This is not how immortals cultivate

Chapter 488 is neither heretical nor righteous.

The Left Envoy of the Underworld sought an audience with Wentian, but the Daoist Master, known as the 'Corpse Queen Mother,' ignored him.

Sitting in the cycle of reincarnation, witnessing life and death, I'm too busy to have time.

When Xiang Yuan, the young sect leader of the Heavenly Sect, requested an audience, the Corpse Queen Mother immediately stopped her haste and her coffin lid rose from the ground.

However, it did not rise from the coffin and remained sealed.

"Reporting to the Daoist Master, I have indeed come regarding matters concerning the Heavenly Court."

A glint flashed in Xiang Yuan's eyes as he subtly surveyed the black stone tablet in front of him, and the coffin inside, heavily bound by void chains.

When Xiang Yuan first met the Dao Lord, he was only at the Nascent Soul stage. He knew a little about everything in terms of cultivation common sense, but he was also only half-baked in everything. Due to his limited perspective, he did not understand the deeper meaning of the Dao Lord's skin.

He once suspected that the Dao Lord had been sealed away.

Now that his perspective has broadened and he has even touched upon the origin of the Heavenly Dao, the most core principles of the Heavenly Dao, and looking at the Dao Lord's coffin-like skin, he immediately gained some insight.

The Dao Lord has indeed been sealed!

But it wasn't sealed by others, it was self-sealing!

The Dao Lord is too powerful. If she does not remain in the cycle of reincarnation for a long time and does not seal herself, the laws of heaven and earth that her corpse dissipates will cause irreversible changes to the entire Qianyuan Realm.

For details, please refer to the records of the descendants of the ancient gods of Dilongbao, the demon continent of the Blue Star Realm, the Wasteland Realm, the Lower Abyss Realm, and the Demon Ruins Realm. This matter is recorded in all three thousand worlds.

So, who was the Dao Lord before he died, and what was his name?
So strong, are you sure he's dead?

If he truly died to the point of no return, what kind of life form is the Dao Lord in now? Has his corpse gained sentience and become a spirit, which is commonly known as a zongzi (rice dumpling)?

A zombie who chose to seal himself away because he was worried about pollution—you're quite environmentally conscious, Daoist Master!
Xiang Yuan was full of doubts and thought about asking Bai Wuyan. Since Bai Wuyan liked him so much, she certainly wouldn't mind spitting blood again.

Suppressing his doubts, Xiang Yuan clasped his hands and said, "Daoist Master, before discussing matters concerning the Heavenly Court, I have another question to ask you."

After waiting a moment, seeing that the Daoist Master was indifferent and clearly disdainful, Xiang Yuan was speechless: "May I ask the Daoist Master, have I ever offended you before?"

If not, why are you so disgusted? We're not even familiar with each other, it's only our second time meeting!

There was still no reply.

Okay, as long as you are happy!
Xiang Yuan took a deep breath and explained the pyramid ruins beneath the capital city, as well as the Yellow Springs projection, the Gate of the Other Shore, and the Corpse Demon encountered during the exploration of the ruins.

Although the Yellow Springs projection is fake, it is almost indistinguishable from the real thing in terms of details, and it has all the necessary functions. Before the great formation is broken, it is no exaggeration to say that it is the real Yellow Springs.

All members of the Other Shore Sect are ghost cultivators. A single Other Shore Flower can guide a soul. After a cultivator dies, he/she automatically becomes a ghost cultivator and joins the Other Shore Sect.
Needless to say, the Corpse Demon's appearance, voice, and smile are exactly the same as the Dao Lord's; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a clone.

Furthermore, there's the Ghost Cultivator Yin Bie Palace of the Other Shore Sect, the previous Left Envoy of the Underworld, and the mastermind behind the curse on the Book of Life and Death of the Three Kingdoms' royal families. All of this makes one unable to help but associate it with the Underworld Path.

