plumnovel Chapter 356 Going to Zen Practice and Usurpation
Chapter 356 Going to Zen Practice and Usurpation
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"So... my natal element is [Ji Water], so I can only ask for a vacancy and become a ghost immortal for now?"
Fang Qing fell into deep thought: "And the position of [Zhen Shui] master must be secured!"
"If the Dao-Born Pearl is still unable to change my Golden Rank after I become a Golden Core True Monarch, then this is probably the only way..."
"Fortunately, I am of the Water Virtue lineage. If it were the Great Sun, Metal Fire, or other lineages... step by step, all these positions would be the ones most heavily polluted and easiest to recover from by the previous [Yearly Duty]... after reaching the Golden Core Perfection, which one would be sitting there?"
He roughly understood why the "Yearly Official" had become so rare since the Primordial Era.
If Fang Qing were a Golden Core True Monarch, he would definitely be keeping a close eye on those Golden Positions that the [Yearly Duty Officer] had held, fearing that something big might suddenly happen.
Even Phoenix itself might not dare to obtain more certifications!
"Indeed, water benefits all things without contention... We water, earth, and wood... still have much to offer. After all, it seems there's never been a 'yearly duty officer'... It's easier to get things done without connections at the top."
"etc……"
Now, with a broader perspective, Fang Qing revisited the dark history he knew about the struggles for the rightful position among Golden Core True Monarchs, such as the "Changes in Stomach Earth" and the "Removal of the Wall by the Zhen Water," and immediately noticed a difference: "The struggle for the rightful position represents not only that symbol and power, but something even more important!"
"Well, if I were to attain the position of the Lord of [Ji Shui], it wouldn't be impossible to salvage the situation. I could either reincarnate and start over... but that's out of the question. Seeking gold is incredibly difficult, and even the Golden Core True Monarchs are immortal. Who among them has such resolve?"
"Or... let's knock down [Zhen Water] again, and seize the symbol of the Water Virtue's proper position, that would be just right."
"What the ancient phoenix and swan were vying for was probably not just the proper position of the Water element, but also the hope of being the [ruler of the year]?"
……
He accepted the explanation.
Tianjiaomen.
【Hornwood】With its drooping eyes, it brings spring back to the earth, revitalizing life.
That was a vast forest, a place where dragons and serpents coiled, where withered trees blossomed in spring, where the sky was a single expanse of blue...
At this moment, no matter where they are, any cultivator practicing Wood Virtue will feel their cultivation technique running smoothly and will be able to refine Wood Virtue pills and magical artifacts as if divinely aided.
Sanmu and other Mude received enormous benefits, their faces flushed.
"Is the position of the Golden Palace drooping?"
Inside the desolate hall.
Su Huan and Su Yuan exchanged a glance, both with red-rimmed eyes: "The True Man... the True Man is about to attain enlightenment!"
Splash!
On that large Chinese toon tree, its branches twisted and turned, from which emerged a verdant dragon formed from vines, carrying Guangmu Zhenren towards the eastern sky.
Guangmu Zhenren's four supernatural powers shone brightly to their limit, then suddenly merged into a single point, cycling endlessly, riding a dragon to ascend to the heavens, and merging his body with the position of [Jiaomu]!
The heavens and earth trembled violently, and countless rays of light fell down.
Countless stars shone brightly, and the spiritual atmosphere of this place underwent a great change!
Many cultivators who were in seclusion under the Wood Virtue Sect received divine assistance, achieving perfect Dao Foundation. Those who were about to break through to the Purple Mansion Realm received even greater help out of nowhere, with effects surpassing those of consuming a Purple Mansion Spiritual Object.
On the eastern horizon, the stars at the head of the Azure Dragon horn shone brightly, momentarily overshadowing the sun and moon...
As the star shone brightly, a voice, aided by its power, resounded throughout the entire world:
"I, Guangmu, now assume the position of the [Horn Wood] Master, and am promoted to True Lord, with the honorific title 'Eastern Pole Grand Duke Qingdi'. All those who cultivate the virtue of wood may recite my name..."
……
"It's done!"
"It's the principal position? Truly the principal position? The rightful ruler, the ruler of the Wood element?"
One by one, the Wood Virtue Purple Mansions were overjoyed and knelt down: "Greetings to the Eastern Pole Grand Duke, Azure Earth True Lord!"
