The Modern World.
The Creation Jade Disc within the Primordial Purple Qi trembled slightly, and a glimmer of spiritual light fell from the sky, flying into Rainbow Mountain.
"Huh?"
Old Man Bai reached out and caught the spiritual light, letting out a surprised exclamation, which drew curious glances from Tang Lingwu and the others.
"Is this news from Zheng Fa?"
Tang Lingwu seemed to understand something and asked anxiously.
Since Zheng Fa left the Modern World, they had not received any news from Zheng Fa for some time, and naturally they were worried.
"Hmm." The Old Man Bai lowered his head, looking at the talisman in his hand with bright eyes, completely absorbed.
"Grandpa Bai!"
Tang Lingwu said urgently.
"Oh, his topic is quite interesting..." The Old Man Bai came to his senses, scratched his head, and muttered in amazement, "... quite interesting."
What topic?
Tang Mudao and the others also came over. The Old Man Bai handed them the talisman in his hand. After looking at it, their expressions varied. After a moment, they said, "Is this his True Immortal philosophy?"
I think it is...
"This is truly... truly..." Tang Mudao sighed, gazing up at the Fusang Wood on the horizon, momentarily at a loss for words.
"He asked us to have experts review it, perform calculations and simulations, and correct the errors." Old Man Bai glanced at Tang Lingwu and smiled, "Weren't you worried you wouldn't be able to help him much?"
"Um!"
Tang Lingwu nodded vigorously, leaped up, and flew towards the location of the River Diagram Supercomputer, her ponytail drawing a happy arc in the air.
The others also dispersed to continue their work.
Standing in the Nursing Home, Old Man Bai couldn't help but look up at the Fusang Wood and couldn't help but smile with a hint of satisfaction, "Such grand ambitions."
Within the Nine Mountains Sect, the Heavenly Emperor Body had already been prepared.
" Senior Sister Zhang, could you please help me deduce some of the Talisman Dao, especially the details of Composite Talisman Diagram, and check for any errors?"
"Good."
Senior Sister Zhang nodded.
" Xiao Fairy," the Heavenly Emperor Body turned to Xiao Yuying, "Please review this chapter on historical development."
Xiao Yuying's eyes gleamed with intelligence as she buried her head in the Comprehensive Mirror, seemingly already engrossed.
" Xiao Fairy?"
She looked up blankly, her expression seemingly somewhat displeased. "What?"
Please help review the chapter on historical development.
After hesitating for a long time, Xiao Yuying parted her lips slightly and blurted out a very uncertain sentence. "Me? Review?"
"?"
"Is this something I can review?"
"..."
Lu Mo's voice came again.
" The Spiritual-Energy Decline lies in the complexity of the established traditions. Ordinary people learn their own methods, each with their own agendas, gradually creating Chaos, which continues in a vicious cycle."
Within the light screen, Lu Mo seemed oblivious to what Zheng Fa was comprehending, continuing to express his thoughts, "Therefore, I wish to establish laws and regulations, determine ranks and positions, and differentiate between immortals and mortals."
The Heavenly Palace Hall fell silent. Apart from Senior Sister Zhang and a few others who were engrossed in studying their papers, everyone else's attention was irresistibly drawn to Lu Mo.
The Peacock Great Emperor stood up in the light screen, bowed, and asked, "May I ask, what is meant by 'establishing one's position'?"
"Currently, across all the heavens and myriad realms, there are three Grand Unity, twenty-four Golden Immortal (including myself), forty-three True Immortal, and one hundred and thirty-five Loose Immortal, totaling two hundred and five Dao Fruit cultivators." Lu Mo counted the number of Dao Fruit cultivators in the world and said, "I believe that, in order to prevent the Spiritual-Energy Decline, the number of Dao Fruit cultivators should not be increased, and should even be reduced."
"Less is better than more?" Xuan Chengzi seemed to have thought of something, his expression becoming somewhat wary. "You mean, clear out another batch of Dao Fruit?"
Lu Mo smiled but did not answer.
But everyone in the Mahavira Hall felt a chill in their hearts.
Within the Nine Mountains Realm, Uncle-Master Pang couldn't help but curse, "What is this if not a threat? Can the Supreme Dao just sit idly by and watch this happen?"
