Wet viviparity

Chapter 797 Unraveling the Mystery of the Vicious Pregnancy
"what is this?"

Although Ji Ming saw the truth of the Black Tower and the Buddha, he did not see the whole truth, which means that he did not deduce all the information.

His twelve fingertips had already drawn blood, and his pupils swelled to two or three times their normal size, as if inflated. Ultimately, Ji Ming decisively blew out the vast expanse of illusory light before him.

The two pupils sensed Ji Ming's protectiveness and retreated back into their eyes.

While they were recovering, they said in a daze, "Young Master, although the Tai Sui Zhi Tong in the Black Tower came from the Panjiang Ancient Burial Ground, it is not a divine Zhi like the Gouqu Three Zhi or the Guangyuan Two Zhi. The two are completely different in nature."

Whether they are the same in nature or not, let's set that aside for now.

Ji Ming's gaze seemed to drift into the distance, and an unusual seriousness appeared on his face, a seriousness he had never shown even when capturing and killing Bai Qin Shang Zhen. "I have a premonition that what we have touched this time is an ancient secret."

The most important task at hand is not anything else, but piecing together the fragmented and incomplete information we have calculated.

"Young Master, what are you worried about?"

Er Tongzi sensed a certain emotion that Ji Ming was trying hard to hide, and asked timidly.

"This thing is of great importance and may not be a blessing for me. If I force myself to consume it, it will surely bring disaster."

As he spoke, Ji Ming pointed to his heart and said, "But if I really sell it, not only will my greed cause trouble, but I'm also afraid it will leave behind endless troubles. It's a hot potato."

Both of them were well aware of the Little Saint's cultivation in sexual arts, which had long since reached a high level. He could instantly perceive his own mind, actively cut off distracting thoughts, and break free from greed and fear. Yet now he was so anxious and hesitant, which showed how significant the influence behind the Tai Sui Zhi Tong was.

Inside the stone chamber, Ji Ming and Tong Zishen began to sort through the scattered causes they had calculated, and combined them with some known information to piece together the complete picture of Tai Sui Zhi Tong's background.

This was an extremely demanding task. Ji Ming and his Pupil Gods worked in the stone chamber for more than half a month. During this time, Bai Caozi came outside every day to offer pills, but was turned away each time.

Upon closer examination, a story outline emerges.

During the reign of Emperor Yuanhuang in ancient times, Emperor Xi sent Prince Gunlong to control the floods. He built nine giant cities at strategic locations of the Five Sacred Mountains and Four Great Rivers, which are known in later generations as "Guyin".

This Tai Sui Zhi Tong originated from a burial site located in the Panjiang River of Nandu. Due to the catastrophe that occurred during the Tianzhou era, when the sky tilted to the southwest and the Milky Way hung upside down, this burial site was washed away to the bottom of Yunfu Mountain in today's Luoyin Lake.

It is worth mentioning that Luoyin Lake occupies a vast area, and its expansive waters divide the Nandu Panjiang River into the present-day North and South Panjiang Rivers.

This Tai Sui Zhi Tong flowed out from the deepest part of the burial mound, and is suspected to be a small, top-secret part of the ancient burial mound, which had not yet taken shape at that time.

Later, this object drifted to the Nanpan River tributary in Heshan, Guhe Prefecture, where it was nourished by the power of the Tai Sui Wood Virtue Star. Its form changed and gradually solidified into the shape of a sesame seed. Its body was mottled and wriggling, and it developed its own spirituality, thus becoming the Tai Sui Zhi Tong recorded in the "Shen Yi Jing".

It was later acquired by Zen Master Su Luo.

At that time, Ji Ming was in Lanyinfang, using the identity of Poison Hand Boy Shi Long to evade the investigation of Zen Master Su Luo. At the same time, he was participating in the first examination at the Fayan Bieyuan branch of Xiaoxishan Taipingshan Temple and was being tested to become a Daoist.

It was around that time, after the assessment, that he first learned about Gu Yin and Tai Sui from his master, Fei Hu Zi.

