My Dreams Connect to Ancient Times-Chapter 39 - 38: On This Day, Great Auspiciousness for the World

Chapter 39: Chapter 38: On This Day, Great Auspiciousness for the World

「East Sea City.」

It was Tuesday. Yan Jiangxue sat alone by the windowsill, pursing her lips as she watched the flashes of sword light erupting across the horizon.

"They’re fighting again..." she grumbled. "How long is this going to last...? I wonder what Lu Xuan is up to right now."

Feeling the building tremble and thinking about how the entire city was under lockdown because of this war between Immortals, the young girl grew even more resentful.

After a moment’s thought, she made a phone call.

"My dearest girl, what made you think of calling your old dad today?" a middle-aged man’s voice came from the other end of the line.

"Dad!" Yan Jiangxue said, propping her chin on her hand. "There are Immortals fighting outside East Sea City. They’ve been at it for three days now, and I don’t like it!"

Over the phone, the middle-aged man thought for a moment before saying:

"I know about this. It involves Sakata Heavy Industries and the Life Tower, so it’s very troublesome. Since you’re still in East Sea City, I’ve already sealed off Langya Province. Only Earth Immortals are permitted to enter."

He paused, then added with a chuckle:

"But since it’s annoyed my dearest girl, then no matter how troublesome it is, I’ll take care of it! Just you wait. As soon as I finish up with matters on Taibai Star, I’ll come over personally. It’ll take three to five days at most!"

"Still three to five days..." Yan Jiangxue sounded worried. ’That’s so long!’

On the other end of the line, the middle-aged man suddenly said:

"By the way... your Uncle Ao told me you’ve made a friend?"

"Mhm!" The girl’s spirits lifted, and she became much more talkative. "His name is Lu Xuan. He’s my first friend, and he’s really nice to me. He brings me tasty snacks every day!"

After a pause, Yan Jiangxue added, full of resentment:

"It’s all the fault of those Immortals who just have to fight. I haven’t even been able to see him lately."

The middle-aged man was silent for a long while. A pang of sorrow, like seeing his own prized cabbage being rooted at by a pig, welled up in his heart. He sighed and said:

"Alright then, I’ll get there as soon as I can... But remember, you have to introduce me to your new friend. Oh, and also, weren’t you recently researching historical materials on Li Er and Ancient Lu Xuan? As it happens, your old dad knows a thing or two."

As he spoke, his tone became smug.

"What?" Yan Jiangxue’s eyes lit up again.

"I’ll tell you later!" The middle-aged man laughed heartily, then explained, "This is a great secret concerning the foremost sect of the Daoist Sect in the current age. It’s not convenient to talk about over the phone. We’ll speak when we meet!"

......

"Well?"

Inside the Daoist Palace, Old Master calmly stroked his long beard and questioned the Primordial Celestial King.

However, his palm seemed to be trembling slightly.

Seated at an infinite height, with the dark and desolate primeval Cosmos swirling around him, the Primordial Celestial King fell silent.

After a long moment, he squeezed four words from between his teeth:

"What... virtue... what... power!"

Old Master’s smile grew even wider.

Below, Lu Xuan was a bit dumbfounded, but he keenly sensed that something was up. ’It seems that my ability to grasp even the basics has already far exceeded my Teacher’s and Second Senior Uncle’s expectations?’

Before he could think any further, the Primordial Celestial King spoke, his face dark:

"Guangcheng Zi, see our guests out!"

"Yes, Master."

Only then did Lu Xuan notice the middle-aged Daoist to the side, and he was both surprised and delighted.

"Uncle Dong!"

"You." Dong Chuping chuckled. "You should be calling me Senior Brother Dong, or Senior Brother Guangcheng."

As he spoke, he seemed a bit dazed. The scene from seven years ago was still vivid in his mind. Back then, he had seen the boy’s extraordinary comprehension when he grasped the basic form of the Heaven-Flipping Seal in an instant.

But now, it seemed the boy’s talent could hardly be described by the mere word "excellent."

’Throughout all of history, aside from those supreme Existences born before heaven and earth or born along with them, there has probably been no one who could compare...’

Nearby, Old Master chuckled smugly again.

