Quan’s enthusiasm, standing up and smiling, “First, follow me back to Kunlun Mountain.”
Stepping out of Yu Xu Palace, man and dog directly manifested Kunlun Mountain.
Daqinggen felt the sect leader’s return, excitedly coming out to greet him, wanting to inquire about the Yu Xu immortals like Guangchengzi. Yet upon exiting the gate and seeing Xiangtian Quan, he froze.
Xiangtian Quan was also suspicious, rushing forward, sniffing around Daqinggen left and right, seemingly searching for something.
As fellow Yu Xu mystical creatures, Xiangtian Quan and Daqinggen seemed to be old acquaintances? Countrymen meeting countrymen? Meng Qi nodded thoughtfully.
But just as thoughts arose, he saw Xiangtian Quan lift a hind leg, urinating a stream of hot urine at Daqinggen’s base.
Hot urine? Hot urine… Meng Qi was stunned, and Daqinggen seemed petrified.
“It’s really you!” Xiangtian Quan exclaimed with the tone of finally finding his designated toilet.
So Daqinggen’s lush growth was all due to Xiangtian Quan’s irrigation… Meng Qi rubbed his forehead, unable to bear Daqinggen’s expression.
Was this a karmic bond of feces and urine?
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