Zen Master Su Luo recognized the extraordinary nature of the Tai Sui Zhi Tong, but fearing its malevolent nature, he dared not attempt to refine it lightly.

So he secretly hid it deep inside his own military seal cave, hidden within the black tower depicted in the "Buddha bestowing the Dharma" mural.

This mural was constructed by a Zen master using Buddhist teachings. It was originally a Dharma realm for suppressing demons and cultivating purity. It contains the pure vow power of the Fang Si Bei Yun Temple in Heshan over hundreds of years. When Zhi Tong was sent into the tower on the wall, it was like an insect entering a cocoon, giving birth to profound mysteries.

What follows is the most difficult part of the deduction.

After absorbing the power of the painted wall, Tai Sui Zhi Tong followed some kind of instinct and, with its own great power, penetrated the wall of the pagoda to stain the image of the Venerable Longjia.

From then on, supernatural phenomena gradually arose. Using the image of the Buddha as a womb, a fierce ancient being—the embryonic form of the Great Wind—was conceived within.

Because the number of murals inside the Military Talisman Cave was limited, the evil embryo was difficult to develop within the portrait of the World Honored One. When Ji Ming explored the Military Talisman Cave, the embryo was already showing signs of dying. Otherwise, Ji Ming would never have been able to escape from the cave.

Having calculated this far, everything seems clear, yet everything also seems more profound and difficult to discern.

This Tai Sui Zhi Tong was originally part of the ancient Yin He, so how could it be able to create a fierce god out of nothing? These are all bigger mysteries.

Inside the stone chamber, the candlelight flickered red.

Ji Ming sat cross-legged on the futon. The heavy golden blood remaining on his fingertips had already solidified into a metallic texture. The two pupil gods shrank back into the depths of their eye sockets, leaving only a slight ripple in their spiritual platform and lingering fear in their primordial spirit.

"Ancient secrets buried deep, a malevolent spirit manifested, the changes of the Grand Duke Jupiter have reached this point..."

Ji Ming lowered his head and whispered that the significance of this item far exceeded his previous expectations, and it was definitely not comparable to ordinary immortal herbs and elixirs.

"Young Master, are you really going to offer this to the Jade Immortal of the Moon Palace?" The Great Pupil's thoughts echoed in his mind, still tinged with a hint of doubt. "Although the Jade Immortal possesses the secret to immortality, this Child of the Ganoderma is fierce and treacherous, with roots connected to ancient secrets. I'm afraid it's not a good match."

Er Tongzi timidly echoed, "What you say makes sense, elder brother. The malevolent aura within that tower penetrates even the illusory figures we've calculated. If Jade Immortal doesn't refine it properly, I fear misfortune may ensue."

Da Tongzi had already seen that Xiao Shengye was determined to give up, so he said, "Damn it, why should we care about these things? As long as such evil things don't end up in Xiao Shengye's hands, that's fine."

Ji Ming kept his eyes closed, his knuckles unconsciously tapping lightly on his knees, making a soft, tinkling sound. In his heart, greed and fear were like ice and charcoal in a furnace, burning and tormenting him.

The Tai Sui Zhi Tong is indeed a rare treasure in his hands, with both opportunities and dangers. However, keeping it by his side would bring both blessings and misfortunes that he could not bear.

He was no longer the humble repairman he once was. He knew enough and understood things deeply enough. He was no longer like before, who would swallow any benefit without considering the consequences, for fear of bursting himself.

However, he was reluctant to give up Tai Sui Zhi Tong, finding it difficult to choose. He also worried that it might fall into the hands of Yu Xian, causing a great calamity, and that if Heaven investigated the matter afterward, he would be implicated.

Ji Ming slowly opened his eyes, having already made up his mind.

"If we were to discuss who in the world is most likely to understand the mysteries of this object and not be afraid of the immense implications of it, it would undoubtedly be the Jade Immortals who are the source of the Immortal Medicine Dao, who control the Taiyin Medicine Pivot and understand the mysteries of life and death."

He suddenly stood up, causing a ripple in the air within the stone chamber, and the candlelight flickered erratically.

He took a deep breath and held it there for a long time, his greed finally suppressed by a deeper sense of reason.

