Who let him join the Sword Sect!

Chapter 498 Drink More Hot Water, and the Face-Saving Immortal

"Oh? You're not planning to come back anytime soon?"

Zhang Ze looked curiously at the small slit in front of him, which was surrounded by gold and sparkled with starlight inside.

"No rush, I plan to stay here a little longer."

The sect leader's voice came from the other side, sounding somewhat distant and indistinct.

"What?"

Zhang Ze was somewhat puzzled. Judging from the sect leader's words, even if the passage was repaired, he did not plan to return immediately.

They were so affectionate just a moment ago, how strange.
Lu Yuzhou, however, immediately understood the meaning behind Chen Qianhu's words from his tone.

"Could it be that you're planning to break through over there?"

"Yes, that's right," Commander Chen readily admitted.

Lu Yuzhou, "Are you confident?"

"I don't know," Chen Qianhu replied.

Regarding the breakthrough after Mahayana, although Lily proposed a hypothesis about adapting to the Earth Sea, there is still a hurdle that stands in the way of all cultivators.

That is the acquired Dao body, and this method is not very compatible with the Mahayana realm at present.

After this method was popularized by Zhang Ze and others who believed that since it was free, they might as well learn a little bit, it was no longer a secret among the six sects.

Once you pass the test and audit, you can obtain this method from the exchange hall and rent a Postnatal Dao Pill made by Zhang Ze and Shi Xiu to learn this method.

However, in practice, Zhang Ze and his group discovered that this method seemed to have some requirements regarding one's level of attainment.

The earlier it is, the worse it is; the later it is, the worse it is.

Below the Golden Elixir, the practice of the acquired Dao body method progresses rapidly in the early stages.

However, once one part is successfully cultivated, a bottleneck will be encountered. If one's own cultivation level cannot be broken through, the method of cultivating the acquired Dao body will not make any further progress.

The same applies to the Mahayana realm; it is also a part of the path.

Even the leaders of the six sects can only achieve what Master Konghai and Elder Li of the Beast Taming Sect have done, only managing to train a neck and a head, transforming into an old-fashioned space elevator.

The most suitable time for cultivation, unless one is a special person like Zhang Ze or Shi Xiu, is actually the period between the Nascent Soul stage and the Tribulation stage.

Once you get the basics down, your practice will be completely unimpeded and will proceed naturally.

However, after they successfully completed their cultivation, the several cultivators who had undergone tribulation discovered another problem.

That means I seem to be getting a little further away from the threshold of Mahayana Buddhism.

However, they weren't in a hurry. They had already been stuck at this threshold for at least a hundred years, so being stuck for another hundred years wouldn't make a difference.

Moreover, because of Zhang Ze, they are all quite optimistic now, basically in a state of mind that someone will take care of them, and they can just wait to be fed.

They had a mysterious belief that even if they couldn't understand it themselves, Zhang Ze would be able to figure it out.

When the time comes, just shamelessly follow along and practice.

Of course, that's what they said, but the seniors weren't idle either; they were all seriously studying the matter and figuring out where the problem lay.

The problems below the Golden Core stage are not difficult to investigate; it's simply that those children don't understand them enough.

If your understanding and perception of the world haven't reached that level, you can't explain it clearly.

Just like the methods for novice disciples to cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage, finishing the first page is a victory, and not going astray from cultivation is genius.

Knowing too much will only harm them.

But the problems encountered after the tribulation were rather strange.

According to Master Konghai and Old Master Li, when they wanted to cultivate their acquired Dao body more deeply, they always felt that someone was watching them, as if lightning would really strike them at any moment.

And that feeling was more dangerous than when they occasionally tried to break through.

This is roughly what is meant by the watchful gaze of Heaven.

Zhang Ze also has a theoretical explanation for this, although it sounds rather crude.

[Sizhou is like a loli mother; for you Mahayana cultivators to break through your realm is like trying to leap over kindergarten.]

But the little girl's mother thought there were bad people outside, so she would rather beat you to death at home than let you go out. This is why there are bottlenecks after the Heavenly Barrier and Mahayana.

As for cultivating the acquired Dao body, in the eyes of the Four Continents, a cultivator who has cultivated the acquired Dao body and broken through to the Mahayana stage is no different from it, so it will instinctively be afraid.

Just like hair, when you are still a mortal, you will always have a few thick and curly hairs on your head. Most of these hairs will be plucked out, but sometimes you just forget about them.

But what if one day, that thick, curly hair suddenly speaks to you while you're reading, saying, "Hey, slow down your turns, I haven't finished reading yet?"

To be honest, anyone would be scared if they encountered something like this, let alone our little loli mom.

Therefore, it's understandable that He intends to get back at you.

—From "The Eldest Brother's Fatal Remarks"

Thinking about this, Zhang Ze finally understood.

The place where the sect leader is is too far away; he has already left his mother's embrace.

The ties, or rather the protection, are gone.

Now, all the sect leader faces is that boundless, dangerous, and dark sea.

The method of the acquired Dao body is very likely the ship that reaches the other side.

