Chapter 232 Have You Heard of the Sea God of the South Ocean?

　　“Fellow Daoist Sea God… Ah.”

　　Li Changshou looked at the tall and thin old Daoist priest who was clad in a light yellow robe. After the two of them exchanged greetings, the old Daoist priest had already hesitated to speak a few times and kept sighing

　　It felt like Li Changshou was hopeless…

　　“Senior, what’s wrong?”

　　Li Changshou asked with concern, “Are you worried about the dragon race?”

　　Perfected Huang Long sighed again and sat by the side, remaining silent for a long time. For a moment, Li Changshou had been fooled by that senior expert. He did not know what had happened.

　　Among the three Dao Sects, the one who had the least connections to him was the Chan School.

　　In other words, the Chan School was the school that he was the most unfamiliar with.

　　“Fellow Daoist Sea God…”

　　“Ah!”

　　Li Changshou sighed before Perfected Huang Long managed to, giving Perfected Huang Long a great shock.

　　Li Changshou smiled and said, “Senior, what’s wrong? If there’s anything, please speak frankly. If there is any instruction, I will listen.”

　　“I won’t hide it from you, Fellow Daoist Sea God. I came here today because I really have something to say.”

　　Li Changshou was rendered speechless.

　　Then don’t say it.

　　However, Perfected Huang Long had already asked, “Fellow Daoist, can you tell me everything clearly? Does the Western Sect want to make the dragon race belong to them or do they want the dragon race to submit to the two saints of the Western Sect?”

　　Li Changshou was puzzled.

　　Did someone say something to Perfected Huang Long? Why did he ask that question?

　　To use the dragon race as their own was to make the dragon race become like Daoist Wen Jing. However, there were not many benefits to doing dirty work. At critical moments, they would be thrown out to take the blame.

　　To submit to the two Saints of the Western Sect meant to join the Western Sect and enjoy the protection of the Saints.

　　Although the two seemed to be the same matter, they were actually worlds apart.

　　This question…

　　Li Changshou knew that he could not answer it directly.

　　It was not that he felt guilty.

　　The matter of the dragon race’s entry to heaven was done openly and magnanimously.

　　It was only beneficial for the dragon race to be able to make it to the Heavenly Courts. It was equivalent to giving the dragon race a hand.

　　Otherwise, Li Changshou would have been too embarrassed to keep taking the gifts from the dragon race. There were more than a thousand boxes of precious materials and spiritual items.

　　Since Perfected Huang Long had asked that question at that moment, he should have already heard what others said and had a preconceived concept. Regardless of what Li Changshou answered, it would not be steady.

　　Li Changshou already had a plan.

　　He still liked to take the initiative.

　　Li Changshou smiled and said, “Pardon me for being nosy. Why are you asking that question, Senior?”

　　Perfected Huang Long answered, “I’m just troubled, so I asked that question.”

　　Li Changshou immediately shook his head and stood up. He took two steps forward with his horsetail whisk and said warmly, “Senior, if I’m not wrong, someone should be telling you how good the Western Sect is, and that the Western Sect has two Saints. They probably also told you that the Western Sect is destined to prosper, and will allow the dragon race to benefit from the opportunity and that it’s not impossible for them to prosper as well… Is that so?”

　　“Well…” Perfected Huang Long smiled in embarrassment and nodded honestly.

　　He admitted, “Yes, that’s true. However, what he said makes sense. I also think that the Western Sect is not bad. After all, they have two Saints and a twelfth-grade Golden Lotus to suppress their luck. If they can become the dragon race’s home…”

　　“Hey, hey! Senior, you’re muddle-headed!”

　　Perfected Huang Long could not help but feel puzzled.

　　Muddle-headed? Isn’t this obvious? How am I being muddle-headed?

　　However, Li Changshou said, “What you said is really pushing the dragon race into trouble. The person who said that either doesn’t know the truth, or he’s just… ahem, confused and muddle-headed.”

　　Originally, Li Changshou had wanted to use the words ‘harboring ill intentions’.

　　However, on second thought, the person who could influence Perfected Huang Long was most likely the big boss of the Chan School. It would not be appropriate for him to scold him directly.

　　He had to offend as few people as possible.

　　The Dao would then be safe and sound.

　　“Oh?” Perfected Huang Long hurriedly asked, “Please guide me.” Li Changshou smiled and said, “Fellow Daoist, can you use your mystical abilities to prevent our conversation from being heard by outsiders?”

　　“I’ll use it now. I’ll use it now.”

　　Perfected Huang Long immediately pointed his fingers and created dozens of boundaries that covered the rear hall of the Sea God Temple. Then, he stared at Li Changshou’s paper effigy that was in the form of an old immortal seriously.

