Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 327 Another Merit
Upon hearing Zen Master Huiguo's words, Huiyun and Huian couldn't help but shudder.

Although Buddhism outwardly proclaims itself as compassionate, its internal laws are actually extremely harsh. They have committed such a grave error that they will certainly be severely punished!

"Senior brother, we understand. We'll head to the 'Soul Control Sect' and put pressure on them to investigate this matter thoroughly and retrieve the 'Blood Bodhi Tree'."

After Huiyun and Huian finished speaking, their figures slowly disappeared.

After his two junior disciples left, Zen Master Huiguo stopped pretending and collapsed to the ground, his expression complex.

After a long while, Zen Master Huiguo smiled bitterly and muttered to himself, "This time, we're in big trouble! The 'Blood Bodhi Tree' has fallen into the hands of the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect,' what are we going to do?"

Zen Master Huiguo knew that the chances were slim, but he was responsible for this matter. In order to reduce his punishment, he had to do something to make the important figures at Mingxin Temple treat him leniently.

It's important to understand that the plans in the East China Sea have multiple purposes, one of which is to deal with the "Shenxiao Dao Sect". It's unknown whether this has attracted the attention of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and caused war to break out prematurely.

He bears a great deal of responsibility for this matter.

"Hehe! Monk Huiguo, it seems you're in quite a bit of trouble."

Just then, in the main hall, from a shadowy spot, a tall figure emerged.

This person was incredibly tall, and his face was so ugly that it was ten times uglier than the ugliest person!
This was clearly a member of the Asura clan.

"Shura, we're in this together now. My life won't be easy, and when you return to Mingxin Temple, you'll probably be punished too!"

Faced with the Asura's mockery, Zen Master Huiguo remained silent for a moment, sighed softly, and slowly began to speak.

"What can we do? Our current strength is no match for the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect.' We might even need to consider when to retreat. Otherwise, if those old Taoist priests from the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' invade the East Sea, we'll be doomed!"

The Asura sneered repeatedly, saying, "Going back to accept punishment is better than dying!"

"Heh heh! You are a guardian deity, so accepting punishment is nothing to you! But this humble monk cannot! Over a hundred years of planning has been for the purpose of achieving the greatest merit. Now, we are about to succeed, but all our efforts are in vain. How can I accept this?"

Zen Master Huiguo spoke calmly and slowly.

"Heh heh! That sounds nice, but aren't you just after the abbotship of Mingxin Temple? If it weren't for that benefit, why would you have nothing better to do than come to this wretched place and stay for over a hundred years, causing me to suffer along with you!"

Ashura sneered, his tone filled with resentment.

Having his thoughts exposed by the Asura before him, Zen Master Huiguo's eyes flashed with a cold light. In the end, he took a deep breath and suppressed the violent aura in his heart.

"No matter what! You are still serving under me. As long as I remain here, you will not be leaving!"

With a cold snort, Zen Master Huiguo stood up and turned to walk towards the rear hall.

"Ha...just angry out of embarrassment! What's there to be so smug about!"

Ashura sneered and his figure disappeared again.

……

Just as everyone was in turmoil, the "Azure Cloud Boat" had already returned to the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect".

Outside of "Welcoming Peak", the "Azure Cloud Boat" slowly descended and finally disappeared, replaced by Li Yunjing's figure, who appeared on the summit of "Welcoming Peak".

At the mountain peak, a group of outer sect disciples patrolling the mountain were shocked when they saw Li Yunjing's appearance. This true disciple was a prominent figure, and the disciples guarding the gate naturally knew Li Yunjing's physical characteristics.

By this time, Ma Ye had already been transferred away, and three or four squad leaders had been replaced at the mountain gate. There were no more people familiar to Li Yunjing.

The newly appointed squad leader, along with his team members, came to Li Yunjing's side, so excited that he was incoherent, stammering, "Senior Brother Li... you're back."

"Greetings, Senior Brother Li!"

The other group members also recognized the prominent figures among the true disciples and bowed to them.

Li Yunjing's deeds are too numerous to count. Such a person is the object of admiration for many young disciples. When an idol appears, everyone is overjoyed.

