"Great Luo Dao Sound"
Deep within the divine palace, Qi Yun sat cross-legged like an ancient mountain, the pale golden divine light surrounding him more restrained yet more profound than before his seclusion.
His eyes were slightly closed, yet deep within them seemed to reflect a galaxy in reverse, with a flowing Daoist aura.
"The foundation of this world lies in Incense and Fire Divine Dao."
The divine position is authorized by Heaven, while incense offerings and faith are the source of maintaining the divine position and strengthening its power.
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Qi Yun's mind raced like lightning as he analyzed the essence of cultivation in this world. "And speaking of incense and faith—there are also masters within the Xuanhuang who manipulate this path!"
A slight upturn at the corners of his mouth revealed a confident, understated smile.
In his mind, countless fragments of memories and secret manuals of Cultivation Method flashed by like Flowing Light shadows, finally settling on a certain spot.
In an instant, he opened his eyes, and azure and gold divine light intertwined and shone in them, as if containing endless wisdom and insight.
A grand, subtle, and direct path to the very essence of incense-based faith was gradually unearthed and extracted from the depths of memory; its name is—
"The Buddha Sound of Universal Salvation"
This method is not a technique for killing or self-defense, but a supreme secret transmission specializing in "spreading faith," "gathering aspirations," and "deepening refuge"!
It was one of the core methods that Qi Yun obtained after many twists and turns when he infiltrated the Spirit Mountain Sacred Realm, the source of Buddhist cultivation, in the form of "Fahai".
The beauty of this method lies in the resonance between "sound" and "heart".
All sentient beings, regardless of their intelligence or dullness, will be attracted and immersed in the profound aspirations and intentions of compassion, salvation, and the attainment of ultimate bliss upon hearing or reciting this "Buddha Sound of Universal Salvation."
Each time it is recited, the identification with and reliance on the source of the "Dharma sound" deepens, and the power of faith and vows naturally gathers.
Even more mysteriously, those who hear it will unconsciously spread it, one to ten, ten to a hundred, like ripples spreading across water, becoming wider and deeper with each passing moment, and faith will spread and take root, becoming unbreakable.
It can be called the most efficient method of "spreading the Tao" in the Incense and Fire Divine Dao!
"The Buddhist traditions of Spirit Mountain have attracted countless believers, and the ' Buddha Sound of Universal Salvation ' have made invaluable contributions."
Countless fine, golden Sanskrit phantoms seemed to flow and vanish from Qi Yun's fingertips.
"However, at its core, it is ultimately embedded with the Buddhist doctrines of 'cause and effect,' 'reincarnation,' and 'taking refuge in Buddha,' with faith ultimately pointing to Spirit Mountain— "
This clearly does not meet Qi Yun's needs.
What he wanted was his own lineage, the power to help him control the Divine Dao of this world and refine the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods, not to be a stepping stone for others.
"Remove its essence, alter its foundation, and retain its fundamental principles." Qi Yun's mind was resolute, and his Divine Sense, like the most precise hammer of heavenly craftsmanship, began to make sweeping revisions to "Buddha Sound of Universal Salvation."
He stripped away and erased all specific Buddhist Order titles and images such as "Buddha," "Bodhisattva," "Vajra," and "Arhat," and removed core Buddhist doctrines and the concept of the other shore, such as "reincarnation and salvation" and "Western Paradise."
While retaining the grand and compassionate sentiment, the core has been subtly replaced – the compassion is not the compassion of Buddha, but rather a generalized concept of "Heaven and Earth have the virtue of cherishing life";
Crossing the world is not about leading to Spirit Mountain, but rather about reaching simple visions that are closer to the instinctive desires of living beings, such as "order," "peace," "favorable weather," and "self-transcendence."
Most importantly, he quietly replaced the ultimate "coordinates" where faith converged in Spirit Mountain unseen the Unseen with himself!
Three days later, the Daoist rhyme resonated softly within the divine palace.
A completely new method was fully formed in Qi Yun's mind.
It retains the unparalleled power of dissemination, its infectiousness, and its ability to deepen and solidify faith that is found in the "Buddha Sound of Universal Salvation".
However, its core, direction, and artistic conception are completely different, closer to the cognition of the native creatures of [Lingyong], and more in line with Qi Yun's own "Dao".
Qi Yun named it "Great Luo Dao Sound".
"Wherever the Way reaches, there is no land left untouched by the king; wherever the heart's thoughts turn, there are believers among the people."
Qi Yun whispered, and a strange talisman, neither gold nor jade, condensed at his fingertips, surrounded by faint chaotic energy and crimson gold law patterns.
This is the seed of the transmission of the Great Luo Dao Sound.
With a slight thought, the talisman seed quietly differentiated, transforming into hundreds of subtle and imperceptible Flowing Light of Daoist light. These streams merged into the divine power fluctuations of his "Thousand Peaks Mountain Venerable" status, spreading silently along with the divine power and will that naturally emanated from him when handling divine affairs, issuing divine decrees, and receiving prayers.
