152: Deer and Shu break through the realm

When Tiangou was pulled out of the Void Realm by Qing Wu, the entire dog's fur bristled.

As soon as he stood firm, he shot out like an arrow from a bow, rolling crazily on the clouds, his fluffy tail spinning like a propeller.

Having not been out for a long time, Tiangou appeared extremely excited.

This seemed to be the first time he had been brought out since following his two Revered Masters.

The two walked unhurriedly, and Tiangou circled around them, sniffing everywhere.

From time to time, he would perform a somersault and bring back a crane or a spiritual bird to present to them.

This reminded Qing Wu of the working style of certain retrievers.

But they weren't here to hunt, and Tiangou wasn't a hunting dog.

Seeing him so rare and joyful, Qing Wu didn't want to spoil his fun.

As for those spiritual birds, they all looked quite frightened.

However, after Yuan Feng patted their heads, they quickly recovered and then flew away on their own.

The two people and one dog traveling together after a long time had a special meaning to it.

...

At this time, in Wuzhuang Temple on Wanshou Mountain.

Hong Yun was still lingering at his old friend's place, appearing very comfortable.

Zhenyuanzi, however, was slightly worried, "Brother Dao, you must be careful in the future. That Kunpeng seems to have attributed the Karma of the Prayer Mat incident to you."

"I saw long ago that he didn't look like an honest person."

Hearing this, Hong Yun didn't take it to heart and ate a spiritual fruit from the table.

"Brother Dao, you worry too much. I don't think Fellow Daoist Kunpeng is such an unreasonable person."

"Even if this matter is related to me, it's not by much. He should be looking for those two Fellow Daoists from the West."

Although it was Hong Yun who took the initiative to give up his seat, which led to the series of subsequent events.

In the final analysis, the ones who truly snatched Kunpeng's Prayer Mat were Jieyin and Zhunti.

But Zhenyuanzi always felt some unease.

Jieyin and Zhunti had already been accepted as Named Disciples by the Saint and were future Saints themselves.

Even if Kunpeng were given a few more helpings of courage, he wouldn't dare to settle scores with them.

In the end, this bit of Karma would still fall on Hong Yun's head.

Seeing his worried expression, Hong Yun toyed with his gourd.

"Fellow Daoist, do not worry. I have this treasure to protect me. Even if Kunpeng truly has some ill intentions, he can do nothing to me."

This gourd had been refined by Hong Yun, combined with the red sand he collected from the clouds and mists, and nurtured within the gourd.

The power of the Soul-Scattering Red Sand had increased significantly.

A mere Kunpeng is not enough to worry about.

Though the words were correct, Zhenyuanzi still couldn't set his mind at ease.

When Hong Yun obtained this gourd, it seemed he also made Kunpeng suffer a loss; the Karma between the two would only deepen.

It's easy to dodge an open spear but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark; the fear is that the opponent won't face you head-on but will backstab you—how would you respond then!

At this moment, Qingfeng and Mingyue came to report, "Revered Master, the two Seniors have arrived!"

Hearing this, Zhenyuanzi was overjoyed, "Quickly follow me to invite them!"

...

Near Wuzhuang Temple, in a place where the Spiritual Vein's Spiritual Qi was thick, Lu Shu was in seclusion here, preparing for that final Breakthrough.

Regarding the Breakthrough to the Daluo Realm, he also felt some unease in his heart. After all, his cultivation level, supported by the blessing of Karma, had come truly a bit too fast.

Following the two Seniors, repairing Spiritual Veins, and wandering around, there was very little time for Cultivation, yet his cultivation level had automatically increased.

It made him a bit puzzled; would such a cultivation level be unstable?

A voice came through.

"Calm your mind. Cultivation is cultivation; what is yours is yours. There is no need to worry."

Revered Master's voice!

Hearing that familiar voice, Lu Shu immediately felt a sense of peace.

That's right, a cultivation level earned through one's own ability to gain Karma—how could it be unstable?

With his thoughts cleared, Lu Shu relaxed his mind and began to break through that barrier.

The Hiin Golden Bell also flew out automatically at this time, emitting light chimes to protect his path.

Lu Shu finally felt completely at ease, sitting cross-legged at the intersection of Spiritual Veins, with the golden light of Karma flowing around him like clouds.

As his mind sank into the Dao realm, the Dharmic power within his body began to surge incessantly, launching an assault toward the Daluo Realm.

However, at this critical moment, countless Heart Demon illusions suddenly emerged.

Qing Wu frowned but did not intervene.

Heart Demons were a tribulation that Great Wilderness Cultivators had to cross after the appearance of the Demonic Path.

And Lu Shu's Heart-Nature was pure and kind, perhaps even a bit too kind.

He was inevitably hesitant in his dealings, making it very easy for Heart Demons to breed; this was a trial he had to pass.

The demons transformed into hideous black shadows, roaring within Lu Shu's Sea of Consciousness.

In an instant, all past doubts were infinitely magnified.

Cold sweat broke out on Lu Shu's forehead, and his Aura began to grow turbulent.

Just then, the Hiin Golden Bell suddenly emitted a clear and resonant chime; wherever the sound waves passed, the Heart Demon illusions melted away like snow.

Then, the power of Karma accumulated in his body operated spontaneously, condensing into a bright lamp in his Sea of Consciousness, illuminating all dark corners.

Lu Shu looked inward and found that the golden light of Karma had long since blended perfectly with his Dharmic power, each strand being incredibly solid.

He suddenly realized that although he had rarely spent time in secluded Cultivation, his understanding of the Laws of Heaven and Earth had become even more profound through the practice of repairing Spiritual Veins and regulating Spiritual Qi.

Heart Demons rose again, this time transforming into thousands of hideous faces, intending to shake his Dao foundation.

However, the lamp of Karma shone brightly, washing away all evil.

Lu Shu had a sudden inspiration and performed a hand seal; brilliant golden light erupted from his pores, resonating with the Spiritual Qi of the Spiritual Vein.

The Earth Qi within ten thousand miles of Wuzhuang Temple was drawn in, transforming into golden Dragons that entered his body.

"Break!"

Three flowers gathered at the top of Lu Shu's head, and five Qi converged at the origin in his chest.

The Hiin Golden Bell chimed joyfully, and the Karma runes on the bell's body were all lit up.

So-called cultivation is inherently unconventional.

Entering the Dao through Karma is also an upright path to Daluo.

When the last barrier shattered, Lu Shu's Aura suddenly soared.

Auspicious clouds gathered over Wuzhuang Temple, and golden lotuses gushed from the earth—it was clearly the phenomenon of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal being born.

"Open!"

With a loud shout, the Golden Flowers atop Lu Shu's head also bloomed at this moment.

One flower, two flowers... a total of nine bloomed.

Qing Wu nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this.

Nine grades of flowers blooming indicated that he had reached the Aptitude of an ordinary Innate Sacred Being, which was already very good for Lu Shu.

And with Karma accompanying him, his future path on the Dao would be very smooth.

After the Breakthrough, Lu Shu joyfully emerged from seclusion, "Greetings, Revered Master, Dao Sovereign, and... Brother Bai is here too!"

Tiangou had not heard this "Brother Bai" for a long time and now expressed his congratulations to him.

This was the only good brother who treated him like a person!

"Congratulations to the two Fellow Daoists!"

At this time, Zhenyuanzi and the other also stepped forward to offer their congratulations.

Lu Shu quickly bowed to them, "I have yet to thank you, Senior, for your many favors!"

Zhenyuanzi nodded, as he was also quite fond of this junior...