Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 1215 - 537: Water Mother’s Whereabouts, Jiushan’s Transformation (2)

Chapter 1215: Chapter 537: Water Mother’s Whereabouts, Jiushan’s Transformation (2)

She was somewhat excited, but Zheng Fa’s face remained calm: "Where did this token come from?"

"Uh..." Lord Nichang glanced at the jade tube again, her expression slightly changed, "Lingxi, no, it’s fake Lingxi that brought it back!"

"Then this is probably Lu Yao’s trap."

Lord Nichang also fell silent.

As for the secret behind the Water Mother’s disappearance, Zheng Fa could now see through about half of it—it should indeed be the work of Lu Yao.

Previously, the Nine Nether Emperor had suspected that the Water Mother, being very strong and experienced, having created the Divine Dao Skill, should have a solid foundation unlike Lu Yao who has gone through several calamity transformations.

The Nine Nether Emperor even deduced that among all the Golden Immortals, the Water Mother should be the strongest one.

In this way, the performance of Turquoise Pool in this era appeared particularly odd.

Upon hearing what Lord Nichang said earlier, Zheng Fa finally gained a rough idea. In simple terms, the biggest reason should be the Water Mother’s ambition to prove the Dao and become a Daluo.

Now it seems, the position of the Human Clan’s Daluo Immortal is actually complementary to the Hongmeng Purple Qi—in other words, when a Daluo appears, accompanied by Hongmeng Purple Qi, it can lead the Human Clan to success in Dao. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

This position, at this stage, is only one.

Of course, Lu Yao also wants it, and he even understands the Water Mother’s ambition.

That’s why he sent clues about the All Heaven Stars Formation.

...

"The All Heaven Stars Formation should be one of the foundations of the Ancient Heavenly Court."

Reflecting on the insights from the Nine Luminaries Heaven, Zheng Fa explained.

"Ancient Heavenly Court?"

"In ancient times, the Divine Dao flourished, and the Heavenly Court ruled the world."

Zheng Fa had only experienced Hong Jun’s teachings and had seen the Demon Court, but not the Heavenly Court. However, judging from the Investiture of the Gods before the Jiushan Realm and considering the conflict of ideas between Yuanshi and Tongtian, the Investiture of the Gods was likely not a myth.

After the Investiture, the Heavenly Court prioritized the Divine Dao.

Hence, the Heavenly Court should be the peak of ancient Divine Dao.

"The Divine Dao flourished..." Lord Nichang furrowed her brows, "That’s why Lady Water Mother would be interested?"

"It seems so."

For the Water Mother, what better reference than the Ancient Heavenly Court to prove the Dao and become a Daluo?

The All Heaven Stars Formation’s temptation for the Water Mother is understandable.

"Then did Lu Yao send this to Lady Water Mother as a fake?"

"It is likely real." Zheng Fa shook his head and added, "This All Heaven Stars Formation is inherently powerful, and potentially extremely dangerous, regarded as one of the strongest ancient formations. Precisely because of this, the Water Mother and others have yet to return."

Where Lu Yao obtained this thing is quite easy to guess—this artifact was originally a legacy of the Demon Court, he probably knows it better than anyone else.

Giving this to the Water Mother really hit the Water Mother’s weak spot, as long as she has a desire for Daluo, she is highly likely to fall into the trap.

Moreover, this All Heaven Stars Formation may differ from Zheng Fa and their Slaying Immortal Sword Formation, likely being the original version, incredibly powerful.

Lord Nichang fell silent, seemingly recalling the reality that the four Golden Immortals did not return. Her expression changed as she looked at Zheng Fa:

"Master Zheng, if you are unwilling..."

"I’ll go."

Lord Nichang ceased speaking, looked at Zheng Fa, and gently bit her lip. She invited Zheng Fa with great hope, but his decisiveness still moved her.

"But before entering the formation, Primordial Monarch must wait for me a few days, I have some matters to arrange at the Jiushan Sect."

"Rightly so."

The Water Mother and others went into the All Heaven Stars Formation, and with Turquoise Pool, they were completely out of touch, practically occupied. Considering Turquoise Pool’s precedent, Zheng Fa, despite having the Heavenly Emperor Body and Creation Jade Disc, dared not gamble.

What lies within the All Heaven Stars Formation, he does not know. Therefore, before departing, he must arrange the matters of the Jiushan Realm to avoid losing contact or encountering accidents that would cause chaos in Jiushan Sect.

