Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 1185 - 522: True Immortal Path, Zheng Fa’s Trump Card (Part 2)

Chapter 1185: Chapter 522: True Immortal Path, Zheng Fa’s Trump Card (Part 2)

Zheng Fa listened to these words, falling into deep thought. A heavenly material and earthly treasure that counters himself?

As for himself, his Daoist skill, is it all really derived from... Fusang Wood?

It’s not entirely, but sixty to seventy percent of it is.

Then the countering item is...

Zheng Fa suddenly looked up, smiled lightly at the Nine Nether Emperor, and said, "This Turquoise Pool, it seems you’d best visit it once."

After saying this, the expression of the Nine Nether Emperor suddenly became serious. He stared at Zheng Fa and said, "I know it’s because of Lu Yao that you are so anxious to progress, but do not underestimate the Loose Immortal Tribulation."

Zheng Fa knew it was kindly meant, and he cupped his hands in acknowledgment, asking, "May I ask, Emperor, how can one pass through these Nine Tribulations of the Loose Immortal?"

"The five declines of heaven and man test your Immortal Body. It can actually be resisted by dependents, at least weakened." The Nine Nether Emperor advised attentively, "Only the Four Law Tribulation, where one is without awareness, without ego, without assistance, is extremely dangerous."

This was something he’d also heard similarly from the words of the Shuyu Dragon Lord duo. Even they could not clearly describe what the Four Law Tribulation would entail, as if they had lost memory, vague and indistinct.

Zheng Fa previously understood the Loose Immortal Tribulation as the inspection by heavenly tribulation, which lies within those tribulations.

But the Nine Nether Emperor, being of the Taiyi Golden Immortal status, was naturally expected to have a different understanding.

"These Four Tribulations are extremely strange, speaking more of them would instead harm you." Unexpectedly, the Nine Nether Emperor was in a dilemma.

"Speaking more would instead harm me..."

The Nine Nether Emperor nodded solemnly, becoming more serious:

"Regarding this tribulation, I can only give you eight words..."

Zheng Fa listened intently, only to hear the Nine Nether Emperor say word by word:

"My path grows of itself, undying through all tribulations."

...

Watching the departing figure of Zheng Fa, who seemed to have realized something, Yan Changge pondered for a long time before turning back to ask the Nine Nether Emperor, "Does the Emperor truly believe he can disrupt the Daluo Dharma Meeting?"

"Whether I believe it or not is unimportant."

The Nine Nether Emperor gazed toward the foot of Yin Mountain.

"Unimportant?"

"Is this wager him seeking us, or us seeking hope from him?"

Yan Changge hesitated, suddenly understanding the Nine Nether Emperor’s intention, and unconsciously began to anticipate.

Zheng Fa did not know about Yan Changge’s spiritual support for him. He left the Underworld without returning to the Jiushan Realm but headed straight for the modern world.

After the death of the Creation Taoist, the Nine Luminaries Heaven was half-ruined, and the entrance to the modern world was actually connected with Xuanwei.

It was only hidden by the Hongmeng Purple Qi, making it imperceptible to others.

The current modern world was placed by Zheng Fa near the Underworld, not far from the Jiushan Realm, just in case.

"What is Zheng Fa doing?"

In the nursing home, Tang Lingwu watched Zheng Fa, a little worried.

Since returning to the modern world, Zheng Fa barely said a word, always holding the Creation Jade Disc, seemingly contemplating the Dao recorded within.

Later, he went to the newly established library on Rainbow Mountain, brought back a pile of books, and read them one by one.

Tang Lingwu studied the books Zheng Fa borrowed and found they were very diverse—many on mathematics, a lot on computer science, plus physics, movement, systems, and even a few about biology, nerves, or genetics.

Sometimes, when Zheng Fa seemed to lack references, he’d have someone search them out specifically.

She had never seen this side of Zheng Fa and naturally felt some concern.

In contrast, Old Man Bai was initially as worried but, after observing for several days, neither his eating nor drinking seemed affected at all.

Seeing Tang Lingwu’s worry at this moment, he comforted her: "It’s a good thing."

"What good thing?"

"I’ve seen such situations often." Old Man Bai smiled, "The proof of a theorem reaching its final stage, the birth of a new theory, the end of an experiment..."

"At such times, there’s a feeling inside, of anticipation nearing realization, a desire to break through, seeing nothing else, single-mindedly engaged."

Old Man Bai glanced at Zheng Fa, showing some relief: "That’s exactly how Zheng Fa is."

Tang Lingwu turned to Tang Mudao and the others, seeing them nodding, she felt slightly relieved.

Tang Mudao made an analogy: "It’s somewhat akin to what they call enlightenment in the Xuanwei Immortal Realm."

