425: Chapter 28 Fresh Rain_2 425: Chapter 28 Fresh Rain_2 “Indeed.”
True Master Jun Shan spoke indifferently, “Those Demon Sect cultivators picked up some thousand-year-old Daoist Collections left in the South Border and established their faction on that basis.
It’s a pity their resources are scarce and their foundation shallow; they ultimately have no hope of attaining the Dao.
The so-called Saint Evil Cultivators of the Three Great Sects are only mediocre.
Perhaps a few of them together, relying on their Sect Secret Skills, could compete with a Yang God.
Their only commendable quality is their ‘unity.'”
Caught between Emperor Da Chu and the Da Li Dynasty, the Three Great Sects must unite to survive!
It was precisely because of this “unity” that the two great dynasties completely lost interest in the thorny land full of grievances.
“However, a new Gu King has emerged.”
Jun Shan said, “Combined, the Three Great Sects are no match for the Paperman Sect.
How easy can it be to eradicate such an Evil Sect?
And the Sect Master who facilitated the Paperman Sect to grow to this stage, how could that person be simple?”
“That’s the truth.” Deng Baiyi’s expression was solemn, reflecting her tension.
“Thereby, heading south to purge the demons will be an extremely strenuous and thankless task.”
True Master Jun Shan chuckled and said, “The Three Great Sects are unwilling to undertake such a bitter task, and naturally so is the Great Chu Royal Family…
but as long as the one at the very top insists, this task will ultimately be implemented, and this miserable duty will sooner or later fall upon some unfortunate soul.”
Deng Baiyi fell into deep thought.
This analysis gave her a rough understanding of the demon-purging matter.
“However, the ‘next rain’ I speak of is not about purging demons.”
True Master Jun Shan’s tone shifted as he smiled and said, “Tonight you and Miao Zhen wiped out the entire Southern Border Mission.
Even if they hasten their pace, they’ll need to wait for a moment…
The Imperial City will remain peaceful and tranquil for quite a while.”
“Stop beating around the bush.”
Xie Xuanyi sighed and said, “Miao Zhen’s action against you was not without reason…”
“…”
Jun Shan fell silent for a moment, then said, “After tonight’s rain, the next will be Miao Zhen.”
“Fan Yin Temple’s East Crossing Mission, setting out from the Da Li Dynasty and traversing thousands of miles, is not merely for welcoming a Buddha Bone.”
“They have already reached Moss Ridge tonight and will stay in Great Pudu Temple by tomorrow morning, commencing their preaching.”
True Master Jun Shan spoke softly, “Ten years ago, Sword Palace was sealed, the Taoist avoided the world, and Fan Yin Temple also retreated from the hustle.
Now with luck reversing and a grand era approaching, Sword Palace, the Taoist, and Fan Yin Temple all re-enter the mundane world.
It’s the best time for Miao Zhen to propagate Buddhism.
At that time, countless people will go to Great Pudu Temple to pay their respects to Buddha’s traces.
In reality, the children of the Great Chu are quite pragmatic—they’d rather believe in fists than in principles found in books.”
Xie Xuanyi understood what True Master Jun Shan meant.
For a long time,
The secular world endlessly debated over who was stronger among the Taoist, Da Sui Sword Palace, and Fan Yin Temple.
Taoists, Sword Cultivators, or Monks, who is the most formidable?
Such questions, every so often, receive an answer.
The rankings on the Heavenly Pride List were the answers.
And back then,
The one who reached the top of the list was Xie Xuanyi.
Years later, everything was a cycle, reincarnation began to turn in reverse.
“I’ve heard…
Fangyuan Square is finalizing the rankings of the Heavenly Pride List one last time.”
True Master Jun Shan smiled, “Fate is nebulous, yet it truly exists.
Both Taoist and Fan Yin Temple attach great importance to this ‘mundane fate.’ The emergence of the Reincarnated True People actually aligns with the immense fate predetermined by the profound mysteries of the universe.”
“So, you came to the Imperial City for the fate of the Taoist.”
After Xie Xuanyi claimed the top spot on the Heavenly Pride List that year, Lotus Peak’s fate surged forth, and rays of light burst forth.
Now with fate reversing, it heralds an even more splendid era than before.
The fate this time will only be more significant.
“Yes, but not entirely.”
True Master Jun Shan spoke solemnly, “The Taoist can let go of this fate.
But no matter what…
we cannot let Fan Yin Temple take it.”
The reason behind it,
He had already explained during their previous encounter.
