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

Chapter 358 Xinzang's Pact with Daoyuan
Jing Qian listened attentively to the story told by the Daoist Ancestor of Yanfu, for this was a true secret of the Great Abyss, and quite instructive.

The Dao Ancestor lowered his eyes, pointed his fingertip at the void, and countless stardust gathered, evolving into a bottomless darkness that enveloped the two of them.

He then said in a deep voice:

"We, the Five Saints of the Great Abyss, possess boundless supernatural powers and limitless Daoist arts, and are the direction that we cultivators pursue."

"Among them, the four saints of destiny, qi, immortality, and time have transformed themselves into the Dao and have been deeply integrated into the cultivation system of the cultivators of the Great Abyss."

"Even a newly initiated cultivator has received the grace of the Four Saints."

"The treasures of the Four Sages, namely the [Totem], [Destiny], [Qi Essence], [Immortal Jade], and [Time Sequence], each possess infinite wonders."

"For cultivators from other realms, these are extremely rare and precious cultivation resources."

"Over the years, I have also transferred these resources from within the realm to other realms quite a bit."

"For cultivators above the Transcendent level, only the legacy of the Heart Saint is truly precious."

"If you have been to the Sea of ​​All Beings' Minds, you should know that the Sacred Heart used his own magical power to transform that wondrous secret realm, thus being able to rule over all the heavens and myriad realms, and the thoughts of countless living beings."

“I, a cultivator from the Great Abyss, can draw upon the essence of thoughts from the Sea of ​​Minds of All Beings and condense it into the Heart-Cultivation Treasure.”

"This kind of [totem] treasure contains the thoughts of beings from beyond the realm, which can transform the charm of heretical teachings and nourish the cultivation of [heretical] paths."

"It is a superior product to aid your spiritual practice."

"If you wish to complete your practice of transcendence sooner, you may seek it out more."

Upon hearing this, Jing Qian felt a question arise in his mind and asked:
“Master, I have been to that Sea of ​​Minds of All Beings quite a few times.”

"Yet I have never seen the [Heart Monk] treasure."

"Is there any special secret method to find the [Heart Monk]?"

[Yanfu] waved his hand, sent a message to Jingqian, and then said:

"If you are not prepared, you will not be able to find the Mind-Chapter if you descend into the Sea of ​​All Beings' Minds."

"Such treasures are not born naturally; they must be refined through practice to obtain them."

"The method of refining the [Heart Monk] is only passed down among [Transcendent] cultivators."

"I will pass on to you the method of refining the [Heart Sutra], which can help you refine treasures and cultivate your spiritual practice."

Jing Qian swept his divine sense across the area and instantly comprehended the method.

Refining the [Heart Monk] is not complicated. One needs to go to the [Great Abyss Heavenly River], capture a [Daoist Demon], and then bring this strange creature into the [Sea of ​​Minds of All Beings].

【Dao Nie】is the natural enemy of all living beings in 【Da Yuan】. It is neither alive nor dead, neither real nor illusory, and has a unique nature.

Its origins lie in the [Totem] Dharma Transformation, giving it a very high status. However, it has a special fondness for the beings of the [Great Abyss], and it particularly enjoys devouring the spiritual consciousness and beliefs of the beings of the [Great Abyss].

By utilizing this characteristic of the Dao Nie, Jing Qian only needs to gather the thoughts of all living beings in the Sea of ​​Minds and then use the Dao Nie as a filter to cleanse the mind of all beings belonging to the Great Abyss.

This refined state of mind is what is known as the "Mind Monk"!

【Xin Zang】originates from the thoughts of beings in other worlds. With just a little refinement, it can obtain the Daoist essence from other worlds needed for the growth of 【Heretical Path】.

It is also the most efficient resource for cultivation to transcend the Great Abyss.

Seeing that he had grasped the meaning, the Dao Ancestor nodded slightly and continued:

"This method sounds simple, but it is actually extremely dangerous."

"Although the Dao Nie is a mindless creature, it is inherently ferocious and especially enjoys invading the consciousness of cultivators."

"If you are not careful when capturing it, you will be devoured by it. At best, your Dao foundation will be damaged, and at worst, your divine consciousness will be annihilated, and you will become a walking corpse."

"Furthermore, deep within the Sea of ​​All Beings' Minds lie countless ancient, fallen consciousnesses, which are extremely sensitive to the aura of the Dao's calamities."

"Once you infiltrate with the [Dao Nie], it will be like lighting a fire in the dark, easily attracting the covetousness of those unspeakable things."

"However, the more ancient and powerful the consciousness, the better it is for condensing the [Heart Sutra]."

"The higher the risk, the greater the reward."

Jing Qian looked solemn and kept these admonitions in mind.

"I understand, and I will certainly act with caution."

