Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2436 - 214: Ascending to the Cloud Sky Realm (Part 2)
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Boundless might, accompanied by boundless retribution.
His eyes moved just a bit.
He turned his sight to the pair of Realms amid the expansive Chaos Origin Substance—the pristine white Cloud Sky Realm and the pitch-black Eastern Luli Buddha Realm on its face—gently breathing in and out, resembling two blooms sprouting from towering barriers...
After observing in silence for some time, he soared toward the Cloud Sky Realm.
As he drew near, he refrained from charging in abruptly, planning instead to make his arrival known.
All at once, a burst of radiance emerged ahead of him, and a purple-robed figure had already positioned itself in front of him, visibly startled:
"Teacher mentioned your arrival, and I doubted it, yet I hardly imagined that Taoist Friend Taiyi had truly arrived."
Wang Ba spotted the young man in purple robes and felt shock as well, then displayed a joyful expression, lifted his hand, and declared:
"Taoist Brother Bai, it's been ages."
The arriver was none other than the Cloud Sky Sect's leader, Bai Lechan.
In the fierce conflict that shook the Cloud Sky Realm before, this individual had treated him kindly and warned him repeatedly. Even though Master Chao had influenced that, he couldn't overlook the man's benevolence.
They had jointly opposed the Supreme True Buddha, and their teamwork had meshed perfectly, fostering respect and appreciation on both sides.
Now, after parting for several centuries, reuniting beyond the Cloud Sky Realm filled them with delight.
Following a brief exchange of pleasantries, Bai Lechan grinned abruptly:
"From what the teacher told me, Taoist Friend clashed with three and thoroughly vanquished three Great Bodhisattvas of the Supreme True Buddha. It left me stunned, not anticipating such swift advancement in the Taoist Friend’s cultivation level."
Hearing this, Wang Ba chuckled and replied:
"Merely fortune..."
Bai Lechan's expression grew grave, stating with sincerity:
"In our realm, battles of the mystic arts hold no room for mere fortune... Taoist Friend, spare me the evasion."
While saying so, he glanced over Wang Ba from head to toe and then extended his hand, directing a finger straight at him!
That finger carried zero hostility, merely a majestic presence, advancing relentlessly.
It appeared unremarkable, yet it remarkably condensed all of Bai Lechan’s Dao Domain and truths.
Wang Ba noticed this and arched his brow faintly, dimly perceiving the extraordinary energy in that finger, revealing a surprised visage:
"Taoist Brother... you're on the verge of a breakthrough?!"
Bai Lechan affirmed with a nod, speaking swiftly:
"Since the previous epic clash, amid the misfortune lay fortune; I grasped certain hurdles, though still incomplete... I request Taoist Friend to go all out."
At these words, Wang Ba grew solemn, grasping the other's purpose, unwilling to underestimate it, and extended his own finger in response.
The Yellow Dao Domain merged soundlessly into the finger, likewise devoid of waves, ordinary and unadorned.
Yet, as this finger neared, astonishment flickered in Bai Lechan’s gaze.
The two fingers met across the distance, quietly dissolving into nothingness, and at their point of impact, the emptiness shattered into a dark abyss.
Moments later, the Chaos Origin Substance surged in swiftly, mending the gap without delay.
"Taoist Brother Bai is indeed extraordinary!"
Wang Ba grinned and offered a cupped-hand bow.
Bai Lechan observed the mutual destruction of the fingers and couldn't restrain a sigh:
"Three or four centuries have passed since our last encounter, and Taoist Friend has attained such heights... this advancement is unprecedented in my experience."
He gave a slight shake of his head next, regarding Wang Ba with a mixture of intricacy and sentiment:
"However, there was no call for you to restrain yourself just now."
Wang Ba, catching this, realized the other had discerned his intent, smiled without refuting, and merely remarked:
"The path I follow differs from Taoist Friend’s; forcing a breakthrough offers no lessons to draw from, so this advancement ultimately demands personal contemplation."
Bai Lechan recognized the truth in that, so despite his intricate look, he felt no irritation, inclining his head:
"I grew somewhat impatient, particularly witnessing Taoist Friend’s meteoric rise, which stirred a yearning for quick paths and disturbed my composure. Forgive my presumption."
"Taoist Brother possesses sharp discernment and serene mind, bordering on untainted purity; evidently, the breakthrough draws close."
Wang Ba's countenance brightened with greater astonishment, mingled with admiration and happiness, prompting swift congratulations.
"Haha, I'll gladly take those words from Taoist Friend."
Bai Lechan let out a booming laugh at that.
"Follow me; I'll lead you to meet the teacher."
Together, the pair then ventured into the Cloud Sky Realm...