From a martial arts disciple to a god through countless trials and tribulations

Chapter 171 Mountain God Scroll

In the small reception room, Hua Liuli knelt on a futon. The breeze blew up the window screen, and several pieces of paper with novel little stories written on them fluttered in the air.

"It seems that the little blind man didn't get the upper hand from you last year."

Hua Liuli said this, her attitude becoming slightly more serious, and she looked at the fellow named Chen Xuan in front of her with curiosity.

She looked at Chen Xuan's chiseled face, as if it had been carved with a knife or an axe, the firm lines seeming a bit cold. Her thoughts drifted back to the Southern Wilderness Ghost Fair last year...

That calculating little blind man must be asking for the same thing as her, right?
"Thank you, Senior Hua, for your help last year."

Chen Xuan raised his head slightly, his eyes firm and focused, and continued:
"I can give you what Tian Yandao wants."

"Do you know what I need? You are so arrogant! I want the second half of the Tao Hongchen Sutra. Can you give it to me?"

Hua Liuli covered her mouth and laughed. She looked at the strong and powerful young man in front of her. He was dressed in dark black clothes and sat cross-legged meticulously. His back was straight, and his spine was like a tough spear, full of a restrained sense of power.

This made her feel a youthful spirit from Chen Xuan... Young people with destiny are all like this, like a little wolf or a young tiger with ambitions in their hearts.

Once upon a time, she too was a person like this, a person whose destiny rested on her shoulders, as if the entire universe lay at her feet. She defied the odds, defeating countless schemes along the way, and finally reached the pinnacle of the mortal world. No major power dared to brazenly use her to refine elixirs...

Hua Liuli can now proudly say that among the destined people of this era, few can do better than her.

But then, greater darkness descended.

The way up is blocked.

"When I came here, I heard that Senior Hua was seeking the true scriptures from [Tai Xuan Zhenjun], so there is no need for this."

Chen Xuan spoke calmly, his broad shoulders drooping naturally, his palms facing down on his legs, his fingers clasped together like sharp swords, and he continued:
"I can help seniors."

Hua Liuli's eyelashes trembled slightly, as if she had heard a great joke. She shook her head and said, "Chen Xuan, there are said to be a total of three thousand true scriptures, both those that have been created throughout the ages, and those that have been lost and those that exist. Do you think I'm really desperate and can't obtain a complete true scripture?"

Not long ago, Han Shuangjiang of the Wuyun Sect took the initiative to extend an olive branch to her.

Even earlier, Yunmengzhou's [Donghuang Taiyi Forbidden Land] and [Wenjian Dojo] had also approached her, making various promises...

"Of course I believe in Hana-senpai's ability."

Chen Xuan nodded, then stared at Hua Liuli and continued, "But what if it's the second half of the Two Realms Scripture? Can others give it to you, senior?"

Facing these Chosen Ones, he naturally possessed the upper hand in dominance... He could give them things that no one else could.

"The second half of the Two Worlds Scripture..."

Hua Liuli was stunned when she heard the voice, and the teasing expression froze on her charming face. She became extremely serious, leaning forward, supporting her hands on the low table, her eyes cold, staring at Chen Xuan's eyes without blinking.

"What is your destiny?" she asked.

At the beginning, she had personally experienced the events in the Southern Wilderness and had joked with her maid Lu Shao, speculating that Chen Xuan had practiced many kinds of the Heavenly Fate Sutra, and perhaps he could enter the Heavenly Fate and see the Heavenly Fate Sutra.

But at this moment, their imagination seemed to be insufficient, and what Chen Xuan could do was far more than they imagined.

Chen Xuan felt an indescribable sense of oppression weighing down on him. This was the aura of a superior, even more majestic than Lord Nanhuangshan in his prime, even in his true form. But he had nothing to fear.

"I can help Senior Hua to safely read the second half of the "Two Worlds Sutra." He replied with a smile.

If facing other top-level cauldron masters, Chen Xuan might take the initiative to retreat.

But Hua Liuli is the one chosen by destiny. She is destined to be inferior to Chen Xuan and to be suppressed under him.

"what do you want?"

