Chapter 74, Ran Deng Returns

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Chapter 74: Chapter 74, Ran Deng Returns Sunset and sunrise, a day passes, the Great Sun rises in the east, all beings face the sun. Inside the pavilion at the peak, Saint Zhunti stops preaching and smiles at Ran Deng in front of him. Moments later, Ran Deng suddenly awakens, feeling bewildered for a moment, then stands up and bows in gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Saint, for your teachings." Zhunti raises his hand and says with a smile, "We are Fellow Daoists, no need for such formalities." Ran Deng stands upright. Zhunti asks expectantly, "Have you had any insights?" Ran Deng sighs and says, "Indeed, it is the profound Dao of the Saint, and I am convinced, yet I have gained nothing." Zhunti sighs regretfully, stretches out his hand, and a yellow scripture appears in his palm, saying, "This is the ’Great Dream Heart Scripture’ written by my senior brother. Take it and contemplate it. Enlightenment is not an overnight matter; it still depends on you." Ran Deng hurriedly waves his hands and says, "Thank you for your generous love, Saint, but this scripture is too precious, I dare not accept it." Zhunti laughs heartily and replies, "There’s nothing precious about it; it is merely a dharma gate to realize the Dao in a dream. Take it and explore different paths in dreams, and ultimately comprehend your own Dao." Ran Deng feels a stir in his heart; realizing the Dao in a dream sounds tempting! Zhunti persuades, "Though we belong to the East and West, we all inherit the great method of Taoist Hongjun. I address Yuan Shi as brother, and you and I as Fellow Daoists; we are all one family. Helping you out is entirely appropriate, take it!" Hesitant for a moment, Ran Deng still cannot resist the temptation of the scripture, reaches out to take the ’Great Dream Heart Scripture’, and respectfully bows, saying, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist!" Zhunti laughs loudly, "I hope you can embark on your Dao soon and join us." Ran Deng grips the ’Great Dream Heart Scripture’ firmly, nods determinedly, and says, "Definitely!" He turns and walks outside, exits the pavilion, and rides an auspicious cloud towards a distant valley. As Zhunti stands up, hands clasped behind his back in the pavilion, he watches Ran Deng’s departing figure with a slight smile on his lips, thinking to himself, "Primordial World is orderly, sowing in spring and harvesting in autumn, what fruit will a seed yield? Senior Brother Yuan Shi, do not blame your junior for greed; the West is indeed too lacking!" Zhunti did not anticipate that today’s casual chess move, giving the ’Great Dream Heart Scripture’ to Ran Deng, establishing a cause and effect, the harvest would not only be a potent figure but also Ran Deng spreading teachings far beyond his expectation, laying the foundation for the prosperity of the West. ... Riding the Four Unlikes Immortal Beast, Ran Deng returns to Kunlun Mountain and feels a strong awkwardness the moment he enters, as if stepping into two different worlds. Yuqing Peak and Shangqing Peak are distinctly separated, with sharp opposition. Ran Deng leads the Four Unlikes Immortal Beast to the top of Yuqing Peak, where Guang Chengzi, Ci Hang, and others come out to meet him. Ran Deng asks with concern, "What’s going on?" Guang Chengzi whispers, "Senior Master, Master and Master Tongtian met at Taiqing Peak, probably discussing the recent fights between disciples of the two sects. They parted on bad terms." That explains it, Ran Deng further inquires, "Has Bai Jin been here recently?" Ci Hang replies coldly, "He comes daily to pay respects and disrupts Master’s cultivation, as if we disciples do not know how to be filial." Ran Deng pats the Four Unlikes beside him, chuckling, "Let’s go! Come with me to see our teacher." Guang Chengzi and others also look at the Four Unlikes, observing its bovine body, deer head, horse tail, and dragon scales, its fur glossy and muscles robust. Yun Zhongzi’s eyes light up, he licks his lips and exclaims, "A body of bovine might and dragon majesty, truly the king of beasts, if we roast a piece..." Slap~ Immortal Elder of the Southern Pole smacked Yun Zhongzi on the shoulder, frowning and displeased he said: "Junior brother, what nonsense are you talking?" Yun Zhongzi quickly responded: "Well, what I mean is that ordinary flames surely can’t deal with it." "Let’s go! We shall see Master." Ran Deng led the Four Unlikes towards the Yuqing Palace. Guang Chengzi and the others all followed behind, their eyes subtly filled with anticipation, surely Master will be touched! Then he will directly turn Bai Jin’s gifted chariot into dust. As Ran Deng approached Yuqing Palace, he bowed and said: "Disciple, seeking to see the teacher." Guang Chengzi and the others also bowed, loudly saying: "Disciple seeks to see Master." Inside Yuqing Palace, Primordial Venerable helplessly thought to himself, they really found it huh! But these kinds of mounts like oxen and horses really don’t meet my aesthetic, where is the nobility and imposing presence of Nine Dragons Incense Chariot? I’ll just have to find an opportunity to give it away later. The awe-inspiring voice of Primordial Venerable sounded: "Come in!" Ran Deng, leading the Chan Sect Disciples, entered followed by a Four Unlikes. Ran Deng bowed and said: "Greetings to Master!" Guang Chengzi and the other Chan Sect Disciples all knelt on the cushions, bowing deeply and said: "We pay tribute to Master!" The Four Unlikes also hurriedly prostrated on the ground, its little eyes rolling up briefly, its heart trembling with awe, this truly is the presence of a Saint, far more majestic than Saint Zhunti previously. Primordial Venerable nodded slightly, his mighty voice echoing: "All of you, stand up." The disciples stood and sat on the cushions, the Four Unlikes nervously stood up, its small eyes stealthily sweeping around, thinking this is now my home, not bad! Not bad! Primordial Venerable asked: "What brings you all here together?" Ran Deng respectfully answered: "We disciples heard that Master still doesn’t have a mount, and felt very anxious about it. After our discussion, we decided that I would search the Primordial World for a mount for Master, to express our filial piety." Guang Chengzi and the others all nodded, exactly right, it was a joint decision by all of us. Primordial Venerable revealed a slight smile and said: "You are all thoughtful, but I already have a vehicle." Ran Deng respectfully said: "We know, Nine Dragons Incense Chariot was a gift from nephew Bai Jin, taken from the Dragon Palace of the East Sea. But we also know that teacher is not fond of this mount, the esteemed and impeccable Saint returns to simplicity, how could he be so ostentatious? That’s why I sought the Immortal Beast Four Unlikes, unassuming in appearance yet bearing the noble Dragon’s might, most suitable as a mount for you, Master." Primordial Venerable looked down at them, speechless in his mind, how did you know I don’t like it? Can the majestic Nine Dragons Incense Chariot really be inferior to an ox? Wait, this isn’t even an ox. Primordial Venerable looked at the Four Unlikes, the more he looked, the more displeased he felt, it looked neither like a deer, nor a horse, nor an ox, nor a dragon, truly offending aesthetics. Guang Chengzi knelt down with a thud, sincerely saying: "This is our heartfelt intention as disciples, please do not decline, Master." True Man Yuding, Taiyi True Man and other disciples, all bowed deeply and solemnly said: "This is our true intent as disciples, please accept it, Master." Primordial Venerable indifferently said: "Very well! Since it is your intention, I will accept it. Yun Zhongzi, you will be responsible for feeding the Four Unlikes." Yun Zhongzi was taken aback, then quickly responded joyfully: "Thank you for your trust, Master, don’t worry, this disciple will ensure this Divine Beast is well-nourished and robust." Primordial Venerable waved his hand saying: "Go!"

Chapter 74, Ran Deng Returns

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