　　Li Changshou muttered to himself and said, “The battle between the South Ocean and the East Ocean that took place during Ao Yi’s wedding has yet to come to an end. The remnant souls of the living beings in the sea have yet to completely dissipate. The dragon warriors have yet to rest in peace. Why did all of this happen? It’s because the dragon race is unwilling to be recruited by the Western Sect. Since the dragon race was unwilling, the Western Sect resorted to such methods and tricks. They did not hesitate to create a calamity and kill so many lives. In the Western Sect, there are no morals, no justice, and they are two-faced. How can they be called wise masters? How can the Western Sect be a good home?”

　　Perfected Huang Long nodded slightly. Just as he was about to speak, he heard the Sea God say, “Senior, what you said just now about the dragon race getting an opportunity to prosper if they pledge allegiance to the Western Sect is even more absurd! How could the Western Sect bring about prosperity? It is all about gaining the recognition of the Heavenly Dao and accumulating merit. If the dragon race joined the Western Sect, the Western Sect would definitely treat the Dragon King of the Four Seas and the elders of the dragon race well. However, what would happen to the other members of the dragon race? Without a doubt, it would be similar to the rebellion of the Sea Clan and the deep-sea demons, which were instigated by the Western Sect to harm living creatures.”

　　He continued, “Have you thought about it? Why does the Western Sect want to subdue the dragon race? Isn’t it because they had taken a liking to the merit accumulated by the dragon race and the power of their remaining members? In that case, it would not take too long. In thousands of years, the dragon race’s negative karma would increase. The Western Sect could make use of the dragon race to do many things. The West could give the Dragon race some benefits in exchange for the complete collapse of the Dragon race’s destiny! Senior, have you thought about that?”

　　Li Changshou’s words were from the bottom of his heart and it was just a statement about the pros and cons. He was not exaggerating.

　　It was also because of that that he appeared quite trustworthy.

　　In addition, Li Changshou’s words were sincere, full of emotions, and infectious. Perfected Huang Long’s emotions were stirred…

　　Perfected Huang Long’s face turned red before turning pale again at that moment. He was both ashamed and regretful that he had listened to other people’s words and gone to question the Sea God of the South Ocean, who had the dragon race’s best interests at heart.

　　The Sea God is a true brother of the dragon race!

　　Perfected Huang Long stood up and bowed deeply.

　　“I was muddle-headed for a moment. I almost trusted the words of others. Please do not take offense!”

　　Li Changshou pondered for a while and decided to retreat. He sighed.

　　“Senior, it’s good that you can understand this. To be honest, I am not entirely selfless. The matter of the dragon race concerns whether I will be able to secure my footing in the Heavenly Courts in the future. That is why I’m so concerned and conscientious.”

　　“Senior, can you tell me who exactly is it that told you that the Western Sect is not bad?”

　　Perfected Huang Long sighed and said, “Actually, I’m feeling uneasy. That’s why I went to look for the Deputy Sect Master of the Burning Lamp Sect of Chan School and asked him to give me some advice.

　　Never would I have thought that the Deputy Sect Master would be like that!”

　　Li Changshou was rendered speechless.

　　No wonder. It turned out to be the “ancient Buddha”, the Deputy Sect Master Ran Deng. Li Changshou did not have a good impression of Daoist Ran Deng.

　　From Li Changshou’s point of view, there were not that many things to do during the early stages of the Great God-Conferment Tribulation. The Chan School used the strategy of taking in disciples to fend off the calamity. There were many members in Chan School and they could choose a group of them to deal with the calamity, without hurting their Primordial Energy.

　　However, the Great God-Conferment War would be blown out of proportion. In the end, it dragged a person like Master Zhao out of the battle and caused the great calamity to erupt. The Nine-bends Yellow River Array and the Ten Thousand Immortal Array were created… Apart from the son of the Great Tribulation, who said “Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment” and behaved in a maniacal manner, the process had something to do with Daoist Ran Deng and Daoist Lu Ya!

　　Before the Great God-Conferment Tribulation ended, Daoist Ran Deng had successfully “retreated”. He also abducted a few of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan School and went to the Western Sect to continue being the Deputy Sect Master…

　　Today, the Deputy Sect Master Ran Deng revealed some information to Perfected Huang Long…

　　Could it be that this Ran Deng has already hooked up with the Western Sect?

　　Li Changshou pondered for a while and did not dare to interfere.

　　When it came to schemes devised by people like Daoist Ran Deng, it would be considered a true battle between Saints. He was not even a disciple of a Saint. How would he dare to participate?

　　Li Changshou sighed. In order not to cause trouble, he even took the initiative to explain a few things to Daoist Ran Deng

　　“Actually, what the Deputy Sect Master saw is not entirely wrong.

　　However, the perspective of the Deputy Sect Master is still like the ancient times, which is different from the Primordial World.”

　　Perfected Huang Long pondered for a while and felt that what he said made sense. He looked at the Sea God’s incarnation in front of him and became more and more impressed.