"Okay! You guys keep up your patrol!"

Seeing the genuine admiration in these people's eyes, Li Yunjing was quite pleased. With a wave of his hand, ten jade bottles flew out from a "treasure bag" and landed in the hands of these people.

"These Qi Refining Pills are a reward for you. I hope you will cultivate diligently and advance to the inner sect disciples as soon as possible!"

Li Yunjing encouraged him.

"Thank you for the reward, Senior Brother Li!"

"Senior Brother Li, we will definitely live up to your expectations and advance to the inner sect!"

……

The disciples who admired Li Yunjing were all excited to suddenly receive a bottle of "Qi Refining Pills," and they all thanked him loudly.

Some people even openly said that if they were promoted to the inner sect, they could serve Li Yunjing.

"Heh! You guys..."

Seeing that everyone was about to say the most mushy things, Li Yunjing couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

After giving them a few more words of encouragement, Li Yunjing smiled and went through the teleportation array back to "Seven Star Peak".

Feeling pleased, Li Yunjing decided to invest a little in his fellow disciples at the lower levels to gain a good reputation, which would be of great benefit to his future development.

"Senior Brother Li, you're back!"

As they climbed to the summit, at the entrance of the "Seven Star Palace," a Foundation Establishment cultivator greeted Li Yunjing warmly.

"It's Junior Brother Ding!"

Li Yunjing greeted him with a smile; this was someone he knew.

Back when I joined "Seven Star Peak", this was the person who was in charge of guarding the gate of "Seven Star Palace".

Previously, Li Yunjing would address the other party respectfully upon meeting them, but now, the situation has changed, and the other party is now calling him "Senior Brother." That's just how realistic the cultivation world is.

"Hehe! Senior Brother Li, didn't you go to serve as the Grand Preceptor of the Ming Dynasty? How come you have time to come back?"

"This is what Junior Brother Ding asked curiously."

"Hehe! There's been a special situation, a bit of a problem has arisen, so I'm back to discuss it with Senior Brother Xu Wuyi."

Li Yunjing smiled and said softly.

As for inside information, it's naturally something that can't be told to Junior Brother Ding.

This kind of news is not something that ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators could know.

"Oh! So there's something you need to do. I won't bother you any longer, Senior Brother Li. You should go to the council hall first. However, I seem to have heard that Deacon Xu Wuyi is in seclusion, trying to break through to the Golden Core Realm. I wonder if he's there?"

Junior Brother Ding explained, then added, "As for whether Deacon Xu Wuyi really exists, I'm not sure; that's just what I heard!"

"Alright! Thanks for reminding me, Junior Brother Ding! I'll go in and take a look right away!"

Li Yunjing was taken aback, then nodded.

Back then, when I first met Xu Wuyi, he was already at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm and was the head steward of the "Seven Star Palace".

Now, it should be about time for him to break through his cultivation level.

If Xu Wuyi, who was both a teacher and a friend, could break through to the Golden Core Realm, it would be a great thing for Li Yunjing.

Upon entering the "Seven Star Palace," I greeted some acquaintances along the way.

Li Yunjing entered the "Council Hall" and inquired about the matter. He learned that Xu Wuyi had indeed gone into seclusion to cultivate.

"Then let's find Elder Liu!"

Li Yunjing wasn't disappointed that he didn't see Xu Wuyi; "Seven Star Peak" wouldn't be unable to function without anyone.

After thinking for a moment, he decided to go through the second floor and continue upwards to see the elder on the third floor.

"Oh? Senior Brother Li, is there something you need on the third floor?"

The third floor was not a place that could be easily reached. Several Foundation Establishment Realm guards blocked Li Yunjing at the top of the stairs.

"Yes! I have something to discuss with Elder Liu."

By now, Li Yunjing's mind was as calm as still water when he sought an audience with the elders, and he would not be moved in the slightest. He asked again, "Is Elder Liu Boxi here?"

"exist!"

The cultivator on duty immediately nodded to indicate that Elder Liu was present. This Foundation Establishment cultivator then said, "I will go and inform Senior Brother Li?"

"Alright! Thank you for your trouble, junior brother!"

Li Yunjing's heart stirred, and he nodded with a smile.

