Forge your destiny into a sword, slash your soul and ascend to immortality

Chapter 129 I am a Yama

Under the rule of the Divine Dynasty, the academy supervisor has an important responsibility: to manage the lineages and sects within the continent.

Hunzhou is located in a remote area, and its internal strife is fierce. The previous high-ranking officials in the prefecture were incompetent, so no lineage has ever been able to submit a certificate to the academy for registration.

But after today, everything will change completely!

The newly appointed head of the academy, Comrade Jingqian, was courageous in taking on responsibilities and valued learning and teaching. Under his leadership, the first public school for spiritual practice was finally established.

This newly established [Yanfu Dao] doesn't care whether it has a sect headquarters, the quality of its teachers, or the quality of its students.

After going through the back door and completing the crucial registration process for the academy, the license was indeed obtained.

If it were on another continent, it would be absolutely impossible to register a new lineage sect without accumulating resources and investing heavily in it over several decades or even centuries to establish a reputation.

Jing Qian, keeping it a secret from everyone, named the new sect "Yanfu Dao," clearly with ill intentions, hoping to stir up trouble.

In the current Yingfutu community, the words "Yanfu" are considered taboo and cannot be mentioned.

Therefore, when the academy officials on duty in Yingdu received the report from Hunzhou, they were almost speechless with astonishment.

This matter was too sensitive. The official on duty was only a seventh-rank "Spirit Official" with the cultivation level of "Subduing Spirits." He dared not act on his own authority, so he took the documents and ran off to file a complaint.

At this moment, the highest-ranking official in the academy is the deputy priest of the academy, who holds the fifth-rank Heavenly Granted Spirit Official title and has already reached the Star-Picking cultivation level. His status in the Divine Dynasty is also different.

When the deputy priest received the document from Hunzhou, he read it through and immediately frowned slightly.

He held a high position of power and rarely showed his emotions, but in reality, he was furious. He slammed down the document in his hand and immediately said:
"It's just nonsense!"

"Who on earth gave him the audacity to trespass on the taboos of my divine dynasty!"

The seventh-rank official below trembled with fear at the imposing presence of his superior, and, lest he be implicated in this trouble, immediately replied:
“My lord, Hunzhou is located in a remote area, not in the core of our divine dynasty. The spirit officials who serve there are all selected from the local area and know nothing.”

"It's probably some rogue cultivator who luckily obtained a fragment of the [Yanfu Dao] inheritance and acted recklessly."

"The local academic authorities need to take responsibility for this. I will issue a formal order immediately!"

The deputy priest immediately gave instructions and spoke:
"Forget the follow-up, you go to Hunzhou yourself!"

"I hereby issue you a warrant. Go to the War Hall and request three [Earthly Fiend] generals to accompany you. You have three days to handle this matter properly."

"Also, keep the news under wraps. Don't let the three sects of Fuxia find out, or it will cause unnecessary trouble!"

The instructor had no choice but to accept his bad luck and leave.

……

Inside the pagoda of the Hunzhou government office, five newly recruited disciples of the Yanfu Dao awoke one after another and immediately knelt before Jing Qian.

They realized with profound clarity that their lives had been completely transformed, all thanks to their mentor.

Although Jing Qian casually accepted the five people into the sect for the purpose of registration and admission, he never intended to mistreat them.

His re-establishment of the [Yanfu Dao] was not a spur-of-the-moment decision; a series of supporting measures were yet to be implemented.

These five disciples are quite talented. Although they don't quite reach the level of "Yanfuzi," they are enough to enrich the sect and serve as core inner disciples.

He just opened his mouth and said:
"Since you five have chosen to cultivate in my [Yamfu Path], you should strive to be the first and forge ahead without hesitation."

"Although the sect's strength and foundation have not yet recovered, it is still not a problem to support the five of you to achieve enlightenment."

"Settle down and focus on your practice!"

“You disciples of this generation, starting from the character ‘生’ (sheng, meaning birth/birth), since I have guided you into the sect, I bestow upon you the Dharma names Shengfeng, Shengji, Shengmiao, Shengyan, and Shengyao, making you outer disciples of my [Yanfu Dao].

"If you cultivate diligently, you will be able to enter the inner sect when you reach the [Dragon Elephant] realm, and even find a senior in the sect to establish a master-disciple relationship."

"At that time, the sect will naturally give you even more rewards."

“Shengfeng, you have the best talent and are the senior brother of this generation. You should take your junior brothers and sisters to the dock to find the Xu family.”

"They will take you away by boat to find other senior members of the sect and temporarily settle your cultivation."

