" Moxiuluo's childhood experience is quite interesting..."
He Ping was somewhat surprised when he read this intelligence.
The leader of the Golden Elixir Dao Sect was originally a tomb raider who made a living by digging and robbing graves. By fortuitous opportunity, he obtained a scroll of the " Medicine Silkworm Scripture ".
This medical text records many Pill Formula, and it firmly believes in refining elixirs into gold and white powder, and that refining and consuming these medicines can lead to immortality. According to the " Medicine Silkworm Scripture," this is also a path to cultivation, following the path of refining external elixirs to achieve enlightenment. Unfortunately, this path was cut off after the great calamity of heaven and earth.
"These 36 methods of entering the Dao are the only ways to enter the Dao in this world. Other Outer Dao paths have no possibility of entering the Dao. Forcibly attempting to break through and advance to the Dao realm will only backfire, causing them to become deformed into this bizarre form..."
Chixinzi had previously stated that this world had experienced a great calamity Celestial Person, after which the paths of "heaven" and "man" in the cultivation world were severed.
At first, He Ping did not understand the meaning of this passage. Later, after consulting some collected ancient books from previous dynasties, he gradually realized that the so-called "two paths of Celestial Person and man" referred to the path of the five immortals of heaven and earth.
The Five Immortals are what Daoists call "Ghost Immortals," "Human Immortals," "Earth Immortals," "Heavenly Immortals," and "Divine Immortals." These five immortals refer to the five paths and routes to becoming an immortal. This is because during the great calamity between heaven and Celestial Person ten thousand years ago, the paths to becoming a Heavenly Immortal and a Human Immortal were severed, meaning that no one in later generations could walk the smooth path of the "human" or "heavenly" paths.
"It seems that in the cultivation world today, only three paths remain for attaining immortality: 'ghost,' 'earth,' and 'god.' The 36 orthodox methods of attaining immortality must also be limited by these paths."
He Ping's eyes were like deep pools, indicating that his thoughts had become profound.
It seems that this world is shrouded in mystery, and the path to immortality is not easy. Putting aside other matters, the gods worshipped at the Chongyang Palace are rather strange, and it's unknown what kind of evil Gods and Devils they may be.
The cultivation method of the Immortal Puppet Sect is also a bizarre Gu-refining route. They recruit five disciples and make them kill each other to compete for the title of Gu King. Their true intentions are completely unclear, but this is clearly not a normal sect that passes on its lineage from generation to generation.
... Sects, sects, of course they emphasize inheritance. It's clear that the Immortal Puppet Sect doesn't value inheritance at all. This strange method of inheritance has a sinister feel to it.
As for other sects, the cultivation system of the Sanyuan Devil Palace is also bizarre and inexplicable, along with the secret realms of Wanan Village and the well, the strange ritual arrangements, and the bizarre idea of simulating the evolutionary path of Naked Worms beings...
"Never mind."
He Ping decided to stop worrying about it. Since his strength was weak anyway, there was no point in worrying about these things. He continued to study the memories in that soul.
"After that day, Moxiuluo luckily escaped the Golden Elixir Dao Sect's stronghold. He's always been lucky, and later, through a series of fortuitous opportunity events, he joined this ' Eastern Esoteric School '..."
--Eastern Esoteric School doesn't seem like a sect; it's more like a mysterious organization.
This organization operates in the shadows and has grown rapidly in recent years. Its roots should be in the south, where it has gradually grown stronger and expanded from south to north. The development path of Eastern Esoteric School is very secretive. They never act ostentatiously, maintaining a style of deep concealment and forbearance, absorbing new blood and secretly planting wings, and secretly weaving a large web of conspiracies. Their actions do not seem to be about fighting for short-term gains, but rather about plotting a larger situation.
... From Moxiuluo's confused memories, it can be seen that Eastern Esoteric School has accomplished quite a few "major things" in recent years, secretly manipulating several major cases, including assassinating high-ranking officials, colluding with cults, and cultivating local power. Its ambitions do not seem like those of a cultivation sect, and its main target is not the affairs of the cultivation world.
"Strange, the actions of the Eastern Esoteric School are so secretive, and their approach doesn't seem like that of a cultivation sect. Instead, it seems like they're trying to disrupt the imperial court's policies. Is their intention not to target the martial arts world, but rather the imperial court?"