Soon, the cultivator went to the third floor to announce his arrival. The remaining Foundation Establishment cultivators chatted idly with Li Yunjing at the stairwell...

After a while, the cultivator returned and said that Elder Liu was willing to see Li Yunjing.

Led by the cultivator, Li Yunjing retraced the steps of the third-floor maze. Compared to the last time, Li Yunjing made many new discoveries and gained a much clearer understanding of the formation on the third floor. He pondered in his heart that perhaps he could break through 50% of the formation's restrictions.

If possible, Li Yunjing could spend some more time and effort, perhaps even breaking the entire formation!
"A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of separation! It seems that I can easily break this level of formation."

Li Yunjing pondered silently.

This time, Li Yunjing didn't need to follow behind the cultivator; instead, they walked side by side, their steps in sync.

This ability greatly shocked the Foundation Establishment cultivators standing nearby.

"Senior Brother Li, you're truly skilled!"

The cultivator exclaimed in admiration, "I never expected that after going through it once, Senior Brother would have already grasped the essence of the formation on the second try."

"hehe!"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly and said nonchalantly, "We are all disciples of the Seven Star Palace, proficient in formations. If we don't gain any insights after walking through it twice, then we are too insensitive to the Dao of Formations."

"Senior Brother Li is truly amazing!"

The cultivator's eyes revealed a hint of envy. "Comparison is the thief of joy, and comparison is the thief of joy"—this saying is always true.

He had been on duty here countless times; when he first memorized the route, he walked it dozens of times!
"hehe!"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly at the person's flattery, but did not continue to boast.

When Li Yunjing saw Elder Liu again, the elder was quite surprised.

Liu Boxi had not seen Li Yunjing for several years.

When the two met again, the elder could hardly believe that Li Yunjing's cultivation had reached the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

"How many years has this kid cultivated in total? Six or seven years?"

Liu Boxi's heart was pounding violently.

Liu Boxi recalled his cultivation process, and it seemed that it took him thirty years to go from Qi Refining to the fourth level of Foundation Establishment!

Li Yunjing's cultivation speed is four or five times that of him!
"How did you cultivate so quickly?"

This was the first question Liu Boxi asked. He no longer had time to consider why Li Yunjing had come looking for him.

"Forehead……"

Li Yunjing was taken aback, then casually said, "Not fast! You've been cultivating for six or seven years already."

"puff……"

Liu Boxi spat out a mouthful of tea.

Is this even human language?

"Alright, what brings you here, kid?"

Liu Boxi was unwilling to talk to Li Yunjing, this freak, and asked impatiently.

"Well, this is how it happened. I used to be the Imperial Preceptor at the Shenxiao Temple..."

Li Yunjing recounted what had happened earlier.

It specifically mentions the appearance of the Asuras, one of the eight classes of beings in Buddhism.

Of course, the story of the "Soul Control Sect" is also worth recounting.

Elder Liu Boxi's expression changed drastically, especially when Li Yunjing displayed the "Blood Bodhi Tree"!

"Good! Good! Shameless Buddhist sect, they're trying to raid our rear!"

Liu Boxi said through gritted teeth.

Liu Boxi thought for a moment, then looked at Li Yunjing and said, "You have done a great service this time! Please wait a moment while I consult with the Palace Master!"

Before Li Yunjing could respond, Liu Boxi had already taken out a "communication talisman" and sent out a message.

Li Yunjing stood aside, his heart filled with turbulent emotions!
Is this matter really that serious?
Soon, Liu Boxi received a response.

He carefully examined the information. Even a cunning old fox like Liu Boyi's expression kept changing, seemingly shocked by the response from Palace Master Qin.

After a long while, Liu Boxi calmed down, looked at Li Yunjing, and said, "Let's go! I'll take you to see the Sect Master!"

"This has alarmed the Sect Master?"

Li Yunjing was equally shocked. In his view, it was at most a conflict between subordinates. Even if there was a fight, it should be between subordinates, soldiers against soldiers and generals against generals. How could this have alarmed the highest level?

"Hehe! The demonic path is easier to deal with! But the Buddhist sect is our old rival; it's a fight to the death between us!"

