Simultaneous Transmigration: Inheriting the Legacy of Myriad Worlds

Chapter 282 One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones
The Tao Te Ching, revered as a classic text by Taoists on Earth, does not contain any profound mysteries of spiritual practice; it seems to be merely a method for calming the mind and nourishing the spirit.

This seems inconsistent with its great reputation, but according to legend, the Tao Te Ching is actually divided into two parts.

The upper part consists of chapters that circulate on Earth during the "Covering the Sky" arc. These chapters are meant to cultivate one's mind and are intended for ordinary people to read and learn from.

The lower part is the supreme cultivation manual, which explains the mysteries of the Great Dao through Qi cultivation and breathing exercises.

However, the second part of the Tao Te Ching was not passed down to later generations. It is said that only when Lao Tzu left Hangu Pass in the west did Yin Xi have the opportunity to see the true scripture. It was incredibly mysterious and transcendent, and no one knew just how magical it was.

Qin Sheng had cultivated on Earth before, so he must have read the widely circulated Tao Te Ching. Now, as he recited it, the purple energy in the hazy Taiqing Sacred Realm surged and reacted.

"The Tao that can be spoken of..."

Within the small world, the same chanting arose, echoing and harmonizing with Qin Sheng's Daoist chants.

At this moment, Qin Sheng's mind was at peace, empty and clear, a wonderful state of being. He was not happy or excited by this change, but felt a sense of tranquility and non-action.

He seemed to have forgotten the purpose of his trip, aligning himself with nature, following the natural order, and no longer striving for anything.

At this moment, a mysterious wave spread out from the Taiqing Sacred Realm, enveloping Qin Sheng and the other two.

This fluctuation is harmless; it's more like a sensing mechanism, detecting something.

The five secret realms within Qin Sheng's body began to glow and resonate with each other. At this moment, he directly rushed into the forbidden realm of gods.

Not only him, but the little girl also involuntarily flew up, startling the little one into a flustered state, as if she were swimming in the sky.

The words of Fairy Rainbow Clouds...

Well, she's too old and doesn't meet the requirements for the position of Palace Master of the Eight Views Palace.

After a few breaths, as if confirming something, the fluctuation contracted back into the Taiqing Sacred Realm, and then, a sudden change occurred.

A vast expanse of purple energy emanated from the Taiqing Sacred Realm, soaring three thousand miles into the sky, like a heavenly canopy, exuding unparalleled nobility.

Then a purple avenue extended out and came to Qin Sheng's feet. A portal appeared in the hazy holy realm, waiting for him to enter.

Clearly, the arrangements left by Lao Tzu approved of Qin Sheng's decision.

Please come in, fellow villager.

This was not merely due to the influence of the Tao Te Ching, but also because Qin Sheng's talent and strength had conquered the Eight Views Palace.

From the time Lao Tzu left Ziwei until now, among all the beings born on this ancient star, the one with the best talent is none other than Yin Tiande.

Furthermore, he would soon defeat the leaders of various sects and gather boundless fortune from heaven and earth, which is why he gained the recognition of the Eight Views Palace and took over this place.

"In terms of talent and strength, I can't possibly be inferior to Yin Tiande, and as for that elusive luck, I'm certainly no less capable..."

Qin Sheng opened his eyes, his expression calm and unmoved.

"Not to mention I'm still an Earthling, the Eight Views Palace should rightfully belong to me."

It's fair to say there's no reason to refuse Qin Sheng here. Even if I were here, Qin Sheng would be the only choice.

Don't underestimate the bonds between us Earthlings!
"Big brother, the door is open!"

"Come on, let's go in."

The three stepped onto the Purple Qi Avenue and entered the Taiqing Sacred Realm. Then the Avenue dissipated, the Gate of the World closed, and only the boundless Purple Qi canopy shone brightly and noblely.

The sacred realm was filled with purple mist, which was not ordinary fog, but a kind of Dao energy that helped people to comprehend the Dao. It was left by Lao Tzu.

Deep within the misty purple aura lies an ancient palace, entirely in the style of ancient China.

It is not particularly tall or majestic, but it is the center of heaven and earth, the source of the Great Dao, like the hall of the Dao Ancestor, supreme, holy, and great, even the surrounding laws are materialized.

