Chapter 362
Chapter 362
Chapter 362: Secret Place Movement, Gaining Knowledge
In the Secret Realm of Hanging Mountain,
when the fourth Heavenly Dao Sound rang out, everyone paused and listened in silence.
The Dao Sound was boundless, resonating across the heavens and earth, unable even to be stopped by the Secret Realm.
Only when the Dao Sound faded and ceased to resonate did everyone regain their composure, a commotion rising.
“The Fourth Heavenly Dao Sound, has arrived so soon?”
“I can sense the concentration of spiritual energy within the Secret Realm increasing!”
“The Fourth Heavenly Dao Sound indicates that the laws of the outer world are evolving towards greater perfection!”
…
The people of the Secret Realm were buzzing with discussion.
In the quaint little temple atop Hanging Mountain,
several powerful wills were also communicating.
“The fourth Dao sound has sounded. The rules of heaven and earth in the outside world will soon evolve to a level that can accommodate us.”
“That’s not enough. The appearance of the fourth Dao sound only means that the rules can accommodate the free actions of those in the Foundation Establishment Stage.
But if we want to go further and overcome the Golden Core Tribulation, it is far from enough. We must at least wait until the fifth Dao sound.”
“No rush. This fourth Dao sound came faster than we expected. I think the fifth Dao sound shouldn’t be too far away.”
“However, since the fourth Dao sound has sounded, it means that the evolution of the rules of heaven and earth in the outside world has become quite complete and stable.
According to the records in ancient books, some opportunities of heaven and earth are almost ready to come into the world.
Perhaps, it is time to let the disciples in the secret land go out to gain experience.”
“Indeed, our secret realm is ultimately just a secondary space that depends on the existence of the main world.
The rules within are naturally flawed. If the disciples don’t go out to gain experience, their foundation will be difficult to stabilize.”
“Then let them go out and gain experience first. After all, our Xuankong Mountain can only truly grow and develop if it takes root in the main world.”
“Also, didn’t Wujian Tower track down the thief who dared to challenge the dignity of Hanging Mountain?
Let’s see if we can capture him and convert him.” “Excellent! That young man is clearly one of the most fortunate of this era .
If he could convert to Buddhism, it would add to the legacy of Hanging Mountain.” Soon, a Buddhist decree flew from the small temple on the mountaintop and descended. It soon reached the majestic hall on the mountainside and landed in Xuanyi’s hands. After reading the decree, Xuanyi’s face suddenly darkened. He immediately ordered the bell tower to ring. The resounding, powerful bell rang out, sending shockwaves through the hearts of all the Hanging Mountain monks within the secret realm. They then rushed to the main hall. Accompanied by the resounding bell, the Wujian Tower’s settlement, with its eerie and mysterious aura, stood atop the wooden tower, gazing up at the massive mountain suspended in the air at the center of the secret realm. ”Master, what’s the purpose of Hanging Mountain ringing the Buddhist bell?” Elder You appeared beside the Master, also gazing at the massive mountain in the sky. ”What else can we do? With the fourth resounding of the Sound of Heaven and Earth, the laws of the outer world have further evolved and perfected. I’m afraid Hanging Mountain is finally about to make a move,” the Master of Wujian Tower said slowly . “Are you saying that Hanging Mountain is about to be born?” Elder You was startled. ”Whether that’s the case or not, we’ll know in a few days.” ”Then, Master, what should we do?” ”We’re living under someone else’s roof, what can we do? We can only wait and see if this compassionate Buddhist holy land can use shady people like us to do something shady,” the Master of Wujian Tower said calmly, a hint of resignation in his tone. Elder You remained silent. He knew this was the reality facing their Wujian Tower. Against the unfathomable Hanging Mountain, with its absolute control over the secret realm, their Wujian Tower was little more than an ant. Crushing them would be a piece of cake. Therefore, in the face of absolute strength, no matter how many schemes they had, they could only suppress them in their hearts, not daring to reveal a single detail. ”Elder You, when you went out to gather information last time, you said that the outside world had changed drastically?” The Wujian Tower Master suddenly asked. ”Indeed, the outside world has changed drastically, quite different from the records left by our ancestors. Especially since the revival of spiritual energy, the cultivation world in the outside world has exploded. There are also powerful warriors whose strength has reached incredible levels, far beyond our imagination.” Elder You recalled the old doctor and the terrifying demon cultivator he had met when he went out to gather information. His heart still trembled. Even as powerful as he was, he was almost powerless against those two. If it weren’t for the rare treasure bestowed by the Tower Master, he wouldn’t even have had a chance to escape. ”Very good! The stronger the outside forces, the better,” the Wujian Tower Master nodded. “That way, Hanging Mountain will have a chance to use us. And that will be our only chance to break free from Hanging Mountain’s control.” The Wujian Tower Master gazed at the massive mountain in the sky, and the magnificent golden temple looming on it. Almost all the resources in this secret realm were controlled by Hanging Mountain. Even survival was difficult, let alone cultivation. Wujian Tower constantly longed for these days to end. But for the past thousand years, their ancestors had found no chance of escaping Hanging Mountain.
