Chapter 695: Taking a Detour to Buzhou Mountain

Besides making some people clap in delight, it also made some forces feel uneasy, and many powerful beings rushed to the Land of Divine Grace to seek opportunities.

Pan Gu's inheritance is too tempting.

When the Wu clan first appeared, many beings already knew of them, but most thought they were merely inheritors of Pan Gu's bloodline and not worth worrying about. Now it seems, the inheritance they received is far more than that.

On the western edge, on the Buddhist holy land of Luoluo Mountain, waves of Buddhist chanting arose, the profound sounds entering the heart, countless arhats and bodhisattvas reciting sutras, their golden bodies growing ever more solid.

Inside the Buddha hall, Jieyin sat cross-legged upon the twelfth-rank golden lotus, his countenance solemn, a vast power of cause and effect emanating from him.

At this moment, a figure appeared beside Jieyin—none other than Zhunti Daoist.

"Amitabha! Greetings, senior brother!" Zhunti bowed and said.

"Amitabha, junior brother, did you come here for the Wu clan's affair? We should not interfere; our master has already sent a voice transmission: the Infinite Calamity is imminent, and anything could become its source. We should remain on Luoluo Mountain and discuss the Dao in peace!" Jieyin said.

"Ah! Master actually sent a voice transmission?" Zhunti exclaimed, "Did Master say not to let us go out?"

"No, not that! But this Infinite Calamity is no small matter—no matter how powerful a being, they could perish. Moreover, we have not yet fully comprehended Master's Great Dao; why covet the Wu clan's inheritance?"

"Senior brother, this is Pan Gu's inheritance! The sole being who opened heaven and earth in chaos. You see, the Wu clan emerged only a few million years ago and already possess such cultivation—proof of Pan Gu Dao's might. Besides, all forces are rushing to Buzhou Mountain now; if we don't go, aren't we missing the opportunity?" Zhunti said anxiously.

Jieyin, hearing this, also felt it made sense. His cultivation had long stagnated, especially after being suppressed by Ye Qin, the karmic obstacles of the Great Dao of Cause and Effect clinging to him like a shadow.

This is the demon of karma; only by slaying demons can one advance, and slaying Ye Qin is Jieyin's opportunity to do so.

"Senior brother, don't you want to slay that Carefree Wanderer demon? This is an excellent opportunity! All forces have gathered in the Land of Divine Grace, and the Carefree Wanderer demon has offended nearly all of them. This time, we will join with the Demon Palace, Dragon Court, and the Kunpeng of the Grand Dao Holy Land—we will surely slay the Carefree Wanderer demon!" Zhunti said fiercely.

"Hmm, my Buddhist sect has long dwelled in a corner; it's time to cross eastward. The Eight Treasures Merit Pool can only achieve greatness by gathering more vows and merit, to accomplish the eternal Buddhist treasure. Perhaps Master will not blame us!" Jieyin said enigmatically.

"Amitabha, good, good! Your action, senior brother, is truly boundless merit!" Zhunti rejoiced.

On the northwestern land, suddenly twelve demon banners rose, demonic qi soaring to the heavens, piercing the clouds……

Demonic qi filled the northwestern land; deep in the Demon Palace, the twelve demon banners' killing qi shot to the sky.

A demonic shadow silently appeared within the Demon Palace; the Seven Slaughter Demonic Practitioners cultivating there all rose, bowing respectfully.

"Pay respects to Lord Voldemort!" the Seven Slaughter Daoists shouted in unison.

"Hmm! Have the Heavenly Covering Demon Banners already been completed?" Lord Voldemort asked lightly.

The Twelve Heavenly Covering Demon Banners have been restored to peak condition; the Seven Slaughter Daoist reported proudly, face full of pride: "After suffering damage in the southwest land, we exhausted ourselves collecting souls; now the Twelve Heavenly Covering Demon Banners are complete, able to construct a Heaven-Earth Demon Realm, with power unprecedented!"

Lord Voldemort nodded satisfied, waved his hand, and commanded: "Excellent! I have awakened; immediately issue orders—we must seize Pan Gu's heart. When he awakens, it will be the time for the demon race to rule the world! Depart!"

Having spoken, he waved the demon banner, instantly dragging the Seven Slaughter Daoist into a heaven and earth entwined with demonic qi; his form flickered, and he vanished without a trace.

……

On Ancestral Dragon Mountain in the Dragon Mountain Range, Ao Qian knelt before the Dragon Emperor, whose face appeared exceptionally ferocious.

In that battle among the loose cultivators, Ao Qian was the sole survivor. He used soul-escape technique to flee back to the Dragon Mountain Range, rebuilt his fleshly body, but his heart was filled with despair.

"The Kirin King is still alive, and so powerful? He sent word that the Twelve Ancestral Witches slew Xiniu and his kind—what is his intent? Does he not know you returned?" the Dragon Emperor questioned.

