Chapter 19
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Chapter 19: The Way of Heavenly Lord
Nothing is as great as Heaven and Earth.
But even Heaven and Earth will have the day it reaches its end!
At the 129,761st year of this “Yuan,” Dao Xingyuan couldn’t quite remember the exact date of that day—was it the 15th or 16th of July?
It’s not really worth delving into this detail. What matters is everything that happened that day.
Mingjing Heaven of the Immortal World.
A million stars guarded the four directions, endless purple qi filled all four sides, and the Three Dharma Platform at the center of the sky radiated a gentle pale blue light.
Since the Path of Wanjie Dharma shocked all worlds, the scenery of Mingjing Heaven has remained in this form, lasting for about two hundred thousand years.
The dominant tone here is always calm.
That day was no exception; under the calm, suddenly surged a sound—a shocking dark stream.
“I found a way to figure out where the Path Master is headed!”
At the edge of the Wanjie Dharma Pool, when Dao Xingyuan suddenly heard this sentence, he stood motionless, like a stone sculpture.
“Really, really?”
He looked at the Ineffable Immortal Emperor, hidden in infinite darkness, with an incredulous gaze.
The Ineffable Immortal Emperor is the first of the Four Pillars of the Path of Wanjie Dharma, and a steadfast supporter of the Path Master.
Hundreds of years ago, when the Path Master suddenly disappeared from the world, it was he who stabilized the chaotic Path of Wanjie Dharma, tirelessly seeking to bring the Path Master back.
However, this time, it was different.
After a brief shock, Dao Xingyuan immediately realized that the atmosphere today seemed particularly oppressive.
The source of the depression was not the hazy Wanjie Dharma Pool, but the Ineffable Immortal Emperor who had summoned him!
He wanted to ask what had happened.
But the Ineffable Immortal Emperor didn’t give him a chance. Instead, he patiently explained the methods for finding the Path Master.
“Path Master was certified as the Heavenly Lord in the Wanjie Dharma Pool, so I plan to start from there…”
“The key is still the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl. As long as the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl is thrown into the Wanjie Dharma Pool, it can induce ten thousand catastrophes. Then, I can use the [Ten Thousand Calamities Refining Cultivation Method] to track down the breath of the Path Master.”
Dao Xingyuan nodded repeatedly.
He never questioned the determination of the Ineffable Immortal Emperor in searching for the Path Master.
He also knew that it would be impossible to bring the Path Master back with only his own strength.
Therefore, when the Ineffable Immortal Emperor entrusted him with this task, he accepted it without hesitation.
That’s it.
He came to the East Divine Land with the sole purpose of finding his Path Master.
The night before departure, the Ineffable Immortal Emperor found him again.
Dao Xingyuan thought the Ineffable Immortal Emperor was warning him to be careful of other factions within the Path of Wanjie Dharma.
But the topic took an unexpected turn.
The Ineffable Immortal Emperor stood at the window for a long time. When he turned around, he took away all the light coming in from outside the window.
“I have seen into that world with the Eye of Heavenly Tribulation.”
“?…”
“Perhaps it’s an illusion, perhaps that world truly holds secrets unknown to man.”
“?…”
Dao Xingyuan was totally befuddled.
What exactly did he want to say?
In the end, the Ineffable Immortal Emperor didn’t give him a clear answer. Instead, he lightly patted Dao Xingyuan’s shoulder with the utmost solemnity.
He finds it hard to imagine that an almighty Immortal Emperor would make such an “affectionate” gesture.
“Live!”
“…”
Dao Xingyuan opened his mouth slightly.
He knew that if the Path of Wanjie Dharma were to have a brighter future, it absolutely could not do so without their Path Master, whose light shone like a beacon.
He was a staunch follower of the Path of Wanjie Dharma, and to bring the Path Master back, he would not care whether he perished in the process.
Because of this conviction, he was not intimidated by the worried tone of the Ineffable Immortal Emperor.
“I will!”
Dao Xingyuan smiled in response.
He would definitely bring back the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl!
When he walked out of the room, an infinite power surged through his body.
He felt like a seeker in pursuit of the sun, unrepentant even if burned to death by flames.
But…
Raising his head, Dao Xingyuan carefully studied the stern face of Bai Lian across the stone table.
Suddenly, he began to understand what the Ineffable Immortal Emperor had meant with his words.
The extraordinary nature of the East Divine Land world had exceeded his expectations, and some clues could be seen through the ancient myths passed down.
