Donghuang Ziji

Chapter 298: Sorting out the fragments

"What a great Emei Yunchi Master."

Fine dragon scales gradually appeared on Taoist Youkan's face, and the long beard around his lips also appeared faintly colorful. As he breathed in and out, mist flowed between his mouth and nose, making him look like a dragon.

This seemingly majestic change was actually a reflection of Taoist Youkan's inability to suppress the fragments of the Dao Fruit in his body.

Chu Tai took a step forward, stretched out his hand and tapped his shoulder lightly. Wisps of mist fell, obscuring the power of some of the Dao Fruit fragments in Taoist Youkan's body.

Taking a deep breath, Taoist Youkan gradually returned to his normal state.

He glanced at Chu Tai and said with emotion: "Is that so? Is this the way to help Arnold not be affected by our principles? Block part of the Dao fruit, block part of the perception, because he can't see it, he won't be affected. It's a good choice..."

When Taoist Youkan said this, he deliberately did not mention that Chu Tai's level of using the mist was very high, and the embryonic form of the Dao Fruit of an ordinary fourth-grade cultivator could not resist it at all.

Only by starting to practice the third level like Taoist Yunchi can we form a more effective resistance.

This was also the reason why Chu Tai was able to injure the fourth-grade cultivator who helped Emei with one move.

In response, Chu Tai just said modestly: "Daoyou are too kind. My skills are not great magical powers. They are just tricks. Daoyou's method of gradually mastering your own power is the noble and righteous way. It is the future of Taiyi Xianmen and us."

While everyone was flattering each other, they all consciously ignored Chu Tai's other decisive means, the sword energy in the Sun and Moon Eternal Lamp.

This sword energy originated from the sword light from the East China Sea enshrined in the Sun and Moon Eternal Lamp. It was found in the Sun and Moon Pearl that Chu Tai obtained from the Clam Immortal in the past.

When it was first discovered, the sword light was faint, like a cloud in the wind, shaky and could disappear at any time.

But Chu Tai, who was facing the sword light, was very clear that all his magical powers were useless under the sword light.

After years of observation, Chu Tai has determined that the sword light is connected to Yuli Zhenjun, one of the four great Zhenjuns, and is the remnant of his severing of the connection for two days.

Although the strand in Chu Tai's hand was a product of multiple dilutions, its essence was still not something that an ordinary fourth-grade cultivator could resist.

Of course, the previous consumption also exhausted the results of Chu Tai's many years of nurturing.

Next time when I fight a fourth-grade cultivator, I will not use this method unless the essence of the sword light is destroyed.

"Now that the crisis has been temporarily resolved, you may as well go and fix a few things. We will discuss future matters later."

When he said this, Taoist Youkan's attitude became much more easy-going. He walked down from the position where he had been instructed by his predecessors and communicated with Chu Tai in an almost equal manner.

While Chu Tai maintained his respect for him, he also obeyed his arrangements and went to a better place to move his magic power and sort out his harvest.

Chu Tai didn’t care much about other aspects. His focus this time was on the changes in the Dao Fruit fragments.

Among the Dao Fruit fragments in Chu Tai's hand, the one that has undergone the greatest change is the Demon Immortal Dao Fruit.

After [Generating Wisdom] and [Nurturing the Spirit], two more levels were derived: [Transformation] and [Experiencing Tribulations].

Among them, [Illusion] belongs to the seventh-grade Dao Fruit fragment. Compared with the periods of [Growing Wisdom] and [Nourishing the Spirit], the spirituality of [Illusion] has undergone a qualitative change. Its soul can leave the body freely and obtain the magic power called demonic energy. The Dao Fruit fragments also record a lot of magic inheritance suitable for demonic energy.

Secondly, the illusion ability has been greatly enhanced, and the body has also gained the ability to change to a certain extent. It can initially change into a human-like form, and with the improvement of cultivation, it reaches the point where only one or two flaws are left.

The only problem is that its inner self is still different from that of humans, which is why its name is illusion rather than transformation.

The [Tribulation] above [Transformation] belongs to the sixth level. Compared with the seventh level, the spirituality is strengthened again, but it has not reached the level of qualitative change.

In comparison, it is the physical body that undergoes a certain qualitative change. It can trace the source of its own bloodline, condense the corresponding magical powers, and sense the fate in the dark. Every time a level is passed, the ability can be strengthened to a certain extent, and the demonic energy will be purer, tending towards the true qi of the immortals.

"This method of experiencing tribulations is quite interesting. If ordinary unorthodox cultivators follow the above method to sense tribulations and experience them, they may be able to refine their own true qi to the level of fifth-grade true qi, which is a good way out. Even this ability itself can be regarded as a prototype of the meaning of the law..."

After Chu Tai silently summarized the key points, he put it aside as his own collection and turned his attention to [Tiangong].

