Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2210 140: News (Part 4)

"Word is that the Supreme True Buddha is active once more, allegedly targeting both the Cloud Sky Realm and the Eastern Luli Buddha Realm. In response, the Cloud Sky Realm is calling upon allies everywhere for reinforcements."

"..."

"Why does chaos seem to follow me wherever I go?"

As he processed these reports, Wang Ba let out a heavy sigh, a rare feeling of powerlessness washing over his heart.

He understood that given a long enough lifespan, any cultivator would eventually face various crises just as he did.

Nevertheless, he had enjoyed almost no tranquility on this journey, save for those initial years after joining the Wanxiang Sect.

Standing at this crossroads, a sense of weariness was perhaps inevitable.

Yet, his Dao-heart remained unshakable; he quickly brushed these stray emotions aside.

"Still, there is no mention in the news of the three patriarchs from the Wanxiang Sect, Longevity Sect, or Youxian Temple..."

A trace of disappointment flickered within him.

He felt some comfort, however, knowing that the Cloud Sky Realm still endured.

Within this vast Realm Sea, there were few he could truly trust. If he had to name any, it would likely be Patriarch Chongyuan of the Wanxiang Sect and Patriarch Hui Yunzi, who had ascended years ago.

These patriarchs were the only ones he could turn to for assistance in the entire Realm Sea.

Even if their strength was limited, two minds would still be more effective than one.

Reflecting on this, the rumors regarding the Supreme True Buddha’s looming assault on the Cloud Sky Realm and the Eastern Luli Buddha Realm filled him with a sense of gravity and urgency. It also caused him to think of Shen Fu.

"Has Junior Brother failed to arrive because this conflict has delayed him?"

"And then there is the Wisdom Magic Arhat. I assumed he was intimidated by Zhang's Ruins, but could he have been recalled to join the offensive against the Cloud Sky Realm?"

"If so, the reports of the Supreme True Buddha attacking the Cloud Sky Realm are likely accurate."

The realization sent a chill through his heart.

The Cloud Sky Realm represented his best chance now. If the Supreme True Buddha were to destroy it, who would be left to help him break through the Immortal Pass?

"The Eastern Luli Buddha Realm... Kong Zen ascended to The Heavens a while ago, though his current whereabouts are unknown. If I could locate him, perhaps the situation would change."

He had previously wondered if Kong Zen had joined the forces of the Supreme True Buddha.

However, after seeing the abnormalities surrounding the Wisdom Magic Arhat, he doubted that possibility.

Despite Kong Zen’s playful and restless nature, his core was decent. In contrast, this Supreme True Buddha, despite the title of 'True Buddha', behaved like a demon.

The chances of Kong Zen ascending into such a faction were slim indeed.

"I cannot depend on Kong Zen, and Junior Brother is likely tied down. Ultimately, I must rely on myself... it seems I have to speak with Yin Penglai."

He had originally intended to avoid entanglement with Zhang's Ruins, stopping here only to gather intelligence.

But attempting a Crossing Tribulation without the purifying force of the Thunder Tribulation seemed impossible to achieve through his own power alone.

With the crisis in the Cloud Sky Realm looming, time was a luxury he did not have.

He cast a quick glance over the nearby stalls and shops, his interest in wandering having vanished.

Just as he prepared to depart, he stopped abruptly.

He detected a faint but familiar aura drifting nearby.

"Deng Yingjue of the Green Flood Dragon Realm?"

Wang Ba recognized the source of the aura instantly.

A memory surfaced:

"That’s right, Deng Yingjue mentioned before that he was staying at She Mansion..."

Previously, Wang Ba had arranged for the Yin Family to deliver a mid-grade Innate Dao Treasure to him. It wasn't exactly a debt of gratitude, but rather a gesture to ensure his own peace of mind.

To him, such Dao Treasures were merely statistics; he had collected a staggering number of them within the Sea of Chaos Realm.

However, his interest was piqued as his previous strategies concerning Dao Treasures came back to him:

"I lack connections in Zhang's Ruins, which makes executing my plans difficult. Perhaps I can see if Deng Yingjue can assist me..."

With that intent, he moved toward the source of Deng Yingjue’s aura.

Yet, upon arrival, he did not find Deng Yingjue. Instead, he saw a late-stage Unification cultivator who made no effort to hide his presence. The man bore an authoritative expression and was casually tossing an object in his hand as he strolled through the market.

Other cultivators nearby gave him a wide berth out of instinct.

An oilcloth umbrella hung from the man's waist, and it was from this object that Deng Yingjue’s aura—and a palpable sense of resentment—flowed.

Wang Ba slowed his pace, watching through the crowd as the cultivator tossed the item into the air.

The object was the very same mid-grade Innate Dao Treasure he had gifted to Deng Yingjue.

In that instant, Wang Ba's eyes narrowed slightly.