A Bountiful Haul, Three Immortal Weapons!
Outside North Mountain Commandery.
Qingsongzi did not leave, but watched the city from afar, witnessing everything that followed.
Even he felt a sinking feeling in his heart.
The Xie Household actually had such a trump card. Luckily, I didn't venture too deep when I probed a few days ago, otherwise I might have triggered the restriction and been banished back to the lower realm.
As expected of the lineage passed down by Lu Ya Dao Lord, that person's whereabouts are elusive, yet he has safely survived several great calamities. His accumulated knowledge and foundation are truly immeasurable.
It's just unclear why this time things went wrong; they were defeated by the Daode Lineage.
Logically speaking, losing to the Daode Lineage is not a shameful thing.
The problem is that the Heavenly Lord of Dao and Virtue, who ranks among the top three of the nine venerable ones in Daoist School, has long since disappeared without a trace.
Qingsongzi frowned slightly. Judging from his earlier probing, Yu Tunzhou was not an easy person to get along with, and his style of doing things was too domineering.
His expression suddenly turned cold.
Nowadays, there are many forces that want to test whether the Daode Lineage still has the Daoless Dao Lord in charge, in order to see if the Heavenly Lord of Dao and Virtue who is feared by everyone has returned.
Since this young man was unwilling to give him face, he would sit back and wait and see whether the Daode Lineage would continue to sit firmly on the sidelines, or be pulled down and have their true colors revealed!
Yu Tunzhou knows very well that this is a trap.
But he couldn't just leave like that.
If we can eliminate Lu Ya left in the Central Plains in one fell swoop, then this trip will be a true victory!
Just then Yu Tunzhou stepped towards the small temple.
He had just started walking when he suddenly stopped.
He looked up and felt as if a profound blessing from the Unseen and earth was descending from the Void.
The magnitude of this favor far exceeded his expectations, being dozens of times greater than what he had received before!
Such immense favor, so tangible, descended upon him in an instant, permeating his limbs and bones, and surging into his Primordial Spirit spirit.
Under such divine favor, his Inner Heaven and Earth and the external world reflected each other without any hindrance, but rather blended together like water and milk.
Yu Tunzhou involuntarily closed his eyes, and eight wonders spontaneously appeared, surrounding him. Each wonder merged with heaven and earth at this moment, and finally the Eight Sceneries resonated together, merging into a Daoist palace.
Under the blessing of heaven and earth, the illusory image of the Dao Palace became increasingly solid and real.
Amidst a sharp cry filled with boundless freedom, the Kunpeng Spirit Aspect wings Fuyao, rushing into the Dao Palace as if smashing open a gate!
Yu Tunzhou was shaken to his core at that moment!
The fusion of the Primordial Spirit Spirit Aspect and the Inner Heaven and Earth intensified rapidly at this moment!
What would normally have taken at least several years to refine has progressed rapidly thanks to the favor of heaven and earth, as if the entire universe is pushing him to merge his Spirit Aspect the heavens and earth.
During this process, illusory flowers bloomed beneath his feet, their petals crystal clear, seemingly there yet not there, like a scene of heavenly flowers falling in profusion—all manifestations of the favor bestowed upon him by heaven and earth.
Yu Tunzhou knew very well that after dealing with the remnants of the three Immortals and Gods, there could be no such manifestation of heaven and earth.
This favor is dozens of times greater than the favor he showed in dealing with Zhang Jiuyuan!
So the Xie Household is the biggest spender?!
This strange change did not last long.
Yu Tunzhou suddenly opened his eyes.
The scene of flowers falling all around had disappeared.
He clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him.
The process of merging the Inner Heaven and Earth with the Primordial Spirit Spirit Aspect has come to an end, propelled by the forces of heaven and earth.
Next, all I need to do is find a safe place, retreat into seclusion for a few days, and I will be able to successfully complete the breakthrough.
This pace is simply astonishing!
"Heaven and earth have bestowed their favor upon us, so abundantly so—"
At this moment, Yu Tunzhou was preoccupied with the reasons behind it all.
Slaying extraterrestrial visitors is considered "demon slaying" in the eyes of the Heavenly Dao of the Central Plains, thus earning the favor of Heaven and Earth.
But why the Xie Household?
The Yu Tunzhou, looking up at the blue sky.
In the eyes of the Heavenly Dao of the Central Plains, what exactly is the identity of the Xie Household, who have resided in the Northern Plains thousand years?
He turned his gaze back to the small temple that still stood alone in the same spot.
perhaps----
The answer lies here.
Yu Tunzhou walked towards the small temple and circled it once.
