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Chapter 91: A painting opens the sky, the false becomes true, the sun is true fire

Clouds continuously flow into the "Golden Crow Picture".

This portrait that Xie Lian had painted long ago seemed to have turned into a bottomless pit. No matter how much cloud and gas poured out, it absorbed it all without hesitation.

Xie Lian felt a little distressed.

How precious are clouds?

It is no exaggeration to say that it is a matter of life and death.

She is able to have the good fortune she has today, all thanks to the clouds.

Previously, Bai Su had realized the truth, and the clouds she had produced were used in many ways. First, she was reborn, transforming the cave, and then she sublimated the Great Evolution Diagram and created the Spiritual Mountain.
Later, the demon flag was summoned, and Huai Ying appeared. Although the clouds seemed boundless, they all helped him to achieve the Dao fruit.
Now, a "Golden Crow Picture" looks like it is going to swallow everything.

Even though Xie Lian knew that this change was a good thing, he still felt a little reluctant.

Every time a cloud is born, it seems to have its own ideas, and it is not entirely in line with Xie Lian's wishes.

But after watching it several times, the results were good and it always brought her surprises.
After a while, the clouds were almost completely absorbed by the Golden Crow Diagram.

The "Golden Crow Picture" was finally stopped.

And the excess clouds seem to be showing a tendency to dissipate.

Thinking of his previous lack of experience, which caused the clouds to dissipate and turn Qingping Mountain into a sacred mountain, Xie Lian's face changed slightly.

Qingping Mountain is fine, after all, those little demons have some connection with her.
But how can we allow the clouds to dissipate freely in these desolate mountains and wilderness?

He immediately spoke out to stop it.

"Stop, please stop!"

She devoted herself wholeheartedly to trying to influence the bronze tripod.

It did work after all. The bronze tripod shook slightly, and the cloud that was originally about to dissipate slowly condensed and returned to the bronze tripod.

Just at a glance, the number is not large, probably only about 10%.

"I want to see what you will become after absorbing so much of my energy!"

Xie Lian had a complicated expression.

She had painted the "Golden Crow Picture" herself. When she was painting it, she didn't see any potential in the painting. She didn't expect that it could absorb most of the clouds.

Take the "Golden Crow Picture" out of the painting tube and slowly unfold it.
The first time he looked over, Xie Lian frowned.

"There's no change at all?"

It’s still the familiar “Golden Crow Picture”.

Every stroke was written by her personally, and no one is more familiar with it than her.

But how could there be no changes after absorbing so much cloud vapor?
Xie Lian looked carefully and finally found something different.

It is the eyes of the Golden Crow.

Originally, this painting of "Golden Crow" was quite artistic and lifelike.

But now, the Golden Crow in the painting seemed to come alive.

Standing proudly on the Fusang tree, its eyes were full of brilliance. When Xie Lian was looking at it, it seemed to be staring at Xie Lian as well.
This was not an illusion, because Xie Lian saw the Golden Crow's eyes moving.

Hiss!
She gasped.

An incredible guess came to my mind.

"No way"

Xie Lian swallowed and probed his spiritual sense into the "Golden Crow Map".

When painting this picture, I used the most ordinary drawing paper, the most ordinary brush, and the most ordinary ink.

But now, after being transformed, these ordinary things have turned into new laws. These laws, when pieced together, form a miniature world.

As soon as Xie Lian’s spiritual consciousness penetrated into it, he was immediately pulled into the miniature world.

At first glance, it's a sea.

But the sea seemed to be dyed red by the flames, and water vapor continued to rise.

The indescribable heat filled the entire world with heat. Even though only his divine consciousness entered, Xie Lian was still infected by the heat, and beads of sweat appeared on his real body's forehead.

And in the center of the sea is a big island.

On the big island, there grew a towering tree that looked very familiar to Xie Lian.

"Fusang tree!"

Xie Lian looked up along the Fusang tree, and sure enough, he saw a golden crow's nest on the tree.

