Fangxian Heretical Path

Chapter 296: The Preaching and Teachings Are Delightful

Fang Shu sat cross-legged, looking around and taking in the appearances of everyone else.

He noticed that not only the disciples, but also the Foundation Establishment Immortals at the top were showing unusual expressions.

Compared to their disciples, the Foundation Establishment Immortals remained calm, and even showed a hint of delight and anticipation on their faces.

At this moment, the voices of the leaders of the Five Immortal Sects rang out atop the mound:
"After many years, the five of us, along with our respective disciples, are able to discuss and exchange ideas."

"Indeed, if I remember correctly, the last Five Sects Alliance was probably when the five of us inherited the lineage of our predecessors and established the Five Sects of Mount Lu."

Among them, the voice of the Five Internal Organs Temple Master came out:

"Over the centuries, there have been disagreements among our five sects, and there has been no shortage of unsavory dealings within our sects, but at least we have maintained our dignity and not been looked down upon by outsiders."

The man smiled and sighed, “If this matter can be accomplished today, we, the younger generation, will not have failed the expectations of our predecessors.”

"good!"

As they spoke these seemingly random words, the Five Internal Organs Master and the others bowed to each other, all behaving very politely.

Such actions, when witnessed by Fang Shu and his disciples, immediately caused a stir.

"Hmm, it seems that the five sects of Mount Lu really do have a deep connection, and it's not just that they happened to be located in Mount Lu?"

"If that's the case, why did my Five Internal Organs Temple fight to the death with that Skeleton Temple a few years ago?"

Fang Shu thought to himself, feeling a strange sensation in his heart.

After all, the disciples of the five sects of Mount Lu were fighting to the death in the secret realm just three months ago. Now that the secret realm has ended, the sect leaders and temple masters at the top are all getting along well, which really makes everyone feel uncomfortable.

There were also familiar immortals on either side, secretly transmitting their voices to Fang Shu's ear:

"If that's the case, why are the five sects of Mount Lu still separate? Why not just merge them? Even if they don't merge, they can probably form an alliance. Why would they have to fight amongst themselves?"

However, the disciples only dared to grumble in their hearts or whisper among themselves.

On the mound, everyone sat upright, barely daring to breathe.

"Alright. These little guys down there are probably getting impatient."

Suddenly, a man in a tall hat and wide belt shouted:

"Let this Foundation Building Conference begin immediately, and let the ancestors of Mount Lu see how many young talents have emerged in our Mount Lu region today."

"can."

The other four sect leaders all agreed.

Then, the leader of the flesh-skinning nunnery, who resembled a goddess, said with a smile:
"Then I will first enlighten these juniors and preach a few words, so as to stir their minds."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Shu and the others saw the fleshy nun lift up his palm and gently blow on it.

Whoosh! Petals of peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, pear blossoms, and other flowers appeared out of thin air above the mound, filling the air with a sweet and fragrant aroma.

Every disciple who smelled this aroma felt intoxicated, as if they were drinking fine wine.

In a daze, Fang Shu and the others also saw celestial maidens flying in the air, dancing, and the moon above Mount Lu suddenly hung down with strands of golden light, like grapes or green vines.

The flesh-skinned nun was enormous; she sat cross-legged atop the crowd, looking down upon them, and began chanting scriptures:
"The Yin and Yang chambers are not only for men and women, but also for the sun and moon traversing the sky, rivers flowing, plants sprouting, and all things growing. They are truly matters of life, natural principles, and the way of survival and extinction."

Those who learn my way may have a body like a crane, a body like a tortoise, a body as large as a bamboo shoot, and a body as strong as a dragon…

Its scriptures are incredibly profound, with every word a gem. They explain the principles of sexual cultivation, and also incorporate Taoist techniques such as absorbing yin to replenish yang, absorbing yang to replenish yin, the battle in the furnace, self-cultivation, and longevity. It is vast and exquisite.

Although it did not involve any specific cultivation methods, even immortals who had never been exposed to the practice of refining their bodies in the bedroom felt enlightened and had a sudden realization upon hearing it.

As for disciples like Fang Shu, who had been exposed to the sexual cultivation techniques and practiced sexual techniques and martial arts, their blood and qi surged and unconsciously circulated within their bodies, beginning to refine their physical forms.

As Fang Shu listened to the Dao, he even felt that the Dao in this room was not bad for foundation building, and his mind was restless!

He preached in this way for three days in a row.

When the flesh-skinned abbess slowly came to a stop, all the disciples, even the newly initiated servants, did not feel tired at all. On the contrary, they were full of energy and vigor.

