766 The Earthly Immortal Acts (1/2)
”What? An Earthly Immortal? You mean there is an Earthly Immortal in the Eastern Thunder Sect?!” Ruo Lin jumped up, like a kitten being trodden on its tail. She did not know the secret communication between Zhou Bao and the Ghost Child, but the two words ”Earthly Immortal” said by Zhou Bao excited her nerves as well as the people standing beside her. All of them looked extremely grave.
”Fellow Taoist Cundi, are you sure there is an Earthly Immortal in the Eastern Thunder Sect?!”
”It is a matter of great importance, so I would not have informed you if I was not sure!” Zhou Bao grinned. ”If what I felt is right, there is indeed an Earthly Immortal in the Eastern Thunder Sect. However, he might have just entered this realm and is anxious to consolidate his strength. And that's why the Eastern Thunder Sect would launch a blood sacrifice. With an Earthly Immortal protecting the Eastern Thunder World, even though the Eastern Thunder Sect kills all the practitioners in this world and even in the surrounding macro worlds, nothing serious will happen. The Eastern Thunder Sect can regain its power and influence of the past at any time and is even able to become one of the strongest macro worlds in the Eastern Land as long as both the Eastern Thunder World and that Earthly Immortal exist. This is its cunning plan. But it is a pity you will become the stepping-stones and cannon fodder of its rise in the Eastern Land.”
”Damn! Things can never go like this!” Zhou Bao vividly described all this with every detail. Coupled with the rumors that had recently spread in the Eastern Thunder Sect, he completely ignited the anger of the few practitioners around Ruo Lin, including the real Cundi.
”Fellow Taoist Cundi, since you are well aware of this matter, I assume you must have come up with a solution, right? You know our strength. We are the weakest among all the practitioners. Even if you have devised a plan and want to treat others as cannon fodder, you will not choose us, will you?”
The most steady person among them asked Zhou Bao slowly.
”Haha, of course I won't. I have no intention of harming you guys. I warn you because of my friendly relations with you and I occupied Cundi's name!” Zhou Bao chuckled and looked at Cundi, who looked quite upset. ”I occupied your name, therefore, we're related through Karma. If you are willing to change your name, I don't mind tiding you guys over this crisis to end my Karma with you!”
”Why should I change my name?!” Cundi almost jumped in anger. The man in front of him was detestable—not only did he occupy his name, but also requested him to change his own name. He had never heard of such a rude offer.
”I do connect with you through Karma by using your name, but that's not sufficient to coerce me to assist you all and fight that Earthly Immortal. However, if you accept my suggestion to change your name, there should be enough Karma and I'll have every reason to lend my aid!” Zhou Bao smiled.
”You...!” Cundi pointed at Zhou Bao and could not utter a word. Suddenly, he seemed to realize something and asked with eyes wide open, ”What did you say? You will fight that Earthly Immortal?!”
”He entered the Earthly Immortal Realm recently and his cultivation is not stable, so he is by no means invincible. Although my cultivation ranks lower than his, I have the means to ensure that I can escape his clutches. It won't make any difference taking a few people with me. Although I have to take some risks in this case, whether I should take this risk or not depends on your sincerity!” Zhou Bao smiled and then glanced at Cundi.
”You really can assist us?” After hearing Zhou Bao's words, the surrounding people all stared at Cundi. Cundi, far from a fool, sighed in his heart and asked.
”Of course, I'm sure!” Zhou Bao smiled. ”As long as you relinquish your name, I guarantee your escape!”
”So be it. Since you have said that, I will relinquish it so long as you can lend your assistance!”
”Deal!” said Zhou Bao. ”I won't push you to do that. You can relinquish it after you have escaped. But if you go back on your word at that time, you will bear a consequence that may exceed in severity than that of staying here!”
”Sure, I understand!” replied Cundi, greatly relieved. Given Zhou Bao's behavior and tone, he figured that having set his mind to occupy his name, the man in front of him—Zhou Bao, was considerably confident about helping them out. Although he did not know why Zhou Bao occupied his name, he would not be so stupid to refuse this proposal of hope and survival in this desperate situation. Moreover, the condition Zhou Bao offered seemed acceptable. If he was allowed to change his name after the dangerous predicament, the risk he faced would be reduced to the minimum extent. Without a doubt he would change his name after that because a man who could fight and escape from an Earthly Immortal was by no means someone a few Genuine Immortals could risk fighting against. There only existed one outcome, whether they confronted Zhou Bao or an Earthly Immortal—they all would be killed by them with a single finger. When facing a person like Zhou Bao, going back on one's words simply meant death, and all of them did not even stand a chance to escape.
”You are really interesting. Does the name 'Cundi' sound so pleasant to the ear? Why do you have to occupy his name?” Ruo Lin asked discontentedly, scratching her head in confusion.
”It is not a pleasant name to hear, but it bears meaning to me. I have struggled to grasp it, so it is not convenient to reveal!”
Of course it had meaning.
Cundi, Seven Wonderful Techniques, Tree of Seven Wonders, and Eight Nine Mysterious Skill!
Even a fool knew there was something fishy about these dealings. Zhou Bao was confused and could not tell what it was. However, there must be some connection between them. If he had not heard this name, he would probably not have harbored so many thoughts. However, he heard this name in the Shengjing City and encountered this person by accident. If that was merely a coincidence, then everything would be too strange and coincidental.
Because of all this, Zhou Bao's determination to occupy this name grew. There were untold practitioners in the world. Except having their own names, they still owned many Taoist names. Therefore, it was commonplace to have a Taoist name that bore no resemblance to one's original name.