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Chapter 413: Celestial Seer: A Deadly Battle, An Ancient Grudge! (Part 1)
Chapter 413: Celestial Seer: A Deadly Battle, An Ancient Grudge! (Part 1)
September 9th, 2024
"Damn it!"
Has the Celestial Fortune Tower gone astray?
Aren't they the most fair and just? How could they sell me such a common piece of information at such a high price?!
The wandering cultivator's heart ached so much that he couldn't breathe.
That was indeed a high price! A price that would make a dandy blush!
He had really lost out big time!
However, the other wandering cultivators were not surprised: "You can't blame the Celestial Fortune Tower for this."
"Why? Who else should I blame?"
"Of course, you can't blame the Celestial Fortune Tower. Yes, they took the money, sold you the information, and even this information has become common knowledge, and we've already guessed it."
"But based on the timing, it's clear that when you paid, we hadn't guessed this yet. So, at that time, this was still a secret, at least a big secret for us wandering cultivators."
"Therefore, the Celestial Fortune Tower naturally sold you the information at the price of a big secret, and there's absolutely no problem with that. What do you think?"
Hearing this, the wandering cultivator's face turned beetroot red.
In the end, only one word remained, floating away with the wind.
Scorching!!!
...
"Master, I heard that the overseas immortal islands are planning a counterattack against our Immortal Martial Continent, and it's causing panic among the people. There are eight times fewer cultivators traveling in the 'Martial World' now."
Tianna finally spoke up.
Previously, the battle with the Mahayana Buddhism had resulted in the bloodshed of countless cultivators, and even the blood essence of scattered immortals had been absorbed by her and merged into her Blood Sea.
This time, after the seclusion, the Blood Sea's Non-Extinction Body had improved significantly, and her strength had skyrocketed. Moreover, she looked even more enchanting, but when facing Lin Fan, she was as usual, always wanting to take their relationship further.
At this moment, she was massaging Lin Fan's shoulders, her eyes filled with allure: "I wonder if we should prepare in advance?"
"Of course we should."
"I've already given the instructions, no need to worry."
"Then, squeeze a little harder."
"Master, you're so wise. I feel reassured." Tianna squeezed Lin Fan's head, wanting to say more, but Funnina pushed the door open: "Master."
"Miss Ji is here, and she wants to see you."
"Oh?"
Lin Fan nodded: "Let her in."
However, since he was just an incarnation at the moment, he didn't send the two women away.
Seeing this, the two women were delighted.
In the past, when Ji Chutong came, Lin Fan would always send them away, but now, he's keeping us here? Does this mean that the master has fully accepted us and doesn't mind us being together?
If so... Tianna desperately tried to convey this to Funnina.
Today, they must perform well!
Unfortunately, the two were destined to be disappointed.
Lin Fan had no such intentions at all.
Ji Chutong might have, but seeing the Funnina sisters here, she naturally had to restrain herself.
Therefore, amidst the two women's bewildered gazes, Lin Fan and Ji Chutong started chatting casually.
"You're here?"
"Yes, I've made some progress recently."
Ji Chutong opened her storage bag, and a pile of treasures tumbled out. She smiled lightly: "These are worth more than the last batch, and I've vaguely touched upon the next realm you mentioned."
"You bring so many things every time, how can I not feel embarrassed?" Lin Fan clicked his tongue: "As for the next realm you mentioned, could it be..."
"Yes."
"The transformation of the Xuanmen into a cave heaven, I've found the way. I believe it won't take long to succeed. At that time, I should possess a genuine Ninth Stage combat power!"
"And as the number of transformed cave heavens increases, my combat power will continue to rise."
"But..."
"There's a problem that has been bothering me."
"Go ahead and speak."
"With your cultivation method, I'm not worried about combat power." Ji Chutong said: "But if, after some time, you all ascend, and I'm still at the First Stage or even the Fourth Stage, how can I ascend?"
In truth, she didn't place much importance on ascending.
But currently, her sole motivation for living in this world was to repay her debt of gratitude, and the recipient of her gratitude was Lin Fan!