This person was promoted from the [Tranquil Enterer] system, through the eighth-grade [Knowledge Seeker] and the seventh-grade [Talisman Bearer], and is at the sixth-grade [Tiangong] with very special abilities.

The natural work here is not the natural work of Tiangong Dao.

According to the Tiangong Daoguo system, the ninth grade is [Worker], the eighth grade is [Craftsman], and the seventh grade is [Master].

What is enhanced is the control and understanding of the properties of matter, which allows one to quickly refine a variety of magical instruments, and depending on the direction of specialization, one can also gain some special abilities.

The [Tiangong] who was promoted from the [Tranquilizer] system only requires understanding of the nature of things, and does not pursue control. The means by which he makes various magic weapons are closer to a feeling of nature's work. Through rituals and what he has learned, he can guide certain things to develop in a certain direction, or through talismans, he can guide a place or thing to gather special power.

The corresponding Dharma meaning is closer to the aspects of [natural creation] or [guiding nature].

In addition, according to Chu Tai's analysis, the fragment of the [Tiangong] fruit contains a large amount of life energy, which can allow the individual who carries it to live for about 800 years.

The sixth-grade [Alchemist] who was promoted from the [Coroner] series also has the same powerful vitality as [Tian Gong].

This Dao Fruit fragment, which had been following the Yin, Ming and Death Dao Fruit system all the way, unexpectedly moved towards the Yang and Life Force direction when it reached the sixth level.

The surge in vitality, like [Heavenly Work], is enough to allow anyone who obtains this fruit fragment to live for eight hundred years.

Secondly, spirituality is also greatly enhanced. The original yin and dark attributes will be neutralized to a certain extent under the yang and breath. The original yin god will gain a trace of yang and breath and transform towards neutrality.

However, a large amount of information recorded inside is still about the underworld, shadows, and salvation. Among them, the most special one is a method of salvation and sacrifice to the souls of the dead.

It is said to be special because this method can actually split the fragments of the Tao fruit that one possesses.

Chu Tai lowered his head and silently observed the mystery, and found that this ability was closer to the combination of the previous [Paper-making Craftsman] and [Ghost Walking Man].

[Paper-making Craftsman] can endow paper-making with spirituality and drive it to act.

[Ghost Walker] can temporarily transform himself into a ghost messenger and become a subordinate of the underworld. [Refiner] The means of transcending and refining the dead souls is similar to temporarily lending his own status to the dead souls, allowing them to attach to the paper figures and obtain status and power close to that of the ghost messenger, and even help share some of the impact of the Dao Fruit fragments.

Looking at this ability, Chu Tai was somewhat skeptical as to whether the manifestation of this ability was caused by the targeting of the Dao Fruit fragments by many cultivators of the Youkan Sect.

He looked back at [Li Jie] and [Tian Gong]. He did not see [Tian Gong], but in the fruit fragment of [Li Jie], Chu Tai discovered an incomplete method of enlightenment.

'Using one's own blood as a carrier, it can be passed on to other people, and then the power of the Dao Fruit fragments can be transferred out, producing an effect similar to the ninth-grade [Born Wisdom], opening up the spiritual wisdom of the aliens and giving them the possibility of cultivation. At the same time, it can also transfer part of the influence of the Dao Fruit fragments on oneself.'

This discovery made Chu Tai certain that the manifestation of these abilities might be related to the experiences of Youkanmen over the years.

Chu Tai, who realized this, set his sights on the last Dao Fruit fragment [Jijiu].

This is the Dao Fruit fragment that Chu Tai has fully mastered, and it is also the first complete fifth-grade Dao Fruit fragment he has.

Chu Tai thought he had mastered it, but after studying it again, he found that he had overlooked something.

In other words, what Chu Tai has grasped now is only the improvement of his cultivation and increase of his lifespan brought by this fruit fragment, but his understanding of the three levels of Dharma within [Jiu] is still too one-sided.

The right to worship, the right to interpret, and the ability to teach are the three core abilities of a religious leader, and each one is very powerful.

The last-placed teaching ability gives Chu Tai a keener perception, allowing him to clearly see the learning status, learning ability, and comprehension ability of others, and he can develop the most suitable teaching method in the shortest time based on his own and the other party's needs.

At the same time, it gives individuals stronger language and comprehension abilities in teaching, and they can even achieve a brief state of telepathy during the teaching process and pass on their insights to others.

The right of interpretation placed in the middle is even more explosive. Chu Tai's current mastery of this ability is actually incomplete. He can only explain the power he possesses and combine it with the ability to teach, so that he can better let students understand his ideas.

But going a step further, it is the concept of explaining everything, and the external manifestation is the golden words. Of course, most of this ability still has to conform to the existing laws and principles. Once it violates the normal order, the more it violates, the greater the backlash will be.

