The six monks didn't look very old. Their leader wore a red monk's robe and rode a white deer with four horns and golden hooves. The white deer's body was decorated with golden plum blossoms.
Beside him was a follower dressed in a pure white monk's robe, and behind him were four monks dressed in gray robes.
The six of them followed them from a distance, but Bai Ziliang couldn't do anything to them. This was because he knew the monk riding the golden-patterned white deer. It was Buddha Sage Cang Lei's grand disciple, Kong Zhi, who represented the Realm of High Paradise.
Anyone who was being followed in the Sea of Constellations would feel apprehensive. Bai Ziliang tilted his head and said, "Susu, go ask Kong Zhi why he's following us."
Lan Susu obeyed and left the group of Yao cultivators. She waited in place and watched the six monks approach.
The six of them came to a stop as well. Riding on the white deer, Kong Zhi clasped his hands and bowed solemnly.
Lan Susu returned the gesture and asked, "Kong Zhi, my Young Master wants to know why you've been following us. What are your intentions?"
Before Kong Zhi could reply, the handsome white-robed monk beside him clasped his hands and said, "Amitabha. May I know your name, Miss?"
As soon as he said this, Kong Zhi and the four monks behind him couldn't help but twitch their mouths.
Lan Susu saw that this monk was handsome and had a gentle and quiet temperament. His white monk's robe was elegant and gave off a sense of closeness. She replied, "Lan Susu."
"Miss, you have a beauty that can captivate even the birds and beasts. Why are you here?" The white-robed monk asked sincerely.
"..." Lan Susu was speechless. 'Aren't you asking the obvious? Why are you here? Of course I'm here.'
Just as she was about to reply, the white-robed monk sighed and said, "This is a dangerous place. Miss, I see that you have emerged from the mud without being tainted. You are fated with Buddha. Why don't you put down your blade and convert to Buddhism? This humble monk is willing to be your guide. "
Lan Susu's expression darkened. "I'm a Yao cultivator. You want me to convert to Buddhism? Are you joking?"
The white-robed monk shook his head and said, "All living things are equal. Whether it's a demon or a ghost, as long as you put down your blade, you can become a Buddha! "
"I don't understand what you're saying!" Lan Susu ignored him. He looked at Kong Zhi and said, "Kong Zhi, my young master is asking you why you are following us!"
The white-robed monk interrupted, "Miss, you might not know my background. My master is Daoist Master Qi Jie of Mount Duolai. One of the Sixteen Forms of Buddha, let this poor monk … "
This fellow was using his own master to swindle people again! The four grey-robed monks had strange expressions on their faces. Kong Zhi seemed to be unable to take it any longer. He frowned and interrupted, "Bajie, you're messing around again!"
The white-robed monk known as Ba Jie turned around and said, "Kong Zhi, I am trying to guide people to convert to Buddhism. How is this a farce? Back then, the one who peeped at who was bathing should be called … "
Kong Zhi's voice suddenly grew louder as he interrupted again, "Can you calm down a little?"
Lan Susu saw that the two of them were about to get into an argument, so she interjected, "Who's in charge here?"
Ba Jie put his palms together and said, "Amitabha, all living things are equal!"
This was clearly saying that everyone could make the decisions. Kong Zhi was a little angry when he heard this. He lost his composure and shouted, "Miss, go and tell Bai Ziliang that we can go wherever we want to go. We don't need to explain anything to him!"
Ba Jie smiled at Lan Susu and added, "No matter where you go, and no matter where I go, we'll all end up in the same place. Why don't we return to paradise sooner? Miss, I advise you … "
Lan Susu, who had already gotten her answer, was not going to listen to his nonsense. She turned around and quickly left.
"Not good! This female benefactor might be delaying us on purpose. Everyone, hurry up and catch up. Don't lose them! "Ba Jie shouted at the crowd.
The six monks once again chased after the group of Yao cultivators. Kong Zhi said with a dark expression, "Bajie, how long are we going to follow them?"
Ba Jie turned around and said, "Kong Zhi, if you're willing to bet, you must be willing to admit defeat. Gather? Yellow Crow Apologies for Cutting Chuang Chuang, Copying N Also Exchanging Zhenyou Ke!
Kong Zhi's expression twitched as he quickly turned to look at the other four. When he saw that they didn't seem to understand what he was saying, he turned back to Ba Jie angrily and said, "I should at least know what you want to do, right?"
Ba Jie said excitedly, "The Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade has been going on for a long time now. The place has become so big, and the number of people is decreasing. It won't be easy to bump into anyone. We can't just roam around aimlessly. Didn't you say that Bai something guy is from the Realm of Ten Thousand Demons? Since the Realm of Ten Thousand Demons has gathered so many people and is in such a hurry, they must be planning for a big fight. Let's follow them and wait until they're done fighting. Then, we'll go and beg for alms from them. If they don't give it to us, we'll rob them … No, if they don't give it to us, we'll make them put down their weapons! "
Kong Zhi clasped his palms together and said, "Amitabha!"
The monks were excited as they ran as fast as they could...
Dawn broke over the horizon. Miao Yi's group of eight finally landed on the reefs of the island they were heading for.
Gu Sanzheng, Sikong Wuwei, and Sikong Wuwei released their Crystal-Armored Hurricane Beasts and scanned their surroundings. In the end, they realized that Miao Yi's group was walking towards them.
"Where are your mounts?" Gu Sanzheng asked.
Sikong Wuwei scoffed, "Isn't it all because of you guys?"
Miao Yi had no intention of causing any more trouble. He calmly said, "We need to find our mounts first. Otherwise, it'll be hard for us to escape if we run into any trouble on the island. This island isn't small. I believe there should be dragon steeds here."