He Ping was startled, realizing something, especially when he connected the various clues on his own, he had a new idea.
He began to suspect that this Eastern Esoteric School (Eastern Esoteric Buddhism) was not a legitimate spiritual sect, but rather a force affiliated with the imperial court.
"The core of the Great You Dynasty is the You imperial clan, along with the Four Kings and Eight Dukes, none of whom are simple characters... For example, the Yuwen clan, the Prince of Zhenbei, secretly possesses the <Thunder Scripture> in the Daoist cultivation method, and its ranking is even above the <Invisible Secret Treasure> of the Immortal Puppet Sect..."
The Buddhist " Three Dharma Seals," " Five Aspects of the Silent Wheel," and " Mantra of the Venerable Radiant Mother ( Lunar Mansion Sutra )" are ranked 1st, 12th, and 13th respectively. The fact that the Yuwen Family family's " Thunder Scripture " is ranked below the orthodox Buddhist teachings speaks volumes about its exceptional quality!
"Among the four, five, and eight clans, there are several that are themselves cultivation forces. The You Clan, in particular, has mastered the Nine Forms of the Imperial Lineage, which is the < Mystic Form Method > of the Purple Star Upper Prime Lineage, the head of the Sanyuan Devil Palace. I wonder what other orthodox methods of cultivation are still in the hands of the Great You Dynasty..."
This demonstrates the immense strength of the Great You Dynasty. Otherwise, they could not have eradicated Buddhism and Great You multiple times over two hundred years, completely eliminating their influence and allowing one to rise to power.
"If it really is a force within the imperial court, using the name of ' Eastern Esoteric School ' to seize power and cultivate its own faction, then killing this Moxiuluo will cause me some trouble... After all, once he dies, ' Eastern Esoteric School ' will come knocking on our door, and the matter of the Thirteen Hengyun Strongholds may not be able to be kept secret. It's not impossible that they could trace my whereabouts by following the clues!"
The more He Ping pondered, the more his brow furrowed.
Just as he had secretly worried, Moxiuluo's identity was a big problem. Getting rid of him wasn't difficult; the real challenge was dealing with the subsequent crises.
"' Eastern Esoteric School ' is a problem and must be eliminated, but such a force originates from the imperial court, so it's beyond my control to sever ties with..."
In his palm was a ring of yellowish-brown jade, with a dragon coiled around it.
"This Coiled Dragon Jade Pendant was used by the people of Eastern Esoteric School (Eastern Esoteric Buddhism) for communication among themselves. According to Moxiuluo's memory, he and eleven others were known in the organization as the ' Twelve Golden Generals.' Each of the ' Twelve Golden Generals ' was responsible for a territory, and each person had different tasks."
"To maintain maximum secrecy, the ' Twelve Golden Generals ' did not know each other and did not verify each other's identities. All their actions were communicated using corresponding codes, passwords, and secret codes. Unless there was a special mission, they were not allowed to spy on each other."
"To ensure that there are no traitors or assassinations within the ' Twelve Golden Generals,' all members must maintain regular communication at designated times. This facilitates information exchange among internal personnel and can also be used to relay instructions."
He Ping pondered carefully,
"They don't know each other, and they don't allow the ' Twelve Golden Generals ' to spy on each other. This is clearly to prevent collusion and conspiracy among people within the organization. This proves that ' Eastern Esoteric School ' is indeed very secretive. But isn't this a great opportunity for me!?"
A thought suddenly occurred to him, and he became aware of it.
This is an opportunity that has fallen from the sky.
He Ping grinned, revealing his snow-white teeth. The strange behavior of the " Twelve Golden Generals " of Eastern Esoteric School gave him a perfect opportunity. He could completely replace Moxiuluo and become a member of Eastern Esoteric School.
"I am, after all, a member of the Immortal Puppet Sect. To hide behind the scenes, act in someone else's name, usurp someone else's place, and be resurrected—this can be considered returning to my old profession!"
He smiled coldly, but in his heart he was calculating what benefits he could gain from the " Twelve Golden Generals " by using Moxiuluo's identity as a member of the Eastern Esoteric School!
"This person's memory still has many gaps, but judging from his most recent recollections, he seems to have mentioned someone called ' Luo Jiuzhao, a disciple of White Cloud City.' This Luo Jiuzhao apparently obtained a treasure and plans to escape to the border to avoid being pursued by various forces. According to this information, he seems to possess something of great value to me—"
"The remains of a master cultivator."
