Chapter 276

Of course, Nüwa's little thoughts did not affect the lively bustle of Hongyun's sanctification celebration.

Translation: "Of course, Nüwa's little thoughts did not affect the lively bustle of Hongyun's sanctification celebration."

Of course, Nüwa's little thoughts did not affect the lively bustle of Hongyun's sanctification celebration.

Xihe and Changxi wore celestial robes, dancing in the vast sky.

Translation: "Xihe and Changxi wore celestial robes and danced in the vast sky."

Wearing celestial robes, she danced in the vast sky.

The two ladies had graceful figures, singing lightly and dancing elegantly, varied and beautiful, like startled swans, their beauty beyond measure.

Translation: "The two ladies had graceful figures, singing lightly and dancing elegantly, varied and beautiful, like startled swans, their beauty beyond measure."

The two ladies were graceful, singing lightly and dancing elegantly, varied and beautiful like startled swans, their beauty beyond measure.

Countless mighty beings were utterly stunned.

Translation: "Countless mighty beings were utterly stunned."

Countless mighty beings were utterly stunned.

"Fine wine and immortal fruits accompany them; the goddess dances in the high heavens."

Translation: "\"Fine wine and immortal fruits accompany them, as the goddess dances in the high heavens. \""

Fine wine and immortal fruits accompany them as the goddess dances in the high heavens.

"Hehe, such fortune is exactly what a true fairyland should have."

Translation: "\"Hehe, such fortune is exactly what a true fairyland should have. \""

Hehe, such fortune is exactly what a true fairyland should have.

"The joy here has never existed since ancient times."

Translation: "\"The joy here has never existed since ancient times. \""

The joy here has never existed since ancient times.

"Hehe, if possible, I would even want to stay in this Western Heaven."

Translation: "\"Hehe, if possible, I would even want to stay in this Western Heaven. \""

Hehe, if possible, I would even want to stay in this Western Heaven.

"Your idea is not bad, but now the Western Buddhist gate is so flourishing—how could we possibly just stay here?!"

Translation: "\"Your idea is not bad, but now the Western Buddhist gate is so flourishing—how could we possibly just stay here?! \""

Your idea is not bad, but now the Western Buddhist gate is so flourishing—how could we possibly just stay here?!

"Exactly, and although the goddess is peerlessly beautiful, she is also beyond our reach."

Translation: "\"Exactly, and although the goddess is peerlessly beautiful, she is also beyond our reach. \""

Exactly, and although the goddess is peerlessly beautiful, she is also beyond our reach.

"I suppose, aside from that Dao friend Chen Ku, few strong ones could even earn a second glance from the two goddesses Xihe and Changxi."

Translation: "\"I suppose, aside from that Dao friend Chen Ku, few strong ones could even earn a second glance from the two goddesses Xihe and Changxi. \""

I suppose, aside from that Dao friend Chen Ku, few strong ones could even earn a second glance from the two goddesses Xihe and Changxi.

The countless mighty beings marveled, discussing animatedly.

Translation: "The countless mighty beings marveled, discussing animatedly."

The countless mighty beings marveled, discussing animatedly.

In the past, the Western Heaven was barren, and beings disdained to set foot there.

Translation: "In the past, the Western Heaven was barren, and beings disdained to set foot there."

In the past, the Western Heaven was barren, and beings disdained to set foot there.

But now, the Western Heaven's flourishing has reached a point where they find it somewhat unattainable.

Translation: "But now, the Western Heaven's flourishing has reached a point where they find it somewhat unattainable."

But now the Western Heaven's flourishing has reached a point where they find it somewhat unattainable.

Moreover, everyone is well aware.

Translation: "Moreover, everyone is well aware."

Moreover, everyone is well aware.

In the vast expanse of heaven and earth, only Chen Ku can make Xihe and Changxi glance sideways.

Translation: "In the vast expanse of heaven and earth, only Chen Ku can make Xihe and Changxi glance sideways."

In the vast expanse of heaven and earth, only Chen Ku can make Xihe and Changxi glance sideways.

This is an envy-inducing supreme blessing that beings covet but cannot obtain.

