The emperorâs study, Borderless Heavenly Capital:
After Gu Hai set up a sound-isolation ritual array, he waved his hand.
Whoosh!
A black hole suddenly appeared before him.
âSiddhÄrtha Buddha, Vairocana met his end because of me. Gu Hai is here to apologize!â Gu Hai said gravely to the black hole.
There was a brief silence on the other side of the black hole.
After a while, a stout man walked out of the black hole, and it was none other than the SiddhÄrtha Buddha.
Gu Hai took out a ?arÄ«ra box and gently proffered it to the SiddhÄrtha Buddha.
The SiddhÄrtha Buddha slowly received the box. Then he closed his eyes and sensed within the box.
âThe situation was urgent at that time, and Vairocana sacrificed himself to protect me, soâŠ,â Gu Hai sighed softly.
However, the SiddhÄrtha Buddha smiled gently and said, âMister Gu, there is no need to blame yourself. I already know everything!â
âOh?â Gu Hai was puzzled.
âThe Vairocana Buddha is my dharmic incarnation. You collected his ?arÄ«ra. Through his ?arÄ«ra, I came to know everything. He did well!â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha said seriously.
âThen can you resurrect him?â Gu Hai asked solemnly.
âRest assured. I have Paradise. Although resurrecting him will take a while, with the blessings of the buddhas, one day he will be reborn, just like the AmitÄbha Buddha!â SiddhÄrtha Buddha replied with a smile.
âBeing able to resurrect is good enough. Iâm ashamed,â Gu Hai said, forcing a smile.
âNo, itâs Mr. Guâs fate. What happens today may not necessarily be a bad thing in the future,â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha said, smiling.
âMany thanks.â Gu Hai nodded slightly.
âBy the way, your son Gu Taiji is quite extraordinary! He has officially embarked on the path of cultivation now,â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha said, beaming.
âHe has started his cultivation journey? How long has it been?â Gu Hai exclaimed in surprise.
âAs you know, the Saâs Immortal Firmament and the Six Paths Immortal Firmament have asynchronous and disproportionate time flows. We initially thought you had spent many years on your side, but now weâve realized that is not the case. Gu Taiji is now twenty-five years old!â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha explained.
âTwenty-five years old? Heâs already twenty-five?â Gu Hai was astonished.
It has not been twenty-five years since I last went to Earth, right?
âAccording to your instructions, we didnât let him grow up in the immortal realm but allowed him to experience the life of an ordinary person on Earth. Despite Earthâs prohibition on cultivation, the information explosion has nurtured individuals with strong talents there!â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha recalled.
âOh?â
âWhen Gu Taiji graduated, he first worked at Long Zhanguoâs company. Later, Long Zhanguo sent him into the Host God Space. Your son has just come into contact with the Host God Space, but with the mindset of an Earthling, heâs already shown promise!â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha said, beaming.
âThatâs good!â Gu Hai smiled slightly.
âDo you want to meet him?â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha asked with a smile.
âNo need. Since heâs in the Host God Space, let him take his time and fight it out. If he wins, weâll meet in the future. Besides, if we meet too soon and he becomes dependent, it might not be good for him.â Gu Hai shook his head.
The SiddhÄrtha Buddha nodded.
âDue to the time asynchrony between the two sides, I must take my leave in case there are sudden changes over there,â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha said solemnly.
âWait!â Gu Hai frowned.
âYes?â The SiddhÄrtha Buddha looked puzzled.
âIâd like to know more about Pangu. Can you share some information?â Gu Hai asked seriously.
The recent events in the Dreamscape Field were still fresh in his memory.
âPangu?â The SiddhÄrtha Buddha frowned slightly.
âWhatâs wrong?â
âPangu is already in the past. He was the first Heaven of the Saâs Immortal Firmament and was ultimately ousted by Sa. Hah⊠However, he left an enchanted treasure on our side,â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha said solemnly.
