After chatting with Zhang Yu for a while, Lian Zhuo looked at Xu Chengtong who was standing behind him and said, "How should I address you, Fellow Daoist?"
Zhang Yu said, "This is Fellow Daoist Xu."
Xu Chengtong cupped his fists but didn't say a word.
Lian Zhuo bowed and did not ask anything.
He also heard that Zhang Yu's real identity was the Xuanting Patrol Inspector and guessed that Xu Chengtong should be one of the Xuanting people.
But he still called Zhang Yu "Fellow Daoist" because of their past interactions. There was no disrespect in this form of address, instead it made them seem like they were not strangers.
Zhang Yu said, "I've been staying at the Shen Ci Palace these days, but I haven't seen you."
Lian Zhuo smiled, "I know some Fellow Daoists here, so I've been staying at your place these days. No wonder you haven't seen me."
Zhang Yu seemed to have thought of something and said, "Are there many Fellow Daoists like you?"
Lian Zhuo said, "There are quite a few. The daily expenses of staying at the Shen Ci Palace are not small. Those who don't work at the yamen would rather stay outside. After all, the medicinal powder we use for cultivation and the pills we use to resist the evil outside the void are not small expenses."
Zhang Yu looked outside and saw lights coming from time to time. But after they landed, he did not know most of the people who came out.
Lian Zhuo said with a hint of expectation, "Have you heard of it? In the past, when Venerable Shen Xuanzun preached about Dao, if he thought that someone was fated, he would directly bestow a Dharmic Seal. It is said that the Dharmic Seal contains the Dharmic Seal to step into the upper realm. "
Zhang Yu had never heard of this before. His heart was slightly moved, he said, "Is there such a thing?"
Lian Zhuo said, "I heard it from a Senior Martial Brother. He came here a few years ago to listen to the Dao and received the Dao."
Zhang Yu's interest was piqued, and he asked, "Fellow Daoist, did that Senior Martial Brother of yours comprehend anything?"
Lian Zhuo smiled and shook his head. "Those who have obtained fate will usually do everything they can to hide it because they are afraid that it will be taken away by others. Once the fate appears, it will have nothing to do with them. If they can't protect it, then they won't have any fate with it. This Senior Martial Brother of mine knows his own limits. The moment he obtained this' fate ', he thought of a way to give it away. "
Zhang Yu nodded as he thought of the invitations he had received. He said, "Fellow Daoist, this Senior Martial Brother of yours knows his own heart and is not obsessed. He can be considered a Daoist."
His words were sincere praise. To be able to come and listen to the Dao, that meant that they had the intention to ascend. Who wouldn't hold on tightly to their fate? Even if he couldn't get it himself, he definitely didn't want others to get a share of it. However, this person was willing to give it up. Just this kind of willingness was not something an ordinary cultivator could have.
As long as this person's foundation wasn't too weak, even if he didn't have any fate, he would definitely be able to achieve everything.
Lian Zhuo thought for a while and said, "I originally felt that it was a pity for this Senior Martial Brother. However, after hearing what Fellow Daoist said, I feel that he did the right thing." He sighed and said, "Just think about myself. If I had obtained fate, I wouldn't be willing to give it up."
In the time it took for these few sentences, the hundred over stone seats were gradually filled with cultivators as the rays of light from the outside continued to arrive. However, the spell platform was divided into four directions. They were only on one side, so they could see people landing from the other sides from time to time.
After waiting for another half an hour, the flowing light stopped. Seeing that no one else was coming, they heard a long and drawn-out chime from the top of the spell platform.
Everyone suddenly had a feeling as if all the sounds and auras were far away from them. Everything quieted down.
At this time, not long after the Dao Ceremony, the side of the Earth Star that was originally silent in darkness lit up at this moment. For a moment, the world was as bright as day.
The plants and creatures in the city seemed to have awakened. They glowed with all kinds of vitality, and waves of exotic fragrance wafted over, intoxicating everyone who smelled it.
After being immersed in this state for a moment, a reddish-gold ray of light descended from above the Heavenly City and landed on the spell platform. One could see the figure of a Daoist shrouded in brilliance, but the light was erratic and one couldn't see his specific appearance clearly.
At this moment, the voice of a Daoist child sounded from above, "Xuan Zun has arrived. All cultivators greet him."
When the cultivators heard this, they all solemnly bowed towards the spell platform.
At this moment, the sound of a chime was heard again. Only then did the cultivators stop their greeting and sit down on the platform, waiting with rapt attention.
After a short moment of silence, a mellow and pleasant voice sounded from the spell platform. In the blink of an eye, it turned into a vast sound. And it spread from near to far away.
Everyone couldn't help but feel refreshed. They knew that Xuan Zun had begun to preach. When they heard this sound, everyone present had a feeling that the place where they were sitting, including themselves, seemed to have been pulled out of the world in an instant, becoming an isolated existence.
Zhang Yu listened to the sound. Compared to a year ago when he listened to Yu Xuanzun's preaching, he felt that he could hear more from it. At the same time, he also knew that he couldn't be greedy. Otherwise, when he listened to the end, it would be chaotic and he wouldn't be able to obtain anything.
