Hongyun... Yun Zhongzi, the Immortal of Fortune and Virtue

"Yun Zhongzi, no, I should call you Hongyun!"

Ao Changsheng looked at Yun Zhongzi in front of him and said with a light laugh.

Good.

Yun Zhongzi, a famous second-generation disciple of the Chan Sect known as the Immortal of Fortune and Virtue, is the reincarnation of Yun Zhongzi, a powerful Hongyun from the Primordial World era.

Although there was no reincarnation when Hongyun perished.

However, the foundation of the Realm of Reincarnation had completely obliterated the Calamity Sha Qi left behind by Hongyun's death.

By a twist of fortuitous opportunity, Hongyun, who should have Guixu, was reincarnated and became the blessed immortal Yun Zhongzi in this life.

"The Hongyun... vanished millions of years ago. Now, only Yun Zhongzi remains; the Hongyun is gone..."

Yun Zhongzi bowed respectfully to Ao Changsheng.

"Hongyun or Yun Zhongzi, what brings you here today?" Ao Changsheng asked casually, waving his hand.

Perhaps for Yun Zhongzi, whether he is Hongyun or Yun Zhongzi is very important, but for Ao Changsheng, it is all the same.

After all, from his perspective, the two were essentially one person.

Even if Hongyun was Quasi-Sage before his fall, or even if he was just a reincarnation of a Daluo Golden Immortal, there would be absolutely no question of this life versus this life.

"I have no important business here today, but I have come to express my gratitude to you, senior," Yun Zhongzi said, bowing to Ao Changsheng again before continuing.

"Although I have always known that I am the reincarnation of Hongyun, it was not until I recently became Quasi-Sage that I fully understood my past life."

Only then am I qualified to thank you, senior, for clearing away the Calamity Sha Qi left over from my past life.

"Otherwise, I wouldn't have had the chance to be reincarnated today," Yun Zhongzi said sincerely.

Hearing Yun Zhongzi's words, Ao Changsheng nodded slightly.

Ao Changsheng understood Yun Zhongzi's situation, just as he did his disciple Guiling's friend, Holy Mother Jinling.

They all fully understood their past lives only after reaching the Quasi-Sage level.

Of course, although the two are similar, their fundamental reasons are different.

The Holy Mother Jinling was unable to understand herself for a long time because she had not yet been born in her previous life and had not yet attained the Daluo.

As for Yun Zhongzi, it was because his previous life's Hongyun Dao Fruit had been obscured.

After all, it had been carrying the Innate Calamity Sha Qi for an unknown period of time, even though Hongyun appeared unharmed at the time.

However, in reality, both the Daluo Dao Body and the Daluo Dao Fruit are affected to some extent.

This is also why Yun Zhongzi, when he achieved the Daluo realm, was unable to fully retrieve his past life's Dao Fruit and completely understand himself.

Certainly...

This is not a bad thing, but a good thing, and a very good thing at that.

Compared to directly retrieving all the Dao Fruit from one's previous life, Yun Zhongzi's method of gradually retrieving the Dao Fruit from his previous life is clearly more beneficial for cultivation.

It has some aspects of the Great Dao cultivated in its previous life as a reference, yet it is almost completely unaffected by its previous life.

In this state of cultivation, Yun Zhongzi can forge a completely new Great Dao, corresponding to and referencing his previous cultivation.

Under such circumstances, one can achieve Quasi-Sage and reclaim the cultivation of one's previous life's Dao Fruit in one fell swoop.

At this moment, the future of Yun Zhongzi can be described as limitless.

In Ao Changsheng's opinion, Yun Zhongzi should be number one in terms of future achievements within the entire Chan Sect.

Even Yang Jian, who possesses the Heavenly Eye, probably cannot match Yun Zhongzi at this moment in terms of potential alone.

Ao Changsheng shook his head slightly, not surprised that Yun Zhongzi knew it was him who had made the move.

After all, some powerful figures may not have realized it at the time, but they could understand it after thinking about it carefully later.

"No need to thank me. Dealing with that Calamity Sha Qi was a transaction between me and Fellow Daoist Hongjun, not an attempt to help you."

Ao Changsheng told the truth.

He, Ao Changsheng, didn't need to gain favors for nothing because of this, besides...

"Dao Ancestor Hongjun?"

Upon hearing Ao Changsheng's words, Yun Zhongzi was slightly taken aback.

Addressing Dao Ancestor Hongjun as a fellow Daoist, and the transactions between him and Dao Ancestor Hongjun...

Yun Zhongzi shocked. He vaguely sensed that what was in front of him was not just a reclusive Sage.

This 'Changsheng immortal' is probably much stronger or more powerful than he imagined.

Furthermore, Yun Zhongzi never expected that the calamity left behind by his previous incarnation would actually alarm Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Moreover, it would require the intervention of this 'elder of Changsheng's from the Dao Ancestor Hongjun to resolve the issue.