As for the final right of sacrifice, it is the core of the fruit fragment [Jijiu].

When this ability was in the State of Chu, Chu Tai had initially used it with the blessing of the State of Chu. It was an application of the power of incense, vows and destiny.

However, this ability also has certain limitations. Before one has enough faith and establishes his own order, he has basically no power. But as long as there is the blessing of order and the power of will, there is a chance to defeat the strong with the weak.

According to Chu Tai's calculations, if this ability is pushed to its limit, it can reach a level close to that of guardians from all over the world.

Of course, if there really is a [Jijiu] who relies on this ability to become a guardian, the restrictions he will face will inevitably be greater than those of an ordinary guardian, and there will be basically no possibility of breaking free.

"By the way, could it be that the [Lord of the Clouds] after the [Jijiu] was prepared for escaping in the later stage?"

An idea flashed through Chu Tai's mind, but he shook his head and put it behind him. He continued to observe the restrictions on the right of sacrifice and found some clues from it.

In addition to gathering the power of will to achieve self-achievement, this ability can also be used to wrap some fragments of the Tao fruit with the power of will, condensing them into an incarnation similar to the Lotus Mother Dharma Image, which is used to take on the Taoist laws and principles accumulated by oneself.

'This is somewhat similar to the giant dragon under Taoist Youkan's feet. I think this ability should have something to do with it.'

Chu Tai thought about it for a while, but thought of another possibility.

'Can I combine the methods of [Refiner] to save and refine the dead souls with this sacrificial ability? Or add some [Tribulations] enlightenment power and cooperate with [Heavenly Works] creation?'

Thinking of this, Chu Tai took out a few pieces of gold-painted paper from his sleeve. This was a special spiritual paper.

The paper is made from five-colored spiritual woods, outlined with gold mud, and washed with the power of will. It is suitable for making some special talismans.

The ones in Chu Tai's hands are of the type that are influenced by the laws and principles of foreign lands, leaving traces of foreign lands on them. They were sealed in the crystal pillars of the treasury by the Youkan Gate and now become Chu Tai's collection.

Chu Tai first used the gold-painted paper as a basis and the ability of [Painter] to make a paper man. Then he pricked his finger and used the secret method recorded in [Tribulations] to force out some Dao Fruit fragments mixed with blood, and then painted on the paper man in mid-air.

As talismans were added to it one after another, several talismans of strong men recorded in [Talisman Bearer] were imprinted on it, and Chu Tai repeatedly refined them with secret methods.

Five-colored clouds rose, and an illusory strong man with a clear full moon floating behind his head appeared in it. His eyes were slightly dull as he looked at Chu Tai and bowed.

The sound was like thunder, echoing all around.

"I've met the master."

Hearing this, Chu Tai asked him to stand aside and thought secretly.

'This item needs Dao Fruit fragments to manifest. It is limited by Dao Fruit fragments and does not have much power. If it were not for someone like me who is not affected by the power of Dao Fruit fragments, I could only sacrifice two or three at most. If I were to sacrifice more, the Dao Fruit fragments in my body might become unbalanced.'

Chu Tai observed his cultivation and strength, which were not outstanding, but the advantage was that he could exist independently and help share some of the impact brought by the Dao Fruit fragments and the interference of the Dao laws and principles of foreign lands.

'This guy's current strength is at most enough to fight with some cultivators who have just entered the sixth level. It is not very useful to me. If I want him to be useful, I have to practice for more than ten years. It is more suitable for him to stay in the sect than to be my guardian.'

'It just so happens that when I take back the Jinhua Sect's inheritance and inherit the blessed land, this warrior can serve as the sect's guardian, or teach others, or help others practice and reduce their pressure.'

Thinking of this, Chu Tai released the Taiyi Xuanhui Miaodao Zhenqi and involved it. While silently polishing it, he was also bit by bit consuming the magic power that was gradually increasing as he mastered the [Jiu] fruit fragment.

Compared with the mana of several Jiazi brought by [Flying Immortal], the amount of mana contained in [Jiu] is not very much. According to Chu Tai's perception, it is exactly ten Jiazi, which is equivalent to two Canglong Wohai Pills.

And Chu Tai's cultivation, after being improved by [Flying Immortal] and a Canglong Wohai Pill, has now reached the level of fourteen Jiazi, or eight hundred and forty years.

Now that the six hundred years of cultivation that had been initially purified by the Donghuang Bell over ten Jiazi had been released from the Dao Fruit fragments, he could still endure it.

In other words, if he had not been in a hurry to go out and help before, he would not need to practice it now, and could just digest it slowly in his daily practice.

It was a pity that he had not digested it before he hastily accepted the blessing of the blessed land, which brought a shock to his vitality, causing the originally pure magic power to add a few impurities and make it a little complicated, forcing Chu Tai to spend extra hard work to polish it.

(End of this chapter)