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Chapter 134 Mountains and Seas [Third Update]

Chen Qing listened from the side and couldn't help but think to himself, "Wow!"

He anticipated that the Celestial Dynasty would make a move, but he did not expect it to be so swift and so exquisite!
The root cause of the demonic calamity has not yet been clarified, and no strategy for suppressing the demon has yet been developed. This ingenious plan, which uses the pretext of suppressing the demon to amass wealth, has already reached the northern border!

This level of execution is truly admirable.

In the end, he could only sigh, "The central government of the Immortal Dynasty truly cares about the plight of its people."

Elder Yunming sighed, "The envoy has arrived with the decree, and the matter is settled. We can only hope that this talisman will be effective and not become a waste of resources."

As we talked, the passageway came to an end.

Lie Kun stopped in his tracks, ceasing his discussion of the new decree of the Immortal Dynasty, and turned to Chen Qing, saying, "Fellow Daoist Ji Ming, ahead lies the resting place of the Nine Nether Soul-Suppressing Stele. Some things can only be said here; outside, they might be discovered, and inside, they would be taboo."

"Fellow Taoist, please speak."

Lie Kun stated clearly at the outset: "You must know that the stele contains a spirit!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Chen Qing's eyes: "The stone tablet has become a spirit?"

"Exactly!" Lie Kun lowered his voice unconsciously, with deep reverence: "You just need to remember to be respectful, polite, and act according to the rules, and there will be no major problems."

He pointed to the depths of the cave and continued, "On the stone walls surrounding the Nine Nether Soul-Suppressing Stele, there are imprints of true insights into the Dao left by our predecessors and sages. As agreed, you may choose one from them and meditate on it. Remember! You may only choose one! Do not be greedy for more!"

Chen Qing nodded and replied, "Elder Liekun, rest assured, I know what is important and will only take one option."

Seeing his serious attitude, Lie Kun added, "Furthermore, eradicating demonic intent and evil light is not something that can be accomplished in a day. If there is any important news or change during your meditation here, Xuan Su will be responsible for relaying it. She possesses innate wisdom, is meticulous, and is a disciple of Taiyin, so it is relatively convenient for her to enter and leave this place."

Xuan Su's face turned serious, and she bowed slightly to Chen Qing: "Fellow Daoist Ji Ming, you may summon Xuan Su at any time if needed."

"That's wonderful, thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist Xuan Su." Chen Qing bowed and thanked him, this arrangement suited him perfectly.

After giving their instructions, Lie Kun, Yun Ming, and You Chan straightened their robes before setting off.

Turning another corner, the view suddenly opened up before me—

A massive underground cavern came into view.

In the center of the cave, instead of the expected stone tablet, there was a giant rock over ten zhang high, shaped like a broken sword!

The surface of the giant rock was covered with ancient runes, and at its top, a stone tablet about ten feet high was inserted diagonally.

The stone tablet blended seamlessly with the giant rock, dark and somber like a prison, its surface smooth as a mirror.

On the stele, there are only two large ancient seal characters, neither carved nor written, appearing as naturally formed patterns.

Zhenyuan!

"Senior Zhenyuan!"

Lie Kun, Yun Ming, and You Chan, along with Xuan Su, all bowed respectfully to the stone tablet, their expressions solemn.

A moment later, an aged, hoarse voice rang out in everyone's minds, devoid of any emotion: "What is it?"

Lie Kun stepped forward and respectfully transmitted his thoughts: "Reporting to Senior, we have brought Fellow Daoist Jiming from the Hidden Star Sect. Fellow Daoist Jiming suppressed a wisp of extraterrestrial demonic essence in the Demon Cave. It is extremely ferocious and cannot be destroyed without the power of Senior's Zhenyuan Divine Stele. At the same time, he also bears an agreement with our sect to exchange true insights into the Dao. He wishes to borrow the stone wall of the ancient cave to observe and comprehend the method of harmony."

"Hmm." The voice was dry and cold, its intent sweeping over Chen Qing. "You understand the rules?"

Chen Qing suddenly felt a heavy weight fall on him.