There is no doubt that the Qianyuan Realm will have its own Heavenly Court. Under the framework of the Three Realms, the Huangquan Dao's team is destined to become a makeshift organization for the Netherworld.

With so many clues connecting them, Xiang Yuan couldn't help but suspect that the Dao Master and the mastermind Zhang Tianyang were in a cooperative relationship.

There are several interpretations of the strategic partner. Xiang Yuan believes that although the Dao Lord cooperated with Zhang Tianyang, she did not trust this ally blindly. She only gave him some basic equipment for the underworld's makeshift team, and she still controlled the entire Yellow Springs Dao.

Daoist Master, you're so foolish! How could you so easily believe that he was the reincarnation of the Heavenly Emperor!

What is the Heavenly Emperor? He's shameless and ungrateful. If you become his ally, you might get a marriage proposal!

Why not take a look at my old, dilapidated sampan? It's a stinky salted fish that won't move unless it gets whipped. It's the perfect choice for the Underworld King. You won't lose out, you won't be cheated. Don't miss it!

"Blah blah blah... Waibi waibi..."

As Xiang Yuan spoke, he brought up the reincarnations of the two Heavenly Emperors, lavishing praise on Zhang Tianyang, calling him wise and powerful. He believed that under Zhang Tianyang's leadership, all the gods would work together with one heart and one mind, demonstrating a selfless and fearless spirit of sacrifice, so that the Heavenly Court could grow bigger and stronger and successfully go public.

To put it simply: Let's work hard. If we endure all the hardship, the boss won't have to suffer anymore. Don't complain about the low salary; give it your all and try to make sure the boss lives in a mansion and drives a luxury car next year.

Then, Xiang Yuan expressed his disdain for Ji Wuzhou, and did not hesitate to ridicule and mock him, saying that he was hopeless and that under his leadership, the makeshift team was doing their own thing, each of them lining their own pockets, extorting and demanding bribes, and that they were all suffering in a broken boat and sharing the infamy.

To put it simply: Foolish, rich, easy, close to home, and no responsibilities.

"Young Sect Master, I am presiding over Reincarnation, and my time is limited. Please speak frankly if you have something to say," the Corpse Queen interrupted Xiang Yuan's rambling.

"Then I'll be frank."

Xiang Yuan raised an eyebrow and said decisively, "Zhang Tianyang has the bearing of a Heavenly Emperor, but he is not suitable. Ji Wuzhou is the one everyone hopes for. It would be good for everyone if he became the Heavenly Emperor."

"The affairs of the Heavenly Court are of great importance. Who is the Heavenly Emperor? How can outsiders presume to comment on him? Young Sect Master's words are a bit excessive."

"Who the Heavenly Emperor is is indeed not something outsiders can decide, but now that there are two candidates for the Heavenly Emperor, outsiders should rightfully have some say. What does the Dao Lord think?"

"What the young sect leader said seems to make some sense."

"..."

You, the leader of the Dao, tell others to speak their minds directly and not beat around the bush, but when it comes to yourself, you pretend to be stupid and then complain about double standards!

Xiang Yuan closed his eyes, rolled them, and then opened them again with a smile: "Dao Lord, you have the right to speak, so why not choose a Heavenly Emperor who is more obedient and more in line with the people's wishes?"

The Corpse Queen Mother remained silent for a moment before saying, "Young Sect Master's words are reasonable, but my abilities are meager, and I am powerless to participate in the struggle between the two Heavenly Emperors. If Young Sect Master is acting as an advocate for the Heavenly Sect, please return today!"

"Master, I didn't understand."

Xiang Yuan thought to himself, "This is bad luck. He's another riddle teller."

"I have been sitting in the cycle of reincarnation for many years and cannot enter the Qianyuan Realm. I cannot appear in the world and therefore cannot compete. I do not care who the Heavenly Emperor is. Even if I admit that Ji Wuzhou is more in line with the people's hearts, I cannot lend a hand."

