Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2638 The Body of the Nine Netherworlds

This Immovable King Seal is different from the three seals Qin Sang obtained before; its scripture clearly follows the laws of the demon realm.

Because the laws governing the two realms are different, the primordial energy they generate is also different, and naturally, the cultivation methods of the two realms are also different. A cultivator at the Integration Realm can directly access the Great Dao River, while those below the Integration Realm cannot break through the limitations of the laws. If the original cultivation methods of the Spirit Realm were taken to the Demon Realm, Demon Realm cultivators would most likely be unable to cultivate them directly.

Fortunately, all worlds are born from the Great Dao and are essentially the same. As long as cultivators understand the difference between the laws of the two worlds and comprehend the principles of cultivation methods, they can travel freely in other worlds, except for some special cultivation methods and secret techniques, by modifying the scriptures according to the laws of other worlds and reinterpreting them.

However, it's easier said than done. To actually accomplish this, one would need at least a Nascent Soul cultivator like Qin Sang, who is deeply rooted in the Great Dao, has a commanding perspective, and can unify the laws of both realms, in order to complete it relatively easily.

Lower-level cultivators can only slowly explore and make mistakes. Even if they are lucky enough to succeed, they will have to spend a hundred or a thousand times more effort.

This Acala Mudra is a true 'secret technique of the demon realm'. If the Nine Great Light Seals originated from the spirit realm, Qin Sang could find no problems with this scripture, which means that the person who 'translated' the Acala Mudra scripture must have had a higher level of cultivation than him.

The question arises: Did Qin Sang obtain the original version, or is this text the original version? Did the Nine Great Light Seals originate from the Demon Realm or the Spirit Realm?

As Mr. Su just explained clearly, Buddhism was once prevalent in the Demon Realm, and that was during the peak of the 'True Radiance Holy Clan'.

According to Qin Sang, the Demon Realm, like the Spirit Realm, was once home to many races. The last race to emerge victorious and rule the Demon Realm for a long time was the True Radiance Holy Race, hence the name True Radiance Holy Realm for the Demon Realm.

The True Radiance Sacred Clan resembles humans in appearance, but its members are born with a third eye located between their eyebrows. At birth, each member of the True Radiance Sacred Clan possesses a hidden third eye. The timing of the hidden eye's awakening, its pupil color, and other factors are the criteria the True Radiance Sacred Clan uses to judge the strength of a member's innate talent.

Currently, the human race in the Demon Realm is thriving, and although the True Radiance Holy Clan has been declining, it remains a powerful race in the Demon Realm.

The most prosperous time for the True Radiance Holy Clan dates back to a very, very long time ago, even to the beginning of the Demon Realm's transition into the void, which was when the Demon Realm was in its prime. At that time, the two realms had not yet collided, and the Spirit Realm was probably still in the age of gods. Cultivators from both realms might not even know of each other's existence.

At that time, the demon realm actually had Buddhist lineage.

Considering that both the spirit realm and the demon realm gave birth to the human race, could it be that a powerful being crossed between the two realms long ago? Or is it just an inevitable coincidence in this universe?

Looking back on his origins, Qin Sang once thought he came from a minor world in the Spirit Realm, who had accidentally fallen into the Storm Realm. If, as he thought, the appearance of the human race was an inevitable coincidence, then his homeland might also be another major world!

For Qin Sang, the vast and mighty Great Dao, the countless worlds, and even the infinitely vast universe still hold far too many unsolved mysteries.

With her thoughts churning, Qin Sang didn't delay examining the scripture. As the embroiderer had said, the scripture was incomplete, a fragmentary text from which only a single inscription could be obtained. This was why the embroiderer had so readily shown it to her.

Qin Sang silently pondered and quickly grasped the function of the Acala Mudra, which was to cultivate an Acala Mudra!

In Buddhist scriptures, Acala is said to be able to bind all ghosts and spirits, destroy all trees, cause birds in the sky to fall at will, and dry up dragon pools. He can also subdue evil people who are against the religion. He is the chief of the Five Great Wisdom Kings.

According to the scriptures, attaining the Acala Vidyaraja Dharmakaya means possessing supreme majesty!

During his travels in the Demon Realm, Qin Sang also saw the methods of cultivating Dharma Forms. Some Demon Realm cultivators called them Dharma Forms, while others called them Demon Forms. Therefore, it is impossible to deduce the origin of the Nine Great Light Seals from this.

"The Nine Great Seals of Light truly each have their own strengths!"

Qin Sang sighed inwardly.

He has already obtained three mudras. Among them, the Great Vajra Wheel Mudra directly strengthens the physical body and eventually cultivates the Vajra Lapis Lazuli Body; the Inner Lion Mudra is a secret technique for healing; and the Sun Wheel Mudra manifests the Dharma in the physical body and can also be combined with the Dharma body to manifest the Great Sun.

The Acala Mudra is yet another completely different kind of power!

Qin Sang was very curious about the functions of the remaining five seals.