Ao Qian recalled the Kirin King's terrifying power and trembled: "He is indeed strong, even surpassing the Carefree Wanderer! I cannot withstand a single move of his. As for Xiniu and his kind's cause of death, I do not know. But the beasts and loose cultivators following him have all perished—likely the work of the Twelve Ancestral Witches."

The Dragon Emperor pondered a moment, then commanded: "You shall remain on Ancestral Dragon Mountain to cultivate. What remains from antiquity is only you. Your descendants only know pleasure, accomplish nothing. I give you a chance to govern the Dragon Court. Those who do not strive in cultivation shall be killed without mercy, whether close or distant, including your descendants. The Dragon Court will no longer keep the useless!"

Ao Qian appeared shocked on the surface, but secretly rejoiced. He felt grateful to the one who slew the Nine Sons of the Dragon, whether Kirin King or Twelve Ancestral Witches.

The Dragon Emperor then decided to go to the Land of Divine Grace: "I want to see what kind of beings the Twelve Ancestral Witches are; this gathering of heroes, perhaps the Carefree Wanderer will appear too. I have refined the Nine Dragon Jade Seal and the Dragon Sealing List; it is time to unleash their full power!"

Ao Qian had just wanted to congratulate when a voice suddenly sounded in his mind, shocking him greatly, his words catching in his throat.

The Dragon Emperor paid no heed, transformed into a nine-clawed golden dragon, shot into the clouds, and flew northward.

Ao Qian respectfully knelt and bowed, utterly devout. At this moment, the sealed Chaos Dragon Pearl suddenly flashed with light.

"How could the Dragon Court have declined so?" a majestic voice sounded from the Dragon Pearl.

Ao Qian began to lament, recounting in detail what happened after Ancestral Dragon's secluded cultivation; his grievances finally found release, and his inner demons gradually faded.

"So it is, the Carefree Wanderer is not something you can handle. Even I know little of him. One who has attained the quasi-sage Dao can reverse heaven and change fate!" Ancestral Dragon sighed.

After contending with Heaven's Will, Ancestral Dragon's Dao cultivation underwent a qualitative leap, finally understanding why Heaven's Will suppressed them. Everything stems from when he attained Dao Patriarch and established the Dragon's Dominion.

Ancestral Dragon already understood: Ye Qin's transmission of the quasi-sage Dao saved his life, allowing him to stand equal with Rahu and others. As for Ye Qin's actions toward the Dragon Court, he is not angry, for this is the cycle of cause and effect.

Ao Qian cautiously asked: "Your Majesty, the Dragon Emperor……"

Ancestral Dragon snorted coldly: "Let him go; perhaps he can leave a spark for the dragon race. Heaven's Way is unfathomable; those few should also have awakened. It is time to do that thing." His voice gradually faded.

……

In the northern Grand Dao Holy Land, Zhenyuanzi and others discussed the Dao daily, carefree and at ease. But now they feel uneasy, especially the Kunpeng.

"The Twelve Ancestral Witches are this strong? Back when they were in the East Sea, we didn't see them use full force, only knew their bodies were mighty. Now they have actually beaten all the Dragon Court's mighty ones to the point of losing both form and spirit!" Zhenyuanzi said incredulously.

Kunshan hehehed with a smile: "If true, as the Kirin King said, then the Twelve Ancestral Witches would not become the public enemy of Honghuang?"

Fuxi then said: "Let us go seek opportunities. I just divined a hexagram; the Land of Divine Grace has someone I am very familiar with, perhaps Nüwa, though not certain."

Zhenyuanzi said regretfully: "Friend Nüwa, long time no see. Back then, Transforming Isle became a dead domain……"

Kunpeng fell silent for a moment, then said: "Did you not receive Master's voice transmission?"

"No, could it be that Yang Mei Uncle Master gave you the transmission?" everyone exclaimed in surprise.

Kunpeng nodded: "Master said, this time is the descent of the Great Calamity, with both opportunity and calamity. Whether to hide here and cultivate Dao or go out to face the calamity is up to us. I am definitely going out."

Hongyun hesitated: "Then I had better stay here and cultivate Dao. Zhenyuanzi Dao brother, what do you think?"

Zhenyuanzi pondered a moment, then said: "I will also stay. Master's Dao is profound and unfathomable; better to stay and cultivate wholeheartedly."

……

In the Land of Divine Grace, the closer one gets to Buzhou Mountain, the stronger Pan Gu's will becomes. Since the opening of heaven and earth, Pan Gu's will has never weakened, always guarding this land's peace.

That day, two fairies arrived here. One was pure as a goddess, the other fresh and unworldly, noble and extraordinary.

"Finally back here again! How nostalgic. Only under the will of the Great God Pan Gu can one feel true peace." The pure goddess sighed.

"Nüwa sister, is this the place of your awakening? This mountain is so majestic! I love this aura. Here there is no strife, no fighting. If it could always be like this, how wonderful! Later, let my sisters all move here!" The fresh and noble fairy said.