In the nest, a young golden crow was using its mouth to tidy up its feathers that had not yet fully grown.

Perhaps she sensed Xie Lian's presence, as surprise appeared in her eyes. She suddenly raised her head, looked somewhere, and let out a clear cry.

"Chirp!"

A slight sound caused the fire to vibrate, and golden flames began to circle around the Golden Crow's Nest.
"The sun is so hot!"

Xie Lian was indescribably shocked.

Even though she had been mentally prepared for the incredible level of the clouds, she still felt her three views shattered when she saw this moment.

The "Golden Crow Picture" that she painted herself actually turned into a small world, and in the small world, there was actually a living Golden Crow!
There is no Golden Crow in this world.

Dan Yangzi told Xie Lian this very clearly. As a true immortal, he was very familiar with the mythical beasts in the world, but he had never heard of the name of the Golden Crow.

This made Xie Lian feel a little regretful.

I thought that many legendary mythical creatures from the Blue Star in my previous life could be seen in this world, but I didn't expect that it was just my wishful thinking.

In the myths of previous lives, the Golden Crow is very well-known, but it does not exist in this world.

And now, the clouds in the bronze tripod actually created a mythical creature that did not exist in this world!
What kind of power is this?
Create something out of nothing?

Make the false become true?

This reminded her of a sentence from Nagarjuna Bodhisattva's "Madhyamaka Shastra" in his previous Buddhist classics:

I say that the teachings of various causes and conditions are empty. They are also false names, and they are also the meaning of the middle way. There has never been a dharma that is not born from causes and conditions. Therefore, all dharmas are empty.

Xie Lian finally calmed down and focused his attention on the little Golden Crow.

It is still in its infancy, but that doesn't mean it has no ability to fight back.

Putting aside other things, the true sun fire swirling around it is a powerful weapon that is enough to make one's scalp tingle.

This mythical creature is blessed by nature. From the moment it is born, it seems to be loved by heaven and earth. It is destined that as long as it does not die young, it will not be difficult for it to be honored as an ancestor in the future.

Because the clouds created the Golden Crow, there is a close connection between Xie Lian and the Little Golden Crow.

It's like a blood connection.
She looked at the little golden crow, and a tender feeling rose in her heart, as if she were looking at her own child.

And the look in the little golden crow's eyes when he looked at her showed, besides a little curiosity, more of it was closeness and joy.

"A living golden crow hides in the painting, once it reaches adulthood"

Xie Lian thought of all the legends about the Golden Crow, and for a moment, he was unable to control himself.

Tweet!
The little golden crow raised its neck and called out again. A beam of golden light shot out from its eyes and shot towards Xie Lian.

Xie Lian did not dodge. The Little Golden Crow could not hurt her, so she let the golden light follow the connection between her mind and her body and rush directly into her body.

Then, his true face appeared inside her body.

It turned out to be a little golden crow, no bigger than a child's palm, and was completely condensed by the little golden crow's divine will.

It quickly found where it should go and rushed directly into the heart cave.

The purple energy, which was very picky and had always been rejecting other objects of visualization, immediately began to boil, rushing in like a dog licking its tail, and flowing into the body of the little golden crow in strands.

The wisps of light golden flames in the heart cave suddenly merged into a thin line and were swallowed by the little golden crow in one gulp.

As the visualized object was created, Xie Lian's internal skills started to operate on their own. Spiritual energy from the outside world flowed in madly, and brilliant golden light bloomed from the seventy-two acupoints. The Golden Crow, which was seated in the heart cave, flapped its wings, and the acupoints madly devoured the spiritual energy, condensing into golden lotus flowers.

And in the very center of the seventy-two golden lotuses, there appeared a true sun fire that would never go out.

It was constantly releasing heat, refining the spiritual power in Xie Lian's body.
From then on, no external evil could enter the body. Once it entered, it would be burned by the true fire of the sun.
Xie Lian stretched out a finger, and a wisp of golden flame slowly emerged.

