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Chapter 702: Ming Wang Protects the Scripture, Summoning the Taihu Danhuang to Confront the Tribulat
Chapter 702: Ming Wang Protects the Scripture, Summoning the Taihu Danhuang to Confront the Tribulation!
Old geezer!
Despite having weathered numerous storms, Shen Yi had always maintained a calm and composed demeanor. But at this moment, he couldn't help but curse under his breath.
The troubles he had encountered in the past, no matter how perilous, at least offered a glimmer of hope. As long as he broke through in strength, all problems would be resolved.
However, the higher his cultivation, the closer he felt to his demise.
Shen Yi sensed the Taihu Golden Elixir within him, which had accumulated over 6,500 epochs. Even Shen Xu Patriarch, let alone Shen Yi himself, couldn't help but feel a bit envious.
At this moment, the dark eyes hidden within the gray mist were clearly fixated on him.
Such formidable cultivation gave Shen Yi not a shred of security. The greed in those eyes made his bones chill, and an image of an old pervert drooling over him suddenly flashed through his mind.
"Huff."
Shen Yi slowly closed his eyes, and in the face of this situation, he could only resort to his old method.
He abruptly swallowed the pill in his palm.
In an instant, his cultivation surged by over a hundred epochs.
The Golden Elixir was still not fully mature and could continue to evolve, with limitless potential... Shen Yi could only use this to temporarily appease Shen Xu Patriarch.
Fortunately, the effect was excellent.
Amidst the gray mist, Shen Xu Patriarch's swallowing sounds grew more urgent, perhaps because he had never seen such a nourishing item before, and he couldn't suppress his eagerness. Yet, he still showed no signs of making a move.
Shen Yi was well aware of the thoughts of a glutton.
Since he hadn't consumed it at 3,500 epochs, it would be a huge loss to do so at 6,500 epochs. No matter what, he had to see how far this Golden Elixir could develop.
"Ai!"
As time passed, a long sigh finally sounded in Shen Yi's ear, filled with impatience and anxiety.
The eyes in the gray mist reluctantly closed, falling into slumber once more.
He lived...
Shen Yi's tightly clenched fingers slowly relaxed.
It felt terrible to have his life in someone else's hands, but faced with such a vast power gap, he was helpless.
He silently stared at the pill furnace before him, his expression peculiar, as if he were refining pills for Shen Xu Patriarch.
After a long while, Shen Yi waved his hand again and took out the warm pill inside.
He took a deep breath, and his eyes grew solemn.
He didn't have many chances left for mistakes.
Even if Shen Xu Patriarch was greedy, he wasn't a fool. Although the Golden Elixir was fragrant and enticing, its rapid growth would still arouse the other's wariness.
With the experience from the previous three attempts, Shen Yi once again initiated the panel's prognostication.
The pale yellow mist surged again.
Shen Yi closed his eyes, and his soul swiftly and intently traversed through it.
The sudden change and life-threatening crisis didn't make him panic; instead, it made him forget everything, leaving only the scent he had sensed on the golden thread of the Treasure Fruit State in his mind.
After four searches, Shen Yi's eyebrows suddenly raised. He seemed to have caught a whiff of that scent!
The next moment, his soul accurately pounced forward.
The pale yellow mist scattered, and the power of a thousand epochs vanished without a trace.
The panel's prognostication ended.
Shen Yi stood with his hands at his sides, quietly introspecting.
Inside his body, between heaven and earth, on the left was a silver plate hanging on a dark wood, and on the right was a golden lotus seated on amber.
And between them, a golden thread as fine as a cow's hair hung suspended, shimmering with an unusual glow.
Finally, he had caught it!
Although he couldn't even recall the name of this thing, Shen Yi felt a surge of inexplicable excitement. But soon, he sensed something amiss.
This object was clearly obtained from the prognostication of the Taihu Golden Elixir, yet it felt out of place with the elixir, and instead, it seemed more closely related to the Dragon-Vanquishing Tiger-Taming Supreme Fruit Position.
"So, is there actually a difference in the essence of attaining the third grade?"
Shen Yi pondered for a long time. He had followed the scent bestowed by the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva to search, which didn't mean that there was only this kind of golden thread in the Jie Force. Perhaps the Sanzhen Jiao also had its unique "golden thread."
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel dumbfounded.
Using the Sanzhen Jiao's cultivation method to attempt to break through the third grade of the Putidao, he estimated that only he would do such a thing in the world.
"But how should I use this thing?"
Shen Yi was now certain that this golden thread was the distinction between Bodhisattvas and Arhats.
But he felt like he was holding a brick, wanting to build a courtyard, yet had no idea where to start.
"Forget it, it's always better to have more of these things."
Shen Yi wasted no time. He stirred the furnace fire again and refined the remaining Imperial Qi Pellets into pills.
Having succeeded once, the subsequent process became much smoother.
The total of ten thousand epochs' worth of Imperial Qi Pellets transformed into 9,000-epoch pills, and all of them, except for the initial ones, turned into golden threads.
