The Mirror Legacy - Chapter 1459: The Method Of Seeking Dao (II)
Chapter 1459: The Method Of Seeking Dao (II)
Daoist Master Yuanshang said faintly, “You have not studied that secret technique, so you do not understand… Although the Supreme Yin Dao does not manifest, its calculations pointed to the existence of a Surplus Position that will re-emerge from obscurity, capable of accommodating later cultivators. Your ancestor once spoke to me of this. It is likely that some immortal, with a heaven-shaking divine ability, left behind a contingency, fixing that Surplus Position in place with a trace of profound light or a Dharma relic…”
Fuxuan found this entirely reasonable, but then saw a flash of resentment and pain appear on the old man’s face as he spoke, “But no matter how the ancestor calculated, he could not determine what that Surplus Position truly was. There is no need to say more. It must be that some True Monarch used divine ability to obscure it, so that even spirits and gods could not discern it! We can only try!”
He shook his head with some pain as he continued, “Why did the ancestor fail back then? I believe the Surplus Position corresponding to the [White Filament of Harmonized Radiance] must have been fruitless!
“We stand too low to see clearly. Like mayflies gazing at the sun and moon, we think it a chance to attain the Dao. But from the vantage of the great powers above, that place may be a crucial point on the grand board, one that cannot be revealed to others!”
Fuxuan suddenly understood, his expression turning grave as he said, “So the remaining two… you have kept them on the mountain all this time, never using them. And now, this Profound Supreme Yin spirit item is the one truly worth trying!”
Daoist Master Yuanshang sighed and said, “Exactly…”
With that, he pressed his hand on the jade box on the table and said softly, “Our Chunyi Dao lineage is destined to flourish. You are a genius rarely seen in a hundred years, and even more remarkable for having walked this path step by step amid the schemes of many factions. Now you are even able to shelter those who come after. Then Guanghou emerged, giving me a pillar to rely on. I did not expect Chehong to be even more outstanding. With the two of you… there is no need to waste this on me!”
Daoist Master Fuxuan sighed silently, but Yuanshang was now overjoyed. His gaze fell upon the jade box in his hands, his heart full of delight. He said, “The quality of this [Profound Supreme Yin White Laurel Branch] is exceptional. It is likely something from the Wei era. I have heard that the lady of Shiqi obtained one before attaining the Dao. She refined it into talismans to dispel calamity and reduce karmic burden. Though we cannot use it in the same way, it shows just how precious this item is!”
“Indeed.” Fuxuan said in a low voice, “I’ve had Chehong inquire further, to find out which family owns that cave dwelling…”
At this point, Daoist Master Yuanshang’s movements paused slightly, though his expression remained gentle and natural. In a barely audible voice, he said, “There’s no need to ask.”
Daoist Master Fuxuan raised his brows slightly, then immediately lowered his head. “Yes.”
Silence lingered in the cave for a moment. Daoist Master Yuanshang shook his head and said, “As for what I promised Chi Buzi, that must be asked on his behalf. I will write a letter and inquire about Puyu’s intentions… Back then, Yuansu and Zimu were closest to him, yet he is someone who keeps no close ties. No one would dare claim to be his intimate friend. Whether he comes will depend on both my standing and Chi Buzi’s.”
Fuxuan bowed and withdrew quickly, leaving the old Daoist Master sitting alone within the silver light. He stared at the jade box before him, his expression heavy, unable to speak for a long time.
Who sent this… That one of Pristine Water? Unlikely… His thoughts run deep and he keeps apart from worldly affairs. Aside from Suiguan, who could act on his behalf? thought Daoist Master Yuanshang.
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Eastern Sea.
Chi Buzi sped along without rest, traveling day and night outward from the Eastern Sea. This time, he did not head toward the outer reaches of the Peacock Sea, but instead followed the Shiqi forward, descending into one of the most remote regions.