The Corpse Queen Mother slowly said, "Because I have been in charge of reincarnation for many years, I have little time to supervise the Yellow Springs Path. If the young sect leader has any important matters to discuss with the Heavenly Court, he can go to the left and right envoys and the Holy Maiden of the Yellow Springs Path and discuss a plan with them."

Xiangyuan: (一''一)
Daoist Master, do you know that the Left Envoy of the Yellow Springs is actually the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Sect? As for the Holy Maiden, she was moved to the Young Sect Master's backyard long ago. And the Right Envoy of the Yellow Springs, that guy, he's the one who looks particularly villainous...

They watched helplessly as the saintess was abducted, not daring to utter a single word.

What's the difference between your arrangement and taking off your pants to fart?
Xiang Yuan looked at the Dao Lord in confusion, inwardly exclaiming in disbelief. It wasn't because the Dao Lord was too understanding; any powerful person with a bit of ambition would know who to choose between Zhang Tianyang and Ji Wuzhou, the two candidates for Heavenly Emperor. The Dao Lord's choice of Ji Wuzhou was not surprising.

What puzzled Xiang Yuan was that the Dao Lord was too easy to talk to; she didn't take the opportunity to raise the price.

Outrageous!

It is neither heretical nor righteous.

This open display makes it seem as if the Dao Lord, being presiding over reincarnation, is truly unable to intervene and therefore indifferent.

How could that be? You can't shortchange Tianzong on this gift; you must accept it!

"May I ask the Daoist Master, after the establishment of the Heavenly Court, where is the Daoist Master, and what will become of the Yellow Springs Path?"

"I am unable to escape the cycle of reincarnation. As for the Yellow Springs Path, it is entirely up to the Heavenly Court. If the Young Sect Master still has any doubts, he can make a decision with the Left Envoy of the Yellow Springs."

"..."

Wouldn't that mean we wouldn't even need to act anymore!
“Since the Dao Lord has made arrangements, I will follow orders. However, the rebel army is powerful. Although the Heavenly Sect has many supporters, such as Daoist Que Xin of the Original Heart Dao, it still lacks a backbone to deliver a fatal blow to Zhang Tianyang at the crucial moment…”

Xiang Yuan pondered for a moment: "In my opinion, the old Daoist is a fickle and unreliable person who sells his wares for personal gain. Only when the Daoist Master takes action can the outcome be decided in one battle."

"Young Sect Master, you overestimate me. I do not possess such supernatural powers."

The Corpse Queen spoke slowly and calmly, not losing herself in the repeated calls of "great supernatural beings": "If the young sect master lacks a trustworthy expert, I can introduce you to two."

"Who is it?"

Xiang Yuan's eyes lit up; he hadn't expected such an unexpected gain on this trip.

"There are two other experts in the Upper Three Realms in the Yellow Springs Path. One is the Yellow Springs Left Envoy, who is famous and highly skilled; the other is the Yellow Springs Saintess, who wields the Ancient Mirror of Reincarnation and whose divine power is unfathomable."

The Corpse Queen Mother said emotionlessly, "With their help, the Heavenly Sect has nothing to worry about!"

Xiang Yuan: (▔～▔;)
The two people mentioned by the Dao Lord were ones that I had heard of even though I was far away in the Heavenly Sect. The Left Envoy of the Yellow Springs was upright and honest, leading the Yellow Springs Dao to abandon darkness and embrace light. Their cultivation and character were both of the highest caliber.

The Holy Maiden of the Underworld is even more remarkable; she's a complete weakling, and always confused.

However, according to rumors, the Left Envoy of the Yellow Springs and the Holy Maiden of the Yellow Springs are having an affair and are cultivation partners. The young sect leader of the Heavenly Sect is in private contact with the Holy Maiden of the Yellow Springs. Will the Left Envoy of the Yellow Springs have any objections?
Oh, even the Hegemon of Western Chu had objections. The Holy Maiden was his queen, and they were childhood sweethearts, having gotten together when they were fifteen or sixteen.
Wow, this saintess is such a jerk!

