Chapter 139 - The Lessons of the Great Daoist Master (1/2)
“Hahahaha… That works too? The village of the Magihumans forcibly established you as the Sea G.o.d? The Magihumans even relied on the power of their bloodline to become as strong as bulls, and become Divine Envoys to acc.u.mulate wealth… In the end, the dragon race joined in too? Amazing, the things in this world are truly wonderful!”
In the valley, beside the stream, Xuan Du was holding onto a grilled fish and laughing.
Li Changshou tried his best to maintain his smile while standing at the side. He took out two pieces of grilled fish that he had originally planned to give to the elders in the sect and continued roasting them.
The first element required for cozying up to someone was sincerity.
Then, he would sincerely… do what the other party liked and wanted.
Xuan Du laughed for a while before asking, “How’s the rest? Continue telling me. I won’t listen to your story for nothing. Later, you can choose a mystical ability of the sect. If I know it, you can learn it. I will teach it to you.”
Li Changshou was not too happy when he heard that. He sighed softly and mentioned how he dealt with the South Ocean Sea G.o.d Sect.
He also answered the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du and told him why he was related to the dragon race.
When Xuan Du heard that Li Changshou had no expert backing him up and had deliberately tried to confuse the dragon race to let them think about it… the Great Daoist Master could not help but laugh. He even complimented Li Changshou’s “intelligent plan” and praised him.
“You sure are clever. No wonder Teacher would help you conceal the heavenly secret!”
Li Changshou’s expression changed when he heard that.
Has the Saint really… remembered me?
Li Changshou immediately figured out the cause and effect of the matter.
The Dragon race’s entry into the Heavenly Courts should be a key step in strengthening the Heavenly Court’s prestige and power.
It was obvious that the Saint wanted to support the Heavenly Courts. Even the good corpses had turned into Grand Supreme Elders and stood on behalf of the Jade Emperor.
When the Grand Pure One discovered that the dragon race’s entry to Heaven could be expedited through the South Ocean Sea G.o.d Sect, he decided to take action to cover up for him, preventing the dragon race and Western Sect from investigating and finding out about it…
That made sense.
Li Changshou had a thought in his mind. He felt that the time that the Saint had helped him conceal the heavenly secret, was most likely the time that he had met the Jade Emperor…
However, he could not come to a conclusion. He did not dare to guess the thoughts of the Saint.
He did not burn those incense for nothing!
“Changshou,” said Xuan Du with a smile. “Teacher has given me a mission now. He wants us to bring the dragon race to the Heavenly Courts. What do you think?”
Li Changshou said seriously, “I will listen to your arrangements, Great Daoist Master.”
“I heard from you just now that the elder has something he needs. I’ll do my best.”
Xuan Du squinted and smiled. “Since you’ve already taken action, let’s continue. However, the dragon race had always been arrogant and looked down on the Heavenly Courts. When the Demon Emperor established the Demon Court and the demons were at their prime, they could only make the dragons their ‘guests’. Although the dragon race lacks merit and opportunities, and their power is gradually weakening now, I’m afraid it will be difficult to destroy their pride if there are no calamities.”
The meaning behind his words was that he wanted Li Changshou to think of ways to train the dragon race.
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
As a disciple of the Immortal Du Sect, his shoulders were too weak to shoulder such a huge responsibility!
The Great Daoist Master did not even blink when he ordered his juniors around.
“Great Daoist Master…”
Li Changshou looked troubled and said, “I used the power of the dragon race to protect the Sea G.o.d Sect in the South Ocean. That has already made me feel uneasy. Now, if you make me plot against the dragon race again…”
“Wait for a while. Let me deduce.”
Xuan Du pinched his fingers to calculate. It was rare for him to stop smiling and reveal a serious expression.
“This matter is not that simple. Now, the two Saints of the Western Sect are about to take the dragon race under their wing. They have already started to attack. It seems that they are secretly pressuring the dragon race to submit… Tsk, it’s been so many years, but they’re still resorting to the same trick.”
Li Changshou said softly, “Great Daoist Master, is it inappropriate for us to discuss this matter like this?”
