After wasting four hours on the mountain, Emperor Da Yu rushed over.
After temporarily resolving the disharmony within his family, Da Yu was in high spirits. He brought Li Changshou to a few immortal mountains to pay their respects three times. He visited the retired human emperors in the Fire Cloud Cave and gave each of them a small gift from the Heavenly Courts.
The true love and concern came from the junior’s meticulousness.
However, Li Changshou felt that it was a pity that he could not visit Emperor Huang Xuanyuan.
Big Boss Xuanyuan was already waiting in Big Boss Fuxi’s Cave Abode. Li Changshou’s next stop would be to see Fuxi, Shennong, and Xuanyuan all at once.
He had obviously made a profit!
Along the way, Da Yu praised Li Changshou non-stop. When he saw a senior Human Emperor, he complimented Li Changshou for being “very intelligent” and introduced him as “the most intelligent person in the Heavenly Courts”.
Li Changshou felt awkward being praised…
However, he could also tell that the Emperor Da Yu was really excited. If not for the fact that their seniority were too different and the karma of the human Emperor was too great, Da Yu would probably have put his arm around his shoulder and said, “Sea God, my brother!”
Li Changshou thought about it carefully. The only problem that Senior Da Yu had now was his relationship after retirement. It was a problem that Senior Da Yu had to solve every day.
With Li Changshou’s help, Da Yu would be able to live a long life in the future… As long as he could familiarize himself with the Sea God Sutra, his family would be harmonious in the future, and his wife would go along with his decisions. It would not be a distant dream!
From that perspective, Li Changshou felt that it was reasonable for Senior Da Yu to be that enthusiastic towards him.
On the way, Li Changshou asked Da Yu why he did not look for Emperor Huang Xuanyuan to obtain the scriptures.
Da Yu smiled bitterly. “How can that be the same? The situation on Senior Xuanyuan’s side is completely different from mine. It was said that apart from a small portion of the three-thousand-odd seniors who had high cultivation levels, most of them were from different factions. Every day, they would think about how to please Senior Xuanyuan. I really can’t learn to reach such a stage.”
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
Fortunately, he did not go over. Otherwise, he would be in trouble since he had only prepared a gift and three immortal peaches.
When they arrived near Fuxi’s Cave Abode, Yu the Great took the initiative to send a voice transmission.
“Senior Fuxi knows the number of heavens and divination. His Dao of prediction and deduction is extremely profound. Don’t lie or brag in front of Senior later. You have to speak the truth about everything.” “I wouldn’t dare to deceive you, seniors.”
Li Changshou’s expression was solemn. He cupped his hands and thanked him.
Da Yu rode a cloud and landed in front of Fuxi’s Cave Abode with Li Changshou.
The door of the Cave Abode was open. Laughter could be heard from inside. It seemed that there were immortals playing chess.
As they walked forward, he saw a winding path leading to a cave.
The stone slabs on the ground were engraved with complicated divination diagrams. The cave wall above his head flickered with the image of the stars, and the painting of mountains, rivers, and trees were hung on the walls on his left and right. Occasionally, he could see some unique diagrams. The spiritual energy in the Cave Abode carried a faint fragrance, making those in it feel an indescribable comfort.
Li Changshou did not release his immortal senses to investigate.
It would be rude if he released his immortal senses as experts like Fuxi and Shennong might detect it.
He took another turn and got another eyeopener.
In front of him, there was a rather tall stone hall. On his left, there was an artificial mountain, stone steps, a pavilion, and on his right, there was a Treasure Pool, a koi, and a lazy little spiritual turtle.
There was a stream at the edge of the stone cave’s circular hall. The purpose of the overall arrangement was to gather the power of Yin and Yang
In the pavilion, there were two old men and a middle-aged man.
The most eye-catching one was an old man in a red robe.
That old senior had a clean face and no beard. Although his face looked old, he did not have any wrinkles. There was even a faint, moist luster…
The red-robed old man was playing chess with the middle-aged man in the light-yellow robe.
The middle-aged man looked ordinary at first. However, when he looked at him again, he felt that he was calm and steady. After looking at him for a while, he felt that he looked decent and righteous. He sat in front of the chessboard, and his tall figure gave off a sharp vibe.