Translation: "This is an envy-inducing, supreme blessing that beings covet but cannot obtain."

This is a supreme blessing that fills beings with envy yet is unattainable.

As they spoke, everyone's expressions grew more longing.

Translation: "As they spoke, everyone's expressions grew more longing."

As they spoke, everyone's expressions grew more longing.

Upon the saint's throne, Nüwa surveyed the Western Heaven and couldn't help but nod.

Translation: "Upon the saint's throne, Nüwa surveyed the Western Heaven and couldn't help but nod."

Upon the saint's throne, Nüwa surveyed the Western Heaven and couldn't help but nod.

"Western Heaven truly is a top-notch cultivation blessed land."

Translation: "\"Western Heaven truly is a top-notch cultivation blessed land. \""

The Western Heaven truly is a top-notch cultivation blessed land.

"Jieyin and Zhunti, these two junior brothers, have turned the former poverty and harsh cold into today's scene—a feat unparalleled throughout the ages."

Translation: "\"Jieyin and Zhunti, these two junior brothers, have turned the former poverty and harsh cold into today's scene—a feat unparalleled throughout the ages. \""

Jieyin and Zhunti, these two junior brothers, have turned the former poverty and harsh cold into today's scene—a feat unparalleled throughout the ages.

Nüwa did not stint on her praise.

Translation: "Nüwa did not stint on her praise."

Nüwa did not stint on her praise.

But after a pause in her speech, she turned her gaze to Chen Ku beside her.

Translation: "But, after a pause in her speech, she turned her gaze to Chen Ku beside her."

But after a pause in her speech, she turned her gaze to Chen Ku beside her.

"However, if we speak of the greatest contributor, it is none other than Chen Ku, your nephew-disciple."

Translation: "\"However, if we speak of the greatest contributor, it is none other than Chen Ku, your nephew-disciple. \""

However, if we speak of the greatest contributor, it is none other than Chen Ku, your nephew-disciple.

Regardless of what Nüwa thinks in her heart, how resentful she feels toward Chen Ku.

Translation: "Regardless of what Nüwa thinks in her heart, how resentful she feels toward Chen Ku."

Regardless of what Nüwa thinks in her heart, how resentful she feels toward Chen Ku.

But she also knows that reviving the Western Heaven, Jieyin and Zhunti can be said to have contributed.

Translation: "But she also knows that reviving the Western Heaven, Jieyin and Zhunti can be said to have contributed."

But she also knows that reviving the Western Heaven, Jieyin and Zhunti can be said to have contributed.

But if we speak of the greatest contributor, aside from Chen Ku, no second person can claim it.

Translation: "But if we speak of the greatest contributor, aside from Chen Ku, no second person can claim it."

But if we speak of the greatest contributor, aside from Chen Ku, no second person can claim it.

One could even say that without Chen Ku, the Western Heaven could not have achieved today's accomplishments.

Translation: "One could even say that without Chen Ku, the Western Heaven could not have achieved today's accomplishments."

One could even say that without Chen Ku, the Western Heaven could not have achieved today's accomplishments.

As for this, Jieyin and Zhunti showed no displeasure.

Translation: "As for this, Jieyin and Zhunti showed no displeasure."

As for this, Jieyin and Zhunti showed no displeasure.

The two merely nodded with satisfied faces.

Translation: "The two merely nodded with satisfied faces."

The two merely nodded with satisfied faces.

"Sister Nüwa's words are correct."

Translation: "\"Sister Nüwa's words are correct. \""

Sister Nüwa's words are correct.

"My greatest achievement in this lifetime is not attaining the Dao and becoming a sage, but gaining the disciple Chen Ku."

Translation: "\"My greatest achievement in this lifetime is not attaining the Dao and becoming a sage, but gaining the disciple Chen Ku. \""

My greatest achievement in this lifetime is not attaining the Dao and becoming a sage, but gaining the disciple Chen Ku.

Jieyin responded thus, his words holding an extremely high appraisal of Chen Ku.

Translation: "Jieyin responded thus, his words holding an extremely high appraisal of Chen Ku."

Jieyin responded thus, his words holding an extremely high appraisal of Chen Ku.

