NOVEL NEXT Chapter 93 Lu Yu Comes Forward
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Wukong left the group and headed straight back to the Kingdom of Tarrycat. Opening his Brass Eye to observe the heavens and the earth, he indeed noticed that the water vapor in this area was diminishing day by day. This decrease was extremely subtle, and only after his Five Qi had faced the yuan could he more easily understand the rules of heaven and earth and notice this.
"This is really a bit tough for me, Lao Shun," he muttered. "If a demon was causing trouble, it would be an easy matter for me to step in and resolve it, but this seems to be a natural flow of water vapor, and I truly have no clue." The monkey scratched his scalp, bereft of any solution.
After pondering for a long time without finding a good solution, suddenly, the monkey slapped his forehead fiercely and said to himself, "I might be out of options, but that doesn't mean everyone is. Isn't that scholar the expert in the Way of the Water? If I bring him here, wouldn't that solve the problem?"
With that thought, the monkey felt as if a weight had been lifted from his heart, his face once more full of smiles as he said cheerfully, "Just perfect, it's been a while since I've gone to drink with the scholar."
Delighted, the monkey danced for joy, took one leap into the air, and with a somersault cloud erupting beneath his feet, he flew straight toward Mountain Luoxia.
Atop Mountain Luoxia, Lu Yu was sitting cross-legged under the Enlightenment Tea Tree, cultivating. The light from his five internal organs shone brilliantly, with the Innate Five Qi circulating as if a world of Chaos was opening up within him. From time to time, a sound like a thunderclap would emanate from his body, causing the branches of the Enlightenment Tea Tree to quiver in accordance with some rule.
Each time the sound of the thunderclap could be heard, both Lu Yu and the Enlightenment Tea Tree's powers would grow slightly. Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire
Suddenly, in the midst of his quiet cultivation, Lu Yu opened his eyes and looked toward an apparently empty spot, saying, "If you've come, just show yourself. Do you really need me to invite you out?"
Out of the seemingly empty space, a cheerful voice rang out, "Ha-ha, scholar, it seems you've mastered your Pupil Skill too, being able to see through my Invisibility Technique so quickly."
No sooner had the voice faded than the monkey's figure appeared, grinning broadly at Lu Yu.
"Don't forget, it was I who taught you that Brass Eye of yours. It's hardly surprising I can see through your invisibility techniques, is it?" retorted Lu Yu, none too pleased.
"So, out with it. What bothersome matter brings you to me this time?" he asked.
The monkey said awkwardly, "Look at you, talking like that. It's been quite a while since I last saw you, and I specially came to visit. How could you say it's a troublesome matter?"
"Come on, don't pretend with me. Nine times out of ten when you come, it's because you need help," Lu Yu waved his hand dismissively.
The monkey quickly walked up to Lu Yu, smiling broadly as he spoke, "The scholar really understands me. Indeed, there's something I need your help with right now."
Lu Yu regarded the monkey with an 'I knew it' look and said wordlessly, "Go on, what is it?"
Eagerly, the monkey related the matter concerning the Kingdom of Tarrycat. Lu Yu listened intently, knitting his brows. When the monkey finished, Lu Yu too noticed something amiss.
Logically speaking, in the Three Realms, the circulation of the Five Qi is unceasing, and the movement of water vapor follows natural laws, rarely resulting in the bizarre displacement of water vapor in one place. Such an occurrence only seemed likely if a Great Spiritual Practitioner meddled with the vapor, but who would engage in such a thankless task? Lu Yu was at a loss.
"The situation is unusual; it seems I'll have to see the site myself before reaching a conclusion," Lu Yu told the monkey.
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Monkey clapped his hands in amusement and said, "With you Scholar taking action, success is as swift as when the horse arrives. You really understand me; I knew that you would never turn down my requests."
"Stop flattering me. I'd thank heaven and earth if you could trouble me less," Lu Yu replied.
"We're brothers, after all. Don't worry, I, Lao Shun, would never forget your share of any benefits," Monkey said to Lu Yu, thumping his chest.
Together, they headed to the Kingdom of Tarrycat. As soon as they entered the kingdom, both simultaneously furrowed their brows because they noticed that the speed at which the water vapor within the boundaries of Tarrycat was dissipating had increased over time.
Even Monkey sensed something abnormal. Looking up at the sky, he said to Lu Yu, "The dissipation of this water vapor is abnormal. Someone must have used Divine Skills."
Lu Yu nodded in agreement, "You're right, and judging by the situation, it's likely not just any ordinary individual. Yet, I have scoured all Three Realms for someone with such capabilities, but can't find anyone with the motive."
After speaking, Lu Yu bent down, picked up a handful of soil, and inspected it carefully. He then let the fine dust trickle slowly from his hands, pondering for a while before saying, "It's not just the transfer of water vapor; it's also accumulating!"
"Accumulating water vapor? What's the use of that?" Monkey was perplexed.
"Ha-ha, elsewhere, accumulating water vapor would result in a heavy rain, but this is Xiniu Hezhou."
Lu Yu's words only increased Monkey's confusion. He wondered what was so special about Xiniu Hezhou.
"Do you remember when I told you about the Ancient Times and the era of Divine Spirits when several Innate Divine Spirits dominated heaven and earth?" Lu Yu asked.
"Of course, I remember—Eastern Emperor Taiyi, Cloud Lord, Lesser Minister of Fate, Great Minister of Fate, Lord Xiang, Lady Xiang, Leize, and the God of Mount Tai. I'm quite confident in my memory," Monkey boasted.
"Back then, during the great war that led to the extinction of the Dragon Clan, Eastern Emperor Taiyi and the War Dragon King battled from the Nine Heavens to the earth. Ultimately, here in the land of Xiniu Hezhou, Taiyi was successful in killing the War Dragon King, securing the Divine Spirits' victory and personally ushering in the era of the gods. However, this land also became a desolate ground, devoid of life and barren."
"Later, two young men, determined to transform this land, made a great vow to the heavens and earth to restore the vitality of Xiniu Hezhou. After years of effort, they eventually dispelled the residual vital energy and hatred from the land. Yet, they then faced a huge problem: the great war had long ago destroyed the water veins here, with not a drop of rain falling in Xiniu Hezhou for thousands of years."
"Although both were renowned experts of the time, they were still unable to change the face of the land on such a large scale."
"It was only when Ancestral Master used Eastern Emperor Taiyi to supplement the Heavenly Dao and ushered in the twilight of the gods that they seized the opportunity. They executed Lord Xiang and Lady Xiang in Xiniu Hezhou and, using their innate Rules of Water as Water Gods, successfully restored the water veins of this region, reviving this desolate land. Indeed, because of this great merit, their cultivation later sailed smoothly," Lu Yu said.
Although Lu Yu did not name names, Monkey clearly knew he was referring to Zhunti and Jieyin, the two sages from the west.
"Even though Lord Xiang and Lady Xiang have long perished, the Rules of Water and authority they left behind are still deeply hidden in this land. I surmise that the person behind the scenes is trying to gather water vapor to draw out the laws and authority lurking in the depths of the earth," Lu Yu speculated with a deep gaze.
"But who in the Three Realms is so desperate to obtain the Rules of Water and authority?" Monkey carefully reviewed everyone he knew and was surprised to find no one who fit the description.