The temple door was half-closed, and through the doorway one could see that the interior was not large. Several stone boxes were placed on a table, and a statue of a deity stood behind it.
"Buddha statue?"
Yu Tunzhou's gaze sharpened.
It was a golden-white Buddha image, seated in the lotus position, wearing a crown Tathagata five Tathagatas, with a dignified and majestic posture. The halo behind the Buddha's head was shaped like a full moon, perfectly round and flawless.
"This is... the Mahāvairocana Tathagata?" Yu Tunzhou murmured. "Why is there a statue of the Mahāvairocana Tathagata in the temple left behind by Lu Ya? Could the rumor be true? After the Investiture of the Gods, this person entered Buddhist School and transformed into the Mahāvairocana Tathagata, transcending the demon realm..."
"The Three Realms Daoism and Buddhism?"
Or is he trying to replace the Buddhist School Mahāvairocana Tathagata?
Yu Tunzhou frowned.
Among the Buddhist School temples in the Central Plains are Shaolin Temple, Vajra Chan Temple, and Little Thunderclap Temple, as well as the elusive and untraceable Water Moon Nunnery.
Of these four temples, only one enshrines Mahāvairocana Tathagata, and that is the Little Thunderclap Temple where Dingguang resides.
Thinking of this, Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but recall that he and Dingguang had a promise to each other.
This guy seemed to have anticipated something and wanted me to escort him to Little Thunderclap Temple.
Once this matter is settled, he will find a place to seclude himself in seclusion, and while he is at it, he will send a letter to the grotto-heaven to inquire about the situation.
now.
Yu Tunzhou peered through the door into the temple. The Buddha statue behind the table was silent, as if in meditation, yet it exuded an eerie stillness.
Related to Buddhist School ----
Yu Tunzhou thought to himself, "It's been a long time since I've used the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic."
Based on that experience in the Buddhist kingdom, the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic Tendon Changing Classic) must contain significant karmic connections; that's exactly what the old monk reminded me of.
Self.
Dingguang said that the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic connection between him and the Yi Jin Jing was not yet severed, and that it might be of great use in the future, even saving his life. He said that once the karmic connection was truly resolved, he would come to retrieve it on behalf of the Buddhist School sect.
After learning that Master Lu was very likely the Dao and Virtue Manifestation Dao and Virtue the human world, Yu Tunzhou began to re-examine everything in Luofu Grotto-Heaven.
In retrospect, it is no coincidence or accident that the Book of Changes and the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic both chose me.
This appears to be a choice shared by both Daoist School and Buddhist School.
As soon as Yu Tunzhou had a thought, the golden Buddhist scripture in his mind became active again after a long time.
This time, however, it "stepped" out of Yu Tunzhou's mind, floating in the air, shining brightly.
Among them, the Eight Characters (Ba Zi) are the most dazzling [the law is equal, with no distinction of high or low].
A strange ripple spread silently.
The eerie silence that had been there before vanished, replaced by a sense of dread.
Through the half-open door, Yu Tunzhou saw that the compassionate and serene smile on the Buddha statue's lips had frozen.
It opened its eyes.
Within the eyes crafted from gold and white glass, pupils moved as if they were alive, first showing confusion, then transforming into a deep-seated fear.
It suddenly leaned back.
A Buddha statue was actually retreating in fear, its five- Tathagata crown crooked, and its crystal face was covered with cracks.
Its eyes reflected the golden characters of the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic, as if it had seen its natural enemy.
[All laws are equal, without any distinction of high or low.]
Eight golden Buddhist characters floated in front of Yu Tunzhou, shining brightly. The light was not intense, but it carried the power to penetrate all illusions.
The light fell on the Buddha statue, like sunlight shining on years of frost and snow, causing the already cracked gold and white glaze to peel away and melt layer by layer.
"Buddha ----"
"This isn't what we agreed on!"
A scream came from inside the Buddha statue.
The anger and resentment contained within it transformed into a terrifying force, capable of scorching the heavens and boiling the seas, but in the next moment, it vanished along with the Buddha statue.
It suddenly exploded and dissipated.
Only an empty stone platform remains in the temple.
The strange atmosphere that had previously made the Yu Tunzhou feel uneasy has completely disappeared.
This small temple has become just an ordinary temple.
"Fellow Daoist, what is this? It looks like Buddhist School scripture."
Huntian was greatly surprised, never expecting that Yu Tunzhou possessed a rare treasure from the Buddhist School lineage.
The Buddha statues in the temple were clearly part of Lu Ya's plan and scheme, but they were utterly powerless before Xuandu Xuandu's string of golden Buddhist characters!
The meaning behind that final scream is even more chilling upon closer examination.