Fairy Caiyun was deeply moved. The Eight Trigrams Palace gave her an extraordinary feeling. She said softly:
"A Taoist temple, its power seems even greater than that of Brother Taixu."

Jiang Taixu was no ordinary saint, which was undoubtedly incredible to Fairy Caiyun.

Who left this place here?

"It should be an ancestor from my hometown. He became famous more than two thousand years ago and is revered as the ancestor of Taoism," Qin Sheng said frankly.

"More than two thousand years ago, it was still a difficult era. How could your hometown give birth to such a powerful person who could freely traverse the starry sky?"

Fairy Caiyun was shocked. She knew that even saints had to be careful in the starry sky, and without a star map, they would most likely be lost forever.

A person who can travel freely throughout the universe must possess unimaginably high levels of cultivation.

This left Fairy Caiyun somewhat bewildered. Ziwei had many kings, and Dongxian's hometown had such a powerful figure. Looking at it this way, Beidou seemed to be nothing special after all.
Apart from a few imperial weapons, we in Beidou have nothing else.

"That senior was a bit different," Qin Sheng replied vaguely.

The spirits of the Emperor's Corpse are different from those of normal cultivators. The suppression of the Great Dao by the current Emperor is probably ineffective against them. Such beings are destined to become peak powerhouses.

However, it is even more difficult for the Emperor's Corpse to attain a second Dao than for the Emperor's Son to become an Emperor.

As we approached the Eight Views Palace, the Daodejing Mantra resounded once more. The entire ancient temple was covered with the Daodejing, rising amidst purple mist, like a shrine dedicated to immortal deities.

"What kind of writing is this?" the little girl asked.

“It’s ancient Chinese from my hometown,” Qin Sheng explained.

The Tao Te Ching, which Lao Tzu inscribed on the Bajing Palace, is written in ancient Chinese characters, so it's normal that Fairy Caiyun and Little Nannan don't recognize it.

However, these scriptures contain the meaning of the Tao. As long as one can grasp their essence, one can understand the Tao and comprehend the text.

The purple aura surged, and there was an unparalleled magic array surrounding the Eight Views Palace, making it impossible for anyone to forcibly break into the entire Ziwei Ancient Star.

The full moon shone brightly, and the power of all the stars in the sky gathered, as if it had summoned the moon goddess.

Qin Sheng stepped forward, and the array patterns that had been concealed in his path did not obstruct him, but instead made way for him.

Please invite the fellow villagers inside.

The three entered the palace, where a misty, ethereal atmosphere enveloped them. Even a light breath made them feel completely refreshed, as if they were in a wondrous realm.

"The methods of the ancient sages are mysterious and unpredictable. Seclusion here is of great benefit to cultivation," said Fairy Caiyun.

The Eight Views Palace was empty except for two things in the center.

There are two purple jade cushions and a stone platform.

Fairy Caiyun observed the two prayer cushions and looked surprised.

"The Heavenly Purple Jade is the jade of enlightenment. It is said to be a lower-level treasure of the Divine Mark Purple Gold, extremely rare and precious, and even saints find it difficult to obtain."

"The ancient sages of Bajing Palace used this kind of divine jade as a meditation cushion, so their cultivation must have been aided by the gods."

Qin Sheng smiled, "I'm so magnanimous!"

My futon looks so pretty.

"Why are there two prayer cushions?" the little girl asked in her childish voice.

"Wasn't it said that there was only one old man riding an ox?"

“The other futon should be for that ox,” Qin Sheng said.

Fairy Caiyun was stunned.

Even cows can use Hongtian Purple Jade?
But Lao Tzu's ox was extraordinary; more than two thousand years ago, it had already become a great king, calling itself the Ox God King.

Now, as the long years have passed, no one knows how much the Ox God King's cultivation has improved.

The fact that Lao Tzu rode it everywhere shows that he loved this ox very much, so it's quite normal for him to make a meditation cushion for it.

This fully illustrates a principle: even when you're treated like a cow or a dog, you must follow the right master.

The stone platform behind the purple jade cushion was originally a bookcase, containing several items.

"This should be the real treasure that Lao Tzu left to his descendants."

Fairy Caiyun didn't move, and let Qin Sheng check these things.