Nüwa fell into remembrance, sorrowfully saying: "Yes, if I had always cultivated here, I would not have experienced so many things……" She quickly composed herself, then said to the fairy beside her: "Chibao sister, Flower Fairy's awakening is not easy, and her fate is full of twists…… alas, how long can this place remain tranquil? Chibao sister, the Carefree Wanderer's world is where you Flower Fairies are best suited to survive!"

"Ah, but……" Qin Chibao's words carried a hint of hesitation.

Nüwa chuckled lightly, comforting: "Chiba sister, don't worry. Although Carefree Wanderer is somewhat flirtatious, he treats his own people as precious treasures. Moreover, as members of the Flower Fairy clan, you will surely be even more cherished by him."

Qin Chiba blinked mischievously and asked: "Since he's so good, why don't you, Sister Nüwa, accept his feelings? We Flower Fairies all have a premonition that this life talisman contains a powerful aura, capable of protecting the true spirit from extinction. Besides, Sister Nüwa, you've been muttering 'Carefree Wanderer' nonstop these days—have you already fallen into the net of love?"

Nüwa's face flushed slightly as she lightly scolded: "What tribulation of love, what not—don't talk nonsense. Let's go up and take a look first; I don't know if my cave dwelling still exists or if it's been taken over by someone else."

Having said that, Nüwa led Qin Chiba toward Mount Buzhou.

After leaving Ye Qin, the two flew northward swiftly. Originally, Nüwa wanted to return quickly to the Hongdao Sacred Land to see Fuxi. However, perhaps due to homesickness near home or other reasons, she ultimately changed course and headed for Mount Buzhou.

Finally, they arrived before the towering Mount Buzhou. Mount Buzhou soared into the clouds, enveloped by Pangu's will, and time here seemed to stand still, the landscape preserving the appearance of the primordial world. Nüwa soon found her former cave dwelling.

Outside the cave dwelling lay the Yin-Yang Grand Formation. To Nüwa, although she had lost her ultimate yin body, she remained immune to this aura. Upon entering the cave, a familiar Yin-Yang aura rushed toward her, stirring deep nostalgia.

"Dudu!" At that moment, a cute sound came from Nüwa's immortal sleeve. Behold, a lovely little dragon fish poked its head out, wobbled into flight, and headed toward the Yin-Yang aperture at the cave's center.

"Pudong!" With a sound, the little dragon fish fell into the Yin-Yang aura and began to play joyfully.

"Dudu!"

Streams of Yin-Yang aura surged into the little dragon fish's body; the curse runes on its surface grew clearer, and its body gradually enlarged. The purple dragon horns on its head emitted chaotic aura, containing curse power.

Nüwa sighed: "The dragon fish clan is truly strange—unafraid of the Yin-Yang aperture, even bathing in it. What kind of being is this? Carefree Wanderer didn't even explain. Along this journey, we've owed many rescues to this little dragon fish."

Nüwa and Qin Chiba encountered many powerful beings along the way, all wishing to capture them as dual cultivation partners or furnace cauldrons.

Yet, whenever the little dragon fish appeared, those beings would miserably perish, devoured by insect swarms stepping out of the void.

Nüwa felt relieved, carrying this little dragon fish, and finally understood why Ye Qin hadn't worried at all about their safety when they parted.

Qin Chiba asked: "Sister Nüwa, this place is very suitable for cultivation. Shall we cultivate here, or go to the Hongdao Sacred Land?"

Nüwa hesitated for a long time, striving to find reasons not to return to the Hongdao Sacred Land. Suddenly, she said: "Let's cultivate here. I wish to re-cultivate the Ultimate Yin Path..."

At the same time, in the Five Elements Secret Land, Ye Qin remained unaware that storms were already rising in the Honghuang. He was struggling to climb a green peak.

This green giant peak stood ten thousand zhang high, piercing the clouds. Ye Qin's figure on the summit resembled a tiny ant. He clenched profound hand seals, and runes floated up like a rain of symbols, sinking into his eyes. His entire body emanated wood qi; when the wind blew, the wood qi surged, emitting a wu-wu sound, like a forest listening to waves.

Ye Qin comprehended water runes on Xuanshui Peak, spending three years to achieve a minute understanding of water runes. The Great Dao of Water's Origin had entered the Great Completion realm, and the Origin Water Realm had formed a complete spring eye, endless and self-renewing.

The Heavenly River not only penetrated all spaces of the Carefree Wanderer Realm, piercing the earth, serving as the source of all rivers, the Yangtze, and underground rivers. It also penetrated the Nine Nether Earth Realm, forming the Weak Water River.

The runes on Xuanshui Peak further entered the Origin Water Realm, forming a heavenly pillar with the effect of suppressing the spring eye.

Ye Qin finally grasped the true essence of the Water Dao: the union of softness and hardness. Water can carry a boat, yet also capsize it. It can be a gentle, murmuring stream, or a raging flood. (End of Chapter)