If Lin Fan ascended one day, and she remained in the lower realm, how could she repay him? Watching over the Moon Holding Sect? That might work.
But ultimately, it wouldn't be as satisfying as following Lin Fan closely.
"This..."
"It is indeed a problem."
Lin Fan stroked his chin, deep in thought: "I think there are two solutions."
"One, keep getting stronger!"
"When you're strong enough, so strong that this world can no longer contain you, no matter what realm you're in, you can ascend! Or you can force open the heavenly gates by reaching a certain level of strength!"
"What if the upper realm doesn't guide your ascension?"
"Then, you'll have to ascend on your own."
"Is that so?"
Ji Chutong was taken aback, but she instantly understood this logic. However, she wasn't sure if she could become that strong.
She didn't have much confidence.
"Two, regarding ascension, I'm still figuring it out myself."
"Perhaps, when the time comes, I'll find a way to bring the entire Moon Holding Sect up together, an entire sect ascension!"
"That's difficult, and I don't know how to do it yet. But if I can make it happen, I'll take you with me."
"!"
Ji Chutong's eyes lit up: "That's good."
"I believe you can do it!"
Believe in herself?
Sorry, she didn't have much faith in herself.
But Lin Fan, she trusted unconditionally.
In her eyes, Lin Fan was far more trustworthy than herself, even if the challenges he faced were a thousand times greater than hers.
"Master, we want to go too!" Tianna exclaimed.
"If it's an entire sect ascension, we'll take you along."
Lin Fan chuckled silently.
"By the way, why are you here this time... is it that you miss me again?"
"I have no other intentions!"
Ji Chutong spat at this fellow, but her heart felt a bit sour.
Do you miss me, and yet you let your two maidservants stand by your side?
Hmph!
"The situation outside is very tense, and there are very few people traveling. I've even heard that many immortal islands overseas are already preparing to launch an attack on our Immortal Martial Continent."
"It's too chaotic. This is not just a war, but a major event."
"Under such overwhelming circumstances, individual strength is too insignificant. I came here to seek refuge."
"Surely you're not unwelcome, are you?"
"How could we not welcome you?"
Lin Fan smiled.
Ji Chutong seeking refuge? He was delighted.
He was just afraid that this woman would be stubborn and try to handle everything herself, which would be truly troublesome.
"Speaking of which, we were just discussing this matter."
"..."
...
Immortal Isles of Avalon, suspended above the vast and boundless blue waves, shone like a dazzling pearl that had fallen from the heavens, emitting a mysterious and alluring glow.
The island was shrouded in clouds and mist, with light, gauzy fog gathering and dispersing, veiling the immortal realm in a hazy, dreamlike veil.
The mountains rose in layers, with strange peaks and rocks appearing and disappearing in the clouds, like strokes of a celestial brush, creating a series of breathtaking paintings.
Streams flowed through the mountains, clear to the bottom, their gurgling sounds like heavenly music, washing away the worldly troubles and noise. Wildflowers bloomed along the banks, butterflies danced, and the fragrant air was intoxicating, as if nature's finest decoration, adorning this untainted land.
The buildings on the island were grand and magnificent, yet retained an ancient elegance. Every brick and tile exuded the accumulation of time and the aura of the immortal sect.
Celestial music filled the air, melodious and enchanting, as if fairies were dancing in the clouds, their sleeves fluttering in a dreamlike state.
As the sun set, its rays bathed the entire island in a golden glow, blending with the clouds and mist to create a magnificent yet gentle sight.
Inside the island, the pavilions and buildings stood tall, with various immortal birds dancing gracefully, clearly a scene from an immortal realm.
But...
The sound of arguing shattered the rare peace and tranquility.
In one area of the island, bizarre rocks stood tall.
On each rock stood a figure.
These figures had no physical form, as if condensed from colorful light, but the atmosphere was not calm.
"Damn it!"
"The news is already out, how could you have handled this?"
"Now, the continent must be on guard. Even though they are at their weakest, the nine great holy lands are not to be underestimated. It's not just about the two realms, even taking over one realm would be a million times difficult!"
