The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1361 - 1360: Calamity in Fate

Zhang Wang had something important to discuss with the old man but never mentioned discussing Tai Chi Boxing or any cultivation technique with Tang Rao."You brat, shut up!"

The old man was deeply interested in Tai Chi Boxing, and his thirst for knowledge was interrupted by Zhang Wang, which inevitably put him in a bad mood.

"The Tai Chi Boxing is so profound; they say Tai Chi gives birth to the Eight Trigrams, and the Eight Trigrams separate into Yin and Yang... Alas, it's just that my family needs the old man's help; otherwise, just on the topic of Tai Chi, I could talk to the old man for three days and nights."

The Tai Chi Boxing Skill is vast and profound; if you really talked about it, it wouldn't be just three days and nights; even seven days and nights wouldn't be enough.

"The concept of Tai Chi giving birth to the Eight Trigrams and the Eight Trigrams splitting into Yin and Yang is fascinating. What's the trouble your family is facing? Once I help you sort this out, you must discuss it thoroughly with me!"

The old man was in high spirits, his face lighting up like the sun breaking through clouds, his joy evident to all.

"Really, old man?"

Tang Rao wanted to say that this was exactly the effect he was aiming for, but he feared the old man would find out about the trap Tang Rao had deliberately set for him, waiting for him to jump right in, squeezing out a few tears for effect.

"Old man, you don't know, a dark sorcerer thinks I'm an outsider and is oppressing my entire family. He's scheming against us and captured my family. There's a chance... a chance something terrible has already happened to them!"

A performance worthy of an actor!

However, the truth was, Tang Rao still couldn't determine if anything had happened to Wen Jinjin and the others.

"Who is it? Since you are asking me for help, you must at least know his name, right?"

Before discussing Tai Chi with the old man, Tang Rao's affairs were none of the old man's business; but after briefly discussing Tai Chi, Tang Rao's troubles became the old man's concern. For a long time, no one was able to pique the old man's interest.

"I don't know his exact title, just that others call him the Black Demon."

The name Black Demon implies darkness; Tang Rao's understanding of Black Demon was limited to a name, but the old man understood everything with just that name.

"So, it's that old fiend stirring up trouble again, looking to cause chaos in the Divine Realm."

Want to cause chaos in the Divine Realm? The use of 'again' indicates that the old man still holds some dread for Black Demon.

"Old man, you know Black Demon? Do you have any good ways to deal with him?"

Black Demon's power surpassed Tang Rao's, so he naturally didn't dare to face him head-on.

"There are many ways, but young man, neither of us can kill Black Demon; only you can!"

Pfft!

What's the difference between saying that and saying nothing?

The old man's joke was too much!

Tang Rao couldn't beat the guy, which is why he asked the old man for help. If he could win, why would he need to find the old man and ask for help?

"My boy, it's not that I won't help you. This is your destined tribulation, and you need to face it!"

Destined tribulation?

"Old man, can you predict fate?"

Tang Rao was stunned; he wanted to see through the old man, but the gap between them was huge. The old man wasn't someone Tang Rao could see through so easily; he was far off.

"Elder Lu is an old friend of mine. What do you think?"

The old man glanced at Tang Rao with deep meaning, and Tang Rao understood it all.

Tang Rao was ignorant of many things, but the old man seemed to see everything clearly, including who taught Tang Rao how to divine fate; the old man knew that too.

Tang Rao never doubted that Black Demon was his destined tribulation again.

"It's a pity about my master; he ascended to the west too soon."

Tang Rao indeed felt guilty about Elder Lu; if it weren't for wanting to pass on all he had learned to Tang Rao, he wouldn't have ascended so quickly.

"Old man, if I confront Black Demon, who do you think has a higher chance of winning?"

The outcome was obvious; Tang Rao was just asking to face reality.

"You ask about you and Black Demon? Hahaha, young man, why ask me this? Why not divine it yourself?"

Tang Rao knew the old man would say that.

Why waste time divining for himself, the result was predictable, spending so much energy on it would be pointless.

"Forget it, I know compared to Black Demon, there is no suspense in the outcome."

"Forget it? You won't even divine it, fearing the strong will lead to fear of the unknown, what will you do on the long road ahead?"

What long road ahead? Tang Rao couldn't see the future, let alone the path ahead.

"Man proposes, god disposes; but humans can change their fate. Regardless of the outcome, you must take the first step. You can't pin all hopes on us; rely on others, and mountains may crumble. Rely on yourself; that's the advice this old man gives to you youngsters from a lifetime of experience."

Rely on others, and mountains may crumble!

Since entering the Land of Immortals and joining the Kao Shan Sect, one thing Tang Rao realized was relying on himself. From the Land of Immortals to the Divine Realm, he almost forgot the original intention of the Kao Shan Sect; didn't the Kao Shan Sect always advocate self-reliance, and Tang Rao somehow forgot the fundamental principle.

"Thank you, old man, without you, I fear I'd have lost myself again."

Tang Rao clasped his hands in gratitude to the old man.

"Young man, it's normal to take detours on the path of growth, as long as you remember your original intentions and keep your resolve in the future."

Tang Rao and the old man chatted for a while, and according to the old man, what he could provide to Tang Rao was only the address of Black Demon's lair and the method to enter it. Additionally, the old man could save Tang Rao's life at critical moments, but whether Tang Rao could kill Black Demon or not, the old man couldn't confirm nor help.

"Old man, I'll head to Black Demon's lair now; my life is completely in your hands!"

Trusting someone with your life is a significant matter; Tang Rao's willingness to do so showed his immense trust in the old man.

"Go, the time you waste might change their fates."

Tang Rao believed every word the old man said.

This time, he didn't wander aimlessly and set off with a jade pendant given by the old man.

Using the Divine Stone for transportation, Tang Rao quickly arrived at the mountain before Black Demon's lair.

A mountain so impregnable there's not even a crevice; if the old man hadn't adamantly stated Black Demon was inside, Tang Rao would never have thought Black Demon lived in such a barren place.

Following the method taught, not wanting to alert the enemy, Tang Rao once again used the Divine Stone to enter. With the Divine Stone's help, triggering mechanisms were not an issue, allowing him to advance smoothly without being noticed.

"If only I knew exactly where to go."

Tang Rao easily entered the mountain.

As soon as he stepped inside, he was met with a stench of decay so strong it almost made him vomit, holding it together thanks to those who kindly let Tang Rao practice with their bodies, helping him build up such resilience.