Secret Buyer

Chapter 447 - 306: Searched High and Low, Only to Find It Effortlessly!

"Who is that?"

World Plateau, in the middle of the sky.

The gods’ gaze pierced through the sword-light divided celestial canopy, once again seeing the scene from the Other Shore World,

and also witnessed the ancient figure wielding a long sword, battling against the ’Star Beast’.

"No, it’s not a Star Beast!" The white-haired old man suddenly realized: "Star Beasts don’t have wisdom, they only act on instinct, how could this be??"

A multitude of eyes looked over,

all saw that true dragon roaring, stirring up a storm, its five claws glowing, commanding the vapor across millions upon millions of miles!

This dragon clearly possesses self-awareness!

Moreover, just now, a Tao Scripture suddenly appeared in the sky, dimming the Celestial Stele for a brief moment...

The gods exchanged bewildered glances.

Meanwhile, within the Other Shore World.

The ancient figure was dull, clearly not truly awakened, just a hint of Spiritual Light holding the sword, obeying the ’Human Emperor’s Will’, ascending to the heavens to slay the dragon.

It instead seemed like a mindless Star Beast, acting on instinct.

This rise and fall,

The ancient figure gripping the Dragon-slaying Sword was locked in a stalemate with the true dragon, both engaged in fierce battle, unable to determine the winner.

Yuan Mansion.

"Who are you really?"

Jiang Feiniao saw the Immortal Shadow speak in a low tone, watched the youth carrying the vague great seal with a smile:

"It seems nothing can be asked now."

After a pause, Zhang Fusheng spoke indifferently:

"The trump card of the Wei Family is the shadow of Wei Zheng within the Dragon-slaying Sword, but what is the trump card of the Yuan Family?"

The Immortal Shadow cautiously retreated, Yuan Tiandao’s expression was tense, staring at the youth standing with hands behind his back,

The opponent gave him an extraordinarily terrifying pressure, a spiritual sense frantically warning!

This fellow..... what is his origin?

Is it because of the Central Pole Sect Leader behind him?

In the deathly silence,

Zhang Fusheng still maintained a smiling appearance, but his gaze was incredibly profound.

His own spiritual sense was also warning.

Although he couldn’t discern the cause and origin of the true dragon, he sensed keenly that this was an Earth Deity.

The first thought Zhang Fusheng had was the Ancestor of Land Immortals.

Or rather, Ancestor of Earth Immortals.

The Ancestor of Earth Immortals, inherently worshiped by all Earth Deities, similar to Emperor Houtu Earth Deity, overseeing the land and Earth Deities,

now a true dragon appears in the world, and is an actual Earth Deity that shouldn’t exist in this era...

The Ancestor of Land Immortals most likely descended into the mundane world.

This true dragon is probably here to test the waters.

A sense of urgency rises in Zhang Fusheng’s heart, since the opponent can suppress the Celestial Stele, they can naturally enter the Other Shore World directly,

Is he a match for them?

Zhang Fusheng was uncertain.

No matter what, he hadn’t truly stepped into the Venerate domain, though he could fight and suppress ordinary Venerates,

but facing a Great Divine Power User’s Divine Descent, facing someone holding the Earth Book and possessing the Great Celestial Position?

Zhang Fusheng reached out to Old Bull, inquiring about the Ancestor of Land Immortals—after all, they once waged divine wars, and were mortal enemies.

"The Ancestor of Land Immortals, this person is very enigmatic, possessing a unique Supreme Treasure, nearly standing in an innately unbeatable place."

Old Bull’s voice echoed in Zhang Fusheng’s mind:

"When I fought against them before, it was because this old unkillable thing was constantly plotting to suppress and refine me."

"But fortunately, although this old unkillable thing is innately unbeatable, even True Saints and suspected Fifth Realm of the Divine Path Celestial Venerates or Buddhas find it helpless,

his own methods of combat are quite ordinary, I couldn’t deal with him, and he also found it difficult to suppress me... hence I often disgusted him."

While listening to every word of Old Bull, Zhang Fusheng’s expression became more somber, since an Earth Deity has appeared in the world,

This fellow has most likely brought the Earth Book into the mortal realm.

In other words, even if it’s just an avatar, it is innately undefeated, he himself has no ability to break the Earth Book’s defenses... right?

As thoughts spun and twirled,

Zhang Fusheng suddenly felt a bit dazed, as if all this was predestined—he was destined to form a great enmity with the Ancestor of Land Immortals.

He was destined to confront this person.

The Five Mansions Temple was inherently a landmark event on the journey west.

"Destiny..."