He first picked up a jade slip and immersed his consciousness into it. It contained some information left by Lao Tzu, roughly meaning:

"The legacy within the Eight Views Palace awaits those with the right destiny. It is hoped that whoever obtains these items will cultivate themselves diligently, refine their hearts and virtues, and refrain from causing harm to the world. If danger arises, one can open the pottery jar to protect their own life." The methods for opening and closing the Taiqing Sacred Realm and the palace's protective array are also recorded here.

Lao Tzu's words to his successors were simple, without making many demands, which is very much in line with the character of this sage.

Judging from Yin Tiande's subsequent experiences in the original storyline, Laozi didn't actually care much about the legacy he left behind on the Ziwei Ancient Star.

While it was said that they were looking for a successor, it was more like they were casually leaving behind a chance encounter.

"Refine your heart and cultivate virtue, and do not bring harm to the world." Qin Sheng gently shook his head.

The selection method that Lao Tzu left in the Eight Views Palace can only check a person's talent and ability, but cannot determine whether they are good or bad.

If someone who has received Lao Tzu's teachings does evil, then let them go.

"Fortunately, Lao Tzu's legacy has now come into my hands."

Everyone in the entire Beidou region knows that Dongxian is a great philanthropist who sweeps the floor for fear of harming ants and cherishes moths by covering lamps with gauze.

The fact that Lao Tzu's legacy fell into his hands was truly a stroke of good fortune, a testament to the presence of a wise ruler.

“There is no danger here, only the legacy left by the sages of my hometown.” Qin Sheng said, reaching for another item, a thin stone scripture.

The stone book cover is engraved with the three characters "Tao Te Ching". When you gaze at these three characters, you can actually see an ancient scene.

An old man rode an ox westward, his purple aura stretching for 30,000 miles, passing through Hangu Pass, and then condensing into a scripture.

Opening the scripture, one finds the cultivation texts created by Lao Tzu, beginning with the cultivation methods of the five secret realms, which are extremely profound. Qin Sheng and Fairy Caiyun are both immersed in them, and the sounds of the Great Dao resonate in their ears.

As time and space shifted, the two seemed to be personally present at Hangu Pass more than two thousand years ago, witnessing Lao Tzu's westward journey and the creation of ancient scriptures.

In this wondrous state, they gained the most direct and profound understanding of the scriptures.

After they regained their senses, they were still savoring the feeling from just now.

"Truly a master, the ancient scriptures he left behind point directly to the Great Dao," Fairy Caiyun exclaimed.

The Tao Te Ching differs from many ancient scriptures of our time; it expounds on cultivation from a different perspective, enabling cultivators to harmonize with nature, heaven and earth, and the Great Tao.

After practicing this scripture, your cultivation will not only be a personal endeavor, but you will also receive assistance from heaven and earth.

“I feel this matches the natural way of Tai Xuan Sect’s Zhuofeng very well,” Qin Sheng said with a smile.

However, the Tao Te Ching is still no match for the Imperial Scripture that Qin Sheng possesses. The Imperial Corpse of the Moral Celestial Venerable is not, in the end, a resurrection of the Ancient Celestial Venerable himself.

Lao Tzu never attained enlightenment and became an emperor, so his ancient scriptures are naturally inferior to those of emperors.

For Qin Sheng, the secret cultivation methods of the Tao Te Ching were more of a reference, something to be integrated into his own foundation. It was definitely impossible for him to switch to cultivating this ancient scripture.

The latter half of the book contains a considerable number of secret techniques created by Lao Tzu.

There are phrases such as "Purple Qi Comes from the East, Vast and Mighty for 30,000 Miles", "Slaying of the Primordial Chaos of the Great Purity", and "Seal of Morality".

Without a doubt, these are all unparalleled secret techniques, only one level below the forbidden secret techniques of the Great Emperor.

The secret technique that Qin Sheng cared about most, One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, was naturally among them.

He glanced at the other methods briefly and skipped them, focusing instead on this secret technique.

Fairy Caiyun glanced at it briefly and her face showed surprise and shock.

"Such a secret technique actually exists in the world?!"

One Qi transforms into Three Pure Ones: using the primordial primordial Qi, three other versions of oneself are created, but these are not ordinary incarnations.

“Every self that manifests is the true self, the Dao self. Whether it is thought, feeling, physical body, magical power, or supernatural ability, it is completely the same as the original self.”

