Yan Zhaoge thought for a while, “Perhaps, someone else was holding him back?”
The final scripture of the Prime Clear Ten Scriptures – the Chaos Extinguishing Origin Scripture was the same as Yan Zhaoge’s Peerless Heavenly Scripture, the first scripture of the Primordial Heavenly Scriptures. They were all the foundations of the Three Clear Grand Masters, which allowed them to transcend to the Dao Realm.
Theoretically speaking, as long as one could fully comprehend the laws and argumentations within these scriptures and advance accordingly, they could follow after the Primordial Heavenly Lord and the Lord of Numinous Treasure’s path, slowly advancing towards the Dao Realm.
Of course, if one hoped to comprehend these supreme martial arts fully, not only would they require savviness, they also needed opportunities.
The Three Clears Grand Masters did not just transcend so simply. The requirements contained within were extremely harsh.
As a result, a problem arose during the actual cultivation.
The three Clears Grand Master succeeded in their transcendence and had pointed out a path for their successors. However, this path would be exposed to others as well.
Those who were capable and harbored malicious intentions would then strive to disrupt these paths.
Or, the disruption might not even occur. Others might destroy the person’s path towards transcendence.
When such disruptions happen, one might only be held back a little. In other words, they still had the chance of ascension.
However, some barricades would block off the path entirely.
Not only would their path towards transcendence be blocked, but their path of ascending towards the Dao Realm might suffer from such hurdles as well.
“Idealism holds no grounds in the face of reality,” said Yan Zhaoge helplessly.
An example he knew came to his mind.
The Maitreya Buddha – the current Future Buddha, currently governed over the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus.
Typically speaking, as long as the current Buddha transcends, he would be able to take over the position, becoming the new owner of the central Blessed Lands of Saha. With this, he would surpass the colossal gulf between the Grand Heavenly Realm and the Dao Realm, becoming the new Mystical Mountain’s Buddha.
If he succeeded, he would follow the path the Gautama Buddha walked through, advancing from the Dao Realm towards transcendence.
His ascending path to the Dao Realm differed from other Buddhism experts, including those of the Blessed Lands of Saha. His path was unique and extremely simple, making other Grand Heavenly Realm experts jealous and envious of him.
But, so what about it? Now, everyone knew what happened.
During his final crucial step of ascending to the Dao Realm, the Maitreya Buddha was schemed against by someone else.
It was so bad that even when he wanted to walk the orthodox like any other Blessed Lands Buddha slowly, he was incapable of doing so.
In the end, he was forced to change the entire central Blessed Lands of Saha’s teachings, which resulted in a large majority of Blessed Lands of Saha experts turning towards the Western Pure Lands.
This was under the circumstance where his path was still considered secretive.
The clearer the path was, the easier it was for someone else to intervene.
Since ancient times, countless paragons had emerged. Using other arts as their basis, they continued innovating different paths to prevent such occurrences from happening.
Sometimes, new discoveries might break through the hurdles by their pathway, making it unimpeded.
Of course, time and tide wait for no men. Everything is still dependent on reality.
Sometimes, one would be forced to go through hardships. Occasionally, some choices dwell only between “worse possible outcome” and “even worse possible outcome.”
“The one that obstructed the Lord of Plentiful Treasures’ path, no, the Chaos Extinguishing Origin Scripture should be the Nine Underworlds, right?” Yan Zhaoge lightly rubbed his temples, “To lay down the pathway for the Doomsday Heavenly Devil.”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1473 - Lord of Plentiful Treasure's Burial Spot
“If the Lord of Numinous Treasure were still alive, the Doomsday Heavenly Devil’s descent would result in the two’s confrontation.”
Gao Qingxuan and Daoist Cloud Conquest sighed, “With the Lord of Numinous Treasure’s transcendence, the Nine Underworlds wouldn’t hope for another Lord of Numinous Treasure to appear.”
