Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 840 Li Er

Beneath the Thunder Swamp, the Bodhi Divine Embryo awakened. From this moment on, he was truly reborn, unaware that his very birth had caused the four most powerful beings in the human universe to specially halt their cultivation to pay attention to him.

Even if he knew this, he wouldn't understand what it meant. At this moment, he was completely like a newborn infant, utterly ignorant of everything around him.

He got up, stretched his body, and quickly learned how to use his body to perform a series of complex movements. Only after becoming familiar with himself did he begin to pay attention to the outside world.

Because Liang Yu and the others had deliberately concealed the methods they had left behind, as well as the unborn Lei Ze Dao Embryo, he could only see that he was currently deep inside a cave.

Although he could see everything clearly even in the dark, the environment was clearly not comfortable for him. So he began to think about leaving.

After having this idea, he immediately began searching for a way to leave. Eventually, he successfully found the exit that the Moral God had specially opened for him.

Upon arriving in the outside world, the lush green mountains and clear waters made him feel refreshed and relaxed.

And so he began his journey in this vast world. He ate grass and wild fruits to fill his stomach, drank from mountain springs and streams to quench his thirst, gathered branches, leaves and bark to cover his body, and sought shelter in mountain caves and rock walls.

In his eyes, everything in this world seemed so novel, full of endless fun and mystery.

But soon, he began to feel lonely, and it seemed like a terrible thing if he were the only person in the world.

So he began to keep company with wolves and insects, tigers and leopards, deer and monkeys, thus alleviating his loneliness.

Thanks to his fresh and natural aura, as if he were one with heaven and earth, all kinds of beings would unconsciously show affection when facing him.

The closer these birds and beasts got to him, the more they felt as if they were about to break free from their ignorance and instinct-driven state and attain true freedom. Therefore, in order to stay by his side, these birds and beasts even forgot their own instincts for hunting and survival.

And indeed, just as they expected, in the process of constantly communicating and interacting with this mysterious person, they actually all awakened their intelligence and vaguely grasped the concept of cultivation.

This is, of course, because the laws of the ancient Bodhi tree, naturally inherent in this Bodhi divine embryo, are at work. Even though he has not cultivated and does not have a deep enough understanding of the outside world and himself, his aura naturally flows out as he hopes that these birds and beasts can communicate with him normally, thus achieving this.

As time passed, many extraordinary beings gathered around him, and his existence began to spread as if he were a god or a reclusive master, making him known to many people in the outside world.

One day, a woodcutter accidentally fell off a cliff, but was surprised to see a wild man dressed in grass and tree bark riding a crane and saving him in mid-air.

Upon reaching the ground, the woodcutter, still reeling from the shock, immediately knelt before him, saying, "Old immortal, thank you for saving my life!"

Although the Bodhi Divine Embryo represents a rebirth and undoubtedly the beginning of life, with a very long lifespan, its appearance remains that of a white-haired, youthful-looking person due to the presence of the Moral Celestial Venerable. This is why the woodcutter refers to it as such.

Upon hearing this, the Bodhi Divine Embryo, which had previously only communicated through eye contact, gestures, and simple sounds to hear and speak human language, instantly understood the existence of language and successfully mastered it.

He began, "What is old age? What is a god? What is the grace of saving a life? You and I look very alike, it seems we are the same kind, and we even have this special call that can be used for communication..."

The Bodhi Divine Embryo seemed to have opened the door to a new world, and was quite excited.

The woodcutter was speechless for a moment. He had heard tales of this mysterious man before. He had assumed he was a legendary immortal who had come to live in seclusion, but now it seemed he was merely a wild man ignorant of worldly affairs. However, for some reason, after spending only a short time with him, the woodcutter felt his mind become clear; his previously illiterate brain seemed to have become sharper.

Bodhi Divine Embryo composed himself and said to him, "You must know about other places. Tell me."

The woodcutter scratched his head and said, "You saved my life, so if you have any request, I will certainly do it."

Thus, through his interactions with the woodcutter, the Bodhi Divine Embryo gained a profound understanding of the outside world and human civilization. He also obtained clothing that normal people would need from the woodcutter.

As a result, his temperament changed instantly, breaking away from the previous state of being like a primitive savage, yet with a hint of transcendence, and becoming more like a scholar, a hermit.

From this moment on, the Bodhi Divine Embryo was truly born as a human being.

He said to the woodcutter, "Thank you. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to break free from that ignorant and natural state for a long time."

The woodcutter was completely convinced of the extraordinary wisdom of the Bodhi Divine Embryo. Previously, his impression of the Bodhi Divine Embryo had been shattered by its appearance and words.

But when he saw the Bodhi Divine Embryo understand all the common sense he had accumulated in his life in a very short time and gain more wisdom from it, the woodcutter was absolutely certain that he had met a deity.

Perhaps he was the legendary banished immortal, a celestial being who was cast down to earth from the upper realm. That is why he knew nothing about human affairs, yet possessed such unimaginable wisdom.

Upon hearing the words of the Bodhi Divine Embryo, the woodcutter immediately waved his hands repeatedly: "You have saved my life, and it is already an honor for me to repay you in any way. How dare I accept your thanks?"

The Bodhi Divine Embryo said, "Since that's the case, then I'll save your life, and you'll give me a true new life. Let's call it even then."

"What's your name?"

The woodcutter was taken aback for a moment, then said, "I, my name is Li Guo."

The Bodhi Divine Embryo asked, "Why are you called this?"

Li Guo said shyly, "My mother said she always liked to eat fruit when she was pregnant with me, so that's what she called me. Why are you asking this?"

The Bodhi Divine Embryo said, "After receiving your inspiration, I have now gained a human identity, so I should also have a name."

He paced back and forth for a while and said, "What do you think is the most unique feature of my appearance?"

Li Guo pondered for a moment and said, "Your ears, they're a bit bigger than average."

Bodhi Divine Embryo said, "Alright, then I will be called Li Er from now on."

(End of this chapter)