sinovels Chapter 195 Mission
Chapter 195 Mission
Xituo County.
The void shattered, revealing the figures of Fang Qing and the Moonlight White Tara.
"Thank you for your hard work, Tara... Please go back to the temple first, Miaoshan, I still need to visit other places..."
Fang Qing faced the moonlight and the white Tara path.
This Tara was remarkably good-natured; she didn't complain about being used as Fang Qing's free driver, but simply smiled, clasped her hands in prayer, and departed. Fang Qing, piloting the "White Bone Temple" Dao Foundation, carved out a temporary cave dwelling on a mountaintop and settled down, silently organizing his spoils. "The Eastern Taiyi Xuanmen territory is somewhat dangerous… the Hehuan Sect only has the Dongshui Bai family among the Purple Mansion Immortal Clan who cultivate the [Ji Shui]… but their Dao Foundation forces are quite numerous." "This trip yielded over a dozen scattered Dao Foundation cultivation techniques… unfortunately, not a single fragment of a Purple Mansion cultivation technique." If it were a Purple Mansion fragment like the "Whale Swallowing the Vast Ocean Technique," the true essence consumed would surely be at least seventh-level!
Not all Purple Mansion cultivation techniques are like the "Treasure Land Returning to Origin Scripture," which also includes secret techniques to enhance True Knowledge quality.
Therefore, Fang Qing could easily make a judgment by focusing on this aspect.
"Four of them are 'Jiu Gan Lin,' which are similar to 'Guan Hei Ling Shu,' some even different, possibly inferior substitutes for 'Jiu Gan Lin.' There are also a few that are somewhat like simplified versions of the Dao foundation of 'Wei Lin Feng'..."
"Positioning in the Wind" is, after all, the foundation of the Purple Mansion Technique, so it naturally has its own mysteries.
In short, it's all garbage!
"There are two more books... quite interesting. The True Knowledge one takes is the fifth-grade 'Forest Purity,' which requires finding a place with lush vegetation and black deer living there, and then using a secret method to collect it in the forest... It takes ten years to complete, and the resulting Dao Foundation is called 'Forest Deer,' which has the ability to hide."
Fang Qing recalled the startling ability of Master Bai Mu to conceal his aura, and immediately felt that this "Deer in the Forest" was probably not the lower-level Dao Foundation of that "Hidden Forest".
"These two 'Forest Deer' techniques, although they come from two different Dao Foundation families, were both disciples of the White Deer Sect... Unfortunately, the White Deer Sect has already been destroyed."
"Overall, it wasn't as good as the trip to the Bai family in Dongshui, at least we obtained quite a few [Jishui] spiritual items..."
He shook his head, finally understanding the suffering of rogue cultivators.
The Way of Jishui is not widely known, and there are more than a dozen foundational paths. Unaffiliated cultivators without a lineage can only cultivate whatever they have, and whether it will lead to a dead end is unknown.
Moreover, if one accidentally ingests the wrong true essence, one will never be able to attain the Purple Palace (a higher realm in the Chinese zodiac).
Even if one manages to cultivate to the Purple Mansion level, they will still be completely clueless about which supernatural power to cultivate next.
"Supernatural powers differ between ancient and modern times; if one cultivates them incorrectly, there will be no hope of attaining the Golden Realm..."
"Well, ordinary Purple Mansion True Persons don't even think about attaining the Gold Realm, but without the right Three Divine Powers, they can't even become a Grand True Person in the late Purple Mansion stage..." "What if they cultivate incorrectly, and end up like Lord Pushan, completely doomed..."
"Luckily, I have the Dao-Generating Pearl, so everything's fine... At worst, I'll just try and fail one by one!"
Sifang Chamber of Commerce
"Greetings, young master..."
Fang Qing entered the Chamber of Commerce, showed a token, and was immediately led to a secret room.
The first to enter was Meng Qing, who bowed respectfully and presented the account book: "This is the Chamber of Commerce's profits over the years... We acquired eight Dao Foundation Cultivation Techniques and three spiritual items... Unfortunately, we didn't find any fragments of the Purple Mansion Manual. Guild Master Xu Hei is currently negotiating a business deal in Lishan..."
