Starting from the Tiger Demon Yaksha, the demon immortality

Chapter 308-317 Another Crisis Arrives, "The Wondrous Scripture of the Ten Directions Savior from Suffering"

"Your Majesty!"

"Father!"

In the military camp, people thronged. Wherever Zhu Quanzhong went, even the most arrogant soldiers lowered their heads, their eyes flashing with awe, even fear.

In an instant, thousands bowed their heads, which only made the person in the center appear taller and more eye-catching.

Behind King Liang, Mingzun was already used to this, so he had no expression on his face, but his eyes would occasionally sweep over the blood-red pouch in the other's hand.

Yelü Yi, the Khan of Qida, reacted more strongly. After all, they were both feudal lords vying for power, and no one could predict what the future held.

But at least for now, he is still in the borderlands, blocked by Prince Li Yisheng of Jin. Let alone advancing into the Central Plains, even the four towns of Hebei are in trouble.

Zhu Quanzhong, however, had already seized the position of Chancellor and was about to lead his troops into the capital. It seemed that he was close to controlling the emperor, even going so far as to grant him the Nine Bestowments and act as regent, forcing the emperor to abdicate.
The more Yelü Yi thought about these things, the more his greed burned like embers in a furnace.

To his surprise, he did not see a single Qida person along the way from the camp gate to the central command tent, nor did his queen or two masters come to greet him.

what happened?

Upon this thought, Yelü Yi immediately became alert, stepping halfway into the tent before pulling back.

"Why is the King of Liao hesitating? Is there a tiger in his tent?"

Zhu Quanzhong was in high spirits after eliminating a major enemy, but his lighthearted remark went unanswered, and the smile on his face immediately faded.

"Even a fierce tiger cannot frighten a hero like the King of Liao—what happened while I was away from Zhou?"

"Your Majesty," Ge Congzhou suddenly appeared out of nowhere, bowed and greeted Yelü Yi with clasped hands.

He didn't speak immediately, but instead glanced around.

Zhu Yougui immediately understood, but before he could speak, Zhu Youzhen interrupted and shouted:

"Everyone, retreat three zhang!"

Upon hearing the commander's order, the members of the Crane Control Army immediately sprang into action. The members of the Wild Goose Army and the Red Crow Army, however, showed resentment, but seeing that Zhu Quanzhong had not spoken, they slowly retreated.

A hint of smugness flashed in Zhu Youzhen's eyes. He wasn't doing it entirely to show off, but rather to enhance his prestige within the army.

Military achievements can establish prestige, and so can issuing orders.

As long as the command is executed repeatedly, even if one is initially unwilling, it will eventually become natural.

"The Liang family has a prodigy; who knows who will inherit their great cause in the future?"

Yelü Yi saw everything. When Mingzun heard this, his eyes flashed, but Zhu Quanzhong just chuckled softly.

"King Liao, with our current level of cultivation, our lifespan is either four or five Jiazi (a Chinese unit of time), which is enough for us to sit back and watch the rise and fall of a dynasty."

"These two beasts are good for nothing; they'll probably die before me."

"They can't sit on this throne, so I have to sit on it myself!"

His words were domineering and autocratic, and surprisingly, they didn't seem fake.

Yelü Yi was startled at first, but upon closer reflection, he realized that it had struck a chord with him.

Most of the founding emperors of the Central Plains dynasties were unparalleled in martial arts, had numerous grandmasters under their command, and their martial virtues were renowned far and wide.

The founding emperor alone often occupied half the lifespan of the dynasty, outliving countless crown princes and grandsons in the process.

However, after the death of Emperor Taizu, the emperors of later generations, having grown up in the palace, found it difficult to undergo trials and tribulations, and even breaking through the initial barrier was difficult for them, let alone reaching higher realms.

Those who are more mediocre can live to be eighty or ninety years old and die peacefully in their sleep; on the other hand, those who are ambitious will die from qi deviation.

On the grasslands, resources are scarce, and the tribal leaders, having fought since childhood, bear many hidden wounds and most do not live to their due age.

