Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 580 - 105 The Way of Divination

Chapter 580: Chapter 105 The Way of Divination

Xie Yunnan walked into the courtyard, where Gu Wen was already seated in the pavilion, tea prepared on the table, evidently ready to receive those summoned for divination.

’Even Junior Master Gu has specially prepared tea for them.’

She couldn’t help but marvel; being approachable is easy to say, but it seems only Gu Junior Master truly achieves it.

Even for herself, when dealing with those of lower cultivation, she inevitably comes across a bit overbearing. If the other party defies her, there’s no way she could put on a good face.

The law of the jungle applies to both cultivators and mortals, differing only in the form it takes, but at its core, it is the same.

Arriving beside Gu Wen, Xie Yunnan whispered, "Junior Master Gu, Master Chi threw that Old Man Tianji down and even publicly humiliated him."

Upon hearing this, Gu Wen chuckled and said, "She’s a Venerable, why is she getting worked up over a fortune teller?"

If someone doesn’t want to come, then they don’t; it doesn’t seem like a big deal to him.

As for the dignity of the strong, Gu Wen has been out of the Immortal Land for less than three years, and he only enjoyed ten good years in there.

The time he had the most airs was when he was a dog for the Zhao family on the Dragon Bridge.

Xie Yunnan said, "Master Chi has been brooding over this for days, maybe she’s really upset."

"She’s not even using her own name to invite people, why is she so angry?"

Gu Wen sighed helplessly and instructed, "Later, go and comfort that Old Man Tianji for me. Whatever the reason, he still came, and we must show proper courtesy."

"Alright, Junior Master."

"Oh, and don’t let Chi Yu Zi know, or she’ll start nagging again."

"Yu Nan understands."

Xie Yunnan turned and quickly left.

Gu Wen glanced around the somewhat quiet courtyard, not seeing Jade Sword Buddha, who must have gone off to break mountains and temples again.

Although this little nun always kept it hidden, Gu Wen wasn’t blind and naturally knew she was always using the power of the Houtu Dao Fruit to continuously monitor the various deities.

Wherever there was incense, it was under her control.

However, due to acquiring the Dao Fruit too recently and without a tangible Heavenly Court to assist her, Jade Sword Buddha could only remedy one problem at a time, continuously eradicating vile gods and obscene sacrifices.

In a world where great personal power is focused, this approach can sometimes be highly effective.

As long as the mastermind is killed, it is hard for a vile god to rise to power again for a long time. After all, even for the demonic paths, cultivation requires time, and becoming a great power requires talent.

It’s just that compared to the Righteous, it comes more easily.

But Jade Sword Buddha is determined to walk this path, and who knows what will happen in the end?

Compared to the Earth Saint wielding a knife in the open, the Heavenly Saint’s way of subjugating as dogs is more insidious, at least for Jade Sword Buddha, there’s no harm in Dao Fruit.

If something is entirely beneficial to everyone, with no downside.

What can Gu Wen say then?

Could he say that the Heavenly Saint might be an enemy in the future, so no one should take the Dao Fruit? He could indeed say that, but only if he could offer equivalent benefits.

A streak of golden light flew into the courtyard, as Chi Yu Zi appeared with two people.

With a crisp voice, she said, "I brought the people for you, both are at the Returning to Void Stage."

Ghost Strategy and another True Monarch simultaneously clasped their hands and bowed, paying deep respect: "Ghost Strategy (Divine Calculator), greets the Venerable."

"No need to be overly formal, the two of you."

Gu Wen invited them to sit, pouring tea and serving water, a very ordinary way of entertaining guests, yet because of the identity of the host, the guests felt honored beyond measure.

Yuqing Heavenly Venerate actually poured me tea!

As experts in the art of divination, Ghost Strategy and Divine Calculator were no strangers to high society, often treated as esteemed guests of first-class sects.

But the Sanqing Taoist Sect was different; since Qingcang Immortal’s command over the world, it no longer fit the common sect mold.

The name of the Three Pure Ones became extraordinarily prestigious.

It is said that Yuqing Heavenly Venerate is a direct transmission of an Immortal.

Though they drank ordinary tea, it felt as though they were sipping Jade Brew.

Gu Wen spoke directly: "You both should know, I sought you to learn from the art of divination. Although the sect has cultivation techniques for divination, studying only books doesn’t compare to learning directly from teachers. I wish to consult you two on divination, without involving cultivation techniques, just discussing the Dao."

Such an approach made the two of them repeatedly shake their heads, insisting they were unworthy. Ghost Strategy straightforwardly stated, "What I learned in my life has long surpassed the sect; much of it was self-realized. If the Venerable does not disdain, I am willing to gift it."

Divine Calculator looked hesitant, unsure how to respond.

He naturally wanted to curry favor with Gu Wen, but the inheritance should not be passed on lightly.

Gu Wen shook his head and said, "Excellence in technique lies in refinement, not abundance; no need to gift me the inheritance. I only wish to understand the art of divination."

Gu Wen then produced a divination technique from the sect, named [Six Divination Astrology], which could predict fortune and disaster through the stars.

This was a basic divination technique, too simple. Quite a few Sanqing disciples would cast a divination for themselves every day before heading out.

Gu Wen did not intend to become a master fortune teller, only seeking peripheral knowledge without needing anything too advanced.

Based on his experience, the more advanced the magic skill, the more complex; and the two before him had likely not yet reached the state of the Great Tao being simple.

Sunset and moonrise, moonset and sunrise, days went by like this for ten days.

The conversations in the courtyard never ceased.

On the first day, Gu Wen did not say a word, quietly listening to the two as they shared their own insights into divination.

On the second day, Ghost Strategy and Divine Calculator got into a conflict, beginning to debate each other.