txolops Chapter 2635 The Way of the Qilin
Chapter 2635 The Way of the Qilin
Chapter 2635 The Way of the Qilin
The Nine Netherworld Demonic Fire transformed into a fire dragon, swirling around Qin Sang, and the entire cave was enveloped by his fire domain.
With the harmonization of laws and regulations, the advancement of puppets, and now the merging of the Yang God with the Dao, it means that he has truly established a firm foothold in the Demon Realm.
Qin Sang's gaze was deep and unfathomable as she reminisced about her experiences after entering the Demon Realm and pondered her next move.
During his journey from Yuantian Island to Mingzu Mountain, he had been trying to gather clues. What he could confirm was that there were no cracks in the ground nearby, nor any clues related to Su Nu and her disciples. Why he ended up here remains a mystery.
To return to the spirit realm, one must first find the location of the fissure in the earth membrane. It is not difficult to find the location of the fissure by those demon lords, but such places are often guarded by armies from both realms, and there may also be powerful beings personally overseeing them, so it is not so easy to break through.
Qin Sang either had to search for unknown cracks in the earth membrane or risk sneaking in, but he was unaware of the situation at the boundary between the two worlds.
However, compared to how she felt when she first ended up here, Qin Sang's desire to go back was not as strong.
He discovered that the Demon Realm wasn't as he had imagined—a place where everyone was a soldier, constantly preparing to invade the Spirit Realm, and where demon cultivators could be captured and forced into the front lines at any moment; or a place of carnage where killing was everywhere and cultivators lived in constant fear. At least the atmosphere in the Star Sand Sea was relatively relaxed, and order hadn't collapsed.
For the time being, his safety is not threatened.
Since we're already here, we might as well take the opportunity to travel around and learn more about the Demon Realm. It might come in handy during the future war between the two realms.
Based on what he had seen and heard during this period, a war between the two realms was inevitable. The demonic tide in the northern region of the demonic realm was fierce, and the demonic realm was accelerating towards decay. Demonic cultivators had to secure a way out for themselves, so they had to attack the spirit realm. For them, this was a battle for survival.
Although the Spirit Realm is vast, it has long been divided up by various races. A change in one part affects the whole. After the Dao Court returned, it had to carefully plan and test the attitudes of various forces to find a place to settle down. Once countless demon cultivators and forces poured in, it would only become "overcrowded". Moreover, there were so many demons practicing demonic arts in there.
Who would be so kind as to voluntarily give up their own dojo to someone else?
Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory. Now that the two realms have not yet gone to war and the situation is relatively stable, this is the last chance to understand the Demon Realm.
There is another reason...
Images flashed through Qin Sang's mind: the valley full of peach blossoms, the jars of sweet peach blossom wine, and the beautiful figure in a red dress smiling at him in front of the peach blossom valley...
Is it pretty?
Furthermore, on the ascension platform, there was a promise to meet again in the upper realm.
"Junior brother, I'll be waiting for you on the road ahead!"
Her voice still echoes in my ears, as if it were just yesterday. Senior Sister Qingjun, it's been so long!
Of course, there's also Bai, that mysterious guy.
Looking back now, it's clear that Bai concealed many things from him back then. Qin Sang's perspective is vastly different now; recalling the past, he can realize that this guy's identity is not simple. Bai is trapped in the Seven Killings Hall, so he should be a member of the Sword Pavilion, but his words and actions don't seem like those of a sword cultivator, and he's quite protective of the Daoist sect, making him enigmatic.
Oh, and there's also the Dao-Evolving Tree. Since ascending to the Great Thousand World and entering the Refining Void Realm, the "Post-Heaven Wooden Man Stele" couldn't keep up with his pace, and the Dao-Evolving Tree was also shelved, with no better use. But Qin Sang never gave up this treasure because Bai had a very high opinion of it.
Bai and his senior sister have likely ascended to the Demon Realm. I wonder how they are doing now. If Bai could recover his cultivation as quickly as Zhuque, coupled with his senior sister's enviable talent, they should have already made a name for themselves in the Demon Realm.
Even if they are unlucky, I now have the ability to protect my relatives and friends, so it is only right that I find them and bring them back to the spirit world together.
With this in mind, Qin Sang had made up her mind to stay in the Demon Realm for a while longer.
Pulling her thoughts back, Qin Sang's mind stirred slightly, and the Nine Nether Demonic Fire instantly entered her body.
This time, Yang Shen merged with the Dao again in the Demon Realm, without attracting any heavenly tribulation.
I still remember Senior Qingyuan's description of the relationship between heaven and man. One of the sayings is that cultivators are the fruits of the Great Thousand World, and the Heavenly Tribulation is the tempering that the Great Thousand World sets for cultivators. Once the fruit has weathered the storms and reached maturity, the Great Thousand World will change from tempering to protecting.
According to this view, the will of heaven and earth is biased, rather than being "unfeeling and treating all things as straw dogs." Therefore, the demon realm should eliminate this "extraterrestrial demon" as soon as possible.
The experience of the Yang God merging with the Dao shows that the Heavenly Tribulation is not only created by the will of Heaven and Earth, but must also be the result of the combined effect of the Great Dao River.
