Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Bought with Spirit Stones!

Wang Chen's reply left everyone speechless, yet no one could find fault with it.

To begin with, the first three tiers of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method were spread by Heavenly Dragon Temple itself, and they openly entrusted the Four Seas Commerce Association to sell them, seeking exorbitant profits through the sales of Vajra Ghee.

Even the most lowly novice monk in the Buddhist Sect of the Western Region knew just how much the Heavenly Dragon Temple profited from its "trade" in Spirit Stones!

Therefore, it was only natural for Wang Chen to acquire the Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method through the Western Sea Chamber of Commerce.

The question was, could he afford to buy the middle three tiers of the cultivation technique?

It was indeed possible!

Just like the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, the Four Seas Commerce Association had branches in all the heavens and worlds. As long as one was willing to pay a sufficient price, not to mention the middle three tiers of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method, even acquiring the final three tiers was possible.

Spirit Stones can reach the divine, and this saying was accepted across all the heavens and worlds!

The most awkward part was that the Heavenly Dragon Temple couldn't question the Four Seas Commerce Association for this.

Although the Four Seas Commerce Association conducted business, its power was immeasurable—so much so that even if the entire Buddhist Sect of the Western Region joined forces, they could not do anything against it.

Even the Buddhist Sect's influence in the Upper Realm was likewise powerless against the Commerce Association.

The only entity that might be able to surpass the Four Seas Commerce Association was probably the Myriad Treasures Pavilion!

The monk who had just stepped forward was now at a loss for words.

After a moment, he finally said, "If that is the case, then this monk would like to ask for some guidance!"

Wang Chen smiled and said, "You say you want guidance just like that? Sorry, I don't feel like fighting anymore."

These monks were truly shameless, fighting battle after battle while looking righteous and entitled.

As if they were certain of Wang Chen's response.

Why should he play along with their tactics?

Wang Chen no longer wished to entertain them!

With the example of Zhi Hai, no one could accuse him of tarnishing his Sect's reputation.

The monk was once again left without a response.

Wang Chen paid him no more attention and flew back to the spectator stands.

Many mages and Zen masters from the Buddhist Sect watched on but were unable to intervene.

Unless they planned on completely falling out with the Taoist Sect!

The afternoon's preaching then took on a somewhat anticlimactic quality.

Although the eminent monks and sages who ascended to the Lotus Stage still spoke eloquently, they lacked the vigor of the morning session, until the abbot of the Spirit Mountain Temple reappeared and finally returned the atmosphere to normal.

As per tradition, the Spirit Mountain Dharma Meeting lasted for nine days, but Wang Chen and the others, as representatives of the Taoist Sect, only attended the first day's ceremonies.

When the first day of preaching concluded, everyone returned to their respective guest residences.

"Senior Brother Wang..."

Xu Yingyi said to Wang Chen with a worried expression, "I'm concerned that these monks won't let things go easily. It's safe here, but there might be trouble on our way back."

Wang Chen nodded, "I understand."

As a representative of the West Sea Sect, even if the people of the Buddhist Sect of the Western Region despised him to the bone, they wouldn't dare to act against him within the bounds of the Spirit Mountain Temple or even the Western Celestial Buddha Domain, as the West Sea Sect would certainly not let the matter lie.

If it led to both sides' bloodshed, the cost would be far too heavy.

Therefore, as long as Wang Chen was here, he was definitely safe, and the Buddhist Sect would have to find ways to protect him.
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But once Wang Chen left the Western Celestial Buddha Domain, any incident on the road would no longer be associated with the Buddhist Sect.

The West Sea Sect would find no reason to seek justice.

They surely wouldn't stir up a war over a single Inner Sect Disciple.

Undoubtedly, Wang Chen's return journey was fraught with risk.

Wang Chen had of course thought of this issue and had his own way to cope with it.

He had just returned to the guest residence when he suddenly felt something was amiss.

A gaunt old monk stood under a Bodhi tree in a corner of the yard, like a frozen statue, revealing no hint of his presence.

If Wang Chen hadn't seen him, even his spiritual senses wouldn't have registered the slightest disturbance.

But Wang Chen's heartstrings tensed for a moment before relaxing again.

He respectfully bowed to the other party, "Disciple Wang Chen pays his respects to Master Wuxiang."

Wang Chen had not expected Wu Xiang to come again.

His intuition told him that this time, it was Wu Xiang's true body that had come.

Not an external incarnation.

Wu Xiang turned around, a slight smile on his face as he said, "This humble monk has disturbed you once more, please do not take offense, my young friend."

Wang Chen hurriedly replied, "It is an honor for me, Disciple."

Wu Xiang's cultivation realm must have reached the pinnacle of this world, a hundred percent Vajra tier monk of great virtue.

To someone like Wu Xiang, treating a "small cultivator" of the Purple Mansion like Wang Chen with such kindness, to be honest, he felt quite flattered.

"The other day, I was unable to free myself, so I could only send an incarnation to see my young friend."

As Wu Xiang spoke, he waved his sleeve lightly, and instantly there were two meditation cushions and a purple sandalwood stand in front of Wang Chen.

He then plucked a fallen Bodhi leaf and flicked it with his finger, a burst of spiritual light suddenly appearing.

An attractive maidservant materialized in an instant, skillfully taking out the tea set and tea leaves to start brewing.

This skill was truly magical!

"Sit."

Wu Xiang gestured for Wang Chen to sit down and continued, "My young friend, you must have many questions in your heart, right?"

Wang Chen felt somewhat strange.

Because the high monk in front of him did not seem like a great virtuous monk of the Buddhist Sect but rather an elder he was familiar with, chatting with him about everyday matters.

Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Wang Chen seated himself on the cushion and said with a wry smile, "Indeed, I seek your guidance, Master."

By this time, the Spirit Servant had already boiled the water and brewed the Spiritual Tea for both of them.

Wu Xiang picked up the teacup and took a sip, then closed his eyes and sighed, "All is because of karmic connections."

He suddenly opened his eyes and stared at Wang Chen, asking, "How long have you been in this world?"

Wang Chen was not surprised.

He had realized before that Wu Xiang very likely knew his biggest secret.

Wang Chen was not panicked either.

With Wu Xiang's cultivation strength, it would be as easy as lifting a finger to take him down; there was no need for any tricks.

This Buddhist monk obviously meant him no harm.

As for Wu Xiang's question…

Five years? Six years? Seven years?

Wang Chen felt as though he had been in the Mountain and Sea Realm for a very, very long time, so long that he had almost forgotten his previous life.

He answered truthfully, "It has been quite a few years."

"Quite a few years..."

Wu Xiang's smile was somewhat peculiar, "This humble monk has been in this world for five hundred and forty-seven years and nineteen days."

Wang Chen was stunned!

He had never imagined that Wu Xiang, like himself, was also a visitor from another realm.

Could the other party also be from Earth?

Wang Chen couldn't help but ask, "Master, may I have your phone number?"

Wu Xiang shook his head, "There is no need for you to probe, my young friend. I am not from the same world as you are."

Wang Chen fell silent, feeling profoundly disappointed.

Wu Xiang clearly saw his thoughts and laughed, "Actually, outsiders like you and me often appear in this world."

"We, are known as Heavenly Demons!"

Heavenly Demons!

Wang Chen was shocked.

He had once read about Heavenly Demons in an ancient book, which said they were the most ferocious and cunning Evil Wraiths, capable of possessing bodies, devouring souls, and causing chaos.

He never thought he would be considered a Heavenly Demon himself?

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The second update is here.