Above the Great Dao

Chapter 1289 606: Returning in Glory (Part 2)

The black pot went to sleep, drunk.

The little Daoist boy waited patiently.

Zhong Lin's eyes flickered as he observed the little Daoist boy, his heart suddenly skipping a beat, thinking: "The mystical aura he carries is unfathomable... He is either from the East King's sect or from the Queen Mother of the West's sect!"

The little Daoist boy smiled slightly at him, with red lips and white teeth, but then his face was filled with worry as he quietly waited for Chen Shi to return.

Hu Feifei had been troubled enough by the Observatory these days; they would come reporting incessantly about various phenomena occurring. In recent times, there were too many events of Great Dao Phenomenon in West Bull New Continent, whether it be manifestations of rosy clouds heralding prosperity or Immortal Light shining in certain places, among others.

During this period, she dispatched many scholars to different regions to study these phenomena, gaining much insight.

The Daoist Divine Powers in West Bull New Continent were advancing rapidly, producing many formidable talents.

Sometimes she wondered, all these events occurring after Chen Shi's Ascension, might they be related to his rise?

Though this conjecture was too shocking, she only considered it momentarily.

Yet again, the Observatory hurriedly came, Hu Feifei set aside the reports, feeling a bit impatient and asked: "What's the matter this time?"

"Madam, it's His Majesty!"

The minister from the Observatory beamed with joy, saying, "His Majesty has returned!"

Hu Feifei was both surprised and delighted, she quickly rushed out of Wenyuan Pavilion, looking up to see Chen Shi stepping forward, surrounded by countless rays of rosy clouds and auspicious aura, truly embodying a Heavenly Immortal descending to the mortal world, causing various Great Dao Phenomena to arise!

Despite Chen Shi's effort to restrain his aura, for after all, this was the mortal realm, his realm of Harmonization, his Great Dao resonated with Heaven and Earth Great Dao, illuminating his arrival.

Hu Feifei rushed up to him, greeted him with urgency, Chen Shi promptly helped her up, laughing, "Feifei, no need for such formality? I just ascended for a few days, not becoming a person estranged."

Hu Feifei chuckled: "Your Majesty has been away for long, are you well in the Earth Immortal Realm? Did you meet your parents? And encounter your ancestors?"

Chen Shi hesitated momentarily, then truthfully replied: "I am quite alright in the Earth Immortal Realm, serving as a Heavenly Soldier in the Heavenly Soldier Camp, though I'm on the Immortal Slaying List and being hunted across the Earth Immortal Realm; staying in the Heavenly Court is rather safe."

Hu Feifei's eyes blinked as if Chen Zhenwang's days in the Earth Immortal Realm weren't going well, deliberately saying it is well to avoid worrying those back home.

"My parents are yet to be found, nor have I seen my grandfather and others."

Chen Shi felt anxious, saying, "I wonder how they are."

Hu Feifei consoled him: "Your Majesty, if feeling unhappy, why not return to West Bull New Continent, standing above thousands; why stay in the Earth Immortal Realm as a Heavenly Soldier?"

Chen Shi responded: "I truly am well in the Heavenly Soldier Camp!"

Hu Feifei inwardly doubted, outwardly appearing to believe.

Chen Shi acknowledged her thoughts, exasperatedly said: "I'm quite respected in the Heavenly Court, King Li greatly values me, the Jade Emperor even appointed me as a landowner over a place called Dao Ruins. I also made new friends, I…"

Hu Feifei suggested: "Your Majesty, if feeling wronged, best to cry it out."

Chen Shi felt agitated, fists clenching audibly, with no recourse as she was a reliable minister he couldn't harm.

After reminiscing briefly, Chen Shi saw Hu Feifei was still in the Unification Realm, yet to Cut Three Corpses, far from Tribulation Crossing and Ascension, his heart stirred, he took out the last Fulu Village Spirit Pill, offering it to Hu Feifei, saying: "This Spirit Pill was collected from the tenant farmer in Dao Ruins, it can unlock wisdom and allow one to comprehend Daoist skills."

This Spirit Pill was the last one, originally intended to be kept by Chen Shi for emergency use; witnessing Hu Feifei's devotion to government affairs at the expense of cultivation, he decided to give it out to compensate her sacrifice.

"Feifei, after taking this pill and cultivating the Great Wilderness Ming Dao Collection, you'll reach the Realm of Harmonization within two years." Chen Shi said.

Hu Feifei doubted, she had studied the Great Wilderness Ming Dao Collection before, completely unable to understand, let alone cultivate. Could consuming one Spirit Pill truly unveil its intricacies?

Upon ingesting the Spirit Pill, initially nothing transpired, suddenly her mind became remarkably agile, reviewing all she learned in life regarding Daoist Divine Skills, instantly rectifying all deficiencies.

