Humans in the primordial world, inscribing the Way of Heaven!

Chapter 191 [Humble to Ask Questions, Resilient in Old Age] (Bonus Chapter for 500 Monthly Tickets)

Whether it's the divine path, the demonic path, the immortal path, or the Buddhist path, they are all essentially explanations of the Great Dao.

For Xuan Yin, the law is the foundation, while these systems are merely helping him accumulate enough foundation at the current stage.

Which of the great beings in the Primordial Realm doesn't cultivate several different systems?
The older it is, the more powerful it is.

The more powerful, the more ancient.

The more systems one cultivates, the fewer weaknesses one has, and the less likely one is to be targeted by others when engaging in combat.

The reason why Ksitigarbha hesitated was because this matter would incur karmic debt to Xuan Yin.

But his instincts told him that Xuan Yin would never give him an opportunity for no reason.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but probe, "Fellow Daoist, your purpose is probably not just this! Could it be that you intend to use me to scheme against Buddhism?"

"No! No!"

Seeing that Ksitigarbha was hesitant, Xuan Yin revealed his purpose: "I only see that you, fellow Daoist, are unwilling to be bound by your grand vows, and I wish to use this karma to exchange for the opportunity for you to make your own grand vows!"

In the Primordial True Realm, some opportunities involve Great Luo Immortals. If one were to intercept such an opportunity, it might lead to the direct arrival of a future Great Luo Immortal.

Ksitigarbha's great vow is also of paramount importance to Buddhism.

If we were to intercept him directly, perhaps those two Western sages would be so humble as to ask questions and have a face-to-face conversation with Xuan Yin!

However, if Ksitigarbha voluntarily gives up and makes a deal with him, then that's a different story!

Buddhism is undoubtedly inclusive; otherwise, there wouldn't be so many powerful figures from the mystical sects participating in the solitary garden under different guises!
Even the demon ancestor Rahu has a place in the Solitary Garden, so why can't he make his own manifestation a part of Buddhism?
If Ksitigarbha agrees, then let him make the great vow that Ksitigarbha doesn't want to make!

Buddhism emphasizes sudden enlightenment. As long as one aligns with the Buddhist path, one can instantly become a Buddha and attain the status of a Great Enlightened Golden Immortal.

Ksitigarbha's great vow is undoubtedly an opportunity that can enable people to become enlightened golden immortals.

"Fellow Daoist, you do not reject Buddhism?"

Ksitigarbha frowned slightly: "Fellow Daoist is a direct disciple of the Jie Sect. Do you really intend to take my place and make a great vow for the future of Buddhism?"

"Why not?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yin immediately laughed and said, "Our Jie Sect teaches without discrimination, so how could we exclude Buddhism and Taoism? My senior brother Duobao is one of the Three Buddhas of your Buddhist sect! And senior sister Jinling, didn't she also have a Taoist incarnation and become the Bodhisattva Marici of your Buddhist sect?"

"For example, Cihang, Manjushri, Samantabhadra, Julusun, Dipankara, Lingji, and Huaguang—which of them didn't repeatedly switch between Buddhism and Taoism?"

"I simply want to use the Buddhist and Taoist systems to further enhance my own foundation!"

In Xuan Yin's opinion, Dizang was too honest. These days, which big shot traveling through the prehistoric world doesn't prepare several disguises for himself?

When you're out in the world, you give yourself your identity. If you put on a Buddhist robe, I am the Buddha; if you wear a Taoist robe, I can be a Taoist master!
Wearing the crown of God and wielding authority, I too can be a deity recognized by Heaven and Earth.

Even if a demonic calamity descends and the world is filled with evil, as long as I tear off my disguise and reveal my demonic body, who would dare to say that I am not a true demon?

Ksitigarbha can be a bodhisattva who saves people from suffering, but Tianzang and Renzang are not necessarily so. They may be deities who can uphold the Way on behalf of Heaven, or immortals who can enter and leave the mortal world and ride the wind and control swords. More likely, they may be great demons who wear the clothes of Buddha but actually absorb the evil thoughts of people's hearts!

In this way, no matter which force prospers in the Primordial True Realm, he can thrive in each great calamity.

