I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 846 Buddhist Supernatural Powers

Upon hearing this, Xuan Haoji's eyes flashed with a sharp light. With a wave of his hand, the wine pot flew up and filled Gu Yuanqing's wine cup. He said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist, you are quick to speak. I admire you. Now that the cause and effect have been explained, we can put aside our last concerns and cooperate sincerely."

He put down the wine jug and said, "Hunting down a Demon Lord at the peak of the Void Immortal realm is no small matter. They are cautious by nature, and even if they are at the peak of the Void Immortal realm, they will never show themselves without absolute certainty. The three Demon Lords each occupy a region and have a large number of demon armies under their command. Choosing which one to target is a matter of great importance, and we must be extremely careful. Moreover, when we make our move, we must also be wary of other Demon Lords coming to our aid. All of this requires a thorough plan."

Gu Yuanqing chuckled lightly: "Actually, there's no need for such trouble. We can just charge over. If they come, it will save me the trouble of searching for them one by one."

Upon hearing Gu Yuanqing's words, Xuan Haoji's hand holding the teapot paused almost imperceptibly, and Ling Yi's pupils also contracted slightly.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

Should we just charge in? If they come, it'll save us the trouble of searching for them one by one.

These words were spoken so casually, as if the one to be killed was not a peerless demon lord who dominated a region and caused headaches for the human race of the Nine Domains Divine Continent for countless years, whose cultivation had reached the peak of the Void Immortal realm, but rather... a chicken or a dog, which could be slaughtered at will.

Xuan Hao remained silent for a moment, then slowly put down the wine pot.

As the emperor of the Great Hao Divine Dynasty and the number one expert in the Nine Domains Divine Continent, a top-tier existence at the Void Immortal level, he had also clashed with the Demon Lord over the years and knew how terrifying those demons were.

Not only are they highly skilled in cultivation, possess formidable demonic bodies, and have uncanny supernatural abilities, but they are also cunning and suspicious. Their lair has been well-established for a long time, with numerous restrictions and a vast army of demons.

Over the past few decades, the human race has spared no effort in setting up numerous ambushes, but has repeatedly failed.

If it weren't for the fact that Gu Yuanqing displayed astonishing combat power when he was still alive, and that there seemed to be other experts behind him, that he once had the feat of going to the Demon Abyss alone, and that he once single-handedly forced back two top Void Immortal experts from the Wugou Chanlin and Taishang Wangqing Sect, they would probably all have to say that he was ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth.

Ling Yi was also filled with mixed emotions.

He had the most contact with Gu Yuanqing and believed that Gu Yuanqing would not speak recklessly. Even though he had just become a Void Immortal, his strength was definitely far beyond that of ordinary Void Immortals. Perhaps he really had the qualifications to contend with or even defeat the Demon Lord.

To be able to act so casually, treating the three demon lords as nothing... this confidence, or rather, this domineering attitude, is simply astonishing.

“Fellow Daoist Gu…” Xuan Hao spoke cautiously, his tone solemn, “I have long heard of your unparalleled supernatural powers. However, the depths of the Demon Abyss are the foundation that the Demon Lord has cultivated for thousands of years. Demonic energy permeates the heavens and earth, distorting even the laws of nature. For us cultivators, it is like a quagmire, where our strength is inevitably suppressed, while for the Demon Lord, it is like a fish in water. This disparity is a cause for concern, and we must be careful.”

Gu Yuanqing raised his cup to the two men and said calmly, "Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist. Since I dare to say this, I am naturally quite confident. Even if I cannot kill them, I should be able to protect myself and escape without any major problems."

Ling Yi then slowly spoke, saying, "Brother Xuandao said this because the Demon Lord's aura is connected to that of the Demon Abyss. If one is within it, one is practically immortal. Unless... the Demon Abyss can be completely destroyed!"

Seeing their solemn expressions, Gu Yuanqing chuckled and said, "If that's really the case, there's no harm in giving it a try."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Haoji and Ling Yi were once again taken aback.

Before the two could speak, a voice came from afar.

"The Abyss of Demons cannot be breached!"

Everyone looked up and saw an old monk in gray robes who was still hundreds of miles away, but he took a step and arrived in front of the palace.

