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Chapter 302 [Huang Tianfa], Examination and Compilation Method!
Upon hearing that his 'good ties' with the old temple keeper had been severed, Yuan Zhu guessed that it must be the fault of the [Immortal Scripture].

The three extraordinary systems he now possesses were all filtered (purified) by the Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture, which took the initiative to bear the pollution and damage, transforming them into a more suitable "data-driven soul program version" for Yuan Zhu's physique.

That's probably how his 'good relationship' with the old man was washed away.

Yuan Zhu struggled and argued, "Although our connection has been temporarily severed, I still maintain contact with the [Taihuangdao]!"

The old temple keeper, his face displeased, glared at him and retorted, "What, you want to sever ties with the source of the [Holy Mark] as well? Have you already chosen your next master? Which [Holy King] or which [Archangel]?"

Yuan Zhu shook his head repeatedly: "No, no, no, you misunderstand. I'm just happy. I really am destined to be with the [Master of Taihuang Dao] and with our [Huangtian]!"

The old man suddenly shouted, "Shut up! [Taihuang Daozhu] is one of the Eight Holy Kings of [Holy Hall], and has no relation to [Huangtian]."

Yuan Zhu was taken aback: "No, doesn't our [Taihuangdao] clearly retain a lot of [Huangtian] characteristics? How can it not be related?"

"That was the incorporation, transformation, reshaping and optimization of the [Huangtian System], creating a new sanctuary system with Huangtian characteristics. It has nothing to do with [Huangtian]."

Yuan Zhu nodded: "Yes, yes, that's exactly what I meant! [Huang Tian] won't work. [Tai Huang Dao] is great!"

The old man ignored Yuan Zhu's clumsy flattery and continued to immerse himself in the air force... completely content.

Seeing that the other party ignored him, Yuan Zhu pretended to grab a handful of bait and ran into the water to help with baiting. At the same time, he coughed and said, "Ahem, since the [Taihuangdao] has incorporated, optimized, and transformed the [Huangtian System], then we [Taihuangdao] should have some information about the [Huangtian Law], right?"

The old man glanced at him and asked, "Why are you asking about this?"

"I've gained some experience outside and become interested in this [Huang Tiandao]. After much thought, I've decided that you, sir, are far more knowledgeable, so I'd like to ask you for some advice."

The old man said, "You, a cultivator of the Holy Light, come to consult me, a more devout senior cultivator, about the cultivation content of the Yellow Heaven Path? Is this appropriate?"

Yuan Zhu: "Um... is this appropriate? Our New Federation isn't the 'Red Dragon Dynasty,' so discussing the Yellow Heaven shouldn't be taboo, right? I remember that my mother's generation always believed in the Yellow Heaven. There are also quite a few Taoist temples around Running City, and they're quite popular."

The old man nodded: "Running is indeed not averse to talking about [Huang Tian], but these remnants of Huang Tian are too rotten and have no competitiveness at all. You've really come to the right person."

"Isn't it inappropriate to say that to people?"

"What's there to be afraid of! Where are you standing? Running! The place where the earliest batch of princes and nobles of the 'Old Xi Dynasty' landed and settled, one of the birthplaces of the [Huangtian Dao] on the west coast. Although [Huangtian] was disappointing and eventually perished, the 'Will of Huangtian' will will be passed down forever within the [Holy Hall]. If you have any questions, I will answer them for you."

Yuan Zhu looked around nervously, and after confirming that there was no one else by the lake, he lowered his voice and asked anxiously, "Is this something I can just say casually?"

If word gets out, will it attract hostility from both [Huang Tian] and [Sanctuary]?

"Why can't we say it? The Buddhist sect has infiltrated the Holy Temple, hasn't it? Everyone knows it. The Holy Temple is no longer the one-sided cult that was once dominated by the Holy Seal and Angels, expanding its missionary work everywhere, eliminating dissidents, and shouting for war. The Yellow Heaven is indeed dead, but the Holy Light is paralyzed as well. The Holy Temple doesn't belong to one family or clan; it belongs to everyone!"

