I am cultivating immortals in mortal science

Chapter 2157 Bodhi Path Fruit
"Could this person be my senior brother Luo's henchman?"

Sensing the aura of a true immortal emanating from Luo Hong, the Lord of Samsara Palace instantly understood that Luo Hong did not want to reveal her identity.

But then he revealed his true face, drawing my attention to the person next to him.
"In other words, his concealment was not directed at me."

As expected of a shrewd and calculating person, the Lord of Samsara Palace accurately deduced Luo Hong's hint with just a thought.

Therefore, without revealing any emotion, he naturally glanced at True Monarch Cangwu and said calmly:

Who are you?

What was a deep-seated hatred in the eyes of True Monarch Cangwu was nothing to the Lord of Samsara Palace. Moreover, he had too many enemies of the Dao Ancestor, and True Monarch Cangwu was really not among them.

"you you."

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Cangwu trembled with rage. His body suddenly shone with a bright crimson light as he unleashed the full power of his Dao Ancestor aura, appearing ready to attack immediately.

"Old dog Cangwu, don't be impulsive!"

Meng Po immediately shielded Yu Menghan behind her while urgently advising her.

In her view, even if she wanted to take revenge, she should have used the power of the Heavenly Court. What she was doing now was not even giving face to the Heavenly Court, which was unwise!
"Fellow Daoist Cangwu, the Lord of the Samsara Palace is a guest invited by the Supreme One. You must not cause trouble at this time!"

Seeing this, Master Qingqiu quickly stood between the two and reminded True Monarch Cangwu.

At this moment, True Lord Cangwu's eyes were blazing with anger, and the veins on his forehead were bulging, but he had not completely lost his mind.

He knew he had acted impulsively, but now he was finding it difficult to back down.

Just then, a majestic voice came from high above, echoing throughout the entire Yaochi Scenic Area like a grand bell, causing it to tremble slightly.

"Fellow Daoist Cangwu, the banquet has just begun, so there is no need to rush."

Upon hearing the sound, everyone's expressions turned solemn, and they immediately turned to look.

There, on the seven tables right next to Jingming Lake, five-colored clouds danced in the sky above, golden lotuses rippled on the ground, and a strange fragrance filled the air.

The next moment, several figures appeared out of thin air. In the center was a middle-aged man with a handsome face, slender eyebrows and eyes, and long black beards on his lips and chin.

He wore a wide white robe with a gold ribbon tied around his waist. A nine-dragon jade pendant hung slightly to his right, and he sat in a wheelchair that looked like it was carved from white jade.

This person is none other than one of the Seven Sovereigns of today, the Supreme Being of the Heavenly Court, the Ancestor of Time—Gu Huo Jin!

To his left stood an old woman in red, leaning on a cane with a crane's head. She had bright red hair, and her face was deeply lined. She looked old and frail, but she exuded a fierce and menacing aura.

This old woman is also one of the Seven Lords of Heaven. She is the ancestor of Chi Meng's family, the Dao Ancestor of the Origin of Fire - Chi Rong!
There was a very abrupt absence on the right side of the ancient or modern figure. Where Chen Ruyan, the Dao Ancestor of the Origin of Water, should have been standing, the dragon-horned girl was nowhere to be seen.

Clearly, just as she had said that day, she used her battle with Luo Hong as an excuse to miss the Bodhi Banquet.

On the other side of Chi Rong stood a short, thin old man, who was an acquaintance of Luo Hong, the Dao Ancestor of the Origin of Gold - Li Yuanjiu!

Today, instead of wearing his usual coarse linen clothes, he changed into a luxurious purple-gold Taoist robe.

Each thread on it shimmered with an unusual brilliance, clearly indicating that it was a high-grade immortal artifact robe.

On the other side, next to Chen Ruyan's empty seat stood a tall figure completely covered by a black robe, with no face visible at all; all that could be seen were a pair of deep purple eyes.

Those pupils seemed to contain countless stars, sparkling with light, so mysterious!

This person has many names, but in the Heavenly Court, he is known as "Yinming". He is also one of the Seven Lords of the Heavenly Court and controls the Heavenly Demon Path.

Luo Hong was surprised to see this. He knew better than anyone that the Heavenly Demon Ancestor had been killed by him and the Lord of Samsara Palace. Now, another one had appeared!
"Needless to say, this must be the work of the Lord of Samsara Palace. This is getting more and more interesting."

Beside Yinming stood an old man whose temperament was completely opposite to his.

He was dressed in white robes and boots, with white hair and beard, exuding an ethereal aura and a ruddy complexion. He was none other than Baiyun Daozu, one of the Seven Lords of Heaven and the actual administrator of the Heavenly Court!
Logically speaking, although Dao Ancestor Baiyun held a high position and wielded great power, his strength was ultimately limited by the advantages of the Heavenly Court and the local environment, and he was not originally among the Seven Sovereigns.

