CHAPTER 918: CHAPTER 917: SOME ADVICE

Keeping a distance from the main group alongside Master Xiao.

"Getting old, I never thought we would have this day. Looking back now, all those past things are jokes before the creation of the heavens of the universe, how childish."

"Everyone has their childish moments, they’re no exception. A journey to Hell Star introduced countless Daoist friends from myriad worlds, but in the end, it was still a mess, chaos everywhere, no difference."

Master Xiao was quite pleased, there were countless questions, but he didn’t know where to begin. Hou Niao keenly realized this, and it’s not good to be reckless with this elder, so he explained proactively,

"Every Daoist sect on Jinxiu Continent, since they can receive skills by praying beyond the skies, then there must be some inheritance from another realm supporting them, it is inevitable. It’s true for the Shan Sect and the same for Anhe Daoist Sect.

But you’ve also noticed, on Jinxiu, we’re the Quanzhen Sect, but in the heavens, they are Qingkong Xiao Mountain Sword Lineage. The names are unconnected, so it’s hard to guess who’s inheriting from whom. Sword lineages are easy to identify due to unique Daoist traditions, but if it’s Daoist or Buddhist sects, then everything gets messy."

He chuckled, "They sent twelve first, just the vanguard. In the following decades, there’re two or three hundred ambassadors from the upper realms sneaking into Hell Star through various means, aiming to use spatial connections to enter Jinxiu.

Jinxiu Continent only has about a hundred Daoist traditions, yet there are two or three hundred visitors from the upper realms, meaning a significant portion of them didn’t have an arrangement on Jinxiu for the past two thousand years, or they have perished. So what are they here for..."

Master Xiao frowned, "Is this to take over the nest of other birds?"

Hou Niao smirked, "Exactly, they’re here to pluck peaches; with so many people, a large portion are from the Daoist sect, so I really can’t distinguish who is the inheritor of Anhe Daoist Sect’s tradition? The situation on Hell Star is complex, communication is inconvenient, it’s hard to make contact one by one, so I couldn’t figure out these Daoists’ backgrounds after sixty years, each one is as tight-lipped as an iron gourd, not a single honest word, all nonsense, treating others like thieves..."

Master Xiao was speechless, "That’s typical for the Daoist sect, especially for those who travel far across the expanse..."

Hou Niao’s expression turned serious, "Master, the situation is more complicated than you imagine. Originally, with someone like Li Kui against Li Gui, the real and fake would be evident when grouped together. The genuine lineage will surely come to you, those fake ones also need a power for their own Daoist tradition. Therefore, such truth and falsehood will be found a lot in Daoist and Buddhist sects, testing one’s eyesight, as what you regard as uprighteous might just be fake."

Master Xiao’s head hurt from listening, "It’s messy enough, so they’ll have to prove themselves through skilled prowess, maybe even fight..."

Hou Niao chuckled wryly, "It’s even more ridiculous! Before the spatial passage opened this time, some changes occurred on Hell Star, two irresponsible innate spiritual treasures messed up, resulting in not just one passage being opened, but two, one to Jinxiu Continent and one to the unknown realm...

The result is, most of the upper realm ambassadors came to Jinxiu, but several dozen went the other way, not to Jinxiu!"

Master Xiao’s old eyes widened, "Are you saying including Anhe and Jinxiu’s sects, not only might we face Li Kui against Li Gui, but possibly Li Gui against Li Gui?"

Hou Niao laughed heartily, "Exactly, especially sects like Anhe, beset both internally and externally, are surely very attractive, unlike those powerful Daoist sects with abundant Nascent Transformation, holding their ground firmly, so here not only may it be Li Gui against Li Gui, there might even be a group of Li Guis, haha..."

Master Xiao glared at him, "Kid, stop gloating, you’re also a member of Anhe Daoist Sect, an important one at that. Don’t think you can just stand aside and watch. I’m stating it today, this hurdle must be navigated by you, otherwise, a big joke will be made."

Hou Niao scratched his head, "Master, I have a lot going on, you see, our lineage from Shan Sect, the Qingkong female sword cultivator, went to the other path impulsively, leaving the Quanzhen mess to me, along with the Grassland Sword Lineage.

On top of that, I made some friends on Hell Star, and for some reason, they all went the other way, entrusting me to take care of their legacy on Jinxiu. I won’t hide it from you, that includes the Northwest Qin Sect and our cloud Chapter blood transformation..."

Master Xiao’s memory was amazing, "You’re talking about the ancient martial Wei Yi and the Blood River Gu Zai from that group of twelve sixty years ago?"

Hou Niao grumbled fiercely, "It’s those two! Master, currently, I’m one person handling four, oh no, five peaches! Given my limited skills, only a hundred pounds of capital, how can I manage all of this?"

Master Xiao nodded, contemplated, then being shrewdly cunning, quickly realized,

"Don’t try to twist your way around this! What five peaches, is it that troublesome? First talk about Quanzhen and Grassland Sword Lineage, who’s competing with you?

Then about cloud Chapter blood transformation, the Daoist tradition is unique like your Sword Sect, I don’t believe there’s a second one playing with Blood River, maybe no one will compete with you.

Northwest Qin Sect, Ancient Martial tradition, not mainstream, the competition is limited, can’t you handle it?

It’s just our Anhe Daoist Sect that’s most troublesome, countless eyes must be on it, kid, this is your home, Anhe treats you as its own, never shortchanged you..."

Hou Niao admitted defeat, "Alright alright, I can’t argue with you, but let’s be clear, it’s you and Master An taking the lead, I’ll just offer some bad advice from the side, the final decision is still up to you. My weak point is not understanding Anhe’s Daoist methods, these matters aren’t about judging based on looks."

Master Xiao nodded, "Now that’s proper advice, don’t let the locals point fingers at you."

Hou Niao was a bit resigned, "Actually, I think since it’s a sale anyway, we might as well compare a few. Whichever legacy offers more sincerity and potential, that’s who our Anhe should lean towards.

For example, if you have three lovers, each with their own strengths and weaknesses—one wealthy, one talented, and one beautiful—and you can’t decide, what do you do?"

Master Xiao asked, "What do you do?"

Hou Niao slyly grinned, "A true soulmate, once met, cannot be parted with, no need to choose; since you’re hesitant, it shows there’s no undying love, no unwavering loyalty. So then, choose the wealthy one.

If we miss out on love, shouldn’t miss out on wealth, right?"

Master Xiao laughed and scolded, "Scram, what kind of twisted logic is this? Start choosing, I’m curious to see which of those so-called angels from the upper realms can take a liking to a small place like Anhe!"