Man in the heavens, wins by lying down to prove the truth

Chapter 324 Slaying the Three Corpses, Driving Three Chariots, Passing Three Barriers

The so-called formation of the sacred embryo requires the primordial spirit to take a great medicine.

Now that the great medicine has been completed, even if the inner elixir has been formed, it cannot be called gold.

As the saying goes, gold is immortal and elixir is perfect. This final step is to return the primordial spirit to its proper palace, with five people protecting the elixir. First, the three corpses must be severed to obtain the three powers, and then the three barriers must be overcome, the two gods subdued, and the elixir sent into the Niwan Palace.

Then comes the process of taking medicine for one's primordial spirit. As the saying goes, "Only after swallowing a golden pill can one know that one's fate is in one's own hands, not in the hands of heaven." This refers to this step.

For ordinary people, this step is extremely dangerous, the most perilous of all, and the most difficult step in the Golden Elixir Orthodox Method.

However, for Zhou Cheng, the so-called most difficult step was nothing more than a slow and painstaking process.

"Since Mr. Boyang has spoken, let's establish a good relationship. But I wonder why that monkey is so highly regarded?"

Zhou Cheng had read many interpretations of Journey to the West.

There are many interpretations, some of which seem quite reasonable, but now, with Zhou Cheng's wisdom, they seem far-fetched.

The fact that the Taoist priest was personally speaking up to help Zhou Cheng make a good connection was what puzzled Zhou Cheng the most.

The so-called "heavenly order" script was utter nonsense in Zhou Cheng's eyes. Even if the world were to collapse, it wouldn't matter if the Heavenly Saint himself spoke.

"The three elements of Heaven, Earth, and Man: this Man is not the human race. To be precise, all living beings are called 'Man'."

"This monkey embodies the essence of the great trend of humanity. Only by breaking through the illusion of authority can the great trend of humanity be considered complete."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Cheng immediately understood.

When Wukong was born, the Warring States period began in the human world, and the emperor's power declined.

When Wukong was learning the Tao, King Chen raised a great banner in the human world and said: "Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?"

When Wukong rebelled against Heaven, it was also the time when Wang Mang usurped the Han throne.

Countless similar coincidences exist.

The Heavenly Sage says that Wukong's spirit of fighting against humanity inspired the creation of this mischievous monkey, which has its own logic.

"I see. It is only right that we form a good connection. In that case, I will not trouble Mr. Boyang any further."

Zhou Cheng stood up, led Yu Yun to bow to the Taoist priest, and then descended from the Great Luo Heaven Sacred Realm.

……

Above the East China Sea, there are islands and grottoes.

"Finally home."

Yu Yun smiled and looked at Zhou Cheng: "Following you on this journey, I have gained quite a few opportunities, reaching the very end of the yin and yang realms."

The realm I once pursued has finally been reached.

"You two finally decided to come back!"

Tai Weihua appeared in front of the two, staring at Zhou Cheng and Yu Yun with an unfriendly expression.

Yu Yun snorted lightly, deciding not to lower herself to her level.

“Let’s move. Since the monkey has been born, it’s my turn to be the ancestor.”

Zhou Cheng's words surprised Taiwei Hua: "You value that little monkey that much?"

"Little monkey? In a few hundred years, the little monkey you're talking about will beat you up." Yu Yun took the opportunity to pour cold water on the idea.

A naturally born spiritual being, it is extraordinary.

Born with the ability to understand change, recognize the seasons, know the advantages of the land, and shift the stars and change constellations. Possessing innate spiritual talent and great magical power, their birth can startle all worlds in the Three Realms.

Moreover, there are three thousand great paths, and one can easily attain enlightenment by following any of them.

If one cultivates the Golden Elixir Dao, there is no need to subdue the Five Hearts and many other steps. One can directly generate a great medicine from one's innate spiritual essence, and there are no three barriers to obstruct one's progress. One can easily take the medicine with one's primordial spirit and obtain a sacred embryo.

Of course, with every gain comes a loss.

Such easily attained enlightenment is naturally not as perfect as that achieved through diligent self-cultivation.

