"Master, since you already have a plan in mind, what should we do next?"
"No rush, no rush..." Qin Yang stopped pouring tea and drinking it. Instead, he gazed at the sun hanging high in the sky, slightly closed his eyes, and said softly, "The only thing we can do now is wait. Wait for all those lurking in the shadows to surface...
At the very least, I must wait until the Human Dao edict personally appointed by the Great Dao, as well as the other True Mandate bearer, appear before I can know what to do next."
"Before the Daoless Mountain appears in the world, do not act rashly, and try not to venture out. If my guess is correct, it won't be long before this world becomes very chaotic...
The undercurrents that have been suppressed for a hundred years in this Present Era will also erupt in full force."
"Master, do you think those old fellows from the Great Dao will descend upon this world?"
"No. That's the rule, an unspoken rule tacitly agreed upon by the Three Thousand Great Daos that no one dares to violate. It is also the bottom line of the laws of heaven and earth. None of the Three Thousand Great Daos dare to overstep, especially at such a critical juncture. However...
Although those old fellows won't descend, that doesn't mean they won't interfere covertly, or perhaps even send down incarnations. After all, the appearance of the Daoless Mountain is too important—so important that it could even affect whether the Present Era can continue smoothly."
"Master, does that mean...
We just keep waiting like this?
How long must we wait?
If the other True Mandate bearer doesn't appear until the Daoless Mountain manifests, wouldn't we be waiting far too long?"
"That won't happen. The other True Mandate bearer will definitely surface before the Daoless Mountain appears."
Drawing a deep breath, Qin Yang continued, "We just need to wait patiently...
Until the day Genggu Wuming descends. By then, all those destined for fortune or tribulation who are lurking in this world will appear, and the other True Mandate bearer will be no exception."
Upon hearing the name Genggu Wuming, the seven or eight people around him were all startled in their hearts.
In their previous lives, they were all Great Dao experts, so they were naturally not unfamiliar with the name Genggu Wuming. Although they might not have met Genggu Wuming personally, they all knew that Genggu Wuming was an extremely special existence between heaven and earth. It was said that from the heavens above to the earth below, from ancient times to the present, there was nothing Genggu Wuming did not know. He was hailed as the incarnation of causality, also revered as the messenger of fate, and bore an ancient title: the Old Man of Heavenly Secrets.
He was elusive, with no fixed abode, roaming between heaven and earth all year round, only aiding those predestined by fate.
If one was fated, they could ask any question, and Genggu Wuming would answer all without reservation, resolving their doubts.
If one was not fated, regardless of whether they were a person of fortune or tribulation, or even a Great Dao expert—even if they were the Lord of Heaven himself—Genggu Wuming would not meet them.
"In my previous life, I cultivated for over fifty thousand years. Throughout my life, I only heard news of Genggu Wuming but never saw him in person. To think that in this life I might have the fortune to see him—this reincarnation would not be in vain."
"Hahaha!
Old Monster, Genggu Wuming has always only aided those fated. If you lack the fate, kneeling before him would be useless."
"I don't seek answers from Genggu Wuming. If I could just see him in person, it would fulfill a wish I've held for many years."
"That's a fair point."
The seven or eight people chattered amongst themselves. After a moment, the old man asked, "Master, do you wish to see Genggu Wuming?"
"Everything...
Depends on fate."
Qin Yang opened his eyes and responded indifferently, "And can only depend on fate, isn't that right?"
The others exchanged glances. They could all see and hear that although Qin Yang said everything depended on fate, deep down he probably very much wanted to meet Genggu Wuming. Unfortunately, just as Qin Yang said, when facing Genggu Wuming, besides leaving it to fate, one could only leave it to fate. There was no other way. This was not something that could be changed by any other means.
Perhaps feeling somewhat tired, Qin Yang bid farewell to the group and prepared to leave.
At that moment, someone asked, "Master, what about Wuya...
How do you plan to deal with him?"