Fang Qing took the ledger, casually flipped through a few pages, and didn't care about checking the accounts at all.
After all, besides Xu Hei, Meng Qing and the other stewards were also tribulation cultivators who had been converted by him!
Back then, these guys made all sorts of boasts at the trade fair, set up trading locations, and then he visited them one by one, acquiring several good dogs in the process.
Later, realizing they weren't very useful, he handed them all over to Xu Hei, who formed the backbone of the Sifang Chamber of Commerce.
With these people around, the chamber of commerce can never escape their control, and there will be no deception or cover-up.
"As for the Fang family in Qingli... after this massive hemorrhage, they even dismissed many servants and tenants. Now that young master Fang Shanglin's injuries have slightly improved, he also has to get out of bed himself..."
Fang Qing didn't care about this little thing at all.
After a brief inspection, they returned to Wusheng Temple.
"Greetings, Venerable One!"
The White Bone Dharma King Sangji clasped his hands together and bowed respectfully.
He had been trying to improve the bronze halberd in Fang Qing's possession for some time, but it seemed he hadn't made much progress.
After all, it is indeed a bit difficult to ask a female cultivator to study weapon crafting.
It would be difficult to trust anyone else to refine such precious purple mansion magic treasure embryos.
"Having a Purple Mansion slave... is truly useful."
"If it weren't for the White Bone Dharma King standing in front of me, how could I be so carefree now? I can even freely visit the Purple Mansion Immortal Clan and bully and plunder the Foundation Establishment forces?"
Fang Qing sighed inwardly and casually inquired about the situation of the White Bone Path.
Today, the White Bone Path is no longer confined to Xituo County, but has spread to all directions.
"The situation in ancient Shu is still acceptable... There are precedents from the Xuan Tu Sect. However, several forces to the south have been attacked by the Yin Shi Sect... And the 'Kumarakara' Dharma King of the Zhusheng Wuxiang Temple has sent a temple order... ordering this humble monk to go south to investigate the news of 'Yan Tu Fu Di'..." Sangji said with his hands clasped together.
Although he was actually Fang Qing's slave, he was outwardly the Secret Dharma King, in charge of all affairs in the Eastern Brahma Kingdom.
Therefore, one cannot act arbitrarily; one must still contribute to the great cause of esoteric Buddhism.
Furthermore, as the Dharma King of the Wuxiang Temple, he must also contribute benefits to the temple and complete specific tasks.
The Dharma Kings are not fools; if they do anything too outrageous, it will naturally arouse suspicion.
"The Land of Annihilation?"
"Left behind by a mere Purple Mansion True Person? Those capable of building blessed lands are all powerful figures within the Purple Mansion realm... or perhaps several Purple Mansion True Persons joining forces, only then is there a slight chance." Fang Qing sighed, "If the conflict escalates, it will truly be a major battle, not a joke like with the Xuan Tu Sect... After all, that 'Master of the Corpse Forest' and the one behind the Yin Corpse Sect are both True Lords on the [Female Earth] realm, yet neither holds the main position. This struggle for the fruit position is the greatest Dao struggle in the world..."
"Master of the Ashtanga Forest" is also a code name, just like "Kitchen God". Reciting it will not connect with the True Lord.
The true name of the society is recorded in the "Spiritual of the Sage of the Forest of Ashes" as a long, secret text, which Fang Qing would certainly not reveal casually.
Although, given his condition, he most likely wouldn't hear you even if you shouted...
"When that great one ascended to the throne, the Yin Corpse Sect lost a Grand Master named 'Kaiyuanzi,' and has kept a low profile in recent years... This test should be a close call without any real danger."
Sangji comforted him.
With the emergence of True Monarchs in recent times, the Great True Persons in the late Purple Mansion stage are the top combat forces in the world.