With an unsettled mind, fortune and misfortune are unpredictable. In the future, one will need to undergo greater trials and tribulations in order to achieve a satisfactory outcome.

"The innate spiritual seed is indeed extraordinary, but the fruit I cultivated myself is in no way inferior."

Taiwei Hua rarely argued with Yu Yun, which is also a sign of her improved character.

"Since we're going to be the patriarch of that monkey, when shall we move our practice site?" Taiwei Hua asked Zhou Cheng.

"Wait a moment, until I have completed the Nine Revolutions and formed the Golden Elixir, and enlightened the monkey's heart toward the Dao, before proceeding with the Transformation Technique."

Zhou Chengxuan immediately went into seclusion again, focusing his mind and body on meditation.

There are three passes: Tailbone Pass, Spine Pass, and Jade Pillow Pass.

To pass the three checkpoints, one needs the strength of three carts.

The power of the Three Chariots is obscured by the Three Corpse Gods; only by slaying the Three Corpse Gods can one regain the power of the Three Chariots.

The lower part of the body is called Qiao, which is the root of the desire spirit. Cutting it will weaken the desire spirit, and the coccyx gate can be passed.

The "Zhongshi" (中尸) is called "Zhi" (踬), which is the root of consciousness. Cutting it will weaken consciousness, and the "Jiaji" (夹脊) gate can be passed.

Finally, the upper corpse is called Ju, which is the root of obsession and can obscure the primordial spirit. Cutting it will make the primordial spirit resonate, and only then can one pass the Jade Pillow Gate and enter the Niwan Palace.

call out!
Five-colored light shimmered, crisscrossing the inner landscape, leading into the abyss of the earth, where the corpse of Qiao resided.

"You finally came……"

A figure reeking of an ominous stench spoke, sounding very weak.

Zhou Chengwu achieved perfect enlightenment, obtained the great medicine, and his mind and nature were perfected, naturally weakening the Three Corpse Gods.

"If you want to kill me, then you will have no desire. When you see those two beauties again, will there still be any interest in them?" The foul-smelling humanoid creature spoke, making a final struggle.

For a moment, a series of memories flashed through Zhou Cheng's mind, including details of his time with Taiwei Hua and Yu Yun.

"By confusing the concepts and equating forgetting desire with severing desire, you deserve to perish today."

With a flick of his hand, Zhou Cheng unleashed a golden light, like a flying sword, instantly slicing the corpse into dust, which vanished without a trace.

As Qiao's corpse fell, the fire in his heart rose, illuminating the root of desire, and transformed into a fire sheep, kneeling before Zhou Cheng.

This is the first of the three chariots, the sheep chariot. It is also called the fire chariot or the messenger chariot.

"Please get in the carriage, sir!" Huo Yang knelt down, his head bowed and eyes lowered in submission.

“Good, go against the tide and head to where the corpse is.”

Zhou Cheng sat atop a carriage pulled by a fire-breathing sheep, traversing the inner landscape until he reached the location of the stumbling corpse in the center.

The central part of the body, the heart of the human body, is naturally located in the center of the inner landscape. It manifests as a majestic mountain range in the root system of the earth, with its peak situated precisely in the middle of heaven and earth, a place where yin and yang are in harmony.

As the sheep-drawn cart galloped along, a fiery avenue pierced the sky and landed on the earth's foundation.

The mountains were barren, the only lifeless place in Zhou Cheng's inner landscape.

At the summit of the mountain, there was a humanoid creature, its body rotting and emitting a sour odor.

Wherever the acidic gas passes, everything is corroded, and even he himself is severely rotten.

"Please, sir, spare my life. Have pity on me and let me live. I promise I will never cause trouble again."

The decaying figure repeatedly kowtowed to Zhou Cheng, who was sitting upright on the fire-sheep chariot, and pleaded with him.

"If I wish to attain the Great Dao, I will need your assistance." Zhou Cheng looked at the decaying figure and spoke calmly.

"Please explain, sir."

Zhou Cheng flipped his hand, and a burst of fire instantly incinerated it into nothingness.

"Your death will help me attain enlightenment."

Boom!

The endless sea of ​​clouds surrounding the mountain peaks churned, purple lightning struck down with a thunderous roar, and gathered at the summit, transforming into a handsome divine deer with piercing eyes.

