Chapter 355: Daluo has no form, Taiyi has form
Chapter 355: Daluo has no form, Taiyi has form
The voice of Taoist Wuxiang was still echoing in the void and had not yet dissipated. The originally calm void was suddenly covered with ripples, just like the mottled rust on an ancient bronze object, carrying the vicissitudes and mystery of time.
In the blink of an eye, the ripples spread at an astonishing speed, and the entire Lingtai star sea trembled violently.
The thirty-six bronze platforms that were originally suspended in the sea of stars and exuded an ancient atmosphere, now all emitted low wails at the same time, as if they were under some kind of irresistible pressure, and their voices were full of pain and unbearableness.
Just as everyone was astonished, a Xuantian Dharma image with a turtle and a snake entwined around it suddenly pierced through the starry sky like a dazzling star.
The star patterns engraved on the tortoise shell glowed with dazzling brilliance, and that light seemed to have gathered the power of countless stars, making it impossible to look directly at it.
Every time this statue moved an inch, the myriad stars around it seemed to be pulled by an invisible force and shifted along with it, disrupting the order of the entire sea of stars.
When the Dharma image was fully revealed and stood steadily before everyone, they could see clearly that between the tortoise and the snake, sat a slovenly barefoot Taoist priest.
He was dressed in a tattered Taoist robe, his hair was disheveled on his shoulders, and he was barefoot, but he exuded an extraordinary aura, as if he was superior to all living beings.
"Zhenwu!"
"Xuantian Dangmo Patriarch!"
"Zhang is sloppy"
The exclamations came one after another, like surging waves, one after another.
Li Qing stood in the crowd, his heart trembling violently. He looked closely and found that the face of this statue was exactly the same as the portrait of the founder worshipped by Xuantian Shenglong Dao.
His current incarnation originated from the master of Hua Zi Zai Chao Tian Temple, and Xu Qing had a countless and inseparable causal connection with Xuan Tian Sheng Long Dao. In this way, no matter from which angle, he could be regarded as the other party's disciple.
In today's world, the name Zhenwu represents the pinnacle of Shinto. Even if we go back to the ancient times, in the vast system of Shinto, he is second only to Ziwei and Changsheng.
Although he is not the first generation Zhenwu, he can be passed down from generation to generation, his true spirit is immortal, and he has experienced countless years of baptism and precipitation. In fact, compared with the first generation Zhenwu, the biggest difference is that he has accumulated more rich experience and has the memory of many reincarnations.
Such profound background and heritage make him one of the oldest existences in the Taixu Universe today. He is like an eternally shining star, always emitting dazzling light throughout the long river of history.
Looking back to the past, Sakyamuni suddenly appeared, and his might made the four major Taoist sects lose face and become ashamed. However, even such a powerful Sakyamuni never bothered Zhenwu, which shows how terrifying Zhenwu's strength is, which is daunting.
Among the four major Taoist sects today, perhaps only the mysterious Eight Trigrams Taoist Furnace of the Supreme Taoist Sect can truly make Zhenwu fearful.
The Eight Trigrams Taoist Furnace has always been guarded personally by the leader of the Supreme Taoist Sect. The leader has not left the alchemy room for tens of thousands of years and has devoted himself to the protection and contemplation of the Taoist furnace.
It was for this reason that the leader of the Tai Shang Dao Sect's trip to Lingtai Star Sea became the Taoist Wu Xiang.
In fact, Wuxiang Taoist is not a direct disciple of the Supreme Taoist Sect. He was originally trapped in the eye of the Lingtai Star Sea - the Ancient Temple, and was imprisoned for countless years without seeing the sun. Later, the Supreme Taoist Sect Master used his great magical powers to rescue him from the predicament.
Out of gratitude and pursuit of Taoism, Wuxiang Taoist became a disciple of Taishang Taoist Sect. Since then, Wuxiang Taoist has quickly become the confidant and capable assistant of Taishang Taoist Sect Master with his powerful magical powers and the advantage of knowing many secrets of the Taixu universe.
In the Three Thousand Worlds of Taixu, he is good at maneuvering and has great influence. As for Xu Qing, his position is Shen Gongbao!
Whoever gets involved will be unlucky!
"Fellow Daoist Zhang, you have never participated in the Dao-discussing and God-destroying Dharma Assembly. Why are you here this time?" Taoist Wuxiang asked in surprise. He knew very well that Zhenwu was the most powerful person in the world. If the sect leader did not come with the Eight Diagrams Divine Furnace, it would be difficult to suppress Zhenwu's arrogance.
"Taixu Dao Sect has something to do, I'm here for them." Zhenwu looked indifferent and spoke in a calm tone.
Li Qing was as humble as a minion in the crowd, but he always felt that Zhenwu was glancing at him out of the corner of his eye.
His daughter hasn't recognized her father yet, should he recognize her ancestor first?
What's a good opening statement?
For example, "Grandpa, I've burned incense for you!"
Perhaps because of the obstruction of the spiritual sea of stars, Li Qing's incarnation had evil thoughts growing in his heart and became a little out of control.
Taoist Wu Xiang said, "Isn't this against the rules?"
