Episode 90

  Insufficiency gradually became vigorous. After daily practice, he strolled with Chang'er on the small island, wandering between the sea and sky. His body recovered without a hitch, and his insufficiency gradually felt that his physique was greatly different from ordinary people. At first, he felt sensitive but his bones were not afraid of pain, later he found that his body became even stronger, and with just fists and feet, he could crush stones into powder.

  "Inadequate brother, you've actually achieved minor success with your immortal body! But why is that?"

  Chang'e was surprised and asked:

  "What is an immortal body? What does it mean by immortal body?"

  "Even if you are now in this state of physical body, swords and guns cannot destroy it, immortal methods and Taoist techniques cannot annihilate it. Its solidity is even more than gold and stone, its softness is like having no bones! This kind of transformation is extremely wonderful, it is the physical body transformation that one has when cultivating to enter the realm of the Dao."

  "Hmm! Perhaps it's indeed the doing of Ye Wen's Heavenly Master! But how did you come to know such profound principles?"

  "I have been listening to the venerable Master Taiping's lectures on the scriptures and teachings for a long time!"

  Chang'er secretly let out a breath and said with a guilty conscience.

  "Oh! Taiyi Zhenren is indeed a true master, just like a father and mother to her disciples. She teaches with all her heart. I didn't have the fortune of receiving such guidance from my own master. I had to figure things out on my own, taking many detours! Chang'er, you must work hard and ask questions diligently, don't disappoint Taiyi Zhenren!"

  "Yes, I'm not as good as Brother Chong, but Qinger knows too. However, why did Ye ask Tian Shi Shu to call you a puppet master instead of Feng Cheng?"

  "Some origin is also unknown, only in the big array of tempering body, it is faintly heard that they are discussing the initial big array of tempering body. It seems that this array must be the initial big array of tempering body. However, their tempered puppet array is used as the core of another large array! As for the rest, things are not very clear."

  "Insufficient brother, at least one thing is certain, that is Ye Wen Tian absolutely has no good intentions!"

  "Hmm! Yes! After all, being a puppet of the Zhans is like using a person as a law enforcement tool or a material for cultivation. When can I be considered a disciple?"

  "Array puppets! Array puppets! ... There must be a conspiracy! Not enough, brother, as you said, it seems that they finally want to destroy your Dharma body and keep their so-called Taiji Zhentou Great Array!"

  "Yes. But since they had no grudges or grievances against each other, how could he treat him like that!"

  "It's clear that you're not as strong as your brother, whose physique is quite extraordinary! You're no match for him, and yet he treats us like this - can we tolerate it or not?!"

  "Haha! Chang'er, both of them are incredibly powerful! Just ask Ye Wen Tian alone, amidst the chaos I heard that there is a cultivator who practices the fusion of yin and yang. Tell me, how can you and I possibly withstand such a person? Forget it! The two of us should either escape with our lives or pretend to be ignorant and hide in the Easy Cultivation Sect, that's the right thing to do!"

  "It seems there's only one way to hide! When I was searching for my brother, I found that several groups of cultivators are looking for you everywhere! Escaping is no longer possible."

  "Chang Er, although this matter is settled, the lesson cannot be ignored. If it were not for this, then on the path of seeking the Way, there would certainly be calamities that bring one to the brink of death nine times!"

  "Indeed! Brother's words are truly worth a thousand pieces of gold and jade!"

  "We must remember that there is no free lunch! Everything has its reasons and we should investigate them before taking action!"

  "Got it! Thanks, brother."

  Chang'e replied with a start, "It's just that I understand in my heart, but it's not enough to grow up!"

  Insufficient and Chang'er temporarily avoided the sea island rock cave for cultivation and healing, but in the mortal world, cultivators suddenly rose to a great wave.

