Chapter 399

Chapter 399: The Emergence of the Green Copper Hall

“Sigh! The lonely ancient palace!” Li Hui glanced back, knowing that the Grand Princess had no intention of leaving alive as she sealed the Ghost Emperor with her body and plunged the sword into her chest.

The doors to the cold palace, sealed for thousands of years, slowly opened, revealing Wu Zhao and the Moon Fairy in the distance, along with the puzzled and lost Yang Bixie. A new beginning awaited them beyond this grand portal.

A crowd surged out, and intense vibrations reverberated from the Grand Princess’s palace, turning a corner of the palace to ashes.

A handsome monk arrived at the entrance, bringing his hands together in prayer, “I am Jieyin, safeguarding righteousness and warding off calamities. Do you two brothers wish to follow me?”

“Master, blessed with great merit, we, your two brothers, are willing to be guardians.” The door guardian brothers trembled, turmoil stirring in their hearts. They felt that this Daoist was extraordinarily powerful; not only had he transformed from Daoism to Buddhism in just a few days, but he also radiated great merit. In their eyes, the golden light of merit overshadowed even the most esteemed monks of ten lifetimes.

Tonight’s slaughter of countless ghostly beings equated to countering the changes brought by the dark moon for two to three times. The heavens responded, allowing Jieyin to achieve the golden body of merit, with depths beyond measure.

As a result, the incarnation became fully stabilized, the Buddhist powers seething and continually breaking through existing levels, surpassing even the original self, reaching the late stage of Broken Delusions.

In an instant, the Great Perfection of Broken Delusions seemed to manifest a glimpse of the mysterious as shadows of the Bosa tree emerged among the essence of calamity power.

“Bodhi has no tree; the bright mirror is not a platform. Originally, there is nothing; where can dust adhere?” Jieyin soared away, remembering how earlier the Arhat fruit had transformed into the Six-Armed Arhat, unleashing six punches that created deep abysses, causing countless ghostly beings to shatter. He aimed to guide the Remnant Souls and establish the miniature Buddhist nation in his palm.

Li Hui nodded, knowing that in five days, his incarnation would surely advance to the early stage of Bosa. He now realized that the Bosa of Buddhism was different from that of Daoism; although both focused on understanding, a slight deviation could lead to vast differences.

“Buddhist Bosa cultivates the six senses, while Daoist Bosa cultivates soul and spirit; yet, in high realms, both must take form. Heart connects with heart, Bodhi tree, let the incarnation slowly cultivate back in Dalong. With such immense merit, he is expected to reach the late stage of Bosa within six months.”

The dark moon emitted a chilling aura, and the disciples of the Heart Refining Branch received orders to deliberately clear a path, allowing countless ghostly beings to rush toward the cold palace.

“Boom, boom, boom…” The Buddha Treasures erupted, with twelve powers combined, causing the cold palace to vanish without a trace.

Under such terrifying might, what malevolence? What ghostly beings? All disappeared without a sign. Even if the Ghost Emperor, formless and intangible, had drilled into the Grand Princess’s body, he would undoubtedly be severely wounded, making it difficult to escape from the experts of the Heart Refining Branch.

“Once the matter is finished, I shall leave quietly, hiding my identity and name!”

Holding the command token of the Jin Tian Sect for outer disciples, Li Hui walked away, still perplexed by why this token, casually shaped from clay, displayed such anomalies. His incarnation had received great merit, while he had gained substantial accomplishments.

Half a month later, the dark moon temporarily faded.

No one knew how many people were relieved to have survived another calamity.

People buzzed with speculation about why the ghostly beings were significantly weaker this time during the dark moon’s appearance. After the news spread, the townsfolk learned that the Heart Refining Branch had attracted a large number of ghostly beings there.

The Six-Armed Arhat had appeared, striking six punches that shattered the limitless ghost wave, marking this as the most uplifting victory since the dark moon emerged.

There were rumors of a Divine Monk who had appeared, stepping into the direst situations to resolve problems, as golden clouds seemed to gather in the sky, his accomplishments surpassing measure.