Xiang Yuan thought to himself, "The Holy Maiden's Palace is really big; it can accommodate so many people."

When Xiang Yuan was speechless, the wordless tombstone emitted a black light, and an obscure and incomprehensible aura of legal principles slowly spread out.

Wherever the aura passed, the void melted and twisted like a candle, revealing countless obscure and indistinguishable patterns. These were forbidden laws that transcended the cycle of life and death, and each pattern recorded the laws of birth and death that did not yet exist in the Qianyuan Realm.

Not only does the current Qianyuan Realm not exist, but there are also no related records in the Heavenly Dao Origin of the Heavenly God Realm and the Divine Firmament Realm.

The principles of heaven and earth related to reincarnation!

One of a kind!
The cycle of reincarnation twisted and manifested in the void, like a wound in reality torn open by an invisible hand, with a hazy, chaotic mist swirling at its edges.

Deep within the twisted passage, a figure in white sat gracefully like a lotus.

Her figure was elegant, her white dress as pristine as fresh snow, exuding a cold and ethereal quality that seemed otherworldly, yet her brows held a hint of allure.

Zen'er! She sat quietly in the void, surrounded by the ever-flowing aura of reincarnation. Above her head hung an ancient mirror, its surface mottled, reflecting countless overlapping fragments of time and space.

Life is a cycle of birth and death, endless and ever-changing; reality and illusion are intertwined, making it difficult to distinguish truth from falsehood.

Behind it was the phantom of the Yellow Spring Mother Tree with broken roots. Although it was broken, it still connected life and death and traversed the three realms. The broken tree shadow stirred up the creation and destruction of space and the disorder of time. Any living being that approached it felt disoriented and its primordial spirit trembled, as if it would be pulled into endless reincarnation in the next instant.

The principles of reincarnation, which are beyond the grasp of ordinary people, transformed into gray chains that wriggled like living things and disappeared into the ancient mirror of reincarnation.

Because of his dual cultivation of body and soul with the Ancient Mirror of Reincarnation, the principles of reincarnation engraved in the Ancient Mirror of Reincarnation were also mastered by Chan'er.

The law is like a chain, binding her body, yet it is as gentle as silk, flowing with her will.

In a daze, Xiang Yuan saw crisscrossing rivers in the ancient mirror of reincarnation. Some rivers flowed horizontally and never intersected, while others were twisted and entangled, interfering with each other.

The cycle of life and death, cause and effect, is so complex and intricate that it is difficult to describe.

Before they could get a clear look into the distance, the gray chains dissipated, and the reincarnation channel faded away as well.

Chan'er's body, suspended in mid-air, slowly descended and was caught by Xiang Yuan's hands, held firmly in his arms. The latter frowned slightly, smelled the scent of the best husband in the world, relaxed his brows, hugged the Reincarnation Mirror, arched his back, changed to a more comfortable position, and continued to meditate.

Chan'er is so beautiful!
Xiang Yuan pursed his lips, becoming more and more delighted with Chan'er. If the venue weren't unsuitable, he would definitely try the prince's method of waking up Sleeping Beauty.

Suddenly, Xiang Yuan was startled, recalling the scene of the reincarnation channel opening just now. Then, thinking about the setting that the Dao Lord had been sitting in the reincarnation for many years, he suddenly realized a truth that he had overlooked.

Even without the Reincarnation Relic or the Jambudvipa Gate, the Dao Lord can still traverse the myriad worlds!
why?
With immense power and no scruples, can one disregard the barriers of the three thousand worlds?

Or is it that the Dao Lord has a remarkable background, and was the fallen Six Paths Goddess in her previous life?

This is a big problem, so I've decided to ask the White House chief for clarification.

The Dao Lord, who was already shrouded in mystery, became even more enigmatic in Xiang Yuan's eyes. Xiang Yuan believed that the Dao Lord was truly without desires and did not care who the future Heavenly Emperor would be.

