Above the Great Dao
Chapter 365 - 182 Defiance

Chapter 365: Chapter 182 Defiance

Cold Mountain Wanderer had been watching Chen Shi’s every move intently, and when he saw Chen Shi kick down the sect’s gate, he couldn’t help but draw a sharp breath.

"This little fellow strikes so ruthlessly and viciously, even surpassing the Five Lakes Wanderer of old! He wipes out entire sects with a single move, even demolishing the mountain gates and shattering the Mountain Guardian Beast!"

In breaking the Divine Beast Stone Statue, he aimed to sever the continuity of the sect.

Even Chen Yindu rarely resorted to such extreme measures.

"He strikes too ruthlessly," remarked the Wandering Guest upon seeing the scene.

The Taiping Sect had eighty-two members, plus two Divine Beast statues—all of whom were annihilated by Chen Shi. Could such deeds be accomplished by a mere teenager?

"Given the actions of the Taiping Sect, they indeed deserve death."

Cold Mountain Wanderer said, "What shocks me is how adeptly he manipulates my spell. I suspect the Five Lakes Wanderer may have secretly learned my spell and passed it on to him."

Wandering Guest chuckled, "How proud is the Five Lakes Wanderer? Would he stoop to stealing your spell? Upon seeing your spell, he’d likely proclaim it inadequate and boast, ’Let me fix it for you,’ before transforming it beyond recognition."

Cold Mountain Wanderer, livid, his beard quivering, suddenly burst into laughter—this was indeed Chen Yindu’s style.

"But the way Chen Shi uses your spell, it’s as if you personally taught him."

Wandering Guest looked at him questioningly and said, "Have you really not taught him the third spell?"

Cold Mountain Wanderer shook his head: "I absolutely did not!" freewёbnoνel-com

Wandering Guest’s eyes darkened as he spoke: "Then his talent remains undiminished by the theft of his Innate Dao Embryo. In fact, his talent is exceedingly high. The Innate Dao Embryo bestowed by the True God may not be as crucial to him."

Cold Mountain Wanderer exclaimed, "Your words go too far. What is the Innate Dao Embryo? It is a once-in-an-eternity treasure! Possessing such an embryo guarantees breakthroughs beyond the Mahayana limits, transforming one into an Immortal! Although Chen Shi is talented, without the Divine Embryo, at most he could cultivate to realms comparable to ours."

Wandering Guest, feeling he might have overstated, shifted the topic, "Chen Shi’s techniques are too practiced, not like it’s his first time. Each move is lethal, obliterating sects, easily killing even those who have cultivated quite far into the Nascent Soul Realm. How could a mere child accomplish this? Tell me..."

She paused, then added, "What did Chen Shi endure in the underworld?"

Cold Mountain Wanderer was momentarily puzzled, not grasping her implication.

Wandering Guest continued, "The Child Scholar died eight years ago, favored by a true divine artifact, granted an unmatched Innate Dao Embryo. Could such a prodigy simply sink into oblivion in the underworld, unnoticed and untroubled? What did he endure during those eight years in the underworld? Was he tormented by lesser ghosts?"

A chill ran through Cold Mountain Wanderer as he replied, "The Five Lakes Wanderer sought many Independents’ help to rescue him, venturing into the underworld to retrieve his soul. Even we dread the prowess of the Five Lakes Wanderer. After assembling numerous masters and struggling for eight years, they only then managed to retrieve Chen Shi. Would he make such an effort for an ordinary ghost?"

The two exchanged a solemn look.

Calling back a soul isn’t difficult.

Even village witches can summon souls, needing only to cultivate to the Divine Embryo Realm or the Golden Core Realm to call souls from the underworld.

Ten years ago, Chen Shi’s cranium was broken open, his Divine Embryo stolen, and he descended into the underworld—so why couldn’t Chen Yindu call back his soul?

At that time, Chen Yindu was among the most powerful beings, inscrutably strong; why did even he need the help of other Independents, repeatedly venturing into the underworld, struggling for eight years just to retrieve Chen Shi’s soul?

"There must be something amiss!"

Cold Mountain Wanderer declared, "Granny Sha once studied under me; she assisted Chen Yindu in summoning souls. Let us inquire with her to understand the cause."

Wandering Guest nodded.

With vast spiritual awareness, Cold Mountain Wanderer quickly found Granny Sha’s location after scanning Mist Ridge, then sent someone from Yu Tiancheng to invite her over.

Shortly thereafter, Granny Sha arrived at the Void Great Realm and asked, "Cold Mountain Elder, what do you seek from me?"

Cold Mountain Wanderer repeated his and Wandering Guest’s suspicions, "We are puzzled and wish to ask you, why was it so arduous when Chen Yindu asked you to venture into the underworld to save Chen Shi? What exactly did Chen Shi face there?"

Granny Sha’s expression shifted, showing displeasure, "Is this something you should inquire about?"

Infuriated, Cold Mountain Wanderer slammed his fist on the table, retorting, "How dare you speak like that? Is this how you address a teacher?"

Granny Sha hurriedly made amends with a smile, "Cold Mountain Elder, are you planning to be Little Ten’s godmother?"

Cold Mountain Wanderer asked, "What is a godmother?"

"It involves staying by his side day and night, ensuring he faces no danger, also guarding against demons escaping his Sea of Consciousness. When a demon emerges, finding ways to eradicate it, and preventing him from committing follies like destroying the West Bull New Continent."

Cold Mountain angrily declared, "I don’t have many years left to live; becoming his godmother at this age would mean I don’t have many days left either!"

Granny Sha discontentedly retorted, "If you’re unwilling to do this or that, why bother prying? Wouldn’t chatting with some old folks at the village entrance be much better? I’m leaving!" She turned to leave but then turned back and said, "Teacher, I’ve used your Soul-searching Bag to suppress a demon. You won’t snitch it back, will you? If not, then return it to your disciple."

Cold Mountain Wanderer, head spinning with anger, grabbed the Soul-searching Bag and threw it at her, yelling, "Take both! Sooner or later they’ll possess you!"

Granny Sha caught the Soul-searching Bag, delightedly departing.

Cold Mountain Wanderer, trembling with anger, said to Wandering Guest, "This cheeky girl is getting bolder! She even dares to defy me!"

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