"I didn't expect that I also possessed the true fire of the sun."

She blew gently and the flame went out.

Although she could only use a small amount, she did master the True Fire of the Sun.

The True Fire of the Sun has a great reputation, but since it is only a legend from the previous life, we still need to test it to know its specific power in this world.

Today's changes have caused her understanding of the bronze tripod to undergo another drastic change.

Creatures that did not exist in this world were created out of thin air by the bronze tripod. Is there anything that it cannot do?

Xie Lian slowly rolled up the “Golden Crow Picture” and carefully put it in his arms.

I must carry this map with me from now on. It is not only a small world, but it even has a golden crow...
"Mr. Zhuang, Mr. Zhuang, you would never imagine what you have brought to this world..."

Xie Lian fantasized that one day the Golden Crow would grow up and fly into the blue sky. At that time, when all living beings in the world looked up, they would find that there was an extra sun.

If Zhuang Mochen knew that he had contributed to the birth of the Golden Crow, who knows how wonderful his expression would be.

After experiencing this episode, Xie Lian calmed himself down and set out on his journey again.

Now that the objects of visualization have returned to their places, it is not far from breaking through to the "Dharma Realm".

This state is quite time-consuming for practitioners who cultivate the Golden Elixir path, because they have to condense the Dharma image all over again, which is not an easy task.

But for Xie Lian, who practices visualization, she doesn't need to worry too much about it. Her object of visualization determines her appearance, which must be related to the Golden Crow.

She doesn't need to meditate to practice, and can absorb spiritual energy all the time, so Xie Lian plans to break through while traveling. According to the current progress, it will take at most three to five days to break through to the Dharmakāya.

There won't be any big trouble. Unexpected things happen. After a few days of good weather, it started raining again.
Unlike the previous drizzle, this rain was a heavy downpour as soon as it started.
However, before the rain could get close to Xie Lian, it was melted by the fire in the seventy-two acupoints.

But this process won't last long.

Because the fire had just been born, it was instinctively cleansing the impurities in Xie Lian's body. Once the impurities in her body were completely cleared, she would be able to return to normal.

Otherwise, if it continues like this, wouldn't any living creature approaching be vaporized instantly?
If that's the case, I can't go out.

But what Xie Lian didn't know was that she already had a body that was born pure and without impurities. Theoretically, there was no such thing as impurities in her body. However, she couldn't withstand the true fire of the sun.

According to legend, the Sun's True Fire is one of the ten true fires. It is extremely strong and masculine, and is known as the king of all fires.

Its magical uses are naturally endless. Even the innate Taoist body can have its impurities burned out by it.

It was pouring rain, but the rain could not get close to Xie Lian. However, because the true fire of the sun was constantly clearing away impurities, she was sweating profusely and looked no different from a drowned chicken.

The rain was too heavy, making the mountain road even more difficult to travel. Although Xie Lian was not too bothered by this, he also did not like to walk forward in the dark in such heavy rain.

She saw what seemed to be a ruined temple ahead and planned to go near it to rest.

But unexpectedly, there were already people in the temple.

They were five scholars, and when they saw Xie Lian coming, they subconsciously showed alertness.

This world also has clichéd legends.

When traveling around the world, especially in the wilderness, there are four types of people you must never mess with: monks, Taoists, women, and children.

Obviously, Xie Lian was among them.

She has an extraordinary temperament, and her skin is as white as if it were carved from mutton-fat jade. On her snow-white neck is a face that is the most beautiful in the world.
Having said that, it stands to reason that someone like her would not be able to take a single step in this world, or in any other world.

After all, being good-looking is also a sin. A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.

But Xie Lian was never in trouble. Why was that?

Perhaps it was covered by the bronze tripod.
Although good people have no evil thoughts, human beings are inherently dualistic beings, with both good and evil, and the changes are endless.
Even a kind person might have evil thoughts after seeing Xie Lian’s true face.

