People in Conferred Gods: Rising from humble beginnings, I am the God of Wealth

Chapter 282 The lineage of sages is not a pure land!
250,000 years later.

Kunlun Mountains.

A middle-aged Taoist priest dressed in a purple robe with a Bagua symbol found a slightly aged Taoist priest on a mountain with ordinary spiritual energy and said with a smile:

"Are you Jiang Shang?"

"I am Jiang Shang. May I ask what brings you here, my friend?"

This old Taoist priest was the same young Taoist who, more than 300,000 years ago, traveled thousands of miles across mountains and rivers to reach Kunlun Mountain.

He was just an ordinary human who, after cultivating to the level of Earth Immortal in the Nine Provinces, embarked on a journey to Kunlun Mountain to seek the Great Dao because he lacked suitable cultivation techniques.

When he arrived at Kunlun Mountain, he discovered that countless beings came to Kunlun Mountain seeking the Dao, but very few were able to enter the Chan Sect.

Let alone outer disciples, even nominal disciples are one in ten thousand. To seek the Great Dao on Kunlun Mountain, there's only one word—

difficult!
But he had a vague feeling that he could catch the eye of a sage, and that Kunlun Mountain was the greatest opportunity of his life.

So he stayed in the Kunlun Mountains, cultivating himself while waiting for his own opportunity to arrive.

However, due to his ordinary background, the cultivation techniques he practiced could only reach the Earth Immortal level.

As a result, over the years, his cultivation level has never been able to break through to the Celestial Immortal realm. After more than 300,000 years, his lifespan has gradually decreased, and even his appearance has begun to show signs of aging.

If things continue like this, he might become the first immortal in the Kunlun Mountains to die of old age.

He has recently begun to wonder if there might be an opportunity for him in the Kunlun Mountains.

At the same time, he also witnessed the dangers of the prehistoric world during his years in the Kunlun Mountains.

Kunlun Mountain is a famous sacred place for cultivation in the primordial world, containing countless spiritual roots and treasures.

Here, one can often see many creatures fighting fiercely over a single spiritual root, resulting in the death of many.

Some cultivators, in order to cultivate supernatural powers, would attack those beings burdened with karma under the pretext of slaying evil spirits, ultimately refining their souls and not even sparing their physical bodies.

A cultivator's physical body is comparable to a spiritual root, making it a valuable elixir for alchemy.

However, Jiang Shang was quite lucky. Although his cultivation level was only that of an Earth Immortal, which was at the bottom in Kunlun Mountain, he had never made enemies with anyone and rarely interacted with anyone.

Today, Jiang Shang was puzzled to see a Taoist priest suddenly arrive. He was also quite wary, fearing that he had somehow offended the priest and that the priest might try to harm him.

The Taoist priest ignored Jiang Shang's thoughts, remained calm, bowed towards the depths of Kunlun Mountain, and smiled slightly:

"I am Guang Chengzi, and I have come here on my master's orders to take you to the Jade Void Palace to meet my master. Please come with me."

Jiang Shang: ? !!! !

Guang Chengzi? The Guang Chengzi who was the leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals?!

Jiang Shang was immediately shocked, never expecting that the middle-aged Taoist in front of him was actually the leader of the legendary Twelve Golden Immortals.

Then wouldn't the master he mentioned be...?

Jiang Shang's face lit up with ecstasy. He hurriedly responded and leaped onto Guang Chengzi's escape light, speeding towards the depths of Kunlun Mountain.

Over the years, he has come to see reality clearly and witnessed the perils of the primordial world, and has long since given up any illusions about joining the Chan Sect.

He even doubted whether his feelings were wrong, and whether there was an opportunity for him in the Kunlun Mountains.

I've also thought that my opportunity might be a certain spiritual root. After consuming it, my cultivation will greatly increase, and becoming a True Immortal or a Mystic Immortal will not be a dream. I might even become a Golden Immortal.

I once thought that my opportunity might be a spiritual treasure, which I could use to slay evil spirits and obtain cultivation techniques to further my cultivation.

Unexpectedly, Guang Chengzi came to our door today on his master's orders. This means that his opportunity may not be in Kunlun Mountain, but in Yuxu Palace!
at the same time.

Jin'ao Island.

The tall, thin Taoist priest who arrived at Jin'ao Island around the same time as Jiang Shang was now following a group of Jie Sect immortals to a Taoist temple.

These Jie Sect immortals varied in quality; some were burdened with karmic debts, while others were blessed with good fortune. Some were only at the Earth Immortal level, while others were Golden Immortals, and there were even several Taiyi Golden Immortals.

At the very front of this sacred site sat seven powerful immortals, some with elephant heads and others with long ears…

These seven immortals were the Seven Immortals who served the Jie Sect, and they were the ones who organized this Daoist debate.

