Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 612 - 119 Returning to the Daoist Sect_2

Chapter 612: Chapter 119 Returning to the Daoist Sect_2

"Alright."

Huayang and Yun Miao nodded successively, each with different thoughts, their minds continually connecting recent sights and sounds.

The underworld, Earth Official, Dao Fruit.

The Heavenly Court, Heavenly Official, Dao Fruit.

A few days ago, Qingcang Master visited the Buddhist Sect, and shortly thereafter, the Buddha Ancestor enshrined in the grand hall of Sumeru Mountain changed their title.

Gu Wen took out the Inheritance Treasure Jade Pendant, a spirit light reflecting in all directions; the gigantic Buddha head was instantly captured into the Grotto Heaven.

The Immortal’s physical body is a great elixir for the Grotto Heaven, just right to exert the method of Yin and Yang balance, and the cycle of the four seasons to cultivate some life.

Gu Wen’s demands aren’t high—just enough for a few dozen people to live.

In the extreme case, only four people are needed.

In the world, there are three people Gu Wen cannot let go of no matter what: one is Yu Hua, one is Li Yunshang, and the other is Chi Yu Zi.

"I invite my two uncles to follow me."

Gu Wen, taking Chi Yu Zi, departed first, riding the clouds and driving the mist away.

Huayang and Yun Miao, trailing a bit behind, halted upon hearing themselves referred to as uncles, simultaneously glancing at each other.

Divine thoughts whispered.

Yun Miao said, "There’s always something strange about unusual events, this lad is clever, never rises early without reason."

He had very high regard for Gu Wen back then, supporting Yu Hua against opposition more than once. Originally, he thought if there was an opportunity, he would take him as a direct disciple, never expecting the other to rise so quickly.

Regardless of cultivation level, by seniority alone, they should call Gu Wen "Master."

Yet, the other addressing them as "uncles" was also acceptable; titles and actual rankings depend on personal preference, cultivators do not care for much formal rigidity.

Huayang also wore a skeptical expression, pondering for a moment, shaking his head, and said, "Due to the previous events of Universal Unity, Master has already estranged from us, many things are no longer discussed with us, and Yuqing Heavenly Venerate is the only breakthrough."

The Daoist Sect is Li Yunshang’s governing tool for the world and also Universal Unity’s greatest obstacle.

Equalizing wealth and honor is extremely difficult; evenly distributing cultivation resources is simply wishful thinking.

Even Huayang and Yun Miao, these heads of the Righteous, do not believe Universal Unity should be implemented; even the mere balancing of mortal wealth and poverty is a path to disaster.

Most of the lower and middle-tier cultivators’ interests lie in the mortal world; unable to reach the high sects, naturally, they extend towards mortals.

Until one Daoist said, "Whoever drinks the blood of the people, I shall take their life."

Even today it resounds.

These are old matters, today the strong have new pursuits, that is Dao Fruit, immortality, becoming an Immortal!

Huayang and Yun Miao also desire, they can’t not desire.

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Yuqing Taoist Temple.

Maintaining the Sanqing Taoist Sect’s tradition of simplicity, it’s just a few rooms, with green tiles and white walls, enshrining the Trigrams of Heaven and Earth.

As Gu Wen entered, he waved his hand and tossed out the Trigrams.

From now on, he no longer needed to enshrine Heaven and Earth.

Huayang and Yun Miao, a few steps behind, hadn’t entered yet, noticing the words "Heaven and Earth" thrown out, felt intrigued but did not inquire.

They entered the room as Chi Yu Zi served tea, and the two immediately stood up, flattered.

"Demon Cleansing Heavenly Venerate, there’s no need for such courtesy."

"We are unworthy."

In the past, Chi Yu Zi was defiant of everyone, only heeding Qingcang Master’s words.

Chi Yu Zi rolled her eyes, displeased and said, "Am I really so notorious, you two are also seniors of Wen, and thus my seniors too."

This statement instantly clicked with Huayang and Yun Miao.

This rumor might indeed be true.

Drinking three cups of tea in a row, Huayang was the first to act, inquiring, "Yuqing Heavenly Venerate, regarding the matter you wish to speak of."

"The matter of the Buddha Head relates to Yu Hua; this dragon is here to deliver a message for Yu Hua, the specifics you don’t need to know."

Gu Wen leaned slightly against the chair back, his right finger rubbing the Jade Pendant, whose Grotto Heaven Yin Yang Wheel ground the Buddha Head bit by bit.

"The two uncles probably wish to clarify the matter of the Dao Fruit; I can straightforwardly tell you it is harmless."

Huayang pursued, "Is there any other harm in the Dao Fruit Immortal Ascension? In recent years, those who have refined a Dao Fruit mostly undergo dramatic personality changes."

Gu Wen replied, "Heaven and Earth Two Officials are subjected to the Saints, but Saints do not quarrel with mortals. On the contrary, under a big tree, it’s great to relax; refining a top-tier Dao Fruit sometimes allows one to live longer than becoming an Immortal. If harm exists, it’s only in not bearing its weight, self-destruction."

"How can such good fortune exist in the world? Do the Heaven and Earth Two Saints only aim to benefit the world?"

