Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 503 - 274 Underworld

Old Apricot shook his head and said, "Since Lu Zhang established his dynastic rule, Lu Yu had secluded himself on Mountain Luoxia, no longer concerning himself with the affairs of Great Chu. He seldom visits here, so fearing the possibility of meeting him is unlikely."

Lu Xun's face inevitably revealed a look of disappointment. Without the aid of the immortals, reviving Great Chu was hardly an easy feat.

Seeing the disappointment on Lu Xun's face, the elder said, "When Lu Zhang initially rose to power, he was merely a beggar among the common folk. Before Lu Yu's arrival, he had already become one of the feudal lords, eventually unifying the realm. As his descendent, how can you entrust the hope of restoring the nation solely to the immortal gods? If that were the case, why would Lu Wu have sent you here?"

"If you aspire to restore the nation, you must strive to strengthen yourself ceaselessly. Otherwise, merely thinking of conquering the realm with the help of immortal gods, you are greatly underestimating the world."

Old Apricot's words made Lu Xun feel exceedingly ashamed. Ever since hearing that his ancestor was still alive, he had harbored a lax heart, focusing solely on how to seek his ancestor's help to revive Great Chu, yet forgetting that his own efforts were key.

"Listening to your words is more enlightening than reading ten years of books, Lu Xun thanks the elder for his teachings," Lu Xun said, bowing in gratitude to Old Apricot.

"Very well, to recognize mistakes and make amends is of utmost importance. Come with me. I shall teach you during this time. Having lived long within the palace walls, you are probably not yet accustomed to the outside world. You need to learn well to integrate, to better conceal your identity, and to gradually accumulate advantages," Old Apricot said, beckoning Lu Xun to follow him inside.

Meanwhile, far away on Mountain Luoxia, Lu Yu suddenly opened his eyes and muttered to himself, "A sudden whim, this must relate to something concerning myself."

He hastily made calculations. Although Heaven's Secret was chaotic at the moment, making many of the calculation methods ineffective, Lu Yu, having once witnessed the River of Time and Destiny, was still able to figure out quite a bit, especially since the other party was devoid of cultivation.

In a moment, countless pieces of information flooded into his mind, instantly clarifying the situation for him. He sighed softly and called for two little girls, instructing, "Please ask your eldest senior brother to emerge from seclusion."

After the child servants agreed and withdrew, it wasn't long before they saw Liu Qingyun walking over, kneeling beside Lu Yu and asking, "May I ask why the master has summoned his disciple here?"

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Liu Qingyun was puzzled at the time. He had been in deep meditation for a long time, and even when the master visited the cave, he never disturbed him. The special summons now must mean that something urgent had occurred.

"Wait, and you will accompany me to the Underworld, to see your parents," Lu Yu said softly.

Liu Qingyun looked up in surprise. Being a person from the yang realm, although he could visit his relatives in the Netherworld because his master had a good relationship with the gods there, it was still a matter of respecting the authority of the Nether Dragon Court, so it had been many years since his last visit to his parents.

"Master, has something happened in the Nether Dragon Court?" Liu Qingyun asked with concern.

"Great Chu is no more," Lu Yu said softly, but it struck Liu Qingyun like a bolt from the blue.

He said incredulously, "Great Chu is gone? With master's protection of Fortune and Destiny, it should have enjoyed nine hundred years of national fortune. But it's only been eight hundred years. How can it be gone already?"

"This is what Lu Zhang and the others deliberately did, wanting to destroy and then establish anew, to extend the nation's fortune," Lu Yu replied.

A look of shock appeared in Liu Qingyun's eyes. He had not expected Lu Zhang and the others to be so decisive. This was no small matter, and while easy to say, it was difficult to execute. Disruption could lead to complete chaos, which is why the master intended to visit the Underworld.

The two rushed into the Underworld, their Primordial Spirit Light shining brightly, like two fierce suns flying across the sky, causing countless Shadow Souls in the Underworld to look on in awe.

There had been a Judge waiting for a long time; upon seeing Lu Yu arrive, a joyous smile appeared on his face as he greeted, "I welcome the Tea Saint!"

However, Lu Yu smiled and waved his hand, "Judge Cui, do we still need such formalities between us?"

"You are a Human Sage, and I too was born of the human race; how can I not show respect? Besides, you deserve this honor," Judge Cui said firmly.

"The tragedy at Lion Camel City was a humiliation for our human race. It was fortunate that the Tea Saint upheld justice and personally slew the demons, thereby reminding the world of the unassailable dignity of our human race. Although we reside in the Underworld, we too are inspired and exhilarated."

Lu Yu looked at his impassioned expression and smiled, shaking his head, "This was merely my duty; it does not warrant such praise."

As the two conversed, they had already approached the outskirts of the Great Chu Dragon Court.

The once-decrepit Dragon Court had already transformed, with endless palaces stretching across the land, an exceptionally majestic city standing on the dark soil of the Underworld, and even the faint sight of Yin Soldiers patrolling the city walls.

Lu Yu looked solemnly at such a majestic Dragon Court, which was the result of the Lu Family's accumulation over eight hundred years. It was a pity that Great Chu had perished, and now the Dragon Court too had become rootless water, unsustainable in the long run.

The various emperors within the Dragon Court had already sensed Lu Yu's arrival, as the vision of the great sun descending had only just occurred.

The thick gates of the Dragon Court opened slowly, and the twenty-six emperors of Great Chu lined up, led by Lu Zhang, to welcome Lu Yu's arrival.

Each of them was dressed in Ceremonial Robes, their aura profound. Being emperors, each of them was at the realm of Ghost Kings, thus the scene was quite spectacular.

"We meet our esteemed ancestor!" At this moment, they no longer bore their usual dignity; each of them bowed their heads, only daring to sneak glances at Lu Yu, who stood before them.

This was the true patriarch of their clan, a revered Immortal and now a Human Sage. Living in the Underworld, they naturally knew that Lu Yu was a famous Divine Skills wielder across the three realms, a venerable presence among the immortals. Many among them had, in fact, never seen their revered ancestor in person, only hearing of him through the teachings passed down from their forefathers.

Lu Yu, surprised, looked at this vast gathering of later generations. For someone of eternal life, time had long lost its meaning, but seeing these descendants, whose names he could and couldn't recall, Lu Yu truly felt the passage of time. Yes, it had been eight hundred years. It is rare for a mortal to reach seventy, yet what about eight hundred years?

"Rise!" Lu Yu composed himself and said softly. Everyone felt a sudden surge of strength lifting their bodies gently, astounded beyond measure.

It should be noted that they were now bodies of Ghost Kings, with the Fortune and Destiny of the Dragon Court in their physique, extremely heavy. Yet, Lu Yu, with a mere flick, had lifted so many effortlessly, a testament to the power of an Immortal.

At that moment, Lu Zhang stepped forward and spoke softly to Lu Yu, "Uncle!"