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Chapter 651 - 352 World Way_2

Chapter 651: 352 World Way_2

Fang Zhixing suddenly became spirited.

The dilemma faced by the Emperor, he would sooner or later face it too!

And the Great Black Buddha Mother, presumably the same.

"In fact, the Emperor has sent vanguard troops to explore the Outer Sea many times before, but unfortunately, the results were very tragic."

The Great Black Buddha Mother said earnestly, "The dangers of the Outer Sea are far greater than we know, with shocking waves, terrifying storms, sea beasts, and so on, any one of which could lead to the destruction of ships and loss of lives.

But more terrifying than these is the vastness and enormity of the ocean, boundless and endless.

Without a complete Sea Diagram, the vanguard troops are like ants entering the forest, walking and walking until they get lost in the vast ocean, not knowing where to go, unable to find their way home."

Fang Zhixing listened carefully and, moved, said, "Could it be that you also want to go to sea?"

The Great Black Buddha Mother nodded and said, "Do you remember that I obtained the Jade Seal in the Jinluan Hall? Our ancestors came from another continent, and the path they took was recorded on the Jade Seal."

Fang Zhixing took a deep breath, realization dawning on him.

No wonder Prince Chu Guan was so eager to obtain the Jade Seal, it turns out he was competing for the Sea Diagram on it.

The Great Black Buddha Mother spoke seriously, "With the Sea Diagram, we have hope of reaching that continent, so I plan to gather some companions and set out to sea together."

Fang Zhixing asked, "Do you have a ship suitable for ocean voyages?"

"Yes!"

"How many people can it accommodate?"

"Considering the limited supplies, no more than ten people."

"Besides me, who else have you found?"

"My five subordinates, an old friend, and then you and I, that’s eight people in total."

Fang Zhixing nodded and said, "I have a friend I want to bring with us, is that all right?"

"No problem!"

The Great Black Buddha Mother readily agreed.

Fang Zhixing smiled in satisfaction and asked, "When do we depart?"

The Great Black Buddha Mother replied, "Time waits for no one, according to the intelligence I have gathered, the best time to set sail is at the beginning of next month, so it’s best if we arrive at the seaport town in Yu State by the end of this month to meet up."

Fang Zhixing took note and then suggested, "The sea voyage is unpredictable and perilous, how confident are you?"

The Great Black Buddha Mother quickly responded, "There’s definitely risk involved, after all, the Sea Diagram is over a thousand years old, and so many years have passed, the landscapes have changed, no one can guarantee its accuracy."

Fang Zhixing said seriously, "I have a strategy, which might play out like send a stone to ask the way."

The Great Black Buddha Mother’s eyes flashed and she responded, "Please explain."

Fang Zhixing replied, "You could take an impression of the Sea Diagram on the Jade Seal and give a copy to the Emperor to help him set sail."

The Great Black Buddha Mother immediately understood, mused for a moment, and muttered to herself, "The Emperor leads the way, we follow behind..."

Fang Zhixing added, "That’s one method, but the most prudent approach is actually to join hands with the Emperor."

The Great Black Buddha Mother took a breath, her mind stirred, but hesitantly said, "The Emperor would rather kill you and me, how could he possibly..."

Fang Zhixing interrupted, "As long as there is a shared interest, even enemies can cooperate. You can first give half of the Sea Diagram to the Emperor as a show of sincerity. The rest of the Sea Diagram remains in our control, just make sure not to give the Emperor a chance to turn his face."

The Great Black Buddha Mother nodded slightly and said, "The Emperor has been preparing for over a decade to sail, mobilizing the power of the entire nation, rich and powerful beyond measure.

Using the Emperor’s power to cross the sea is indeed the safest method. I will carefully consider and plan for it."

Fang Zhixing nodded and said, "Good, then let’s act separately for now, I need to return to Dai State first."

The Great Black Buddha Mother stood up to take her leave.

Xigou watched and said with an awkward smile, "This lady sure knows how to get things done."

Fang Zhixing shot him a look and said indifferently, "Considering that coat of dog hair, shall I help you shave it off?"

Xigou immediately bristled and ran off as fast as he could.

...

...

Qian State·Jihuo Temple

Inside the Great Hall, a middle-aged man dressed in a Python Robe bowed solemnly to the golden statue of Buddha.

"Amitabha!"

The abbot, Master Jing Xuan, watched the man in the Python Robe, his expression complex, and he couldn’t help but sigh.

"Why do you sigh, master?" the man in the Python Robe asked with a gentle smile.

His smile was as mild as jade, and his demeanor as graceful as the wind, giving people a sense of refreshing ease like that of a spring breeze.