Murmuring to herself, reciting various scriptures' profound wisdom, previously incomprehensible, now surprisingly accessible. Reviewing the myriad Immortal Laws she encountered, now remarkably simple and effortlessly acquired!

Thrilled and delighted, she attempted deciphering the Great Wilderness Ming Dao Collection, this skill previously obscure now revealed its profound mysteries!

She immediately attempted cultivation, swiftly mastering the technique, even comprehending two or three forms of divine skills; the technique's operation was seasoned, divine skills sophisticated, as if the Heavenly Venerate reborn, matching such prowess!

Hu Feifei still had energy to spare, returned to Wenyuan Pavilion with a formidable aura, seamlessly reviewed and approved hundreds of reports using her vermilion brush.

Still not exhausting the pill's efficacy, she went to Hanlin Academy, deciphered various Immortal Laws within, only then did the medicinal effect dissipate, her intellect reverting to normal.

Awake, having comprehended various Daoist Skills, still ingrained within her mind, unforgotten. Methodically cultivating them, reaching Tribulation Crossing and Ascension, Harmonization and Immortality wasn't impossible.

"Where is His Majesty?"

She searched for Chen Shi, already absent.

Chen Shi presently arrived at Houde Palace in the underworld, discovering Liu Daoist had grown a new two-zhang-tall willow tree upon the old stump, Scholar Zhu picked its sturdiest branch to sit upon, causing the new willow to bend awkwardly.

"Little Ten is back!" Scholar Zhu exclaimed, overjoyed.

Chen Shi approached, offering incense to Scholar Zhu.

Being now a Heavenly Immortal realm immortal, profoundly cultivated and abundantly blessed, offering incense resulted in Scholar Zhu simultaneously emitting smoke from his seven orifices, overwhelmed by a single incense stick, repeatedly saying: "Too fast, too fast! I'm choking!"

Chen Shi laughed: "Teacher, are you well? In the Earth Immortal Realm, I encountered fellow disciples, also part of the master lineage!"

Scholar Zhu inhaled deeply the incense, invoked Ghost Immortal Dao Power, subduing the burgeoning Extraordinary Power, surprised: "Fellow disciples?"

Chen Shi laughed: "The master, indeed has his own sect in the Earth Immortal Realm, named Golden Turtle Island. Interacting with brothers from Golden Turtle Island, I realized they also practiced the master's teachings!"

Scholar Zhu's complexion turned wan, yet mentally conflicted, thinking: "The master's legitimate heir discovering my misinterpretations, would surely come for me, crushing bones and scattering ashes! Although, I don't have bones or ashes..."

Chen Shi excitedly spoke: "Teacher's teachings are indeed true interpretations! Debating the doctrine with Brother Jiang, he didn't refute me, even praised Teacher's insights as profound and unfathomable!"

Scholar Zhu looked bewildered, suddenly shook his head, enquiring: "Are you sure Golden Turtle Island belongs to the master's lineage? Not some demonic cult?"

"Disciple is certain!" Chen Shi affirmed confidently.

Scholar Zhu seemed even more perplexed, stammering: "You should quickly visit the palace to see your foster mother, don't keep her waiting for long, hmm hmm..."

Chen Shi entered Houde Palace, turned back smiling: "Teacher, Ascending, you'll certainly become an esteemed guest on Golden Turtle Island!"

Scholar Zhu grew more bewildered: "Could my misinterpretations be correct descriptions of the master's writings?"

Within the palace, Chen Shi met Wu Qi.

Wu Qi had regenerated his skeleton, grown flesh from what remained from the two finger bones, perhaps due to most of his body needing to be regenerated from the finger bones, now appearing as an eleven or twelve-year-old boy, dressed accordingly.

Yet his complexion remained as stern as before.

Chen Shi patted his head, Wu Qi still looked disgruntled.

Chen Shi chuckled: "Master, I encountered merchants in the Earth Immortal Realm."

Wu Qi's heart was immensely shaken, exclaiming: "Merchants exist in the Earth Immortal Realm too?"

Chen Shi laughed: "Nurture your body well, once I establish myself in the Earth Immortal Realm, I can bring you to meet them."

Wu Qi felt both surprised and joyous.

"Child pays respect to Foster Mother!"

Chen Shi hurriedly approached Lady Houtu's lotus seat, bowing deeply.

Lady Houtu promptly rose, descending from the lotus seat, assisting him up, smiling: "Your Majesty, arise quickly!"

She looked him over, growing increasingly fond, saying: "Your Majesty's actions are known by the Emperor Earth God. As merely one among her countless clones, my thoughts are just a drop in her ocean of consciousness, rarely attracting her focus on you. Why not pay her a visit?"