In the mythology of the East Divine Land, divine beasts appeared with astonishing frequency, and countless demonic creatures, unseen in the Immortal World, caused disturbances.
At first, Dao Xingyuan had thought these stories were made up by the people of the East Divine Land.
But now, he wondered:
“Is this really a mere small world?”
Dao Xingyuan’s mind began to shake.
When he thought more carefully, he realized there were issues with how he came into this world.
He only remembered leaping into a spatial fissure, and then, everything went white. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the Sand Region of the East Divine Land.
This didn’t make sense.
He was a Celestial Immortal, not an Immortal Emperor.
In theory, though he would have experienced great shock upon entering the lower world, he shouldn’t have lost consciousness.
Where was the problem?
Dao Xingyuan remembered the words of the Ineffable Immortal Emperor: “Live.”
If we disregard this phrase for a moment, the most troubling part was the look in the Ineffable Immortal Emperor’s eyes—anxiety, sorrow, and a little fear.
Was that really the look of an Immortal Emperor?
That…
“Taoist Friend Xingyuan?”
Suddenly, a soft voice interrupted Dao Xingyuan’s thoughts.
He snapped back to reality.
Yes.
Now isn’t the time to dwell on such things. Today, he must get the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl, no matter the cost.
Taking a deep breath, he quickly regained his composure.
“Fairy Bai Lian, I come with utmost sincerity.”
Bai Lian shook her head.
Before she had a chance to speak, Dao Xingyuan said,
“May I tell you a story before you say no, Fairy Bai Lian?”
System tasks quietly emerged:
[Task 1: Leave with a look of anger on your face (Reward: Netherworld Water)]
[Task 2: I don’t listen! (Reward: +6 Hard Skill)]
[Task 3: Listen to him (Reward: +1 Soft Skill)]
Is this a threat or a nuisance?
Considering her avatar had no combat power, Bai Lian decisively chose Task 3.
She said in a cool voice, “Say it.”
Dao Xingyuan quietly let out a breath.
As the outside world had said, Bai Lian was indeed a very pleasant person to talk to!
After all, she was a Natural Saint.
He’d heard that even when facing life-and-death enemies, she usually wouldn’t strike first. Instead, she would half threaten (activating her Special Effects) and half-heartedly counsel before acting.
If that enemy was stubborn and refused to change, Bai Lian would have to take action and teach them how to behave like a human being.
Dao Xingyuan began his story, the tale of the rise of the Path of Wanjie Dharma.
From its inception, the Path of Wanjie Dharma earned great fame in the Immortal World.
“Whoever cannot defeat me will make me stronger.”
This was one of the creeds of the Path of Wanjie Dharma.
They tempered themselves through adversity, allowing both their spirit and flesh to be elevated.
Of course…
At that time, the people of the Immortal World were not afraid of the Path of Wanjie Dharma; they were simply curious about those who had chosen a different path.
But the one who truly gave the Path of Wanjie Dharma its formidable reputation among the heavens was the missing Path Master.
Dao Xingyuan’s eyes flashed with memories, and Bai Lian noticed a smile involuntarily forming at the corners of his mouth.
Without experiencing tribulations, one cannot truly cultivate the Way of Wanjie Dharma.
That master had a very tragic past, much like countless others before her.
When she was just a baby, she lost both of her parents in an attack by a demonic beast.
Eventually, someone adopted her, a girl who was incapable of taking care of herself. But that so-called “good person” only wanted to treat her as an obedient slave.
She was imprisoned, spending her childhood in a space no more than five feet in circumference. The only memories she had were of hunger and violence.
When she was rescued, the sixteen-year-old girl weighed only forty-two kilograms.
Such trials didn’t twist her into a monster, though. Instead, they made her softer than everyone else. She helped every person in need she came across.
“The Path Master’s Spiritual Root was the most common water-type, lower-grade Spiritual Root, and she had to rely on luck to break through to the Golden Core Stage.”
Bai Lian nodded.
The Spiritual Root determines the cultivation speed of a cultivator. Under normal circumstances, a cultivator with a Low-Grade Spiritual Root would not have the time to reach the Golden Core Stage before their lifespan expired.
“But the Path Master was able to derive the complete [Ten Thousand Calamities Refining Cultivation Method] from the incomplete cultivation method of the Path of Wanjie Dharma that had been passed around…”
According to Dao Xingyuan, the Path Master further perfected many unreasonable aspects of the [Ten Thousand Calamities Refining Cultivation Method] during her cultivation.
