Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2439 - 215: The Truth (Part 3)
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Without offering any explanation, he posed a question instead:
"True Man Gai, please enlighten me: why does no one among you desire to shatter Duanhai Cliff? Evidently, destroying Duanhai Cliff would deprive the Supreme True Buddha of a vital supply of elite monks."
A faint flicker appeared in True Man Gai’s eyes, and with what seemed like reluctant acceptance, he began to speak deliberately:
"Very well, since I failed to aid the cultivators from the Little Cang World and the Sea of Chaos Realm, the fault lies with me. Taoist Friend Xiahou probably held back his words for some particular cause. Given how you’ve inquired, I’ll share these hidden truths with you, though I ask that you keep them confidential from everyone else."
Wang Ba’s face turned grave, yet inwardly, he mused, ’Just as I suspected.’
Next, True Man Gai’s voice reached him with another query:
"Are you aware of the reason behind the abundance of Chaos Origin Substance enveloping the Four Great Realms?"
This question first stunned Wang Ba, but then a tremor ran through his frame as enlightenment dawned on him abruptly.
Thanks to his sharp intellect and insight, that single remark sufficed for him to approximately deduce the situation:
"Is it possible... the Sea of Chaos Realm?"
True Man Gai regarded Wang Ba with evident approval, giving a measured nod:
"Indeed. Consider the Cloud Sky Realm, the Eastern Liuli Realm, the Canlong Realm, and the Void Demon Realm—the last two have vanished, yet in the first pair, it’s clear they all rely upon Duanhai Cliff. Though we were ignorant of what lay beyond Duanhai Cliff in the past, everyone recognized that the Four Great Realms enjoyed an inexhaustible flow of Chaos Origin Substance precisely due to this reliance on Duanhai Cliff. Should Duanhai Cliff be shattered, the inhabitants of the Sea of Chaos Realm would surely gain freedom, yet what fate awaits our Four Great Realms?"
"With no skin to cling to, where would the hair adhere? Absent Duanhai Cliff, how might the Four Great Realms persist in tranquility?"
"Little Friend Taiyi, allow me to pose this to you: if you stood in my position amid such dilemmas, what choice would you make?"
True Man Gai observed Wang Ba in quiet stillness, echoing the prior inquiry with scarcely any alteration, his eyes steady and infused with an indescribable authority.
In that instant, Wang Ba grew quiet.
It had never crossed his mind that the barriers to breaching the Immortal Pass extended beyond the Supreme True Buddha to encompass the Four Great Realms themselves!
At last, he comprehended why Heavenly Monarch Chao had swiftly rejected his proposal upon hearing it and urged him against voicing such ideas to the Four Great Realms’ denizens. The cause was straightforward: pursuing the breach of the Immortal Pass would transform his bond with the Four Great Realms from alliance to enmity. Should he cross paths with particularly formidable and merciless figures, they could preemptively act to neutralize him.
Silence enveloped the pair once more, thickening the air with tension.
Contemplation gleamed in Bai Lechan’s gaze, before he abruptly interjected, shattering the quiet between them:
"Maybe we should attempt to disrupt that Realm Sea vortex near the Reclining Buddha, enabling the Sea of Chaos Realm’s cultivators to escape via the Realm Sea vortex."
Neither of the two uttered a word.
True Man Gai regarded Wang Ba in hushed observation, as if anticipating his reply.
Amid the hush, Wang Ba managed a strained smile and inclined his head:
"Taoist Brother Bai’s words hold much merit. Rather than assaulting Duanhai Cliff, it could prove wiser to bide our time until Buddha Tianshang’s ascension, then target the Realm Sea vortex—a simpler endeavor."
Upon catching Wang Ba’s answer, True Man Gai’s lips curved into a subtle smile as he nodded:
"Fear not, young friend; when the moment arrives, whatever you require, the Cloud Sky Realm shall provide."
"My gratitude, True Man."
Wang Ba formed a respectful clasp with his hands and continued:
"Taiyi has another purpose in visiting, seeking True Man’s assistance in this regard."
"Oh?"
Surprise briefly crossed True Man Gai’s features, leaving him mildly astonished:
"What additional issue demands your personal presence?"
Wang Ba replied with ease:
"To answer True Man, lately I’ve attained certain realizations concerning the Supreme True Buddha’s Dharma, yet some elements remain murky. I’ve always known the Eastern Liuli Buddha Realm as the true bastion of Realm Sea Buddhism, and thus I yearn to enter the Buddha Realm to consult with Buddha Tianyin for his wisdom."
"You seek an audience with Tianyin?"
A subtle shift altered True Man Gai’s countenance as he studied Wang Ba, apparently probing deeper into his intentions, though Wang Ba stayed composed, betraying no hints. Beneath Wang Ba’s hopeful stare, True Man Gai gradually shook his head, his face etched with intricate emotions:
"Meeting him poses no great challenge, but regarding his present condition... enough said; I’ll go with you, and clarity will come upon your arrival."
Elation surged in Wang Ba at True Man Gai’s consent; he’d feared that True Man Gai might suspect his unresolved intentions and refuse aid.
Still, noting the intricate looks on True Man Gai and Bai Lechan’s visages, an odd sensation stirred within him.
"Are there further complications at play?"
No opportunity arose for deeper reflection, for True Man Gai wasted no moment and promptly led him straight to the Eastern Liuli Buddha Realm, which bordered the Cloud Sky Realm.