Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 167: Divine Skills Arise According to the Guidance of the Human Heart
Its key feature is that it can influence others, a kind of intangible buff that is impossible to guard against.
This feeling is somewhat similar to the inner demon, only the harmful effects are less severe.
But this is just in relative terms, if someone has intent, the consequences of misleading others with this ability might be even more terrifying than those of the inner demon.
A very strong skill, it just requires finesse to operate.
Looking at Jade Pool who was still closing her eyes and accepting the legacy’s enlightenment, Chen Nuo was somewhat astonished; he had not anticipated that Jade Pool would awaken such divine skills.
This was beyond his expectations, as the awakening of divine skills is determined by one’s talent, suitability, and inner thoughts.
For instance, Tian Peng’s defensive-type divine skills are due to his innate talent.
While Nezha’s cross-dressing divine skills are because of a suitable degree, Zhao Gongming awakened his because the cost of food was too high, resulting in certain thoughts.
Yet, the divine skills awakened by Jade Pool are very peculiar, the first two reasons can essentially be discarded, leaving one to wonder what she was thinking that lead to the awakening of such divine skills.
A while later, Jade Pool finally opened her eyes, her face filled with shock.
Was that just now...
Jade Pool found it hard to believe, but the thoughts in her mind were not deceiving.
She had just awakened a divine skill, and it was because of the bowl of Flying Dragon Soup in front of her?!
The inheritance was complete, allowing Jade Pool to understand the full story. With her mouth slightly agape in amazement, she thought to herself, ’Good heavens, what on earth is this dish that it could awaken divine skills in a person!’
Having lived through so many Great Meetings, she considered herself to be experienced and knowledgeable, yet aside from one of the top ten Spirit Roots, the Immortal Apricot, she had never heard of food that could awaken divine skills upon consumption.
"Shopkeeper Chen, what on earth is this?!" stammered Jade Pool.
Her voice was trembling, incredulous that such a divine object could be up for sale.
Jade Pool slightly bowed her head, looking at the Flying Dragon Soup in front of her,
It was no longer simply about looking at food; it was as if she was facing a peerless magic treasure, her breathing becoming slightly rushed.
Chen Nuo remained indifferent, casually saying, "It’s nothing much, just my ability."
Ability?!
A shock went through Jade Pool’s heart.
This dish was not some divine object, but simply one of Shopkeeper Chen’s abilities?!!
Was this to say that this dish was not unique, that it was actually world-defying?!
Jade Pool inwardly exclaimed.
The difficulty of acquiring Acquired Mystical Ability was known throughout the Three Realms, and among the Heavenly Gang’s thirty-six Dharmas, which she also practiced, there were many she couldn’t comprehend.
But now, she had awakened a divine skill by merely having a meal?
Jade Pool’s lips were tightly pressed together as she raised her head to look at Chen Nuo. His indifferent and handsome features were suddenly elevated infinitely in her heart.
To let someone awaken a divine skill casually, Shopkeeper Chen’s methods indeed seemed unfathomable.
"Jade Pool thanks Shopkeeper Chen for bestowing the divine skill,"
She quickly stood up and gave Chen Nuo a respectful bow, revealing her own identity in the process, but she used her personal name.
In the presence of Shopkeeper Chen—a figure of peerless magnitude—she could not maintain the Queen Mother’s pretense, nor did she wish to.
"This was all due to your own opportunity, and since you have already paid the required fee, there is no need to thank me." He waved his hand dismissively, his expression indifferent as if it were a trivial matter.
Indeed, for Chen Nuo, it was indeed a casual affair; all it took was to prepare the dish well.
Jade Pool was now beginning to understand why Shopkeeper Chen dared to take Sun Wukong as a disciple.
It wasn’t out of enmity towards Buddhism, to interfere with their plans, but simply because he didn’t care.
With Shopkeeper Chen’s unfathomable power, he was likely not much inferior to the Saints.
Now, with the great calamity of Journey to the West imminent, and the Saints were forbidden by the Daoist Ancestor to intervene.
In fact, during the Divine Enthronement calamity, the most involved Three Pure Ones and the Two Sages of the West were directly confined.
