The legends regarding Grand Master Hua Hu and the Lord of Plentiful Treasures originated from such occasions.
The third kind of guess was a much braver guess. Another Dao Ancestor transformed into the Gautama Buddha.
For others, Dao Realm bigwig experts might be unreadable, indescribable, and their thoughts were hard to be made out of.
Other than the Dao Realm bigwigs, barely anyone could guess what they were about to do.
During that time, some Dao Realm bigwigs were unlocatable, and their whereabouts were unknown.
Among them, the Buddhism’s Western two Patriarch – the Daoist Guide and Daoist Zhunti had barely made any appearance anymore. This made others make out other guesses in secret.
Only, at that time, barely anyone believed it.
“From the looks of it, the braver the guess, the closer it is to the truth,” said Gao Han in amusement. “If what the Great Sage Equalling Heavens said was true, these are shocking news.”
Yan Zhaoge shrugged his shoulders, “We’re not sure whether it’s true or not.”
“Since the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor asked me to look around the Five Elements Mountain, and I’ve completed my task, please do help me report back to the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, Exalted Solar Luminary.”
Gao Han said, “The rewards are much bigger than we had anticipated. You’ve worked hard.”
Gao Han looked towards Yan Zhaoge and analyzed him for a while. Then, he smiled and said, “After you return, please do help me apologize to Daoist Chen and Fu Jinxiu.”
“I’ll tell them about it,” said Yan Zhaoge plainly.
As for whether Chen Xuanzong and Fu Yunchi would forgive Gao Han, that was something he couldn’t guarantee.
“Speaking of it, although the Great Sage Equalling Heavens’ condition was different, the surface syndrome is somewhat similar to Fu Yunchi.” Gao Han shook his head. He smiled and said, “However, I’ve already made some plans for Fu Yunchi. There’s no need for him to worry.”
Yan Zhaoge looked at him and smiled as well, “The Grand Clear’s Severing Feelings Parasitism passed down before the Great Calamity?”
Gao Han tilted his head slightly, “Oh? It seems like Fu Yunchi, and you had already figured something out?”
“I wouldn’t say that I’ve figured it out. It’s only a train of thought.” Yan Zhaoge’s tone was calm, “Exalted Solar Luminary, no need to be so worried.”
Gao Han smiled with his usual expression, “That’s good; that’s good.”
He said indifferently, “Daoist Chen’s matters are related to the Nine Underworlds Devils, so I can’t comment about it. However, I’ve got some clues in searching for Little Friend Xie and Little Friend Chu. After acquiring precise information, I would naturally inform Daoist Chen.”
“I’ll tell them about this. Thank you for your concern, Exalted Solar Luminary.” Yan Zhaoge cupped his hands.
Gao Han nodded, “Oh, right. There’s one more matter. I wonder if the two of you are interested.”
He swept his glance towards Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng, “The two of you should know of the Three Brilliances Sacred Water.”
“Naturally.” Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng both looked towards each other and nodded in unison.
The Three Brilliances Sacred Water was a type of sacred water rumored to have been possessed by the Jade Clear’s Primordial Heavenly Lord, stored within his Eight Treasured Glazed Bottle. This sacred water had all sorts of special effects and was incredibly proficient in concealing hurdles without causing any imbalance or even moving it.
Only, this treasure had been long lost. It had been hidden from the world for far too long, without any traces of it appearing within the world any longer.
“Now, this treasure has appeared in the world once more,” said Gao Han. “It appeared in the hands of one of the Western Pure Lands’ Buddhist Bhante. When fighting against the Demon Race experts, he had taken it out.”
Yan Zhaoge crossed his brows, “Exalted Solar Luminary is planning on targeting him?”
Gao Han smiled slightly, “There might be a chance with careful planning.”
He said, “This treasure is proficient in protecting and concealing other things. With the Three Brilliances Sacred Water, it’ll be much harder for the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord and the Immortal Court heretics to locate the Heavenly Essence Stone’s fragments.”
Gao Han didn’t hide anything at all. With this, he had technically admitted that the “Sikong Qing”s manifested by the Heavenly Essence Stone fragments was within his possession.
