Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2439 - 215: The Truth (Part 3)
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Without offering any further clarification, he turned to questioning:
"True Man Gai, I beg you to explain why no one among you wants to shatter Duanhai Cliff. It's obvious that destroying Duanhai Cliff would strip the Supreme True Buddha of a crucial reservoir of superior monks."
A subtle shift appeared in True Man Gai’s gaze, and with what seemed like reluctant acceptance, he began to speak gradually:
"Very well, since I failed to aid the cultivators from the Little Cang World and the Sea of Chaos Realm, the fault lies with me. Taoist Friend Xiahou likely held back his explanation for particular causes. Given how you’ve phrased your query, I’ll disclose these hidden truths to you, though I ask that you keep them confidential from others."
Solemnity settled over Wang Ba’s features, yet inwardly, he reflected, ’Just as I suspected.’
Next, True Man Gai posed a question that reached his ears:
"Are you aware of the reason behind the abundance of Chaos Origin Substance encircling the Four Great Realms?"
Wang Ba was momentarily stunned by these words, followed by a tremble coursing through his frame as enlightenment dawned abruptly.
Thanks to his sharp intellect and insight, this single remark sufficed to let him approximately deduce the situation:
"Is it possible... the Sea of Chaos Realm?"
True Man Gai regarded Wang Ba with evident approval, giving a measured nod:
"Indeed. Consider the Cloud Sky Realm, the Eastern Liuli Realm, the Canlong Realm, and the Void Demon Realm—the last two have vanished, yet in the first pair, you can observe their reliance on Duanhai Cliff. Though we were ignorant of what lay beyond Duanhai Cliff in the past, everyone understood that the Four Great Realms enjoyed an inexhaustible flow of Chaos Origin Substance precisely due to that reliance on Duanhai Cliff. Should Duanhai Cliff be shattered, the inhabitants of the Sea of Chaos Realm would gain freedom, but what fate awaits our Four Great Realms?"
"With no skin to cling to, how can hair endure? Absent Duanhai Cliff, how might the Four Great Realms persist in tranquility?"
"Little Friend Taiyi, suppose you stood in my position amid these dilemmas—what choice would you make?"
True Man Gai observed Wang Ba in quiet anticipation, echoing his earlier query with scarcely any alteration, his eyes steady and imbued with an ineffable intensity.
In that instant, Wang Ba grew quiet.
The barriers to breaching the Immortal Pass extended beyond the Supreme True Buddha to encompass the Four Great Realms themselves—a revelation he had never anticipated!
At last, he comprehended why Heavenly Monarch Chao had swiftly rejected his proposal upon hearing it and urged silence regarding such ideas among the Four Great Realms’ folk. The cause was straightforward: pursuing the Immortal Pass’s destruction would transform his bond with the Four Great Realms from alliance to antagonism. Should he cross paths with formidable and merciless individuals, they could preemptively neutralize him as a peril.
Silence enveloped the pair once more, thickening the air with tension.
Contemplation flickered in Bai Lechan’s gaze, and abruptly, he interjected, shattering the hush between them:
"Maybe we should attempt to disrupt that Realm Sea vortex near the Reclining Buddha, enabling the Sea of Chaos Realm’s cultivators to escape via the Realm Sea vortex."
Neither of the two responded.
True Man Gai continued to regard Wang Ba silently, as if awaiting his reaction.
Amid the quiet, Wang Ba managed a strained smile and inclined his head:
"Taoist Brother Bai’s words carry much wisdom. Rather than risk shattering Duanhai Cliff, it could prove simpler to bide our time until Buddha Tianshang’s ascension and then target the Realm Sea vortex instead."
True Man Gai’s face softened into a faint smile at Wang Ba’s reply, as he nodded in agreement:
"Have no doubts, little friend—when the moment arrives, whatever shortages arise, the Cloud Sky Realm will provide for you."
"My gratitude to you, True Man."
Wang Ba offered a respectful clasp of hands and continued:
"Taiyi’s visit here serves another purpose too, and I seek True Man’s assistance in it."
"Oh?"
Surprise briefly crossed True Man Gai’s countenance, catching him off guard:
"What additional issue demands your personal involvement?"
Wang Ba replied with ease:
"To True Man, I must say that lately, I’ve attained certain understandings of the Supreme True Buddha’s Dharma, yet some elements remain elusive. I’ve always known the Eastern Liuli Buddha Realm as the true lineage of Realm Sea Buddhism, and thus I desire to enter the Buddha Realm to consult with Buddha Tianyin for his counsel."
"You seek an audience with Tianyin?"
True Man Gai’s look altered subtly as he studied Wang Ba, probing for deeper intentions, though Wang Ba stayed composed, betraying none. Beneath Wang Ba’s hopeful stare, True Man Gai shook his head deliberately, his demeanor intricate:
"Meeting him poses no great challenge, but concerning his present condition... no matter, I’ll go with you, and clarity will come upon your arrival."
Elation surged in Wang Ba at True Man Gai’s consent; he had feared the man might suspect lingering intentions and refuse aid.
Yet, noting the intricate emotions on True Man Gai and Bai Lechan’s faces, an odd sensation stirred within him.
"Is there yet another complication at play?"
No opportunity arose for deeper reflection, for True Man Gai wasted no moment and promptly led him straight to the Eastern Liuli Buddha Realm, situated right beside the Cloud Sky Realm.