MM Racing Chapter 136: May you live a long and prosperous life, as long as the heavens.
Chapter 136: May you live a long and prosperous life, as long as the heavens.
Deep in Ryuchi Cave
All was quiet.
Only the water droplets falling from the stalactites made a soft "drip-drop" sound.
In the very center of the cave, on an ancient and heavy blue stone pedestal, a snow-white old snake lay quietly coiled.
With his snake eyes half-closed and his aura languid and weary, revealing a hint of age, he was none other than the White Snake Immortal who ruled the Dragon Cave.
She rarely moves, and most of the time she rests with her eyes closed. The atmosphere around her is so quiet that it is almost solemn. The disciples of Longdi Cave never dare to disturb her easily.
Suddenly, three graceful figures stepped through the celestial mist and silently floated to the front of the blue stone seat. Their movements were respectful and restrained. They were the three disciples of the White Snake Immortal—Tian Xin, Shi Chu, and Tuan Jin.
The three of them held their breath and exchanged a glance.
Tian Xin stepped forward, bowed slightly, and spoke softly and respectfully, as if afraid of disturbing the resting immortal: "Great Immortal, a letter has arrived from Mount Miaomu."
"uh-huh...."
The old white snake on the bluestone seat still kept its eyes closed, its body motionless, its voice slow and hoarse with age:
"What is it?"
Tian Xin lowered his head, his tone becoming increasingly respectful, and replied clearly, word by word: "The great immortal of Mount Myōboku is about to celebrate his thousandth birthday banquet, and has specially sent someone to deliver an invitation to you to attend the banquet."
"Whoosh—"
As soon as he finished speaking, the White Snake Immortal, who had been half-closing his eyes and exuding a lazy aura, suddenly opened his snake eyes!
His previously dim eyes suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light, and the long-dormant deathly aura instantly dissipated, replaced by undisguised joy!
"What? A birthday banquet for ten thousand years? Or a thousandth birthday celebration?"
The White Snake Immortal sat up and asked in surprise.
"Yes, that's right. The invitation states that it is the thousandth birthday of the Great Sage of Mount Myōboku."
Tian Xin nodded quickly and replied earnestly.
The moment the message was confirmed, the White Snake Immortal's aura completely changed. Gone was the trace of his former old and somber demeanor; instead, he was filled with vibrant joy.
The serpent raised its head slightly and laughed, its clear laughter revealing undisguised joy: "Hahaha, you three quickly get dressed and go fetch Xinya. Come with me to Mount Myōboku!"
Before the laughter subsided
Suddenly, the bluish-white fairy mist enveloped the White Snake Immortal's body. As the spiritual light flowed, the originally aged and decrepit giant snake gradually shrank and changed in an instant. The fairy mist then dissipated!
A bright and beautiful young woman stood before the bluestone seat.
The girl wore a pink and white dress, her skin was as smooth as jade, her eyebrows and eyes were delicate and lively, her almond eyes were curved and full of joy, her figure was slender and graceful, and she exuded a bright and youthful aura. There was no trace of the old snake's old and decadent appearance. She looked like a charming young girl.
"You're a celestial being?!"
"Wow!"
Tianxin, Shichu, and Tanjin stared wide-eyed at the girl in front of them, their mouths agape in disbelief.
In the minds of the three disciples, their master, the White Snake Immortal, had always been an old and frail man.
In its serpentine form, it resembles an aged dragon with a massive body.
In human form, she is an old woman.
He usually has a quiet demeanor and always carries the scent of an old man.
They had never seen the White Snake Immortal so vibrant and radiant before, and this stark contrast left them completely stunned.
Seeing the astonished looks on his three disciples' faces, the White Snake Immortal raised his hand and gently smoothed the strands of hair at his temples.
"Hehe, what's wrong? Do you find me unfamiliar now that I look like this?"
The White Snake Immortal spoke with a smile, her tone carrying a rare hint of girlish charm, her eyes crinkling.
"Uh-huh!"
Tianxin, Shichu, and Tuanjin nodded vigorously in unison, their astonishment still lingering in their eyes.
The White Snake Immortal lowered her eyes and chuckled softly, her voice gentle: "This time I'm going to see Wanci. How could I possibly attend his thousandth birthday banquet looking like an old woman?"