"Because the Two Saints do not want others to achieve Sainthood again, I, Master, Immortal Sword, and Jianmu all hold the possibility. You do not need to concern yourself with these matters, at least not before achieving immortality."

The question and answer, Huayang inquired obscurely, Gu Wen answered very candidly.

Speaking extremely clearly, never speaking in riddles.

To the point where Huayang and Yun Miao’s thoughts were disrupted, not knowing how to respond for a time.

At the same time, suppressing the greed in their hearts.

Yun Miao, the True God, said: "Yuqing Heavenly Venerate, considering our past ties, please speak frankly. Is Master testing us?"

Gu Wen was momentarily stunned, then shook his head and said: "Of course not, Master disdains such matters."

"Then what if the two of us wish to refine the Dao Fruit?"

"You have them?"

Gu Wen countered, and Chi Yu Zi slightly frowned.

The prohibition against private ownership of Dao Fruits was a decree from Qingcang Immortal, so how could the two of them dare to openly violate it?

Huayang explained: "They belong to the Heavenly Official. Many long-standing inheritance items are Dao Fruits."

The Heavenly Official Dao Fruit is a legacy of the Human Race.

This is well known among all the major first-class sects, and they maintain a tacit understanding of it.

Those who compete for the Earth Official Dao Fruit are invariably novices, certainly not from any esteemed families. Otherwise, they wouldn’t fight to the death at this juncture, fearful of lagging behind.

The Sanqing Taoist Sect remains the most composed internally, due to their abundant inheritances.

Gu Wen saw through their thoughts and said: "You can refine it, but I can’t guarantee Master’s attitude."

Yun Miao smiled bitterly and said: "If you can’t guarantee it, there’s no second person under the heavens who can. We’ll take it one step at a time; the inheritance won’t flee from the sect."

"Then what do you want us to help you with?"

What was just said sounded casual, but in truth, it was an unfathomable truth, impossible to unravel.

Gu Wen said: "I need all the inheritances of the Sanqing Taoist Sect, not the Dao Fruit, but all the divine skills and spells within, organized into Jade Scrolls for me."

Yun Miao was somewhat puzzled: "Is that all? As the Yuqing Heavenly Venerate, you have the authority to peruse all Daoist skills of the Sanqing Taoist Sect yourself."

"I am going to traverse the Void, leaving the cultivation world."

Gu Wen’s voice was calm as it spread through the room, and the atmosphere immediately turned peculiarly silent.

Huayang and Yun Miao did not expect such a reply.

To traverse the Void?

The Void has never been a favorable place; at best, it’s said to be seeking the opportunity for immortal ascension; at worst, it’s a haven for unsightly old monsters to hide.

If possible, most people would prefer to reside on the Spiritual Mountain rather than in the cold and deathly Void.

Gu Wen, esteemed as the Three Pure Heavenly Venerate and an Immortal’s direct transmission, has no need to go to the Void.

Moreover, if he goes to the Void, who will balance Qingcang Master?

Huayang and Yun Miao exchanged glances, countless thoughts flashing by, and ultimately they both nodded in agreement.

Because Gu Wen is a Saint, while they are not even Immortals.

"We will prepare it for you in due time."

"Thank you, two uncles."

Huayang and Yun Miao left.

Ao Heng transformed back into human form, clasping his hands in salute, and took out a letter from his sleeve.

He said: "There’s also a verbal message: ’Reflect on the past that cannot be changed, and know that the future can be pursued.’"

"Isn’t it ’The past is like this’?"

Gu Wen smiled slightly, with no significant emotional fluctuation, as though he could anticipate what Yu Hua might say.

"Thank you for your trouble this time, what reward do you wish for?"

Ao Heng’s eyes brightened, and without hesitation, he clasped his hands and bent over, saying: "I ask the Yuqing Heavenly Venerate to grant me the method of seclusion, allowing me to evade this calamity!"

"Granted."

Gu Wen once again took out the method he had given to the fortune teller before, combining recent insights from the Inheritance Treasure Cave Heaven, and concocted the Golden Body Cave Heaven Method.

Upon receiving the method, Ao Heng knelt down and kowtowed immediately.

Thud, thud, thud!

The muffled sound was like a death knell, commemorating a Heavenly Pride who had long since died.

He turned and left, becoming the despised old monster of yesteryear.

See, a wretched old relic hanging onto a thread of life.

Inside, only Gu Wen and Chi Yu Zi remained.

Using her small body, Chi Yu Zi nestled into Gu Wen’s arms, whispering: "When will you leave?"

Gu Wen countered: "Are you reluctant?"

"In this vast world, there is no place for me. The Sword Control Sect birthed and raised me, yet they are my enemies. Qingcang Senior’s Universal Unity isn’t of interest to me. If you hadn’t come out, I wouldn’t have intended to linger."

Chi Yu Zi rubbed against Gu Wen’s cheek, her breath fragrant like orchids, eyes shimmering.

She had thought that without physical intimacy, her relationship with Gu Wen would remain unchanged. She was merely finding someone she liked and trying something she’d never tried before.

Yet once the veil was pierced, everything changed.

"After Yu Hua Sister is resurrected, we will completely retreat into the Void, aloof from heaven and earth, free to roam."