This man was none other than the Lord of Dan State, who highly revered Taoism, Prince Chi’an.

At this moment, he personally came to visit Jihuo Temple to worship Buddha, which was truly rare; to say it was once in a hundred years would not be an overstatement.

For a time, Master Jing Xuan felt a wave of emotions and answered, "This old monk sighs only because I lament the impermanence of worldly affairs."

"What an impermanence of worldly affairs!"

Prince Chi’an’s expression turned serious as he said with his hands behind his back, "It is often said that Aristocratic Families are as solid as iron, and thousand-year-old eccentrics are like flowing water. Everyone assumes that Aristocratic Families are impossible to fall, and members of royalty and nobility are absolutely untouchable—such is the way of the world! Yet someone has broken this way of the world!"

Master Jing Xuan responded, "Prince, have you come to deal with the person who broke the way of the world?"

Prince Chi’an smiled lightly and said, "To know oneself and one’s enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles. Master, you have had contact with this man; what do you think of him?"

Master Jing Chen fell silent for a moment, and with a blank face, he replied, "What this old monk thinks is actually not important. My teacher once taught me that if a person is seen through by others, then even if he is a lion, he is no different from an ant."

Prince Chi’an’s face showed a slight change as he took a deep breath and said, "Master’s insight is brilliant; can you not see through Fang Zhixing either?"

Master Jing Chen placed his palms together and bowed his head, saying, "Prince, before Master Kongji passed away, he said a few words that I think you might also want to hear."

Prince Chi’an sat up straight, attentive.

Master Jing Chen slowly said, "Master Kongji mentioned that Fang Zhixing and our Buddha are connected by fate, and although he was defeated by Fang Zhixing, our Buddha has won!"

Prince Chi’an listened and pondered for a moment, then stood up and said, "Thank you, Master, for your guidance."

Master Jing Chen closed his eyes.

...

...

Above the clouds, Fang Zhixing soared swiftly through the sky.

In his hand, he held a hairless dog, completely bald as if all its fur had been plucked out.

"Eh..."

Xigou had a face full of resentment, on the verge of tears.

Still flying!

Fang Zhixing suddenly stopped, flipped his hand, and took out that shard of Shariputra.

"What’s wrong?" asked Xigou.

Fang Zhixing transmitted his voice: "Someone has the Shariputra and is rapidly approaching us."

Xigou immediately bared his teeth and said, "Someone dares to provoke us? Good, let’s kill each one that comes!"

He was harboring a bellyful of fire with nowhere to vent it.

Whoosh!

The sound of breaking through the air was earth-shattering!

A huge mass of black clouds rapidly approached, spreading out before Fang Zhixing.

"Fellow Daoist Fang, well met!"

A figure emerged from the black clouds, with the head of an eagle and the body of a man, and a pair of flesh wings on his back.

Fang Zhixing’s eyes flashed with surprise as he said, "You are the Black Wing Venerable, right?"

The man before him was indeed the Black Wing Venerable, who, together with other Evil Cultivators like the undying Demon Phoenix and the White Bone King, had ambushed Fang Zhixing on his journey.

The Black Wing Venerable declared, "Fellow Daoist Fang caused an uproar in Qian State, committed countless murders, punched bald monks, and kicked Aristocratic Families; truly, your deeds are admirable to the utmost."

He clasped his hands together, saying solemnly, "I represent a group of individuals from the Demon Path who wish to acknowledge you as the Demon Emperor and serve you with utmost loyalty!"

"Demon Emperor?!"

Fang Zhixing was taken aback; what in the world was this about?

Xigou was also stunned, and said, "What does this mean? Could it be that these Evil Gods and Demon Buddhas want to come under your command and establish a new Court?"

After pondering briefly, Fang Zhixing asked, "Was this your own idea?"

"Of course not!"

Laughing, the Black Wing Venerable said, "The leader behind this is actually my master, the Black Bat Sha Master."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the black clouds suddenly churned violently.

Soon after, a figure wearing a yellow Tai Chi Daoist robe, a Daoist hat, with a thin face and thick eyebrows that nearly joined in the middle, emerged.

At first glance, he resembled the Daoist priest played by Lam Ching-ying in films.

"Fellow Daoist Fang, this humble Daoist greets you." Black Bat Sha Master greeted with a bow.

Fang Zhixing nodded in acknowledgment and replied, "Your sudden nomination of me as the Demon Emperor has a purpose, I presume. Please speak frankly."

Black Bat Sha Master smiled and said, "Power is supreme! Having heard that you defeated King Chu Guan in the Ancient Imperial Forbidden Zone and publicly killed Master Kongji, we deeply admire your strength, and that’s all."