He Ping began to calculate in his mind.
"If I obtain the remains of this master who has entered the Dao, then I won't need to combine the bones of the Flying Yaksha and the Mountain Demon to undergo a bone-changing process. This news is an unexpected and delightful surprise for me!"
He frowned and pondered for a moment, seemingly having made a decision. A cold glint appeared in his eyes. Then, he bent slightly, spread his fingers, and slammed his palm onto the ground.
Peng!
The palm strike was neither too light nor too heavy. It struck the shadow, creating a ripple. The shadow trembled slightly, and a figure slowly emerged from it.
The figure slowly rose from the water-like shadow, its body still entwined with black shadows that writhed, slid, and dripped into the shadows on the ground.
"Junior Brother He, were you looking for me?"
Chixinzi tilted his head and stretched his body before slowly sitting cross-legged on the ground. His eyes were slightly narrowed, revealing a faint dark red hue.
"Senior brother, I need your memories, your memories of the past. How much of it do you have left?"
He Ping gave Chixinzi a deep look. During this time, he had successfully turned his senior brother into a "living puppet".
However, judging from appearances alone, no one would suspect that Chixinzi was already dead. Furthermore, it was only after he had turned Chixinzi into his own living puppet that he discovered the Immortal Puppet Sect's "living puppet" was not simply a puppet clone—
"About 30%!"
Chixinzi sighed.
"You destroyed my soul, and this body is also devoid of life. The 'Living Puppet' technique cannot create life; it can only turn inanimate objects into puppets. To be honest, it's quite remarkable that I can retain about 30% of my memories!"
The current Chixinzi, though clearly a puppet, possesses a certain capacity for thought. Of course, this is merely a collection of his memories, thoughts, and accumulated experiences from his previous life, like a pre-programmed sequence, a highly self-disciplined robot that will act accordingly based on external circumstances, only simulating his speech and behavior.
Is that really the case?
He Ping met his gaze and asked with some curiosity, "Your brain was also severely damaged before you died, and your bodily functions were also impaired. I'm very curious, how exactly did you recall your memories?"
"If the mind does not exist, the body has no master? But what exactly is the mind?"
Chixinzi Xinzi spoke calmly, "Junior brother, where do you think a person's memories reside? Are they stored in the three souls and seven spirits, or can only the human brain store memories? If so, how can one explain possession and rebirth?"
"Originating from the human brain, yet residing within the soul," He Ping pondered briefly before saying, "The head is the seat of intelligence, and the brain is the seat of the Primordial Spirit."
"That's the theory, but what are the specifics?"
Chixinzi laughed.
"I can say that my soul was scattered. After death, when my breath stops and my pulse ceases, my brain will also shrink and lose its activity. Logically speaking, my memories should also be completely gone. So how can I recall even 30% of my past memories now?"
"Then what are your thoughts, senior brother?"
He Ping with a question.
Chixinzi said calmly, "I am also very curious about this question. So, I did a test before I died. Once, I had a heart transplanted for someone. The heart was that of one of my enemies. After the Heart-Swapping Technique, for some reason, that person became hostile towards me. He had no grudge against me. Where did his hatred come from?"
He Ping looked thoughtful. He had heard of this before he transmigrated. It was said that some people would gain the memories of the previous owner of their organs after they had their organs replaced. Of course, in the past, he thought that this claim had no scientific basis. But after hearing Chixinzi say this, he also felt a little doubtful.
"There is Qi within the human body, which descends from birth and is reborn from its descent, governing the spirit and residing in the four internal organs... If memories not only exist in the brain and soul, but also leave traces of memory within the body itself, like a great flood washing over a canal, even if the water has dried up, there are still cracks in the riverbed that reveal its past, then this could explain where my remaining 30% of memories come from?"
"Yeah?"
He Ping frowned.
Chixinzi seemed to sense that he wasn't very interested in this topic, so he changed his tune. "Junior Brother, what brings you here? Although I don't retain many memories, you can ask me anything I know, and I will answer to the best of my ability."
"My senior brother said something similar before."
He Ping shook his head, then spoke in a deep voice, "I wanted to ask about the third Immortal Puppet Sect member. You should be able to tell me now, right?"