Wet viviparity

Chapter 678 Jiu Zhen, Looking for Trouble
The Land of Jiuzhen has existed since time immemorial. Even though the world has changed a lot over the years, the landforms here remain the same without much change. Although it is not like the beautiful cave heavens in Taoism, it is better than a cave heaven.

It is located deep in the southeast of Liling Mountain, with very few people. It is surrounded by endless wilderness and peaks that rise from the ground and pierce the sky.

The mountains are so precipitous and strange that they cannot be described by the force of an axe or chisel. It is as if they were formed by the mighty force of the ancient times when heaven and earth were first separated - the cliffs are thousands of feet high, and the stones are dark black like iron, or reddish brown like clotted blood.

After years of erosion by wind and rain, deep grooves and ravines have been carved out, which look hideous and terrifying.

In this huge green block as vast as the blue sea, Fubeigong is like a small shadow in the green sea, flying in the light, and sweeping up and down.

The escaping light gradually penetrated deeper into the area, where ancient trees could be seen, all of which were species that were almost extinct in the world. The sturdy ones required more than a dozen people to hug, with branches twisted like coiled dragons and snakes, and covered with thousand-year-old vines that were as thick as a child's arm and hung down like curtains.

This was also the first time that Fu Beigong had entered this place. If he had not been forced too hard by Ling Xuzi, even his magic treasure that could guard the cave had been taken away and could not be retrieved, how could he have dared to risk setting foot here and meet the Zen Master Caihu, the demon god of thunder from the sky.

The treetops are layered and dense, so dense that water cannot get in, and they block out the sunlight all year round.

Fu Beigong's escape light was so fast that it was only a fraction of the speed of a flying sword, but it still took a long time. It was not until noon that a few lines of dim sunlight could be seen, struggling to penetrate the dark green giant curtain and shine down.

Unknown exotic flowers and plants, with gorgeous colors, some emitting strange fragrance, and some emitting poisonous miasma, grow quietly in dark corners.

At this time, Fu Beigong had no intention of picking herbs. He was focused on identifying the direction ahead. At the same time, he was also worried about stirring up the evil spirits here. Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he saw a huge shadow flash by in the depths of the forest, covered with scales and armor, with fierce light in its eyes.

The inspiration of the ancient species in front was exposed to the air, intimidating any visitor from outside the secret place.

Because the evil spirit was ready to attack, Fu Beigong's escape light hurriedly stopped, and he saw a stream in front of him running through the rocks and deep valleys.

The sound of the stream water is whimpering, not the gurgling of a clear spring, but the turbid and rapid sound of water, carrying mud, sand and gravel, and hitting the huge, mossy, slippery and cold rocks. Evil spirits are lurking in it, lying in wait.

He rolled over, revealing the Dharma body of the Green Scorpion Gu Ling. This was the result of practicing the third volume of the Chengpan Yuhua Sutra, "The Gu Ling Volume".

In the Metamorphosis Sutra, the first volume "Panjia" aims to shed bones and skin, so that the physical body can be refined into a Panjia. The second volume "Chong Chengpan" is to wrap oneself in a cocoon, so as to refine the primordial spirit and the physical body into a furnace of "golden elixir", called Chengpan elixir.

As for the Gu Ling Scroll, this step is to return the tiny insects to the earth, break and regenerate.

The gist of this volume is that it is like a cicada returning to the earth, shedding its old shell, and then transforming into a Gu spirit. If we refer to the Dao of alchemy, then this Gu spirit is the Taoist infant, but its mysteries are very different from those of the Taoist infant.

As soon as Fu Beigong showed his Gu spirit form, the evil spirit knew how powerful he was and had to let him pass through at ease.

Just after crossing the stream, we encountered a swamp. The water was dark green and bottomless, with a chilly air overflowing from time to time; or it was reddish-yellow with a faint smell of sulfur and rust, obviously a poisonous spring gushing out from deep in the earth.

A fishy wind swept through the treetops; it was a strange snake with fleshy ribs and wings roaming above the fog.

