When One Attains the Dao, Even the Chickens and Dogs Ascend to Heaven
Cloud Mountain.
After Fang Shu quickly sorted out all the clansmen and disciples of the Elder Wenxiang in the mountain, placed them all under restrictions, and left them in front of the mountain.
As for the spiritual herbs, birds, and beasts in the mountains, as well as the various Storage Bag of the Immortal cultivator, he also took a rough inventory.
This mountain alone contains enough resources to be sold for tens of thousands of Spirit Stone right now. Although much of the resources are still being planted and raised, selling them now would be too hasty and short-sighted.
Even so, after a rough calculation, Fang Shu found that he could not only fully recoup his expenses during his time under the Profound Teaching Rule, but also have a surplus.
He thought to himself, "Since that's the case, I might as well round it up and get 30,000 Top-grade Spirit Stone to keep myself company. That should be just about enough."
As for the miscellaneous matters here, he naturally didn't need to handle them personally.
Fang Shu figured he had already taken stock of all the valuables on the mountain, and then sent a telepathic message, asking the Chu Household to quickly send people over to help him manage the mountain gate.
The sound transmission talisman was sent out only a moment ago when two beams of light flew down and landed on Cloud Mountain.
When Mr. Chu and Chu Qingxuan saw the horrific scene on the mountaintop, both of them felt a sense of horror.
They had anticipated that Fang Shu's visit would inevitably involve a confrontation with the Immortal cultivator of Cloud Mountain.
But no one had expected Fang Shu to be so audacious as to start a massacre. This wasn't just simple "killing," it was like slaughtering insects with indiscriminate cruelty—
What particularly alarmed the two was that, based on the various conversations they had overheard along the way, Fang Shu seemed to have killed three True Immortal who had achieved the Golden Core stage on the mountain.
When they passed the sites where several True Immortal Dancheng Realm had fallen, Old Master Chu's expression changed drastically. He stared intently at the blood-mist-filled land, his heart trembling.
Chu Qingxuan's insight was not as keen as that of the old man Chu. Although she sensed something was amiss here, she couldn't discern the truth behind it.
Several breaths later, she heard her ancestor's words. "It's true, this boy really did kill three Core Formation cultivator here."
Aside from her shock, Chu Qingxuan also faintly heard a hint of regret in her ancestor's words.
Chu Qingxuan herself was the same. She murmured, "In less than half a day, he killed three True Immortal, and even the elders of the Profound Teaching couldn't do anything about him—is Fang Shu True Disciple just a disciple of the Goose Divine Immortal?"
Unconsciously, her thoughts drifted, and she began to suspect that Fang Shu might be the illegitimate son of that Goose Divine Immortal. Otherwise, how could he dare to be so unscrupulous, and why would the sect dare not investigate him?
Just as the two were lost in thought, a soft laugh rang out, "You two distinguished guests have arrived. I, Fang, have failed to greet you properly."
The two looked up and saw Fang Shu's figure appear, gracefully descending from the mountain.
They dared not be negligent and immediately greeted him, saying, "Greetings True Disciple of Fang Shu!"
Fang Shu waved his hand. "I just took over this mountain, and it's in a state of disrepair. I'll have to trouble you two to help me take care of it."
The Chu Household father and son immediately cupped their hands in greeting, repeatedly saying they dared not accept such a response.
Suddenly, Fang Shu turned his head and glanced at the three places where the Golden Core had fallen, a hint of regret on his face. "Such excellent Core Formation cultivator, wasted like this. But there's no other way; after all, they were offerings to the Profound Teaching."
He paused, then changed the subject, instructing, "Remember to scrape away all the rocks and soil from this area, a hundred feet in diameter, and bury it within the mountain's Spirit Vein. This will fulfill our bond as fellow disciples and give it a peaceful rest."
"Yes, we will obey the True Disciple teachings." The two quickly replied.
However, Old Master Chu couldn't help but glance again at the rotting flesh on the ground. He thought to himself, "May he rest in peace in his grave."
I'm afraid they just don't want to waste it and will use it as fertilizer.
The old man was shrewd and experienced. He immediately understood that Fang Shu's regret was mostly because he couldn't extract the three Great Elixir from the Core Formation cultivator.
After all, even if Fang Shu relied on his status and used this as an excuse to kill three members of the Core Formation cultivator, since they were from the same sect, he could not dispose of their corpses as casually as if he were killing Outer Dao, or even extract their cores to refine their bodies.
After listening carefully to Fang Shu's instructions, the Chu Household father and son went down to get to work.
And just then...
Suddenly, a line of people with waving banners and carrying ceremonial guards flew over from the direction of the Profound Altar.
The procession was quite flamboyant along the way, attracting many curious Immortal cultivator to follow.
Upon seeing this, the Chu Household father and son stopped in their tracks.