He steadied himself, clasped his hands, and said, "Ji Ming greets Senior Zhen Yuan. Elder Lie Kun has already informed me of the rules, which I have kept in mind." "Very well." The Zhen Yuan Stele withdrew its will, then proclaimed a decree: "What is recorded on the stone wall is the legacy of our predecessors. You may only choose one, and I will activate the inheritance restriction to give you the True Understanding Imprint. During the imprinting period, you must not pass it on to others, nor must you forcibly memorize the others. If your hand crosses the line, your finger bones will break; if your thought transgresses the rules, your soul will be injured. As for the True Essence of Demonic Thought, we will discuss its erasure after you have chosen your method."

The words were cold and direct. After all, in the eyes of this ancient stone tablet, Chen Qing was no different from other cultivators who came here seeking opportunities. The rules were ironclad and could not be overstepped in the slightest.

"I understand, thank you, senior."

After Chen Qing bowed, Lie Kun and the others clasped their hands in farewell.

The surroundings were completely silent, and nothing changed.

Chen Qing glanced at the stone tablet, held up the blood-red light of the Buddha's shield, and turned to walk towards the surrounding black stone walls.

There were no words or images on the stone wall, only names that shimmered with a faint light. They were either mystical techniques, supernatural secrets, or a true path leading directly to the Golden Elixir!
Chen Qing's gaze swept over them swiftly, sharp as lightning.

"The Netherworld Crossing the Calamity Method", "The Profound Yin Soul-Slaying Spear", "The True Explanation of the Nine Netherworld Cold Soul"...

Each name exudes a unique Daoist charm, some chilling and piercing, others mysterious and unpredictable. Just knowing the name, a profound sense of mystery begins to stir within him!

Suddenly, Chen Qing's gaze sharpened!
My gaze lingered on a name—

"Taisu Mountain and Sea Seal"!
"Mountains and Seas..."

As Chen Qing recited these two words, a strange resonance arose between his mind and the name.

He immediately said, "Senior, I choose the 'Tai Su Shan Hai Yin'."

"Oh? These names are merely the beginning; the true meaning lies within, and without understanding their implications, one cannot grasp their true nature." The divine sense of the Zhenyuan Stele seemed to pause for a moment. "Won't you look at the others? This seal is not easily comprehended."

"No need. If you feel something in your heart, that's fate." Chen Qing had made up his mind and did not intend to change it. "Whether it's difficult or easy, you have to try to know."

After a pause, he asked again, "Senior, was this skill created by a master of the Taiyin Sect?"

The divine sense of the Zhenyuan Stele spread out again: "This was obtained by an ancient Qi cultivator after returning from the Divine Court. It was obtained by the Taiyin predecessor. Its meaning is profound. However, since you have chosen it, there is no reason to change it."

"Om-"

Before the words were finished, a deep, mysterious light suddenly shone from the stone tablet, precisely projecting onto the name "Tai Su Mountain and Sea Seal"!

"Om-"

The stone wall emitted a faint light, and ripples spread out, revealing a deep vortex.

next moment!
"Boom!!!"

An indescribable, overwhelming will, enveloped in an ancient aura, burst forth from the vortex!
Chen Qing's vision went black, and his mind was shaken!

What he saw before him was no longer a stone wall, but a scene of primordial chaos!
A vast and boundless power was brewing within it, and then it suddenly erupted!

Part of it transformed into endless mountains, rising abruptly from the ground with imposing force; another part gathered into a vast ocean, its volume boundless!

Mountains and sea intertwine, strength and power resonate!
Ultimately, an indescribable seal took shape!

The seal is entirely gray-white, with the knob depicting a primordial divine mountain coiled around chaos, and the base representing a boundless, churning ocean.

Mountains are its bones, rivers and seas are its veins!
"This is... the true imprint of the Tai Su Mountain and Sea Seal?!"

Chen Qing instantly understood, and as soon as the great seal appeared, it brought with it a terrifying power that could overturn heaven and earth and destroy the universe, and it pressed down on him fiercely!

(End of this chapter)