“I believe that this treasure is useful for you all as well,” said Gao Han with a smile. “How about we think of a strategy together?”
[1] It was previously known as the Way Realm. But we swapped to Dao Realm as we found it more accurate.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1376 - A Famous Family
To those of the Sky beyond Skies, they would naturally covet the Three Brilliances Sacred Water.
Just as Gao Han had said, with this treasure’s concealing powers, the Immortal Court and the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord would face a more massive difficulty searching for the Heavenly Essence Stone fragments’ whereabouts.
Most importantly, with the aid of the Three Brilliance Sacred Water, Fu Ting, Meng Wan, He Xixing would face a smaller risk of being illuminated by the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord through the fabrics of space.
Although Yan Zhaoge had other sets of plans and arrangements prepared for them, if he could lock the stable door after the horse had bolted and cleared them off from the threats they were facing, it would ultimately be better.
The Pill Hall’s Awakened Sky Cosmos, as well as the Sky beyond Skies within it, would be much safer as well, as they would better their quality in hiding.
Just by hearing the Three Brilliances Sacred Water’s name, Yan Zhaoge’s heart had already wavered slightly.
However, he wasn’t in a rush to make a decision. Instead, he first asked a question.
“Which Buddhist Bhante is it? Have I ever heard of his name before?”
Gao Han smiled, “I think you should’ve heard of him before. Usually, people refer to him as the Traveling Monk Hui An.”
“
Hehe…
” Yan Zhaoge held back his strong urge to roll his eyes, “Naturally, I’ve heard of him before.”
Traveling Monk Hui An – Mu Zha, Pagoda Bearing God – Li Jing’s second son, the second older brother of the Tri-Buddhism Platforms Great Divinity – Ne Zha.
Since the Ancient era, he had already become an Immortal and had inherited the teachings of the Samantabhadra Cultivated Deity. He was a legitimate third-generation Daoism disciple.
Only, he followed Samantabhadra Cultivated Deity and joined the Western Buddhism. Samantabhadra Cultivated Deity turned into the Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, whilst Mu Zha became a Buddhism Bhante.
Those of the Jade Clear lineage that followed the Samantabhadra Cultivated Deity were the Manjushri Broad Laws Heavenly Lord and the Compassionate Cultivated Deity. The former had transformed into the Manjushri Bodhisattva, while the latter had become the Bodhisattva Guan Yin.
During the Middle era, Mu Zha had become the Bodhisattva Guan Yin’s disciple and was referred to as Traveling Monk Hui An.
The relations that were established between the Ancient era and the Middle era were too complicated. Other than those present during those times, others barely knew anything about it.
From Yan Zhaoge’s perspective, Traveling Monk Hui An’s matters could be said to be a mess.
“So, dare I ask the Exalted Solar Luminary, are both the Samantabhadra Cultivated Deity and the Compassionate Cultivated Deity still alive?” Yan Zhaoge looked towards Gao Han.
Upon hearing that the Three Brilliances Sacred Water had reappeared within the hands of the Buddhist Bhante, Yan Zhaoge’s thoughts couldn’t help but spiral away.
This treasure could only be found in the Jade Clear Pr
imordial Heavenly Lord Grand Master’s dao arena – the Jade Illusory Palace. In the entire world, there was only that amount. While the possibility of one coincidentally obtaining it was present, the possibility was far too low.
Meanwhile, the three Jade Clear bigwigs – the Manjushri Broad Laws Heavenly Lord, the Samantabhadra Cultivated Deity, and the Compassionate Cultivated Deity had entered Western Buddhism after the Primordial Heavenly Lord had transcended. The possibility of them carrying said treasure over was much higher.
After asking, it turned out exactly as he had expected.
“I’m not sure of how the Compassionate Cultivated Deity is now. However, the Samantabhadra Cultivated Deity should still be within this world,” answered Gao Han with a smile.
Yan Zhaoge’s expression seemed to be amused, “Then, how about the Tri-Buddhism Platforms Great Divinity, the Pagoda Bearing God, and the Mystical Mountain’s Buddhism Dharma Protector? Can you tell me about it, Exalted Solar Luminary?”
