Free Web NovelChapter 321: Chapter 122: Return to the Prince’s Residence, Buddha’s Schemes
In the depths of the Lingyi Sect, on a cliff platform, clouds and fog surged.
Jin Tianchan looked at Li Xuan, and seeing that the man in front of him was not a demon, his expression softened considerably. He asked, "Li Xuan, can you recount the scene of encountering an immortal at Red Flower Mountain to this old man?"
Li Xuan nodded, his eyes revealing a hint of reminiscence.
He was well prepared for this story.
Being a cautious person, even when weaving lies, he would make sure to craft the lie thoroughly from beginning to end.
Red Flower Mountain once housed a sect called the Flower Seal Sect. It was also a cultivator’s sect. It opened its mountain gate once every ten years, hurriedly held a gathering, then closed the mountain for cultivation, without any involvement with mortals. He had long known this from Feng Mengrou.
The sudden disappearance of the Flower Seal Sect was a mystery.
But no matter how mysterious it was, it was absolutely impossible for the Flower Seal Sect to teach him the Overlord Sword.
Therefore, after understanding this information, he had visited Red Flower Mountain and used incense at a hidden spot to create a dramatic terrain change, making it look like ruins.
Then, utilizing his understanding of this world, he crafted the story of "encountering an immortal."
However, lies cannot be perfectly crafted, so... the final point must be: unverifiable.
"That immortal emerged from the ruins, with a strange fragrance on her body. Upon seeing me, she placed her hand on the top of my head, and numerous inheritances entered my mind," he said.
Li Xuan showed a reminiscent expression and continued, "She smelled very fragrant, but it wasn’t the scent of a woman’s rouge. Later, I discerned it was similar to the incense scent."
The Incense Fire Divine Realm indeed possessed the power to "aid in cultivation." Li Xuan only had a tiny bit of the "divine and Buddhist traits," yet it was already enough to greatly enhance the cultivation speed for Wei Yao and those children. So... such a terrifying divine and Buddhist trait making this kind of enlightening experience possible is reasonable, isn’t it?
Sure enough, Jin Tianchan showed a surprised yet suddenly enlightened expression and then exclaimed, "So it’s the Incense Fire Divine Realm..."
After saying that, he sighed deeply and added, "I was wondering how the Flower Seal Sect suddenly perished. Since it involves that eerie and terrifying Incense Fire Divine Realm, it doesn’t seem to be a problem anymore."
Li Xuan showed a look of confusion and asked, "Sect Leader, what is the Incense Fire Divine Realm?"
Jin Tianchan shook his head and replied, "I don’t know much either, only that there were gods and Buddhas in this world once.
However, one day, they all vanished. No one knows how they disappeared, and no one knows what happened to the Divine Realm. Anyone trying to investigate or understand the existence of the Divine Realm simply vanished."
Li Xuan said, "The Buddha of Xinci Temple still enjoys the incense offerings."
"Buddha?" Jin Tianchan sneered, "He claims to be Buddha, but in fact, no one knows what he truly is. I know you have some grievances with the Buddha, and the rumors outside..."
Li Xuan smiled bitterly and said, "They’re true."
Jin Tianchan abruptly froze and, after a long pause, mumbled, "Such a strange fortune, Li Xuan, you are truly a person with great destiny.
The Buddha Mother to be a maid...
An Immortal caressing your head...
Grievances with the Buddha...
Perhaps you are entangled with countless unseen causes and effects."
"Causes and effects?"
"It’s nothing profound, just many past grievances.
But if a common mortal harbors grievances, in ten years or so, they can fade and be forgotten.
That’s because mortals are insignificant, living just a few decades, with short resolve, hard to form deep obsessions.
But gods and Buddhas are different.
If one becomes a god or Buddha, they either do not form thoughts, or if they do, it becomes a great obsession.
A mortal’s thought is like a pail of water; once spilled, it’s gone.
But a god or Buddha’s thought is like the mountains and seas; to easily change it, one must move mountains and seas, which isn’t easy.
And those obsessions interweave, becoming complex, forming what is called cause and effect.
Frankly, causes and effects are similar to the martial world of humans.
And...
The Buddha Mother is your maid, the encounter with the immortal on Red Flower Mountain, perhaps... you were once one of them.".
As a Sect Leader, Jin Tianchan seemed to know quite a bit, albeit not thoroughly, but enough to speak a little.
Li Xuan hadn’t expected to gain quite a bit of information while fabricating the story. At this moment, the image of the "Tier Four Ancient Sword Demon Bear" appeared in his mind, with a glaring "reincarnation" behind it, and he couldn’t help but exclaim, "I was one of them?"
Jin Tianchan said, "If the Buddha Mother can reincarnate, why can’t you?"
Li Xuan was momentarily stunned, seriously reflecting on his past life: a monotonous grind, nine-to-five work, a precarious working man... Is this also the reincarnation of someone with great power?
Jin Tianchan said, "Show me the Overlord Sword."
Li Xuan replied, "Actually, I haven’t fully inherited that legacy yet, so it might seem a bit odd."
As he spoke, he stood and moved away, flicking his fingers.
The sword behind him rose with a clang.
In his mind, he pondered the power techniques of the "Thunder Shock Finger," applying it here, envisioning the heavenly thunder, his vital energy surged to his fingertips, then instantly fell onto the flying sword.
Whoosh!
A sword startled the thunder.
The sky resounded with a thunderous roar, a beam of cold light piercing the heavens.
Like spring thunder, spring rain, and spring lightning, awakening the earth, summoning insects.
Due to the concentrated power, this time the flying sword didn’t ignite; from the outside, the momentum seemed smaller, but the speed increased greatly, far faster than a cultivator’s flying sword, comparable to the difference between an arrow and a bullet.
"Such a fast sword." Jin Tianchan looked seriously at the lightning-fast sword, then curiously asked, "What kind of Sword Control Skill is this?"
After asking, he smiled and waved his hand, "That’s naturally your secret, no need to tell this old man."
Seeing this, he seemed very satisfied with Li Xuan, suddenly asking, "Would you like to become my disciple?"
