Becoming a Wizard by Starting From the Mind Closure Technique

Chapter 791: Chapter 246 Shackles_2

The elderly Taoist, who managed to detect Link’s presence from far away, was exceptionally skilled and highly cultivated.

In face of this person, Link felt as if he was facing Master Li Shuwen.

“I pay my respects to you, master.”

Link removed the black cloth covering his face and greeted him politely.

“I am Wuya, the penniless Taoist. Nice to meet you, Young Hero Lin.”

The old Taoist returned the greeting, lightly waving his horsetail whisk and gesturing to a cushion on the side, “Please have a seat, young Lin.”

As directed, Link sat down and directly asked: “I wonder what business Taoist Wuya might have with me?”

Old Taoist Wuya waved his horsetail whisk again: “Nothing more, just to give two objects to you, Young Hero Lin.”

Two ancient sandalwood boxes from the altar in front of the statue of the Three Pure Ones floated light as a feather and landed in front of Link.

Perhaps because he saw doubt in Lin’s eyes, and realized that without detailed explanation and a solid reason, Link was unlikely to accept rashly.

Old Taoist Wuya started slowly: “One of my Taoist predecessors left a prophecy, ‘When the Death Valley opens three times, a great tribulation will come upon this world. But after fifty years, one of them shall be missing. The great tribulation can be solved. Heaven will send a person who is predestined to undergo this tribulation and save this world. These two objects are what the predecessor left behind to assist the one destined for the tribulation.’”

“What does it have to do with me?”

After listening, Link was unmoved, and even somewhat annoyed by this tone.

The Wizard World had a Saint of Nostrodamus, who left behind a prophecy that stirred up the storm.

This world also has a Taoist predecessor, who left some sort of prophecy.

Link really didn’t want to get involved with similar things anymore.

Therefore, he was very firm and stood up to leave: “Taoist Wuya, please find someone else to undergo this tribulation. I don’t have the leisure to involve myself.”

The old Taoist Wuya didn’t have much reaction, he just waved his horsetail whisk and undid the restrictions on the two sandalwood boxes, and opened the lids.

Link, who had already walked to the temple door, suddenly halted.

At this moment, a shackle that was more difficult to break than the line of cause and effect, loosened!

“Damn!”

Link couldn’t help but curse in his heart!

He was about to be caught in someone else’s trap again.

After cursing a few times, Link turned around and looked at the sandalwood boxes.

He saw that each of the two boxes contained a seal.

Link walked back to the cushion and took out the two seals to examine them carefully.

Upon seeing them, Link’s expression was incredibly strange.

The one that he held in his left hand was the Yangping City Management Seal, and the one in his right hand was the Nine Elder Immortals City Seal.

Once the two seals were in his hands, the shackles immediately loosened.

Link had a strong feeling that if he finished one thing and completely possessed the two Dharma Seals, he could unlock the shackles.

This should have been a happy event.

But Link was not happy at all.

He was a wizard of the Wizard World, so why had he ended up involved with the Human Immortal Martial Path in this world, and now with Taoism as well?

This…

It was hard to evaluate.

After placing the two Dharma Seals back in the box and closing the lid, Link fell silent for a long time.

“Do you have something on your mind?”

Old Taoist Wuya asked softly.

“Can you tell me the real name and Taoist name of the predecessor who left this prophecy, and why he left it?”

Link asked instead of replying.

“Of course, I can.”

Old Taoist Wuya smiled slightly, “That predecessor’s surname was Zhang and his name was Jixian. His Taoist name was Xu Jing, and he was adept at using thunder magic.”

After a pause, old Taoist Wuya continued, “Heavenly Master Xu Jing claimed to come from the upper world. He came here for a visit and foresaw a great tribulation that would affect the entire world, so he left behind these two Dharma Seals. Xu Jing, the Heavenly Master said, these are imitation seals, but they also possess some mystic power. Those who are predestined to have them can benefit.”

“Apparently, if one wants to be predestined with these two Dharma Seals, one has to experience the tribulation to save the world. Is that correct?”

Link, by this point, could certainly discern that the parallel universe of the Wizard World that he wanted to reach was indeed a flourishing world of cultivation/cultivating immortality.

Even, there were powerful beings in that parallel universe who had foreseen the Wizards’ World’s designs long ago and had made various preparations.

The various strange occurrences on this planet were indeed caused by the utmost flourishing cultures of the two worlds, probing each other with their moves.

Link even guessed that the highest level of the two cultures, such as the Supreme Council of the Wizard World, had already established contact and understanding.

The group of young Wizards who, like Link, were stirred up by the will of the High Council and were involved in Elise Clark’s test, might also be facing a test, entering a planet that was as enigmatic and full of strange occurrences.

