The author of the book "The Book of the Dead"

Chapter 249 Descending to the Mortal Realm for Tribulations, Immortals Residing in the Mountains
Sixty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

"Descend to the mortal realm?" Emperor Yao shook his head and said, "The mortal world is boring, and I have no time for it. My only worry is the whereabouts of Emperor Shun and Emperor Ku."

The absence of the Yellow Emperor and Zhuanxu suggests that things are likely going badly for them.

The two emperors who followed made a pact with Emperor Yao to seal the divine kingdoms of the primordial gods and demons. Emperor Yao has now escaped successfully, while the remaining two emperors have disappeared without a trace.

"It should be fine. No god or demon of the level of a god-king has yet appeared in the mortal world. The seal of the two emperors was quite successful. Senior, there is no need to worry."

"I will not go down to the mortal realm. While you are traveling in the human world, please help me find out the whereabouts of the ancients."

The four continents are vast and boundless; perhaps there will be surprises when you go there.

"Okay." Liang Yue nodded in agreement.

This time I came down the mountain. Firstly, I was tired of staying there. Over the years, I have eaten a total of five peaches of immortality, and my thoughts totaled tens of thousands of yuan, which is 1.296 billion thoughts.

Sixty years of spiritual practice have given Liang Yue many insights.

Mechanical cultivation is nothing more than futilely increasing one's thoughts. The Yang God can theoretically become infinitely stronger, but when facing a higher-level Heavenly God, one is still inferior.

Therefore, one of Liang Yue's purposes in descending the mountain was to seek an opportunity to break through to the level of a celestial being.

Once he breaks through to the Heavenly God realm, he immediately undergoes the final Nine Revolutions Corpse Dissolution, completely completing his transformation and entering the supreme Other Shore realm.

Secondly, they also wanted to find other disciples who had been scattered in various places and travel to other continents. Liang Changming and others had been searching for decades but had not found any trace of Li Chunfeng and Xuanzang.

These descendants either died or went into hiding on other continents.

In short, Liang Yue planned to go and take a look.

"Safe travels."

Emperor Yao also understood that working in isolation was not advisable, and he was actually happy to see Liang Yue go out.

Emperor Yao thought for a moment, then took out two chess pieces, one black and one white, from his bosom.

"This is a chess piece formed from the essence of the Big Dipper. The black piece can transform into the killing light of the Big Dipper, allowing it to fight across ranks and kill people invisibly."

"The white pieces are imbued with the divine light of the Southern Dipper, bringing the dead back to life and flesh to the bones."

These two items were equivalent to a full-force attack from Emperor Yao, enough to allow Liang Yue to escape unscathed in any situation.

Liang Yue solemnly accepted the chess piece and said, "Thank you, senior."

After quickly packing his things, Liang Yue prepared to leave.

At this moment, a white light flew to this place, transformed into a bird, and circled above Liang Yue's head, delivering a message.

"Chang Xi?"

Liang Yue's heart skipped a beat; it was a message from Chang Xi.

It turned out they were there to report on matters concerning the Primordial Holy Land, and they had already arrived at the door.

Wow!
Above the White Cloud Imperial City, a crack appeared in the pitch-black void, and a striking blue silhouette flew out from the center.

The silhouettes of their clothes fluttered, like colorful clouds gathering in the blue sky, seemingly real yet ethereal, radiant with light and color.

The woman had delicate features and skin as smooth as jade.

The visitor was none other than Chang Xi, the Moon Goddess.

"Greetings to the Eastern King Duke and Emperor Yao." After sixty years of trials, Chang Xi was no different from any other human, and had accepted the fact that she was human.
"What brings you here?" Liang Yue asked.

"I have come here for one matter: I request Your Highness's permission for the merger of the Primordial Holy Land, the Thunderclap Sect, and the Pure Yang Sect," Chang Xi said, getting straight to the point without any delay.

"Why?"

