Chapter 588 - 39: Blackmailing Bodhi, the Demon Ancestor’s Elder Brother, the Bizarre Fu Xi

Chapter 588: Chapter 39: Blackmailing Bodhi, the Demon Ancestor’s Elder Brother, the Bizarre Fu Xi

The radiant golden Great Buddha sat atop the Thunder Sound Divine Mountain, his gaze sweeping in all directions over the ten lands, as he dutifully began to monitor this realm...

The final words of the Ancient Bodhi Buddha faded:

"Fu Xi has also entered this realm, and for the same reason—to monitor."

"I am aware," Sakyamuni Buddha said, his face cold. He paid him no more mind, and the gaze of Bodhi that had enveloped the area seemed to withdraw.

Faintly, however, the sound of someone beating their chest and stamping their feet in frustration could be heard.

"Interesting, very interesting..."

Lu Xuan, in his guise as the radiant golden Great Buddha, was lost in thought, observing the so-called Four Noble Truths Seal within his consciousness.

On the four sides of the square Great Seal were engraved four words: [Suffering], [Origin], [Cessation], and [Path].

They corresponded to the suffering of all worlds, the desires of All Realms, the nirvana of all lands, and the wondrous Dao of the Celestial Realms. When his Divine Thought touched it, it was as if in a single Instant he perceived all suffering, all desire, all cycles of life and death, and all wondrous Skills and Daos!

’Truly extraordinary. This act was well worth it.’

A smile appeared on the face of the radiant golden Great Buddha. ’Setting aside its other uses, just smashing someone with this seal would probably have unbelievable power.’

’When the seal comes crashing down, it would carry the weight of all suffering, desire, life and death, and all wondrous Daos!’

’The first two are one thing, but the latter two...’

’That cycle of life and death is quite similar to the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Why, even Houtu’s disposition was drastically altered by the infinite resentment of sentient beings within Reincarnation!’

’As for all wondrous Daos...’

’The number of wondrous Daos in the world is Infinite, and a single one is enough for the Creation of a Daluo!’

"Excellent, most excellent!"

The smile on the radiant golden Great Buddha’s face grew even brighter, and his eyes widened slightly, as if he were dutifully, earnestly, and meticulously monitoring himself.

’No, that’s wrong. I’m supposed to be monitoring the Profound Purity Realm.’

「At this moment, on the emergent Divine Mountain.」

Countless Cultivators exchanged glances. The first question... was answered just like that?

One Cultivator exclaimed in awe:

"As expected of Fu Xi Ancestor! It’s said that he achieved his Immortal and unfading Sainthood in just tens of thousands of years. When it comes to the so-called Celestial Inquiry, he answers with a mere glance!"

Another clicked their tongue in wonder:

"Speaking of which, Lu Zi’s wish was actually ’World Clarity’... As expected of a Saint from Ancient Times!"

As the Cultivators discussed amongst themselves, a grave expression appeared on Lu Xiuyuan’s face. He felt that something wasn’t right and unconsciously tightened his grip on Lin Youwei’s hand.

「Meanwhile, in the sky.」

Ao Tao, his face grim, glanced coolly at Fu Xi Ancestor and snorted coldly.

"I didn’t expect you, you old fossil, to be so knowledgeable. Hmph. That being said, I’d advise you to change that name of yours!"

Fu Xi Ancestor smiled, turning his head to fix his profound gaze on Ao Tao.

"What’s there to change?"

"It infringes upon the name of Celestial Emperor Fu Xi! Mark my words, you’ll be struck by lightning sooner or later!"

"Is that so, Fellow Daoist Ao Tao?"

Fu Xi Ancestor chuckled again, his mind locking onto Ao Tao.

’This little fellow has been with Lu Xuan since he was weak and even blocked Lu Ya’s Immortal-Slaying Flying Saber for him...’

’If I’m not mistaken, he must be one of Lu Xuan’s chess pieces, a contingency plan, right?’

’Then what... is Lu Xuan planning to do?’

’And what does this have to do with the Heaven-Opening Banner?’

Fu Xi Ancestor slowly raised his head, his gaze once again fixed on the sky.

At that moment, the Divine Mountain shook again. Earth and stone gathered, tumbled, and layered themselves into new words.

[Celestial Inquiry, the Second.]

[At the end of the Years, the Great Heaven and Earth collapsed and became the Ancestor Star. Beside the Ancestor Star, the Great Wall stands guard. Behind the Great Wall, an ancient city stands tall, mottled with the bloodstains of millennia. What is the name of this city?]

Lu Xiuyuan’s breath quickened and his heart pounded. Just as he was about to answer, Ao Tao’s thunderous voice rang out from the Celestial Vault:

"Majestic City!"

His voice was like heavenly thunder, vast and mighty, echoing in all directions.

After a moment, a single word appeared upon the Divine Mountain.

[Correct.]

The many Cultivators were once again in an uproar.

’What is the Ancestor Star??’

’And what does the collapse of the Great Heaven and Earth mean?’

An elderly Cultivator said in surprise:

"Elder Ao Tao is also incredibly knowledgeable... I’ve never even heard of the Ancestor Star!"

A younger Cultivator sighed lightly.

"It seems this Supreme Treasure has nothing to do with us. It’s going to be a contest between Elder Ao Tao and Fu Xi Ancestor!"

As the crowd murmured, Fu Xi Ancestor glanced cheerfully at Ao Tao. ’So, there’s a fifty percent chance it’s him...’

’But is the key this Ao Tao, or is it the Heaven-Opening Banner?’

’Lu Xuan, what are you trying to do?’

’Interesting.’

The Divine Mountain moved again, and the third question slowly emerged.

[Celestial Inquiry, the Third.]

[In ancient times, there was a Celestial Emperor named Fu Xi. He received a bequest from Wa Huang and possessed a Transcendent Trait. The question is, what was Fu Xi’s Transcendent Trait?]

Huh???

Countless people stared at each other, baffled. What kind of question was this?

’I understand every word, but put them together, and it makes no sense!’

’Celestial Emperor Fu Xi, Wa Huang, Transcendent Trait...’

Lu Xiuyuan, who had been about to shout out the answer, was also bewildered. In the sky, Ao Tao and the other two Immortals frowned in silence.

Fu Xi Ancestor’s gaze grew even more profound. This time, he did not answer.

At the highest point, the giant face formed from the will of heaven and earth curled its lip. ’This old fossil is no fun at all.’

Immediately, Lu Xuan turned back the flow of Years and Time, returning to the moment before the third question and replaying the past.

[Celestial Inquiry, the Third.]

[At the Beginning of Ancient Times, who was the Preacher?]

The moment this question appeared, a dead silence fell once more.

No one knew the answer.

’At the Beginning of Ancient Times... who was the Preacher?’

Countless people were lost in thought. Yes, at the dawn of heaven and earth, at the beginning of the ages, who passed down the Great Dao?

Who was the first Cultivator?

Who was the first Immortal?

Someone answered tentatively:

"It must be... the Primordial Celestial Venerable!"

The Divine Mountain gave no feedback.

Ao Tao furrowed his brow and spoke in a deep voice:

"Then could it be... the Supreme Moral Heavenly Venerate?"

The Divine Mountain remained still.

Fu Xi Ancestor pondered for a moment before slowly answering:

"At the Beginning of Ancient Times, the Preacher was Xuan Sheng."

The Divine Mountain stirred slightly, and a single word emerged.