Seeing this, Yuan Zhu pressed his advantage, shamelessly asking, "So what exactly is the relationship between the [Holy Temple] and our [Yellow Heaven Path]?"

"What do you mean by 'we [Huang Tian Dao]'?! Get your stance straight! We are clearly [Holy Hall. Tai Huang Dao]! Strictly speaking, you and I are both orthodox [Holy Hall] lineage members, yet we are also heretics and traitors in the eyes of [Huang Tian]. However, that's all ancient history. [Huang Tian] has far too many heretics in his eyes; everyone around him is a heretic and a traitor. The greatest hatred was borne by [Da Chi Tian], and with [Huang Tian] dead, it's all in the past. The remnants of [Huang Tian]'s lineage are insignificant; we, [Tai Huang Dao], are the new representatives."

Yuan Zhu was slightly puzzled. The [Taihuangdao] clearly had an open and aboveboard attitude of infiltrating the [Holy Hall], claiming that they were the only ones who could inherit and promote the [Huangtiandao lineage]. In the end, they were still heretics and traitors? And they didn't even try to hide it, openly admitting it.

Just how corrupt is this "Huang Tian Remnant Party"?

Yuan Zhu: "What does this mean? Is [Taihuangdao] also a traitor to [Huangtian]?"

"Of course, he's a traitor in the eyes of [Huang Tiandao]. The dignified [Huang Tiandao Master] led the way in betraying the sect and joining the [Holy Temple] to become the Angel King. Isn't that betrayal?"

Yuan Zhu pondered for a moment and said, "Shouldn't this be 'enduring hardship and biding one's time to preserve the flame'?"

"Huh? You're quite insightful, kid. But it's a pity that the [Taihuang Dao Master] sacrificed the most complete 'Yellow Heaven Inheritance' to the [Holy Light Root], completing the most thorough transformation, and is now a genuine [Supreme Angel King]. However, our [Taihuang Dao]'s attitude towards [Yellow Heaven] remains one of respect and closeness. No one understands the 'Yellow Heaven Law' better than us!"

Yuan Zhu probed, "After all this talk, you still haven't told me whether there are any similarities or differences between the cultivation methods of the [Huangtian] sect and our [Holy Hall. Taihuangdao] sect?"

The old man stared at him for a while before saying, "The difference is huge. The unique cultivation method of the Taihuang lineage does indeed draw heavily on, or improve upon, the [Huangtian Method]. Why are you so interested in the cultivation method of the [Huangtian Dao]? Could it be that you have encountered some opportunity to inherit the Daoist tradition from the remnants of the [Huangtian Remnant Lineage]? Because it is incomplete, you have come to me to try to complete it?"

Yuan Zhu shook his head: "No, I just..."

He hesitated for a moment, thinking that the "land deed" wasn't an isolated case, and it wouldn't be a big deal if word got out. In comparison, on Earth it was like having exceptionally good luck, like winning the lottery.

For ordinary people, it's a miracle. But for true local tycoons and county-level Brahmins, it's nothing but insignificant trash. Not to mention, above the county-level Brahmins are all sorts of gods and Buddhas, the entire Heavenly Court. So he decided to reveal more of his personal information: "I've obtained a [land deed], but I don't know how to use it. Considering the connection between our [Taihuangdao] and [Huangtiandao], I've come to inquire. You might not be willing to reveal the cultivation secrets of [Taihuangdao], but there's no point in hiding the [Old Huangtian]'s techniques, right?"

"[Land title]? Landowner?"

