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Chapter 63 The End of the Divine Path? A Deadly Intent! (10,000-word update, please subscribe and vote!)

Li Lingshi accepted the sword, rose and gave a graceful bow, then left the hall amidst the envious gazes of Zhu You, Ao Qing, and the others.

However, no one was jealous. Regardless of who arrived first or who had higher cultivation levels, the Li Ling clan was definitely superior to them.

After leaving the main hall, Li Ling returned to her residence, summoned the black dragon coachman to pull out the carriage, and then removed the canopy.

Li Lingshi boarded the chariot, with a maidservant holding a sword beside him. A black dragon pulled the chariot in front of him, accompanied by the roar of the dragon, and it swept through the sky, leaving Xiao Cangshan, to take over Taiyishi's inspection of the eight directions.

Inside the hall.

Taiyi continued, "Zhu You, Yun Hong, Yi Qing, and Wu Chang, you four will lead Ao Qing and the others to go deep into the various acquired races and tribes of Longmen after Fellow Daoist Li Ling, to investigate openly and secretly, and record any licentious or evil worship."

"I obey the divine decree!"

Zhu Youren and the others, suppressing their excitement, responded in unison.

Taiyi nodded and immediately bestowed upon him sixteen true divine artifacts.

He has no shortage of divine artifacts or true divine artifacts; Feng Bai's divine artifact is still in his hands.

Having obtained the true divine artifact, Zhu You and the others bowed in gratitude before filing out of the main hall. After discussing for a moment, they boarded their escape lights, splitting into four groups and heading in different directions of the Dragon Gate Mountains.

Inside the hall.

Taiyi looked at Jujiang and the others and said, "Although unification is inevitable and no one can stop it."

"But as Zhu You and Yun Hong said before, there will always be people who are unwilling to lose what they have already gained, and this is a struggle for interests."

Ju Jiang immediately replied solemnly, "Chieftain, rest assured, we will be prepared to fight."

"Whoever dares to obstruct the great cause of human unification, we will fight them to the death!"

Dawei thought further and said, "The gods won't intervene, but those demigods might challenge us to a duel to force us to retreat."

"Or perhaps they instigate other races to wage war against our human tribes, or even control some human tribes to oppose our unification."

Yanzi then said, "Although the tribe has developed rapidly in the past two hundred years, in terms of the number of Five Organs Divine Realm and Five Qi Realm cultivators, it is definitely far less than the number of demigods in Longmen."

"Moreover, since the clan chief passed down the system of cultivating to become a god, many demigods have also cultivated to become gods."

"Some people who are blinded by self-interest probably won't appreciate the kindness of the clan leader in passing on the Dharma."

Sitting in the back, Yue immediately patted his chest and shouted, "We have nothing to fear! Those demigods are only slightly better off than us in terms of origin. Now they all cultivate the acquired godhood system. We have spent two hundred years fighting and training with ferocious beasts in the wasteland. What do we have to fear from them?"

"Exactly!"

"Back then, our patriarch could sweep away all the demigods of Dragon Gate. Now, so can we. Let them know that we are the true inheritors of the acquired godhood system!"

A group of people roared, their fighting spirit surging.

Taiyi smiled, his fighting spirit high. Very good.

Clearly, two hundred years of fighting against ferocious beasts had not been in vain; it had fostered both ferocity and confidence.

He initially tried to neutralize the evil energy of the ferocious beast, and although he failed at first, he eventually succeeded with the help of Houtu.

This gave rise to the idea of ​​taming beasts and raising mounts, which led Ju Jiang and the others to take turns venturing into the wilderness to capture and tame ferocious beasts. This not only allowed them to hone their Taoist skills and supernatural abilities, but also their Taoist heart and state of mind, achieving multiple benefits in one fell swoop.

Now, it's time to see how the results are.

"I certainly have confidence in you, but we must not be careless."

After saying this, Taiyi took out many more divine artifacts.

Those who cultivate to become gods are all bestowed with true divine artifacts, while those who cultivate the five internal organs and the five energies are bestowed with ordinary divine artifacts.

To do a good job, one must first have the right tools!

As for whether it's bullying or not, it's bullying you!

"Jujiang, Dawei, Yanzi, the task of unifying the human race of Longmen is entirely entrusted to you. Neither I nor the gods will intervene."

After saying that, Tai Yi waved his hand and said, "Go!"

"Yes, we will certainly not disappoint the clan leader!"

Ju Jiang and the others bowed deeply and shouted loudly before leaving the hall.

Suddenly, the main hall became empty.

Taiyi closed the palace gates, then got up and returned to his study in the back hall to sit down. He took out the wooden staff he had taken from Fengbai and examined it closely.

