The Seven Gates Seen Through Divine Eyes

"The changes in the Domain of Law brought about by the Fourth Grade Divine Rank are manifested in two ways. On the one hand, it is the transformation of the nature of matter, which is the external manifestation. On the other hand, it is the interference with Fortune and Karma, and can temporarily reverse Fortune within the outer perimeter of the Domain of Law, which is the internal change..."

On the third floor of the Yin-Yang Pagoda, Qiu Yan hovered in mid-air, releasing his senses and letting his Divine Sense scatter and fly, merging with the surrounding micro-forest. From the ever-changing black mist, he captured a glimpse of its essence.

The black mist is the embodiment of the power of Karma and effect.

"At the Fifth Grade, one can actually interfere with Fortune, but at most, it can only reverse it for a short time, which is very different from reversing Fortune. By interfering with Fortune, one can cause things within the Domain of Law to develop in other directions..."

The difference between twisting and reversing is like two carriages traveling on a road. One carriage changes from the left to the right, which is twisting, while the other carriage turns directly in the opposite direction, which is reversing.

"Turning around and reversing Fortune may seem short-lived, but if one seizes the opportunity and makes changes, simply waiting for things to develop on their own can be enough to create completely opposite results..."

He kept thinking and calculating, even forgetting the purpose of his visit.

This is understandable. Qiu Yan had always had a vague feeling about the interference of Fortune, but he had no specific reference point. Taking advantage of the opportunity, he traveled through the forest in the tower with his Divine Sense and gained a profound understanding, which naturally made it easy for him to immerse himself in it.

This tiny forest is not an illusion, but a projection of the Netherworld Domain outside the tower. They are interconnected and of great reference value. Qiu Yan is not a deity appointed by the Heavenly Court. Deities appointed by the Heavenly Court often know what to do but not why, and can only use the Domain of Law's Divine Ability according to their Divine Office. However, Qiu Yan from the Subordinate Seventh Rank to the Fourth Grade not only through incense offerings but also through his own enlightenment.

As time went by, his understanding of the Fourth Grade Domain of Law deepened, and it was no longer limited to the operation of the Domain of Law, but also involved the power of the gods themselves!

In the city of the tiny forest, figures shimmering with silver light live and behave as if they Mortal Realm the mortal world, yet they are influenced by the special power of the Netherworld Domain, giving the impression of a new Order being built by replacing the Heavenly Dao order with the will of the gods.

The more Qiu Yan comprehended, the clearer his understanding became. Within his Divine Body, the furnace fire surrounding the Core Talisman gradually surged, slowly revealing a scene of bustling city life.

When this flame was extracted from the Chaotic World Copper Furnace, it condensed into a dark blue flame. Even now that Qiu Yan has reached the Fourth Grade, he can still sense that it contains a considerable secret!

At the same time, as the furnace roared, a loud explosion suddenly came from a pavilion on the cave wall of a cave in the Spirit-Sealing Dao of Golden Summit Mountain in western Jiannan Circuit!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Around the pavilion, several disciples who had transformed into streaks of light flew towards the sound. They saw the Flying Leopard Daoist with a leopard's head and piercing eyes fly out of the building. His body was charred black, as if he had been burned by a raging fire. He kept saying, "Don't be anxious. Don't be anxious. I'll take you to find that bird god right away. Why are you getting angry?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and drew his whip. With a flick of the whip, golden light scattered out, gathering beneath his feet and carrying him into the building. Three breaths later, Flying Leopard flew out carrying a furnace with a dim flame inside.

Then, the man and the furnace flew upwards and disappeared into the cave ceiling in the mountains.

Not long after, the disciple on duty heard this and couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Uncle-Master Flying Leopard is so ignorant. My master will return in two days and will take him and Third Uncle-Master to Prosperity Capital to meet King Zhao. Now that he has left rashly, he will inevitably have to give some explanations afterward."

Leaving aside the changes in the Spirit-Sealing Dao of Golden Summit Mountain, Qiu Yan's divine body was immersed in comprehension when, at this very moment, the talisman within his Divine Body stirred, causing a surge of sensation in his heart, which allowed him to withdraw his scattered Divine Sense.

Behind them, a flash of light suddenly appeared in the center of the third floor, revealing two figures: the Circuit City God and the Child-Giving God.

Upon seeing the two, Qiu Yan, disguised as the "Fire Sovereign," snorted coldly, turned around, and walked over. "Your arrival has instantly dampened my spirits."

The Child-Giving God smiled slightly, "Fire Sovereign, you've come at the right time. When the Lord left, he left an order for us Fifth Grade deities to protect the peace within the realm. Now, there are licentious and unruly gods causing trouble within the territory. You are in charge of the Fire Dao, which is in line with the strategy of conquest. It is time for you to go on the expedition."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Yan narrowed his eyes and reacted by relying on the memories in his fragmented Divine Sense: "Feng Zhen, what do you mean by that? Do you want to use me?" He said this, but his mind was on the words "worshiping wild gods in a debauched way," and he secretly guessed.

It should be noted that in Fire Sovereign's fragmented memories, he had a deep impression of the name Min Primordial Spirit, and it was always referred to as "the deity worshipped in the wild".

However, despite his suspicions, he didn't say much to avoid giving himself away. Besides, the arrival of two Fifth Grade deities had somewhat disrupted his plans, so Qiu Yan considered leaving. His insights in this short time were already quite substantial, and he needed to reflect and contemplate them further.

However, a single sentence from the Prefectural Judge startled Qiu Yan.