It can be said that Quasi-Saints are currently the peak fighters in the Three Realms, and Shopkeeper Chen’s unfathomable power, capable of defeating her instantly, might as well be deemed invincible throughout the Three Realms.
Furthermore, with this heaven-defying ability to awaken divine skills, he truly has no fear of Buddhism.
Such a formidable power, the Heavenly Court must strive to establish good relations and must never make an enemy of it.
After all, under no circumstances can we afford to become enemies with Shopkeeper Chen, let the matters of the Journey to the West be a worry for Buddhism!
Thinking about the divine skills she had just awakened, a barely concealable excitement sparkled in the eyes of the Jade Pool.
This divine skill was precisely what she desired, and compared to what Chen Nuo prioritized, the Jade Pool cared more about what preceded it.
She only needed to prepare in advance the expressions and demeanor that befit the Queen Mother, so no matter her mood or how she chose to vent, not the slightest flaw would show.
Moreover, it wouldn’t be detected; although one could forcefully do so through high cultivation, suppressing one’s emotions was truly uncomfortable.
This divine skill was as if she now possessed two faces that would not affect each other.
Should she encounter something laughable, no matter how amused she was, her external appearance would still maintain the dignity befitting the Queen Mother, extremely simple and practical.
The value of this nine thousand year-old Flat Peach Flower!
Full of joy, the Jade Pool thought about her status, already a Quasi-Saint, and her position was incomparably exalted.
She did not have much need for the pursuit of such status; this divine skill was just perfect.
It was also the first time she had seen such a novel divine skill, with a light smile in the eyes of the Jade Pool.
Turning her head slightly, the Jade Pool noticed Ao Ling coming out from the kitchen. With her Quasi-Saint cultivation, she saw through his true form at a glance.
"Shopkeeper Chen, who is this?" the Jade Pool asked with some surprise. What was a member of the Dragon Clan doing here?
"My newly accepted disciple."
The new disciple of Shopkeeper Chen?
After sizing up Ao Ling, the Jade Pool nodded.
The level of Shopkeeper Chen’s disciples was beyond doubt, as seen from the strength and culinary skills of Sun Wukong.
This Golden Immortal Little Dragon being able to study under Shopkeeper Chen was certainly a huge opportunity.
"I am called the Jade Pool; may I ask for your esteemed name, sister?" the Jade Pool smiled slightly and nodded to Ao Chen.
"I, I am called Ao Ling, I, I’ve seen you before, senior!" Ao Ling stuttered, slightly constrained.
There’s no helping it, after all, she was facing a Quasi-Saint, and as a mere Golden Immortal, she dared not act presumptuously.
She had dared to talk back to Zhao Gongming because Ao Ling had no idea that he was a Quasi-Saint of great power.
She thought he was no different from her—at most, another Taiyi Golden Immortal.
The Jade Pool shook her head and chuckled lightly, "In front of Shopkeeper Chen, I dare not claim to be a senior."
Then with a light gasp, the Jade Pool spoke again, "Your surname is Ao, are you from the Four Seas Dragon Clan?"
"I am the daughter of the East Sea Dragon King."
I see, the Jade Pool nodded.
It seems the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas is on the rise!
The Jade Pool thought to herself, without the slightest doubt about this.
Because only those who have experienced it first-hand know the terror of Shopkeeper Chen.
"Sister, if you have time to visit the Heavenly Court, I will treat you well!" the Jade Pool extended a friendly invitation to Ao Ling.
It’s best to make friends sooner rather than later.
"The Heavenly Court?" Ao Ling’s pretty, petite face showed a hint of embarrassment.
"The Heavenly Court is strict; someone like me simply cannot enter."
Even her father the King had to go through repeated checks and reports when ascending to heaven, let alone herself.
The title of Princess of the East Sea was only useful within the bounds of the East Sea.
"No matter, you can just mention my name when the time comes; they wouldn’t dare to stop you," the Jade Pool said, waving her hand with ease.
It’s that simple?
Ao Ling was somewhat astonished and couldn’t help but ask, "Why is that?"
