As soon as Yan Zhaoge spoke up, Feng Yunsheng, Yang Jian, and Ne Zha looked at him.
The three did not question Yan Zhaoge. On the contrary, they all had thoughtful expressions on their faces.
âThe key to us still lies in the Nine Underworlds game, where the several Grand Heavenly Immortals compete for the chance of attaining Dao Realm.â Yan Zhaoge said in deep thoughts, âAmitabhaâs and Eastern Sovereign Taiyiâs game plan involves the emergence of the new era brought by the Nine Underworlds.â
Then, Yan Zhaoge did not go on but stopped there.
When discussing the critical matters involving Dao Realm bigwigs, they had to be cautious. Otherwise, it would easily attract these behemothsâ attention.
Luckily, the rest of the group already understood what Yan Zhaoge had in store for now.
âWhat fellow Daoist had said coincides with whatâs in my mind!â Ne Zha gave a high five and laughed.
âAt that time, the variables will be magnified.â Yang Jian said, âThe key really depends on who can attain the Dao Realm.â
âWho comes first is a big question.â He looked at Yan Zhaoge, âIf Uncle Xuandu and the others become the winner first, but we lose this game, we have to make up our mind. Even if we donât want to, we have to make a decision.â
Yan Zhaoge nodded, âI agree with what the Daoist Brother said.â
âIf we guessed correctly, the Eastern Sovereign has the upper hand now.â Ne Zha said at this time, âIt stands to reason that Amitabha is more anxious, but he didnât reveal the matter to us. Instead, he only had the Eastern Sovereign send someone to pass us the letter.â
Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva came to attend the ceremony on behalf of Western Pure Lands to ease the relationship with Daoism lineage. She wasnât stingy in terms of gift etiquette.
But she did not mention the rivalry between Amitabha and Eastern Sovereign Taiyi.
âLike what Yunsheng said before, the Nine Underworlds is the most suitable ally for the Western Pure Lands compared to us. Of course, they would still be wary of each other.â Yan Zhaoge said, âAll in all, the Central Blessed Lands of Saha and we were the collateral in the brawl between the two Dao Ancestors. Still, the Western Pure Lands brought upon the birth of the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord and the Great Calamity.â
Under the premise that there wasnât much choice, most people in Daoism would adopt the same opinion as Ne Zha. However, they would rather help Eastern Sovereign Taiyi instead.
Amitabha and Western Pure Lands were also well aware of this.
âIâm certainly âimpressedâ with Archaic Dipankara Buddha.â Yan Zhaoge mocked hilariously in displeasure, âLook at his gift. What a sly fox!â
When Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng got married, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva came to attend the ceremony and presented her gift, which was a bottle of blessing dew.
It was a top-notch treasure that was best at purifying evil. For example, it effectively cleaned the Nine Underworldsâ seawater when it polluted the Green Lotus Treasured Flag.
In addition to the gift from Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva herself, the Archaic Dipankara Buddha also had sent a gift through Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattvaâs hands.
When Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva passed Archaic Dipankara Buddhaâs gift to Yan Zhaoge, Feng Yunsheng and Ne Zha heard it and looked over curiously.
At the same time when Yan Zhaoge met with Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, the Grand Saint of Nine Spirits happened to be visiting, so Yan Zhaoge sat down with the Grand Saint of Nine Spirits for a long chat.
When he previously received the Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva gift, he did not unpack it yet. Sure enough, Feng Yunsheng and Ne Zha didnât know what was in it. However, Yang Jian, who came with Yan Zhaoge to welcome the guest, knew what was in the gift after entertaining Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva.
Hearing what Yan Zhaoge said, Yang Jian also smiled and nodded in agreement.
âHere, look.â Yan Zhaoge flipped the sleeves of his robe, revealing a brocade handkerchief.
After unpacking it, there were two fat children who had not reached the age of three inside, with all limbs and facial features intact.
Seeing this, Ne Zha was stunned for a moment.
âIs that the Ginseng fruit?â Although it was Feng Yunshengâs first encounter with the real ginseng fruit, she had seen the appearance of the ginseng fruit in this world through a map before, and she was no stranger to its appearance.
Whatâs more? Yan Zhaoge had planted a Ginseng Tree on Broad Creed Mountain in Zhuluo Royal Reed Heavens and Sky beyond Skies.
It was just that the Ginseng Tree on Broad Creed Mountain was stem grafted. As a result, its spiritual qi was much inferior, and its magical property was weaker.
However, Yan Zhaoge had two genuine Gingseng fruit on his palm. They were born from the Ginseng fruit tree in Wuzhuang Temple on Primordial Suppressing Immortal Mansion in the past. They were so beautiful and graceful that they were better than those on Broad Creed Mountain.
âFresh Ginseng fruits picked not long agoâ¦â Feng Yunsheng frowned as she looked at the two fruits.
Ginseng Fruit had magical properties which pushed its value sky-high.
The fruit would be easily ruined if there was any mishap in the harvesting process. Even if the fruit was successfully harvested, it was recommended to be consumed quickly.
Otherwise, if the fruits were kept for a long time, they would soon become dry with their potency significantly reduced, and the taste deteriorated.
âSo, the Primordial Suppressing Immortalâs Ginseng Tree located at Wuzhuang Temple in the past is in Western Pure Landsâ possession?â Feng Yunsheng asked with a frown.
Yan Zhaoge nodded, âYou should be right.â
âItâs more than a simple gift from the Archaic Dipankara Buddha.â Feng Yunsheng asked, âIs he hinting at something else? Is it to remind us about Primordial Suppressing Immortal?â
âSo, thatâs why I said the Dipankara Buddha is sly.â Yan Zhaoge smiled in annoyance, âHe didnât seem to convey anything from these two fruits, but he is throwing a bunch of random clues and keeping us guessing.â
If their guess was right, it was a gift. Otherwise, they would have fallen into a trap.
âThat old baldyâ¦â Ne Zha gritted his teeth, wishing he could immediately go to Western Pure Lands and battle with Archaic Dipankara Buddha to settle the old scores.
âIt is rumored that the Wuzhuang Temple was destroyed in the Great Calamity, and the Ginseng Treeâs whereabouts are unclear.â Feng Yunsheng said, âNow it seems that the Ginseng Tree was not destroyed but was transplanted into the Western Pure Lands. But, what happened to Primordial Suppressing Immortal?â
Since the Great Calamity in the past, there had been no news of Primordial Suppressing Immortal.
According to the information currently available to Yan Zhaogeâs group, the turmoil that broke out in Heavenly Courtâs Divine Palace at the beginning of the Great Calamity was related to the Immeasurable Heavenly Lordâs emergence. More than one Daoism bigwig was interrupting the process, but they failed in the end.
It was likely that Primordial Suppressing Immortal was also involved.
But in turn, he also became one of the suspects in the incarnation of the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord.
âThere are three possibilities.â Yan Zhaoge said, âFirstly, the Primordial Suppressing Immortal is still alive, but he has been secluded in the Western Pure Lands and has never appeared in the world, just like the previous Grand Saint of Nine Spirits and Yellow Robe Monster, so his whereabouts remain unknown.â
âSecondly, the Primordial Suppressing Immortal has perished. The Ginseng Tree has either fallen into the hands of the Amitabha or the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord.â
âThirdly, the Primordial Suppressing Immortal is the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord, and the fruit tree has always been in his hands.â
Yan Zhaoge weighed the fruit in his hand and smiled happily, âItâs still a great treasure though, but the Archaic Dipankara Buddha is really a sly fox.â
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