Chapter 1012: Chapter 1008 Asito Immortal
“How could it be… Even Mr. Asito can’t save India… Who else is there to save…”
The monk called out in despair, and at the same time, he breathed his last breath.
Ye Tian supported Aishwarya as they continued on their way, continuously channeling his Inner Strength into Aishwarya’s body to help keep her warm.
“Aishwarya, why bother telling someone who is about to die such things? Isn’t it better to let them die while clinging to their fantasies?”
Ye Tian asked with a smile, but Aishwarya shook her head and said, “The reason the Divine Race has been able to enslave the Indian people for so many years is because of their faith. Tens of millions of Indians have died because of faith, and that’s actually foolish. It does nothing to save India!
Now, so many believers have died just to catch a glimpse of the Immortal Asito. Wouldn’t it be better if these people participated in resisting the Divine Race?”
Aishwarya had her reasons for her actions, and Ye Tian did not argue further but instead continued to lead Aishwarya on their climb.
With Ye Tian’s speed, climbing the mountain was almost as easy as walking on flat ground. To him, a peak of several thousand meters was child’s play.
By dusk, Ye Tian finally brought Aishwarya to the summit of Mount Kailash. The summit was perpetually covered in snow, accompanied by continuous snowstorms. Without Ye Tian’s constant infusion of Inner Strength to keep Aishwarya warm, she might not have survived!
Ye Tian looked at Aishwarya, who appeared chilled to the bone, and laughed, “Aishwarya, after being pen pals with the Immortal Asito for so many years, didn’t you know that the place he resides is extremely dangerous?”
Aishwarya replied with a wry smile, “The Immortal Asito is India’s only pride. If not for the harsh environment of this sacred mountain, the claws of the Divine Race would have already reached here by now!”
“That’s true!”
Ye Tian nodded in agreement.
Overall, there was a reason for the Immortal Asito choosing to seclude himself at the summit of Mount Kailash.
Although this is a sacred mountain for India, it lies outside Indian territory, so the reach of the Indian deities doesn’t extend this far because there are powerful forces here as well.
This is precisely why the Immortal Asito can protect himself…
Ye Tian and Aishwarya searched around the summit of Mount Kailash and found a temple, a tiny temple, even smaller than those in small towns.
However, this temple was exceptionally well-decorated. Even amidst the blizzard, it stood majestically without any damage, its image solemn and dignified, impressing all who saw it.
Aishwarya pointed at the temple and said, “Ye Tian, this is where the Immortal Asito lives. Let’s go in!”
“Alright!”
Ye Tian replied and led Aishwarya into the small temple. As they entered, both felt a wave of warmth, no longer as cold as before.
They arrived at the main hall of the temple, where an elderly monk in his seventies was sitting in meditation on a cushion. Upon seeing Ye Tian and Aishwarya arrive, he immediately rose.
“Immortal Asito, I am Aishwarya, and I’ve brought my friend!”
Aishwarya called out to the monk, who appeared to be the Immortal Asito she had spoken of.
However, upon seeing Aishwarya, this pen pal, the Immortal Asito did not utter a word. He slowly walked to Ye Tian’s front, then did something that took everyone by surprise!
The esteemed Immortal Asito suddenly knelt down in front of Ye Tian!
“Immortal Asito, what are you doing?”
Ye Tian was taken aback and hurriedly tried to help the Immortal Asito up, but Asito’s Inner Strength was so immense that once he knelt down, he was like a rock. Even with Ye Tian’s assistance, he couldn’t be lifted.
Aishwarya was shocked and said, “Immortal Asito, you are a venerable elder; why would you kneel in front of us juniors?”
But Asito, the Immortal kneeling on the ground, shook his head and said, “In front of the ‘Child of Prophecy’, what do my knees count for? To be able to save India, what does my life count for?”
Asito’s words made Ye Tian and Aishwarya look at each other in confusion, neither of them knowing what Asito really meant.
Ye Tian smiled and said, “Asito Immortal, the reason I came here is because of the letter you sent to Aishwarya, where you told me that as long as I saw you, I would be able to reunite with my wife. If you cannot fulfill my wish, I might turn into the ‘Child of the Demon’!”