"What do you say we should do?!"
One of the figures spoke with a lotus tongue, spitting as he spoke.
The others' expressions were grim.
"Hmph, this matter was prepared by all of us, it's not just one person's fault. Besides, such a major battle, the continent would have noticed. It's only natural for them to be aware."
"That's true. After all, this is a huge battle, mobilizing all the overseas forces. How could we possibly hide it from the continent? Moreover... Even if it's not common knowledge, how could we hide it from the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land? Don't forget the Sky Gazing Mirror!"
"Enough of this nonsense. We gathered here today to discuss our next steps, right?"
"Should we stick to the original plan and counterattack the continent, or wait for a while?"
"I personally suggest waiting for some time, preferably a few hundred years. Then, we can suddenly launch an attack. Although the continent will recover to some extent after a few hundred years, the losses of the three great holy lands will be irreversible. It's still a good opportunity."
"There's a saying, 'It's easier to be a thief for a thousand days than to guard against one for a thousand days.' They are currently on high alert, and if we attack now, it will be difficult. But if we wait for a few hundred years, they will naturally relax."
"And then, we can suddenly strike!"
"At least, in the beginning, it will be much easier!"
"That makes sense!"
"It's indeed a plan, but the final result may not be better."
The one who spoke before sighed, "After all, a few hundred years is a long time, and many changes may occur."
"So, what should we do? Why not vote on it?" Someone was dissatisfied and shouted, demanding a vote to decide whether to follow the original plan to counterattack the continent.
"Everyone, hear me out."
The only 'real' person among them, the master of the Immortal Isles of Avalon, smiled lightly, "I've heard that near the Sea Eye, there's a mysterious island. On that island, there's a mysterious person who can see through the past and future. Many cultivators have changed their fate because of him."
"Why don't we ask him to divine for us and see if we should proceed with the original plan?"
"You mean the Celestial Seer?"
"This person does have some reputation."
"So, shall we do it this way?"
"Good, I'm closer to him, so I'll set off now!"
"Let's disperse, and I'll inform you all once I have the result."
"..."
Meeting dismissed!
The figures disappeared one by one, and the master of the Immortal Isles of Avalon stroked his beard and sighed softly.
"I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing."
"But it's come to this. There's no turning back now, and besides, this is the dream and destiny of our overseas cultivators."
"..."
...
"Celestial Seer."
"We ask you to divine for us!"
A group of people surrounded the Celestial Seer, but he showed no fear. Dressed in tattered clothes, he sighed, "It's too late."
"Whether it's a blessing or a curse, I'm destined to face this calamity."
"What do you mean?"
"Are you refusing?"
The reason they brought so many people was to force the Celestial Seer to divine, but he refused.
If he refused...
"You've misunderstood."
"I, too, am a member of the Overseas Barbarians, how could I refuse?" Celestial Seer forced a bitter smile. "But... it's just that this is my personal tribulation, unrelated to others."
"We know your intentions, but please step back. I will now set up the divination altar and cast a hexagram. As for the result, whether you believe it or choose to follow it, is entirely up to you."
The crowd was taken aback.
This...
It's a little different from what they had imagined!
They had assumed that Celestial Seer would refuse, as this kind of divination could influence the future of the entire Immortal Martial Continent, especially during a Golden Age when the Celestial Fortune was hidden.
Calculating this hexagram would result in severe backlash!
They all believed that Celestial Seer wouldn't agree, which was why so many of them had come, prepared to force him to calculate.
Whether he wanted to or not, he had to do it.
To their surprise, Celestial Seer agreed so readily. As they were still in shock, Celestial Seer had already begun.
"Celestial Seer's methods are unique, stemming from an ancient and mysterious heritage, the only one of its kind on the entire Immortal Martial Continent. His Ninth Stage cultivation gave him the confidence..."
But at this moment, Celestial Seer didn't seem so confident.
His actions were as smooth as flowing water.
Soon, he had set everything up. Then, he sat cross-legged in the center of the formation, pinching hand seals and circulating his secret technique.