"If things go smoothly for me, within a year, my [Yanfu Dao] will have its own place. Then I will bring you back. Now you may leave!"

He casually dismissed the five newly initiated disciples.

After the disciples left, Jing Qian closed the gates of the government office.

Then, he picked up his greatsword, went around to the back of the pagoda, and carved out a large incense table from the cliff, which he then moved to the front of the pagoda's government office.

Then, Jing Qian stood with his sword in hand, waiting silently.

……

Above the boundary membrane of the [Yingfutu Realm], there are twenty-three grotto-heavens. Under the suppression of the [Qintian Palace], they are twisted together, firmly blocking a huge gap in the boundary membrane.

Among these, the Pure Yang Cave Heaven is caught in the crossfire of the Great Wood Cave Heaven, the Blood Pool Cave Heaven, and the Impermanent Cave Heaven.

These three grotto-heavens belong to the three sects below the surface, and they have been clinging to the Pure Yang Grotto-heaven like lovesick men and women all year round.

This is because within the Pure Yang Grotto, the suppressed magical power of powerful demons often diffuses outwards, giving the three great grottoes a significant advantage due to their proximity.

The reason why the three sects below the surface are targeting the Pure Yang Heaven is that they hope to get the biggest slice of the pie when Shang Xi falls and the whole world divides up the Pure Yang Heaven’s legacy.

On this day, a small opening suddenly appeared in the Pure Yang Cave Heaven, facing the Wuchang Temple's Wuchang Cave Heaven.

Master Shangxi simply walked out and stepped onto the boundary membrane of the [Wuchang Cave Heaven].

Given the relationship between Chunyangtian and Wuchang Temple, his actions were seven parts malicious and three parts provocative.

Inside the 【Impermanent Cave】, a light, fragrant curtain slowly opened, revealing a graceful figure.

【Wuchang Temple】originally belonged to the 【Yamfu Dao】 lineage of the Death-Binding Sect, and was most skilled in curses and witchcraft, and in harming people from afar.

However, within this lineage, there is a unique tradition that few people practice: the "Joyful Zen Method." It emphasizes the giving of affection, the cultivation of carnal desires, killing with affection, cursing with desire, and poisoning with love.

The one currently suppressing the [Wuchang Cave Heaven] is none other than the Great Bodhisattva of Wonderful Sound and Crimson Serpent, a highly accomplished cultivator of this lineage with the cultivation level of the third rank.

As the master of the cave, she easily discovered the inexplicably appearing Shang Xi.

Even though she was a third-grade cave master with a much higher cultivation level, she dared not be careless in the face of such a vicious person.

She then revealed an avatar, who also stood on the cave, and was actually a pure-looking nun wearing a heavy robe with only a piece of openwork lace at the chest and the base of her legs.

Even though this great Bodhisattva had three thousand male concubines and gave alms to the world, there was not a trace of lewdness in him; he was quite pure and sublime.

She then spoke:
"I am deeply sorry for not welcoming you properly, Master Shangxi. May I ask what brings you here?"

But Shang Xi spoke directly:
“I, Chi Ling, a disciple of Chunyangtian, have perished at the hands of Xuehe Sect and your Wuchang Temple.”

"I killed Xue Cang a while ago, which settled my karmic debt with the Blood River Sect."

"You, [Wuchang Temple], should also produce a [Star-Picking] statue for me to kill, so that this matter can be settled."

……

Jing Qian, holding a celestial sword, stood before the pagoda, his thoughts drifting far away.

In his sword-wielding hand, one after another [Sword of Longevity] was constantly being refined into the [Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo].

The sword embryo is currently only worth two coins of [Destiny], and is still very immature. To refine it into a quantity that can support a [Destiny], it would require at least several hundred years of lifespan. This is a long-term project.

Therefore, we cannot relax our efforts in our daily lives.

At that moment, a fierce arc of light shot from the horizon, and the air was thick with the aura of war.

The arc of light revealed their figures, which were four cultivators: three masters and one follower.

Among them, three are Earthly Fiends and one is Spirit-Subduing. Normally, they would be an extremely powerful force capable of flattening Hunzhou.

After the instructor [Fu Ling] appeared, he immediately transmitted his voice throughout the island, saying:

"I am an imperial envoy from the Divine Dynasty's academy. Where is the head of the [Hunzhou] academy?"

"And where is that damned [Yanfu Dao] person?"

"Come to me immediately!"

The aura of the four chief repairmen swept across the land like a storm.

But suddenly, four slender sword threads shot out from the island.