Leshan and Leshui also knelt down, thinking to themselves, "We bet on the right thing... Guangmu, no, the Eastern Supreme Grand Duke Qingdi will surely protect our path..."
Sangji and other esoteric monks also bowed deeply.
"I never imagined I would see the true Buddha today..."
But suddenly, Sangji noticed something was wrong. The voice of the Eastern Tai Sui Qingdi Zhenjun seemed to be gradually fading.
He suddenly looked up and saw that the figure riding the giant dragon had already disappeared into the sky and was about to vanish without a trace.
A massive, black, withered arm seemed to tear down the curtain of night, enveloping the endless starry sky layer by layer...
Snapped!
Sangji screamed in agony as his eyes bulged out.
Fang Qing, who witnessed this scene through Sangji, also covered his eyes, blood flowing from between his fingers...
"It's Him! The mastermind behind replacing the 'Zhenshui Chubi' land with the blessed land of the East Sea, and bestowing upon Guangmu a [Jiaomu] metal element, has finally made His move!"
Fang Qing wanted to see more clearly, but it was too late.
It seems that this True Lord possesses a 'secret' type of authority, keeping himself extremely hidden.
But in that instant, through the "Dao Sheng Pearl," he gained a glimpse into the other party's "Dao cultivation":
"His name is 'Kui Zang Xian Qing Zhen Jun'... He is the principal of the [Kui Wood] and also holds the position of [Jing Wood], making him a powerful Zhen Jun in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm! He is not lacking in the position of [Jiao Wood] at all; all his previous actions were done in disguise!"
"Having attained the position of [Kui Mu], He is no longer destined to be [the one in charge of the year] in this life. He can either reincarnate, but reincarnation is equally fraught with danger... Or, He can cultivate a new [Kui Mu] master and demote Himself to a subordinate position. This is called 'Zen' in the *Tai Su Jin Shu*! It is the method of abdication!"
"But He was neither willing to reincarnate nor to abdicate, gambling on the temperament of the next [Kui Mu] master, so He had no choice but to—usurp! Usurp the rightful position of [Jiao Mu]!"
"The king possessed the virtue of abdication, but [Kui Mu] is an inauspicious star; therefore, he abdicated and usurped the throne!"
……
He accepted the explanation.
Above the endless sky, Guangmu Zhenjun was filled with joy, and all the wonders of [Jiaomu] gathered in his heart, leaving no room for doubt.
……
He accepted the explanation.
Above the endless sky, Guangmu Zhenjun was filled with joy, and all the wonders of [Jiaomu] gathered in his heart, leaving no room for doubt.
Furthermore, by leveraging the power of the golden position, one can project one's supernatural abilities to any place in the world without any distance.
His body became enormous, his eyes were like the sun and moon, and his appearance was solemn and dignified, revealing the true form of a lord.
Just then, he saw an arm, a dark, withered arm.
Along with the arm came a wisp of the Dao's voice, which resonated directly in his heart:
"You're terrified of me... do you think I want to possess you? To steal your achievements in securities trading?"
"For this reason, you dare not use the [Horn Wood] Metal element I bestowed upon you, and would rather refine a reincarnation elixir to bestow upon those two Purple Mansions?"
"Hehe... This is exactly what I want. If you were to truly refine that golden essence, you would only be relying on external forces and might only be able to attain the guest level. Only by fighting to the death and burning away all your catalytic supernatural powers can you attain the fruit!"
Beneath that enormous black hand, heaven and earth seemed to vanish.
Do not!
Guangmu Zhenjun was about to draw his sword when he discovered that his own sword had also disappeared without him noticing.
It was hidden away...
[Kui Mu] is skilled at collecting!
"Why did you sigh in disappointment when you were testing me, 'Dwelling on a Lonely Branch'? Is it because I didn't possess you, making your prepared secret method of seeking wealth through decay ineffective against me?"
hoohoo!
Guangmu, no, the Eastern Supreme Grand Duke Qingdi Zhenjun's eyes were bloodshot, but he saw a crimson expanse ahead.
That crimson creature, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws, transformed into a colossal beast resembling both a wolf and a tiger, its eyes fierce, poised to pounce.
"Come! Let's fight!"
……
Tianjiaomen.
The group of Purple Mansion True Persons stood up and suddenly looked at each other in bewilderment.
Not only did the voice of the Eastern Pole Grand Duke Qingdi Zhenjun cease, but they also discovered that they were gradually forgetting this Zhenjun, forgetting his previous words, and even forgetting his voice, appearance, and features...