Beside him, Zhunti immediately spoke up:

Translation: "Beside him, Zhunti immediately spoke up:"

Beside him, Zhunti immediately spoke up:

"Exactly so!"

Translation: "\"Exactly so! \""

Exactly so.

"Your nephew-disciple possesses unparalleled talent, astonishing ability and exquisite beauty, and his courage is unprecedented."

Translation: "\"Your nephew-disciple possesses unparalleled talent, astonishing ability and exquisite beauty, and his courage is unprecedented. \""

Your nephew-disciple possesses unparalleled talent, astonishing ability and exquisite beauty, and his courage is unprecedented.

"He does not cultivate the ordinary celestial way, but practices the more arduous Primordial Chaos Dao."

Translation: "\"He does not cultivate the ordinary celestial way, but practices the more arduous Primordial Chaos Dao. \""

He does not cultivate the ordinary celestial way, but practices the more arduous Primordial Chaos Dao.

"Given time, his achievements will surely surpass ours."

Translation: "\"Given time, his achievements will surely surpass ours. \""

Given time, his achievements will surely surpass ours.

Zhunti, moreover, holds astonishing confidence in Chen Ku.

Translation: "Zhunti, moreover, holds astonishing confidence in Chen Ku."

Zhunti, moreover, holds astonishing confidence in Chen Ku.

If these words were spoken in the age before endless ages, Nüwa would surely deem them absurd fantasy.

Translation: "If these words were spoken in the age before endless ages, Nüwa would surely deem them absurd fantasy."

If these words were spoken in the age before endless ages, Nüwa would surely deem them absurd fantasy.

But at this moment, Nüwa harbors no doubt.

Translation: "But at this moment, Nüwa harbors no doubt."

But at this moment, Nüwa harbors no doubt.

Nothing else!

Translation: "Nothing else!"

Nothing else!

Even if it were the sages of that time, when they were at Chen Ku's level back then, they would still fall far short of Chen Ku, whose fame shakes heaven and earth and astonishes ancient and modern.

Translation: "Even if it were the sages of that time, when they were at Chen Ku's level back then, they would still fall far short of Chen Ku, whose fame shakes heaven and earth and astonishes ancient and modern."

Even if it were the sages of that time when they were at Chen Ku's level back then, they would still fall far short of Chen Ku, whose fame shakes heaven and earth and astonishes ancient and modern.

But Nüwa is not as optimistic as Jieyin and Zhunti.

Translation: "But Nüwa is not as optimistic as Jieyin and Zhunti."

But Nüwa is not as optimistic as Jieyin and Zhunti.

Her face showed a pensive look, as if she had thought of something.

Translation: "Her face showed a pensive look, as if she had thought of something."

Her face showed a pensive look, as if she had thought of something.

Afterward, Nüwa also looked at Chen Ku with considerable seriousness.

Translation: "Afterward, Nüwa also looked at Chen Ku with considerable seriousness."

Afterward, Nüwa also looked at Chen Ku with considerable seriousness.

"Primordial Chaos Dao is extremely difficult to walk."

Translation: "\"The Primordial Chaos Dao is extremely difficult to walk. \""

The Primordial Chaos Dao is extremely difficult to walk.

"It is a path that no being in the present world has ever tried; what the future holds is also unknowable."

Translation: "\"It is a path that no being in the present world has ever tried; what the future holds is also unknowable. \""

It is a path that no being in the present world has ever tried, and what the future holds is also unknowable.

"From my palace's perspective, your nephew-disciple should go to the Purple Cloud Palace to seek guidance from the Dao Ancestor Master."

Translation: "\"From my palace's perspective, your nephew-disciple should go to the Purple Cloud Palace to seek guidance from the Dao Ancestor Master. \""

From my palace's perspective, your nephew-disciple should go to the Purple Cloud Palace to seek guidance from the Dao Ancestor Master.

Nüwa thus advised.

Translation: "Nüwa thus advised."

Nüwa thus advised.

This is not because she does not believe in Chen Ku.

Translation: "This is not because she does not believe in Chen Ku."

This is not because she does not believe in Chen Ku.