The Taoist and Da Sui Sword Palace, after all, belong to the same dynasty.
With Miao Zhen leading the mission to the East Crossing, if he truly defeats all challengers at the same level, he would inevitably take away the fate of the Great Chu Dynasty…
With such actions, how could the Taoist stand idly by?
“Senior’s sword intent is profound.”
Xie Xuanyi sincerely said, “Miao Zhen might not be your match.”
“I’ve fought him for many years, I understand him very well.”
True Master Jun Shan waved his hand, unconcerned, “Don’t laugh, but when I disintegrated as a soldier and reincarnated, there was more or less a sense of ‘self-resolution’…
How could a Great Practitioner who truly fears death and clings to life be willing to simply sit and pass away?
Although I have attained the Yang God, this great path has its imperfections, and even if I continued cultivating, I would never reach ‘Heavenly Man.’ However, since heaven has given me a chance to start over, it means I still have a glimmer of hope.
What I never expected was that Miao Zhen also no longer wished to live.
He succeeded in reincarnation and even revived sooner than I did.
His luck in this life is somewhat better than mine; his past life’s ‘Divine Power’ and ‘Heavenly Ear Technique’ have been preserved, and besides that, he has left a Bodhisattva Divine Embryo within his dantian.
If we were to fight at Great Pudu Temple, I have a seventy percent chance of losing.”
This was unexpected for Xie Xuanyi.
He had thought that as a Reincarnated True Person, with the realm of a Yang God, starting over in this life, one would be incredibly determined, sweeping through those of the same realm.
But True Master Jun Shan’s character was as detached as the wind.
In front of him, before the battle had even begun, he had admitted to a “seventy percent chance of defeat,” showing a loss of advantage.
“You must not think that it is I who am afraid of battle.”
Glancing at Xie Zhen, True Master Jun Shan seemed a combination of angry and helpless as he stood on tiptoe.
“I’ve had quite a few fights with him in my past life, and although that guy’s skin was a bit thick, he couldn’t compare to my senior brother, the Carefree One…
I often won against him!”
He tried to defend himself, but as he spoke, a look of sorrow crossed his face, and he sighed deeply, shaking his wide sleeves.
The wind blew.
His Daoist robe fluttered, making him look even more delicate, petite, and slightly pitiful.
“Damn it…
in this life, reincarnation put me at a disadvantage due to age.”
“So it’s true that one should reincarnate early.”
In this life,
He was much younger than Miao Zhen.
And much shorter in stature.
His Divine Soul revived a step too late, delaying his cultivation of the great path.
In a fight between Reincarnated True People, the contest relied on past life accumulations and the foundation of the Divine Soul; where these two are nearly equal…
it’s about who has cultivated longer.
On this point, Miao Zhen completely outmatched him.
“So it’s for this reason…”
Upon hearing this, Deng Baiyi looked somewhat perplexed.
She carefully sized up True Master Jun Shan again, having heard that Buddha’s Son Miao Zhen was hulking, like an Arhat.
Considering all that, for True Master Jun Shan to have a thirty percent chance of winning was quite remarkable.
“In this life, I’ve remained in the Cave Heaven Realm to complete the great path.”
True Master Jun Shan said despondently, “Once the Cave Heaven is set and the Tao Rules are forged, there is no turning back…
In my previous life, in pursuit of cultivation speed, I made many wrong decisions.
But the only way to defeat Miao Zhen seems to be to abandon the comprehension of these incomplete principles and ascend to the Yin God before he does.
How can I be content with that?”
He wanted to win against Miao Zhen, to fight for the fortune of the Taoist path, and it seemed he had but one option.
That was to forsake his own opportunities and walk the old path of his previous life.
“…”
Xie Xuanyi fell silent.
He had already vaguely guessed what True Master Jun Shan would say next.
“Mister Xie, how about we make a deal?”
True Master Jun Shan revealed a sly smile and proposed, “Tonight at Moss Ridge, I observed you carefully.
You, young man, have strong Tao Rules and ruthless methods, enough to fight Miao Zhen to a draw.
How about I pass all the sword techniques of Yuqing Pavilion to you, and you go beat him up for me?
Not only would you gain the glory of the Heavenly Pride List, but you’d also seize the fortune of Da Sui Sword Palace.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to kill two birds with one stone?”
“??”
Xie Xuanyi rolled his eyes.
Just as expected.
He knew True Master Jun Shan’s goal was to incite him into a fight with Miao Zhen!
(Tonight’s writing took a bit longer, apologies.)