Actually, this is also a matter of Yun Zhongzi's, or rather Hongyun's, limited understanding.

Although he bore the Calamity Sha Qi with his own body and knew it was extremely dangerous, he clearly did not yet have a particularly clear understanding of the extent of the danger posed by the Calamity Sha Qi.

This is a terrifying entity that, if left unchecked, could unleash Immeasurable Tribulation in the Primordial World, or even trigger Boundless Immeasurable Tribulation.

It can be said that if Hongyun had resolved the Calamity Sha Qi himself at that time, with his vast merits, he would have already obtained that Primordial purple qi.

Perhaps he can forcibly merge with the Primordial purple qi and attain sainthood.

I am afraid...

This is probably why that last wisp of Primordial purple qi chose Hongyun and appeared in Hongyun hands!

Pity...

Although he was Innate Divine Beings, Hongyun had no way to completely resolve the issue except by suppressing it with his true form and forcibly lowering the rank of the Innate Calamity Sha Qi.

However, even so, Hongyun also gained a massive amount of merit, but... this merit did not directly descend to improve Hongyun's cultivation level.

Instead, it transformed into the fortuitous opportunity fortune and opportunities of Hongyun.

Otherwise...

How could Hongyun, who had almost completely perished, have the fortuitous opportunity to be reincarnated in an era before the cycle of reincarnation began?

Moreover, in this life, he so easily attained the destiny of a blessed immortal, and even... had the good fortune to slowly reclaim his Dao Fruit.

These...

While not all of them are directly related to the merits and virtues of Yun Zhongzi's previous life in Hongyun.

"Regardless of the reason, it was ultimately Changsheng who stepped in to resolve the troubles left behind by this junior in his previous life."

Yun Zhongzi shook his head slightly and said softly.

"I know my cultivation is limited and I am of no use to you, senior, but I cannot shamelessly pretend not to know this kindness."

"No matter when, if you give me your orders, I will never refuse!"

As Yun Zhongzi spoke, a resolute look appeared on his face.

Ao Changsheng looked at Yun Zhongzi quietly, unsure of what to think.

The darkness of millions of years ago... cause and effect, now, unexpectedly yields a result.

Although...

This gain isn't much.

However, this feeling...

Not bad.

"Since you have this intention, then in the future, you can simply take care of some Human Race and Dragon Race."

"Ao Changsheng said softly."

"Take care of the Human Race and Dragon Race..."

Yun Zhongzi was slightly taken aback.

The Dragon Race are alright.

Although he was once one of the overlords of the Primordial World.

But it eventually declined. Although it recuperated for an era, it was never the same as it once was, a testament to its former Karmic Luck.

With his current strength, although it's a small amount, it can still provide some assistance.

But the Human Race...

Does he really need to take care of her?

Others may not know, but as a disciple of Sage, a friend of Zhen Zhenyuanzi, and the original owner of Fire Cloud Cave...

Yun Zhongzi was unaware of the true nature of the Human Race.

But...

The sheer amount of knowledge he had about the Human Race's power was enough to prevent Yun Zhongzi from having any designs on them.

Take care of the Human Race?

On the contrary, it's more likely that the Human Race will take care of him.

Yun Zhongzi looked troubled.

Seeing Yun Zhongzi's troubled expression, Ao Changsheng was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized what was going on.

"It's not about helping the entire Human Race and Dragon Race, but simply providing some assistance to those within our capabilities."

Ao Changsheng said with a light laugh.

"I'll remember that."

Hearing Ao Changsheng say this, Yun Zhongzi finally breathed a sigh of relief, bowed respectfully, and said...

"Hmm!" Ao Changsheng nodded slightly.

Looking at Yun Zhongzi in front of him, he pondered for a moment. Although the other party had agreed to take care of the Human Race and Dragon Race out of gratitude, he was still grateful.

But as a senior, he couldn't be stingy and not show any appreciation.

After all, he had received payment from Hongjun for his actions Calamity Sha Qi, and he couldn't afford to take advantage of that.

(Heavenly Dao Hongjun: Then you'd better return the Authority of Reincarnation when the time comes!!!)

Moreover, although Yun Zhongzi is not very strong at present, his future is promising, and the value of this promise is far greater than Yun Zhongzi imagined.

Looking at Yun Zhongzi.

If he hadn't made a deal with Haotian and still possessed top-grade Yellow Center Plum, things would be easier to handle.

Although gradually regaining the Hongyun Dao Fruit of his previous life greatly advanced Yun Zhongzi's cultivation, and showed great potential.

But this ultimately affected the very foundation of Yun Zhongzi.

Although it's not a major problem, it will still take a considerable amount of time to solidify the foundation.

But now...

After a moment's thought, Ao Changsheng immediately thought of what would be most suitable for Yun Zhongzi at this moment.

