Chapter 1442
Extra Chapter 1: A Divine Chapter
Chapter 1442 Extra Chapter: A Myth
Immortal Pivot, Purple Cloud Palace.
Lu Xian sat upright in his quiet room, trying several times to enter a meditative state, but each time he failed, unable to shake off the distracting thoughts in his mind.
“.Eh.”
Finally, the boy who had followed two generations of Daoist masters could only sigh, then stand up, push open the door, and walk into the corridor outside the meditation room.
However, he saw a boy dressed similarly to himself solemnly holding a thick book and reading it with great interest. His face immediately fell, and he couldn't help but whisper, "Senior Jiao, why are you doing this? Didn't the master already allow you to come in?"
"It's you again, you little rascal."
As soon as the words fell, the boy seemed to realize what was happening. He looked up and saw the Dao Ancestor, the former "Nobleman of Friendship," who retorted with a serious expression:
"That is incorrect!"
"I have only entered Zixiao Palace, but I have not yet received the Daoist Master's teachings, which means that my cultivation is not deep enough and it is time for me to be tempered."
After saying that, he glared at Lu Xian with some resentment: "After all, not everyone is as lucky as you, fellow Daoist, to be able to climb up to two Dao Venerables in succession."
Upon hearing this, Lu Xian immediately became indignant.
What does "climb" mean?
My success in becoming a Daoist immortal is entirely due to my hard work and dedication. These Daoist ancestors are always like this; they can't see their own hardships and sacrifices at all.
Meanwhile, watching Lu Xian's true feelings written all over his face, Jiao Guiren couldn't help but think to himself, "Truly, one is influenced by one's company. I remember Lu Xian wasn't like this before. Ever since he followed that master, his personality has become increasingly shameless."
Oops! Watch your words!
Jiao Guiren quickly stopped speaking his mind. According to a Daoist master who wished to remain anonymous, this Daoist Venerable was now quite petty.
According to that Taoist master...
Back then, he only scared the Dao Venerable a little, without actually killing him, yet he was entangled by the Dao Venerable for several lifetimes, and all his trump cards and backup plans were dismantled.
At the time, before he remembered the past, that Dao Lord regarded the Dao Venerable as a like-minded friend, even a respectable senior. Later, when he recalled it, he was filled with resentment. Speaking of which, who was that Dao Lord? What was his name? I can't remember.
Jiao Guiren blinked his clear, large eyes.
What was I thinking just now?
"—Senior Jiao?"
The voice of the immortal pulled him out of his speechless daze, and he snapped back to his senses, subconsciously shaking the book he had been reading for a long time.
"In short, I am learning."
"Oh?" Lu Xian blinked. "With your level of cultivation, do you still need to learn? Is this the Daoist scripture of that Daoist Lord? Could it be the one of Lord Si Chong?"
"That's been around for ages."
Jiao Guiren curled his lip: "This is exclusive to me. I went to great lengths to get it from a Daoist master who doesn't want to reveal his name."
Unwilling to reveal their name? Which Daoist master are you?
Lu Xian originally wanted to ask that question, but after thinking about it carefully, she felt it was unnecessary, since it was probably not an important matter anyway.
What exactly is written in the book?
Lu Xian asked with some curiosity, "Is it the Dao Lord's enlightenment? Or some kind of supreme and profound technique? The Sea of Light and the Divine Continent are quite different."
"neither."
Jiao Guiren shook his head, then looked around before lowering his voice and saying, "It's about the life and experiences of the current Daoist Master!"
After saying that, he showed the book cover to Lu Xian.
Three large characters were prominently displayed on it:
The Book of a Hundred Generations!
"hiss!"
In an instant, Lu Xian gasped, and whispered, "Senior Jiao, are you crazy? To protect the Venerable One's reputation, how can such things be spread so carelessly?"
“I understand.” Jiao Guiren said knowingly, “It’s easy for adults to make mistakes by being petty.”
"Senior Jiao, please don't speak nonsense!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Xian immediately revealed his anger: "The Daoist Master loves all living beings and treats us lower cultivators as equals. How could he be such a petty person?"
Upon hearing this, Jiao Guiren was stunned. Then, he stared at Lu Xian, who still looked sincere, with an unprecedented gaze. Only after confirming that Lu Xian's words came from the heart did he sigh softly, "Good lad, you've mastered the art of flattery."
"You really know how to make friends with influential people."
"what?"
Lu Xian tilted his head innocently, his expression clearly showing that he had truly mastered the art. Jiao Guiren could only sigh that he still had a lot to learn.
Thinking of this, he didn't bother to answer Lu Xian anymore, and instead continued reading the "Book of a Hundred Lifetimes" in his hand.
On the contrary, Lu Xian, seeing that Jiao Guiren ignored him, paced around a few times, but then couldn't resist and curiously came over again.
"Senior Jiao, what's written in this book?"
Lu Xian tried to take a look, but found that there was a mysterious cover-up by Jiao Guiren in the book, which aroused his curiosity. He immediately activated the mysterious technique.
