Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 491 Rejection

"At that time, there was a scene where the sun and moon shone together; naturally, it was either the sun or the moon..."

The Mysterious and Subtle Dao of the Primordial Sovereign.

"That is Taiyin... Back then, when the phoenix gave birth to five chicks, the Biyue Crow was a part of its Taiyin [Zhi Sui] that was corrupted and transformed, and it also devoured gold and fire... Later, it was killed by the Great Sage Yuzhuo in the outer sea. However, the Taiyin [Zhi Sui] did not perish, and it was revived in the body of [Wei Yue]..."

Fang Qing guessed, "And the Great Sage Yu Zhuo killed Bi Yuewu... also with the support of the 'Great Sun Tathagata' behind the scenes."

Mentioning this, even he felt somewhat speechless, as if most of the achievements of the 'Great Sun Tathagata' were actually earned through the infighting among the phoenix offspring... As for why the True Lord of the Dangerous Moon would cause the Taiyin Year to revive?

Although the absence of the Wei Moon is the proper path for the Tai Yin to rule the year, it does not mean that the other metal positions are uncontaminated.

In fact, even if the Moon is in a vulnerable position, there is still a risk of the Moon resuming its influence in the year, only the risk is smaller than if the Moon is absent.

"It should be that one on the Taiyin... Because of the fall of the Great Sage Biyuewu, some of its resurrection plans were exposed. Then, using this as a pretext, it made all the Golden Core True Monarchs in the world think that it had already disappeared... but secretly it resurrected on the Weiyue, doing something that deceived the heavens?" Fang Qing said, expressing his guess.

As for the great battle at the end of ancient times, it goes without saying that the Great Sun Tathagata was a perfect Golden Core cultivator and also held the power and authority of the ancient Great Sun Year-Keeper. It is unimaginable what kind of power and authority he had. Not to mention that the Taiyin Year-Keeper had not fully recovered, even if he had really revived, he might still be able to fight!

"So, at the end of ancient times, there was a war for the year, which caused all the True Lords of the world to fall into slumber?" He sighed, then asked, "Within ten years, there will surely be great changes. How should we deal with them then?"

The Mysterious and Subtle Primordial Lord smiled slightly: "I am the ruler of the Mysterious Sect, and I do not concern myself with matters of the demonic path, let alone the secret treasures. Besides, those few are all quite skilled at protecting themselves."

Upon hearing this, Fang Qing's expression became somewhat strange.

The Golden Core cultivators of the Eastern Taiyi Xuanmen seem to excel at preserving their lives, not only through reincarnation and creating clones, but also by threatening the world and even causing the White Explosion, which revives the year…

"As for you..." The Mysterious and Subtle Yuanjun suddenly looked at Fang Qing: "Although I don't know why the Great Sun Tathagata values ​​you so much... this lord has an eccentric temperament, so you must be careful. If things don't go well, you might as well take a step back and the sky will be clear."

"Retreat?" Fang Qing shook his head slightly: "If it's the year of the new moon, then all the Golden Core True Monarchs in the world will be slaves and servants, and even the heavens cannot stop us. Where can we retreat to?"

"Beyond the Heavens," the Mysterious and Subtle Primordial Lord said leisurely, "The Purple Palace beyond the Heavens is difficult to reach, but we True Lords can travel freely without hindrance... In ancient times, quite a few Golden Core True Lords actually went out to seek the Dao. Some of them returned in a sorry state, while others completely left their positions and were never heard from again. Among them was even the founder of the Nine Heavens Fire Palace, 'Dong Hezi'!"

No wonder the last great battle against the Nine Heavens Fire Palace was in the future; it turns out the patriarch had already passed away.

Fang Qing's heart skipped a beat: "Did this Dong Hezi leave behind even a single word about the outer heavens?"

"No," said the Mysterious and Subtle Primordial Lord. "But if they are unwilling to venture beyond the heavens, they might turn back before completely losing their positions... Therefore, there is a path beyond the heavens! At the end of ancient times, and during this great calamity, countless True Lords abandoned their golden positions to venture out..."

"Is there really no other way but to take the throne with you?"

Fang Qing felt somewhat disappointed. He did consider running away, but the cost of doing so was too high.

"For those with profound cultivation, the golden position is not a precious thing, but rather a constraint, a shackle... Even if one attains enlightenment in vain, it is merely to supplement the Way of Heaven and Earth, not for oneself..."

As a disciple and grand-disciple of the Taiyi Patriarch, Xuanxu Miaowei Yuanjun Dao's words clearly align with the Taiyi Patriarch Daoist doctrines.

Fang Qing remained silent for a moment, then finally smiled and said, "Thank you for your guidance today, sir. I shall take my leave now..."

Since the Kitchen God is in seclusion and does not wish to see him, there is no need to force him.

Having obtained so many secrets today, and possessing a metal element of the water element, this trip has certainly been worthwhile.

It was the same white deer attendant who respectfully escorted Fang Qing out of the Taihuang Heaven. Seeing the still-kneeling Purple Mansion True Persons, he couldn't help but smile: "I wonder what the grotto-heaven plans to do with these scum?"

"Everything depends on the will of the Ancestral Master."

The white deer attendant said, "We shouldn't overstep our bounds..."

Now, the two Earth Virtue Golden Core cultivators of the Demonic Path will probably become provisions for the "Kitchen God" to advance to the Perfection of the Golden Core stage. Moyun Cliff and Yin Corpse Sect are destined to be wiped out. If these Purple Mansion True Persons retreat to their caves and remain secluded, they may be able to prolong their lives for a while.

Kneeling outside the Heavenly Palace at this time is to seek another way out. After all, the Kitchen God's benevolence is known throughout the world. To deal with these still useful pawns, perhaps only the ringleader needs to be executed.

