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

Chapter 409 The true meaning of humanity, in the Wuzhuang Temple!
Shortly after.

Jiang Ziya walked out of the Ghost Palace of Fengdu with a heavy heart and returned to the mortal world under the guidance of the Black Ox.

Clearly, in order to return to the mortal realm, he ultimately chose to agree to Yang Xuan's request.

But for a moment he didn't understand what Yang Xuan's purpose was in doing this.

The Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai was merely a matter for the Nine Provinces Dynasty, and the Nine Provinces Dynasty was only a part of the human race. Given Yang Xuan's current status, was it necessary for him to make a special exception for this matter?
In his view, it was now his turn to return to the mortal realm, and he was the one who needed Yang Xuan's help. Yang Xuan could make even more outrageous demands.

For example, the restrictions placed on the celestial beings and gods after the Investiture of the Gods, and the restrictions placed on Jiang Ziya's use of the Investiture of the Gods List and the God-Slaying Whip, etc.

No matter how you look at it, it was just a Fengshan ceremony performed by a human dynasty, which was really unworthy of Yang Xuan's status.

If someone else had done this, Jiang Ziya might have thought that the other party was just finding a way to back down because of the Chan Sect and Yuanshi Tianzun, allowing Jiang Ziya to return to the mortal world and preside over the Chan Sect's Investiture of the Gods.

But this person is Yang Xuan, the most skilled strategist in the primordial world, who accomplished many great things that even quasi-saints could not do, led the Heavenly Court onto the right track, and single-handedly founded the Underworld.

Jiang Ziya did not believe that Yang Xuan did this to save face. In his opinion, there must be a deeper meaning behind Yang Xuan's actions that he did not know.

The price he will have to pay may be greater than he imagines.

In other circumstances, he would definitely investigate thoroughly before making a decision.

But if he disagrees now, he'll have to go back to the Tongue-Pulling Hell to experience the unique features of the underworld.

He has no choice.

That is why Jiang Ziya appeared so worried.

In reality, Jiang Ziya had misunderstood Yang Xuan. Compared to the last incident, the price he paid this time was much lower.

Yang Xuan simply wanted to use Jiang Ziya, the person holding the proclamation, to set an example for humankind in the Fengshan ceremony, allowing Mount Tai to begin accumulating fortune from this moment on.
Let Mount Tai become a sacred cultural site in the nine provinces and an important place for the human race.

Becoming the Lord of Mount Tai grants one this blessing, strengthening one's bond with humanity and even with the human way itself.
It will be more beneficial to cultivation and enlightenment, and may even provide considerable help to Yang Xuan on the path he will take in the future.

The Way of Commerce is different from other great paths; it is a path closely connected with all living beings in the primordial world.

In fact, humanity is only a part of humanity, not the whole of humanity.

Humanity has become the embodiment of humanity, so at this stage, only by doing things that benefit humanity can one gain merit in the name of humanity.

As one of the three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man, the Heavenly Path has the authority to maintain the operation of Heaven and Earth, the Earthly Path has the authority to the cycle of life and death, and the Human Path certainly has more authority than just that.

In reality, the Way of Humanity applies to all living beings in the primordial world, not just the human race. All changes among the living beings in the primordial world fall under the jurisdiction of the Way of Humanity.

Humanity is connected to the order of Heaven and the cycle of reincarnation on Earth, linking all living beings in the primordial world with both the Heavenly and Earthly cosmologies.
While making the relationship between all living beings and the primordial world closer, it also brought more variables to the primordial world, preventing it from becoming a stagnant pool.

The business path that Yang Xuan seeks is closely related to all living beings in the primordial world, which is equivalent to having an important connection with the human way.

The most direct and effective way to gain a foothold in humanity at this stage is to establish a stronger connection with the fate of the human race.

Yang Xuan made significant contributions to the human race during the Nine Cauldrons incident and was recognized as a Great Sage of the human race by the sages of the human race in the Fire Cloud Cave. He was of equal status to the current Human Emperor and possessed a strong human race destiny.

If Yang Xuan were to become the Lord of Mount Tai and have the human race begin the Fengshan ceremony ahead of schedule, thereby enhancing the fortune of Mount Tai, the human race's fortune within him would become even more abundant.

If planned carefully, modifying the details of the Fengshan ceremony might even make Mount Tai an important birthplace of commerce!

Then we'll find a way to spread the imperial ceremony model of the human race to all parts of the prehistoric world. This will not only allow humanity to gradually extend from the human race to all races in the prehistoric world, but also spread the way of commerce.

Many people believe that the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai was a trivial matter, and that Yang Xuan, given his rank, should not have done such a thing.

But in Yang Xuan's view, this matter has far-reaching significance.

However, at this stage, no one knows what changes the Fengshan ceremony will bring to Mount Tai, nor can anyone guess what Yang Xuan is thinking.

Yang Xuan didn't care what Jiang Ziya thought. After Jiang Ziya agreed, he summoned Xuan Niu to send Jiang Ziya back to the mortal realm and stopped paying attention to the matter. He had more important things to do.