"So you have some ideas?" Zhang Ze asked in surprise.

Chen Qianhu: "Maybe. I have indeed had some insights during this period. Although I am forgetting things from the past every day because of the Earth Sea, it seems that I am getting closer and closer to the other shore."

"I want to try, to try again."

"Moreover, even if something unexpected happens and I turn into something strange, it won't affect you here."

Zhang Ze, "This matter..."

“Xiao Qin doesn’t know,” Chen Qianhu replied. “You don’t need to tell her either; there’s no need.”

Zhang Ze scratched his head, thinking to himself that he couldn't persuade him to come back, and remained silent for a moment.

This matter is also a knot in the sect leader's heart. After all, last time when he scouted ahead, Aunt Mo went first and almost perished to advance a little further.

The sect leader stayed behind at the Sword Sect that time.

Now that we have this excellent opportunity, if we don't give it a try, it will surely become a source of obsession.

Zhang Ze, "So..."

Commander Chen, "Ahem, although I can't see you, don't look so gloomy. I'm not here to entrust you with my affairs after my death. As for the Sword Sect... never mind, let's not talk about that. Anyway, let me tell you something else."

"It's important business."

The sect leader remained silent for a moment, seemingly organizing his thoughts, before finally speaking.

"As I just said, even without the method of acquiring a physical body, this outer realm is actually an excellent place for cultivation because it is free from the interference of heavenly barriers."

"Xiao Jing wasn't really an idiot, otherwise he wouldn't have caused such a huge disaster."

"But since the great battle back then, my left hand has not made any progress at all, and now I am even in a dominant position. This is a very strange thing."

"And this happened even though he had been monitoring the Four Continents through the Hundred Demon Sect for so long."

After a pause, Commander Chen continued.

"There's also the issue with his left hand itself. Although I don't know how he did it, I imagine he must have referenced the Corpse Dissection and Soul Return Techniques of Tianzong and Longhu Mountain."

"No matter which method you use, the most important position after the body is dissolved should be the head, not the left hand."

After hearing what the sect leader said, Zhang Ze thought about it and it seemed to make sense. Whether you listen to the big boss or the small boss, you have to listen to the leader's orders.

The only known limbs of Mr. Xiao that they have so far are his left and right hands, one eyeball, and one hairy leg.

The rest disappeared without a trace; it's unknown whether they went into hiding or were sealed away elsewhere.

In addition to his left hand, the cultivation of the other parts of his body is also very problematic.

Their cultivation levels were even lower than Zuo Shou's, and their upper limits were capped, seemingly to prevent them from rebelling.

"Are you saying that the real Xiao Jing might not be with you, but is hidden somewhere else?" Zhang Ze asked.

Commander Chen said, "Yes, that's my guess, and I think the old Baiyujing is highly suspicious."

A moment later, Commander Chen brought over a piece of brocade.

It was stolen by the insects. Although this brocade was an ordinary object, it was covered with crooked and messy writing.

Bai Yujing

It was as if someone had unconsciously written down their dream ramblings.

Zhang Ze accepted the silk and nodded in agreement. "I understand."

Commander Chen said, "There's one more thing. Although I don't have any clue about it yet, I think it should also be related to Xiao Jing."

“These broken stone corpses floating in the sky, formed from primordial worship, seem to have been deliberately damaged,” Chen Qianhu said.

Perhaps out of boredom, Mr. Chen spent his free time either tearing up newspapers or counting.

Count the number of those stone corpse fragments, memorize their appearance, and finally, like a jigsaw puzzle, piece them together in your mind.

But as he continued working on it, he noticed something was wrong.

These stone corpse fragments are almost all missing some parts.

The missing parts are mainly concentrated on the torso and head.

In this vast asteroid belt graveyard, Mr. Chen couldn't find a single one, whether it was a large asteroid, a small asteroid, or a nipple.

If it's just one or two, it could be a coincidence. But if it's all of them, then there must be something fishy going on.

Therefore, another purpose for Chen Qianhu to stay there was to monitor the movements of Xiao Jing's left hand.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ze had an idea.

"Why don't we use those insects? They can push the exit of this passage towards you, so can't they also push you towards Xiao Jing?"

“I’ve already tried, but I can’t do it. They say I’m ‘too heavy’,” Chen Qianhu replied.

"I see," Zhang Ze thought to himself, and soon came up with another idea.

"Why don't we just push over those uninhabited stone corpse fragments and build a bridge?"

Commander Chen, "Build a bridge?"

Zhang Ze: "Yes, you're not good at naval warfare and can't go to sea, so why not just use iron chains to block the river?"
"We pieced those stone corpse fragments together to form a floating bridge, which slowly extended in that direction."

“A section is laid in front of you, then you walk over it, then it is removed from the back and laid in front of you, and so on.”

"Even if Xiao Jing finds out and tries to stop him, it doesn't matter."

"Because the 'floating bridge' is always within the range your sword can reach, if Xiao Jing dares to reach out his hand, just cut it off."

"Moreover, you can focus on your cultivation, and leave the bridge-building to Chongchong. It won't interfere with either of your work."

