The picture he saw in front of him was something that even Qi WuHuo, who had been thinking about Great Emperor Changsheng of the South Pole all the way, had never expected it. He saw Yun Qin and Houtu, and saw I saw the Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole who was cold and indifferent from beginning to end, and saw Star Lord Zuo Fu and Heavenly Marshal Tian Peng who had fought with him during the battle at the head of the Fire Department.
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole The folding fan in his hand shook slightly.
His brows were cold and dull, and there didn't seem to be many ripples, but as he sat there, he showed a demeanor that was completely impossible to ignore, as if the whole room was brightening. Heavenly Marshal Tian Peng looked at Qi WuHuo and nodded with a smile.
Behind Empress Houtu are Primordial Ying Yuanjun, Primordial Zhi Yuanjun, and Primordial Emperor Yuanjun.
Although they are all at the True Lord level with the deepest foundation.
But the three Yuan Lords looked at the gentle Heavenly Marshal Tian Peng over there, but they were all extremely wary.
God of War is recognized as the number one in the six realms and outside. In the era when Three Pure Ones and Four Emperors cannot respect gods, he is an invincible and absolute strong man. North Pole Exorcism Institute is the guarantee for daring to judge the emperor. Azure Heaven Emperor is respected by the heaven. Even if he is standing there easily, he gives people an extremely powerful and oppressive force.
There seems to be a calm atmosphere in this room.
When Qi WuHuo walked in, the atmosphere suddenly dispersed. Yun Qin smiled and waved. Qi WuHuo glanced at Beidi and his party, returned the greeting to Heavenly Marshal Tian Peng, and then walked slowly over. Yun Qin smiled and said, "Wuhuo, Wuhu, what did you buy?"
Qi WuHuo put down the things in his hands and responded with a gentle tone.
Empress Houtu smiled and said, "Wu Huo, Yun Qin is here to find you."
"Her elders are accompanying her."
This explains the current situation to reassure Qi WuHuo. Empress Houtu also knows that in the previous battle, young girl rushed to the Demon Realm and the human world have penetrated many Demon Race heroes, and then completed the most critical step, pasting many Thai characters Jade Talisman on the mountains and rivers. They are not pampered ladies.
So I was quite satisfied.
Even though he and Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole had a slight quarrel, they had to admit that such a fierce martial artist was worthy of being a descendant of Beidi's blood. It was really amazing. He immediately turned his eyes slightly and said, "Wu Huo, let's go and see the ceremony."
Qi WuHuo met Beidi with the etiquette of a junior meeting an elder.
Heavenly Marshal Tian Peng is the True Story of the Three Purities, and I also received the gift with a smile.
But Star Lord Zuo Fu avoided it, didn't suffer, and said with a smile:
"I'm just an attendant, but I can't bear your courtesy, hahaha..."
"Come on, these are the gifts brought by Yun Qin."
The atmosphere gradually became much more relaxed, no longer so tense, and laughter and chatting began. It was like a real chat between the juniors, but the elders happened to be there too. Qi WuHuo picked up the vegetables he bought and went to prepare today's lunch, while Yun Qin chatted with Empress Houtu.
Qi WuHuo washed the vegetables and placed them on the chopping board.
The kitchen knife in his hand was pressed against the vegetables, and the chatter sound was a little blurred through a door. The kitchen knife was in Qi WuHuo's palm, and it easily chopped open the bones. The sound of chopping vegetables was crisp and rhythmic, like a ditty. Qi WuHuo's mind gradually calmed down, but thoughts emerged one after another.
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole, Great Emperor Changsheng of the South Pole, Empress Houtu...
Royal.
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole Why are you here today?
An emperor like him cannot descend to earth easily, he must have his own purpose.
Yun Qin is just here to resolve conflicts and atmosphere.
Who is His purpose?
Empress Houtu? Want to ease the conflict between Earth Official and Tianguan?
Want to persuade Empress Houtu to return to heaven?
Or should I say--
Me?!
Qi WuHuo paused and raised his eyes slightly. Hearing a gentle knock on the door behind him, he raised his eyes slightly. The ajar door of the kitchen opened. Ziwei Great Emperor, wearing a black robe with dull eyes, stood behind Qi WuHuo.
"The Qi Machine of Immortality."
"It seems that you recently encountered Antarctica."
