The Tathāgata Must Fail

Chapter 66: Immortal Master Erlang


Immortal Master Erlang was drinking in a tavern on Huaguo Mountain.

"This wine from Huaguo Mountain is really delicious."

As he drank, he thought to himself that if those soldiers under his command could also learn this winemaking technique, he wouldn't need to stay here any longer.

"Excuse me, excuse me!"

There came shouting from outside the tavern.

"Has another noble or royal arrived?"

Immortal Master Erlang frowned slightly, knowing certainly that some noble or royal must have brought gifts to Huaguo Mountain, a situation that had become quite common recently.

Yunxiao City rose into the sky, shaking the Four Great Continents, and nations of humans came one after another to celebrate.

In addition to humans, some Independent Immortals and Taoists also came over because of the Immortal Summoning Order, and demons built a floating city that made many immortals view Huaguo Mountain with new respect.

"How does Sun Wukong's brain even work?"

Immortal Master Erlang thought that everything about Huaguo Mountain was crafted by Sun Wukong to be different from the outside world.

He originally came here to cause trouble, stayed for a while, and now he practically wanted to move here.

Once this thought started, it couldn't be stopped.

Immortal Master Erlang finished his wine, settled the bill, and turned into a sparrow as he went out to find a friend.

This was an Immortal he met on Huaguo Mountain; they had drunk together for many years. Last month, this Immortal, because he didn't have money to pay for the drinks, took up the Immortal Summoning Order and found a job in Huaguo Mountain.

He worked at the Daoist Research Institute in Yunxiao City, and Immortal Master Erlang quickly found him after flying up to Yunxiao City.

"Barefoot Immortal."

Immortal Master Erlang landed on the Immortal's shoulder and asked, "How's the work here?"

"Quite an eye-opener."

Barefoot Immortal said with a smile, "I thought they needed my physical strength, but it turned out to be just research on Immortal Law, and I even got the opportunity to comprehend some new spells."

Immortal Master Erlang looked surprised: "You were able to comprehend new spells?"

"That's right. The demons here are quite clever and gave me a lot of ideas."

Barefoot Immortal nodded and said, "I just finished work and was about to find you for a drink, since you've come, let's go together."

Immortal Master Erlang was even more surprised; it wasn't even noon, and they were going to drink—seems like Barefoot Immortal's job is quite relaxed.

Moreover, the Immortal had been spending generously lately, the reward must also be substantial.

Immortal Master Erlang was tempted.

"I want to meet Monkey King, please introduce me."

He said to Barefoot Immortal.

"That's easy."

Barefoot Immortal nodded, "Monkey King is in the library. Hide on me, and I'll take you there, will find a chance to introduce you."

"Alright."

Immortal Master Erlang flew around Barefoot Immortal, then transformed into a button and inlaid himself on the clothes.

Barefoot Immortal brought him to the library.

The library in Yunxiao City could be called the first real library of the Four Great Continents, with countless books, vast like a sea of smoke.

Immortal Master Erlang was immediately astounded upon arriving at the library.

"How can this be."

He saw the books flying all over.

"How can these books fly?"

Immortal Master Erlang asked.

"These books are blessed with Daoist Talismans."

Barefoot Immortal explained, "They are not easily damaged, and they can even fly back to their original shelves on their own."

He pulled a book off a nearby shelf, let go, and indeed, the book automatically flew back.

"Isn't it interesting?"

Barefoot Immortal said.

Immortal Master Erlang nodded.

"Above this, there's something even more interesting."

Barefoot Immortal led Immortal Master Erlang through layers of book sea, reaching the inner area of the library.

There, Sun Wukong and Immortal Zhenyuan were engaging in conversation.

Seeing them engrossed in their conversation, Barefoot Immortal stood aside and did not dare to interrupt.

"Immortal, what do you think? I told you the power of an immortal is indispensable, didn't I?"

Sun Wukong said, holding a book.

This book was different than those in the outer area; its cover glimmered with transparent wings, and the Spiritual Energy on it hardly dissipated over time.

Immortal Zhenyuan's face showed astonishment: "I really never expected that the same techniques, regular Daoist skills could only last a month, but once learned by an immortal, these books could maintain their spirituality almost permanently."

"This is the power of an immortal."

Sun Wukong said, "Mortal Daoist skills do not last long, but every immortal is an outstanding craftsman, capable even of creating eternal runes."

Immortal Zhenyuan nodded, "Had I known this earlier, you should have issued the Immortal Summoning Order sooner."

"Without Yunxiao City, how would the immortals even take our techniques seriously?"

Sun Wukong laughed: "Even now, they have barely changed their views."

Immortal Zhenyuan nodded: "It's a pity, this is also beneficial for the immortals."

"What are they talking about?"

Listening from the side, Immortal Master Erlang couldn't help but ask Barefoot Immortal.

"Immortals command their techniques to create Spiritual Objects that demons cannot."

Barefoot Immortal replied: "They are also studying the differences and reasons within."

Immortals can refine the techniques of Huaguo Mountain while demons also study the spells of immortals, inspiring the immortals.

"Ever since I started cultivating, I always assumed using spells was a natural thing."

Barefoot Immortal said: "I never thought about the principles within, but Monkey King seems to have figured it out."

Although the research of Huaguo Mountain is still in the initial stages, while demons studied, seeing their different understandings and approaches brought great insights to Barefoot Immortal.

He developed a completely different view of Immortal Techniques.

Immortal Master Erlang was astounded in his heart, Huaguo Mountain was actually undertaking such profound research; no wonder Barefoot Immortal preferred to stay rather than leave.

He had underestimated Monkey King; his Immortal Summoning Order had deeper significance than it seemed.

Immortal Master Erlang nudged Barefoot Immortal.

Barefoot Immortal looked puzzled but still stepped out of the library.

"True Monarch, why did you call me out?"

He asked.

Immortal Master Erlang reverted to his original form, looking back at the library: "I still need to make some preparations."

He couldn't meet Monkey King this way; he needed to think through how to speak to him.

"What preparations? True Monarch, you worry too much." Barefoot Immortal smiled: "Monkey King is very easy to talk to, you can just go and meet him."

Immortal Master Erlang shook his head: "You don't know; he and I still have some unresolved issues."

Barefoot Immortal looked puzzled.

At that moment, Immortal Master Erlang's ears twitched, and he looked up at the sky.

"Someone is calling me."

He said to Barefoot Immortal and ascended to the clouds.

"Immortal Master Erlang."

Gold Star Taibai was waiting in the sky with Emperor Jade's Edict.

He looked at Immortal Master Erlang, sighed, and said: "The Jade Emperor has an edict."

The Jade Emperor ultimately did not change his mind.

Hearing the edict, Immortal Master Erlang took the edict with a look of anger on his handsome face.

The Jade Emperor didn't want to be the bad guy, making him wield the sword!

Yet, the Jade Emperor was still the Jade Emperor. No matter how dissatisfied Immortal Master Erlang was, he could only obey.

He responded affirmatively and turned downward.

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