In the shallow lake, there are occasionally huge claw marks sunk deep into the mud, apparently left by huge ancient monsters drinking water. Even the seemingly harmless insects are often born in strange shapes and colors, and may contain poison or strange powers.

After flying and stopping along the way, Fu Beigong finally arrived at a sacred place surrounded by clear water on all sides, with a thousand-foot-high mountain standing alone in the middle of the water, like a pillar supporting the sky.

The scenery here was so beautiful and elegant that it was something Fu Beigong had never seen before. He did not dare to neglect it at all. He built an altar on the spot, inserted three incense sticks on the altar, walked the magic steps, chanted the name of the Buddha, and burned a piece of talisman paper.

After waiting for a while, a Buddha halo appeared above the isolated peak in the center of the waves.

This Buddha halo was cast into the sky, then gradually dispersed downwards, expanding around the solitary peak and shining into the mirror-like calm lake. Suddenly, ripples appeared, reflecting the rippling light of the lake. Suddenly, the solitary peak was bright, and the islands seemed to be dyed with gold.

"Defilements gather like clouds in the sky,

The wind rises without leaving a trace, and the sky becomes clear.

The clear pond has no shadows to reflect.
Why bother asking about clarity and turbidity? "

The sound of Zen was like the sound of a spring, which made Fu Beigong feel completely detached and his mind became unusually clear.

He knew that the Zen master was using the verse to call back inner clarity, so that one would not go to extremes and be filled with thoughts of revenge and destruction of the enemy. Only in this way could one reflect on gains and losses and touch upon one's true inner thoughts. This was the mercy of the Buddhist enlightenment.

But Fu Beigong knew very well that he would never have peace of mind unless he got rid of Lingxuzi.

Although he had no hard evidence regarding the treasure of the second soul, he had long since determined that it must be Lingxuzi who was behind it. There was also the old grudge against Chishenzi, for which he had once strongly invited three friends to help him, and the fact that his three disciples were killed and their magic weapons were taken away.

With so many new and old grudges, they had already become mortal enemies.

Even if he remained calm and did not allow hatred to provoke his soul to extremes, he would still have to fight Lingxuzi to see who was superior and who died.

"Zen Master."

Master Fubei reflected on his mistakes and bowed to the lonely peak, clasping his hands and saying, "I beg you to show me the way forward, to avert disasters, and to remove the great enemy of my Taoism. I will serve you wholeheartedly from now on."

"What a foolish, vulgar thing!"

After one sound, it returned to silence.

The Buddha halo above and below the peak disappeared, and the peak was covered with green canopies and clusters of exotic flowers. Fu Beigong quickly launched his escape light and chased the peak, disappearing into the clouds. At first, he was worried that the Zen master would use magic to stop him from reaching the peak, but after escaping to the clouds, passing through the clouds, and entering the strong wind, he felt relieved, knowing that the Zen master was still willing to give him a chance.

At the foot of the thousand-foot peak, Fu Beigong bowed his head to show his sincerity.

Here one can see jackals, tigers, leopards, elks, monkeys, foxes, and even all kinds of feathered creatures, snakes and insects. They roam freely and are not frightened when they meet people, nor do they invade them.

When these kinds of people meet on a narrow road, they usually fight to the death, or the strong bully the weak and devour them. But here, all the hostility seems to have disappeared, and there is only friendship. There is no suspicion at all, and everyone gets what they want, and they are at ease.

Through the gaps between the branches and leaves, one can see the clever ape embracing the moon, the colorful pheasants combing their feathers, and the chirping of their green feathers, like the sound of rings and pendants.

Occasionally, there would be larger birds of prey, such as vultures, goshawks, pheasants and the like, which would glance sideways, curl their necks and adjust their feathers with a look of disdain; the rest mostly acted as if they were not seeing anything and were just enjoying themselves. Seeing this, Fubei Gong could only praise the Zen master for his boundless Buddhist teachings and endless compassion.

At the top of the peak, there was nothing else in sight except a nest made of downy thatch, about three meters in radius.

