Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant

Chapter 1195: Chapter 95 Starry Fight_2 Chapter 1195: Chapter 95 Starry Fight_2 “`

Although the other party remained silent, he felt it wasn’t right to interrupt by speaking out.

Fortunately, Shao Yangzi quickly came back to his senses, noticing the undisguised anxiety on Wang Ba’s face, he first looked startled, and then with a stroke of his beard, he smiled and said,

“Don’t overthink it.

I was just distracted by some other matter just now; your situation isn’t that grave.”

Hearing Shao Yangzi say this, Wang Ba’s expression immediately relaxed.

However, the next sentence caused his heart to be hoisted up again:

“But it’s not that simple either.”

Shao Yangzi gently retracted his duster and, after pondering for a while, said,

“If my observation is correct, this Yin God Technique actually hails from a divine method popular in ancient times…

I remember you’ve been to the West Sea Country and fought with cultivators from the Tupi Continent.

The methods those cultivators practiced were actually a variant of the divine method.”

“A divine method?”

Wang Ba, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but recall the power of Incense Fire he had gained in the Pearl Dungeon, and also the cultivation thought of blood-sacrificing living beings to Totem Beasts for power that he found in the techniques of the Tupi cultivators, his mind suddenly buzzing with thoughts.

Shao Yangzi continued,

“The advantages and disadvantages of the Dao of Soul are both quite distinct.

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With sufficient incense fire, one can easily achieve rapid success, but the downside is also clear: within the incense fire, there inevitably lie the myriad mixed thoughts of countless mortals.

These thoughts, like a surging river, can easily erode a cultivator’s Dao-heart and will.

With prolonged cultivation, one can become mired in it and lose oneself.”

“Therefore, it’s not possible for everyone to attain a divine position…

The more powerful the ancient divine spirits were, the more indifferent and devoid of affection they became, precisely because of this.”

Wang Ba couldn’t help but nod in agreement.

This also seemed to corroborate his previous speculations.

But then another question sprang to mind, and after some thought, he still asked,

“Sect Master, the disciple previously aided mortals and received their offerings of incense fire.

Indeed it contained many mixed thoughts.

Strangely though, this Yin God statue managed to filter out these thoughts and fed back the power of Yin God to the disciple.

The disciple doesn’t quite understand why this is.”

Shao Yangzi smiled,

“This is the first matter I wanted to discuss with you: where there is gain, there must also be loss.”

“You have reaped the benefits today, but who’s to say there won’t be a price to pay in the future?”

Wang Ba was taken aback, a shocking conjecture suddenly emerging in his heart:

“Are you saying that the Yin God…?”

Shao Yangzi gently shook his head,

“You understand; there’s no need to speak it aloud.”

Wang Ba also realized something and quickly halted his speech.

A trace of pleased amusement appeared on Shao Yangzi’s face, evidently very satisfied with Wang Ba’s insight.

He did not stop there; he continued,

“Therefore, though incense fire is beneficial, if there is no solution, one should be cautious…

You may visit the Myriad Cave and select some treasures that nourish the soul, and when the time comes to cross Nascent Soul Tribulation, you can borrow some spirit items that can protect the soul.

Alas, I am not skilled in the Dao of Soul myself.

If it were Master Xun…”

He paused for a moment, naturally shifting the topic before adding,

“As there is a first matter, there is also a second: your conjecture is indeed quite reasonable.

I have never fully understood Han Yanzi’s schemes before, but now I have a guess.

However…

given that Han Yanzi is an old demon of many years, he might have other unknown methods.

We need to observe for some more time.”

“How about this, do not rush into seclusion right now.

It just so happens that Xu Ying has gone into closed-door cultivation, and there is no one to report to me in front of my palace.

Would you be willing to stand guard for me for some time?”

Wang Ba was slightly taken aback, then promptly came to an understanding, and hurriedly bowed, joyfully saying,

“The disciple is willing.”

To stand guard for the Sect Master might not sound very glamorous, but staying beside the undoubtedly most honored person in the sect, even without any explicit guidance, just by soaking in the atmosphere, would be an incredibly fortunate opportunity for him, an Elixir Cultivator.

Such an opportunity was something even the Vice Hall Master could not ask for.

It was usually only personal disciples with immense potential who had such chances.

Seeing Wang Ba’s prompt agreement, Shao Yangzi’s smile grew broader, and he couldn’t help but tease,

“Your temperament really differs from Invincible’s.

Back in the day, when I asked him to guard the gate for me, he was quite reluctant and only agreed after I promised him an additional twenty thousand Merit Points.”

Wang Ba, upon hearing this, was surprised, but recalling his master’s temperament, it did indeed seem like something he would do.

But since it involved revealing his master’s shortcomings, he didn’t feel it was appropriate to agree, so he just chuckled awkwardly.

Shao Yangzi did not make Wang Ba feel uncomfortable for long, and soon his smile faded, as he said in a serious tone,

“Apart from these two matters, there is a third matter to discuss.”

Seeing Shao Yangzi looking solemn, Wang Ba, influenced by this, couldn’t help but become serious as well.

Shao Yangzi nodded slightly and then said,

“Did you see what happened on Xingdou Peak when you returned to the sect?”

Wang Ba felt slightly surprised and then said with a heavy heart,

“I saw it.

Martial Uncle Song’s Immortal Ascension Tribulation failed, and I am indeed somewhat…”

He paused, ultimately unable to continue.

It was too unexpected and too sudden.

Shao Yangzi observed this, a flicker of recollection passing through his eyes, as if he saw his own past self in Wang Ba.

In the past, he had felt the same way, seeing a close elder suddenly pass away, and the grief in his heart was difficult to manage.

Shaking his head slightly,

“The Dao Secret he discovered was not of his own enlightenment; there was always a significant chance of failure.

Since he chose this path, he should have been prepared for this outcome.”

As he said this, he gently opened his palm.

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