But precisely because she knows Chen Ku's talent is outstanding and unique throughout the ages, she feels all the more that such an excellent foundation must not be wasted.

Translation: "But precisely because she knows Chen Ku's talent is outstanding and unique throughout the ages, she feels all the more that such an excellent foundation must not be wasted."

But precisely because she knows Chen Ku's talent is outstanding and unique throughout the ages, she feels all the more that such an excellent foundation must not be wasted.

If she could obtain the guidance of Hongjun Dao Ancestor, perhaps it could also let Chen Ku's cultivation achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Translation: "If she could obtain the guidance of Hongjun Dao Ancestor, perhaps it could also let Chen Ku's cultivation achieve twice the result with half the effort."

If she could obtain the guidance of Hongjun Dao Ancestor, perhaps it could also let Chen Ku's cultivation achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Moreover, back then Hongjun Dao Ancestor, facing all beings, had once made a promise.

Translation: "Moreover, back then Hongjun Dao Ancestor, facing all beings, had once made a promise."

Moreover, back then Hongjun Dao Ancestor, facing all beings, had once made a promise.

He said that if Chen Ku encounters a bottleneck in his cultivation, he may freely go to the Purple Cloud Palace.

Translation: "He said that if Chen Ku encounters a bottleneck in his cultivation, he may freely go to the Purple Cloud Palace."

He said that if Chen Ku encounters a bottleneck in his cultivation, he may freely go to the Purple Cloud Palace.

In other words, Nüwa's actions are entirely for Chen Ku's consideration.

Translation: "In other words, Nüwa's actions are entirely for Chen Ku's consideration."

In other words, Nüwa's actions are entirely for Chen Ku's consideration.

But upon hearing this, Chen Ku merely blinked in surprise.

Translation: "But upon hearing this, Chen Ku merely blinked in surprise."

But upon hearing this, Chen Ku merely blinked in surprise.

Then he gave a light smile.

Translation: "Then he gave a light smile."

Then he gave a light smile.

"Hehe, Senior Nüwa's kindness, I, the junior, have taken it to heart."

Translation: "\"Hehe, Senior Nüwa's kindness, I, the junior, have taken it to heart. \""

Hehe, Senior Nüwa's kindness—I, the junior, have taken it to heart.

But as for the road ahead, I have my own plans.

Please ask the patriarch for guidance...... but for now it's not necessary.

Chen Ku responded quite politely, which was also a refusal of Nüwa's suggestion.

Watching this scene, Jieyin and Zhunti were not surprised, merely showing a faint smile.

As for this, they had long grown accustomed to it.

It can be said that, all along, Chen Ku has relied almost solely on his own talent and comprehension to reach this point.

Therefore, since Chen Ku said he had his own arrangements, Jieyin and Zhunti had no doubt.

Nüwa, meanwhile, raised her eyebrows in surprise.

To receive personal guidance from the Dao Ancestor is a great opportunity countless people dream of!

I never expected Chen Ku to refuse so decisively.

However, after a long while, Nüwa also didn't say anything further.

"Since that's the case, this palace won't stay any longer!"

"I bid you all farewell!"

Moments later, Nüwa said this, already making a move to leave.

Nominally, this visit was to congratulate Hongyun on attaining sainthood.

In reality, Nüwa also wanted Chen Ku to explain how to handle the matter of Lu Ya.

Now, the Heart Sutra and the Diamond Sutra have both been obtained.

Naturally, one should soon return to Heaven of Nüwa, pass it to Lu Ya, and see if it truly works.

Upon hearing this, Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others did not try to detain her further.

Nüwa then departed gracefully.

However, although Nüwa had already left,

But shortly after, a rather graceful figure appeared, walking slowly to stand before Chen Ku.

"Under Nüwa's command, Cai Feng has come specially to thank Fellow Daoist Chen Ku!"

"If you could take in my two nephews and bring benefit to the Phoenix Clan,"

"Such kindness, we will never forget for all eternity."

At first, upon hearing these words, Chen Ku was also startled, somewhat taken aback.

But he quickly reacted.

This Cai Feng is none other than the younger sister of the former Yuan Feng.

