Chapter 697

In the past, the Dou Family's Restaurant in Luoyang was bustling with people of all walks of life. Many martial artists came and went, drinking tea and drinking wine. It was noisy and lively. But in the past six months, it had become much quieter. Even when the new Terrestrial Rankings and Ranking List of Young Masters were released today, there were still many empty seats.

"No, no, it's not like before." The shopkeeper of the Dou Family's Restaurant hid his hands in his sleeves and breathed out white gas. He stood at the corner of the stairs, shaking his head and sighing.

A new waiter looked at the shopkeeper blankly and asked, "Why is the business so bad?"

The shopkeeper was full of worries and started talking when he was touched, "You came from the countryside and have not been a waiter for long. You don't usually come into contact with Jianghu, so there are some things you don't know."

"Shopkeeper, what's the matter?" The waiter was full of curiosity.

"It's a long story. I have to start from two years ago when Golden Turtle Island of the East Sea surfaced and sent a Divine Fairy Messenger." The shopkeeper looked out of the window and fell into memory. It seemed that he had also experienced that shocking event, "Divine Fairy Messenger, Golden Turtle Island actually used a Divine Fairy as a messenger! Do you know what a Divine Fairy is? His body develops a cave, creating heaven and earth with a leaf. His power is as vast as the stars. It's not something that we mortals can imagine. Such a divine figure can only be a messenger. "

"What did the messenger come for?" The waiter's eyes lit up.

The shopkeeper was silent for a while and said, "They invited all the Dharmakaya masters of the Heavenly List to attend the banquet. No one dared to reject a Divine Fairy. All the Dharmakaya masters went, but they never came back. Rumor has it that they were imprisoned by Golden Turtle Island. Some said that they were not willing to submit to Golden Turtle Island and were killed. Since then, Golden Turtle Island has disappeared. The banquet that year became the biggest mystery in Jianghu."

The waiter shuddered. He felt that this was scarier than the ghost stories told by the witch back home.

"All the Dharmakayas disappeared, leaving only the Great Gurus in Jianghu. The top forces have the Mountain-protecting Formation and Heavenly Weapons, so the impact is not big. The rest of the forces have their own ideas. On the other hand, along with Golden Turtle Island, the Immortal World from overseas also disappeared at the banquet. The Heavenly Way Alliance and the Three Demons and Four Strange Forces have no lack of Half-step Dharmakayas."

The shopkeeper's mind was in a daze as he recalled the great battle of the past. "At that time, the two sides agreed to fight in the East Sea. All the elites of the right path were sent out. 'Taishang Supreme Sword' Jiang Zhi Wei defeated seven Half-step opponents in a row. 'Ice Fairy' Ye Yuqi also fought against two and defeated a pair of Great Gurus who were good at joining forces. Just the two of them were enough to make the overseas celestial world retreat.

. "The waiter was very excited, but he was immediately confused," But what does this have to do with our bad business? "

The shopkeeper snorted, "After this war, the world realized the importance of Dharmakayas. All the Great Gurus went into seclusion and sharpened their skills, striving to be the first to break through and look down on all the heroes. They rarely interfered with the affairs of the world, so it was difficult for them to effectively hinder the Demon Emperor. And under the reorganization of the Demon Emperor, the Southern Wasteland …"

His voice unconsciously lowered, "… is flourishing. There, any martial artist can get the rudimentary chapter of the Peerless Godly Skill. As long as they work hard, no matter how long it takes, they can get the next Peerless Godly Skill after passing the physical and mental tests. Heh, it's the Peerless Godly Skill. How many sects and families fight each other but can't even get one? But everyone in the Southern Wasteland can learn it. In the past, there were still Great Gurus suppressing the momentum. Now, who knows how many rising stars, how many poor people, and how many old foxes who have been in Jianghu for many years are hiding their names and quietly sneaking to the Southern Wasteland. Do you think our business will be good?"

"Is that so …" the waiter licked his lips, his heart inexplicably burning.