He focused his mind and focused on obtaining the method to climb to the upper realm. In just a moment, the sound became much clearer.
As his mind gradually sank into it, he felt as if he was a lonely boat on the sea, surrounded by turbulent waves, and the Daoist in the golden light was walking on the sea, traveling far away.
The waves sometimes surged and sometimes sank. The Daoist's figure was always with his back facing him, faintly discernible in the waves.
Zhang Yu knew that he had been affected by the sound and was able to see such a scene. As the level of a Mystique Venerable One was too high, his words could only be transmitted to them in such a way.
At this moment, he saw that the Daoist seemed to turn sideways, then stretched out his hand and pointed. A group of glowing Jade Lotus appeared under his feet and floated down along with the waves, heading towards him.
As soon as the Jade Lotus arrived in front of him, he suddenly heard the sound of a bell. The surrounding sounds and sceneries seemed to fade away gradually.
He raised his head. He was still sitting on the stone platform. The sun was hanging high above, and he looked to be in the corner. He didn't know when, but the Daoist's figure had disappeared from the spell platform.
At this moment, he looked down and suddenly saw that a Jade Lotus had fallen in front of him. It was the thing that he saw when he was listening to the Daoist's preaching!
He suddenly realized that this might be the "fate", so he reached out and picked it up.
"Fellow Daoist?" Lian Zhuo's voice fell into his ears.
Zhang Yu turned his head and saw that Lian Zhuo was looking at the Jade Lotus in front of him with surprise and envy. At the same time, there was a hint of warning in his eyes.
He glanced around and saw that the cultivators on both sides were also looking at this scene.
The cultivators looked at him with envy and disappointment. Some of them even hid some malice and greed in their eyes.
Xu Chengtong looked at the crowd coldly. Most of the cultivators were embarrassed and bowed to him. Some of them were forced by his profound cultivation and hurriedly avoided his gaze. However, there were a few who relied on their own cultivation and looked at him without retreating.
Zhang Yu didn't seem to care about the gazes of the crowd. He calmly picked up the Jade Lotus and put it in his sleeve. Then he stood up and said to Lian Zhuo, "Fellow Daoist, do you want to go back with me?"
Lian Zhuo knew what Zhang Yu meant. Their conversation just now was seen by the crowd. Perhaps those who were seeking fate would do him harm. Thus, Zhang Yu was looking out for him.
He thought for a while and replied Solemnly, "Thank you, fellow Daoist. I can take care of myself."
Zhang Yu nodded and raised his hand to salute. Then, he and Xu Chengtong leaped into the air and returned to the Divine Pardon Palace in just a few breaths.
He stepped into the inner room and used the jade token to set up a simple warning array. He sat down on the futon and picked up the Jade Lotus. Then, he tried to sense it.
However, when his consciousness entered, he found that there was a layer of strong protection. His strength was not enough to break through it.
However, he could also feel that the resistance was weakening. At this rate, even if he didn't move it, he would be able to see what was inside after a period of time.
His eyes flashed. The use of the Xuan Zun could not be without a purpose. This could be the time left for the "fated people" to fight for it. Therefore, this thing was only temporarily kept by him. Only if it could be kept until the end, that would be the real fate.
As his cultivation progressed, he could faintly feel that the Xuan Zun did not do this without a purpose. Instead, there was a faint meaning of changing the heaven's will.
He thought for a while. No matter what, since this thing was in his hands, there was no reason for him to give it away so easily. Moreover, he also wanted to see what the Upper Realm of the Xuan Zun looked like.
He calculated that it would take at least two days to break through the barrier of this thing. Therefore, he did not force it. He put it away and slowly walked out of the inner room.
He stood on the observation platform and looked at Kui Earth Star below him. Then, he looked at Tian City above him. He felt something in his heart. He asked Qing Shu to take out the painting tools he carried with him. After he arranged them, he shook his sleeves, picked up a brush, and began to paint the scenery in front of him.
After a long time, Qing Shu reported, "Sir, Mister Lian is here to visit."
Zhang Yu put down the brush and took two steps back. He withdrew his gaze from the painting and said, "Please invite Fellow Taoist Lian in."
After a while, Lian Zhuo walked in. However, his expression was very serious. When he saw Zhang Yu, he cupped his hands and said, "Fellow Taoist Zhang, I tried to ask around outside. This time, there are only two people who have obtained the opportunity. You are one of them. You must be careful on your way back."
Zhang Yu thought for a while and said, "So, there are also people who have obtained the opportunity without others knowing?"
Lian Zhuo said, "There are such rumors, but I can't be sure."
Zhang Yu said, "Thank you for telling me. Since you are here, why don't you stay for a cup of tea?"
Lian Zhuo cupped his hands again and said, "Fellow Taoist, you are too polite. I still have some matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first."
Zhang Yu nodded and said, "I'll see you off, Fellow Daoist."
He walked Lian Zhuo out of the hall before returning. At this time, Qing Shu came up and said, "Sir, are we going back now?"
Zhang Yu was very calm and said, "No hurry. We still have to wait for one more person. It won't be too late to return two days later."
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