Tri-Buddhism Platforms Great Divinity – Ne Zha.
Pagoda Bearing God – Li Jing.
Mystical Mountain’s Buddhism Dharma Protector – Jin Zha.
Traveling Monk Hui An – Mu Zha.
This was quite a famous family in history.
“The Mystical Mountain’s Buddhism Dharma Protector is currently still in the central Blessed Lands of Saha, which is the current Blessed Lands of the White Lotus.” Gao Han’s expression remained unfazed, and he continued explaining, “Meanwhile, the Pagoda Bearing God had entered the Western Pure Lands. As for the whereabouts of the Tri-Buddhism Platforms Great Divinity, forgive me, for I have no knowledge about it as well. Currently, I’m still investigating this matter.”
“However, after the Great Calamity, during the war where the Heavenly Court’s Divine Palace had perished, legends had it that the Tri-Buddhism Platforms Great Divinity had battled till the end. There’s a high chance that he had experienced “Buddhism Dharma Protector’s Eternal Rest.”
The so-called “Buddhism Dharma Protector’s Eternal Rest” was a more euphemistic way of announcing one’s perishment.
Feng Yunsheng frowned and looked towards Yan Zhaoge.
If they were to assume that Gao Han had something hidden in his sleeves, which would bring them all sorts of troubles, it would be impractical in this situation. After all, Gao Han never hid anything and told them everything he knew of.
However, if they were to assume that Gao Han was benevolent, she felt a massive conspiracy in front of her, and he was merely persuading others to jump within.
Yan Zhaoge pondered, “Are you planning on probing them?”
“Although the Compassionate Cultivated Deity and the Samantabhadra Cultivated Deity had entered Buddhism, they still have some ancestral relations to our Three Clear Lineage,” answered Gao Han with a smile. “Besides, we’re merely going after the Three Brilliances Sacred Water. We don’t necessarily have to take a hostile stance against Traveling Monk Hui An. Come to think of it. Traveling Monk Hui An is also our Daoism’s forerunner.”
After pondering for a while, Yan Zhaoge asked, “How’s the development of the battle between the two factions? Where is the Traveling Monk Hui An currently at? Which experts of the Western Pure Lands, the Demon Race, and even the two heretic factions are located at where he’s currently at?”
“Among the Immortal Court’s heretics’ Three Thousand Immortal Territories, the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus had taken over eight hundred of them,” said Gao Han. “However, comparatively, the thing that damaged the Immortal Court’s foundations, even more, was still Daoist Suo killing four of their Heavenly Immortals.”
“The Immortal Court’s Twelve Heavenly Immortals already lost to the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus’s Bhantes in terms of numbers. After four of them were killed, such damage couldn’t possibly be compensated for within such a short amount of time, which resulted in their current tragedy.”
“However, with the Western Pure Lands’ assistance, the Immortal Court heretics had regained their footing and started to fight back to reclaim their Immortal Territories. The Blessed Lands of the White Lotus wouldn’t allow that, as they desired to push even further. Currently, the two sides are in a stalemate, with no one willing to give up so easily.”
Gao Han smiled and said, “If no other incidents happen, there’s still a long time ahead before a victor can be decided among them.
Yan Zhaoge said plainly, “Half of today’s situation is thanks to your plots, Exalted Solar Luminary. I’m truly astonished.”
“I don’t dare to take all the credits for it.” Gao Han shook his head, “I’m merely an unknowledgeable person. Only, I had the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor to consult with. Moreover, things reached this state only because of Daoist Suo.”
He looked towards Yan Zhaoge and smiled, “You’ve contributed to this as well. With Daoist Shao and the others’ contribution, many a little makes a mickle, which ultimately led to today’s situation. I dare not steal the thunder for this.”
“You’re too courteous.” Yan Zhaoge’s expression remained calm.
Gao Han smiled indifferently and continued saying, “Traveling Monk Hui An isn’t by the Immortal Court’s grounds. Instead, he’s brawling against some Great Demon Immortals by the void’s boundless outskirts. There are some Western Pure Lands and Demon Race experts nearby as well. Of course, there aren’t any Grand Heavenly Immortal level Bhantes or Demon Race Great Sages around.”
