Free Web NovelChapter 624: Chapter 369: Contract—Let Me Witness the Northern Emperor’s Limits!
"Gao Laozhuang..."
Zhang Fusheng quietly melted into the small town, neither seeking out Wei Lingzhu nor joining in the excitement at the town gate.
He simply walked silently along the long street of the town.
After ensuring that the Northern Emperor was thoroughly drained in a short period,
the will that descended with the ritual formation transformed, through the Northern Emperor’s "Zhou Tian Star Body-Casting Technique," into the "Northern Polar Killing Path True Body," and after leaving the Nine Netherworld,
it directly arrived at the Two Realms Mountain area.
"This Two Realms Mountain is brewing a major upheaval."
Zhang Fusheng murmured to himself, the entire region was clearly enveloped by a newly established special grand formation, and it seemed there were some indiscernible iron rules established,
If not relying on the master-disciple cause and effect between himself and Wei Lingzhu, forcibly descending through the "Cause and Effect Parallel" technique,
Zhang Fusheng truly wouldn’t know how to get in.
"The World-Honored One Buddha resides in the Other Shore World maintaining order, quietly cultivating Buddhist techniques; the Central Pole Sect Leader is poised to act;"
"The Emperor Prestige Dao body remains stationed at Douluo Palace, while the Daoist Venerable body stays within the small world of the Floating Island."
Zhang Fusheng’s thoughts were ever-changing, he hadn’t let the Daoist Venerable emerge from within the small world, even manipulating that small world will,
to delay the awakening time of Lin Dongxi, Buddha Son, and other ’innate beings’.
The reason was simple.
Maitreya Killing Plot.
Before leaving the Nine Netherworld, the Northern Emperor’s last warning spoke of the future Buddha’s targeting schema against him, though expressed during the Netherworld,
in reality, should an opportunity arise outside the Netherworld, it was highly probable it would assassinate him.
It only required a creature stronger than himself to forcibly imprint a beacon on his body.
Once the beacon is imprinted, at that time, perhaps a Daluo would borrow the shadow trace body to locate his true self, and then...
"There’s no need to mention the Central Pole Sect Leader, the Emperor Prestige Dao body is safe at Douluo Palace."
"Great Divine Power Users cannot enter the Other Shore World, thus there isn’t much need to be concerned, remaining on the surface appears to be the Daoist Venerable."
Zhang Fusheng’s gaze was obscure, there are simply too many Great Divine Power Users in the Celestial Capital, making it difficult to discern who is under the "Wusheng Old Mother’s" command,
Moreover, the Northern Emperor candidly stated, Maitreya Buddha may have not only arranged two Daluos, there might be other hidden ancient true spirits.
This is precisely why,
before proving himself as a Great Divine Power User, the Daoist Venerable should continue to stay within the small world...
As his thoughts spun,
Zhang Fusheng’s face subtly shifted, transforming into another youthful appearance, not particularly handsome, seemingly ordinary like a typical young man from the mountains.
"Just wait for the Pantheon Pope to escape from the Five Finger Mountain, then it will be the day I end the cause and effect and prove myself as a Great Divine Power User."
"Considering the timing, the Sutra Taker is probably arriving soon... yet it’s unknown what changes will occur here."
Zhang Fusheng rubbed his brow with frustration,
Having gained the Northern Emperor’s hundred-thousand-year cultivation time, his cultivation is sufficient to prove himself as a Great Divine Power User—yet he cannot do so.
The cause and effect have not dissipated, the entanglement remains, difficult to achieve the Fuli True Monarch Fruit Position.
This cause and effect were due to his initial transaction with the Pantheon Pope,
At that time, he prematurely took a portion of the Pantheon Pope’s Spiritual Cultivation but did not fulfill the contract by releasing him from the Five Finger Mountain,
This layer of cause and effect is like a shackle, ordinarily proving oneself as a Great Divine Power User, True Monarch, or Bodhisattva Fruit Position is not impacted,
But if he attempts to use the Fuli Technique to prove the "Fuli True Monarch Fruit Position"?
That would not work.
The Fuli technique, exceedingly refined, allows no room for error or constraint.
"Boss, open a room for seven days."
Zhang Fusheng entered a hotel—the tallest building in the whole town at twelve stories.
During the check-in process, he listened to the excitement at the town gate, curiously asking:
"When I came in, I saw outside the town, they’re doing some martial arts contest for marriage... what’s that about?"