Qi WuHuo did not answer. Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole looked calm and said calmly:
"I have been to this town before, and I still remember that the braised pork and tea were good. This time when I come down to earth, I have some thoughts to check it out and buy some to drink with. Supreme Xuanwei, are you willing to go with us?"
Qi WuHuo really wants to say no.
But he also knew that Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole probably had something to tell him.
Glancing at Empress Houtu and Yun Qin over there, young Daoist exhaled slowly, made a clang with his backhand, pressed the kitchen knife firmly against the chopping board, wiped his hands, and said in a calm tone, "Please."
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole nodded lightly, stood up and walked out, followed closely by Qi WuHuo.
When everyone in the hall saw the two of them coming out together, their expressions changed. Empress Houtu smiled slightly in his eyes. His eyes passed over Yun Qin in front of him and landed on Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole. Primordial Lady were all shocked, and Star Lord Zuo Fu was surprised.
Empress Houtu said, "Wuhuo, where are you going?"
Qi WuHuo said with a gentle voice, "There are still some customers coming today, and the food we bought is not enough. I will go outside to buy some more."
Yun Qin's eyes lit up and he said, "Oh?! I haven't seen this town yet."
"I'm with you--"
The folding fan gently pressed on Yun Qin's shoulder, and Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole said calmly, "No need."
The folding fan with a black jade bone was opened, and Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole's eyes were as plain as water:
"Have you not finished hearing the story just now? I will go and do this, Houtu Empress Earthly Deity."
"I'd like you to finish telling the story to Yun Qin."
Empress Houtu narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly, "That's okay."
Heavenly Marshal Tian Peng, Star Lord Zuo Fu, Primordial Ying Yuanjun, etc. saw Empress Houtu gently rubbing Yun Qin's hair with the palm of his hand, and the wooden door opened, and the two people walked out. One of them was wearing a robe, with a graceful and plain demeanor. His momentum had already been established, and the other was just a young man wearing Blue Daoist Robe. They did not seem to be harmonious with each other.
But both of them have straight backs, calm gazes, and different but similar perseverance.
Heavenly Marshal Tian Peng looked away.
'I want to say something to my junior brother...'
'So you are bringing Yun Qin to give Houtu Empress Earthly Deity peace of mind?'
Heavenly Marshal Tian Peng Suddenly discovered something.
He lowered his eyes slightly and saw young girl, who seemed to never have any worries, standing there. His clear and peaceful eyes looked at the backs of Beidi and Qi WuHuo, and there seemed to be a trace of sadness and sorrow in them.
Heavenly Marshal Tian Peng was slightly startled.
!!!
Did she see it?
But immediately a bright smile appeared on young girl's face, and then he hugged the arm of Empress Houtu next to him with both hands. His eyes were as warm as before, but it seemed that the 'enlightenment' just at that moment was just Heavenly Marshal Tian Peng's illusion.
It was just after noon, and there were fewer people on the street, but it was already late autumn.
The sun is not as harsh as it is in the summer, and the leaves on both sides have turned yellow. In such an ordinary and simple human town, the appearance of an extraordinary person like Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole will naturally attract many eyes. However, at this moment, people ignore it and just greet young Daoist with respect.
Qi WuHuo and Beidi walked forward, neither of them spoke.
It's just that Qi WuHuo didn't expect it.
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole actually walked to a tea stall and sat down casually. Obviously, what he said about a familiar tea stall and braised pork with wine was not false. He ordered two pots of tea, Qi WuHuo also sat down, and Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole looked at the world of mortals. There were even chess pieces and a chessboard on the table in the teahouse, which was prepared for those idle old man.
This way they can play chess and drink tea at the same time, which is also considered as soliciting business.
The shopkeeper served tea, along with a plate of beans and a plate of chopped cold vegetables to go with the tea. He smiled and said, "Sir, please wait a moment. Our braised pork will be ready soon. I will cut it for you two first. Wait a moment, wait a moment."
Beidi took a sip of tea, picked up a black chess piece at random, and said:
"If you can play chess, make the next move."
Qi WuHuo did not refute, he mentioned the white chess piece, Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole said:
"Longevity of the South Pole When he saw you, he probably told you his story?"
Qi WuHuo said in a deep voice, "Yes."
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole said, "What do you think?"