Hua Liuli asked with rapid breathing. At this moment, she lost her composure. She was willing to risk everything in the world and tried every possible means to search for the Taoist scriptures left by [Taixuan Zhenjun] in all places.

But at this moment, a similar person suddenly appeared and was able to solve the problem that she had been thinking about day and night.

How could she remain calm? Her heart was about to burst!
But Hua Liuli comes from a business background and knows that there is no free lunch in the world. How could Chen Xuan spend an astronomical amount of Liuli money, which is an astronomical figure for a Taoist monk, to travel three million miles to find her simply to do good deeds?

Although, she had helped Chen Xuan preserve his physical body in the Southern Wilderness.

But in fact, Hua Liuli thought that she was just doing a small favor and it was nothing, and she never hoped that Chen Xuan would repay her in the future.

Moreover, later on, she realized that even if she did not take action, Chen Xuan's physical body would not necessarily be destroyed by Tian Yan Dao.

"Glass coins? Cultivation resources? Or do you want me to be your Taoist partner in this life?"

Hua Liuli stared at Chen Xuan and continued:

"Are you also asking me to help you deal with the Bu Tian Dao Chang? Perhaps you don't know that the little blind girl's [Tian Yan Dao] is of extremely high status. What happened in the Southern Wilderness might just be a simulation of the [Tian Yan Dao] to reflect the real world... Through repeated deductions, she has completely studied the [Tian Yan Dao] thoroughly."

She poured out a series of requests that Chen Xuan might make.

Chen Xuan thought to himself that it was easy to discuss things with smart people, and it was much smoother than that stubborn young man, [Emperor Yan Ming] Xiao Hou. He had just said, [Lord of the Two Realms] Tian Yan Dao, and then he got straight to the point.

"Senior Hua, will you agree to any condition I put forward without hesitation?" he asked.

"Why are you kidding? Obviously not."

Hua Liuli frowned. At this moment, she treated Chen Xuan as someone of the same level as her. She slowly said, "Everything in the world can be measured in terms of its specific value. In my heart, the value of the Two Realms Scripture is naturally a priceless treasure, but I cannot give up everything for it."

If Chen Xuan asked her to be his Taoist partner, or give up his market business, or help him fight against the enemies... these small things could still be tolerated and bargained for.

But if the request was even more extreme, such as asking her to devote her entire life to him, how could she agree to it? If that were the case, what would be the point of her cultivation? She might as well stay where she is!
Of course, Chen Xuan would not use the true scriptures to force Hua Liuli to do something. After all, Chen Xuan still remembered her kindness in helping him.

"What if I, the junior, just want to be the first to see the second half of the "Two Worlds Sutra"? " Chen Xuan asked softly.

"Hmm? How dare you say that? What's the difference between this and asking me to be your subordinate for the rest of my life?"

Hua Liuli said coldly, "I have rejected the solicitations of other powerful forces and diligently sought the legacy of the True Lord Taixuan, unwilling to be controlled by the True Scripture of One Person... If you offer me other conditions, I will agree to anything you ask."

Other weaker ones with destiny might compromise with Chen Xuan.

But she is a top-level Dinglu master, not far from [Tao Hongchen]. How could she easily surrender to Chen Xuan?

Although she didn't show it, in fact, the resolute attitude of her heart in resisting was far stronger than that of the young and hot-headed [Yandi Ming] Xiao Hu, who was in danger of losing his position at any moment, and was even three times stronger than [Tian Yan Dao] Fan Xianzhi... because she really had the hope of escaping from the mortal world!

But Chen Xuan wanted nothing, he just wanted to practice without obstacles.

However, the power of Hua Liuli, the master of the two realms, is too strong, and it is temporarily difficult to treat Xiao Huo in the same way as he treated him, so he has to force Hua Liuli to negotiate.

"Senior Hua, if it weren't for my help, you would have no safe way to obtain the "Two Realms Sutra". For you, this is an unexpected gain." Chen Xuan said.

"I am currently searching for other unrestricted scriptures."

