"Zhenren Li."
Jinghua stepped forward and greeted Li Shulou.
Li Shulou made a Taoist bow and said, "I'm here to pay my respects to Cihang Bodhisattva."
"This humble nun will report to the Reverend. Please wait a moment." Jing Hua put her palms together.
"Thank you, Abbess."
Li Shulou waited patiently.
After a while, Jinghua reappeared and said, "Zhenren, this way please."
Li Shulou nodded and followed her to the center of Cihang Pure Land.
It was a vast ocean with a small island in the center.
The island was not big, but it was located in the middle of the ocean. It was like a bright light in the sea of bitterness, brightening people's hearts.
Jinghua was waiting overseas while Li Shulou crossed the sea and landed on the island.
There was a bamboo forest on the island, and a pond could be vaguely seen in the forest. A lotus platform floated above the pond.
A Bodhisattva, whose gender was hard to distinguish, sat on the lotus and calmly watched Li Shulou's arrival.
"I Yueyang greet Cihang Bodhisattva." Li Shulou made a Taoist bow.
Bodhisattva said, "You're too polite, Fellow Daoist."
"Thank you, Bodhisattva," Li Shulou said, "I came here to ask for a favor. I hope Bodhisattva can help me."
Bodhisattva said, "Fellow Daoist, you're too serious. I can't help you solve your own problems."
Li Shulou asked, "Bodhisattva, do you know what I want to ask in advance, or have you met someone else?"
"Since you've come to my Cihang Pure Land, I can still see some clues," Bodhisattva said.
Bodhisattva said, "I have no intention of getting involved in your affairs. You can decide for yourself what to do."
Li Shulou nodded slightly. "I heard that Daoist Master had a treasure called Primordial Qi Ruyi in the past, and it ended up in Bodhisattva's hands?"
Bodhisattva said, "It used to be in my hands, but about 400 years ago, it was in the hands of Daoist Dong Tai of Taiyi Sect. It now belongs to Taiyi Sect."
Li Shulou's expression was calm, and there was no disappointment on his face. "I see. Thank you, Bodhisattva, for your guidance. I will find an opportunity to visit Taiyi Sect later.
Bodhisattva said, "Fellow Daoist, you're welcome."
"I dare not disturb Bodhisattva's cultivation anymore. I'll take my leave." Li respects to Cihang Bodhisattva's salute and then left.
When he arrived at the sea, Jing Hua was waiting for him. "Spiritual Master, how's the situation?"
"Although it was unexpected, Bodhisattva's guidance has already helped I a lot," Li Shulou replied.
Jinghua nodded. "It just so happens that you are here today. We also have something to give you."
She led Li Shulou away from the sea in the center of the Pure Land and handed the brocade box to him.
When Li Shulou opened the brocade box, he saw that the item inside was neither solid nor liquid. Instead, it was as ethereal as a cloud and could flow out of the box at any time.
He closed the brocade box again. "You've been a great help. Now, we're one step closer to completing the formation."
"Benefactor Yun, the leader of the Extermination Sword Sect, is currently in the Pure Land. Would you like to meet him?"
Jing Huayan said, "His Sword Dao is similar to the Perfected One's Array Formation. Perhaps we can learn from him."
Li Shulou shook his head gently. "I have also heard of the Extermination Sword Sect. However, they are martial arts, so there is no need for me to come into contact with them. As for the formation, I already have a complete consideration. What I lack now is the materials to set it up."
Jing Huayan said, "In that case, I wish you the best in gathering the necessary materials. We will also do our best to search for them."
"Thank you," Li Shulou said.
As he spoke, he took out a jade scepter shaped like duckweed and handed it to Jing Hua. "I made a special discovery by accident."
Jing Hua took the scepter and studied it secretly. Her expression turned solemn. "Perfected One, this is...."
Li Shulou nodded slightly. "I heard that when you were in Yanhuang, you found the portal to the Immortals again and almost went to the Immortal Ruins again?"
Jing Hua replied, "That's right. It's a pity that all your efforts were in vain. Chang 'an got there first."
"Right now, the Yanhuang World might be shrouded in Chang 'an's formation. If you want to go to the portal again, it will be risky. Why don't you try this?" Li Shulou suggested.
Jing Hua nodded silently. "Thank you, Perfected One."
Li Shulou shook his head. "This method doesn't allow anyone above the fourteenth level to pass. You should be the one working hard."
"It's only right to divide the work and cooperate." Jing Huayan said, "There's one more thing that I want you to know. Chang 'an has another enemy, but the details are unclear. My master and Benefactor Lin of the Annihilation Sword Sect are on their way to meet them. We might not receive any news until later."
"It's fine. I will visit the Pure Land again later."
Li Shulou said, "If someone else wins Chang 'an on his behalf, it's not a bad thing."
Jing Huayan said, "If there's a new dispute over the Manjushri sarira, I'll invite you to help and uphold justice."
"Of course." Li Shulou nodded and then left.
Jing Hua watched him leave and remained silent.
Long Shituo and Master Zhi Yuan appeared, their expressions solemn.
"Did he deliberately ask us to scout for him?" Long Shituo asked suspiciously.
Master Zhi Yuan also frowned. "Was he always like this?"
"It's unlikely. If he really wanted us to be cannon fodder, he wouldn't have restricted us to those above the fourteenth level. Moreover, whether or not he wants us to be cannon fodder, I have to go on this trip."
Jing Hua sighed. "It's a pity that we can't ask the seniors of the Pure Land for help. We have to go on this trip together."
She quietly looked at Long Shituo and Master Zhi Yuan. "Formations have always been the specialty of Taoism. Benefactor Ming mainly cultivates martial arts. How could he have such a powerful formation covering Yan Huang? I've always suspected that many secrets in Chang 'an might be related to the Immortals in the past. "
Long Shituo nodded silently. His gaze fell on the jade ruyi in Jing Hua's hand.
"Li Shulou might have the same suspicion. That's why he wants to explore."
Master Zhi Yuan said, "If we can really find out the truth, the risk will be worth it."
Jing Hua said, "The risk is great. I suspect that Chang 'an has already occupied that place. We might be discovered if we go there."
Long Shituo said, "Perhaps we can contact the Revered One and ask them to put some pressure on Chang 'an outside the Yan Huang Realm to attract their attention."
Jing Hua thought for a while and said, "The situation on Master's side is unclear. It's better for them to make their own decisions. Don't disturb them. However, we still have to report the relevant information to Master."
She looked at Long Shituo. "I'll have to trouble you to make this trip."
Long Shituo nodded. "Alright, I'll set off now."
Jing Hua turned to Master Zhi Yuan. "Let's go too."
Master Zhiyuan nodded with a solemn expression.
Jing Hua stretched out her hand and flung the jade ruyi.
The jade ruyi was like a leaf of duckweed. It floated in the Benevolent Traveler Pure Land, but it was also like a wisp of sword qi that cut through the void.
The Buddhist light in the Benevolent Traveler Pure Land was disturbed by the sword qi and seemed to be temporarily cut apart.
A door appeared in the void that had been split open.
The door twisted and rippled. After a while, it gradually stabilized.
Jing Hua carefully felt the void flowing in the door, and her expression became more and more serious. "It's really the Immortals … How did Zhenren Li find a way to open another door?"
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