"Wu Fan, don't say we're using you. You boasted that you'd capture the Ghost Mother, but she escaped. Now she's reappeared. You're in the Yin-Yang Pagoda; do you think you can disobey orders? When the Circuit City God left, he granted us the power to control the Netherworld Domain. Now that you're here, you must obey!"

"The Ghost Mother?" Qiu Yan deliberately feigned confusion. His expression seemed simple, but it would be interpreted differently by different people depending on their mindset.

The magistrate was no exception. He said, "The Ghost Mother has been hiding for decades, moving about in secret and carefully concealing herself. This time, for some unknown reason, she hurriedly left her hiding place, thus exposing her whereabouts."

Qiu Yan deliberately adopted an arrogant demeanor and sneered, "A mere Ghost Mother? You two gods can't even handle her, and you need me to step in? There's probably some reason behind this, and you're trying to frame me."

At this moment, the Child-Giving God also sneered, "Wu Fan, we all know perfectly well why you came to the third floor of the tower. Today is not the fifteenth, and you came in such a hurry simply to try to comprehend something before the adults return. I know you are not Subordinate Deity, but you have talismans on you. I suppose this place will be very helpful for you to comprehend the mysteries of the Domain of Law."

His words were simple, but every sentence carried a sinister feel, reaching deep into the heart and implying a threat.

"You dare threaten this god?" Qiu Yan glared, seemingly furious, but also feigning bravado.

This behavior was observed by the other two gods, who immediately felt reassured. The judge god immediately tried to smooth things over, saying, "The matter of hunting down the Ghost Mother is a serious matter. These Heaven-Born Deity, whenever they appear, disrupt the natural order and are a great calamity to Heavenly Court. Only by bringing them into the Heavenly Court can they be quelled. We are doing this for the sake of all living beings. Fire Sovereign, your combat power is astonishing, surpassing mine and Songzi's. We have come here to ask for your help."

One played the good cop, the other the bad cop; with threats and flattery combined, given Fire Sovereign's personality, they were basically trapped. Qiu Yan had initially intended to leave, but upon hearing the phrase "Heaven-Born Deity," he realized it was an opportunity. He readily accepted the offer, softening his stance as if he were truly Fire Sovereign, while secretly pondering...

"Huang Jue is Seventh Grade deity. Upon recognizing me as Natural-born God, he immediately offered to recruit me. Compared to lower-ranking deities, the attitude of higher-ranking deities towards Natural-born God seems quite different..."

Seeing that the groundwork had been laid, the Prefectural God invited Qiu Yan to the hall on the second floor of the tower. The several Sixth Grade gods in the hall were very accommodating and behaved with great respect and courtesy.

Then, the gods took their seats.

For a moment, "Fire Sovereign" seemed to become the center and backbone of everyone, causing him to raise his eyebrows involuntarily. Although he tried his best to hide it, the gods such as the Child-Giving God could still see a hint of pride in his eyes.

"Ha, what an ignorant fool! If it weren't for his good luck in making it onto the Fire Ministry's register, what could he possibly achieve?" The Child-Giving God thought with disdain, his face showing contempt.

Other deities also often possessed unusual appearances.

Little did he know, Qiu Yan had seen clearly the actions of all the gods in the room. He thought to himself, "What a room full of acting masters." He knew very well that the longer he stayed here, the more likely he was to be exposed, but the opportunity was too good to pass up, so he had to give it a try.

After exchanging a few words, Qiu Yan finally understood the other party's plan: they wanted him to capture two Natural-born God.

"This Hemp-Robed Daoist..." He used the same trick again, feigning a puzzled expression.

The prefectural deity replied considerately, "This deity is adept at traveling and arrived from Southern Mountain Circuit three days ago."

"Oh? Is that so? Do you have any countermeasures regarding this god?" Although Qiu Yan was deeply interested in this Hemp-Robed Daoist, he had to answer in the manner of Fire Sovereign, so he changed the subject, "I'll leave the Ghost Mother to me. As for this Hemp-Robed Daoist, I have no interest in him."

Having said that, he stood up and said, "Alright, hand over the information related to the Ghost Mother to me."

Seeing his action, the Child-Giving God frowned slightly, while the Prefect said, "Don't be impatient. The Ghost Mother's methods are mysterious and different from our upright and honorable deities. In terms of Divine Ability, you, the Fire Sovereign, are superior to her, but you must guard against her escape. You must bring troops with you."

As he spoke, he stood up and said, "Please Fire Sovereign with me to the fourth floor to retrieve the Military Tally."

"Military Tally? Hmm, now that you mention it, it makes sense." Qiu Yan nodded, his mind racing, but he didn't show anything unusual. He followed the Judge and the Child-Giving God into light and ascended to the fourth floor.

This fourth floor is different from the previous floors. The first thing you see is a long corridor with large doors on both sides, all of which are tightly closed.

With a quick glance, Qiu Yan counted seven doors: three on each side and one at the end of the corridor.

There were two seal characters written on the door. Qiu Yan squinted and recognized them, then his expression changed.

On the seven doors, it was clearly written --

Mud Pellet Gate ball), Tailbone Gate, Spinal Clamp Gate, Bright Hall Gate bright hall), Yuzhen (Jade Pillow Gate), Throat Gate, Crimson Palace Gate).

Why are the seven doors on the fourth floor of this tower labeled with the "Seven Doors of Daoism"?

As he was thinking, suddenly! Smoke poured out from the cracks in the seven doors, converging towards Qiu Yan, who was disguised as the "Fire Sovereign"!

Boom!

The atmosphere is breathtaking!

Reject! Suppress! Eradicate!

"We've been exposed?" (To be continued)

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