Donghuang Ziji

Chapter 328: Lord of the Forest

Seeing that they didn't believe him, Chu Tai increased his spiritual light protection while continuing to explain their doubts: "Daoyou Mu Jing's state is very special, just similar to the corpse reincarnation immortal. I'm not sure how to define it. After all, the object of his Yang Shen is the forest in front of him."

As he spoke, Chu Tai explained the key to everyone.

"First of all, Daoist Fellow Mu Jing ascended to heaven using the method of corpse transformation. I think everyone should agree on this."

Changpu and Mohong looked at each other and nodded. When Taoist Cangxuan thought of something and wanted to speak, the fingers of the Goddess of Pure Light slid across the strings of the pipa, and the faint ripples covered up the other party's words.

Chu Tai continued, "Then, Daoist Fellow Mu Jing used the Great Luo Tianguang to cleanse his spiritual roots, and used his own [Yunlin] Dharma Will to drive the huge amount of Jiayi wood spiritual energy to stimulate the growth of vegetation in the mountains. I think everyone should have no objection to this."

They looked at each other again and nodded.

The spiritual light on the nine-section staff in Chu Tai's hand showed subtle changes, becoming softer. As he gently moved it, it attracted inspiration and willpower from all directions, which gathered into the virtual shadow and continued to explain.

"The forest in front of us was created by Daoist Mu Jing. The foundation of the forest is the spiritual roots created by Daoist Mu Jing. Both of them overlap with Daoist Mu Jing's essence, energy and spirit. Later, the Daluo Heavenly Light washed them, giving these plants some possibility of sustenance of Yang Shen. This is the basis for Daoist Mu Jing's current corpse transformation, and it is also the basis for his current survival."

Taoist Cang Xuan, who was the most knowledgeable about the method of corpse transformation among the people present, fell into deep thought. He always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it. When he was about to speak again, the fingers of the Goddess of Pure Light happened to fall on the pipa again.

Seeing this scene, Cang Xuan decisively chose to shut up.

Chu Tai took all of this into account and continued with his previous words.

"I know that some of you find it strange that Daoist Mu Jing was able to complete corpse transformation, but Daoist Mu Jing is special because he previously learned some of the Dharma of the Underground Lord from me. This Dharma provided the basis for Daoist Mu Jing to place his Yang Spirit in the woods."

As he spoke, Chu Tai revealed his understanding of the [Underground Lord], causing the surrounding aura to change slightly, with the yang energy sinking and the yin energy rising, constructing a small illusory spiritual realm.

Seeing this scene, everyone showed surprise, but Chu Tai did not give them a chance to speak. He looked at Taoist Zhengyang and said, "Regarding that Taoist Mu Jing learned the meaning of the [Underground Lord], Taoist Zhengyang can testify that when he and Taoist Mu Jing fought against Hong Yue together before, he should have seen the scene I taught."

Everyone looked at Taoist Zhengyang, and after he nodded, they finally had more trust in what Chu Tai said.

Taoist Cui Huang showed an expression of delight, but soon she was replaced by doubt. She looked at the shadow and said, "Then why is Senior Brother like this now? Logically, the corpse transformation cannot be stopped and Senior Brother should not be in this state now."

"That's why I said that Daoist Mu Jing's current state is very special, similar to the state of corpse reincarnation. But I'm not sure how to define it. After all, in addition to the normal state of corpse reincarnation, Daoist Mu Jing also has the blessing of vows. Daoist Zhengyang should be able to prove this point. You should feel some sacrifices and beliefs for Daoist Mu Jing himself in the ancestral hall."

Everyone looked at Taoist Zhengyang again, and he sighed, "I did feel the faith of Taoist Mu Jing in the ancestral hall. I didn't expect that he was so dedicated to saving sentient beings. In the end, it was the will of sentient beings that helped him. The changes in karma are truly amazing."

"As expected, Senior Brother would not do anything without preparation. He said that he might get a blessing in disguise, so he would not really die."

Obviously, Taoist Zhengyang believed Chu Tai's words, and Taoist Cuihuang was also willing to believe it. The corners of her mouth curled up, but tears kept flowing down.