[Yanfu Daozu] waved his sleeve, and the surrounding stardust illusions slowly dissipated.

He continued:
“I’m waiting for you in the Infinite Hell. If you come, I will give you a titled Great Hell.”

"Being able to become the Lord of the Great Hell is extremely beneficial to cultivators of the Other Shore, and is the first-class opportunity in the Infinite Hell."

"Don't underestimate him."

"I'm going now. The Great Abyss is good, but for us cultivators, only by leaving the protection of the Mother Realm, experiencing the sweeping of the Eternal Wind, and being tempered and refined in the void, can we hope to glimpse a higher realm."

"Let's keep trying!"

"Speak," the [Yanfu Daozu] said, turning into a beam of light and disappearing without looking back.

As his escape light accelerated, this [Six Paths Reincarnation Incense Ghost Array] was pulled up by his escape light, like a silk handkerchief.

This grand formation covered an extremely vast area of ​​heaven and earth, just like an ink wash painting being lifted off the scroll by an invisible giant hand. The entire [Six Paths Reincarnation Incense Ghost Formation] emitted a deep hum, and billions of runes flickered in and out of existence, rapidly shrinking and peeling away as the escape light shone through.

Jing Qian stood still, feeling the space around him violently tremble. The world, which was originally shrouded in the laws of the great formation and was somewhat gloomy, suddenly became "thin" and "bright".

It was as if a thick outer shell had been forcibly removed, revealing the more authentic reality inside.

However, the eerie ghostly aura and the Daoist rhythm of reincarnation left behind by the operation of the great formation still lingered in the air, slowly dissipating like embers.

[Yanfu Daozu] is so impressive!

With a casual arrangement, he killed a large number of powerful demons.

Having suppressed six [Other Shores] this time, his cultivation level will undoubtedly increase significantly.

And when he returns to [Infinite Hell], the titled Great Hells behind these great demons will undoubtedly fall into his hands.

However, Jing Qian also benefited greatly from it!

If it weren't for the fact that the [Yanfu Dao Ancestor] tricked the three [Other Shores] of the [Great Abyss], his advancement speed would not have been nearly as fast.

The Sumeru dimension appears to be a resource-rich land where primordial energy is self-generated and matter is self-sufficient.

However, improving its essence requires a great deal of resources, making it a veritable money-devouring beast!

Without the support of these three [Other Shores], it would probably take a long time to support Jing Qian's [Transcendence] cultivation.

Jing Qian watched as the escaping light, carrying a vast array, completely disappeared into the void, and he was filled with admiration for the Dao Ancestor's methods.

He also attached great importance to the agreement he made with [Yanfu Daozu].

【Infinite Hell】is arguably the most auspicious place for cultivation in the 【Yambhava Path】.

Once he leaves the Great Abyss, his first stop will undoubtedly be to keep his appointment, and while he's at it, he'll also be filling his Sumeru dimension with massive demons and monsters.

Make a killing!
Then, with a flash, he disappeared from the spot.

Jing Qian was already a true Transcendent expert, with combat power at the Other Shore level. For the Great Abyss at this moment, apart from a few secret realms related to totems that still required caution, the vast Great Abyss was practically his domain. With a few flashes, he traversed the endless void and entered the Great Abyss Heavenly River.

Guided by the aura, he searched all the way and finally found another battlefield in a corner of the Milky Way.

That [Daoyuan] divine ox has somehow lured out another [Great Evil], who is now entangled with it!

This old ox of mine, I don't know what kind of cultivation it's trying to do. Jing Qian has already advanced to the [Transcendence] level, but it's still struggling with these transcendent [Great Sins].

Jing Qian did not interrupt the old ox's cultivation, but as usual, he appeared on its horns and transmitted his voice:
"Uncle Niu, long time no see! Are you having fun on the Milky Way?"

This time, Daoyuan completely failed to find any trace of Jingqian!

It was quite surprised by Jing Qian's arrival.

"what?"

This old ox was very knowledgeable; with just a sweep of his divine sense, he discovered Jing Qian's changes.

It then spoke:
"Chixiao, you've actually advanced to the [Transcendence] level?"

"This is truly cause for celebration!"

The old ox spoke in a deep, muffled voice, a glint of shrewdness flashing in its eyes.

"Since I entered this realm, your cultivation speed is the fastest I have ever seen!"

"I never imagined that a genius like you could emerge in this era of declining traditions."

Jing Qian smiled slightly, neither denying it nor denying it, but instead speaking directly:
“Master Niu, I have the good fortune to have met a successor of the Dao Branch, who is a disciple of the Dharma Saint and is called the Three Corpses.”

"When he saw that I had repaired the Hongjun Furnace, he mistakenly thought I was a disciple of the Hongsheng."

"Therefore, they want to discuss the matter of the Hongjun Society with me."

