Censure Office, Star-Devouring Seven Ancestors
The inner palace of the water palace.
Lu Qingfeng sat cross-legged in meditation.
Within his sea of consciousness, boundless, clear light shone peacefully, illuminating his mind and soul, along with the thoughts of the twelve celestial demons. Bathed in this light, his thoughts raced, and all the difficulties and obscurities of his past cultivation became clear with a single thought; even the most mundane problems could be easily solved.
He comprehended it with lightning speed.
Eight hundred and ninety-one Acquired Scattered Character lay at the very edge of the soul. What should have been an extremely brilliant Radiance appeared somewhat ordinary due to the illumination of the Merit Radiance in the sea of consciousness.
And.
At the center of his soul, a dazzling Radiance shone, which was the only Innate Scattered Character that Lu Qingfeng had comprehended over the years.
"Throughout the hundred years of the Blood Sea, although I have been troubled by Karmic Power and unable to escape, my cultivation has not been neglected."
"Blessed by the Merit Radiance."
"Comprehending Acquired Scattered Character is as easy as drinking water, and comprehending Cultivation Method and understanding Innate Scattered Character is also much easier."
With the combined effects of the Merit Radiance and the ' Evolving Method 'Enlightenment, Lu Qingfeng mastered 891 acquired Acquired Scattered Character and one Innate Scattered Character during his hundred-year seclusion in the Blood Sea.
His cultivation level is already comparable to that of the Spirit Transformation Realm.
Its only weakness is its slightly inferior Law Power.
With the Blood-Sea Doppelganger established, although Karmic Power still surged forth, the Blood Sea itself stabilized and ceased its outpouring. Lu Qingfeng's only way to increase his Law Power was to refine the Immortal Crystal.
Despite rushing for a hundred years, the Law Power still fell short of perfection.
Whoosh!
The Law Power surged and gushed forth as the "Twelve Dutian Demon God Method" continuously circulated. The Acquired Scattered Character and Innate Scattered Character subtly resonated with the Cultivation Method, generating more insights and allowing Lu Qingfeng to gain a deeper understanding of this Supreme Grade Cultivation Method.
Beyond the soul.
Three hundred and sixty-five divine thoughts were arranged in a Heavenly Cycle array, each a flowing stream of light. With a single thought, these divine thoughts spread out freely, encompassing every detail within a radius of 36,500 li, all under Lu Qingfeng's control. Once a thought was uttered, he could break through space, move himself, and instantly teleport to any location within a radius of 36,500 li.
This is teleportation.
However, this method consumes a great deal of spiritual energy.
However, if combined with Divine Ability escape techniques, such as Cloud-Peak Step or Light-Splitting Shadow-Transforming Void Sword Movement, not only is the speed faster, but the consumption of divine sense is also less.
It far surpasses the method of pure teleportation.
Practice mindfulness and spirituality.
Within Lu Qingfeng 'Dantian, the Demon God True Body resided, surrounding a Golden Core. Outside the Golden Core, Immortal Crystal rose and fell, radiating a halo of light.
The Roushou Demon God held Heart Lamp, its flame flickering, scorching the passing Law Power, refining Immortal Crystal, and continuously tempering Golden Core.
The remaining eleven demon gods were all absorbing and refining their Law Power Golden Core.
The Law Power surged and surged.
Although both are at the Spirit-Nourishing Realm, Lu Qingfeng's Law Power, even without considering the Twelve Demon Gods, is many times greater than that of other cultivators, making his Law Power virtually limitless.
The three-foot-tall divine soul was far away in the sea of consciousness, yet it seemed to be right there in the Dantian.
Beyond the soul.
Three hundred and sixty-five divine thoughts flowed continuously, sometimes entering the divine soul, sometimes colliding and sometimes merging with each other. However, no matter how Lu Qingfeng tried to control himself, the divine thoughts could not be gathered together in one place within the divine soul.
"His Law Power is not yet complete, and his soul cannot enter the Golden Core."
Lu Qingfeng suddenly understood.
There are two prerequisites for advancing from the Spirit-Nourishing Realm to the Transformation Spirit Transformation Realm.
Firstly.
Three hundred and sixty-five divine thoughts were accomplished.
The Visualization divine thoughts lies in comprehension and the advancement of one's spiritual practice. One must study the Cultivation Method and master the Scattered Character. If one's comprehension is not lacking, after hundreds or thousands of years of contemplation, one may have the opportunity to Visualization 365 divine thoughts.
Simply comprehending the concept is not difficult for Lu Qingfeng.
After the birth of the Merit Radiance, things became even simpler.
What would be the most difficult thing for other cultivators, Lu Qingfeng accomplished first.