"I am willing to drive your chariot, sir, wherever you may go!" The divine deer bowed its head, its posture gentle.

"good!"

The three chariots control two of the three, and then comes the final tiger chariot.

Boom!

Thunder and fire rose, and they walked through the clouds and mist to the top of the dome.

The upper part of the body is located at the ancestral aperture of a person, which is the root of intention and the place where obsession resides.

Within this inner realm, one is naturally above the heavens, within the magnificent celestial palace.

However, this magnificent celestial palace had no resemblance to a sacred celestial realm; it was permeated with foul air.

On the imperial throne in the heavens sat a towering figure, ferocious and terrifying, possessing the features of countless beings, with numerous different eyes staring at Zhou Cheng. "Master, you cannot kill me!"

"Your obsession is too strong, and you cannot transcend it. I will grow stronger, and there is nothing you can do about it!"

The corpse on the ground grinned ferociously, showing no fear as it stared at Zhou Cheng, who was being chased by the thunderous train.

Zhou Cheng chuckled: "Who told you that I absolutely need to transcend this?"

Do you think my cultivation of a pure and tranquil mind was in vain?

As Zhou Cheng spoke, he saw the upper corpse, which had been releasing foul air at will, suddenly deflate, like a balloon that was letting out air.

"Impossible. If you don't aspire to transcendence, why are you asking for this golden elixir?"

The corpse immediately panicked and wanted to escape, but it couldn't leave this Heavenly Court.

"Cultivation is a process, not a result."

Zhou Cheng raised his hand and wiped away the weakened corpse. Instantly, the endless filth disappeared, and the pure radiance of immortal light blazed up again, filling the heavenly court.

Then, countless Qinghui Immortals gathered, transforming into boundless winds that intertwined and formed a mighty white tiger, which, with the stride of a monarch, prostrated itself before Zhou Cheng's carriage.

"I am willing to lend you a helping hand, sir."

"good!"

With all three vehicles in place, it is time to pass through three checkpoints and slay two gods.

The first hurdle: the coccyx.

The tail is the place where hundreds of rivers flow; the village is the place where water gathers.

This coccyx point is the starting point of the bridge between heaven and earth.

The inner vision of Zhou Cheng manifested, and his mind entered the coccyx gate.

Inside the pass, it was pitch black, a narrow and long river channel with mountains on both sides, with no gaps, extremely narrow and dangerous.

This river, though seemingly calm, actually harbors incredibly fierce undercurrents beneath the surface.

"Buzz!"

A brilliant light rose from Zhou Cheng's chest, like a great sun piercing through the darkness. It was the great elixir formed by the harmonious blending of dragon and tiger.

Upon entering the Tail Gate, Zhou Cheng's Tai Chi fish behind his head dimmed, his Tai Su robe became dusty, the Book of Beginnings in his hand lost its color, and all five of his spirits weakened.

Within the bridge between heaven and earth, the five gods cannot offer assistance, therefore the power of the three chariots is needed to pass through the three barriers.

"Pong!"

With a pure mind, the fire sheep bleated, and then they walked across the river, as if walking on flat ground wherever they went.

Time flies, and more than a hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, the once calm riverbed was suddenly filled with a fierce wind, and an old man appeared, smiling at Zhou Cheng.

"This path is different; please find another one."

Zhou Cheng smiled and asked, "Which of the two gods of consciousness and desire are you?"

"It is the master of knowledge."

The old man raised his head and looked directly at Zhou Cheng, whose appearance bore a striking resemblance to Zhou Cheng.

To be precise, it should be exactly the same; it's an older version of Zhou Cheng.

"Sheep cart, charge forward!"

As soon as Zhou Cheng finished speaking, the sheep cart suddenly became fierce, the flames raging, and it charged towards the consciousness.

Pong!
In an instant, an endless sea of ​​fire exploded, roaring and boiling, which was truly astonishing.

The consciousness that once possessed the power to conceal and uphold wisdom is now so weak that it was easily shattered by the sheep-drawn cart.

As consciousness dissipated, the originally narrow river channel suddenly widened, as if a great river was roaring.

