Chapter 1135: Passing on the Dharma to an Old Acquaintance

Chapter 1145Imparting Methods: An Old Acquaintance

"Could you tell me his story?" Venerable Yin, slumped on the ground, asked, somewhat dazed, breaking the long silence.

Not long ago, Venerable Yin, who still harbored a sliver of hope, conducted a final experimental verification in the underground prison of Shengjing City. The result was exactly as Li Ping had described. He then stopped speaking, carefully putting away Mr. Bai's rib. Afterward, he returned to the Sacred Emperor's Throne, staring blankly at Mr. Bai's image. Li Ping did not disturb him, also gazing intently at the portrait, seeming to be reminiscing as well. Venerable Yin's question at this moment was exactly what Li Ping had hoped for. Li Ping immediately recounted Mr. Bai's general life story.

Venerable Yin listened intently. "I only knew that in the ancient Xuanhuang Realm, there existed a Great Heavenly Venerate who surpassed all those in the Longevity Realm. But I never imagined... that such a figure would sacrifice himself for mortals." Venerable Yin's face showed confusion and bewilderment.

"The deceased are gone. What we can do is fulfill Mr. Bai's last wish to honor his spirit in heaven," Li Ping said. "The reason I founded this Sacred Dynasty Qi is also for these mortals. Sir, how do you find the lives of mortals within our dynasty compared to the Xuanhuang Realm?"

Venerable Yin turned his head, his gaze seemingly sweeping across the lands of Great Qi in an instant. A moment later, he nodded slightly and said with admiration, "Compared to the Xuanhuang Realm, where mortals are treated like livestock, your place can be considered an ideal golden age for them."

"My vision is to extend this system to all the minor worlds of Xuanhuang, and even to the Xuanhuang Realm itself!" Li Ping stated proudly. Venerable Yin glanced at Li Ping, sighed, but did not refute him.

Li Ping smiled slightly, "Sir, there's no need to be disheartened. Please hear me out first. The strength of Xuanhuang lies in the transmission of methods. The invincibility of transmitted methods lies in new methods. If we can use the methods Mr. Bai imparted to undermine the foundation of method transmission... once we resolve the issue of method transmission, everyone else in the Myriad Immortal Alliance and the Council of Five Elders will be nothing but insignificant."

Venerable Yin stared blankly at Li Ping, wondering why this cultivator, whose aura indicated only the Transcendent Divinity realm, spoke with such immense confidence. More importantly, Venerable Yin sensed strong self-assurance emanating from him. "It doesn't seem to be idle talk? Has he perhaps concealed his true strength?" Venerable Yin scrutinized Li Ping again.

"To undermine the foundation of method transmission, I believe only you, sir, can achieve it," Li Ping said again with utmost solemnity, not avoiding Venerable Yin's scrutinizing gaze.

Venerable Yin hesitated, "With my talent alone, I'm afraid..." Li Ping leaned forward and firmly gripped Venerable Yin's hands, "Sir, I believe in you!"

Li Ping's eyes were full of sincerity, "If ten years aren't enough, then a hundred. If a hundred years aren't enough, then a thousand! I've waited so long, finally encountering this glimmer of hope, how could I easily give up? Surely, you wouldn't want to disappoint Mr. Bai's expectations, would you?"

Venerable Yin trembled slightly, instinctively clenching his fists.

"Sir, just focus on researching the new method. Leave all other problems to me."

After this conversation, Venerable Yin finally decided to stay and research the methods based on his 'self-foundation' principle. Anyway, for him, there was no limit to his lifespan. If he didn't find something he was willing to do, he might soon completely lose his self-awareness and assimilate with the world's phantoms.

Li Ping was overjoyed after receiving Venerable Yin's commitment. He immediately led him to a secret space beneath Shengjing City. It was clearly a vast, dedicated research area already prepared for Venerable Yin.

"I have a plan, sir. Please tell me if it's feasible," Li Ping said. "Select a large number of highly talented, innocent youths, teach them this 'self-foundation' method, and then..." Li Fan explained in detail the method he had once used.

