novelraw Chapter 132 : I Have a Place
Chapter 132 : I Have a Place
Chapter 132: I Have a Place!
In cultivation, time passed unnoticed—one dream, and a thousand years had gone by.
The greatest difference between cultivators and mortals lay in these two words: closed-door cultivation.
They might sit in seclusion within their cave dwellings, forgetting the passage of spring and autumn;
Or they might stand vigil beside a pill furnace, enduring the cycles of heat and cold.
A moment of inattention, and the world outside would already be unrecognizable.
…
One year later.
Just as Xu Zhengyang was half a month away from refining his spiritual energy to its peak and preparing to undergo tribulation—
Suddenly.
The Restriction Jade Token of the Twilight Shadow Pavilion in his arms vibrated, and Xing Yong’s voice came through:
"Junior Brother.
Logically, since you're about to undergo your tribulation, this is a critical moment, and I shouldn't be disturbing you.
But…
Elder Liu Baoshan was unfortunately poisoned by venomous insects during a recent trip to the Ten-Thousand Great Mountains.
His lifespan was already nearing its end.
Now with this severe injury, he can’t hold on any longer."
Upon hearing Xing Yong’s words—
Xu Zhengyang paused briefly, then immediately stepped out from the Spiritual Pivot Puppet, and transmitted his voice back to Xing Yong: "I'm coming now!"
Xu Zhengyang’s Piercing-Delusion Golden Eyes technique came from Liu Baoshan.
Moreover, Liu Baoshan’s daughter, Liu Jingya, was still a registered disciple under Pei Zhen. In both emotion and reason, Xu Zhengyang ought to pay a visit.
…
Moments later.
Xu Zhengyang deliberately changed into a plain robe before stepping outside.
Upon seeing him—
Xing Yong spoke directly, "The poison Elder Liu suffered from is extremely bizarre—not only does it corrode bones and pierce the heart, it also releases toxic miasma outward.
Because of that—
Master temporarily moved Elder Liu to an empty spot at the back of Divine Mechanism Peak, so the low-level disciples in the Divine Mechanism Palace wouldn't be affected."
"Is it that serious?"
Hearing this, Xu Zhengyang couldn't help but frown.
"Alas..."
Xing Yong sighed, summoned a flying carpet, and gestured for Xu Zhengyang to step on while explaining, "Elder Liu knew his end was near. A few days ago, he took leave and told me—
He wanted to visit the Ten-Thousand Great Mountains one last time, to see if he could find a few rare treasures of heaven and earth.
To serve as dowry for Junior Sister.
But fate played a cruel joke.
Not only did he fail to obtain the dowry, he even lost himself in the process..."
Birth, aging, illness, and death were part of the Heavenly Dao’s cycle.
But cultivators sought to defy the heavens, to seize longevity and eternal life!
Because of this—
Xu Zhengyang felt an inexplicable weight upon hearing Liu Baoshan’s condition.
Just then—
Xu Zhengyang suddenly recalled that Pei Zhen was planning to attempt a breakthrough after his own tribulation.
He quickly asked Xing Yong, "Senior Brother, if Master undergoes a second tribulation...
What are his chances of success?"
Xing Yong glanced at Xu Zhengyang, then sighed, "I know what you're thinking."
His gaze was calm, voice as steady as still water: "But if you slow your cultivation progress, and Master finds out—
Not only would it damage his Dao heart, it would also affect you."
At this point—
Xing Yong patted Xu Zhengyang on the shoulder and looked into the distance with a sigh, "In life, eight or nine out of ten things go against our wishes.
What you must do is steadily improve, inherit Master’s mantle—this is the best form of repayment."
"……"
Xu Zhengyang remained silent upon hearing this, lowering his head in deep thought.
…
A moment later.
Xing Yong brought Xu Zhengyang to a secluded cave behind Divine Mechanism Peak.