"Can!"

After hesitating for a moment, Ksitigarbha agreed. Escaping was not the solution; he ultimately wanted to follow his heart and use his own power to change Buddhism and bring about a true flourishing in the West.

Becoming the mountain god of Mount Sumeru would allow him to keep a close eye on Buddhism, and even if someone goes astray, he could correct their behavior in time.

"Brother!"

Kinnara, however, looked reluctant to part with her.

After Di Jun exposed the matter of those twenty reincarnations, the disciples of the Western Sect looked at him as if he were an unparalleled demon.

There was disgust, contempt, disdain, and ridicule, but no one wanted to lend him a hand and help him escape his fate of falling into the demonic path!
Besides Ksitigarbha!

When his Daoist heart was on the verge of shattering, it was Ksitigarbha who brought him to the Netherworld and even placed him in the position of the Western Ghost Emperor.

Now that Ksitigarbha has left, wouldn't he be left to guard Mount Bazhong alone?

Xuan Yin seemed to have seen through Kinnara's thoughts and immediately laughed, "Don't worry, from now on I will have my avatar to guard the underworld with you!"

Seeing that Ksitigarbha had agreed, Xuan Yin did not stay at Mount Bazhong for long, but instead prepared to go to Mount Kundun to check on the situation of the Twelve Divine Embryos!

However, not long after he left Mount Baizhong, a powerful force belonging to a sage transformed into a Taiji diagram and enveloped him.

It’s Taiqing Laozi!

Seeing this, Xuan Yin was somewhat apprehensive and couldn't help but ask, "I wonder if the Holy One Taiqing has summoned this junior to have any instructions?"

Ever since Nuwa attained sainthood twice, Taiqing Laozi has kept a low profile, but now he has been moved to Shouyang Mountain.

There must be some plan involved!

"It's hardly a plan!"

Taiqing Laozi remained expressionless, only glancing at Xuan Yin a few more times before pointing to the Golden-Winged Roc beside him and saying, "I just wanted to see what you were plotting! Also, since you introduced this troublesome fellow, let him follow you for a while!"

The Golden-Winged Roc looked indignant and wanted to say something, but he couldn't utter a single word, as if he had been silenced by Laozi.

Xuan Yin stood there, stunned.

The Golden-Winged Roc's Yin and Yang energies do indeed align with Laozi's Dao, but his personality clashes with both Laozi and Xuandu. "A chuunibyou (middle school syndrome), a chatterbox, a tsundere..."

These were the labels Xuan Yin gave him when he first met the Golden-Winged Roc, so it's understandable that Taiqing Laozi couldn't stand them.

But what does it mean to hand over a disciple of the Master of the Sect to a disciple of the Intercepting Sect?
"Don't want to?"

Seeing that Xuan Yin did not answer for a long time, Taiqing Laozi immediately said, "Then this old Taoist will talk to you about the matter of usurping the power of Yin and Yang!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yin was immediately startled and then thought of the Taiqing Precious Edict.

"With utmost sincerity, I take refuge in and pay homage to him. He establishes teachings according to the circumstances, and guides people through countless eons. He is the teacher of emperors, kings, and sovereigns, using various names and titles. He establishes the Way of Heaven, the Way of Earth, and the Way of Man, concealing his saintly nature while manifesting in the mortal realm. He governs 1,200 officials and rulers. He encompasses countless layers of primordial energy. His influence extends throughout history, and he authored the Tao Te Ching, a work of five thousand words. He holds the reins of Yin and Yang, and commands thunder and lightning with the number nine and five. With great compassion and great vows, with great holiness and great mercy, the Supreme Lord Lao Tzu, the Heavenly Venerable of the Tao Te Ching."

What does it mean to master Yin and Yang?

In the primordial world, is there any other great being who surpasses the Supreme Pure Moral Heavenly Venerable in the Dao of Yin and Yang, or in the authority of Yin and Yang?
No!

Xuan Yin broke out in a cold sweat. He had been thinking about gathering the five elements' imagery, and the yin-yang imagery included the Golden Crow's origin that he had once obtained, as well as the origin of the Moon Goddess Wang Shu. However, he forgot that in the Primordial True Realm, the yin-yang authority of Taiqing Laozi was even above that of Xihe, Wang Shu, and others.

