Chương 133: The Return of Duobao

The successive attainments of enlightenment by Daoist Zhongyao and Daoist Kanyao further elevated Fang Yang's prestige.

At the Xuanmen Dao Discussion Conference, Fangyang Daojun of Qingcheng Mountain first defeated a Daluo Golden Immortal with the cultivation of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, and then defeated Ran Deng Daoren, one of the guests of Zixiao Palace, with the cultivation of a peak Daluo Golden Immortal.

This news had already made headlines in the Heavenly Secrets and caused a sensation throughout the myriad realms.

No one dared to question Fang Yang's talent or strength anymore. Countless independent cultivators regarded Fang Yang as their role model, determined to learn from him and grow to his level.

It's important to understand that Fang Yang was just an ordinary mortal. He wasn't a descendant of royalty or nobility, nor a descendant of a celestial family; he didn't even have parents who were independent cultivators.

He gained his favor through a chance encounter in the cave, and through diligent cultivation and gradual advancement, he finally caught the eye of the Tongtian Sect Leader.

Every salted fish dreams of turning its life around.

Upon learning of Fang Yang's past, those independent cultivators all aspired to become the next Fang Yang. Perhaps, with enough effort, they too could gain the favor of the Tongtian Sect Master or some other powerful figure and rise to prominence in one fell swoop!

Their idea was not wrong at all, and they were not being delusional.

The number of opportunities the Three Pure Ones created in the primordial world is countless. Even the Three Pure Ones themselves probably don't know how many opportunities they have created.

If all beings have a strong enough faith in the Dao, they can gain the approval of the Three Pure Ones and thus obtain those opportunities.

Even if one cannot become a disciple of the Three Pure Ones, as long as one obtains the opportunity left behind by the sage, it is absolutely no problem to cultivate into a Golden Immortal, let alone be guaranteed to reach the Great Luo Realm.

And so, a tiny wisp of golden light of merit descended from the sky, piercing through the restrictions of the Qingcheng Immortal Mansion and landing on Fang Yang's head.

Fang Yang probably never dreamed that even in seclusion, he could still enlighten the masses.

Fang Yang completely misunderstood. Teaching is not about reciting from books or preaching, but about leading by example and guiding people through one's own actions, showing them how to survive, how to develop, and how to grow strong.

Why do sages like to write scripts?

They write scripts not because they love watching TV dramas, but because they want to use scripts to convey principles, so that people can understand these principles through the story.

When Buddhism spread eastward, it never transmitted Mahayana Buddhism, but rather the principles contained in the eighty-one tribulations experienced by Sun Wukong and his companions.

Aside from Buddhist disciples, who among respectable people reads Buddhist scriptures?

Buddhist scriptures are obscure and difficult to understand, filled with Sanskrit and technical jargon. Terms like "all phenomena are empty of inherent existence" and "paramita" are really hard for people unfamiliar with Buddhist culture to grasp.

Fang Yang was somewhat bewildered to receive a merit point for no apparent reason. He pondered it carefully but couldn't figure out what he had done.

"Never mind, let's continue cultivating."

Fang Yang didn't care about anything else; he just focused on cultivating.

Time flies, and while time passes swiftly within the Qingcheng Immortal Abode, it also rushes forward relentlessly in the outside world.

In the blink of an eye, nine cycles of time had passed. During these nine cycles, many significant events occurred within the Jie Sect.

In addition to Kunyao Daojun, Liyao Daojun, Zhenyao Daojun, Chaotian Daojun and others successively attaining enlightenment, Wudang Shengmu, Yunxiao Xianzi and Guiling Shengmu also broke through to the peak of the Daluo realm one by one.

These are all good things; however, fortune may be followed by misfortune.

Master Duobao is back!

"Being obsessed with power and believing himself to be the only one who matters" is Duobao Daoren's flaw, but apart from his flaws, Duobao Daoren has more strengths.

The fact that Duobao Daoren was able to transform from a treasure-collecting rat into the chief disciple of Tongtian Jiaozhu shows that he possessed his own personal charisma.

How could the Tongtian Sect Leader possibly favor someone who is utterly useless?