However, with the attainment of Dao by Ancestor Chen Tuan, one of the Seven Lords of Heaven became vacant, and he was able to take over the position without any opposition from anyone inside or outside Heaven!
In total, five of the Seven Heavenly Lords came this time. Chen Ruyan was in seclusion recuperating from her injuries, while there was no news of Xuan Yuanjie at all, and rumors of his death had already spread.

Despite the absence of two people, no one felt anything was amiss. After all, apart from Gu Huojin who always appeared at the Bodhi Banquet, the other seven Heavenly Lords, especially the Heavenly Demon Ancestor, rarely attended.

It's quite a lot to have five people present at the same time as today.

Upon seeing this, all the cultivators present, regardless of what they had been doing before, including True Monarch Cangwu, bowed respectfully.

The direct descendants of the Heavenly Court exclaimed in unison:
"Greetings to all Heavenly Lords! Greetings to the Supreme One!"

After Gu Huojin smiled and nodded in response, he looked at True Lord Cangwu and said gently:
"Fellow Daoist Cangwu, the Lord of the Samsara Palace is my guest today."

With just this one light remark, the Cangwu True Lord, who had seemed ready to fight to the death, immediately restrained his aura and turned back to sit at his desk.

None of the cultivators present showed any mockery towards this; on the contrary, they felt that this was the proper thing to do.

Seeing this, Master Qingqiu breathed a sigh of relief and led the Lord of Samsara Palace forward to the front row of the Dao Ancestor's seats.

"Lord, this is the seat arranged for you. Please take a seat."

The Lord of Samsara glanced at that spot, suddenly burst into laughter, and strode forward, arriving directly in the area between this row of seats and the seats of the Seven Heavenly Kings.

Immediately afterwards, he curled his five fingers and grabbed the table that belonged to Xuan Yuanjie, then pulled it back.

With a "bang," the table and its matching futon were forcibly pulled in front of the Lord of Samsara.

"What's the point of keeping the seat if the person is gone?"

As the Lord of Samsara spoke, he sat down on his own and casually picked up a pot of celestial wine from the table, pouring himself a cup.

These words immediately caused an uproar in the meeting room.

After all, this almost confirms the death of Xuanyuan Jie, and the Samsara Palace has admitted that they were the ones who did it!

Master Qingqiu's forehead, which had just dried, was now covered in sweat again. He turned to look at Gu Huojin with a troubled expression, clearly at a loss for what to do.

"It's alright, it's just one seat. The Palace Master can sit wherever he wants."

Gu Huojin smiled slightly and waved to Qingqiu Zhenren, as if it were just a trivial matter.

Since the Supreme One had said so, True Person Qingqiu naturally wouldn't say anything more. He immediately took his leave and left the venue as quickly as possible, returning to the Eastern Continent.

Then, the five people, one from ancient times and the other from modern times, took their seats.

As the head of the Seven Heavenly Lords and the only supreme being, Gu Huojin naturally sat in the center, and his desk was also a few degrees higher than the others.

Seeing this, everyone sat down again, and the celestial music that had been paused resumed, gradually easing the tension.

At this moment, Dao Ancestor Baiyun laughed loudly and announced:
"Today is a grand Bodhi feast. We sincerely invite all guests to join us in enjoying the divine blessings and exploring the ultimate bliss. Let the feast begin!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a seven-colored cloud suddenly appeared above everyone's heads, from which 3,600 fairy maidens dressed in rainbow-colored robes flew out, their figures swaying and dancing gracefully. As they flew barefoot, countless flower petals fell, a sight of breathtaking beauty.

As the saying goes, "Fluttering and dancing, year after year. A dream of immortality for millennia, now ascending to the heavens!"

Everyone watched with great interest, relaxed for a while, and began to toast and enjoy the fine wine and fruits.

After an unknown amount of time, the three thousand six hundred fairy maidens gracefully retreated and returned to the colorful clouds, and the celestial music in their ears also quietly slowed down.

However, no one felt regretful about this, because after the singing and dancing, the main event of the Bodhi Banquet would begin.

It was Dao Ancestor Baiyun who spoke again, and he said in a loud voice:

"Now that we have had a few rounds of wine and enjoyed the wine to the fullest, the time is just right to distribute the Bodhi Fruit to you all."

However, as you all know, this Bodhi Banquet is quite different from previous ones, therefore…

Upon hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Could it be that obtaining the Bodhi Path Fruit is not so easy this year?
"Hehe, everyone, please be at ease. The Supreme One's Daoist arts are supreme, and he has the world in his heart. He would never resort to bribery for such a trivial matter."

On the contrary, the more difficult the times, the more convenient the door will be opened by His Majesty.

Therefore, at this grand banquet, Dao Fruits will be widely distributed. All attendees, whether guests or accompanying juniors, will receive one Dao Fruit to help them overcome difficulties and hardships.