"I don't know much about the Dao Branch, so I didn't waste any more words with him."

"Please advise me, Master Niu, on how to deal with this situation."

The information brought by Jing Qian far exceeded Dao Yuan's expectations.

Its enormous bull eyes widened instantly, and it even slowed down its battle with those [Great Evils].

"A successor of the Daoist lineage? The Three Corpses?"

Its voice was filled with an unbelievable solemnity.

"You actually managed to run into him?"

Having heard some very important information, Lao Niu stopped putting on his acting act.

Within its sea of ​​consciousness, the [Hongjun Furnace] opened, and an extremely terrifying [Hongjun Fire] shot out.

The divine fire was gently released, like a thin line of crimson gold sweeping across the void.

The Great Evil, which was locked in fierce combat with the old bull and exuding arrogance, suddenly froze, and a thin golden crack appeared on its massive body.

The next second, the cracks spread rapidly, and the entire body, like a piece of dry paper that had been set on fire, silently turned into ashes.

Only the essence of magical power and divine soul remained, which was absorbed by Dao Yuan into his Hongjun Furnace.

Once it gets serious, it stops arguing with the Great Evil and directly overwhelms it with its combat power.

Then, it pulled Jing Qian along and began to carefully inquire about the situation of the [Three Corpses].

Jing Qian didn't hide anything and told Dao Yuan about his experience of joining the Heavenly Ranks and sparring with the Three Corpses.

After listening, Daoyuan carefully considered the matter before speaking again:

“My Daozhi has a unique organizational structure. The three totem saints, Dao, Fa, and Hong, are of equal status, but none of them like to meddle in worldly affairs.”

"Therefore, the cultivators of the three lineages organize themselves entirely on their own initiative, and there are considerable differences between them."

"And the grand Dharma assembly that takes place every 30,000 years is the opportunity for cultivators from our three lineages to compete for victory or defeat."

"The lineage of the [Dharma Saint] is the most strict about rules, but also the most rigid and inflexible. They're a bunch of idiots."

Old Niu's tone was somewhat disdainful.

"The Three Corpses approached you most likely because they valued your strength and wanted to recruit you to support them during the Hongjun Gathering."

"At that time, the three factions will have to redistribute power and resources, which will inevitably lead to friction and conflict."

"Your combat strength is quite impressive, so it's normal for [Three Corpses] to give you advance notice."

Jing Qian nodded and continued:
"I am not a member of the Daoist sect, so I'm afraid I can't participate in the Hongjun Society. As for the matter of the Three Corpses, does Master Niu have any advice?"

But then Daoyuan said:
"This round of the Hongjun Gathering will not begin for another thousand years."

"If you have any flaws at that time, you should come with me."

"Now that you have mastered the [Hongjun Furnace], you can naturally be considered a successor of [Hong]. With my guidance, no one can question you."

"You don't need to waste your time with the Three Corpses."

"Regardless of their cultivation level, the [Dharma Saint] lineage has more trouble than anyone else; once you get involved, you're in for a lot of trouble."

"We just need to wait for the [Hongjun Gathering] to open, and then we can get the resources we deserve."

In the blink of an eye, Jing Qian received a new invitation!
I'm becoming more and more sought after.

Whether it's [Xuanyuan], [Yanfu], or [Daoyuan], they all made agreements with him to duo queue with him.

Jing Qian's mind raced, but his face remained impassive. He simply cupped his hands and said:

"Since you have invited me, Master Niu, I will gladly accept. However, I am unsure of the specific rules and regulations of the Hongjun Society, and what preparations are necessary?"

"The charter? It's nothing more than the same old thing: debating principles, fighting for strategies, and vying for resources."

Old Niu chuckled.

"As for preparations, the most important thing for you is to improve your strength."

"A thousand years is neither a long nor a short time. If you can bring the [Heretical Path] to perfection during this period, and even glimpse some of the mysteries of the [Other Shore], you will have enough say in the meeting and will naturally receive more resources."

It paused, a meaningful glint flashing in its eyes:
"Moreover, the Hongjun Society itself is a great opportunity."

"With cultivators from the three lineages gathered, all sorts of extraordinary skills and rare treasures emerge in abundance, providing an excellent opportunity to comprehend the profound mysteries of different Daoist arts. This will greatly benefit your efforts to perfect your own path."

"More importantly, the Hong Sheng is very likely to personally descend upon the Hongjun Gathering."

"This is the best opportunity for us cultivators to get up close and personal with the [Totem Saint]."

"For our kind of cultivation, even just a glance at a [totem] has endless wonders."

Daoyuan's certainty only fueled Jingqian's curiosity.

He had heard of the title "Totem Saint" many times, but had never seen any of them in person.

If the Hongjun Society offers such an opportunity, it is absolutely not to be missed.

(End of this chapter)