ATPnovel Chapter 383 Imperial Decree
Chapter 383 Imperial Decree
He accepted the explanation.
Xituo County.
The secret location of Wusheng Temple.
"Hey, Vairocana Buddha, Brahma Prajna... the profound Dharma realm, Acala!"
Fang Qing's body shone with golden light, burning fiercely with the "Illumination of Ignorance," as if he had transformed into the Immovable King.
At this moment, the "Acala Vajra Barrier Method" is being used to reinforce and expand this secret place of Wusheng Temple.
Since comprehending the "Immovable King's Light Stage" and obtaining this "World Supernatural Power," his cultivation has reached a new level. He realized that this "World Supernatural Power" is a more superior method than the original method of creating blessed lands and wondrous realms in the Secret Realm.
Furthermore, with his current higher cultivation level, he routinely unleashes his World Divine Powers and refines his secret realm. As a result, this Wusheng Temple secret realm continues to expand, now reaching the size of half a village.
In fact, it has already begun to gradually transform into a "blessed land".
After a flurry of activity, Fang Qing put away the seed words, feeling that his "Horse-Headed Vajra Protector Divine Skill" had made further progress.
He sat cross-legged, and the three [Earth Goddess] divine powers within his body flashed one after another, transforming into a bright light behind his head, consolidating this land.
Earth element is good at bearing burdens, so various Earth element supernatural powers are extremely adept at expanding the scope of secret realms and blessed lands.
"In about ten years, the Taihuang Heaven will open... I wonder how my descendant is doing?"
Fang Qing pondered for a moment, then shook his head slightly: "Could it become a supernatural power?"
But clearly, for Fang Wuchen, what lay beyond was a world transformed, a place where everything had changed...
Le Mingxue has already passed away at the end of her life. As for Fang Shanglin? As a frail and sickly mortal, he left even earlier...
If they had come out any later, Fang Wujiu might have already left...
"A hundred years? How many hundred years does a human life have?"
"Oh...so I have ten hundred-year cycles? Perhaps I can try to reincarnate when my lifespan ends?...That's alright then."
Fang Qing closed his eyes, preparing to continue his cultivation.
Just then, his expression suddenly changed, and he looked in the direction of Wusheng Temple.
……
The temple stood solemnly, and the butter lamps burned eternally.
A figure suddenly emerged from the void, with three circles of divine light behind him, as if merging with the void and giving birth to countless insects.
On the ground, various poisonous creatures emerged, tearing and gnawing at each other...
[Female Earth] A flash of light, and these poisonous insects were buried by the earth again, disappearing without a trace in an instant.
"By the World Honored One..."
Sangji, holding a white bone relic, wearing a tiger-skin robe, and riding a large black tiger, was followed by three Taras. He also appeared in mid-air, looking at the newcomer, and said with his hands clasped together: "Greetings, Great Master Houxuan..."
The visitor was none other than Hou Xuan, the master of Moyun Cliff!
"Sanchi..."
Houxuan Dazhenren looked at the White Bone Dharma King with a similar sense of apprehension.
Not only because this person is already in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, but also because he has the record of defeating the Great True Man of the Demon Moon!
"Great Master, please come inside and have some tea..."
Sangji politely invited Hou Xuan Da Zhenren into Wusheng Temple, and ordered Fumo Heidu's mother to serve him tea.
Grand Master Houxuan thanked him, took a sip, and looked around: "Fellow Daoist has many talented subordinates. I wonder where that Vajra Power Master is?"
"Jingangli is devoted to cultivation, so I have instructed him to go into seclusion and cultivate..."
Sangji's expression remained unchanged: "What brings you here, benefactor?"
When the matter was brought up, Grand Master Houxuan stood up solemnly and took out a yellowish-brown scroll from his robes: "I have come to deliver an imperial edict!"
"Imperial decree?"