Six strands of golden threads swayed like rootless duckweeds.
Shen Yi tidied up the pill furnace and his thoughts, carrying these "useless things" and slowly stepped out of the courtyard.
Alchemy is a time-consuming affair, even with ten furnaces running simultaneously, digesting these Imperial Qi Pellets would still require a good one and a half months.
Wushan and Ye Lan had already left, not wanting to disturb the alchemy process, leaving behind only a farewell letter.
Shen Yi looked at the empty courtyard, momentarily dazed, but soon grew accustomed to such days.
As he was about to return indoors to continue pondering the usage of the Golden Thread, a deep voice suddenly resonated in his mind.
"I have observed changes in the heavens and earth, and troubles in the Human World. Our Putidao is willing to face this calamity alongside the Shengchao, using our true scriptures to help the Emperor calm the heavens and earth, contributing our meager strength."
"The White Elephant, E Shi, Suan Ni, Benlang Great Arhat, each with two statues, four carrying the palanquin, and four clearing the way. Jianglong Fuhu Damingwang will personally guard the scriptures, traveling to the land of Shenzhou, to be presented to the Emperor!"
The Buddha's voice resonated in the minds of the Putidao followers.
This was a Buddha's decree, leaving no room for negotiation.
"Tsk."
Hearing those titles, Shen Yi slightly pursed his lips.
Well, well... It's like a zoo gathering.
In truth, he had anticipated this day. After all, Putidao wasn't like Shen Xu Patriarch, who wanted to devour him. Instead, they genuinely intended to send Jianglong Fuhu Damingwang into the world to undergo tribulations and establish a foundation for Putidao.
In other words, Shen Yi himself was one of the people he feared the most.
He just hadn't expected Putidao to specifically name and assign a mission to a follower.
"Guarding the scriptures..."
Shen Yi murmured, his thoughts racing.
This was because the demons' disturbance in Shenzhou had been fruitless. Were they resorting to their old tricks? Whether it was the stolen scriptures, the Seven Treasures Bodhisattva's teachings, or even the later incident where the old monk at Jinguang Fu fed his physical body to the demons.
From start to finish, Putidao had been trying to establish a grand and righteous image in the hearts of the Shenzhou people.
Their goal was simple.
The foundation of the Shengchao's stability lay in providing peace and prosperity to the common people, which in turn gathered such abundant Imperial Qi.
If the people discovered that Putidao was more reliable than the Shengchao, their loyalty would naturally shift.
If everyone believed in Buddhism, then who would control this Imperial Qi in the future? It would be difficult to say.
The demon calamity was merely a means to stir up the people's hearts. These "compassionate" Arhat Bodhisattvas were the deadly blades that would dismantle the Shengchao's foundation.
Thinking of this, even Shen Yi felt it was quite a tricky situation.
Under these circumstances, if Putidao stepped in to help, it would undoubtedly be proclaimed throughout the world. If the Shengchao refused, it might be fine, but if any unexpected incidents occurred, the people would blame the court for arrogance and xenophobia, not valuing the lives of the people.
But if the scriptures were truly escorted by several Arhats, traveling openly through the four continents and entering the eyes of the public, then Putidao's image as a savior would truly be established.
A dilemma with no solution.
"What kind of true scripture is it?"
Shen Yi slightly clenched his palms, starting to consider other aspects.
Setting aside other matters, Putidao's bait was indeed worth it. Whether it was the Golden Lotus Method taught by the Seven Treasures Bodhisattva or the "stolen" Arhat Position Great Scripture, they were all genuine Three Teachings True Methods.
If a Great Arhat personally escorted and presented it to the Emperor, it wouldn't be...
Thinking of this, Shen Yi's heart skipped a beat.
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Anyway, whether willing or not, this journey was a must.
Since it was so.
Shen Yi's eyes slightly narrowed, and he stepped into the Taihu, disappearing in the city of Jianyang Prefecture.
...
The Buddha's voice spread among the Putidao followers, the Buddha's decree was sent to the Shengchao's imperial capital, and the news, with the invisible hand's push, spread throughout the four continents and eight seas.
"The guardian of the scriptures isn't Jinchan Luohan?"
"For such an important matter, why would it be that Jianglong Fuhu Damingwang?"
The Putidao followers discussed, all quite puzzled.
It wasn't that they looked down on Jianglong Fuhu Damingwang. His cultivation, having completed three thousand demonic epochs, was already well-known, causing countless people to yearn for a glimpse of his true appearance.
However, since his time in the religion was still short, and he had no outstanding deeds to show, it was difficult to convince people.
Moreover, the matter of transmitting the scriptures involved Putidao's reputation. It was absolutely not allowed to go wrong.
Additionally, the person assigned to this task would inevitably attract the attention of countless eyes, providing a great opportunity to harvest Jie Force.
Both emotionally and logically, the Golden Toad Arhat, who held the first seat in the religion, should be the one to handle this.