Upon seeing the arrival of the group of Jiejiao immortals, they lightly waved their sleeves and took out a large amount of meat, piling it on the main hall.

"These meats are all from cultivators above the Celestial Immortal level. They taste excellent and are somewhat helpful for cultivation. Please don't be shy."

Unlike humans who process their food before serving it, the meat served by the Seven Immortals consisted mostly of corpses that had just died and were still warm.

The remaining small portion were living beings, only their cultivation levels were sealed.

The types of meat are also very diverse, some come from the demon race, some from the aquatic races of the East Sea, and some from the human race.

Whether it's these corpses or these beings whose cultivation has been sealed, one can feel a strong sense of fear emanating from them.

Lingya Xian casually grabbed a person, and under the person's terrified gaze, put them into his mouth and chewed them slowly.

"It's quite interesting, though humans are only an acquired race, their taste is exceptionally good, especially when eaten with emotions like fear and despair, it's truly a wonder of the primordial world!"

Upon hearing this, the assembled immortals of the Jie Sect showed a marked increase in interest in the 'blood food' before them, and each picked up a piece of 'meat' and put it in their mouths to taste.

The purpose of the Jie Sect was to seek a glimmer of hope for all living beings in the prehistoric world. Therefore, the principle of the Tongtian Sect Leader in accepting disciples could be said to be without principle, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that he accepted all comers.

As long as one can reach Jin'ao Island alive, one is considered an outer disciple of the Jie Sect. If one has enough good fortune, one can comprehend one's own destiny from the Daoist essence of Jin'ao Island.

This is why the Jie Sect is said to have "ten thousand immortals paying homage," but it is also because of this that the disciples of the Jie Sect can be said to be of mixed quality.

Their cultivation levels and foundations differed, and their temperaments were even more distinct.

Within the Jie Sect, there are kind-hearted individuals like Bixiao, who are restless but have never harmed anyone without cause or been tainted by karma.

There are also vicious people like the Seven Immortals who, relying on the protection of the Jie Sect, often disregard human life, raise animals for food, and have no regard for their karma.

Comparatively speaking, there are more Jiejiao immortals like the Seven Immortals who attend the disciples. Otherwise, how could a sect of saints, with the Shangqing Saint presiding over Biyou Palace, be dragged down by its own disciples?
Most of the Jie Sect immortals who came to participate in this Daoist discussion were also beings of this kind, and they did not resist the act of killing living beings for food by serving the Seven Immortals.

Whether it's a living thing or a dead thing, they see no difference and pick it up to savor it.

In the words of the Seven Fairies, the best food is eaten while it is still fresh, dipped in fear and despair, so that it tastes even better.

Another group of people may not be averse to these foods, but they avoid anything that might involve karmic repercussions.

They would never want to eat such food and be tainted with karma.

However, considering that not eating anything might displease the seven attendant immortals, after some hesitation, some people still chose to pick up some food and take a few bites.

Only a few people found a corner to sit down and took out the spiritual fruits they carried with them to eat.

Among these people was the tall, thin Taoist priest.

At the moment of his birth, it was as if a voice in his heart was telling him that walking through the primordial world and getting entangled in cause and effect and karma was something that was unavoidable and that he should not resist it too much.

If there is profit to be made, it is okay to get involved in some karma. But if you encounter a life-or-death crisis, then you don't need to care about cause and effect karma. Preserving your life is the most important thing.

However, one must be upright in character and conduct, and must not act recklessly or inadvertently accumulate negative karma. This has always been his guiding principle.

Eating these foods filled with resentment would obviously go against his long-standing code of conduct, so he was naturally unwilling to do so.

However, the others were either Golden Immortals with abundant blessings and extraordinary backgrounds, or they were simply Taiyi Golden Immortals.

Although the seven attendant immortals were all Great Luo Golden Immortals and outer disciples of the Jie Sect, they were not afraid of offending each other.

However, the tall, thin Taoist priest was only a True Immortal, the lowest in cultivation among these people, and had been on Jin'ao Island for the shortest time. His actions naturally displeased the Seven Immortals who were attending him, making him the perfect target for their lectures.

Amidst a scream, Lingya Xian tore off a leg from the Earth Immortal he was holding, put it in his mouth, and chewed it while saying to the tall, thin Taoist:

"Lord Shen, why aren't you eating? Is this food not to your liking?"

This tall, thin Taoist priest was merely a True Immortal, and naturally dared not offend Lingya Immortal, a Great Luo Golden Immortal. He hurriedly stood up, bowed to Lingya Immortal, and explained:
"Junior brother's cultivation has reached a critical moment, and it is not appropriate for him to eat meat. Please forgive me, senior brother."

"whispering sound!"

