I built the Jade Capital with the Netherworld

Chapter 200 To Achieve the Great Dao, One Must Undergo Demonic Trials

In the depths of the earth's veins, in a hollow space as vast as a city, ancient stalactites hang upside down like fangs, dripping spiritual liquid that transforms into a sweet and pungent primordial energy in mid-air, dissipating into mist and haze, obscuring a series of mysterious magic arrays.

A continuous stream of fire elemental energy emanated from the eighteen corpses on the surface, impacting a Yama Fruit core suspended in the center of the cave.

This is the source of the earth's veins, the beginning of primordial energy, and the core of the world!

Lu Jun's pale fingertips swept across the magic array, like spider legs stepping on a spider web, splashing ripples, as if trying to refine the prey at the center of the web.

—He suddenly decided to refine the world.

With his level four cultivation, this move was like an ant trying to shake a tree!
However, the descent of the fire spirit a thousand years ago gave him an opportunity.

Using the remains of the fire spirit as firewood, heaven and earth as the furnace, and creation as the craftsman, supplemented by the lifespan of millions of living beings, it is not impossible.

For this plan, he even gave up the chance to be ranked fifth.

As long as he successfully refines the world, let alone a fifth-grade cultivation level, even a tenth-grade cultivation level will be within his grasp.

At that time, with the power to control the world, even if one were to enter the Central Plains, one could become a regional ruler.

We are getting closer and closer to that moment!
"Faster, faster!"

He murmured urging him on subconsciously.

For some reason, after seeing the Netherworld Dao Yin Talisman delivered by his disciple, his sense of foreboding grew stronger and stronger.

A thousand years can pass in the blink of an eye.

Although five top-tier experts have emerged in the Nine Paths Land, few have turned their attention to the Eighteen Seas. This time, the Nine Paths Land is in turmoil, and the sudden rise of the Immortal Court has made him sense a dangerous signal.

In particular, Lu Wujiu had caused a great disturbance in the Eighteen Seas, forcing him to show his strength in an attempt to buy time.

It will take at least a year and a half, or at most three to five years, to refine the Jambudvipa fruit kernel.

He only hoped that Lu Wujiu would not cause any trouble!

"Buzz!"

Just as he was thinking this, a message talisman suddenly appeared before his eyes.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, a Celestial Master from the Celestial Court has come to visit!"

"Damn it!"

Lu Jun grabbed the communication talisman and crushed it, his facial muscles twitching.

He was panting heavily, his eyes flashing, when he gritted his teeth and disappeared in a flash.

The owner of Fubo Island has changed.

No one knows where the former island lord, Fu Li, went. He disappeared along with Hong Die.

The current island lord, named Ruan Wei, has attained the highest level of cultivation and was transferred from another island.

At this moment, he sat respectfully at the lower end of the table, talking with Lu Wujiu, the Celestial Master.

Unfortunately, in Lu Wujiu's eyes, he was someone who knew nothing at all. He didn't know about the Haiyu Sect, Lu Jun, or even that the remains of the fire spirit from Fubo Island had disappeared.

After Lu Wujiu asked a few questions, he became too lazy to say anything more.

"Why do you need the Heavenly Master to come in person? I will go to pay my respects as per the imperial decree."

Before the people arrive, the sound comes first.

Lu Wujiu looked in the direction of the voice and saw that Lu Jun had come over with a warm face, no longer showing his former arrogance.

Upon seeing this, the Lord of Fubo Island was surprised. He did not recognize the person, but the voice of Fubo Minggui that came to his ears made his heart tremble. He silently bowed and took his leave.

"It's been a long time. How have you been, fellow Daoist?"

"With the Celestial Master's concern, I am perfectly fine!"

"sit!"

Lu Wujiu, acting as the host, gestured for Lu Jun to take a seat.

Lu Jun remained expressionless and calmly took his seat.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lu Wujiu got straight to the point: "Congratulations, fellow Daoist. I have come to deliver His Majesty's decree!"

Lu Jun was startled and quickly stood up: "This humble servant Lu Jun is here to receive your decree!"

Lu Wujiu said, "Fellow Daoist, there is no need to be so reserved. His Majesty was very pleased to hear that you wish to take on this important task! You have long resided in the East Sea, suppressing demonic beasts. Your appointment as a Water Official is well-deserved!"

