Chapter 539: Chapter 536: Celestial Court Immortal Gods, Immortal
Yellow sands swirled into the sky, and within a valley where not a single blade of grass grew, there sat a small blood-red lake in the center, surrounded by cliffs so neatly cut that the valley resembled a gigantic pit, with yellow sand forming an overcast dome above it.
In the blood-red lake, Zhang Buku sat bare-chested, with blood acting like long snakes wrapping around his body, constantly writhing.
The Divine Exotic Realm Master sat at the edge of the lake. Compared to two thousand years ago, he seemed like a different person, emaciated to the bone, his eyes lifeless, appearing like a skeleton sitting still.
Looking around, one could see numerous corpses, all of which were those of the Divine Exotic Ghost King, each having met a horrific, fierce death.
Suddenly, a yellow wind descended from the sky, forming a skull above the Blood Lake—it was the head of a Buddha statue, ancient and timeworn.
It was indeed the head of a Buddha Immortal!
…
The Buddha Immortal looked down at Zhang Buku, a strange smile appearing on his face.
Zhang Buku seemed to sense something and opened his eyes. He looked up at the Buddha Immortal, his expression calm, not panicked. He asked, “What, you can’t resist making a move against me?”
The Buddha Immortal sneered in response, “You are now considered my disciple, how should you speak to your master?”
Zhang Buku didn’t respond, just calmly staring at him.
He had stayed here for two thousand years, enduring torturous pain. His heart had been tempered a thousand times, and even now, facing death, he would not be flustered.
“Indeed, I like your gaze. You are much stronger than these waste ones,” the Buddha Immortal disdainfully said.
The Divine Exotic Realm Master at the edge of the lake trembled slightly, yet was unable to raise his head.
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Zhang Buku merely glanced at him without caring.
Zhang Buku knew that mere verbal concern would not help him.
“Why do you think I chose you?” the Buddha Immortal suddenly asked.
Zhang Buku looked at him, waiting for his answer.
The Buddha Immortal seemed not to mind Zhang Buku’s attitude and smiled, “You were meant to die, saved by others, your destiny changed. People like you are numerous, known as Life-Changers. The greater the change in your destiny, the more complex your karma. That means, the higher your Cultivation Level, you will gradually become an anomaly of the Heavenly Dao and even the Great Dao. Life-Changers are destined for a life of hardships. Cultivation is more challenging for you than for others, but you’re also more likely to encounter fortuitous opportunities.”
Meant to die?
Zhang Buku immediately thought of Master Gu.
Without Master Gu’s rescue, he would have already died.
“So, I bear such karma, and you choose me, aren’t you afraid of the trouble?” Zhang Buku asked, staring at the Buddha Immortal.
The Buddha Immortal showed a sly smirk, “Kid, do you aspire to be an Immortal God? Your Destiny Pattern suits well to ascend to the Celestial Court.”
“The Celestial Court?”
“Indeed, that is the domain of the Immortal Gods. They are the true Immortal Gods, protected by the Celestial Dao Destiny. As long as the Heavenly Dao remains unaltered, they do not perish. They wield the supreme power, ruling over all the Great Thousand World. The reason the Human World has Immortal Gods is also because of them. However, Mortal Spirits cannot see them, and they disdain letting Mortal Spirits behold their true forms.”
The Buddha Immortal spoke in a beguiling tone, the appeal of immortality immense. Even the transformed Zhang Buku felt emotional turbulence within.
Cultivating for Immortality, isn’t it all for Longevity?
Power does not always come from Cultivation Level, family background, or a Sect, but Longevity can only be achieved on one’s own.
Even though Zhang Buku had traversed many realms, he had never heard of anyone achieving eternal life.
“I too once belonged to the Celestial Court, but immortality for me turned into a shackle. Thus, I wish to leave. However, the Celestial Dao Immortal Position cannot be left vacant, otherwise the Celestial Court will not spare me. You are meant to replace me.”
The Buddha Immortal looked at Zhang Buku seriously, his voice now devoid of mirth.
Zhang Buku asked, “Is it that easy to replace?”
The Buddha Immortal replied, “The Celestial Court isn’t the Sect you imagine it to be. Immortal Gods do not often meet one another. Many Immortal Gods spend their lives confined to one place, never entering the Celestial Court, not meeting other Immortal Gods. To even glimpse the Celestial Precepts is already a great fortune in life.”
Zhang Buku understood upon hearing this.
The Buddha Immortal’s status in the Celestial Court must be very low, so low that hardly anyone pays attention.
This realization bittered his heart; even the lowest existence in the Celestial Court could bring him endless despair. Such a terrifying place it was, and he felt that stepping into it would lead to endless troubles.
According to the Buddha Immortal, although the Celestial Dao Immortal Position grants immortality, it also strips one of their freedom.
Perhaps the Buddha Immortal could only guard this realm.
If he had to stay in this sandy world forever, he could not accept it.
Seeing Zhang Buku fall into despair, the Buddha Immortal continued, “Only by accepting the Celestial Dao Immortal Position will I give that fellow a chance to live; he can’t hold on much longer.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Buku turned to look at the Divine Exotic Realm Master, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.
The Buddha Immortal flew upwards, his voice following him down, “Becoming an Immortal God, although you lose your freedom, you still have hope. If you die, there is no hope at all.”
His voice gradually faded, and his figure soon disappeared into the sands.
Zhang Buku stared at the Divine Exotic Realm Master, his heart tormented.
He owed a debt of gratitude to the Divine Exotic Realm Master and could not ignore it.
But if he lost his freedom, he could never see Master Gu, Li Ya again.
How long could the non-immortal Master Gu, Li Ya live?
Zhang Buku felt anguished, struggling to make a decision.
Meanwhile,
In the sands, the Buddha Immortal was still observing Zhang Buku’s reaction. He showed a sinister and cold smile, murmuring softly, “Want to become an immortal? Are you worthy? If I don’t break your Dao Heart, how can I take possession of you…”
Suddenly!
He felt his head pressed by a palm, making his eyes widen in horror as he discovered he couldn’t move, nor could he even project his Divine Sense.
In that moment, his senses failed him; he couldn’t see what was above him nor could he mobilize the mana within his body.
“Who is it…”
The Buddha Immortal bit back his fear and asked through gritted teeth.
He felt an extremely powerful force of karma around him, isolating him. Now, even if he roared exhaustingly, Zhang Buku wouldn’t hear or even see him.
Many speculations fluttered through the Buddha Immortal’s mind; whoever was suppressing him was definitely above an Innate Golden Immortal.
An existence above an Innate Golden Immortal was not someone he could afford to provoke.
“Since you know he is a Life-Changer, why didn’t you think more about who changed his destiny for him?” A raspy voice reached the Buddha Immortal’s ears, making his head tremble.
It was for Zhang Buku!
How could this child have such a significant backing?
The Buddha Immortal immediately said, “Senior, it is my mistake. I am blind to the truth and could not calculate this karma. I am willing to let him go.”
“Just let him go?”
“I…”
“Pass all your abilities to him, and do not let him know of my existence.”
“Alright! No problem!”
The Buddha Immortal agreed without hesitation, feeling that if he said ‘no’, he would be obliterated instantly.
ming soon —