The sword thread struck instantly, hitting its target with a single touch, like a gentle spring breeze in February, lightly and deftly cutting into the hair buns of the four people.

In an instant, strands of hair fluttered, and four thick Mediterranean rice grains were born here.

The immense threat of death terrified the four friends who had traveled from afar.

Just then, a voice transmission arose from beneath their feet:

"Fellow Daoists, please come down and speak. I have been waiting for you for quite some time!"

The four dared not resist and had no choice but to descend from the clouds and land in front of the pagoda.

Before a huge incense table stood a young cultivator.

After seeing the four people, Jing Qian spoke:
“The four of you have come at the right time. You can be my witnesses so that I can explain this clearly to the great powers of the Divine Dynasty when I return.”

“My [Yanfu Dao] is of pure and legitimate lineage, not a counterfeit or inferior one.”

Having said that, Jing Qian raised his hand and summoned Good Corn from the Void Realm, who descended into the mortal world on a third-grade Ghost Phoenix.

This is the first time that [Good Corn] has gone out and been shown to the public.

With another move, he sent three large incense sticks landing on the altar.

Immediately afterwards, he ripped off a white bone earring from his earlobe, and with a surge of magical power, crushed it. Within this earring was an edict bestowed by the true founder of the [Yanfu Dao], the [Yanfu Zi], three generations ago, the [Eyeless] Great Lord.

All those under the jurisdiction of Jambudvipa must unconditionally obey upon seeing this ring.

This is the origin of Jing Qian's power, which he obtained through external forces, not through his own position.

Without hesitation, he destroyed it, unleashing its power, and in this remote military continent of the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm], recited a sacrificial text:
"The Eulogy: Jing Qian's Memorial to Heaven Regarding His Assumption of the Throne of Jambudvipa"

"I humbly acknowledge that Jambudvipa is above, Samsara is below, the four seasons are in order, and the eight directions are illuminated."

"Now, your disciple Jingqian, having received the mandate of Heaven to succeed the King of Yanfu, is filled with utmost trepidation and bows twice, respectfully declaring to Heaven my sincere heart:"
I have heard that the Great Dao is formless, yet it nurtures heaven and earth to sustain all things; supreme virtue is constant, governing yin and yang to bestow grace. In this mortal world, countless beings rise and fall in the sea of ​​suffering, all depending on a single thought.

I am a foolish and insignificant disciple, but by the grace of Heaven and Earth, and the enlightenment of my master, I have been able to glimpse a crack in the mysteries of the mortal world, comprehend the cycle of life and death, and feel the vastness of compassion.

Now, by imperial decree, I shall take charge of the seal of the Yama, protect the cause and effect of all living beings, and maintain the clarity of the six realms.

We burn incense and offer sacrifices, writing our sincere prayers in blood. We beseech the Buddha to bear witness, and humbly request that our teachings be heard.

He personally recited the entire eulogy, each word and sentence imbued with magical power. At first, it sounded like whispered words, but by the middle, his voice was as loud as a bell.

Until the very end, it was as if he had made a great vow!

The four bald audience members all come from distinguished backgrounds, possess unique perspectives, and have a profound understanding and awareness of current events.

The four of them were dumbfounded and too frightened to utter a sound!

……

Outside the [Impermanent Grotto], when Shangxi personally made his request, the [Great Bodhisattva of Wonderful Sound] was momentarily at a loss for words.

Even though [Chunyangzi] has a unique status and explosive combat power, how dare [Chunyangtian] provoke him like this in the current awkward situation?

[Great Bodhisattva of Wonderful Sound] remained silent, but powerful cultivators also emerged from the other two grotto heavens adjacent to [Pure Yang Grotto Heaven].

However, they were the Thousand-Handed Ghost Buddha who was in charge of the Great Wood Cave Heaven at the Mirror Cloud Shrine, and the Blood Robe who was in charge of the Blood Pool Cave Heaven at the Blood River Sect.

Both of them were also at the third-grade [Heaven-Mending] level, and both were masters of their own grotto-heavens, holding titles. They were only a step away from reaching the second-grade level.

The three sects below the surface are closely connected. When Shang Xi appeared, the three powerful cultivators gathered together and formed an encirclement.

The four people present were all old rivals. These three [Heaven-Mending] experts were very familiar with Shang Xi's cultivation and combat strength. They all knew that this [Pure Yang Child], who had the cultivation of a fifth-grade [Earthly Fiend], had accumulated extremely profound knowledge.

The opponent's [Sword Box] contains terrifying sword energy that has been extracted from two second-rank great demons and nurtured for three thousand years; its power is immeasurable.