Lu Jun was overjoyed: "Your Majesty, I am truly humbled and trembling with fear. I am willing to do my utmost to repay Your Majesty's grace in restoring us to peace!"

Lu Wujiu smiled and said, "However, since you are now the Water Official, it would be disgraceful for the Celestial Court to set up the Stealing Year and Reversing Fate Enclosure in the eighteen sea areas. Therefore, they must all be destroyed."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun's expression froze, and he asked, "What about the remains of the fire spirit?"

Lu Wujiu said, "There is no need for you to worry, fellow Daoist. I have already consulted His Majesty, and these fire spirit remains can all be sealed in the Immortal Court."

Is this about sealing the remains of the fire spirit?

Lu Jun gritted his teeth and said, "The Celestial Master should know that my cultivation is only at the fourth level, and my lifespan has long been exhausted. If I destroy the Stealing Life and Reversing Fate Enclosure, I am afraid I will die and disappear in an instant."

Lu Wujiu said, "The cancellation of the Stealing Life and Reversing Fate Palace is not targeted at you, fellow Daoist. You see, even the brothel business of the Bedchamber Sect has been banned, so I hope you understand. Taking the lifespan of the people to make up for one's own deficiencies is ultimately against the harmony of Heaven!"

He paused, then continued, "Of course, your life must also be considered. In this way, your sealing of the Fire Spirit's remains is a great service to the Nine Paths, a meritorious deed of immense value! I can announce this to the world and posthumously confer honors upon you. With this, you can be reborn and cultivate the Netherworld Path. In a year at most, you can return to the peak of the Fourth Rank. What do you say?"

Lu Jun's heart sank, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "The Celestial Master's words are sincere and virtuous, but I have inherited the Sea Guardian for a thousand years. If I were to change course now, I fear my Dao heart would be clouded, and I would be disobeying my master's orders. I would never dare to forget my roots!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Wujiu's smile vanished completely.

He quietly looked at Lu Jun, who seemed apprehensive, as if trying to see through his thoughts.

The terms he offered were incredibly generous!
Lu Jun, with his cultivation at the fourth level, dared to refuse and even risk his life to protect the Stealing Year Reversal Fate Enclosure. There is only one possibility: the benefits involved in Stealing Year Reversal Fate Enclosure far exceed his promises.

Thinking of this, he tentatively asked, "The Yin Emperor wants to open a trade route from the Central Plains to the Flowing Sands Sea. Since you are unwilling to give up the Stealing Year and Reversing Fate Palace, why not move it to the Flowing Sands Sea? This would both serve the Celestial Court and preserve the legacy, a win-win situation. What do you think?"

Lu Jun suddenly looked up at Lu Wujiu: "The Flowing Sands of the Central Plains?"

Lu Wujiu said, "It seems that you also know this place, fellow Daoist?"

Lu Jun: "There is a brief record of this in the sect's classic texts."

Lu Wujiu said, "This will save me the trouble of explaining. What do you think of this suggestion, fellow Daoist? Of course, the merits of the Netherworld Path will still be counted."

Lu Jun remained silent for a moment before saying, "May I have some time to consider this?"

Lu Wujiu's face grew increasingly cold: "This humble Taoist can wait, but Your Majesty cannot!"

Lu Jun lowered his eyelids, his face expressionless, his aura extremely cold.

After a long silence, he said in a deep voice, "This humble servant is only at the fourth level of cultivation. I am afraid that I am willing but unable to guard the Flowing Sand Sea. If I can cultivate to the fifth level in the future, I will serve Your Majesty with utmost loyalty!"

At this point, he bowed deeply and said, "I am deeply grateful for Your Majesty's favor. I am willing to take up the post of Water Official and guard the East Sea for Your Majesty! However, I have violated the celestial order of the year, which has far-reaching implications. I beg the Celestial Master to grant me some time. Once I take up my post as Water Official, I will surely dismantle this formation."

This sounds like they're using the threat of stealing the year's energy and defying fate as leverage to gain control of the water official.

"very good!"

Lu Wujiu disagreed and asked again, "Of the eighteen sea areas, which one poses the greatest threat from the fire spirit remains?"