Of course, if Fang Qing is in a bad mood and stomps on them to death, it seems no one will hold her accountable... I am the female lead with a full-fledged core, possessing the imagery of burial. Their encounter with me today is considered bad luck...

"Who is that person? Could it be some high-ranking official? Otherwise, why would he be escorted by a divine attendant? Is it related to Fang Daoling? Perhaps we could ask Fang Daoling to help us explain?"

Wu Ke Zhenren looked up, wanting to catch a glimpse of the man's back. The moment the thought crossed his mind, his throat inexplicably itched, followed by a violent cough, spitting out clumps of black soil.

Among them were even spiritual objects that shone with spiritual light, representing the foundation of one's Dao.

In the end, Master Wuke coughed out his own bright red heart, which turned into a crimson jade stone, the very same Purple Spirit Object—the "Nine Aperture Stone Heart." He then collapsed and died, just like a mortal. After his death, his body decayed and emitted a foul stench.

"This... to be punished to death for harboring resentment against the lord?" The Purple Mansion True Persons were all knowledgeable, and they immediately knelt further away, not daring to move an inch, for fear of incurring the lord's displeasure.

The karma between the Fang family of Sanshui'ao, the Luo family, and Moyun'an... should also be settled. The void swelled, and Fang Qing stood in it. His eyes flashed. It wasn't that he had intentionally killed someone before, but that the Purple Mansion True Person was oblivious to his own mortality and was still plotting against him. Then he automatically suffered the punishment of the female earth and lost his life.

To the Golden Core True Monarchs, they are the rulers of the "True Man" with supreme authority over life and death and the power to rule the world!

If a true person is slightly offended, they will suffer calamity, as if punished by heaven.

This is the profound truth engraved in the workings of this world.

"Since we're already here, why not head further east and visit the major Golden Core sects, and perhaps gather some information along the way?" Fang Qing passed by the Hehuan Sect and immediately saw a scene of bustling activity and dissipation.

The once vast sect was completely deserted; it seemed that all the cultivators had been swept away into that grotto-heaven.

Although the "Great Sun Dragon Phoenix Fuyu Yuanjun" is seriously injured and asleep, he is no longer involved in major affairs. As long as no Golden Core cultivator who has a grudge against him is willing to pay a huge price to break into the cave, he can at least be protected for the time being.

If he could sustain himself until the future when Taiyin achieves its annual destiny, he would have even greater fortune. However, this place clearly wouldn't welcome him, so Fang Qing immediately passed by and turned further east, arriving in the territory of the Southern Yue Kingdom.

After the fall of the Southern Wu and the rise and fall of the Later Xia, this area was occupied by the Yun family, who established the kingdom of "Southern Yue".

As Fang Qing observed along the way, he saw that the people were suffering greatly, and it seemed that they had not fared well during the turbulent spiritual atmosphere earlier.

If it weren't for the powerful clans protecting the area with their formations, and the fact that if too many were wiped out, they would specifically relocate "people" from their grotto-heavens to settle here, the total population of the entire Qi Cultivation Dao world would probably be unimaginably small.

Speaking of which, the current royal family of Nanyue still has some connection with Fang Qing. They are the Yun family that Yun Wuxin belonged to back then. Now, the Yun family has also produced a Purple Mansion, established a country and made its own rule, but its territory is even smaller than that of Nanwu.

Thanks to the protection of Wuyue Sword Pavilion, there were no major problems.

Speaking of which, the Sword Master of Wuyue Sword Pavilion was the second disciple of the Taiyi Ancestor. I wonder how much he knows about the outer world.

This Sword Lord was also a ruthless character; countless Purple Mansion Sword Immortals who had cultivated "Mutual Killing" had been subdued by him.

As Fang Qing passed by Sword Inquiry Mountain, he glanced at it briefly and saw a golden aura churning within the rock walls. It faintly resembled raw gold, and also possessed the sharp edge of the Six Golds, subtly aligning with the Dao of the one from the Wu Yue Sword Pavilion. He immediately understood: Legend has it that this Sword Mountain holds the wondrous Golden Core, impervious even to the Purple Mansion... Indeed, it was that Sword Lord who made the move.

The reason for leaving behind such a wondrous golden elixir was to make a name for himself throughout the world, attracting a continuous stream of swordsmen and knights-errant to this place. The mark left by a famous sword naturally has its consequences... When he achieves the "Mutual Killing" supernatural power, he will not be able to escape the gaze of that Sword Dao True Lord...

This kind of behavior is no longer fishing; it's more like baiting the area and then using a net to catch the fish.

Fang Qing secretly scoffed at the sight before arriving at a place with rolling mountains.

One after another, sword peaks rose abruptly, like sharp swords piercing the sky.

Above the sky, countless golden energies churned and transformed into Golden Virtue Rocks, enveloping the area and giving birth to a large number of Golden Virtue spiritual objects.

"What a fine sword cultivation sect!" Fang Qing exclaimed, no longer concealing his presence and releasing his aura.

A rich, radiant aura rose into the sky, layer upon layer, transforming into a dark yellow cloud that remained condensed and lingered, resembling a celebratory cloud.

A mysterious atmosphere emanated outwards, the earth churned, and a spiritual entity of earth element seemed to be conceived. The gate of the Wu-Yue Sword Pavilion stirred, and then a stream of light flew out.

It was a platinum-colored sword pellet, like a white marble, which landed opposite Fang Qing and transformed into a boy wearing a platinum-colored sword robe and with several pigtails sticking up in the air.

'A spirit of the Metal element? A servant of the gods?' Fang Qing's heart stirred, and then he saw the boy bow: 'My lord, my master has already gone into seclusion and has ordered that no guests be received...'