Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 271 Forbidden Knowledge

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"The Four Extinctions Sect? Never heard of it before. What kind of illustrious lineage is it?"

Fang Qing suppressed a laugh and asked.

"Fellow Daoist, you may not know this, but in this world, many Daoist lineages must at least produce one person or have an ancestor who is a Purple Mansion True Person in order to be considered a legitimate lineage and to be able to enter the eyes of the Nine-Rank Officials of the Northern Zhou Dynasty..."

"And to establish a lineage of the Great Dao, at least a Golden Core True Monarch must have emerged!"

Yin Kaitian spoke eloquently, displaying a confident and composed demeanor.

"This is somewhat different from what I know. Shouldn't a truly illustrious lineage originate from the four paths of the Sun, Moon, and Metal/Fire?"

However, Fang Qing did not interrupt and listened quietly.

"Such as the 'Nine Heavens Fire Palace' in the North and the 'Wu-Yue Sword Pavilion' in the South... their founders were Golden Core True Monarchs, and they are all considered to be lineages of the Great Dao."

Yin Kaitian's face was flushed with excitement.

"Could it be that behind the 'Four Extinctions Sect' there is also a True Lord?" Fang Qing asked with amusement.

"No! That's even higher than the True Lord—the [Yearly Duty]!"

Yin Kaitian had a proud look on his face, as if he had powerful backers.

Fang Qing fell silent.

The Immortal Calendar is widely circulated throughout the world, and many cultivators know the term "Yearly Duty Officer".

If someone were to take this trivial matter as a pretext, establish a sect, and mislead people, it would not be surprising at all.

However, the "Yearly Official" realm, being a specific cultivation level above the Golden Core True Monarch, is not exactly common knowledge.

Even Fang Qing himself obtained his 'Daoist cultivation' from the corpse of the fallen True Monarch in the Blessed Land of Annihilation!

Ordinary cultivators would never be able to obtain such information without risking their lives!

Upon realizing this, Fang Qing felt a chill run down his spine and had an urge to turn around and leave.

"etc……"

"I didn't descend in my true form; this is the Xuanxu Heaven... Besides, I'm not even myself, just consumable material... If I die, I die."

Even if it's just an evil cult recruiting people, they'll definitely throw out some shocking information at the beginning to intimidate people.

Just like fortune tellers, they have to say things that are sure to shock and shock...

Fang Qing quieted down and watched Yin Kaitian perform silently.

"Our Four Minds Sect has a powerful figure backing us, someone at the Golden Core stage or higher!"

Yin Kaitian said mysteriously, "As expected, he just wants to recruit more people."

"oh."

Fang Qing responded in a completely flat voice.

"My teachings state that all things are of four kinds, and these four kinds can lead to divine power!" Yin Kaitian spoke eloquently: "Fellow Daoist, look, our Dao Foundation and Purple Mansion each have four realms: early, middle, late, and perfect. Within Yin Yang, the Five Elements, and the Five Virtues, each virtue has only four lineages! There must be a hidden connection between them!"

"Whether it's the Water Virtue, the Great Sun, or the Moon... there are indeed only four types. For example, the Water Virtue has four types: Winnowing Basket, Three Stars, Wall, and Chariot; the Moon has four types: Heart, Extended Net, Net, and Danger..."

Fang Qing nodded, but then immediately added, "There's still nine levels of acceptance!"

Unexpectedly, Yin Kaitian waved his hand dismissively: "Being convinced doesn't make you a cultivator!"

Fang Qing: "..."

He sighed, "And what about the Golden Elixir..."

The words had barely left his mouth when his expression changed: "A Golden Core True Monarch!?"

"Fellow Daoist, do you understand now? Golden Core True Monarchs also have different realms. Upon first ascending to the Golden Position, one is in the early stage of Golden Core; upon controlling the second Golden Position, one is in the middle stage of Golden Core... and finally, when all four Golden Positions are gathered in one body, one is in the Perfection of Golden Core!"