Yelü Yi hadn't changed his mind for a while, but after hearing this, he became even more determined to take control of the north.

Only by establishing a nation in the Central Plains can Qida's foundation be secured in the future!

Although Zhu Quanzhong was stubborn and self-willed, he still needed his two sons to do things, so he only said those words in private.

After the soldiers had dispersed, the three Dharma Kings of the Ming Cult, along with Yue Liduo and Sakya Guru, finally arrived late.

Upon seeing Yelü Yi, the latter's face showed sorrow, while his gaze toward Zhu Quanzhong carried a hint of hostility.

"Khan!"

When Yelü Yi saw that someone was missing and that his wife and confidants looked so worried, a sense of foreboding suddenly arose in his heart.

As expected, seeing this situation, Ge Congzhou immediately spoke first:
"Your Majesty, the Taiyi of Louguan Dao broke through the Di Sha Tian Gang, and my queen and I were caught off guard and suffered a crushing defeat."

"Gelugpa has passed away."

"What did you say?"

Zhu Quanzhong's expression immediately turned cold, while Mingzun's eyes flickered, and he flashed forward, blocking the enraged Yelü Yi:
"Your Majesty, please accept my condolences."

"That is the Grand Preceptor of my Great Liao Dynasty!"

Yelü Yi took a deep breath, suppressing his anger. His face grew increasingly ashen, and his gaze towards Zhu Quanzhong became subtly hostile.

"King Liang, as an ally, are you hiding something from me?"

"I wouldn't resort to such clumsy methods, especially right now, when everything is still unsettled."

"Why would I want to create another competitor for myself?"

Zhu Quanzhong remained calm. The two looked at each other, and Yue Liduo and Sakya Lama's lips moved as if they were exchanging words. But in the end, Yelü Yi's expression calmed down.

"So, the existence of that Taiyi Zhenren was an accident?"

"It was an accident. If I had known he had broken through to the Grandmaster level, why would I have sent General Ge over?"

"Furthermore, if he had already broken through to the Grandmaster level before this battle, why would Yan Daotong have brought Changsun Chi and the others here?"

"With Taiyi here, the combined strength of the four Grandmasters is enough to send us to our knees in defeat."

Yelü Yi nodded upon hearing this, which could be considered as a reluctant acceptance of the statement.

"In that case, I want 70% of the blood pills refined by the Grandmaster."

Zhu Quanzhong frowned. "Fifty percent."

"My men suffered the heaviest casualties this time, and that was a grandmaster," Yelü Yi's expression turned fierce again.

"Now that Yan Daotong and Zhen Jing are injured and have fled, and Taiyi Zhenren has just broken through, does King Liang not intend to seize the opportunity to eliminate them completely?"

"Or should we wait until those two have recovered from their injuries and regroup the court's forces? Wouldn't all our efforts to kill Gao Pian have been in vain?"

threaten me?
Zhu Quanzhong's triangular eyes immediately narrowed. He was not particularly magnanimous to begin with, and now that he was about to ascend to the supreme throne, he would not tolerate anyone's disobedience.

But Yelü Yi was not only an ally, but also a master of the same level. Without him, it would be difficult to wipe out the remnants of Louguan Dao and Qinglong Temple in one fell swoop.

"At most 60%."

Yelü Yi pondered for a moment, then finally nodded. He then took Yue Liduo and Saga back to the Qida tribe's camp. He needed to understand the entire course of events immediately in order to determine how to proceed and to what extent.

"Yelü Yi has great ambitions."

The Venerable One played with his prayer beads and spoke calmly.

Everyone present understood that with Gao Pian's death, a rift had quietly appeared within the alliance.

There can only be one ruler of the world.

If given the choice, who would willingly submit to someone else?
Rather than gambling that others won't develop ambitions, it's better to do everything possible to eliminate all potential threats.

"So, the Louguan Sect only has two grandmasters, Qici and Qinli, and the Taiyi Zhenren is someone who suddenly appeared out of nowhere?"

In the central command tent, Zhu Quanzhong's confidants and high-ranking members of the Ming Cult were all present.

