If There Is No Suffering, Create It
"Go."
Lu Changzhi nodded slightly.
"It's dangerous outside, please be extra careful."
After a pause, Lu Changzhi seemed to remember something and asked:
"Do you still remember when Peak Master Xu you?"
"Remember."
Gu Chen nodded and said:
"If you encounter great danger, retreat while calling for help."
Lu Changzhi nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand, saying:
"Then I have nothing to worry about."
Then, Gu Chen took out the flying boat, got up, and headed outside.
Leaving his External Avatar inside the house, Lu Changzhi boarded the Void Shuttle, keeping his distance, and followed behind Gu Chen.
The two left the Five Symbols Sect one after the other, heading towards the territory of the Aid the Azure Gate.
A short while later, Mu Fan stretched and walked out, heading towards Xiao Ye's house.
"Huh? Not here?"
After sensing it, Mu Fan's face showed a look of surprise.
Just then, Mu Fan saw Jin Fugui and greeted him, asking:
"Junior Brother Jin, have you seen Junior Brother Xiao?"
Upon hearing this, Jin Fugui said:
"Senior Brother Xiao said he went to the sect's library to look at martial arts techniques, about two hours ago."
"Two hours ago." Mu Fan looked up, then shook his head repeatedly:
"Well, this Junior Brother Xiao is quite the workaholic."
After saying that, Mu Fan got up and walked towards the backyard.
"Alright, I'll go back to tinkering with my little gadgets."
Inside the library.
In front of Xiao Ye, there was a tall pile of martial arts techniques.
He sat with his legs crossed on the seat, holding a martial arts jade talisman in his hand.
"The cultivation method is being simplified..."
Current progress: 1%, 2%, 3%.
"98%...99%...100%, simplified complete, learning in progress..."
"You've started learning... You've learned a little... You've learned a lot... You seem to have mastered it... You've mastered it!"
Xiao Ye sat quietly like this all morning.
He would occasionally switch to a different jade talisman for his studies.
For him, the whole process wasn't too mentally taxing.
As long as the appearance is correct, that's enough.
If it looks like you're practicing, then you are practicing.
"At this speed, it will probably take five days to get there."
On the Void Shuttle, Lu Changzhi made a rough estimate.
The Eastern Region are actually not small; on the contrary, they can be described as extremely vast.
However, due to its proximity to the Northern Region, the cultivation conditions are relatively better.
Therefore, most forces are concentrated in the northeast direction.
As for the southwest, it actually covers a considerable area.
The place we're going to this time is actually quite far away than the Cloud Heaven Sacred Island.
Aid the Azure Gate.
Lu Changzhi held a jade talisman and reviewed the information about this sect.
Before the Mystic One Sect was destroyed, it was one of the six major sects. The Five Symbols Sect ranked sixth, while the Aid the Azure Gate ranked fifth.
If the Five Symbols Sect is considered weak in the eyes of the world, then the Aid the Azure Gate is hard to describe.
The location of Aid the Azure Gate is near the Western Region.
Between it and other forces in the Eastern Region, there is a towering mountain range stretching for tens of thousands of miles, forming a natural barrier.
This is why the Aid the Azure Gate has the natural advantage of being able to play alone.
Of course, climbing high mountains is not a difficult task for practitioners.
However, the Aid the Azure Gate itself does not like to have too much contact with outsiders.
The first time the disciples' banquet was held at the Flower Spirit Sect, the Aid the Azure Gate did not send any disciples.
Even at the Heavenly Azure Ruins last time, their disciples only leisurely entered after everyone else had already gone in.
"If it weren't for the path of cultivation followed by the Aid the Azure Gate, this kind of isolation from the world would actually be quite suitable for the Five Symbols Sect."
Lu Changzhi gently shook his head.
The cultivation practices of the Aid the Azure Gate are quite unique.
According to some information available within the sect, the founder of the Aid the Azure Gate had some contact with Buddhist Order and created a cultivation method called "Aid the Azure Art".
