I am cultivating immortals in mortal science

Chapter 2156 Clues to the Treasure
With a flash of light, two figures landed in the area; they were Luo Hong and Cangwu Zhenjun, who had just arrived.

Sensing the new presence, many of the Dao Ancestors present opened their eyes and looked over, but after recognizing the person, they all closed their eyes again.

This shows just how unpopular True Lord Cangwu is.

However, the True Lord did not care and walked to the side.

Seated there was a figure who stood out from the crowd of Dao Ancestors.

Behind a small table slightly to the right of the middle row, an elderly woman with white hair sat crookedly, her body sometimes leaning back and sometimes forward, like a withered blade of grass swaying in the wind.

It turned out that while everyone else was just resting with their eyes closed, this person was truly asleep and sleeping soundly.

Beside him sat a woman with snow-white skin and a beautiful face, dressed in white, who was swaying and nodding vigorously, just like the former.

"Haha, old hag Meng, still sleeping! The Samsara Palace is about to come knocking on our door!"

As if seeing an old friend, True Lord Cangwu sat down behind an empty table without any sense of boundaries and called out loudly.

Ordinary sounds could not possibly disturb the old man and the young woman who were clearly practicing a special method, but True Monarch Cangwu was very familiar with their methods, and his voice carried a special power that immediately made their eyelids twitch.

The next moment, the two of them opened their eyes at the same time.

Compared to the white-clad woman's bewilderment, the old woman called "Dream Granny" immediately fixed her gaze on True Lord Cangwu and said irritably:

"Old dog Cangwu, are you itching for a beating? How dare you disturb my master and me during our cultivation!"
Huh? Who is this young man next to you?

Just as Meng Po was about to hurl a few curses, she noticed Luo Hong sitting obediently beside Cangwu Zhenjun, and her heart immediately filled with surprise and suspicion.

She was well aware of Cangwu Zhenjun's feelings for his deceased disciple, and the fact that a junior could bring someone to the Bodhi Banquet speaks volumes about their status.

"Hehe, the Samsara Palace has already started a war with the Heavenly Court. The day I get my revenge is not far off. It's time to find a way to pass on this mantle."

"Grandma Meng, your disciple seems to have quite extraordinary talent. Did you bring her here specifically to eat the Bodhi Fruit?"

Cangwu Zhenjun spoke in a relaxed tone, but Meng Po sensed a hint of despair in his voice.

If he hadn't already decided to risk his life, why would he be so concerned about passing on his mantle?

Luo Hong listened to their conversation and politely bowed to the woman in white, but she had already sensed something was amiss.

Despite the extremely impolite tone between the two, Cangwu Zhenjun's two mentions of the Samsara Palace clearly carried a hint of warning.

Upon hearing this, a hint of worry flashed in Meng Po's eyes.

"Master, do I also have a share of this Dao Fruit?"

The woman in white asked in surprise, as she had thought only her master had it.

"Hehe, of course you don't have it, and neither do any of your entourage. Only those formally invited by the Heavenly Court and those who hold the Bodhi Token can obtain this incredible opportunity."

However, as your teacher, the benefits of eating this fruit are rather limited, so I'll just let you try it for a while.

Facing the woman in white, Meng Po immediately revealed a kind smile, her tone gentle as if she were a completely different person.

"No, that's Master's Dao Fruit, I can't eat it!"

Upon hearing this, the woman in white waved her hands repeatedly, unwilling to accept it.

“Silly disciple, you have no idea how precious this Bodhi Dao Fruit is. Not to mention those Taiyi Daluo, even those who are Dao Ancestors cherish this fruit greatly!”
Of course, these fruits also have different levels, and the Heavenly Court will treat them differently according to their cultivation level and their relationship with the Heavenly Court.

My Dao attainment is top-tier!

The old woman gently touched the white-clad woman's brow, her expression full of affection.

"That's even more unacceptable! This is Master's opportunity; how can I, your disciple, take it away!"

The woman in white was immediately shocked and dared not accept such a generous gift.

"You old hag, you're really lucky. Where did you find such a filial and good disciple?"

Looking at the woman in white, True Monarch Cangwu couldn't help but think of his own disciple and asked with a hint of envy.

"Haha, what a coincidence! I was just doing my daily cultivation in the sect when I accidentally fell into a strange dream. The people in the dream had only some minor cultivation, but they were good at using steam to operate some huge machines."

I became interested and wandered around for a while, but I unexpectedly discovered Han'er who had wandered in by mistake.

Despite her low cultivation level, she was able to enter such a deep dream realm, undoubtedly making her an unparalleled genius in my Great Dream Path.

Moreover, this fortuitous encounter proves that I have a teacher-student connection with her!

When Meng Po mentioned this, she couldn't help but beam with joy, thinking that he was simply a gift from heaven!

"Strange dreams?"

