Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2394 - 200: Heavenly Demon 3

"Senior, you may have mistaken me for someone else. I'm on my own and can't draw the gaze of the Supreme True Buddha."

The response from Wang Ba caused the ’Lord of Six Paths’ to pause briefly, and then he burst into laughter, though his gaze held no trace of amusement, remaining as profound and serene as an ancient well, icy and detached, as he declared:

"Young friend, you seem to have gotten one detail wrong."

"This isn't a request—it's an order... on what you must accomplish."

His tone sounded mild and soft.

But the surrounding air grew frigid in an instant.

Without any surge of mana, activation of Dao Domain, or imposition of rules, it still sent a shiver like plunging into a bottomless pit.

This ’Lord of Six Paths’, who had appeared friendly at the beginning, unwittingly unveiled a touch of the awe-inspiring presence of a Mahayana Cultivator.

Wang Ba narrowed his eyes a touch.

Although caught off guard by the sudden shift in the ’Lord of Six Paths’’ demeanor, his mind stayed steady.

Simply put, after going through so much, facing this kind of scenario again felt entirely ordinary.

He moved forward with poise and ease, approaching the stone table leisurely, taking a seat without fuss, then grabbing a pastry from it and nibbling it lightly while the ’Lord of Six Paths’ watched with a shifting expression.

After that single bite, a slight frown creased his brow, and he tossed aside the half-eaten treat before brushing the crumbs from his palms.

Next, he regarded the other steadily.

"Senior, it seems you’ve misunderstood something as well."

"At this point, we’re in the same vessel, navigating as one—anything can be negotiated, but should I sink, the vessel itself will be doomed... just as I mentioned."

As Wang Ba’s words reached his ears, the ’Lord of Six Paths’’ eyes sharpened abruptly, fixing him with a piercing stare.

The ambient tension plunged straight to rock bottom!

Wang Ba kept his face serene, meeting the gaze with equal tranquility, showing no sign of alarm or dread.

It had nothing to do with cultivation level or other factors; he simply felt certain that the other wouldn’t risk a confrontation right here.

The essence of humanity and the depths of the heart, no matter how realms of cultivation evolve or how the Dao-heart is forged along the way, ultimately remain bound by these four simple terms.

If the other truly grasped that, he wouldn’t have shown up.

Their gazes locked, one sharp and hostile, the other unruffled.

Moments later.

The ’Lord of Six Paths’ let his eyelids droop faintly.

The grin faded entirely from his features, and he no longer hid his contempt for Wang Ba, murmuring in a subdued tone:

"Shen Fu got one aspect wrong—you’re not careful..."

"Being careful is just a required step when you lack the strength to dominate the circumstances. If I could, I’d prefer to act with a dash more audacity at all times."

Wang Ba replied with composure.

The ’Lord of Six Paths’ fell silent for an instant, then let out a chilly huff, skipping further debate and quickening his words:

"The Master of Quiet Cave lives on, though he might no longer place faith in the Cloud Sky Realm. You could attempt to extract him and lure the Supreme True Buddha’s focus... You move through the Sea of Chaos Realm, and while your motives escape me, I’m convinced the Supreme True Buddha stands as our shared foe. As compensation, I’ll monitor this area on your behalf, oversee the Sea of Chaos Realm—given how the recent Cloud Sky Realm clash depleted the Supreme True Buddha’s forces, I suspect Wisdom Void and his allies will keep dispatching agents to recruit new talent."

"The Master of Quiet Cave..."

A subtle glint passed through Wang Ba’s eyes.

From the details in the other’s statement, this Master of Quiet Cave ranked as another Mahayana powerhouse.

After his earlier escape and defeat, persuasion might prove difficult.

Still, the notion of such a Mahayana figure sparked interest within him.

He never forgot that six Mahayana experts could work to wield the Six Candle Stick of Tongyou and unlock the Immortal Pass, and Mahayana beings were exceedingly scarce. To his knowledge, aside from that Buddha Lord, the Mahayana Cultivators he was aware of barely totaled five.

Therefore, every such individual became a vital one to pursue.

Following a short reflection, he gave a nod:

"I’ll give it a shot, but I can’t promise success in convincing him."

A hint of relaxation softened the ’Lord of Six Paths’’ expression, and he inclined his head:

"Ideally, create some real disturbance; it might allow me to elevate Shen Fu even higher."

Even with his strong aversion toward Wang Ba, he and Wang Ba swiftly forged an accord.

"One additional matter... In the Cloud Sky Realm conflict, I pulled back prematurely and missed the later details."

Wang Ba at last voiced his keenest curiosity.

"What followed?"

With the alliance sealed, the ’Lord of Six Paths’ had no patience for extra chatter, merely gesturing toward a nearby cavern with indifference, and snapped:

"Step outside and find out for yourself!"

He outright dismissed him.

Wang Ba blinked in mild surprise but held no resentment.

An event as massive as the Cloud Sky Realm battle would surely have spread across the nearby Realm Sea by now, so lingering here served no purpose.

"That settles it then."

Without further holdup, his form turned ghostly once more, drifting soundlessly toward the cavern’s opening.

Right then, a sharp ’whoosh’ echoed, and a beam of light streaked in.

Wang Ba snatched it mid-air without glancing back, and into his sight dropped a Dao Treasure.

"Take this communication Dao Treasure—the longer the span, the heavier the toll, so use it sparingly. The path to depart is..."

The ’Lord of Six Paths’’ frosty words drifted to him.

Wang Ba took it without a second thought.

Then, adhering to the directions provided, he slipped away discreetly.

Soon enough, he emerged quietly from the endless void.

Drawing on his prior encounter, he avoided looking behind.

No worry about these Bodhisattvas and Arhats spotting him—it was merely that he preferred not to stir trouble just now.

He withdrew to a safe distance rapidly.

Only after traveling far did he finally glance over his shoulder.

The Reclining Buddha lingered, reclined in silence amid the void, unchanged from before.

Yet in contrast to the bewilderment, uncertainty, and dread of his initial departure from there, this time his heart held only calm.

"First, I need to head that way."

Purpose firmly in mind, he wheeled around and dashed into the remote void...