He whispered, raising his head, looking at the fearful Immortal Shadow and Yuan Tiandao, suddenly finding them mundane,

Finally glanced at the sky at the still battling true dragon and ancient figure,

Zhang Fusheng said calmly:

"Who I truly am, you two will soon find out—since you two won’t reveal your secrets to me, then I shall discover them myself."

Ascension to God is imminent.

He must find Yuan Feidao, obtain the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Needle Iron from this ancestor.

Since the other party is hidden, then force them out.

Zhang Fusheng was certain, Yuan Feidao’s plans were not merely for Ascension to God, surely linked closely with Thousand-Mile Zhaoling.

Therefore.....

Demolish this Zhaoling.

Exhaling a breath of turbid air, Zhang Fusheng’s gaze moved beyond Yuan Tiandao and Wei Bushi’s formed Immortal Shadow,

His gaze paused on Yellow Teeth Old Man, Ruan Yutu, and others before finally landing on Li Xiuyuan.

"Li Xiuyuan."

Li Xiuyuan was slightly stunned, narrowed his eyes, spoke in a deep voice:

"Do you know me, sir?"

Zhang Fusheng’s voice was solemn, akin to a morning bell or evening drum, or like a startling blow!

"I am right before you, and yet can’t you recognize me!"

"Kasyapa, look at me again!"

In the booming sound, Zhang Fusheng gave a Flower-picking Smile.

No manifestations, no Buddha’s Light, no Brahma Sound resonating, he simply gave a Flower-picking Smile.

Li Xiuyuan’s head buzzed, his nape tingling, immediately understanding who the person before him was!

Mr. Zhang... this is Zhang Fusheng.

This is the World Venerate!

Li Xiuyuan’s heart beat wildly, had the other party not seen through his disguise?

Did he truly consider him to be Kasyapa?

Thoughts churned, and without hesitation, he prostrated himself, amidst the bewildered gazes of others, calling out:

"Disciple greets Master!"

He was Master, and also World Venerate.

Zhang Fusheng gently stepped forward, reached out, and lightly patted Li Xiuyuan’s head thrice,

He spoke in a somber tone:

"From today onwards, you shall be Kasyapa."

Li Xiuyuan’s heart quivered, what does this mean?

Before he could react, he saw the youth already turning to leave, leaving behind a light statement.

"When the robe and Zen Staff are bestowed, perhaps then you can be candid with me."

"Before becoming Kasyapa, who do you truly are?"

"Compassion."

Zhang Fusheng walked away with Lin Changle, without looking back, out of Yuan Mansion.

He was going to Zhaoling.

He was going to demolish Zhaoling.

Their figures faded, Li Xiuyuan rose from the ground, his expression both horrified and contemplative.

He wasn’t a fool, he’d discerned the implied meaning in Zhang Fusheng’s words, and this World Venerate’s underlying intention.

The World-Honored One Buddha... seems to not truly wish for the return of the real Venerable Kashyapa.

He was inviting me, truly inviting me to replace Venerable Kashyapa, inviting me... to cooperate?

But why?

Li Xiuyuan was baffled and couldn’t understand. At what point did the other party see through his true form?

......

World Plateau.

The Ancestor of Earth Immortals slowly lifted his eyelids, his thoughts no longer attached to the True Dragon, and spoke in a deep voice:

"I saw Zhang Fusheng. He did not reveal the form of the World Venerate, but he indeed possesses techniques beyond expectation."

He paused for a moment,

this middle-aged man holding the Earth Book squinted his eyes, thinking of the scene he had just witnessed.

That Zhang Fusheng, with a command, summoned an ancient-looking figure, wielding a sword, to fight against the Earth Spirit he had personally decreed!

The True Dragon is at the Venerate level.

In other words,

Zhang Fusheng summoned a Venerate with a single word.

Interesting, truly interesting.

After pondering for a moment,

the Ancestor of Earth Immortals looked at the three people beside him and spoke serenely:

"I have agreed to cooperate with you."

Guo Linzhu’s face blossomed with a smile, and he spoke softly:

"The Other Shore World has undoubtedly become the stronghold of the World-Honored One Buddha. Although you have the ability to suppress that Celestial Stele, entering the core for a hunt is still somewhat..."

The Ancestor of Earth Immortals interrupted:

"I can only suppress the Celestial Stele temporarily, and at most allow creatures at the level of the Venerate to enter."

Guo Linzhu paused for a moment, unaffected:

"No worries, we were not planning to hunt in the core. Now we are in the dark, and the World-Honored One Buddha is in the light."

"My idea is to lure Him out."

