Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 1210 - 535: Escape Route, the Mystery of the Water Mother
"Zheng Fa" had never seen Lord Nichang like this before.
She rode on a sleek black panther, leaping out from the forest, her waist and abdomen bare, her white long legs gripping the panther beneath her short skirt, exuding a wild allure.
He couldn’t help but pause for a moment before coming to his senses, "I didn’t expect such a transformation from the Primordial Monarch, forgive my rudeness."
Lord Nichang shook her head and said, "Once out of the Turquoise Pool, I naturally need a different attire; here, I’ve always dressed like this. Please excuse me, Master Zheng."
Understood, it’s homewear.
"Zheng Fa" nodded slightly and then heard Lord Nichang compliment, "I never expected... I thought Master Zheng, trapped in the West Continent, facing pursuit from Leiyin Temple and Turquoise Pool, would be somewhat embarrassed. I didn’t expect the master to be so composed, truly admirable."
"Zheng Fa" smiled and cupped his hands, "You overpraise, Primordial Monarch. I wonder, what is the escape method mentioned in the letter?"
"This is not the place to talk. Since Master Zheng is skilled in Transformation Techniques, could you transform into one of my Turquoise Pool people?"
"Knowing the cultivation technique and appearance, it’s possible."
Lord Nichang was slightly pleased, "In that case, would Master Zheng be willing to be my maid for now?"
Under Lord Nichang’s guidance, "Zheng Fa" transformed into a charming young girl.
Lord Nichang scrutinized for a long time and sighed, "Master Zheng’s Transformation Technique is indeed remarkable. My maid, whom I’m most familiar with, shows no flaws, and others naturally won’t see through it either."
With that, she gently patted the black panther beneath her, which let out a soft growl, its right paw tapping the ground and a white cloud appeared, carrying Zheng Fa, flying towards the depths of the dense forest.
"Zheng Fa" continued to carefully observe the surrounding scenery.
Green mountains stretched on, white clouds emerged from the peaks, as the two and the panther traversed between towering trees, the sounds of birds flapping and beasts running reached their ears.
"What is Master Zheng looking at?"
"It’s my first time in the Turquoise Pool, I didn’t expect it to be so different from other sects." Pausing here, "Zheng Fa" praised, "It’s enchanting."
Lord Nichang squinted and smiled, saying, "That’s because my Turquoise Pool is inherently different from other sects."
"Oh?"
"As you know, Master Zheng, my Turquoise Pool excels in Divine Dao Skill and Cave Heaven Technique." Lord Nichang began to explain in detail to Zheng Fa, "But how did my Turquoise Pool ancestors attain Dao? Does the master know?"
Zheng Fa shook his head.
"Actually, my Turquoise Pool ancestors have two origins."
"Two?"
"First, the spirits of mountains, rivers, and plants, absorbed spiritual energy, gained some intelligence, protected the Human Clan, received offerings, and unintentionally embarked on the path of the Divine Dao, later taken in by the Water Mother."
"Of the Three Immortals... Four Fairies of my Turquoise Pool, Qingnv became a deity as a mountain god. Jile Heavenly Girl was formerly a Flower God."
"I’m quite similar. I became a deity from the clouds and mist above the mountain."
"Zheng Fa" first nodded slowly, then furrowed his brows and said, "If that’s the case, then attaining Dao is too difficult."
What Lord Nichang said lightly, but Zheng Fa had met the Nine Mountains Ancestor Master.
For a non-human to attain Dao in this human-centric Xuanwei, it’s exceedingly challenging.
"So, there’s a second method for attaining Dao." Lord Nichang’s face lit up with anticipation, "After the Water Mother created and refined the Divine Dao Skill, humans were able to cultivate this skill, gathering faith for cultivation."
"The one who became a deity among the Four Fairies of my Turquoise Pool, the Rangsui Goddess, achieved Dao this way. She is the deity overseeing agricultural seasons in Turquoise Pool."
"Most of the disciples of the Turquoise Pool later achieved Dao similarly."
"Zheng Fa" again curiously asked, "Among the Four Fairies of the Turquoise Pool, what about the other one?"
"The other is the Taiyin Fairy, the most ancient, and extremely mysterious in my Turquoise Pool, second only to the Water Mother."
"Zheng Fa’s" heart skipped a beat. He came to the Turquoise Pool for two reasons: first, to find a way out and second, to see if he could find the Taiyin Laurel Tree — a Spirit Root opposed to the Fusang Wood, which would greatly benefit his advancement to True Immortal.
It seems the Taiyin Fairy might have a significant connection with the Taiyin Laurel Tree.
He glanced at Lord Nichang, seeing no change in her expression, as if unaware of his intentions towards the Taiyin Laurel Tree, so he said nothing more, continuing on the white cloud.
Soon, an enormous tree, towering into the sky, appeared before him.
This giant tree had thick branches, resembling a towering mountain, vines coiled around its trunk, and its blue leaves were as large as sails.
In the distance, it was veiled by clouds and mist. As "Zheng Fa" approached, he realized this great tree soared into the sky, seemingly reaching the Heaven and Earth Embryonic Membrane.
"The way to leave the West Continent is up there."
Lord Nichang stood on a leaf and turned to speak to him.
"Zheng Fa" did not hesitate, stepping onto the leaf as well.
He saw Lord Nichang cast a spell, and the leaf under their feet shook violently. Looking down, "Zheng Fa" saw a sturdy vine came to life, transforming into a snake, carrying the leaf upwards.
The two ascended higher and higher, ascending for a half incense stick’s worth of time before stopping.
"This is my Ni Chang Palace, a place where conversations won’t be overheard by others."
Lord Nichang pointed forward as she spoke.
Looking ahead, a white cloud carried a palace over, connecting with the leaf beneath their feet.
The palace roof tiles appeared like Liuli, shimmering in iridescent colors under the sunlight.
They had just experienced the Turquoise Pool elevator...
As they entered the palace, Lord Nichang seemed to truly relax, pointing around the Ni Chang Palace and saying, "My humble abode is crude, please forgive me, Master Zheng."
"Zheng Fa" looked around and saw that although the Ni Chang Palace was large, it was empty and desolate, with no one coming to receive them.