Sangji was startled, but sensing the strange energy on the scroll, a divine power reaching the [Di Tu] metal position, he knew that even if it wasn't the True Lord's own handwriting, it must have been signed by an envoy, representing to some extent the will of that Golden Core True Lord. Then he heard Grand Master Houxuan say, "Order the White Bone Path to advance east and south... to conquer Wushan County, killing 100,000, then south to the 100,000 Mountains to fight a bloody battle with the Yin Corpse Sect..."
Upon hearing this, not only Sangji, but also Moonlight White and Sora were filled with surprise: "Again?"
They had experienced both of these major battles, so they naturally knew why they were fought.
"Another blood sacrifice? Or is it to open up some hidden realm?"
"this……"
Sangji hesitated for a moment: "This old monk is the Master of the White Bone Dao, obeying the orders of the secret realm... I may not accept external orders!"
"Hmph! Even the 'Lord of the Mortuary' you worship would surely agree to this. You can always ask the person behind you..."
Hou Xuan Da Zhenren said meaningfully, "Isn't the Temple of No Form for All Beings a place where a Buddha's child is born?"
"Besides, my prestigious Golden Core Immortal Sect, Moyun Cliff, ceded a prefecture to your secret treasury precisely because we value your monks' expertise in this matter."
Hou Xuan accepted the decree and sat down generously: "Don't tell me that your White Bone Sect is not strong enough... You, Sangji, can confront Yao Yue, your Vajra Force can cross the sea to the east to kill Zifu, and you also have a Bai family hidden... In terms of strength, you are second only to Ya Shang in the ancient Shu land. I will send two Zifu True Persons to guard Wushan County and make sure to kill a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood... As for going south, that is a matter between you and the Yin Corpse Sect."
"The Bai family?"
Sangji's expression remained unchanged, but he knew that Moyun Cliff had already discovered one of his hidden trump cards.
After all, Bai Ziye was a Purple Mansion True Person, and he had moved the Bai family to Xituo County, so he couldn't hide it from the local bullies.
Fortunately, now that Buddhist disciples are in charge, at least we don't have to worry about the criticism from the temple that is the source of all Dharma.
"It seems the higher-ups intend to open Bai Yaotian?"
Sangji murmured, while the Black Tara who subdued demons shuddered.
She was severely injured by Bai Yaotian the time before last, and later perished, which left a deep impression on her...
She was severely injured by Bai Yaotian the time before last, and later perished, which left a deep impression on her...
"You don't need to worry about it. If this matter isn't handled well, it won't be me coming next time... It will be awkward for everyone."
After speaking, Master Houxuan walked directly out of Wusheng Temple, stepped into the Great Void, and disappeared...
Fang Qing watched the departure of the [Di Tu] Grand Master through Sang Ji's eyes, and couldn't help but feel a sense of impending storm.
"It seems the [Di Earth] Golden Core cultivator behind Moyun Cliff, and the [Female Earth] Golden Core cultivator behind the Yin Corpse Sect, are both in a hurry... preparing to finish all the dirty work before the Taihuang Heaven opens? Or is it related to that Mu De one?"
"After the esoteric monks traveled east, Sangji's White Bone Path did indeed have a somewhat abandoned feel to it... To avoid being abandoned, the only option was to become a black glove?"
"Now the powerful figures above are gradually awakening, treating even the Purple Mansion Immortals as pawns to be manipulated..."
The key point is... I really can't refuse.
Fang Qing had a thought when Sangji spoke up: "Issue an imperial decree to Xituo County... ordering each family to select a spiritual child and a spiritual maiden... and send them to Wusheng Temple to be considered for the selection of a Tara (or a male or female deity for ordination)."
Sangji currently has one more spot for a Duzi position, which he will naturally use to promote combat power.
The term "tulku" in Tibetan Buddhism specifically refers to a "reincarnated tulku," who is the reincarnation of a Dharma King, a disciple of Tara, or a Bodhisattva of Compassion. While not particularly rare, they often have a very high probability of granting one "certificate of authority." If they were the holder of that certificate in their previous life, then the chances are practically guaranteed...
"I will obey the decree..."
The three Taras immediately bowed down.
……
Qingli Mountain.