  In a mysterious cave, a cultivator sat upright on a meditation cushion, his face full of murderous intent. In his hand was a jade artifact that was being crushed by his immense power, turning it into dust and dispersing it. This artifact was no ordinary object, but a powerful tool that only high-level cultivators could use, known as the "Heavenly Supplement Seal". Its might was unmatched, capable of leveling mountains and severing rivers! The cultivator himself was also no ordinary person, but the leader of this hidden sect. The other cultivators in the hall below were all trembling with fear, like sieves sifting grain. At that moment, they knew their leader was enraged, so they lowered their heads, not daring to provoke his wrath and seek death. Seeing even the Heavenly Supplement Seal being destroyed without a sound, who dared to speak? After a while, the leader seemed to calm down, speaking slowly:

  "Assign personnel, on the one hand to investigate the cause of the recent major event, and on the other hand to carefully search again, must find a clue! The high-ranking person in charge has set up the divine array, and it has been calculated that this calamity will not result in destruction. This time, you are expanding the scope of your patrol, searching within a radius of ten thousand miles. The focus is on the various islands, and be sure to remember not to fight with sea creatures, demons, and hidden cultivators. If encountered, report to certain person's name."

  "Yes."

  Everyone shouted in unison. The lord waved his hand and said:

  "Go ahead!"

  Everyone let out a sigh of relief and retreated with their heads bowed. The leader sat for a long time, then sighed softly and said:

  "What a pity! What a pity! If I hadn't carefully studied the divine formation, it would have been impossible to break through this critical juncture. With such care and protection, how can things turn out well?"

  Suddenly, without warning, a huge wave surged up in the void of the secret cave, like a whirlpool emerging from the water. A faint hum sounded, and several people appeared. At first, they were only about the size of a child's fist, but then they gradually grew larger, like ordinary people. Upon closer inspection, it was clear that these people were extremely angry. The eldest among them said:

  "This incident has ruined the centuries-old plan of our Hidden Refining Sect! Not only have the Array Nucleus Puppets been destroyed, but even the Refining Hell is also gone. What can be done now?"

  "It's all because of someone's improper arrangement, it's his fault!"

  That's what the lord said.

  "We'll discuss the rights and wrongs of this matter later. It's just that..."

  One year of age, one year of cultivating the Tao.

  "What's the point of discussing this later! If it weren't for Brother Wen's improper command, how would we have ended up in this disaster!"

  "Su brother's words make sense. In my opinion, if we deploy a large army outside the island of Lianyu, even if all the sects come together, what is there to fear?"

  "Tang Shidi, given the situation at that time, if we both made a move, we would definitely be investigated by various sects. It's like tracing a vine to get to the melon - it's uncertain whether the other major arrays would also be exposed! Moreover, there was no disagreement in the discussion at that time. Where did this crime come from?"

  "I think..."

  "Shut up! Things have come to this, think about how to deal with it, why bother with internal strife and just add laughter! The faction has already calculated that the array core puppet is still there! The most urgent task now is to find this thing before the other sects do!"

  That is the cultivation of old age.

  The crowd paused for a moment, and one of them saw that everyone had stopped arguing and slowly said:

  "The realm of purgatory may be destroyed and reborn, though it is said to be a difficult task. However, with the ability of the supreme leader, there might still be a possibility. But the array core puppet appears only once in a thousand years, and this time it has lost its trace, or even been lost, what a great sin!"

  "Exactly!"

  One repair way.

  "Brother Wen, you are stationed here, is there any news?"

  "Judging from the reports of various parties, it seems that several waves of unfamiliar cultivators have come to search, and their search is so meticulous and persistent. In my opinion, they may be looking for something! There was also a female cultivator whose magical powers were immeasurable, who searched this place for many days before disappearing without a trace."

  "This person must be investigated! All the sects in Ming can still be investigated. This person is hidden and unknown, if he succeeds, there will be no place to find!"

  Everyone was silent and speechless. At this time, a young cultivator who looked like he was in his thirties said:

  "When we arrived, the Lord had already given his instructions, and full authority was given to us few Lords to handle this matter. Brother Wen is in charge!"

  "What's the point of letting others take charge? How can it be?"

  One repair way.

  "Brother Su, aren't you going against fate?"

  That old man coldly said.

  "This! I dare not!"

  "Hmmph!"

  The lord of the Wen family was the one who had previously damaged the Heavenly Repair Seal. At this time, he slowly stood up, clasped his fists and bowed deeply, saying in a low voice:

  "Thank you for your trust, Master! Everyone, please take a seat. Let us discuss how to respond at this time."

  Everyone sat down and discussed in low voices.