"One is a naturally occurring spiritual tree, and the other is a naturally occurring spiritual vine, both of which possess the characteristic of connecting the yang and entering the yin."

Taiyi pondered to himself, recalling the strange tree and black vine that Fengbai had attacked him with before.

This wooden staff is probably its original form.

"The true form of Fengbai must be this strange tree. It was ravaged during the Dark Ages, its original form was scattered, and it barely escaped with its life, but only this part of its original form remains?"

Taiyi secretly speculated.

If I'm not mistaken, if it weren't for that great calamity back then, Feng Bai might have possessed the cultivation level of a god-king from birth, and the accompanying black vine could probably have been refined into an innate treasure.

"pity……"

Tai Yi shook his head inwardly, but then couldn't help but think of the dark age that Feng Bai had mentioned.

Since the beginning of time, the primordial world has experienced two dark ages.

The first dark age occurred after the Emperor's ascension to the throne, when gods and demons clashed, plunging the world into chaos.

The second dark age occurred after the Earthly Sovereign's transformation, and it was almost identical to the previous dark age.

In his view, this was like the end of a dynasty, an era in which heroes vied for supremacy.

Wars between mortals are already extremely cruel, but when gods and demons clash, they can shatter stars and destroy mountains and rivers. Just thinking about it sends chills down your spine.

"But why did the Heavenly Emperor and the Earthly Emperor pass away one after the other?"

Taiyi was puzzled.

This question had actually been lingering in his mind for a long time.

Whether it was the Heavenly Emperor or the Earthly Emperor, they were definitely the strongest beings of their time. Perhaps they were not as powerful as the current Human Emperor, but they were at least God Emperors, or even God Venerables.

The two emperors of all gods perished at the height of their power. What secrets are hidden within this?

"The so-called transformation by the Dao means that one's spirit and consciousness are assimilated by the Dao and lose one's self."

"Deities hold the power over the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and can easily achieve oneness with Heaven and Man, or even merge with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. In this way, they can experience the evolution of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth in the most intuitive and direct way. The risk is the transformation of the Dao."

"The Heavenly Emperor and the Earthly Emperor's transformation into Tao can almost be seen as them being swallowed up by Heaven and Earth. Why is this so?"

"Given their strength, they shouldn't be assimilated while comprehending the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, unless they..."

Taiyi's heart suddenly pounded, and a thought suddenly popped into his head: "The core of the divine way is that the divine and the way are one..."

Glug!

Taiyi subconsciously swallowed: "Could it be that the Heavenly Emperor and the Earthly Emperor were transformed into the Dao because they wanted to be one with the Great Dao of the Primordial World?"

Is it because there are no other paths forward that you choose to coexist with the Great Dao of the Primordial World?

No, the core of Shinto is that God and the Way are one. Does this mean that the practice of Shinto will eventually lead to this path?

Therefore, after the Heavenly Emperor's transformation, the Earthly Emperor was also inevitable. So what about the Human Emperor?

Tai Yi couldn't help but shudder, and when he came to his senses, he found himself covered in sweat.

Wiping away his sweat, Tai Yi forced an awkward smile: "I was just worrying unnecessarily... yes, worrying unnecessarily!"

But my mind was already in complete turmoil.

He quickly raised the Golden Wheel of Merit, letting its golden light illuminate his body and mind.

He then activated the Five Dragons Golden Light Technique, the Five Dragons Purifying Water Technique, the Five Dragons Burning Evil Technique, and the Five Dragons Pacifying Earth and Suppressing Soul Technique. Streams of divine light formed wheels, which, together with the Golden Wheel of Merit, hung behind his head, cleansing his body and mind.

After a while, Taiyi calmed down, stopped thinking about it, and lowered his head to study the wooden staff in his hand, trying to comprehend the innate Dao essence within it.

He was actually not unaware of the Great Dao of the Netherworld. After Hou Tu passed on the supernatural power of the Netherworld Divine Eye to him, he began to explore it and had already achieved considerable skill. He had also cultivated the Netherworld Divine Eye to the level of a true god long ago.

However, the direction he took was quite different from Feng Bai's, and it was mostly related to the primordial spirit.

Now, comprehending the innate Netherworld Dao essence contained within this wooden staff will surely be of great benefit.

……

The dragon's roar echoed, the chariot stretched across the sky, and the voice of Li Lingshi resounded throughout the mountains and fields.

Below, amidst the mountains and forests, palaces stand in clusters, resplendent in gold and jade.

Before a grand hall, Fumen looked at the departing Liling clan with a gloomy expression.

Beside him, a group of demigods also wore grim expressions.

It is forbidden for any demigod to demand sacrifices from sentient beings!

All sentient beings are forbidden from worshipping gods who have not been officially appointed by the Divine Court!

