No Fine Salt in the Fungus

No Fine Salt Among Fungi

Raging winds and torrential rain, crashing waves and stormy seas.

Beneath the unsettled sea surface, within the steadily deepening gloom, the roar of surging waves echoed without cease, intermingled with waves of Loud explosions like mountains collapsing, rising and falling.

In the deep sea, there was no tranquility.

It was as though the clamor of Destruction echoed endlessly.

Within that eternal darkness and turbulence, a thread of pure white radiance silently sprouted. Like a precious pearl, the light of the void supported the crushing weight of the seawater.

Step by step, downward.

"The wondrous teachings of Flawless Temple are profound indeed. Admirable, admirable."

A voice devoid of any distinguishing traits came from beneath the painted mask. The hunched figure of one like an old ape floated within the hollow carved out of the sea, clicking his tongue in admiration. "The Abyss lineage truly is convenient. Yet having to handle everything personally is rather troublesome. Should Vina Du Luojia have need, I happen to possess several rare and valuable items."

"With the path of true Dharma and complete divine powers, why would one need external things?"

The monk with the Mani Pearl atop his head cast the old ape a cold glance. "Old Mr. Rotten Ape, stop showing off those Deepdark tricks of yours. Think instead about how you will persuade that Usurper you swindled so thoroughly later."

"Hehe, Vina, do not worry. Lord Abyss Lord's heart encompasses the four seas. How could he care about such trifling gains and losses?"

"Let us hope so."

The monk withdrew his gaze.

Under the pearl's illumination, his appearance was revealed.

Beneath the solemn ceremonial robes was, surprisingly, the somewhat immature and petite body of a young girl. Auspicious patterns adorned her forehead and brows, while a golden brush