Qi WuHuo closed his eyes. Beidi was already playing chess. Young Daoist took a long time to make the move and said, "His goal is immortality and the immortality of all things. To this end, he must speed up reincarnation and exchange thousands of reincarnations for immortality in one life. Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole believes that immortality is right or wrong?"
Beidi said calmly, "There is no right or wrong in living a long life, just as there is no right or wrong in living a short life."
"Heavenly Nature is self-sufficient, good and evil do not make decisions based on length."
Qi WuHuo said suddenly, "Are those souls one?"
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole raised his eyes and asked, "Do you think so?"
Young Daoist said, "No."
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole said calmly, "I don't want to refute you."
"In my eyes, souls are one."
"However, each reincarnated individual is not the same."
"Each life is independent and has no influence. In other words, you and your previous life are the same soul, but not the same person."
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole raised his eyes, the teahouse was idle today, and there was a Old Niu farming picture hanging in the middle. Beidi pointed at the scroll and said, "The soul is like a white paper; and the experience of a life is like pen and ink falling on the white paper, outlining the ups and downs, the things experienced, the people, friends, and enemies made, it is the ups and downs, and finally turned into a picture scroll."
"This painting represents one person's life."
"Like this Old Niu farming picture."
"And reincarnation is to reshape this white paper and still turn it into a blank paper, with the same soul."
"Everything I experienced in my second life, those things, those people, the joys and sorrows, are all other outlines."
"Perhaps it will turn into a map of Yama's destiny, or it may just be a thousand-mile grassland."
"The soul is one, just like a painting, but let me ask you, are these two paintings the same one?"
Qi WuHuo thought and replied, "No."
Beidi Luozi wrote lightly, "This white paper is the soul, and the scroll is the human being."
"The soul is just a carrier and an individual person. They are not the same. Strictly speaking, the person I see and all the sentient beings I see are all the things this soul has experienced during this period of time, all the books it has read, all the coincidences, the subtle emotional ups and downs in the heart, and the individual that is the sum of everything is a person."
"But everything behind was lost, only the soul was left."
"It's just a soul, not a [person]."
"But, this is just my own idea."
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole raised his eyes and saw young Daoist who was thinking. His eyes were calm and dull, deep and quiet, and he said, "The point is, the people's own thoughts."
"I feel that I am an individual born out of all experiences, all acquaintances and separations, and the things I have experienced; or I am the most essential soul left after countless reincarnations, washing away the words of each experience."
"If it's the former, use countless reincarnations to wash away these traces and experiences, so that the white paper will not be broken in the end."
"It is tantamount to an act of endless killing."
"But if the common people admit that Mortal World things, all their experiences, relatives and friends, their own likes and desires are just words and ink washed away, a game, and the soul that carries these is themselves, then the road to immortality is to erase the meaningless detours and point to the true, extremely correct road."
"What do you think?"
"Zhenwu?"
Qi WuHuo pondered for a long time, the words of Longevity of the South Pole and Ziwei of the North Pole emerged in his ears. Young Daoist held the chess piece for a long time without making a move. After a long time, he said, "The poor Qi WuHuo thinks..."
"Those experiences, people you meet, and things you encounter are what [people] are."
"If you lose these, it will just be a blank conscious soul."
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole raised his eyes. "What's the explanation?"
Qi WuHuo replied, "There is a disease in the world. People who suffer from this disease will forget their past little by little... and eventually they will not remember their relatives, friends, their past and all their experiences, what they like and what they hate."
"If according to Great Emperor Changsheng of the South Pole, this state is also [his]."
"But from a [human] perspective, when a person gets such a disease and forgets everything, is he still [him]?"
Young Daoist made a move and answered by himself:
"Of course it's him, because there are other people here, because his relatives and friends are still here."
"But what if even these are erased?"
"Without all interpersonal relationships, without my own past, without my own memories, without my own preferences, without my own desires, only the body and the soul are left as one, breathing and exhaling, immortality, can it be immortality? Is it [me] who is immortal in that way, or is it just a piece of meat that will never die?"
"Everything longs for immortality, it is [my] immortality, not [the flesh], not [the soul]'s immortality."
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole raised his eyes and said:
"I have personally seen Longevity of the South Pole and if you still have this idea."
"You can now listen to my teachings."
"True Martial."
