Chapter 57 – Lu Jin's Request
Seeing Tian Jinzhong's limbs had been severed, Wu Tong didn't dare hesitate. He immediately picked up the Life Water 3.0 and loaded it into a syringe.
Then, he injected the medicine directly into Tian Jinzhong's central meridian.
The surging medicinal power burst forth. The immense life force instantly swept throughout Tian Jinzhong's entire body.
It began healing his damaged meridians, treating internal injuries, expelling clotted blood and impurities from within his body...
Once all of that was resolved, the remaining life force started to gather around the limbs, nurturing them. Fresh flesh and blood began to gradually grow from the wounds.
As the life force nurtured the area and the flesh rapidly regenerated, the piercing pain Tian Jinzhong initially felt suddenly turned into an intense itch.
Yet Tian Jinzhong was overjoyed, because he knew that this itch came from the rapid growth of new flesh and the recovery of his body.
Just like that, Wu Tong stood at the side, watching Tian Jinzhong's severed limbs. Under the effect of a green radiance, bone fragments swiftly emerged, followed by the covering of flesh and blood, the spread of meridians, and finally the skin sealing everything on the surface...
...
While Wu Tong was treating Tian Jinzhong—
The old Celestial Master and the others had begun a more detailed questioning of Zhang Chulan and his companion.
"What? You're saying you resurrected your grandfather?"
Lu Jin looked at Zhang Chulan in disbelief.
The old Celestial Master at the side was equally surprised. He had originally assumed it was Wu Tong who revived Zhang Huayi—he never imagined it was Zhang Chulan's doing.
"It was me. Master, who did you think it was?"
Zhang Chulan looked puzzled, not understanding why they were so shocked.
"You'd better explain it in detail, Chulan," said the old Celestial Master quickly, intercepting Lu Jin before he could expose his own assumptions.
"Alright then, here's what actually happened..."
As Zhang Chulan recounted his story, everyone present gradually became engrossed in the tale.
By the time he finished, the old Celestial Master and the others finally understood and exclaimed, "So that's how it is... the Myriad Worlds, the Endless Void... and even 'Outcast World'..."
"This is even more thrilling than I imagined."
He pondered inwardly, 'I didn't expect it was my own misunderstanding that caused this confusion.
But based on what Chulan described, Wu Tong also has limitless potential. It's not impossible for him to reach the level of the Three Purities Ancestors in the future.
Forget it—besides, since he's the one treating Junior Brother Jinzhong, granting him access to the scripture pavilion can count as a gesture of goodwill.'
Thinking this, the old Celestial Master let out a sigh and relaxed.
"Old Celestial Master, those little brats from Quanxing dared to go that far. Just tell me what you plan to do, and I'll fully support you," Lu Jin quickly declared after hearing the full account.
He may be known as a man without blemish, but he wasn't stupid. So long as he could hold onto the thigh of Longhu Mountain's Zhang Chulan—someone who could connect with the Myriad Worlds—
Not only could he bring his master Zuo Ruotong back to life, but in the future, he might even ascend to immortality, or travel through other worlds and witness their boundless wonders.
Those are infinite worlds, after all—perhaps even places where he could meet legendary figures like Lü Zu, Zhang Daoling, Zhang Sanfeng, Master Kong, Prime Minister Zhuge... and contend alongside heavenly deities and ancient sages.
The limitless possibilities of infinite worlds stirred even someone like Lu Jin, reputed to be incorruptible for life.
"Old Lu, don't worry. Since you've heard this much, don't you already understand what that big-eared scoundrel means?"
The old Celestial Master saw through Lu Jin's thoughts and offered a reassuring smile.
"Zhang Huayi's intention? I see now..." With the old Celestial Master's reminder, the emotionally stirred Lu Jin finally snapped back to awareness.
Only then did he realize that Zhang Huayi had already considered him a collaborator. Otherwise, given Zhang Huayi's personality, there's no way he would have allowed Lu Jin to overhear something so significant.
Realizing this, Lu Jin breathed a sigh of relief. A good reputation truly pays off—didn't it just lead to this incredible benefit?
Lu Jin couldn't help but feel thankful for the title of 'a man without blemish' he had carried throughout his life.
"But Old Lu, you're right too. It's time those Quanxing brats got a proper lesson."
Speaking of Quanxing, a flash of cold light passed through the old Celestial Master's eyes, and his entire aura instantly changed—shifting from relaxed and idle to sharp and aggressive.
A vast pressure surged through the entire hall. Everyone present found it hard to breathe under the weight of it.
Fortunately, the old Celestial Master noticed their discomfort and withdrew his aura. Only then could everyone finally catch their breath.
Seeing how uneasy everyone looked, the old Celestial Master calmed his emotions, though the rage in his heart still simmered.
Those little brats from Quanxing actually dared to attack Longhu Mountain during the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony—and even worse, they caused his junior brother to be separated from him by life and death.
Even with the old Celestial Master's temperament, after hearing Zhang Chulan's account, he couldn't help but feel furious.
"Master, as for how to deal with Quanxing—I've actually had an idea for a while. How about we do this..."
Zhang Chulan picked up where the old Celestial Master had left off and casually shared his own plan.
"To continue hosting the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony and lure them into the trap? You brat... this plan is flawless."
After hearing Zhang Chulan's strategy, everyone present couldn't help but nod in agreement. With proper preparation this time, they were confident they could wipe out Quanxing's core forces in one stroke.
Lu Jin in particular burst into loud laughter upon hearing it.
When it came to hatred toward Quanxing, no one present detested that organization more deeply than Elder Lu.
After finalizing the plan to encircle and eliminate Quanxing, the atmosphere in the hall gradually relaxed.
The old Celestial Master pulled Zhang Huayi aside to reconnect emotionally and express his regret over the events of the past.
Meanwhile, Lu Jin wrapped his arm around Zhang Chulan's neck and led him to a quiet corner.
"Chulan... about that resurrection item of yours…"
Lu Jin seemed a little embarrassed, speaking in a hesitant and awkward tone.
To ask a junior for something—it made Lu Jin feel like his old face was practically steaming red.
"Elder Lu, is it about your master?"
Seeing Lu Jin act so bashfully amused Zhang Chulan quite a bit. He hadn't expected that the upright and forthright Lu Jin from the storyline would have this side to him.
The moment Lu Jin mentioned the resurrection item, Zhang Chulan instantly guessed who he wanted to bring back—it had to be Lu Jin's master.
That legendary Daying Immortal, Zuo Ruotong.
"There are still resurrection coins left, and I can give you one. But Elder Lu, resurrection using a coin requires meeting three conditions:
First, the deceased's body tissue must still exist.
Second, the deceased cannot have died of old age.
Third, the resurrection process only brings them back to life—it does not remove any abnormal conditions."
"I know a bit about Sect Master Zuo's situation. He does meet the conditions for resurrection. But do you have the confidence to persuade him to keep on living?
After all, he was the one who willingly gave up his life in pursuit of the path ahead."
Lu Jin didn't respond immediately. Instead, he looked at Zhang Chulan in stunned silence, as though he had just heard something incomprehensible.
Zhang Chulan was briefly confused by the look, then suddenly understood.
That's right—giving up on life? How could that be? Upon hearing about the boundless vastness of the Endless Void and the Myriad Worlds, even someone like Zuo Ruotong would likely be filled with longing.
With such a future to look forward to, why would he choose death?
Besides, the problem of having no path in the Third Stage of Reversal of Life wasn't even a problem anymore. Even now, with Brother Wu Tong's capabilities, it could easily be resolved.
(End of Chapter)
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