.............
The days passed in the blink of an eye, and the long-awaited Wanci Thousand Years Birthday Banquet finally opened grandly at Mount Myoboku.
On this day, Mount Myoboku was bustling with unprecedented activity, truly a scene where the streets were deserted.
On the square, the first to appear was a grand and imposing celebratory procession.
"Without the great sage, there would be no Mount Myōboku!"
"I will forever follow the Great Sage and protect the ninja world in eternal peace."
"May the Great Immortal live to be a thousand years old, and may he enjoy joy and good health."
May the Great Immortal live a long and prosperous life, as long as the heavens, and may his blessings continue forever.
Tens of thousands of white Zetsu lined up in perfect unison, their steps steady and uniform, slowly advancing from the plaza entrance in a grand procession.
Each line of people held aloft an elaborately crafted banner, the red background with gold lettering fluttering gently in the wind, filled with blessings.
Meanwhile, the resounding slogans echoed throughout the square as the formations marched forward.
On both sides of the formation, toads of all sizes huddled together, waving colorful fairy flowers in their hands.
Accompanied by the rhythm of the marching formation
Several cannons roared simultaneously
The deafening booms echoed through the sky.
On the high platform, Wanci sat in the main seat, smiling gently as he looked down at the performance below.
After the marching formation finished their performance, the entire venue fell silent instantly.
Immediately afterwards, the great barrier of Mount Myōboku was activated.
The daytime was originally clear and sunny.
In the blink of an eye, it turned into night, setting the stage for the grand ceremony to come.
Mount Myōboku was originally perpetually bathed in daylight, but after countless transformations, it can now experience the changing seasons and the cycle of day and night through the power of the dragon veins.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
The next second, thousands of fireworks, trailing brilliant tails, rose simultaneously from all around the square, piercing the dark night sky.
"Bang—bang—bang"
The sounds continued, and fireworks burst open in the sky, their red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple lights intertwining and scattering!
"....."
Thousands of times, gazing up at the dazzling fireworks in the sky, their eyes would drift slightly into a daze, their thoughts instantly wandering to a distant past life.
"It really looks like it..."
The grand and lively scene before my eyes
It resembled the fireworks display during the Lunar New Year in a past life, a night of family reunion, and also the grand spectacle of national celebration.
This is what I've said countless times before.
It wasn't because Manji was afraid that Kaguya was still hiding in Mount Myōboku, but because this place looked exactly like fireworks on Earth before he traveled there.
"Wow, time flies... It's been so long already..."
Thousands of soft whispers.
I arrived by accident in this ninja world at the beginning of time, a world without a moon and where even a calendar had never existed.
From witnessing the birth of the Ninja Cult and the end of wars, to the present-day peace and prosperity of Mount Myōboku.
Before we knew it, countless years had passed; the long years seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye.
The fireworks continued to bloom for a long time, until Wanchian recalled the past years one by one in his mind, before gradually fading away.
As the fireworks display came to an end, I came to my senses a thousand times.
Looking at the crowd still eagerly waiting below the stage, he spoke gently: "Let's not keep everyone standing any longer. You've all worked so hard, let's start the meal quickly."
As soon as he finished speaking, a deafening cheer erupted from the audience. The White Zetsu echoed in unison, and the toads jumped and celebrated, filling the entire arena with joyful sounds.
Soon, thousands of banquet tables were set up in the square, one after another, stretching endlessly from the center of the square all the way to the foot of the mountain, with no end in sight.
Looking at the feast spread across the mountains and fields, Manji couldn't help but chuckle and mutter with a hint of teasing, "With such a grand display, the kitchen at Mount Myōboku must be working itself to the bone. It's a wonder the kitchen can manage to prepare so many people at once."
"Gamamaru, I'm going to personally thank the kitchen staff for their hard work later."
Upon hearing this, Gamamaru, standing beside him, smiled, stepped forward, bowed slightly, and softly reminded him:
"Teacher, you don't need to do these things yourself, just leave them to me."
"Teacher, the banquet is ready. Next, it's time for the guests to offer their birthday wishes and gifts."
Wan Ci chuckled upon hearing this: "Well, it's my birthday after all."
Soon, it was time for the birthday celebration and gift-giving segment.
"Who wants to go first?"