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Chapter 518: Harvesting the Rewards! The True Lord's Spy! (First Part)
Chapter 518: Harvesting the Rewards! The True Lord's Spy! (First Part)
2025-01-07
Om!
A rich golden Buddhist radiance seemed to solidify and flow through the void, accompanied by the sound of Sanskrit chanting. At first, it was like the buzzing of tiny mosquitoes, but then it exploded like thunderclaps!
An immense and majestic aura surged, rising like a raging sea, continuously ascending within the heavens and earth.
At the source of this aura, a monk sat in the lotus position, hovering a foot above the ground, with golden lotuses blooming around him in mid-air.
But as the golden lotuses expanded to a certain extent, they suddenly stopped, and the monk's rising aura seemed to hit a bottleneck, unable to ascend further.
This situation lasted for a brief moment.
"Amitabha..."
The monk opened his eyes, revealing a hint of helplessness. The surging aura around him and the various anomalies in the heavens and earth dissipated like melting snow at this moment.
The world returned to normal once more.
At that instant, Tai Yi Zhenren, clad in a Daoist robe, stepped out of the void and approached Maitreya Buddha. "In Buddhism, the mind is the key to enlightenment. When the mind reaches its peak, so does the body. What else do you lack?"
Maitreya Buddha's clear eyes flashed with complexity, and he slowly spoke, "I fear."
Tai Yi Zhenren's eyebrows rose, and he turned to look at the former great deity beside him, repeating with confusion, "Fear?"
Maitreya Buddha nodded calmly, showing no shame for his fear. "The memories and feelings of past calamities are still vivid. Even if a true spirit were to escape, it couldn't shake off those experiences."
"Perhaps, in the eyes of others, our promotion to the Legend realm is just a repeat of the path we've already walked. But for us, it's a path of breaking down and rebuilding."
"I can see and touch it, but I dare not open my eyes or reach out. I fear that if I do, I'll be thrown back into the midst of those past calamities."
Maitreya Buddha paused briefly, then continued, "If not for Qin Zheng's appearance, which greatly enhanced the power of the Slaying Deity Sword Formation, and his removal of the polluted Qi, we might not have had another Legend among us, giving us hope."
"I'm afraid that even after thirty years, I would still be stuck in the same place, without any progress, let alone being just a step away from breaking through to the Legend realm."
Hearing this, Tai Yi Zhenren nodded. Maitreya Buddha, the former great deity and legend, didn't need his help to resolve his doubts. When the time was right, he would break through on his own.
Tai Yi Zhenren thought for a moment, then turned his gaze towards the Divine Mountain. "Thirty years have passed in the blink of an eye. I wonder how they are doing now and when they'll return."
It had been thirty years since the group entered the Eight Scenic Palaces.
During this time, Maitreya Buddha had already perfected his cultivation in the Primordial Unity Realm and only needed to break through his mental barriers to ascend to the Legend realm. He had also restored his condition to eighty percent.
Before Qin Zheng left, three great deities had removed the polluted Qi. The one who hadn't fallen from the Legend realm had now recovered to thirty percent, and the other two who had fallen had stabilized their conditions.
The true spirit of the Azure Emperor was also intact, no longer dissipating, and everything was moving in a positive direction.
They were just waiting for the return of those who had entered the Eight Scenic Palaces to increase the number of Legends on their side even faster, perhaps even surpassing the Heavenly Court's numbers!
Additionally, with the Slaying Deity Sword Formation capable of unleashing the power of creation, they might not fear the Perfectly Evolved Heavenly Emperor. Perhaps they could truly reset the heavens and earth, restoring the world to its state from hundreds of thousands of years ago!
Tai Yi Zhenren's eyes shone with anticipation.
Whoosh!
At that moment, ripples spread across the void.
Then,
Om!
Powerful figures emerged one by one from the void.
Zhang Tianshi, Heavenly General Peng, Golden Spirit Holy Mother, True Martial Emperor, and Daoxing Tianzun, holding the Azure Heaven Mirror, and finally, Qin Zheng, stepping out of the void.
Their powerful auras caused the heavens and earth to tremble incessantly.
Tai Yi Zhenren's eyes glowed, as if two great suns were embedded within them. He took a step forward, approaching the group that had returned from the Eight Scenic Palaces.
Maitreya Buddha smiled and stepped forward, saying, "Amitabha. Congratulations on your safe return, fellow cultivators."
Tai Yi Zhenren's gaze swept over the group and finally settled on Daoxing Tianzun. Have you ascended to the Legend realm?"
Daoxing Tianzun nodded and replied, "With the help of Xuan Du Great Master, who cleared my doubts, I have indeed ascended to the Legend realm."
"Excellent!"
Tai Yi Zhenren smiled and sighed, "So, Xuan Du Great Master was truly in the Eight Scenic Palaces."
His tone and expression were complex.
Daoxing Tianzun's mind stirred, and he proceeded to explain everything about Xuan Du Great Master.
"I see."
Tai Yi Zhenren nodded in understanding.
"Amitabha," Maitreya Buddha intoned.
Tai Yi Zhenren then turned his attention to True Martial Emperor and the others, observing them for a moment before nodding. "You're just a step away."
True Martial Emperor and the others shook their heads.
They had accumulated enough foundation, but that final step eluded them. Even with the great elixir crafted by Tai Qing Sage, they couldn't return to the Legend realm.