Lu Jun was taken aback, then gritted his teeth and said, "Beneath Shattered Star Isle, the heart of the sealed Fire Spirit remains poses the greatest threat."

Lu Wujiu nodded, waved his hand, and the figure beneath his feet rose up, transforming into a young Taoist priest:
"This is Nanming, the head of the Xuanhuang Academy of my Celestial Master's Mansion. He is skilled in fire-based techniques, so he will guard the heart of the fire spirit for now. You can make the arrangements."

Master Nanming smiled and bowed respectfully.

Lu Jun's eyes turned cold. Amidst a whirlwind of thoughts, he still bowed respectfully and said, "This humble servant will obey the imperial decree!"

Seeing this, Lu Wujiu immediately stood up and said, "The official post is vacant and urgently needs a wise ruler. We cannot delay. I will give you one month. On the fifteenth of next month, the Immortal Court will hold the Water Official Conferment Ceremony. I hope you will fulfill your promise as soon as possible." After saying this, he left without waiting for a reply.

Lu Jun bowed respectfully, saying, "This humble servant thanks Your Majesty for your gracious favor!"

In the blink of an eye, Lu Wujiu had vanished without a trace.

He stared blankly out the door. The bright sunlight was blinding and painful. He glanced at the head of the Xuanhuang Academy standing beside him, his fist clenching secretly in his sleeve.

"To achieve the Great Dao, one must undergo trials. It seems the Celestial Court is my trial!"

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On his way back, Lu Wujiu's mood was extremely gloomy.

Lu Jun is acting strangely, very strangely!

Yet he couldn't sense anything amiss. He wanted to follow him, but his Taiyin Refining Dao cultivation was only at the fourth level. If he were exposed while tracking Lu Jun, who was refining the East Sea, it would be difficult to extricate himself.

Fine, he can wait a month.

As long as he obediently falls into the trap and is reincarnated to rebuild his Netherworld Path, no matter how outrageous his conspiracy, he will not escape the punishment of the Book of Life and Death!
Currently, in this vast land of nine realms, besides the uncertain factor of the eighteen seas of the East China Sea, there is also the true form of the Fire God Daoist, Nanming—Qi Sangyu.

Lu Wujiu considered issuing a kill order to completely eliminate the true leader of the Southern Ming Dynasty.

However, after careful consideration, I decided against it!

Given the status of the Celestial Master of the Celestial Court, suppressing someone who suddenly appears would attract too much attention.

This is tantamount to telling the whole world that the original Nanming emperor was very special.

At present, while the Celestial Court is not exactly disunited, everyone has their own agendas and schemes. He needs time to subtly and gradually institutionalize all parties involved.

Therefore, the best approach is to treat the Nanming original body with a cold shoulder.

If he wants to preach, then let him preach.

One or two won't amount to much.

With a large number of people, the truth will naturally be revealed.

Of course, simply sitting idly by and doing nothing is also a very passive approach.

The best way to prevent him from regaining his strength is to support a rival.

No one is more suitable than the Southern Ming himself to deal with the true leader of the Southern Ming.

This is also the reason why he suddenly attacked Lu Jun.

Containing the remains of the Fire Spirit and cultivating successors of the Fire Element Sword Seed—even though Nanming himself has an interfering and suppressive effect on the Fire Element Sword Seed, given Nanming Zhenren's understanding of the Fire God Path, he should still be able to manage to hold his own if he can't defeat it.

Upon returning to the Celestial Court, Lu Wujiu casually glanced at it, and after confirming that everything was alright, he began to consider the resources at his disposal.

Currently, the Celestial Court, which is on the right track, is no longer struggling to be self-sufficient.

With the backing of primordial energy, immortal notes gradually became the mainstream currency of the nine realms.

As a result, the wealth of the world gradually converged on the Celestial Court.

However, although there was a lot of money, most of it didn't mean much to Lu Wujiu!
Since he had decided to go to the Central Plains to find a way to resolve the threat posed by the Flesh and Blood Guanyin, he naturally had to make thorough preparations.

Ordinary magical artifacts are clearly insufficient in the Central Plains, where masters abound.

Only magical artifacts are worthy of protection!

