Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2414: 207: Master of Quiet Cave (Part 2)
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“No, if the exit from the Sea of Chaos Realm lies with the Supreme True Buddha, then doesn’t that imply the Little Cang World remains trapped?”
Wang Ba gave a nod and replied:
“That’s right, the issue at hand is exactly that. Saving the Little Cang World and everyone trapped in the Sea of Chaos Realm demands shattering Duanhai Cliff, and that calls for a Mahayana Cultivator’s power.”
“Yet Mahayana Cultivators are rare even in the Realm Sea. My only hope rests on the Master of Quiet Cave stepping in to aid this cause. Even if he refuses, the Supreme True Buddha now eyes Zhang’s Ruins closely. As the Ruins Master of Zhang’s Ruins, I have to weigh whether I can stand against the Supreme True Buddha, which is why I seek an alliance with Quiet Cave.”
Xuan Yuanzi thought it over briefly, and amid Wang Ba’s gaze tinged with faint expectation, he finally responded:
“As old companions, how could I not lend a hand in this matter? Luckily, I hold some sway within Quiet Cave and can escort you to meet the Master of Quiet Cave.”
Ji Hu, standing nearby, caught Xuan Yuanzi’s words and felt his face cloud over, murmuring under his breath:
“Xuan Yuanzi!”
Still, Xuan Yuanzi showed no fear, offering a light smile as he turned to Ji Hu:
“Does Brother Ji Hu harbor some worries?”
Ji Hu let out a cold huff and declared:
“The Master is in the midst of recovery right now. What if this Cultivator brings harmful motives…”
Xuan Yuanzi’s brows furrowed just a touch:
“Can’t you handle it yourself?”
“Well…” Ji Hu paused briefly, then shook his head and admitted: “I could definitely handle it, but…”
“If you can manage it, then what’s there to fear?”
Xuan Yuanzi shook his head, displaying no dread toward Ji Hu whatsoever, while Ji Hu seemed somewhat restrained in his presence.
Witnessing this exchange, Wang Ba grew mildly intrigued yet held back from inquiring, instead expressing his thanks promptly:
“Many thanks, Taoist Friend Xuan Yuanzi.”
Xuan Yuanzi dismissed it with a casual wave, his tone turning earnest:
“I’ll bring you to face the Master of Quiet Cave, but understand this: my influence isn’t all that great. Quiet Cave serves as my second home, while Little Cang World is my true origin—I cherish them both deeply. Success here depends on your efforts. I hope you, young friend… Taoist Friend, won’t put me in an awkward spot.”
These words made Wang Ba’s expression grow grave; he cupped his hands in profound appreciation:
“Fear not, Taoist Friend. Since you’ve already aided me, I won’t cause you any trouble. Your favor means a great deal to me.”
Seeing this, Xuan Yuanzi smiled and waved again:
“You once freed me from peril; today I return the favor. No need to mention kindness.”
He glanced toward Tao Bingji standing close by, inquiring with curiosity:
“And who might this be…”
Ji Hu, trailing behind, cut in with a chilly snort:
“He originates from the Innate Divine Demons too, reborn in the past. I figured he’d perished ages ago, but surprisingly, he’s now a follower of True Man Taiyi.”
Tao Bingji hurriedly bowed to Xuan Yuanzi.
Xuan Yuanzi let out a chuckle:
“In that case, come along with us.”
With those words, Xuan Yuanzi guided Wang Ba and Tao Bingji onward, skirting past Ji Hu, straight into the Chaos Origin Substance.
Ji Hu, observing this, rushed to catch up, his eyes locked steadily on Wang Ba.
As they neared Quiet Cave, swarms of World Eaters blocked their path.
These World Eaters appeared strange, blending human and beastly forms, and their numbers stretched endlessly.
Wang Ba had encountered plenty of World Eaters in the past, yet the sight of these still filled him with hidden shock, for even without any Spiritual Wisdom and driven solely by base instincts, some reached the Seventh Tier, even the Eighth.
He detected no Ninth-Tier World Eaters, maybe they lurked in hiding or the Realm Sea’s rules forbade their presence outright.
Naturally, this could also hide the Realm Sea’s most profound mysteries, ones Wang Ba hadn’t yet uncovered.
Beneath Ji Hu’s watchful and suspicious stare, the trio sped toward the heart of this Chaos Origin Substance.
What truly stunned Wang Ba, though, was how the World Eaters inhabiting this Chaos Origin Substance outnumbered anything he’d pictured, seeming infinite.
Sensing his surprise, Xuan Yuanzi offered an explanation:
“The Master of Quiet Cave calls these World Eaters to him. He wields immense power, masters Divine Skills, and shows great mercy. Unwilling to let his kind endure hardship, he gathers the Innate Divine Demons and their allied World Eaters tirelessly, aiming to craft a safe haven for our sort.”
“His kind?”
A faint unease stirred in Wang Ba.
“Yes, unlike typical Innate Divine Demons, the Master of Quiet Cave views Innate Divine Demons and World Eaters as equals. One lacks refinement; the other possesses innate Spiritual Wisdom, yet to Cultivators, both are merely prizes on legs.”
Wang Ba mulled it over, not fully dismissing the idea.
In the days of Little Cang World, World Eaters posed a grave danger to Domains; but once he reached the Realm Sea, he saw that to Cultivators armed with mighty Divine Skills, these raw World Eaters served as invaluable resources. From harvesting rules to claiming Chaos Origin Substance for Domain restoration, they counted as true boons.
By that logic, Innate Divine Demons and World Eaters could one day fade entirely from the Realm Sea.
Thus, he grasped the reasoning behind such actions.
Noting Wang Ba’s quiet reflection, Xuan Yuanzi sent a private message:
“Innate Divine Demons and Cultivators differ little in truth. I’ve lived both paths. Cultivators defy fate to rise above the Realm Sea; Innate Divine Demons face deeper tragedy. Born with godlike might, they stagnate forever, forced to watch lesser Cultivators climb step by step into unstoppable forces. That kind of despair is beyond what you Cultivators can fathom.”