Chen Yun naturally also noticed the gaze of Dao Yuan towards him.
He casually glanced around, then shifted his gaze back to Niu Dalu, continuing their previous conversation.
Dao Yuan stood off to the side, staring for a long time before confirming that the young Taoist conversing with Niu Dalu was the one he had encountered earlier.
"How terrifying it is that this Daoist possesses such extraordinary talent. He must have achieved the state of being a deified ascetic within just fifty years, rising from an upper-level monk to a master of Daoism!"
Dao Yuan was somewhat startled in his heart, pondering to himself, "And from his aura, it seems he is even above me. How exactly does he cultivate? His progress is so incredibly rapid?"
He spent a moment organizing his thoughts over there.
Eventually, he decided to go up and say hi to Chen Yun.
Wishing to see if he could gain a powerful ally.
Dao Yuan quickened his pace, approaching him with an open and respectful bow, greeting him warmly: "Greetings, Reverend Dao. I am Dao Yuan. I had the honor of meeting you last time. Do you remember me?"
Niu Dalu, standing aside, clearly showed his distaste.
Chen Yun naturally wouldn't have much fondness for trivial matters either; he simply gave a faint "hm" and said, "Reverend Dao Yuan, you have my respects."
Dao Yuan saw that Chen Yun had no intention of befriending him, understanding that he couldn't ally with the other party.
He didn't bother to linger, turning around to find a corner to sit in meditation.
Chen Yun continued his conversation with Niu Dalu.
Investigating people who might pose a threat to himself.
Niu Dalu spoke openly and freely, providing Chen Yun with detailed information on the three individuals he had inquired about.
Black Robe Left Path is an interworld visitor, something that Chen Yun had known for a long time. However, he learned more information about it from Niu Dalu's mouth.
It is said that this person's name is Yan Feng, fitting his name, he is a demon sword cultivation practitioner who pursues ultimate destructive power. He possesses an extremely malevolent demon sword. If it hits the enemy, it can instantly melt the person into blood, and neither mortals nor immortals can escape it.
The nun is also a visitor from another world. Niu Dalu introduced her as the elder of the largest Buddhist sect in a small world within the Buddhist universe of Ten Directions, Three Times, and Infinite Eons, known as "Yin Yun Temple." Her title is Master Jing Chen. Her most formidable treasure is a Buddha stupa that can draw people into it and completely lose their sense of self.
However, the most formidable one is the female with a human head and serpent body. According to rumors, she is a descendant of Nuwa, known as Long Zhan Tian. Her given name is very masculine, as she possesses the bloodline of the Huangfu Queen. Due to this, she is inherently stronger than others in her realm. Additionally, the green jade ring on her wrist can release boundless power, making her the most powerful immortal among all of them.
Chen Yun firmly memorized all the information about the immortals in his mind.
In case he has to confront them in battle later.
This information may affect the outcome of the duel.
Or even the outcome of their survival or death.
He naturally needed to be more cautious.
Suddenly, there was a commotion up front.
A large group of cultivators quickly approached Chen Yun and Niu Dalu.
"Mr. Chen, is that you?"
"Ha ha, it really is Mr. Chen."
"Quick, Mr. Chen is over there. Everyone, quickly go over and pay respects."
Long Nü Sanjiu, Gao Chen, Ding Xu, and others came over with about forty or fifty cultivators.
Chen Yun turned his head to look.
He saw some familiar faces in the crowd.
For example, Sun Yan, Zhang Ling, and others.
However, most of them were unfamiliar faces.
Just had a quick glance.
These people had arrived in front of him.
Long Nü Sanjiu was the first to bow and say, "I have the honor of paying respects to Mr. Chen."
Gao Chen and Ding Xu, along with others, also bowed and said, "Mr. Chen, it has been many years since we last saw each other. Have you been well?"
Chen Yun smiled warmly at the crowd, "I'm doing well, how have all of you been these years? Oh, where is Master Wu?"
Upon mentioning this, Long Nü Sanjiu, Gao Chen, and Zhang Ling, among others, clearly showed their feelings of sorrow on their faces.
Sun Yan forced a smile and said, "Master Wu... he... he... Ah, ten years ago, he passed away..."
"Hm?" Chen Yun was taken aback, "He was an upper-grade monk with cultivation. How could he pass away before reaching over a hundred years of age?"
Long Nü Sanjiu couldn't help but laugh bitterly and said, "Master Wu was indeed an upper-grade monk, but his cultivation method didn't extend his lifespan much. Therefore, he passed away when his destined time came."
"Master Wu has passed away?"
Chen Yun, upon hearing this, murmured to himself in a low voice that was barely audible.