Some people at the scene even showed ecstatic joy. After listening to a sermon, their previously withered and failed spiritual roots suddenly sprang up and sprouted true energy, allowing them to enter the Qi Refining realm!

Apart from these lucky ones, the other disciples also gained something.

For example, Fang Shu himself felt as if he were immersed in spiritual liquid, and every breath he took was sweet like honey.

Fang Shu thought to himself:

"This flesh-and-blood nun actually resonated with the spiritual energy, causing heavenly flowers to fall in profusion, greatly increasing my merits."

It seems that what the book describes—that immortals at the true immortal level can influence celestial phenomena with a mere gesture—is indeed true!

He had examined himself repeatedly and confirmed that during the sermon he had just listened to, his physical body had unconsciously absorbed a large amount of pure spiritual energy, which then settled into his body.

Such spiritual energy had a miraculous effect, making his skin much smoother and more supple, as if he had taken a top-quality beauty elixir.

As a result, Fang Shu, who already looked extremely young, like an eighteen or nineteen-year-old boy, suddenly became even more youthful, like a seventeen-year-old.

Beside him, a Qi Refining disciple couldn't contain himself and exclaimed in surprise, "The hidden injuries in my body... have lessened!"

This applies not only to Qi Refining disciples.

Those immortals who had built up their foundations also showed joy on their faces.

They were still surrounded by smallpox, making them look like immortals, and they had clearly benefited greatly.

Among them, a terrestrial immortal stared blankly, muttering, "Is this what it means to achieve true immortality through alchemy? Is this supernatural power?"

"Thank you very much, Immortal Master, for expounding the Dao and imparting the Dharma!"

A burst of cheers immediately erupted from the scene:

"Thank you, Immortal Master, for imparting the Dharma!!"

The flesh-and-skin hermitage master, who was perched atop the crowd, heard this. Although his face was blurred, making it difficult for the crowd to see clearly, they all noticed that he was smiling.

The abbot of the flesh-and-skin temple smiled without speaking, but waved his finger again, and petals fell like rain once more, soaking the disciples and followers.

He then looked up, glanced around at the other sect leaders, and laughed, "I have said enough. These disciples are almost ready to be pickled."

"What are you all standing there for? Move on to the next one." The other four sect leaders chuckled upon hearing this.
"Fellow Daoist Pirou, you've worked hard. Anyone could attract the Emperor's Dew, but only Fellow Daoist Pirou's dazzling method can bestow it upon an entire mountain, nourishing tens of thousands of living beings. Even we almost couldn't resist wanting to taste a few mouthfuls and compete with these younger generations for food."

“Excellent. Fellow Daoist, you are generous with your donation, which is a good start. Rest assured, we will not be stingy with our resources either.”

Crack! Crack! Suddenly, the sound of bones breaking off echoed from the mound:
"Haha! Then I'll try again."

A gaunt figure leaped up from below the mound and landed on top of Fang Shu and the others.

Judging from his position, he was none other than the abbot of the Kugu Temple.

When the nun saw someone approaching, she bowed to the person, made a hand seal to suppress the strange phenomena around her, and gracefully retreated to the outer edge of the mound.

When the disciples saw the Skeleton Master take the stage, their spirits were lifted once again, even those disciples like Fang Shu, who were Earth Immortals with weak internal organs.

You should know that the flesh-skinned abbess just now, after giving a sermon, had already made everyone's flesh smell sweet and they had received a lot of benefits.

Once the Abbot of the Bone Temple gives another lecture, everyone will surely receive even more new benefits!

Fang Shu secretly thought to himself:
"No wonder this conference is the so-called Foundation Establishment Conference!"

The sect leaders of the five sects are so generous in giving away their teachings; surely, after this is over, the chances of everyone succeeding in foundation building will increase significantly!

Although he had already laid a solid foundation and cultivated his true qi to the level of 108, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage was not difficult for him.

However, if there are any benefits to be gained now, then naturally one should try to gain them. Who knows, this Foundation Establishment Conference today might increase his potential after he establishes his foundation.

However, Fang Shu also had some doubts.

Even if the sect leaders of the five sects are so generous and hardworking, will they really be able to provide enough spiritual veins to support their disciples when they reach the Foundation Establishment stage?

But he didn't need to worry about that; he should just listen to the teachings and try to get some benefits.

Fang Shu calmed his mind and eliminated distracting thoughts.

Whoosh!