Everyone could tell that Lu Mo wanted to eliminate dissidents, the subtext being "those who obey prosper, those who resist perish"—the problem was, how could the Supreme Dao possibly agree to that?
Now that Grand Unity has not entered the Xuanwei, the highest fighting force in the world is the Golden Immortal.
According to Lu Mo, there are only twenty-four Golden Immortal.
The Five Direction Buddhas of Thunderclap Temple occupied five spots, and with the addition of the Jade Pool and the Water Mother, there were five more. Including the Three Reclusive Immortals and two Demon Race, there were fifteen people in total.
Adding the Nine Sons of Taishang, that makes exactly twenty-four.
This Thunderclap Dharma Assembly was a gathering of all the Golden Immortal forces in the world.
In other words, the Supreme Dao is the force with the largest number of Golden Immortal in all the heavens and myriad realms.
Of the twenty-four people, the Supreme Dao and the Three Reclusive Immortals made up exactly half, wielding immense power.
Lu Mo's ambitious aspirations, it's impossible for the Supreme Dao not to react.
As expected, Xuan Chengzi frowned and said coldly, "Whom do you want to eliminate?"
"That depends on all of you Golden Immortal present."
"Look at us?"
"I intend to establish Nine-Rank Immortal System, with Golden Immortal as the first rank, four ranks of immortals, and five ranks of mortals. Whoever occupies a position must be discussed, nominated, and evaluated by a Golden Immortal of the first rank. This is what is meant by determining the position."
"This... we will decide who will become an immortal?" Xuan Chengzi was stunned. "Is this really true?"
"Nature."
Xuan Chengzi fell into deep thought.
" The Supreme Dao is interested!" Uncle-Master Pang said nervously. "They outnumber us and are confident they can gain an advantage in the Golden Immortal' council."
The Heavenly Emperor Body slowly nodded and said, " Lu Mo failed to achieve the Grand Luo and had to concede. However, what he needs to do will certainly be more than this."
Inside Thunderclap Temple, Xuan Chengzi asked again, "What is the distinction between immortals and mortals?"
"With the rise of the Nine Mountains and the wielding of the Immortal-Slayer Sword Formation, even mortals can kill Golden Immortal," Lu Mo added. "This is an act that disrupts the hierarchy and brings disaster to the Xuanwei."
"Fart!"
The Old Yuan couldn't help but curse.
"Mortals are inherently foolish, and this will only breed delusions, causing them to disrespect the Dao Fruit, and to disbelieve in gods and Buddhas, thus disturbing the peace of the heavens." Lu Mo, of course, couldn't hear this and continued, "If this continues for a long time, the world will inevitably descend into chaos, and the legal system will naturally become even more disordered."
Xuan Chengzi glanced at Zheng Fa, who was still cultivating, and his face showed some apprehension.
"Therefore, I believe that the Dharma should not be lightly transmitted in the future... and even that methods of cultivation in the mortal realm should be eradicated."
Xuan Chengzi narrowed his eyes. "To prevent mortals throughout the myriad realms from cultivating?"
"That's exactly right," Lu Mo laughed. "In this way, mortals can no longer pose a threat to us."
The Golden Immortal of Thunderclap Temple all fell silent, seemingly deep in thought.
Inside the Nine Mountains Realm Heavenly Palace Hall, everyone looked at each other in surprise. Lu Mo's idea was truly unexpected. You must know that any Dao Fruit needs an audience; otherwise, it is difficult to improve, or even maintain one's original strength.
Xuan Chengzi frowned and asked, "Then, if our Daoist techniques are lost, won't we be unable to make any progress?"
Lu Mo chuckled softly and said, "Are you all familiar with the unique characteristics of the Thunderclap Temple's Cultivation Method?"
"Of course I know." Xuan Chengzi nodded. " Thunderclap Temple is most skilled in Dharma Aspect... different from Yang Spirit, and different from Dharma Bodies, unique in its Dharma Body, yet infinitely powerful."
Lu Mo smiled slightly, his seated body swayed slightly, revealing two figures.
He had a head adorned with a spiky halo like the blazing sun, and wore a golden kasaya, exuding an imposing aura.
