I Studied Abroad in the Modern Times-Chapter 513Book 2: : Winds Stir from All Sides, Target of All Arrows

Book 2: Chapter 513: Winds Stir from All Sides, Target of All Arrows

Vol 2 Chapter 513: Winds Stir from All Sides, Target of All Arrows

In the Jiushan Realm.

The Sword Dao Avatar stood together with Senior Sister Zhang and other elders within the sect, gazing at Lu Yao's figure in the western sky, their hearts filled with doubt. Why was this Lu Yao so certain that other sects would support him?

Lu Yao seemed to sense their gazes. From afar, he glanced toward the Jiushan Realm, then sat cross-legged in the void, one hand pointing to the sky, the other pointing to the earth.

The Buddhist chanting from the Western Continent grew a hundred times more majestic and solemn, like ten thousand claps of thunder erupting simultaneously. The Sword Dao Avatar felt as if even the Jiushan Realm was shaking.

From the distant north, responding voices also came, the sounds strange and indistinct, yet undeniably also praising the Lei Yin Buddha Ancestor.

The Sword Dao Avatar looked toward the source of the sound and saw, across the distant sea in the Northern Continent, Buddha light rippling like golden water waves.

Within the Buddha light, massive figures rose one after another. At first glance, they resembled majestic mountain ridge curves, undulating continuously.

But when these figures revealed their full forms, everyone could see they were actually thirty-two great demons!

Their bodies were enormous, their auras pressing down so heavily the sky seemed to lower by three inches. Each one clearly possessed Dao Fruit cultivation.

According to Xuanwei tradition, demon clans above Dao Fruit could be called demon gods, but this title hadn't been mentioned for many years—Xuanwei's demon clans had declined so much that even finding a single Nascent Soul great demon was difficult, let alone Dao Fruit ones.

But now, thirty-two demon gods had gathered in the Northern Continent!

All cultivators across Xuanwei couldn't help but turn north, dumbfounded and breathless, fearing the demon clans would cause chaos.

Yet these powerful demon gods showed not even a hint of arrogance. Instead, with faces full of piety, they knelt and prostrated on the ground, respectfully kowtowing toward Lu Yao, then joined their hands together, chanting in unison: "Rare World-Honored One, of vast supernatural powers."

Lu Yao returned the salute from afar to these thirty-two demon gods. His ordinary-sized body actually appeared more majestic than these demon gods.

"Was Lu Yao previously subduing the demon clans?" Uncle Pang said with sudden realization. "Have the Northern Continent demon clans now pledged allegiance to Leiyin Temple?"

"Given Lu Yao's identity as Demon Emperor, it's very possible." The Sword Dao Avatar nodded gently. "Looking at it this way, Leiyin Temple's influence in the Northern Continent isn't small..."

These words made everyone's expressions turn grave.

Leiyin Temple already controlled most of the Western Continent, and now they were extending their reach into the Northern Continent, even having gained dominance there—although territory didn't completely equal strength, the resources and population Leiyin Temple could mobilize far surpassed other sects.

"At least they're just demon clans!" Uncle Pang said with a laugh, seeing the heavy atmosphere. "The demon clans have been declining for many years after all. I don't see any Golden Immortals among these demon gods, do I?"

Just as Uncle Pang was comforting everyone, a strange fragrance suddenly arose in the Jiushan Realm's air.

Uncle Pang's expression changed as he held his breath, not daring to speak.

Everyone else did the same. After a moment, the Sword Dao Avatar said: "Not poisonous, seems like spontaneous heavenly reaction..."

"Reacting to what?"

The Sword Dao Avatar didn't answer, instead turning to look toward the Western Continent again.

On the coastline of the Western Continent closest to the Jiushan Realm, flower rain suddenly fell from the sky. Colorful petals of various shapes poured down from the heavens, forming a dazzling colorful waterfall.

The petals condensed on the ground into an elegant figure, and a woman walked out from among the petals.

Her face resembled that of a sixteen-year-old girl, her eyes like those of a young deer—moist, ignorant, and innocent. White ribbons fluttered in the wind, making her appear even more pure and flawless. Her jade-like feet stood bare on the sand, ten toes like the brightest gems.