This matter is closely related to Zhen Yuanzi. Yang Xuan had another purpose in wanting Zhen Yuanzi to participate in the establishment of the Mountain God and Earth God.

In the beginning of time, the three books of Heaven, Earth, and Man came into being.

The Heavenly Book, also known as the Investiture of the Gods, and the Human Book, which is the Book of Life and Death, or the current Book of Fate.

The Earth Book is said to have been formed from the primordial membrane, and in Zhen Yuanzi's hands, it is the ultimate defensive treasure of the primordial world.

More importantly, the Book of Earth reflects the various ley lines of the primordial world, which is what Yang Xuan values ​​most.

Regarding the matter of life and death in the primordial world, Yang Xuan's strength was indeed insufficient to make any substantial changes.

However, he was in the prehistoric world, and his future path was closely related to it. Since he knew that the prehistoric world would face a crisis like the end of the Dharma era, he had to do something within his power.

When Yang Xuan was brought to the Heavenly Court by Laozi, he mentioned discovering the matter of souls and demons. This was a hint, making the sage realize that there might be some hidden dangers in the evolution of the Three Realms.
Even if we cannot avoid the arrival of the Dharma-ending Age, we can still take some precautions to delay its arrival.

What Yang Xuan is doing now is also for this purpose.

A key characteristic of the Dharma-ending Age is the absence of spiritual energy; there is neither innate nor acquired spiritual energy.

Yang Xuan couldn't determine the main reason for this outcome, but he was certain that it was related to the collapse of the earth's veins.

If the earth's veins can be protected to some extent, perhaps the arrival of the Dharma-ending Age can be further delayed.

Speaking of ley lines, as long as Zhen Yuanzi's Earth Book is used properly, it can definitely have a miraculous effect in protecting ley lines.

Yang Xuan left the Netherworld and invoked the power of the Sun Star. Under the sunlight, he arrived at the outside of Longevity Mountain in no time.

"This speed is still faster..."

Yang Xuan thought to himself, if the light of the Sun Star could shine into the Netherworld, not only would Yang Xuan's travels be more convenient, but the Sun Star's status would also be elevated.

However, this approach is clearly not feasible.

The sun is the most yang of all things; if its light were to shine upon the underworld, it would bring utter destruction to the underworld.

unless……

Only by transforming from extreme yang to extreme yin, and complementing the moon, can something be possible.

But how could that be possible?
Yang Xuan's eyes flickered. He put the matter aside for the time being, took a step, and arrived at the top of the mountain, appearing outside the gate of a large red Taoist temple.

The Taoist temple is built on a base of naturally formed sacred wood, and is carved with flowers, birds, animals, auspicious clouds, and purple mist. To the naked eye, it does not appear particularly magical.

However, if one opens their Dharma Eye, one can see that it contains a universe within it. At each point where the spiritual wood connects, there is a mysterious world, either a bubble or a miniature world.

Infinite worlds are connected, simultaneously born and simultaneously destroyed in a single moment, evolving the profound mysteries of the Great Dao of Space.

This Taoist temple is Wuzhuang Temple, and these strange phenomena are the great Tao cultivated by Zhen Yuanzi.

Yang Xuan slowly walked up the bluestone steps and gently knocked on the vermilion gate.

A short while later, the gate slowly opened, and two children, around ten years old and dressed in dark blue Taoist robes, stepped over the threshold and walked out, giving Yang Xuan a puzzled look.
He then bowed to him and respectfully asked, "This humble boy, Qingfeng (Mingyue), greets the Daoist Master. May I ask your name and the purpose of my visit today?"

"I am Yang Xuan, and I have come here today to seek an audience with Daoist Zhen Yuanzi. May I ask if the Daoist is in the temple?"

Yang Xuan smiled slightly and casually took out two innate spiritual fruits and handed them over.

Qingfeng Mingyue looked at the spiritual fruit that Yang Xuan handed over and subconsciously swallowed.

Although there are ginseng fruit trees and a considerable number of innate spiritual roots within Wuzhuang Temple, innate items are precious no matter where they are placed.

Even though Zhen Yuanzi was very generous, Qingfeng and Mingyue rarely got to eat innate spiritual fruits.

The two spiritual fruits that Yang Xuan took out were both of the middle grade of the Innate Realm, which completely stumped the two of them.

They really wanted to eat those two spiritual fruits, but they didn't dare to accept them. Anyone who could casually take out two mid-grade innate spiritual fruits must be of extraordinary status.

They wouldn't dare accept such spiritual fruits from such a being without Zhen Yuanzi's permission.

"Huh? Yang..."

Just then, Qingfeng seemed to have thought of something and looked Yang Xuan up and down.

Wearing a bright red Taoist robe, with a calm expression, he exudes an aura of having everything under control. His name is Yang Xuan. Isn't that the one?
Qingfeng's eyes widened as he recognized Yang Xuan's identity, and he hurriedly pulled Mingyue to bow.

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. We will go and report to the master immediately."