"If it wasn't for my old age, I would have lost all hope long ago. Maybe, maybe …" the shopkeeper did not continue speaking and changed the topic, "Moreover, the different martial arts of the Central Plains and the overseas Immortal World are fiercely colliding and sparks are bursting out. Currently, the first choice for training is not River East or Luoyang, but overseas."

He lowered his voice again, "Moreover, so many Dharmakayas have disappeared on Golden Turtle Island in the Eastern Sea. If they really died, as long as we find their sloughs, won't we be able to find heavenly weapons, martial arts, and secret treasures?"

"There may be such a shocking treasure at the end of the Eastern Sea. Although the disciples and old friends of the Dharmakayas are searching for it, it can't stop the people of Jianghu from flocking to search for it. The number of sea visitors is increasing at an alarming rate. Among the regular customers of our Dou Family Shop, more than ten have gone to the Eastern Sea."

"Now, there is a popular saying: Go to the sea, go on an adventure, go find the treasures left by the Dharmakayas. Don't waste the opportunity!"

The waiter's imagination ran wild as he listened and he yearned for it. On the spot, he wanted to find a ship and become a sailor.

…

In the palace, the emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty, Zhao Heng, had a deep and noble aura.

Sima Shi paced back and forth in front of him and seemed to be a little uneasy, "Has the King of Qin reached a critical moment?"

Zhao Heng nodded slightly and looked calm, but his hands unconsciously clenched the armrests, "Since the disappearance of the Dharmakayas who went to the Golden Turtle Island banquet, the shadow over the Zhao family in Luoyang disappeared. The situation suddenly became better. The holes in my uncle's heart caused by repeated setbacks were also repaired and he regained his confidence. In addition to refining the majestic Force of Living Beings, his foundation is so strong that he can't be compared to anyone else in the world. Therefore, he has been training hard for two years and wants to be the first to break through so that he can suppress and rope in other forces."

"This is the mercy of the heavens to give the Great Jin Dynasty vitality and hope." Sima Shi sighed. If there were Dharmakayas to suppress the world, the King of Qin and Zhao Jingshi would have to fight for a breakthrough, just like the Sumptuous Fruits Banquet.

Who knew that the Golden Turtle Island would suddenly appear and the Dharmakayas of the world never returned. An unprecedented good situation was placed in front of the Zhao family in Luoyang.

If they still couldn't catch it this time, then it would be the end of their days! Sima Shi glanced at Zhao Heng and saw that there was nervousness and expectation hidden in his eyes, just like himself.

…

Xi Jian Pavilion, Jiang Zhiwei's residence.

She wore a light yellow dress and sat cross-legged. Her breath and body showed a feeling of emptiness. It seemed that she was here, but also seemed to be in the sky.

As time passed, Jiang Zhiwei sat quietly in such a state, forgetting the mortal world and the secular world. After an unknown period of time, she opened her eyes.

The pair of lacquer eyes were deep and boundless, as if there were layers and layers of universes hidden in them. Whoever looked at them would be unable to extricate themselves.

Keeping the magic, Jiang Zhiwei waved her hand and took an ancient book. She planned to relax her spirit and recover from her exhaustion before continuing to train.

This ancient book was accidentally obtained by the younger generation of the Xi Jian Pavilion from a certain medieval relic. The book contained the past of the Sword Deity during the era when the sages were contending for power. It suited Jiang Zhiwei's taste, so she borrowed it to take a look.

"'Sword Impacting the Sea of Stars' Zhuo Chaosheng, the leader of the Heaven and Earth Sword Sect, the Celestial Sword Deity, wielded the Wuji Sword of Wilderness, and used dharma to get close to Taoism. This person was ugly and short, but he didn't mind it at all. He was magnanimous and composed. When he was young, he drank too much and was later scolded. He often carried a wine gourd but only stored water. He died when he besieged The Conqueror …" Jiang Zhiwei read with great interest and flipped the pages from time to time.

Suddenly, the corner of her mouth curled up, revealing a bright smile, "This Sword Deity's name is the same as the little monk's."