"Alright, your Second Senior Uncle has already ordered us out. We shouldn’t impose any longer. Let’s leave the Daoist Palace. It’s time to perform the apprenticeship ceremony."

Lu Xuan and Zhang Ling quickly agreed. Dong Chuping also hurriedly led the way, and the four of them walked straight out of the Daoist Palace.

After they had all left, the Primordial Celestial King, from his high seat, slowly exhaled a turbid breath. He suddenly understood why those fellows from the Buddhist Sect were so fond of saying, "This child is fated to be with me."

To grasp the basics of the Primordial Body in a single day... If he weren’t already a Supreme Disciple, he himself would have definitely said those words!

’This child is fated to be with me!’

At this thought, his face grew cold, and he said viciously:

"What virtue, what power! What virtue, what power!"

......

Outside the Daoist Palace.

Dong Chuping, or rather, Guangcheng Zi, stopped for a moment. He first bowed respectfully to Old Master.

Then, he turned to Lu Xuan with a smile.

"I once said that if you ever set foot on the path of cultivation, I would show you a true scene of heaven and earth overturning and teach you the Heaven-Flipping Seal."

He paused, then added:

"However, you’ve just received the Dharma from your Third Senior Uncle and Master, so it’s not suitable for you to cultivate more Magic Techniques right now. I also need to prepare properly for the scene of heaven and earth overturning... How about this: in three months at the soonest, or a year at the latest, I will come find you in the Human World and teach you the Heaven-Flipping Seal. What do you say?"

Lu Xuan was pleasantly surprised and quickly bowed in thanks.

"Thank you, Uncle Dong... I mean, thank you, Senior Brother Guangcheng!"

Nearby, Zhang Ling watched with great envy, but it was only envy. His own talent was worlds apart from his Little Junior Brother’s. If he were actually given the method for the Heaven-Flipping Seal, he probably wouldn’t be able to learn it unless Senior Brother Guangcheng was willing to teach and guide him day and night...

’Hmph, that’s just wishful thinking.’

With this thought, Zhang Ling turned to look at the majestic Daoist Palace and the Heaven-Reaching Divine Mountain beneath his feet, and a magnificent feeling swelled in his heart. ’This will be my future sect gate!’

’This is the starting point from which I will bring glory to the Daoist Sect!’

Thinking of this, he also smiled at Lu Xuan.

"Little Junior Brother, your Senior Brother—I—plan to establish a Mountain Opening Gate here in the future. And you’ve buried a peach pit here. If it one day grows into a towering Immortal Peach Tree, I will surely inscribe your name upon it so that future generations will sing the praises of your virtue!"

Lu Xuan tilted his head and said softly:

"This is the first tree I’ve ever planted. I too hope it can grow to touch the heavens and stand for countless years."

"It definitely will!" Zhang Ling laughed loudly. "I’ve already thought of how I’ll write it! I’ll just wait for that day!"

As they were talking, Old Master watched quietly with a smile on his face. He said lightly:

"When that time comes, remember to add your junior brother’s Daoist name."

Zhang Ling grew excited.

"Teacher, what Daoist name do you plan to bestow upon my junior brother?"

Hearing this, Guangcheng Zi also cast a curious glance over, and Lu Xuan listened intently.

"Won’t you find out in a moment?"

As he spoke, Old Master raised his hand and pointed to the Celestial Vault.

"Alright. Ascend to the heavens with me. We will perform the ritual. This day shall be an auspicious day."

As his voice fell, the endless dark clouds scattered in an instant, replaced by a clear sky stretching for thousands upon thousands of miles.

And in response to his voice, in the Human World, in the Immortal Palaces above, and in the Yellow Springs below, all disasters and calamities vanished completely!

Where great floods raged along riverbanks, the waters ceased in an instant. Where rugged mountains were struck by earthquakes and rocks tumbled down, the tremors promptly stopped.

At this very moment, withered trees flourished once more, and all manner of flowers bloomed. Lands of great drought received sweet dew, and endless frost and snow met the spring wind. The wails of ghosts in the Nine Nether all fell silent, and the Immortals and Buddhas in the heavens all smiled!

The Old Master had spoken. Thus, this day was only permitted to be an auspicious one.

Great fortune to the world!