After listening to Ge Congzhou recount the whole story, a thoughtful expression appeared on his ruddy face.

"If that's the case, then Master Taiyi must have been forced to come out of seclusion, otherwise he would never have stood by and watched his disciples suffer."

“This man’s cultivation level is not yet stable. If we want to take control of Xijing, we must eliminate him, Yan Daotong, and Zhen Jing all at once.”

"This is an opportunity not to be missed! Tonight I will lead my elite cavalry to besiege Louguan Dao. Inform Qida and tell them to prepare immediately as well!"

The blood-red light emanating from the bag in Zhu Quanzhong's palm immediately intensified, and the roars and curses within grew louder.

After issuing a series of orders, the blood-red light in the bag gradually dimmed, and the golden thread rope automatically untied, releasing five milky-white, pinkish-red, translucent fruits.

"Hmph, that old scoundrel Gao Pian, in order to kill me, he even invited a half-buried retainer from the royal family. Five Grandmasters, what a grand display!"

"Unfortunately, without the master of Lingbao, forcibly ruling Taiqing Palace will only result in a backlash, damaging its very essence. It's just a pity that Changsun Chi and Yuchi Mu, who were on the verge of death, were rescued by Yan Daotong."

Zhu Quanzhong spoke with regret, then turned to look at Mingzun.

"It is also thanks to the sect leader and the combined strength of the Liao King that we were able to capture Gao Pian."

"This person destroyed his own Dharma Image Temple before he died, and the sect leader was also seriously injured. These are the blood pills of Wang Zhaofan and Liu Jurong. Please accept them."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor declined several times, but finally accepted only Wang Zhaofan's Blood Pill. Zhu Quanzhong's eyes showed satisfaction. He picked up Liu Jurong's Blood Pill and handed the remaining three, which were of lower quality, to Ge Congzhou.

"General Ge, take this and give it to the King of Liao. By the way, you should also apologize."

"Understood," Ge Congzhou said, looking at the blood pill with interest, but not daring to actually touch it.

This time, he had made a mistake but achieved nothing. After all, they were allies. Qida lost five hundred elite soldiers and a grandmaster, while he only lost a clone. Of course, this would make people uncomfortable.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing. Li Cunxiao cultivates two spiritual forms, and among those of the same level, he is hard to match."

"If left unchecked, it will surely become a major threat in the future."

The humiliation suffered at the Yue State Duke's mansion was still fresh in Zhu Yougui's memory. Ge Congzhou had long been unable to contain himself when Li Cunxiao was mentioned, and now, seizing the opportunity, a murderous glint flashed in his eyes as he immediately spoke:

"Father, Grand Tutor Ge is absolutely right!"

"This Li Cunxiao is arrogant and unruly, and cannot be recruited. Since that's the case, we must eliminate him completely!"

"Second brother, don't let personal grudges and emotions ruin the grand plan."

"Father," Zhu Yougui then voiced a different opinion.

“Li Cunxiao is skilled in alchemy, it would be a pity to kill him. No matter how high his talent and ability are, he is ultimately just a Xuan Guan (a low-level expert).

"At worst, we can capture him, lock him in a magic bag, and sever his spiritual energy. He's like a rootless duckweed; in Father's hands, what tricks can he possibly pull?"

Zhu Yougui immediately retorted, "That's womanly compassion!"

The two brothers were at odds, and it seemed they were about to argue. Zhu Quanzhong frowned.

"I have already made a decision on this matter, there is no need to discuss it further."

"Youzhen, since you know shame, then come with me on this expedition. Yougui, you will remain in command of the central army and ensure that the supply lines are not lost."

"Yes."

Seeing this arrangement, the surrounding generals knew the king's inclination, and the quick-witted ones couldn't help but exchange glances frequently between the two brothers.

It's always been said that the eldest son is steady and reliable, capable of handling great responsibilities. But judging from today's events, the second son seems more like his father, and his chances aren't bad either.

Zhu Youzhen walked out of the tent with his head held high and chest out, gazing into the direction of Huayin, a sinister smile creeping across his face.