This does not mean that this statement is wrong. The relationship between heaven and man is so complex that it cannot be clearly described in words. Every cultivator and every lineage has a different perspective and way of looking at heaven and man, which leads to different understandings. Even immortals may not be able to fully understand everything, unless there is no higher realm than immortals.
Back then, Senior Qingyuan was simply guiding me to understand the relationship between heaven and humanity in a way that I could comprehend.
Suddenly, a burst of raging flames erupted from Qin Sang's body. Unlike the previous ones, these flames were unusually solid, forming a perfectly round fire shield that was indestructible and enveloped Qin Sang.
This was the protective fire shield formed by Qin Sang using spiritual fire to activate the Mani Bead. Surprisingly, the Mani Bead was able to withstand the continuous infusion of spiritual fire by Qin Sang. At this moment, the protective fire shield already possessed the defensive power of the Integration Realm!
In the end, Qin Sang spared no effort, pouring spiritual fire into it, but still couldn't "burst" the Mani Bead. She wondered where the limit of this treasure lay.
Qin Sang looked surprised. The performance of the Mani Bead far exceeded his expectations. In his hands, it was a treasure for protection. Of course, it also had its shortcomings. This treasure only had defensive capabilities and no offensive power whatsoever.
Suddenly, the restrictions on the cave entrance were triggered. Qin Sang glanced outside and saw that the person who came was Madam Yu Shen. She then put away the fire shield and opened the cave entrance.
"I hope I haven't disturbed your cultivation, fellow Daoist?" Madam Jade Goddess entered gracefully, glanced around the cave, and finally fixed her gaze on Qin Sang, scrutinizing her carefully.
Qin Sang was fully aware of what was happening outside when he broke through, partly because he deliberately indulged himself, since only a newly promoted Demon Lord would lose control of his power.
He looked apologetic and cupped his hands, saying, "I was practicing a secret technique earlier and was too eager to succeed, which almost caused me to suffer a qi deviation and disturb you, Madam."
"Haha, I wasn't disturbed. It was just that Yanluo and the others were startled by you. They were worried that you would burn my little fortune to the ground!"
Lady Jade Goddess chuckled, then said meaningfully, "Fellow Daoist, please don't be so modest. I don't think you've suffered a qi deviation. Your control over the spiritual fire is effortless, and you haven't damaged a single blade of grass or tree in the dojo. You must have made great progress!"
With her cultivation level, she could naturally sense the subtle changes in Qin Sang.
Qin Sang smiled in response and did not deny it.
A strange light flashed in Lady Jade God's eyes as she exclaimed in admiration, "Fellow Daoist's progress is so brave and diligent, it's truly enviable. Compared to you, I've been wasting my time."
After a moment of contemplation, she said, "Fellow Daoist has just made a breakthrough, and I shouldn't be here to disturb you. However, I happen to have something I'd like to ask you about."
“Please speak, Madam,” Qin Sang said solemnly.
"The gathering of the Three Venerables is drawing near, and some fellow Daoists who have been in seclusion for many years will emerge early to participate in this grand event. I also have a few close friends who sent me messages some time ago, expressing their desire for a small gathering. I wonder if you would be interested in joining me?" Lady Jade Goddess inquired.
"Oh? I hope my sudden visit won't disturb Madam and her old friend's reunion," Qin Sang said, naturally wanting to get to know the Demon Lord better and gain a deeper understanding of this world.
In addition, exchanging ideas and discussing the Dao with fellow cultivators of the same level is also a means of cultivation.
“It’s alright,” said Madam Jade Goddess. “In the past, everyone would bring along their familiar fellow Daoists and introduce them to each other. If there are enough fellow Daoists attending the gathering, we can even hold a small trade fair on the spot, which is a rare opportunity.”
The reason why this opportunity is considered rare is that, whether in the Spirit Realm or the Demon Realm, compared to low-level cultivators, cultivators at the Integration Stage are extremely rare. Most of them are sect elders who are in seclusion for many years. Many Demon Lords in the Demon Realm have also joined the front lines to resist the Demon Tide. Unless it is a grand event like the "Gathering of the Three Venerables," it is too difficult to get a group of cultivators at the Integration Stage together.
Qin Sang was more than eager for such an opportunity and immediately replied, "I would be grateful if you could introduce me to someone like Madam!"
That was one of the reasons he stayed.
Lady Jade Goddess nodded, "The time will be set for next year, and the location will be near the Temple of the Sea God. We must set off in advance..."
She paused, hesitated for a moment, and said, "If you wish to participate in the Three Venerables' Gathering and compete for the Cleansing Marrow, this is also a good opportunity to find allies."
The meeting of the Three Venerables is not fixed, and the conditions given by the three major powers are different each time, some of which cannot be accomplished by one person alone.
"Thank you for your advice, Madam," Qin Sang said, bowing respectfully even though she had no such intention.
After Lady Jade Goddess left, Qin Sang sat down cross-legged, pondered for a while, shook his head, and calmed his mind to enter meditation.