Luo Hong, who had been listening in, didn't pay much attention to the master and apprentice pair, but upon hearing this description, he couldn't help but think of the last Origin Treasure introduced by the Bottle Spirit—the Illusionary Dream Mist!

This treasure is extremely mysterious, often appearing in the form of dreams, and is extremely elusive!
In Luo Hong's assessment, this Dream Mist was the most difficult Origin Treasure to find, yet it turned out to be the first one to have a clue about it.

Am I destined to have this treasure?

Of course, it cannot be completely determined whether these are genuine clues.

However, one thing is certain: using cultivators who practice the Great Dao of Illusions to search for this treasure will definitely be twice as effective!
Thinking of this, Luo Hong couldn't help but take a closer look at Meng Po and the woman in white.

Upon closer inspection, Luo Hong discovered that the white-clad woman's aura was somewhat familiar.

After thinking it over carefully, he actually recognized the other person.

“Yu Menghan! I have altered cause and effect so much, yet this woman was still able to ascend from the Spirit Realm and become a disciple of Meng Po just like in the original timeline. It seems that the two of them are truly destined for each other.”

It turns out that this woman was the female cultivator with whom Han Laomo had a past entanglement after he fell into trouble in the Spirit Realm in the original timeline.

However, in the present world, Luo Hong forcefully descended to the mortal realm and directly rescued Han Laomo from the sea of ​​suffering, thus extinguishing this predestined relationship.

Objectively speaking, this is also a good thing for this woman. It means she will have fewer unforgettable memories and will prevent her from being unable to forget Han Laomo and becoming a second Mu Peiling.

“My disciple, you don’t need to feel ashamed of your master. My life will end here, but you are different. You are my hope.”

Therefore, you must consume that Bodhi fruit!

Of course, with your cultivation level, you cannot swallow it all at once. I will seal it away first, and after returning to the Mengtan Sect, I will cut it into small pieces and let you eat it little by little.

This way, you won't harm your body, and you can maximize the use of the Dao Fruit's medicinal power.

After feeling smug, Granny Meng turned around and looked at Yu Menghan very seriously.

"Old Lady Meng, are you really not going to try to break through anymore?"

This Bodhi Dao Fruit was crafted by a Supreme Being using secret methods to condense the power of multiple laws, taking countless years to refine. Just because it failed last time doesn't mean it will fail this time.

Upon hearing this, True Lord Cangwu looked surprised and couldn't help but offer some advice.

"Shut up, you old dog! Whether I give up or not is none of your business!"

Meng Po turned around and cursed without any politeness.

Although her cultivation level was only at the peak of the Great Luo realm, she still managed to make the Dao Ancestor, True Monarch Cangwu, shrink back in shock after being scolded.

There is only one reason why she is able to sit in the seat reserved for the Dao Ancestor.

There's nothing to it but strength!
"Fellow Daoist Luo, if this Bodhi Dao Fruit is consumed by someone who has not yet attained the Dao, it will help them comprehend the Great Dao; but if it is consumed by someone who has already attained the Great Dao, it will help them slow down the erosion of the Great Dao."

Are you interested?

Cangwu Zhenjun secretly transmitted his voice.

Luo Hong was fully aware of the wondrous uses of the Bodhi Path Fruit.

The former is alright, but the latter is extraordinary.

This is one of the main reasons why the Heavenly Court was able to recruit so many Dao Ancestors!
"What does Fellow Daoist Cangwu desire?"

Luo Hong herself did not need the Bodhi Path Fruit, but it was very beneficial for the person beside her to take it, so she could not have too many.

Although the Bodhi Dao Fruits distributed by the Heavenly Court this time were tampered with by Gu Huojin, he did not use any powerful methods in order to avoid being discovered by the many Dao Ancestors.

Since Luo Hong has already taken precautions, she can easily eliminate those hidden dangers.

The key now is that True Monarch Cangwu will certainly not give up his Bodhi Dao Fruit for nothing.

"I have no other request, except that you would do your best to protect Meng Po during the upcoming battle. Although her supernatural powers are strong, they are quite troublesome to use."

The True Lord Cangwu sacrificed a Bodhi Dao Fruit, but what he sought was not for himself.

Moreover, he had already predicted that the arrival of the Lord of Samsara Palace would trigger a great war, which clearly shows that his many years of hostility towards Samsara Palace had not been without results.

Then, True Lord Cangwu told Luo Hong about the general situation of Meng Po's supernatural powers.

There is no Dao Ancestor on the Great Dao of Illusions, so the Dream Woman, who is at the peak of the Great Luo realm, is much stronger than a normal peak Great Luo realm cultivator.

Taking advantage of the unique nature of the Dream Avenue, the Dream Woman can easily pull her opponent into a dream in a one-on-one fight, gaining a significant advantage.

In group battles, she is equally formidable, capable of directly condensing the dreamlike illusions of the cultivators present, forming an army all by herself.

However, the dreamlike and illusory nature of these illusions is entirely due to the Dream Woman's reversal of the norm, which brings the dream into the real world.

