CHAPTER 516: CHAPTER 459, HUAGUO MOUNTAIN

Bai Jin looked at Aoguang and teased, "It’s only been a few years since we last met, and you’ve aged quite a bit, haven’t you?"

Aoguang’s body flashed with light, transforming into a graceful and handsome young man, he laughed and said, "It’s not easy managing so many children, presenting an elderly appearance gives a sense of dignity, and none of them dares to act up."

"You seem to know quite a bit!"

"This is all experience! Big brother, when you have kids, come to me, I’ll teach you how to parent them. First, you need to maintain your absolute authority as a father, second, control the financial power, and third, you must be mysterious..."

Bai Jin laughed heartily and said, "Alright, when the time comes, I’ll definitely come to you for advice."

Aoguang said with a cheeky smile, "Big brother, ever since you ascended to the heavens, you rarely visit the mortal world. What brings you to the East Sea today? Did you miss me?"

"Do you know of a mountainous island in the nearby waters of the East Sea? There, spiritual grass and wondrous flowers never wither, evergreen pines and cypresses flourish all year round. The peach trees are always fruiting, and the bamboo forests are always shrouded in clouds. A ravine overgrown with vines and lush green grass surrounds this place."

The Old Dragon King thought for a while and said helplessly, "Big brother, there are many islands like that! I’m not sure which one you are referring to."

"Do you know of the Kingdom of Aolai?"

The Old Dragon King nodded and said, "I know this one, the Kingdom of Aolai is an island nation situated atop the East Sea."

"Take me there!"

"Alright~"

Aoguang led Bai Jin towards the West.

Both being great superpower users, they could traverse a thousand miles with a single step on the sea surface, reaching extreme speeds.

After a moment, Aoguang took Bai Jin above an island nation that, although it was an island, still seemed as vast as a continent, sitting amidst the ocean. Though it could not compare with the vastness of the Primordial Continent, it was still incredibly large.

Aoguang said, "Big brother, this is the Kingdom of Aolai."

"You go back first! I will come looking for you in the Crystal Palace soon."

"Sure~ I’ll wait for big brother."

Aoguang nodded, his figure flashing into an elderly state, riding on a cloud and flying towards the East Sea.

Bai Jin stood above the Kingdom of Aolai, his immense Divine Thought swept out, and with a slight smile, said to himself, ’Found you,’ before his figure instantly vanished, reappearing the next moment on top of a mountainous island.

"Chatter chatter chatter~" A group of monkeys got startled and hurriedly swung away in panic.

Bai Jin surveyed his surroundings and muttered to himself, "It should be here."

He looked up towards the highest peak of the mountainous island, shrouded in mist and clouds, displaying a majestic scene, with a faint rainbow enveloping the mountain top.

Bai Jin walked towards the peak and quickly disappeared into the clouds.

As Bai Jin reached the summit, he saw a rounded stone standing erect, with nine orifices open, the Immortal Spirit Qi from Heaven and Earth continuously gushing into the stone through these orifices, and he could faintly sense the immense power contained within.

Bai Jin placed a hand on the stone and said, "Indeed, it has already nurtured a spark of life."

He promptly sat down cross-legged opposite the stone and calmly stated, "The Spirit Stone nurturing a life is exceptional. Our serendipitous reunion is also fated. I will recite the scriptures for you once, and how much you gain from this depends on your creation."

The Nine-orifice Immortal Stone began to tremble slightly.

Bai Jin tapped the stone with his hand and said, "Enough, be still."

The stone fetus immediately quieted down.

"In the presence of Upper Pure Purple Mist Emperor, blessed by the Supreme Dao Jade Emperor, the Ruizhu utters verses of seven words, dispersing into five forms to transform into countless gods.

This is known as the ’Inner Chapter of the Yellow Court’; the Qinxin Sanyi Dance Fetus Immortal, the Nine Qi Brightness emerges between the clouds, the Divine Covering Child Born Purple Smoke.

