Chapter 325: Two Ancestors of Earth Immortals Discuss the Dao

Zhenyuanzi walked out of Wuzhuang Temple and saw a person standing outside. He was dressed in a green shirt, had a gaunt face, deep eyes, and was surrounded by a faint aura of immortality, as if he had come from another world.

"Are you the Great Immortal Zhenyuan?" the man asked with a smile, his voice gentle and magnetic.

Zhenyuanzi's heart stirred. He looked the other person up and down and suddenly discovered that the other party was quite similar to himself! He realized a shocking possibility: "Could it be that you are a Zhenyuanzi from another world?"

He had arrived at this conjecture from the two Tongtians he had encountered previously.

The man smiled slightly and nodded: "Indeed. This poor Daoist has come from the Great Desolation of another world. I share the same name and surname as you, and am also called Zhenyuanzi."

Upon hearing this, an inexplicable excitement surged in Zhenyuanzi's heart.

He never expected that he would be able to meet himself from another world here. He hurriedly stepped forward, cupped his hands in a salute, and said: "A pleasure, a pleasure. This poor Daoist is the Zhenyuanzi of this world. To be able to meet you is truly a great honor."

"Fellow Daoist is too polite." The Zhenyuanzi from the Great Desolation world also returned the salute. The two looked at each other and smiled, as if old friends of many years had reunited.

"I wonder what brings you here?" the Zhenyuanzi of the Journey to the West World asked curiously.

He knew well that anyone capable of traveling across worlds was no ordinary person, and it was precisely for this reason that he could not figure out the other party's purpose in coming to find him.

The Zhenyuanzi of the Great Desolation world smiled slightly and said: "To tell you the truth, this poor Daoist has come here to discuss the Dao with you, Fellow Daoist!"

"Discuss the Dao?"

The Zhenyuanzi of the Journey to the West World was quite surprised by this answer, but immediately felt his heart stir.

After all, he had already keenly sensed that the other party's strength was far above his own! In such a situation, the other party discussing the Dao with him was clearly to his own advantage! However, out of caution, he did not agree immediately, but asked instead: "I wonder why you thought to come and discuss the Dao with this poor Daoist?"

The Zhenyuanzi of the Great Desolation world smiled slightly and explained: "To tell you the truth, this poor Daoist has also studied the Earth Immortal Dao quite a bit in the other world. However, the Great Dao Laws of every world are different. Although the Dao I have realized has had some success, I always feel there is more to be attained. I heard that the Great Immortal Zhenyuan of this world is also the ancestor of Earth Immortals and has unique insights into the Earth Immortal Dao, so I have come specifically to seek instruction, hoping to verify our understandings with each other and jointly perfect the Earth Immortal Dao."

Upon hearing this, the Zhenyuanzi of the Journey to the West World could not help but feel a sense of respect.

Thus, he responded sincerely: "Fellow Daoist is too kind. Although this poor Daoist has a small reputation in this world, my knowledge and realizations are limited. To receive instruction from you is truly this poor Daoist's fortune. Please!"

The two walked into Wuzhuang Temple together, found a quiet room to sit down, and began a profound discussion of the Dao that spanned worlds.

In order not to waste this discussion, the Zhenyuanzi of the Journey to the West World even gathered his disciples to let them listen to the lecture together.

The disciples of Wuzhuang Temple were very surprised to see another Zhenyuanzi, but the Zhenyuanzi of the Journey to the West World did not explain much, only telling them to listen carefully.

Everyone immediately restrained their emotions and fell silent.

The Zhenyuanzi of the Great Desolation world spoke first. He said slowly: "In the world where this poor Daoist resides, the Earth Immortal Dao emphasizes conforming to nature and sharing the same breath and destiny as heaven and earth. Earth Immortal cultivation lies not only in internal cultivation of the mind and external refinement of the bones, but more importantly in integrating into nature and perceiving the rhythm of heaven and earth. This poor Daoist once traveled through mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, observing the sun, moon, and stars, and from nature, I drew inspiration to realize a method of Earth Immortal cultivation: 'Conform to Heaven and Earth, be Carefree and at Ease'."

