Becoming a Taoist Master by Walking on the Underworld

Mr. Chen.

Night was falling, and we planned to rest at a small temple ahead.

The journey went smoothly all day. As evening approached, the caravan's manager cautiously approached and inquired.

"Manager Xu can make the arrangements himself."

Chen Yushu's voice came from inside the carriage.

So the caravan stopped at a somewhat dilapidated temple half an hour later.

The small temple was an abandoned temple with a statue of Guanyin in the center and two seated children.

It was only because the surrounding area was deserted that the incense gradually stopped being offered.

However, perhaps because caravans or travelers often stopped here, the temple was not deserted and had relatively little dust.

Upon entering the temple, the group of people breathed a sigh of relief.

Some people started fires to cook, while others laid out their own resting places. Of course, there were also a few astute guards who patrolled and investigated the surrounding area.

Each member of the caravan performed their assigned duties.

"This temple is said to have been quite efficacious in its early days, and its incense was very popular."

However, due to changes in the world and the rampant spread of demons and ghosts, and because this place was far from human habitation, it gradually fell into disrepair.

It just so happens to have become a haven for countless passersby.

Otherwise, in this desolate wilderness, you might actually encounter something evil.

A wandering spirit who regularly travels to the underworld spoke up and offered an explanation.

That was indeed the case before.

However, I've heard that things are starting to get a little unsettled here.

I heard that the Li family business encountered something strange when they passed through here some time ago, but fortunately it wasn't too dangerous, and two cultivators who could burn three incense sticks in a day resolved it.

But this also means that it's not as safe as we imagine.

I've heard about this too.

A vengeful ghost-level beast spirit has broken in.

It is not very dangerous.

With so many of us here, plus Senior Wang and Senior Yu, both highly accomplished Daoists, there's no need to worry too much.

……

As they discussed, they couldn't help but look eagerly at Wang Wei and Yu Xiao.

Both of them smiled, revealing a hint of smugness.

Chen Yushu naturally overheard their conversation and got off the carriage, starting to walk around the temple.

His eyes flashed, and he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"There's still a trace of divine power left here?"

It's very faint, but it's definitely there.

If it was before.

He had no perception of this so-called divine power.

However, he had just broken through the meditative state and reached the level of sitting in oblivion, so his perception of any power between heaven and earth had long reached an unimaginable level.

Naturally, one can sense the special aura surrounding them.

The reason he judged it to be divine power was because of the magical techniques he had previously mastered, which involved borrowing divine power.

At that time, he borrowed the power of the Great Sage's descent, and the aura emanating from his body was very similar to this aura.

Therefore, he concluded that there was actually a true god existing in this temple before, or that a part of the god descended there.

However, perhaps because of the long passage of time, the temple became deserted and uninhabited, and this sense of divinity gradually dissipated.
With a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, he finally walked up to the statue.

He casually took out three incense sticks from his storage bag, lit them one by one, and then placed them on the sandalwood incense sticks in front of the statue.

There are actually some traces of incense on the sandalwood, which means that passing travelers or caravans would have made offerings.

Of course, they are extremely rare.

This can be seen from the traces above; the last time they were defeated was probably several years ago.

The temple is completely abandoned, and most people wouldn't dare to worship there.

Because in this world of ghosts, worshipping in abandoned temples is very likely to attract ghosts and spirits.

"Does Mr. Chen believe in this Bodhisattva?"

I do know of a Guanyin temple in Daocheng County. Although it's not very popular, it's considered very efficacious. I can take you there to see it then.”

Manager Xu had been watching Chen Yushu closely. Seeing Chen Yushu offer incense, he quickly came over and said respectfully.

"After all, there is a temple of gods here. It is only right to offer incense if we disturb it rashly."

Chen Yushu smiled and said.

"A temple of gods?"

Manager Xu was taken aback upon hearing this.

"right.

There is a deity inside the temple.

I just don't know if it has dissipated or already gone.

As Chen Yushu spoke, his gaze suddenly sharpened.

He saw the incense he lit rise gently, then quickly dissipate into mist, transforming into wisps of fragrance that flowed into the area around the Bodhisattva statue and were absorbed by it.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Yushu felt that the divine power around him seemed to have increased.

"Is there really a god in this temple?"

Manager Xu was taken aback for a moment, then seemed to remember something and hurriedly called out to the person behind him, "Quickly, bring the incense."

