Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2506 - 238: Breakthrough

Gulu gulu...

Innumerable bubbles raced upward rapidly as he sank deeper.

The gray Water of Origin encircling him turned darker and more profound.

Wang Ba showed no hesitation, plunging directly into the hidden chasm beneath the waters.

The intuition deep in his heart grew sharper.

At last, amid total blackness...

Swish!

It felt like crossing through a membrane.

His sight instantly cleared!

Within the brilliant white glow, Wang Ba suddenly flung his eyes open!

A vast, luminous immortal cave lay before him, its entrance formations swirling with streams of radiant light.

He felt momentarily stunned but swiftly identified the cave.

"It’s the Yin Ruins Arena!"

"I’ve returned?!"

Sensing the vigorous pulse of his Primordial Spirit, the Ninth-Tier Dao Domain inside his Spirit stirred faintly... All familiar sensations returned in full at that instant, though with faint differences.

It brought a profoundly sublime sensation.

"Master, are you awake?"

Just then, an awkward voice rang out right beside Wang Ba.

Wang Ba turned toward the voice and spotted a gray-furred monkey nearby, watching him while scratching its ear, its face beaming with delight.

It was none other than Wu Monkey King.

Wu Monkey King’s aura had advanced greatly compared to earlier; even without the Ten Thousand Beasts Unbridled Technique, it appeared to have reached late Eighth Tier.

Upon seeing this, Wang Ba couldn’t resist inquiring:

"How did I end up here? What occurred afterward?"

Wu Monkey King didn’t hesitate and promptly narrated the events following Wang Ba’s True Spirit disappearance.

Learning that even Heavenly Monarch Chao and Master of Quiet Cave had shown up, attempting a rescue yet departing in frustration...

Wang Ba felt a surge of doubt:

"Master Chao and Master of Quiet Cave arrived late, likely because Tianshang Buddha had sealed off the exterior then."

"But why did Tianshang Buddha depart so abruptly?"

He probed carefully within his Primordial Spirit; aside from the Silkworm Dragon Staff, the other four magic wands remained intact.

Questioning Wu Monkey King revealed even it lacked full knowledge, only aware that Tianshang Buddha had hastily withdrawn after expelling Wang Ba’s True Spirit with a single strike.

From Wu Monkey King’s account, as Wang Ba eyed the puzzled monkey, certain speculations formed in his thoughts.

With a turn of his hand, an ancient horn emerged silently from his palm, quivering faintly.

"Zhang’s Ruins..."

Gazing at the horn, memories of his True Spirit perceptions sharpened his eyes, though he refrained from rash moves.

Next, he inquired about developments after Heavenly Monarch Chao and the others departed.

Wu Monkey King’s tale revealed that it had transported Wang Ba’s body to Zhang’s Ruins, where Yin Tianzhi and Cheng Lianzi of the Yin Ruins Arena stood guard, keeping everything inside the Arena.

Wu Monkey King proved shrewd; typically quiet, it had tricked Cheng Lianzi and company at the pivotal juncture, thwarting any malicious schemes.

Cheng Lianzi and the rest perceived Wang Ba as merely in deep slumber, unapproachable, with the Land-Parting Staff shielding its master; thus, they accepted Wu Monkey King’s claims without suspicion and reverently guided him into the Yin Ruins Arena.

Per Wu Monkey King’s recollection, over two centuries had passed since Tianshang Buddha’s assault.

"Well done."

Wang Ba offered genuine commendation to Wu Monkey King before asking:

"What’s happening outside now?"

Wu Monkey King shook its head, admitting ignorance.

After a brief pause, it added that Yin Tianzhi and Cheng Lianzi had visited multiple times earlier, appearing worried, yet it had barred them from the immortal cave.

Wang Ba mulled it over, realizing an incident must have unfolded; otherwise, Yin Tianzhi wouldn’t seek him out during his known seclusion.

After a moment’s thought, he promptly extended his Spiritual Sense outward and soon detected Yin Tianzhi’s presence, sending a transmission.

Moments later, an elated voice echoed from beyond:

"Ruins Master!"

With a sweep of his sleeve, Wang Ba dispelled the cave’s formation, allowing Yin Tianzhi to stride in swiftly from the entrance.

Spotting Wang Ba, he bowed deeply at once, his face alight with relief:

"Ruins Master, you’ve emerged from seclusion?"

Wang Ba shook his head faintly:

"I require more time in seclusion."

"However, Wu Monkey King mentioned you sought me before. Has something arisen?"

Yin Tianzhi paused at these words, a trace of embarrassment crossing his features, then affirmed with a nod:

"Yes, over a century ago, a pitch-black monster surfaced near Zhang’s Ruins, shadowy and swift, snatching numerous cultivators who strayed outward."

"Taoist Friend Cheng Lianzi ventured out previously to hunt it down but suffered a swift defeat; without the top-grade Dao treasure from Ruins Master, he might have perished."

"With no choice, we’ve hunkered down in Zhang’s Ruins, depending on formations to fend off the creature, unable to leave."

Wang Ba displayed mild astonishment at this:

"A black monster? Could it be a divine beast or similar?"

"Did you catch its appearance? Does it wield Mahayana might?"

Yin Tianzhi shook his head lightly:

"Likely not Mahayana; otherwise, Taoist Friend Cheng Lianzi wouldn’t have escaped last time."

Wang Ba pondered deeply, and under Yin Tianzhi’s expectant stare, shook his head slightly:

"I need further seclusion time, but should the monster strike again, call upon me, and I shall intervene."

Joy lit Yin Tianzhi’s face at Wang Ba’s assurance:

"Yes."

Wang Ba continued:

"Incidentally, any word on the Supreme True Buddha outside, or the state of the four Great Realms at Duanhai Cliff?"