In other words, from then on, they would never again receive the power of sacrifice to aid their cultivation.

Unless they are granted a divine position by divine decree.

But now the Longmen Mountains are full, and there are no more divine positions to be conferred.

"Brother Fumen, are we really going to admit it?"

Someone asked, unwilling to accept it.

Some people scoffed and said, "So what if you don't admit it?"

"This is the order of the Left Envoy of the Mountain Patrol; how dare you disobey?"

The news has spread far and wide: Taiyi fought alone against the Right Envoy of the Mountain Patrol and all the gods, and won a complete victory!

Just like back then, he overwhelmed all the demigods at Longmen.

The fact that all the gods are currently in seclusion clearly indicates that they have tacitly approved of Taiyi's unification of the human race and the reorganization of sacrificial rites.

"Of course you accept it. You've already become a god, so you don't really care about that little bit of sacrificial power!"

Some people mocked it.

Seeing that their own people were about to start fighting, Fumen frowned and shouted coldly, "Enough!"

"The Taiyi family hasn't even come knocking on our door yet, and we've already thrown ourselves into chaos!"

The people around immediately fell silent.

Fumen looked down at the human tribes below the mountain, his eyes filled with a deep, mysterious light.

Although he has already become a god by cultivating the five internal organs, no one would complain about having more sacrificial power to make their cultivation level increase faster.

But when he thought of the instructions from his ancestors and the Father God, his heart sank again.

Even their own ancestors and father gods are unwilling to oppose the Taiyi clan, so how can they preserve their sacrificial power?

At this moment, someone said, "The Left Envoy only said that all demigods are forbidden from demanding sacrifices from sentient beings. If those mortals voluntarily offer sacrifices to us, then we can't be blamed, can we?"

"Furthermore, all sentient beings are forbidden from worshipping gods who have not been officially appointed by the Divine Court. If mortals wish to worship us, they cannot punish us, can they?"

"They can't possibly guard each and every human tribe to prevent them from secretly worshipping us, can they?"

Upon hearing this, Fumen and the others' eyes immediately lit up.

"That's brilliant!"

"Haha, well said!"

"We are high above, why would we ask those mortals for sacrificial power? It is they who sacrifice to us in order to seek protection!"

Everyone laughed.

Among them are those who have already become gods, and those who are demigods who have not yet become gods.

In the past, "demigod" was both a synonym for one's origin and a term for one's level of attainment.

However, with the emergence of the acquired godhood cultivation system, demigods now only represent one's origin.

"We can't do this alone; otherwise, we'll be outnumbered and stand out conspicuously!"

"That's what Mr. Vumont said."

Someone laughed loudly: "That's right. There's strength in numbers, and it's hard to defy public anger. The law doesn't punish the masses. Does he dare to kill all the demigods of Longmen?"

Immediately, someone volunteered to contact all parties involved.

Fumen immediately mustered his troops and then said, "The Left Envoy of the Mountain Patrol is known for his ruthlessness; we must proceed with caution."

"You all have maids and servants from various tribes who offer sacrifices to you. Hint to them that if they go back and tell those tribes that as long as they continue to worship us secretly, they will gain our favor and nurture their descendants to become gods."

"However, this matter must not be leaked. Once the maids and servants return, it must be dealt with thoroughly to avoid giving them any leverage!"

Everyone nodded in agreement: "Of course!"

So, the group of demigods all set about on their own.

Soon, the wind blew to other parts of the Longmen Mountains.

However, there are also wise people who heed the advice of their ancestors or parents, and obediently retreat into seclusion to cultivate themselves, ignoring all outside affairs.

Meanwhile, Zhu You and his companions traversed the various tribes of acquired races in the Longmen Mountains, conducting both overt and covert investigations, and quickly detected this evil trend.

Li Lingshi toured all directions, and in the first few days, various acquired races and tribes dismantled the idols that were being worshipped in private.

But within a few days, they secretly created idols in their homes and worshipped them in the dead of night.

In the past, there were grand and elaborate mass sacrifices, but now they are scattered among individual households, each performing their own sacrifices in secret.

After conducting their investigation, Zhu You and the others immediately returned to Xiaocang Mountain to report to Li Ling Clan.

Upon hearing this, Li Ling nodded with a blank expression, but his hand involuntarily flicked the Heavenly Golden Sky-Splitting Divine Sword resting across his knees, saying, "I am already aware of this matter. You need not alarm those demigods; simply investigate the person being sacrificed!"

Zhu You and the others felt a chill run down their spines, sensing a hidden, intense killing intent.

The group exchanged glances and couldn't help but get excited!

The update will still be around 9 AM tomorrow. See you there, fellow cultivators!

(End of this chapter)