novelraw Chapter 471 - 248, Returning to Fengxi Country, realizing the great carefree state of mind in the Tao.
Chapter 471 - 248, Returning to Fengxi Country, realizing the great carefree state of mind in the Tao.
From leaving Chongzhen Temple to rushing to the Purple Bamboo Mountain Market to save people, a mere half a day had passed, yet three Demon Cultivator Daojuns lay dead.
It was a one-sided slaughter that utterly stunned the few True Monarchs of Chongzhen Temple. The disparity in strength was simply too vast.
If the cultivator who had come alone to the Purple Bamboo Mountain Market this time had been Xu Xing instead of their Ancestor Buxu Zi, they likely wouldn’t even have had the chance to request aid from their sect.
Senior Xu’s formidable offensive capabilities aren’t solely due to his exceptional talent; they are also inextricably linked to his status as an Upper Sect Disciple and the Upper Sect inheritance he carries...
The high-level members of Chongzhen Temple, who had previously maintained their composure while discussing the Butian Sect, were now deeply shaken. Thoughts of joining the Butian Sect began to stir within them.
"Xu Daoist, please accept these," Buxu Zi said. "Don’t forget the treasures on these Demon Cultivators; thrift is essential for managing affairs."
Buxu Zi, his wide sleeves fluttering, moved like an ethereal crane. In a few swift motions, he gracefully arrived beside the last Demon Cultivator Daojun to be slain. He retrieved the Storage Bag from the Demon Cultivator Daojun and, with a surge of Magic Power, sent it flying towards Xu Xing.
Xu Xing, having already collected the belongings of the other two Demon Cultivator Daojuns, paused briefly upon seeing this. He then gave a slight nod and accepted the Storage Bag without further hesitation, tucking it into his sleeve.
His initial thought was not to take the Storage Bag from this particular Demon Cultivator Daojun, as he didn’t want to lose sight of the larger picture for the sake of minor gains. After all, Buxu Zi had also contributed significantly when they dispatched the last Demon Cultivator Daojun from the Life Slashing Mountain Taoist Ancestors. However, since Buxu Zi was being so considerate and not trying to claim undue credit, Xu Xing felt no need for false modesty. He accepted it directly. Refusing further would indeed appear insincere.
"Xu Daoist, your words just now were indeed inspiring, and you showed no fear of the Tianyu Saint Monarch of the Yin Wind Gate. However... you must still exercise extreme caution when facing the might of a Sage Monarch and the inevitable retaliation from the Demon’s Sect..."
After Xu Xing finished meditating and regulating his breath, Buxu Zi approached him. They discussed some minor matters for a short while before Buxu Zi shifted the conversation towards Xu Xing’s future.
He paused briefly. Noticing that Xu Xing’s expression was now one of concern, rather than the nonchalant air he had displayed when facing the black-robed Demon Cultivator, Buxu Zi nodded inwardly and said, "The Mao Ri Saint Monarch of the Seven Stars Sect is the Sage Monarch of our Upper Sect. I can write a letter requesting his assistance for you..."
Nascent Soul Saint Monarchs reside in Cave Heavens and rarely venture out, as doing so would deplete their lifespan. This does not mean, however, that Nascent Soul Daoist Lords can freely provoke or disrespect Nascent Soul Saint Monarchs.
Slaying three Demon Cultivator Daojuns in a single battle was a stunning battle achievement. While the sects of the Righteous Path would view this with pride and honor, the Demonic Sects, upon learning of such a formidable future threat, would undoubtedly not let the matter rest.
It was not unforeseeable that the Tianyu Saint Monarch of the Yin Wind Gate might, disregarding all costs and his own status, personally emerge from the Yin Wind Gate Cave Heaven to assassinate Xu Xing, effectively bullying someone far weaker... If the Demon Way wasn’t inherently sinister, it wouldn’t be known as the Demon Way.
The only one capable of dealing with the Tianyu Saint Monarch of the Yin Wind Gate would be someone of equal standing, like the Mao Ri Saint Monarch.
Therefore, Buxu Zi made this proposal, willing to swallow his pride and seek help from the Mao Ri Saint Monarch for Xu Xing’s sake.
"The Mao Ri Saint Monarch?"
Hearing this, Xu Xing pondered for a moment. This is indeed an excellent pretext to approach the Mao Ri Saint Monarch, he thought. He then smiled and nodded in agreement. "I did indeed have such an intention. I wished to pay a visit to the esteemed Mao Ri Saint Monarch, but lacking a recommendation, I dared not impose upon the Sage Monarch..."
He possessed a strand of Innate Immortal Qi for protection. Thus, even if his strength was inferior to that of a Nascent Soul Saint Monarch, self-preservation should not be an issue. With sufficient preparation, it wasn’t entirely impossible for him to wear down a Sage Monarch to death.
However, if a Sage Monarch from the Righteous Path was willing to offer him protection, he wouldn’t deliberately refuse such an advantage.
But... with only Buxu Zi’s letter and Buxu Zi’s standing as the ancestor of a minor sect... Xu Xing doubted that the Mao Ri Saint Monarch would protect him—a Flying Feather Immortal Palace Exiled Disciple—merely on Buxu Zi’s account.
It is common for Righteous Cultivators to support one another, and cultivators with a chivalrous and generous spirit are not rare. However, when it involves the external affairs of two Higher Teachings, the value of such righteous camaraderie becomes uncertain.
Unless...
Xu Xing’s eyes flickered. He gazed towards the southeast of East Huangzhou, the location of the Nanhua Sect, another of the Higher Teachings.
Since he intended to establish the Butian Sect, a complete falling out with the Flying Feather Immortal Palace was inevitable. Therefore, disrupting the marriage alliance between the Flying Feather Immortal Palace and the Nanhua Sect was an imperative. Through this, he could also secure additional support. If one of the Higher Teachings took the lead in responding and offering support, the other Higher Teachings, seeing this, would likely not hesitate to voice their own positions.
「Returning to Chongzhen Temple.」
Buxu Zi did not go back on his word. He immediately penned several letters and dispatched Jiuchong Daoist Yu Buzhou to deliver these personally written requests for aid to the various sects, one by one.
Relying solely on his meager reputation would certainly make it difficult to persuade the Upper Sect’s Mao Ri Saint Monarch to protect Xu Xing. However, Chongzhen Temple had been established in the North Wilderness for many years, with an inheritance for thousands of years, and had fostered friendships with countless minor sects. If these various sects jointly sent letters, thereby pressuring the Seven Stars Sect to request the Mao Ri Saint Monarch’s protection for this "scion" of the Righteous Path, it might not be such an insurmountable task.
Such a joint effort by all sects was a massive undertaking, not something that could be accomplished in a mere three or five days. The round trips for messengers alone would require at least a year and a half.
Consequently, after Yu Buzhou departed, Xu Xing used the pretext of needing to retrieve his sect’s inheritance to bid farewell to Buxu Zi and left Chongzhen Temple.