Chapter 1010: Chapter 86: Where the Path Ends Lies the Netherworld
In the dimness, the array formations surrounding the huts lit up, bringing so vitality to this temporary camp surrounded by dense woods.
The mood of the people was naturally unaffected, and they dispersed to move into the huts.
Chen Yi did not return but continued discussing future matters with the Second Gentleman.
During this ti, he inquired about the matters concerning the Netherworld River.
“Second Gentleman, are you very familiar with the situation of the Netherworld River?”
When he ntioned this, the Second Gentleman wasn’t surprised, nodded with a smile.
“By a stroke of luck, perhaps.”
“After leaving the Human Race, the first realm I went to was called Nanhua Cave Heaven. It’s a world primarily inheriting Taoist traditions, with a strong culture of cultivation. The whole realm has thousands of Taoist temples, scattered across various famous mountains and rivers.”
“What’s worth ntioning is that within that realm, there is an imperial court similar to the Wei Dynasty controlling the world, as well as so Confucian cultivators. It was during my travels there that I acquired a treasure map to the cave dwelling of a Confucian Taoist legacy.”
As the Second Gentleman recounted, a strange trace of emotion appeared on Chen Yi’s face.
It has to be said, the Second Gentleman indeed has profound fortune.
After obtaining the ancient Confucian Taoist legacy cave treasure map from the Nanhua Cave Heaven, he traveled through several realms in search of clues to that cave dwelling.
During his journey, he endured many difficulties, encountered various calamities, and only after all these trials did he find that cave dwelling in a small realm called Qu Mansion halfway up Taizhou Mountain.
Luckily, the cave dwelling the Second Gentleman found was hidden very deeply and hadn’t been discovered by others over countless years, allowing him to enjoy the hidden treasures there alone.
Within it, not only was there the legacy of an ancient Confucian Taoist Saint, including cultivation technique books, but also so magic artifacts and magic treasures, as well as depictions of the Ancient World.
The Netherworld River was one of those included.
In the text resembling a travelogue, the Netherworld River was described as: “The place where the path ends is the Netherworld.”
Seeing Chen Yi’s interest in the statent, the Second Gentleman further explained:
“According to what that saint said, although there seem to be countless great paths in the world, they can all be generalized by the two words ‘Yin’ and ‘Yang’.”
“Yang rises above, Yin sinks below.”
“Above, the end is unknown; below, the Nether Abyss is not known.”
“And the ‘Netherworld River’ is the road to the Nether Abyss and also one of the paths returning to the great way.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Yi contemplated, his heart spirit perception faintly able to touch the location of the Netherworld River, causing him to look back.
“The Second Gentleman suggests that the other shore of the Netherworld River hides the great way?”
“Perhaps.”
The Second Gentleman sighed, shaking his head, “The words of the ancient sages are so firm, yet I’m not entirely sure.”
“But judging from today’s Ghost King, there must be mysteries within the Netherworld River, and it also shows that the Ferryman’s rules are still applicable.”
Applicable…
That ans from ancient tis to the present, Taizhou Mountain has undergone changes, yet the Netherworld River’s rules remain unchanged.
No, it should be from before ancient tis, from that unknowable period, that the Netherworld River already had its current rules.
“Before, I’d never heard that a Ghost King could possess intelligence; seeing it today, I’m indeed sowhat surprised.”
“Who wouldn’t be?”
The Second Gentleman smiled again, pointing towards the Netherworld River, saying:
“Although the Netherworld River is mysterious, as long as the rules remain, we needn’t worry too much.”
“Even if a Ghost King is exceptionally strong and can ignore the Ferryman’s rules, there are ways to counter.”
Chen Yi raised an eyebrow slightly, “I’d love to hear more.”
“Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism each have their thods; for example, the words of our Confucian Taoist Saints. If one could receive ancient inheritance, there’d be many thods available.”
“Taoist thods are even more nurous. Take your Sword Dao, if cultivated to a profound level, even ghosts can be slashed. However, such ans require the Yangji Daoist traditions.”
“Needless to say, Buddhist rit and willpower are among the world’s most mysterious, and even I don’t fully understand Buddhist willpower to this day.”
The Second Gentleman paused, showing so reminiscence, “I once t an Ascetic Monk on Taizhou Mountain, who left a deep impression on .”
“For a century, he didn’t speak a word, reciting scriptures daily, with rit and willpower exceeding imagination.”
