Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2394 - 200: Heavenly Demon 3

"Senior, you could be mistaking me for someone else. I'm just by myself and can't draw the gaze of the Supreme True Buddha."

The response from Wang Ba caused the 'Lord of Six Paths' to pause briefly, before he burst into laughter, though his gaze held no trace of amusement, remaining profound and serene like a timeless well, icy and aloof, as he declared:

"Young friend, you may be getting one detail wrong."

"I'm not requesting this of you; I'm informing you... of what must be done."

His tone sounded mild and soft.

But the atmosphere nearby froze in an instant.

Without any surge of mana, Dao Domain, or laws, it still sent a shiver like plunging into a bottomless pit.

This 'Lord of Six Paths', who had appeared friendly at first, accidentally showed a glimpse of the awe-inspiring presence of a Mahayana Cultivator.

Wang Ba narrowed his eyes a touch.

Though caught off guard by the sudden shift in the 'Lord of Six Paths''s demeanor, his mind stayed steady.

Simply put, after going through so much, facing this kind of scenario felt entirely ordinary.

With poise and ease, he strolled over to the stone table, took a seat without fuss, then grabbed a snack from it and popped it into his mouth lightly, all while the 'Lord of Six Paths' watched with a subtle shift in expression.

After tasting it once, he creased his brow faintly, then tossed aside the half-eaten treat and brushed the bits from his palms.

Next, he regarded the other steadily.

"Senior, it seems you might be missing something too."

"At this point, we're in the same vessel, moving as one; matters can be talked over, but should I slip overboard, the vessel itself would sink... just as I mentioned."

At Wang Ba's statement, the 'Lord of Six Paths''s gaze sharpened abruptly, fixing on him with intensity.

The air all around plunged to absolute chill!

Wang Ba kept his face serene, meeting the other's stare with equal tranquility, showing no sign of alarm or dread.

It had nothing to do with cultivation level or other factors; he simply felt certain the other wouldn't risk a clash right here.

The ways of people and their inner drives, no matter how realms of cultivation evolve or how the Dao-heart is forged along the way, in the end, they can't break free from those four simple terms.

If the other truly grasped that, he wouldn't be present.

Their gazes locked, one sharp and hostile, the other steady.

A few moments passed.

The 'Lord of Six Paths' let his lids droop a bit.

The grin faded from his features entirely, hiding his disdain for Wang Ba no longer, and in a subdued tone, he uttered:

"Shen Fu got one part wrong; you're not careful..."

"Being careful is just a required step when you lack the strength to steer things. If I could, I'd prefer to act a little bolder always."

Wang Ba replied with composure.

The 'Lord of Six Paths' fell quiet for a second, then huffed disdainfully, skipping further debate, and hastened his words:

"The Master of Quiet Cave lives on, though he might doubt the Cloud Sky Realm now. You could attempt to lure him away and pull the Supreme True Buddha's focus... You move through the Sea of Chaos Realm, and while your aims escape me, I see the Supreme True Buddha as a shared foe. As payment, I'll watch over this spot for you, guard the Sea of Chaos Realm, for after the recent Cloud Sky Realm clash, the Supreme True Buddha lost many forces, and I suspect Wisdom Void and the rest will keep dispatching folks to collect new recruits."

"The Master of Quiet Cave..."

A slight glint appeared in Wang Ba's eyes.

From the details in the other's speech, this Master of Quiet Cave stood as another Mahayana being.

Having escaped before and met defeat, persuasion might prove tough.

Still, the notion of such a Mahayana figure sparked interest within him.

He never forgot that six Mahayana experts could work to wield the Six Candle Stick of Tongyou and unlock the Immortal Pass, and Mahayana beings were scarce beyond measure. To his knowledge, leaving out that Buddha Lord, the Mahayana Cultivators he knew didn't total even six.

Therefore, every single one became a vital pursuit.

After thinking it over shortly, he agreed with a nod:

"I'll give it a shot, but success isn't assured."

The 'Lord of Six Paths''s expression softened a fraction, and he inclined his head:

"Stirring up some chaos would help most; maybe I can seize the chance to elevate Shen Fu higher."

Even with his strong aversion toward Wang Ba, he and Wang Ba swiftly came to terms.

"One other matter... In the Cloud Sky Realm fight, I pulled back too soon and missed what happened next."

Wang Ba at last voiced his keenest question.

"What followed?"

With the deal sealed, the 'Lord of Six Paths' had no patience for extra chatter, and with a casual gesture toward a nearby cavern, he snapped coldly:

"Step out and find out yourself!"

He outright dismissed him.

Wang Ba blinked in mild surprise but held no ire.

The Cloud Sky Realm conflict, being such a major affair, had likely spread across the nearby Realm Sea already, so lingering here served no purpose.

"That seals it then."

He wasted no more time, his form turning faint once more, gliding soundlessly toward the cavern's mouth.

Right then, a sharp 'whoosh' rang out, and a beam of radiance shot forth.

Not glancing back, Wang Ba extended his hand to seize it, revealing a Dao Treasure in his sight.

"This Dao Treasure serves for messages; the longer the span, the more it drains, so use sparingly. The path to exit is..."

The 'Lord of Six Paths''s frosty words reached his ears.

Wang Ba took it without a fuss.

Then, tracing the path the other provided, he slipped away unnoticed.

Soon enough, he quietly slipped from the endless emptiness.

Drawing on his prior visit, he avoided looking behind.

No worry about these Bodhisattvas and Arhats spotting him; he merely sought to avoid ripples now.

He withdrew swiftly to a safe remove.

Only after traveling far did he glance over his shoulder.

The Reclining Buddha lingered, stretched out silently in the void, unchanged.

But differing from the bewilderment, mystery, and unease of his initial departure from there, this visit left his spirit at ease.

"First, I need to head that way."

With purpose set, he veered around and dashed into the far-off void...