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Chapter 201: Reincarnation for Enlightenment
Chapter 201: Reincarnation for Enlightenment
"The so-called 'Seeking Golden Ascension' varies among sects, but it all boils down to one phrase: refining the essence of gold to elevate one’s blessed land and transforming it into a Cavernous Heaven to attain enlightenment."
Chongguang True Man smiled, speaking with calm eloquence:
"A 'Blessed Land' is forged by a True Man who has perfected Foundation Building, using their innate life force as the foundation, enhanced by divine talents, and expanded through their Daoist cultivation."
"When a Blessed Land ascends, it becomes a Cavernous Heaven."
"Only a Cavernous Heaven can align with the cosmic Fruit Positions. The key to transforming a Blessed Land into a Cavernous Heaven lies in refining the essence of gold."
"This 'gold essence' is the purest refinement of one’s soul."
"A True Man who has perfected Foundation Building extracts imperishable gold essence from their soul to elevate the Blessed Land, transforming it into a Cavernous Heaven."
Pausing, Chongguang glanced at Lv Yang and continued, "Should the refinement of gold fail, the Blessed Land cannot withstand the Dao’s transformation by the Fruit Position. It will fuse with the gold essence, birthing a Dao Aberration—a being inheriting its progenitor’s knowledge and surpassing even Foundation-Building Perfection in power."
"But a Dao Aberration is not a true cultivator."
"Its very existence defies natural law, thriving on devouring cultivators. Hence, True Monarchs typically unite to eradicate such anomalies."
"For instance, if I failed, Flysnow True Monarch would eliminate the Dao Aberration born from me."
Chongguang used himself as an example, but before he could finish, Lv Yang stood abruptly, his voice resolute:
"Master Uncle, speak not such nonsense!"
"This time, your preparations are flawless. With a True Monarch’s protection above and our unwavering support below, victory is assured. Do not waver in your Daoist resolve!"
Chongguang chuckled, eyes narrowing. Though he knew Lv Yang’s words were flattery, they soothed his pride.
True Man Yinshan, silent until now, sighed inwardly. A century ago, he’d been the senior before Lv Yang. Now, Chongguang and Lv Yang shared closer bonds, leaving him in the shadows. "Ah, I always did speak too little", he mused.
Still, Yinshan quickly steadied his thoughts. "All internal conditions are prepared", he said. "You’ve mastered internal tribulations. The only concern… is external interference."
Lv Yang stiffened. "You mean… on the day of ascension, outsiders will strike?"
"Not just will", Chongguang interjected lightly. "They will come. I cannot breakthrough within the Holy Sect. I must journey to another realm."
"Which realm?" Lv Yang frowned.
"The southwest of Jiangbei."
"The Qing Kingdom."
Chongguang explained, "This realm was implanted by the Dao Court Emperor after our Holy Sect’s defeat in the Dao Contention War—a landmark in Jiangbei, mimicking the Dao Court’s cultivation systems. It lies at the border of Jiangxi and Jiangdong, serving as the Dao Court’s bridgehead. I’ll use it as my stepping stone to ascension."
As he spoke, his aura surged—a flickering spark igniting into an inferno.
"Do you know the nature of the Restoration’s Lampfire?"
His voice echoed ethereally through the hall.
Lv Yang’s expression darkened. He’d once witnessed the Lampfire’s manifestation through the Avici Sword’s [Peril-Walking] Divine Essence:
"The Lampfire of Restoration shines where sun and moon dare not reach, illuminating the yet-unrevealed truths of heaven and earth."
"Accurate", Chongguang nodded. "To ascend, one must embody the Fruit Position’s symbolism, invoking resonance. The Lampfire shines where light falters, revealing the unlit truths. I draw from its essence—the reversal. To prove this, I must invert the rules of other Fruit Positions."
"The Qing Kingdom, a Dao Court implant in Jiangbei, inherently follows their Fruit Position’s laws. Therein lies my path to enlightenment."
He revealed his plan: "I shall reincarnate into the Qing Kingdom, overturning the Dao Court’s order from within."
As he spoke, radiant light flared behind him, as if a lamp blazed to life.
"I cultivated the Heartfire Illumination Scripture, refined the Heavenly Clarity Dao Qi, and forged the Resplendent Solar Dao Foundation. My Life-Bound Divine Ability, Luminous Shifting Landscape, merges Celestial Vanguard and Terrestrial Sha. Supplementing it with the Divine Talents Everlasting Camphor, Shade-Dragon Water, Fear of Axes, and Fierce Flame Crucible, my essence is perfected."
"Thus, the Yangilluminate Cave Realm is born!"
His words crystallized the aura behind him—a vision of pavilions and rising suns, flooding the hall with brilliance.
"Once the Qing Kingdom is reversed, the Fruit Position’s favor shall crown my ascension!"
Bathed in light, Lv Yang’s gaze turned grave.
He understood now: this ‘refinement of gold’ was a grand ritual to draw the Fruit Position’s gaze. Only with its guidance could the Blessed Land ascend accurately.
A misstep would send it to the wrong Fruit Position—catastrophe. Chongguang, already perfected, needed only the Lampfire’s blessing to confirm the path. Success meant the Blessed Land’s ascension into Cavernous Heaven was inevitable.
"I vow to serve you with my life!" Lv Yang declared. Yinshan followed suit. Chongguang finally relaxed his aura.
"Your loyalty is beyond doubt. Else, I’d not share this burden."
"But overturning Fruit Position rules is no small feat. External force alone won’t suffice—it requires unity of inner and outer forces. Only amid internal and external trials can the Fruit’s laws be shattered."
"My reincarnation into the Qing Kingdom is the inner spark. Thus, I need you to rally Jiangbei’s cultivators, marching south to assault the Qing Kingdom from without—creating the catalyst for my reversal."
Lv Yang exhaled sharply.
So that was why Qingcheng Feixue True Monarch and Chongguang had tolerated his spree of claiming treasures in the Overseas Dominion. They’d been preparing him for this suicide mission!
Marching south into the Qing Kingdom meant clashing with the Dao Court itself. And with the Sword Pavilion likely joining the fray, Lv Yang needed every advantage.
Hence, Chongguang had no intention of competing for scraps. The stakes were too high.
Realizing this, Lv Yang bowed. "I shall obey. When you command, I will march!"
Chongguang laughed. "Slaughter, you’ve my blessing. Before departing, visit the Holy Flame Cliff’s Artifice Pavilion. Choose one or two techniques as protection."
Their eyes met—understanding passed between them.
Chongguang knew loyalty alone wouldn’t suffice. They were both True Men of the Holy Sect; empty promises meant nothing. Hence, rewards followed action.
That was the Holy Sect’s way.
(End of Chapter)
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