I'm Too Outstanding, Heaven's Beneficent Bonds

"Oh, my eyes have changed color?"

Chu Tianshu used the now-silver-white blade of his sword to reflect light onto his face.

"It's just a minor issue."

Sanqi is like a Grand Void Radiation whiteboard. As long as you use enough energy to wipe it clean, you can remove the stains from the whiteboard.

But Chu Tianshu's soul is far more complex than a blank slate.

The Asura Blood Sha is extremely troublesome; if he were to use even greater force, he could wipe his own soul away.

Who knows, when they erase the Blood Sha, they might also erase something else?

Therefore, he had no choice but to first mobilize his Six Po Dantian to trap the Blood Sha within his soul, preparing to slowly dismantle and refine it.

Yue Gude and the others looked at his back, their expressions twitching.

Within that blood-red palm print, strips of red flesh were growing, like the fine muscle filaments on an arm, quickly assembling into the shape of an arm.

However, this arm had no skin, was about the same length as a baby's arm, and was flailing about in the air.

As if feeling unable to grasp anything, its arm flared up in fury, gradually swelling.

As if sensing something, Chu Tianshu suddenly made a move like Su Qin carrying a sword, the blade sweeping past from behind.

The blood-red arm was severed on the spot, but before it hit the ground, he stabbed it through with his sword and impaled it on the blade.

The arm writhed violently, like a strange worm.

Everyone watched silently, their gazes shifting between the strange hand and Chu Tianshu.

Is this what you call nothing happening?

"Haha, it's just one more arm... well, it seems my body is indeed facing some trouble."

Chu Tianshu silently channeled his profound inner energy, and a burst of emerald flames ignited, burning the strange hand to ashes.

"The poison from the palm strike I received from Wu Shanjun was actually quite harmful to my constitution. However, my cultivation technique can forcibly catalyze my life force, thus counteracting and suppressing the poison."

"It seems that when the Blood Sha within the cauldron became contaminated, they fused with the residual toxins, resulting in a new transformation."

As he spoke, Chu Tianshu flicked out several silver needles from his left sleeve, which flew to his back and pierced the palm print.

Yue Gude let out a long sigh.

"In any case, we preserved the Wordless Jade Disc and drove away the Demonic Sect."

"However, the multiple arrays surrounding Tianyin Temple's mountain gate have been destroyed, and the earth's energy has been defiled. We currently lack sufficient manpower to spare enough experts to remain here."

"In my opinion, I urge you all to treat the remaining monks as soon as possible and bury their remains. We will return to the Heavenly Wolf Sect together later."

Yue Gude looked at High Person Jade Toad, "Given the current situation, please accept my condolences."

With slightly red eyes, High Person Jade Toad bowed to Yue Gude and then to Chu Tianshu before flying into the mountains.

"Second Brother, Shangguan Brother, Elder Shangguan, please go and help out as well. I'll stay here to treat Fellow Daoist Chu."

As Yue Gude spoke, he helped Chu Tianshu up and they flew together into the valley.

Chu Tianshu felt helpless, as if he were some kind of seriously ill patient.

But Yue Gude helped him to the Wordless Jade Disc, stood beside the tea tree, and then let go of his hand.

Chu Tianshu immediately noticed that the turbid and irritable feeling brought on by the Blood Sha in his body had been relieved.

"Huh?"

He looked at the tea tree, smelled the aroma of the tea, and secretly discerned its medicinal properties. Confirming that it wasn't the tea leaves that were causing the effect, he then looked at the Wordless Jade Disc.

It seems to be related to the Wordless Jade Disc, but it's not entirely due to the effect of the Wordless Jade Disc.

Although he spoke lightly before, as if the Blood Sha tainted within him was nothing, it was only because of his profound composure that he was able to withstand it.

Having grown accustomed to the torment of countless nightmares, he possesses remarkable patience.

The feeling of being actually tainted by Blood Sha is extremely difficult to describe.

Aside from irritability and destructive tendencies, what's actually the hardest to resist is the temptation to become stronger.

