The Great Way to Truth, Starting from Jiazi Laodao

Chapter 124: Suppressing the Resentment of the Gods, Taiyi the Savior of Suffering
Canglan River, Qingjiang section, after hearing the intention of the River God, Xuanming thought for a moment and agreed.

The previous generation of Jiang Shen died to protect the people. It was a worthy death. It is not reasonable for Xuanming to sit idly by and should help them complete their final journey.

Specifically, several years ago, a dragon escaped into the water, and the previous river god, in order to protect the people on both sides of the strait, dispersed his divine body and died.

Sacrifice your life to save the people, and treat death as returning home.

However, in the face of absolute power, his sacrifice was of no avail. Jiang Shen only held on for a moment before he died tragically at the hands of the dragon. After his death, his resentment soared into the sky and lingered, and even the resentment of many subordinate gods and practitioners who helped to slay the dragon was difficult to eliminate.

Although various Taoist sects held several prayer meetings after the flood to save the souls of the dead and dispel their resentment, with great success, they only saved a majority of the dead souls.

There is still a small number of evil spirits haunted by resentment, wailing all day long and unable to free themselves, especially the previous generation of the River God. The resentment is like a maggot attached to the bones, which cannot be eradicated and is difficult to completely remove. It erupts once a year, and the resentment is like ink, polluting some waters and making the Qingjiang aquatic creatures miserable. Although it is not fatal, it is uncomfortable!

Even if a Taoist practitioner at the Saint Embryo Realm of the Zixia Sect personally took action, held a grand ceremony, and chanted sutras to overcome the disaster, it would only be a temporary solution and would not address the root cause. It could only alleviate temporary hatred but would not be able to truly liberate them.

The God of Qingjiang has been in office for less than ten years, and has been troubled by this matter. He hopes that one day he can let the previous generation of the God of the River and all the resentful spirits rest in peace, and let the living beings under his rule be free from suffering.

This time, when he received a report from the water monster under his command, he originally thought that it was an ordinary real person passing by here, and wanted to use his strength to dispel some of the resentment, like boiling a frog in warm water, and gradually disintegrate this indestructible mountain.

I didn’t expect it to be Xuan Ming!
A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

Since this Taoist from Qiuzhen Temple has been taught miraculous skills by the living beings, he must be able to suppress the resentful spirits and temporarily eliminate the hostility, evil and death. Thinking of this, Qingjiang God's eyes suddenly lit up.

Following his lead, Xuanming followed him into the water, performing the Five Elements Escape and following closely behind. Jiang Shen was originally moving at a constant speed, but when he saw that Xuanming could keep up, not a bit more or less, and always maintaining a distance of several feet, he accelerated.

Jiang Shen is fast, Xuan Ming is also fast.

When Jiang Shen turns, Xuan Ming also turns.

The Jiangshen's height was sometimes high and sometimes low, and Xuanming's height was also changing.

The distance remained unchanged, his expression was as calm as before, and he showed no effort at all. Seeing this scene, Jiang Shen's evaluation of Xuanming greatly increased, and he felt more awe, and at the same time he had more hope for this salvation.

You must know that he is the God of Rivers, and this Qingjiang is his divine domain. Here, his speed is not weaker than that of the Qi-refining Master in the Saint Embryo Realm, and is even faster than that. The performance of Master Xuanming is enough to show that his Taoism and strength are far superior to that of the Saint Embryo Realm Master of Zixia Sect.

In this case, wouldn't this real person have already condensed the Holy Fetus? How long has it been?
While being shocked, the thought that this real person entered the Tao with the foundation of the Higher Tao, if he could really condense a holy fetus and have such ability, Qingjiang God found it not difficult to accept it. He had more hope for the salvation of the wronged souls. Maybe this time he could solve the matter once and for all!

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After walking for thousands of miles, Qingjiang Shen stopped, and Xuanming also stopped. This area of water was as dark as ink, the aquatic plants were withered, and there was no living creature. It was like a giant beast from the abyss that could choose to devour people at any time.

The man and the god looked at each other and continued to move forward. Soon a large underwater tomb made up of hundreds of clam shells appeared in front of them.

The clam shell that serves as the main tomb chamber is several meters high and dark all over. The sub-tomb chamber is also about meters high. The whole chamber exudes a solemn and quiet atmosphere that makes people feel awe.

The main tomb chamber is where the river god of the previous generation is buried, while the sub-tomb chambers are where other heroes are buried, some in a single tomb, some in a shared tomb. The closer you get to this place, the darker the river water becomes, and the more shrill screams you hear, the more you feel your heart palpitating and your mind becoming confused.