“If the human race and the innate race are to truly integrate, they should share the same interests and advance and retreat together. Furthermore… serving as the sect leader is not my true intention; I would much rather be free,” Chang Xi stated her true intentions.

Not all innate gods and demons are power-hungry. Beings like Chang Xi, who are born from the Yin, are not good at managing worldly affairs.

She had agreed to it earlier mainly for the sake of the future of the innate gods and demons. Now that the two sides were getting along well, she also wanted to unload the burden and live a free and unrestrained life.

After hearing this, Liang Yue nodded slightly and said, "Very well. In the future, let the Pure Yang Sect and the Primordial Holy Land merge and take two characters from each to form the Pure Yang Holy Land."

"Everything is up to the Eastern King."

Chang Xi breathed a sigh of relief.

Then Liang Yue asked, "Where do you plan to travel? Why don't you travel the world with me?"

It's not that we're afraid Chang Xi will leave. At this stage, the innate gods and demons have completely integrated into this society. Whether Chang Xi leaves or not is no longer an issue. Traveling alone is fine, so it's better to have someone else to take care of her on the road.

This trip will not only take Liang Yue to Dongsheng Shenzhou, but he also plans to visit Beiju Luzhou and Nanzhanbuzhou, which are inhabited by demons and monsters. Chang Xi, as a primordial god and demon, is quite familiar with the intricacies of gods and demons.

Liang Yue was used to giving a slap followed by a sweet treat. Since the other party had completed their mission, it wouldn't hurt to set them free.

"Travel? This humble woman would be honored to accept your offer." Chang Xi agreed.

Afterwards, the two left Baiyun Dixiang.

As they flew, beyond the territory of the Jade Kingdom, all they saw was desolation.

This world is extremely vast, approximately ten million times the size of Earth. Humanity and all races have developed less than one percent of it. In some places, the environment is extremely harsh, with towering volcanoes and vast swamps being commonplace.

Above the clouds, the two looked down at the scene in the mortal world.

Chang Xi saw a useless wasteland, while Liang Yue saw boundless vitality.

"This land can be used to grow crops!"

"The volcanic fire provides warmth to millions of people, and there is also the Iron Mountain nearby. It will surely become a megacity with millions of people in the future."

"This place is suitable for raising wild animals and fish."

"With four distinct seasons, nestled against mountains and beside water, it forms the foundation of a great city."

Liang Yue commented on the land below.

"Aren't these very common?" Chang Xi asked, puzzled.

"You still don't understand. If you look at this place from the perspective of an expert, it will naturally be useless. But from the perspective of the entire civilization, this place is naturally a good place."

The development of civilization should give equal importance to the individual and the collective.

Humans have failed to utilize their strengths.

Humans are far inferior to ordinary people in terms of physical strength and spiritual power, but their greatest advantage is their ability to reproduce. They have one child every ten months, and a generation is formed every ten years. However, ten years is not enough time for a congenital divine or demonic embryo to develop.

"Innate gods and demons are one in a hundred, while humans are one in a million. Humans still have the advantage."

As long as the living space of humankind is expanded and the human population reaches tens of billions, we can be invincible; if it reaches hundreds of billions, we can dominate a region.

If they reach a trillion, they will be the strongest race in the Great Wilderness, impossible to exterminate.

“Trillion…” A hint of shock flashed in Chang Xi’s beautiful eyes. A trillion people? It was unimaginable how much resources a trillion people would consume in a day. “Was this also part of your plan, Eastern King?”

If the human race truly has trillions of members, then no one can wipe out this massive race.

"Of course, this can be achieved by grasping the core of 'distribution' and preventing one person from enjoying the support of tens of thousands of people."

The strong should enjoy high-level resources, but not through monopoly, overflow, or waste. Instead, resources should be allocated according to rights and responsibilities, so that everything can be achieved.

The two flew out of the Jade Kingdom's territory, traveling and stopping along the way, passing through mountain strongholds shrouded in black winds, as well as demon cities ruled by powerful demons.

Countless alien races inhabit this land.

How does this place compare to ancient times?