Da Yu sent a voice transmission. “Sea God, don’t be mistaken. The one in the red robe is Senior Shennong. The one in the yellow robe is Senior Xuanyuan. The one in the green robe is Senior Fuxi.”
Li Changshou agreed via voice transmission. Then, he looked at the old man in green who was wearing a straw hoop. He was full of respect for the three retired human emperors.
At that moment, the three people in the pavilion stopped moving.
As the owner of this place, Fuxi was the first to move forward. He stood in front of the pavilion and stroked his beard while smiling. Although his voice was light, it had a sense of intimacy.
“Little friend, it’s been hard on you. Come and rest here.”
Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, who was behind him, stood up and fiddled with the chessboard. The black and white positions on the chessboard were in a mess. He smiled and said, “Is this the Sea God whom Fellow Daoist Fuxi mentioned a few days ago?”
Shennong frowned and said, “Why are you acting shamelessly again!?!” “Ahaha, hahahaha!”
Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan raised his head and laughed. “Fellow Daoist, although you didn’t win, I didn’t lose either. It’s a draw. Let’s end it in a draw. Hahaha!”
Shennong immediately looked helpless. Then, he smiled and sighed. He cast his gaze outside the pavilion and looked at Li Changshou.
Putting everything else aside, Li Changshou was already quite satisfied today. Seeing so many people living in the legends of the human race, he, who was used to flipping through ancient books, felt as if they had jumped out of the books.
Under the lead of Emperor Da Yu, Li Changshou walked to the pavilion and bowed.
“I am the Sea God of the Heavenly Courts, and a disciple of Ren School. Greetings, seniors.”
“Okay.”
“Yes.”
“Come in quickly.”
Fuxi, Shennong, and Xuanyuan all responded. They accepted the greetings in the pavilion and smiled at Li Changshou.
Although Li Changshou’s Sea God paper effigy looked the oldest at that moment…
However, his seniority was really low.
He entered the pavilion and presented the gifts.
Emperor Xuanyuan waved his hand, and a stone stool appeared beside him, allowing Li Changshou to take a seat.
Then, the four retired human emperors, including Da Yu, looked at Li Changshou and clicked their tongues in wonder.
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
He was about to collect money if they looked for a second longer!
Fuxi stroked his beard and smiled.
“The concept of this incarnation is rather ingenious. It actually uses the Man-Forming Paper Cutouts technique to bind multiple paper effigies together. It also utilizes the Forging Restrictions and the calcining technique of alchemy…”
“There seems to also be a secret book of the Magi. You must have used a profound essence soul transformation technique. Tsk, it’s not easy for you to have such an ingenious idea.” Li Changshou felt a little sad when he heard Senior Fuxi’s words.
He felt that his mystical ability was a low-level incarnation that he had “accumulated”…
That was indeed the case.
When he did not have the technique to create incarnations, he had indeed put all his effort into creating the paper effigy incarnation so that his main body would not have to appear! After the Great Daoist Master had given him the incarnation technique, the paper effigy, which was cost-effective, did not hurt his body, and did not require him to entrust a portion of his essence soul to it while allowing him to operate multiple paper effigies simultaneously, made Li Changshou stay firm on his path to modifying paper effigies.
Up till this day, the paper effigy and the Little Qiong Peak tree had helped him too much.
Although the latter had been exposed… that was not important.
Senior Fuxi could tell the background of the paper effigy at a glance.
His cultivation level and knowledge had really… made Li Changshou exclaim!
He was probably the big boss.
The seniors commented on Li Changshou’s paper effigy for a while before Fuxi brought the topic to “serious business”.
Fuxi said, “Little friend, you must have come for the human race’s sacrifice to Heaven and Earth. You are very thoughtful.”
Li Changshou said slowly, “The Jade Emperor is very respectful to the seniors in the Fire Cloud Cave. Logically speaking, I have to ask the seniors for their opinions before I can be at ease and promote the authority of the Heavenly Courts in the South Continent.”
Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan smiled and said, “In that case, let’s put on an act and agree.”
“Hey, Fellow Daoist, we can’t look down on the Heavenly Emperor!” Fuxi said seriously.
Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan nodded obediently and agreed, feeling a little awkward.
“Little friend, what do you think?”
Fuxi pondered for a while and took out a jade disc from his sleeve. He pushed it gently towards Li Changshou.
“This is the ritual of human sacrifices. If you want to sacrifice to the world, you should use this gift.”