Therefore, when all living beings see Xie Lian’s face, they are all free from any thoughts. When they recall it later, they are also unable to have any evil thoughts. It is very pure.

Similar to White Moonlight.
That's it.

Back to reality.
The five scholars saw that Xie Lian had a gentle temperament and exuded a fresh and elegant aura.

Although he was drenched by the rain, he did not look depressed or sad.
Instead, she looks more fresh and refined. Her slender figure, graceful posture, and unique elegance make her look like a fairy from a painting.

He doesn't look like a bad guy at first glance.
This storyteller wrote in his vernacular novels that the women who harmed people in the martial arts world were either ferocious and vicious, like tigers, or enchanting and charming, like foxes.

Completely different from this woman.

Therefore, these guys concluded that there was no danger!!
Xie Lian took a quick glance and knew that they were all ordinary mortals, so he smiled harmlessly and said.

"It's raining too heavily, gentlemen, can you let me rest here?"

A slightly more enthusiastic person stood up, pointed to the seat next to him and said.

"Miss, you are too polite. This temple was not built by us. We are all here to seek shelter from the rain. There is no reason not to allow this place to be a little more windproof. Why don't you just come to my side?"

This dilapidated temple has been abandoned for some years, so it is leaky on all sides. Rainwater has seeped into half of the temple, forming a small puddle.

Therefore, the five scholars gathered in the eastern corner, where the terrain was slightly higher and the outer wall was more intact.
But with five people squeezed in, it seemed a bit cramped.

There was nothing wrong with this person's enthusiastic invitation, but the other four were obviously reluctant. Although they didn't say it, their eyes showed dissatisfaction.

I wonder if you are kind-hearted or do you have other thoughts in mind because the girl is pretty?

Actually..
This enthusiastic scholar really had no other intentions, he was very innocent.
But Xie Lian didn't want to have any contact with others, especially men.

So he smiled and said
"Thank you for the invitation, sir, but I am used to being alone, so I will not disturb you and just find a corner to stay."

As they were talking, Xie Lian chose a seat near the temple gate and sat down.

Although it is a bit leaky, it is located at the highest point, so at least there is no need to worry about being flooded.

Wait until you sit down.
A man with a yellow face bowed to Xie Lian.

"I see that the girl has elegant manners and extraordinary temperament. Could she be a classmate?"

"classmate?"

"Aren't you going to take part in the Spring Examination?"

"Spring Examination? So you are all going to take the exam. Haha, it's a misunderstanding. I have never taken the imperial examination and have no official title."

Xie Lian said with a smile, his eyes swept over the people’s greetings, and he said in his heart, “No wonder.”

In the middle of the night, five scholars were walking together in the wilderness.

But as for taking part in the Spring Examination, that is perfectly normal.

The imperial examination is a top priority for all scholars in this world. Every spring, scholars from all over the country will overcome all difficulties and take part in the examination.

Those who are rich and powerful naturally have servants to serve them and can live a carefree life.

For example, poor scholars do not have so many choices. Before they succeed in high school, they have not completely changed their fate. It is only reasonable for a few fellow villagers to travel together.

Look at these five people who are carrying book boxes. Even in such a harsh environment, three of them are still holding books in their hands and reviewing by the campfire that was finally lit.

From this we can see how much importance they attached to the imperial examination. After all, it was their only chance to change their destiny.

"I see."

The scholar who had just spoken to Xie Lian put down his hands and sat back down.

But he immediately lost the desire to talk to Xie Lian.

After all, this is an era where studying can change one's destiny. If Xie Lian does not take part in the imperial examination, it means that he has no chance of becoming an official, and he is no longer from the same world as them.

In the scholar's opinion, a thick barrier has appeared between him and Xie Lian.

Since we are not the same kind of people, there is no need to talk more.

Only the scholar who first agreed to let Xie Lian in to take shelter from the rain didn't seem to care about it. He even took some burning firewood from his own fire and started a fire in front of Xie Lian.

"It's already quite cold in the mountains, and you've been caught in the rain, so you must keep warm. If you catch a cold, it will be troublesome."