"Li Cunxiao, I made a mistake last time. Now that we meet again, with a massive army pressing in, I'll see how you manage to survive!"

“The entrance to the inner landscape is cultivated, the primordial embryo is cultivated, and the Dharma image opens the divine palace.”

In the courtyard of Qinglong Peak, Li Cunxiao sat under a large tree with all its leaves fallen, muttering to himself, lost in thought.

Two days ago, Taiyi Zhenren achieved the rank of Grandmaster and also gave him a briefing on the prospects of martial arts after passing through the Xuan Guan (a crucial point in martial arts cultivation).

The three realms of the Entrance Gate, the twelve-story tower is a process of painstaking effort, the inner realm tests the martial artist's application of true essence and primordial spirit, and the interaction of each layer is much more profound, all depending on a moment of sudden enlightenment.

When the time is right, success is achieved in one fell swoop; when the time is not right, youth is wasted. Everyone's breakthrough experience is different, so it cannot be generalized.

The cultivation of the eighth realm, the Primordial Embryo, and the ninth realm, the Dharma Image, is already a simple and unadorned path, returning to the original state without having to go through so many minor realms.

The Primordial Embryo Realm reverses the innate state, transforming the martial artist's true body into that of an immortal, Buddha, god, or demon. The cultivation of this realm is described only by the four characters "Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends."

The Heavenly Gang is the true Yang of Heaven, residing in the center of Heaven, and is the Heavenly Gang Star, which changes with the stars.

In contrast, Tiangang represents the true Yang of Heaven, while Disha represents the true Yin of Earth, corresponding to spiritual energy and demonic energy respectively.

The Grandmaster gathers spiritual demons and condenses them into a powerful deity, who then resides within the inner realm.

The numbers of gods and demons are divided into nines, with nine numbers representing the Heavenly Generals and nine numbers representing the Earthly Fiends, and one hundred and eight being the limit.

Once the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals and Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends are perfected, one must reverse the course, break the Heavenly Generals and Earthly Fiends, and establish anew through destruction, so that the martial artist's inner vision can manifest outwardly.

Success means becoming a celestial being in an external realm, a deity on earth; failure means your soul will be scattered and your cultivation will vanish into nothingness.

After that, the old Taoist priest only briefly mentioned the practice of Dharma Image, and Li Cunxiao simply kept it in mind.

But something else is more important right now.

Originally, the divine skill passed down by the Azure Dragon lineage was the "Donghua Mugong Book," but this time, Taiyi broke through to the Grandmaster level and gained some insights, thus deducing a new method.

Just by looking at the new supernatural power, the Heaven and Earth Furnace, one can tell that this divine skill is definitely not bad. The old Taoist priest also generously taught him the whole manual without any hesitation. However...
"However, the Taiyi Salvation and Protection Scripture is still in its early stages, and the later parts are incomplete. Moreover, the spiritual form that is cultivated is probably in the shape of the master, which feels a bit strange."

Li Cunxiao looked at the dazzling vajra, pondered for a long time, and finally made up his mind.

"Deduction!"

Countless pieces of information exploded in an instant, leaving my mind in a state of chaos, as countless martial arts principles washed over me like a river.

After an unknown amount of time, Li Cunxiao suddenly heard a celestial sound, as if the heavens and earth had been created, distinguishing between the pure and the impure:
"The boiling cauldron and raging fire have been transformed into a lotus pond; the sword trees and knife mountains have been turned into a flower garden."
Forgive all sins, and you are freed from this suffering; pardon the long night of darkness, and you are all liberated.

"The ten heavenly deities, as numerous as sands of dust, manifest in the ten directions, universally saving heavenly beings and humans, gathering merit and virtue, and together rescuing sinful souls."

Upon regaining consciousness, looking at the once again dimmed vajra, a divine skill, somewhat similar to but not quite the same as the *Taiyi Jiuku Hushen Miaojing*, appeared in his mind:
The Wondrous Scripture of the Heavenly Venerable Who Saves from Suffering in the Ten Directions!
(End of this chapter)