The handle of the Ruyi Treasure is a treasure of vital importance to one's own path of cultivation and combat; it was consecrated by the Taiyin Goddess and cannot be lost. Although this object is wondrous, keeping it in one's possession will ultimately bring disaster. It would be better to offer it to the Buddha, in exchange for the Jade Immortal of the Moon Palace to open the door of convenience, and to use this as a way to form a good karmic connection.

As for how to deal with the Jade Immortals, that is a secret beyond his control.

"Fortune and honor are sought amidst danger, and so too is the path to enlightenment," Ji Ming muttered to himself, his tone resolute. "This object is to me like a fire burning in my heart, and to the Jade Immortal it may be the opportunity to transform a stubborn stone. With this spirit child, I will knock on the gates of the Moon Palace!"

Having made up his mind, Ji Ming no longer hesitated.

He took out a jade box and a roll of fire-resistant cloth.

"Pupil God, lend me a hand and seal this divination secret within this fire-resistant cloth as proof of my offering," Ji Ming said telepathically.

"Yes, Young Master."

With the assistance of the Pupil God, Ji Ming used his primordial spirit as a guide and his true qi as ink to outline the mystery on the cloth.

On the fire-resistant cloth, as the mystery was outlined, the spirit and charm of the sesame child gradually became richer, and it appeared on the cloth as a wriggling fleshy sesame. As soon as this mysterious picture was formed, a musty yet fresh atmosphere immediately filled the air, as if one were in the Military Talisman Cave.

"seal up!"

Ji Ming gave a low shout and formed a hand seal.

The fire-resistant cloth was placed into the box, and the lid clicked shut, locking away the secret of the cloth.

Still not satisfied, Ji Ming took out several more talismans and affixed them to the four sides of the jade box according to the nine palaces, forming a stable talisman array outside the box.

"Fellow Daoist Baicao!"

Ji Ming transmitted his voice from outside.

Upon hearing the sound, Baicaozi, who had been waiting for a long time, hurriedly pushed open the stone door.

Upon entering, he felt a strange and eerie aura rush towards him. Although it was mostly blocked by the jade box, it still made this old cultivator, who was well-versed in medicinal properties and extremely sensitive to life and death energy, tremble all over, and his eyes were filled with undisguised horror.

"This item belonging to the Dharma Master"

Bai Caozi looked at the small jade box, her voice a little dry.

He had expected that Master Lingxu would definitely cause a stir, but even though he was somewhat prepared, he still found it hard to accept. He thought to himself, "How come everything is so easy to solve when it comes to the Master?"

Thinking about this, he felt fortunate.

With Zhang Xiaoyuan's triumphant return, many in the Kuangshan medical community advised him to mend his relationship with Zhang Xiaoyuan as soon as possible and offer his full support in preparation for the future. However, he felt that Zhang Xiaoyuan might not be able to have the last laugh this time.

"This is the key to opening the door."

Ji Ming, his expression solemn, handed over the jade box. "I humbly request that you immediately contact the Jade Immortals at the Medicine-Pounding Platform, explaining that I have presented you with the 'Ancient Treasure of Panjiang: A Rare Tai Sui,' requesting your appraisal and asking for the opportunity to enter the Moon Palace in my physical body."

Bai Caozi accepted the jade box with trembling hands and bowed deeply to Ji Ming.

"Rest assured, Master!"
This is no ordinary item. I, in my old age, will risk my reputation to knock on the gates of the Moon Palace. Please, Master, await good news.

Having said that, he dared not delay. Holding the jade box, he hurriedly disappeared into the depths of the stone path, his back view appearing particularly solemn amidst the sparse shadows of apricot blossoms.

Ji Ming stood alone at the entrance of the stone chamber, watching Bai Caozi depart into the distance, thinking to himself, "I am really not good at chess. I really don't know if my terrible chess skills, which I have practiced so hard for so many days, will be enough to make the Goddess change her taste."

Furthermore, the chess masters of the True Spirit Sect will certainly not miss this opportunity in the Toad Palace Chess Game; these people will definitely be one of my variables.

(End of this chapter)