Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 1211 - 535: Escape Passage, the Mystery of the Water Mother (Part 2)
Lord Nichang let out a bitter laugh, "Now I don’t even know who to trust."
"Zheng Fa" nodded, walked into the palace, and after sitting down, he asked Lord Nichang, "The method you mentioned to escape the West Continent, can you tell me now?"
"It’s right there on the Jianmu."
"Zheng Fa" looked up, unable to see the top of the Jianmu, and had a guess in mind, "Can this Jianmu pass through the Great Vajra Realm? No, can it pass through the Heaven and Earth Embryonic Membrane?"
"Indeed." Lord Nichang nodded, "While we can’t enter Xuanwei, before, it was not difficult for the cultivators of Xuanwei to leave; the disciples of the Turquoise Pool can use the Jianmu to reach the Yaochi Immortal Realm and then go to the Three Immortal Realms."
"The Three Immortal Realms?"
"That is what the Turquoise Pool calls the Golden Immortal World," Lord Nichang explained.
Seeing "Zheng Fa" remain silent, Lord Nichang continued, "Although the Dharma Realm of Leiyin Temple can isolate the West Continent, this Jianmu is an ancient anomaly that communicates between heaven and earth; through it, Master Zheng can escape this prison."
"Zheng Fa" remained silent for a long time, then suddenly looked up at Lord Nichang, "Then what must I do?"
Lord Nichang stood up and actually bowed to him, sincerely saying, "I implore Master Zheng to help my Turquoise Pool restore order!"
"Zheng Fa" furrowed his brow slightly; he wasn’t surprised by Lord Nichang’s reasoning.
However, up until now, he still didn’t fully trust Lord Nichang.
"Please sit, Lord Nichang." He helped her to the chair, and then "Zheng Fa" continued to ask, "Please, Lord Nichang, explain clearly."
"Master Zheng likely knows too. My ideals differ from Paradise; I lean towards the Supreme Dao and the Jiushan Sect, while Paradise sides with Leiyin Temple."
"I’ve heard as much."
"When I returned from the Underworld and heard that Paradise had proven her Dao and attained Golden Immortality, despite my worries, I was somewhat pleased," Lord Nichang’s expression dimmed, "In any case, having more Golden Immortals in our Turquoise Pool is always a good thing."
"But unexpectedly, after attaining her Dao, Paradise started extensively building Buddhist temples within the Turquoise Pool, acting almost like the claws and teeth of Leiyin Temple, unlike a Golden Immortal of our Turquoise Pool."
Thinking about the Great Vajra Realm enveloping the entire West Continent and the Buddhist temples he had seen along the way, "Zheng Fa" nodded as he listened.
"And even the inner sect has fallen under her control; even my disciples seem to have been controlled by her..."
"Helpless, I had to pretend to comply."
"Wait!" At this point, "Zheng Fa" raised his palm and asked his deepest doubt, "Doesn’t Jile Heavenly Girl trust you so much? Wouldn’t she control you?"
"Of course she would." Lord Nichang laughed proudly and took out a white jade bottle, "But early on, I was bestowed the Three Lights Spirit Water by Lady Taiyin, enough to protect my mind."
"Three Lights Spirit Water?"
"Our Turquoise Pool has always been troubled by mundane desires; this Three Lights Spirit Water is a supreme treasure against Heart Demon desires and to maintain clarity of mind. However, it is extremely precious, and I only have a small amount, not enough to save others."
Holding the jade bottle, Lord Nichang continued, "I myself have attained Dao through clouds and mists, possessing an Aurora Mirror, skilled at disguise and concealment... thus, I manage to maintain some stability for now."
"Zheng Fa" tapped his fingers on the armrest of the chair and asked again, "Then, you want me to help you, what is your plan?"
"Also, what is the situation with Lady Water Mother and the other three immortals now?"
Lord Nichang let out a bitter smile:
"As expected, I can’t hide it from Master Zheng... If the other figures were around, how could Paradise be so presumptuous."
Just as expected...
The Nine Nether Emperor had mentioned that the situation with Water Mother seemed a bit strange.
During that Daluo Dharma Meeting, only Paradise appeared from the Turquoise Pool, further arousing Zheng Fa’s suspicions.
But he was still somewhat astonished, "Are the four Golden Immortals all gone?"
Lord Nichang slowly nodded, her face filled with deep sorrow.
"Could it be that they have passed away?"
"I don’t know." Lord Nichang’s answer only added to the astonishment, "I don’t think so, but I’m not sure."
"Have they disappeared?"
