Chapter 20: Chapter 20: The Plan of Taishang Dao
Having activated the reversed heavenly wisdom and understood the phenomenon of the "Moon Rising Over the Sea," Lin Jiufeng immediately woke up from that mysterious state.
He did not leave the lake bottom but quietly lay there, studying the concept of "Moon Rising Over the Sea."
This was not a cultivation method, but a celestial phenomenon.
Lin Jiufeng remembered reading a book that mentioned how certain significant moments were recorded by heaven and earth, such as beautiful natural scenes, moments of powerful people, or an era's essence...
These events, recorded by heaven and earth, are known as celestial phenomena.
Celestial phenomena exist in the world, and one can comprehend them depending on one's skill.
Of course, there are also individuals with great fortune or those blessed with innate celestial phenomena, whose futures are immeasurable.
The "Moon Rising Over the Sea" that Lin Jiufeng comprehended was one such phenomenon.
The "sea" in "Moon Rising Over the Sea" refers to the vast starry ocean. In this starry sea, a bright moon rises, surpassing the stars of the surrounding heavens.
"The way of the fish leaping over the sea at this moment and the celestial phenomenon of the moon rising over the sea, once combined, will create immense power," Lin Jiufeng thought with delight.
He immediately executed the "Moon Rising Over the Sea."
In an instant, the calm lake transformed into surging waves, with towering waves crashing.
Then, a bright moon began to slowly rise from the water.
The moonlight radiated a pure glow, emitting a terrifying pressure.
"Moon Rising Over the Sea!"
This moon could rival the moon in the sky in brilliance.
Under the moonlight, Lin Jiufeng walked on the waves, his demeanor ethereal, like an immortal who had fallen from the heavens.
The next moment, Lin Jiufeng raised his hand and gently turned it.
Boom!
Under this moonlight, a large white carp suddenly leaped out of the surging lake, eyes filled with the balance of Yin and Yang, embodying the natural law of the universe.
"Fish Leaping Over the Sea at This Moment!"
As expected, Lin Jiufeng's guess was correct. The "Moon Rising Over the Sea" could be used together with the "Fish Leaping Over the Sea" technique, and even when combined, their power was even greater.
"Too bad I haven't broken through the Seventh Forbidden Realm," Lin Jiufeng sighed slightly while gazing at the moon and the large white carp.
This time, comprehending his soul and understanding the "Moon Rising Over the Sea" had brought him to the pinnacle of the Sixth Forbidden Realm.
But he had not yet broken through the Seventh Forbidden Realm.
This was because he had not yet unearthed the treasure within his soul, unable to reach the "Immortal Vault of the Spirit Platform."
However, Lin Jiufeng was only mildly regretful. He knew that he would certainly reach the Seventh Forbidden Realm eventually, so he didn't rush it.
He had gained much this time. After returning the books written by his ancestors, Lin Jiufeng returned to the Scripture Pavilion.
As soon as he entered, Lin Jiufeng's soul expanded, checking on the three little ones to ensure they were alright.
The three little ones were the hope of the Yuhua Sect's inheritance, and he had personally guided them, so naturally, he was concerned about them being alone in the Scripture Pavilion.
After all, the Yuhua Sect was still facing the threat of Taishang Dao.
Especially after Bai Yunfei killed the Eighth Forbidden Realm Dao Ancestor, Changsun Yu, which shocked the world, Taishang Dao had remained unusually silent.
This was very abnormal.
As the saying goes, "A dog that bites doesn't bark."
If Taishang Dao was making noise about coming to kill them, at least they wouldn't need to worry—they could face it head-on.
But now, Taishang Dao said nothing, leaving everyone wondering what they were plotting behind the scenes.
Lin Jiufeng naturally didn't dare to stay too long in the small world.
Seeing that the three little ones were fine, Lin Jiufeng returned to his study and continued reading.
And so, the days passed in simplicity.
Lin Jiufeng spent most of his time in the Scripture Pavilion, cultivating, comprehending the Dao, nourishing his Qi, practicing swordsmanship, studying calligraphy, and savoring tea.
A small portion of his time was spent in the small world, cultivating some techniques there without disturbing Wenxin Yun and the other two.
In this way, a month quietly passed.