The second premise.
That is, one's Law Power is perfected.
A surge of powerful Law Power filled his Dantian, causing winds and clouds to churn. He then channeled his divine soul into the Golden Core.
Upon falling into it, one reaches the Spirit Transformation Realm.
Lu Qingfeng's Law Power is still slightly lacking, preventing his soul from entering the Golden Core. Therefore, he still needs to work hard to cultivate his Law Power.
However, the cultivation of Dao is the most difficult to achieve, and Lu Qingfeng has already reached that level.
The remaining Law Power threshold is not a big deal.
"At my current speed, I can reach the perfection of the Spirit-Nourishing Realm Law Power in at most one or two decades."
Then, naturally, he entered the Spirit Transformation Realm.
Lu Qingfeng closed his eyes and refined the Immortal Crystal, not in a hurry.
Time passed.
Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.
This day.
A fluctuation of energy emanated from the Silver River Water Palace, startling Lu Qingfeng from his cultivation. Looking up at the inner hall, a smile immediately appeared on Lu Qingfeng's face.
Ao Le walked over gracefully, his aura shifting.
Lu Qingfeng saw it at a glance—
"Golden Core Realm!"
His face grew increasingly joyful.
After three years of cultivation, Ao Le finally achieved the Unity of Astral and Baleful Forces Law Power, and broke through to the Golden Core Realm in one fell swoop.
"Congratulations, Madam."
Lu Qingfeng stepped forward and greeted him with a smile.
"I've kept my husband waiting." Ao Le's eyes also showed joy.
Once you advance to the Golden Core Realm, this final step is all that remains to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm. Once you advance to the Nascent Primordial Spirit, with the body of Dragon Race, your lifespan can reach twenty to thirty thousand years, providing ample time for cultivation.
Ao Le was naturally happy to break through her cultivation level, but she was also a little worried. "The Censure Office has many affairs, and my husband has just taken office. Actually, there is no need to wait for Le'er. It would be better if Le'er went to the Censure Office with my husband and then broke through."
Lu Qingfeng sealed the Immortal Crystal into Ao Le's body, intending to take Ao Le back to the Censure Office with him.
Unexpectedly, after the Immortal Crystal entered his body, Ao Le comprehended the transformation of the Astral Fiend and gained the opportunity to advance to the Golden Core stage. Ao Le advised Lu Qingfeng to return to the Censure Office first, but Lu Qingfeng was unwilling to be separated and waited at the Silver River Water Palace for three years.
At this moment of breakthrough, Ao Le was still worried that someone might use this as an opportunity to accuse Lu Qingfeng of dereliction of duty.
"It's alright."
"Originally, the Divine Lord of Censure had a low level of cultivation and was only able to take charge of the Censure Office by virtue of the legacy of his ancestors. He had to be respectful to the three marshals. But I have great Merit, so the three marshals can't control me, and even the Grand Marshal of the three armies has to give me face."
Lu Qingfeng smiled.
No one would use a mere three years of seclusion to make things difficult for him.
That's good.
Ao Le was relieved after hearing this.
However, Ao Le had already broken through to the next level, and the couple no longer lingered in the Silver River. After handing over the Silver River Water Palace to Ao Jun, the two of them, along with the two divine generals Zhang Chi and Du Yuanqing, left the Silver River and headed straight for the Divine Censure Office.
As for Ao Zhan...
They were still receiving their second-rank divine general positions and had not yet returned, so the two had no way to bid farewell.
They remained silent the entire way.
Returning God.
Bright clouds shimmer in the sky, while a misty haze obscures the mouth of the Dipper.
Above the clouds.
The Divine Censure Office stood outside the three armies, surrounded by rows of celestial palaces and pavilions, a truly magnificent sight.
Like the legendary Heavenly Realm South Heaven Gate, the outermost gate is majestic and imposing, guarded by divine generals and armored soldiers, standing tall and proud, truly extraordinary.
Upon seeing Lu Qingfeng and his companions arrive, they quickly bowed and exclaimed, "Welcome, Divine Lord!"
Only then did he pay his respects to Zhang Chi Du Yuanqing.
Seeing that no one recognized Ao Le, Zhang Chi immediately shouted, "This is Ao Le, the newly appointed 'Clerk in Golden Scripture of the Fire Book Hall' of the Censure Office. Why don't you pay your respects at once?!"
The official in charge of the Golden Scripture of the Fire Book, the Keeper of the Five Hells’ Evil Register and the Divine Clerk of Merit and Fault Examination!
These three were also the 'Deputy Officials of the Three Armies for Investigating Demons and Correcting Evil'.
