Chapter 231 Coming To This World (1/2)

A shooting star soared through the sky. The burning flames could be seen clearly at where Shen Lian was standing. The wheezing sound it gave off as it broke through the air, the aerolite in the middle was being annihilated gradually, the shocking enormous energy that it produced, and these were all noticeable to Shen Lian.

However, it all happened in a flash. Though, the brilliance it left behind would be a memory of a lifetime to those who had set eyes on it.

Shen Lian watched as the shooting star disappeared from his sight. ”If eight people like that set their mind on something, it would be hard for anyone in this world to stop them. Moreover, they would definitely get their hands on the content of the Taishang Detection Technique, even if the people of the main branch refused to give it up to them,” Shen Lian whispered.

Zhao Xiaoyu was not surprised by Shen Lian's amazing observation because that was who he was.

”Indeed, it was not difficult to procure the cultivation incantation for the Taishang Detection Technique. It was difficult because the Shangdong Eight Celestials wanted the Taishang Detection Technique written by the Taishang Daoist Master. It was alleged that the deepest truth of the universe was written on it, and it allowed for mortals to push beyond the limits of spiritual beings and to attain the ultimate wisdom,” she replied slowly.

The deities were merely freed from the cycle of life, aging, sickness, and death. However, they would still fall if they received a critical injury. However, if one had become an impressive being like a Daoist Master or a Buddha, with their ultimate wisdom, it would not be possible to injure them with just any form of power. At that stage, they could properly be said to have jumped out of life and death. That was a realm unknown to most, and it was not something that could be understood by the spiritual beings in the world.

In fact, no one could say for sure that a spiritual being could reach that stage through cultivation.

This was so as most had managed to get close to it, but could never reach it.

”If the ”Taishang Detection Technique” written by the Taishang Daoist Master is indeed that powerful, then the main branch of the Taishang Daoist sect would not be something that could be overcome by the Shangdong Eight Celestials,” Shen Lian smiled.

”There are elements of exaggeration when it comes to rumors. Moreover, the essence of it would not be so easily discoverable by just anyone. However, the original ”Taishang Detection Technique” was indeed written by the Taishang Daoist Master, and there was definitely some sort of shocking secret within it. This was why the Sect Master refused the Shangdong Eight Celestials' request,” Zhao Xiaoyu replied gently.

”If they came from the same origin, why would he refuse their request?” Shen Lian was confused.

”This I wouldn't know. I only know that in the end, both sides were not on good terms. That was when the main branch of the Taishang Daoist Sect shifted to Yuan Continent, and the Shangdong Eight Celestials' orthodoxies were segregated from that of Taishang Daoist Sect. At the same time, the Eight Celestials of Shangdong had gone missing too. Perhaps they had transcended beyond the mortal world and could not return to this side of the world anymore. Another theory claimed that they were sent into the reincarnation cycle again,” Zhao Xiaoyu spoke.

The clouds and smoke rolled over, as though they were planning to crash into Shen Lian's forehead. He extended his hand to catch them, and they were caught in an intangible net. No matter how they tried to change, they could not free themselves from it.

At last, Shen Lian pinched gently and the clouds and smoke slipped past from the gaps in his fingers. They merged with the sea of clouds and it was impossible to tell them from each other.

”What an interesting story, and it sounded real too. However, the sun is about to rise. Xiaoyu, do you mind accompanying me and watch the sunrise in silence?” Shen Lian spoke.

Shen Lian was not aware of the incident between Taishang Daoist Sect and Eight Celestials of Shangdong. However, there were plenty of secrets unknown to Shen Lian. It would be dull if he were to know everything in the world.

The life of a Daoist was long, and these interesting incidents were what kept a Daoist's life interesting.

However, Shen Lian wanted to just look at the sunrise. He did not want to put too much thought into the incident between Taishang Daoist Sect and Shangdong Eight Celestials. He knew that Zhao Xiaoyu had always been a wise person; even if it was just a story, there would definitely be something behind it. However, Shen Lian refused to guess or to ponder on it now.

The moon was clear, and the sky was dull. At that moment, Shen Lian was completely one with the world and had forgotten about his own existence. He felt the vastness of the universe, and the emotions he felt from being placed amidst the vast world were indescribable with words.

The strong cold wind blew at his feather coat, and standing next to the elegant youth was a beautiful fairy. It was a beautiful scene at the edge of the sea of clouds, and no one would disturb such a beautiful sight.

As the heavenly wind blew past, the clouds expanded at the edge of the sea of clouds. Zhao Xiaoyu had never paid attention to such majestic scene before, and she was touched by it.

Only then, she realized that there were a lot of other feelings that she could experience beyond the way of Dao. It was not happiness that came from her desires being fulfilled, but it was the vibration at the depth of her soul. Just as how a caterpillar had opened its eyes and saw the beautiful world; it could not wait to grow its wings and to turn into a butterfly after breaking through the cocoon. It wanted to see the world for itself, the world that it was so attached to.

A pink hint of ray emerged as expected, and it gradually widened. The natural grandeur gave rise to satisfaction from the depth of one's heart. The redness darkened. In the quiet night, the hint of red ray was akin to a carp that was lying right across the sky, and it changed the sky completely. A red ball of fire emerged amidst the ray, and at that brief moment, the golden rays dispersed the misty clouds. All of the clouds that formed part of the celestial market were dyed gold.

They stood on the pink clouds; at the height of life, they seemed to be detached from the suffering of the mortal secular world and were isolated from the noise of the mortal world.

The surrounding clouds took on a longish shape, and they surrounded them as though they were dancing around.

The sky was bright, and everything seemed fresh and hopeful.

”Since we are here in this world, don't you think that we should try to enjoy beautiful sceneries like this?” Shen Lian spoke.

His words were plain, and yet they conveyed his love for life. Shen Lian had died once and was resurrected in this body. He appreciated everything in life, and this was why he would not let himself be shackled to anything. He would never wrong himself.

Zhao Xiaoyu saw the half of Shen Lian's face that was being shone upon by the golden ray, and she found him extremely real.

In the palace, there was a mirror outside of Xuantong Demon King's beaded curtain. It was floating in the air and had a perimeter of two feet. It was outlined by the darkest shade of purplish blue. It seemed to be a jade, or maybe not. There was a white stone protruding in the middle of it, and it was completely translucent. It seemed to be a crystal, or maybe it was not.

There were golden rays spilling from the mirror. Shen Lian and Zhao Xiaoyu stood in the middle of it.