"The Dao is like a journey in the opposite direction, and I am but a traveler."
During this period, Lin Jiufeng had been quietly improving his cultivation. He did not force himself to understand anything, nor did he obsess over activating his reversed wisdom, simply accumulating his power.
He believed that once he accumulated enough, breaking through the Seventh Forbidden Realm would be a natural process.
...
Outside the Scripture Pavilion, the trees were lush and the flowers and grass were abundant.
The season had entered summer, and the temperature had risen, but inside the Scripture Pavilion, it remained warm like spring. This was due to Lin Jiufeng's magnetic field and mindset influencing the Feng Shui of the Pavilion.
As his cultivation deepened and his strength grew, Lin Jiufeng gradually understood the changes in this magnetic field.
Every person has a magnetic field. Ordinary people's magnetic fields are so weak they go unnoticed, but for cultivators, their magnetic fields are distinct. The stronger their cultivation, the more pronounced their magnetic field becomes, even capable of changing the seasons and influencing the growth of plants.
Lin Jiufeng had now reached such a level.
After a month of hard training, although he had not broken through the Seventh Forbidden Realm, he had certainly made great progress.
Standing by the window, Lin Jiufeng gazed at the golden-roofed main hall of the Yuhua Sect.
Bai Yunfei had been in seclusion for a month; Lin Jiufeng wondered if he had broken through yet.
"Taishang Dao is so quiet, it's almost scary. My junior brother must breakthrough as soon as possible," Lin Jiufeng thought, his mind wandering.
Taishang Dao was not an easy group to deal with. Their actions were extremely overbearing. Changsun Yu's death would not be simply overlooked.
If they hadn't made a move, it must mean they were holding back.
"Junior brother, you must break through quickly, or I'll soon be at the same level as you," Lin Jiufeng chuckled lightly, sipping tea while calmly watching the golden-roofed hall.
...
Ninety thousand miles away from the Yuhua Sect, there was a famous Dao mountain.
It wasn't the mountain's fame that made it notable, but the fact that it was home to the Taishang Dao, the number one Daoist sect in the current cultivation world.
The Taishang Dao rose to prominence three thousand years ago. Before their rise, they occupied this mountain, but back then, they were only a third-rate sect, and no one paid attention to them, so the mountain remained obscure.
But as the Taishang Dao rose, the Dao Mountain also became a famous landmark, remembered by the people.
The Taishang Dao, the main hall of the sect.
Black was the dominant color, solemn and dignified, with a touch of decisiveness and coldness.
"Sect Leader, there's a huge uproar in the outside world. The Yuhua Sect's sect leader Bai Yunfei has comprehended the 'Yuhua Ascension Sutra,' killed the Eighth Forbidden Dao Ancestor Changsun Yu, and now Taishang Dao isn't planning any counterattack?" A Daoist with a hooked nose asked darkly.
The current leader of the Taishang Dao was Taixuan Zhenren, an Eighth Forbidden Dao Ancestor. He coldly looked at the information in his hands and replied, "A normal Eighth Forbidden Dao Ancestor wouldn't stand a chance against Bai Yunfei, who has the 'Yuhua Ascension Sutra.' This sutra is too powerful; we need at least two Eighth Forbidden Dao Ancestors to ensure success."
The hooked-nose Daoist furrowed his brow. "But all our Eighth Forbidden Dao Ancestors are in the Million Great Mountains, searching for and capturing young qilin. We don't have any other Eighth Forbidden Dao Ancestors to send to deal with Bai Yunfei. Are you planning to go personally, Sect Leader?"
"If Taishang Dao's people can't spare any, then we'll invite people from outside. The three brothers of the San Tong San Ren from the Demon Sect are all at the Eighth Forbidden Dao Ancestor level, but their time is running out. Go persuade them, tell them that the 'Yuhua Ascension Sutra' has the ability to seize the heavens' creation. Once they get it, they can extend their lifespans and possibly break through to the Ninth Forbidden Realm." The Taishang Dao Sect Leader instructed.
The hooked-nose Daoist's eyes lit up as he respectfully said, "Sect Leader, you're truly resourceful. Although the San Tong San Ren are from the Demon Sect, Bai Yunfei has also gone astray. Let them fight among themselves. I'll go persuade them now."