“Even though his cultivation at that ti was only at the Heavenly Human Realm, and his Buddhist Divine Powers were only at the third realm, he could unleash powers of the sixth realm when speaking, silencing all non-Buddhist forces within thousands of miles. It was terrifying.”
After hearing this, Chen Yi comnted with a smile, “A solitary lamp ancient Buddha, reciting scriptures with a wooden fish for a century, such Buddhist great figures indeed aren’t like ordinary monks.”
Regardless of the ultimate achievents of such perseverance.
The sheer difficulty of the process alone is enough to astonish.
Just like when Chen Yi obtained the Near and Far Divine Power, the dreamscape where he was besieged by demons he experienced.
What seed like an instant was actually a passage of a century or a thousand years inside.
For those whose minds aren’t strong, forget achieving success; not having a ntal breakdown from dying too many tis would already be impressive.
The Second Gentleman nodded, “Taizhou Mountain has endured ancient disasters, countless years have passed, and everyone has a different path. Until the end, no one knows whose way is the only one.”
“Is ‘the way’ the only one?”
Chen Yi chuckled, “The Second Gentleman’s words are grand and magnificent; I never thought that far ahead.”
The Second Gentleman glanced at him, smiling, “Don’t underestimate yourself. As of now, you are the person with the greatest potential I know.”
“If you achieve sothing soday, or even rely reach close to Daoist Zhao Muzi’s cultivation, you could ensure the safety of our Human Race for a thousand years.”
Chen Yi smiled, “The Second Gentleman overpraises.”
He knows his situation well; if he could successfully obtain the Ancient Daoist Court’s heritage, perhaps he’d have a chance to catch up with people like Zhao Muzi quickly.
However, his Divine Power realm and the number of his Divine Powers still fall far short.
Not even ntioning Zhao Muzi or the General; the White Mountain Ancestor he knows already possesses four Great Divine Powers, and under mutual cooperation, could match a powerful force with a Divine Power Ninth Realm.
In comparison, Chen Yi’s accumulation is ultimately lower.
Then the two didn’t continue on this topic and switched to discussing future arrangents for those humans.
Upon hearing the Second Gentleman express the desire to first take Master Daoist Zeyang and others to a suitable secret realm to train, thereby familiarizing them with the Tai Zhou Mountain Territory situation.
Chen Yi thought for a mont, then took a treasure map from his Suru Bag and placed it on the table, saying:
“I happen to have a treasure map here; perhaps the gentleman would like to take a look.”
After glancing at it, the Second Gentleman paused his smile, surprised, “This is Forgetful Valley?”
Chen Yi nodded, smiling, “Indeed it is Forgetful Valley.”
“I previously obtained it from Jiang Yunni, initially planning to explore it when I had ti. Now, as I must soon hurry to Taizhou Mountain to join Daoist Zhao Muzi and others, I’ll leave this treasure map to you.”
His upcoming plans were still uncertain, as were his return dates, so keeping the treasure map for himself could only make it a collector’s item.
Rather than letting the treasure gather dust, it’s better to let the Second Gentleman and Master Daoist Zeyang use it to familiarize themselves with the Taizhou Mountain Territory’s rules.
Moreover, the location on the treasure map is precisely inside their current stop—Forgetful Valley, making it very suitable.
“However, I haven’t verified the authenticity of the secret realm on the treasure map. If, in the end, you can’t find it, my apologies in advance.”
The Second Gentleman, hearing his earnest words, attentively looked at the treasure map in his hand, confirming the marked site was indeed called “Forgetful Valley,” then smiled, saying:
“I’ve stayed on Taizhou Mountain for years, and I’m aware that the treasure map thing is all about luck. Even if they don’t find that secret realm, it’ll familiarize them with the exploration and training process, ultimately beneficial.”
Chen Yi nodded, seeing him put away the treasure map, he then rose to bid farewell and leave.
The Second Gentleman escorted him out of the hut, asking, “When do you plan to depart to Taizhou Mountain to et Daoist Zhao Muzi?”
Chen Yi thought for a mont, “Probably in two days.”
“In this ti, I’ll coordinate the etup location with Daoist Zhao and the others, and once this outpost is built, I’ll set off.”
The Second Gentleman understood, mildly bending with a smile:
“Then I, Cui, wish you success and further advancent in cultivation.”
Chen Yi clasped his hands, smiling, “Accepting your good wishes, sir.”
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