The Sutra of Nothingness

It must be said that as his understanding of the Tao became deeper and deeper, Shangguan Duo was able to move forward with unstoppable speed. It didn't take long for him to reach the second level.

Thinking back to the goals I set when I first came here, it seems to have become out of reach now. I guess the overseas fairy island has already changed beyond recognition, a desolate and dilapidated scene. If humans want to return to their homeland, I'm afraid it will be difficult to adapt to that kind of life!

However, it was a place where humans had lived for generations, and even though it was dilapidated, it was still hard to let go of it emotionally. For this reason, he was still determined to work hard to find a solution.

"Fairy Lingbi! I am Shangguan Duo, the Wuwei Dao! I came here today to defeat you and reach the first floor, and to ask you for an answer!" Shangguan Duo shouted loudly as he stepped onto this floor. Although he had not yet been seen, his voice resounded throughout the space!

"Oh? My friend, are you here for some spiritual beast?" Before he showed up, Shangguan Duo heard a pleasant and melodious sound like a silver bell coming from all directions!

"Senior, Senior Shengzhan has been determined for many years, but he has never been able to see through your true inner thoughts, so he sent me to find a definite answer to untie the knot that has troubled his heart for many years! This knot is also the key to hindering his smooth ascension!" Shangguan Duo responded frankly.

"Oh? Why didn't he come here to ask me in person? Why did he send you here instead?" With a breeze blowing, a beautiful figure gradually appeared in front of Shangguan Duo, and a pleasant voice like a silver bell came into his ears. Despite this, the face of the woman in front of him was just as Liyue Fairy said, slightly different from ordinary fairies.

Needless to say, her entire body was covered with thick hair; and her face was extremely ancestral. If no one had told him in advance, Shangguan Duo would probably have mistaken her for being from the same ethnic group as the Great Sage Shengzhan!

"Senior Lingbi, Senior Shengzhan is now sticking to his promise to you and is determined not to attack women, so now he is trapped down there and can't get out! If he can't overcome this obstacle in his heart, I'm afraid he will never be able to come up to meet you!" Shangguan Duo explained hurriedly.

"So that's how it is. Spiritual beasts are spiritual beasts after all, and they are very different from humans! They often only understand the surface meaning of the text, but never think about the deeper meaning! I wonder if it has ever mentioned to you a sentence I once said to it? The answer I gave is hidden there!" Lingbi Fairy raised the corner of her mouth and smiled slightly, then turned her back to Shangguan Duo and said softly.

"What did you say? Senior Shengzhan only told me that the fairy hates men who beat women! There was no other words besides that. He also said that in order to practice this, he has not fought with any opposite sex for thousands of years! Even when I was just exchanging skills with the Fairy Liyue, it made it furious and it wanted to punish me severely immediately!" Shangguan Duo replied with a look of grievance.

"This monkey really only listened to this one sentence. It couldn't hear a word of what was said afterwards!" Fairy Lingbi stomped her feet in anger and said angrily.

Shangguan Duo couldn't help but feel curious when he heard this, and asked quickly: "I wonder what the fairy said to Senior Sheng Zhan? Why did the fairy get so angry?"

Fairy Lingbi turned around and answered slowly: "I once told him that spirit beasts are actually different from us humans. They don't need to care about too many worldly rules and constraints. Sometimes, I really envy those spirit beasts who can live freely and only need to pay attention to the people and things they care about. However, I don't have such an opportunity to stay away from this complicated world. After all, I am still just an ordinary person in this world!" While speaking, although her face was covered with thick hair, a hint of shyness could still be vaguely seen.

Shangguan Duo was so smart that he understood it immediately and said with a smile: "Could it be that Senior hopes that Senior Sheng Zhan can take the initiative to invite you..."

"Oh, what a pity! It's just a piece of wood and knows nothing about anything! What's worse is that it is not willing to take the initiative to learn. Many things are too difficult for a girl like me to talk about!" Lingbi Fairy twisted her body shyly, and even the corners of her clothes were almost torn by her.

"Hahahaha, I understand, Senior Lingbi! After I take care of my own affairs, I will definitely convey it to Senior Shengzhan!" Shangguan Duo heard this and immediately understood the reason. This matter was probably related to the Great Sage Shengzhan. As long as the key point was pointed out, all problems would naturally be solved.

"Are you really determined to go to this first floor?" When Fairy Lingbi heard Shangguan Duo's words, the goal he clearly stated when he first came to her suddenly emerged in her mind, and she couldn't help but feel a little worried. After all, she had dealt with many people on this first floor before, and she always felt that Shangguan Duo did not belong to this level!

"Well, senior, I know that this mission is arduous, but I am still determined to give it a try. What I pursue is not personal desire, but to save the people and quell the chaos of demons. Only by obtaining that ray of immortal energy and using its power to ascend can I realize my wish and lead him to the fairyland, where there are powerful people. He will definitely not be as rampant as in the lower world. As for the human world, with all the seniors in charge, I firmly believe that the demons will not be able to wreak havoc for too long. It is my lifelong wish to make the human world return to its former prosperity!" Shangguan Duo responded with a firm look and nodded solemnly.

Fairy Lingbi stared at Shangguan Duo with a trace of worry in her eyes: "Child, perhaps your ideals are too beautiful, but reality is often cruel and ruthless. According to my observation, the strength of this first-level person is unfathomable, and I am afraid that we cannot contend with him. With my current level of cultivation, although I am only one step away from becoming an earthly immortal, I feel deeply ashamed when facing this person. If you insist on stepping forward to challenge, I am afraid you will not be able to retreat unscathed, and you may even get nothing." She advised earnestly, hoping that Shangguan Duo would think twice before acting.

Shangguan Duo looked ahead with a firm gaze. He knew very well how cruel the reality was. "Someone has to stand up and make sacrifices. If no one is willing to pay, how can mankind continue to survive? Since we set foot on this island, time has passed quickly, but we have survived! I believe that many children are now curious about the world outside the island? And those children who have been transferred here since childhood have now grown into strong people who can stand on their own. Unfortunately, despite this, they still cannot return to their hometown that they have been thinking about day and night! So, I think it is completely worth it to exchange my life for the opportunity for these children to return home!"