"If the Four Divine Powers of the Purple Mansion can be used to seek gold, what then can be sought in the Four Golden Positions of the Golden Elixir?"

Yin Kaitian countered with a question.

"Naturally, the only option is to be on duty for the year!"

Fang Qing suddenly had a moment of realization, thinking to himself, "The ancients said there were twelve [Yearly Officials]! But in reality, there might only be three! The others are just their incarnations and appearances!"

"Only by combining the four metal positions can one request the [Yearly Officer] position?"

"If that's the case, then many things can be deduced!"

"Why does the Vairocana Buddha of the Secret Treasury practice the [Star Sun] path, yet his followers are the Buddhas of the [Woman Earth], [Kui Wood], and [Room Fire] lineages in this very life?"

"Would even the Phoenix, the Lord of Winged Fire, stand idly by and witness the death of the Azure Luan of Beak Fire?"

"Is it because even True Lords of the same virtue have disputes over the Dao?"

"Must one collect all four gold ranks to advance to a higher level?"

"And this aligns with the principles of Yin and Yang and the Five Virtues, each of which contains only four types of Daoist lineages!"

"There's some truth to the idea that everything has four elements!"

……

Fang Qing's mind raced, sometimes suddenly realizing the truth, sometimes lost in thought.

The gaze directed at Yin Kaitian carried a complex meaning.

The methods used by the Four Min Sect to recruit people are truly simple and unadorned. Although this doctrine seems to contain elements of guesswork, the more taboo knowledge one has, the more terrifying it becomes to think about it carefully!

"However, that might not be the case. Perhaps the Four Min Sect is just making things up to scare people..."

"Furthermore, there are five types of certifications for each Golden Position: Master, Follower, Obedient, Guest, and Incomplete. This means that at least five True Lords can emerge from the [Ji Water] lineage. Giving up one position is not unreasonable, and therefore there is no guarantee that they will not compete with other Water Virtue True Lords for the Dao..."

Furthermore, there are five methods of attaining a golden position, and five virtues under Yin and Yang... which contradicts the principle that all things are of the four elements.

"But regardless, even if it's just for this forbidden knowledge, I still have no choice but to join the Four Extinctions Sect!"

Fang Qing made up his mind and tried to get a few more information out of him, but then he was disappointed to find that Yin Kaitian was just an ordinary Dao Foundation cultivator in the Four Min Sect. He probably didn't know as many secrets as he did!

"But the Four Min Sect is abnormal!"

He immediately said, "Fellow Daoist, leave me your contact information. I am willing to join your sect."

Yin Kaitian was overjoyed, and the two immediately exchanged the Xuanxu Heavenly Seal: "We are all brothers in the sect. As long as you make many contributions, you will have plenty of opportunities for advancement in the future!"

"I will need your continued care, fellow Daoist."

Fang Qing then asked, "May I ask who our leader is?"

"Our leader is naturally a true master... He received divine revelation back then, which allowed him to comprehend the doctrine of 'all things are four,' and thus establish the Four Extinctions Sect!"

Yin Kaitian said, "You're not qualified to pay homage to him yet, but as I said before... there will be plenty of opportunities for advancement in the future!"

Fang Qing: "I really want to improve!"

……

The Kingdom of Wu.

Fang Qing let out a long breath, and then calculated with his fingers:

"Hmm, this Yin Kaitian didn't use a false name, he really is a Foundation Establishment cultivator... He has a small position in the Four Extinctions Sect, and under his command is... Chu Chenguang?"

"I see……"

"Chu Chenguang was also a follower of the Four Extinctions Sect. He saw me on Sword Cliff, found that I lacked common sense and seemed to be a rogue cultivator, so he gave me a Xuanxu Stone... to have Yin Kaitian examine me in the Xuanxu Heaven?"

"And based on the divine sense I've demonstrated, even if it's just manipulating consumables, it's at least at the Foundation Establishment level within the Xuanxu Heaven. Is that why there's further incentive to win me over?"