"Does Fellow Xuandu also have connections with the Buddhist School?" Huntian asked tremulously.
Isn't this guy a Daoist?
"This is the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic, left behind by the Buddha in ancient times."
Nowadays, there's no need to hide the fact that Yu Tunzhou.
Huntian exclaimed in shock, "Is it the legendary method of transcending tribulations left by Buddha for the world?! It's actually in your hands, fellow Daoist?!"
It suddenly gasped. "Fellow Daoist, could it be that the Book of Changes— "
"It's in my hands too." Yu Tunzhou nodded.
Huntian was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.
It had long known that Yu Tunzhou was no ordinary person, and that his predecessor was probably the chief disciple of Dao and Virtue, but it did not know that Yu Tunzhou actually possessed the "method of saving the world" from both Daoism and Buddhism.
It didn't know what method of salvation was hidden in these two classics, but it knew very well that possessing these two classics meant possessing the method of salvation, and the one who possessed them was naturally the one who would save the world!
And at the same time possessing two classics----
In this generation, Daoism and Buddhism have chosen to join forces?!
Wrong!
It suddenly remembered that it still had the Demon-Summoning Banner!
Daoist School, Buddhist School, and the Demon Race ----
Oh, and I should add myself too!
It was sent by the Human Emperor! That's enough to show the Human Emperor's attitude!
A bold conjecture surfaced in Huntian's mind, causing its expression to change drastically. It wasn't even a conjecture, but rather a "lesson from the past," vividly clear in its mind!
The Youyin Rogue Person, standing to the side, wore a mixture of sorrow and joy on his face.
To his delight, this person's background was far more impressive than he had imagined.
Tragically, he was initially blinded by greed and went down the wrong path.
Yu Tunzhou didn't care what those two were thinking.
He reached out and pushed open the half-closed door.
Behind the door was a tiny temple, only about ten feet square. Without the eerie atmosphere, it was just an ordinary little temple.
The hall had no windows and was relatively dimly lit by only a few candles.
The furnishings were extremely simple. The most eye-catching items were the seven stone boxes on the table, most of which had been opened, with only three still closed.
Yu Tunzhou propelled Vajra Bracelet, carefully pushing open one of the stone boxes.
A section of bamboo lay quietly in the box, exuding a sense of tranquility that brought peace and clarity to the mind and body.
"This appears to be a section of Purity of the Six Roots Bamboo."
Huntian spoke in a solemn voice. Because of a certain member of its clan, it paid considerable attention to Buddhist School and recognized the remains of this Buddhist School divine weapon.
If it possessed the abilities of its fellow disciple, it could have joined the Buddhist School sect if it couldn't survive among the Demon Race, instead of being hunted down at will by the Human Emperor.
However, things are different now. As the saying goes, fortune and misfortune are intertwined. Huntian felt that he was already very close to surpassing his predecessors.
"It's a pity that only a fragment remains. Its original form was a primordial Spirit Root, which, once refined, would have been considered a Innate Spirit Treasure. I wonder who completely destroyed it; what a waste."
Huntian's tone was quite regretful, but he suddenly said, "Brother Dao can plant this item in your Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth. It has the effect of protecting your Primordial Spirit. Even if a rare treasure like the Soul-Binding Chain attacks, there is no need to worry."
Yu Tunzhou's heart pounded.
Even if only a fragment of such Innate Spirit Treasure remains, it is still of the celestial weapon grade!
The stone box actually contained a celestial weapon?
He glanced at it instinctively.
Of the seven stone boxes, four were empty, and including the one in my hand, three still contained divine weapons.
Including the Soul-Binding Chain already in my possession, there should be four. Did the Xie Household only take three with them before they left?
Did they not have time to take everything with them when they fled in panic?
Yu Tunzhou his hand and used his Gang Qi to push aside the remaining two stone boxes.
Um?!
His expression suddenly changed.
Within his Dantian, the fragment of the Human Emperor Seal hummed and appeared on its own, directly heading towards the last stone box, where it merged with one of the larger fragments.
This is... the Human Emperor Seal?!
The Xie Household actually kept a fragment of the Human Emperor Seal here!
Yu Tunzhou's eyes flickered as he realized that the Xie Household had long harbored ambitions to dominate the Central Plains.
It seems these guys are not only ambitious, but also have been planning this for a long time. I just don't know what the specific effects of this fragment of the Human Emperor Seal are.
Could it be related to the Human Dao Fortune?
He waited quietly for a moment, and the two fragments merged, forming a corner of the seal, floating in mid-air.