In ancient times, even the most common cold could be fatal.

Seeing that Xie Lian was covered in “rainwater”, he kindly gave him a reminder.

"Thank you for your care, sir."

Xie Lian responded gratefully, there is still no shortage of good people in this world.

But this person was overthinking. There was no rain on her body. The reason she was wet was because of the sweat in her body, which was quickly evaporated. She kept repeating the process of sweating, evaporating, sweating, and then evaporating again.

This one was a talkative person and started chatting with Xie Lian in a low voice.

After exchanging names, they learned that the man was called Zhong Haoyuan, a native of Cangwu County, Xingqing Prefecture. He started taking the imperial examinations at the age of seventeen, and failed many times, but he never gave up and finally passed and became a juren.

Now that he is going to take part in the Spring Examination, although it is related to his personal destiny, the burden he has is not very heavy.

"Since I was a scholar, I have been experiencing failures. I finally passed the imperial examination and I am already content. I know that my talent is limited and it is almost impossible to pass the imperial examination... But now that I have come to this point, if I give up without trying, I will regret it for the rest of my life. So I packed my bags and went to the Spring Imperial Examination with a few fellow villagers to see the world."

Zhong Haoyuan used dry firewood to stir the campfire and talked about his own things.

"Mr. Zhong may not be knowledgeable enough, but his mentality is better than many candidates. Sometimes, if you keep a normal mindset, you may be able to perform exceptionally well, or even unexpectedly."

Xie Lian smiled and consoled him, but in his heart he was trying to mobilize the cloud energy in the cauldron.

One is for experimentation.

The second is to repay this person’s kindness.

Finally, he really took out a wisp of cloud as thick as a hair and cast it onto Zhong Haoyuan.

Zhong Haoyuan didn't react at all, just laughed at himself.

"Even if he performs exceptionally well, Zhong's chances are slim, unless, unless he guesses the topic correctly. But how is that possible? The people who set the questions are all well-educated scholars, they won't leave any loopholes."

Xie Lian couldn't tell whether Zhong Haoyuan's fate would be changed by this wisp of cloud. After all, what she took out was only a tiny bit, and it was just a casual act on a whim. Xie Lian didn't take it to heart, but comforted him.

"Maybe I was just lucky and got the answer right?"

Zhong Haoyuan was stunned, then pointed at the dilapidated temple and said.

"If this is possible, it must be the blessing of the Mountain God. If I succeed in the imperial examination, I will definitely rebuild this temple and recreate the golden statue for the Mountain God."

As soon as these words were spoken, the four scholars burst out laughing.

But I was amused.

One of them seemed to be quite familiar with him and said with a sneer.

"A gentleman does not speak of strange things. Xiaoyuan, oh Xiaoyuan, how can you still have such a big dream?"

"Is it not okay for me to dream?"

"If you have the time, read a few more books!"

"Great, great, great. You guys are the ones who work so hard, and it seems like I have nothing to do."

"That's exactly the truth. You've always been lazy. It's a great fortune that you can pass the imperial examination. If you don't work hard, it won't matter to you."

"I'm not lazy, I'm self-aware."

"Come on..."

A few fellow villagers laughed and joked for a while, and it was unclear how much of their words were sincere and how much were unintentional.

Anyway, after the chat, Zhong Haoyuan became less interested and had no mood to chat with Xie Lian anymore. Instead, he took out a book from his package and started reading like everyone else.
But there seemed to be worry in his eyes, and he muttered a few words.

"Brother Lu said he was going to look for dry firewood, but how come he hasn't come back for so long? Did he run into trouble?"

But when these words were spoken, the other scholars ignored them.
So I had to give up and start reading.
Seeing the "learning atmosphere" so strong, Xie Lian certainly didn't bother to interrupt. He took out "Qing Yu Miscellaneous Notes" and began to read it with great interest.
Thanks to Ai Lei for the 500 reward,
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(End of this chapter)