"Rules? Everyone, do you think it's against the rules for me to be here?" Zhenwu's eyes swept across the entire audience, and the seven saints of the Bodhi Dao Sect immediately lowered their heads and lowered their eyes.
Although it is almost impossible to die in the Daluo stage, if you meet the unreasonable Zhenwu, he will suppress you in the Lingtai Star Sea and throw you into the Weak Water. You will be skinned alive even if you don't die.
What's more, Zhenwu also has the ability to drive weak water.
When this guy takes action, only a handful of people in the Taixu Universe can stop him.
The five elders of Tianhe were very proud. This is the power of connections.
However, when they contacted Zhenwu privately, the other party did not say that he would be present in person. Could it be that Chunyang Taoist Sect added some bargaining chips?
In any case, Zhenwu showed up in person, and in the absence of the leader of the Taishang Taoist Sect and the Bagua Furnace, since the ancestors of the four major Taoist sects had all disappeared, there was no force on the scene that could check Zhenwu.
Moreover, given the previous accident with Sakyamuni, Zhenwu did not disappear after this incident, which further increased the value of Zhenwu.
That is the only true God that even Sakyamuni didn’t send away!
After this incident, in everyone's mind, Zhenwu was clearly a little higher than the founders of the four major Taoist sects.
Of course, the founder of the Taishang Taoist sect had disappeared long ago, but he was not sent away by the Taoist Sakyamuni.
However, as the foundation of Tai Shang Dao, the Bagua Furnace, remains, no one can shake his position as the absolute overlord of Taixu.
But this time, Zhenwu's tough confrontation with Taishang Dao Zong inevitably made many immortal sects who participated in the Dao Discussion and Destroying God Ceremony feel strange.
Of course, with the exception of the Chunyang Taoist Sect, the other immortal sects are all vassals of the major Taoist sects and are simply there to make up the numbers.
To put it bluntly, it is the atmosphere group.
Zhenwu saw that everyone present was silent and smiled: "Since no one objects, then I will tell you the rules of this discussion on Taoism and the destruction of gods ceremony."
Taoist Wuxiang still couldn't help but refute, "The Dao-Discussion and God-Extermination Ceremony has always been a competition of our Dao practice and cultivation. Disciples hone their skills here, and after seven years, we will see how their Dao hearts have achieved. This set of procedures for asking questions and testing one's heart is already very mature, so what other rules are needed?"
Zhenwu smiled calmly: "In terms of cultivation, can you compare with me?"
When he said this, everyone fell silent.
The corners of the mouths of the Seven Bodhi Saints twitched slightly.
If it was before Sakyamuni was born, it would not be your turn to say this. However, it is really hard to say.
Anyway, Zhenwu was not sent away by Sakyamuni, so his value is too high.
In the past, no one knew about the existence of the top and who was higher and who was lower. But with the touchstone of Sakyamuni, many things can be seen.
Taoist Wuxiang saw that no one stood up, and he didn't want to fight alone, so he asked, "What do you want to do?"
Zhenwu said: "The Lingtai Star Sea buried the Yin Ruins, and the ground beneath our feet is the ground membrane of the Yin Ruins. I believe you all know that both the Lingtai Star Sea and the Yin Ruins beneath our feet are fragments of another universe."
"So what?"
For these big shots, it was no secret that there was a universe outside the Taixu Universe. Moreover, Daluo Hedao could even clearly feel that the boundaries of the Taixu Universe were constantly expanding and absorbing fragments of other universes. This also caused the Taixu Universe itself to be extremely unstable.
Therefore, every time a catastrophe occurs in the Taixu universe, it is related to these things.
Even these big shots have part of their consciousness, true spirit or bloodline coming from other universes.
It can also be said that this part is the other self of Daluo and Taiyi.
Daluo is the way of tolerance, which will refine him and me thoroughly.
Therefore, Daluo is essentially a part of the Three Pure Ones.
The Three Pure Ones are no longer the existence of any "name" but a phenomenon of existence.
This is called the Three Pure Ones, but it is not the Three Pure Ones.
Taiyi is determined in himself, and whatever he achieves is up to him.
Therefore, the difficulty of Taiyi's way lies here.
We must constantly purify our nature, break through illusions, and regard those "others and I" as evil spirits that will be doomed to eternal damnation.
In fact, the top leaders of the four major Taoist sects are all aware that the Three Pure Ones’ Dao is spread throughout the heavens and universe. In some worlds, the celestial beings dare to call themselves the Three Pure Ones, while in some universes, even those who can destroy the Taixu universe with a snap of a finger may not dare to call themselves the Three Pure Ones.
But the Three Pure Ones are not judged by their highness or their lowliness, nor by their fewness or their manyness; it is just a "name".
Anyone can be, and no one can be.
In comparison, Taiyi's Taoism is actually unique in the universe.
Even if one achieves success in cultivation, he is not necessarily stronger than some of the Daluo who have received direct teachings from the Three Pure Ones.
Just a different personal choice.
In other words, Daluo has no form and is the Three Pure Ones.
Taiyi has a form.
This is a dispute between having and not having.
