bookbashuk Chapter 134 Searching for the Daoist Qiankun
Chapter 134 Searching for the Daoist Qiankun
Chapter 134 Searching for the Daoist Qiankun
However, Hongyun today is no longer the same person he once was.
Since taking human form at Wanshou Mountain with Zhen Yuanzi, they have gone through countless cycles of time, under his protection and influenced by his ideals.
They also went through discussions with the emperors of the three races, treasure hunting at Buzhou Mountain, and even a dangerous battle with the Taoist Qiankun.
He had personally witnessed the brutal competition at the highest levels of the primordial world and deeply understood the principle that "a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime."
I also realized that indecisiveness can have devastating consequences at certain critical moments.
Zhen Yuanzi's words, "To be merciful to the enemy is to be cruel to oneself and those around you," had long been etched into his mind like a Daoist inscription.
His personality had already been subtly changed under the influence of Zhen Yuanzi.
That carefree spirit remains, but with an added sense of responsibility to protect; that kindness still exists, but with an understanding of the necessity of sharpness.
He is still the same loyal and righteous Hongyun, but no longer the kind-hearted person who can be easily manipulated and is completely defenseless.
Therefore, when Hongyun heard Zhen Yuanzi's murderous yet incredibly calm plan, she didn't show any surprise or resistance. Instead, a sharp glint flashed in her eyes, reflecting the same decisiveness as Zhen Yuanzi.
He nodded emphatically almost without hesitation, his tone resolute: "What you say is absolutely right, Daoist! Qiankun Laodao is unfathomable. If it weren't for your great supernatural powers that day, and the two of us joining forces, I'm afraid Huoyun Cave would have changed hands, and I would not have been able to escape his clutches."
Such hidden dangers must not be allowed to remain! Eradicating them completely is the right path! This is a matter I cannot shirk, and I am willing to go with you, my fellow Daoist!
His reaction was exactly what Zhen Yuanzi had expected.
They exchanged a glance, both seeing the same determination and tacit understanding in each other's eyes. A trust and cooperation that needed no words flowed in their silent exchange of glances.
"Excellent!" Zhen Yuanzi clapped his hands, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. "With you and me joining forces, no matter how far that old Taoist Qiankun hides, he won't escape this calamity!"
Having reached a consensus, they did not delay any longer. The two immediately left the Fire Cloud Cave and returned to the main hall of Wuzhuang Temple.
With a slight thought, Zhen Yuanzi sent out a gentle yet supremely majestic thought that spread like ripples throughout the core area of Longevity Mountain.
In a short while, the Emperor, Zhenwu, the Four Divine Beasts, the Nine-Headed Primordial Saint, the Benevolent Qilin, the Black Qilin, and Qingfeng and Mingyue, who had been summoned, all gathered in the main hall.
Seeing the two masters arrive together, their auras profound, especially Master Hongyun who appeared even more extraordinary after emerging from seclusion, everyone knew there must be something important to discuss. They all respectfully bowed and said, "Greetings, Master (Teacher) and Master Hongyun!"
Zhen Yuanzi's gaze swept over the crowd below.
The Emperor's Dragon Qi is contained within, Zhenwu is as solid as a mountain, the original aura of the Four Divine Beasts is increasingly connected with Longevity Mountain, the Nine-Headed Lion's fierce power is restrained but it is more powerful, the Qilin is full of auspiciousness, and although Qingfeng and Mingyue's cultivation is still shallow, their eyes are clear and their foundation is solid.
Seeing the ever-prosperous Wanshou Mountain lineage, his desire to protect it and his determination to eliminate the threat became even stronger.
His voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable authority, clearly reaching the ears of every listener: "Master Hongyun and I need to leave the mountain for a while to deal with an old karmic matter."
You shall remain at the mountain gate, each fulfilling your duties, guarding the gate closely, diligently cultivating yourselves, and not slacking off.
"Emperor and Zhenwu, the safety of the mountain gate is temporarily under your command. In case of external enemies or difficult decisions, you can use the power of the Earth Book to communicate with the mountain gate's grand formation, hold your ground, and await reinforcements. Alternatively, you can burn this incense; I will sense it."
As he spoke, he flicked his sleeve, and three sticks of incense, imbued with a mysterious and ethereal aura, flew toward the emperor.
This incense was crafted by him using his own magical power mixed with the essence of Wu Earth. Once lit, it can be sensed by anyone, no matter how far away they are.
The Emperor and Zhenwu hurriedly stepped forward, solemnly accepted the incense, and bowed, replying, "Disciples will obey your decree! We will certainly not fail our master's trust and will guard the mountain gate even at the cost of our lives!" Their voices were firm and powerful.
The four divine beasts roared and howled, the nine heads of the Nine-Headed Lion nodded in unison, and the Qilin, stepping on the clouds, bowed low, all indicating their obedience. Qingfeng and Mingyue, their little faces serious, nodded vigorously.
With the arrangements made, Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun said no more. They nodded to each other, and their figures simultaneously blurred.
In the next instant, they transformed into two faint wisps of pure energy, as if merging into the void itself, silently passing through the indestructible innate earth-guarding array's light barrier, and leaving the blessed land of Longevity Mountain.
Their first stop was not to blindly follow that mysterious feeling, but to go straight to Mount Yibuzhou.
The reason is simple: the battle with Qiankun Daoist broke out on the eastern foot of Buzhou Mountain, the place where Huoyun Cave was born.
That was the place where the last known appearance of the Daoist Qiankun was, and where his aura remained most concentrated.
Given the tenacity of its primordial imprint, even after all these years, the old battlefield site must still retain some indelible traces.
Starting from this point, we can leverage the unbreakable primordial connection between the Qiankun Cauldron and the Qiankun Daoist.
With the addition of Zhen Yuanzi's sense of the earth and Hongyun's keen awareness of spatial fluctuations, they can more accurately capture the traces left behind by Qiankun Daoren after his escape, and thus deduce his approximate hiding direction.
Two streams of pure energy traversed the boundless mountains and rivers of the primordial world, their speed exceeding the perception limits of ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortals.
They did not deliberately flaunt their presence, but when a Primordial Golden Immortal travels, he is naturally accompanied by Daoist charm. Wherever he goes, the clouds and mist give way, and the spirit beasts lie dormant.
Before long, the majestic outline of Mount Buzhou, exuding an ancient and desolate aura, once again came into their perception.
The two pressed their escape light above the site of their fierce battle on the eastern foot of Buzhou Mountain.
Looking down, the land and mountains that were torn apart by the aftermath of their battle had been restored to basic stability by Zhen Yuanzi's use of the power of the Earth Book. The earth veins had been reconnected, and new vegetation had grown, covering most of the wounds.
However, that clash at the mid-stage of the Primordial Chaos realm was too intense, especially the impact of the Qiankun Cauldron's self-destruction tearing apart the spatial seal, and the remnants of Zhen Yuanzi's finger strike containing chaotic intent, which still left some "scars" in this world that were difficult to completely erase.
Even in some of the finest spatial folds, a slight, unstable fluctuation can still occasionally be seen;
Some of the rocks buried deep underground still contain a faint aura of chaos and destruction; the air seems to still echo with the tragic aftershocks of that great battle.
Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun hovered in the air, both with solemn expressions.
They knew that the search for the Daoist Qiankun would begin with these remaining "marks." A hunt spanning the primordial era officially began at the foot of Mount Buzhou.
In the vast and primordial wilderness, dangers lurk everywhere. Where will the heavily injured Daoist Qiankun hide?