Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 358 Parting Ways

He accepted the explanation.

Xuanxu Heaven, Junshan Gathering.

"Greetings, Venerable Xuming Xuansha Earth Lord!"

Sanmu and his group of people bowed respectfully, each feeling uneasy.

Especially loose wood!

He didn't know why he had inexplicably joined the Heavenly Horn Sect, which was now only supported by Su Yuan, who was at the early stage of the Purple Mansion realm. He felt that it was not as good as his own sect.

But upon closer reflection, a chilling realization dawned on him: his "Camphor Willow God" discovered that he had forgotten something important, yet he couldn't recall it no matter what.

The other figures were similar; they all knew that a major event had recently occurred, but they had all forgotten what that major event was.

At this moment, all they could do was respectfully look at that local elder.

Enveloped in thick fog, Fang Qing looked down at the cultivators below and suddenly chuckled, "The Golden Position truly lives up to its reputation as the world's foremost cause and effect, influencing all cultivators, yet not a single one can remember it..."

"Please advise, sir..."

Master Sanmu immediately knelt down and respectfully inquired.

"Guangmu Zhengjin... obtained the position of [Jiaomu] master, with the honorific title—'Dongji Tai Sui Qingdi'!"

Fang Qing chuckled lightly: "Well... do you remember now?"

Master Sanmu trembled as if struck by lightning.

He finally remembered: "Master Guangmu... no, True Lord... what calamity has befallen you to this state?"

The cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage were equally terrified, as if they had come across the greatest secret in the world, and their divine senses trembled violently.

"It's no use for you to remember... You only remembered because you were protected by the Xuanxu Cave Heaven and reminded by me... Once you go to the outside world, you will gradually forget about Guangmu's existence... But this is also a good thing."

There was a hint of melancholy in Fang Qing's voice.

The methods of "Kui Zang Xian Qing Zhen Jun" are so profound that, in the later stages, even most Golden Core True Monarchs will forget the name of Guang Mu Zhen Jun, only vaguely remembering that there was such a master of "Jiao Mu" who was hidden by "Kui Mu"!

That will be the time when this True Lord attains the late stage of the Golden Core realm!

Sanmu Zhenren trembled all over: "That lord's testimony was backed by the [Jiaomu] Zhenjun... Now it seems that the so-called [Jiaomu] Zhenjun was an enemy in disguise... He actually fooled the whole world!"

"[Kui Mu] is skilled at concealing!"

Fang Qing offered a brief suggestion and then fell silent.

"So it was [Kui Mu]? Indeed, only [Kui Mu], also of the Wood element, could impersonate [Jiao Mu]'s absence... and is adept at concealment, able to deceive the Great Master..."

Sanmu Zhenren suddenly understood something, but then felt lost: 'Guangmu Zhenjun is hopeless; the absence of [Jiaomu] was just a deception… What's left of Jiaomen that day? Where should I go next?'

At this moment, he heard someone next to him say, "Reporting to Tubo, I have also received news... It is said that the Great Master Leshui of the Canghai Sect died suddenly on his way back, and the coastal areas suffered continuous tsunamis and torrential rain for three days... Now only the Great Master Leshan, who is at the early stage of the Purple Mansion realm, has returned to the Canghai Sect and announced the closure of the mountain..."

"Master Le Shui is dead? This was a late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator!"

"Sigh... I'm afraid this kind of thing will become more and more common in the future."

Fang Qing sighed inwardly; he had somewhat anticipated this.

"However... does this mean someone else has already stirred up trouble for me? Was killing Le Shui a test? A test to see if there are still True Monarchs behind the Canghai Sect?"

"As a result, Leshan was directly closed off... The outcome was obvious."

"【Zhen Water】occupies the proper position of Water Virtue, and the Canghai Sect's lineage is extraordinary... it still needs to be protected."

With a thought, he communicated with Sangji, and even with the Great Dharma King Kumarajiva!

"Or... why not just abduct Leshan to Tibet and have him become a monk..."