“You are indeed wise.”

Elder Taoist Wuya praised him.

This sentence seemed familiar…

Link inwardly rolled his eyes, then asked, “Can Taoist Wuya tell me, what exactly is this so-called great tribulation?”

“I do not know.”

Elder Taoist Wuya also showed a worried look in his eyes, “I have been observing the stars for tens of years, trying to decipher the mystery of the great tribulation, but I have gained nothing. However…”

“However, what?”

“However, the actions of Emperor Kangqian these days seem to indicate a trend towards a great tribulation.”

“The worst that Emperor Kangqian could do, at the most, was to trigger a war involving the whole world. I suppose that doesn’t meet the standard of a major calamity, does it?”

“What do you think would be the standard for a major calamity, friend?”

After some thought, Link uttered a phrase: “Heaven and earth overturned.”

A deafening roar.

Abruptly, a clap of thunder echoed across the Nine Heavens.

It was as if the invisible “Heavenly Dao” had heard Link’s blasphemously rebellious words and erupted in fury.

A series of thunderclaps resonated, one after another.

A cloud of thunder formed, hanging over the Sanyuan Temple.

Arcs of electricity crackled; the might of heaven descended abruptly.

Link looked up, his gaze piercing through the roof of the temple and the thunderclouds, touching the barrier of the World.

There was nothing there, but a will lingered.

You could call it the World’s Will, or the Heavenly Dao.

The Old Daoist of Wuwei, stimulated by this strange occurrence, could no longer maintain a clear mind and muttered to himself: “Is this the calamity-predicted person referred to by Mr. Xu Jing? His prophecy came true with a single comment!”

The next second, the Old Daoist of Wuwei, who had spent decades staring into the stars with no gains, had a realization.

This great calamity, if not properly addressed, could indeed lead to heaven and earth being flipped over!

What does it mean for heaven and earth to be flipped over?

The complete destruction of the entire planet, devoid of any trace of life!

“Hmph!”

At that moment, Link let out an angry grunt.

His will was manifested, a mysterious wave emanated from him and struck directly at the crackling thundercloud.

Another loud roar resounded.

The thundercloud, hit by Link’s anger, exploded and dispersed completely.

Downpour-like rain began suddenly in the Capital City.

Within the Imperial Palace, in a side hall heavily guarded by the Feather Forest Army.

An old man, hunched over, and evidently close to the end of his life, sat in front of an alchemy furnace, carefully tending to the flame.

Although the furnace was clearly empty, the old man treated it as though he was caring for a precious treasure.

It was as if he was truly refining pills.

“Terrible, it is absolutely terrible,” he muttered to himself as he added a piece of agarwood kindling to the fire chamber of the pill furnace.

“The great calamity is near.”

“I, an old fool, should be dying soon.”

“However, before I die, I must finish refining this batch of pills.”

“Once I refine this batch of Lifespan Extension Pills, I will have no regrets in death.”

It was evident that this old man was the Astronomical Bureau Supervisor, regarded by the Imperial Court, the nobility, and the Jianghu as the top expert in the world.

Despite never stepping down from the Observing the Stars Platform for many years, he had come down to refine pills at the invitation of Emperor Kangqian.

Even though Emperor Kangqian had already eaten the Longevity Peach, the old Supervisor acted as if he was truly refining pills.

Moreover, he was truly refining Lifespan Extension Pills.

However, these pills could be given to humans, and even to beasts. They could also seemingly be offered to nature, to heaven and earth.

In the Sanyuan Temple.

After the thundercloud had dissipated, the Old Daoist of Wuwei regained his calm.

However, the look he gave Link could not help but carry some unusual emotions.

“Daoist, if there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave now.”

Since he couldn’t escape it, he might as well enjoy it.

Link waved his hand, collected and stored the two Dharma Seals, and offered his farewell.

“Take care, friend.”

The Old Daoist of Wuwei did not detain him, nor did he stand up to see him off.

After leaving Sanyuan Temple and returning to the inn where he was staying under an assumed name, Link sat by the window, looking up at the sky with complex feelings.

They say all worldly matters are like a game of chess, with people being the pieces on the board.

But it was only when he truly felt the lack of freedom from being manipulated, that he understood how unpleasant it was.

What caused all of this? Strength, status, and power, that’s all.

And in the Extraordinary World, strength was the foundation of everything.

From midnight to dawn, and until the sun rose, Link had a realization.

Suddenly, he felt unfettered, as though shackles had been removed and chains broken.

Today, I know who I truly am.

The Hollow Void Stage, accomplished.

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