From afar—
Xu Zhengyang could already hear Liu Jingya’s cries:
"Father, I don't want a dowry anymore, just don’t leave me, please…"
"Alas..."
Xing Yong let out a deep sigh, cast an Evil-Repelling Technique on both himself and Xu Zhengyang, then stepped into the cave first.
Xu Zhengyang followed close behind.
But the moment he entered the cave, he noticed a Sealing Restriction had been set up to prevent the spread of the poisonous miasma.
Xu Zhengyang hadn't expected Pei Zhen to go so far as to arrange a formation to contain the toxins within Liu Baoshan’s body.
He couldn’t help but ask, "Is the poison that serious?"
"Yes."
Xing Yong nodded and continued, "According to Master’s speculation, this is likely a kind of witchcraft and voodoo technique practiced by the tribes in the Ten-Thousand Great Mountains."
"I see."
Xu Zhengyang quietly took note of the barbarians in his heart, and followed Xing Yong deeper into the cave.
…
At the same time—
Inside the cave, besides Liu Jingya and Pei Zhen, there were also several Guest Elders of Divine Mechanism Peak who had long been friends with Liu Baoshan, such as Gao Ge and Lu Da’an.
They had all come to see Liu Baoshan off on his final journey.
Lu Da’an, in particular, whose lifespan was close to Liu Baoshan’s, was especially mournful—he seemed to see his own future in Liu Baoshan’s fate...
…
It had to be said—
The witchcraft and voodoo techniques of the barbarians were indeed unique.
Even though Liu Baoshan was a late Tier 2 cultivator and possessed the Spiritual Eye Divine Ability, he was still caught unaware.
Liu Baoshan looked at Liu Jingya with deep affection. Though his voice was hoarse, he still forced himself to speak:
"Foolish child.
Birth, aging, sickness, and death are the natural order of the heavens.
If you don’t wish to experience such partings again, then cultivate diligently—lest you repeat your father’s mistakes."
As he spoke—
He tried to reach out to pat Liu Jingya’s head.
But his body carried toxic miasma. Even though Pei Zhen had cast Evil-Repelling Technique on Liu Jingya, Liu Baoshan dared not take the risk.
He could only withdraw his hand in helplessness.
Seeing this made Liu Jingya even more heartbroken. Overwhelmed by sorrow, her many thoughts turned into a single word:
"Father..."
"Restrain your grief."
At that moment, Gao Ge gently pulled Liu Jingya into her arms, stroking her back in comfort.
"Wuu wuu wuu..."
With someone to lean on, Liu Jingya clung to Gao Ge and sobbed uncontrollably.
…
Just then—
Pei Zhen suddenly said to Liu Baoshan, who lay on the stone bed, "Elder Liu, rest assured. Since Yaya is my registered disciple—
As long as I live—
No one in the True Essence Sect...
Will dare to bully her!"
Liu Baoshan’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. He struggled to clasp his hands together toward Pei Zhen. "Th-thank you, Head..."
"Elder Liu, there's no need for this."
Pei Zhen hurried forward to help Liu Baoshan lie down again. "This is merely my duty."
Once cursed by the voodoo, the pain was like a thousand ants devouring the heart!
The only reason Liu Baoshan had endured this long was because he was using his remaining strength to protect his heart meridian—just so he could pave a final path for his beloved daughter...
Because of that—
Upon receiving Pei Zhen’s assurance—
Liu Baoshan finally closed his eyes in peace, gradually withdrawing his power, and murmured, "In that case, I can now rest easy..."
"Wait!"
At that moment, Xu Zhengyang suddenly interrupted Liu Baoshan and said, "Elder Liu, I have a place—
Where your soul can remain in this world. Would you like to go?"
The others had no idea that Xu Zhengyang possessed the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, and merely thought he had discovered some miraculous secret realm.
So led by Lu Da’an—
The several Guest Elders nearing the end of their lives all turned eager eyes toward Xu Zhengyang.