Buddhist supernatural powers, including the ability to travel at will.

Gu Yuanqing immediately recognized the visitor as Zen Master Huijue of Wugou Zen Forest.

Of course, this supernatural speed was nothing to Gu Yuanqing; he could use spatial techniques even faster. However, he was somewhat surprised that he could hear the conversation in the hall from hundreds of miles away.

Even though the three of them didn't try to hide their conversation, this was the Great Hao Emperor's palace, with layers of magic arrays that provided soundproofing. Even if Gu Yuanqing were outside, he probably wouldn't be able to hear the conversation inside.

Xuan Haoji's pupils contracted, and after a moment he slowly said, "I have long heard that the Buddhist Heavenly Ear can hear the joys and sorrows of all beings, and hear all the sounds of the world. Seeing it today, I know that what they say is true. It has truly broadened my horizons!"

“Amitabha, well said, well said. I did not mean to eavesdrop, but this matter is of great importance. I have come uninvited, and I ask Your Majesty, Benefactor Gu, and Benefactor Ling for your forgiveness!” Zen Master Huijue clasped his hands together and bowed slightly outside the palace.

Outside the palace, there were guards blocking the way, but they were also discerning enough to know that the visitor was no ordinary person, so they neither spoke nor made a move.

"Mingrui, go and invite Zen Master Huijue in," Xuanhao said.

“Yes!” Xuan Mingrui bowed and accepted the order.

A moment later, the gray-robed old monk entered the courtyard.

"Greetings, Your Majesty. I apologize for my previous rudeness," said Zen Master Huijue, bowing to the host.

Xuan Hao laughed loudly, "Zen Master, you flatter me. I have long wanted to have a chat with you, but unfortunately I am burdened with heavy responsibilities and cannot leave the Nine Domains. Please take a seat, Zen Master."

Zen Master Huijue looked at Gu Yuanqing, put his palms together and said, “Benefactor Gu, it has been many years since we last met. I never expected to meet you here today. You showed mercy to me back then, and I am deeply grateful. Today, I see that you have attained the Great Dao of the Void Immortal. This is truly a cause for celebration.”

Gu Yuanqing said calmly, "Back then, the Zen Master stopped me. Today, you've come from afar and say again that 'the Demon Abyss cannot be broken.' Could it be that the reason is the same as when you tried to dissuade me back then?"

“Fellow Daoist, your insight is truly remarkable. This old monk has indeed come for this reason. Five days ago, I suddenly awoke in meditation and glimpsed the secrets of heaven. That is why I rushed to the Nine Heavens Domain to offer my advice,” said Zen Master Huijue.

“The Venerable Zen Master’s Buddhist teachings are profound, I admire you! However, there’s no need to tell me these things. I am not from this world. I’m only here to hunt down the Heavenly Demons. As for the rest, you can discuss it yourselves.”

Gu Yuanqing raised an eyebrow slightly.

Five days ago? That means that as soon as I entered this realm, this old monk sensed the secrets of heaven, which truly shows his extraordinary abilities.

To be honest, he was already quite impatient with the affairs of this world.

He came here out of consideration for our shared human race and for some past friendship, and had no intention of getting involved in the cause and effect.

It means that Li Miaoxuan hadn't finished dealing with her affairs and hadn't come over yet; otherwise, he wouldn't have waited here for several days.

Now, before anything has even happened, just talking about it, people are already coming to advise against it, as if they've insisted on helping out and are now complaining that they've brought trouble.

Xuan Haoji, Ling Yi, and Huijue all showed slight changes in expression.

Although Gu Yuanqing didn't say anything, everyone present was shrewd enough to guess what he was thinking just from his words and expressions.

“Amitabha, Benefactor Gu, this old monk is not deliberately trying to dissuade you from killing the demons, but the Demon Abyss is a special place, and it is not without reason that the three great demon lords reside here. If a great battle were to take place there, this world might suffer a great calamity,” said Zen Master Huijue.

Gu Yuanqing smiled calmly, took a sip of wine, and said nothing more.

