PDLP Chapter 14 This humble Taoist cultivator - Li Changsheng!
Chapter 14 This humble Taoist cultivator - Li Changsheng!
"Is this Wuyishan? Huh?"
Zhao Gongming sat atop a cloud, looking down at Mount Wuyi below, his divine sense sweeping across the land.
The two auras at the Golden Immortal level were particularly conspicuous.
This should be the famous Wuyi Mountain rogue cultivators Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao. The two attained enlightenment during the reign of Emperor Tianhuang, but rogue cultivators have their limits. Being able to attain the Golden Immortal realm is already quite an achievement.
However, to Zhao Gongming's surprise, there were not only two Golden Immortal auras in Wuyi Mountain at this time, but also an aura at the Profound Immortal level.
Not only that, it also deliberately concealed its aura, so that beings below the Great Luo Golden Immortal level would probably not be able to detect it.
Even if it were a true Grand Luo Golden Immortal cultivator, they wouldn't deliberately pay attention to a mere Xuan Immortal cultivator.
However, Zhao Gongming was different. After all, his predecessor had suffered a major setback at the hands of two unknown rogue cultivators, Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao, and had twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls dropped by the Falling Treasure Coin.
Moreover, while chasing after that old silver coin of Ran Deng, they coincidentally encountered Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao, who possessed the Luo Bao Golden Coin.
All of this was too coincidental, which made him already wary. Coupled with this Xuanxian realm cultivator who was deliberately concealing his aura, everything seemed to become more interesting.
"Ding dong, congratulations host, you have arrived at Wuyi Mountain and received the reward - Fetal Transformation!"
Just as Zhao Gongming was pondering, a system notification sounded, which instinctively jolted him awake. After sensing the information in his mind, his eyes shone even brighter.
Transformation into a new form is a top-tier supernatural power in the primordial world. It is not just a simple change, but also a transformation of one's own origin.
Moreover, the great divine power rewarded by the system is directly at the level of mastery. Once it changes, even top quasi-saint level experts below the level of saint would probably find it difficult to detect.
"This supernatural power has come at just the right time!"
Zhao Gongming transformed into the likeness of Yunxiao, even sharing the same aura. He then transformed into the likeness of Bixiao, and then into the likeness of Qiongxiao.
He knew his three younger sisters very well.
After the change, Zhao Gongming carefully sensed it and sighed inwardly. Even he would have found it difficult to discern if he hadn't known beforehand.
"With this supernatural ability, things will be much easier to arrange from here on out!"
Zhao Gongming used his transformation technique to change his appearance, aura, and even cultivation level. Then, he landed directly on Mount Wuyi.
After descending from the clouds, Zhao Gongming did not rush to find the true master. Instead, he pretended to be a rogue cultivator and traveled around for several months before finally arriving at the true master's cave.
"This humble Taoist priest, Li Changsheng, is unaware of this blessed land, or whether it has an owner!"
Looking at the misty valley in front of him, Zhao Gongming did not conceal his aura.
At this moment, he acted like a rogue cultivator, which made Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao in the valley, as well as Qiao Kun hiding in the shadows, discover his arrival immediately.
"A rogue cultivator has arrived?"
Qiao Kun frowned, startled as well.
He was a Taoist priest from Baiyun Cave in Wuyi Mountain, a rogue cultivator whose cultivation had stagnated at the Xuanxian realm, unable to make any further progress.
Who would have thought that not long ago, he would have struck it lucky and become a disciple of the Chan Sect's Daoist Ran Deng, and was even given a treasure to conceal his aura, so that he could secretly monitor Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao in the Wuyi Mountains.
Although he didn't know why his master had him keep an eye on just two rogue Golden Immortal cultivators, the schemes of such powerful beings were beyond his comprehension.
Upon seeing Zhao Gongming approaching, he became vigilant and immediately became extremely alert.
Without mentioning Qiao Kun in the shadows.
Upon hearing the voice, Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao came out to greet them. Seeing Zhao Gongming, a Golden Immortal, before them, they smiled and said, "This humble mountain is hardly worthy of being called a blessed land. Fellow Daoist, please come in!"
