The Gate of Rakshasa and the Asura Path
In the Primordial Era World, there was chaos. All living beings lived in the same space, whether they were humans, Demonic Creatures, or even Gods and Buddhas of all Heavens. In that era, there were Demonic Creatures causing chaos and Immortals providing guidance. It was a chaotic, even disordered, world without a unified order.
However, later, the Heaven and Earth was divided into the Three Realms and Six Paths, which led to the flourishing Cultivation World we see today...
The Asura Path is one of the Six Paths. In the Three Realms, anyone with a strong fighting spirit can be reborn in the Asura Path after death, transforming into Asura and continuing their Way of Slaughter.
Those who can be reborn in the Asura Path are mostly battle maniacs and military strategists, making the Asura Path the world with the heaviest killing intent among the Three Realms and Six Paths.
The Asura Sect takes combat as its primary principle. Even in death, they will become Asura and continue their Way of Slaughter in the Asura Path. On this day, Luo Ba presented Zhuge Xiang with an exquisite Bronze Gate.
"What is this?" Zhuge Xiang Master, taking the small, exquisite Bronze Gate from Luo Ba.
"When my Asura Sect Founding Ancestor, established the Asura Sect, he used his supreme Divine Ability to capture a portion of the Asura Path and seal it within his own Minor Thousand Worlds. This is the Gate of Rakshasa. Once you enter the gate of that Asura Path, the task of suppressing that Asura Path will be entrusted to you. Originally, I wanted to give this task to your Senior Brother Luo Xiaobai, but he prefers poetry and songs."
Speaking of Luo Xiaobai, Master's face showed a deep sense of disappointment and frustration. No wonder, as the True Disciple of the Asura Sect Master, he preferred poetry and literature. It's no wonder Master was so angry and disappointed.
"Gate of Rakshasa?" Zhuge Xiang looked down at the exquisite Bronze Gate in his palm. He couldn't help but feel boundless gratitude. Although it was meant to suppress the Asura Path within, Zhuge Xiang knew that his Master's actions were to provide him with a place to fight, allowing him to enter the Asura Path anytime to improve his strength.
Moreover, the fact that Zhuge Xiang was granted the qualification to enter a Small World so soon after becoming his Master's disciple was a testament to his trust, how could he not feel grateful?
"This is the method to open Gate of Rakshasa, but you must remember that Gate of Rakshasa should not be opened in front of others lightly. Alright, I know you have things to do, and the apprenticeship ceremony has been delayed for so many days. You must be anxious. Go. When you are traveling, remember one thing: no matter what, don't disgrace the Asura Sect." After pointing to Zhuge Xiang's brow and teaching him the method to open Gate of Rakshasa, the Master waved his hand and spoke, giving him earnest advice.
"Could it be? He knows that Lu Yuling and I are going to the East Sea?" Upon hearing his Master suddenly tell him to leave, Zhuge Xiang was slightly taken aback. He carefully examined his master's expression but couldn't discern anything. Zhuge Xiang didn't want to ask this question, because if he didn't know, wouldn't that reveal their mission? He nodded and left the Sect Master's Great Hall.
During this time, Zhuge Xiang went to the branch of the Hundred Flowers Palace in Yanling Commandery and found Qin Qing. After the two had a passionate encounter, Zhuge Xiang returned to the Asura Sect to find Lu Yuling, and the two flew to the East Sea together.
Because of Zhuge Xiang's current reputation and status, the Hundred Flowers Palace naturally hopes that Zhuge Xiang and Qin Qing's relationship can be maintained, which has led to Qin Qing's status and position in the Hundred Flowers Palace rising accordingly.
The East Sea is located on the border of the Great Qin Empire. Canghai Commandery is located on the coast of the East Sea. When Zhuge Xiang arrived in Canghai Commandery, he naturally went to visit the Azure Sword Sect. Although Zhuge Xiang joined the Azure Sword Sect only to have a legitimate identity to participate in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking of Canghai Commandery, he still had some connections with the Azure Sword Sect. Since he was passing through Canghai Commandery, there was no reason not to visit.
First of all, Liu Rufang was impressed by Zhuge Xiang's breakthrough to the True Essence Realm. She said that the foundation of this Large Sect was indeed terrifying, and Zhuge Xiang's cultivation speed of making progress every day was even more Human Heart.
Secondly, Liu Rufang also congratulated Zhuge Xiang on becoming the Asura Sect Master. Such a major event was known throughout the Great Qin Empire, and the Azure Sword Sect was naturally aware of it as well. If it weren't for her insufficient status, Liu Rufang would have gone directly to the Asura Sect to offer her congratulations.
Originally, Liu Rufang wanted Zhuge Xiang to meet with the disciples of the Azure Sword Sect and discuss the path of cultivation. However, Zhuge Xiang's own cultivation level was built up by the system's Experience Points. As for honestly meditating and cultivating? Zhuge Xiang never done that before. He really couldn't say anything meaningful about discussing the path of cultivation.
However, as the Great Elder of the Azure Sword Sect, it would be unreasonable to refuse such a request. Seeing Lu Yuling beside him, Zhuge Xiang's eyes lit up slightly, and he naturally pulled her to take the lead.