However, these were like a gentle breeze to Jiang Shen and Xuan Ming, and did not cause any ripples. When they stood in front of the main tomb chamber, Qing Jiang Shen bowed and saluted: "I don't know what you need, and what kind of rituals and ceremonies you need. I will order my officials to prepare them immediately."

Waving his hand, Xuanming said: "Don't bother, I don't need these, I have already prepared them."

Hearing this, Qingjiang God did not ask any further questions, but bowed again and said: "These heroes have suffered for several years. Thank you for your help and relieve their suffering."

The Qingjiang myth was told cleverly. It did not ask Xuanming to liberate them, which saved Xuanming's face. If he could cure the symptoms and the root cause, it would be great. If he could not eradicate the problem, it would have also met the requirements of the Jiang God, and he would not have to be embarrassed and unable to move forward or backward.

After figuring out the meaning, Xuanming looked at the God of Qingjiang deeply. He was worthy of being in charge of Qingjiang, with good emotional intelligence and eloquence.

"Don't worry, God. I will do my best."

He bowed his head in return and Xuanming consoled him.

He flicked the whisk lightly to gather the scattered resentment, then took four steps forward. A bright lotus flower grew under his feet. He sat cross-legged on the lotus and offered up the three lamps of heaven, earth and man.

The pure sky lanterns can calm resentment, the dark yellow ground lanterns can calm evil spirits, and the bright red human lanterns can calm evil spirits. When all three lanterns are lit, this dark river area is suddenly illuminated, and the colorful lights calm the darkness.

Xuanming opened his mouth and recited a scripture, which was the "Huangting Waijing Yujing". This was the first time he recited this scripture in public. With his current level of cultivation, he was able to make this scripture known to the world.

When it first appeared in the world, the "Huangting Waijing Jing" revealed a magnificent Taoist image, with Xuanming as the center. Every word in the scripture turned into auspicious clouds, colorful and shining with the glow of the sunset. The dark river area soon turned into a sea of clouds, like a propitious and blessed land.

Seeing this scene, Qingjiang God was dumbfounded but also delighted. Such a grand scene was far beyond his expectations. Even when the real person of Zixia Sect who had condensed the Saint Embryo Realm held a grand ceremony to liberate the souls of the dead with great fanfare, it did not have such power and scene.

The scripture and the peaceful voice made him feel at peace, and his whole body felt like it was soaking in a hot spring.

"It should work this time!" Qingjiang Shen clenched his fists and said secretly.

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In front of the tomb, Xuanming sat upright on the green lotus, reciting scriptures, his body radiating light, and he devoted himself wholeheartedly to the salvation. The strong resentment condensed into black lotuses.

The power of water and fire gradually permeated his body. His heart was fire and his kidneys were used to draw water. The fire burned the black lotus to dispel obstacles and resentment, while the water washed the black lotus to eliminate evil and destroy evil spirits. The black air in this river area gradually receded, and the pitch-black river water became clear at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The fire in his heart was blazing, the black water was surging, and a Yin-Yang diagram of water and fire emerged from the bottom of the water, swallowing many black lotuses as it moved. When the spreading resentment was eliminated, Xuanming looked at the large tomb in front of him, and as his mind moved, the Tai Chi of water and fire moved, covering hundreds of tombs.

The heart fire and the mysterious water do not burn entities, but only burn the remnant souls of the resentful spirits wandering in the cemetery. The dead spirits fly out of the graves one by one and are surrounded by water and fire. They cry and laugh, crying because they are tortured by resentment and laughing because the resentment has been removed.

It was daytime outside and there were no stars. Xuanming was temporarily unable to see the stars in broad daylight. He practiced the "Zhou Tian Yang Shen Jue" to mobilize the starlight in his body. The star lakes in the acupoints of the Southern Dipper and the Northern Dipper shone brightly. The light of many stars was mobilized and condensed into an illusory Dharma image behind Xuanming.

He wears a crown and a robe of clouds, has the true body of the Wonderful Dao, and has a purple and gold auspicious appearance. He sits upright on a nine-colored lotus throne. Below him are nine green lions breathing flames, surrounding the throne. His head is surrounded by nine-colored divine light, radiating light.

The image is sacred and the demeanor is peaceful. Qingjiang God felt his mind at peace and his body relaxed at just one glance. Unfortunately, the facial features of this statue were shrouded in mist and were difficult to see clearly.

But the more this happened, the happier Qingjiang God was. He was not afraid of Master Xuanming's great ability, but was afraid that he was incompetent. At present, it seemed that this Master had great supernatural powers and was very likely to solve the major issue that was weighing on his mind.

