Chapter 140 - 137: Who Severed the Arm of Hongjun
Upon arriving at Mount Shu, Daoist Enlightenment and Venerable Ape ascended and found their way to the Welcoming Immortals’ Platform. The custodian of the platform, noticing the arrival of the esteemed guests, busied himself by striking the Great Bell twenty-two times, indicating the exalted status of the visitors.
Upon hearing the bell toll twenty-two times, the Sect Leader, Green Duckweed Daoist, knew that prestigious guests had arrived, and descended the mountain, riding his sword. He appeared middle-aged, dressed in simple, plain green clothes, embodying the saying ’donning green robes whilst wielding a sword’. Most sword cultivators preferred to wear green.
The Sect Leader alighted at the Welcoming Immortals’ Platform, and the surrounding disciples couldn’t help but bow and address him as the Supreme Sect Leader. Green Duckweed Daoist nodded slightly and raised his hand to signal them to rise.
Green Duckweed Daoist laughed, "Venerable Ape, I have sent you letters, and I’ve been looking forward to your visit! You’ve finally arrived!"
Venerable Ape laughed heartily, "How could I not come when Daoist Green Duckweed beckons? It’s just that I had an epiphany about a sword technique on the way, which caused some delay."
Green Duckweed Daoist turned his head and felt that although the black-clothed Daoist seemed ordinary, he exuded a depth like that of an abyss, a restraint akin to a wild knife wrapped tight or a Divine Sword sheathed—his appearance was plain, but formidable. The Daoist hurriedly bowed deeply, "May I ask how to address this Daoist friend?"
Daoist Enlightenment responded with a bow, "I am known by my Dharma name, Daoist Enlightenment. Previously in the Southern Toad Continent, I was invited by your distinguished Mount Shu disciples to ascend the mountain, and along the way, I met with Venerable Ape. Our arrival is somewhat presumptuous; please forgive us, Sect Leader."
Green Duckweed Daoist replied, "How could I? It is an honor for Daoist friends like you to visit Mount Shu. This time, I must also ask for your assistance."
He glimpsed at the sword behind Daoist Enlightenment, finding it extraordinary. Even sheathed, there was a sense of sharpness leaking out. He thought, "This must be a Divine Sword! It’s surprising that Xu Hai and Xu Qing have indeed found a master with such a sword."
"Sect Leader Brother," Xu Hai and Xu Qing greeted with a bow.
"No need for formalities," Green Duckweed Daoist slightly nodded.