Even though these three were among the best in the [Heaven Mending] sect, they dared not attack rashly when facing one against three. They didn't even dare to reveal their true forms and could only come in disguise.

Under these circumstances, the three dared to covet the Pure Yang Cave Heaven and repeatedly offend it, all because the cave heaven served as their backing.

As long as the three great cultivators remain calm and do not casually leave the cave, they will be virtually invincible.

Even a second-rank power, when it enters the cave, will be mostly worn down by the power of the cave, resulting in a significant reduction in power.

With a profound and profound cave heaven as the source of their magical power and supernatural abilities, the three [Heaven Mending] were not afraid of Shang Xi's invasion at all.

However, if Shang Xi dared to be reckless and take the initiative to enter any of the cave heavens, the three of them could still manage to maneuver around thanks to the suppression of the cave heavens.

Therefore, although the three powerful beings could not defeat Shang Xi, they were not afraid at all.

Then the [Great Bodhisattva of Wonderful Sound] spoke:
"Master Shangxi is joking. Your disciple didn't even attain immortality, so his demise is nothing. How can he be compared to [Star Picking]?"

"I would rather give myself to you. As long as you come to my cave and practice the joyful meditation with me, I will give you the Wuchang Temple. I will do it willingly."

Her words immediately provoked the little demon, who had been hiding on Shang Xi's back, to finally reveal her true form and rebuke her:

"Bah! Shameless!"

The appearance of the second-rank [Mother Night Demon] actually caused the three [Heaven Mending] to be on high alert, and they immediately retreated to the furthest distance from Shangxi.

Blood-Clad Couldn't Help But Speak Up:
"Shangxi, you've been possessed by a demon!"

"I will inform Emperor Ying and thoroughly investigate this matter, completely annihilating your [Pure Yang Ruins] to eliminate future troubles!"

"Shut up, all of you! You're all hindering my brother Shangxi from ascending to Yingtian Star, you all deserve to die!"

Despite Lingling's soft, sweet, and playful voice, the second-grade zombie aura emanating from her body was already sweeping across this cave heaven like a storm, spreading far and wide through the endless void.

With these two [Mother Night Demons] present, the three [Heaven Mending] dared not leave their cave dwellings even more. They simply guarded the edge of their own cave's boundary membrane, ready to escape into their cave dwellings at any time.

For the past three thousand years, it was these three persistent "Heaven-Mending" cultivators who had bound Shangxi to their fate, preventing him from breaking free.

Just then, a very faint chanting sound came from inside the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm] beneath the four people's feet.

The sound rose from low to high, and soon it almost resounded throughout the entire realm.

The three senior repairmen were extremely knowledgeable and immediately realized what had happened.

But the Thousand-Handed Ghost Buddha reacted the most. The chanting seemed to have stirred up countless unbearable memories for it, causing it to cry out in alarm:

"Daozi Sacrifice!"

"Someone is about to be granted the title of [Yanfuzi]!"

"This is absolutely unacceptable!"

The three powerful beings who had "mended the heavens" abandoned Shang Xi at almost the same time and went into their respective caves.

For the three sects below the surface, the Pure Yang Ruins is like a piece of fat meat on a chopping board; even if they can't get their hands on it right away, no one will die.

But that [Yambuddha] is a creditor I often feel indebted to in the dead of night, a source of nightmares I absolutely do not want to see again.

From any perspective, the three of them must first deal with this newly born [Yanfuzi].

At that moment, Shang Xi, who had not made a move until now, suddenly drew his sword!
The [Two Elements Annihilation Sword] in his hand transformed into an unparalleled sword light, directly piercing through the boundary membrane of the [Impermanent Cave Heaven].

Then, Shangxi, with Lingling in tow, did not hesitate to ride the escape light and plunge into the [Wuchang Cave Heaven].

If the three grotto-heavens joined forces to restrain him, he would hesitate a bit, but if it was only targeting one grotto-heaven, he would certainly dare to force his way in without any scruples.

……

At this very moment, on Hunzhou Island, in front of the government office, Jing Qian had just finished reciting his eulogy when he immediately activated the power within the Eyeless Edict, transforming it into a magical ripple that only a very few could sense, sweeping across the entire realm.

Within the entire [Yingfu Pagoda Realm], all the remaining [Yanfu Dao] forces suddenly responded.

Whether it was the Ghost Origin Palace hidden at the core of the realm, the Yama Palace deep within the Sea of ​​Spirit, Life, and Emptiness, or even the Yellow Springs Palace submerged in the Sea of ​​Wrongful Souls, all were stirred by the magical power ripples, returning a pure Dao intent accumulated over three thousand years.