Chu Tianshu's Grand Void Heavenly Silkworm Art Physique, through his practice, self-reflection, and optimization, was practically tailor-made for him.

It has the intention of transforming the evil fire of the universe into life force.

Blood Sha, on the other hand, is a form of killing in order to survive. It is the life-giving fiend among the evil spirits of heaven and earth, and in essence, it can also be said to be a kind of deformed life force.

When the Blood Sha within the cauldron embraced Chu Tianshu, he could almost see the strongest possibility of their combination.

That was neither a simple Asura nor a Taixu Heavenly Silkworm.

It may grow into a kind of radiant light, harmless and capable of devouring and spitting out cosmic evils, constantly transforming and growing into a demonic embryo.

Chu Tianshu's eyes trembled.

Even now, thinking back on it, he still feels a little restless.

Even knowing that his current cultivation level was insufficient to resist the complete corruption, if he were to truly accept the Blood Sha, he would no longer be himself.

But at that time, it wasn't easy to shatter that sliver of hope in one's heart.

The Three-Seven Sword hummed softly.

Chu Tianshu looked down and touched the spine of the sword.

"Is it because you're too outstanding that you've been targeted? Haha, you—but being outstanding isn't a mistake, it's not your fault."

The light from the Sanqi notoginseng flickered, as if it were filled with unease.

"Tsk, where did you learn so many swear words?"

"Alright, what's the use of you cursing that cauldron? I'll heal myself."

Chu Tianshu sheathed his sword, patted the hilt, tilted his head back to relax, and began to breathe gently.

Yue Gude observed the interaction between man and sword, smiled, and spoke.

"Since ancient times, the Demonic Sect has been well-versed in the malevolent forces of heaven and earth; this path of malevolent forces is indeed profound and extensive."

"We, the members of the immortal sect, are on par with it and cannot help but pay close attention to it, researching ways to counter it. Fellow Daoist Chu, do you know which kind of primordial energy is most effective in suppressing malevolent forces?"

Chu Tianshu pondered for a moment and said, "The righteous energy of heaven and earth?"

Yue Gude shook his head.

"Righteousness contains the gentleness of protection, but it must also possess the majesty of punishing evil; therefore, righteousness inevitably carries a hint of ferocity."

"Pure righteousness can contend with malevolence, but it cannot be said to restrain it."

"My master, the Qilin True Person, pondered this matter for a long time, traveling to various schools of thought, and even befriending the most reclusive person, the Master of Wind and Moon Cave. In the end, after reflecting on the various schools of thought, he said that the most effective force in the world to subdue evil spirits is the auspicious energy."

Yue Gude pointed to the jade disc, "This jade disc is an ancient treasure; it's not a matter of whether it's auspicious or not."

"But the founder of Tianyin Temple is said to have attained enlightenment before this jade disc, thus establishing the Tianyin Temple lineage, which has since gone out to subdue demons and protect the peace of the people."

"Passed down through generations, the people of the world associate this jade disc with peace and tranquility."

"Therefore, with this jade disc as the central point, the earth's energy at Tianyin Temple has become pure and peaceful."

Chu Tianshu pondered the matter carefully and couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Indeed, it was the peaceful aura emanating from the jade disc that alleviated his symptoms.

Unfortunately, the gates of Tianyin Temple have been breached, the monks have been slaughtered, and battles have raged on. Little peace and tranquility remains.

"However----"

Yue Gude spoke again, "This peace and tranquility is merely an illusion in people's hearts. Once a change occurs, such a tragedy as today will ensue."

"A change in the mindset of just one generation is enough to taint the harmony of ten generations."

"Therefore, my teacher believes that this is not yet true peace and harmony."

He began to explain in detail.

The Qilin True Person once used a metaphor.

The peaceful atmosphere created by Tianyin Temple is like having tigers and wolves eat vegetarian food, and living on the same mountain with sheep and rabbits.

Tigers and wolves can certainly eat vegetarian food, as long as the vegetarian food contains enough nutrients and a master from Tianyin Temple can harmonize their vital energy, they can indeed coexist.