A figure resembling both a Buddha and a Daoist, with flowing hair and a smiling face.
Although they both have the Lu Mo face, the two figures are quite different: one is aloof and superior, while the other is serene and peaceful.
Xuan Chengzi's expression changed.
"These are my Golden Crow Dharma Form and the Vast Sun Dharma Form." Lu Mo's two Dharma Aspect suddenly opened their eyes, their Divine Spirits, as if they were living people, and they even had the aura of Golden Immortal.
"This..." Xuan Chengzi's eyes widened slightly, as if he understood, " The Dharma Aspect are your past incarnations?"
"That's right." Lu Mo curled the corners of his mouth, seemingly with some pride. " Thunderclap Buddha Ancestor had a great fortuitous opportunity, finding the Pure Land left behind by Sage, where the results of his previous life's cultivation can be preserved."
" The Pure Land..."
Xuan Chengzi murmured to himself.
Within the Nine Mountains Realm, the Heavenly Emperor Body's expression suddenly dawned on him. " The Pure Land World is probably left behind by the two Sage Zhunти and Jieyin... I never imagined it would be the foundation of the Dharma Aspect."
Zheng Fa understood during his time in the Nine Luminaries Heaven that the philosophy of Zhunти Jieyin was to establish a perfect world.
"In the Pure Land, our Dharma Aspect will not only not perish, but will gradually grow stronger."
Xuan Chengzi frowned and said, "What's the point of this? I'm talking about the problem of the limited number of people who can receive Dao Fruit, causing our cultivation to stagnate."
"I'm right," Lu Mo laughed. "I am my audience."
Thunderclap Temple fell silent, then Xuan Chengzi exclaimed in surprise, " Tribulation Reincarnation?"
"What you say is true, fellow Daoist."
"Using our past lives as our Dharma Aspect, when we Tribulation Reincarnation, we have countless versions of ourselves across the heavens and myriad worlds as our 'receivers.' After attaining enlightenment in our next life, we can merge with our previous selves, and our cultivation will naturally advance greatly."
Xuan Chengzi looked somewhat stunned, clearly taken aback by Lu Mo's idea. "Is that really possible?"
"Of course." Lu Mo's smile deepened. "There's only one thing that's a bit difficult."
"What?"
"For the Pure Land to preserve and nurture its Dharma Aspect, it needs Incense Power and faith."
Xuan Chengzi's smile faded slightly, "The Way of the Divine Way?"
"The original Pure Land could not absorb the power of sentient beings' vows. Now, my body merges with the Pure Land, transforming into the Central Pure Land World. The more faith there is, and the purer it is, the greater the effect of the Pure Land on the Dharma Aspect."
"You mean we need to hand over all the mortals of the myriad realms to Thunderclap Temple, no, to you?"
"Otherwise, the Pure Land would be unable to support so many enlightened beings," Lu Mo affirmed. "The so-called five grades of ordinary beings, with monks being the first grade, are meant to urge ordinary people to do good and have faith in Buddhism."
Xuan Chengzi frowned, exchanged glances with the other two Supreme Dao Golden Immortal beside him, and said, "We still need to discuss this matter further."
"You have all come to my Thunderclap Temple and witnessed its splendor," Lu Mo said confidently. "The mortals of the world are ignorant and foolish. If everyone could embrace Buddhism, they too could find peace and happiness. With the Spiritual Qi constant, we who have Dao Fruit enlightenment can enjoy freedom and ease. In this way, all beings can accept their fate and find their place. Wouldn't that be Jile?"
Lu Mo let out a long sigh, seemingly filled with emotion. "As for us, having endured tribulations to attain enlightenment, governed Yin and Yang, commanded the heavens, and shepherded the mortal realm, we will not shirk our responsibility to explore the Immortal Way immortality in the future."
Within the Nine Mountains Realm, everyone had come to understand Lu Mo's most comprehensive thoughts.
"Using the Tribulation-Transference Method to win over the immortals, and using Divine Way Method to rule the heavens." Uncle-Master Pang sighed, looking somewhat troubled.
Even the Heavenly Emperor Body felt that this was not a good situation.
To be honest, Lu Mo's purpose is not hard to see. As for the so-called fixed position, he will definitely be the most honored one, and even the one who will gain the most benefits, by taking charge of the Central Pure Land World.