On the green lotus, Xuanming recited scriptures, which evolved into mantras and merged into the yin and yang of water and fire to help the dead souls relieve their pain. At the same time, as he waved his whisk, the Dharma image behind him waved the willow branches in his hands, sprinkling sweet rain to relieve suffering and relieve disasters.

Taoist salvation is different from other methods in that the mage simulates the movement of yin and yang of heaven and earth through the fusion of water and fire within himself, and uses his own luck to refine the yin quality of the dead souls. This is accumulating good deeds and is also a form of spiritual practice.

Just like the image of Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun behind Xuanming, if he had not performed the meritorious service of liberating the souls of the deceased today and been guided by virtue, he would not have been blessed with this spiritual power and realized this magical power.

This is the result of virtue!
Moral support from many, scant support!
With the magic power surging, Tai Chi Tian was projected to the outside world and appeared above the Taiyi Jiuku Dharma Image. As the Dharma Image pointed, a crack appeared in the void above his head, forming a portal, and the undead were led in one by one.

After a few breaths, the gate opened again, and one dead soul after another walked out of Taiji Heaven. They had been liberated, their souls were pure, without any resentment or evil spirit, their faces were gentle, no longer hideous and terrifying, and their images were different.

Some of the undead were well-mannered, some were of burly stature, there were men and women, young and old, and some maintained the form of beasts or were half human and half beast. The leader was none other than the previous generation's Jiang God.

When he was alive, he was a koi carp that had attained enlightenment. He was conferred the title of God of Qingjiang by the Great Xuan Divine Dynasty. After his death, his soul took on the appearance of a human body with a fish tail. He had fair skin and smooth muscle lines, which were perfectly matched. He had a handsome appearance and was outstanding.

The most important thing is that the God Qingjiang smelled a hint of divinity from them. In the past, he had seen other real people practicing Taoism, and at most they could return the dead souls to their original state and restore their original appearance. This was the first time he had seen such a scene.

"Is this being refined into a god?!"

Qingjiang Shen couldn't help but be surprised.

Xuanming nodded. Although he didn't explain, his nod was more powerful than words.

With a huge wave in his heart, Qingjiang God bowed to Xuanming with a awed expression, and couldn't help but praise: "Master, you are really capable!"

Xuanming stood up and returned the greeting, smiling without saying anything.

In the void above his head, the previous generation of Jiang Shen led hundreds of ghosts to pay homage to Xuanming: "Thank you for your mercy, Immortal, for helping us to be liberated."

Xuanming stepped aside, only half-saluted, nodded and said: "You all bravely sacrificed your lives to protect the people, you are all virtuous people, I am just trying my best to help you, please stay in Taiji Heaven temporarily, I will report to the Tiandiyuan afterwards and properly settle you."

Hundreds of heroic spirits had no objections and followed the order. The image of Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun behind Xuanming pointed again, and green lotuses sprouted under the feet of the spirits, carrying them back into Taiji Heaven.

But before leaving, seeing the koi and turtle beside Xuanming, the previous generation River God and the prime minister sitting next to him smiled at each other, and each of them tapped the graves with their fingers, condensing the essence of their own bones, and sent them into the koi and turtle respectively, to purify their blood and deepen their foundation, as a reward for Xuanming.

After the matter was settled, Xuanming put away his Dharma image, dispersed the strange vision, refused Qingjiang God's attempt to retain him, and planned to continue on his journey.

Seeing that Master Xuanming was determined to leave, Qingjiang Shenmei didn't dare to force him and took out a thousand-year-old pearl to show his gratitude, but Xuanming refused it. It was not that he didn't want it, but that he couldn't.

The heaven and earth and this river area have all gifted him with good fortune in this mission to liberate the souls of the dead. He has also gained a lot of luck and created magical powers. If he accepts the gift from the God of the River again, it would be greedy and would be bad.

Because of this, Xuanming refused:
"You are welcome, God. I have received the best gift from heaven and earth. If you feel sorry for it, I hope you can keep your original intention and treat the creatures in the water and the people on both sides of the strait with more kindness, and bless all living beings."

After exchanging some greetings, he said goodbye and left. After getting out of the water, he got on a small boat and sailed downstream.

The God of Qingjiang led his followers and personally came out of the water to see them off. They did not re-enter the water until the boat turned into a black dot.

On the small boat, Xuanming sat cross-legged, silently reviewing the details, digesting what he had learned, and pondering the mysterious feeling during the refining process. He drifted downstream, continuing his journey along the river, and slowly approached the place where the dragon was suppressed.

(End of this chapter)