In terms of talent, Lu Yuling is the true genius. Her cultivation speed puts even Zhuge Xiang under immense pressure. In terms of knowledge, as the Senior Sister Ice Maiden's reincarnation, who has half-stepped into the Void Returning Stage and has recovered most of her Memory, Lu Yuling is naturally the most suitable person to teach these Azure Sword Sect disciples about the path of cultivation.
"I'm your senior sister, you think I'd do your free labor? What benefits would I get?" Hearing Zhuge Xiang's words, asking him to explain the path of cultivation to these Azure Sword Sect Cultivator, Lu Yuling's beautiful, otherworldly face held a playful smile as she asked.
"Benefits? How about I repay you with my body?" Zhuge Xiang teased, a malicious smile on his face and his eyes boldly sweeping over Lu Yuling.
"Is this a benefit for me? You're taking advantage of me!" Lu Yuling blushed slightly as Zhuge Xiang's bold gaze swept over her, and she laughed and scolded him in an annoyed tone.
"What? Do you know that my reputation now resounds throughout the Great Qin Empire? Countless young and beautiful Cultivator are hoping to share a bed with me. Giving you this opportunity is a favor to you, isn't it?"
With wide, surprised eyes, Zhuge Xiang said exaggeratedly, as if he had gotten a great deal, which made Lu Yuling both annoyed and amused, but she couldn't refute him.
"Alright, alright, how about I take you into the Asura Path for a visit sometime? Although I've already been to the Asura Purgatory Diagram, that world is a bit small. I also want to see how the Asura in the Asura Path fight each other," Zhuge Xiang smiled inwardly, feeling relaxed, as he took out the Gate of Rakshasa Lu Yuling held it in his palm.
"Gate of Rakshasa? Master actually entrusted Gate of Rakshasa to you? Wasn't this always prepared for Luo Xiaobai?" Looking at the Gate of Rakshasa that Zhuge Xiang took out, Lu Yuling said in surprise. Having recovered most of Ice Maiden's Memory, Lu Yuling naturally knew quite a lot.
"What's wrong? Is there anything special about Gate of Rakshasa? Besides, it seems to me that Master is very disappointed in Senior Brother Luo," Zhuge Xiang said, finding Lu Yuling's surprise rather odd.
"Our Asura Sect's Founding Ancestor once ventured deep into the Asura Path and fought a deities of the Asura Path. His power tore the Asura Path apart, bringing out a portion of it. Countless powerful Asura Path creatures live within, and more importantly, the existence of the Asura Path Will's will allows fallen disciples to be reborn there. Tell me, what is the significance of the Asura Path?" Lu Yuling said, rolling her eyes at Zhuge Xiang. This eye roll was full of charm.
"So that's how it is..." Lu Yuling's explanation made Zhuge Xiang suddenly realize the truth, and he finally understood completely.
The Asura Sect's mission is to transform into Asura and continue their killing spree. Zhuge Xiang always thought this was just an ideal, but now he understands.
The Asura Sect controls a portion of the Asura Path. If a disciple's desire for killing and fighting is strong enough, then even after death, the sect can use the Asura Path Will under its control to revive the disciple and reborn him as an Asura. This is the true meaning of the Asura Sect's cultivation principle.
The Asura Sect is a combat-oriented demonic Sect. If one's fighting spirit is strong enough, one can be said to have a chance to be reborn.
Suddenly realizing the truth, Zhuge Xiang secretly admired the vision and methods of the Founding Ancestor Asura Sect. Who would want to establish a Sect on insane battles, and at the same time, boldly absorb a portion of the Asura Path as a means for their disciples to be reborn?
"No wonder," Zhuge Xiang thought to himself. He had wondered why there were two Asura King guarding the main Sect Master's Great Hall. Asura King, comparable to Void Realm Great Expert, were so arrogant and unruly that even in death they would never accept human enslavement and serve as gatekeepers. Now Zhuge Xiang understood. Those two Asura Kings were likely the transformed remains of Asura Sect Disciples had died.
From this perspective, the importance of Gate of Rakshasa is self-evident. The Asura Path, which Gate of Rakshasa connects to, can be considered the core of the Asura Sect. Master actually entrusted this to me?
"Gate of Rakshasa is the gateway to the Asura Path, but it's only a method for those below the Void Returning Stage to enter. The higher-ups of my Asura Sect all know where the sealed Asura Path is and can use their great Divine Ability to Space Rend to enter. Therefore, Gate of Rakshasa is not necessary," Lu Yuling explained, seemingly seeing through Zhuge Xiang's thoughts.
That makes sense. How could an existence like the Asura Path be handed over to a disciple at the True Essence Realm so easily? It turns out that the Gate of Rakshasa is just the gateway to the Asura Path. However, even so, the fact that he was allowed to enter the Asura Path is enough to show how much his Master values him.
"As for your statement that Master is disappointed in Luo Xiaobai, that's only natural. Who in the Asura Sect wouldn't be angry seeing their son dislike fighting but prefer poetry and literature?" Lu Yuling shook her head, her tone tinged with emotion, when she spoke of Luo Xiaobai.
"Son? So Senior Brother Luo and Master are father and son?" Lu Yuling's words made Zhuge Xiang's eyes widen in surprise.
But thinking about it carefully, the two do look somewhat alike, only their temperaments are vastly different. Besides, they both share the surname Luo—I should have realized that sooner. (To be continued...)