However, such peace and tranquility is essentially a waste of human resources. It should only be done when human resources are abundant, as it carries many hidden dangers.

Humanity alone is not enough; the Way of Heaven is obscured.

True peace and harmony must encompass both human ethics and the principles of nature.

Humanitarian harmony is embodied in kindness and mutual assistance, and is highly proactive.

The harmony of the Way of Heaven is reflected in the benevolent relationships that exist between all things throughout the millions of years of historical evolution.

For example, there are microorganisms in the soil that love to eat decaying leaves, but decaying leaves are poisonous. The toxins coagulate and are expelled from the body.

There is another tiny insect that cannot feed on decaying leaves on its own, but feeds specifically on this poison. The activity of this insect in the soil happens to provide nutrients for the plants.

Insects are inherently ignorant, trees are inherently ignorant, and soil is inherently ignorant.

These tiny insects have multiplied for countless years without ever dying out, precisely because of the enduring goodwill between them.

Furthermore, it is rumored that there was an ancient immortal sect that was extremely fond of crafting artifacts and observing the stars.

I once saw a giant star, surrounded by swirling waves, traversing the distant heavens. Its size was immeasurable, and it stripped away the outer layers of many young stars, as if peeling off their skin and scraping away their flesh, displaying extreme ferocity.

But even a superstar, if it truly lacks restraint and rushes past too many young stars, will only meet its end in death.

However, another benevolent star quietly moves about, obstructing the path of the ominous star.

The two stars interacted and restrained each other, and from then on, all the stars lived in peace.

While malevolent forces may be omnipresent in the world, so too may be benevolent forces.

True peace and harmony require both human harmony and the harmony of nature.

Yue Gude's tone was heavy as he continued, "But the peaceful energy of humanity is relatively easy to grasp and refine; the peaceful energy of Heaven, however, is truly too difficult to absorb and release."

"Although my master left behind many manuscripts, which contain some clues, he still couldn't explain it clearly. We, the disciples of the Heavenly Wolf Sect, have studied them for a long time, but we still have no clue."

Chu Tianshu fell into thought and asked curiously.

"So, according to this logic, the Nutrient and Defensive Hundred Refinements Poison, although originating from the Heavenly Wolf Sect, exacerbates the conflicts between species. It is not the result of the path of harmony, but rather a path of using ferocity to overcome ferocity?"

Yue Gude nodded. "Using violence to fight violence is one way, but it will inevitably have consequences."

"The ideal outcome would be inner peace and outer ferocity, but we can't even cultivate true peace, so we can't expect too much."

He looked at Chu Tianshu with a solemn expression.

"Fellow Daoist's character gives me some hope."

"You were not arrogant after defeating me, and you sincerely admired my teacher's medical skills."

"A single melody soothed away all evil thoughts. Even the most malevolent spirits of heaven and earth seemed to be drawn to him, yet he remained unmoved by temptation and resolutely rejected them."

"Perhaps only you can carry on the legacy and see the path of cultivation through the Heavenly Dao's Good Affinity from your master's medical manuscripts."

Chu Tianshu's expression shifted.

His previous interest in the medical manuals of the Heavenly Wolf Sect stemmed solely from his desire for self-cultivation as a witch doctor.

Now Blood Sha, he wants to cultivate his Seven Souls as soon as possible and try to forcibly refine it.

However, while the method for cultivating the Seven Souls is there, it's hard to say how to do it "as quickly as possible." It can't just mean not eating, drinking, or sleeping, and being even more diligent and impatient.

There is such a thing as "Heavenly Dao's Good Affinity," which can be used to ponder and cultivate oneself.

"Evil spirit, good fortune----"

A thought flashed through Chu Tianshu's mind, "Those who warn against evil and promote good, who seek good fortune and avoid misfortune, are like the Corpse Dog."

"Among the Seven Souls, there is also Corpse Dog. Is it possible to make a connection between them?"

Everything in the world is probably connected; it's just a matter of finding the right perspective.