“But, perhaps, the Lord of Plentiful Treasure’s actions in the past presented an opportunity for Jian Shunhu.” Yan Zhaoge underwent deep contemplation, “Otherwise, she wouldn’t have acquired it so easily.”
Hearing his words, the other two sunk into deep thought, “That could likely be the reason.”
“Knowing this truth doesn’t make me happy at all.” Yan Zhaooge smiled bitterly.
The two Prime Clear bigwigs did not hold any tinge of joy as well.
It was not only because they found evidence of perishment for one of Daoism’s bigwigs.
Instead, through this revelation, they realized how unpredictable the Elder Lord’s thoughts were.
Relying too much on the Elder Lord was not something reassuring.
It was no wonder that during this era, when the Great Calamity struck, the Elder Lord did not even bother making any moves.
“Ultimately, we still have to rely on ourselves.” Yan Zhaoge muttered, “Rather than placing our hopes on the Elder Lord, we might as well lower our expectations. Perhaps, a surprise might even await us.”
The three looked at each other and remained quiet.
“The death of Master Red Essence and the Lord of Plentiful Treasure happened during the Middle era?” After a while, Yan Zhaoge tidied his thoughts and asked once again.
Gao Qingxuan nodded, “That’s right. It all happened during the early stages of the Middle era. It happened before the Journey to the West, a little earlier before the Great Sage Equalling Heavens was born.”
“The Lord of Plentiful Treasure and Master Red Essence had also disappeared during that period, with news related to them decreasing drastically.” Yan Zhaoge contemplated, “The timing does fit.”
Yan Zhaoge suddenly thought about another matter.
Previously, he was stuck in a situation filled with immense danger, with him having to deal with the Victorious Fighting Buddha and experts from various other factions. As a result, he could not communicate much with Nie Jingshen and Yu Ye, who had just reunited. He could not ask about how they acquired the Immortal Slaughtering Sword and what they had experienced.
However, when looking at the Immortal Slaughtering Sword, some thoughts surfaced in Yan Zhaoge’s mind.
After the Investiture ended, and after the Ancient era, the Lord of Plentiful Treasure had left behind an inheritance of his lineage – the Daoist temple.
This Prime Clear lineage was the most proficient in the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Manual.
In the past, Yan Zhaoge had first learned of the Lord of Plentiful Treasure’s Immortal Slaughtering Sword Manual in the Daoist temple. Only after that did he review the Incongruence Divine Mother’s Immortal Slaughtering Sword in the Roving Jade Heavens.
During the beginning of the Middle era, the Lord of Plentiful Treasures had left behind a lineage unbeknownst to the public.
Could he have his special reason for doing so?
Only, he did not know when the Daoist temple’s creator – Daoist Origin Peace had joined the Lord of Plentiful Treasurer’s lineage.
After he killed Master Red Essence, after he acquired the Immortal Slaughtering Sword, and before the Vast Freedom Heavenly Devil killed him, then there must be some reasoning hidden within.
“In the end, fate still holds control over any kinds of plots.” Yan Zhaoge touched his chin.
No matter if the Lord of Plentiful Treasure had made his special arrangements or not, the Great Cal
amity’s effects encompassed the entire great thousand universes, inflicting heavy casualties upon the Daoist temple.
Although Yan Zhaoge discovered the Daoist temple’s ruins and acquired the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Manual, Yu Ye had arrived at the Lord of Plentiful Treasure’s burial spot, also acquiring said sword art in the process.
Even if the Lord of Plentiful Treasure had a plot, it would have all gone to waste.
Fate often messes with people, nothing more than that.
“If the Lord of Plentiful Treasure perished by the hands of the Vast Freedom heavenly Devil, why didn’t the Immortal slaughtering Sword fall into the hands of the Nine Underworlds?” Daoist Cloud Conquest asked, “Where did Yu Ye and Nie Jingshen locate the Immortal Slaughtering Sword and the Lord of Plentiful Treasure’s remains?”