Hua Liuli continued, "I have searched far and wide for the 'Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden Scripture' of the Taixuan True Lord's lineage over the years and have successfully found the first half. I've also got some clues about the second half... And even if I fail in the future, how do you know I won't be ruthless and fully accept destiny, merging with the Two Worlds Lord?"

Her voice was not fierce, but her heart was firm and she was never afraid of threats.

Back then, in the Southern Wilderness, Hua Liuli, just to satisfy her own desires, was willing to openly go against the aggressive and all-out Butian Taoist Temple for the sake of the unrelated Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan shook his head and said, "I am not threatening you, Senior. Moreover, I will not rely on my status as the number one master of the True Scripture to force you to do anything in the future."

He didn't expect that Hua Liuli, who was rumored to be very easy to talk to, would be so determined to refuse this matter.

Hua Liuli said, "I believe you are a man of your words, but so what? You are unwilling to practice the restricted sutras, so how can I practice without any scruples? Knowing is easy, doing is hard... I have not yet reached the end of my rope!"

Chen Xuan sighed and said, "It seems that Senior Hua has made up his mind. There is no room for discussion on this matter for the time being."

When it comes to spiritual practice, eight out of ten things won’t go as planned, but there’s nothing to be discouraged about… This kind of upright person with a destiny is really difficult to deal with.

The matter of the second half of "The True Scripture of the Two Realms" can only be discussed in the future when Hua Liuli is really desperate.

"Anyway, I will be able to safely obtain the information about the true scriptures today and bring it to Hua Liuli... She had no other choice before, but now she has it. I don't believe that she will be able to be so cruel as to completely integrate into her destiny in the future." Chen Xuan thought.

This was the reason why he hurried here to find the Lord of the Two Realms.

She had long heard that the Lord of the Two Realms was a top-level Dinglu master. It would be a pity if she had no choice but to read "The True Scripture of the Two Realms" in advance without knowing Chen Xuan.

First of all, Chen Xuan was indeed jealous of the rare Tude "Two Realms Sutra".

Secondly, Chen Xuan didn't want to see the Lord of the Two Realms. This destined being who had been friendly to him had stepped into an irreversible tragic fate... If it really couldn't be possible, it wouldn't be difficult for him to not practice the Two Realms Sutra.

"But there are still opportunities for other things, so this trip won't be in vain." Chen Xuan thought to himself.

For example, using Xinzhai, one can enter the destiny of the two world masters and carry out the seventh strengthening.

Chen Xuan went into Hua Liuli's destiny to take a look and did not do anything excessive.

Hua Liuli won't refuse this, right?

Chen Xuan was about to continue the discussion when Hua Liuli suddenly said:

"Until the final moment comes, no one knows what choice they will ultimately make... Please wait for a moment. I may be able to give you an answer regarding the Two Realms Scripture."

Chen Xuan looked puzzled, not knowing why Hua Liuli suddenly changed her statement. He asked:

"Could it be that Senior Hua's earnest quest for the 'Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady Scripture' from the lineage of the True Lord Taixuan will yield its final result today?"

So, she immediately faced the question of how to deal with the final moment of Chen Xuan's request?

Hua Liuli was surprised. She had not expected Chen Xuan's intuition to be so sharp. She nodded and said:

"This matter has something to do with your identity. I was originally going to wait a little longer, but with your sudden visit today, I can now go to the Southern Wilderness of Yaoguang Province."

Chen Xuan was stunned when he heard this: "Southern Wasteland? Is [Taixuan Zhenjun] related to the Southern Wasteland?"

Hua Liuli nodded and replied, "Last year, I went to the Southern Wilds for the second time to investigate the affairs of the [Tai Xuan Zhenjun]. Legend has it that the [Tai Xuan Zhenjun] was searching for the site of the ancient mountain and sea [Gu Yao Mountain] and ultimately perished in the Southern Wilds."

Over the years, she searched everywhere for clues and finally confirmed that the rumor was true!
When Chen Xuan heard this, suddenly, a flash of light flashed through his mind.

"Last year, Lord Shanjun brought back a scroll from Shangyang Cave Heaven. It contained records of the previous mountain gods of the Southern Wilderness searching for Mount Guyao!"

(End of this chapter)