In other places, he would naturally be helpless against Jiao Guiren.
However, this place is Zixiao Palace, and as a Daoist attendant, he can also utilize the mysteries of Zixiao Palace. With his eyes enhanced, he immediately saw through the obstacles.
Soon, he saw a record:
As soon as she finished speaking, Yu Suzhen stood up abruptly. A soft "pop" was heard, as if the plug had been suddenly pulled from a bathtub full of water.
Lu Xian: ".???"
The next second, a multitude of lights rushed up, carrying an indescribable power of erasure, and completely deleted the records that the immortal had seen.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
On the other side, Jiao Guiren coughed loudly, then said with a normal expression, "You brat, don't suddenly come over to look. Don't you know the rules?"
Lu Xian did not answer, but looked at Jiao Guiren with a strange gaze.
Before he could even speak, Jiao Guiren became anxious.
This isn't what I wanted to see. My main purpose was to understand the Daoist Master's feelings at the time and to better comprehend his insights, which is why I studied it so carefully.
After saying things like that for a while, Jiao Guiren finally changed the subject abruptly: "Speaking of which, what are you doing out here?"
"Didn't you say you were going into seclusion?"
"I said you've gained new insights into making connections with influential people. I also said that after serving two generations of Dao Venerables, you've finally accumulated enough experience and are ready to break through to Dao Ancestor."
"How come you're out of quarantine already?"
At this point, Jiao Guiren, who had only intended to change the subject, suddenly became helpless, his gaze towards Lu Xian filled with disappointment.
"Could it be that it didn't work out?"
"Two generations of Dao Venerables! Do you know how great an opportunity this is? If it were me, I would have transcended long ago. You've only managed to break through to the Dao Lord level and haven't even succeeded yet?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Xian quickly waved his hand:
"You've misunderstood, senior."
"I have accumulated a great deal of knowledge and insights, and I am confident that I will achieve enlightenment. However, there is one obsession that I have not been able to let go of before I achieve enlightenment."
"Obsession?"
Jiao Guiren was somewhat surprised: "What other obsessions could you possibly have? In Zixiao Palace, who can raise their voice to you? You are the most carefree person in the entire Xuming Palace."
"unless."
The sound abruptly stopped. After all, he was the Dao Ancestor of the [Jiao Guiren] lineage. He quickly reacted and turned his gaze to the infinitely high and distant Void.
Is it related to the Daoist master?
Seeing Jiao Guiren remain silent, Lu Xian knew that the other party had understood his thoughts. He had no intention of hiding anything and simply said, "It has been 129,600 years since the reopening of Shenzhou and the birth of Guanghai, which is exactly the number of one yuan. I am just worried that the old events of that year will repeat themselves."
The Daoist master governs the world with one principle, and then transcends the world.
This is a record left by the [Wanfa Junping Daozun], and now, the [Xuanshu Zhiyi Daozun] is also nearing his end.
"No, that's not right."
Thinking of this, Jiao Guiren shook his head sharply: "This world is different. With the Gate of Transcendence, the Daoist Master no longer needs to devise a method for transcendence."
"Besides," Jiao Guiren didn't continue, but silently thought to himself, 'Besides, what is [Jun]'s cultivation level? This person is probably still somewhat inferior to him.'
In other words, [Jun] could complete all his accumulation, plan for transcendence, and even do more in just 129,600 years, while this [Xuan Shu Zhi Yi Dao Zun] may not have such extraordinary comprehension, and is probably still in the process of settling down.
After all, if he remembers correctly.
According to a Daoist master who wished to remain anonymous, that "Xuan Shu Zhi Yi Dao Zun" lacked even the light of wisdom and was notoriously lacking in comprehension.
"In short, you don't need to worry."
Jiao Guiren shook his head and laughed, "That's just worrying unnecessarily. Your most important task right now is to improve your cultivation. When that time comes, you will naturally be able to meet the Dao Venerable."
"He's not even the Dao Ancestor; calling him a Dao Venerable's attendant would be beneath him."
At this point, Jiao Guiren felt another pang of heartache. Although he had been granted permission to enter Zixiao Palace, he was only a guest and had not been officially recognized as a disciple.
Why is this so?
Clearly, from any perspective, I am far superior to Lu Xian, so why does Dao Zun like this little child but ignore me?
Could it be because during that great battle, I failed to recognize his true worth and chose to cling to Dao Zun's coattails instead of Shi Weixiong?
No way?
How could the Daoist Master be so petty?
"Splash—!"
A gentle breeze blew by, and Lu Xian looked up in a daze, only to find that Jiao Guiren, who had just been standing in front of her, had suddenly disappeared.
Faintly, a scream seemed to be heard.
What happened?
Senior Jiao, is there something urgent that you left so quickly? I was just about to remind him not to speak disrespectfully to the Daoist Master in Zixiao Palace in the future.
After all, the Daoist Master can hear it.
Zixiao Palace, main hall.
Lu Yang sat upright on the futon, calmly retracting the sleeve he had just raised. In front of him, Si Chong revealed a somewhat mischievous smile.