In addition, within the three great grotto-heavens of the three sects below the surface, and within the sect's headquarters, countless fragments of Dao intent also emerged.

Although it lacks purity, it is exceptionally complex and profound in its accumulation.

Among them, the Thousand-Handed Ghost Buddha of the Great Wood Cave Heaven also emitted Daoist energy, causing it to react even more strongly. It actually crashed through the Great Wood Cave Heaven and transformed into a Thousand-Handed Buddha ten thousand feet tall, heading towards Hunzhou.

At the same time, the Blood Pool Cave was not to be outdone, and a boundless river of blood also flowed out from it, sweeping towards the Hunzhou.

Above that river of blood, countless figures could be seen, all dressed in blood-red clothes with ferocious faces.

If someone were to examine it closely, they would discover that most of the many cultivators, large and small, who mysteriously disappeared in the [Yingfutu Realm] over the past three thousand years were found in this River of Blood.

Jing Qian's elaborate scheme unexpectedly triggered a massive event that affected the entire Yingfu Pagoda community.

Even the Dharma Vein Cave Heaven, which had been guarding the boundary membrane for many years, was completely activated by him, and the situation within the entire realm changed drastically!
Whether it's inside the Kitchen God Shop, the Cihangzhai, the Chongxuan Palace, or the three factions in the mortal realm, sea demons and mountain spirits, or by the Longevity Fish Pond.

Many powerful cultivators all focused their attention on this most remote place, Hunzhou.

Even in Yingdu, inside the Human Emperor's Palace, the current Human Emperor Yingkun pulled Yinghao along to watch this grand spectacle.

This was unprecedented for a desolate place like Hunzhou.

Jing Qian's brow, the "Six Paths of Reincarnation and Three Lives Eye," was fully open. He looked up at the sky and faced the two powerful beings who had "Mending the Heavens." They unleashed boundless power and swept towards him, yet he showed no fear whatsoever, as if he had anticipated everything.

The Dao intent emanating from the numerous legacies of the [Yanfu Dao] descended upon him even before the two [Mending Heaven] masters.

Jing Qian felt as if the Great Dao was blessing him, and a title of "Son of the Lord of Yanfu" entered his sea of ​​consciousness, then rushed into the space of the Life Stele, and landed at the top of the "Great Dao Stele of Sumeru".

The title of "Son of the Lord of Yanfu" was actually at the mid-grade level from birth, and its power was in no way inferior to that of "Lord of Myriad Manifestations Sumeru".

One of the three title slots on his Dao stele was forcibly taken by [Son of Yanfu], and [Daughter of Witch Ghost] was forced to be eliminated.

It wasn't until the title was officially banned that Jing Qian's elaborate scheme finally came to a conclusion.

From that moment on, he was truly and undisputed the [Yanfuzi]!

But this newly born [Yanfuzi] is facing the greatest calamity of his life, with two terrifying enemies attacking him.

But he calmly and unhurriedly issued his first decree in his capacity as [Yambhava]:
"Now we have the excellent corn of the [Void Mother Tree], who is virtuous and talented, and loyal to the core. We hereby bestow upon her the title of the number one super guardian deity of the [Yamfu Dao]."

He kept his word and created a separate section specifically for "good corn," which made the kids so excited they were practically flying with joy.

Immediately afterwards, his second and third edicts were issued in succession:

"Now, the seventeenth guardian deity of the Jambudvipa, the Thousand-Petaled Buddha's Hand Chrysanthemum, is of questionable character and disobeys orders. Therefore, his origin is hereby revoked and his status as a disciple of Jambudvipa is hereby destroyed."

"Now, the great ghost of the Yellow Springs Palace, Princess Ping'an, is exceptionally intelligent and blessed with good fortune. She is hereby granted special pardon and appointed as the seventeenth guardian deity of the Jambudvipa, succeeding the position of Thousand-Leaf Buddha's Hand Chrysanthemum, to recover what Jambudvipa has bestowed upon her!"

The effects of these two edicts were immediately apparent upon their issuance. The magnificent wooden Buddha statue, towering ten thousand feet tall, seemed to have had a layer of skin peeled off, and its aura plummeted.

The nightmare I feared most about [Buddha's Hand Chrysanthemum] has finally come true!
The judgment, delayed for three thousand years, has finally arrived.

It had completely lost its will to fight and only dared to frantically shrink back into its own cave.

Only its own natal grotto can give it a last bit of security.

(End of this chapter)