It is likely that when he expanded his divine authority and integrated the imagery of Yin and Yang, this Sage of Taiqing noticed him.

Luo Tianqing Cloud can conceal the secrets of heaven and cause and effect, but it has touched the authority of the Supreme Saint. How could the Supreme Saint not pay attention to you?

"There's no need to be so afraid!"

Seeing Xuan Yin standing there in a daze, Taiqing Laozi immediately continued, "Although I am in charge of Yin and Yang, my core is the Great Dao of Taiji. Yin and Yang are merely branches. It is no problem to share some authority with you! But this guy must be involved in sorting out the origin of Yin and Yang in the primordial world!"

"Yes!"

Xuan Yin nodded quickly.

However, Xuan Yin's brows remained furrowed for a long time. As the master of Yin and Yang, he should not have forgotten such an important matter, given his cautious nature!

But he just forgot!

It was as if some being had used some means to deliberately make him ignore this crucial point.

"Forgotten?"

Xuan Yin couldn't help but recall his conversation with Goddess Nuwa in Tai Su Tian.

The power of oblivion!

At that time, he touched upon the power of oblivion, although he managed to imprint certain forbidden things with the Law in time.

But the current situation is enough to prove that the power of forgetting has still affected him.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Taiqing Laozi: "Sage Taiqing! No, Grand Master Uncle, could you temporarily conceal the secrets of heaven and cause and effect?"

"Can!"

Taiqing Laozi nodded slightly, and the Taiji diagram fluttered in the wind, isolating everything, even Xuandu and the Golden-Winged Roc were moved away.

"Say it!"

Taiqing Laozi immediately looked at Xuan Yin.

Without hesitation, Xuan Yin boldly asked, "Senior Uncle, since there are things like the Second Generation Supreme Being, the Second Generation Primordial Beginning, and the Second Generation Spiritual Treasure, could there be a Second Generation Hongjun?"

"If so, who in this primordial true world is most likely to inherit this cause and effect?"

Upon hearing this, Taiqing Laozi also showed a look of surprise, but then regained his composure and said, "It seems you have come into contact with some forbidden knowledge!"

"The old Taoist priest said, with your audacity, how dare you encroach upon the old Taoist priest's authority over Yin and Yang?"

"but……"

"I've considered all of these things you mentioned before, and even investigated them myself, but in the end I only came to one conclusion!"

"Do you want to know?"

Seeing this, Xuan Yin quickly nodded, then shook his head. Although he was curious, he did not want to get involved in the karma of the Dao Ancestor.

But Taiqing Laozi ignored all of this and began to speak directly: "No one can bear the cause and effect of the Master, or rather, he has more than one object to whom he seeks emptiness through subtraction! I, Yuanshi, Tongtian and other sages are all tools for him to seek emptiness through subtraction!"

"Of course, it's possible that it's Nuwa, Jieyin, Zhunti, Haotian, or Yaochi, but I still can't see through his true origins!"

"The karma of the Chaos Demon God is estimated to be only one-eighth, with the remaining quarter being the karma left behind by the Primordial God Path and the Immortal Path!"

"And the remaining five-eighths comes from the karma of the Primordial Heavenly Dao!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yin exclaimed in surprise, "There's something about my teacher? That's unlikely! Although his Great Dao symbolizes the end of heaven and earth, he pursues the acquired Dao! Among the Six Sages of the Heavenly Dao, he should be the least likely to inherit the karma left behind by that old... old but still strong Dao Ancestor!"

"You don't need to be so desperate to survive!"

Taiqing Laozi couldn't help but laugh: "If you want to call him cunning and treacherous, then say it! I guarantee he won't hear you within the space where the Taiji diagram is evolving!"

"You're right. Tongtian is indeed the least likely to inherit his Great Dao, but he might inherit the cause and effect of the Heavenly Dao!"

"What Yuanshi and I are most likely to inherit is the cause and effect related to the Heavenly Dao!"

"It can also be called destiny!"

(End of this chapter)