Wet viviparity

Chapter 714 Viciousness, Sincerity and Faith

Outside Jinjing Mountain, Ji Ming pretended to perform some calculations, but in reality, he secretly shifted his primordial spirit to observe the situation of the second primordial spirit that had already been reincarnated.

From then on, the fetus was in harmony with the malevolent nature of the Western metal element, and its spirit was tainted, truly making it a naturally malevolent being.

At this point, the fetus had just begun to develop its violent nature, and coarse, stiff black hair had grown all over its body. It had a large head, a thin body, and limbs as thin as firewood. Inside the Buddha-ear woman's womb, it stretched its legs, displaying an uncontrollable and restless state. If this continued, this second primordial spirit would inevitably be tainted by the violent nature.

Those who are familiar with their own affairs know best. This second primordial spirit was cultivated using the secret scripture of Panhu Mountain, the "Three Three Pan King Scripture." It has a low threshold and quick results, but the hidden dangers are also significant. It is easily broken by the orthodox methods of the Xuanmen (Taoist sects). In extreme cases, it is also easy to generate its own spiritual wisdom, thus turning the tables and taking control.

Ji Ming was not surprised that his primordial spirit was so easily influenced by the malevolent nature of the Western Metal element.

However, this means that the child's future can be foreseen from birth, destined to be incomparably wicked and uncontrollably lewd and violent.

Logically speaking, Jiang Shenhu should have been able to see through it, so why did he act so protectively? Judging from his appearance and demeanor, he was not a kind-hearted person. Could it be that he possesses great wisdom and the ability to educate and guide, turning evil into good and nurturing great talents?

"Golden Boy, how is this reduction? Does it violate any ironclad rules?"

"The great immortal's methods are like a gentle breeze and fine rain, nourishing things silently. When this violent nature is combined with it, it will inevitably create a born evil child. Even if there are karmic connections in the future, it will be difficult to have the catalysis of Zen nature and Buddhist heart. In this way, the violent nature will grow day by day, and sooner or later he will experience the impermanence and suffering under the reduction."

Ji Ming's words were sincere and came from the heart.

This single move not only overturned Ji Ming's initial advantage but also laid the foundation for victory in the gamble. Crucially, it was executed flawlessly, as if it were a natural masterpiece.

Once this wicked child is born, if he cannot eliminate his inherent malevolence in the future, no matter how much Ji Ming improves him, it will not be as good as the child's willful behavior, excessive sins, and deep-seated hatred, which will ultimately lead to his inescapable doom.

Even if the illegitimate child is the reincarnation of his second primordial spirit, and some of his spirit can be diverted to dominate the illegitimate child, under the influence of the malevolent nature of the Western metal element, the future battle cannot be said to be foolproof.

The Pleiades Star Lord laughed smugly twice and said, "It was also a matter of fate. If the Dao Scripture hadn't turned the rainbow into light and excited the formation outside the mountain, I wouldn't have been able to extract a trace of the ferocity of the Enlightened Beast from the formation and combine it with the innate spirit of the fetus."

Fortunately, this fetus is still in the stage of being formed from essence and blood, in a state of chaos before transformation, and contains neither good nor evil, neither right nor wrong.

Even if he were tainted by violence, it wouldn't change his heart, alter his inherent nature, or alter his normal way of life; otherwise, you, Golden Boy, would complain about me again.

"Great Immortal, it's too early to draw any conclusions after this first adjustment. Let's wait a few years before making any further decisions. Who knows, the outcome of the bet might not be clear by then, and there might be a second or even a third adjustment!"

The Pleiades star official stared at Ji Ming for a moment or two, feeling somewhat moved, and said with a hint of approval, "Your Ruyi Treasure has been refined for a long time on the Magnetic Peak of the Eastern Sea Immortal Mountain. At this extremely critical moment, it is rare that you can still have the patience to gamble with me."

Anyone else would wish they had a hundred pairs of eyes to constantly monitor the refining of the treasure at Magnetic Peak, fearing even the slightest mistake that might ruin such a precious item. They wouldn't have any other thoughts on the matter. "Since you're so determined to gamble, let's wait a few years and see how it goes."

As the avatar of the Great Immortal dissipated, Ji Ming's smile froze for a moment before returning to normal.

Having attained the first stage of enlightenment, he is now less prone to ignorance and afflictions. Therefore, he can put aside matters of life and death such as the wish-fulfilling jewel to some extent, and avoid showing his emotions on his face, so that the immortal can see through his rising spirit.

Although the first stage of enlightenment (Sotapanna) can be compared to the four stages of the Golden Elixir in Taoism, Buddhist practice has always been profound and difficult, with very few achieving true enlightenment.

Since Ji Ming formed his Golden Core, he has gradually reached higher levels, but he has not encountered many orthodox Zen masters in the southern region. The few he does encounter are mostly people who practice both Taoism and Buddhism.