Although I had many thoughts on my mind.

However, given the difference in skill between Ao Changsheng and Yun Zhongzi, the time it took was so short that Yun Zhongzi didn't even notice it.

"Since you have agreed to this matter, then I will bestow upon you a fortuitous opportunity, which can also be considered as a congratulations to Fellow Daoist Hongyun on his successful reincarnation."

"Ao Changsheng said softly."

Although Ao Changsheng was not familiar with Hongyun, he had met her once before, during Ao Changsheng long life.

Those powerful beings who could even have a brief encounter with him were few and far between.

"This..."

Yun Zhongzi was slightly taken aback. He wanted to refuse, but looking at Ao Changsheng, he couldn't bring himself to say it.

To refuse a Sage... even a gift from Sage, truly requires a great deal of courage.

In particular, Yun Zhongzi was well aware that Ao Changsheng, who stood before him, was not an ordinary Sage, but someone who addressed Dao Ancestor Hongjun as a fellow Daoist.

"In that case, I shall accept with my humble audacity!"

After only a slight hesitation, Yun Zhongzi bowed respectfully and said softly.

Ao Changsheng nodded slightly.

With a thought, a very obvious spatial fluctuation appeared in the void beside Yun Zhongzi.

Seeing the change on one side, Yun Zhongzi immediately understood. He bowed to Ao Changsheng once more before walking over there.

As Yun Zhongzi disappeared into the void, Ao Changsheng withdrew his gaze, a glint of light flashing deep within his eyes.

"Another one..."

Ao Changsheng suddenly muttered something to himself.

Looking up at the azure sky outside the training ground, Ao Changsheng smiled.

"I really look forward to seeing just how brilliant the next era will be. I imagine it will be even more brilliant than that buried era!"

Ao Changsheng recalled the buried Primordial World era he had learned from the Four Sacred Beasts.

Nineteen, no, including the Four Sacred Beasts, there should be twenty-three Great Dao Sage, and more than two hundred Sub-Sage.

It sounds amazing, but...

"It doesn't seem like that much!"

As Ao Changsheng thought of the current Primordial World, a strange thought arose in his mind.

Changsheng's Dao Field!

The void suddenly distorted, and a figure silently emerged from it, landing on the sea surface.

This figure emerging from the void—who else could it be but Yun Zhongzi?

Compared to when Yun Zhongzi entered before, he hasn't changed much at this moment.

The only change is probably the uncontrollable smile on his face!

Although Yun Zhongzi had initially harbored some resistance when accepting the so-called fortuitous opportunity, at this moment...

Yun Zhongzi just wants to say one thing: It's so good!

Within that void rift, Yun Zhongzi did not obtain any powerful Innate Spirit Treasure or precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures.

Although Ao Changsheng was very wealthy.

However, Innate Spirit Treasure are ultimately precious treasures from the Primordial World, and even Ao Changsheng would not casually give away Innate Spirit Treasure.

Even with heavenly materials and earthly treasures and Innate Spirit Root, what Ao Changsheng usually gives away are the fruits that have been borne.

Of course, even if Yun Zhongzi obtained Innate Spirit Treasure or Innate Spirit Root, he probably wouldn't be as happy as he is now.

From that void rift, Ao Changsheng gave Yun Zhongzi a cultivation method—a precious, yet not exactly precious, cultivation method.

The Dao Fusion Method!

This method is considered precious because it is essential for those who wish to continue their cultivation and progress beyond the Hunyuan Realm Dao Fusion Method.

However, the reason why this method is not considered precious is that it is not Divine Ability Secret Method, but rather a way of thinking.

A concept that integrates different Great Dao.

For those at the Hunyuan Realm, as long as they find the right approach, they can easily research this Dao Fusion Method.

But for Yun Zhongzi, this technique was absolutely invaluable, far more precious than Innate Spirit Treasure or Innate Spirit Root.

Of course, Yun Zhongzi could not possibly cultivate the Dao Fusion Method of the Hunyuan Realm.

Even if Yun Zhongzi possessed two different Great Dao, it would be impossible for him to cultivate them. However... this Dao Fusion Method is ultimately just a way of thinking.

One approach could be to resolve the hidden dangers currently lurking within Yun Zhongzi.

"The road ahead is clear, Dao Path is promising!"

Yun Zhongzi was overjoyed.

For Yun Zhongzi, who was single-mindedly seeking the Dao at this moment, there was no greater fortuitous opportunity than this.

Without hesitation, Yun Zhongzi respectfully bowed and paid his respects to the Changsheng's Dao Field.

This bow was more respectful and sincere than any of Yun Zhongzi's previous bows.

Afterwards, Yun Zhongzi left without saying anything.

He knew very well that, compared to any verbal promises, only genuine actions could serve as the best proof.

Yun Zhongzi stood up and gazed at the land of the Human Race Nine Provinces.