"It's not prosperous enough, and there aren't many innate gods and demons."

Chang Xi didn't think anything of it, after all, there were plenty of places like this in ancient times.

In ancient times, there were even divine kingdoms that were thousands of miles high and giant serpents that were thousands of miles long.

"Things will be different in the future."

"Why is it different? Is it truly the age of humanity?"

"Exactly."

At this moment, the two had arrived at the seaside, the easternmost part of Dongsheng Shenzhou.

Liang Yue descended to the mortal realm, transforming into a refined scholar, while Chang Xi became a handsome young pageboy, carrying a precious sword and following closely behind him. The two traveled through the wilderness for a long time, when suddenly a magnificent city appeared on the horizon ahead.

This city is situated by the sea, attracting merchants from all directions.

The city gates were wide open, letting in and out a constant flow of people. The streets were bustling, with vendors hawking their wares and the sounds of various foods filling the air.

"Come on, take a look! Freshly baked steamed buns!"

The waiter in the teahouse calls out his wares.

Liang Yue entered the shop and said, "Waiter, two bowls of 'gao su' (a type of sweet soup) and two baskets of our signature steamed buns. The rest is yours."

Having said that, he tossed out a piece of broken silver.

"Alright! Please wait a moment, sir."

The waiter left with a big smile, holding the silver.

With the help of money, steaming hot buns were served.

Looking at the human food, Chang Xi was somewhat at a loss, seemingly unsure of where to begin.

What did you eat before?

"This humble official lives on wind and dew."

Chang Xi answered truthfully, her eyes never leaving the steamed bun that was the same size as her face.

"Fairies really do drink dew. Try some human food and stop being so high and mighty all the time."

"That's not what I thought; it's always been this way."

Seeing Liang Yue enjoying his meal, Chang Xi followed suit and started eating as well.

As the two ate their simple meal, a torrential downpour began unexpectedly outside the window, causing pedestrians to scramble for cover. The tavern's business improved by 30%.

Snapped!
With a thud of the gavel, the storyteller began his tale.

"Taking advantage of today's rain, I'd like to tell you, my dear customers, an interesting story."

"It is said that our Aolai Kingdom is powerful enough to suppress the vast ocean and guard the Yaohai Sea. There is a solitary island in the East China Sea. There are red cliffs and strange rocks, sheer cliffs and strange peaks... rare herbs and flowers never fade, and green pines and cypresses are evergreen."

"On this island stands a strange rock, which often shimmers with divine light, stirring up storms and towering waves. The climate of Aolai Kingdom is caused by this rock, and this mountain is called Monkey Mountain..."

"Nonsense! I'm from the East China Sea, how come I've never heard of Monkey Mountain?" someone from the four seats retorted.

The old storyteller smiled without saying a word, pretending to be mysterious, and said, "How can mortals see the immortal mountain? This is because the mountain is the Daoist temple of the White Cloud Ancestor. It is usually covered by an array. I saw the immortal mountain once when I was a child, and I have never forgotten it since."

After saying that, the old man began to embellish the story, talking about the demons and monsters of Monkey Mountain, how the White Cloud Ancestor subdued them, and even recounting the casual conversations in the temple.

Everyone knew the old man was talking nonsense, but what was the point of arguing with a storyteller?

Besides, it's pouring rain outside, so we might as well stay here and kill some time.

The waiter served Liang Yue to his left. This customer was generous and might even reward him a little more if he was in a good mood.

"Let's go."

Liang Yue stood up and gestured for Chang Xi to follow.

"Please wait a moment, sir. It's raining heavily outside. Please stay a little longer," the waiter hurriedly urged.

"Rain? Where did the rain come from?"

I looked up and the wind and rain had stopped, revealing a clear blue sky.

Liang Yue strode out and disappeared at the end of the street.

The sound of singing drifted from afar.

"Amidst the green hills, a secluded paradise, nowhere to be found, yet within the Green Mountain Temple dwell immortals..."