Tang Lingwu nodded slightly, finally putting her mind at ease.

A few more months passed before Zheng Fa withdrew from this state.

Only then did Tang Lingwu and the others approach him. Old Man Bai asked, "Have you figured it out?"

"Just a bit more, just one last piece." Though he said so, his eyes gleamed, indicating much of what he gained.

Seeing him this way, Old Man Bai was anxious, asking, "Any papers? Let me see them!"

Just as Zheng Fa was about to speak, he suddenly felt something and took out that golden scroll from Lu Yao.

A few more words had appeared on it, precisely the day of the Daluo Dharma Meeting—half a year later.

From the modern world to Leiyin Temple, even at Zheng Fa’s speed, it would take four to five months of travel. He still needed to arrange matters in the Jiushan Realm afterward, making it impossible to stay longer in the modern world.

Zheng Fa flew towards the sky, but looking back, he saw Tang Lingwu following behind him.

"Lingwu?"

Tang Lingwu spoke softly, "I want to go with you to Leiyin Temple."

"Leiyin Temple is dangerous..."

"That’s precisely why I want to go." Tang Lingwu displayed a bit of girlish stubbornness, "Previously, I couldn’t go, but now I can."

Zheng Fa looked into her stubborn eyes and, for a moment, was at a loss for words.

...

At Leiyin Temple, the Liuli Buddha was fuming as he ascended a Buddha Tower.

"World Honored One!" On the topmost floor, he looked at Lu Yao and asked in confusion, "Why be so tolerant of that Zheng Fa? Nephew Bai Lian, he..."

Lu Yao set down the prayer beads in his hand and slowly opened his eyes to look at the Liuli Buddha, shaking his head: "You don’t understand?"

"...Yes!"

"Our Leiyin Temple aspiring to unify Xuanwei, must embrace diversity."

"But without avenging Bai Lian, how will others respect our Leiyin?"

Lu Yao smiled gently, his tone exceptionally warm, "Liuli..."

Seeing Lu Yao’s smile, the Liuli Buddha quickly looked down, seemingly afraid to meet his gaze.

"World Honored One, forgive the sin."

"You acted for Leiyin Temple, where lies the sin?" Lu Yao gently said, "I have lost a disciple and am deeply pained, but meeting with enmity, separation from love, in the end, all is but a dream illusion."

"Yes..."

The Liuli Buddha, joining his hands in a gesture of respect, said no more, whether convinced or not daring to argue.

Lu Yao, not minding what he thought, continued: "Remember this: our goal is to save all beings, so whether the Jiushan Sect or Zheng Fa, they are all citizens of Leiyin."

The Liuli Buddha rebutted, "I observed this person at Jiushan; he doesn’t seem one to yield."

"It will not be up to him."

Lu Yao’s voice was full of confidence.

The Liuli Buddha was momentarily stunned, then seemed to understand, once again joining hands in satisfaction and respect.

...

Zheng Fa looked at the stubborn Tang Lingwu, not speaking for a long time.

Tang Lingwu, too, did not speak, only gazing at him with eyes full of determination.

Zheng Fa glanced back, seeing Old Man Bai and others on Rainbow Mountain observing, expressions full of helplessness, knowing they must have already tried persuasion.

"If you won’t let me go to Leiyin Temple, fearing I’ll hold you back, I can find a place to wait for you..." Tang Lingwu’s voice grew softer, "I can hide; I’ve already reached Divinity Transformation, ordinary people can’t hurt me."

"I’ll be fine."

Tang Lingwu seemed unsure: "I just want to be close, waiting for you."

"I really have confidence."

"But Lu Yao surely..."

Zheng Fa shook his head, turned his wrist, and produced a Golden Lotus.

Tang Lingwu was taken aback.

Zheng Fa was willing to attend the Daluo Dharma Meeting, not just because of the ability to resurrect with a clone, but because of this item.

In the Nine Luminaries Heaven, after creation, Zheng Fa had obtained a token from several Saints.

This token contained the Saint’s Dao intention, almost equivalent to being an heir to their lineage.

According to the Five Saints, he could only choose one token.

Zheng Fa had never chosen before, because he was hesitating, particularly curious about the Daoist Venerable, always contemplating what would happen if he chose the inheritance of the Supreme Dao.

On another side, he feared there might be issues with the item.

Now, with the Daluo Dharma Meeting imminent, he had plans in mind:

If Lu Yao had a trap, he’d choose the Golden Lotus to break it.

If not, he’d choose the Supreme Saint’s token to see if he could change the mind of the Supreme Dao—that was why he was assured and made the bet with the Nine Nether Emperor.

"A... Saint’s inheritance?"

Tang Lingwu blinked.

"I hope Lu Yao won’t be too surprised."