In any case, it can be seen that the lineage of these four mudras all originated from the Vajra Body Refinement Technique of Buddhism. Presumably, the other five mudras are no exception. The eminent monk who created the Nine Great Light Mudras must have already explored their mysteries and grasped their true meaning.

"What treasure does the embroiderer want to exchange this relic for?"

Just as others were discussing Buddhism and Qin Sang was pondering to himself, Lady Yu Shen next to him suddenly spoke up, drawing everyone's attention.

The embroiderer was just introducing these treasures to everyone, and she hasn't even finished yet. There are still three more items to come, and the Jade Goddess is already impatient. Isn't that a bit too eager?

Isn't this giving the embroiderers the opportunity to ask for exorbitant prices?

The embroiderer looked surprised. "I never heard that you, Jade God, had ever studied Buddhism. I didn't expect you to be interested in this relic. This thing is of little use to me, but it is rare and the scripture contains some profound Buddhist principles. If you want it, Jade God, just take it."

Her role was to set an example; of the dozen or so treasures she brought out, the four most valuable were the ones introduced at the beginning. The others, such as the relics, were just there to make up the numbers, and she never expected them to fetch a good price.

Lady Jade Goddess shook her head, flicked her jade fingers, and sent a five-colored spiritual light toward the embroiderer. Within the spiritual light, a small, clear spring could be faintly seen.

"This Frosty Jade Spring shouldn't be a bad deal for you."

The embroiderer's eyes lit up, and she smiled lightly, "Then I'm taking advantage of you."

Lady Jade Goddess waved her hand and took the relic into her palm. "This Frosty Jade Spring is not given to you for nothing. In addition to this relic, you must tell me without reservation how you obtained it and the clues you found before."

“Of course, I did investigate this relic, but unfortunately my abilities were limited and the trail went cold. Jade God, you should be able to find out its origin by mobilizing the resources of the Underworld Ancestor Mountain,” the embroiderer readily agreed, and then subtly flattered Lady Jade God.

Everyone's gaze shifted to Lady Jade Goddess's hand, where she gently stroked the relic before putting it into her pocket.

This trade fair was quite casual to begin with. Lady Jade Goddess and the embroiderer settled the deal in a few words. The deal was done, and even if someone else was interested in the relic, Lady Jade Goddess got there first, so it was not appropriate to snatch it away now.

Qin Sang also looked at Madam Yu Shen. He had just been considering whether to exchange for the relic and what to use in exchange.

While seeing another of the Nine Great Light Seals was certainly cause for celebration, the Acala Seal was of little use to him.

He has already cultivated the Azure Phoenix Dharma Form, and he has always been attached to the Ancient Demon Court, regarding it as an opportunity to advance to the Mahayana stage in the future. No matter what, he will not change his Dharma Form.

The greatest value of this relic is not the Acala seal, but rather its potential connection to the origins of the Nine Great Luminous Seals. The eminent monk who transformed into the relic may have been a successor of this lineage, or at least had some connection with the monk who created the Nine Great Luminous Seals.

Or perhaps, clues to the other five seals can be found within them.

Lady Jade Goddess is so eager, could it be that she has obtained the other nine Great Seals of Light?

Qin Sang was certain that Lady Jade Goddess was not a body cultivator. Even after merging with the body, and with essence, energy, and spirit becoming one, there was still a distinction between primary and secondary aspects. The performance of spiritual cultivators, magic cultivators, and body cultivators after merging with the Dao would also differ, and this difference would be reflected in the magic domain, and might even affect the future opening of the cave heaven.

At this moment, Lady Jade Goddess suddenly turned her head, exchanged a glance with Qin Sang, and then transmitted her voice.

"I never expected that you, fellow Daoist, would also be knowledgeable in Buddhist teachings."

Qin Sang suddenly realized something. Could it be that this person bought the relic for her sake?

It must be because I was too focused on observing the relics that Lady Jade noticed something amiss.

But this person is far too self-absorbed!

That kind of 'focus' just now, I believe, was something that the Bone Demon Lord, Master Su, and others didn't notice, unless they were constantly paying attention to their every move.

Did Lady Jade Goddess find that the Seven Aperture Bright Elixir was not enough to tempt her, and wanted to add another bargaining chip?

Unexpectedly, Lady Jade Goddess left him standing there with these meaningful words, listening with great interest as the embroiderer introduced the other treasures. Qin Sang had no choice but to suppress his thoughts and prepare to observe the situation quietly.

Since Lady Jade Goddess set a precedent, the others no longer held back. When they encountered treasures that interested them, they directly asked about the price. Soon, more than half of the treasures that the embroiderer brought out were sold.

Next, everyone took turns introducing their own treasures. Qin Sang listened with great interest, and several of the treasures particularly tempted him. Unfortunately, due to limited resources, he could only watch helplessly as the treasures were taken away.

This trade fair proceeded very quickly.

The number of treasures in front of everyone dwindled. The other two treasures that the Bone Demon Lord had brought out were exchanged for, but the most valuable Bloodstained Spirit Marrow remained untouched by everyone.