Xuan Haoji frowned slightly, his tone becoming somewhat somber, and slowly said, "For millions of years, our human race has been like livestock being raised by them, harvested every ten thousand years. Countless martyrs and predecessors have perished in the fight to eradicate the Heavenly Demon!"
Before the descent of the Heavenly Demon, the Immaculate Zen Forest was a sacred place for cultivation for our human race, and its knowledge far surpasses that of others. Since the Zen Master has come today, let's skip the Zen rhetoric and speak plainly.”

Zen Master Huijue said, “The Tianlan Great Rift Valley where the Xuanyou Demon Lord is located, the Bewitching Heart Sea of ​​the Seven Emotions Demon Lord, and the Sinful Abyss of the Myriad Evils Demon Lord are all not rootless duckweed. Below them... they connect to the Earth Aperture, which is the place where the Yin energy, bad luck, and even the power of past calamities and resentment of this world are accumulated and settled. They can be regarded as the root of the turbid Yin of this world.”

Destroying the Abyss would be like forcibly exploding a festering sore that has accumulated filth for billions of years. It could not only trigger violent earthquakes and an imbalance of yin and yang, but also cause the immense, pent-up resentment within to erupt uncontrollably, polluting this realm, corrupting living beings, and even…”

At this point, Zen Master Huijue paused for a moment, then said, "This is no ordinary calamity; it is a disaster that shakes the very foundation of Yin and Yang in the universe."

"It seems the Zen Master didn't finish speaking?" Ling Yi asked.

Zen Master Huijue looked sorrowful and shook his head, saying, "I dare not, nor should I, speak of, the other old monks!"

"Could it be related to the ancient demons suppressed by the Wugou Zen Forest?" Xuan Haoji suddenly asked.

"Amitabha!" Zen Master Huijue called out the Buddha's name, but remained silent.

Xuan Haoji and Ling Yi exchanged a glance, both frowning.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuanqing suddenly stood up and said calmly, "Forget it, if that's the case, then let's drop this matter. In the meantime, I will just hunt down some Heavenly Demons in the Demon Land."

Ling Yi stood up: "Fellow Daoist Gu..." Gu Yuanqing hesitated for a moment, then raised his hand, and a jade token slowly flew towards Ling Yi. He said, "Fellow Daoist Ling, if you encounter the Demon Lord and need my help, just crush this jade token, and I will know."

……

Wait for everyone to leave.

Xuan Haoji stood in the courtyard, his brows slightly furrowed.

Xuan Mingrui stepped behind him and snorted, "Father, this Gu fellow is far too unreasonable. He's only just become a Void Immortal..."

Xuan Haoji turned his head and glanced indifferently at Xuan Mingrui.

Xuan Mingrui immediately stopped talking, remaining silent as if frozen in fear.

After a long silence, Xuan Haoji said calmly, "Over the years, demonic calamities have occurred time and time again. Have you read in ancient texts that the Zen Master of Wugou Zen Forest personally came to stop one person from taking action?"

Xuan Mingrui was slightly taken aback: "This... Your subject has never seen it before."

"The old monk's hasty arrival suggests only one possibility: this Gu Yuanqing from another world, or rather, the person behind him, truly possesses the power to destroy the Demon Abyss. In other words, he can kill the Demon Lord!" Xuan Haoji paused slightly, then added, "To put it another way, he can also kill me!"

Xuan Haoji's words were calm, but they struck Xuan Mingrui like a thunderbolt.

……

Gu Yuanqing stood atop a high mountain, his hands behind his back, gazing at the myriad lights of Jinxiu City in the distance.

He had no doubt about what Huijue said; this great world was not much inferior to the spirit world, and it also had many secrets.

Just like the sword that separated the cultivation world from the spirit world, some powers may have surpassed the level of cultivators. Since these things are involved, he would not rashly interfere.

This is why he withdrew before any agreement was reached.

I can help with some things, but only if it doesn't bring trouble upon myself; everything must be within my control.

As for the deeper secrets, he had no interest in inquiring further, as doing so would only cause him more trouble.

Ling Yi and Gu Yuanqing stood side by side. After Gu Yuanqing left, he also took his leave from the palace.

Although he hadn't spoken much with Gu Yuanqing, he could guess what Gu Yuanqing was thinking, so he naturally wouldn't try to persuade him further.

