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Chapter 494: The Master of Unyielding Ox
Chapter 494: The Master of Unyielding Ox
"The Triad Celestial Scriptures, the Scroll of the Veiled Path, the Scroll of Heavenly Insight, and the Volume of Divine Arms Summoned by Sword?"
Seeing the serious expression on the Senior Brother's face, Hu Ma was momentarily taken aback. "What Celestial Scriptures are you talking about in that ghost cave?"
Inside, there was only one Great Red Robe left, barely clinging to life, who spoke a few words before passing away. It seemed like a temporary refuge.
And before his death, the Great Red Robe only revealed these secrets to him. As for the inheritance of skills, he knew nothing about it. He still had many doubts in his mind, so how could he possibly know what Celestial Scriptures they were yearning for?
However, despite his momentary surprise, he didn't immediately deny it.
Instead, he paused, silently organizing his thoughts and secretly guessing what the other party might be thinking.
They knew about the Great Scholar, or Lao Jun Mei, but did they know that he was a reincarnator?
Not necessarily! They might understand that the Great Scholar was born with extraordinary knowledge and had unique and eccentric ideas, realizing that he was different from ordinary people. But at most, they would think that the Great Scholar was an evil ghost who crawled out of hell, or more politely, a deity reincarnated into the mortal world.
However, the concept of reincarnation was probably beyond their understanding.
From their perspective, he could also clearly see how they viewed him.
He was merely a Deputy Manager of the Blood Feast Gang, who had come to the territory of the One Coin Sect in search of martial arts. Unexpectedly, he passed through the Three Gates and Twelve Tribulations and obtained the inheritance of the previous Sect Leader, making his identity suddenly mysterious.
In their eyes, this inheritance likely included more than just the Great General of Heaven Seal. It probably also involved other incredible things, such as the all-encompassing "Triad Celestial Scriptures."
After figuring this out, he slightly nodded, not hiding his hesitation, and said, "I did learn something."
"But I'm not sure if this is the Celestial Scripture you mentioned..."
At this point, he paused slightly before looking into the Senior Brother's eyes and asking, "Do you want me to explain it so we can discuss it together?"
Hearing his words, the Miao Shan Fairy, who was standing by serving tea, heaved a sigh of relief. "I knew it! The Sect Leader must have gained some skills after entering the Ghost Cave."
"After all, he was just a small manager. When he met me, he was trembling. I told him to bow, and he did. I told him to take me as his master, but he didn't listen very well."
"But after passing through the Three Gates and Twelve Tribulations, it was clear to see that his temperament had changed. Instead, I became afraid of him."
"Not only was I afraid, but he also taught me how to rebel..."
"Where did he get this skill and insight?"
"How did he manage to subdue the demon corpse, ride the Stone Horse to the village, and slay the Eight Decaying Gods? Undoubtedly, he learned it from the Triad Celestial Scriptures..."
'...'
As she was making these connections, the Senior Brother, seeing Hu Ma's calm gaze, also shook his head slightly and sighed softly, "The Triad Celestial Scriptures encompass everything. It's not something ordinary people can comprehend. If I could learn it, the Young Master would have taught me long ago."
"He once said, 'What you know, you don't need to be taught. What you don't know, even if taught, you won't understand.'"
"I believe that's why he placed the Triad Celestial Scriptures in the Ghost Cave, waiting for the fated person."
"Now that the Sect Leader has obtained the inheritance, it's already a blessing for the Unyielding Ox Sect. How dare I be so greedy and disrespectful?"
'...'
"That's good, then."
Hu Ma nodded slightly, acknowledging the sincerity in the Senior Brother's words.
Admittedly, when facing this Senior Brother of the Unyielding Ox Sect, who appeared like a simple village elder, he always felt a subtle pressure. The Great Scholar had long disappeared, but the Unyielding Ox Sect had never ceased their rebellion.
These demons had endured the Ten Surnames' attacks for twenty years and were still plotting a rebellion. Their skills were not to be underestimated, and this Senior Brother was even more unfathomable.
If the reincarnator wanted to understand what had happened before, he couldn't avoid dealing with the Unyielding Ox Sect.
He was lucky to have become the leader of the Unyielding Ox Sect and gained many advantages, but he also had to be cautious. Being the leader of these demons was not an easy task. Just like Red Lantern Granny and Miao Shan Fairy, he might be a scapegoat for someone else.
In these chaotic times, those who stepped forward were either born with the destiny to be emperor or were destined to be scapegoats...
He needed to interact with the Unyielding Ox Sect, not only because it was related to the reincarnator's secrets but also because they could be of great help in other matters. Of course, he couldn't be too optimistic; he also needed to be cautious.
Thinking of this, he sincerely said to the Senior Brother, "After this Lantern Blessing Festival, I admire the Unyielding Ox Sect's principle of not cheating gods, ghosts, or common people. I admire how you bestow blessings upon the people and have the courage to stand up to the Year-Guarding Hall Officials for them."
"But I also know that what you're doing now is a grand undertaking..."
"Not to mention that I have my own mess to deal with. Even if I wanted to help, with my current abilities, I've barely managed to open two mansion doors..."
'...'