Chunyi, Lingshu and Huang Qiong looked at each other and began to praise.

Chu Tai looked at the vague shadow beside him, walked forward to take a look, as if he was observing the specific situation of Taoist Mu Jing.

While observing, he also expressed some vague feelings, and then gradually formed a systematic practice concept, and finally some specific practice methods.

A few people didn't care at first, but the more they listened, the more they felt something was wrong.

Especially after hearing what Chu Tai said, which was gradually moving towards a complete method of cultivation, an idea flashed through the minds of several people.

"This method seems feasible, but the success rate is a little low. However, Fellow Daoist Mu Jing is here to save people and repair the earth veins. With the fate of humanity and the protection of the earth, it may not be impossible. Even if it fails, we should be able to survive..." Several similar thoughts emerged in everyone's mind, and their eyes looking at Chu Tai also changed.

At the beginning, several people thought that Chu Tai used some ability that was inconvenient to show to save Mu Jing.

Therefore, after the initial confusion, they all began to praise Taoist Mu Jing for his good luck, as he was able to save sentient beings while being saved by them.

But now that Chu Tai had come up with this series of cultivation methods, it made several people a little confused about the situation.

Give them the idea that Chu Tai was sincerely explaining the reasons to them, but they seemed to have misunderstood.

With this thought in mind, he looked at the phantom beside him. The more he looked, the more he felt that this state seemed to be consistent with what Chu Tai said about the method having an unexpected outcome.

Chunyi kept calculating with his fingers, Lingshu and Huang Qiong also calculated silently, and finally Jinguang Tiannv was the first to come to the conclusion.

"According to the results of your deduction, Fellow Daoist Chu, Fellow Daoist Mu Jing's current situation will probably allow him to regain consciousness after sixty years, and condense his spirit again after three decades, becoming a true corpse-reincarnated immortal. If there is still Daluo Tianguang or other special spiritual energy left here at that time, he may be able to recover to the fifth rank."

As soon as this conclusion came out, several people who were making the calculations silently calculated the information they had at hand and the possible results, and they had to admit that what the Pure Light Goddess said was the most likely.

Upon seeing this, Chu Tai loosened his hold on the nine-section staff, turning it back into an umbrella with dim spiritual light. He walked forward with a smile, had a brief conversation with a few people, and then sent the spiritual light left by Taoist Mu Jing back into the woods.

Taoist Cuihuang, who was relieved, sat down and silently transferred his magic power. Zhengyang, Changpu, Mohong and Cangxuan set up formations nearby to prevent anyone from destroying the forest.

Chunyi, Lingshu and Huang Qiong said goodbye one after another.

In the end, only Jinguang Tiannv and Chutai were left free.

As they walked along the road, the Pure Light Goddess asked a question seemingly unintentionally: "The corpse-transmutation method you mentioned earlier was something you made up on the spur of the moment, right?"

"Fellow Daoist, what you want to ask is whether Fellow Daoist Mu Jing has already fallen."

Upon hearing this, the Pure Light Goddess was shocked, but she tried to remain calm and asked, "Is it okay now that I've said it?"

"It's okay. Daoist Brother Mu Jing has now become a being similar to the Forest Lord and Tree God. It's just that his consciousness has not yet been fully condensed. Whether you say it or not, it won't have much impact."

"Then why did you say those words before and mislead us?"

Chu Tai heard this and chuckled, "Because at that time, if you don't believe me, I can't help you, Daoist Mu Jing."

Upon hearing this, the Goddess of Pure Light did not continue asking questions, but instead asked Chu Tai about his next plans.

Chu Tai did not answer this question. It was not because he did not trust the Goddess of Pure Light, but in the great heaven, everything said had traces. As long as Chu Tai spoke out his plan, it would be possible for people to figure it out.

Secondly, the fewer people who know that Chu Tai is going to inherit Jinhua Dongtian, the better.

Seeing what Chu Tai was thinking, the Goddess of Pure Light did not ask any further questions. After leaving a blessing, she got up and left.

After Chu Tai recuperated in the original place for a while, he bid farewell to the four other Five Wanderers besides Taoist Cuihuang and Mu Jing, and embarked on a new journey.

(End of this chapter)