Changshou's Misgivings

"Then True Lord Yu Ding said:

'My master is the Venerable Celestial of Primordial Beginning.'

The old Daoist calling himself Lantern Bearer gave a cold snort without saying more. He strode straight into the main tent, where Guang Chengzi led him to the seat of honor. Jiang Shang rose to yield his seat.

Tsk, this Lantern Bearer of unknown origin did not actually try to usurp the host's place.

At this moment, Ji Fa secretly thought:

Didn't these immortals boast before that their Chan Teaching was one of the great teachings of the Three Realms? Why were they so respectful upon seeing some wild Daoist?

Fine, fine. Without them, my Zhou Kingdom would be in grave danger. Even if I had to rise and give up my seat, I could not hesitate today.

Mm, I should find a chance to speak up later and let this Daoist know that I am the one in charge here.

At this moment, Ji Fa heard once more..."

Outside the Five Continents, in a Minor World dominated by the powers of fire and earth.

Li Changshou sat upon dull-gray volcanic rock, smiling as he watched Truth Listener energetically explain the current situation between the Zhou Army and the Shang Army.

"All right, stop peering into mortals' hearts."

Li Changshou waved a hand and smiled. "This Daoist Lantern Bearer has already made his entrance. It is time for me to head back."

Truth Listener immediately shuddered. Just moments ago, it had been speaking with animated delight, but now it was incomparably uneasy. In a low voice, it said:

"Lord Star Lord, it is not that I refused to help you. This time, I truly failed to learn even the slightest rumor concerning Maitreya's whereabouts."

Li Changshou nodded with a smile and summoned a white cloud,