And then, the [Ten Thousand Calamities Refining Cultivation Method] became a cultivation method that could take someone all the way to the Heavenly Lord level!
What was this?
Bai Lian was dumbfounded, but there was no visible change in her expression, as she hadn’t enabled the facial animation feature when conjuring her avatar.
How can one remain unmoved in the face of such an unbelievable story?
As long as your face doesn’t have this function, you can manage.
However, Bai Lian was not focused on that now.
If every Heavenly Lord were this formidable, then…
Bai Lian felt like she could just lie down and wait for death.
With her intelligence, what could she possibly use to fight against her master’s enemies?
Dao Xingyuan was still speaking, but now his story had turned inward, focusing on himself.
“I, like the Path Master, was once an ordinary person among the trillions in Mingjing Heaven. But I didn’t have the same strong will as she did.”
At his lowest point, it was the Path Master who guided him onto the path of cultivation.
Her natural gentleness completely changed his life.
Since then, he became the most steadfast supporter of the Path of Wanjie Dharma.
This world experiences a great disaster every 129,600 years.
Under this great disaster, countless lives are lost.
If they could uncover the source of this great disaster, no one would have to die.
“In my eyes, the Path Master is more like the Moral Heavenly Lord than the real Moral Heavenly Lord!”
Dao Xingyuan said this.
He couldn’t help but sneak a glance at Bai Lian, but to his disappointment, her expression remained unchanged.
She simply asked, “What are you trying to tell me through this story?”
Dao Xingyuan replied, “The reason I came to the East Divine Land is that the Path Master is missing. I need the power of the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl to locate her.”
His gaze was so firm that Bai Lian didn’t doubt his words.
Could the one who took the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl from the third Martial Sister in the later stages of the game be him?
Bai Lian wasn’t sure, as it was still the early stages of the game.
Dao Xingyuan continued, “The Ten Thousand Poison Pearl may be just a rare Magic Treasure to you, but it is my faith, and I’m willing to pay any price for it!”
Suddenly, he stood up and bowed deeply to Bai Lian.
“I hope Fairy Bai Lian can grant my wish. I would like to exchange the entire [Ten Thousand Calamities Refining Cultivation Method] with you!”
Since he suspected that Bai Lian was the reincarnated Moral Heavenly Lord, he immediately presented the complete [Ten Thousand Calamities Refining Cultivation Method] as his bargaining chip.
Huh?
Bai Lian was stunned.
If she wasn’t mistaken, the [Ten Thousand Calamities Refining Cultivation Method] was a cultivation method meant for reaching the Heavenly Lord level.
If she says she doesn’t want it, that would be a lie.
But…
“It’s not that I’m unwilling to help you,” Bai Lian sighed. She explained that her Martial Sister had become the item spirit of the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl. “In any case, I won’t abandon my Martial Sister.”
Hm?
After hearing Bai Lian’s words, Dao Xingyuan revealed a relieved smile.
“If that’s the case, I can use the art of migration to transfer your Martial Sister onto another Magic Treasure. Coincidentally, when I came to this world, I brought with me a Taiyin Pillar. It may not be as powerful as the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl, but it’s not an ordinary item either.”
Bai Lian’s eyes twinkled.
She had heard of the Taiyin Pillar. It was an extremely rare Dark-type Immortal Artifact in the game.
If used properly, the Taiyin Pillar could even cause a fatal wound to an Immortal Emperor.
She understood why the people of the Path of Wanjie Dharma were no longer afraid of her reputation.
To be honest, Bai Lian thought this deal was worth it.
Why is the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl powerful?
Not only because it controls the world’s poisons, but also because it contains a complete path to the Great Tao!
Whoever obtains the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl has a chance to become an Immortal Emperor if they can gain insight into that path.
However, it paled in comparison to the complete [Ten Thousand Calamities Refining Cultivation Method].
Bai Lian pondered for a moment.
She raised her head and said, “I need to discuss this with my Martial Sister.”
She wouldn’t make decisions for her Martial Sisters, even though she thought the [Ten Thousand Calamities Refining Cultivation Method] was highly suitable for the third Martial Sister.
After all, her Martial Sisters were her Martial Sisters, not accessories.
Not only that, but she also planned to consult her master, as her master was an expert in this field.
Dao Xingyuan nodded. “No problem, Fairy Bai Lian. You don’t need to rush to make a decision. I can wait.”
He was afraid that Bai Lian would refuse.
Now that Bai Lian hesitated, there was nothing for him to worry about.
The time left for him by the Ineffable Immortal Emperor was quite ample.