The Fang family is now considered a Dao Foundation family, with three Dao Foundation cultivators including Hu Yunshu!
Fang Daoling broke through to the mid-stage of the Dao Foundation several months ago.
At this time, the Buddha of Xituo County issued an edict, and the Fang family was among the first families to receive the grant.
In Xituo County, other families that received the same honor included the Sifang Chamber of Commerce, the Bai family, the Canghai Gate, the Zeng family, and others.
Although the Fang family already has a hidden spring spiritual land, sufficient to support Dao Foundation cultivators, they naturally still discuss major matters at the main sect of Qingli Mountain.
Inside the Fang family hall.
Fang Wujiu, with a full head of white hair, sat in the main seat, looking down at the many cultivators below.
He is now over a hundred years old. The lifespan of a Qi cultivator is only around a hundred years. He has been on the battlefield several times and has been injured. Even though his life improved later and Fang Daoling used the profound Dao Foundation to recuperate, he still doesn't have much energy.
"After the eldest sister-in-law and Shanglin left... only Daoyun is capable of shouldering great responsibilities, but alas, she is a woman..."
Fang Wujiu's gaze swept over the many cultivators below, and he saw that they were vaguely divided into two groups.
The eldest branch of the family was headed by a woman in simple clothes and plain appearance, who was none other than Fang Daoyun, who was at the early stage of the Dao Foundation stage.
The second branch of the family surrounded Fang Daoling and his wife, and the number of cultivators there was higher than that of the first branch.
No wonder Dao Ling wanted to send Xuan Kan to Canghai Sect...
"If I'm gone, who will be able to quell the conflict between the two families?"
Fang Wujiu felt a deep sorrow in his heart and spoke again, "Daoling, tell me... what should my family do in this selection process for the upper sect?"
Fang Daoling stood up and looked around: "My grandson has already gathered information from the Four Directions Chamber of Commerce, Canghai Sect, and other forces that are on good terms with our family. It seems this isn't just a selection process, but a mobilization! Another major battle is likely imminent. Therefore, the issue our family needs to consider isn't who to send to Wusheng Temple, but rather how to ensure the safety of our entire family in the upcoming battle!"
"Conquest?"
Fang Wujiu was taken aback, then clenched his fist and said, "That's right... Many years ago, the Upper Sect summoned two Tara Mothers and then attacked the Xuan Tu Sect... The casualties were heavy along the way. Alas, I thought that I would never see another great war and devastation before I was buried, but I never expected that I would not be able to escape it in the end..."
Thinking of the great battles of the past, he couldn't help but think of his sister-in-law and his father... and his expression became bewildered.
"Back then, during the great war, my family was merely a Qi-accepting family, but now we are a Foundation Establishment family... According to the White Bone Sect's tradition, we must produce at least two Foundation Establishment cultivators. Once they enter the battlefield, their fate is uncertain... There are also many Qi-accepting mid-stage and late-stage cultivators..."
Fang Daoling's gaze swept over the many cultivators of the Fang family. Now, the 'Dao' generation had taken the lead, while the 'Xuan' and 'Wei' generations were beginning to show promise, but they appeared quite inexperienced. If they were sent to the battlefield, they would only face death…
"Cousin, Ancestor..."
At this moment, Fang Daoyun stepped forward and bowed to the two, saying, "Now that the Zeng family has risen again, and is facing another great war... cultivators with only a slightly profound Dao foundation are bound to suffer casualties... I think this selection is a good opportunity. If I can become a Tara, I can protect my family..."
"Nonsense!"
Fang Wujiu frowned, but before he could speak, Fang Daoling shouted, "Do you not know what a filthy place the White Bone Path is? A fine young woman throwing herself into such a cesspool... I will not do it."
He was so angry that he was almost talking nonsense. After all, he had just sent his own son away for the sake of the first wife, and what was the result?
"My cousin sacrificed Xuan Kan for the sake of the family; why should Dao Yun hesitate to give up his own life?"
Fang Daoyun raised an eyebrow, her expression resolute, which made Fang Wujiu feel as if he were seeing his sister-in-law again...