Among them, the old man Chu felt a pang of anxiety, worried that perhaps the elders of the Profound Altar were about to use some new tricks against Fang Shu.
As soon as the men and horses landed...
Those Strongmen and Jade Maidens all knelt down and Fang Shu before Fang Shu.
The leader, a Dancheng Immortal in charge of the sect's etiquette, stepped forward with a beaming smile and bowed to Fang Shu, asking, "May I ask if you are Fang Shu's true disciple in person?"
Seeing this, Fang Shu was also curious and nodded, saying, "Are you all here to hold the True Inheritance Grand Ceremony? I dislike such empty formalities. Once you are settled, I will go to the Profound Altar to register your name in the Immortal Register."
The ceremonial Core Formation cultivator immediately shook his head and said with a smile, "No, no. We have come to True Disciple Fang."
With a light cough, the ritual Core Formation cultivator opened the talisman box he was holding and announced loudly, "Fang Shu, True Disciple of the Goose God, is not yet a hundred years old, yet possesses extraordinary talent. He deserves to receive Ancestral Altar instruction to aid his cultivation."
Buzzing.
As the man spoke, the Talisman in the talisman box emitted light on their own, and the seals of the five elders on duty appeared one by one, shining brightly together, demonstrating that it was a genuine Profound Teaching Edict Talisman.
And look at the brilliance and liveliness of it; it's clearly just been written.
Fang Shu looked at the object, feeling somewhat uncertain and quite surprised.
After the rites Core Formation cultivator finished reading the imperial edict aloud, he bowed slightly and reminded Fang Shu, "True Disciple Fang, this is a good thing. Please accept the edict quickly."
Fang Shu nodded slightly, then smiled, no longer surprised. He flicked his sleeves and calmly bowed towards the Edict Talisman: "Shu, receive the edict."
Immediately, he took the Edict Talisman into his hand and carefully used his Divine Sense and Core Qi to refine it. He found that it had not been tampered with and was simply a plain edict.
He examined the contents of the edict again and found that it was more detailed than what the rites Core Formation cultivator had proclaimed.
In addition to mentioning Fang Shu's background and status, the edict stated that he was entitled to an Ancestral Altar quota, a place above all other True Disciple. It also appointed Fang Shu as the Western Envoy to the Ancestral Altar, ordering all True Disciple and escorting disciples to take Fang Shu as their leader and obey his commands.
After careful consideration, Fang Shu quickly realized that he still had to take this imperial edict overseas and obtain the Ancestral Altar quota himself.
In this way, he will inevitably dismantle another True Disciple overseas, which will likely cause a lot of trouble.
Moreover, the faction did not conceal the fact that he received the imperial edict today; on the contrary, they publicized it so widely that the news would likely reach overseas before he even set sail.
Those True Disciple went overseas, as long as they did not sever communication with the sect, would surely know and take precautions.
"It's even possible that after they learn of this, they will leave the Western Sea without waiting for me and sever all communication with the Profound Teaching, making my trip a waste of time—" he thought to himself.
However, even though he understood that there were many unclear and ambiguous parts in the edict, which were merely attempts to appease him, he still did not realize that the edict contained many ambiguities.
However, Fang Shu's smile still brightened.
With this imperial edict in hand, he had the backing to seize the Ancestral Altar quota, and even the power to act expediently, forcing that group of True Disciple to accept him.
Even if he can't stop them in the Western Sea, he still has a chance to stop them at the Ancestral Altar!
At the foot of Yunshan Mountain, Fang Shu held the Edict Talisman in his hand, muttering to himself, "Is this what they mean by striking once to avoid a hundred blows?"
The ceremonial Core Formation cultivator and the others, upon hearing this, were somewhat puzzled. They smiled and bowed, intending to ask for instructions, but then they heard Fang Shu's hearty laughter. "Now that the imperial edict has been delivered, you may all return."
Fang Shu laughed loudly, put his hands behind his back, and started climbing into the mountains.
Before leaving, he pointed to the old man Chu and asked him to help escort the immortal Dan Cheng who was delivering the imperial edict, and to give him some spirit stones as a token of courtesy.
Seeing that Golden Core had turned his back, the Immortal cultivator Fang Shu the ritual of alchemy quickly called out, "True Disciple Fang, these Dao Slave were carefully selected by me. They are perfect for serving in the mountains. Please True Disciple them as well."
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Upon hearing this, Fang Shu paused, but did not respond. Instead, he said, "Since I have received the imperial edict, I will soon depart for overseas. There is no need for so many people in Cloud Mountain."
However, I have another request. I hope you can find certain people for me in the mountains.
The Immortal cultivator was puzzled for a moment, but then he saw Fang Shu turn around, bow to him solemnly, and receive a telepathic message.
The man smiled, nodded immediately, and readily agreed, "Of course, of course."