This ’Jade Book’ is to be studied diligently, recited ten thousand times to ascend the third heaven, erasing a thousand calamities and curing hundreds of ailments, fearing neither the ferocity of tigers nor wolves, and also postponing old age forever..."

Day turns to night, and night turns back to day. After three months, the last word of the scriptures falls.

Bai Jin opened his eyes and silently sensed for a moment, revealing a hint of regret in his eyes. Still no master-disciple fate, sometimes when connections are made, they simply come to be, as with Jingwei, A Xiu—originally without a mentor-mentee connection, but when the thought of accepting a disciple arose, the bond came to be. Some bonds, on the other hand, can’t be forced; for those are destined not to end well.

When Bai Jin learned that the Westward Journey was a Calamity, he already had a premonition. This journey to accept a disciple would likely be fruitless. The master-disciple bond of the main characters of the Calamity is divinely preordained, so he wasn’t too disappointed now, it was still within expectations.

Bai Jin said, "From one comes two, from two comes three, from three all things are born. Three months have passed, our fateful meeting awaits another time." He then glided upward.

Bang~

Bang~

Bang~

...

The Immortal Stone emitted violent noises, as if something inside was striking against it. The massive stone shook.

Bai Jin turned around, intending to leave. After taking only two steps, he paused—was there something he hadn’t done yet?

Turning to look at the Immortal Stone, he stretched out his hand and an Immortal Sword appeared in his grasp. With a sweeping motion as flowing as the movement of a dragon or snake, clang—a resonant sword ring. He placed the Longsword on his back and turned, disappearing into the sea of clouds.

On the Immortal Stone a few gleaming characters shone brightly: "Emperor Gouchen Bai Jin has visited this place~"

Rushing up the mountain earlier, but now since the Intelligent Stone Monkey cannot be taken as a disciple, one might as well enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Step by step, Bai Jin walked on Huaguo Mountain, which could also be considered a visit to a tourist attraction, and it was even the natural, free-of-charge kind.

Bai Jin came to a massive waterfall and saw through it at a glance; the green stone served as cliffs and there was no cave.

Bai Jin scratched his head and muttered, "Where is the Shuilian Cave? I wanted to see it too."

His eyes suddenly brightened. Since the Shuilian Cave had not yet been carved out, why not do it himself? He could start a real estate venture and later charge Sun Wukong rent. Yes, that’s the plan!

With a casual wave of his hand, boom~ the waterfall stopped flowing, the upper half frozen in the air like mystic ice, while the lower half thunderously crashed into the pool below, rushing away.

The cliff split open, rocks tumbled down, crashing into the lake, and a large hole was formed on the cliffside. Bai Jin flew directly into the cavern, with clanging and banging noises echoing from within.

A moment later, Bai Jin flew out from the cave, and with a wave of his hand, four large characters appeared on the cliff above the cave—Gouchen’s Garden.

The waterfall poured down, covering the entrance to the cave.

Bai Jin landed on a rock opposite the waterfall, turned to look at the waterfall, and clapped his hands with a chuckle, saying, "All set!"

Crossing the waterfall led straight into the cave. Without cutting through the waterfall, it would be extremely difficult to notice those four characters, Gouchen’s Garden. The day Sun Wukong unexpectedly discovers that his home was actually someone else’s, his expression must be quite marvelous.

...

Bai Jin took a step out, leaping over Huaguo Mountain and appearing above the East Sea, shouting loudly, "Aoguang, come out to meet me."

The sea before him silently parted, and the East Sea Old Dragon King Aoguang emerged from the seafloor, asking, "Big Brother, have you finished your task?"

Bai Jin nodded and said, "Follow me to the West Sea."

Aoguang hesitated for a moment and carelessly responded, "Big Brother, the West Sea is the poorest among the Four Seas. What business do we have in the West Sea? My East Sea is much better."

"I have my reasons for going."