A scene from years ago emerged in his mind without him realizing it. He couldn't help but recall the proud and imposing appearance of Wu Kejiu, as well as the sight of numerous cultivators charging into the Dragon Cave Heavenly Palace. It seemed like it was all still vivid in front of him, yet he never expected that Wu Kejiu had left the mundane world and had passed away.
To be honest, when Wu Kejiu reached the mid-stage of the upper-grade monk realm fifty years ago, he was already considered to have exceptional talent.
Chen Yun really didn't expect that even someone with such great talent as Wu Kejiu couldn't escape the pursuit of life and death and ultimately passed away.
At this moment, he felt a myriad of emotions. Indeed, without attaining enlightenment, one can never truly escape life and death.
"Sir, are you the grandpa mentioned by the great ancestor as a powerful being with limitless power?"
A shy young woman's voice resounded.
Chen Yun turned to look in the direction of the voice.
A fifteen to sixteen-year-old girl with rosy cheeks looked over.
Long Nü Sanjiu hurriedly introduced, "She is the great-granddaughter of Master Wu, named Wu Qing."
"Indeed, you are a descendant of an old acquaintance." Chen Yun nodded slightly to Wu Qing, "Little girl, come here."
Wu Qing approached cautiously, knelt down with a thump, and kowtowed, "Disciple Wu Qing greets Mr. Chen."
Chen Yun extended his hand without a trace, "Get up."
Soon, Wu Qing felt a gentle yet irresistible force. She automatically stood up.
Long Nü Sanjiu, Gao Chen, Zhang Ling, and others beside her all wore expressions of shock.
They had not felt any fluctuations in spiritual energy just now.
As if Chen Yun had not used any spiritual power, he made Wu Qing stand up on her own accord.
Not using any spiritual power yet making Wu Qing stand up involuntarily?
This is clearly against common sense.
They are more than half a zhang apart!
Long Nü Sanjiu, Gao Chen, Zhang Ling, and the others were startled abruptly, thinking that perhaps Chen Yun had attained enlightenment and become an immortal.
They really wanted to ask.
But at the moment, Chen Yun was having a conversation with Wu Qing.
They couldn't interrupt the conversation, either.
Chen Yun softly said, "Why did you come to the Dragon Cave Heavenly Palace with only a lower-grade monk cultivation?"
Wu Qing opened her sparkling eyes and said, "Reporting to Sir, my father's cultivation has gone awry, and he is bedridden with illness. He urgently needs a divine herb to cure his ailment. I am currently the highest cultivator in our family, so I have no choice but to take this risk."
Chen Yun looked at her and sighed, "It's hard on you, little girl."
As he spoke, he gently pressed a finger and a speck of spiritual energy fell into Wu Qing's beautiful hair, "Since you are the descendant of an old acquaintance, I certainly cannot let you die here. I have specially given you a lifesaving spiritual energy. You don't need to activate it; if you encounter life-threatening danger, it will save your life."
"Thank you, Mr. Chen. Thank you, Mr. Chen."
Wu Qing hurriedly knelt down again and pounded her head hard, thanking Chen Yun.
Chen Yun didn't pay attention to Wu Qing anymore and turned to Long Nü Sanjiu and others, "Please take care of her as much as possible. If you encounter something that you cannot resist in the Heavenly Palace, I will try to save your lives. However, I must remind you that there are places you should not go adventure. You must not take risks where they are not necessary."
Long Nü Sanjiu, as the leader of this group, replied immediately, "We will surely follow Mr. Chen's advice."
Chen Yun nodded satisfactorily, "As long as you remember that."
At this time, Gao Chen hesitantly asked, "Mr. Chen, after decades of cultivation, I have luckily reached the mid-stage of the upper-grade monk. However, when you casually waved your hand just now, I still couldn't sense any spiritual energy fluctuations. May I ask... have you attained enlightenment?"
This statement drew Long Nü Sanjiu's unwavering gaze to Chen Yun.
Ding Xu, Zhang Ling, Sun Yan, and the other old acquaintances also showed nearly identical expressions of curiosity.
Meanwhile, those unfamiliar faces were in fact all descendants of old acquaintances.
They had heard quite a bit about the incredible feats of "Mr. Chen".
Now that they had seen his true appearance, each one of them was curious and began to scrutinize him.
Chen Yun nodded lightly and said, "Early on, I was fortunate enough to attain enlightenment."
Ah?
What?
Has Mr. Chen really attained enlightenment?
Long Nü Sanjiu, Gao Chen, and Ding Xu, among other old acquaintances, were all deeply shaken.
And Wu Qing and the other descendants of old acquaintances were also taken aback at this moment.
This group of people all know that Chen Yun's cultivation has only been for several decades, yet he has already attained enlightenment?
After a brief shock, Long Nü Sanjiu, Gao Chen, Zhang Ling, and others began to regard Chen Yun with reverence and awe. They no longer dared to look directly at him as they had done before.