Ye Tian’s words carried a hint of killing intent, because he and Aishwarya traveled far to reach the peak of Mount Gang Rinpoche, not to be teased by someone. If he couldn’t find the person he wanted to meet here, Ye Tian might change his attitude at any time.
Asito Immortal naturally felt the killing intent emanating from Ye Tian’s body, and he didn’t dare to slack off. He immediately stood up, then let Ye Tian and Aishwarya sit down on the cushions, and prepared tea for them, also serving some snacks.
Aishwarya said in surprise, “Asito Immortal, you are noble as an elder, how is it that in this temple, there is no little monk attending to you? You are advanced in years, living year-round on the peak that never melts, how can movement not be inconvenient for you?”
Asito immediately replied, “Aishwarya, this temple is my residence, and from beginning to end, there’s only me here. Monks care about India, where is the need for many attendants? As long as the mind is calm, one can survive in adverse environments.”
After answering Aishwarya’s question, Asito looked directly at Ye Tian and said, “King of the Night Ye Tian, welcome to my abode!”
After arriving here, Ye Tian hadn’t introduced himself to Asito, yet Asito not only knew Ye Tian’s name but even his former nickname, showing that the Immortal was very familiar with Ye Tian!
“You know me?”
Ye Tian’s eyebrows furrowed slightly as he looked at Asito Immortal.
Asito Immortal immediately nodded and said, “Ye Tian, of course I know you; otherwise, how could I invite you and Aishwarya to my abode? Hope you won’t mind my recklessness, because the safety of the entire India rests on you alone!”
“India again? Asito Immortal, you know that the reason I climbed the mountain wasn’t to discuss such matters with you!”
Ye Tian was somewhat displeased; he came to this mountain all because of the promise in Asito’s letter to Aishwarya that he could reunite with Yun Xinyan, so Ye Tian was here for Yun Xinyan.
But after arriving here, Asito Immortal did not mention his wife Yun Xinyan at all and always brought up India and other matters…
Ye Tian is not Indian; he has no interest in saving India. All he wants is to find his wife as soon as possible!
“I’m really sorry, Ye Tian, in that letter, my words contained some temptation, but please believe me, I’m standing on the same side as you, so I hope you won’t reject me and patiently listen to what I have to say. If after listening, you’re still dissatisfied, my life is yours to take, and I don’t mind!”
This truly is a high monk, with an expression of calmness in front of Ye Tian.
Ye Tian knew in his heart that Asito Immortal had indeed set some traps in the letter to lure him to Gang Rinpoche Mountain, meaning Yun Xinyan was not here; the talk of “reunion with his wife” was merely a way to entice him to come.
But from the monk in front of him, Ye Tian could not feel any malice; he faced all beings with honesty, and even when lying, he did so openly and without any guilt.
If it were others who deceived Ye Tian, he would punish them severely, but with Asito Immortal, he couldn’t bring himself to act…
Since he couldn’t act, at this moment, Ye Tian could only listen closely to what Mr. Asito had to say!
“Asito Immortal, you know I won’t harbor murderous thoughts in the presence of a lady like Aishwarya, so those high-sounding words you’re saying won’t move me at all! However, since Aishwarya and I have come such a long way, it would be rude to leave just because we didn’t achieve our goals!
Therefore, Aishwarya and I will sit here, and while we’re guests in your temple, you can talk to me; I’m interested in your purpose, and I really want to know why you call me the ‘Child of Prophecy’!”
Ye Tian spoke calmly and clearly; he didn’t mind Asito Immortal deceiving him. All he needed was an explanation from Asito Immortal.
Asito sighed, then began to speak slowly…
“I was born into a Brahmin family in India, with Hinduism as my faith since childhood. To serve the Holy Mother is my lifelong honor! But when I gained the ability to foresee the future, I realized that devout Hinduism was foolish; only Buddhism can save sentient beings and save India!
So, I left my faith, traveled far, and came to this sacred mountain for meditation, sitting in meditation for six decades! In these sixty years, I tried using my prophecy ability to find out how to save India. Unfortunately, I saw nothing.”
Asito narrated his story to Ye Tian and Aishwarya without hiding anything from them; although Aishwarya had been pen pals with Asito Immortal for years, she never knew about his background.