Chapter 542: Chapter 541: Fulfilling the Promise with Wutian, Celestial Measuring Ruler from Buzhou Mountain! [First Update]

Lin Heng’s eyes narrowed slightly: "So, do you want it?"

The entire Star Realm was shrouded by the mysterious Black Lotus.

Wutian and the Ancient Seven Monarchs behind him exuded a terrifying pressure, isolating the outside world, so even if a battle erupted here, no one would notice.

Wutian did not directly answer Lin Heng’s question but asked a question in return.

"Did the Heaven-Reaching Sect Leader hint to you about anything?"

Lin Heng replied casually: "What are you referring to?"

Wutian said two words: "Cultivation."

"Oh." Lin Heng said indifferently: "I was taught the Immortal Slaying Sword Array Dharma Gate."

"No." Wutian shook his head: "I want to ask if it is feasible not to pursue the path of becoming a Saint?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Heng’s eyes narrowed slightly, looking at Wutian with a touch of doubt.

Wutian was straightforward, saying: "Those in the Demon Realm are not governed by the Heavenly Dao, thus having no opportunity to become Saints. Extreme Quasi-Saint is generally the end of our cultivation, but..."

He paused, looking directly at Lin Heng and said: "By coincidence, I obtained some secret history, which mentioned that in a very special era, even without competing for a Saint position, one could advance further as an Extreme Quasi-Saint."

"I’m not sure if that era will come, as only those Saints know of it."

"Or perhaps, that era was obtained by the Saints themselves."

"So, I’m asking you, has the path of not competing for a Saint position reached a feasible point?"

Wutian’s expression was extremely serious, his gaze never leaving Lin Heng’s.

Lin Heng frowned slightly: "Where did you hear such a statement?"

Wutian replied: "Just some speculations from ancient history, but with your appearance and that of Yang Jian, it further confirms the possibility of that speculation. Both of you possess strength surpassing the normal Quasi-Saint."

His tone was calm, as if he had already seen through everything, now just needing a clear answer.

Lin Heng didn’t hide it either, casually nodding: "My master did instruct me, there’s no need to compete for the Saint position."

"Good."

Wutian revealed a slight smile: "Thank you."

After speaking, he waved his hand, and a Bronze Green Ruler flew towards Lin Heng.

This Bronze Green Ruler, initially only a few inches long, unexpectedly expanded rapidly as it flew towards Lin Heng, instantly turning boundless, as if penetrating from the Netherworld to the sky.

Lin Heng’s gaze focused slightly, Chaos Qi poured into his palm, forcibly stopping the Bronze Green Ruler.

Just as he caught this ruler spanning heaven and earth, the ruler quickly shrank again, finally returning to a few inches long, resting in Lin Heng’s palm.

Lin Heng looked at Wutian with some confusion, but before Wutian could speak, the Cyan Ox in the Daoist robe spoke in disbelief.

"Could this be the legendary Celestial Measuring Ruler?"

"That’s right." Wutian smiled slightly, explaining to the puzzled Lin Heng: "This object originally resided in Buzhou Mountain, it is the source that supports the sky there. Ancient history named it the Celestial Measuring Ruler, it is a holy soldier-level magical treasure born of heaven and earth."

"Oh?" Lin Heng was quite surprised.

This was when the Cyan Ox lamented: "When the pillar of heaven broke, the earth’s bonds severed, Buzhou Mountain collapsed, bringing disaster to the world, the Outer Demon Race seized the opportunity to invade."

"To save all living beings, many powerful figures in the Grand Thousand Worlds took action to resist."

"Yet what seemed righteous, in truth, there were very few true saviors."

"More powerhouses were fishing in troubled waters, their aim was to seize the Celestial Measuring Ruler from Buzhou Mountain!"

"Thus, under the struggle of various parties, Buzhou Mountain was divided into dozens of segments."

"Unfortunately, from beginning to end, the Celestial Measuring Ruler never appeared."

"Unexpectedly, this object fell into the hands of the Outer Demon Race."

The Cyan Ox sighed, full of surprise at the appearance of the Celestial Measuring Ruler.

Wutian, with a calm expression, said to Lin Heng: "This is the holy soldier I promised you earlier, now, it’s your turn to fulfill your promise."

As he spoke.

The Ancient Seven Monarchs behind him spread their terrifying pressure, their cold eyes fixed on Lin Heng, as if ready to strike if he breached the agreement.

Lin Heng smiled indifferently, casually tossing the Mahayana Buddhist Sutras, emitting bright Buddha light, into Wutian’s hands.

"Exchanging an extreme sacred weapon born of heaven and earth for this item, any way you think, you are at a loss." Lin Heng said.

Wutian smiled: "This object measures the heavens, I am named Wutian, different principles make it useless to me."

Then he looked down at the Mahayana Buddhist Sutras and said: "Though it doesn’t compare to a holy soldier, it concerns my lifeline, so in my view, it is more important than anything."

Lin Heng smiled, while storing the Celestial Measuring Ruler, he calmly said: "The cooperation is over, in the future, whether friend or foe, I can’t guarantee."

After returning to the Daoist Court this time, he would take action against various Quasi-Saints.

If he was not to walk the path of sainthood, he would have to enhance his power through the blood of Quasi-Saints.

And the Outer Demon Race was naturally among Lin Heng’s choices.

So it’s better to say some things in advance.

However, Wutian shook his head with a smile: "No need to rush to be enemies, you and I still need to cooperate."

Lin Heng raised an eyebrow, after a moment of thought he understood Wutian’s meaning.

"So, you know Tathagata is returning?"

Wutian said: "Since Luminous took action, I knew Tathagata was freed."

Lin Heng pondered: "The Past Buddha and the Present Buddha, only one can be free, Luminous incurred great karma, lost his freedom, and thus substituted for Tathagata’s predicament? Is that it?"

He asked.

"More or less."

"Do you know when Tathagata will descend into the world?" Lin Heng asked again.

Wutian said calmly: "A flower, a world; a year, a cycle."

After speaking, he closed the Mahayana Buddhist Sutras, ensuring it hadn’t been tampered with, and said: "This matter is settled, it is time to bid farewell."

"In the future, when dealing with Tathagata, I hope we unite against a common foe."

The moment he finished speaking.

The Black Lotus isolating the outside world rumbled and trembled.

Accompanied by Wutian and the Ancient Seven Monarchs, together transforming into black mist, this heaven and earth returned to clarity.

Lin Heng then did not linger, stepped out, and disappeared.

...

The Dao Immortal Court.

News of the events in the Western Heaven had already spread here.

Everyone also heard of the current abilities of their Daoist Lord.

The Black Bear Spirit, Long Kui, and the Masters who ascended from the Human World had been concerned about Lin Heng these days.

But now the situation is turbulent, all parties are watching the Daoist Court, so Shen Gongbao sealed the Immortal Court, not allowing anyone to go out.

They could only anxiously await outside the Celestial Palace.

"Look, he’s back, it’s him!"

The shout came from the Long-armed Ape, who, after the events in the Demon Realm, joined the Immortal Court with the Queen of Ten Thousand Beasts.

"Really?"

Everyone excitedly looked into the distance, indeed seeing the tall figure returning on the clouds.