He knew that Chen Yushu's identity was not simple, and even the head of the family respected him greatly.

Since the other party said there are gods in this temple, then there must be.

Naturally, he would need to light incense to ensure his own safety and that of his caravan.

Soon, the man brought incense, lit it, and Manager Xu quickly bowed and instructed, "Everyone, take one stick of incense and bow once."

There were quite a few cultivators who traveled through the underworld among the caravan, and they naturally had plenty of incense, which they always carried with them.

Even though many people had their doubts, they still obediently began to offer sacrifices.

Chen Yushu did not stop it.

I just looked closely at the statue.

Sure enough, as countless incense sticks burned, its efficiency in absorbing the incense increased, and the divine power it spread around also began to become more and more obvious.

"Thank you!"

a long time.

Just as Chen Yushu was sitting in a corner, intending to ignore the matter for the time being, a voice rang in his ears.

"Could it be that a celestial being from the upper realm, Guanyin, has personally descended?"

Chen Yushu quickly responded.

"no.

I am merely a mere spirit of the Dharma.

As the world changed drastically and spiritual energy dissipated, now only a wisp of a soul remains, barely clinging to life.

From within the statue, a mysterious voice quickly responded.

"A soul of magic? And your current condition..."

Chen Yushu was taken aback, guessing that it might be a deity from back then, or even a wisp of Guanyin's soul left behind.

This is actually quite normal.

Those beings, having left due to the changes in heaven and earth, but not wanting to completely lose the development and opportunities of this place, would leave behind a wisp of their soul to make plans.

However, over time, these fragmented souls will gradually dissipate because they are not replenished.

It is worth mentioning that Li Yangyang, the one favored by the gods, had a previous opportunity that was granted by a fragment of a soul left behind by an ancient god, which led to his current development.

Therefore, although such ancient god split souls are rare in this world, they are not entirely non-existent.

For example, he has encountered such a case now.

"I'm going to die soon!"
Even if some incense is offered today, it won't last long.

The Dharma Soul spoke.

"What if we rebuild the temple and maintain its prosperity?"

"For me, divine power is fundamental."

Only the incense offerings of monks are the source of our divine power.

You are either martial artists or spirit mediums; the power of your offerings somewhat supplements my divine power. As for ordinary people, their numbers make no difference to me.

Not to mention.

They were all divine at their core, but due to the rules of heaven and earth, they gradually dissipated.

Even if cultivators were to maintain it with their offerings, it would only delay things by a dozen or so years at most, which wouldn't be of much significance.

The Dharma Soul clearly had no intention of continuing, and directly denied it.

"That's a bit of a shame."

Chen Yushu paused for a moment, then spoke.

But I also know that this is the truth.

Divine power may be replenished by the incense offerings of cultivators, but divinity is the most important and will inevitably dissipate with the passage of time.

Only when personally infused by the supreme deity can it be maintained for a long time.

However, with the heavens and earth severed and all the gods retreating, and with the heavens and earth unchanged, it was impossible for the supreme deity to descend, let alone infuse these divine souls with divinity.

"Originally, if it weren't for the incense you lit, I would have completely perished these past few days."

"In that case, I will also grant you an opportunity, as a way of thanking you for extending my life."

Immediately afterwards, the spirit spoke.

Then, a golden light transformed into a stream of light and appeared in front of Chen Yushu.

"This is the profound light of the laws."

It is a kind of divine understanding I have gained about the universe over the years.

Once absorbed, it will allow me to absorb a trace of my understanding of the rules of heaven and earth, thereby accelerating my cultivation.

It even has a certain enhancing effect on the cultivator's soul.

However, there are both advantages and disadvantages.

This profound light of law is, after all, my understanding of the rules of heaven and earth. If you absorb it, your efficiency in comprehending the mysteries of the corresponding rules will be weakened.

Although it's not entirely impossible to understand.

But it will lower the level.

Between gain and loss, fellow Daoist, you shall experience it for yourselves.

Immediately afterwards, the voice of the Dharma Soul also rang out.

"The profound light of laws?"

Chen Yushu was taken aback.

Looking at this golden radiance that seemed to manifest countless mysteries of laws, he pondered for a moment.

There is no doubt about it.

Although the opponent is a Dharma Soul or a split soul, the origin of the original body is extremely high.

Nature has its own understanding of the rules of heaven and earth, and its comprehension is absolutely thorough.