Liu Boxi's face was as cold as ice, and his words were filled with murderous intent.

"Understood!"

Li Yun nodded at the scenic spot without saying anything more.

Now that the elder has spoken about the relationship with Buddhism, what other thoughts does Li Yunjing have?

The will of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is the will of Li Yunjing!
Li Yunjing and the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" are bound together by fate; if one prospers, the other prospers, and if one suffers, the other suffers. Anyone who opposes the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is destined to fight to the death!
The two left the "Council Hall" and, through the teleportation array of the "Seven Star Palace," descended directly to "Shenxiao Peak."

This is Li Yunjing's second time here.

It seemed that instructions had already been given, and Li Yunjing and Liu Boxi arrived at the "Shenxiao Palace" without any obstruction.

At this moment, many elders of the Shenxiao Dao Sect appeared inside the Shenxiao Palace!

Li Yunjing glanced at them briefly and saw that there were at least fifty-five elders at the Golden Core stage!
Li Yunjing had met some of these elders before, and even had some collaborations with them. For example, Elder Yu Yuanhua was sitting among them, his face solemn, as if waiting for something.

On that high platform, on the supreme throne, sat the supreme leader, Ming Lingchuan.

To Li Yunjing's surprise, the Palace Master Qin of the "Seven Star Palace" did not appear here.

It had only been a little over three years since Li Yunjing and Liu Boxi last saw the Sect Leader. They bowed deeply to him.

"Alright! Li Yunjing, there's no need for formalities. Simply recount all the information you know to the elders!"

At this moment, Ming Lingchuan was not in the mood to say anything and directly instructed Li Yunjing to explain the situation.

"Yes! That's how it is..."

Li Yunjing stood in the center of the main hall, bowed to the supreme sect leader, and then loudly recounted what had happened.

Because this was the second time Li Yunjing recounted the story, he provided even more details than he had with Liu Boxi.

After saying all this, Li Yunjing took out some of the magical artifacts and identity tokens of the "Soul Control Sect" and placed them on the ground; finally, he took out the "Blood Bodhi Tree" and the witch's corpse and showed them to the important figures.

After all, this is a very important matter, and empty words are not enough to convince people.

With Asura's corpse, the Buddhist treasure tree, and all the demonic artifacts and disciple identity tokens of the "Soul Control Sect," the elders would no longer have any objections to Li Yunjing's explanation.

This demonstrates Li Yunjing's prudent approach to work and his meticulous attention to detail.

Seeing these things, Ming Lingchuan, sitting on the high seat, nodded with satisfaction. Li Yunjing's performance was excellent!
He single-handedly killed over a hundred disciples of the "Soul Control Sect" and even slew the Asura Demoness, who was at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm, which impressed even the sect leader.

If even the supreme leader praised it, then the others naturally couldn't be much better.

Everyone looked at Li Yunjing with incredibly complicated expressions!
Did a cultivator at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm really kill an Asura at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm?
This is absolutely like a myth!
"Very good! Li Yunjing, present your identity token!"

Ming Lingchuan gave the instructions.

"Yes!"

Li Yunjing responded, took a few steps forward, held up his identity token, and walked ahead.

Ming Lingchuan reached out and grabbed, and an invisible force snatched the identity token from Li Yunjing's hand and sent it flying toward Ming Lingchuan.

"Ok?"

Ming Lingchuan checked Li Yunjing's identity token and found that the kid had made a mistake again and had been exiled to "Yingtian Prefecture" to serve as the Grand Preceptor of the Ming Dynasty. He couldn't help but frown.

Seeing the Sect Leader frown, Li Yunjing shuddered in fright. The identity token contained detailed personal information, including punishment details.

The supreme leader naturally knew that he went to "Yingtianfu" because he had made another mistake.

"Merit is merit, and fault is fault. This time, your contribution is significant. As the Supreme Leader, I shall deal with this fairly and reward you with 1000 million contribution points!"

"Wow..."

Such a generous reward shocked all the elders present, and they were all in an uproar.

Ten million contribution points is an astronomical figure, equivalent to at least 12 mid-grade spirit stones in purchasing power.

(End of this chapter)