Therefore, the name of Wuxiang Taoist is well chosen, which reveals the mystery of Daluo.
Zhenwu glanced at everyone present, slowly raised his right hand, and said, "Then this discussion on the Dao and the destruction of gods ceremony will proceed as I say."
A bronze compass appeared in his palm, with two large ancient seal characters "Lianshan" and "Guizang" engraved on it, but there was a blank space in the center.
"In the ruins of Yin, the Shang Dynasty used Guizang Yi to communicate with ghosts and gods, and the Western Zhou Dynasty obtained Lianshan Yi to comprehend the secrets of heaven." Zhenwu's voice was like a yellow bell, echoing in the sea of stars, "Now the King of Zhou is deducing Zhouyi, wanting to combine the three Yi into one and achieve Taiyi Dao."
As he spoke, the shadows of the two camps appeared on the compass. In the Yin and Shang camp, the black bird totem covered the sky and the sun, and the priests were burning tortoise shells on the altar; in the Western Zhou camp, the Bagua formation covered the four directions, and the Qi practitioners breathed in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
Taoist Wuxiang frowned and said, "What does Taoist Zhenwu mean?"
"It's very simple." Zhenwu put away the compass, "Disciples from each sect can choose their own camp and help one side comprehend the Great Dao of Taiyi. In the end, the sect whose disciples can help the camp obtain the true essence of Taiyi will be ranked among the four great sects."
As soon as these words came out, the faces of the seven saints of Bodhi suddenly changed. Yi Xin, the leader of the seven, said in a deep voice: "Fellow Daoist Zhenwu, are you trying to expel our Bodhi Dao Sect from your words?"
Zhenwu said calmly, "You are worrying too much, Daoist Yixin. If the disciples of Bodhi can help the camp win, they can naturally keep their position. However..." He glanced at the people of Bodhi Dao Sect, "As far as I know, Bodhi Dao Sect has indeed lost talents in recent years. If it does not perform well at this Dao Discussion and Destroying Gods Dharma Conference, it is indeed unworthy of the title of one of the four major Dao sects."
Guo Taiyue, one of the Five Elders of Tianhe, laughed out loud and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhenwu, what you said makes sense! We, the Tianhe lineage, are willing to help Yin Shang comprehend the Guizang Yi!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the three thousand disciples behind him took a step forward, and the water vapor around them turned into the form of a black bird. Xu Qingzhu stood in the front row, with a black bird flag in his hand.
On the side of the Supreme Taoist Sect, Taoist Wuxiang snorted coldly: "In this case, I, the Supreme Taoist Sect, will help Xi Zhou comprehend the Lianshan Yi." Eighty-one jade talismans flew out of his sleeves and formed a Bagua formation in the air.
True Lord Yuyang looked at True Lord Changchun, and seeing the latter nodded slightly, he laughed and said, "Then my Pure Yang Dao Sect will also choose Yin Shang! It's just right for us to fight side by side with fellow Daoists from Tianhe."
Li Qing stood among the Chunyang disciples and noticed that Xu Qingzhu's eyes were vaguely sweeping over him. He sighed in his heart, this girl clearly sensed the blood connection, but still pretended to be indifferent.
The seven saints of Bodhi discussed for a moment, and Venerable Tianxin said helplessly: "Bodhi Dao Sect. Choose the Western Zhou camp."
Zhenwu nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. Remember, seven years later, the Taiyi Avenue in Yinxu time and space will be completed, and the winner will be decided at that time."
He raised his hand and emitted a golden light, and thirty-six bronze platforms lit up at the same time: "Now, disciples of all factions are ready to enter Yinxu. Remember, Taiyi Avenue is of vital importance, and I hope you will take good care of yourself."
As the golden light fell, Li Qing only felt a flash before his eyes, and when he opened his eyes again, he was already on a towering altar of the Shang Dynasty.
"King Zhou, you came to Great Yin alone and tried to steal Gui Zang Yi. Today I will sacrifice you as a blood meal for the black bird, the ancestor of Great Yin."
Li Qing discovered that he had become one of the many priests around the altar. At this moment, the leader of the Great Zhou, King Zhou, had been captured by the Great Yin and trapped on the altar.
What the hell, a great start?
The time and space of Yinxu is somewhat similar to the Fengshen novel of his previous life, but there are still obvious differences in the context.
When he first saw that Chunyang Taoist Sect chose Dayin, he thought it was not a good thing, but he didn't expect that they would have such a big advantage at the start?
If Tai Shang Dao Zong and Bodhi Dao Zong knew that King Zhou had been trapped in the Great Yin Dynasty, they would definitely be furious.
The King of Zhou, who was trapped in the center of the altar, was a white-haired old man with a gentle and elegant temperament. He said slowly: "The Lianshan Yi that I obtained came from Emperor Yu. Your country's Guizang Yi is the sequel to the Lianshan Yi. I came here to deduce the Zhouyi through Lianshan and Guizang, and then combine the three Yi into one, leading directly to the Taiyi Avenue, and saving us."
He sighed softly and said in a compassionate tone: "What a pity, I have failed 129,599 times. If I fail again this time, my true spirit will be doomed to perish here forever."
(End of this chapter)