Fang Shu returned the greeting with a smile, then transformed into Golden Light and disappeared into the mountains.
Now that he has a place to stay and has been fully recognized by the Profound Teaching, he should quickly make some preparations so that he can create an Avatar to receive the Profound Teaching's Investiture at the Profound Altar and officially be registered in the Immortal Register.
In this way, even without the Divine Immortal Decree, he could still control a portion of the Profound Teaching's Fortune.
Fang Shu left, the Chu Household father and son were still standing at the foot of the mountain.
It was the same Immortal cultivator Golden Core the alchemy ceremony. He turned to the two of them, smiling and bowing, and only then did the two of them wake up.
They quickly stepped forward to greet the group of guests.
Although they tried their best to maintain a respectable appearance, the regret in the hearts of both Mr. Chu and Chu Qingxuan deepened.
Especially Elder Chu, who never expected that after Fang Shu slaughtered the people of Cloud Mountain, not only would the Profound Teaching not punish him, but they would also voluntarily offer him an Ancestral Altar quota.
Of course, after his initial surprise, Mr. Chu gradually came to his senses and realized that the elders of the Profound Teaching had probably seen Fang Shu's actions and, out of respect for the Goose Divine Immortal, dared not be negligent any longer and had chosen this course of action.
Unconsciously, a strange feeling arose in Old Master Chu's heart. "So this Profound Teaching is also so blustering on the outside but weak on the inside, like a cloth tiger—"
With the matter on Cloud Mountain settled.
Various rumors about this matter also circulated within the Moral Profound Teaching Sect and under its rule.
In no time, the name of Fang Shu True Disciple swept through the ears of almost all the Immortal cultivator.
Although people both inside and outside the church still frequently comment on his behavior, with varying opinions, Fang Shu...
However, its presence here makes it impossible for anyone to ignore it.
While the Chu Household was managing Cloud Mountain, they even suddenly received a congratulatory gift from the Yang Household.
However, within the Profound Teaching sect, the group that reacted with the most astonishment and doubt belonged to a different group.
When this group of people first heard the name "Fang Shu," they thought it was just a coincidence. But when they heard the name "Mount Lu," their faces turned uneasy, and they showed disbelief.
For example, in front of the Profound Altar on this day.
Exhausted, Jiao Lulu went back and forth between the shrines where tasks were handed over, patiently dealing with the Immortal cultivator there.
Suddenly, a group of people rushed over and found her.
The newcomer was dressed elegantly, clearly a scion of the Aristocratic Clan within the Profound Teaching. In the past, such Immortal cultivator like Jiao Lulu, but today's visitor was exceptionally friendly and refined, addressing her as "Junior Sister Jiao" repeatedly.
Jiao Lulu was confused and didn't understand until she heard the words "Fang Shu's True Disciple" from the other party. She was still unable to react and was half-believing and half-doubting.
Only when the visitor raised his token and announced, "True Disciple Fang has decreed that all disciples from Mount Lu, including Junior Sister Jiao, will be selected to go to Cloud Mountain for cultivation."
The other person extended their hand in invitation. "Please, Junior Sister Jiao, come with me."
Jiao Lulu stared intently at the token in the other person's hand, and only after confirming that this was in public did she begin to believe that this person was not lying to her.
But the woman still subconsciously said, "Moving is fine, but I've already determined that my merit is—"
Before he could finish speaking...
Then an Immortal cultivator emerged from inside the hall. He quickly stepped forward, took off the seal from his waist, and stamped the document in Jiao Lulu's hand as if grabbing it.
The newcomer chuckled and said, "Fellow Daoist Jiao, rest assured, we will handle this trivial matter. We cannot delay your path to immortality."
Jiao Lulu stared blankly at the document in her hand. Out of the corner of her eye, she also saw two other people walking out of the hall.
The two men still wore expressions of annoyance, as if someone had beaten them to a good opportunity.
After a long pause, Jiao Lulu finally came to her senses.
Her eyes were glazed over with excitement, her face flushed, and after holding her breath for a few moments, she slowly exhaled.
The woman nodded demurely to the several Immortal cultivator around her, and then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, left with the Immortal cultivator who had come to deliver the good news.
As soon as she walked away, a heated discussion erupted in the hall.
Such a scene did not only occur at the location of the Merit Hall, nor only at the ancestral Profound Altar.
Under the Profound Teaching Rule, various Immortal cultivator could be found in high-rise buildings, fields, stables, and even prisons. At first, they were bewildered, but then they were filled with joy and surprise, and some even laughed loudly.
Some of them didn't even remember the name "Fang Shu" and thought it was a scam, so they almost went to report it to the authorities.
Only after confirming the truth time and time again did the other party become overjoyed and burst into tears, knowing that their suffering had finally come to an end and they had made it through.