Qi WuHuo was silent and replied, "Ignorant Qi WuHuo."
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole did not comment, just held the tea cup like a wine cup, and said calmly, "In the past countless eras, there was great chaos and gods and gods competing. Do you know where it originated?"
"It is the desire of the immortal."
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole said calmly, "Eternal life? In my opinion, immortality is poison."
"Eternal life without mind is just a poison in this world. After immortality, many human desires can be satisfied, but closely followed are other desires, higher-level desires, the desire to see more beautiful scenery, the desire to go to higher places, the desire for food and wine--"
"In the beginning, just a glass of ordinary dark wine will satisfy you; then you want a good wine, and finally you want a good wine."
"The more experiences you have, the harder it becomes to satisfy your desires, until finally they turn into wine brewed with the blood of immortals, dragon livers and phoenix marrow as food, and seeing stunning beauties dancing. Or, if you think these reasons are too ordinary and inferior, just like a mortal, then, what about these-"
"If you want to be enlightened, you need seeking the Dao."
"Be the highest."
"To override Three Pure Ones and Four Emperors."
"In order to seek the great road, all things can be thrown away?"
"And, pray for eternal life."
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole stretched out his hand, palm upward, slightly folded, his fingers were white and slender, as if shrouded in some chaotic existence, his tone was calm. "For these reasons, they took action, and finally subverted the era, or at least created boundless killing--"
"And the way to immortality will only make this unsatisfied desire more intense."
"Eternal life is a great desire. After immortality, one longs for immortality. After immortality, one longs for immortality."
"Fighting and killing, unless he can make all living beings reach immortality immediately, think about it, Qi WuHuo, when the number of immortals and gods in the whole world increases ten times and a hundred times, and there are a hundred times Donghua and Yin Yao, following the path of immortality, without any scruples for seeking the Dao, what will happen?"
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole spoke indifferently and clasped his five fingers together:
"All living things have their own order."
"Abandoning immortality, there are other valuable existences."
"Use your own will to distort and guide all things, so that all living things have only one obsession: immortality. For this purpose, there is nothing that cannot be thrown away and nothing that cannot be killed. Therefore, sons can kill their fathers, daughters can kill their mothers, and all living creatures can be slaughtered in order to make me the one who lives forever; even such killings will not be cared about."
"Because in that world, experience is just a 'acting' in this life, and the soul is the most authentic thing."
"The so-called family affection, friendship, desire, and persistence are all nothing but worthless."
"Since it is just false and something that will eventually dissipate, and a person's life and death have nothing to do with the soul, then if the son kills the father, and the mother kills the child, and they fight each other, isn't it just a reincarnation? If you are reincarnated again, you will assume the identity and relationship of this life."
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole said, "If this continues, the entire Six Realms will become chaotic and crazy."
"Everything in the world has its own desires and needs."
"There is no good or evil in human nature. We only act according to our desires."
"If desire is not curbed, it will expand more and more, eventually leading to chaos."
"Therefore, strict punishments and laws must be used to restrain the people."
"The more immortal people are, the more afraid of death they are. The longer they live, the more afraid they are; young people tend to be calm about death, while most old people are eager to live. Therefore, only death, only the death that immortal people fear the most, can wake them up and control their desires."
"If you don't kill, it's not enough to establish order."
"If you don't cut it, it's not enough to maintain the six realms."
"Only kill to protect life."
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole's tone was calm. The clouds in the sky behind him were flowing, as if they were suppressed. The sky was thick and dull. Beidi's eyes were calm. I don't know when, but a waistband had fallen on the table. There were layers of cloud patterns on it, right between Qi WuHuo and Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole.
Behind Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole, the clouds in the sky were thick, but they dispersed in threads, revealing the stars of the North Pole. Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole's sleeves were rolled up, and his demeanor became more and more distant, like the arrival of a myth, and a peaceful voice said:
"Fourth Saint of the Northern Pole."
"True Martial, would you like to return to your place?"
The wind and clouds are surging, and everything is confused.
Young Daoist looked at Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole in front of him and said:
"I dare to ask, who set the order that people follow?"
Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole looked at him. This imperial concubine who respected the Jade Emperor and single-handedly shouldered several tribulations and battles spoke calmly, as if he was saying the most ordinary thing, and said calmly:
"Me."