âAn enchanted treasure?â Gu Hai was puzzled.
âYes, the Pangu Ax!â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha said solemnly.
âPangu Ax? Isnât it the Heaven Splitting Ax?â Gu Hai exclaimed in surprise.
âLong Zhanguo mentioned that the Pangu Ax looks similar to the Heaven Splitting Ax he once had, but itâs different.â The SiddhÄrtha Buddha frowned.
âOh?â
âMore accurately, it corresponds to the Heaven Splitting Ax of the Six Paths Immortal Firmament. However, the Pangu Ax was used by Pangu himself, and its ax spirit recognizes only Pangu. So, to this day, no one has gained its approval, not even Long Zhanguo. This Pangu Ax weighs billions of tons. While it has tremendous might when wielded, no one can harness that might,â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha explained.
âIf no one can use it, isnât it useless?â Gu Hai frowned.
âWe are waiting for the ax spirit of the Pangu Ax to change its mind and stand on our side,â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha said with a wry smile.
âSince it canât be used, can I borrow it for a try?â Gu Hai asked with anticipation.
âYou?â The SiddhÄrtha Buddhaâs expression changed suddenly.
âYes, let me try! Perhaps with a different person, it will be less wary?â Gu Hai smiled.
The SiddhÄrtha Buddha remained silent for a moment before finally nodding. âVery well.â
âMany thanks!â Gu Hai said solemnly.
âNo need to be polite. We share a common goal. Besides, we once considered sending the Pangu Ax over to your side.â The SiddhÄrtha Buddha smiled.
âOh?â Gu Hai was surprised.
âBack then, you brought Long Zhanguoâs spiritual souls over to our side before bringing him back to life. Do you remember that?â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha asked, smiling.
âOf course.â
âWhen Long Zhanguo came over, he also brought the ax spirit of the Heaven Splitting Ax from there. Did you know that?â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha reminisced.
âHe brought the Heaven Splitting Axâs ax spirit over?â Gu Hai exclaimed in surprise.
âThatâs right. He has already repaired the Heaven Splitting Ax, and his rapid recovery of power can be attributed to the assistance of the Heaven Splitting Ax!â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha explained.
âHe brought the Heaven Splitting Ax with him?â
âWith the Heaven Splitting Ax in his possession, he wasnât as eager for the Pangu Ax anymore. Originally, we thought he could tame the Pangu Ax, but now it seems that perhaps you can because Long Zhanguo mentioned that you have a strong affinity with the Heaven Splitting Ax!â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha recalled.
âI have a strong affinity with Long Zhanguoâs Heaven Splitting Ax?â Gu Hai said with confusion.
âThatâs correct. Long Zhanguo mentioned he lent you the Heaven Splitting Ax once. When he lent it to others, he would infuse his energy into it, making it usable by others. However, it was different with you. When it was lent to you, there was no energy from Long Zhanguo. Although you couldnât freely use the Heaven Splitting Ax, you could handle it without any resistance. This shows that you have a fate with the Heaven Splitting Ax. Itâs just that the Heaven Splitting Ax belongs to Long Zhanguo, and heâs unwilling to let it go. Thatâs why he suggested you could try the Pangu Ax!â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha reminisced.
âIn that case, Iâll be in your debt.â Gu Hai nodded.
âThe Pangu Ax weighs billions of tons. Later, Laozi and I will send it through this passage, and you should try to catch it!â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha said solemnly.
âAlright,â Gu Hai agreed.
The SiddhÄrtha Buddha stepped into the black hole and returned to the Saâs Immortal Firmament.
Gu Hai waited patiently, and soon, he heard the SiddhÄrtha Buddhaâs voice from the other side.
âMister Gu, here comes the Pangu Ax. Catch it!â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha shouted.
Gu Hai stepped into the black hole.
Through the nearby layer of light, he looked outside.
It was the immortal realmâs Spirit Mountain.