Yet anyone, regardless of gender, upon seeing her felt base desires.

They wanted to prostrate at her feet, lick her toes, and even seeing her innocent expression, everyone secretly felt a hidden appetite, wanting to devour her in one bite.

"Blissful Lady Celestial?"

The Sword Dao Avatar suppressed his strange inner feelings and recognized this person's identity.

The Jiushan Sect had close exchanges with Yaochi. This Blissful Lady Celestial was Yaochi's Dao Fruit cultivator who had hidden connections with Leiyin Temple, and they knew her appearance.

But...

"How is she a Golden Immortal!"

Even the usually calm Senior Sister Zhang showed surprise in her tone.

The Sword Dao Avatar's heart also grew heavy.

According to Lady Nishang, Blissful Lady Celestial had True Immortal cultivation like herself, and they were evenly matched.

But now the Blissful Lady Celestial before them was already a Golden Immortal!

It had to be understood that Blissful Lady Celestial was from the end of the previous era, not having cultivated for very long. Achieving Golden Immortal so quickly indicated extremely astonishing talent. Aside from Yaochi's Shui Mu, her cultivation speed should be number one.

Blissful Lady Celestial turned, her slender waist bending slightly as she bowed to Lu Yao, praising: "Rare World-Honored One, of vast supernatural powers."

Heaven and earth fell into complete silence.

The number one figure of Yaochi's later generation, a Golden Immortal, was bowing to Lu Yao.

It had to be remembered that Lu Yao currently only had Golden Immortal cultivation himself.

More importantly, everyone could recognize the implications. If Yaochi's Shui Mu didn't emerge, then Blissful Lady Celestial's stance was enough to indicate that Yaochi was making a major shift:

The Yaochi that had previously fought side by side with Jiushan Sect and Taishang Dao, watching out for and helping each other, now seemed to be taking Lu Yao as their leader!

"Western Continent unified, Northern Continent demon clans all Lu Yao's former subordinates." The Sword Dao Avatar thought to himself. "No wonder Lu Yao is confident."

The Northern Continent was one thing, but this Yaochi matter was likely Lu Yao's long-term planning. That Blissful Lady Celestial could achieve the Dao in such a short time was probably due to Leiyin Temple's assistance.

"Is Yaochi betraying the alliance?"

Blissful Lady Celestial's posture didn't just affect the Jiushan Sect.

South of the Jiushan Sect, a light shout echoed between heaven and earth. The sky suddenly darkened as black and white mysterious lights rotated. A middle-aged Taoist priest stepped out, casting a cold eye westward.

He was also a Golden Immortal.

Staring at Blissful Lady Celestial's back, his tone was indifferent: "Does Shui Mu know about your actions?"

While Zheng Fa's body was in the Nine Luminaries Heaven, the Four Sects' Golden Immortals had already entered Xuanwei.

"Might it be Brother Xuan Chengzi?" Before Blissful Lady Celestial could answer, Lu Yao had already spoken.

"Indeed."

Lu Yao seemed not to hear the aggressive tone in this person's voice, smiling warmly: "Brother Xuan Chengzi, please understand clearly. If you say Blissful Lady Celestial's heart leans toward my Leiyin Temple, that's true. But talk of betraying alliances is indeed baseless speculation. Brother, you've probably misunderstood."

"You think I'll believe that?"

Lu Yao nodded: "That's exactly why I'm convening the Da Luo Dharma Assembly."

"For your sole supremacy?"

"Brother is truly mistaken." Lu Yao's words were earnest. "My purpose in convening the assembly is entirely to resolve conflicts."

"If the Xuanwei immortal path can merge into one, naturally there will be no sect divisions, no Buddhist-Taoist distinctions, and no talk of enemy and ally." Lu Yao smiled as he looked at Xuan Chengzi. "Benefactor Blissful was moved by this aspiration of mine, which is why she's willing to lend me a hand."

"......"

"But in my heart, Taishang Dao is not my enemy. Therefore, talk of betraying alliances wrongly accuses Benefactor Blissful." Lu Yao glanced at Blissful Lady Celestial. "When we work together harmoniously, what need is there for allies?"