While this situation is related to the lack of flourishing Buddhism at Baofa Temple, a Buddhist lineage in the south, it also shows how difficult it is for Buddhists to achieve the four stages of Arhatship. Anyone who seeks to attain even one stage is considered a true follower of Taoism and will be held in higher regard in one's heart.

Whether we acknowledge it or not, even with prejudices between Taoism and Buddhism, interference and suppression from the immortals and gods under the Heavenly Dao lineage, and several attempts to destroy Buddhism, Buddhism still produces many virtuous monks. Among them, those with outstanding virtue are even treated as honored guests by the old immortals and gods in the Milky Way.

As long as Buddhism adheres to the right path, prioritizes quality over quantity, and refrains from committing evil deeds, the convergence of Taoism and Buddhism can be foreseen. It remains to be seen what Heaven's considerations are.

Ji Ming stopped this deep dive into thought, realizing that making wild guesses about the will of Heaven was not a good habit for cultivation. He glanced at Jinjing Mountain, then summoned the Bean Envoy to send him back to the Immortal Mountain in the East Sea.

It is shameful to admit that although he is among the immortals, he has no experience traveling to and from the immortal mountains.

Each time he traveled back and forth, he had to be picked up and dropped off by the Bean Envoy. Fortunately, the Bean Envoy had been quite polite to him recently, and the reward he paid for his good deeds had been reduced by more than half.

Returning to the immortal mountain and landing on the magnetic peak, Ji Ming felt as if he had come home. After all, these thirty-six years were almost the entirety of his cultivation life as a celestial being, and he was now over seventy years old.

Upon seeing Linggu atop Cifeng Peak, and remembering that his younger sister was already the same age as him—a life of leisure and family bliss in the secular world—he felt a surge of emotions.

Seeing that Ji Ming had only been gone for a few days, Ling Gu realized that she hadn't been given any important responsibilities at all. It was clear that her brother had dragged her here just to temporarily guard the peak.

Fortunately, she hadn't dared to relax her mind in the slightest these past few days. Even when she was distracted at midnight and noon, trying to comprehend the mysteries of the five elements' mutual generation and restraint from the Yin Tide Poison Fire, she had no time to think about the Yuan Magnetic True Thunder and the Invisible True Fire, for fear of ruining her brother's important matter.

Ji Ming has lived in seclusion on Cifeng for over thirty years, and his heart has grown cold. But he still shows a lot of warmth only to his sister.

Feeling indebted, she cultivated with Ling Gu on the peak. In her spare time, she would take her sister to visit the two gods and the fairy. In the future, when Ling Gu traveled in the mortal world, these relationships would invisibly deter all demons and villains.

At this stage of Ji Ming's life, many of his worldly relationships could not be maintained because there were very few people willing to walk alongside him.

Nestled among the peaks of the mountain, the brother and sister cultivated together in seclusion, finding it quite enjoyable. Several months later, Ji Ming received a letter from a wandering immortal within the immortal mountain. This letter was entrusted to him by the Washing Maiden of the Five Immortals Sect. Ji Ming already knew the contents of the letter, and upon opening it, he found that the first half of the letter was a long and eloquent passage.

"Respectfully presented to the Venerable Master Xuanmen and Venerable Master Lingxu:"
The path to the underworld is long, and the paths of immortals and mortals are separate.

Beneath the Poison Refining Peak of the Five Immortals Sect, the Yin Spring murmurs; this is neither a good place nor a good neighbor.

She, a mere figurehead, occupies a corner of a side sect, in charge of a lineage and a cave. Whether feared or hated by the world, she is all called "Lady Washer".

However, I am writing this today not to engage in magical debates or to compete for supremacy, but because of a sincere thought in my heart, as cold as ice, that I must express. I dare to present it to your discerning ears and humbly beg for your mercy.

My Daoist companion, we once explored profound mysteries together and faced tribulations side by side. Our deep affection and loyalty cannot be fully expressed in words.

Alas, the will of Heaven is unpredictable, and fate plays tricks on people. A great calamity is imminent, and he has brought this upon himself. However, although his spirit is obscured after his death and reincarnation, a trace of his innate Daoist roots must not be extinguished. It is hoped that the True Man will not hold past grievances against him, but will guide him to his seat and give him a chance to repent.

I know all too well that what we cultivate is a crooked path, filled with bloodlust. Although we may gain temporary benefits, it is ultimately not the smooth road to the Great Way.

His reincarnated body has lost its original spirit, like a newly blossoming lotus, pure and flawless. If he were to enter the Five Immortals' gate again and learn the methods of forming a plate, wouldn't he be repeating the same mistakes and sinking into the mire once more? Even if I were to die ten thousand times, I could not bear to see him tainted by evil spirits and relive the calamities of the past.