Qin Sheng stared intently at the secret technique, mentally rehearsing its cultivation.

"In battle, he manifests the Three Pure Ones form, possessing strength comparable to his true self, and can even unleash forbidden power."

Ordinary avatars, like the one that Yin Tiande was wiped out by Qin Sheng in one blow, are like rootless duckweed, only able to bear a portion of the true body's combat power.

The transformation of Qi into Three Pure Ones is entirely different; the two are not comparable.

Imagine how terrifying it would be if three avatars with similar combat strength to yours suddenly appeared during a battle.

Every opponent will be crushed.

However, this secret technique is not invincible; it also has its limits.

First, there's the issue of the upper limit. Laozi, who created the One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones technique, had a limited cultivation level. At most, he could only use the secret technique up to the Quasi-Emperor stage. It was impossible to create three Great Emperor-level combatants.

Secondly, the Three Pure Ones' bodies have a time limit and cannot exist for a long time.

Even so, this is undoubtedly an unparalleled supernatural power.

While Qin Sheng was studying the secret technique, the little girl was also curiously looking at the scriptures. The more she looked, the more confused she became, and eventually she unconsciously made a couple of gestures.

"Oh dear, little girl, I feel a bit dizzy!" the little girl exclaimed.

"What's wrong?" Qin Sheng asked.

"Nannan wanted to do as it said, but suddenly she felt very dizzy, as if someone had patted her."

Qin Sheng: "..."

So you were planning to kill three girls at once?
That's a great idea.

Of course, this could not succeed. If this secret technique could conjure three little girls, that ruthless man would be laughing in his grave in the desolate ancient forbidden land.

How did I end up with four Dao Fruits while I was sleeping?

Qin Sheng checked on the little girl and confirmed that she was alright.

"This secret technique is useless to you. Just look at it, don't practice it."

In fact, although Xiao Nannan doesn't seem to have any cultivation, she can sometimes use some secret techniques.

In the original timeline, after finding the Xingzi Secret at Sacred Cliff, Xiao Nannan looked at the Xingzi Secret Dao Diagram, casually made some gestures, and Dao patterns immediately appeared under her feet, causing her to rush out directly.

Meanwhile, Ye Fan and his companions, who were also trying to comprehend the secret technique, hadn't even scratched the surface of the "Xing" character secret.

If you were to ask how an ordinary young child could do all this...

Mind your own business regarding the quasi-immortal path to enlightenment, and don't ask questions you shouldn't. Knowing too much won't do you any good!
Qin Sheng put down the Tao Te Ching for the time being and picked up another book, which was also the last stone scripture, to examine.

"This is a text on alchemy, which records various alchemy techniques and recipes."

Qin Sheng was not surprised at all that there were alchemical scriptures here.

It would be strange if the Supreme Being didn't know how to refine elixirs.

The alchemical texts left by Lao Tzu are profound and extensive. The effects of some elixirs and the methods of refining them amazed Qin Sheng, allowing him to bring out the effects of various spiritual medicines and treasures to their limits, and even surpass them.

This thing, if taken out, would be enough to become the foundation for the prosperity of a sacred place.

"No one can surpass her in the alchemical traditions of the various holy sites of the Big Dipper," Fairy Caiyun commented.

Qin Sheng nodded. The Supreme Alchemy Scripture would be of great help to him in his research on alchemy in the Doupo world.

In the world of Doupo, my flame temperature increased by 300 degrees Celsius, and my alchemy furnace shifted five centimeters to the left!

In addition, there was a black pottery jar inside the stone cabinet with the character "封" (seal) written on it. This was the protective object that Lao Tzu left for the transmission of the Dao.

It contains the avatar of the Bull God King. Once the seal is broken, it can be released and remain for one hour to eliminate danger for you.

This clone's strength is undoubtedly that of a Great Perfection King, no weaker than the original Bull God King from over two thousand years ago.

Clearly, this is Lao Tzu's secret clone.

"Unfortunately, the Bull God King's clone has a time limit," Qin Sheng said with some regret.

Otherwise, he could have followed Lao Tzu's example and ridden away on an ox.

Lao Tzu left Hangu Pass to the west and emerged from Xuandu Cave to the east.

(End of this chapter)