The formations used to enter the secret realm were controlled by Xuankong Mountain, and only powerful monks with profound Buddhist knowledge were authorized to activate them.
Without permission, they would have no chance of escape.
At least, their ancestors, despite countless secret efforts, had seen no hope.
For thousands of years, not even a single Wujian Tower disciple had ever touched the Hanging Mountain, let alone escape the secret realm.
After all, even those as powerful as those at the Perfection of the Innate Realm couldn’t soar through the air or control the wind.
However, if the outside world truly possessed powerful forces as Elder You claimed,
Xuankong Mountain couldn’t dominate the world. Perhaps this was their only chance to escape.
Even as Xuankong Mountain began its strategic planning, several other secret realms, similarly influenced by the resounding Dao Voice, took different actions. The
Cloud and Water Secret Realm was
a completely different place from Xuankong Mountain. Lakes and islands of varying sizes filled the landscape
, swirling with mist, intertwining with the clouds above.
From time to time, giant birds soared through the air, creating a breathtaking and ethereal atmosphere, resembling a fairyland.
On one of the largest islands in the lake, gigantic birds, carrying one or two figures on their backs, continuously arrived from all directions and landed on the island.
“Big Brother, what is the matter that the Grandmaster summoned us for?”
a young woman with bright eyes and white teeth, piloting a white bird, descended from the sky.
As soon as she touched the ground, she asked impatiently.
“I don’t know,” the Big Brother shook his head.
“Could it be related to the Heavenly Dao Sound from earlier?” a young man asked.
“I don’t know. We’ll know once the Grand Master and the others come out,”
the Big Brother still offered no definitive answer.
Just as the disciples of the Cloud and Water Secret Realm were speculating on the Grand Master’s reason for summoning them,
several gentle, ethereal auras suddenly emerged from the front.
Several elders in plain robes descended from the sky.
All the disciples’ expressions suddenly froze, and they saluted in unison, saying, “Greetings
, Grandmaster!” “No need for formalities. I’ve summoned you here to assign you a mission,” the leading elder said gently.
All the disciples listened in a solemn silence.
“The Dao Sound has sounded for the fourth time. The laws of the outer world are evolving and becoming increasingly stable.
I’ve discussed this with several Grandmasters, and perhaps it’s time for you to go out for trials…”
Similar events unfolded in the Yunshui Secret Realm, also in the other two secret places.
In response to the fourth resounding Dao Sound, the four secret places made a surprisingly unanimous decision:
to allow their disciples to emerge into the world for training. This served
both to hone their skills and to eliminate obstacles and pave the way for the sect’s true emergence. Despite
the turmoil outside, Lu Qing remained unaffected.
After Wei Zihao and the others took the medicine for their injuries, they felt much better the next day and were largely free to move.
Lu Qing and Wei Xinghe hurried back to Jiuli Village with the others, settling them in the Wei family’s villa.
Two days later, the demon cultivator, having absorbed the demonic energy from his severed palm and regained some of his spirit, finally removed the talisman from Wei Zihao and the others.
However, even after the talisman was removed, it had drained too much of their vital energy.
Not only had their foundations been damaged, but their lifespans had also been significantly diminished.
Wei Zihao, in particular, had activated the talisman too vigorously while pursuing Wei Xinghe, suffering the greatest loss of lifespan.
When the talisman was removed, a single streak of white hair appeared on his temples. Upon
learning the truth, Madam Wei burst into tears.
Wei Zi’an, likewise, was filled with grief and indignation over his brother’s fate, regretting not having gone to Zhoufu City to slay the despicable demon cultivator.
Wei Zihao, on the other hand, had regained his composure after this ordeal.
Far from blaming others, he offered comfort to his mother and brother.
He considered himself fortunate to have survived the ordeal, and a small loss of life was nothing.