Gu Yuanqing was not from this world after all. Hunting down Heavenly Demons would be of great benefit to the Nine Domains Divine Continent. How could he dare to ask for more?

Besides, some things, once said, are not only useless, but may even destroy the friendship that once existed.

"When do you plan to leave, fellow Daoist?" Ling Yi asked.

Gu Yuanqing said, "Tomorrow."

"Then I won't see you off," Ling Yi said.

Gu Yuanqing smiled and nodded.

Ling Yi suddenly said, "I have known you for many years, but we have never sparred. Why don't we have a match today?"

Gu Yuanqing glanced at Ling Yi: "You already have a Dao injury, won't that affect it?"

Ling Yi smiled: "It's alright!"

Gu Yuanqing laughed loudly: "Then let's give it a try!"

As they spoke, the two stood with their hands behind their backs, and with a thought, they began to fight continuously within a three-foot radius.

Both of them used swordsmanship, and the void was constantly turbulent, with sword energy intertwining, as if spatial rifts and ripples were being created and then instantly destroyed.

Ling Yi's eyes grew brighter and brighter, and his sword intent grew stronger and stronger.

He attained enlightenment in this world and his control over heaven and earth was superior to Gu Yuanqing's. However, he never used the power of heaven and earth and only relied on his pure sword will to fight against Gu Yuanqing.

In terms of pure swordsmanship, Gu Yuanqing is naturally no match for Ling Yi, who has been immersed in this art for thousands of years. However, his swordsmanship is derived from the Dao and is most suitable for him.

Gu Yuanqing cultivated the myriad paths of cultivation, integrating them into his sword. His foundation was far more profound than Ling Yi's. The Myriad Manifestations Sword of Tribulation itself seemed to surpass the Nine Heavens Sword Dao by several points. Furthermore, the will fundamentally formed from the divine essence of Beiquan Mountain was like something indestructible through countless calamities. In addition, with his comprehension of controlling objects, the two seemed evenly matched in their confrontation.

A strong wind suddenly arose, a natural effect of the clash of sword intents.

Ling Yi's aura grew stronger and stronger, until finally his sword intent seemed to rise uncontrollably into the sky, attracting the attention of many experts in the Nine Heavens Domain.

Some people were startled, wondering if it was another attack by a celestial demon at the level of a nascent immortal, which provoked Ling Yi to unleash his aura.

About half an hour later, their sparring session came to an abrupt end.

Gu Yuanqing concealed his aura, turned around nonchalantly, and looked into the distance with his hands behind his back.

Ling Yi stood still, his eyes closed, his sword aura growing stronger and stronger. Suddenly, it seemed as if he had broken through a shackle, becoming a bit more refined, and the Dao injuries on his body seemed to have healed by a third.

After a long while, he calmed his breathing, exhaled a long breath, opened his eyes, clasped his hands in a fist and solemnly said, "Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist."

Gu Yuanqing chuckled: "I didn't do anything, it's just that the sword in your heart has regained its original sharpness. Moreover, I have also gained a lot."

……

Day two.

Gu Yuanqing left from Wangxiang Pass. Ling Yi had said he wouldn't see him off, but in reality, he personally escorted Gu Yuanqing to the outside of the pass, standing on the city wall and watching Gu Yuanqing's departing figure.

Di Feng, standing to the side, said with some disappointment, "Sect Master, could it be that this cooperation...?"

Ling Yi calmly said, "It cannot be forced."

Di Feng hesitated for a moment, then suddenly noticed something and exclaimed with delight, "Sect Master's Dao injury has healed considerably?"

Ling Yi smiled slightly: "This is all thanks to Fellow Daoist Gu."

……

Deep within the Demon Land.

A man dressed in a tattered black sword robe sat lazily on a blue stone, wiping his cracked longsword with a blood-red animal hide.

Suddenly, a black light flew over, landed on his shoulder, and transformed into a black crow.

He flicked his finger, and the black crow turned into black smoke, drifting and swirling around his finger before disappearing into it.

"Having disappeared for so many years, has this person from another world returned?" A strange smile appeared on his lips.

As he spoke, a gentle breeze swept by, and his body, along with the sword in his hand, vanished like dust in the wind...

(End of this chapter)