Great Love for All Heavens Begins with Huang Yaoshi

Chapter 243 The flourishing and withering of plants are all governed by the natural order; the waxing and waning of the moon is simply a matter of course.

Changan.

As soon as the group entered the western market of the capital, they were immediately shocked by the bustling scene before them. Shops lined the streets, and taverns and teahouses were filled with noise. Persian glass, fine horses from the Western Regions, and many other things were available.

Jing Tian then took Long Kui and Xu Maoshan for a stroll, but as night was about to fall and they were close to curfew, they realized that one of them was missing.

Tang Xuejian said in an annoyed tone:

"You call yourself Longkui's brother? She's gone missing and you haven't even noticed."

"This is my first time in Chang'an. I've never seen such a lively and prosperous scene before."

Jing Tian looked around anxiously.

"White Tofu, your Shu Mountain should have some magical tools for finding people, please help!"

Before he could finish speaking, a voice reached everyone's ears:

"Young man, don't be in a hurry. Come to Room No. 1 of the Heavenly Class at Yuelai Inn, and you will learn about Longkui."

"Well, the villain who kidnapped my sister has actually come forward on his own initiative," Jing Tian said angrily.

Zhuang Buran's eyes flickered, and she said softly:

"This spiritual energy has no sinister intent; the person who came seems to be from the lineage of the Holy Maiden who has protected the descendants of Nuwa for generations."

Seeing their confusion, he explained as he walked towards the Yuelai Inn:
"There is still the Nuwa clan in the human world. They are compassionate and have the world in their hearts. Generation after generation, they have taken it upon themselves to save all living beings. The lineage of the Holy Maiden is equivalent to the protector of each generation of Nuwa's descendants."

"Because they have lived in the Miao region since ancient times, they are unknown to outsiders."

Jing Tian suppressed his anger and said:

"Since they, like the people of Mount Shu, take it upon themselves to protect the righteous path of humanity, why did they kidnap my sister?"

"Once we meet this Holy Maiden, the truth will naturally come to light."

The young man in white, carrying a sword, led everyone into the Yuelai Inn. They then pushed open the door to Room No. 1, where they saw the Holy Maiden sitting on the couch.

Upon seeing her, Jing Tian could no longer suppress his anger and said:

"I heard from Bai Doufu that you are a kind-hearted elder, so how could you do something as despicable as kidnapping a young girl?"

"Master Qingwei has given you a helmet. Once you wear it, you will know everything," the Holy Maiden said calmly.
“I know that Master Qingwei told you that you can’t wear this helmet casually, otherwise your life will be in danger. But don’t forget that he also told you that you can only wear it at the right time.”

She suddenly emphasized:

"Now is the perfect time, because it involves not only Longkui, but also you."

"Brother Maoshan, take out the helmet from your bundle," the white-clad, sword-wielding youth said calmly.
“The Holy Maiden wouldn’t lie to us.”

"Oh, I'll get it out right away."

Xu Maoshan quickly took out a silver helmet from his bundle and handed it to Jing Tian:

"Boss."

For some reason, Jing Tian felt a sudden panic the moment he sat down at the table and put on his helmet.

"As long as you hold hands, you can see what Jing Tian can see."

Upon hearing this, Xu Maoshan and Tang Xuejian sat down, both curious about the story. However, they saw that the young man in white with a sword was still standing in the same spot.

"Master Changqing, why are you still standing?"

After Tang Xuejian finished speaking, the Holy Maiden also said:

"Xu Changqing, aren't you even a little bit curious?"

"Senior, you have profound cultivation and can calculate the secrets of heaven and know the affairs of the human world. I am not talented, but I am also good at deducing the secrets of heaven."

"Do you already know Longkui's origins?"

"I didn't originally intend to investigate further, but her unexplained disappearance and the arrival of the senior made Changqing do some deductions in his mind."

Jing Tian interjected:
"White Tofu, what kind of riddle are you and this Holy Maiden Elder playing?"

"If you want to know everything, hold hands."

As the Holy Maiden spoke, she made a hand seal and sent a beam of light toward the helmet.