　　Perfected Huang Long asked earnestly, “Fellow Daoist, please teach me what to do next. Since I have already decided to help my fellow race, regardless of whether they accept my good intentions or not, I will definitely finish this matter and handle it well. I will not let them down.”

　　Li Changshou praised, “Senior, you’re so benevolent!”

　　“It’s just that my bloodline is involved, and the karma is not severed.”

　　“Senior.” Li Changshou’s mind raced. He hesitated for a while before deciding to use that honest person again.

　　He said seriously, “I have a small matter that I would like to ask you to help me with.” “Oh?” Perfected Huang Long was instantly delighted. He hurriedly asked, “What is it? I’ll do it now.”

　　“Senior, the thing is…”

　　He proceeded to explain. Li Changshou explained in detail what he needed Perfected Huang Long to do. It was a small matter for him, but it was very important for Li Changshou.

　　It could be considered a small warning to the Western Sect.

　　Three to four days later, in the Jade Void Palace of the Kunlun Mountain…

　　Out of the three Dao venues of the Saints, the Jade Void Palace should be the best place to find it.

　　The Grandmaster of Heaven’s Green Touring Palace was hidden outside the Immortal Island. Those who were not fated could not see it. The Grand Pure One’s temple was hidden above the Ninth Heaven. It was said that it was at the highest spot and no one except the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du could go there.

　　As for the Jade Void Palace, it was hidden in the layers of clouds on the Kunlun Mountain. Many Qi Refinement cultivators on the Kunlun Mountain could see the eaves of the Jade Void Palace when they looked up. Naturally, the Heavenly Lord of Primordial Beginning was not in the Jade Void Palace. There was only a statue of a Saint here. The Heavenly Lord of Primordial Beginning lived in the small courtyard that the Three Pure Ones lived in back then…

　　In the Jade Void Palace, there were not many famous experts of Chan School. For example, Chi Jingzi, Perfected Huang Long, Perfected Tai Yi, Perfected Yu Ding, and so on had their own Cave Abodes. Only Guang Chengzi and a few experts were stationed there. Everyone would gather there to discuss whenever something cropped up.

　　In the Jade Void Palace, there were more than two hundred Qi Refinement cultivators from the Chan School. Half of them had heard of the Saint’s preachings, and most of them were cultivating there in-name. They were considered members of the Chan School.

　　On this day, Perfected Huang Long arrived at the Jade Void Palace on a cloud. He found seventeen or eighteen people from the Chan School who were on good terms with each other, and discussed in the side hall…

　　Yellow Dragon said directly, “Today, I shall invite you.” The dozen or so disciples hurriedly agreed and asked Perfected Huang Long to speak.

　　“Here’s what happened.” Perfected Huang Long continued with a smile, “Recently, I’ve become closer to a Fellow Daoist. I feel that this Fellow Daoist has an elegant personality and is not an ordinary person. Unfortunately, not many people know about it and even have a misunderstanding about him. Therefore, I want to help him improve his reputation in the name of Chan School.”

　　An insignificant female Qi Refinement cultivator smiled and said, “It’s such a small matter. Senior Brother, just give me your instructions.”

　　“May I know who the Fellow Daoist Uncle-Master Huang Long is referring to?”

　　Perfected Huang Long smiled and said, “Fellow disciples, have you heard of the Sea God of the South Ocean?”

　　The group shook their heads.

　　“It’s no wonder.” Perfected Huang Long laughed softly. He took out a stack of cloths from his sleeve and distributed them separately. “Everyone, please follow the words written on it.”

　　One of them unfolded the cloth and read softly.

　　“The Sea God of the South Ocean is a true expert. He is kind and has accumulated merit by doing good deeds. He did not attend the preachings of the Purple Cloud, and he was not mentioned during the Great Magi-Demon War. Now, the South Ocean is under the orders of the Saint to expiate everyone. There is no peace in the impermanence of Heaven and Earth. There is real kindness in the Sea God Sect!”

　　After the person finished reading, the immortals from Chan School chuckled. One of them could not help but laugh.

　　“He didn’t even go to the Purple Cloud Palace to listen to the preachings. Why does he sound so mysterious?”

　　Perfected Huang Long said seriously, “Everyone, don’t ask too many questions. This matter is very important. From today onwards, all of you will visit the various neighborhoods, famous mountains, and Cave Abodes within a radius of 50,000 kilometers of the Kunlun Mountain. Disseminate this poem…” “Senior Brother, are we just going to… disperse?” “Everyone, think of a way,” Perfected Huang Long said with a smile. “You can chat with your fellow Daoists whom you are familiar with. Then, you can casually mention this matter.”

　　The immortals thought about it and nodded.

　　“In that case, I’ll have to trouble you, fellow disciples.”