Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2513 240: Cultivation Ascension (Part 2)

"Are you really True Man Taiyi?"

From the side, Yin Tianzhi let out a cold snort and declared:

"Zhang, the Ruins Master fears that the Three Great Realms might have stepped into the Supreme True Buddha's trap. That's the reason he came here personally to warn you. And this is the welcome you give us?"

"A trap?"

The young cultivator's face shifted subtly, lending more credence to Wang Ba's claim. Not daring to slack off, he hastily cupped his hands in a bow toward Wang Ba and stated:

"Zhang Bokai from Cloud Sky Sect pays respects to Senior Taiyi."

"What trap is Senior Taiyi speaking of?"

In a grave tone, Wang Ba replied:

"Tell me, have True Man Gai and Fellow Daoist Bai headed to the Supreme True Buddha?"

Zhang Bokai paused briefly at these words but nodded in the end:

"Yes, but how does that connect to any trap?"

Wang Ba shot back:

"Did they get word that Tianshang Buddha is on the verge of cultivation ascension?"

Zhang Bokai nodded again. His thoughts moved swiftly; from this alone, he caught on instantly, his face twisting in shock:

"Senior, are you saying... Tianshang Buddha's ascension is a ploy aimed at our Four Great Realms of Duanhai Cliff?"

Impressed by the sharp response, Wang Ba felt a touch of surprise. His demeanor eased somewhat as he nodded approvingly:

"Sharp mind you have there. Indeed, Tianshang Buddha's ascension is a meticulously laid plot by the Supreme True Buddha, designed to wipe out True Man Gai and all those tough Mahayana cultivators at once."

"I rushed here to halt True Man Gai and the others, yet arrived just a tad late."

Zhang Bokai shook his head faintly, face grim, speaking solemnly:

"No, Senior, you weren't late. The grandmaster and family master have actually been hiding near the Supreme True Buddha for more than a century—not only them. Heavenly Monarch Chao and the external aids summoned by the grandmaster have been in wait for ages too."

"From our prior intel, timing it out, Tianshang Buddha's ascension is due any day now."

After a brief reflection, Zhang Bokai bowed deeply to Wang Ba once more, full of deference, and requested:

"I failed to see your true identity earlier and gave offense, True Man. But this concerns too much. Please demonstrate your prowess to prove it beyond question. Then I'll send word at once to the grandmaster and family master, warning them to stay alert."

Hit with this sudden revelation, Zhang Bokai was shocked but stayed composed; his speech and reasoning proved thorough.

His deference rang genuine too. Wang Ba's look softened a fraction. After a moment's thought, a phantom Great Strength Demon Ape materialized behind him, thrusting its arm toward the far-off emptiness.

One grasp, and a massive rift tore open in the remote heavens!

Witnessing this spectacle, particularly the demon ape silhouette at Wang Ba's back, Zhang Bokai grew even more reverent.

Cloud Sky Realm and Canlong Realm shared deep ties for ages. He knew their arts well and right away identified it as a Canlong Realm technique, though its might was staggeringly fierce.

Thinking back to how the foe had shattered the array's retaliation in one blow—despite not fully activating it—secret awe filled his heart.

His master Bai Lechan had long praised True Man Taiyi to him as a once-in-ten-thousand-years prodigy of the Realm Sea, even before reaching Mahayana, unable to rival him.

To think this True Man Taiyi vanished briefly for centuries only to return far stronger than before.

Stunned, he wasted no time, swiftly activating a Dao Treasure to send the message.

Wang Ba inquired next:

"Who else joined them this time?"

Zhang Bokai shook his head lightly:

"Among Mahayana, aside from Heavenly Monarch Chao's Demonic Beast, five others: one from Jicang Abyss, another a friend the grandmaster met on his journeys. Sadly, Kong Zen Buddha of Eastern Luli Buddha Realm couldn't make it, tied up with a supremely powerful divine ability cultivation."

"He'd warned the grandmaster earlier of possible foul play and later invited him, but got a courteous refusal."

Wang Ba's remark darkened his face anew:

"Why such recklessness from True Man Gai this round? With Kong Zen Buddha there, it'd mean one more ally at least."

Five Mahayana against six made all the difference.

Kong Zen, blessed by Buddha Tianyin's power, excelled especially in defense. Even unable to clash directly with Tianshang Buddha, he could surely escape unscathed.

Zhang Bokai sighed, explaining:

"The grandmaster and family master burn with battle spirit this time. Thus, before departing, the family master handed me the Cloud Sky Sect's leadership."

"He ordered specifically: should they fall, the Four Great Realms at Duanhai Cliff seal shut. No opening without a new Mahayana."

"So Fellow Daoist Bai truly hit Mahayana..."

At Wang Ba's words, he sighed naturally, admiring True Man Gai and Sect Leader Bai's boldness.

Yet quick reflection revealed their desperate straits.

With two Mahayanas now, Cloud Sky Realm stood at rare heights. Failing to seize this chance to crush threats and the Supreme True Buddha—once True Man Gai and Sect Leader Bai both ascended, facing reprisals—Cloud Sky Realm might never recover.

Thus, sans Kong Zen, they had to take the gamble.

Thoughts whirling, no time to lose, he told Zhang Bokai:

"Notify Eastern Luli Buddha Realm right away, have Kong Zen Buddha end seclusion and rush to help... Tell them I recommended it."