Three thousand lifetimes of reincarnation and three thousand lifetimes of suffering could not defeat Daoist Duobao.

In the midst of the calamity, Daoist Duobao was tempered. His will and his Daoist heart were sublimated in the process. He experienced life from a different perspective, completely different from before.

He finally understood why the Tongtian Sect Leader had put him into the cycle of reincarnation.

In the past, he was somewhat short-sighted. He could only see the immediate benefits, but not the potential crises in the future.

In the primordial world, the Tongtian Sect Leader was not invincible. He could protect him for a time, but not forever.

Just like this time, as soon as Yuanshi Tianzun made a move, he entered the cycle of reincarnation, not only experiencing endless suffering, but also having to repay evil with good for those who caused him suffering.

His strength is not yet sufficient to control his own destiny. Before he can control his own destiny, he must abide by the rules of the primordial world.

Once Daoist Duobao grasps this point, he will be close to escaping the cycle of reincarnation.

Outside Jin'ao Island, a mystical aura filled the air, and a golden road stretched across the void, lined with colorful immortals on both sides.

The six immortals of Penglai stood at the very front of the procession, their faces flushed with excitement, feeling as if they were serfs who had been liberated and were now singing songs of triumph.

They waited, longed, and yearned for so many years, and finally, the man returned.

That was their backbone, their support. With Daoist Duobao by their side, they had nothing to fear.

If Fang Yang saw that the Six Immortals of Penglai and the others had actually left Penglai Island and arrived safely outside Jin'ao Island, I wonder what he would think.

While they were on Jade Capital Mountain, the Holy Mother Jinling and the Holy Mother Wudang had already chosen sides. The Holy Mother Wudang even confidently declared that she would issue a universal manhunt order against the Six Immortals of Penglai.

Unexpectedly, the Holy Mother of Wudang was only making a statement; she couldn't actually suppress the Six Immortals of Penglai.

The personalities of Our Lady of Golden Spirit and Our Lady of Wudang are somewhat similar to those of Chang'e in the Lotus Lantern. They have a heart to set things right, and they are willing to support those who dare to stand up at crucial moments, but it is absolutely impossible for them to do so on their own initiative.

"Look, our senior brother is here!"

"That's right, it really is Senior Brother!"

Daoist Duobao has truly returned.

He wore a purple-gold Taoist robe, his body radiating a restrained, precious light, and his gaze was as deep as the starry sky and the ocean. He took several steps in the air and walked from the horizon to the front of Jin'ao Island.

With the passage of time, Daoist Duobao has become more composed and unfathomable.

"I've kept you all waiting."

Duobao Daoist's short sentence carried a comforting power. Upon hearing it, all the immortals felt as if they were bathed in a spring breeze, as if they had heard the voice of their father.

Duobao Daoist glanced around and did not see Jinling Shengmu, Wudang Shengmu, or Guiling Shengmu. Combining this with the information in the Heavenly Secrets, he instantly confirmed the current situation of the Jie Sect.

"As expected, my greatest rival has appeared. Junior Brother Fang Yang, you've given me quite a surprise. However, I won't fight you. I'm the senior brother, and I should be tolerant of all my junior brothers."

In the blink of an eye, Daoist Duobao had established a new persona for himself.

He cannot fight Fang Yang; if they do, the persona he has cultivated for himself will crumble.

"Senior Brother! You're finally back! In the years you've been gone, Fang Yang has been running rampant in the sect, bullying his fellow disciples. He even suppressed Senior Brother Wuyun Xian and sent him to the Heavenly Court to become its subject!"

"Yes, Senior Brother! Fang Yang is threatening us with his superior magical power, preventing us from participating in the Xuanmen Dao Discussion Conference."

When the Seven Immortals of Penglai saw their leader return, they immediately stepped forward and poured out their grievances to Daoist Duobao.

Daoist Duobao listened quietly, his smile unchanged, but his eyes remained undisturbed: "Fellow disciples, please calm down. Junior Brother Fang Yang has his reasons for doing this. However, it is wrong of him to disregard the bonds between fellow disciples. I will talk to him and persuade him to turn back from the wrong path."