Only after reaching the deep underground did he find a place devoid of spiritual energy, carve out a cave dwelling, and sit cross-legged in quiet reflection.
Yuanshang is indeed still alive… Chi Wei was right. [Profound Radiant Illumination] stabilizes the six senses, gathers essence, evades detection, and avoids calamity. This old man must be one of the longest-lived among cultivators. Though he cannot leave, he still has at least another decade…
His gaze remained calm as he continued to calculate, Does the Underworld’s judiciary know that the [Supreme Circuit Spirit Mirror] is ownerless and no longer wielded by Jiequn? There is no way to hide it from them. I suspect they believe he can pursue Metal, so they’ve come to an understanding with him. In any case, the mirror cannot sustain him for long. They might as well grant him some face.
As for Penglai, Chi Buzi’s intent was no passing whim. Not only did he wish to meet Puyu, he also intended to make a trip to the [Quhai Sect] of Penglai.
According to my plan, once I abandon the Pristine Water Dao, I must seek a future life. Meeting Puyu is certain, but whether it succeeds or not, it is worthwhile either way. And if I can enter the Penglai Grotto Heaven, that would be even better!
There was no other reason. Penglai was an extremely special place.
Penglai is the Dao lineage of an Immortal Lord, the inheritance of Immortal Lord Chufu. It bears lingering auspicious signs of immortality and must not be profaned. I have also heard that Immortal Lord Chufu possessed great merit, and all Daos hold him in high regard. Its status is entirely different…
Penglai Grotto Heaven was one of the rare places in the world confirmed to be suppressed by an Immortal Artifact. Chi Buzi could not be certain, but he was already eighty to ninety percent sure. Once he set foot in the Penglai Grotto Heaven, the threads of fate tied to him would grow a hundredfold more complex and undergo a qualitative leap!
Even if I remember nothing by then, it will still make the profound mysteries surrounding me harder to deduce… reducing the risk even a little is worth it.
Chi Buzi assumed the worst from beginning to end. If Pristine Water were injured, it might ignore him entirely and descend straight into [Pristine Cadence Heaven]. But for Chi Buzi, he only had one life. No level of caution was excessive!
Beyond this, a greater worry was brewing in his heart, As time draws closer day by day, immortal merits grow harder to obtain. The day I can successfully exchange them… becomes ever more distant…
Chi Buzi had already spent all his previous immortal merits in exchange for guidance from a Dao lineage. To be honest, these few battles and schemes were nothing compared to the value of what he had received. He had never regretted it. But what ultimately limited him was time.
Moreover, the risk of this matter kept rising as he slew demons and even killed several Merciful Ones, which only caused more tension, If I can obtain a technique this time, all the better… If not, what comes next will be far too dangerous… But even if I do obtain one, the method of seeking Metal is worth hundreds or thousands of times more. How difficult will that be?
He could only close his eyes and pray silently, “This humble cultivator Chi Buzi respectfully invokes the Supreme Yin…”
As streaks of white light passed before his eyes, the sensation of weightlessness returned. Chi Buzi stepped forward into empty air. His vision brightened, and he appeared once more within that courtyard.
Even after experiencing it many times, Chi Buzi still found it hard to comprehend. The higher his cultivation, the more he understood just how terrifying it was to be seized and transported across countless miles.
The four white jade lamp pedestals appeared before him once again. The place remained unchanged, its Bright Light pure and luminous, as if as eternal as the grotto heaven itself. Chi Buzi paused slightly and found the courtyard empty.
That stupid donkey is slacking off again!
By now, Chi Buzi was quite familiar with the place and knew many things. Aside from the first time, when that donkey had been on duty for the first time and waited in advance, it had almost never been punctual since. So he stepped out from the central circular pool and waited quietly to the side.
After only a moment, the courtyard gate creaked open. A young Immortal Official with pale green eyes pushed the door open and entered briskly as he called out, “Oh! Grand Daoist Master Chi has arrived!”
