Chapter 127 The Transmission of the Law

The moment the phantom of the Ancestral Celestial Master Zhang Daoling opened its eyes, the heavens and earth fell silent, and all sounds ceased.

Everyone felt as if they were situated in a world of yellow skies and black earth, unable to see anyone else besides themselves and that phantom.

This change was something no one, including Zhang Huaiyi, had expected.

At this moment, in Jiang Chen's vision, there was only the vast Universe, and the sole sight before him was the phantom of the Ancestral Celestial Master Zhang Daoling.

When the phantom of Zhang Daoling opened its eyes, there were no pupils like those of an ordinary person; instead, there was only Chaos, where Yin and Yang could not be distinguished.

Yet, Jiang Chen could clearly feel the weight of the gaze emanating from that phantom.

This gaze was very heavy!

Furthermore, after the phantom opened its eyes, its figure seemed to become slightly more solid.

Its eyes shifted left and right, as if observing this world, and finally, its gaze slowly fixed upon Jiang Chen.

As time passed, other colors began to appear in the eyes of the Zhang Daoling phantom, which made Jiang Chen somewhat surprised and suspicious.

Because this signified that the Zhang Daoling phantom seemed to show signs of recovering its spiritual intelligence!

Soon, it confirmed Jiang Chen's conjecture.

"Is... this... place... the Heavenly Court?"

The phantom of Zhang Daoling spoke abruptly, and its words gradually became fluent from the initial stuttering.

Upon speaking, the content of its words made Jiang Chen shudder in shock.

The Heavenly Court?

Could the legend of the Ancestral Celestial Master Zhang Daoling's Ascension be true?

Could a single Talisman actually develop its own spiritual intelligence?

"Your Excellency, do you know what year it is now?"

Upon hearing Jiang Chen's words, the Zhang Daoling phantom seemed to freeze for a moment before slowly saying:

"I... do not know. I previously existed in a place with no space-time, no past or future, and untainted by Karma. I wanted to fight to cross over, but... I could not reach the shore..."

Jiang Chen was still pondering what this sentence meant when he suddenly heard the next sentence from the Zhang Daoling phantom.

"Ascension... is a scam!"

As the words fell, Jiang Chen instantly felt a chill run down his spine, his hair standing on end, and an eerie coldness rushed from his spine straight to his crown.

After speaking these words, the Zhang Daoling phantom blurred for an instant, as if it had been formatted by some indescribable, ineffable rule.

"I am the founder of the Way of the Celestial Masters, Zhang Daoling!"

He slowly stated his origin, dignified and noble.

At this moment, the Zhang Daoling phantom also seemed more radiant, almost condensing into substance.

But he seemed to have forgotten what he had just said; at this moment, there was less of the humanity from before, and more divinity.

The Zhang Daoling phantom only slightly expanded its intent, and it intercepted countless pieces of information regarding Karma from the Void Realm.

After sorting through it slightly, he already understood the cause and effect.

"Has it already been over five hundred years? The Way of the Celestial Masters has actually fallen to this extent." At this moment, there seemed to be some emotion in the Zhang Daoling phantom's words, and his humanity returned a little.

Jiang Chen was silent. The Way of the Celestial Masters was the Legacy of Mount Longhu. It was just that because his Revered Master dominated the current era, the Way of the Celestial Masters could no longer bear the name of the Celestial Revered Master, so it was usually referred to as Mount Longhu.

"So that is how it is. The Maoshan Sect, a prominent religion developed in later generations, has actually produced such a figure. If he had been born in the same era as me, he could be called a Fellow Daoist. What a pity, what a pity."

At this moment, the heavens and earth were still a scene of yellow skies and black earth, and even Jiang Chen could not receive any information from the outside world.

However, even though Zhang Daoling was just a phantom, he could instantly obtain so much information regarding Karma from the Void Realm, which made Jiang Chen secretly astonished.

The name of the Ancestral Celestial Master is truly well-deserved!

"The Maoshan Sect is passed down from generation to generation, and now it has a Disciple like you; it is truly a great blessing. It is just a pity that my Way of the Celestial Masters has no decent successor. Could it be that leaving behind a lineage in my name was a mistake?"

It could be seen that the Zhang Daoling phantom was truly very confused. Every word and action conformed to the principles of the Heart Sage; his words and actions were consistent, without the slightest affectation.