"Starlight Body Armor!"
"Starlight will guide me to the answer!"
"..."
The sky, which had been bright with stars, suddenly turned pitch black...
Celestial Seer's eyes widened, searching for answers in the dark sky, but he couldn't see even a glimmer of light, as if the world had no starlight, no countless stars! Time passed quickly.
Celestial Seer's face grew paler and more distressed.
"Pfft!!!"
Before anyone could ask, Celestial Seer spewed out a mouthful of essence blood, and he couldn't stop it! He vomited blood for a full two sheng, spraying it dozens of zhang away.
The crowd was shocked! When Celestial Seer finally stopped vomiting blood, he was already in a state of utter weakness, only exhaling and not inhaling.
He was...
On the brink of death!
"How could this be?!"
The crowd was stunned, their faces filled with dismay. "What about the result?!"
They didn't care about Celestial Seer's life or death, but he hadn't even told them the answer yet, and he was already on his last breath?
"Quick, tell us the result!"
"..."
Someone with a quick mind immediately approached, feeding Celestial Seer a life-saving pill and infusing him with their immortal energy, not wanting him to die.
"Celestial Seer laughed bitterly. "If a thousand years from now, there is a tenfold chance of death with no chance of life."
"Ten..."
"Ten deaths... no life."
"If we act now..."
"Now..."
Boom!
A thunderous roar shook the ground! A terrifying Celestial Thunder suddenly descended, carrying a destructive aura that pierced through the defenses of the numerous powerful cultivators and struck Celestial Seer.
The crowd was terrified, fearing they wouldn't be able to avoid it.
"In my fate... there is this... tribulation." Celestial Seer's pained expression faded, and along with it, his physical body and divine soul dissipated.
With those words, Celestial Seer completely disappeared.
Whether it was his physical body or divine soul, it was as if he had never existed in this world.
"Was that... Heaven's Punishment?!"
The powerful cultivators who had pressured Celestial Seer felt their scalps go numb, sensing something amiss. "So, the tribulation he spoke of was this?!"
"He wisely deduced that revealing the Celestial Fortune would lead to backlash, and even as he was about to speak, a heavenly tribulation thunder would destroy him, yet he still chose to act selflessly. This..."
"Celestial Seer, what a good person!"
"He sacrificed himself for the future of our Overseas Barbarian's many immortal islands!"
"Indeed, he is truly a good person!"
"In the future, when our grand plan succeeds, we must publicize his deeds, erect a monument and a temple, and let future generations worship him!"
"Not bad, that's what we should do."
They discussed among themselves.
After their initial shock, they believed Celestial Seer was a good person.
He was willing to give up his life for their cause; what else could he be but a good person? Especially since he knew he would die!
He was the best of the good.
At this moment, a cultivator in the crowd pondered, "He is indeed a good person, but he didn't finish his words before he died!"
"If a thousand years from now, there's a tenfold chance of death with no life, what if we act now? What would the result be?!"
"Heh, this is simple. Although we don't know the result of acting now, it can't be worse than a tenfold chance of death with no life, right?"
"Since that's the case, why hesitate?"
"Of course, we'll proceed with the plan and act now!"
The crowd nodded in agreement. "Makes sense!"
There was no flaw in this logic.
It couldn't be that acting now would also result in a tenfold chance of death with no life, could it? If it's the same, why mention it separately? Since it's mentioned separately, the result must be different.
If the result is different, it can't be a tenfold chance of death with no life!
If acting now doesn't result in a tenfold chance of death with no life, then there's a chance of success!
Since there's a chance...
No more hesitation!
...
They erected a monument for Celestial Seer and quickly returned to reconvene an emergency meeting.
It was still on Lavur Island.
A group of 'Rainbow Figures' gathered.
One of them revealed Celestial Seer's result, surprising the others. "A thousand years later, a tenfold chance of death with no life?!"
"So, within a thousand years, there won't be a major catastrophe!"
"We don't know if it's our Overseas Barbarian's decline or the unimaginable growth of power on the continent.
(End of Chapter)
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