At this level, one is no longer burdened by worldly affairs; what one desires is a free and unrestrained spirit, unconventional and unconventional.

Overseas fairyland.

Dark clouds gathered, and lightning bolts danced wildly.

In the void, an old Taoist priest with white hair and a long, flowing beard held a whisk, which he used to create all sorts of mirage-like illusions, transforming them into various colorful spells to fight his enemies.

The old Taoist priest sometimes transformed into a divine dragon and a colorful phoenix, and sometimes into gold, stone, grass, and trees, his transformations endless, as he fought against the thousand-foot-tall monkey demon in the sea of ​​thunder.

Behind him was a colorful, strangely shaped rock, as tall as a person, with nine orifices.

The colorful stones seem to be alive, their pores breathing in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, seemingly containing the profound meaning of the Great Dao that created the world.

Boom boom boom!
In the air, the battle continued.

The magic of this White Cloud Ancestor was ultimately a transformation, completely different from his true original form.

They might be able to bully small, insignificant households, but when faced with a truly tough opponent, they lose the power to end everything.

The ape opposite had reddish-black fur, a blue face, and fangs. It was bare-handed, and its body seemed indestructible. Even when countless spells were cast, it remained completely unharmed.

boom! !

The Vajra Ape shattered the thunder with a single punch and sneered:
"It's all in vain. Our Mountain and Sea Race is physically strong and can withstand the Heavenly Tribulation. Hand over the Heaven-Opening Stone and I'll spare your life."

"Idiot's dream."

How could the White Cloud Ancestor relinquish the benefits he had already gained? The two sides continued their fight.

The ape's indestructible body left the White Cloud Ancestor with no way to attack it.

"Damn it, with my cultivation at the second stage of the Innate Realm, am I really no match for a mere ape?"

Ancestor Baiyun gritted his teeth in disbelief at these strange beasts that could fight him with their bare bodies.

Even demons need to cultivate their realm and transform into human form, but this beast seems to need no cultivation at all. It can become stronger simply by constantly purifying its ancestral bloodline power.

boom!
The ape launched a fierce attack, its fist shattering the sea of ​​lightning, the force of its punch transforming into a thousand-foot-high gust of wind that swept towards the White Cloud Ancestor's side.

boom!
The fist broke through the defenses and struck Baiyun Patriarch heavily. Baiyun Patriarch coughed up blood and flew more than ten miles away, crashing into a mountain peak before stopping.

Instead of pressing its advantage, the ape shrank its body, taking three steps in two, and arrived before the strange rock, which was the same size as itself. Its eyes gleamed with astonishing greed, and it said:
"It took me a long time to find it."

After saying that, he reached out with his large hands to touch the strange stone.

Baiyun Laozu had just crawled out of the ruins and was helpless to do anything about the situation.

The foundation for enlightenment has been taken away, and we can only watch helplessly.

With a fierce determination, he flew towards the ape.

The foundation for his enlightenment is not his personal foundation, but the foundation for all humankind.

This strange stone cannot be moved. I have guarded it for hundreds of years. If we can understand its mysteries, humanity will surely move towards revival.

At this moment, the sky was covered in shadow.

When the White Cloud Ancestor looked up, a massive seal, as large as a mountain, descended with unparalleled pressure.

Upon seeing this, the ape's eyes widened in fury, and it raised its body rapidly, its hands forming a gesture as if supporting the heavens.

"No one can take my treasure away."

boom!
The ape mustered all its strength, but only managed to hold on for a moment before being shattered by the Heaven-Turning Seal. Its body was torn to pieces, and its essence and blood splattered onto the Heaven-Opening Stone beneath it.

The strange stone absorbs blood and emits a peculiar light.

The imperial seal was withdrawn, and the sky cleared and the air was fresh.

The figure in the clouds only appeared at this moment.

He wore white robes and a black crown, and had double pupils and a golden body.

A hint of surprise flashed in Baiyun Patriarch's eyes, and he exclaimed, "Ancestor Lingbao!!"

"what?"

(End of this chapter)