Upon entering the valley, Zhao Gongming bowed and said, "This humble Taoist priest, traveling through the clouds, was struck by the wonderful aroma of tea. I did not expect to disturb you two fellow Daoists; please forgive me!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao immediately laughed and said:
"It's alright, fellow Daoist. It's fate that you found this place. However, my humble abode is simple and I'm afraid it might be an inconvenience to you! Please have a seat!"
Zhao Gongming played his part perfectly, feigning ignorance of Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao's identities, and asked, "May I ask your names, fellow Daoists?"
"I am Xiao Sheng, and this is my good friend Cao Bao!"
"It is an honor to meet two such virtuous cultivators today! An honor indeed!"
"Fellow Daoist Li radiates pure light of virtue and merit; he must be a true cultivator who has attained enlightenment. It is an honor for Cao Bao and me to meet Fellow Daoist Li!"
After some mutual flattery, the three of them were already seated at the stone table.
Xiao Sheng beckoned over a stone cup and poured tea for Zhao Gongming: "Fellow Daoist Li, please. This is a specialty of Wuyi Mountain. Let's see if it meets your liking!"
Upon smelling the aroma of the tea, Zhao Gongming felt his spirit become much clearer. As the tea entered his mouth, its sweet fragrance spread, making his spirit even more clear.
Clearly, this must be the famous Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao spiritual root, which is quite beneficial for assisting cultivation.
"Excellent tea!"
Zhao Gongming praised him repeatedly.
Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao also looked pleased, and said with a smile, "We rarely meet fellow Daoists on Mount Wuyi. Today we are fortunate to meet you. Why don't the three of us discuss the Dao? Wouldn't that be delightful?"
"good!"
The three discussed the Dao, but Qiao Kun, who was hiding in the shadows, frowned more and more.
He didn't see anything wrong with Zhao Gongming.
But this is a crucial moment in the great calamity, and Master Ran Deng has entrusted him with such an important task. If he fails to understand and ruins his master's important mission, he will gladly die for it.
However, he was only monitoring from the shadows. If he were to reveal himself and alert Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao, wouldn't that jeopardize everything?
Left with no other choice, he could only continue to conceal his aura and listen carefully to the three people's discussion.
Before we knew it, several years had passed in the blink of an eye.
During the discussion, Zhao Gongming had already vaguely guessed Qiao Kun's identity. Although he didn't know where this guy came from, he was probably related to the Burning Lamp.
Thinking of this, he repeatedly considered using the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl to smash it to death and end it all.
However, Zhao Gongming quickly calmed down. With the Pure White Lotus protecting him, he was untouched by any evil aura, and his primordial spirit was now very clear.
Since Qiao Kun is related to Randeng, killing him would naturally alert that old silver coin, Randeng.
As the saying goes, "a single hair can move the whole body," let alone whether he could defeat Ran Deng.
Even if he could actually defeat him, as the vice leader of the Chan Sect and the caretaker of the Twelve Golden Immortals, if he were to actually kill him, Yuanshi Tianzun would probably not stand idly by.
Since Ran Deng sent people to monitor Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao, he probably already knew about the function of the Treasure-Losing Coins.
If they were to directly rob the treasure-dropping gold coins, given the old silver-coin-like nature of Randeng, he would likely become very suspicious.
After all, when it comes to scheming and plotting, Ran Deng is the real expert.
In that case, we might as well go along with Ran Deng's plan, and then counterattack him, leaving him with no way to express his suffering!
Thinking of this, Zhao Gongming stopped his sermon and, amidst Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao's puzzled expressions, smiled and said, "This discussion has truly been very beneficial. I have other important matters to attend to, so I will not disturb you any longer."
However, it would be impolite not to reciprocate. Since you've enjoyed a cup of tea with me, I'll share this pot of spirit wine with you both!
After saying that, he took out a pot of spirit wine and three wine cups, and filled each one to the brim.
Zhao Gongming first picked up his wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.
Seeing this, Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao did not notice anything amiss, and they all picked up their wine cups and drank them down in one gulp.
However, they were unaware that as the spirit wine was consumed, some hidden substances had already infiltrated their primordial spirits. This was also an application of the great supernatural power of transformation and rebirth.
It can change not only itself, but also the magical power within its body.
These hidden things are usually normal, just like the magical powers of Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao.
Without Zhao Gongming's intervention, even a quasi-saint level expert would not be able to detect anything unusual.
However, once activated, Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao will no longer be able to control their own destiny.