The old man was slightly surprised, looking Yuan Zhu up and down, thinking this guy really had some incredible luck. Then, he thought it made perfect sense, and nodded, saying, "The [Land Deed] does indeed fit the [Yellow Heaven Law], but it's also suitable for the [Taihuang Path]. However, judging from your appearance, you don't intend to join the [Taihuang] lineage. Instead, you're thinking of taking shortcuts with the [Yellow Heaven Law], believing you can learn a thing or two and integrate it into your own [Holy Seal], using this [Land Deed]?"

Zhu Zi cupped his hands in greeting: "As expected of a senior, your insight is truly remarkable."

"I advise you not to court death so easily. Do you think Huang Tian is so easy to frame?"

Candle: "I just want to hear it. Even if you won't reveal it, finding other [Huang Tian Legacy] shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

"It would be even more dangerous for you to seek out other remnants of the Yellow Heaven faction. At least I don't covet your land deed. If other Yellow Heaven Daoists find out that you have a land deed, they will most likely not be able to find out about the Yellow Heaven Law, and it will only bring trouble upon them. Never mind, I'll tell you about it."

...

The old temple keeper perked up and began to speak eloquently. In his introduction, the first step in entering the [Huang Tian Fa] path is to 'refine, enlighten,' or 'burn' the first root bone. This is comparable to the [Holy Mark] of the [Sacred Hall], the [Spiritual Root] of [Kunlun], and the [Buddhist Cocoon] of the [Buddhist Sect].

This step cannot be completed independently by a practitioner. It requires the guidance of a master or protector to introduce the practitioner into the spiritual lineage.

In fact, when Yuan Zhu branded the "Holy Mark," it also had this "Yellow Heaven" flavor. It was only after the old temple priest personally held the ceremony and burned the sacrificial text to announce to the "Lord of the Yellow God" that the "Holy Mark" was completed, rather than the "Bone Root."

Entering the Yellow Heaven sect also requires an elder to perform a 'bone-removing ceremony'. Usually, a section of finger bone is selected and peeled from the flesh during the ceremony, crushed and ground into powder on the spot, then dripped with [Yellow Heaven's blood], and 'Dao (bone) mud' is prepared according to the different [Dao lineages]'.

Once the final shaping is complete, it is fired and refined in a special [Yellow Heaven Furnace]. After being refined into [Root Bone (Bone China)], it is re-transplanted into the body to replace the original removed bones.

Once this step is completed, the mortal possesses the "Dao Bone" and establishes a connection with their respective "Dao Lineage," enabling them to cultivate "Magic Power." This completes the "Entering the Dao" stage, and the person can be called a "Dao Child."

The old man described the details vividly, and Yuan Zhuguang, listening from the side, felt a pang of pain in his teeth. It hurt! It hurt so much!

Sword cultivators need to relentlessly torment themselves with cutting, without end; Holy Light involves slowly burning one's own flesh and blood like a candle until lifespan and soul are consumed; Yellow Heaven Taoists must relentlessly peel away flesh and bones, forging their entire skeleton into [Dao Bones]... Is this some kind of ruthless competition? Is this the first batch of whitewashed, self-proclaimed 'righteous camp' old-school top-tier [source of pollution] in the Duling world?

No wonder so many people abandon the 'righteous path' and flock to the embrace of evil cultivators. At least evil cultivators don't suffer! I can totally understand the villains' thinking.

The old fisherman said, “With the Dao Bone and entry into the Dao Lineage, besides the direct inheritance from your master, the master leads you in, but the cultivation is up to you. 'Yellow Heaven Daoists' from different Dao Lineages can also meditate and communicate with their own Dao Lineage predecessors to comprehend various spells. Even if your master dies violently during your enlightenment stage, as long as you are lucky enough to escape with your life, you can still comprehend various wonderful methods from the Dao Lineage and become self-taught.”

The "Huangtian Dao" described by the old temple keeper is very similar to the Daoist lineage in the south of the Celestial Empire. The gods in the upper echelons of "Huangtian" emphasize "ranking among the immortals" and have a complex organizational structure of "Heavenly Court". Various divine positions are intricately intertwined and complement each other, forming a vast and rigorous system.

