novelaction Chapter 356: Two Saints from the West lend a helping hand
Chapter 356: Two Saints from the West lend a helping hand
After everything was calm, Zhao Gongming looked around for any trace of Randeng, only to find that although his body had exploded, his soul had escaped.
It was a faint light that quickly shuttled through the void, as if trying to escape from this dangerous place.
Zhao Gongming snorted coldly, he knew that he couldn't let Randeng go just like that.
So he waved the twenty-four Dinghai Pearls and launched a fierce attack on Randang's soul.
Randang's soul dodged quickly in the void, trying to find a chance to escape.
However, Zhao Gongming's attack was extremely fierce, causing him to feel waves of severe pain.
“Randeng, do you think you can escape my pursuit by exploding your body?” Zhao Gongming sneered, his voice revealing endless murderous intent, “I tell you, no matter where you run to, I will not let you go!”
Randang’s soul was trembling in the void, he knew that he was in a desperate situation.
However, even so, he was unwilling to surrender to Zhao Gongming. He gritted his teeth, endured the severe pain, and tried to find an opportunity to fight back.
Just as Zhao Gongming was gathering his strength and preparing to deal a fatal blow to Randeng, a distant and mysterious Sanskrit sound suddenly rang out from the sky, like the sound of nature, penetrating the silence of the void and the tense nerves of the two men.
This voice contains endless compassion and wisdom, as if it can wash away all the dust in the world.
"We are both practitioners, why do we have to force each other?"
As the Sanskrit sound fell, two figures slowly appeared in the void. They were the Jie Yin Taoist and the Zhunti Taoist of the Western Religion.
Their robes fluttered in the wind and they were surrounded by a faint Buddha light, making them look otherworldly and impossible to look directly at.
Seeing this, Ran Deng felt a glimmer of hope. He endured the severe pain, and his soul turned into a stream of light, escaping towards the two saints in the west.
"Two saints, please lend a helping hand and save me, as I once listened to sermons with you two in Zixiao Palace!" Randeng's voice was full of earnestness and despair.
The Taoist priest Jie Yin nodded slightly, with a look of compassion in his eyes.
“Fellow Daoist Randeng, you and I have a destiny in the West. My two brothers and I will certainly not stand idly by and watch what happened today.” His words were gentle and firm, as if they could bring endless comfort to people.
Zhunti Taoist smiled gently and nodded in agreement with Jieyin Taoist, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. Then, he slowly turned around and looked at Zhao Gongming opposite him, and said in a gentle and seductive voice:
"I wonder where this young friend is practicing? I see that you have a connection with me in the West, so why don't you follow me to the Western Paradise to practice? It is a quiet place without any disturbances, and it is the most suitable place for those who practice Taoism to concentrate on their practice."
Zhao Gongming raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart. He knew that the Western Land was extremely poor, and he didn't know how Zhunti could have the nerve to say that he had a connection with the Western Land.
"Furthermore," Taoist Zhunti continued, "Although I don't know the grudge between you and fellow Taoist Randeng, people who practice Taoism should value peace. Why bother to start a war over a trivial personal grudge? You are all Taoists, and you should pursue the great way together instead of killing each other."
As soon as he finished speaking, a warm force surged out from his body, slowly enveloping Randeng's soul and providing him with a chance to catch his breath.
Zhao Gongming frowned upon seeing this, and a chill surged in his heart. But he also knew that with the intervention of the two Western saints, it would be difficult for him to attack Ran Deng today.
So he took a deep breath, turned around, bowed to Jie Yin and Zhunti, and said respectfully:
"Zhao Gongming has met the two saints. I am a disciple of the Saint of the Jiejiao Shangqing, and I have been practicing in the Luofu Cave on Mount Emei."
"Today's matter is a personal grudge between this junior and the Taoist Master Ran Deng. We should not disturb the two saints."
"But since the two saints have stepped forward to mediate, I am willing to follow their teachings, value peace, and not pursue this matter any further."
Having said that, I'm afraid only Zhao Gongming himself knows what he is thinking.