However, this journey wasn't without gains. They were just a step away from breaking through their mental barriers and ascending to the Legend realm. Moreover, they had found and brought back the elixir needed by the Azure Emperor.
As the strength of their faction grew, a significant enhancement was imminent.
At this moment, Tai Yi True Man turned his gaze towards Qin Zheng, his expression revealing a look of astonishment as he exclaimed, "Little Junior Brother, you truly possess heavenly-gifted talent!"
The greatest transformation on this journey, besides the Celestial Venerable who had ascended to legend, was indeed Qin Zheng.
In his perception, Qin Zheng's aura was flawless and perfect, even surpassing that of True Martial Emperor and the others, bringing him even closer to legendary status.
The rest of the group also turned their attention to Qin Zheng, and despite their initial shock, their hearts still couldn't help but tremble with excitement.
Qin Zheng had only just stepped into the realm of Primordial Unity not long ago, but now, after thirty years, he stood at the threshold of legendary ascension.
What was even more terrifying was that, according to their understanding of Qin Zheng, he had only entered the Primordial realm fifty years ago.
In just fifty years, he had gone from entering the Primordial realm to now being just one step away from ascending to legend.
Such talent was truly unprecedented.
Qin Zheng shook his head slightly, and after receiving the purification of the Great Dao Pill from Tai Qing Sage, he once again headed to the alchemy chamber to consume and refine the elixir.
Now, with nine-tenths of the path to legend already traversed, he was just one step away from ascending. It could be said that the greatest improvement on this journey, besides the Celestial Venerable, was indeed Qin Zheng.
However, at this moment, he had doubts in his heart, and there was not a hint of joy in his emotions.
In the 1619 book, there was no mistake.
Tai Yi True Man's expression stirred, and he asked, "What's wrong?"
Qin Zheng's gaze swept across True Martial Emperor and the others before he responded, "After thirty years of daily cultivation, I'm feeling a little weary."
Tai Yi True Man pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded and said, "Then Little Junior Brother should return to rest, and leave the rest to us."
Qin Zheng nodded, his gaze moving over the Celestial Venerable before finally settling on the divine mountain that soared into the clouds. He spoke, "After tomorrow, I will take care of the pollution affecting the remaining seniors."
After saying this, he took a step into the void, and his figure disappeared from sight.
The group, upon seeing his departure, first sighed in awe and then took out the Supreme Elixir they had obtained in the Eight Scenic Palaces.
Not only did the Green Emperor need the elixir, but so did the other legends who had been cleansed of pollution by Qin Zheng, including Tai Yi True Man himself. They required the elixir for nourishment and refinement.
Once this round of refinement was complete, their number of legends would be enough to rival the Heavenly Court, and with the Slaying Deity Sword Formation, they could hold their own against the celestial realm.
A great transformation after a million years.
The group's hearts were filled with joy, except for the Celestial Venerable, whose gaze flickered as he subtly glanced in the direction Qin Zheng had left.
Half a day later.
Yuan Dongtian.
Azure Heaven Mirror emitted a faint, dim light.
Qin Zheng sat in the heaven he had created, with the Celestial Venerable, who had just ascended to legend, sitting across from him.
"Little Junior Brother, what have you realized?" the Celestial Venerable asked first.
Qin Zheng didn't hide anything and replied directly, "In the Eight Scenic Palaces, I witnessed the phenomenon of two ascensions to legend."
The phenomenon of two ascensions to legend, but among those who had returned, only the Celestial Venerable had ascended, which was the source of Qin Zheng's confusion.
Moreover, it seemed that only he and not True Martial Emperor and the others had perceived the phenomenon of two ascensions to legend.
Perhaps it was because of the Daoist monastery where he resided.
After hearing Qin Zheng's words, the Celestial Venerable didn't show any confusion. Instead, he smiled and said, "You should have guessed who it was."
Qin Zheng nodded and spoke, "I also brought Yang Jian into the Eight Scenic Palaces, intending to use its power to slay him."
He paused for a moment, then laughed lightly, "I never imagined that due to a twist of fate, he would also gain creation and ascend to legend."
After confirming that True Martial Emperor and the others hadn't ascended to legend, Qin Zheng was certain that the other legend was this celestial being from the Heavenly Court.
But within the Eight Scenic Palaces, a sage's energy lingered, and if that being was indeed polluted, no matter the method used, they would be suppressed, let alone gain creation and ascend to legend.
So, Qin Zheng had a guess, and upon returning, he openly shared his speculation with the group.
The Celestial Venerable, upon hearing this, nodded and smiled. He said, "In the past, to avoid complete subjugation, he pretended to submit to the Heavenly Court, but in truth, he is the same as us."
At this point, the Celestial Venerable stood up, faced Qin Zheng, and bowed, "The mysteries of creation are profound, and I dare not speak too much. Little Junior Brother, please keep this secret with me."
Qin Zheng's eyes flashed, and he stood up to return the bow, replying, "Celestial Venerable, rest assured!"
Could Yang Jian really be a spy?
The Celestial Venerable smiled at Qin Zheng's words and then spoke, "Little Junior Brother, you should rest. I'll be on my way."
The purpose of his visit was to confirm this matter and to ensure Qin Zheng kept it confidential.
Qin Zheng shook his head and said, "I'll accompany the Celestial Venerable."
With only one step left to ascend to legend, he needed to eradicate all the pollution within the divine mountain and see if he could gather the one thousand drops of the Heavenly Dew of the Great Dao.
(End of Chapter)
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