Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 624 - 343 Return_2
Their once prideful divine artifacts appeared like scrap copper and iron in front of the Treasure Vase of the Great Dao, unworthy of mention. They gathered around the vase like curious babies, sensing the unique Law within, and pondering the method of its refinement.
Especially the Fire God, as the existence among the gods who loved artifact refining the most, spent most of his year endlessly refining artifacts. If it weren't for the crisis of world destruction this time, he would not have shown himself at all. Now, seeing the Treasure Vase of the Great Dao, it seemed as if a brand-new world of artifact refining had unveiled its mysterious corner to him. This sensation made his soul tremble with fascination, dumbly staring at the vase floating in mid-air, his eyes filled with obsession.
"Within this Treasure Vase of mine, there is a nascent world, incomplete and imperfect. If you wish, I can merge this world with the Treasure Vase World, and perhaps in the future, there will be an opportunity to reintegrate it into the Three Realms," Mr. Lu said, finishing his words.
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes suddenly brightened. The green-robed gentleman before them was clearly a significant figure. If they could take shelter under him, safety would naturally be secured, a desirable boon for everyone, so they readily agreed.
As for Arthur, his trust in Lu Yu was absolute, naturally not voicing any opposition, and the Will of the World had already reached an agreement with Lu Yu. With all difficulties resolved, Lu Yu's mind moved, and the Treasure Vase unleashed vast power, pulling and tugging the newly reborn void of the world.
Even the somewhat feeble Will of the World cooperated fully, so Lu Yu did not expend much effort before the two worlds merged into one.
The moment they merged, Lu Yu could clearly sense his Treasure Vase of the Great Dao beginning to feel heavy, a world's weight was far from illusory.
Fortunately, the vase was his life-bound magical treasure, in tune with his will, otherwise it would be almost impossible to utilize this treasure.
Now the two worlds began to merge, the world surrounded by the vast ocean and the residual small world gradually became one, with the people hidden within the world witnessing the land moving, seas appearing out of nowhere, huge waves crashing against the shore, the sky rising, and the ground thickening. In just a few breaths' time, the entire world seemed to have expanded significantly.
The crowd watched the unfolding scene with wide-eyed astonishment. Such a spectacle of world merging was not something one could easily witness.
And for the surviving divine spirits, this was an once-in-a-millennium opportunity. With the merging of worlds and the externalization of Laws, it was a feast for the gods. Many divine spirits thus greatly increased in strength, especially the God of Knowledge and Wisdom who, with this opportunity, gorged on the spectacle. The previous great battle had allowed him to touch upon another tier of heaven and earth, and this chance further deepened his understanding of this power. He believed it wouldn't be long before his power would undergo an earth-shattering transformation.
The merging of the worlds seemed slow but was astonishingly quick, primarily due to the cooperation of the Will of the World, making everything fall into place. In less than half a day, the two worlds had completely merged as one.
A brand-new small world appeared before everyone's eyes. Compared to the previous land-filled world, the current world now had many more oceans and lakes, and within the vast sea, there were even more mysterious islands. As the small world once opened by Lu Yu, there were still many remnants of good things on the islands.
The expansion of the land made the once dense population seem sparse, but Lu Yu wasn't worried at all. After all, the human race's ability to multiply was well-known throughout the Three Realms. In no time at all, the entire world would be full of human footprints.
Watching this scene, a gratified smile appeared on Arthur's face. At this moment, he could finally face his death with peace. Previously, he was merely sustaining himself on a heart full of fervor. But now that the dust had settled, Arthur's demeanor relaxed, his entire body seeming to turn to ash.
"Mr. Lu, thank you. To have met you is the honor of my lifetime," Arthur said sincerely. Lu Yu's arrival changed his life, filling his world with color, allowing him to live through a period of dazzling brilliance.
Lu Yu merely smiled slightly and said, "If that is so, then I must ask you for a favor."
Arthur was stunned, as he was already a dying man, how could he possibly help Lu Yu? Therefore, he looked at Lu Yu with a face full of surprise.
Lu Yu continued: "You've seen this world's birth. The gods will need time to adapt to the changes in the Laws, but so many creatures need someone to watch over them for me. I certainly don't want to take charge of a world only to have it fall silent. Arthur, would you like to be the king of this world?"
"But I..." Arthur looked at his body, which was gradually dissipating. He had burned his soul; his condition was beyond cure.
"Haha, rest assured, in your world the injury of the soul is incurable, but in the Three Realms, although the injury of the soul is tricky, it is not beyond remedy."
Having said this, Lu Yu waved his hand gently, and a stream of clear spring water appeared in the air, washing over Arthur's soul, moisturizing the soul that was on the brink of dissipating. The cracks began to slowly heal, and a vigorous vitality suddenly manifested from Arthur's body.
The once aged face was rejuvenated, and in an instant, Arthur found that both his body and soul were fully restored, the long-lost power filling every corner of his being.
"Mr. Lu, what is this..." Arthur exclaimed in surprise.
"Consider it your reward for helping me manage this world!" Lu Yu said with a smile, he seemed like a gentle breeze at this moment, putting minds at ease.
Once everything in the new world had been arranged to his satisfaction, Lu Yu at last felt at peace to embark on his return journey home, the trip this time had been somewhat long.
Following the karmic connection left by Empress Hou Tu, Lu Yu opened a spatial channel, and with one step, he was between two worlds.
Familiar Mountain Luoxia appeared before him once again, giving Lu Yu a sense of otherworldly detachment. He looked around with a relaxed expression, feeling extremely contented at heart.
As Lu Yu stepped out of the spatial channel, his disciples immediately sensed their teacher's presence. One by one, they hurried out of their caves.
"Where have you been these days, Teacher?" Liu Qingyun asked with concern after he and his junior fellow disciples had paid their respects to Lu Yu.
After all, Lu Yu usually informed them in advance whenever he left, so that Liu Qingyun and the others could prepare. Only this time it had been sudden, with no chance to explain, and Lu Yu's previous unease had worried them all.
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It should be known that for a cultivator at Lu Yu's realm, a sudden impulse is an important warning, usually concerning their own life or great karmic events. They couldn't help but worry.
Fortunately, Lu Yu's safe return had set their anxious hearts at ease.
"How long have I been away?" Lu Yu asked in a solemn voice.
"Neither more nor less, it has been thirty days since you left, Teacher." Liu Qingyun answered respectfully, confused as to why his teacher would ask such a question.
Lu Yu, however, was silently considering in his heart. He had already sensed the weirdness of time; he had actually spent nearly thirty years in that other world, whereas only thirty days had passed in the Three Realms.
Indeed, it was due to All Saints' meddling that caused a discrepancy in the flow of time between the two worlds. Likely it had been done so that the old days would not quickly discover the location of the Three Realms, thereby posing a threat to the beings of the Three Realms deliberately.
"What exactly happened, Teacher, that you were out of touch all this time?" Liu Qingyun, as the eldest senior brother, took the initiative to ask.
Lu Yu did not hide anything and recounted the events one by one as a way to broaden his disciples' horizons and enlighten them. The disciples were all agape with shock. They couldn't have imagined that so much had happened to their teacher in just thirty short days.
They were especially afraid of the power of the old days and All Saints, that easy capacity to destroy heavens and exterminate worlds truly terrifying.