Xu Maoshan, Tang Xuejian, and even the Five Poison Beast Hua Ying all grabbed Jing Tian's hand, their faces full of curiosity.

The group paused, then closed their eyes, immersing themselves in the memories evoked by the helmet. "Xu Changqing, now that you know everything and are a disciple of Mount Shu, shouldn't you do something about it?"

Zhuang Buran asked softly:
"Why don't you do it yourself, senior?"

The Holy Maiden countered:

"You felt pity?"

The white-clad youth carrying a sword said meaningfully:

"It's not so much that I feel compassion, but I feel like my senior is using me to achieve something."

"You are a Taoist priest who has left home to maintain peace in the human world. This is also your responsibility as a disciple of Mount Shu. As long as you devote yourself to cultivating the Tao in this life, you can become an immortal. What use could I possibly have for you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Buran simply clasped his hands in greeting and walked out of the room, while a hint of doubt appeared in the eyes of the Holy Maiden.

Outside Chang'an City.

Beside a shimmering lake, Zixuan and Longkui stood side by side.

"You are an immortal from a thousand years ago. You refuse to be reincarnated for your brother's sake. Is it worth it?"

"I don't care, as long as I can reunite with my brother, it's all worth it."

A bitter smile appeared on Zixuan's lips:
"What you said isn't wrong, but clinging to the past and being unwilling to let go is just asking for trouble."

"I did all of this willingly. The moment I saw my brother, all the suffering disappeared." Longkui pleaded.
"Sister, please let me go. I just want to stay by my brother's side. I have no intention of harming anyone."

“The Holy Maiden said you must stay here until dawn.”

"Why?"

"This is an agreement between me and the Holy Maiden. Before dawn, our fates will become clear."

A white figure landed not far from the two. Upon seeing who it was, Zi Xuan immediately shielded Long Kui behind her without saying a word.

Why do you always like to hand over your fate to outsiders?

“That’s not an outsider, it’s the person we care about most.”

Zi Xuan stared at the white-clad, sword-wielding youth:

"Why did you come?"

"Naturally, it's for Longkui," Zhuang Buran said calmly.

Zi Xuan stepped forward in response and questioned:

"She's just an innocent little girl who only wants to be with her brother. Everything she does doesn't bother anyone, so why shouldn't we grant her wish?"

Zhuang Buran remained calm:
"Long Kui is both a sword spirit and a thousand-year-old vengeful ghost. She remains in the mortal realm, refusing to reincarnate. As a disciple of Mount Shu, how can I grant her wish?"

Upon hearing this, Zixuan blurted out:

Is human order truly the most important thing?

Zhuang Bu Ran shook his head slightly:
“Miss Zixuan, as a descendant of Nuwa, you also have the responsibility to protect all living beings. Yet you think that the order of the human world is not important. I am truly speechless.”

"I just want to say, can't there be even the slightest exception?"

"The flourishing and withering of plants are all governed by their own time; the waxing and waning of the moon is simply a natural phenomenon." Zhuang Buran stood with his hands behind his back.

“All living beings have selfish desires, and everyone wants to get what they want. So wouldn’t everyone be an exception?”

"The reason why heaven and earth can last forever is that they do not live for themselves, so they can live forever. But all things in them have their time. This is nature, and it is also the way."

"Don't talk to me about Tao. Do you know that in the beginning, there were only immortal gods and demons in this world? It was the Heavenly Emperor Fuxi who created the gods we have today from the fruit of the divine tree."

Zi Xuan said coldly:
"It was the Earthly Sovereign Shennong who used the earth, stones, grass and trees as his body to create beasts and insects, thus creating the Demon Realm we know today."

"It was the goddess Nuwa who mixed earth and water, added her own blood and spiritual power, and used a willow branch to shape it in her own image to create humans."

"The so-called 'not self-generated' nature of heaven and earth is actually created by living beings. As long as they become powerful enough, all things can be transformed."

She paused and continued:

"Just like humans or demons in the world, if they cultivate successfully, they can become immortals or demons, and thus live forever."

"Hehe, I am quite impressed with Miss Zixuan. It turns out you understand the profound truths of the world."

(End of this chapter)