The first to receive it were naturally the gods, divine servants, strongmen, and spirit maidens inside and outside the shrine.
They already held "Thousand Peaks Mountain Venerable" in awe and faith. When they came into contact with the rhythm of the "Great Luo Dao Sound" that was infused with divine power and naturally resonated in their minds, they initially felt that the Mountain Lord's sermon today was exceptionally exquisite and pleasant to listen to, bringing peace to their minds and deepening their awe and reliance on the Mountain Lord.
Over time, they began to unconsciously recite and savor the "true words" in those Daoist chants, and when communicating with other lower-level cultivators, temple priests, or even family members and descendants, they would naturally mention and pass on these "mountain venerable words" that brought "peace of mind and tranquility" and "closeness to the Great Dao."
Following this, through the management of their respective territories by the gods, the presiding over of sacrifices by temple priests, and the oral transmission by believers—
The Great Luo Dao Sound spread at an astonishing speed across the 1,365 peaks of the Thousand Peaks Mountain Range.
Mountain dwellers hum while farming, woodcutters chant while chopping wood, and monks visualize while meditating.
This "Daoist sound" is not forceful, yet it possesses a natural attraction and a calming effect on the mind and spirit. It even has a slight, almost imperceptible benefit in regulating the body and perceiving Spiritual Qi, making people accept and spread it involuntarily.
The Incense and Fire Prayer Power began to subtly change.
It was no longer merely a jumble of thoughts praying for peace and a bountiful harvest, but gradually took on a unified quality, a reverence for the "Great Luo Dao Sound."
The sense of belonging, gratitude, and allegiance to the source.
The power of will became purer, the speed of its convergence increased significantly, and its connection with Qi Yun's own divine position and divine body became increasingly close and direct.
Qi Yun sat upright in the divine palace, he could clearly feel the Incense and Fire Prayer Power, more refined and docile than ever before, converging from all parts of the mountain range, merging into his divine body, nourishing his golden form, and consolidating his divine position.
Several months later, quantitative change led to qualitative change.
On this day, Qi Yun was in the temple comprehending the wonders of the flow of incense offerings when he suddenly felt something and looked up at the sky.
Above the Thousand Peaks Divine Palace, countless golden auspicious clouds suddenly gathered in the originally clear sky, with dragon and phoenix phantoms hidden in the clouds chanting and celestial music lingering.
A pure, magnificent golden beam of light, imbued with the blessings of heaven and earth, ignored the restrictions of the divine palace and fell straight down, enveloping Qi Yun's divine body!
Within the pillar of light, countless intricate runes representing higher divine authority and the recognition of heaven and earth emerged and merged into the "Thousand Peaks Mountain Venerable" divine talisman.
In that instant, Qi Yun felt his connection with the earth beneath his feet extend and expand wildly!
The range that divine sense can perceive and divine power can mobilize is no longer limited to the Thousand Peaks Mountain Range!
Instead, it expanded rapidly in all directions, encompassing the vast plains surrounding the mountains, winding rivers, dozens of lakes of varying sizes, and—on the plains, three large mortal cities with populations exceeding one million, as well as the mountain gates of more than ten cultivation Lineage and small sects!
This much larger territory is known as Shuiqiong Prefecture in the administrative and Divine Dao divisions of [Lingyong].
Qi Yun's divine position was also blessed by the golden pillar of light and the rule runes.
Promotion in progress!
He was promoted from the mid-level deity "Thousand Peaks Mountain Venerable," who governed all the mountains, to the high-level Lord of Shuiqiong Prefecture," who ruled over a prefecture, with all the mountains, rivers, and cities under his jurisdiction!
The moment the deity ascended to godhood, the vast and boundless power of heaven and earth, along with the Incense and Fire Prayer Power from within the jurisdiction, poured in!
Qi Yun's divine body shone with golden light, and his aura surged at a visible speed, becoming more than a hundred times stronger than before!
The divine palace then trembled and expanded, becoming even more majestic and magnificent. Reliefs of the mountains and rivers of Shuiqiong Prefecture naturally appeared on the palace walls, and its fortune was connected to them.
More importantly, the three newly added mortal cities and numerous cultivation forces within the territory mean that both the quantity and quality of the source of incense offerings will experience explosive growth!
Almost as soon as his divine position was secured, Qi Yun sensed that the original divine system of the Thousand Peaks Mountain Range was rapidly expanding and differentiating. A large number of new and weak Divine Dao consciousnesses were naturally generated or attracted by the rules of heaven and earth in the mountains, rivers, cities and even industries in the jurisdiction, expressing their submission.
The number of subordinate gods under his command, each with a name and a specific duty, instantly surged to over three thousand!
The Divine Dao law network became even more stringent, and the foundation of their rule became increasingly solid.
