Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2420: 209: The Attack Approaches
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“The Supreme True Buddha arrives so quickly? Is he coming to trouble us?”
Shock gripped Xuan Yuanzi.
“No… it’s the Zhangshi Ruins.”
Wang Ba’s face grew a touch gloomier.
The report originated from the Xiahou Demon concealed inside the Reclining Buddha.
He had issued a direct alert that the Supreme True Buddha’s monks were now marching toward the Zhangshi Ruins.
Yet, this operation lacked the massive scope of their prior assault on the Cloud Sky Realm.
Even so, it caught him off guard:
“I suspected the Supreme True Buddha might target the Zhangshi Ruins, but their speed exceeds my expectations.”
What astonished him further was how Xiahou Demon had uncovered his control over the Zhangshi Ruins, implying the demon had agents on site or maybe a Clone planted there.
After a moment’s reflection, Xuan Yuanzi voiced his worry:
“Should you rush back right away, Taoist Friend?”
Wang Ba gave a nod and let out a quiet sigh:
“With the Supreme True Buddha already advancing on the Zhangshi Ruins, I have no choice but to return swiftly. Taoist Friend, I won’t impose on you further; I’ll depart now, and we can reunite later.”
Xuan Yuanzi thought it over briefly, then suggested:
“Perhaps pay a visit to the Master of Quiet Cave; you might find some benefit there.”
These words stirred Wang Ba’s mind, and he nodded at once:
“That’s exactly what I was thinking.”
As soon as the gathered cultivators learned of Wang Ba’s plan to depart, they all offered salutes, and several presented local Spirit Plants to him, though he graciously turned them down.
His gaze fell on the Reincarnation Bodies of these Innate Divine Demons, and a smile crossed his lips:
“I trust you won’t squander the time we’ve shared. One day ahead, I look forward to encountering you all in the Second Boundary Sea.”
The cultivators buzzed with thrill at his words and replied with fervor:
“We won’t let the teacher down!”
Wang Ba grinned, then clasped his hands toward the group before soaring off into the distance.
Xuan Yuanzi and Tao Bingji hurried after him.
Right as he neared the edge of this domain in flight, a sudden idea struck Wang Ba, and he flicked his sleeve, releasing a young girl’s form from inside.
The girl spotted Wang Ba and hastily bowed in greeting.
Wang Ba chuckled:
“Back when I brought you along, I promised that if I discovered a fitting spot later on, I’d present it to you. This Great Realm lacks a Realm Spirit at present; what do you think?”
Ying Mu, catching his drift, scanned the area around her, and joy sparked in her eyes:
“I am willing!”
Wang Ba nodded with a grin:
“Your willingness is great, but hold back the excitement. Success isn’t guaranteed. The ruler of this Great Realm is the Master of Quiet Cave; without his approval, I hold no authority. I’m just letting you know ahead of time to brace yourself.”
Xuan Yuanzi regarded Ying Mu with both astonishment and pleasure:
“Securing a Realm Spirit would be ideal. I’ll discuss it with the Master of Quiet Cave without delay.”
Wang Ba nodded:
“That would benefit us mutually.”
Finishing up, he stored Ying Mu away once more and departed the Great Realm alongside Xuan Yuanzi.
In short order, they crossed the numerous outer barriers of the domain, crossed a vast stretch of Chaos Origin Substance, and reached the enormous palace from their earlier encounter with the Master of Quiet Cave.
Silence enveloped the area as it had before.
However, Wang Ba sensed greater comfort this time around.
The most daunting figures are those devoid of wants, yet from his long dealings with the realm’s cultivators, he understood the Master of Quiet Cave harbored desires.
Armed with that knowledge, fear held no sway.
Hovering in the void, Wang Ba bowed deeply toward the palace and spoke steadily:
“Taiyi of Zhangshi Ruins, pays respect to the Master of Quiet Cave.”
A somewhat subdued voice echoed from the vast palace interior:
“What brings you here?”
Wang Ba held nothing back, declaring gravely:
“Fresh intelligence reveals the Supreme True Buddha is en route to the Zhangshi Ruins. Anxious over the developments there, I’ve come to take leave of the Master of Quiet Cave and express gratitude for his generosity through the years.”
“Hmm? The Supreme True Buddha acts with such haste?”
Surprise tinged the subdued voice from within the vast palace.
Wang Ba affirmed with a nod:
“Yes, the Supreme True Buddha aims to choose the future Buddha’s son to claim the Buddha position, designating the Zhangshi Ruins as the trial ground.”
A brief hush fell inside the palace, as though absorbing Wang Ba’s revelation.
After some ten breaths, the subdued voice emerged again:
“Should you face defeat, seek refuge in my Quiet Cave…”
This offer gave Wang Ba a momentary pause, catching him unawares.
Yet he recovered swiftly, a grin forming as he saluted toward the Master of Quiet Cave’s location:
“My deepest thanks to the Master of Quiet Cave; I comprehend.”
With that said, he brought up Ying Mu’s situation.
Xuan Yuanzi joined in promptly, detailing the realm’s circumstances.
But midway through, the subdued voice from the vast palace cut in:
“Proceed as proposed.”
Though anticipated, this response still brought Wang Ba a spark of joy, and he shook his sleeve to free Ying Mu.
Ying Mu, quick to grasp the moment, bowed low toward the Master of Quiet Cave’s direction.
Business concluded, Wang Ba wasted no time, offering courteous goodbyes before departing the Quiet Cave.
Suddenly, a ray of light streaked from behind him.
Wang Ba caught it on reflex, realizing it was a Storage Dao Treasure.
A mental probe revealed it brimmed with myriad spirit materials and Spirit Plants.