Chapter 27: Overturning Speculations, The Great Sage Has Yet to Make a Name【22】

Fang Longye was in a good mood; unable to figure out the origins of Huluwa Grandpa, he instead began to investigate the background of the seven Huluwa.

"Hmm, this is just a guess, but as long as there is a sliver of possibility, it can count as a stroke of fate. I must first determine the time in the Earth Immortal Realm outside this Small World."

Whether it was before or after the Journey to the West.

Thinking of this, he paced out of Qianlong Cave.

Riding the clouds and wind, he headed all the way toward the Qingshe Mansion.

A short while later.

He arrived at his destination, lowered the clouds and mist, and walked toward the cave entrance of the mansion to show his respect.

Caidie was there to greet him as usual; without much talk, he followed her directly to pay his respects to Qingshe.

Inside the cave chamber, the lotus lamp cast its light, and the green furnace held its fragrance.

The cloud bed was engraved with patterns, possessing a rustic quality. Qingshe sat cross-legged on it at her leisure, naturally exuding a certain grace.

"Greetings, Cuiwei Fairy. Longye has a matter to inquire about~"

"Oh? What questions does Fellow Daoist have? Speak freely; I shall certainly tell you everything I know."

At this moment, Qingshe, who regarded Fang Longye as a precious treasure, became increasingly pleasant and agreeable toward him.

"I wanted to ask about the situation in the Earth Immortal Realm outside, such as the current state of affairs."

"Although the Fairy has recounted quite a bit before, and the cultivation summaries in the techniques also touch upon it, in the end, it is still just a general impression."

Hearing this, Qingshe was not particularly surprised.

In her view, as a reincarnated Golden Immortal who had suffered a calamity, Fang Longye naturally had great interest in the current state of the world now that he had awakened many memories.

She pondered, delaying her response.

It was not that she did not want to explain, but that before she fell into this Small World, she was merely a minor demon at the Primordial Spirit Realm; she truly did not have much understanding of these matters.

She could speak eloquently about common knowledge regarding cultivation because of the teachings she had received from the two True Immortals, the snake and the scorpion.

When it came to the layout of the world, she was at a loss and could only explain based on what she had heard through the grapevine.

Organizing her thoughts, she cleared her throat and said, "When I first entered the Small World, my cultivation was not very high, so I do not know much about this."

"As for the Four Great Continents of the Earth Immortal Realm, I only have a rough understanding because I am in Beiju Luzhou."

"Then does the Fairy know what year it is now, and how time is recorded outside the Small World?"

"Cultivation knows no years; the calendar systems of the mortal kingdoms outside have no meaning for practitioners. Therefore, I have never paid attention to them."

"It is rumored, however, that the Heavenly Court once introduced a dating system. Unfortunately, the Heavenly Court lacks sufficient majesty, and since we are of the Demon Clan, the various great demons in Beiju Luzhou do not care about it at all, so I have never heard of it."

"Then does the Fairy know of any major events that have occurred in the world?"

Qingshe said with slight embarrassment, "My time in cultivation is short, and I have not experienced any events that could shake the world. As for the past of the ancient times, due to my shallow cultivation, I only know some myths and legends just like you."

Good grief, big sister, you really don't know anything! He complained inwardly, but asked aloud, "I previously learned from cultivation common knowledge that the Heavenly Court suppresses the Demon Clan quite deeply. Are there any heroes of our Demon Clan who have raised a banner of rebellion against Heaven?" Qingshe breathed a sigh of relief; 'she knew this question'.

"The Heavenly Court does indeed suppress our Demon Clan deeply, but our Beiju Luzhou is the world of the Demon Clan, a realm unto itself; how could we fear those Heavenly Soldiers and Generals of the Heavenly Court?"

"As for any banner of rebellion against Heaven, apart from the great god Xingtian who danced with his shield and axe in ancient myths and legends, I have never heard of anyone raising such a flag! After all, that Jade Emperor who sits high in the Heavenly Court is, after all, a great power from before the ancient times; how could any ignorant great demon raise a flag to rebel against Heaven?"

"Oh, right, I did hear from a senior of the Demon Clan before that there was once a Human Race dynasty in Nanzhan Buzhou named the Immortal Qin, which once raised a flag to conquer Heaven."

"However, such hearsay is treated as a joke even by that Demon Clan senior. Anyway, I don't believe it~"

Upon hearing the words 'Immortal Qin', Fang Longye felt a shock in his heart, and hearing Qingshe's follow-up questioning, he thought to himself: "That might not be certain."

If the 'Immortal Qin' that she dismissed as a senior's joke truly existed, then this world would be interesting. It would definitely not be a pure Journey to the West World.

Temporarily putting this thought aside, he confirmed again: "Fairy, you also know that I am about to transform into a flood dragon. I intend to call myself Jiao Mowang or Fuhai Great Sage after I leave this Small World. I wonder if there are any taboos, such as other fellow daoists having already chosen these titles."

Qingshe shook her head immediately and said, "Neither of these titles is appropriate. Jiao Mowang—this title has already been chosen by a fellow daoist in Beiju Luzhou."

"It is said that he is an illegitimate son of the North Sea Dragon King. Because he was not favored, he rebelled against Longgong in a fit of anger and joined the Northern Underworld Demon Master Mansion. Before I fell into this Small World, he had already begun to make a name for himself in Beiju Luzhou."

"As for Fuhai Great Sage, it is best for the Demon Clan not to call themselves 'Great Sage' unless they have reached the Golden Immortal realm or higher, to avoid suffering disaster for having a title that exceeds one's virtue. That Jiao Mowang is so powerful, and it is said he set his ambition to overturn the Four Seas long ago, yet one has never seen him call himself Fuhai Great Sage!"

Confirmed. It is now before the Journey to the West; the Seven Great Sages have not yet sworn brotherhood, and perhaps Monkey has not even gone to cultivate yet!

Events like the Seven Great Sages swearing brotherhood and raising a banner of rebellion against Heaven are almost known to the entire Three Realms once they happen.

Especially since a Jiao Mowang from Beiju Luzhou is involved. How could Beiju Luzhou not have even a whisper of news? Even the weakest demons would know a thing or two.

Clearly, this had not yet happened before Qingshe entered the Small World.

It seems his previous wild speculation about the origins of the Huluwa was clearly absurd and wrong.

Sorry about that! Brother Monkey~ This is also good; it is better that it is before the Journey to the West, so he might be able to follow along and reap some benefits.

According to some common knowledge he knew before, the time flow in such Grotto-Heaven Small Worlds is different from the outside world, often being more than a hundred times faster.

That is to say, a thousand years in the Grotto-Heaven Small World is only about ten years in the outside world.

He would definitely be able to catch up with the drama of the Havoc in Heaven; he just didn't know what role he would be able to play in it then.

A passerby, an extra? Coming back to his senses, after offering a thousand thanks, he took his leave.

After he left, Qingshe said with an unreadable expression, "Fuhai Great Sage? Did this person suffer a calamity at the hands of someone from Longgong in his past life?"

She then smiled; what did that have to do with her?

It should be the Four Seas Dragon Clan that has a headache. Having one Jiao Mowang was not enough, and now another one has appeared~……

Fang Longye, unaware that Qingshe had developed a misunderstanding, had by this time returned to Qianlong Cave, looking at the broken Turtle Shell Spirit Treasure in his hand with reluctance.

He then gritted his teeth, his mind entering the Equivalent Balance, and selected an item he had not intended to trade for at this time.

The turtle shell that had been in his hands for not long disappeared, replaced by an inconspicuous metal compass~ Please follow, please collect~

(End of chapter)