The sheep cart, now weakened, looked at Zhou Cheng and said, "Master, my mission is accomplished."

As they spoke, the fire sheep began to dissipate, eventually transforming into a stream of light that merged into the large medicine in Zhou Cheng's chest.

Thus, from the Tail Gate to the Spine Gate.

"YoYo!"

A distant, mournful cry of deer echoed, accompanied by flashes of lightning that raged across the great river.

Lei Lu took over from the old ox, his figure swift as he drove the chariot at breakneck speed.

As the sun and moon revolve, and the world changes dramatically, another century passes in the blink of an eye.

The once vast and boundless river has now finally reached the end of the bridge between heaven and earth.

At the end of that wide river, a majestic pass stands tall, carved entirely of jade, obscuring the sky and earth, blending seamlessly with the surrounding nature.

That majestic pass is the final pass of the Bridge Between Heaven and Earth, also known as Jade Pillow Pass.

Before Yuzhen Pass, a young boy bowed and said, "God of Desire greets Your Excellency."

"You wish to stop me?"

Before Zhou Cheng, the divine deer raised its head, and thunder rumbled.

“I am one with you, sir, so how can I stand in your way? If you, sir, open the gate, I will simply disappear.”

The boy also bore an uncanny resemblance to Zhou Cheng, or rather, he was Zhou Cheng's very appearance.

"Deer cart, smash through the barrier!"

The thunderous deer, in the next instant, transformed completely into brilliant lightning, heading straight for the majestic pass.

"Boom!"

As if the heavens and earth had collapsed, the majestic pass shattered in response, and the endless jade stones vanished into nothingness.

The boy watching this scene sighed, as lightning spread from his body, turning him completely to ashes.

This Jade Stone Pass was originally a manifestation of the Desire God. Once you break through the pass, the Desire God will naturally be reduced to ashes.

As the carriage drove straight into Yuzhen Pass, the river became gentle, transforming into a beautiful scenic spot.

The riverbank is dotted with exotic plants and all sorts of mysterious things.

As it stepped into Jade Pillow Pass, the Thunder Deer let out a soft cry and transformed into a bolt of lightning, surging into the large medicine in Zhou Cheng's chest.

"Roar!"

The roar startled both banks of the river. The white tiger howled and rode the wind: "Master, it's my turn now. I hope you can keep the direction in check."

The river meanders, branching into countless tributaries that lead to various sacred sites, but directly ahead, there is nothing but endless darkness.

"Go on, do not stray from the right path."

Zhou Cheng patted the white tiger, and the white tiger roared and disappeared into the endless darkness.

Now, another hundred years have passed.

The wind howled, traversing countless bends and crossing 84,000 tributaries, finally reaching the Niwan Palace.

The Niwan Palace, located in the center of the human brain, is the source of all thoughts and the root of all will.

As Zhou Cheng brought the medicine, his primordial spirit emerged from his Niwan Palace.

"The Way is accomplished!"

The white tiger roared and transformed into a gentle breeze, flowing into the large medicine in Zhou Cheng's chest.

At this point, all three barriers were broken, all demonic obstacles were eliminated, and the great elixir entered the Niwan Palace.

The previously weakened Five Hearts manifested again, transforming into five figures that shone with divine brilliance.

The Golden Lord, the Wooden Mother, the Mind Monkey, and the Will Horse protected the four directions, while the Yellow Woman personally delivered the great medicine to the primordial spirit.

Without the slightest hesitation, the primordial spirit took the medicine directly.

Instantly, a bright, clear light emanated from within the primordial spirit, illuminating the inner world.

Upon seeing this, the five hearts were filled with joy, and they exclaimed, "The Holy Embryo is complete! The Holy Embryo is complete!"

As they spoke, the five minds returned to one, evolving into the five symbols of Taiyi, Taichu, Taishi, Taisu, and Taiji, protecting the primordial spirit.

When the sacred embryo is formed, the Great Way is achieved.

Next comes the process of the Holy Embryo undergoing nine cycles, known as the Nine Cycles to Form the Elixir, which results in the formation of a Golden Elixir!
This step is effortless, like taking something out of a bag.

(End of this chapter)