Gao Qingxuan replied, “According to what the Immortal Slaughtering Sword shows, the Lord of Plentiful Treasure didn’t immediately die by the Vast Freedom Heavenly Devil. He managed to escape, yet his wounds were far too severe for recovery.”
“I don’t know the exact details either. The two must have entered the Lord of Plentiful Treasure’s spot of burial through the previous spatial distortion, which allowed them to acquire the Chaos Extinguishing Origin Scripture and the Immortal Slaughtering Sword.”
Daoist Cloud Conquest remained silent.
Gao Qingxuan asked, “Are you perhaps wondering if others had also discovered that place?”
“Yeah.” Daoist Cloud Conquest nodded.
Yan Zhaoge showed a look of resounding approval.
After the Lord of Plentiful Treasure had perished for so many years, his remains had never been located by anyone.
Even when the Vast Freedom Heavenly Devil caused his perishment, the Nine Underworlds did not manage to locate his burial spot and eliminate all sorts of future troubles from arising.
Normally, while there exists the possibility of Nie Jingshen and Yu ye entering the Lord of Plentiful Treasure’s burial spot through the spatial black hole created by the Blood Star Devil Monarch, the possibilities were nigh none.
After all, with the Immortal Slaughtering Sword, the Lord of Plentiful Treasures could form a defensive formation, prohibiting it from being noticed by others.
Even if one noticed it, breaking through the restrictions and the Immortal Slaughtering Sword was not easy.
Nie Jingshen and Yu Ye were both prodigies, their strength far surpassing their peers. With the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Manual acquired from the Daoist temple, the Lord of Plentiful treasure’s lineage, even if they had the possibility of breaking through it, doing so would not be all that easy either.
As such, perhaps, someone else had also located the Lord of Plentiful Treasure’s burial spot during that time. With all other factors included within, only did the Lord of Plentiful Treasure’s remains resurfaced within the world.
Nie Jingshen and the others entered the ruins through spatial distortion. Perhaps, someone else managed to come in contact with the ruin’s restrictions.
With all sorts of coincidences joined together, it resulted in Yu Ye receiving huge benefits from it.
“Senior apprentice-brother Nie and senior apprentice-sister Yu’s barging might’ve also assisted others in entering the ruins.”
Otherwise, the other party might have to spend a lot more time and effort before they were allowed to enter.
Pairing together with other causations, they coincidentally managed to open up this sealed remnant of the past.
“In the end, the two’s fates were more compatible with the Lord of Plentiful Treasure, which resulted in the two hoardings these benefits.” Daoist Cloud Conquest said, “Only, I wonder who joined the contest, and what happened to them now?”
The three stared at each other, glimmers flashing across their eyes.
Those that could locate the Lord of Plentiful Treasure’s remains would most likely be of the Prime Clear lineage. Even if those of other lineages could do so, the possibility of him being of the Prime Clear lineage was still highly likely.
A name surfaced across their minds.
The one who left the Roving Jade Heavens on his own accord, the Lofty Sovereign – Zhang Buxu.
They were not sure if other Prime Clear successors still existed, just like how Li Xingba and Daoist Crimson Mist had secluded themselves from the world. However, upon thinking about a Prime Clear martial art cultivator, Zhang Buxu became the candidate with the highest possibility.
“We’ll have to ask senior apprentice-brother Nie and senior apprentice-sister Yu about the exact details.” Yan Zhaoge said, “We have to locate the others quickly. Right now, the battle had yet to end. While the void’s outskirts are indeed vast, who knows if they would encounter a foe or not.”
Gao Qingxuan and Daoist Cloud Conquest nodded. The three then continued their search within the void.
After a while, they successfully located Yan Di and received Long Xueji’s message elucidating his safety after returning to the Roving Jade Heavens. Through his message, they were also aware that she was not in a dire condition despite suffering from serious injuries.