The Ancestor of Earth Immortals raised an eyebrow:

"With what to lure Him out?"

Guo Linzhu’s smile faded, he extended a hand, and light began to surface.

"With this item."

He spoke in a deep voice:

"It originates from decades ago, from the day all gods of the Ling Mountain system fell, from Ling Mountain’s Supreme Treasure."

The Ancestor of Earth Immortals gazed at the Supreme Treasure in Guo Linzhu’s hand, his face showing a look of surprise,

after a while, he sighed softly:

"This item ended up in your hands, in a Different Dimension, we’ve been pursuing it for a long time... I almost feel like taking it by force."

Guo Linzhu’s expression remained unchanged, just chuckling,

then calmly put away this special Supreme Treasure.

......

Other Shore World, Thousand Mile Mountain Ranges.

Chang’an Town nestled against the continuous Jiuzong Mountain Range, beneath which is buried the Thousand-Mile Zhaoling Mausoleum.

Li Yiyi and Luo Cheng followed behind the scruffy old man, panting as they escaped from Chang’an Town,

they looked up at the sky, where a True Dragon was battling an ancient-looking figure, their fight threatening to topple heaven and earth!

"Terrifying..."

Li Yiyi shrank her neck, looking at the scruffy old man beside her:

"Old man, can you really help us open my ancestor’s grand tomb?"

"Naturally."

The scruffy old man replied with a smile, and Li Yiyi and Luo Cheng exchanged a skeptical glance.

Half a month ago, this scruffy old man had suddenly sought them out, revealing Li Yiyi’s hidden great secret—a tomb of her ancestors.

He even claimed he could help her open the grand tomb.

After a moment of silence, Li Yiyi employed the Qi Observation Technique, looking toward this thousand-mile mountain range, where purple aura soared ceaselessly.

She licked her lips:

"When can we open the tomb?"

"Not now."

The scruffy old man shook his head, speaking serenely:

"The Celestial Secret indicates the old traces will appear on February 9th. It’s not impossible to open the tomb earlier, but it’s difficult, very difficult."

Li Yiyi curiously asked:

"So, there is a way, right?"

"Of course, there is."

The scruffy old man nodded serenely, with a long sigh:

"But as I said, it’s extremely difficult."

Li Yiyi and Luo Cheng exchanged glances, the former couldn’t help but press further:

"Can you tell us what exactly is the method?"

She pointed upwards, daring not to look, as she was using the Qi Observation Technique. If she looked at those two terrifying beings in the sky, she would...

Not go blind, but her eyes would hurt for a long time.

The scruffy old man pondered, seeming to hesitate, then finally spoke:

"I only know there is a method, but specifically? You must ask Old Yuan. To be honest, it was Old Yuan who sent me to find you."

Li Yiyi was taken aback:

"Who is Old Yuan?"

The scruffy old man chuckled, his face suffused with a sense of nostalgia:

"Old Yuan, he’s no ordinary man. He’s planned innumerable schemes and might accomplish an extraordinary feat on February 9th... I won’t hide it, both he and I are remnants of the Ling Mountain system."

Li Yiyi and Luo Cheng looked at each other, even more confused. Remnants of Ling Mountain? How is it related to her ancestors?

She couldn’t help but ask:

"Then, where is Old Yuan now?"

The scruffy old man smiled:

"He used a Supreme Treasure to enter your ancestor’s grand tomb."

Three question marks appeared on Li Yiyi’s forehead:

"What???"

The scruffy old man nodded with a smile:

"Old Yuan said there’s no need to hide it from you... it’s this item."

He extended his hand, brushing through his hair to pull out a golden needle.

Li Yiyi leaned closer, curiously examining the golden needle, instinctively asking:

"What is this?"

The scruffy old man replied calmly:

"Sea-Stabilizing Divine Needle Iron."

As his words fell.

A voice of praise sounded—"To think I searched hard only to find it effortlessly..."

The three of them suddenly tensed.

Where did the voice come from??

They simultaneously turned their heads, to see the void gently torn open, and a pair of young boys and girls emerging from within.

"Brother Zhang??" Li Yiyi exclaimed in surprise.

Zhang Fusheng didn’t answer, smiling, his gaze focused intently on the golden needle in the scruffy old man’s hand, his eyes shining brightly.

Sea-Stabilizing Divine Needle Iron, Gold Cudgel.

It could reach into a Different Dimension—a treasure allowing instant Ascension to God.

"Mercy, mercy!" he softly praised, but the scruffy old man grabbed Li Yiyi and Luo Cheng, turned around, and ran!