“Which Great Demons is he fighting against right now?” asked Yan Zhaoge without any changes in his expression.
Gao Han replied, “Last I heard, they were of the Crane Race, the Monkey Race, and the Great Roc Race.”
“It’s no wonder then,” said Yan Zhaoge with his usual expression. “In the past, the Great Roc Race’s Prime Clear bigwig – the Feathered Wings Immortal had suffered from the Three Brilliances Sacred Water before.”
Gao Han nodded, “Indeed. This time, Traveling Monk Hui An brought the Three Brilliances Sacred Water to battle to counter the Great Rocs.”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1377 - Have you lost something? Look for Gao Han instead!
“Hold on, if it’s the Great Rocs…” Yan Zhaoge suddenly frowned, “To my knowledge, the commander of the Demon Race’s troops fighting against the Western Pure Lands was the well renowned Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles?”
The Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles, also known as the Golden-Winged Great Roc. He was a Demon Race Great Demon that was once famous during the Middle Journey to the West era. Afterward, he was subdued by the Tathagata Buddha and was brought back to the Mystical Mountain’s Great Thunderclap Monastery. Since then, there was no news of him anymore.
Afterward, after the Mystical Mountain’s Tathagata Buddha had transcended, and the Maitreya Buddha became the Future Buddha, the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles couldn’t be found within the central Blessed Lands of Saha anymore.
It wasn’t until twenty years ago, when the Demon Race resurfaced within the world to battle against the Western Puer Lands, did the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles reappear within the public.
During the battle against the Western Pure Lands, the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles was the bigwig that led other Demon Race experts into battle. It displayed its mighty talents, which turned the tides of the battle. He was a great problem for Buddhist Bhantes.
Most importantly, his speed was far too quick. It seemed to ignore every single item in space. Even a Grand Heavenly Immortal level Bhante couldn’t catch up with the roc using his lotus.
As a result, the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles was able to oversee the entire battlefield on his own, as if he was an omnipresent being.
When the Western Pure Lands’ Buddhist Bhantes were fighting against other Demon Races, they would still have to divert a little of their attention towards the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles to prevent themselves from being ambushed.
As a result, even if their strengt
hs were equal, the Western Pure Lands were forced into their passive stance.
The factor that truly made things difficult for the Western Pure Lands was the disparity in cultivation between them and the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles. Even if they were on guard, it was useless.
As the Roc casually strolled by and flipped its wings, a huge group of The Reveal Truth Venerable Man and Arhats would be massacred.
Only by relying on the protection of some formation or some treasure, they finally managed to stabilize themselves. However, with this, their overall mobilization was lost to rigidity.
Later, when more Buddhist experts joined the fray and besieged the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles, the roc finally suffered some injuries, causing it not to act so rampantly anymore.
However, judging by how he could still escape from the heavy besiegement, it was clear as day how capable he was.
The Great Rocs with lower cultivation was still extremely proficient in their speed when facing an opponent of the same realm. They brought about all sorts of troubles towards the Western Pure Lands.
Which was why Traveling Monk Hui An brought the Three Brilliances Sacred Water along and traveled around the battlefield to assist in subduing all the Great Rocs.
“Traveling Monk Hui An came out specifically to deal with the Great Roc Race.” Yan Zhaoge frowned as he looked towards Gao Han, “If the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles heard of it, would he leave the matter be?”
“If I can think of this, the Western Pure Lands’ Buddhist experts should’ve thought of this as well. They’ve already been planning on methods to eliminate the Roc of Ten Thousand Great Miles. It’s hard to determine whether Traveling Monk Hui An was a bait or not.”
The seemingly peaceful situation might have turbulence hidden within. A whole group of Grand Heavenly Immortal Realm level Demon Race Great Sages and Buddhism Bhantes all had their attention on Traveling Monk Hui An.
If the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles doesn’t make a move, Buddhism’s Bhantes won’t do anything as well. After all, with Traveling Monk Hui An dealing with other Great Rocs, the Buddhists wouldn’t be facing any problems.
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