"Senior, please don't misunderstand."
Seeing this, Lü Yang took the initiative to say, "It's not that I'm petty, it's just that I see Fellow Daoist Jiao's skill in [Making Friends with Noble People] is clearly not very proficient."
"That's why I let him practice more."
At this point, Lü Yang reached out and took the [Book of a Hundred Lifetimes] from Jiao Guiren's hand, then shook his head helplessly.
"[Angxiao] This person is truly petty!"
"Back then, I only tricked him a few times, but in essence, I still helped him. As a result, he spread rumors and slanders against me everywhere. He really has nothing better to do."
Si Chong was somewhat surprised upon hearing this: "How dare he? How could he slander a fellow Daoist?"
Lü Yang sighed, "He actually dared to tell the truth!"
Si Chong: "."
Seeing Si Chong's expression, Lü Yang quickly explained, "Senior, you may not know, but Yu Suzhen is still alive! How can such a thing be said casually?"
"Besides, I had no choice back then, I had no other option."
"As everyone knows, I am not interested in women."
"As a result, my reputation has been ruined by that guy. Now there are even rumors that [Xuan Shu Zhi Yi Dao Zun]'s talent lies entirely in dual cultivation."
Si Chong looked on with curiosity upon hearing this: "Is it true?"
Lü Yang: "."
After a moment of silence, Lü Yang ignored Si Chong's question and continued, "In short, that inherently evil old ghost has caused me a lot of trouble."
“Actually, this is normal.” Si Chong thought for a moment and smiled, “This is probably Fellow Daoist Angxiao’s cultivation method. He is trying to bring you tribulation.”
Upon hearing this, Lü Yang was speechless.
You want to bring down a tribulation upon me? What is your cultivation level and what is mine? You're just a mere Dao Lord, what can you possibly use to bring down a tribulation upon me?
Is this a social catastrophe?
It started as a joking remark, but as soon as the thought crossed his mind, Lü Yang subconsciously thought about it and realized that it was actually quite possible!
Upon realizing this, Lü Yang couldn't help but start cursing:
"You beast!"
Seeing this, Si Chong quickly comforted him, "It's alright, it's alright. The [Book of a Hundred Generations] isn't widely circulated; it's currently only in the hands of a few Dao Ancestors."
Upon hearing this, Lü Yang gritted his teeth and said, "Senior, you are unaware of this."
I won't say anything else.
"Just look at Yu Suzhen. She's already the Holy Maiden of Butian Peak. She's truly devoted to the Dao. And thanks to that, she's been sexually assaulted by the Dao Venerable."
"In no time, countless people came to visit."
"At this point, she has even become the successor to mend the heavens!"
Do you think this is reasonable?
At this point, Lü Yang's expression twisted.
Si Chong laughed even harder upon hearing this. He loved this kind of gossip, and what pleased him even more was the young man's attitude toward the matter.
"With your divine status, Fellow Daoist, the past and future are but a thought away. If you are unwilling, you can choose a future that is more reasonable in your eyes. At that time, even I will not notice anything amiss, and the world will not know anything about it. However, you chose to let it go."
At this point, Si Chong's smile became even more serene.
"Congratulations, fellow Daoist."
With a sincere expression, he said from the bottom of his heart, "To this day, you are still my friend. I am very pleased. You have not forgotten what I said back then."
"."
How could I forget? How could I possibly forget? It is the experiences of lifetime after lifetime that have shaped me. If I forget, I will no longer be myself.
"Clang clang."
The wine glasses clinked together, making a crisp sound. Si Chong and Lü Yang sat facing each other, both with smiles on their faces, and with expectations for the future.
I hope that in the future, more people will choose to be like me.
I hope that in the future, there will be more guests at this table.
"Oh, right."
After a few rounds of drinks, Lü Yang suddenly became interested and asked with a smile, "Speaking of which, what was Guanghai like back then, and how is it different from now?"
Si Chong blinked upon hearing this: "Why do you need to ask, fellow Daoist? With the power of a Nascent Soul cultivator, you can tell at a glance. Besides, the ending back then was ultimately not perfect."
"Just out of curiosity." Lü Yang shook his head.
Guanghai was reborn, but that doesn't mean everything starts over. In the future he chose, there is no place for Sword Lord, Cang Hao, Wanfa, Du Xuan, and others.
"It's good to have more unknowns in everything."
"Using your Nascent Soul power to examine everything is like flipping through a novel that has already been completed and read a long time ago; it would be very boring to read it again."
"But hearing you speak from the perspective of someone involved is like hearing an extra chapter."
"It has a unique charm."
Si Chong chuckled upon hearing this, then nodded and said, "In that case, it's not a bad idea to talk about it. But when it comes to ancient times, we can't avoid mentioning that person."
"Who?" Lü Yang asked knowingly.
Who else could it be?
Naturally, it is the [First Saint].
I've rested enough, and I'll try my best to maintain daily updates (but I can't guarantee it) until I start writing my new book.
(End of this chapter)