Lu Qingfeng and Ao Le, a married couple, are reunited and unwilling to part again.
Lu Qingfeng then appointed Ao Le as the "Censure Office Demons and Correcting Good and Evil in the Golden Scripture of the Fire Book" and was responsible for supervising all demons entering and leaving the Five Hells.
Firstly, it would help her take charge of the Censure Office; secondly, by working together in the same division, they could avoid the pain of separation and longing.
Killing two birds with one stone.
"Greetings, Divine Lord of Palace Clerks!"
Upon hearing this, all the soldiers immediately bowed in respect.
The four then crossed the gates of the Censure Office and headed straight for the most central, prominent, and magnificent hall in the palace complex—
The Evil-Cleansing Treasure Hall!
"The Censure Office establishes prisons to punish evil Spirit Birth from the heavy calamities and the sins of all beings in darkness. It slays temples to eliminate evil, exterminates demons and heals the sick, and is dedicated to dealing with demons. If any tangible, physical evil spirits, whether flying or walking on land, or any water or land evil spirits cause trouble or demons commit evil deeds and do not submit to investigation and punishment, there is a law for establishing prisons. The generals of investigation and punishment are hereby ordered to arrest, bind, and send them to prison for examination and punishment, in order to eradicate the root cause. The prisons shall be established thereafter and may be carried out in accordance with the law."
Lu Qingfeng led Ao Le into the 'Evil-Cleansing Treasure Hall' and introduced him to the general duties of the Censure Office.
Ao Le listened and nodded slightly, gaining a better understanding of the Censure Office.
Stepping into the hall, one sees this Evil-Cleansing Treasure Hall, with golden nails adorning jade doors and colorful phoenixes dancing on vermilion gates. Covered corridors and winding paths are exquisitely crafted; three eaves and four clusters of dragons and phoenixes soar in layers.
It's truly impressive.
Inside the hall are guardian deities and serving fairies.
Lu Qingfeng led Ao Le to the head of the main hall, where the two sat together on the throne of the Divine Lord of Censure.
Next.
Zhang Chi and Du Yuanqing stood there.
A man strode in from outside the hall, followed by seven Daoist priests. Upon entering, the leader bowed respectfully to Lu Qingfeng, saying, "Your subject Zhang Shu welcomes the Divine Lord's return!"
Upon closer inspection.
With a scar on his face, upright and resolute, he was none other than Zhang Shu, the newly Rectifier of Good and Evil the Censure Office.
After Zhang Shu.
Seven Daoist priests lined up, bowed to the one at the head of the table, and said in a clear voice, "The Seven Star Daoists of Star-Swallowing Mountain of the Mount Yu Sect greet the Divine Lord."
It was Sea of No Delusion other than the Star-Devouring Seven Ancestors Star-Swallowing Mountain in the Boundless Sea!
"General Zhang, fellow Daoists, please don't stand on ceremony. I had important business to attend to and kept you seven fellow Daoists from Star-Swallowing Mountain waiting for so long. I am truly ashamed."
Lu Qingfeng's loud voice echoed throughout the Evil-Cleansing Treasure Hall.
Looking at the Star-Devouring Seven Ancestors, I felt a faint joy in my heart.
When he took charge of the Censure Office, all three deputy officials and two Rectifier of Good and Evil from the original Censure Office were dismissed, leaving only Zhang Chi and Du Yuanqing as the two generals.
Appointing Ao Le as the deputy clerk of the Censure Office and Censure Office; his combat capabilities were negligible.
The same applies to Zhang Shu.
Zhang Shu has a good talent for cultivation, and he is also exceptionally intelligent and loyal. He can be given special attention and has a promising future.
But at least for now, Zhang Shu, who is at the peak of the Third Realm, even with three thousand Fire Crow Soldiers, can only barely contend with a bottom-ranked being in the Nascent Primordial Spirit Realm like the Soul-Slaughter Old Man.
It's hard to rely on them.
In such a large Censure Office, there is no shortage of capable people who can be sent out to other places.
Therefore.
Lu Qingfeng thought of the Star-Devouring Seven Ancestors.
The Star-Devouring Seven Ancestors originated from the Mount Yu Sect, and had some connection with his avatar Luofuzi and himself.
Back then, when Red Cypress betrayed and joined the demons, Lu Qingfeng, Mount Yu Sect Leader, used a tiger skin as a coat to invite the Star-Devouring Seven Ancestors to kill Red Cypress, thus greatly reducing Ao Zhan's guilt.
It's better to use what you know than what you don't.
All seven were Primordial Spirit cultivators, and since they were idle on Star-Swallowing Mountain, they were just what Lu Qingfeng needed.