Lu Yao's tone when saying this was sincere and solemn, truly possessing a compelling dignity. Even the Sword Dao Avatar had to admit that he probably genuinely thought this way.

Xuan Chengzi also seemed somewhat moved, his eyes slightly narrowed as he gazed at Lu Yao for a long time before sneering: "Is this Da Luo Dharma Assembly for the entire immortal path? Or for yourself?"

Just as Lu Yao was about to say something, Xuan Chengzi spoke first: "Laughing away past grievances, working together harmoniously—well said indeed. But who takes the lead? Who listens to whom?"

"And how do I know your Leiyin Temple won't suppress other sects in the future?"

Every one of Xuan Chengzi's questions hit the most crucial points.

These were indeed extremely difficult questions to answer.

"Brother Xuan Chengzi asks well!" Unexpectedly, Lu Yao not only wasn't troubled but instead laughed. "I can only say, for the first question, you'll understand when Brother Xuan Chengzi comes to the Da Luo Dharma Assembly."

Seeing him like this, even Xuan Chengzi's expression showed some wariness and curiosity.

Did this mean Lu Yao was confident that once everyone attended the Da Luo Dharma Assembly, they would willingly acknowledge him as master?

"The second question falls upon the Jiushan Sect, upon Fellow Daoist Zheng Fa."

...Me?

The Sword Dao Avatar felt countless gazes turning toward him from all directions.

Xuan Chengzi, Blissful Lady Celestial, those thirty-two demon gods, and even many great powers hidden in the shadows were all curiously watching the Jiushan Realm.

Just their gazes alone made the Sword Dao Avatar feel somewhat breathless.

Xuan Chengzi spoke, his tone puzzled: "Zheng Fa? What does this have to do with him?"

"In my dao field, within the Nine Luminaries Heaven, there was originally a strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi. This is a supreme treasure of the immortal path, now obtained by Fellow Daoist Zheng Fa."

Speaking about his treasure being stolen, Lu Yao's tone remained extremely calm, even carrying some laughter.

"Brother, do you know what function this Hongmeng Purple Qi has?"

Xuan Chengzi shook his head.

"Heaven and earth have seven strands of Hongmeng Purple Qi. Each strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi establishes laws for our human race, for this heaven and earth."

"Establishing laws?"

Even the Sword Dao Avatar was somewhat surprised. Was this how Lu Yao viewed the Hongmeng Purple Qi?

Or did he truly know more about it than himself?

"The first Hongmeng Purple Qi established the method of human creation. Since then, all human races across the heavens have had the same appearance."

"The following five established cultivation methods. Therefore, we have the division between Buddhist and Taoist paths, the Yang Spirit Dharmakaya, the Talisman Path, Artifact Path, and various other branches."

"The final strand, the one in Fellow Daoist Zheng Fa's hands, is the method of establishing the celestial-human system!"

"Celestial-human system?"

"This Hongmeng Purple Qi can determine how the immortal path operates."

"This isn't the Da Luo path..."

"Exactly, but the rules determined by the Hongmeng Purple Qi cannot be erased even by Hunyuan."

Xuan Chengzi's face showed sudden understanding upon hearing these two words, and then his gaze toward the Jiushan Realm became complex.

"Therefore, Fellow Daoist Xuan Chengzi fears my Leiyin Temple suppressing other fellow daoists... As long as we use the Hongmeng Purple Qi to establish a system, this matter can be avoided from the very beginning."

Xuan Chengzi fell into deep thought. After a long time, he finally said: "You've thought quite comprehensively indeed."

His tone was much softer than before.

The Sword Dao Avatar in the Jiushan Realm felt his heart skip a beat, sensing those gazes fixed on him had grown much more profound.

"Can that Hongmeng Purple Qi truly establish a celestial-human system?"

Uncle Pang asked curiously.

The Sword Dao Avatar nodded gently. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Lu Yao truly hadn't lied.

Viewing the human race as a whole, this strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi was indeed the operating method for the entire human race—the law that integrated various Dao Fruits and cultivation methods, allowing them to interact with each other.