...

Jiushan Sect, within the Heavenly Palace Hall.

"Zheng Fa wants to find the Water Mother?" Elder Yuan looked at Zheng Fa and asked in confusion, "She has nothing to do with us."

"Seeking the Water Mother is secondary." The Heavenly Emperor Body explained, "The main issue is, the body cannot return now, finding the Water Mother is to return faster."

Zhang slowly nodded and said, "The worst-case scenario is dying once, just requiring hundreds of years to revive."

"Entering the formation, finding the Water Mother, might offer a faster way to return."

"If trapped, dying later is not too late."

This indeed made sense, the Heavenly Emperor Body further complemented: "Additionally, there is the Taiyin Laurel Tree, if the help of the Taiyin Laurel could be obtained, the body’s journey wouldn’t just be a mere waste of time, but save thousands of years of cultivation."

Elder Yuan fell silent and sighed: "Time waits for no one..."

To put it bluntly, the stability of Jiushan Sect now completely comes from the deterrence of the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation and Sun-shooting Divine Bow, but that is not unbreakable—only needing a Golden Immortal not afraid to die.

Of course, Golden Immortals are afraid to die.

The problem is, if the Pure Land were intact, the cost of Golden Immortals dying would be greatly reduced, and their attitudes might change.

Zheng Fa and Jiushan Sect are now actually racing against time with Leiyin Temple, not a moment can be delayed.

"Rest assured, we will guard Jiushan Sect for you, and you also have the Heavenly Emperor Body and Sword Dao Body here."

"Master." The Heavenly Emperor Body suddenly interrupted Elder Yuan, saying something unexpected, "The body has some plans for Jiushan Sect."

"Have... plans?"

Elder Yuan’s expression was stunned, he looked around at the others, seeing the tension on their faces—this disciple is great in every aspect, just has too many ideas.

"The body realized the True Immortal Path at the Daluo Dharma Meeting." The Heavenly Emperor Body explained, "This is not only related to his cultivation, but most importantly, it’s about where Jiushan Sect should head, and if successful, it’s the idea deciding where the whole Human Clan should head."

Elder Yuan furrowed his brows and understood: "You mean, implement what you said at the Daluo Dharma Meeting?"

"Exactly." The Heavenly Emperor Body nodded, "The body also wants to see if what he thinks is correct."

Master Pang suddenly realized: "Experiment?"

"Yes, if truly using Hongmeng Purple Qi, correcting it later would be difficult, better to test first, to prevent major problems."

Elder Yuan and others nodded, understanding Zheng Fa’s intention.

"Lu Yao wants top-down, the body hopes bottom-up, opposing Lu Yao is not just one person’s task..." The Heavenly Emperor Body supplemented, looking at Zhang and others, "It’s not just Zhang, not just Master, not just a few of us."

"Even if we can defeat Lu Yao, if we rely only on ourselves."

"How does that differ from Lu Yao?"

After a moment of silence in the Heavenly Palace Hall, Zhang finally spoke: "I agree."

"When haven’t you agreed with Zheng Fa?" Junior Master Huang cursed, pondered for a moment, helplessly said, "I also agree."

"Agree."

"Worth a try."

...

"...Before writing this book, I was actually writing ’Taoist Ancestor’s Biography’ but encountered a great obstacle in my writing—Zheng Fa Daoist Ancestor disappeared! He departed from Jiushan Sect and entered Chaos, leaving me without a subject to observe. Therefore, under Zheng Fa’s suggestion, I decided to write a Jiushan historical book, a decision postponed for long, which unexpectedly took so many years. Reflecting now, I deeply regret being fooled by Zheng Fa..."—Excerpt from Xiao Yuying’s "Nine Mountains Immortal Court History*Preface"

"...Before this, Xuanwei Realm had existed for several eras, and Jiushan Sect was established for tens of thousands of years, even Zheng Fa Daoist Ancestor was nearly two hundred years old. But when we speak of the glorious and long-standing history of the Nine Mountains Immortal Court, we still regard the year when the first full meeting of Jiushan Sect was held as the first year of the Immortal Court, seeing it as the beginning of a new era. In fact, considering influence, it was indeed the start of a new era..."—Excerpt from "Nine Mountains Immortal Court History (Version 12637)*Volume One"