Li Hui sat in a tavern, savoring every word. He didn’t expect the conversation to take a sudden turn.

All this talk of the dark moon! The Divine Monk! It all faded from his mind, as cultivators debated fervently, even ordinary citizens with some cultivation found themselves saying as their first words, “The Green Copper Hall is about to emerge.”

“The Green Copper Hall, what kind of place is that?” Li Hui mumbled under his breath. The nearby waiter seized the moment to boast, clearing his throat and saying, “It seems the guest is not from Great Xia. About the Green Copper Hall! It first emerged 5,300 years ago and has reappeared every certain period since. It can bring forth large amounts of Miao Jade or countless Rare Treasures, bestowing opportunities upon the world; it is one of Great Xia’s greatest blessings.”

“Oh? You haven’t clarified what the Green Copper Hall actually is.” Li Hui pressed.

“Of course, it is a treasure trove left by our ancestors for future generations!” The waiter appeared even prouder, continuing to flaunt, “But I’ve heard that the Green Copper Hall might be a formidable treasure that can freely dive deep underground, with every grant of Miao Jade and Rare Treasures excavated from the subsoil and geological veins.”

Another person laughed, “What are you talking about, waiter? The Green Copper Hall ranks eighty-ninth among the 560 opportunities of Great Xia. Great Powers have calculated that the hall appears to select disciples, presenting an unprecedented opportunity.”

Suddenly, someone burst into the tavern, shouting, “Everyone listen! I’ve received the latest news; five light pillars have appeared in the Xin Ye Plain! Once seven light pillars rise, connecting to the Big Dipper constellation, the Green Copper Hall will emerge immediately!”

“Wow…”

The crowd erupted in excitement, the discussions growing more fervent.

Li Hui continued eating and drinking, reflecting on how forgetful people are. The announcement of the Green Copper Hall’s emergence had overshadowed any mention of the Heart Refining Branch or the Grand Princess. No wonder Daoists seek longevity, and Buddhas strive for the afterlife; ultimately, it’s all about the fear of being forgotten.

“Forgetting is a calamity!”

Amid his musings, Li Hui developed a keen interest in the 560 opportunities of Great Xia and began to inquire about the booklet published by the Surveillance Pavilion.

“Surveillance Pavilion? There’s a little Heavenly Machine Pavilion overseas where one can inquire about directions. I didn’t expect Great Xia also has a Surveillance Pavilion; there must be a connection between the two.”

No matter where he went, he could hear people discussing the Green Copper Hall. In just half a day, Daye City had become desolate, as cultivators showcased their powers to hasten to the Xin Ye Plain, a distant journey for them.

Above the city, explosive sounds reverberated as Wen Chuchu departed on her Surveillance Pavilion. The Wen family had their own ideas about the Green Copper Hall, calling for the young lady to join in.

After leaving the Heart Refining Branch, Li Hui explored and found several previous residences of predecessors, but alas, he found no treasures among the Dharma Eyes. Just when he wanted to take a break, he happened to arrive in Daye City, where Wen Chuchu lived.

The shops had closed early, and the employees hung a bamboo sign announcing a half-month closure.

Finally, he located a Rare Treasures Pavilion and purchased a copy of the Opportunities Record of Great Xia.

As he walked while reading, he was captivated, thinking, “I can’t believe there’s such a text that records important opportunities that have arisen in Great Xia over thousands of years. It seems I’ve isolated myself for too long and overlooked the power of many cultivators.”

“This is the latest revised edition, documenting 536 upper-grade opportunities, 5,299 middle-grade opportunities, while most lower-grade opportunities are briefly mentioned.”

He diligently reviewed the Opportunities Record for half an hour, committing it to memory. Li Hui smacked his lips, bitterly smiling, “Is this all there is? If everyone knows about these opportunities, then can they still be called opportunities? Aside from some special locations and situations, countless sects desperately guard their so-called opportunities, and it is evident that the descriptions are of little help.”

“I’ll wait for an opportunity to consult the disciples of the Heavenly Machine Pavilion in person; as for now! Since the Green Copper Hall is emerging, I’ll go join the excitement…”