The longer the battle lasts, the deeper the dream realm that the Dream Woman summons becomes, and the stronger those illusory dreams become.

However, Meng Po had been famous for many years and had even established the Meng Tan Sect. Her methods were not exactly well-known.

Therefore, if a fight were to break out, the Dharma protectors would be absolutely indispensable!

Originally, this identity should have been held by True Lord Cangwu, but since he was already prepared to risk his life, he could only entrust it to someone else.

"Fellow Daoist, do you trust me that much?"

Luo Hong transmitted her voice with some doubt.

"Hehe, although I don't know what your purpose is, Fellow Daoist Luo, I can see that you are at odds with both the Heavenly Court and the Samsara Palace."

Perhaps, among all the cultivators present, you are the only one who stands apart from these two forces.

Besides, I don't have many options. Now that things have come to this, I might as well take a gamble!

Cangwu Zhenjun smiled helplessly.

To put it bluntly, this is a last resort.

"Alright, I agree to this."

If it were anyone else, Luo Hong wouldn't make such a promise so easily, since he could use the Primordial Creation Divine Power to replicate the Bodhi Dao Fruit.

The cost is nothing more than some time and some meteorites from outer space.

However, he had always wanted to protect Meng Po and her disciples, so he was happy to do so.

At the same time, Yu Menghan was also communicating with Meng Po telepathically to confirm whether the Bodhi Dao Fruit truly had such great benefits.

"Alas, it is certainly true. Otherwise, how could a Dao Ancestor like Cangwu Old Dog bow down to the Heavenly Court? Even on the surface, it would be impossible!"

The old woman replied telepathically.

Upon hearing this, Yu Menghan secretly resolved that no matter what, she would persuade her master to take the Bodhi Dao Fruit and attempt to break through to the Great Dao once again!
"Hehe, well then. Since you, Old Lady Meng, are so open-minded, this old dog can't fall behind."

I'm giving this one to my disciple; you'll have to take good care of him then, old woman."

Cangwu Zhenjun suddenly shook his head and smiled, as if joking, and said to Meng Po.

"You old dog"

A look of seriousness flashed in Meng Po's eyes. Before they attained enlightenment, the two of them had been close friends and knew each other's temperaments very well.

Meng Po knew that there was only one situation in which Cangwu Zhenjun would refer to himself as "old dog," and she subconsciously wanted to speak up to dissuade him.

But after thinking about herself, she swallowed the words that were already on the tip of her tongue.

As the light outside Yaochi continued to emanate, more and more guests gathered in the venue. Many powerful figures who rarely showed themselves appeared, leaving no time for anyone to sleep. Everyone began exchanging pleasantries with each other.

However, after only a few words, people would start talking about the Samsara Palace army stationed outside the three Heavenly Gates.

So much so that even with celestial music playing all around and fairies dancing, the atmosphere in the venue still couldn't help but become solemn.

"Fellow Daoist Sui Gu, was your journey here safe and sound?"

"Fortunately, although I heard about the Samsara Palace's attack, I didn't encounter it."

"Judging from the formations outside the three Heavenly Gates in the east, west, and south, the Samsara Palace is truly going to fight the Heavenly Court to the death this time!"

"That Lord of the Samsara Palace is indeed a remarkable figure, but the timing of his move was truly terrible. Once the Supreme Being bestows the Bodhi Dao Fruit, even those Dao Ancestors who obey orders but not summons will have to give the Heavenly Court some face. If they all attack together... hehe."

The speaker shook his head with a mocking expression.

Just as everyone was discussing this, Luo Hong's expression shifted slightly, and she transmitted a message to True Monarch Cangwu:
"coming."

Cangwu Zhenjun's gaze sharpened instantly, and he turned to look at the white jade passageway in the center of the venue.

Before long, a slender Taoist priest dressed in a black and white robe led a tall man dressed in a black robe, who was completely unfamiliar to everyone, toward the front of the venue.

"Huh? Who is this person that Master Qingqiu has to greet and see him off?"

Before anyone could voice their doubt, True Monarch Cangwu abruptly stood up, his eyes fixed on the tall man, and said, each word uttered with barely suppressed hatred:
"Lord of the Samsara Palace!"

"What! He's the Lord of the Samsara Palace, and he actually dares to come!"

"No wonder you dare to oppose the Heavenly Court; your courage is indeed superior to mine!"

“You’re really asking for your life!”

"Hehe, this is going to be great! This is going to be interesting!"

In an instant, everyone turned to look at the Lord of Samsara Palace with astonishment, and murmurs rose and fell. Many people, like True Monarch Cangwu, stood up with angry expressions, but most staggered back and tried to stay away.

The Lord of Samsara was also surprised. He had never shown this appearance to anyone before, yet True Monarch Cangwu was able to recognize him immediately, which made no sense.

However, when he saw Luo Hong sitting to the side, he immediately understood what was going on.

(End of this chapter)