Chapter 423 - Time Management (1/2)
“Hey, hey, hey. Changgeng, how did you look at this painting? Did you write it like a G.o.d and is quite extraordinary?” A teasing voice pulled Li Changshou out of his thoughts. He looked up and saw Master Zhao pinching his beard and leaning forward. His old face was almost sticking to him, and his eyes were s.h.i.+ning strangely. Li Changshou was rendered speechless. “Thank you for the brush and ink, Master,” Li Changshou replied with a smile. He stood up and bowed in the direction of Golden Ao Island. Then, he carefully put away the canvas. “I will definitely place this brush and ink at home and pay my respects whenever I’m free.” Zhao Gongming was clearly stunned. He smiled and said, “This treasure map is not to give you courage…
Forget it, you can think that way.” Li Changshou sighed softly and gestured for Master Zhao to sit properly. He frowned and asked, “When did you start reading, Master?” “I don’t know.” Zhao Gongming shook his sleeves and cleared his throat. “When Master summoned us, I predicted earlier and happened to see you there. Oh, Yunyun, please give me your hand.” The corners of Li Changshou’s mouth twitched crazily. His face was burning. Fortunately, the paper effigy was there. His expression was adjusted by his immortal power.
Ah! Do the people of the Primordial World have any right to privacy!?! Do the Saints of the Primordial World not respect the privacy of their disciples?
In his previous life, the Grandmaster of Heaven would have been hung up and cursed by thousands of chivalrous people! When the dust of the Saints landed on every living being, it was an unbearable burden! Master Zhao smiled and said, “Do you know that Master calls you Little Changgeng? He’s quite friendly.”
“Oh?” Li Changshou’s eyes lit up.
It’s fine then.
“What else did Master say?”
“He wanted us to look for you and communicate more.” Zhao Gongming picked up the mortal fruits on the fruit platter and ate them with relish. “Master said that there is a great calamity in the sect. However, the heavenly secrets are in chaos. The Saints can’t see the truth of the calamity. Master has gone to the Chaos Sea to search for treasures again. He should be looking for the Chaos Bell. Of the three treasures that had been split open, only the Chaos Bell had not been obtained by his master. That had always been a knot in his heart. Back then, after Master became a Saint, he almost went to split the Demon Court. Fortunately, he was stopped by Aunt-Master.”
This Grandmaster of Heaven… is really sincere and heroic.
Li Changshou asked curiously, “Brother, aren’t you nervous when you heard about the Great Tribulation?”
“I’m already used to the calamity.”
Zhao Gongming sighed slowly and smiled.
“From the ancient times until now, if there were no calamities from the Heavenly Dao, how many living beings would have to cultivate until they merged with the Dao? Now that the Three Dao Sects have three Saints, there will not be much of a problem even if there is a calamity. Changgeng, you are still young and have not experienced any major calamities.
When the Great Tribulation arrives, the five continents of the Primordial World would be enveloped by the Tribulation Luck that cannot be seen with the naked eye. The deduction and divination techniques would be completely suppressed. The living beings in seclusion would also be awakened by the tremors of the Great Dao. No one knows if the thought in their hearts is due to the Tribulation Luck that wants to pull them into the Tribulation. During the Great Magi-Demon War, most of the disciples of the Dao Sect were warned by the Heavenly Dao not to get into trouble. Only Senior Brother Xuan Du was the oldest pure Yang human in the ancient times.
Even during the calamity, he had jumped to the front of the Five Village Temple with the treasures of Ren School at the crucial moment. He did not say anything to the East Emperor Tai Yi and directly started fighting. Tsk, tsk. With the Chaos Bell in hand, the East Emperor Tai Yi, who is a ruthless person, fought against the Saint. In the end, he was defeated by the Great Daoist Master’s first battle…”
Zhao Gongming was elated and interested. He changed the topic and asked, “In the previous tribulation, the Great Daoist Master of Ren School stood up. Could it be that you are going to stand up this time?” Li Changshou smiled and shook his head. He asked, “Brother, have you ever thought about what the tribulation is?”
Zhao Gongming said, “Since the ancient times, there have been many different opinions regarding the Great Tribulation. Master has also revealed some information. There is a well-known saying that there was a limit to the capacity of the world. As the number of living beings increased and their strength increased, it would cause the Primordial World to be unstable, such as spiritual energy. The birth of spiritual energy took a long time. This place does not refer to the spirit mine. The spirit mine is just a jade stone where spiritual energy is stored. As more and more spiritual energy turns into Dharma powers and cultivation levels, the Qi Refinement cultivators would use them to improve themselves.
