Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2382: 196: Wisdom None_2
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“Crossing Tribulation late-stage… Mahayana…”
As Qiao Zhongxu heard this, a wave of dizziness and fascination washed over him, his features lighting up with deep longing.
Suddenly, he shook his head and let out a bitter chuckle:
“I see… Everyone believed that this Supreme True Buddha was just tricking the folks in the Jade Pot Realm!”
The monk gently shook his head with a soft laugh, seeming entirely at ease:
“What reason would a True Buddha have to trick our Jade Pot Realm?”
“Take the Tianshang Buddha Lord right now—he can topple a whole domain with one mere thought. Not too long ago, he crushed four Mahayana cultivators teaming up against him without breaking a sweat. Across the vast Realm Sea, rivals are scarce. Why would they bother scheming against us?”
Qiao Zhongxu marveled at these words before giving a serious nod:
“Hearing Martial Uncle’s words puts my mind at rest… Has Martial Uncle come this time to bring people back, just like in the past?”
Turning to the matter at hand, the monk nodded affirmatively:
“Yes, fierce battles rage beyond our borders, and to stand against those brutal foes, we need to gather more talented individuals and train them up. Naturally, it hinges on the conditions in the Sea of Chaos Realm, with plans shifting as needed. Have you managed to pull those Outer World powers under your control?”
A trace of contentment crossed his face:
“Perfect; that spares me some effort.”
Yet, to his mild surprise, Qiao Zhongxu’s expression turned complicated and reluctant after those words.
The monk arched a brow, a touch of confusion showing:
“What’s wrong? Something bothering you?”
Qiao Zhongxu paused for a moment, then clenched his teeth and confessed:
“Truth be told, Martial Uncle, I had intended to rally every Outer World Cultivator in the Sea of Chaos Realm to my side. But halfway through, Little Cang World stepped in out of nowhere, snatching up ninety percent of the Outer World powers, and even teamed up with the Holy Desecration Realm. This disciple… this disciple is truly at a loss.”
The monk’s astonishment grew:
“Little Cang World? A mere Outer World power, and they pulled off something like that?”
Qiao Zhongxu quickly clarified:
“It’s no Outer World power at all; it’s actually the fourth full domain concealed within the Sea of Chaos Realm. Once the Sea Market vanished and the tides shifted, Little Cang World emerged, using our Jade Pot Realm’s influence to hold down other factions and forge pacts. These days, it leads the pack in the Sea of Chaos Realm, backed by endless Perfect Practitioners!”
“Oh?”
“That many Perfect Practitioners?”
At this revelation, the monk felt no irritation; rather, his gaze ignited with sudden interest.
He pondered deeply in his thoughts, growing all the more thrilled.
He pressed for more specifics without delay.
Once he grasped the full story of Little Cang World, he skipped staying longer in the Jade Pot Realm and rushed straight to its position.
Qiao Zhongxu remained alone in the emptiness, his earlier smile gradually vanishing, giving way to icy resolve.
“Supreme True Buddha… Heh.”
…
A full year went by, and lacking a Teleportation Array, the monk at last reached Little Cang World’s spot.
Gazing upon this domain that breathed out Chaos Origin Substance, encircled by nine bustling Guard Cities teeming with life, the monk’s eyes gleamed with fervent desire.
“So many!”
“So many Unification cultivators!”
“Picking out the right talents to bring home… the merits from that…”
It was beyond comprehension!
This visit stood out especially, as the Sea of Chaos Realm’s landscape had transformed wildly. In the past, resource limits meant each monk could only claim a handful of cultivators, capping their merits accordingly.
But now, with even the Bodhisattvas unsure of the Sea of Chaos Realm’s chaos, they’d granted special leeway to handle things as they arose—even calling in Bodhisattvas if the need arose.
Of course, that meant sharing some merits in return.
Having been dispatched here, braving the merit-tainting sins and filth of this place, he had no intention of handing over those hard-earned merits to anyone else lightly.
His thoughts raced toward clever countermeasures.
“This Little Cang World has lingered in the Sea of Chaos Realm for ages, likely mirroring the Jade Pot Realm’s state, where all crave to push their cultivation higher. Simple enough then. Since no Crossing Tribulation cultivators exist in Little Cang World, I’ll show a glimpse of my power, earn their awe, and proceed to scout for top prospects.”
The Jade Pot Realm could wait for now.
He resolved himself on the spot.
Approaching the Guard City’s edge, he called out in a booming voice:
“Where’s the Master of Little Cang World? I bring a tremendous chance for you, Taoist Friend!”
His voice echoed, drawing gazes from countless cultivators in the nine Guard Cities.
A young man clad in purple armor soared toward him, eyeing the monk warily with a furrowed brow:
“Fellow Daoist, how bold of you to utter such wild claims?”
The monk’s face stayed calm. He studied the youth intently, filled with wonder and joy:
“What an impressive cultivator! His Spiritual Light shines brilliantly—he’s fated to follow my guidance!”
The youth showed no fury at this; instead, his look deepened with mystery as he smiled and inquired:
“Might I ask your secular name?”
The purple-armored youth scowled and answered:
“I’m Qian Baimao by name. Fellow Daoist, you don’t strike me as a fool; best to depart soon and not provoke the Realm Master, lest your end be unpleasant.”
“Qian Baimao—a fine name indeed.”
The monk kept his smile:
“How about a bet? If your Realm Master doesn’t chase me off, you’ll take me as your master.”
Anger flashed across the purple-armored youth’s face, and he flicked his sleeve dismissively:
“You arrogant monk! I offer friendly counsel, and you taunt me in return!”
“Fine, I’m done with you!”
The monk only offered a faint smile before raising his voice once more toward Little Cang World:
“Where is the Master of Little Cang World?”
“The old monk ‘Wisdom None’ comes bearing a grand opportunity for you!”