And the two nephews she spoke of are none other than Kong Xuan and the Golden-winged Great Peng, whom Chen Ku once brought back to the West.

If, before this, Cai Feng still harbored some doubts,

then although Nüwa came this time, Cai Feng also saw that Kong Xuan and the other had greatly benefited in the West, setting her mind at ease.

Furthermore, Cai Feng also knew that among the Phoenix Clan, many beings, by relying on the Western Buddhist Sect, had resolved their karmic burdens, thus escaping the fate of eternal imprisonment in the Undying Volcano and regaining freedom.

All of this warrants Cai Feng's deep bow of thanks to Chen Ku.

Coming to his senses, Chen Ku merely gave a light smile.

"Fairy Cai Feng, you're too polite!"

"Our Western Buddhist Sect and the Phoenix Clan share honor together!"

Chen Ku did not become overly arrogant about his achievements.

After all, over these years the Phoenix Clan has expended much effort purifying the West's resentment and reviving its fortune, and so on.

At the same time, these words amounted to giving Cai Feng another calming pill.

That is, as the West gradually grows strong and flourishes, it will naturally not shortchange the Phoenix Clan.

Indeed!

Upon hearing this, Cai Feng's expression grew softer and she was deeply moved.

After offering another salute, she then bade farewell to Chen Ku, Jieyin, Zhunti, and the other saints, and likewise turned to leave.

As for Cai Feng's thanks, Chen Ku didn't pay it much heed.

As she departed, Chen Ku also sat drinking fine wine, allowing the mighty and profound immortal power to flow through, cleansing his flesh and bones.

Afterward, he revealed a contemplative expression.

Although he had refused the proposal to seek instruction from Hongjun the Dao Ancestor, Chen Ku also did not overlook Nüwa's words.

He himself... indeed ought to seriously consider the matter of proving the Dao and attaining the Primordial Chaos.

How to prove the Dao?!

In fact, Chen Ku now also does not have a particularly clear idea.

After all, as Nüwa said, this is a path that no being in the present world has ever walked.

Thus, Chen Ku couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly!

But a moment later, his heart stirred sharply.

No!

Nor is it truly that no one has ever walked it.

At the very least... the ancient Pangu the Great God certainly understood this Dao.

As for the beings of the present primordial world, it is unclear just what level of cultivation the ancient Pangu possessed.

But Chen Ku can almost be certain that, when Pangu was alive, his cultivation surely surpassed the Primordial Chaos.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for him, by his own strength, to forcibly resist the obstruction of the Three Thousand Great Dao demon gods.

Upon this thought, Chen Ku suddenly turned his gaze toward the direction of Mount Buzhou.

"It seems... I should also go to Mount Buzhou once again."

Observing the spine left behind by Pangu, the Great God, one might gain some insight.

Chen Ku thought this in his heart.

Back when he first set foot on Mount Buzhou, it was merely to seek opportunity.

Moreover, because the Dao exposition at Zixiao Palace had begun, it ended hastily.

This time, Chen Ku decided to observe carefully.

With his heaven-defying comprehension, it would not be hard to grasp even more profound mysteries.

Or rather, to find clues to proving the Dao and attaining the Primordial Unity.

Of course, having made the decision in his heart, Chen Ku did not then leave.

After all, the celebration of Hongyun's attainment of sainthood was still ongoing.

Moreover, the countless cultivators who had come, besides congratulating Hongyun, also flocked to pay homage to Chen Ku, offering him drinks and so on.

The reason is simple!

All beings had also witnessed it, knowing that the reason Hongyun could become a sage was that Chen Ku was his greatest support behind the scenes.

If one could forge a good relationship with Chen Ku, the benefits would be endless and the future limitless.

Therefore, even the many ancient mighty powerhouses, when facing Chen Ku now, were exceedingly courteous and deeply respectful.

Chen Ku dealt with them one by one.

If one did not know, one might think he was of the same generation as Jieyin, Zhunti, Hongyun, and the like.

Time flies!

This Western Buddhist celebration lasted a full hundred years.

Within those hundred years, countless powerhouses clinked cups and reveled greatly.

