Chapter 2313: 171: Testing (Bonus Chapter 1, Part 3)

Chapter 2313: Chapter 171: Testing (Bonus Chapter 1, Part 3)

In his heart, he did not see Wang Ba’s low birth as a defect, but rather admired him even more.

To come from a small world and achieve such success today, one can only imagine the countless trials and dangers he’s faced. Others can hardly fathom the perilous situations he has braved, surely beyond number. While luck has played a part, the more crucial factor is the cultivator himself.

Without sufficient talent, determination, and ability, no amount of resources could create the current Taiyi True Man, who sweeps all before him, unrivaled even by the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of the Supreme True Buddha.

Moreover, at the level of Taiyi True Man, one’s birth is of little importance. An entity with immense potential to achieve Mahayana and ascend to the Second Realm Sea will be watched solely for their own merit, no matter where they come from, rather than trivial details of their origins.

In fact, humble beginnings add a touch of legendary allure.

Even he did not necessarily value the person due to the connection with Heavenly Monarch Chao, but more because of the capabilities and potential revealed by the individual.

With this thought, the young man in the purple robe slightly shook his head and said:

“Only when jade is carved can it become a utensil. Taoist Friend, if your journey was smooth and you ascended straight to the Cloud Sky Realm, you might not have achieved today’s accomplishments. Such are the matters of fortune and misfortune.”

Wang Ba, upon hearing this, recalled the past and nodded.

“Taoist Brother’s words are very true.”

Though reluctant to admit, if it weren’t for wandering the Little Cang World and repeatedly encountering challenges in the Immortal Forbidden Land and Sea of Chaos, he wouldn’t have made such substantial improvements in this short time.

The young man in the purple robe shifted his gaze, smiling:

“However, Taoist Friend is willing to share your origins with me, surely there is something more you wish to discuss.”

Wang Ba showed a look of guilt, raised his hand slightly:

“I didn’t reveal it before, and I hope Taoist Brother will forgive me.”

“No problem.”

The young man in the purple robe waved his hand casually. Being the personal disciple of Heavenly Monarch Chao, this point couldn’t be faked. Their two families were quite close and had exchanged treasures before, so this small matter was naturally of no concern to him. He then curiously asked:

“With such a cultivation realm as yours, ordinary matters shouldn’t trouble you, yet I wonder what specific issue could make you so cautiously troubled.”

Wang Ba nodded and said:

“Indeed, this is no small matter… by chance, I didn’t trigger the Ascension Tribulation but instead wandered through the Realm Sea, unexpectedly entering a place. This place is said to have been the battleground of immortals, causing tens of thousands of domains to perish, leaving only a few survivors… ”

“The Sea of Chaos?”

The young man in the purple robe was slightly taken aback and instinctively exclaimed.

Wang Ba was stunned, surprisingly looking at the young man in the purple robe:

“Taoist Brother also knows of the Sea of Chaos?”

Then realized: “Did Master Chao tell you?”

The Supreme True Buddha has long grasped the only exit of the Sea of Chaos, and transformed the cultivators there with Six Paths Pond Water, so it seems nobody else knows this secret, except himself and Heavenly Monarch Chao who learned it from him.

The young man in the purple robe froze slightly, nodding lightly at Wang Ba’s words, then surprisingly retorted:

“Taoist Friend entered the Sea of Chaos, so how did you manage to escape from there?”

In response, Wang Ba briefly recounted his encounter with the Supreme True Buddha in the Sea of Chaos, taking the opportunity to follow him out, and seeing the Reclining Buddha.

He then seriously said:

“Cultivators from the Sea of Chaos, being brought out by people of the Supreme True Buddha, are controlled by many means and used for their purposes, which is why the Supreme True Buddha’s Bodhisattvas and Arhats are inexhaustible. Even if the Cloud Sky Realm can handle it for a while, it can’t resist forever; after all, the Sea of Chaos holds an unknown number of Unification cultivators, and once out of its special environment, it’s easy for them to achieve Crossing Tribulation with slight cultivation…”

“If the connection between the Supreme True Buddha and the Sea of Chaos cannot be severed, I’m afraid…”

He did not mention the Little Cang World, nor did he immediately suggest a specific method, implying his viewpoint remains independent and without vested interests, ensuring his stance does not affect others’ acceptance.

This was the adjustment he made after considering Master Chao’s reaction.

Upon hearing Wang Ba’s account, the expression of the young man in the purple robe became visibly more solemn, seemingly aware of the Sea of Chaos’s existence but not its specific situation.

Frowning:

“The Sea of Chaos is indeed a big problem!”

“However, to sever the link between the Supreme True Buddha and the Sea of Chaos…”

Wang Ba probed timely:

“The Supreme True Buddha hasn’t strictly guarded the exit of the Realm Sea vortex, but after I escaped, it might not remain so lax; destroying the vortex’s exit there could be difficult.”

“But between the Sea of Chaos and the true Realm Sea, there’s a wall, and the people there call it the ‘Immortal Pass,’ while outside it seems to be known as ‘Duanhai Cliff’…”

“Duanhai Cliff…”

The young man in the purple robe murmured the name, then immediately shook his head, firmly:

“Duanhai Cliff cannot be broken, this method is unfeasible.”

“Cannot be broken?”

Wang Ba was puzzled:

“Can’t even Mahayana cultivators do it? Like True Man Gai and others…”

“This method is unfeasible!”

The young man in the purple robe repeated, with an unusually indisputable tone.

Upon hearing this, Wang Ba fell silent, albeit brimming with doubt.

The other’s response was too strange, yet mirrored the earlier demeanor of Heavenly Monarch Chao, both cloaked in deep secrecy.

With this realization, he did not speak further, only saying:

“Then we can only go to see if there’s any way at the Realm Sea vortex’s location.”

The young man’s expression eased, seemingly aware of his own lapse, as he nodded:

“Taoist Friend’s information is extremely important. I will report to True Man Gai and the others later…”

As he spoke, a sharp wailing suddenly resounded around them!

At the sound, the slightly relaxed atmosphere within the Taoist Field instantaneously vanished, with numerous cultivators swiftly rising and rushing to their respective guardian areas.

The young man in the purple robe’s face darkened, as he looked toward the direction outside the domain, his eyes narrowing:

“The people of the Supreme True Buddha have come again!”