Venerable Yin pondered for a moment, his expression somewhat grave. "It might be feasible. However, the specifics will require further practical verification."

Li Fan waved his hand, "Children's thoughts are like wild horses roaming the sky. Even if they can't genuinely stumble upon a new path, any tiny bit of inspiration they can give you, sir, will be enough." Venerable Yin was clearly not a pedant; he nodded, agreeing to Li Fan's plan. He showed little sympathy for the inevitably tragic lives of these chosen children.

"Oh, by the way, there's something else that has always bothered me. I want to accomplish it, but I haven't found a way..." Li Ping paused, seemingly hesitant.

Venerable Yin glanced at Li Ping, signaling him to continue.

"Mr. Bai's remains are scattered throughout the Xuanhuang Realm. I wish to collect and bury them. The others are fine; most are privately collected by cultivators. However... his skull is preserved by the Myriad Immortal Alliance in their headquarters' Museum of Divine Treasures."

A trace of ferocity flashed in Li Ping's eyes as he said resentfully, "Those insects from the Myriad Immortal Alliance point at it and tour it with utter disrespect. Every time I think of this, I wish I could rush in regardless of the consequences and snatch the skull back. Unfortunately, I tried once. There was absolutely no chance of success. A mysterious powerhouse seems to be hidden within the Divine Treasure Museum. It was even his intention to place Mr. Bai's skull in the very center of the museum. It's clearly a trap, meant to lure someone like me who deeply values Mr. Bai..."

"You've been inside the Myriad Immortal Alliance headquarters?" Venerable Yin was startled to hear this.

After Li Ping described all the scenes and details of his infiltration, Venerable Yin's gaze towards him subtly changed.

"If I can infiltrate once, I can infiltrate a second time. But that Divine Treasure Museum, specifically... it's truly difficult," Li Ping sighed.

It was only then that Venerable Yin spoke, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be disheartened. In fact, I once had the same idea. But after I clarified the identity of the Divine Treasure Museum's curator, I gave up. This person is one of the three Demon Sovereigns of the ancient Beast Race, having existed since ancient times. Even the Dharma Transmission Heavenly Venerate was courteous to him back then..."

Li Ping frowned slightly, "Such power? Back then, Mr. Bai killed these demon beasts as easily as slaughtering chickens and dogs. Dharma Transmission was even stronger than Mr. Bai. With his power and status, why would he need to be courteous to some Demon Sovereign?" His tone was full of doubt; clearly, Li Ping didn't believe Venerable Yin's words at all.

Venerable Yin shook his head slightly, "Anyway, I can confirm that when Dharma Transmission met that person back then, it was indeed like that. His attitude was completely different from how he treated others. Either his strength was acknowledged by Dharma Transmission, or..."

Venerable Yin paused, "...they were already acquainted." "But that should have been their first meeting," Venerable Yin lowered his voice, clearly puzzled himself.

Li Ping knew that Venerable Yin was a remnant soul from an old world swallowed by the Xuanhuang Realm. He possessed fragmented memories of the bygone world, so what he saw should be true.

"Di Sanmo was originally an elder of the Beast Taming Sect, part of the Ten Immortal Sects lineage. When the Ten Sects clashed with Dharma Transmission, he surprisingly chose to side with Dharma Transmission. Thousands of years later, he transformed into the curator of the Divine Treasure Museum, and also the Illusionary Truth Sage, one of the three supreme ruling powers of the Immortal Alliance..."

"An old acquaintance?"

Li Ping suddenly thought of a question. Did the Heavenly Law Realm truly have demon beasts?

All Xuanhuang demon beasts evolved from Emperor Yi. What about the Heavenly Law Realm?

At the same time.

In the Derivation Jade Space within the Immortal Alliance headquarters, Li Fan's main body suddenly had an imperceptible glimmer flash in his eyes.

"Perhaps, I need to visit the Immortalfall Realm again."

Just one chapter for today. The next chapter will be updated tomorrow morning. My heart is pounding fiercely; I'll go to bed early.

(End of this chapter)