Even the so-called Golden Immortal' discussions are probably difficult to escape his influence.
If all the faiths in the world were to turn to the Lu Mo, the Heavenly Emperor Body would find it difficult to imagine the magnitude of the impact that would occur.
Ironically, the Tribulation-Transference Method he spoke of was Dao Fruit —using themselves as the recipients. Although the number was small, it was enough for a sect like the Supreme Dao, which already carefully selected its disciples.
Even those who cultivate the Tribulation-Transference Method will inevitably encounter Lu Mo.
What terrified the Heavenly Emperor Body most was that, in this plan, all the heavens and myriad realms would reach an ultimate stability—
The previous life was the Dao Fruit, this life is the Dao Fruit.
Ordinary people, without extraordinary fortuitous opportunity or the consent of all Dao Fruit, will be bound by the Nine-Rank Immortal System and may not even be able to cultivate the Dao.
In essence, ordinary people in the Lu Mo system are probably no different from domestic fowl, pigs, and dogs, only needed to be used to make offerings to the Pure Land.
Just like Zheng Fa's " Yellow Court Scripture ", Lu Mo transformed his own Central Pure Land World into the foundation for his future Xuanwei Immortal Way.
This kind of stability was naturally undesirable to the Nine Mountains Sect and Zheng Fa.
But Xuan Chengzi and other Golden Immortal would probably like it too much.
Within the light screen, Xuan Chengzi and the others moved their lips as if in discussion. After a while, they began to nod frequently.
The Heavenly Emperor Body, and the brows of everyone else in the Heavenly Palace Hall also furrowed.
Regardless of the relationship between the Nine Mountains Sect and the Thunderclap Temple, or the differences in their philosophies, if Lu Mo's idea were to succeed, it would pose a tremendous threat to the Nine Mountains Sect.
It's safe to say that the Nine Mountains Sect was definitely among those targeted for elimination.
After a long while, Xuan Chengzi suddenly hesitated, seemingly doubtful, and said, "How do we know you won't break your oath?"
The Heavenly Emperor Body, realizing that this actually indicated they had truly taken a side.
"I believe Fellow Daoist Xuancheng is also aware of the essence of the Primordial Purple Qi?"
"I asked the Dao Venerable, but he was vague in his answer."
"I only truly understood this after I gained control of the Pure Land." Lu Mo glanced at Zheng Fa, his eyes somewhat strange, "The last wisp of Primordial Purple Qi was the means by which Human Race proved its Dao."
" Human Race attain enlightenment? Not through the Human Race?"
"No," Lu Mo shook his head, " the Human Race proves itself."
" The Primordial Purple Qi actually belongs to all of Human Race," Lu Mo explained. "When we perfect the laws of heaven and earth, and all the heavens unite as one, with the Three Powers jointly attesting, Human Race will become one."
"At that time, it will be the time for the one who leads the Human Race to attain the Grand Luo realm, and also the time for the entire Human Race to attain the Hunyuan Grand Luo realm by relying on the Primordial Purple Qi."
" Human Race, attaining the Grand Luo Hunyuan Dao?"
"That is what is called Sage." Lu Mo looked at the astonished Xuan Chengzi and smiled, "Therefore, as long as Heaven, Earth, and Man are unified, even if I attain the Grand Luo realm, it is impossible for me to go against my will—at that time, we are all part of the Hunyuan Grand Luo Golden Immortal, one with one body, even indistinguishable from one another."
"This... isn't this the method by which the Gu God attained enlightenment?"
Lu Mo nodded slightly. "Therefore, who obtains the Primordial Purple Qi isn't that important. What's important is who can truly control the entire Human Race... Besides us, who else is there?"
Xuan Chengzi's eyes flickered, and he murmured, " The Primordial Purple Qi, so that's how it is."
His eyes involuntarily turned to Zheng Fa.
Zheng Fa also heard Lu Mo's words, but No-Mind to interfere.
In his mind, one golden character after another condensed and gathered into a Daoist scripture, or rather, a thesis.
The title of the Daoist scripture is only four characters:
< Origin of Dao Fruit >
(End of this chapter)