It seemed that all worldly disputes and turmoil were completely forgotten, even cast beyond heaven and earth.

Finally, after a hundred years, this celebration also came to an end.

The many mighty beings politely bade farewell, then departed, returning to the Eastern realm.

However, before leaving, without exception, all beings showed expressions of reluctance and unwillingness to part.

Such a reaction made Jieyin and Zhunti even more satisfied and proud.

Witnessing the last Eastern mighty being depart, Chen Ku finally let out a quiet sigh of relief.

Master, Grandmaster, disciple now wishes to ascend Mount Buzhou again!

Chen Ku hesitated no longer and spoke those words directly.

In former times, when he was born, he might still have had to worry somewhat about the Western Buddhist sect.

But now, the Three Sages preside over Mount Sumeru, flourishing unprecedentedly.

Not to mention other worldly forces; even if the Three Pure Ones themselves came, they might not be able to stir up any trouble.

It's secure!

Moreover, with the Three Sages' methods supporting them, continuing to revive the West and strengthen the Buddhist fortunes is no problem.

Chen Ku showed no trace of worry anymore.

Upon hearing his words, Jieyin and Zhunti were first taken aback.

But soon, they seemed to also understand Chen Ku's implied meaning.

The two exchanged a glance, and their eyes involuntarily brightened.

Immediately afterward, Jieyin gave a knowing smile and nodded.

Hehe, good, good!

Disciple, go ahead as you wish!

Jieyin directly assented.

Seeing this, Chen Ku also said no more.

With a thought, the Myriad Marvels Gate opened at once.

Chen Ku took a step forward and immediately arrived at the foot of Mount Buzhou.

In an instant, the surrounding aura underwent a dramatic change.

That kind of vast, peerless, yet somewhat familiar overwhelming pressure surged forth once again, causing Chen Ku's expression to tighten and his heart to tremble.

He raised his head to gaze upon the still towering, majestic, and grand Mount Buzhou, his expression distant, his eyes deep.

Back when he was on this divine peak, he indeed had gained quite a lot.

Various spiritual roots and immortal fruits, innate spiritual treasures, and that qilin seal, etc.

He had even once conversed here with the remnant soul of the primordial qilin.

Reflecting on this, Chen Ku could be said to feel a myriad of emotions.

Hehe, the gains from this place back then did not disappoint this seat.

And now let's see... what else might this time allow me to reap?!

Chen Ku's face showed an expectant look.

However, he did not immediately rush to ascend Mount Buzhou again.

Instead, he glanced toward the direction where the Pangu Holy Hall stood in the distance.

Now, within this vast Wu Clan, it instead appeared rather tranquil and harmonious.

No longer was it noisy as it once was.

With a thought, divine abilities such as Heavenly Ear and Mind Reading were unleashed.

Instantly, streams of speech, thoughts, and the like transmitted into Chen Ku's sea of consciousness.

The ancestor witch Hou Tu no longer exists; this is truly the sorrow of our Wu Clan.

Damn it, the Heavenly Dao is ruthless; could it be that they intend to exterminate our Wu Clan on purpose?!

Brothers, give it your all, continue to refine the essence blood left behind by Little Sister Hou Tu.

Before long, we will certainly be able to recreate the twelfth Ancestor Witch.

Feeling all this, Chen Ku gave a knowing smile.

He deliberately concealed his form, so naturally no one could perceive it.

The beings of the Wu Clan were also completely unaware.

Moreover, among the Wu Clan, the influence of Hou Tu having transformed her body into reincarnation has obviously not yet dissipated.

Ordinary Wu Clan beings felt deep sorrow, sighing repeatedly.

The loss of an Ancestor Witch dealt a heavy blow to their confidence.

Meanwhile, Emperor Jiang, Zhu Jiuyin, and the other eleven Ancestor Witches were busy refining the drop of essence blood left by Hou Tu, attempting to recreate a twelfth Ancestor Witch.

Having understood all this, Chen Ku slowly withdrew his gaze.

"Looks like this Mount Buzhou, each visit leaves less behind..."

Chen Ku couldn't help but sigh like that.