The lower-level cultivators of [Huangtian] (the mortal cultivator class) belong to different [Daoist lineages], directly connected to their patriarchs and immortals. They can receive inheritances through 'ordination', cultivating their primordial spirit, accumulating magical power, nurturing their innate constitution, drawing talismans, and refining magical artifacts. Those who become stronger can then perform rituals, summoning powerful soldiers and deities from their [lineages].

The reason why it sounds so special is because in ancient times, there were already time travelers from Earth called the Yellow Heaven Path (Yellow Turban Army) who had compiled mature and complete Taoist methods in advance.

Therefore, when the source of pollution called "Huangtian" revives, it will inevitably anchor itself in the ancient Taoist scriptures, and frantically cosplay itself, twisting itself into the shape of "Huangtian" in order to gain public recognition and take root on the spirit star.

The Kunlun Path, in contrast to the Huangtian Path, is more like Earth's 'Queen Mother of the West + Internal Alchemy School,' using the internal plant spiritual roots as the foundation for cultivation, and branching into five immortal paths of varying difficulty: Heaven, Earth, Human, Ghost, and God. Among them, the Kunlun Earth Immortal also has some connection with the Huangtian and Fude Earth Immortals.

"When a Taoist priest in Huangtian has the ability to perform rituals, he will choose a famous mountain or river to build a small Taoist temple; or he will build a local shrine near a densely populated village. In either case, it is all in preparation for the formation of a land deed. Choosing a famous mountain or river is because he values ​​the spiritual energy (or pollution) contained in the land. Choosing a densely populated village is to accumulate good deeds and merits to gain the 'faith' of the common people."

"In either way, Huang Tian Dao Ren's magical power can be spread to a region of land through temples and altars, gradually leaving its mark and forming a land deed, thus becoming a landowner. In this process, the statues of gods enshrined in Taoist temples will also be transformed into land gods."

"The so-called 'Huangtian Method' is the process by which Taoists continuously leave their mark on the 'land' to expand their influence; at the same time, they dig out flesh and bones, fire 'bone china', and sculpt 'divine statues'."

Yuan Zhu: "A deity statue? The 'local deity' worshipped in a temple?"

"Yes, what is enshrined in the temple is actually the cultivator himself. You dig out a piece of finger bone, grind it into powder, and then add different 'spiritual materials and spiritual blood' to finally mix it into Dao mud, and then shape it. In this process, if you add more materials, can't you burn it into 'two parts'? One rib bone will eventually be burned into two 'Dao bones (ribs)', the raw materials of which are your 'bone, blood, muscles and flesh', so what is the difference between the two 'Dao bones'?"

"The answer is no difference! So, you have one, and the statue has one. You are the statue, and the statue is you. You take on the person form, wandering around the Taoist temple, constantly expanding your territory and bewitching and developing believers; your [statue] stands in the temple, absorbing and transforming 'power of faith' and 'spiritual power' from the land, refining the [land deed] to become the [land god]. Ultimately, you achieve the lowest level of [land god] through the [statue]."

Yuan Zhu suddenly realized: "This is the [Yellow Heaven Method]?!"

"This is the introductory chapter of the Yellow Heaven Method, 'Establishing the Way'. In the Yellow Heaven Way, there are many immortals. To be ranked among the immortals and obtain the 'Immortal Register' is to create an image of a true god and condense a divine personality and immortal register."

If we consider the [Yellow Heaven. Heavenly Court] as a massive official system, then this [Landlord. Statue] is roughly equivalent to an ordinary civil servant or a small village head. While they can cultivate and accumulate some strength on their own, clinging to a powerful backer (the [Daoist lineage]) is paramount. The end of the universe is the system!
To be considered among the immortals, one naturally needs to occupy a civil servant position within one's own lineage. With a powerful backer, it becomes easier to summon gods and other powerful figures within the system.

(End of this chapter)