Without turning around, Qin Yang responded lightly, "This person appears to have ambitions as high as the heavens, with exceptional aptitude and peerless talent, but in reality, he is nothing more than a frog in a well. He merely obtained a Present Era Heavenly Destiny, yet truly considers himself a True Mandate Son of Heaven, arrogantly attempting to seize heaven's creation with just a tiny Present Era Heavenly Destiny. He truly doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth—utterly foolish."
"After being shaken so badly by that surnamed Gu's mere vocal power that he couldn't even stand up, he has finally awakened from his dream. He has finally realized that the Present Era Heavenly Destiny is nothing special. It seems he wishes to enter your service, Master. I wonder what your intention is..."
Qin Yang shook his head without any hesitation, directly refusing. "I gave him a chance. He didn't cherish it himself."
"If you don't take him in, Master, I'm afraid the Third Prince and Prince Zixiao will likely accept him, after all, he is still one of the Heavenly Destinies of the Present Era."
"He's just a Present Era Heavenly Destiny, that's all."
Qin Yang vanished, but his calm voice echoed in the garden: "A mere Present Era Heavenly Destiny is no different from an ant in my eyes. At best, he's just an ant with slightly better luck. One more makes no difference, one less is no loss. What use is he to me?"
"If that's the case, then I will inform him."
"No need. Ye Tianlan won't let him stay in the Shangqing Sect."
...
Shangqing Sect.
Bairi Peak.
This was a mountain peak belonging to Wuya, an inner sect personal disciple of the Shangqing Sect.
At this moment.
A group of elders led by the True Court stood on Bairi Peak. True Yang Wine Immortal, the young Heir Apparent Yun Wan, and even Fairy Su Hua were also here.
Because just moments ago, they sensed an abnormal change occurring on Bairi Peak—all the formations had collapsed. They rushed here immediately and discovered that the master of Bairi Peak, Wuya, had gone completely mad, as if possessed by a demon. He had completely lost his senses, not only attacking and injuring the Ghost Elder who had always assisted him but also nearly killing Mei Ruolan, who admired him.
Fortunately, the elders arrived in time and worked together to restrain him.
Looking at Wuya, who was now collapsed on the ground, disheveled, dispirited, and looking like a mad beggar, the elders of the Shangqing Sect all sighed with emotion.
Just a few days ago, Wuya was still an elegant, handsome, peerless young master, known throughout this world for the past hundred years of the Present Era as a heaven-favored prodigy, a dragon among men. Although his legendary deeds were not as dazzling as those of the Red Sky Sovereign, in the Present Era he could absolutely be called a rare genius.
Both his parents were Immortals. He began cultivating in the womb, was born with a Nascent Soul physique, and developed a Yuanshen at age three.
He cultivated a Dharma Manifestation at age five.
Achieved Earth Immortal at age seven.
Attained enlightenment and became an Immortal at age ten.
Famous throughout the world from a young age, he was a veritable child Immortal. His natural talent and unparalleled comprehension were such that even reincarnated great powers could not compare. Don't be fooled by his mere twenty-plus years of cultivation—he mastered all ten arts of the Immortal Dao, even creating thirty-six supernatural abilities. Most commendably, the Shangqing Sect's unique secret technique, the Heavenly Sword Supernatural Ability, which many old Immortals who had cultivated for thousands upon thousands of years could only grasp the superficial aspects of after a lifetime of bitter contemplation—he comprehended it to perfection in just a few short years.
Even more precious was that he not only possessed an Immortal Dao edict but also held a Present Era Heavenly Destiny.
He was absolutely a heaven-favored prodigy among heaven-favored prodigies, a dragon among men among dragons among men.
He should have had a boundless future, becoming a legendary figure of the Present Era.
Yet now he had fallen to such a state.
Although his Heavenly Destiny remained, his cultivation was still intact, and none of his fortunes were missing, his spirit had completely collapsed. His consciousness was hazy and dazed, and he had become somewhat mad.