Li Changshou stood up and took the jade disc. He said seriously, “I will definitely present this item to His Majesty.”
“Alright.” Fuxi nodded in satisfaction. After he finished speaking, he revealed a peaceful smile and discussed the Dao of incarnation with Li Changshou.
The so-called discussion was actually mostly Li Changshou listening to the big shot Fuxi when he pointed out some flaws in the paper effigy technique.
After listening for a while, Li Changshou felt enlightened!
There was a new solution to the problem regarding the upper limit of the paper effigy’s technique that he had been struggling with previously!
Li Changshou had gained a lot from the trip to the Fire Cloud Cave.
After obtaining the Hydrological River Diagram, he obtained a “friendship” with Senior Da Yu.
With the guidance of Senior Fuxi, the paper effigy’s path to change had a new beginning.
He had also completed the matter of reporting to the Jade Emperor and earned some merit…
Li Changshou felt a little embarrassed to ask about the whereabouts of the copper coins.
However, Li Changshou had gained more than that.
Fuxi smiled and said, “It’s rare for you to come here. I don’t have any suitable treasures to give you. Why don’t I perform a divination for you?”
When Li Changshou heard that, he quickly thought about the pros and cons of the matter. He immediately stood up and bowed to express his gratitude.
At that moment, Fuxi raised his hand and tapped the Treasure Pool gently. The little spiritual turtle that was swaying slowly turned into a stream of light and flew into Fuxi’s hand, turning into an old turtle shell.
Li Changshou pursed his lips as he watched from the side.
The numinous treasure had taken form and looked like a living creature. Is this turtle shell a Connate numinous treasure?!
A Connate numinous treasure is used for a divination?!
Fuxi smiled and said, “The divination technique that we implemented in the human race previously consisted of roasting the turtle shell and observing the patterns on it. This technique is easily affected by the five elements. The technique I’ll use today is different.”
As he spoke, Fuxi took out a stone rod of different lengths from his sleeve and placed it into the turtle shell. He shook it gently a few times.
“Little friend, do you have anything you want to know?” asked Fuxi.
Li Changshou’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Senior Fuxi is planning to give me an opportunity? “I haven’t been cultivating for long, and I lack a suitable protective treasure.” Li Changshou cupped his hands and said, “Senior, please help me predict the whereabouts of this treasure when you perform a divination today.”
“Alright.” Fuxi smiled when he heard that. He gently shook the turtle shell and stone strips of different lengths fell out.
Fuxi looked at the stone slip and pinched his fingers to deduce. A wisp of Dao runes surrounded him.
The three retired human emperors beside him watched excitedly. No one said anything to disturb him.
A moment later, the Dao runes around Fuxi dissipated.
He smiled and said, “According to the divination, the treasure is at the ‘Kun’ position of your main body.”
“Your main body can travel 33,000 kilometers south. If you travel another 16,500 kilometers west, you can go through a headless mountain and a river. When you reach a valley, you can naturally find what you want.”
“Thank you, Senior!”
“It’s fine.” Fuxi wiped the sweat off his forehead and shook his head. “It’s really tiring to read your fortune for you. Even though I did not deduce the whereabouts of your main body, the Taiji Painting has been interfering. Young friend, you are really valued by the Grand Pure One.”
Li Changshou smiled awkwardly, feeling surprised.
Even with the power of the Taiji Painting, Fuxi was able to predict his future. There was no one else who could do that…
Then, he heard Shennong say in a warm voice, “Fellow Daoist Fuxi, you have given Fellow Daoist a divination. I should also give him something.”
Then, Shennong took out a brocade box from his sleeve and handed it to Li Changshou with his immortal power.
“This item is called the Hundred Wood Return Pearl. It is to be placed in a herb garden. As long as there is abundant spiritual energy in the surroundings, the Postnatal plants and vegetation can mature overnight.”
Li Changshou was shocked. With this treasure, the subsequent development and production of the immortal bean soldiers would be guaranteed.
“Thank you, Senior.”
At that moment, Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan stood up again…
“Both of you have given something to him. If I don’t do so too, wouldn’t I be too stingy?”
Li Changshou sighed in his heart. He had owed the residents of Fire Cloud Cave a lot of favors.
Fortunately, the Fire Cloud Cave was not in the Three Realms or the Five Elements. It did not involve any karma. Otherwise, he would have to consider carefully when accepting the gifts.