Feeling the immense divine power surging within him like a mighty river, comparable to that of the Great True Person Xuanhuang, and the ever-growing and increasingly powerful Incense and Fire Prayer Power, Qi Yun slowly nodded, his eyes shining brightly.
"The more abundant the incense offerings, the higher the divine rank, and the stronger the power of this world that can be mobilized—"
In this way, by using incense as fuel and the divine tablet as a cover, they could carry out the scheme of "deceiving the heavens and crossing the sea" and refining the Investiture of the Gods, greatly increasing their chances of success.
His calculations became increasingly clear. In his eyes, the Divine Dao system of [Lingyong] was now like a perfect "training ground" and "resource repository" tailor-made for him.
The Great Luo Dao Sound continued to spread subtly and gradually from Shuiqiong Prefecture to more distant places.
Qi Yun remained firmly seated in the Palace of the Lord of the Prefecture, digesting the surge in power, organizing his three thousand subordinate gods, and building a more efficient system for collecting and responding to incense offerings, while simultaneously continuing his frantic collection of the [true names] of a host of gods!
Time flies, and the incense smoke, like mercury spilling onto the ground, silently permeates everything.
Thanks to the unparalleled reach and terrifying cohesive power of the "Great Luo Dao Sound" in spreading its teachings, the Shuiqiong Prefecture under Qi Yun's jurisdiction became the most prosperous incense-burning place in the surrounding area.
The power of faith and aspiration comes not only from mortals, but also from an increasing number of low-level cultivators and even some small and medium-sized cultivation forces, who are beginning to silently recite the Daoist chants and develop identification with and dependence on "Lord of Shuiqiong Prefecture".
The pure and vast incense smoke gathered day and night, propelling Qi Yun's divine power and control over the Shuiqiong Prefecture to increase day by day.
Finally, at a certain mysterious critical point, heaven and earth re-emerged!
This commotion far surpassed the last one. The entire Shuiqiong Prefecture was shrouded in auspicious light for three days, and the Spiritual Qi across a thousand miles surged like a tide, with all beasts paying homage.
A thicker, almost tangible, purplish-gold divine light, carrying vast legal runes representing the authority of a state, crashed down upon the divine palace, completely engulfing Qi Yun.
Under the baptism of divine light, Qi Yun's divine talisman underwent another earth-shattering transformation, becoming more complex and ancient in form, and exuding a more majestic and profound aura.
Its territory expanded wildly once again from the foundation of Shuiqiong Prefecture, encompassing the fertile lands of the other two surrounding prefectures, as well as vast mountains, rivers, lakes, and countless cities inhabited by living beings!
[Lingyong] Great Boundary, divided into nine provinces.
At this moment, Qi Yun's divine position has been elevated from "Lord of Shuiqiong Prefecture" to the supreme divine position of Lord of Yong Province, who rules over an entire province!
Of the nine provinces under heaven, I have already occupied one!
The moment of divine attainment, indescribable and immense power is bestowed upon one!
Qi Yun in the newly expanded "Yong Province Divine Court," which resembled a heavenly palace, Qi Yun felt that with a single thought, he could mobilize thirty percent of the power of heaven and earth within Yong Province. Mountains and rivers obeyed his commands, and wind, rain, thunder, and lightning were unleashed at his will. The fates of all the gods and countless living beings were turned upside down in his palm.
Its divine power is so vast and its might so unfathomable that it is in no way inferior to the great immortals with profound cultivation and great Divine Ability Great True Person in the Xuanhuang Home Realm!
In some respects, it even surpasses others, thanks to the blessings of the incense offerings of a single prefecture and the authority of heaven and earth!
"Boom!!!"
An undisguised, domineering, and terrifying Divine Dao pressure, like blood-red smoke rising from billions of miles away, or like a ferocious beast that had been sleeping for millennia suddenly awakening, tore through the void at an incredible speed, traversed endless distances, and relentlessly crushed towards the direction of the Yong Province Divine Court!
The pressure was so strong that it had reached the level of a "state lord," and it was even more aggressive and oppressive because of the Blood Sea- soaked, carnage-filled aura in its attributes!
Wherever it passed, the celestial phenomena changed, blood-red clouds appeared and disappeared, and all living beings fell silent, as if a god who controlled war and destruction was personally leading an expedition!
The oppressive aura rapidly approached, firmly locking onto the Yong Province Divine Court Divine Court the Qi Yun at its center!
Despite sensing the terrifying aura that was no less powerful than his own and whose intentions were clearly hostile, Qi Yun showed no sign of panic.
He slowly rose from his throne, brushed aside the purple-gold dragon-patterned robe that symbolized his authority over Yong Province, and looked up at the sky where the oppressive aura was approaching. Instead, a calm and composed smile, as if he had expected it, appeared on his lips. "Finally—you couldn't hold back any longer, could you?"
"Very well, then let me see just how capable this Lord of Lingyong truly is."