plumnovel Chapter 42 Acquired Merit Treasures
Chapter 42 Acquired Merit Treasures
Chapter 42 Acquired Merit Treasures
Above the Netherworld Blood Sea, 129,600 newly born Asuras stood proudly in the void.
They stood tall and straight, their aura cold and sharp. Although they were surrounded by innate killing intent, they showed no signs of chaos or madness. On the contrary, because their true spirits were imprinted with the inheritance of demonic script, they appeared orderly and disciplined, like an iron-blooded army that obeyed orders without question.
Kunpeng stood with his hands behind his back, his profound gaze sweeping over the fervent faces.
Finally, his gaze settled on the four figures at the very front, whose auras were the most powerful, and who even possessed the cultivation of a peak Golden Immortal or a Taiyi Golden Immortal from birth.
These four individuals, two men and two women, are the most deeply rooted and perfectly integrated with the Blood Sea Origin among this group of Asuras.
"You four are blessed by Heaven and should serve as protectors of our Demon Sect and command the Asura army."
Kunpeng extended a finger, pointing at the most imposing man with a stern, prison-like face: "You are naturally free and unrestrained, possessing not only extreme power but also a Dao heart that reigns supreme."
He bestows upon me the name "One-Free Heaven Mara"! He appoints me Great Asura King, commanding the male Asuras, who will be my spears, invincible in every attack!
"Bo Xun thanks the Holy Ancestor for bestowing this name!" The man knelt on one knee, his voice like the resonance of metal and stone.
Kunpeng then pointed to another handsome man with an eerie aura of wisdom: "You possess the highest comprehension, are adept at reasoning, and are versed in the sacred chants of the Blood Sea. You are bestowed the name Great Brahma! You are appointed Protector King, in charge of the Asura teachings, and assist Mara!"
"Brahma accepts the command!"
Then, Kunpeng looked at the two stunningly beautiful women.
One of them possessed an innate allure, her eyes seemingly capable of stirring up all desires in the world; the other was as cold as ice, exuding an aura of destruction and devastation.
"You control the seven emotions and six desires, capable of clouding people's minds. I bestow upon you the name—Desire Goddess! I confer upon you the title of Blissful Heavenly Maiden."
"Your Lord, Destruction and Devastation, with your dance the heavens and the earth shatter. I bestow upon you the name—Shiva! I confer upon you the title of Destruction Goddess."
The four great Asura Kings returned to their positions, their destinies intertwined, instantly uniting this newly born race into a single entity.
"We pay homage to our Holy Ancestor! May our Holy Ancestor enjoy eternal bliss and live as long as the heavens!"
As the four Asura Kings led the way in kneeling, the 129,600 Asura demons behind them all knelt on the sea of blood.
The sound waves surged like a tide, shaking the very depths of the underworld.
This bow was not forced, but rather stemmed from an absolute loyalty and worship of the Creator deep in one's blood.
From this moment on, they are no longer rootless duckweed, but the sharpest blade in the hands of the Kunpeng!
"Boom—!!!"
Just as the Asura clan established its identity and recognized its ancestors, the originally dark blood-red sky suddenly split open.
A vast, sacred pressure, seemingly containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth, descended from the sky.
Heaven's will respond!
A purple aura filled the sky from the east, and countless golden flowers rained down.
A massive, thick beam of Xuanhuang merit light, even larger than the one Kunpeng used to establish the Demon Sect, pierced through layers of space and fell straight down into the sea of blood!
This is not only a merit of the Creator Clan, but also a merit of education!
In the original timeline, the Styx Ancestor created the Asura race, which, while meritorious, was not significant enough to help them achieve sainthood.
The reason for this is that the Asura race created by the Styx River only knows how to kill and does not understand the will of Heaven. They are the source of chaos and evil and do not benefit the general trend of the primordial world. On the contrary, they increase karma.
But the Asura created by Kunpeng today is completely different!
He used the Heavenly Breath Soil to sculpt his body, eliminating his congenital defects; and he used the Pure White Lotus to cleanse his heart, removing his madness and violence.
Furthermore, the inheritance of demonic script awakened their intelligence, bestowing upon them civilization and order!
This is no longer a pack of beasts, but an intelligent race with limitless potential!
This is a tremendous addition to the diversity of life in the primordial world and a perfection of the order of heaven and earth.
Therefore, Heaven is generous in its rewards, and one's merits are multiplied!
"Well done!"
As the golden light of merit fell from the sky, a glint of light flashed in Kunpeng's eyes.
Unlike ordinary cultivators, he did not eagerly absorb merit to improve his cultivation.
Now that he has reached the mid-stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm, simply infusing his body with merit can increase his magical power, but it is difficult to promote a qualitative change in his understanding of the laws, and may even cause his foundation to become unstable.