When Jie Yin and Zhunti heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes. They originally thought that Zhao Gongming was just an immortal, but they didn't expect that he was actually a disciple of the Jiejiao Shangqing Saint.
Moreover, with Zhao Gongming's cultivation level of Daluo Jinxian, he was able to suppress Ran Deng, who was at the quasi-saint level, and even beat him to flee in all directions. This kind of strength is truly rare.
Originally, when Zhunti saw this scene, he wanted to ferry Zhao Gongming to the West. But now it seems that his master is a disciple of Tongtian, and looking at his cultivation level, he must not be an ordinary disciple, so he can only give up the idea.
After all, Tongtian’s current strength is there, even if he and his senior brother Jie Yin join forces, they may not be able to defeat him.
"So that's how it is," Zhunti Taoist flicked his sleeves lightly, with a bit of relief in his tone, "I never expected that fellow Gongming is actually a top disciple of Senior Brother Tongtian. No wonder his Taoism is so profound and amazing. Senior Brother Tongtian's teachings are indeed extraordinary."
"It is fate that this Master and I can meet you today. I hope you can continue to practice diligently in the future and live up to Brother Tongtian's expectations."
Taoist Jie Yin also smiled and said, "Friend Gong Ming, since you have decided to let go of the grudge between you and Taoist Ran Deng, that is the best outcome."
"Moreover, I feel that Jiejiao and Chanjiao are both disciples of Xuanmen, with the same origin and stream, so they should live in harmony and jointly promote Taoism."
When Zhao Gongming heard this, a subtle hint of deep meaning flashed in his eyes, and he pondered secretly in his heart.
Although he was wholeheartedly pursuing Taoism and did not fully understand the various disputes in the ancient world, he knew that the two saints in the West were known for their eloquence and their ability to confuse right and wrong. After seeing them today, he realized that their reputation was well-deserved.
Although the Jie Sect and the Chan Sect were not completely incompatible, there were still many frictions. This was especially true during the Conferred God Tribulation, when the disciples of the two sects fought constantly, staining the sky with blood. I don't believe that the two saints in the West don't know.
Zhao Gongming cupped his hands, his tone calm and firm:
"What the two saints said is absolutely right. When I was leaving the mountain, I received a message from my master, ordering me to return to Jin'ao Island in the near future. Now that the grudges here have been resolved, I will not stay any longer and will take my leave first."
Upon hearing this, Zhunti Taoist nodded, with a gleam of light in his eyes:
"But, in that case, you can leave first. If you have time in the future, you can come to Mount Xumi. At that time, my brother and I will certainly welcome you."
"Although the customs and habits of my Western land are different from those of the East, it also has its own unique features. I believe that you will gain something from it."
The Taoist Jie Yin also had a warm expression on his face and said softly:
"Junior brother, what you said is correct. My friend Gongming, although the West is not as rich as the East, it also has its own unique flavor."
"My Western disciples all focus on cultivating their minds and pursuing inner peace. Perhaps they can provide you with some different insights into spiritual practice."
"Moreover, there are many rare treasures, magical herbs and herbs in my western land, which may be helpful to your practice."
Zhao Gongming bowed slightly to show his respect:
"Thank you for your kind invitation, Saints. If I have the chance, I will definitely go to Mount Xumi to visit you two Saints and discuss the mysteries of Taoism together."
Upon hearing this, Zhunti Taoist smiled with satisfaction: "Good, good! My friend, if you have this intention, it means that you have a destiny with me in the West. My brother and I will wait for good news."
The Taoist Jie Yin also nodded in approval, "Young friend Gong Ming, when you return to Jin'ao Island this time, please say hello to Senior Brother Tong Tian for me and my junior brother."
Zhao Gongming nodded in agreement, bowed again, turned into a stream of light, and fled into the distance.
As Zhao Gongming's figure gradually disappeared into the distance, the Taoist Zhunti and the Taoist Jie Yin smiled at each other and turned their eyes to the soul of Randang.