Yu Tunzhou activated the Spark Instruction, and the fragments of the Human Emperor Seal immediately sensed them and once again entered his Dantian.
Yu Tunzhou immediately sensed that some information seemed to have emerged from the fragment of the Human Emperor Seal, which appeared to be a coordinate.
He made a note of it, then turned his gaze to another stone box.
The third stone box contained a fan shaped like a flowing fire. After being appraised by Huntian, it was determined to be a celestial weapon, with a grade roughly equivalent to that of True Immortal.
The Yu Tunzhou and his eyes flashed.
Unexpectedly, even though the Xie Household managed to flee as a whole clan, this family was still raided!
Including the Soul-Binding Chain, that makes a total of three immortal weapons and a fragment of the Human Emperor Seal!
This was clearly a huge success!
Thinking of this, Yu Tunzhou, adhering to the principle that only what he had in his hands truly belonged to him, reached out and grabbed the immortal weapon in the stone box.
Suddenly, he abruptly withdrew his hand.
The celestial fan, seemingly forged from flowing fire, trembled suddenly.
A scorching wave of heat erupted from the stone box, rushing straight towards Yu Tunzhou, making him feel a chill run down his spine.
The temperature of this flame is probably not much weaker than the True Solar Fire.
The celestial fan rose from the stone box on its own, hovering in mid-air. Its ribs opened, and a great flame blazed forth, illuminating the entire small temple in a fiery red glow.
Those with clear and strong wills, even Immortals and Gods and immortals, are unworthy to touch it!
The Yu Tunzhou, speechless with astonishment.
Tsk, no wonder the Xie Household family couldn't all be taken away.
So that's how disobedient they are.
Unfortunately, I'm not good at sweet-talking you.
With a thought, a silver ring appeared before him, precisely catching the streak of fire.
The Fire Fan struggled violently, still trying to resist, charging left and right, but it was like a trapped beast in a cage, unable to break free from the Vajra Bracelet's restraints.
Yu Tunzhou reached out, Vajra Bracelet returned to his palm. The Immortal Fan had already been sent into the Vajra Bracelet's inner space to restrain it.
Soul Rope and I are now in the same boat.
In the other stone box, the Purity of the Six Roots Bamboo stalks were much quieter.
It trembled slightly, as if hesitating, or as if trying to discern something.
Yu Tunzhou smiled and asked, "Do I still need to summon the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic again?"
The Purity of the Six Roots Bamboo stalks, seemingly accepting his Buddhist School karma, moved closer to him and chose to submit.
Yu Tunzhou reached out and grabbed it in his hand.
A cool sensation flowed into his body through his fingertips, like a refreshing spring, invigorating his Primordial Spirit that was exhausted from the series of battles.
"As expected of Innate Spirit Treasure!"
Yu Tunzhou in praise.
Even a fragment of Innate Spirit Treasure is still Innate Spirit Treasure!
Following Huntian's advice, Yu Tunzhou planted this object into his Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth.
He was initially somewhat worried, since his Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth only contained the heavens and seas, with no Lu Di.
However, after seeing the bamboo rooted in the seawater, shimmering with a faint bluish light, calming his restless Primordial Spirit caused by the great battle, he then...
Du praised the newly acquired Innate Spirit Treasure highly.
"Gao Zhen, fish Gao Zhen----"
A hazy, gray shadow drifted over from a distance and knelt respectfully before Yu Tunzhou.
It was none other than the Youyin Rogue Person.
Yu Tunzhou looked over in surprise, wondering what kind of trouble this guy was up to.
"---- Dao Lord, Dao Lord!"
Youyin Rogue Person's voice carried an obsequious quality that went to the bone.
"I witnessed Dao Lord's Divine Ability with my own eyes today, and I am truly in awe! I had heard of the Northern Plains Xie Household's millennia-old foundation even in the Underworld, but I never expected that Dao Lord could destroy it so easily. Even the schemes left behind by Lu Ya Dao Lord were broken in an instant!"
Yu Tunzhou watched his performance quietly without saying a word.
The Youyin Rogue Person, feeling scrutinized, stammered, "This humble one dares to ask, sir, to become Dao Lord disciple and serve Dao Lord."
"How will it work?" Yu Tunzhou asked casually, initially not taking it seriously.
"Dao Lord, you currently possess numerous immortal weapons, but maintaining them is a trivial matter, and I observe that Dao Lord do not yet have any capable individuals under your command."
"Though I am useless, I am still a Ghost Immortal. If Dao Lord does not mind, my remnant soul can be housed in a divine weapon, and I will serve Dao Lord faithfully!"
In the end, Youyin spoke with great passion and fervor, appearing ready to pledge his loyalty to the death.