However, Lingya Xian was unmoved by this. His gaze swept over the creatures that refused to be eaten raw, finally settling on the tall, thin Taoist priest named Shen Gong, and he said earnestly:
"Now that you have joined my Jie Sect, you should act like us and follow your heart."

"As long as your mind is focused on the path, you should enjoy food and eat it properly without worrying about cause and effect or karma. This will benefit your cultivation, and your master will not care about such karma."

"Never be like those celestial gods and immortals, whose actions are bound by heavenly laws and who have no freedom. To gain merit by sacrificing freedom is putting the cart before the horse and is a heretical path."

"Ordinary beings may not understand, but as a disciple of the Jie Sect, you cannot be ignorant of it."

At this point, Lingya Xian's expression turned sarcastic.

"Speaking of which, Yang Xuan of the Heavenly Court first established Heavenly Laws to restrain the immortals and gods of the Heavenly Court."

"And with the promise of Heavenly Merit that will not be distributed for an unknown period of time, they have bewitched the beings of the primordial world to ascend to Heaven, thus depriving them of their freedom and even causing endless strife in the primordial world. They are truly sinners of the primordial world."

"Only people like Bixiao, who can't distinguish right from wrong, would befriend Yang Xuan and become his tools."

"If you fellow disciples encounter this person in the future, you must be careful. Do not ruin your cultivation for temporary gain and lose your freedom!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people present varied.

Most people nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with Lingya Xian's statement.

In their view, cultivating immortality is about achieving longevity and freedom. While merit is good, how can it compare to freedom?
Of course, these people are all burdened with heavy karma and have never gained any merit. Even if they went to the South Heavenly Gate to report, they would not meet the Heavenly Court's recruitment requirements.

They had no desire to join the Heavenly Court anymore, and even if they were just sour grapes, they would agree with Lingya Xian's statement.

A little merit is nothing compared to freedom.
Even if Bixiao and the others befriended Yang Xuan and were fortunate enough to gain some merit in the underworld, their cultivation level still didn't improve. Compared to their carefree life on Jin'ao Island, it was nothing at all!

The remaining small group of people either frowned slightly or remained expressionless, and did not make any statement.

Shen Gong was one of them. After hearing Lingya Xian's words, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

Yang Xuan's name is now known to every household in the prehistoric world. He is called the Little Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court and the Great Ghost Emperor of the Underworld by many living beings. He holds an unparalleled position in both the Heavenly Court and the Underworld.

Whether it was on his way to Jin'ao Island or during the years he spent on Jin'ao Island, Shen Gong often heard about Yang Xuan's deeds.

These things alone had filled him with respect for Yang Xuan, so his displeasure at Lingya Xian's words now made him feel uneasy.

If the difference in their cultivation levels weren't so great, he would definitely have stood up and spoken up for Yang Xuan.

Even so, seeing that Shen Gong refused to eat and now had a slight frown, Lingya Xian couldn't help but sneer.

"If any of my fellow disciples find the food I have prepared unpalatable, or if they think that what I have said is wrong, please do not force yourselves."

He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone present understood what he meant. He was telling everyone that he was holding this forum to discuss philosophy with like-minded people.

If they are unwilling to eat meat, or disagree with his words, then they are not his fellow Daoists, and they should not even think about participating in this or any future Daoist discussions organized by the Seven Immortals.

The Seven Immortals were not only seven Great Luo Golden Immortals, but also veteran outer disciples of the Jie Sect, with considerable fame and extensive connections within the sect.

Within the Jie Sect, there are quite a few disciples who act without any taboos. In addition, there are the more 'good' disciples like the Three Immortals of Sanxiao. Those who go to heaven go to heaven, and those who go to the underworld go to the underworld. Most of them are not on Jin'ao Island.

Nowadays, at least 80% of the disciples on Jin'ao Island are on good terms with the Seven Immortals who attend to them.

If we antagonize them, while it won't necessarily make it impossible to move an inch within the Jie Sect, it will likely be difficult to find someone to discuss the Dao with in the future.

Therefore, after a brief silence, even those who were initially unwilling to eat still picked up the food in front of them and put it in their mouths.

Only a few people apologized to the seven attendants and then turned to leave. Shen Gong was one of them, and it could be said that the meeting ended somewhat unhappily.

But just as they were about to leave the training ground, a strange fluctuation suddenly emanated from the direction of the Blood Sea, instantly spreading throughout the entire prehistoric world...

PS: I'll post 4,000 words today. I'll make up for the remaining 2,000 words with 8,000 words tomorrow, and another 8,000 words the day after tomorrow.

If these chapters are divided into two 2,000-word sections, it might affect the reading experience. It's better to try to have two 8,000-word sections per chapter.

(End of this chapter)