Gu Sanzheng nodded and said, "Let's squeeze on our mounts for now."
Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei leaped up and stood behind Gu Sanzheng's mount. Pi Junzi and Tao Ruchun stood behind Tan Lao's mount, while Miao Yi stood behind Ye Xin's.
The three of them quickly passed through the reefs and entered a forest. As soon as they exited the forest, a vast grassland appeared before them.
Sure enough, whatever they were missing was here. The sound of galloping hooves could be heard as a black mass of dragon steeds galloped towards them on the grassland.
When they saw the strangers, the herd of dragon steeds immediately turned around and ran. There were probably over ten thousand of them in this herd.
Gu Sanzheng's Crystal-Armored Hurricane Beast immediately sped up and gave chase. The three Crystal-Armored Hurricane Beasts chased after the galloping herd of dragon steeds.
The speed of the Crystal-Armored Hurricane Beasts was clearly superior to that of the dragon steeds. After a short while, they managed to catch up to the herd. However, they didn't dare to recklessly charge into the herd of dragon steeds. It would be no laughing matter if they ran into so many dragon steeds.
The three of them stuck close to the galloping herd from the side.
After slowing down, Miao Yi and the others leaped down from the backs of the Crystal-Armored Hurricane Beasts and landed on the backs of the dragon steeds. Then, they quickly reached out and grabbed onto the mane on the back of the dragon steeds' neck. They grabbed onto the fleshy feelers that were used to communicate with others, which were also the biggest weakness of a dragon steed.
The five dragon steeds immediately broke away from the galloping herd and struggled on the grassland. Alas, they couldn't shake off the people on their backs. In the end, they were subdued by Miao Yi and the others. They obediently established a connection with Miao Yi and the others and accepted their control.
The three Crystal-Armored Hurricane Beasts and the five dragon steeds continued charging deeper into the grassland. Not long after, they saw the herd of dragon steeds again. After acknowledging Miao Yi and the others as their masters, the five dragon steeds neighed at the herd of dragon steeds as they galloped past them. Their cries were filled with reluctance.
"Harrumph …" Thousands of steeds neighed in unison. It was a shocking sight to behold. Miao Yi and the others stood rooted to the spot as they watched their companions gallop off into the distance...
After passing through the vast grassland and crossing over the ancient mountain range, the eight of them stood on top of a hill and gazed at the boundless desert before them. In the distance, they could see numerous barren, yellowish-brown mountains standing erect in the middle of the desert. Some were tall, some were short, some were big, and some were small. All of them looked ancient and desolate.
Ferocious beasts circled in the sky in search of prey. A wave of heat washed over them from the direction of the desert. Now that they were here, the vegetation beneath their feet that faced the desert was completely different from the vegetation that was a mountain away.
"Skyfire Mountain is right in the center of the desert. Why don't we stay here for a while? If anything happens, we can immediately head in the direction of Skyfire Mountain and hide for the time being." Gu Sanzheng gestured with his finger, then turned around and asked, "What do you guys think?"
Miao Yi nodded and said, "We can only do that. Let's avoid this wave of pursuers for now. If possible, let's stay here for a year or two."
Everyone then turned around and settled down in the valley that they saw on the way here.
The valley was cool and shady, with a clear stream flowing through it. Unknown wildflowers were blooming everywhere, and insects and birds could be seen fluttering their wings. Small wild beasts were hiding in plain sight. It was a completely different world compared to the desert that was just a mountain away.
Everyone dug out their own caves on the mountain walls and prepared to stay here for a long time.
Tao Yongchun volunteered to stand guard at the top of the mountain. His original form was that of a Peach Blossom Treant, so it wasn't suitable for him to hide in a cave for a long time. It would be more beneficial for his cultivation if he revealed his original form and endured the hardships.
Pi Junzi also revealed his original form in his own cave to cultivate. Everyone else also sat cross-legged in their caves, while their dragon steeds and Crystal-Armored Hurricane Beasts were left in the valley.
Even so, reality was always cruel. It was impossible for things to go according to one's plan.
As dusk approached, a two-meter-tall gray-furred rat with long fangs suddenly opened its eyes as it cultivated in the cave.
With a flash of blue light, Pi Junzi appeared. He quickly crouched on the ground and listened for a while. Then, his expression abruptly changed. He quickly rushed out of the cave and shouted, "Someone's coming!"
Hearing his voice, everyone rushed out of their caves and landed in the beautiful valley.
Miao Yi asked, "What's the situation?"
Pi Junzi pointed in the direction they came from and quickly said, "There are about a hundred riders split into four groups. They're using the mountains as cover and are stealthily making their way here. It's very likely that they're coming for us."
Gu Sanzheng and the others exchanged glances, then raised their heads to look at the peach blossom tree at the top of the mountain. Ye Xin asked, "Tao Yongchun, do you see anyone coming?"
Tao Yongchun revealed his original form at the top of the mountain and shouted, "I don't see anyone."
Ye Xin didn't believe him. She flew up and looked around the mountain peak. Then, she shook her head and said, "I don't see anyone."
Gu Sanzheng furrowed his brows and asked Pi Junzi, "We didn't see anyone up there. Our cultivations are higher than yours, so we didn't hear anything either. How do you know that someone is coming, and that there are about a hundred of them?"
"He's really persistent!" Miao Yi said in a deep voice, "It's not wrong to trust him. If he really wants to, even the sound of a rabbit hopping around within a radius of a dozen li won't escape his ears. This is his innate ability. We have to be prepared for it!"
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