The Thunder Beast Warrior's advancement and the Yang God's merging with the Dao have both been completed. Now it's time to think about my own path.
As he grows further and further away from his destiny star, the path to merging with the Dao seems increasingly distant. Putting that aside for now, his Yang spirit and Dharma body are now on the same starting line. He will now have to make a new choice about which one to prioritize.
The Dharma Body cultivates the Ziwei lineage, which undoubtedly offers the broadest prospects. However, the Yang God must cultivate while creating his own techniques, making it more difficult than normal cultivation. He may encounter the same predicament as the former sect leader of the Burning Crystal Sect at any time.
However, the "Red Lotus Calamity Scripture" also has its advantages. As long as he finds a powerful spiritual fire, he can gain power by devouring it, which sounds easier than cultivating on his own.
With Qin Sang's current cultivation level and perspective, she can now understand things that were previously unclear to her.
The ability of the "Red Lotus Calamity Scripture" to absorb all kinds of fire is by no means an ordinary ability. This method is inherited from the "Fire Seed Golden Lotus". Tracing its origin, it should be derived from the innate divine power of the Fire Qilin!
Even if others can refine various spiritual flames, they cannot achieve the perfect assimilation and harmonious integration that Qin Sang has.
The Blazing Qilin is known as the Lord of Ten Thousand Fires. Although Qin Sang is not of Qilin blood, under the dual influence of Qilin secret techniques and Qilin origin, she "inherited" the talents unique to the Blazing Qilin and embarked on a path similar to that of the Qilin.
The Dharmakaya cultivates the Hinayana path of killing. If it wants to continue to make progress, it can no longer "take shortcuts" as before. It probably needs to immerse itself in killing and experience the killing intent to truly understand what the Hinayana path of killing is!
Thinking of this, Qin Sang suddenly realized that if one had to experience killing, was there anything more suitable than the front line of the Demon Tide?
Battlefields suitable for Nascent Soul cultivators to excel are rare and hard to come by. At this level, no one makes enemies everywhere. Even if they instigate a conflict between two forces, they let their juniors fight each other. Nascent Soul cultivators, when they make a move, aim to settle the score, and most of the time they stop short of causing serious harm.
In the Spirit Realm, only major events like wars between two races or demonic calamities involve prolonged wars that draw in a large number of Nascent Soul and Mahayana cultivators. Over countless years, the number of major calamities has been extremely limited; Qin Sang can only wait for the next demonic calamity.
This unexpected fall into the demon realm gave him the opportunity to prove his path of killing.
However, once you join the demon realm, won't you be considered a traitor by the spirit realm?
Qin Sang never imagined that his constant vigilance against the demonic calamity would one day lead him to serve the demon realm. But reason told him that there was no better place for him to seek enlightenment than the front lines of the demonic tide…
Of course, these are all things to be discussed later. Qin Sang has not yet made up her mind. Firstly, her understanding of the Demon Realm is still superficial, and she does not want to enter the Demon Lord's field of vision so quickly. Secondly, there are still too many things that Qin Sang does not understand about the inheritance of the Purple Star Sword Master.
Back then, at Fengju Yumen, he infiltrated Ziwei Palace and obtained the hilt of the Ziwei Emperor Sword and the last sword intent legacy left by the Ziwei Sword Master.
Unlike the previous sword intent inheritance, this inheritance is not written down and contains not a single word. Whenever Qin Sang tries to comprehend it, he feels a profound and mysterious artistic conception, as if he has fallen into an infinitely deep world.
Qin Sang knew that this was the Dao realm left behind by the Ziwei Sword Venerable. If he could understand the profound truth contained in the Ziwei Dao realm, he might be able to understand whether the Dao of the Ziwei Sword Venerable was the Mahayana killing Dao or the Hinayana killing Dao.
After breaking through the Integration Stage, Qin Sang tried to comprehend the Dao Realm again. The Dao Realm evolved into unprecedented profound principles, which greatly inspired him. He once thought that he had made the right choice, and that the Purple Star Sword Master was walking this very path.
But as Qin Sang continued to comprehend, he discovered that the Ziwei Dao Realm was still so vast and boundless; what he saw was only the tip of the iceberg.
Qin Sang had no doubts about his own path, but he had doubts about whether he should follow in the footsteps of the Purple Star Sword Master in the future.
If he and the Purple Star Sword Master have a disagreement here, then he should treat the "Fire Seed Golden Lotus" as an example, taking the Purple Star inheritance as the foundation, and create his own unique path!
Before deciding on his next step, he needed to fully comprehend the Purple Star Dao Realm. It was a pity that the Purple Star Child remained asleep; otherwise, he could have sought his guidance.
This time, Qin Sang pondered for a long time. Right now, she could only pursue two paths simultaneously, deciding which one would lead to success first.
Unbeknownst to them, a year had passed in the blink of an eye. Throughout the year, Qin Sang had been consolidating his Yang God cultivation, and the seventh-grade lotus platform was noticeably thicker and more solid than when it was first formed.
As the appointed time approached, Lady Jade Goddess emerged from seclusion ahead of schedule and woke Qin Sang.