"Alright, Big Brother, the Four Seas are interconnected by the sea eyes on the seafloor; it’s very fast to travel through the sea eyes, I’ll take you there."

"No need for that hassle!"

Bai Jin pointed with his hand, and space twisted in front of him, forming a spatial vortex. Through the vortex, a boundless sea could be dimly seen.

"Let’s go!" Bai Jin stepped towards the spatial vortex.

Aoguang watched with secret envy. This is the might of a Quasi-Saint! Billions of miles of space travel in a thought, making both space and time lose their significance. Sigh~ Why am I still just a Daluo Golden Immortal? I have also practiced so hard!

Aoguang scurried to follow Bai Jin through the vortex, and with a blur before his eyes, he arrived above the West Sea. Now was the time to show the prestige of the greatest among the Four Seas.

Aoguang coughed, then shouted loudly, "Ao Qin, the Emperor is here, come out to greet him!"

Boom~ The calm sea surface split apart, forming a giant black vortex on the sea. Two rows of water demons hurried out from the seafloor, lining up on both sides of the passage, each water demon maid holding a pearl that radiated bright light to illuminate the path.

An elderly man dressed in a dragon robe hurried out from the passage, promptly bowing his hands in apology, "I was not aware of Your Excellency’s arrival, please forgive me!"

Bai Jin raised his hand with a smile, saying, "Dragon King, please rise!"

Aoguang also laughed heartily, saying, "Ao Qin, get up! We are all friends here; no need for such politeness."

The West Sea Dragon King stood up, feeling touched, and said, "The Emperor descends from the Nine Heavens, managing Heaven and Earth, handling countless affairs. To condescend to visit the West Sea truly makes this humble dragon feel apprehensive, making the entire West Sea shine with glory."

Bai Jin laughed heartily and said, "Old Dragon King is too modest. It is the Great Venerable himself who strategizes behind the scenes, handling countless affairs. What am I in comparison?"

Walking forward and patting Ao Qin on the shoulder, he added sentimentally, "Old Dragon King regulates the climate, governing the wind and rain, holding sway over the Western seas, truly laboring hard."

Aoguang coughed twice, lifting his head and puffing out his chest, glancing at Bai Jin with anticipation. I’m also a Dragon King! I also regulate the climate, govern the wind and rain, and I hold sway over the Eastern seas! Please also praise me, Big Brother~

The West Sea Dragon King humbly said, "It’s all part of our duties; receiving such praise from Emperor Jun is genuinely unmerited."

He quickly stepped aside and gestured with his hand, saying, "Emperor, please~"

Bai Jin took Ao Qin’s arm, saying affectionately, "Ao Qin and I hit it off at first sight; let’s enter together."

Ao Qin protested excitedly, "Emperor~ This is not proper protocol."

"We’re only speaking of personal feelings now."

The two walked arm in arm towards the seabed.

Behind them, Aoguang’s face gradually stiffened. Big Brother was never this nice to me! A sense of urgency rose within him. Could Big Brother have become fond of the new and tired of the old? As he watched Ao Qin’s retreating figure, his expressions grew unfriendly. My young brother, your path is narrowing.

Bai Jin and the Old Dragon King walked all the way into the Undersea Dragon Palace, settling down as host and guest within the Crystal Palace.

Bai Jin looked around and chuckled, "Who says the Dragon King has no treasures? Indeed, this Crystal Palace is as magnificent as legend says, even finer than my Emperor Palace."

Ao Qin proudly declared, "If the Emperor likes it, I will gift this Crystal Palace to you."

Sitting beside them, Aoguang lifted an eyebrow in annoyance, saying, "Ao Qin, I’ve been to the Emperor’s Bird Nest Dao Palace; even though it may not look as resplendent as the Crystal Palace on the surface, it has a profound value, with treasures hidden in unassuming places. Your shabby Crystal Palace isn’t even worth one of the Emperor’s chairs."