The spiritual energy in the world would gradually dissipate and cause changes in the world. In order to prevent such a situation from happening, the Heavenly Dao will send a huge tribulation to suppress the power of living beings.” Li Changshou nodded slowly and pondered carefully. He had naturally heard of those principles. However, when he connected it to the battle in the Xuandu City that the Great Daoist Master had mentioned, he had different insights. If the power of living beings was too low, it would attract the attention of outsiders. If the power of living beings was too strong, the world would not be able to withstand it, and it would cause the world to decline.
In that case, the human race could survive even without cultivation. Cultivation could also become a race where experts protected the world. It was indeed the most suitable for the Primordial World.
The Art of Equalization might be here. Li Changshou closed his eyes and subconsciously wanted to comprehend the Dao. However, he recalled that he still had something to discuss. He could only temporarily seal his comprehension and slowly savor it when he returned.
Li Changshou said seriously, “Brother, although the three sects are powerful, we can’t let our guard down.”
“Don’t worry.” Zhao Gongming waved his hand. “Brother, just focus on supporting the Heavenly Courts. Put your focus on romance, ahem, improving the relations.h.i.+p between the three sects. I will inform you in time if anything happens to Jie School. By the way, when are you going to the Three-Immortal Island to take a look?” Li Changshou sighed and said, “Everything can’t be rushed. I’ve just parted with the fairy. If I visit her early, it will easily disturb our Dao hearts. Brother, are you going to be free in the next few decades?” Zhao Gongming leaned forward and said in a low voice, “Do you need me to kill the Demon Prince?”
“Isn’t it too ear-piercing to say yes?” Li Changshou leaned over and smiled. “However, I feel that if he is not eliminated, he will definitely be a huge problem in the future. I plan to report immediately when the Jade Emperor returns to the Heavenly Courts after experiencing the tribulation. I plan to fully deploy the demons at the border of the North Continent. Now that the Demon Prince and the Western Sect have joined forces again, there might be disciples of the Western Saints who will secretly attack. At that time, there must be a powerful figure who can help the Heavenly Courts.”
“You’ve already spoken. Can I not help you?”
Zhao Gongming said in a low voice, “It’s probably not safe for me to attack alone. Why don’t we call Senior Brother Duobao and Jin Ling along? The three of us will attack together. Unless the Western Sect has an old master, we can deal with all situations.
However…”
“Brother, feel free to ask if you need anything.” “Look, can you make up a book like ‘Sweet Nothings Compilation’ or something? Master asked us to form Dao companions in the sect. Although half of our fellow disciples are rather intelligent, most of them are good at cultivation and are not good at this Dao.” Zhao Gongming stroked his beard and chuckled. “If you can help, Changgeng, do it. We’re all family. You shouldn’t say whether you can help or not. Just shout if anything happens.”
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
Why is this brother so much more cunning than before!?!
Love can indeed make people grow, especially failed relations.h.i.+ps.
“What’s wrong with that?” Li Changshou said seriously. “I’ll make up a book as soon as possible. I’ll definitely do my best to polish it carefully. Brother, I plan to advise the Jade Emperor to establish the position of a guest of the Heavenly Courts. Then, I will officially invite you, Senior Brother Duobao, and Senior Sister Jin Ling to stand for the Heavenly Courts. How about that?”
Zhao Gongming stroked his beard and said, “I’ll naturally follow your arrangements. “As for the two of them, I’ll help you ask around later. Senior Brother Duobao should not reject me. Jin Ling doesn’t like these… You have to inform Chan School, lest there are any conflicts.” “Brother, don’t worry.” Li Changshou looked to the side. It had happened twice already. When Master Zhao addressed the G.o.ddess of Golden Spirit, he would just call her by her name!
There was probably something wrong with that. However, Li Changshou did not pay attention to it. He chatted with Master Zhao about the battle between the Heavenly Courts and the demons in the North Continent.
The sunlight shone on the edge of the inner hall. The room gradually lit up. The laughter that echoed in the thick array formation became more cheerful.
Li Changshou planned to place the Saint’s brush and ink that Master Zhao had sent to him in the secret chamber of the Little Qiong Peak as a warning. Li Changshou did not dare to say that he could completely understand the deeper meaning behind the Grandmaster of Heaven’s brush and ink, but he had a feeling… The feeling of being threatened by the four Immortal Vanquis.h.i.+ng Swords. “Ah, what kind of experience is it to be in a relations.h.i.+p that the Saint paid attention to in the Primordial World?”
After sending Master Zhao off, Li Changshou’s attention returned to the Heavenly Courts’ Water G.o.d Residence. He dealt with the many subsequent matters of the demon race.