With such power and methods, let alone Zhang Tianyang and Ji Wuzhou, whose makeshift teams are still far from being established, even the Nine-Fingered Heavenly Emperor would have to politely discuss cooperation and mutual benefit.

The waters of Qianyuan Realm are indeed very deep!
Rumble————

The black light receded, the wordless tombstone sank, and the Dao Lord left without a word, once again expressing his disdain for Xiang Yuan with silence.

"I haven't offended you..."

Xiang Yuan muttered under his breath, "So what if he's strong? He has no manners at all, just like that crack in the door."

Indeed, if the Dao Lord is the corpse of the Six Paths Goddess, and the Gate-Crack Sword Venerable is the reincarnation of the Goddess, then rounding up to one person, his low quality makes perfect sense.

Holding Chan'er in his arms, Xiang Yuan stepped out of the Yellow Springs Road, his mind filled with too many doubts, and headed straight for the Peerless Palace.

He was still muttering to himself on the way. The reason why the Dao Lord disliked him was because he had realized that his reincarnated body, the Door Crack Sword Venerable, had a relationship with him, and he felt that he was unclean because of him.

Although this idea is somewhat shameless, it is quite possible, especially recently, as he has been knocking on the door quite often.

"No, the timing doesn't match..."

"Xiang has only recently started a complicated relationship with the Sword Master of the Doorway; she resolutely rejected him before..."

“Great supernatural beings can see the future… No, that’s not right. When we first met, the Dao Lord was very easy to talk to and didn’t make things difficult for me…”

Xiang Yuan shook his head repeatedly. If he couldn't figure it out, he wouldn't think about it anymore. He would ask the magical conch shell—or rather, the White House Lord who was obsessed with pretty boys. As long as he looked at him with admiration, the latter would definitely not mind spitting out a few more mouthfuls of blood.

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Wushuang Palace.

Xiang Yuan stepped inside and headed straight for the quiet room of the White Lotus Palace. He placed a futon next to Xiao Lingyue and put Chan'er on it.

The octopus wouldn't let go once it got entangled, and it took Xiang Yuan a lot of effort to break free.

He positioned Chan'er in a cross-legged position, placed his hands on Chan'er's back, and they exchanged the principles of heaven and earth that they had learned.

Xiang Yuan shared the principles of heaven and earth corresponding to the Silver Moon Palace, and Chan'er shared the principles related to reincarnation. They copied each other's work and progressed together.

The outcome was not favorable to Xiang Yuan. The laws of heaven and earth related to reincarnation failed as soon as he entered the arena, and without the Ancient Mirror of Reincarnation, he was unable to control these laws of heaven and earth.

It's not that it can't be used, but its power is greatly reduced. It can't do what Zen'er did, where the Mirror of Reincarnation could kill anyone it touched, or control them to death even if it didn't kill them.

This is very helpless.

Xiang Yuan didn't insist. A wisp of blood spilled from his fingertip, turned into mist, diluted it, and was sent into Chan'er's body.

While the strength of the primordial spirit increases, the strength of the physical body cannot be neglected; cultivating both body and spirit is fundamental.

Then he added some more medicine for Xiao Lingyue.

He was kept very busy, with women on both sides.

Half an hour later, Xiang Yuan leisurely stepped out and entered the Cold Pool Cave, first going through the formalities of cleaning himself up.

Just like last time, the White House host sat cross-legged in mid-air with a blank expression, ignoring the elegant seats at the bottom of the pool, insisting on being more positive about the distance.

Snapped!
After a while, Xiang Yuan, with a handprint on his face, obediently took the big man to change his clothes.

Bai Wuyan looked displeased. There were many things to be angry about today, such as the Immortal Medicine being unruly and trying to take liberties with her again, and the extra figure in the White Lotus Palace.

This is outrageous! You even brought people to my door!
Because he was unhappy, the claw marks on Xiang Yuan's back were doubled.

It was time for Xiang Yuan's favorite, pshaw, most hated part: pinching feet. He solemnly held two little feet in his palms, silently counting the number of claw marks on their backs, and drawing a conclusion.