This Great Arhat also completed three thousand demonic epochs and even received guidance from a Buddha. The divine abilities bestowed by the religion were not just two or three.
"Could it be...?"
Suddenly, one of the disciples realized, and as his voice trailed off, the rest fell silent.
Jinchan Luohan, was about to ascend to the position of Jinchan Bosatsu?
Only this reason could explain it.
Apart from the Bodhi Great Teach, the Sanzhen Jiao was also not at peace.
A group of figures suddenly appeared outside Shenxu Mountain.
Although these people were all counting their lifespans by the number of epochs, the oldest among them looked only middle-aged, and most were youthful, all with the bearing of immortal cultivators.
"These rogue monks are too impatient!"
"If we let them succeed, where will our chance be?"
If there were discerning eyes present, they would have noticed that among the seven or eight people gathered here, each one was a prominent figure in the Sanzhen Jiao, second only to Tiandong and Qingluan.
Each one of these secluded cultivators had quietly descended the mountain and entered the mortal realm, ready to make their mark.
While there might be a gap between the 4th-grade and 3rd-grade realms, as long as one entered the Epoch, seized the opportunity, and successfully advanced to the 3rd-grade, that gap would be swiftly crushed.
Indeed, everyone had a chance.
Among this group, the most eye-catching was the young man at the forefront, clad in a black-feathered Daoist robe. He was handsome, with a vermillion mark between his brows and cold, piercing eyes.
"Xuanwu Daoxiong, we know you are of profound cultivation and have no fondness for Shenxu Mountain, but this matter concerns the standing of our Sanzhen Jiao and the Bodhi Great Teach. I implore you to set aside your grievances for now, and we can slowly resolve our internal conflicts after this matter concludes."
Someone noticed his unusual expression and softly advised him.
Xuanwu, as the senior disciple of his sect, had held this position for years, a testament to his strength.
It was known that the other Tianjiao of his sect, Qingluan, renowned as the youngest Great Immortal General of the Celestial Court, wielded a 4th-grade Immortal Seal and had cultivated for 2,700 epochs, yet he still couldn't catch up to his senior brother.
Not to mention his Yangwu Dao Jian, which, after years of nurturing, had already become a 2,900-epoch Faqi.
This sword alone was enough to crush most Tianjiao in the world.
Moreover, if this person were willing to serve in the Celestial Court, a 4th-grade Immortal Seal would be within his grasp.
Shenxu Mountain and Tianwu Mountain had once been rivals, but after Taiyu Danhuang personally slew Qingluan, the feud was settled, hoping it wouldn't affect the greater matter at hand.
"Do as you please."
Jinlei Daoren's voice was cold, but it wasn't directed at the crowd; it was as if he was born this way.
He didn't resist the others coming to Shenxu Mountain for help.
This action regarding the Scripture of Epochs was not only a contest between the Bodhi Great Teach and the Sanzhen Jiao but also a chaotic battle for the younger Tianjiao to prove their worth and solidify their positions.
Since this was the case, having a few serious opponents would make it more interesting.
Jinchan's absence had already disappointed Xuanwu, and the so-called Jianglong Fuhu Damingwang's capabilities were questionable. It was truly uninteresting.
For this reason, he followed the others to Shenxu Mountain.
"Good, then."
The person beside him smiled, stepped out of the crowd, and bowed towards Shenxu Mountain, "We pay our respects to Master Shenxu. We have come to seek Taiyu Danhuang and discuss a major matter."
"Master is currently in secluded cultivation. Please come this way."
The reception this group received was clearly several notches higher than that of Hongjing.
Not only did the eight peaks open their gates, but the six peak masters, led by Jinlei Daoren, personally welcomed them.
It was as if they had anticipated this group's intentions.
Qian Feng Daoren and the other peak masters rubbed their palms, eager to test their skills.
Jinlei Daoren, however, remained calm and said softly, "If you've come regarding the Scripture of Epochs, you might be disappointed. Tian Dan Shidi is not on the mountain, and we've sent messages but haven't received a response yet."
"Not on the mountain?"
The Tianjiao was taken aback, and Xuanwu slightly frowned.
Taiyu Danhuang, the chosen one of Shenxu Mountain, was supposed to be the one handling this matter. How could they not contact someone of such status?
Even if he didn't dare to get involved, this excuse seemed too flimsy.
"Hehe..."
The Tianjiao gave a forced laugh, but his heart was filled with doubts.
How could someone who slew Qingluan be scared off by a Jianglong Fuhu Damingwang who hadn't even appeared yet? Was there some hidden reason behind Qingluan's death?
Or was this person intimidated by the instigator, Qianbi Bosatsu?
After all, Master Shenxu often roamed the vastness of the universe, unlike other elders who could protect their juniors at all times.
Regardless of the reason, Tian Dan Daoren didn't live up to his reputation as Taiyu Danhuang, leaving people somewhat disappointed.
If he wasn't brave enough to enter the Epoch, why did he bother to make his intentions known?
(End of Chapter)
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