Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

Zheng Fa’s idea to rescue the Buddhist sect caused the members of the Supreme Elder Council to start whispering among themselves. Judging by their expressions, they clearly thought this plan was a bit too whimsical.

The thought process of this plan is actually quite simple: whatever the enemy wants to do, we must prevent it. Success is one thing, but even if we only manage to upset them, that’s good too.

The Earth Emperor Corpse’s strength is unknown, but it clearly surpasses that of a Taiyi Golden Immortal. Zheng Fa has no choice but to think of various strategies: externally with the All Heaven Stars Formation, and internally with the revival of the Buddhist sect, tackling it from both fronts.

"How do we begin the rescue?" Elder Yuan said, frowning. "Who among us dares to enter the West Continent?"

Zheng Fa smiled, "I’ll go."

"No way!"

Elder Yuan vehemently objected, "We spent a lot of effort to get you back. If you get trapped out there again, then..."

"Has Master forgotten that I have the ’One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones’ technique?"

"Oh?" Elder Yuan immediately relaxed his brow, "A doppelganger?"

"Exactly, my third doppelganger sacrificed himself for righteousness before, and I haven’t had the chance to reform it. Now it’s just the right time to take a trip to the West Continent."

Upon hearing that a doppelganger was going, Elder Yuan relaxed. After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said, "A doppelganger? If it dies, it dies. It’s not the first time, after all."

Upon hearing Zheng Fa’s plan to use a doppelganger, the others no longer objected.

Zhang continued, "Now there are two problems. First, how to enter the West Continent?"

Master Pang and the others looked at the Water Mother and only then realized why she was specially invited to this meeting.

The Water Mother also understood, "I have the technique to control Jianmu, and if I cooperate with the All Heaven Stars Formation, I can send Master Zheng’s doppelganger into the West Continent."

Zhang nodded, "Secondly, how to proceed? Our junior brother’s doppelganger only has True Immortal cultivation, it’s weak, and we don’t dare enter the West Continent to assist. This way, the doppelganger will be isolated and helpless."

Inside the West Continent are Thunder Sound Buddha, Lu Yao, and even the Earth Emperor Corpse—it’s basically a den of Great Powers. Moreover, the Great Vajra Realm obstructs entry. The other members of the Jiushan Sect, and even Zheng Fa himself, don’t dare to take the risk lightly.

In other words, the methods previously capable of countering a Golden Immortal—like the Sun-shooting Divine Bow, Slaying Immortal Sword Formation, and even the All Heaven Stars Formation—are not effective now.

Zheng Fa’s third doppelganger is just a common True Immortal. Though he doesn’t fear death, his strength is insufficient to survive under the pressure of the Four Directions Buddha.

"So you want to subdue Baihua?" the Water Mother suddenly realized.

"Exactly, if we have the assistance of the Jile Heavenly Girl, the plan would be more secure."

Master Pang urgently asked, "Water Mother, is there a way to get the Jile Heavenly Girl to assist us?"

The Water Mother hesitated, uncertainly saying, "I do."

Master Pang clapped his hands together eagerly but then heard the Water Mother say, "But relying solely on a True Immortal... it’s very difficult."

"What do you mean?"

"To restore Baihua to her original state, we must reestablish the Yaochi Divine Dao, or even subdue Baihua first."

At this, everyone understood. For the Jiushan Sect to have the capability to reestablish a divine system right under the nose of the Jile Heavenly Girl—why would they still need her help?

It’s a deadlock.

Zheng Fa wasn’t disappointed. After thinking for a moment, he said, "In that case, we won’t include the Jile Heavenly Girl in the plan, and proceed with the doppelganger acting alone as a contingency plan."

"This..."

"Even if we can’t achieve our goal, gathering some intelligence would still be beneficial."

Everyone knew this was an unavoidable decision. Zhang added, "Since the hope for the West Continent is small, our main objective should be to completely control the All Heaven Stars Formation."

The others nodded slightly, but the Water Mother was still pondering and didn’t speak.

After the meeting, Zheng Fa took Zhang back to his courtyard and instructed her, "No matter what, I must first reform my third doppelganger and then enter the Turquoise Pool."

To enter the West Continent, I must first navigate through Chaos and return to the Yaochi Immortal Realm. The All Heaven Stars Formation can only be used for a few months, and time is tight, so I dare not delay.

Zhang watched as Zheng Fa entered the serene cultivation chamber and then slowly sat down by the pavilion’s railing in the courtyard to serve as his protector.

...

More than twenty days later, Zheng Fa in the quiet chamber slowly opened his eyes and looked at his reformed third doppelganger.

This doppelganger sat cross-legged opposite Zheng Fa and looked identical to him, making Zheng Fa feel like he was looking in a mirror, except everything was mirrored and strangely peculiar.

"Change your appearance first."

The doppelganger in front of him trembled slightly, igniting spontaneously, and as the flames disappeared, a bald, shiny head appeared before Zheng Fa.

The doppelganger was now slightly shorter than Zheng Fa by half a head, youthful and handsome, with a somewhat round face, looking about eighteen or nineteen, sporting a monk’s head—a cheerful sight indeed.

Zheng Fa nodded with satisfaction, "From now on, you’ll be called the Maitreya Body."

The doppelganger slightly widened his eyes upon hearing this, seemingly struggling to hold back: "I’m just going to die again. Isn’t this name a bit self-deceptive?"

It’s true, this doppelganger, merely a small True Immortal, couldn’t accomplish much in the West Continent.

"Take it as a good sign. Who knows, maybe you’ll have some luck and become the Future Buddha?"

Luck didn’t come, but the Taiyin Fairy and Qingnv did.

As Zheng Fa walked out of the chamber, he saw the two sitting in the pavilion with Zhang, having a conversation.

Zhang wore a gentle smile, appearing particularly courteous to the pair.

Seeing Zheng Fa emerge, the three first curiously looked over at the Maitreya Body behind him before calling out:

"Junior Brother."

"Sect Leader."

Zheng Fa nodded to the three, entered the pavilion, and gave Zhang a questioning look.

"Let the two fairies tell you."

Zheng Fa turned again to Qingnv and the Taiyin Fairy.

The two exchanged glances, and Qingnv spoke first: "I am here to accompany you to the West Continent."