The practice of this technique is not entirely up to oneself; certain external conditions are also required.
In short, it requires supporters.
The more supporters you have, the more power you gain.
How can we gain more supporters?
For ordinary people, this means inflicting suffering.
If there is no suffering, then create suffering.
Then, by appearing as someone who helps Jishi saves people, they can gain sufficient support.
Under this cultivation method, the strength of the Aid the Azure Gate is not weak, and overall it is comparable to that of the Vast Heaven Sect.
Lu Changzhi put away the jade talisman and did not continue to look at it.
The Heaven-Reaching Mountain Range they were going to this time could be said to be the highest point of that mountain range.
Lu Changzhi lay down on his back and closed his eyes to rest.
Aid the Azure Gate.
Sect leader Guo Xu was dealing with his work.
Just then, an elder strode over.
"Sect Leader, a Buddhist Order from the Western Land has come to request an audience."
"Buddhist Order?"
Guo Xu's gaze sharpened slightly, and he spoke calmly:
"The Buddhist Order's ambitions haven't been abandoned yet."
"Let them go to the hall."
A short while later, three eminent monks entered the hall.
Dharma Master Jingkong.
Guo Xu's gaze narrowed slightly as he looked at the fat monk at the head of the group.
The other party's status is not low within Buddhist Order.
He stood up and said:
"May I ask what brings you gentlemen here today?"
Upon hearing this, the fat figure at the head spoke up:
"Sect Leader Guo, please allow me a moment to speak."
After he finished speaking, the elder of the Aid the Azure Gate who had brought several people with him got up and left.
Guo Xu waved his hand, and an array immediately descended, isolating the area from external detection.
The newcomer formed a hand seal, casting a spell that enveloped the four of them, before saying:
"I've come here to ask Sect Leader Guo for a favor."
Guo Xu's eyes flickered slightly:
"I wonder what kind of help it will be?"
Buddhist Order monks often came to persuade Aid the Azure Gate to join the Buddhist Order.
This is the first time I've asked for help.
"We are from the Western Region, and we usually devote ourselves to cultivation, so we know very little about the Eastern Region."
"As a powerful figure in the Eastern Region, Sect Leader Guo's understanding of the Eastern Region is likely superior to that of our Buddhist Order."
After saying that, he looked at Guo Xu.
"You intend to expand into the Eastern Region?"
Guo Xu's gaze sharpened slightly, as if he had thought of something, and he said meaningfully:
"It seems something big is about to happen."
The man smiled:
"Master Guo is a smart man."
"The great era has begun, and countless dangers and calamities will appear in the world. Our Buddhist Order, upholding the heart of Jishi and helping people, will step out into the world to alleviate the suffering of all beings, avert calamities, and bring them good fortune."
"Such a virtuous deed, I wonder if Sect Leader Guo would like to forge a good relationship with you?"
Guo Xu did not rush to answer.
"Is the Great World mentioned in the legends?"
"Exactly." The man nodded slightly.
Guo Xu felt a slight jolt in his heart.
Given the Buddhist Order's words and actions, it's unlikely to be wrong.
However, he was fully aware of the situation at that moment.
He surely understood what was truly meant by "saving the Jishi and helping people."
The legendary opportunities and benefits were not mentioned at all.
Do you really think they can get Aid the Azure Gate nothing with just a simple phrase like "let's make a good connection"?
He's used this tactic a lot.
At that moment, Guo Xu smiled and spoke:
"Relieving the suffering of the common people has always been the guiding principle of our Aid the Azure Gate. Such a virtuous act should naturally be carried out."
After a pause, Guo Xu changed the subject:
"Our sect's ancestors once mentioned that there was a Buddhist Order that could bring blessings to all beings. Now that the world is in dire straits, considering the suffering of the mortals in Aid the Azure Gate, I wonder if it is possible to borrow it for a look?"