Captain Chen, "."

As the saying goes, those involved are often blinded by their own interests, and he hadn't really thought of that. But upon closer reflection, Zhang Ze's method did make some sense.

“That’s fine, we can give it a try,” Chen Qianhu replied.

The two discussed some specific details, and then Zhang Ze released his insects again.

Some of them continued to harass and monitor Xiao Jing's left hand, while the rest were given a copy of "The Thousand Machine Pavilion Civil Engineering King's Technical Guide" to learn how to build bridges.

However, just as everything was arranged and the Sword Sect father and son were about to end their communication, Lu Yuzhou, who had been standing by and listening, coughed lightly.

"Cough, where am I?"

"You," Chen Qianhu hesitated for a moment before belatedly saying, "I'm sorry, I forgot about you. I have something to tell you."

"Go ahead and speak," said Grand Master Lu, displaying great restraint.

"Baiyujing is a dangerous place. Perhaps most of Xiao Jing's remains are hidden there. Please protect Zhang Ze when he goes in to investigate."

"Sure, is there anything else?" Grand Master Lu remained reserved.

Commander Chen: "That's all, that's all."

Lu Yuzhou, "That's it?"

Commander Chen said, "That's all. What else would you like to hear me say?"

"Isn't there anything that's inconvenient to say with that brat Zhang Ze here?" Sect Master Lu no longer held back.

Chen Qianhu sighed, too lazy to pay attention to her anymore, and casually replied.

"It's getting cold, remember to drink more hot water."

After saying that, Chen Qianhu fell completely silent.

Lu Yuzhou, "."

Zhang Ze looked up at the midday sun, touched the hot stone, and chose to keep quiet.

Qianji Pavilion.

Zhang Ze and his junior sister were sent back by Sect Master Lu's emotionally charged finger strike.

Mo Jingchun stayed there to guard the Devouring Wind Valley with the Asura King and his wife, while Sect Master Lu returned to the Heavenly Sect to handle some sect affairs and begin preparations to investigate the Jade Capital.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of Pavilion Master Mu Mu and others, the progress of suppressing and clearing the calamity has reached 80%.

It is estimated that in a few more days, a suitable window of opportunity for infiltration will be created.

After returning to Qianji Pavilion, Zhang Ze didn't rest. He first gave away the antiques he had obtained from Mr. Xiao one by one.

Then, relying on his thick skin, he took his Xuanjian Treasure Mirror and a stack of talismans and went to chat with the magical artifacts of the Six Sects.

Let's talk about borrowing strength.

As a new generation, it's not shameful for Xiao Deng to rely on others.

Moreover, although he may not need to take action on this trip to Baiyujing, he still needs to make some preparations just in case.

The Myriad Laws Borrowing Treasure Sword Formation is Zhang Ze's strongest technique at present, and he feels more at ease only when he borrows more.

"Don't bother seeing me off, Xiao Tang."

"Really, don't bother sending it."

"I only need to borrow some of their power; you don't need to give me the key to your Longhu Mountain treasure vault."

"You'd better take it back right away, or Master Cheng will find out and bury you alive."

"And you too, Tianyanpan, you should stay home and behave yourself."

Having bid farewell to the irresistibly welcoming Longhu Mountain, Zhang Ze began planning his next trip.

With a junior sister in the Sword Sect who always sides with outsiders, there are practically no secrets in the sect.

The Beast Taming Sect and Medicine King Valley have Senior Sister Xiaoxue and Li Yueqi to handle things for them, so Zhang Ze doesn't need to go out personally.

The same goes for the demon race. Xiangxiang told Sister Wang that everything belonging to the demon race is yours, and you can just take whatever you want.

That leaves only the Buddhist community, which he needs to personally visit.

Upon returning to Qianji Pavilion, Zhang Ze planned to rest for a while before setting off again.

In the office of the bomber.

Zhang Ze glanced at Lily, who was clutching the gold plate he had given her and grinning as she used it as a mirror, then continued studying the "Eastern Continent Treasure Map" in his hands.

Ah Li lay on Zhang Ze's head, drooling as she watched.

"By the way, don't you think you're a bit of a gigolo?" Ah Li suddenly said.

"Others achieve the unity of all laws and gather great power within themselves, but you seem to borrow everything?"

Zhang Ze wiped Ah Li's drool with a handkerchief and replied.

"Even if you don't understand, face is also a part of strength. As the saying goes, everyone for me and I for everyone, unity is strength. Study hard and watch carefully."

"Yes, yes, you're amazing, you're the face-saving immortal," Ah Li replied perfunctorily.

However, just as the two were chatting idly, the door to Lily's office was suddenly pushed open.

Qiao Lezhi, Senior Sister Qiao, was holding a rope in her hand, with her back to Zhang Ze, and appeared at the door of Lily's office with the back of her head.

Although I couldn't see her face, she sounded quite happy from her voice.

"Good junior brother, I heard you're borrowing a magic weapon. Come, let's see what this treasure of yours is like?"

(End of this chapter)