At this moment, Laozi, wearing sunglasses, and the SiddhÄrtha Buddha, each with one hand on the back of the Pangu Axâs handle, slowly maneuvered the handle towards the entrance.
Krrrrk! Krrrrk! Krrrrk! Krrrrk!
As they did so, the ground of the Spirit Mountain cracked open.
âItâs so heavy?â Gu Hai exclaimed.
âMister Gu, try it. If you canât lift it, forget it. If you can, take it back and practice with it!â Laozi said seriously.
The handle penetrated the layer of light, and Gu Hai reached out and grasped it.
Buzz!
As he held the handle, Gu Hai felt as if he could sense excitement emanating from the Pangu Ax. The Pangu Ax seemed to be at a fever pitch. What was even more surprising was that the Pangu Ax felt as light as a feather in Gu Haiâs hand, with no weight at all.
âWhatâs this?â Gu Hai was slightly puzzled.
From the way Laozi and SiddhÄrtha Buddha were lifting it, it was really heavy, right? How come I donât feel the weight?
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
The Pangu Ax trembled with excitement, shaking continuously.
Although SiddhÄrtha Buddha and Laozi were slightly surprised, Laozi said, âMister Gu, hold on tight. If itâs shaking like this, it must be quite heavy. Donât let go. If you do, the Pangu Ax will fall on the Spirit Mountain and might even shatter it!â
âItâs okay if the Spirit Mountain shatters. If Mister Gu can lift it by yourself, it seems that you indeed have a connection with the Pangu Ax. Itâs not much different from how Long Zhanguo initially grabbed the Pangu Ax, right? Mister Gu, you should try to refine it. Spend some time with it, and who knows, you might gain the Pangu Axâs recognition!â the SiddhÄrtha Buddha added with a smile.
âUmâŠalright!â Gu Hai nodded, still somewhat bewildered.
Holding the trembling Pangu Ax, Gu Hai bid farewell to Laozi and the SiddhÄrtha Buddha. He slowly walked out of the black hole and returned to his study. Then he turned and closed the passage between the two immortal firmaments.
The Pangu Ax continued to tremble, not because it was too heavy for Gu Hai to hold but because of its own excitement.
âPangu Ax?â Gu Hai curiously addressed the Pangu Ax.
However, the Pangu Ax did not seem capable of speech; it just continued to tremble.
Gu Hai gently swung it.
Boom!
The shock waves from gently swinging the ax made the entire study shudder and nearly crumble.
With the study at the center, a tremendous force acted on Borderless Heavenly Capital, causing the floating city to sway dangerously and almost collapse.
Boom!
The deafening report and temblors threw the entire Borderless Heavenly Capital into chaos. What was going on?
The startled Gu Hai quickly suppressed the Pangu Ax.
âYour Holy Eminence! Your Holy Eminence! Are you alright?â Many officials immediately gathered outside the study, looking worried.
âWeâre fine!â Gu Hai reassured them.
After dismissing the concerns of those outside, Gu Hai carefully examined the Pangu Ax.
Controlling the power of the Pangu Ax was proving to be challenging, and it seemed that the so-called ax spirit could not communicate with him.
âLetâs start the refinement process first, then,â Gu Hai said quietly.
Opening his mouth, he sucked the Pangu Ax into himself. It ended up in the hands of the Spiritual Progenitor deity king within his dantian.
The Spiritual Progenitor deity king clenched its hand and trembled, nearly dropping the Pangu Ax; the ax was incredibly heavy, almost unbelievably so.
That was the Spiritual Progenitor deity king; the strength of Gu Haiâs physical body could not even compare to one percent of the strength of his Spiritual Progenitor deity king. To think his Spiritual Progenitor deity king nearly failed to maintain its grip? đŻđđźâŻđžâŻđŁđâŽđ·âŻđ”.đ€đđ
Fortunately, the Pangu Ax recognized that the Spiritual Progenitor deity king was Gu Haiâs nascent soul in the next heartbeat and returned to a weightless state.