To put it more simply, this thing was somewhat like a constitution for the immortal path.

"This..." Uncle Pang's eyes widened. "Aren't we then guilty of possessing a priceless treasure?"

The Sword Dao Avatar slowly nodded.

He could feel that when Lu Yao revealed the Hongmeng Purple Qi's function, all those dissatisfied gazes directed at Lu Yao had converged upon him.

This wasn't just because the Jiushan Realm was relatively weak.

More importantly, the Hongmeng Purple Qi's influence was simply too great!

Even Xuan Chengzi was looking at the Jiushan Realm, his eyes full of deep thought.

Invisible gazes from the shadows focused on the Jiushan Realm. The Sword Dao Avatar felt wave after wave of overwhelming pressure.

At this moment, the Underworld suddenly emitted a mysterious light. A figure slowly stepped out, standing before the Jiushan Realm.

The Nine Nether Emperor!

He didn't say a word, merely glanced around before standing behind the Underworld.

The Nine Nether Emperor couldn't leave the Underworld, but most people seemed unaware of this. The imposing manner of a Taiyi Golden Immortal was enough to make villains wary. Those hidden in the shadows successively averted their gazes.

The Sword Dao Avatar relaxed completely, casting a grateful look toward the Nine Nether Emperor.

Lu Yao smiled, seemingly not feeling regretful, and spoke again: "The Hongmeng Purple Qi is a matter of great importance. My Leiyin Temple will dispatch the Glazed Buddha to the Jiushan Sect to invite Fellow Daoist Zheng Fa to attend the Da Luo Dharma Assembly..."

The Sword Dao Avatar's heart sank slightly, finally understanding why Lu Yao was so certain he would attend the Da Luo Dharma Assembly—going certainly wouldn't necessarily be safe.

But not going? If some consensus was truly reached at the assembly, then the Jiushan Sect would truly become the target of all.

By then, forget about the Nine Nether Emperor being unable to leave the Underworld—even if he could, he probably couldn't withstand it.

After Lu Yao finished speaking, heaven and earth fell into complete silence.

This Lu Yao now controlled the Northern Continent demon clans, had Yaochi's allegiance, and could almost be called the world's greatest power. His announcement of convening the Da Luo Dharma Assembly was already attention-grabbing.

Moreover, there was the Hongmeng Purple Qi in Zheng Fa's hands.

Just looking at Taishang Dao's Xuan Chengzi showed that Taishang Dao would certainly participate in this Da Luo Dharma Assembly.

Lu Yao smiled and said: "I will wait at Leiyin Temple, awaiting all fellow daoists."

After speaking, his figure transformed into points of light, slowly dissipating.

Blissful Lady Celestial turned her head, glanced at the Jiushan Realm, a bright smile appearing on her face before she transformed into flower petals that scattered in all directions.

Xuan Chengzi had disappeared without anyone noticing when.

But the Sword Dao Avatar could feel that those gazes fixed on the Jiushan Realm hadn't disappeared. Not only had they not disappeared, they were growing more numerous, more brazen, restless and eager to move.

In just a few sentences, because of possessing the Hongmeng Purple Qi, the Jiushan Sect had become the target of all.

From the direction of the Western Continent, a glazed Buddha light streaked across the sky toward the east, seemingly exactly the Glazed Buddha's party that Lu Yao had mentioned.

Those hidden in the shadows were already somewhat restless. Seeing the Buddha light coming from the east, they grew increasingly unable to restrain themselves.

But the Underworld's Nine Nether Emperor's figure hadn't yet dissipated, making them dare not act recklessly. Yet they were unwilling to easily give up.

The Nine Nether Emperor stood with hands behind his back, gazing toward the west as the Jiushan Realm slowly moved closer to the Underworld.

The area around the Jiushan Realm fell into complete silence, an eerie stillness where no one dared to move.

But one figure shattered all the silence.

Rainbow light rose from Haori Mountain, braving the Nine Nether Demon Ancestor's cold gaze, charging straight toward the Jiushan Realm.

It was precisely the Creation Daoist!