After saying that, Qingfeng pulled Mingyue back to the temple, but dared not think about the two mid-grade innate spiritual fruits anymore.

Yang Xuan has accomplished so many great things over the years that have resonated throughout the prehistoric world. His reputation in the prehistoric world is now quite remarkable.

Some people regard him as an idol, hoping that one day they can be like him, make some achievements in the prehistoric world, gain merit, and improve their cultivation.

Some people even consider him someone they absolutely shouldn't mess with, and dare not even have any contact with him.

The reason is simple: Yang Xuan's plans are simply too astonishing. Before each action, no one notices any signs, and once he takes action, it is as swift as lightning.

The same principle applies to establishing heavenly laws, building the underworld, constructing the Heavenly Bank, and implementing the Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts.

The beginning of these things is the end; no one can intervene in the slightest.

The reason they were afraid to have any contact with Yang Xuan was that they didn't know what Yang Xuan's purpose was, nor did they know that if they came into contact with Yang Xuan, they would also be part of Yang Xuan's plan.

Over the years, Yang Xuan has proven his ability to plan this matter through his own actions.

Even a quasi-saint wouldn't dare say he could definitely outwit Yang Xuan, let alone other beings.

Qingfeng and Mingyue were such people; once they learned of Yang Xuan's identity, how could they dare to accept Yang Xuan's spiritual fruit?

Although the innate spiritual fruits are good, it would be a loss to sell oneself for them.

Yang Xuan was unaware of Qingfeng and Mingyue's thoughts, but he was now the only God of Wealth recognized by the Heavenly Court, the Human Race, and many races in the prehistoric world. How could he possibly take back what he had given away?
As Qingfeng and Mingyue ran, they suddenly realized that they seemed to have something in their hands.

Looking up, they saw a spiritual fruit appear out of thin air in their hands; it was one of the two that Yang Xuan had taken out.

"We...we're not going to die, are we...?"

Mingyue looked at the spirit fruit in her hand, unsure whether to throw it away or keep it, but she dared not take it back to Yang Xuan. She was so anxious that she almost cried.

Qingfeng was in no better shape, standing there somewhat at a loss.

"It's alright, Master is a quasi-saint, he'll definitely have a way!"

Qingfeng comforted Mingyue, then took her hand and quickened their pace towards the temple. Arriving at Zhen Yuanzi's residence, they knelt down with a thud, tears welling in their eyes, and said in unison:

"Sir, please save us!!!"

"Don't panic. Tell me what happened."

Zhen Yuanzi frowned slightly. Since he became a Quasi-Saint, no one had ever dared to cause trouble at his Wuzhuang Temple.

He wanted to see which thief was so audacious as to cause trouble for his two pageboys inside the Wuzhuang Temple.

But after listening to Qingfeng and Mingyue's descriptions, and learning the whole story, Zhen Yuanzi looked at the spiritual fruits in the hands of the two boys and showed a speechless expression.

If Fellow Daoist Yang Xuan truly intended to scheme against you, why go through all this trouble? Even if he wanted to scheme against me, I'd probably fall into his trap without even realizing it…

After a long silence, Zhen Yuanzi smiled and shook his head.

"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Yang Xuan means no harm. You can accept it without worry."

After saying this, Zhen Yuanzi got up and walked outside, where he saw Yang Xuan's figure outside the temple.

"It really is Yang Xuan..."

Zhen Yuanzi sighed inwardly; he was a Quasi-Saint of the Second Corpse, and this was his territory again.

Yang Xuan had not yet achieved the status of a Quasi-Saint. As a result, when Yang Xuan arrived outside Wuzhuang Temple, he did not notice anything amiss, but only sensed that someone was coming to the door.

Even he, a quasi-saint, felt inferior to such a method of concealing one's aura and hiding the secrets of heaven.

He couldn't understand why Yang Xuan had come here today.

He owed Yang Xuan a considerable favor regarding the establishment of the mountain god and the land god.

If Yang Xuan had something to discuss, he could simply send someone to inform him to go to the underworld. Why would he need to make the trip himself?

"Please come in, fellow Daoist."

The area outside wasn't the place to talk, so Zhen Yuanzi led Yang Xuan into the hall, brewed a pot of the finest spiritual tea, and then asked:
"I wonder if you have come here today because there is something I can help you with?"

"I have come here today because I need your help with something."

Yang Xuan nodded, but did not reveal the purpose of his trip. Instead, he activated the Heavenly Mystery Pearl hidden in his sleeve to shield the room from the heavenly secrets, and asked in return:

"What are your thoughts on the Xuanmen's Investiture of the Gods?"

"The Xuanmen Conferring of Gods?"

Zhen Yuanzi frowned slightly, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

With the Xuanmen's conferment of gods causing such a huge uproar, how could he not have heard of it?

But this was ultimately decided by a sage, and it was an internal matter of the Xuanmen (mystical sect). Unless absolutely necessary, no one would be willing to get involved.

P.S.: My Dao Heart was shattered and I couldn't sleep, so I got up early this morning to write...

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