Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 291 - 288: Favors North and South, Disfavors East and West

Chapter 291: Chapter 288: Favors North and South, Disfavors East and West

Wang Yuan had just stepped out of the grand gates of Ziwei Heavenly Palace when Xu Zhenzhi, who had been waiting outside, immediately moved closer, watching his face and cautiously asked,

"Little brother, how did it go? Her Majesty didn’t say anything odd, did she?"

It was no wonder that Xu Zhenzhi, who knew the true nature of the Great Fate, couldn’t help but worry.

This young brother had just joined the Nine Soldiers and had only met a handful of official members, no more than five in total.

Lei Mingyuan was a man with peculiar tastes, having married a "Fishman" as his strange spouse.

Great Fate, although outwardly an impeccably beautiful woman, was completely mismatched on the inside.

Greedy for wealth, tomboyish, living for liquor, and exceedingly lazy to the point of preferring to lie down rather than sit, and sit rather than stand, delegating tasks that could be done by subordinates instead of taking action herself.

Once her true nature was exposed, an organization like the Nine Soldiers, which held such a high sense of mission, would really suffer a blow to its reputation.

Xu Zhenzhi, however, was quite surprised to see Wang Yuan give a big thumbs up and flash a toothy grin at him,

"It went great, meeting Her Majesty was like a meeting of minds that regretted not happening sooner!

Sister Ruan is not only beautiful but also speaks pleasantly, dignified and generous, like a caring elder sister, making one feel as comfortable as if bathed in the warmth of spring.

Being here is just like being at my own home."

But with every adjective Wang Yuan uttered, Xu Zhenzhi’s eyes widened a bit more.

He couldn’t help wondering, good heavens, are you sure you met Great Fate? Other than her undeniable beauty, none of the other descriptions matched up at all!

"What’s the matter? Is there a problem?"

Old Xu was just about to correct Wang Yuan’s outrageously incorrect perception, when he suddenly felt as if a tangible gaze had sharply descended upon him.

Almost causing him to stumble.

Frightened into a shiver, he could only forcefully suppress his own screaming conscience, twitching the corners of his mouth as he chimed in to Wang Yuan,

"Hahaha, no problem at all, Her Majesty has actually... always been like that.

Yes! She has always been so dignified and generous, kind and considerate, and she truly cares about us subordinates.

Joining the Dou Department has been the best decision of my life!"

If he wasn’t afraid of being slapped to death, he would have wanted to sprint into Ziwei Heavenly Palace to check if their Great Fate had fallen seriously ill,

Or had undergone a mutated transformation.

Just at that moment, a side door of Ziwei Heavenly Palace gently opened, and a child, delicate as carved jade, came before them with a tray, congratulating Wang Yuan,

"Star Lord Taibai! To honor your attainment of a divine position within the Heavenly Department, Her Majesty has bestowed a treasure upon you."

"Many thanks to Her Majesty for her generous gift!"

Wang Yuan first bowed deeply towards Ziwei Heavenly Palace before joyfully accepting the tray.

It was just like possessing a lofty position as in the ’Small Book of Life and Death.’

The rank of a Corpse Dissection Immortal could ensure that any Deceit Object that died within the Heavenly Gate couldn’t escape but transform obediently into a Deceit Object.

However, most of them had more important matters to attend to and wouldn’t run around aimlessly like Wang Yuan, deliberately collecting them.

Great Fate was an exception, if the so-called Qi Fortune Halo truly existed in this world, then it must be around her.

It’s said that when Ruan Hongxiao was young, a casual outing would bring legacies from ancestors and all sorts of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

After accumulating for a thousand years, this Corpse Dissection Immortal became one of the wealthiest women in the Mortal World.

And not just wealthy, but the kind that could save people at least three thousand years of struggle!

Wang Yuan lifted the red brocade cover on the tray, and beneath it laid a black and white dual fish pendant resting quietly.

Before he could ask, the child preempted him by saying,

"Her Majesty has just finished a divination, saying that this is the most suitable treasure for you, which can aid you in your travels.

Besides the treasure, there is also a message for you.

Based on the study of the twenty-four mountain gold positions, if you travel by boat in February, it would be greatly advantageous to go north or south, not east or west! After February, it would be greatly advantageous to go east or west, not north or south!"

"Greatly advantageous north or south, not east or west?"

Wang Yuan mulled over the divination personally calculated for him by the Corpse Dissection Immortal, while preparing to use the Heart Communication Conch to investigate the detailed nature of this Deceit Object.

"Yikes!"

Suddenly, a startled cry echoed in his mind, and instantly a streak of red light burst forth from within, transforming into the surprised Huang Wu.

The Yin Yang Heart Bell that had been on her ankle fell on its own, leaping up to land on the tray.

The two spherical bells sprouted sharp, fierce teeth and in the blink of an eye, devoured the dual fish pendant.

It had already consumed a Divine Power Talisman from the sinister beggar Shen Jiantong’s Golden Jade Twin Swords, and now it had swallowed a Deceit Object from the Red Seal Strange Immortal.

On the scaly bell, the two green and red Talisman Seals began to rapidly transform.

With the ringing of joyful bells, it had already completed the qualitative transformation from Red Seal to Yellow Seal, catching up once again with the Money Box and Wang Yuan’s pace.

Biography: [Deceit Object · Yin Yang Heart Bell]

Abilities:

1. Soul Loss Bell: Wave the bell to pay homage to Dou, severing the soul, capable of Soul Calming, Soul Stabilization, Soul Hooking, Soul Ringing, Soul Loss...

