Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 251 - 30: The Unusual Fate

Master of the Black Nest did not speak of a lengthy scripture: it consisted of merely fifty-four lines, totaling two hundred seventy characters. Yet, this scripture was revered as the essential scripture for true cultivation and the gateway to enlightenment.

For those who practice Buddhism, this scripture was the beginning. Lu Yu pondered carefully and discovered that the scripture spoke of what was known as The Way of Heart Cultivation, seeing all forms as formless, thereby understanding nature and perceiving the heart. With no obstructions in the heart, divine skills would naturally arise.

Had Lu Yu not received this opportunity, this scripture alone could have set him on the path of cultivation, all roads leading eventually to sublimating the Five Qi. Though it was particularly effective during the Qi Cultivation Foundation Building stage and slightly easier than the Heavenly Gate Foundation Establishment, it was not significantly simpler.

As the Zen Master concluded his scripture recitation, Tang Monk’s inquiry incited the Zen Master to tease the monkey, provoking the monkey’s wrath, who then tried to destroy the Zen Master’s dwelling with his Golden Hoop.

At that moment, light emanated from the Master of the Black Nest’s humble abode, blindingly bright and sending forth auspicious energies that blocked the golden hoop from entering—a testament to the Zen Master’s power.

As the monkey and his companions left, Lu Yu also planned to depart quietly but suddenly heard the Zen Master’s voice, "Patron Lu, please wait!"

With a puzzled look, Lu Yu turned and asked the powerful Zen Master, "How do you know my name, Zen Master, and what do you need from me?"

Although Lu Yu appeared calm, his heart was in turmoil. This Master of the Black Nest was mysterious and powerful, and Lu Yu did not know how he had come to know him, but such people usually didn’t speak out without significant reasons. After all, given their abilities and status, common issues hardly troubled them.

"I simply sensed certain energies upon you, Patron, and wished to ask a small favor of you," said the Zen Master.

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Upon hearing this, Lu Yu’s heart tensed. What sort of energy could he carry that caught the attention of the Master of the Black Nest? So he asked, "May I know what kind of energy it is that concerns you so?"

The Master of the Black Nest gave a slight smile, "It is the energy of the Great Minister of Fate, Patron Lu. You must have encountered that Great Minister who perished many years ago."

Amazed, Lu Yu looked at the Master of the Black Nest and said, "Zen Master, you have keen eyesight to discern the energy of the Great Minister of Fate on me."

"Buddhism is adept in karma, and the fate of all beings consists of countless karmic threads intertwined. The Great Minister of Fate once embodied fate, overseeing the destinies of all beings. To us, his energy is like a lamp in the dark, dazzling and captivating."

"I didn’t expect that you knew the Great Minister of Fate as well!" Lu Yu inquired tentatively, for knowing such an ancient deity was undoubtedly the privilege of venerable beings. He was unsure about the real identity of the Zen Master before him, whose current form might differ from ancient times.

"Although I never met him in person, his deeds and image have persistently inhabited my mind. It is surprising that after so many years, I still see his presence on you, worthy indeed of a divinity who once governed fate," the Master of the Black Nest said with a sigh.

"I am not sure what you need me to do, Zen Master; I fear my limited strength may fail your expectations," Lu Yu attempted to decline, aware of the turbulent undercurrents in the Three Realms. One careless step into the schemes of the powerful could mean his end without even knowing how.

"Haha, Patron, do not be afraid; what I ask of you is not difficult." The Master of the Black Nest laughed, gestured with a hand, and from within his humble dwelling, a golden light emerged, landing in his hand—a golden feather radiating scorching energy.

"One day, if you meet Lord Lu Ya, give this to him," said Master of the Black Nest, his eyes complex as he glanced at the feather in his hand.

Lu Yu took the golden feather and felt an intense heat, which, despite his Immortal Body, still stung his palm.

"Could this be the Golden Crow’s Feather?" Lu Yu asked in astonishment. The golden feather in front of him and its searing heat easily reminded him of the legendary Golden Crow’s Feather.

"Indeed, it is the Golden Crow’s Feather. You just need to hand it over to Lord Lu Ya," Master of the Black Nest said, his gaze on the Golden Crow’s Feather as if remembering something, his tone melancholic and sighing.

However, Lu Yu curiously asked, "I do not know Lord Lu Ya, nor do I know where this lord might be. Giving me such a precious item to carry might be mistaken trust."

"This task must be yours. As far as I know, Lord Lu Ya has hidden himself in a minor world for secluded cultivation. Unless he wants to see someone, it would be almost impossible for anyone to find his hiding place, and your lordship is certainly someone he must meet," said Master of the Black Nest with certainty.

"Is it because of the Great Minister of Fate’s aura?" Lu Yu guessed.

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"That’s just one reason. Your fate seems to intertwine with many powerful beings. At least, on you, I see the echoes of the Three Pure Ones, the Western Sect Leader, and the Lord of the Heavenly Demons, and of course, most importantly, the aura of the Ancestral Master."

Master of the Black Nest’s words made Lu Yu introspectively examine himself. He had never realized that he had already intersected with so many powerful beings in the three realms, which was quite unnatural.

A sudden panic took hold of his heart—that perhaps his transmigration had already been exposed to these powerful figures. The reason they had not exposed and interrogated him might be because they were waiting for something.

"Perhaps I am worrying over nothing," Lu Yu secretly comforted himself deep inside.

"For that trace of the Ancestral Master’s aura, Lord Lu Ya will meet you. When that time comes, hand over this Golden Crow’s Feather to him, and he will understand everything."

After saying these words, Golden Crow Zen Master rose from the ground and flew into the nest. The nest radiated a bright light instantly, and a bird-like figure flashed, wrapping everything in a dazzling light. By the time Lu Yu could make out his surroundings, the enormous Fragrant Cypress Tree and the Master of the Black Nest had disappeared without a trace.

Lu Yu stood still, lost in thought. The words of the Master of the Black Nest hid too many secrets, leaving him somewhat dazed for a moment. He had always thought that his achievements were merely by fortune from the Monkey, but the words from the Master of the Black Nest had led him to a new speculation.

Perhaps the reason Bodhi was able to attain consciousness was because of him, and his transmigration was definitely not mere coincidence — there might be a deeper reason, but currently, the information he had was too scant to form any meaningful conjecture.

However, Lu Yu had already guessed the identity of the Master of the Black Nest; he must be the remaining Golden Crow. But the relation between this Golden Crow and the mysterious Lord Lu Ya was still unknown. Perhaps only by meeting Lord Lu Ya could he truly unravel the doubts in his heart.