Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 439 212 Guidance
Everyone knew that this was the master Liu Qingyun had spoken of, a true Immortal. One by one, they held their breaths and stood solemnly, not daring to show even the slightest trace of frivolity.
Lu Yu's soul was immersed in the Treasure Vase; after absorbing a vast amount of Yin and Yang energies, the Water World within the vase underwent earth-shattering changes.
The entire world was dissipating and reassembling. Gigantic waves rose in the vast oceans, submerging all the islands, while countless waters vanished under the influence of the Yin and Yang energies, transforming into primal essence.
Subsequently, under Lu Yu's control, this primal essence fell onto the water's surface, forming a continent where earth, wind, water, and fire converged. The world was further perfected, and correspondingly, the power of the Treasure Vase also increased.
The skies were covered with dark clouds, lightning flashed, and thunderclaps roared as torrential rain fell upon this nascent continent, bringing the first signs of life to this barren, primitive land.
As the world grew increasingly stable, Lu Yu's soul slowly withdrew from the Treasure Vase.
Turning his head, he smiled and said, "You've arrived!"
Several disciples hurriedly bowed and greeted their master, while the Ghost Scholar was stunned at the first sight of Lu Yu.
"You are the Tea Saint!" he exclaimed with his mouth agape, no longer the composed man he used to be.
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Ever since Lu Yu had become a Sage and received the gratitude of the common people, the Ghost Scholar had become Lu Yu's most devoted fan. No matter where he went, he would proclaim Lu Yu's achievements and titles, and he had also developed a love for drinking tea, often inseparable from his cup.
Now that he was face to face with his idol, the always grave and seldom joking Ghost Scholar beamed a smile so brilliant that it rendered the Peach Blossom Maiden, who had known him for many years, speechless. He had never shown such a smile even in her presence.
Lu Yu nodded slightly and said, "Indeed, it is I, Lu Yu!"
All those around him inhaled sharply; they had always assumed that the master Liu Qingyun spoke of would be a powerful Immortal God. They never imagined it would be the renowned Tea Saint. Considering everyone there had been beneficiaries of the Tea Saint's grace, their attitudes became even more respectful.
"Master, what was that just now?" Liu Qingying asked with curiosity.
"The three demons were being pursued by me, and in desperation to save their lives, they detonated the Yin and Yang energies in their possession. This Treasure, formed by the absorption of the Yin and Yang energies of heaven and earth, would devour and dissipate once scattered, returning to the origin. I had to use the Treasure Vase to absorb the Yin and Yang energies, hence the delay," Lu Yu explained with a smile.
He spoke casually, but to those who had witnessed the might of the three demons, such as the Ghost Scholar, it was deeply shocking. Although they knew of Lu Yu's reputation as the Tea Saint, and that he was no ordinary figure, the fact that he could face three formidable Demon Kings alone and force them to abandon their Treasure in self-destruction showed just how powerful Lu Yu was.
The Ghost Scholar's face was full of admiration. In his heart, he exclaimed that his idol was indeed worthy of his reputation, possessing boundless mana and extraordinary combat prowess. The Peach Blossom Maiden, seeing his reaction, couldn't help but covertly cover her face, embarrassed by his display.
"Wow! What an adorable little elephant!" Kui An exclaimed upon seeing the Little White Elephant, who was soundly asleep at Lu Yu's feet. His eyes lit up with surprise, and his body lunged forward.
Little White Elephant had been previously surrounded by the Yin and Yang energies, using the Holy Light within itself to resist, thus consuming a considerable amount of energy, and was now recovering through sleep, only to be startled awake by Kui An.
It slowly opened its eyes, looked around, and upon seeing the surprised and delighted faces of the brothers Kui Ping and Kui An, disdainfully turned its head and continued its sleep.
"He's awake, huh!"
"And he's asleep again," the brothers exclaimed in astonishment.
Only Xiao Qi seemed to sense something, for as a Dragon Breed, it could feel the extraordinary bloodline of this Little White Elephant, and gently pointed to the still-sleeping Little White Elephant, asking in confusion, "Sir, what is this?"
Lu Yu sighed slightly as he observed the Little White Elephant sleeping soundly, "This is probably the last Holy Elephant in the Three Realms."
As Ancient Sacred Beasts, Holy Elephants had once protected many of the human race during those dark ages, but ultimately could not escape the catastrophe that engulfed heaven and earth, resulting in the extinction of their bloodline, leaving only some minor branches.
This information was specifically researched by Xiao Qi after learning about the Holy Elephant, never expecting that one would actually be beside their mentor now. It curiously observed the Little White Elephant, finding it hard to associate it with the commanding Holy Elephants of ancient times.
"Its mother was pregnant with him during the great battle, and in order to ensure his birth, the dying Holy Elephant gave all of its remaining life force to him, then sealed him here, waiting for the time to awaken. Who would have thought that so many years would pass before he woke up, and the cries heard in Treasure Elephant Country came from him," explained Liu Qingyun with a smile, touched by the deep maternal love of the Holy Elephant.
"Sir, can we keep the Little White Elephant?" The two little ones, hugging the Little White Elephant and not wanting to let go, made a plea to Lu Yu.
"Of course, you can, but the Little White Elephant can be quite mischievous, can you handle it?" Lu Yu asked with a smile.
The two little ones quickly patted their chests, assuring their mentor, fearing that Lu Yu would change his mind.
What they did not know was that Lu Yu had always intended to leave the Little White Elephant with them. The growth rate of Holy Elephants is very slow, and it was expected to maintain this form for a long time. Kui Ping and Kui An, who had awakened their bloodlines, faced similar surprises, making them well-matched to grow together.
Overjoyed on hearing Lu Yu's agreement, the little ones thanked him profusely and then carefully hugged the Little White Elephant in their arms, looking at it with delight, feeling that they could never get enough.
Liu Qingyun took this opportunity to step forward and softly relayed the request of the Ghost Scholar. Lu Yu listened and turned to look at the fervent Ghost Scholar, smiling, "I see you practice the path of Ghost Immortals, and to break through now you must comprehend the essence of life."
"Comprehend the essence of life?" the Ghost Scholar said in surprise. He had reflected on his path countless times without finding the technique to break through. With no one to guide him, he had never realized that as a Ghost Cultivator, he should comprehend the essence of life.
"That's right. Death is not just an end but also a beginning. In practicing the Ghost Path, you embark on the path of death. However, the ultimate point of death is rebirth—this is the principle of reincarnation. Only when you understand this principle, can you then come into contact with Heavenly Thunder, to temper your Shadow Souls with its intense thunder, seek the fine line of life force, and thus convert the Yin God to step onto the Immortal Dao."
"However, Heavenly Thunder is the essence of yang and therefore your greatest adversary. A careless move could result in the obliteration of your Soul, which is why it is so difficult for Ghost Cultivators to become immortals. The saying that 'ten thousand calamities make it hard for the spirits of Yin to ascend to sanctity' refers to this very hurdle."