The gift given by Emperor Huang Xuanyuan was very unique.
It was a jade token that recorded a cultivation technique. Li Changshou did not have time to look at it. He only looked at its name— ‘The Essence-Restoring Technique’. It should not be a dual cultivation technique between men and women… right? “Thank you, Senior!”
“This…” Da Yu, who had been silent all this while, stood up and smiled.” Since all the seniors have given you a gift, I’ll give you another one!”
As he spoke, Da Yu took out the… familiar-looking metal rod from his sleeve.
This time, Yu the Great specially wiped away the rust on the metal rod. The metal rod shone with golden light and was engraved with dense carvings. It was filled with the power of merit and was handed over with immortal power…
Li Changshou hurriedly stopped him. “Senior, you can’t do that. I’ve already taken your Hydrology Treasure Diagram.”
Yu Da smiled and said, “Compared to the help that you’ve given me, Sea God, these are nothing. Don’t stand on ceremony with me!”
Li Changshou looked troubled and said in a low voice, “The Grand Supreme Elder…”
“This will do the trick.” Da Yu casually made a hand gesture and cut off the carvings on the metal rod, turning it into a smooth metal rod.
Yu Da smiled and said, “I’ve refined it. There you go!”
After saying that, he threw the metal rod into Li Changshou’s arms.
Li Changshou was almost sent flying… At the side, Fuxi pinched his fingers and deduced. Soon, he laughed. It was unknown if he had seen through the heavenly secrets. Fuxi said, “This treasure is fated with you. It’s beneficial but not harmful.”
Li Changshou did not dare to embarrass Da Yu in front of the other three Human Emperors. When he heard Fuxi’s words, he heaved a sigh of relief.
He put away the metal rod.
It seemed that the fate of that item should be to enter the East Ocean Dragon Palace through his hands.
Perhaps there were other laws of fate, such as using the power of merit to help the dragon race…
Li Changshou bowed and thanked him again with a Dao salute.
Fuxi asked if he knew how to play chess. Li Changshou returned the favor. After careful deliberation, he took out his Fighting The God cards.
“Fighting The God” was Little Qiong Peak’s reserved item. It could not be given out easily.
However, when Li Changshou took out that set of cards, he had already sent out the paper effigy to secretly spread the items in the East Continent, the Middle Continent, and the Heavenly Courts. That way, people would not be able to use the origin of the “Fighting The God” to find his tracks.
Everything in Fire Cloud Cave was good. However, he was there for a long time, time passed slowly, and the big shots were bored…
Li Changshou was showing respect for the human sages by increasing the number of entertainment programs for the seniors. Not long after, the five consecutive bursts of laughter of four Heaven Immortals sounded in the Fuxi Cave Abode. Their voices were clearly much louder than when they were playing chess previously… Thus, three days later, Li Changshou bade farewell to the few human emperors and Da Yu personally sent him to the exit of the Fire Cloud Cave.
Before he left, Li Changshou looked at the immortal mountain that he had not gone to. He reckoned that it should be Suiren’s Cave Abode.
Li Changshou asked, “Senior, should I visit Senior Suiren?”
“There’s no need.” Da Yu sighed and said, “Before leaving Fire Cloud Cave, just bow to the Great Swamp. Senior Suiren’s combat body is unwell. He is cultivating at the bottom of the Great Swamp. Senior led the human race to struggle and survive among the magi and demons. He fought countless battles and experienced many hardships. According to Senior Fuxi, when Senior Suiren entered the Fire Cloud Cave, his tensed Essence Soul relaxed and he heaved a sigh of relief. If not for the power of merit surrounding Senior Suiren, his combat body would probably have collapsed. Moreover, Senior Suiren would occasionally go berserk and would not be able to suppress the demonic aura in his body. It’s not appropriate for him to meet guests.”
Battle body…
Demonic aura…
Li Changshou was filled with respect. When he reached the exit of the Fire Cloud Cave, he turned around and bowed to the Great Swamp three times.
“I’m a disciple of the human race. Greetings, Senior Suiren. I hope that you will recover soon. I hope that the human race will prosper and the four seas will be peaceful.”
It was impossible to push away the karma of being human. Fine ripples appeared on the surface of the water. A gentle breeze blew over, seemingly responding to him.