The hotel owner was a very aged little old man, emaciated, he clicked his tongue and shook his head:
"Is this your first time visiting our Gao Laozhuang?"
"Yes, I’m new here and plan to rest for a while."
The little old man nodded and continued:
"It’s normal not to know... the martial arts contest for marriage is organized by the wealthiest family in our town—the Gao Family."
"The town was originally called Little Stone Mountain Town, but after the Gao Family prospered hundreds of years ago, it gradually became Gao Laozhuang."
Zhang Fusheng raised an eyebrow, unable to resist asking more, especially given the name Gao Laozhuang...
And if the Sutra Taker were someone else, it would be fine,
He could ponder if Marshal Tianpeng was here—but the Sutra Taker is actually Marshal Tianpeng himself!
"Boss, how is that related to the martial arts contest for marriage?"
"You may not know this."
The little old man glanced around, beckoning Zhang Fusheng to lean in closer before speaking in a lowered voice:
"About four or five hundred years ago, the Gao Family, originally ordinary, suddenly flourished, and my grandfather mentioned, the Gao Family did something forbidden."
"They gained tremendous benefits but also suffered a tremendous curse!"
Zhang Fusheng was surprised:
"A curse?"
"Yes!"
The little old man said mysteriously:
"My grandfather said, it’s a curse coming from a place called the Underworld!"
Zhang Fusheng paused.
The Underworld... even regular Great Divine Power Users don’t know the details of the Underworld and Nine Netherworld.
Not revealing his emotions, he asked:
"What’s your surname, boss?"
"Me? My surname is Jin, without asking courtesy."
The little old man scuffled his nose:
"My grandfather said, the Gao Family stole something from the Underworld, but they were also cursed by the Underworld."
"In every generation, thirty-six individuals must die... and even sons-in-law count!"
Zhang Fusheng frowned:
"Then why do people in the town still marry into the Gao Family?"
"They don’t know this secret."
The little old man sneered:
"I didn’t intend to say this initially, but the Gao Family is outrageous, raising my rent nine times in six months?!"
He chuckled coldly:
"I want everyone in town to know about this curse, and then watch how the Gao Family responds to the curse!"
Zhang Fusheng touched his chin, unsure what to say, as he saw the little old man continue muttering:
"Moreover, surely the current generation’s curse from the Gao Family is fierce and urgent, otherwise how could it lead to the consecutive deaths of over ten sons-in-law?"
"Guest, I’m telling you, the Gao Family surely did this themselves to quickly end this generation’s curse!"
Zhang Fusheng pondered:
"Then why doesn’t the Gao Family forcibly take in some sons-in-law, and instead go through a martial arts contest for marriage?"
"About that, I heard from my grandfather that fighting for marriage aligns with ancient customs and traditions, and only then can the curse be acknowledged!"
"Boss, your grandfather truly seems knowledgeable and remarkable..."
Zhang Fusheng attempted to probe:
"Is the old gentleman still around?"
The little old man was momentarily taken aback:
"He’s alive, living in the nursing home south of the town... Guests, please don’t ask why; even I don’t know what the old man was thinking, wanting to move to a nursing home."
Saying this, he shrugged and handed over the key:
"Room 1201, it has a good view, just in time to see the lively scene at the town gate."
"Thank you, boss."
Zhang Fusheng calmly accepted the key, took the elevator, entered the room, and leaned on the windowsill, gazing at the bustling crowd at the distant town gate.
His expression gradually turned serious.
Compared to the anomaly at Two Realms Mountain, this town seemed almost insignificant.
Before going upstairs,
Zhang Fusheng glanced back at the boss, using a cause and effect technique—what he saw was nothing but pitch black.
Endless and deep darkness.
Exactly like the depths within Douluo Palace!!
This was both terrifying and eerie.
"The boss’s cause and effect stem from his grandfather, from the nursing home south of the town..."
"And then there’s the curse from the Underworld by the Gao Family... What did they steal from the Underworld?"
Zhang Fusheng furrowed his brows, carefully sensing his own Innate Spiritual Sense. After confirming there were no warnings, he finally breathed a little easier.
"For now, keeping a low profile is key; I shouldn’t expose too much. Once I become a Great Divine Power User, I can regain my freedom."
Once I become a Great Divine Power User, I might immediately be invincible within the same realm,
And at that time,
Even if confronted by a True Saint Level being, it would be difficult to mark me with a Dao marker!