The Zhenyuanzi of the Journey to the West World listened intently and nodded repeatedly. He secretly marveled in his heart that the other party's understanding of the Earth Immortal Dao was indeed profound and unique.

He did not want to be outdone and began to share his own insights: "What Fellow Daoist says is very true. The Earth Immortal Dao of this world also emphasizes conforming to nature, but this poor Daoist believes that an Earth Immortal must also have a state of mind of 'guarding the center and holding onto the One'. In the process of cultivation, one must maintain inner peace and firmness, undisturbed by the outside world, to truly reach the state of 'Unity of Heaven and Man'. This poor Daoist once used the Ginseng Fruit Tree as a medium to perceive the mysteries of life, from which I realized the true essence of the Earth Immortal: 'Endless life, circulating and returning'."

As the two delved deeper into their discussion, their insights collided and merged, producing many new sparks that left both of them having benefited greatly.

At the same time—within the East Sea, inside the Dragon Palace.

The Four Seas Dragon Kings had rarely gathered together and were discussing the matter of the Buddhism Journey to the West plan.

At the banquet, the expressions of the Four Seas Dragon Kings were not very pleasant.

Because Buddhism had repeatedly coerced them, not only wanting them to cooperate with Buddhism to let that born Stone Monkey wreak havoc in the Dragon Palace and take away the Sea-Stabilizing Needle, but also wanting the Dragon Clan's most talented member today, the little white dragon Ao Lie, to join the scripture-seeking team as a mount to escort the scripture seeker.

Such a thing was naturally a great insult to the Dragon Clan.

But now the Dragon Clan was in decline and Buddhism was flourishing; if they did not agree, it would absolutely bring a great disaster upon the Dragon Clan!

And just as they were sighing, suddenly—

"Boom!"

A figure suddenly appeared inside the main hall of the Dragon Palace, giving the Four Seas Dragon Kings a big fright.

This person was burly, surrounded by a faint dragon might. He walked into the main hall of the Dragon Palace, his gaze like a torch, scanning the Four Seas Dragon Kings sitting there, and an aura that commanded respect without anger arose spontaneously.

Sensing the other party's powerful strength, the Four Seas Dragon Kings hurriedly stood up and quickly retreated a distance, exclaiming: "Who—who are you? Why do you trespass into the Dragon Palace?!"

"Hmph! Look at how you look now; you have simply lost all the face of the Dragon Clan!" The man's voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to strike the hearts of the Four Seas Dragon Kings like a heavy hammer.

They were filled with shock and anger and wanted to lash out, but suddenly discovered that the person also had dragon horns on his head, just like them.

This was actually a member of the Dragon Clan! This discovery made Ao Guang and the others feel a mix of surprise and joy!

Ao Guang immediately bowed respectfully and asked: "May I ask for the senior's honorable name?"

The dragon walked toward the Dragon King's throne, sat down in a grand manner, and then said indifferently: "This Emperor is Zhulong!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Four Seas Dragon Kings changed again, and their gazes toward Zhulong became somewhat unkind.

Ao Run said angrily: "This senior, we do not seem to have offended you. Why do you toy with us?"

Zhulong frowned and said: "When did this Emperor toy with you?"

Ao Qin said in a deep voice: "You say you are Zhulong, but who in the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas does not know that Senior Zhulong has long since fallen? Is this not toying with us?"

Upon hearing this, Zhulong suddenly looked enlightened.

No wonder the Dragon Clan of this world was doing so miserably; it turned out that even Zhulong was dead!

He swept a cold glance at the Four Seas Dragon Kings and said: "Who said this Emperor is the Zhulong of your world?"

The Four Seas Dragon Kings were all stunned, and then, as if they had all thought of something, their eyes suddenly widened again! (End of chapter)