"I understand what the Sect Leader means."
When Hu Ma said this, he lacked confidence, but the Senior Brother seemed to understand. He nodded lightly, taking over the conversation.
He was too old, his appearance weathered by a lifetime of toiling in the fields, his skin tanned and wrinkled by the sun, making it difficult to discern his true thoughts. But his expression was sincere as he gently stood up, touched his chest, and said in a low voice,
"In fact, everyone thinks that the Unyielding Ox Sect is a religious organization, but we have always been waiting for the Sect Leader to appear.
"In reality, Unyielding Ox is more like a Daoist tradition, or a school of thought."
"Over the past twenty years, my fellow disciples have spread across the land, each carrying out the late Master's final wishes. We observe the world, the common folk, and it's not just about wanting the Barbarian Imperial Clan to step down from their heavenly throne. It's about learning and growing."
"Master said we were too lofty and needed to humble ourselves. He asked us to immerse ourselves in the common folk and learn what he couldn't teach us. If we weren't humble enough, we'd have to kneel, and if we couldn't kneel, we'd have our legs broken..."
"...He said that as long as we were humble enough, we'd be able to see some problems."
"Now it seems we've indeed noticed some issues. We've seen the shallowness of the world, the wandering ghosts without a home, and the living without a path. We're following Master's instructions, leaving behind karmic law and cause and effect, and one day, we might achieve greatness..."
"We don't understand; the more we see, the more we realize how much we don't comprehend."
"The more we prepare, the more we realize how challenging it is to achieve greatness, and the more we understand the power of the Ten Surnames and the aristocratic families. It even makes us think that striving for greatness is a joke..."
"..."
As he spoke, a hint of bitterness could be heard in his words, but it was fleeting, and he quickly composed himself. He looked earnestly at Hu Ma and said softly, "What we need is guidance..."
"Compared to the Sect Leader, I'd rather call you Grand Master..."
"..."
Hearing his words, Hu Ma also fell silent. After a long while, he exhaled slowly.
He looked at the senior brother seriously and said softly, "My abilities are limited, but I can offer guidance. As for the Triad Celestial Scriptures..."
"I also hope to understand them quickly."
"..."
Their eyes met, and they saw sincerity in each other's gaze, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from them both.
Meanwhile, Miao Shan Fairy, standing nearby, grew impatient. 'The Sect Leader is the Sect Leader. We've waited twenty years for Unyielding Ox, but these two are still talking in riddles!'
'This attitude is what makes me feel at ease.'
It was at this moment that Hu Ma finally felt reassured enough to ask some questions.
He had many things he wanted to know, so he decided to stay at the headquarters for a while.
He planned to stay for a few days, questioning the senior brother of Unyielding Ox about the sect's origins, their preparations over the past twenty years, the Great Scholar, the experiences they had gone through, the people they had met, and even the reasons behind the founding of the Unyielding Ox.
Additionally, the senior brother shared the plans and preparations of the disciples of the Eight Schools of Unyielding Ox in the Seventy-two Paths of Yi Dynasty, as well as some secret signals and codes used among the disciples.
However, when it came to the previous Sect Leader, Hu Ma asked more questions, even inquiring about some Dharmic Gates and their affairs, but he tried to avoid asking too much about the rebellion, which involved matters of life and death.
To be honest, Unyielding Ox and I are like an arranged marriage. At first, we maintained a certain distance, but as we became more familiar, we started to open up.
After a day of conversation, when Hu Ma left the headquarters, he had a better understanding: "Unyielding Ox trusts me as the Sect Leader, and all secrets are shared without reservation."
"But if you say he trusts me completely, that's not necessarily true. This senior brother possesses great abilities, and the greater one's abilities, the less they believe in the mystical. So, he respects me, but to convince me, there's still a long way to go."
"It's not that he believes in me and is willing to honor me as his master; it's more like he believes I've truly obtained the Triad Celestial Scriptures..."
"But where can I find this thing?"
"Should I write out a copy of The Art of War or something even more mystical like the Tao Te Ching?"
"But I can't memorize it!"
"I just wish Monkey Wine was a literature major. If I could find a humanities scholar, things would be much easier..."
"..."
"..."
After pondering these thoughts, he took out the Elder Mountain Worship Painting he had obtained from Miao Shan Fairy earlier. Having experienced such a significant event and gained a deeper understanding of Unyielding Ox, he felt a hint of anticipation for his second entry into the Ghost Cave.
"The Great Red Robe instructed me to awaken Stone Horse and retrieve the items stored in its belly, and I did..."
"The strange Sacred Seal tied to the Ancient Elm Tree also ended up in my hands."
"So, entering the Ghost Cave again, will it be different this time?"
"..."
With this thought in mind, he looked at the painting again, his divine soul leaving his body and slowly entering the painting.
Now that he had cultivated the Great General of Heaven Seal, his divine soul was more refined. The blocking tiger and man-eating dragon were nowhere to be seen, and he went straight to the Three Gates Twelve Stages, took the 'elevator', and entered the cave.
With anticipation in his heart, this time, as soon as he entered, he immediately felt the difference in this Vital Spirit Temple compared to before.
(End of Chapter)
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