Sanmu Zhenren felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and suddenly had a bad premonition.
Awoo!
Suddenly, the howls of wolves echoed through the maple forests that covered the mountains and plains.
Countless previously hidden wolves and beasts emerged, charging madly towards the Heavenly Horn Gate and the large Chinese toon tree.
hold head high!
The great ailanthus tree trembled violently, its branches twisting and turning into emerald dragons, which fought fiercely with the pack of crimson wolves. Pieces of branches broke off from its trunk, and wood chips flew everywhere...
The group of Purple Mansion cultivators seemed to have turned into wooden sculptures, staring blankly at this scene.
at last……
Under the tearing and biting of countless wolves, the great dragon of the cypress tree fell to the ground with a mournful cry and was devoured.
Then, the giant ailanthus tree withered and collapsed with a crash!
Sangji raised his head, his face full of confusion: "Why...have we gathered here today? Are we here to observe which fellow Daoist has attained the status of a True Monarch?"
He had even forgotten Hiroki's name...
Kumarajiva's expression changed, and he cried out, "World Honored One above!" before taking Sanji and disappearing into the void.
"Great Dharma King?"
Sangji vaguely sensed something was wrong and looked up at Kumarajiva, only to find that this great Dharma King in the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm was covered in cold sweat.
"This must be the work of a Golden Core True Monarch..."
"Judging from its authority, it's similar to [Kui Mu]... In a few more days, I'm afraid we won't even remember the Heavenly Horn Gate..."
Kumarajiva solemnly said, "[Kui Wood] is the pivot of profound principles, containing and storing the spiritual essence of heaven and earth. Its form resembles a wolf, with the power to devour vast territories! Seeing it hidden is auspicious, seeing it as a wolf is ominous! At this moment, the wolf will take form, and the world will be in turmoil!"
……
Tianjiaomen.
One by one, the Purple Palaces, as if avoiding snakes and scorpions, fled into the Great Void and disappeared without a trace.
Only the Tianjiaomen cultivators remained, gazing at the withered, decaying, and broken ancient Chinese toon tree, overwhelmed with sorrow.
Even more tragically, they forgot for whom they should grieve...
Inside the Desolate Palace.
"wide……"
Su Huanzhen covered his forehead: "Why... I seem to have forgotten something important... Ancestor's Daoist name, Guang... Guang..."
Master Su Yuan's expression was extremely solemn, then he gave a bitter smile: "This palace is quite wondrous, but it cannot withstand the power of a True Monarch. It can only hold out for a short while... I'm afraid that after a short while, you and I will all become puppets... not knowing whether we live or die... Rather than living a wretched life while forgetting everything, it's better to die a glorious death!"
Master Guangmu had prepared a contingency plan beforehand. Although they had forgotten about Guangmu, they still remembered how to carry it out.
Su Yuan opened the jade bottle, revealing a large brown pill: "The Reincarnation Elixir... can only be refined with the metal element. It can help a Purple Mansion True Person reincarnate again, becoming a child of the metal element destiny, and from then on, their path to immortality will be smooth..."
"Su Yuan... take the pill."
Su Huanzhen said solemnly.
But in the next instant, Master Su Yuan pressed down the large medicine in his hand and swallowed it into Su Huanzhen's mouth.
"If I take the elixir, who will help me dissolve my body? Since ancient times, the best way to dissolve one's body is with the assistance of a sword cultivator... Senior Sister, your swordsmanship is really mediocre, and you don't even have a good flying sword. I'm afraid I won't die a pleasant death..."
Master Su Yuan casually took out another sword from his storage bag.
This sword is three feet long, gleaming with a blue light, and covered with talismans and seal script. It has no trace of bloody aura, so it is clearly not a flying sword used in combat.
It is a pure yang magic sword specifically used for reincarnation!
"Senior sister, please! Don't hesitate, or things will go awry!"
Su Huanzhen immediately activated his magic technique to draw upon the power of the elixir.
Master Su Yuan gave this senior sister a deep look, and then moved his magic sword.
Swish!
With a flash of sword light, a peerless head rolled to the ground, blood splattering across the sky...
In the 8673rd year of the ancient calendar, Guangmu verified the metal, but the [Jiaomu] was out of alignment, thus becoming the 'Kui Zang Jiao Shou'!