Seeing that everyone was whispering and discussing it, Dao Ancestor Baiyun chuckled and slowly revealed the truth.

Clearly, this was something he did intentionally to make everyone feel grateful to the Heavenly Court.

This wasn't a particularly clever method, but it was extremely effective, and most of the people who heard it showed expressions of surprise and delight.

Those powerful beings who were originally destined to attain the Bodhi fruit couldn't help but nod in approval, feeling that the Heavenly Court was indeed magnificent and grand.

The main reason is that the Heavenly Court offers real benefits!

"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty!"

Whether ancient or modern, those in high positions look at the crowd with smiling eyes and simply nod slightly in acknowledgment.

The Lord of Samsara Palace watched this scene with a disdainful smile, but did not say anything to cause trouble.

A moment later, eight enormous celestial birds flew out from the clouds, each carrying an eight-treasure box in its beak. They flapped their wings and flew off in eight different directions.

Without a doubt, the goal was to distribute the Bodhi Path Fruit to the other eight venues.

As soon as these celestial birds disappeared, a large number of palace maids emerged gracefully from the clouds, carrying jade platters, and presented each Bodhi Dao Fruit on the platters to every participating cultivator, including the Lord of the Samsara Palace.

The Lord of Samsara picked up the Bodhi Path Fruit from the table and examined it. It was a bright red fruit shaped like a plum, with a luminous interior, looking like a miniature red lantern.

Take a light breath, and an intoxicating aroma will fill your nostrils.

The Lord of Samsara immediately turned his head and looked at the Bodhi Dao Fruits in front of Gu Huojin and the others, and found that they were exactly the same as the ones in his hands, undoubtedly the highest grade.

As for the other cultivators present, the Dao Ancestors and Great Luo Immortals were still able to maintain their composure, but the others did not have the same composure.

They held the Dao Fruit in their hands as if it were their own heart and soul, their eyes shining with immense brilliance, unable to move for even a moment!

If the powerful figures in the front row hadn't remained motionless, they would have already eagerly consumed the Bodhi Fruits in their hands.

"Please do not be shy, everyone. Enjoy the taste of the Dao Fruit."

Gu Huojin didn't keep everyone waiting long and immediately said with a gentle smile.

After saying that, he was the first to put the Dao Fruit in his hand into his mouth. Although his lips were closed, a stream of light still emanated from his body.

Upon seeing this, everyone immediately stopped hesitating and put the Dao Fruits in their hands into their mouths.

In an instant, the entire venue was filled with dazzling lights and wonderful fragrances!

Sitting in the first row, Meng Po had other plans for the Dao Fruit, so she only pretended to take it. Just as she brought it to her lips, she concealed it with a magical light and put the Dao Fruit away.

Yu Menghan didn't have so many thoughts. She originally wanted to refuse her master's reward, but now that she had one herself, she naturally took it without any hesitation.

The Lord of Samsara picked up the Bodhi Dao Fruit in his hand, his eyes flashing, and quietly released his divine sense.

He appeared to be observing everyone's behavior after taking the fruit, but in reality, he was secretly watching Luo Hong to see what choice he would make.

Although Luo Hong knew there was something wrong with the Bodhi Dao Fruit in her hands, she couldn't help but admire its exquisite craftsmanship.

Looking through the Primordial Divine Eye, one could see that there were nine different colored runes in the Bodhi Dao Fruit, and the immortal light they emitted contained a kind of law power.

Nine-colored immortal light intertwined, and these nine completely different laws of power not only did not conflict with each other, but also showed signs of merging!

Although Luo Hong only possesses the outward manifestation of True Immortal cultivation and cannot obtain a high-grade Bodhi Dao Fruit, the difference between the grades of this fruit lies only in the amount of law power contained within it; in essence, they are all the same!

"Although the Bodhi Immortal Fruit itself has many wonderful uses, it can only become the Bodhi Dao Fruit after being refined in ancient or modern times."

Without a doubt, the key lies in these harmonizing laws of power!

Luo Hong knew that although the Bodhi Dao Fruit was small, the "Dao God Seal" method it contained was the foundation of the Three Thousand Dao God Formation.

"The fusion of multiple laws into a single immortal fruit, and the assistance of multiple laws to condense the heart of the Great Dao, are quite similar in their effect."

Whether in ancient or modern times, is the only thing you've gleaned from the Three Thousand Dao God Formation?

"Heh, I hope the current Lord of the Samsara Palace can force you to reveal your possible backup plan."

After years of studying the heart of the Great Dao, Luo Hong was able to see some variables that did not appear in the original timeline from this Bodhi Dao Fruit, and this time it was just the right time to verify them.

Thinking this, he didn't care what others thought of him and simply put away the Bodhi Fruit in his hand.

Since True Monarch Cangwu had already promised his Bodhi Dao Fruit to Luo Hong, he naturally wouldn't consume it now, and similarly, he put it away without caring about what others thought.

(End of this chapter)