“Don’t worry,” Xuan Du said. “You can say whatever you want when you’re 100 feet away from me.”
Li Changshou praised him in his heart.
Xuan Du was already seated with a grilled fish in hand. He picked out the fish and placed it into his mouth while thinking about how to make arrangements for the matter.
However, Li Changshou had already started to think about which mystical ability he could ask for later.
It would be best if he could learn an escape technique or a technique that could hide his Qi. Or perhaps, like the Great Daoist Master, he could make it impossible for others to use their immortal senses to investigate…
Huh? Li Changshou suddenly reacted and hurriedly asked, “Great Daoist Master, are you referring to the two old masters from the west who have already attacked the dragon race?”
Xuan Du said, “That’s right. The heavenly secrets have been revealed. There are some disasters that struck the dragon race today, but I’m not worried for now.”
Li Changshou could not help but laugh and shake his head.
Xuan Du felt that his little disciple was really interesting. Not only was he interesting, but his temper was interesting as well. There seemed to be many interesting things about him.
Xuan Du asked, “Is there anything else?”
“I sensed that the South Ocean Sea G.o.d Sect is in danger…”
Li Changshou then told the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du about the battle that happened in the Southwest part of the South Continent.
“It turns out that the lie I told to the dragon race has exposed the truth. It’s no wonder the dragon race is so confident.”
“Hahahaha…”
Xuan Du laughed again. The Great Daoist Master Xuan Du seemed to be optimistic in Li Changshou’s opinion…
He was joyous.
Soon, Great Daoist Master Xuan Du patted Li Changshou’s shoulder and said, “Well done! I have already understood what Teacher meant. You will be in charge of the matter regarding the dragon race entering Heaven. If you encounter any trouble that you cannot resolve, you will stay in the Immortal Du Sect… That’s not right, you’re here. How could you have planned so many things?”
“I have a shallow technique called the Man-Forming Paper Cutouts.”
Li Changshou did not dare to hide anything. He immediately took out a paper effigy from his sleeve. “I modified him and turned him into an incarnation technique.”
Xuan Du stared at the paper effigy and Li Changshou before shaking his head.
He had only cultivated for less than two hundred years, but his body and incarnation technique… “If it wasn’t for the fact that Teacher does not allow me to take you in as a disciple, I would really want to drag you back to the Tus.h.i.+ta Palace. However, Changshou, there are a few things that I have to remind you about.”
Li Changshou’s expression immediately turned serious. He sat on the rock and listened carefully.
Xuan Du’s eyes were filled with memories as he slowly spoke. “The Primordial World is not as peaceful as it seems to you.”
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
He thought that the big shot was going to say something. He naturally understood that fact.
Li Changshou put on a serious expression and cooperated with the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du.
Xuan Du said, “I have yet to be born during the ancient times. Let’s not talk about it for now. In the ancient times, there had been many geniuses and mighty figures who had amazed the world. In the end, they all turned into ashes.
In the Primordial World, the most common thing is scheming against others…”
Li Changshou thought, Why does this sound so familiar?
“Do you know why Teacher taught me not to get involved in karma?”
Xuan Du sighed and said, “It’s because karma can’t be severed. Perhaps, you might think that it’s a small matter, but you might attract a fatal calamity after a long time. Looking at everything that happened ever since the ancient times, I can give you the best words of truth. That is… there are too many dangers in the Primordial World.”
Li Changshou nodded solemnly. At that moment, he felt touched. He had finally found the organization’s grat.i.tude!
Xuan Du continued, “Look at the Demon Master Kun Peng, who had spread his wings and soared beyond the Nine Heavens. In the end, he was crippled and had to flee the chaotic sea. Look at the two Demon Emperors, who were high-spirited and stood at the peak of Mount Buzhou. In the end, they died and were left with nothing. Then there is the Battle Magi, the ten Great Demon Saints, the Blood Sea Asura, and the mighty figures with mystical abilities that were whizzing through the world… There are countless of them. Changshou, there is no winner in this world. Only the living and the dead.”