Unlike the fleshy abbess from before, the second abbess to take the stage, the skeleton abbess, did not release many strange phenomena; there were only black and white energies swirling around him.

But when He spoke, His voice was like metal and stone, as if resounding inside everyone's skulls, causing their skulls to vibrate:
"Observe the impurity of the body, and the white bones will appear before you. The skin and flesh will dissipate, leaving only the skeletal bones. All conditioned things are impermanent, and all phenomena are without self. When afflictions are completely eradicated, defilements are eliminated, and one attains supernatural powers."

After listening for a few breaths, Fang Shu and the others suddenly felt their bones ache, as if insects and ants were crawling inside, causing a numb and itchy sensation.

This situation initially alarmed everyone.

Fortunately, they immediately noticed that their bones were being strengthened by listening to the Dao, as if they were practicing some kind of special secret method to temper their muscles and bones.

Disciples like Fang Shu, who had practiced physical cultivation techniques, felt the effects most acutely.

In addition, some immortals who were born with deficiencies or whose qi and blood were depleted due to practicing certain spells gradually discovered that their upper limit of qi and blood had increased and a lot of new blood had been generated in their bodies.

This was the sermon of the Abbot of the Dry Bone Temple, which stimulated the bone marrow and muscles of the crowd, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of tendon and marrow cleansing.

He preached in this manner for more than three days.

When the skeletal abbot suddenly stopped preaching, the tingling sensation in everyone's bones vanished instantly, and they all felt uneasy for a moment.

From the lowly servant immortals to the foundation-building immortals, everyone wore a melancholy expression, as if something was lost.

But then, everyone looked expectantly at the other sect leaders around them.

Sure enough, another burst of laughter rang out from the mound:

"What a wonderful sight! The flesh is fragrant, the bones are soft, and the tendons are supple. Now, let me, the Temple of the Four Limbs, make a fool of myself to help you loosen up your limbs."

A celestial being with a huge head and a halo behind his head leaped up and directly pushed the withered skeletal abbot down.

The visitor was none other than the head of the Four Limbs Temple.

As soon as the man spoke, strange phenomena appeared on the mound.

Golden rays of light appeared above everyone's heads, like rainbows and rosy clouds. On the ground, spiritual energy surged and formed golden lotus shapes, some in bud and others in full bloom.

As Fang Shu and the others listened, the slight sense of loss they had felt earlier vanished instantly, replaced by a state of complete fascination and infatuation that they found hard to resist.

As they were immersed in it, they gradually felt as if their bodies no longer belonged to them. Their minds were as still as water, and their spirits entered a state of deep meditation. It seemed that they had reached the state of forgetting themselves described by the abbot of the Four Limbs Temple: "Abandoning limbs, discarding intelligence, separating from form and wisdom, and becoming one with the Great Void."

After the Master of the Four Limbs Temple finished preaching, the Masters of the Five Organs Temple and the Master of the Appearance Palace took turns preaching.

When the Five Organs Temple Master began his lecture, smoke and clouds shifted on the mound, with five colors surging around it. The soil beneath him turned into five-colored earth, resembling the altar built for sacrificial rites to heaven described in ancient books.

Those who listened to the teachings felt their internal organs tremble as if they were about to jump out of their cavities, and they emitted sounds like frogs croaking and cows mooing.

When the Palace Master Rongyan began to speak, everyone was even more moved and swayed. Not only did their faces become serene, but their souls also seemed to float out from the top of their heads, nourished by the spiritual light and cleansed by the divine light.

Some servants who had not even condensed their true qi had their souls temporarily solidified and take on the appearance of five senses and seven orifices when they listened to the Palace Master of Rongyan's sermon, making them look like lifelike people.

This kind of insight into the condensation of the soul undoubtedly further increases their probability of condensing divine consciousness and cultivating true qi.

After all this,

For half a month, strange phenomena occurred continuously near the mound atop Mount Lu.

All the immortals who listened to the teachings benefited greatly and were overjoyed.

Their skin thus became radiant, their bodies became crystal clear and beautiful; and their souls became pure, fresh, and vibrant.

What was once an ordinary mound is now teeming with life, presenting a scene of all things flourishing.

The five sect leaders, who had been preaching to their disciples for many days, looked at the immortals on the mound with joy on their faces, no less than that of Fang Shu and the others. It was as if they were looking at the thriving flowers, grasses, and rice, their eyes filled with anticipation.

At the same time, a long-suppressed tremor also surfaced in the eyes of the five True Immortals who had achieved the Pill Refining Realm, causing the spiritual light on their faces to flicker, as if their skin was twitching.

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