"Exactly." Lord Nichang confirmed, "It’s not just a disappearance; even the Yaochi Immortal Realm has become chaotic, and with the other three figures, we don’t even know the situation; we’ve completely lost contact."
"When did this happen?"
"It shouldn’t have been long ago. When I entered Xuanwei, the Yaochi Immortal Realm wasn’t any different; no one noticed anything unusual. I even met Lady Taiyin." At this point, Lord Nichang appeared a little certain, "It should have been around the time Paradise attained her Dao."
"With the absence of the other figures, Paradise was able to gain full control of the Turquoise Pool."
"Actually..." Lord Nichang furrowed her brows, "For this entire era, Lady Water Mother has been in seclusion. We only thought she was cultivating to break through. But now, with issues arising in the Turquoise Pool, perhaps something went wrong with Lady Water Mother’s seclusion."
"Seclusion?"
"After Lingxi Divine Monarch returned and soon after the Tianhe Chaos erupted, Water Mother went into seclusion."
"Zheng Fa" sighed quietly, looking at Lord Nichang, and said softly, "That Lingxi of those years was fake."
"Fake?" Lord Nichang’s eyes widened.
"The Nine Nether Emperor told me."
Lord Nichang, in shock, said, "Back then, Lingxi Divine Monarch and Tianhe Venerable of Nine Nether Emperor were considered close allies; the Nine Nether Emperor... shouldn’t be mistaken."
"Zheng Fa" silently nodded.
"So, did Lady Water Mother already encounter issues back then?"
"Most likely."
Previously, Zheng Fa had thought the fake Immortal Lingxi was to frame Tianhe Venerable, but now hearing about the strange seclusion of Water Mother from Lord Nichang, he immediately sensed something was off!
The fake Immortal Lingxi was probably Lu Yao’s ploy to kill two birds with one stone!
The obvious target was Tianhe Venerable.
The hidden target might have been Water Mother.
Seeing Lord Nichang still lost in thought, "Zheng Fa" asked again, "So, if I leave through the Jianmu, I would enter chaos?"
Lord Nichang looked a bit guilty, "Yes."
"Zheng Fa" was at a loss for words.
Good news: You can leave.
Bad news: You might not return.
"Zheng Fa" hesitated for a moment, then curiously asked, "Then why seek me out? Why not seek help from the Supreme Dao?"
Lord Nichang’s expression appeared a bit awkward, and she spoke in a low voice, "The Supreme Dao is indecisive. I no longer dare to trust them."
Xuan Chengzi, just look at the mess you’ve made!
Within the Supreme Dao, no one knows what the situation is like now. Many people might even have their hearts turned towards Lu Yao, and Lord Nichang doesn’t dare to take a gamble!
There’s a chance the Supreme Dao might sell her out!.
In other words, the credibility of the Supreme Dao has not only collapsed within the Jiushan Sect but also with Lord Nichang.
"Only you, Master Zheng, not only are you diametrically opposed to Lu Yao, but you’ve also caused the Pure Land to collapse, foiling Lu Yao’s schemes against Cheng Kong..." said Lord Nichang, "I can trust you and dare to seek your help, only you."
"Zheng Fa" furrowed his brow.
To be honest, even if it was possible to find the Taiyin Laurel Tree, he wasn’t entirely willing.
Who knows what the state of the Yaochi Immortal Realm at the end of the Jianmu is? Also, it’s unclear if once you go, you can return.
The best scenario would be to return directly to the Jiushan Sect.
Seeing his expression, Lord Nichang became anxious and added, "If you could bring back the figures and reclaim the Turquoise Pool from Paradise, then in the future, our Turquoise Pool would certainly not be deceived by Lu Yao, willingly serving Leiyin Temple. For the Jiushan Sect, it would be a significant support!"
Before Zheng Fa could respond, a voice came from outside Nichang Palace with a laugh:
"So that’s how Sister Nichang sees me." The figure of Jile Heavenly Girl appeared at the door, with the Peacock Emperor standing beside her, "Then, perhaps you misunderstand your little sister. I am not deceived by the World Honored One, but rather striving to carve out a path for our Turquoise Pool!"
"Paradise?" Lord Nichang was taken aback, staring at the Jile Heavenly Girl, "Aren’t you at the Leiyin Temple?"
"Of course, I’m here waiting for Master Zheng."
"Waiting... you knew all along?"
"The World Honored One anticipated it long ago."
Jile Heavenly Girl looked at "Zheng Fa," smiling brilliantly, "Master Zheng, we meet again."