The wealthy woman is in a bad mood today, so she'll most likely be rejected if she asks for a divination.

Since we're already here, being scratched by the White House is better than being scratched by Hakimi.

Besides, he's used to the rich woman being in a bad mood every single day of the year.

Forbearance!

"Why are you talking so little today? Are you still thinking about the White Lotus Palace? Is your heart set on the two ladies?" Bai Wuyan said coldly.

"With the White House in front of me, how could I possibly care about my wife? I've long since forgotten about them," Xiang Yuan said without hesitation.

"Hehe, they did choose a good husband who is deeply devoted to his family!"

Bai Wuyan's expression grew even colder as she praised, "This junior sister Bai Gui is indeed beautiful, with natural beauty that is picturesque in every way. Her brows evoke pity, making her a rare and exquisite beauty."

Absolutely!

He and Xiang, the best wife in the world, are no ordinary women!
Xiang Yuan felt smug and, noticing the sarcastic tone in Bai Wuyan's voice, sneered, "Palace Master Bai is really good at telling jokes. Chan'er is just a little yellow-haired girl. She might be able to get by in a rural place like the Southern Frontier, but once she comes to Wushuang Palace, in front of the dignified and beautiful Palace Master, she's just a country bumpkin."

You said the same thing to that lowly servant Su Ran, didn't you?

A cold glint flashed in Bai Wuyan's eyes, and she kicked Xiang Yuan in the face, shoving his five jade-like toes right in.

Xiang Yuan was speaking with his mouth wide open when he was suddenly kicked. He stood there stunned for a moment, and after a long while, he finally reacted, pulled out his little foot, and said with grief and indignation, "Palace Master, there is a limit to humiliating people. What you did was really arrogant and went too far."

I've been arrogant and disrespectful to everyone for quite some time now, and you're only just realizing it?

Bai Wuyan snorted coldly. Xiao Lingyue was one thing, as she was her own disciple and a member of the Wushuang Palace. But Chan'er wasn't. Xiang Yuan had openly brought her to the palace, which was unacceptable.

You insulted me first, and I insulted you in return. What's wrong with repaying evil with evil?

Bai Wuyan thought about it and it made more and more sense. She became increasingly angry and snorted coldly, telling Xiang Yuan not to move. She intensified the humiliation and thrust her little feet inside again.

The camera then shifts to Xiang Yuan rinsing his mouth by the pool, looking utterly dejected, his eyes devoid of light, as if he's been completely ruined.

He's a kept man, and to get rich he has to be patient. What can he do? Even if he's trembling with anger, he still has to put on a smiling face.

Xiang Yuan fetched some clean water and washed her two little feet. She didn't dare to speak loudly, but muttered in a low voice that this was too much. If it weren't for the White Palace Master, but someone like Su Ran Sword Venerable, she would definitely have turned on him and fought him to the death today.

Seeing his grief and indignation, Bai Wuyan thought he had gone too far and an apology was out of the question. She snorted and told Xiang Yuan to take Chan'er away quickly. Wushuang Palace was a prestigious sect and would not take in evil witches.

“The Yellow Springs Path has been cleansed, and besides, Chan’er is a disciple of the Silver Moon Palace. When she comes to the Peerless Palace, it’s like she’s back home.”

Xiang Yuan muttered to himself, then said, "I've discovered a secret that's closely related to the Lord of the Yellow Springs. Today, I went to the Yellow Springs to see her, but she seemed quite disdainful of me. I don't know why, but she just didn't like me..."

"..."

It's understandable that she dislikes you; I dislike you just as much.

"Master Bai Gong, after all I've said, you should know about the Lord of the Yellow Springs Path, right?"

"..."

We have some dealings and are fairly familiar with each other.

"According to Xiang's observation, the Lord of the Yellow Springs is the corpse of the Six Paths Goddess, and after reincarnation, he became the Sword Master Su Ran!"

"..."

roll!
(End of this chapter)