Compared to his fellow disciples who were tortured to death, his fate was already quite fortunate.
Wei Shanhai and Wei Xinghe were greatly pleased with Wei Zihao’s composure.
Although Wei Zihao had nearly lost his life in this ordeal,
it was clear that his character had been greatly tempered by this ordeal, a blessing in disguise.
As for the lost lifespan, with diligent cultivation, he might be able to regain it if he reached the Xiantian realm in the future.
After resolving all matters, Lu Qing returned to his normal, peaceful life.
Besides the necessary training, his days were spent farming, fishing, and guiding Xiaoyan’s cultivation.
After Xiaoyan’s breakthrough, Lu Qing selected a suitable breathing method for her and taught her, allowing her to gradually cultivate.
As for magic, Lu Qing had no plans to teach her for the time being. Xiaoyan
was still young, and her character was unsettled.
Practicing magic too early would easily lead to her becoming obsessed, putting the cart before the horse.
Given her current condition, she should focus on building a solid foundation.
So, for now, Lu Qing only taught Xiaoyan the Breathing Technique, focusing on daily spiritual energy training.
During his leisurely days, Lu Qing would occasionally communicate with the demon cultivator through his mind, asking about the Tianyuan World.
The demon cultivator, enslaved by Lu Qing’s spirit, naturally answered his master’s questions with all they knew, daring not to conceal a single detail.
Consequently, over the next few days, despite Lu Qing’s apparent inactivity, his perspective and knowledge of cultivation were soaring.
“What did you say? You know how to harness the Light of Merit?”
One day, Lu Qing was still chatting with the demon cultivator through his mind.
Unintentionally, he asked the demon cultivator if he knew how to use the Light of Merit.
Initially, Lu Qing hadn’t had much hope.
After all, good and evil cannot coexist.
He didn’t believe a demon cultivator could understand how to harness the Light of Merit.
Unexpectedly, the demon cultivator gave him a surprising answer.
“My Lord, I do know something about the application of the Light of Merit,” the demon cultivator replied respectfully.
“In the Tianyuan World, there are many sects, and among them, there are several powerful Buddhist sects.
Those bald monks and us demon cultivators are very hostile to each other, so conflicts often break out.
I once killed several powerful Buddhist cultivators and obtained some Buddhist skills.
Among them, there are some that involve the application of the Light of Merit.”
Hearing the demon cultivator’s words, Lu Qing was quite surprised.
He didn’t expect that the method of applying the Light of Merit that he had been looking for after searching everywhere would be found in a demon cultivator.
Thinking about it this way, it really felt a bit absurd.
“Then tell me, what kind of methods of applying the Light of Merit do you know?” Lu Qing asked immediately.
“Yes, Master,” the demon cultivator replied respectfully. “However, Master, in my previous life, I was a demon general, and I practiced the authentic demonic techniques passed down by the Demon Lord.
My own demonic energy naturally repelled the Buddhist energy.
Therefore, after obtaining those Buddhist techniques, I did not practice them.
I only studied them briefly and then cast them aside.
In addition, after many reincarnations, this little slave’s true spirit has lost many memories.
Therefore, Master, I still remember only two methods of using the light of merit.
If the master needs it, the little slave will teach it to the master.
However, master, the little slave cannot practice these two skills, so I don’t know if they are really useful. “
“It’s okay, just pass them on.”
Through the soul slavery mark, Lu Qing could feel that the demon cultivator was not lying.
So he said directly.
Anyway, he had the ability to deduce and comprehend, and he could tell at a glance whether the method was true or false.
“Yes, master. “
Soon, Lu Qing received the information transmitted by the demon cultivator through the Soul Slave Mark.
At the same time, he also felt the prompt of the supernatural power.
[Discovered the inheritance of the skills, do you want to download and simulate?]
He did not hesitate and immediately chose to download and simulate.
[Downloading, current progress, 1%, 2%, 3%, 98%, 99%, 100%.]
[Download completed, do you want to simulate?]
Lu Qing directly chose to simulate.
[Simulating, current progress, 1%, 2%, 3%, 99%, 100%.]
[Simulation completed, do you want to study?]
Lu Qing chose to study.
The next moment, a large amount of perception information emerged from the depths of his mind.
Lu Qing had long been accustomed to this feeling. He immediately closed his eyes and silently absorbed these perceptions.
Not long after, when he opened his eyes again, they were already filled with surprise.
(End of this chapter)