"If I weren't a rogue cultivator, or even harbored ill will towards the Four Extinctions Sect, and if I didn't know Chu Chen was just a follower, only knowing of Yin Kaitian, but separated by the Xuanxu Heaven, I still wouldn't be able to catch him..."

"It's a pity they don't know that I'm actually a Purple Mansion!"

"Well... it's truly unimaginable for a Purple Mansion True Person to have so much free time..."

Fang Qing recalculated the cause and effect of the Four Min Sect and found that it was shrouded in a fog, seemingly due to a lack of clues.

"But if it were just a Foundation Establishment power, I would have already thoroughly investigated it... The fact that it has the power to resist means that it is protected by the same 'rank'... Its leader is actually a Purple Mansion!"

"A divine revelation? Could it be that there's a golden core hidden behind it?"

"The water is really deep..."

Fang Qing glanced at the bearded man beside him: "Luckily, it's this consumable who's going to join the cult. What does it have to do with me?"

"Find a place to lie low and spend your days exploring the Mysterious Heaven, gathering intelligence!"

Upon realizing this, Fang Qing immediately gave the order.

"Yes, sir."

The disciple immediately bowed respectfully, his face filled with fervor and devotion, as if he had received a divine revelation…

……

The land of fish and rice in Jiangnan.

After parting ways with the few supplies, Fang Qing wandered freely through the Wu and Yue regions.

These places are indeed very rich in resources. Even spirit fields of the same size produce more spirit rice each year than those of ancient Shu.

"However... the rather ancient system of 'feudal lords' is still in operation in various regions."

The so-called "feudal lord" is the ruler of a fiefdom, which is usually held by a family with a strong Daoist foundation. He directly controls the laws and military personnel of the area, making it like a country within a country.

Even the people of Wu and Yue thought that the so-called royal family of Wu was nothing more than the highest-ranking feudal lord.

"Any policy must be adapted to the times, the place, and the specific circumstances..."

"In this world where magic manifests its power, individual strength is amplified infinitely, so dukes, marquises, generals, and ministers truly have guts..."

"Whether it's the Wu Kingdom's enfeoffment of kings, the Northern Zhou's nine-rank system of officials... or even the demon realm's direct rule by sects, it's all commonplace... it's just that the common people suffer."

Fang Qing arrived at the edge of a field. Although the rice harvest looked promising, the farmers working in it still looked pale and sickly...

Suddenly a rider galloped up, shouting, "By order of the Emperor, Xiaozhai Village is to conscript one hundred laborers to build the 'Jade Pavilion Palace'..."

"Oh, another round of conscription?"

Why was the Jade Pavilion Palace built?

"I heard that the lord has lost a beloved concubine and is preparing to build a palace to express his grief..."

The people knelt in silence.

If it were a real feudal ancient era, they could rise up in rebellion and make weapons out of bamboo... but here, facing the feudal lords who cultivate immortality, it would be of no use at all.

Fang Qing listened to their heartfelt words and realized that most of them were simply numb...

"This is quite similar to the ancient Shu state. We really shouldn't overestimate the morality of feudal lords… So-called righteous and demonic forces are truly birds of a feather."

He took a few steps, preparing to turn and leave.

This scene stood out conspicuously among the common people who only knew how to kneel and kowtow.

The knight glanced at Fang Qing, then raised his whip, pointing it at him and coldly shouted, "Where did you come from, you brat? How dare you walk around with a sword? Haven't you seen the order from my lord to lay down your swords among mortals?"

call out!

Before he could finish speaking, a golden light flashed, and the knight's hand fell to the ground.

"Think it through, then try talking to me in a different way."

Fang Qing spoke casually.

Ignoring his hand injury, the knight quickly dismounted and knelt in the mud alongside the lowly commoner he had just moments before, letting the dirty water splash onto his gleaming armor: "The Ning family soldiers pay their respects to the immortal..."