Towards the end, Mr. Su suddenly laughed and said, "At the previous gatherings, the host brought out treasures that amazed everyone. In comparison, you were a bit stingy this time, Embroiderer."

Admittedly, although the embroiderer brought out many treasures this time, their actual value was only so-so.

"My family is poor and my wealth is nothing compared to yours. Su Lang, not only do you not help me out, but you also make fun of me. What a heartless man you are!"

The embroiderer tossed the handkerchief at Mr. Su, feigning anger, yet her beauty was breathtaking, more like a playful flirtation.

Everyone secretly thought that the two adulterers were indeed having an affair, while at the same time they watched the embroiderer with great interest, wondering what kind of hidden treasure this vixen would bring out.

Of course, everyone knew in their hearts that no matter what treasure it was, its value could never match that of the Bone Demon Lord's Blood-Weeping Spirit Marrow.

The embroiderer looked around at everyone and said in a sweet voice, "I have racked my brains for this gathering. Since my wealth is not as good as yours, I can only resort to unconventional methods."

Hearing this, everyone became even more curious.

As expected, Mr. Su agreed, asking, "What's so special about it?"

The embroiderer smiled sweetly, keeping everyone in suspense, before lightly tapping the jade table with her fingers. Suddenly, a spiritual light flickered in the pavilion, and a hole appeared in the ground, revealing a hidden secret.

A biting chill billowed from the cave, and suddenly a cold wind carried an ice coffin out of the cave, where it hovered in mid-air.

Everyone looked on in surprise and saw a female cultivator lying in the ice coffin.

The woman was dressed in a black dress, her exposed skin was as white as jade, her eyes were closed, and her face was also unusually pale, without a trace of blood. There was a faint breath left at the tip of her nose, indicating that she was asleep and not a corpse.

What put her to sleep was probably this ice coffin and the restrictions on it.

All those present were Demon Lords, and they could tell at a glance that this woman's cultivation was not weak; she was only one step away from entering the late stage of the Void Refinement realm.

But even if she was a late-stage Void Refinement expert, what did she amount to in the Demon Lord's eyes? What was so special about her that the embroiderer would treat her as a rare treasure?

"what?"

At this moment, Mr. Su let out a soft exclamation.

Everyone noticed the female cultivator's unusual physical condition; a pair of wings were curled up on her back.

Her wings were as clear as ice and as thin as cicada wings, a natural gift from the female cultivator. Now, the female cultivator lay flat in the ice coffin, her wings, though broken several times and pressed beneath her body, remained exceptionally thin.

“The Nine Netherworld Demon Clan!” Mr. Su exclaimed in surprise.

The embroiderer smiled smugly, "It is indeed the Nine Nether Demon Clan. After the Nine Nether Demon Clan sealed off the Nine Nether Abyss, it is rare to see their clansmen outside. This girl, for some reason, ran off to the Star Sand Sea to play by herself and happened to bump into me. What is most precious is that this girl is actually a pure Nine Nether Body, which is quite rare even among the Nine Nether Demon Clan!"

As she spoke, she glanced around at the male cultivators, revealing an ambiguous smile, "I believe you all know the wonders of the Nine Nether Body without me having to say more. Su Lang, tell me, isn't my treasure extraordinary enough?"

"Indeed amazing! Indeed amazing! The embroiderer has gone to great lengths," Master Su clapped his hands and laughed.

All the male cultivators had strange glints in their eyes, but Qin Sang was completely bewildered. Only when she heard the words "Nine Netherworlds" did her heart suddenly stir. Was this Nine Netherworlds the same as the other Nine Netherworlds?

Just then, Chen Sha Demon Lord, who had been observing the transaction from the sidelines like Qin Sang, suddenly bowed and asked, "Fellow Daoist Xiu Niang, what can be exchanged for this witch?"

Anyone with eyes could see the eager look in Chen Sha Demon Lord's eyes, which showed a certain determination to possess the witch.

However, now that everyone knows each other, if someone asks about the price, it means they are interested in the treasure, and trying to hide it would be superfluous.

The embroiderer's beautiful eyes flickered. "Fellow Daoist Chen Sha has a bright future. If we could form a karmic bond with him, it would be fitting to give her to you. However..."

She paused deliberately, and everyone knew that things weren't that simple.

"However, I paid a considerable price to capture this girl, so I must recoup some of the costs," she said, her gaze shifting to the jar of Weeping Blood Essence in front of the Bone Evil Lord.

Everyone was shocked by the embroiderer's ambition. The Nine Nether Body was indeed rare, but how could it be compared to the Blood-Weeping Spirit Marrow?

The Bone Demon Lord let out a cold laugh.

Chen Sha Demon Lord was taken aback, and chuckled dryly, "Fellow Daoist Xiu Niang, you're not joking, are you?"

The embroiderer remained all smiles: "Of course, I wouldn't dare be too greedy. Just three drops will be more than enough for me." (End of Chapter)