With increased strength, it was now on par with the Yellow Seal Mage.

II. Avatar [Dragon Head Skull Demon]:

Possesses part of the ability of the [Dragon Robe Charm Technique], significantly enhancing the owner’s charm.

The two bells can each become an avatar on their own, or allow someone to possess them, on par with the peak third realm [Dao General] who possesses the mere strength of a meat body.

While the first two abilities gained significant enhancement, a third ability was additionally increased.

III. Yin Yang Union, Yin Yang Shift:

Allows the holder of the two bells to fuse for a short duration, gaining significant benefits, with the union effect being optimal at equal realms;

The Yin Yang Shift can fundamentally reverse a person’s yin and yang, making them indistinguishable from any god or monster (and can be reversed back).

Wang Yuan squatted down to help Huang Wu put the [Yin Yang Heart Bell] back on, his heart also filled with thoughts.

The guidance from [Great Fate] could be said to have been very straightforward.

Wang Yuan’s next target had already been decided, which was to head for [Earth Gate] to go through the promotion ceremony for the [Dual Realm Dharma Body] and fully metamorphose into a Yellow Seal Mage.

The alternative targets were respectively located beneath the great northern lake’s Luofeng Mountain, and Dushuo Mountain somewhere in the East Sea.

It is said that these two locations are the entrance and exit to the Underworld.

The prophecies from Great Fate said: "Significant benefit in the north and south in the second month," "Significant benefit in the east and west in the third month."

This was clearly suggesting that he should first go to Luofeng Mountain, and if conditions allowed, to directly pass through [Earth Gate] and then head to Dushuo Mountain.

To others, the Netherworld Road might be a one-way path with only an entrance and no return, but it surely couldn’t stymie his [Dual Realm Dharma Body].

And the two abilities that arose from the second awakening of the [Yin Yang Heart Bell], [Yin Yang Union] and [Yin Yang Shift], might just be the key to whether this journey would be smooth or not.

As Wang Yuan confirmed his plans in his mind, the [Tribulation Energy] above his head also instantly began to reconvene.

This path of fate is filled with inconceivable mysteries.

Although for the time being, the underlying causality seemed difficult to untangle, all that was needed was to follow the direction of tribulation energy.

This world is saving itself, and Wang Yuan is the only pawn it could directly move through the [Tribulation Energy].

Once he crosses the river and reaches the destination, many perplexities will naturally unravel.

Now that he has latched onto the long, straight, and thick thigh of [Great Fate], things shouldn’t be more difficult than when he struggled alone in the past, right?

Wang Yuan was very satisfied with Sister Ruan’s support and couldn’t help but praise:

"Her Highness really does take care of her subordinates!"

Xu Zhenzhi outwardly nodded vigorously, but inwardly he was shaking his head frantically:

"Perhaps Her Highness truly has a gentle and considerate heart, but I guess that heart is probably also covered with... muscles and stubble, and maybe even has a lingering sour wine scent!

If Her Highness ever does something good without expecting anything in return, I, Old Xu, will twist my own head off and let you kick it around like a ball!

Bro, you’d better just look out for yourself."

...

Just when Wang Yuan had finally settled on his course of action.

A large sea vessel that looked no different from the common merchant ships had already set sail atop the East Sea and was rapidly advancing toward Moluo, the Volcano Country.

Standing on the bow was Su Guyun, who, like Wang Yuan, had reached the limits of his [Yin God].

Of course, there was also Wang Yuan’s dearly beloved yet often forgotten paramount first disciple, Zhu Bo’an.

Hoo——!

The early spring sea breeze was still somewhat biting, making Su Guyun’s wide skirt flutter loudly.

This White Lotus Holy Daughter’s fingers clutching the rail had turned slightly white from exertion as she murmured:

"In up to half a year, the upper echelons of the sect will make a blood sacrifice of Yunjing City to summon the No-Life Buddha, at which time I must achieve the highest [Three True Dharma Body] of the No-Life Dao and take control of my own fate!

Who says women are inferior to men? I, Su Guyun, am determined to prove it to everyone!"

The three leading figures of the Three Yang Sect, Master Red Lotus, Qing Yezi, and Yu Jiezi, have only cultivated the most common [Lotus Root Dharma Body], with three heads and six arms, immense strength, impervious to all poisons, regenerating flesh from decay...

Indeed, very powerful.

But compared to the supreme [Dharma Body] recorded in [Good Water White Lotus Skill] and [Pill Fire Golden Lotus Skill] — the [Three True Dharma Body], they are incomparable.

Awakened to an extremely special divine skill called [Three Flowers Gathering at the Top], also known as [Unity of Three in Spirit].

Red flower, white lotus root, and green lotus leaves, subtly corresponding to the three primordial forces.

Capable of unleashing two avatars identical to the original body within the Mage Realm.

These can also be known as [Second Dharma Body] and [Third Dharma Body].

The three bodies and the self as one, each with its own characteristics, as long as one life remains unextinguished, the other two bodies can be re-formed!

It’s one of the most mystical Daoist skills in the world.

Of course, while this Dharma Body is formidable, the difficulty is exceedingly high, hardly less than the "Transforming Dragon," but yet of comparable distinction.

Not a single disciple of the current "No-Life Dao" has managed to achieve it.

Su Guyun looked out over the vast East Sea.

"Dushuo Mountain? Will that [Deceit Realm: Taoyuan] twisted into existence by the combined Daoist skills of ’Peach God Tao’ and ’Yin Mountain Taoism’ hold what I need?"