Even if the main deity departs, the insights gained from the fragments of its soul over hundreds or thousands of years are undoubtedly a tremendous legacy.

It will absolutely allow him to elevate his strength to an incredible level in a short period of time.

Especially in comprehending the rules of heaven and earth.

It can definitely speed things up significantly.

However, as it says, the drawbacks are also quite obvious.

That would affect his subsequent cultivation and understanding of the rules of heaven and earth.

For example, his current meditative state is the Sitting in Oblivion Sutra. Once he absorbs this profound light of rules, his efficiency in comprehending the rules of heaven and earth may only be constant, or even at a fixed level.

The gap is enormous.

If he were just an ordinary cultivator, then this impact would be insignificant.

How many cultivators are stuck at a certain realm, unable to advance for years? If they have the opportunity to increase their understanding of the rules of heaven and earth, the corresponding bottleneck will be broken immediately, and their strength will be improved instantly.

But Chen Yushu was different.

His meditative state was extremely high, and his understanding of the rules of heaven and earth was very clear.

It's impossible for someone to ruin their future just to pursue personal gain.

However, it must be said that this mysterious light of rules is a valuable item, and it would be somewhat inappropriate not to accept it.

After all, this spirit was clearly on the verge of dissipating, so offering something like this showed great sincerity.

I am indeed very grateful to him.

So Chen Yushu replied, "This thing is indeed a good thing."

If I don't accept it, I would indeed be ungrateful.

However, this thing is indeed somewhat detrimental to my future cultivation.

"In that case, may I bestow this benefit upon my spirit?"

"Since the items have already been sent out, there is no reason for me to take them back."

If you wish to give it away to someone else, that's none of my business.

The Dharma Soul replied quickly.

"That's it, thank you very much!"

Chen Yushu thanked him, then quickly called out in a low voice, "Little Red!"

"Brother Yushu, I'm here."

Soon, Xiao Hong's figure rushed out from his ghost gourd.

"This mysterious light of rules, I'll take it."

Chen Yushu said casually.

"Thank you, Brother Yushu!"

Xiao Hong naturally knew that this was a good thing.

Then he quickly skipped and hopped to the mysterious light of the rules and grabbed it.

The light paused slightly before surging into her soul and being rapidly absorbed.

The Dharma Soul fell silent.

After absorbing the profound light of the rules, Xiao Hong's soul trembled slightly, and her cultivation level quickly began to surge.

Early stage of evil spirit, middle stage of evil spirit, late stage of evil spirit...

Moreover, her soul quickly became solid and resilient, almost like a physical entity, nearly comparable to some high-level ghosts.

Fortunately, Chen Yushu was used to setting up formations in his own cultivation area.

With all the surrounding energy isolated, no one else could detect any changes in his aura.

Naturally, they couldn't find any trace of Xiao Hong.

Seeing that Xiao Hong's strength was improving rapidly, but no special changes were happening, he quickly calmed down after being nervous at first.

In this way, time passes.

Xiao Hong didn't wake up again until the crescent moon was high in the sky.

"how?"

Chen Yushu asked repeatedly.

"Brother Yushu, I feel like I've suddenly become so powerful."

There's a feeling that even my grandfather isn't as good as me.

Little Red's soul did not grow larger as a result, but the aura around her was clearly different, stabilizing at the peak level of an evil spirit.

However, because it was a forced breakthrough, his aura was slightly dissipated, making him appear extremely yin.

"This is just the beginning."

Once you truly absorb and understand the rules within, your strength will increase again.

Chen Yushu explained with a smile.

It's clear that this time, the magic spirit really did give a good thing.

At least for Xiaohong, it was extremely precious.

Otherwise, given her cultivation aptitude, it would take her at least several decades or even hundreds of years to reach such a level.

Even with his help, which would significantly shorten the timeframe, it would still take at least several years.

Moreover, because of this opportunity, she will hardly encounter any barriers to entering the level of the Demon.

It should be noted that even for ordinary ghosts, reaching the peak of evil spirits is extremely difficult to overcome.

Among his several contracted spirits, Zhu Jiuzhi and the Flying Blood Zombie were able to cross the threshold from evil spirit to malevolent spirit because their actual cultivation time was decades or even hundreds of years, and their accumulation was already quite profound.

Otherwise, it would remain at the level of an evil spirit. (End of Chapter)