Their search continued in the chaotic void’s outskirts, where flames of war were still raging about.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1474 - Needle In The Universe
Amidst the dark void, a few signs of brilliance flashed across, their permeating Demonic qi perplexing the surrounding stars.
After the brilliance disappeared, only did some silhouette appear by the dark void.
They belonged to Yan Zhaoge’s group.
“Before the war ends, we’re bound to come across experts from varying factions.” Daoist cloud Conquest said, “We have to be extra cautious against the Demon Race. I wonder where the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles is at?”
The leader of the Golden-Winged Great Roc clan – the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles. He was considered one of the fastest Demon Race Great Sage.
When comparing speed alone, he would undoubtedly be the quickest existence among all other Grand Heavenly Realm experts.
Right now, Yan Zhaoge’s group had formed a dispute against said Demon Race Great Sage.
During the previous battle concerning the Earth Devil’s resurrection, his son – a Demon Race Small Saint called Fuluo Zi had perished by the Immortal Extermination Formation, which Yan Zhaoge and the others laid down.
Fuluo Zi’s speed was undoubtedly a massive threat to Yan Zhaoge and the others, who aimed to protect Xu Fei, Shi Jun, and Ying Yuzhen.
Violence knows no boundaries. Yan Zhaoge’s group would not bother leaving him unscathed as well.
However, just because they slew Fuluo Zi without any hesitations, it did not imply that they were lofty enough to ignore the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles. Only, while you could relent on some matters, some matters call for merciless actions.
If they let him go, they would have to be wary of his vengeance.
According to the intel, the Roc of Ten thousand Cloudy Miles did not partake in the war between the Nine Underworlds Devil’s resurrection and the other forces.
The Immortal Court and the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus were still in a war against each other.
The Western Pure Lands and the Demon Race, who supported the two, were also brawling against each other, with no sides willing to give way.
The roc of Ten thousand Cloudy Miles was the Demon Race army commander, responsible for the skirmish against the Western Pure Lands.
Typically speaking, this would be a heavy responsibility.
This Demon Race Great Sage’s existence had caused Buddhism significant troubles. Under specific conditions, he alone sufficed in dealing with a few Grand Heavenly Realm experts. He alone could draw the attention of various Buddhas.
Due to his presence, even when the two sides were still in a tie, the Demon Race was allocated with a certain amount of initiative, while the Western Pure Lands were comparatively more on guard.
If
the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles suddenly left, no one could predict what outcome it would bring about.
Thanks to the Demon Race holding the Western Pure Lands back, the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus could invade the Immortal Court viciously without holding back. Until now, they still held the advantageous grounds.
If a hole appeared in the Demon Race’s defense line, which allowed the Western Pure Lands’ orthodox Buddhism experts to interfere with the battle between the two heretics faction, the situation would undoubtedly undergo a drastic change.
Usually, this should be the case…
But, now, the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles’ son had perished.
If he were not aware of it, then all would still be fine. However, once he got wind of it, he might take action soon enough.
With him not being present even until now, the probability of him being held back by other experts of the same realm was still more prominent.
Being coveted after by this Grand Heavenly Realm expert was not something to look forward to.
Which was why Yan Zhaoge’s group was in such a rush to locate their lost brethren.
“According to the current intel, the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles still has yet to appear in this area’s battlefield.” Yan Zhaoge said, “However, to that Demon, traversing through the vast void was something he could do in a mere moment. To him, such distance doesn’t matter at all.
While there exists the possibility of him being held back by his foes, if no particular factors were involved within, his opponents would wish to run away from him as soon as possible, as far as possible.
Which was why Yan Zhaoge’s group did not dare put down their guard.
“Daoist Ling sent us some intel. As of now, she’s still fine. However, since she received such heavy wounds in the Immortal Extermination Formation, she has to seclude herself to focus on her conditioning,” said Gao Qingxuan.
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