There was a halo in the nest, blending with the sunlight, like molten gold and liquid fire. As soon as Fu Beigong's eyes fell on it, the pure yang spirit surged through his body along his line of sight, making him dare not move at all.

"Buddhism is pure and peaceful, but you are looking for trouble."

Fu Beigong's heart tightened, and he quickly tried to make amends, "How dare I do that? It's because that person bullied me too much, and it has become a demon in my heart. If I don't get rid of it soon, I won't be able to make any progress in my cultivation."

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."

Said Zen Voice.

Hearing this, Fu Bei Gong was overjoyed and said, "The Zen master has a wonderful method."

"This method is simple, just one word."

Fu Bei Gongzheng was about to ask the Zen master for a name, and then he heard the Zen master's words. The word "forbearance" made him feel sad.

"With the Chengpan Yuhua Sutra you practiced, it is much more difficult to become an immortal than the orthodox way.

Besides, you haven't made much progress in the cultivation of your sexual power, and you don't know how to live in seclusion and avoid troubles. Even if there is no Lingxuzi in the future, there will still be Kongxuzi as your enemy. Why bother yourself now? Just enjoy yourself as soon as possible, and it can be regarded as a journey through the world."

Master Fu Bei was devastated and wanted to beg for mercy again, but unexpectedly, a tiger roared loudly, and his entire Dharma body exploded on the top of the peak, scattering into spiritual points in the sky. Fortunately, his mysterious power worked naturally, and all the spiritual points shrank back to their original places and transformed into physical bodies.

"You evil creature, if I hadn't covered it up for you, Lingxuzi would have figured out all your past secrets.

This person must have learned the "Fire-scattered Dragon Characters" of Fire Dragon Immortal. Judging from the fact that he took away your magic weapon, he must be very capable in the art of divination and is truly one of the most extraordinary people in the world.

Such a great talent has already stepped half of his foot out of the chessboard, leaving you no time to make calculations."

"Is there really nothing we can do?"

Fu Beigong said unwillingly.

“If you are really determined and you and your wife work together, even if Lingxuzi is a gifted man, he will be powerless to save the situation with his current level of cultivation in the fourth realm.

It's ridiculous that you were in the spirit house, always looking back and forth, preferring to cast a nightmare spell that harms others and yourself from a distance, rather than risking everything, chasing for thousands of miles, and destroying this great enemy in one fell swoop, and finally ended up at my level."

Fu Beigong felt extremely ashamed of what was said, but he also had his own troubles.

If he could succeed in one fell swoop after chasing for thousands of miles, he would be willing to take the huge risk.

But he knew very well that Lingxuzi was no different from the others and had numerous connections. Let's not talk about others for now, just look at Lu Daojun and the local master, one has double pupils that can see the entire south, and the other has magical powers that can travel a thousand miles in an instant.

At this critical juncture, the two men must be keeping an eye on him, and if he makes any unusual move, he will be punished severely.

"That's fine!"

The Zen master showed an attitude of letting go. In the light of the wheel, he raised a black tiger arm and pulled it behind his neck. A tuft of tiger hair was pulled out and gently pushed, turning into a jade tiger talisman. "This talisman contains my thoughts and incarnations, which can ensure that you can give it a try.

Afterwards, you will go to Fanlang Mountain, north of Lanyinfang in Guhezhou, and serve me with all your might. "

Fu Beigong was feeling happy at first, but when he heard about fighting with all his strength, his hand that was stretched out in front of the tiger talisman shook violently as if he had been electrocuted. He knew that the Zen master never lied, and when he told him to fight with all his strength, he meant it, without any discount.

"it is good!"

He grabbed the tiger talisman and said, "Master, please tell me the fortune for me!"

"Go! Don't push your luck." The black tiger arm stretched out from the trembling wheel of light above the nest, which was like thousands of golden dusts flickering in the void, and pushed Fubeigong out of the land of Jiuzhen.

After a while, the tiger arm pinched his fingers and made seals, silently calculating. Suddenly, the tiger arm shook, and the wheel light danced like a candle in the wind. He said: "It can't be calculated, it really can't be calculated!"

(End of this chapter)