Jiang Chen hesitated for a moment, bowed, cupped his hands, and said somewhat respectfully: "The Ancestral Master planted a giant tree, and its shade benefited the world. That this Junior is untalented and cannot measure up is not the fault of the Ancestral Master."

Upon hearing this, the Zhang Daoling phantom smiled slightly.

"I should thank you for your consolation, little Fellow Daoist. I have lived in vain for a hundred years, yet I do not see as clearly as you do."

"I dare not call the Ancestral Master a Fellow Daoist," Jiang Chen said sincerely.

"You and I are both seekers of the Dao. If I can learn the Dao and principles from a Fellow Daoist, regardless of seniority, one can be a Fellow Daoist."

Jiang Chen was silent for a moment, then cupped his hands and bowed again, saying heartily: "This Junior has been taught."

He admitted that he had previously judged a gentleman with a petty mind.

When the Zhang Daoling phantom first appeared, he had wondered if Zhang Daoling would indiscriminately or blindly favor the Disciples of his own lineage and attack him right away.

But the facts proved that the Ancestral Master is indeed the Ancestral Master; whether in state of mind or demeanor, he was far beyond what Jiang Chen could reach, which for a moment made Jiang Chen feel somewhat ashamed of his own inferiority.

Seeming to see through what Jiang Chen was thinking, the Zhang Daoling phantom rarely revealed a trace of a smile.

"For a Fellow Daoist to speculate about me like this makes me feel slightly ashamed."

Jiang Chen was truly embarrassed at this moment, just like someone doing something bad and being caught red-handed by an elder.

"How about this: if you, Fellow Daoist, agree to do one thing for me, we shall let this matter pass, how about that?" The Zhang Daoling phantom changed the subject and said.

"I do not know what it is that the Ancestral Master is speaking of?"

"It is simple. I left too early back then, and there is still one scripture that I did not pass down. According to later generations, these scriptures all expound upon the Profound Truth of the Primordial Spirit."

"Little Fellow Daoist, could you take this scripture back to the Way of the Celestial Masters for me?"

Jiang Chen was silent again, and then said: "Since the Ancestral Master has ordered it, this Disciple dares not disobey. This Disciple guarantees that he will not look at a single word of these scriptures and will deliver them intact to Mount Longhu."

A look of difficulty appeared on the face of the Zhang Daoling phantom: "Sigh, these scriptures are all expounded through the laws of the Dao; one cannot memorize even a single bit without fully comprehending them."

Jiang Chen did not know what to say. Then do you want me to deliver it, or not?

"Otherwise, there are still two Disciples of Mount Longhu here. Could the Ancestral Master teach the scriptures to them?"

A look of disdain appeared on Zhang Daoling's face: "How can such trash be worthy of being Disciples of my Daoist sect?"

"Besides, before long, they will also have their Dharma Seals and status revoked by you, little Fellow Daoist."

Having had his thoughts exposed, Jiang Chen was no longer embarrassed. He was determined to abolish these two; even Jesus himself couldn't save them!

"Then, why doesn't the Ancestral Master go to Mount Longhu himself to teach the scriptures to the Disciples of Mount Longhu?"

Zhang Daoling stretched out his illusory hand and pointed to his chest: "Little Fellow Daoist, look at my current state; do I still have the strength to go to the Way of the Celestial Masters?"

Jiang Chen muttered to himself, if it weren't for seeing you chatting so enthusiastically, he would have almost believed it.

And you, just as you finished speaking, the originally solid phantom suddenly flickered; could this performance be any more fake?

Even a veteran director would have to praise you for being an old pro.

However, Jiang Chen had only muttered halfway when he remembered that the person in front of him possessed a Divine Ability similar to the Buddhist 'Mind-Reading' that could see through human hearts, so he immediately restrained his mind and shrouded it with his intent.

But it was still a step too late.

The Zhang Daoling phantom did not feel embarrassed in the slightest; instead, he said with a smile:

"Little Fellow Daoist, you have misunderstood. I do not know how to see through human hearts."

"The Buddha is originally the Dao; how can 'Mind-Reading' be mentioned in the same breath as the Divine Ability of my Daoist sect?"

"By the way, this is the Method of the Profound Mirror. Do you want to learn it? I can teach you!"