"This merit will surely be of great use!"
With a thought, Kunpeng waved his sleeve.
"Kunpeng Palace, emerge!"
A majestic palace, entirely dark gold and exuding a chaotic and heavy aura, appeared out of thin air above the sea of blood.
This palace has long been integrated with the Treasure Dividing Rock, making it incredibly solid and the finest of all acquired treasures.
"go!"
With a single gesture, Kunpeng redirected the vast River of Merit, causing it to cascade down like the Milky Way from the heavens, pouring entirely into Kunpeng Palace.
"Buzz buzz buzz one"
The Kunpeng Palace trembled violently, greedily devouring the massive amount of merit that could instantly transform a mortal into an immortal.
The originally dark gold surface of the palace began to show sacred, mysterious yellow patterns.
It's not just a change in color, but a sublimation of essence.
When merit is channeled into the body, all evil cannot invade; even killing will not incur karmic consequences!
After an unknown amount of time, the last bit of merit was completely absorbed.
"boom!"
A terrifying radiance, comparable to that of a supreme innate treasure, erupted from the Kunpeng Palace.
At this time, Kunpeng Palace had undergone a complete transformation.
It not only possesses the indestructible nature of the Treasure Dividing Rock, but also the power to suppress fortune with immeasurable merit.
The treasure of merit gained after tomorrow!
In terms of defense, it is no less than the Taiqing Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda; in terms of hardness, it is comparable to the Chaos Bell; in terms of suppressing destiny, it is the most solid foundation of the Kunpeng lineage!
"Good! Good! Good!"
Kunpeng clapped his hands and laughed, holding the shrunken treasure in his palm.
"With this treasure in hand, along with the Thirty-Six Heavens and the God-Slaying Spear, even if a sage were to appear in the future and try to harm me, Kunpeng, I would have to think twice!"
The blood sea created the race, and the merit descended from heaven.
Such a huge commotion naturally could not be hidden from the top experts in the primordial world.
The Thirty-Third Heaven, the Lingxiao Palace.
"Snap!"
The jade cup in the hand of the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun was crushed, and the wine spilled all over the ground.
He stared intently at the golden light of merit soaring into the sky from the north, his face so gloomy it seemed as if water could drip from it.
"It's Kunpeng again! Why is it him again?!"
Donghuang Taiyi, standing to the side, also had a grim face, his eyes filled with fear and resentment: "Brother, I don't know what methods Kunpeng used, but he actually created a race in such a filthy place as the Blood Sea, and even attracted such enormous merit!"
"According to the celestial divination, that race is called the Asura Demon Clan. They call themselves protectors of the Demon Sect, and they only respect the Kunpeng, not the Heavenly Court!"
"This is clearly undermining the foundation of our Heavenly Court!"
Di Jun took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said in a hoarse voice, "So what if we dig up their foundation? What can we do?"
"He has now gained immense power, wielding the Demon-Summoning Banner and protected by such a treasure of merit. Even the Three Pure Ones have suffered losses at his hands. For the time being, the two of us brothers cannot touch him."
"Endure! We must endure!"
"Once the Zhou Tian Star Array is fully perfected, once—once those few become saints, the situation may change."
Kunlun Mountain, Yuxu Palace.
The three immortals sat facing each other, each with a different expression.
A glint of light flashed in the eyes of the Tongtian Sect Leader, who exclaimed in admiration, "What a skill! This Kunpeng truly has great courage, able to turn waste into treasure, and rot into wonder, transforming those endless wronged souls into a clan."
The Primordial Celestial Venerable snorted coldly, his expression disdainful: "Hmph, nothing but heretical and unorthodox methods. Creating such a bloodthirsty race may have some merit, but it has also sown the seeds of endless karma, which will surely backfire in the future."
Taiqing Laozi half-closed his eyes, gently stroking the carrying pole in his hand, and said calmly, "No matter what, his actions did indeed conform to the evolution of the Heavenly Way."
"Moreover, he did not use merit to improve his cultivation, but instead refined a treasure made from acquired merit—this boy is profound in his character and has great ambitions."
In the west, Mount Sumeru.
As Jieyin and Zhunti gazed at the golden light of merit in the east, they were so envious that tears almost streamed down their faces.
"Senior brother, look at others. They sit at home and merits come from heaven."
Zhunti looked distressed. "When will our Western world have such an opportunity? Kunpeng is so wealthy, with so many treasures, and the Asura race has quite a connection with our Western doctrines. If only we could—"
Jieyin quickly interrupted him, saying with a wry smile, "Junior brother, be careful what you say. That Kunpeng is a porcupine now; anyone who touches him will get pricked. Before you attain the Hunyuan realm, it's best not to provoke him."