"Even Su Yuan isn't out of the question... Anyway, if Kui Mu has any objections, it'll be the 'Master of the Corpse Forest' who will bear the brunt. And if the 'Master of the Corpse Forest' can't handle it, there's still the 'Great Sun Tathagata'!"

"And there's the Heavenly Horn Sect's legacy... let's give it a try."

With this thought in mind, Fang Qing calmly said, "You may all step back..."

With a flick of his sleeve, several Dao Foundation cultivators vanished, leaving only True Person Sanmu behind.

"What are your orders, sir?"

Master Sanmu immediately bowed and respectfully inquired.

"Hmm, although he always calls himself a useless person, he's actually quite clever..."

Fang Qing praised him inwardly and said, "I wish to view the Daoist scriptures of the Heavenly Horn Sect. Since you are here, you should do your best..."

"yes!"

Sanmu didn't know why this important figure, who was suspected to be a Golden Core cultivator of Earth Virtue, or at least an Earth Virtue Immortal or an envoy, would still want to read the Wood Virtue Daoist Canon.

But since he had been given the order, he naturally could not refuse and could only respectfully accept it and leave.

"It's time to go..."

Fang Qing looked at the empty hall, a slight thought stirring in his heart, and was about to leave.

The thought that he had received from his disciple suddenly became illusory, and the surrounding rock pillars and dome seemed to be piled up like clouds and smoke, rapidly dissolving...

But at that moment, his divine sense was suddenly startled.

He sensed that outside the 'Xuanji Undying Palace,' something enormous—no, it should be a colossal thought—was awakening, startled by him, and was about to open its eyes and glance in his direction.

But before that consciousness could arrive, Fang Qing had already successfully logged off.

Only a strange and mysterious wisp remained, lingering nearby. You have received a new chapter update: Chapter 358 Parting Ways (Bonus Chapter, Requesting Monthly Tickets), reading link. A questioning voice rang out: '[Female Earth]?!'

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Qi Refining Channel.

Inside the cave.

"That's... the Lord of the Grotto-Heaven has awakened?"

"He doesn't seem like a Golden Core True Monarch; he's more like a Buddhist disciple or a celestial being..."

"Well, in terms of ease of awakening, these celestial beings and envoys are definitely more likely to awaken and be able to walk the world sooner..."

Fang Qing opened his eyes: "Next time, I can talk to them... After all, I only used a disciple's thoughts and had the 'Dao Sheng Pearl' as a firewall, so I'm not afraid of being traced..."

He looked somewhat wistful: "The era of great contention has indeed arrived... From now on, True Immortals of the Purple Mansion will find it difficult to sit at the table, at most becoming mere pawns... Only Great True Immortals of the Purple Mansion, no, those who have reached the pinnacle of the Four Laws and have the potential to attain the Golden Age of the Purple Mansion, can barely maintain any status..."

"If the True Lord recovers further, even if his Purple Mansion is at its peak, it might not be effective..."

"However, reaching the peak of the Purple Mansion realm is not something easily attained. To reach this stage, one needs destiny, opportunity, and comprehension—all are indispensable, and one must also seek wealth... If one is valued by a True Lord, one's status may be even higher than that of a Celestial..."

He yawned and continued to study the "Tai Su Jin Shu".

The more you study it, the more you realize how profound and insightful this classic is, and it has a far-reaching effect!

"In the cultivation of the Dao of Qi Absorption, the choice of which lineage one initially selects almost entirely determines one's future... Which lineage is viable, which is a dead end, which has already been favored by a certain powerful figure... How can a lower-level cultivator know this?"

"Without guidance from elders, a rogue cultivator would truly perish by banging his head against a wall... Even if he succeeds in acquiring gold, he will still lose his freedom."

Fang Qing couldn't help but think of that True Lord Kui Mu: "No... even if one attains a suitable Golden Rank, if there's another change in the rank, that promising Golden Rank could immediately turn into a prison rank... how utterly devastating!"

