bookbashuk Chapter 19 Breaking Free from the Cocoon and Becoming a Butterfly
Chapter 19 Breaking Free from the Cocoon and Becoming a Butterfly
"How dare you! Do you know who's standing right in front of you?"
"The most sacred High Priest of the Taoist sect."
"Jun Mo, even if you are the Master's disciple, how dare you utter such arrogant words!"
"Do you intend to defy the heavens and become a demon who betrays the heavens?!"
The slightly younger deacon stood in front of the High Priest of the Heavenly Decree, pointed at Jun Mo, and loudly rebuked him.
Like the Temple of Light, the Heavenly Oracle lineage has its own unique faith. The followers of Light follow the light, while the followers of the Heavenly Oracle follow the prophecies of the Heavenly Emperor. They believe themselves to be more devout to the Heavenly Emperor than the followers of Light.
Only devout believers can receive the blessings of the Supreme Deity, and only devout believers can receive the Supreme Deity's omens.
Jun Mo held his sword in front of him. He didn't say anything more, but just quietly looked at the High Priest of the Heavenly Decree. The attitude of the Heavenly Decree would determine Jun Mo's response. What kind of holy person was the Daoist sect? He didn't mind if the Daoist sect replaced him with a High Priest of the Heavenly Decree.
Those who are invited are guests, while those who come uninvited are thieves. Since they are thieves, they are impolite and should be punished. The academy is acting out of courtesy, and even if it is a divine decree, it will have to pay the price.
The High Priest of the Heavenly Oracle trembled slightly as he raised his hand towards the sun, his eyes filled with resentment.
He was not afraid of death or losing an arm, but the Heaven he believed in all his life, the divine oracle he upheld, and the authority upon which he relied all seemed as thin as a cicada's wing before him, easily punctured.
"So this is the punishment for losing!"
The High Priest of the Heavenly Decree lost. In the instant his faith collapsed, Haotian abandoned him. Even if he returned to Xiling and stood on the altar at the highest point of Peach Mountain, calling upon Haotian with the most sacred rituals, he would never receive a response.
Suddenly, the High Priest of the Heavenly Decree raised his hand and spun it forward, releasing a ball of blazing light that landed on the arms of the three deacons, as well as his own other arm.
"what!"
Amidst cries of agony, the High Priest and his three deacons each lost an arm.
Let's go!
The Oracle suddenly seemed to have aged decades, mechanically moving forward like a piece of rotten wood.
Jun Mo was quite disappointed that he couldn't make a move. In fact, he hoped that Tian Yu would take action and use the most powerful divine techniques of the Daoist sect to fight him fair and square. He also wanted to test just how sharp his sword really was.
In the distant jungle, Su Yu looked in the direction Tianyu had left, vaguely sensing that something was amiss.
"Having lost his faith and lost an arm, his life seemed to have come to an end, but in reality, he had wrapped himself in a cocoon."
Mu You laughed and said, "Junior brother, what did you mean by cocoon?"
Su Yu said, "Before a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, it will wrap itself in a thick cocoon. That is when the caterpillar is most vulnerable."
Mu You shook her head and said, "Junior Brother, you're overthinking it. Tianyu is already very old. Besides, once a cultivator loses an arm, his meridians no longer flow. It's almost impossible for him to break free from his cocoon and transform into a butterfly."
After Su Yu officially embarked on his cultivation journey, he naturally understood the importance of the body and limbs to a cultivator. They were like the four wheels of a car. A single wheel had little value, but if a car lost a wheel, it would be difficult for the car to run fast again.
A car can have its tires changed and get back on the highway, but how can a person have their arm replaced?
Su Yu said, "Maybe! I was just thinking casually. After all, there are always some people in this world who accomplish the impossible."
Upon hearing Su Yu's words, Mu You began to think seriously. She couldn't help but whisper, "Junior brother, why don't we go find our second senior brother and ask him to hunt down Tian Yu to eliminate any future troubles? After all, Tian Yu hasn't gone far yet."
Su Yu said, "Forget it. Even if Tianyu has changed, he won't be our opponent. He's made such a fool of himself. When he returns to Taoshan this time, he definitely won't be able to hold onto his position as the High Priest of Tianyu."
Mu You nodded and said, "Junior brother, you are really cautious. Yesterday, my second senior brother told me to learn more from you, saying that it would be useful in the future."
Su Yu asked in confusion, "Second Senior Brother, you're asking me to learn from you?"
Mu You said, "Yes, Second Senior Brother said that the disciples on the back mountain of the academy are either bookworms or obsessed with a certain path. Only Junior Brother is the most special. He is not only talented but also smart enough."
Su Yu grinned mischievously and said, "Is that so? Then Senior Sister will have to listen to me obediently from now on."
Seeing Su Yu's mischievous grin, Mu You tapped Su Yu's forehead with her finger and said, "You little rascal, be serious. Don't get carried away just because your second senior brother praises you a couple of times."
"You little brat, just be smug. If your second senior brother finds out you're like this, he'll definitely make you pay."
"When the time comes, I'll lock you up on the Cliff of Repentance so you can reflect on your actions."
Su Yu shut his mouth. He knew about the Cliff of Repentance. Many people had been imprisoned there, such as his junior uncle from the previous generation. It was not just a place of confinement, but also a place for cultivators to comprehend the Dao.
Su Yu had just arrived in this world and hadn't even begun to enjoy himself yet. Even if he could attain enlightenment in the Cliff of Contemplation, he didn't want to go in so soon.
Those who were once imprisoned on the Cliff of Repentance in the academy have never been released. Only those who have thoroughly understood the barrier of the Cliff of Repentance and mastered their own mental power can truly escape.
"Good senior sister, I won't do it again next time. Please don't tell second senior brother." Su Yu's attitude in admitting her mistake was extremely good.
Mu You raised her head, like a victorious general, and said with a hint of pride, "You're smart enough to know your place. Don't think that just because your second senior brother often praises you, you can do whatever you want. Among the disciples on the back mountain of the academy, you're not the only one who has been praised by your second senior brother. They've all been reprimanded by him, and you're no exception."
Su Yu said, "I understand, Senior Sister. Where are we going now?"
Mu You's eyes lit up, and she said, "Let's go down the mountain and visit Chang'an City. I haven't been to Chang'an City in a long time, and I want to buy some things."
Su Yu readily agreed. In fact, he also wanted to go to Chang'an. In his previous life, he had been to Xi'an, where skyscrapers stood tall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda could only be viewed from afar. He wondered what Chang'an would be like in this world.
The two walked together, and not far behind them, Mr. Li slowly watched their departing figures, a thoughtful expression on his face.
"Is he really as important as the teacher says?"
When Li Manman talked about Su Yu to Jun Mo, he looked very serious. In fact, he didn't quite believe it himself. He was also a cultivator at the Boundless Realm. He had seen the trouble that Master had encountered. He didn't think that Su Yu's intelligence could be of any use.
When it comes to intelligence, there are many ordinary people in Chang'an who are all elite strategists, but all these plans are based on sufficient strength.
If one lacks sufficient strength, one cannot become a pillar of support for the academy.
"You said the High Priest of Revelation would emerge from his cocoon and transform into a butterfly, but I don't see anything different about him. I want to see if Revelation will actually transform into a butterfly."
Li slowly disappeared, vanishing like a gentle breeze, leaving no trace.