Thinking of this, Dao Xingyuan even joked, “I only need to obtain the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl before the Immeasurable Disaster arrives. You still have more than five hundred years to take it slow and think about it.”
“More than 500 years?”
Bai Lian, who was in contact with her master, lifted her head in surprise.
Dao Xingyuan asked, “Is something wrong?”
Bai Lian shook her head. “As far as I know, there are only three hundred years left before the Immeasurable Disaster. If something unexpected happens, it could come within thirty or forty years.”
?
Dao Xingyuan was speechless.
Why doesn’t this time match?
The arrival time of the Heaven and Earth Disaster at the end of a “Yuan” is not completely fixed, but the difference between before and after will never exceed one hundred years.
He clearly remembered that his descent into this small world was in the year 119,167.
Dao Xingyuan tentatively asked, “How did you know the exact time of the Immeasurable Disaster’s arrival?”
Bai Lian, of course, couldn’t reveal that she knew it through playing an R18 game.
She gave a half-hearted response, “I have my own unique way of solving problems.”
After she finished speaking, she no longer paid attention to Dao Xingyuan, as her master had already replied to her message.
“This…”
Incorrect.
Dao Xingyuan vigorously shook his head. The timing was completely off.
The calendar of the Immortal World had been in use for countless eras, so it could never be this inaccurate.
He had enough reason to believe that Bai Lian’s deduction methods were flawed.
But…
What if Bai Lian wasn’t mistaken?
Dao Xingyuan suddenly panicked. He couldn’t shake the memory of his strange experience when he descended into this small world.
At first, he thought he had been “unconscious” for just a very short time. But what if it had all been an illusion? What if he had actually been floating in that “sea” for hundreds of years?
Impossible. That’s too far-fetched!
However, Dao Xingyuan’s breath became rapid involuntarily.
He clenched his fists tightly.
Calm down.
Calm down quickly.
Even if there is a deviation in time, it’s not a big problem. He still has dozens of years to “splurge.”
If everything goes smoothly, he will get the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl in at most a month.
“But.”
He’s doing well here, but what if the Path of Wanjie Dharma isn’t progressing as smoothly?
At the parting moment, the look in the eyes of the Ineffable Immortal Emperor had unsettled Dao Xingyuan.
His heart began to sink rapidly.
It was almost as if it were sinking into an abyss with no end.
Soon, Bai Lian’s voice pulled him out of the shock.
“I agreed to this transaction.”
“…”
Dao Xingyuan slightly arched his back, and after a few breaths, he hunched forward.
“Thank you!”
The loud sound startled the birds in the mountains.
Yes.
He no longer cared whether Bai Lian was the Moral Heavenly Lord or not. It didn’t matter anymore. As long as they obtained the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl, it would be considered a victory!
Bai Lian calmly said, “Let’s keep the meeting place here. As for the time—”
She meditated for a moment.
Dao Xingyuan hurriedly said, “Fairy Bai Lian, I have to go to the Sand Region to get the Taiyin Pillar and prepare the materials for the migration spell. It may take about ten days. Let’s fix the transaction date for July 12th.”
Half a month later?
Bai Lian nodded. “No problem.”
The deal was sealed.
Dao Xingyuan, in high spirits, didn’t want to delay a moment. He immediately rose and bid farewell to Bai Lian.
Bai Lian said a few words with him before seeing him off as he left.
The red sun set in the west.
A heavy black curtain appeared in the sky on the distant horizon.
Flying against the light, it only took Dao Xingyuan a few moments to completely disappear into the endless night.
Until she could no longer see him, “Bai Lian” sitting in the pavilion suddenly vanished like flowing water.
A thousand miles away, Little Bai Lian, holding a Jade Message Slip, jumped down from the rocks.
So, the crisis surrounding the third Martial Sister has been relieved, right?
Indeed, it was the right decision to negotiate with Dao Xingyuan!
She didn’t really understand how powerful the Ten Thousand Calamities Refining Cultivation Method was, but her master did.
When she passed on the message, her master’s response had been fierce and urgent.
[Agree with him! Only a fool would refuse!]
The Third Martial Sister and Hong Yi hadn’t hesitated either.
[Just moving to a different house. We don’t have a problem.]
Since the master and Martial Sisters said so, she had no reason to hesitate.
“I should go back too.”
Bai Lian tucked the jade slip into her chest, then lightly hopped onto the Dirt Free Sword, riding the last rays of the setting sun towards the Duxian sect.