He paused, then suddenly remembered the story of the esoteric monks crossing the sea to Japan years ago.

"It now seems that the Great Sun Tathagata's order for his subordinates to take action was not only to test the Buyeo King, but also to test [Dangerous Moon]... After all, whether it is [Fang Ri] or [Dangerous Moon]... there is a possibility that [Yearly Ruler] will revive..."

Currently, the only established lineages of Daoist priests who have been appointed to "serve the year" are the Great Sun, Metal Virtue, and Fire Virtue Daoist lineages.

However, according to Fang Qing's speculation, Taiyin may have also been the "Yearly Officer" before!

Otherwise, in the ancient times, the three [Yearly] rulers would not easily change the pattern of ruling the twelve months, and no matter how many Golden Core True Monarchs came, it would be useless!

"Judging from the results of the trial, it should be considered relatively satisfactory, so there was no real battle for the Golden Core stage... After all, Fuyu is in the guest position of [Fang Ri]. Although it is also contaminated by [Zhi Sui], the possibility of recovery is relatively small..."

……

He accepted the explanation.

Canghai Sect.

The void shattered, and Kumarajiva emerged from it with Sanji.

"Since the Buddha has given his order, we will naturally obey..."

Kumarajiva activated the Canghai Sect's formation with three concentric circles of divine light behind his head.

Splash!

Countless undercurrents seemed to surge in the void, but they were all suppressed by the radiance of [Female Earth].

A weary figure appeared; it was none other than Master Leshan.

He was initially furious, but upon seeing that it was Kumarajiva and Sangji, he was taken aback: "Please forgive me, gentlemen, I thought you were from the Sword Pavilion..."

Wu Yue Sword Pavilion is the true overlord of Southern Wu. Canghai Sect suffered a lot of bullying from them back then. Fortunately, they still had Le Shui, a Grand Master in the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm, to support them.

Now, with the passing of Master Le Shui, the Sword Pavilion is flourishing even more, bringing with it an even more intense sense of oppression.

Moreover, the Canghai Sect had previously been affiliated with the Tianjiao Sect, helping the Tianjiao Sect to openly extend its influence to the Southern Wu.

You have to pay for all these things you've done!

Even if Master Leshan announces the closure of the Canghai Sect, it may not be effective.

Now it seems that a calamity that could wipe out the entire family is imminent.

"Our sect has already closed its gates, so we will not invite you two into the mountain. May we ask what important matter brings the Great Dharma King here?"

Master Leshan stood inside the Purple Mansion Formation, a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

"By the World Honored One..."

Kumarajiva clasped his hands together and said, "This old monk has heard that you have many good connections with the White Bone Path..."

Master Leshan's expression changed, and he felt a pang of regret.

These esoteric practitioners are indeed persistent. He befriended that Vajra Power Master back then, but he never expected so many disputes to follow.

"Now that your sect is facing annihilation, why not relocate the entire sect to the Secret Realm, rename it 'Canghai Temple,' and place it under the name 'Zhusheng Wuxiang Temple'?"

Kumarajiva seemed genuinely considering Leshan's best interests: "In this way, both sides can be satisfied, and the benefactor will also receive great blessings!"

Master Leshan blushed, he really didn't expect that he would have a connection with Buddhism!

However, he laughed in anger: "Great Dharma King is joking... My Canghai Sect is a lineage of True Lords, and we are unwilling to enter the secret realm."

Sangji watched silently from the side, impressed by what he saw. Fang Qing, on the other side, was speechless: "This Kumarajiva, he's used to being a Dharma King. Is he trying to persuade us to surrender or provoke us into a fight to the death with that matter-of-fact tone?"

"Alright...that's how all esoteric monks are; they convert people directly upon taking action, so why would they need words?"

A thought struck him, and Sangji immediately stepped forward, clasped his hands together, and said with a smile, "The Great Dharma King merely made a suggestion; if you, fellow Daoist, do not agree, so be it... We have another question with us today: would the True Person be willing to trade cultivation techniques with our temple?"

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