This page of the ancient book recorded a Sword Deity whose deeds were rarely circulated, "'Sword Sage' Su Meng, a Sword Deity who was elusive. He was on good terms with 'Biyue Sword Deity' Ren Qiushui. He gave pointers on the world's swordplay in Luocheng and listed out the top seven, which were …"

"Eh, the views of the people of that time actually coincide with those of the future." Jiang Zhiwei was amazed, "Is it true that different paths lead to the same destination?"

"Su Meng, as a Man Deity, calmly retreated from the Heavenly King of the Demonic Sword of the Demonic Sect, and then killed the Multi-Eyed Heavenly King in Luocheng. He formed a formation with one sword and suppressed the five major sword sects. His name was known throughout the world, and he was crowned as the best in swordplay." Reading this section, Jiang Zhiwei was excited and couldn't help but think of the ancient people. At that time, there was actually a Man Deity who mastered the realm of forming a formation with one sword. It was indeed the era when the sages were contending for power and heroes came forth in large numbers.

There was still a long way to go before she reached this realm. In today's world, perhaps only Mr. Lu and Meng who opened their own path and were different from their predecessors could do it. The Middle Ages were really extraordinary.

"When he reached the Earth Deity, Su Meng could already fight against the invincible The Conqueror of the present time. Although he was defeated due to his slightly inferior realm, he made The Conqueror suffer a great loss. As for what the loss was, The Conqueror didn't even reveal it to the Fifth Generation Mysterious Fairy. After that, Su Meng confronted the Taishang Demon Wu Daoming who had completed his transformation and saved Zhuo Chaosheng from the Claws Of The Devil. Later, he traveled far into the sea of stars and no one knew where he went. Otherwise, if he had advanced to the Celestial Being or the Legendary Realm, I'm afraid that The Conqueror wouldn't have been the only one to enjoy it. There are always imperfections in the world.

"Su Meng was generous and extremely humble. He never cared about his reputation and always treated it indifferently. However, his swordsmanship that was far beyond the realm, his outstanding appearance and charm had already become the role model of the swordsmen of the present time …"

At the end of reading, Jiang Zhiwei felt inexplicably embarrassed. She couldn't help but shake her head and laugh, "The little monk's soul lamp is blazing, so it shouldn't be a big deal. When he comes back, I'll tell him the story of Su Meng, it's really interesting …"

…

In a secret place, the former Crown Prince of the Great Jin Dynasty was sitting cross-legged with white lotuses clustered to form a high platform.

White lotuses bloomed around him, and each of them produced a golden swastika. One of them pointed to the sky and the other touched the ground, tempering the real spirit of the Dharmakaya.

At the same time, a golden-bodied Buddha statue was placed in front of him. It had a big belly and was always smiling. Light spots imbued with the Power of Faith continuously seeped out from the void and entered the Buddha statue, condensing and becoming clearer.

"Although the Sambhogakaya and Yellow Eyebrows were destroyed by the Devil Buddha, the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus' teachings were scattered and spread throughout the various sects of Buddhism and the branches of the Outer Dao. The foundation still exists, and once it's awakened, it still possesses majestic power …" the former Crown Prince sighed. After two years of dual cultivation, he was no longer an ordinary person.

His eyes were half-closed as he slowly fused the golden-bodied Buddha with his Dharmakaya.

"Regarding the matter regarding the Qing Emperor, regardless of whether the outcome of the Middle Ages was good or bad, at least we've won."

"Amitabha, sending Gao Lan away during the chaos gave me two years of time to grow. Now, I'm no longer as weak as I was when I first descended into this world. I don't have to hide anymore."

…

At the end of the East Sea, many ships were flying. Occasionally, people would use the teleportation formation to arrive at this region of the sea. This was because it was rumored that Golden Turtle Island had appeared here in the past.

On a ship, many warriors and seafarers looked around, searching for traces of the person.

At this moment, rays of light shone in front of them. Thousands of auspicious auras appeared, and a mirage-like scene appeared. Figures with tyrannical auras that could trigger tsunamis appeared.

"This …" The seafarers hugged the railings and ropes, drifting along with the waves.

Are these the Dharmakaya experts that disappeared back then?

Have they escaped?