Looking around the universe, the Xuanmen sect is the most authentic, with lofty morality and pure mental methods, best able to nourish the innate Dao root and cultivate spiritual beauty.

Master Lingxu is a pillar of Tianshan Mountain and a leading figure in the southern region. His virtue extends to all living beings and benefits all things. He is well-versed in the profound mysteries of Taoism and is especially skilled at enlightening the lost and awakening the spiritual.

If this child were to be accepted into the fold of a true master, even as a nominal disciple, he would be immersed in the pure and serene atmosphere of the heavens and hear the supreme and wondrous teachings. This would be a blessing he has cultivated for a hundred lifetimes, and the only good way to erase the evil karma he has accumulated with me in the past!

I hereby swear:
He would not pass on even a fraction of his unorthodox or heretical techniques.

Secondly, do not let them know about their past lives, so as not to disturb their pure and tranquil mind.

In this life, I will never disturb his pure cultivation or tarnish his reputation in the name of any karmic entanglement.

My only request is that the True Man have mercy and consider that this child has long suffered in the sea of ​​suffering and the abyss of evil, yet his spirit has not been extinguished. Furthermore, considering the difficulty of his reincarnation, I wish that he could be given a good opportunity to return to the righteous path and rekindle his immortal destiny.

May he be able to sit under the tutelage of the True Man, bathed in the pure light of morality, cultivate his virtue, perform good deeds, and completely sever his past ties with me, a person drowning in the sea of ​​sin. This is to save him, and also to deliver me! Although I am a follower of the unorthodox sect, I should still be grateful for the True Man's great virtue and forever remain loyal.

伏惟
Immortal Path Flourishing
"A humble student of unorthodox learning, I, a washerwoman, weep and kowtow."

Ji Ming read the first half of the letter and pondered for a long time.

The sincerity in the letter from the Washing Silk Goddess is evident. It is rare for a dignified fifth-realm fetal spirit to praise him so much while belittling herself.

The latter half recounts his significant achievements over the past decades, including working with his disciples for several days to devote all his efforts to donating funds and materials to assist He Guan in governing the three regions of Guhe Prefecture, and establishing the joint spiritual workshop of the Five Immortals Sect, Tianteng Mountain, and He Guan.

It is also stated that these many achievements have been affirmed by Rat Four. If Jiming does not believe it, he can follow the secret agreement between Jiming and Rat Four and deduce the inside story from Rat Four.

Ji Ming was on the top of the magnetic peak. Because it was difficult to communicate with the human world, he had to ask the bean messenger to deliver messages, which cost a lot. This "a lot" was only measured in terms of practicality. In fact, for Ji Ming, who controlled a state and had accumulated a lot of good deeds, it was not much.

However, Ji Ming personally believes that being thrifty and calculating has always been a good virtue.

For this reason, Ji Ming made an agreement with a few people, including Shu Si, Ding Ruyi, and Ling Gu, that every few years he would silently predict his own past and present. If there were any important matters, they could be conveyed through this method during the few days when he used his divine divination.

In this way, these close confidants can naturally turn misfortune into good fortune every time.

After reading the letter, Ji Ming knew that what the other party said was true.

In the past, when the time came, I calculated the recent events of Rat Four. Rat Four had written this down specifically. The Washerwoman had made considerable efforts in the many external affairs of Crane Temple, which was truly rare and showed her sincerity.

However, Ji Ming did not expect that the Lady of Washing Silk was in such a hurry. She even asked a hermit immortal from Taiyi Qingmu Mountain to deliver the message, rather than wait two more years. Before he could use his divine powers to divine the future, she asked Rat Four to deliver the message.

Perhaps it was to move him with such sincere and spiritual intentions, so that he would accept Fu Beigong as a disciple, so that he would not repeat the same mistakes and enter the boundless sea of ​​suffering of the heretical sects again. Moreover, the meaning of the first half of this letter was that it did not intend to awaken Fu Beigong's innate wisdom in his reincarnation, and it was even more necessary to sever the relationship so that Fu Beigong would focus on the right path.

This Fu Beigong was eccentric, cruel, and vicious, a typical heretical demon, but he had excellent taste in choosing a partner.

Ji Ming had a kind thought in his heart and wanted to use this opportunity to control the Washing Maiden and make her work for him. So he used the power of the Pupil Divine Art, which could only be used once every ten years, to investigate the location of the body of the Fu Bei Gong Reincarnation. After deducing the situation, he ordered Ling Gu to take the information he had deduced to the mortal world to guide and send her to Ding Ruyi at Yanxu Mountain for instruction.

"The due date is now set, and the twins from Jinjing Mountain should be born soon."

Ji Ming thought to himself.

(End of this chapter)