Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 345 - 122 Changes

The old Taoist looked at the Ruyi True Immortal, who had now become a White Ox, and respectfully said, "Without the Immortal Master’s permission, this disciple will not enter."

His words carried a firm determination, for to him, Lu Yu was a great benefactor, and there was absolutely nothing he would do to betray that kindness.

Ruyi True Immortal glanced at the old Taoist, knowing well that his once chief disciple was a very stubborn man who would rather die than do something against his will.

"Useless thing!" Ruyi True Immortal cursed bitterly.

Yet, the old Taoist’s expression remained unchanged, still standing by his side with utmost reverence, as if the insults were not directed at him at all.

Seeing this, Ruyi True Immortal felt bored; being around someone as unresponsive as a block of wood was distressing, so he abandoned the idea of scolding the old Taoist any further and stretched his neck towards the cave, hoping to catch sight of something.

Unfortunately, he didn’t possess any Pupil Skill, so from such a distance, he couldn’t see what was inside, which made him quite anxious. His hooves slid restlessly on the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

After a short while, the golden light inside the cave gradually dissipated, and Lu Yu’s figure appeared before them.

However, he seemed somewhat weak; his face was very pale, and there were still traces of blood on it. Ruyi True Immortal, seeing this, felt a surge of elation inside—Lu Yu was so weakened, perhaps there was a chance for him to escape.

But when Lu Yu gave him a casual glance, Ruyi True Immortal was struck by a deep fear from within his soul. A phantom sword light seemed to appear before him, dividing heaven and earth, and the sharp aura overwhelmed him, causing his legs to give out uncontrollably and collapse to the ground.

"What on earth has this baleful star gone through?" Ruyi True Immortal thought to himself.

At the same time, he was filled with regret. Although he did not know what treasures were in the Abortion Spring, judging from the recent commotion, they were definitely precious. He had occupied the Abortion Spring for many years; why hadn’t he discovered such treasures? He lamented the missed opportunity that could have potentially turned the tides against Lu Yu. The thought pained him deeply.

The old Taoist, however, stepped forward with concern and asked, "Immortal Master, are you alright?"

Lu Yu smiled and waved his hand, "It’s nothing more than a minor issue; a period of rest should suffice for recovery."

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Hearing this, the old Taoist’s mind was put at ease. After all, this Immortal Master had granted him the grace of the Dao, and he naturally hoped that no misfortune would befall him, especially knowing Ruyi True Immortal’s character—if the Immortal Master showed weakness, he might seize the chance to strike.

What puzzled him, though, was that despite the Immortal Master’s apparent feebleness, Ruyi True Immortal showed no sign of resistance; instead, he looked upon Lu Yu with terror written all over his face.

"Honored Master, are you feeling unwell?" Although he was once his master—a relationship without much sincerity and devoid of any teachings—it had still provided a home for his wandering life. Therefore, the old Taoist asked with great concern.

Ruyi True Immortal glanced at the old Taoist and grumpily replied, "It’s nothing; just feeling a little tired. I need some rest."

He certainly couldn’t admit to the man who called him Honored Master that his legs had gone soft just from the unintentional release of Lu Yu’s Sword Qi. He couldn’t afford to lose that much face.

Seeing Ruyi True Immortal still able to scold him with such energy, the old Taoist was reassured.

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However, Lu Yu seemed to have underestimated the lingering effects of peeking into the River of Destiny and the currents of time. His vision started to blur; he knew it was due to the excessive use of his True Sight, but there was not a hint of regret in his heart. He was aware that such injuries could be recovered from with some dedicated cultivation.

But opportunities to peer into the workings of fate and the currents of time were rare, and many would never have such a chance in their lifetimes.

For these reasons, Lu Yu would have to stay on Mount Xieyang a while longer—firstly, to heal his injuries, and secondly, to use this time to thoroughly understand the changes to the Treasure Vase.

Overall, although he had sustained significant injuries this time, the rewards he had garnered were incredibly valuable.

For one, by creating a small world, he had successfully gained a sliver of the power to initiate creation. Although this power was still very faint, its effect was terrifying. Especially once fused with his Sword Qi, it had exhibited a frightening enhancement. The Sword Qi that Ruyi True Immortal glimpsed just before exiting the cave was this very power that Lu Yu had comprehended.

On the other hand, by scrutinizing the branches of the flow of time and destiny, he had successfully glimpsed into the weavings of fate, allowing him to begin to strategically position himself while avoiding many issues and crises.

Then there was the transformation of the Great Dao Treasure Vase. Previously, although the vase contained space, it was just a small space attached to the Three Realms. So after trapping enemies within, those of substantial strength could easily escape, or even damage the Treasure Vase, which was why Lu Yu had previously only dealt with those much weaker than himself.

This time, however, with the successful creation of a small world, escaping would require destroying an entire world—an endeavor far from simple and tangled with great cause and effect.

Moreover, the material of the Treasure Vase itself had undergone a radical transformation. Initially crafted from Five-Colored Soil, it was particular only because it was imbued with a Saint’s essence. Even though Lu Yu had continuously refined it, elevating its quality, it still couldn’t escape the limits of its material.

The Treasure Vase had already reached its peak, but after the creation of the new world, the Treasure Vase had become the carrier of that world and thus acquired a significant enhancement. Now it could be considered an Innate Spiritual Treasure, and ordinary weapons and Magical Treasures could not damage it.

Lu Yu submerged his consciousness into the Treasure Vase, and before him appeared a new world, a world entirely composed of water. This wasn’t just any water; having merged with various Divine Waters, it possessed all the characteristics of the waters Lu Yu had ever refined.

Lu Yu no longer had to be frugal, worried about depleting the treasures he had painstakingly saved. Feeling the water currents around him, he could sense a faint vitality emerging in this world unique to water, a possibility for birthing life, granted by the blessings of destiny and the passage through the River of Destiny and the current of time.

Perhaps in many years to come, this world filled with water would also harbor an array of life forms and a splendid civilization.

Just then, the sound of a bell ringing pulled Lu Yu’s consciousness back to his body. Looking up, he saw that the old Taoist was ringing the bell as usual.