The Yin Corpse Sect lost one member, greatly weakening its strength. To make matters worse, they encountered the "Kitchen God" who forbade the Blood-Eating Human Pill. It was truly a case of misfortunes never coming singly.
After all, most of them cultivate the Earth element, which is precisely what limits them because of the Earth element's proper position.
"Is that so?"
Fang Qing felt that it was a bit of a sudden impulse.
The plum blossom divination in my heart is easy to interpret, but I received a "mediocre" hexagram, which made me slightly irritated: "The elixir of immortality is not to be calculated..."
"Is this really a routine task, or a test?"
"Sangji's life force was diminished, although he achieved the Purple Palace and his fortune flourished, and there must have been a way to replenish it... but could something be seen during the enthronement ceremony?"
"Or perhaps, it is a test and a covert attack by other temples that are the source of all dharmas?"
"Or was everything alright at first, but the Yin Corpse Sect itself harbored hidden dangers? The Annihilation Land?"
Fang Qing was filled with a thousand thoughts, and suddenly asked, "Do you know the origin of this Blessed Land of Oblivion?"
"This blessed land is extremely ancient, and I do not know its origins... I have only heard from the temple that this blessed land is connected with the female cultivators, but unfortunately, the blessed land is isolated from the void, so it is not easy to send out monks and nuns to guide them... I may have to make this trip myself."
Sangji Road.
The blessed land is a self-contained void, isolated from the outside world.
For those who wish to guide children and Tara, this is extremely troublesome, and their divine power is limited.
Even Sangji, or any other esoteric Dharma King, lacks the great power of Daoshengzhu, unable to watch the live broadcast, much less possess his presence and experience it firsthand. Therefore, the necessity for the deity to appear makes this all the more contrived and suspicious.
"Am I destined to meet a female monk?"
Fang Qing thought for a moment and realized that Xu Hei, whom he possessed, happened to be a [Female Earth] Dao Foundation!
However, this is the only Dao Foundation cultivator under my command. It's rare for him to have succeeded in self-cultivation, so sending him to his death doesn't seem like a good idea.
"Wait... I've fallen into a misconception."
"Other cultivation methods are difficult to open up, but the *Sitalin Monk's Discourse on the Land of Women* is a pure esoteric cultivation method... Sangji used this method for initiation, so of course I can use this method to create the foundation for the two [ladies]!"
"Furthermore, I am different from Sangji. He cannot perceive everything about Tara in real time, nor can he go online to fight for him. There are blessed lands blocking his way, and his true spirit might not even be able to escape after his death. But I can..."
"So... we should let Sangji lead the charge. I'll send two Mingzi to check the situation in that Annihilation Land first... If it's really dangerous, Sangji can get away with it. Anyway, as a Dharma King, he's already a high-ranking official in the Secret Realm. Who would force him to go and die?"
After the Wusheng Temple leadership made their decision, the entire Xituo County, along with several nearby areas, began to stir.
A single thought from a superior can bring about drastic changes in a subordinate.
Qingli Mountain.
Fang Shanglin's hair turned white overnight, making him look decades older. He sat on the ridge of the field, staring blankly at his mother, sister, grandfather, second uncle, cousin... as they went to work in the fields.
After his cultivation was destroyed, he found it difficult to take on the tasks that a cultivator would normally perform, and could only do menial tasks.
I've suffered quite a bit these past few days.
But looking at the few spiritual fields not far away that no longer belonged to their family, the pain in their hearts was even greater.
Just then, a monk with a square face, large ears, and a ruddy complexion, carrying a staff, arrived at the edge of the sacred field.
"Master Fayuan?"
Fang Yixin wiped the sweat from her brow, her heart sinking: "How could I trouble you to come in person?"
"Of course, it's something important!"
The monk Fayuan solemnly declared, "The White Bone Path has issued an order: there are enemies in the Southern Frontier; the Brahma army must be mobilized to subdue them!"
"A war order?"
Fang Wujiu was somewhat dazed and looked at Fang Shanglin beside him.
Back when we were fighting against the Xuan Tu Sect, this nephew was still an infant. Now... he's back again?