In the real universe, there are no True Saints—regarding old-world True Spirits, even a Daluo True Spirit can only operate at the level of a Celestial Venerate or Buddha.
In other words,
After becoming a Great Divine Power User, unless confronted directly by a Daluo True Spirit, my core self won’t face the risk of perishing.
"Could these cultists and killing formations at Two Realms Mountain be targeting me?"
This thought flashed through Zhang Fusheng’s mind, but he quickly dismissed it.
No one knows I’ve come to this place, no one knows I would come here, especially using a brand-new Beidou avatar, whose appearance, cause, and effect have no connection to my real self!
Suppressing the chaotic thoughts in his heart, Zhang Fusheng pulled the curtains, sat crossed-legged on the bed, and let his mind slowly descend into the Divine Realm.
Since there’s a change at Two Realms Mountain.
Then I should become a little stronger.
"Contract... let me see you, no, let me see the limit of the Northern Emperor!"
A vast expanse of light clusters appeared before his eyes, layer upon layer, stretching like a sea!
"This is the earliest version in these hundred thousand years, the [Exorcism and Killing Scriptures of the North]."
"This is the second version in the hundred thousand years of history, where the Northern Emperor explored the Fire Element Great Dao."
"This is..."
One after another, light clusters were taken from the contract. Although the Northern Emperor spent most of these hundred thousand years in most historical versions asleep,
There’s no helping it; the games of the Supreme are too frequent,
Even with the protection of the Town Stone these hundred thousand years, there have been countless variations, big or small!
But even just a tiny fraction, the number of light clusters already exceeded a hundred thousand, each representing a skill personally cultivated by the Northern Emperor for at least ten thousand years!
Breaking Army Killing Technique, Greedy Wolf Life-Stealing Art, Seven Killing Scriptures!
Blade Great Dao, Thunder Great Dao, Withered-Prosperous Great Dao!
Nine Skies Pure Thunder!
Five Thunder Technique!
Yin-Yang Great Dao!
Harmony Scripture!
Huh? Why would the Northern Emperor study this?
A stray thought crossed Zhang Fusheng’s mind before he continued immersing himself in one light cluster after another, delving into one technique or gaining insight into various Great Daos!
He was enamored, unable to extricate himself.
"This is just the tip of the iceberg of the Northern Emperor..."
Zhang Fusheng murmured in fascination, how many years has the Northern Emperor lived?
Unknown.
It might be an unimaginably long span of time.
And only in the different historical versions of the hundred thousand years the Northern Emperor experienced, had he studied and comprehended so many techniques and profound paths,
Then what about the complete epoch of the Northern Emperor?
No wonder the Northern Emperor can, with his Great Power, exert an oppression surpassing that of a True Saint on me!!
The light clusters were rapidly being digested.
.........
"This hustle and bustle really isn’t all that interesting..."
Wei Lingzhu muttered as the three of them finally squeezed in from the town gate, now all looking up to check the sky.
"Let’s find a place to stay first," the Old Master spoke wearily.
Looking around, the first thing they saw was the tallest building in the town—a twelve-story high-rise.
The building wasn’t wide, just tall, resembling a slender bamboo pole.
A huge sign hung on the wall, Di Family Hotel.
"Di Family Hotel... What a peculiar name," Wei Lingzhu mumbled.
The trio headed in the direction of the hotel, but before they could enter, an aged voice was heard shouting:
"Old man, you finally made it out of the nursing home, huh?"
"These years, this old bag of bones has been cursed countless times for being an unfilial grandson..."
Wei Lingzhu curiously glanced over to see a skinny little old man inside the hotel grumbling to another even older man.
"They’re actually grandfather and grandson?" Wei Lingzhu was amazed, and instinctively turned to see the furrowed brow of Cui Baihua.
"Granny Cui, what is it?"
"It’s nothing..."
Cui Baihua snapped out of it, touched the black cloth behind her, the ancestral tablets beneath the black cloth.
Scalding hot.
As if the ancestor, once a servant in the Underworld, was trying to remind her of something.
Cui Baihua subconsciously looked at that alarmingly old man, at the grandfather among the grandfather-grandson pair.
Ordinary looking, his face full of smiles,
Yet within that smile, there’s a hint of purity and compassionate sentiment.
Cui Baihua’s expression grew slightly grave.