To this day, he has crafted several magical artifacts, but none of them are his own.

Thinking of this, he immediately summoned the Taiyi Sijun and the Tiangong Sijun.

"Your humble servant pays homage to the Heavenly Master!"

Upon hearing the news, the two rushed over and, almost simultaneously, paid their respects at the Celestial Master's Mansion.

Lu Wujiu stood up and greeted the guest in the reception hall, "Sit down!"

The two exchanged a glance and then sat down on opposite sides.

After the celestial official in the mansion served fragrant tea, Lu Wujiu said, "The reason I have summoned you two here is that I have a private matter to discuss and would like to ask for your help."

Duan Lan, the Lord of Taiyi, and Si Yebai, the Lord of Tiangong, quickly said, "Master, please speak freely!"

Lu Wujiu said, "I am currently lacking a few suitable weapons, so I would like to ask you two for help. Could the Taiyi Division possibly find the Five Elements Essence?"

Duan Lan glanced at Si Yebai and pondered, "If it were before the Celestial Court was established, I'm afraid it would be impossible to find. Now that the Celestial Court has been established, everyone in the world strives to join the ranks of immortals and reincarnate, so searching for the Five Elements Essence is worth a try!"

Lu Wujiu praised, "Then I'll have to trouble you, fellow Daoist!"

Duan Lan said, "You're too kind, Celestial Master."

Lu Wujiu then looked at Si Yebai and said, "Fellow Daoist Si Yebai, can the Heavenly Crafts Bureau forge powerful magic weapons? Even a one-time use one would be acceptable!"

Si Yebai asked, "May I ask what type of magical artifact the Celestial Master is seeking?"

"All!"

"Is war about to break out in the Celestial Court?"

Si Yebai's expression was serious.

After all, Lu Wujiu had already cultivated to the fifth level, making him invincible in the Nine Paths. He could suppress the Nine Paths with just his divine powers and techniques, so why would he need a magic weapon?

Therefore, it's no wonder that Si Yebai is having such a vivid idea, given his current urgent need for magical artifacts!

Lu Wujiu smiled and said, "To be honest with you two, now that I have reached the fifth rank, it is time for me to prepare for the sixth rank."

Climbing to the top of Liujia?

Si Yebai and Duan Lan looked at each other, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes!
Reaching the top five ranks was already an unattainable goal in their eyes!

Unexpectedly, Lu Wujiu had already been pondering the Six Jia (a type of astrological concept) even before ascending the steps. This kid was indeed an old monster who had reincarnated countless times, treating the ascent of the steps as nothing.

and many more!

Si Yebai asked earnestly, "Of the nine realms, the fifth rank is the peak. How does a Celestial Master ascend to the sixth rank? Could it be...?"

Lu Wujiu nodded slightly: "Indeed, there are countless fifth-class experts in the Central Plains, and sixth-class experts are everywhere. Since I am preparing to ascend to the sixth class, I naturally need to make preparations early."

Si Yebai and Duan Lan were even more shocked upon hearing this, and a surge of excitement rose in their hearts.

Since Lu Wujiu is going to ascend to the sixth rank, he will inevitably ascend to the Central Plains. Wouldn't the position of Celestial Master of the Celestial Court be left vacant?
In that case, wouldn't they also have a chance to sit on this throne, which is second only to the emperor?

By gathering the resources of the Nine Paths, perhaps one can ascend to the Central Plains like Lu Wujiu and pursue the Great Dao.

"Understood, Your Excellency. This matter concerns the Celestial Master's ascension, Your Excellency will do your utmost!"

"Thank you both."

"You're too kind, Celestial Master."

The two returned the greeting politely and left, feeling greatly excited.

Lu Wujiu watched the two leave, thinking to himself, "This is the advantage of being organized!"
With a simple instruction, someone will take care of it.

With everything done, Lu Wujiu immediately slipped back into the mandala's realm of Dharma. Now he needed to test something.

That is, if his true form goes to the Central Plains, he will inevitably take the Human Skin Book with him, which is equivalent to taking the Celestial Court with him. Then, can the celestial officials and clerks in the Nine Realms still use the Celestial Register to escape into the Celestial Court?

(End of this chapter)