Yinshan Record

Chapter 143 The Transformation of Yin and Yang

Chapter 143 The Transformation of Yin and Yang
What happened to the Yin-Yang Dharma King?
This was a thought that kept flashing through Su Che's mind.

The Yin-Yang Dharma King, a fourth-rank master whose seniority surpasses that of the Old Lion, is said to be a remnant of a certain ancient Xuanmen sect, who created his own realm and wielded absolute power and influence.

There is no systematic underworld in this world, but the Yin-Yang Dharma King is a real ghost king who has existed for a long time.

But right now, in this Yin-Yang Realm, if an outsider like Su Che were to take a look, he could probably tell that it was on the verge of collapse.

The fact that the six ghost generals acted independently and were enemies of each other was merely a facade.

That red-clad female ghost wasn't some kind of vengeful spirit at all; she was clearly a ghost cultivator outside the orthodox system of Yin and Yang. Not only was she able to so brazenly intercept outsiders, but judging from her behavior, this type of ghost cultivator had clearly formed her own sect.

Last night, the mysterious swordsman in the shed outside Guobei County even directly targeted this Yin-Yang Dharma King.

Su Che had a rough idea in his mind.

That old ghost is definitely in trouble. It seems that leaving the Yin-Yang Realm this time will be a bit difficult.

Su Che glanced at Lu Bai beside him. If he could leave a message for Feng Buxing or Yu Ze in advance, it would be better than nothing.

"Grandma, even in this state, aren't you going to tell us the truth?"

Lu Bai's advantage is that Su Che doesn't need to point out some things; he will explain them clearly to Su Lixing on his own.

"what?"

The old ghost, Taigong Chong, still seemed completely unaware.

“Alright then, young master. Since my elder brother is so righteous, let’s do a few more good deeds for him and help him spread his name.”

"Don't, don't."

Taigong Chong hurriedly waved his hands.

“My dear young master Zuo, we have agreed to weather the storm together. You are as powerful as a giant, I cannot accept the good deeds you have done.”

"To be in the same boat, one must have the meaning of being in the same boat."

Su Che looked at the old ghost.

"Why do you look like you're about to disembark at any moment, brother?"

"It's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding."

Taigong Chong led the two along a narrow path flanked by graves on both sides, with the two-faced ghost general carrying his large shield at the very front.

From time to time, withered hands that were not yet completely rotten would reach out from the grave, and the two-faced ghost general would stretch out his fists and feet to tear them off and stuff them into his belly.

"Don't say I'm being unfair, but with your profound Xuan Yin technique, which swordsman in the East China Sea could master it?"

Taigong Chong pointed to the two-faced ghost general in front of him: "It seems that the expert has misjudged you, young master..."

"He was right."

Su Che didn't think his cultivation level was enough to fool the sword cultivator he had seen in the outer shed of Guobei County yesterday.

They just see through it but don't say it. If they don't even know the Xuan Yin method, how can they pretend to be people from the Beimang Ghost Ancestor Palace?

"Whether he misjudged or not, I am very clear about one thing: you are definitely not a relative of Yu Ze."

As he spoke, Taigong Chong pointed to the other side.

"Let me make a bold guess: you're from over there, aren't you?"

Su Che looked in the direction he was pointing.

In this realm of Yin and Yang, there is no sun or moon, and one cannot distinguish east from west. Even the grave mounds along the roadside are sometimes high and sometimes low.

Which side was Taigong Chong pointing to? Su Che really couldn't figure it out.

"If you ask me, your Tai Su Sect has been deeply entrenched in the East Sea for so many years, it's only a matter of time before you make a move in the Central Plains. Although the Central Plains is not what it used to be, it is still the land where both Taoism and Buddhism are cultivated. If you can establish a foothold in this Yin-Yang Realm, who knows what the future holds?"

What is the Taisu Sect?
Looking at this cunning old devil, Su Che realized that this man had also misunderstood.

"You guessed wrong, I am not a very religious person."

"Okay, I know the rules."

Taigong Chong looked like he knew everything.

"Now that you've finally revealed your true colors, I won't hide it from you anymore."

Taigong led the way, saying as he went.

"I wonder if you have ever heard this saying, 'A fool's lifespan is as long as heaven and earth, and a spirit that has endured countless eons will never attain sainthood'?"

"I heard the first sentence less often, but I've heard the second sentence so many times that my ears are practically worn out."

"I wonder what the young master thinks of these two sentences?"

"The first sentence, as I understand it, means that beyond magical power and supernatural abilities, one must also consider one's character. Otherwise, even if one cultivates to the level of a first-grade Earth Immortal and can live as long as heaven and earth, in the end, one is no different from an ordinary person."

"The next sentence seems to be about the difficulty of cultivating the Ghost Path." "Young Master's solution can be considered the mainstream in this world."

Taigong Chong's tone carried a sense of desolation.

"But does young master know where these two sentences came from, and why they originated?"

Su Che didn't understand Taigong Chong's meaning. Could there be some hidden story behind these two sentences?
"These two sentences were spoken by a former sect leader of Xuandu Palace, and they refer to an old story."

The name of Xuandu Palace was well-known to Young Master Su.

The foremost figure in the Xuanmen sect, ranked first among the Earth Immortals under his tutelage, rarely venturing into the mortal realm, yet their presence is felt everywhere.

Oh, and there's that Xuan You Dao Zhen Dan. Su Che even suffered a small loss because of that lousy pill, and he had to give it as compensation to Song Qi, that coffin stuffer.

"Since you are a disciple of the Tai Su Sect, you are naturally no ordinary person. You must have heard of the Five Emperors of the Five Directions."

Su Che had not only heard of it, but also of the Azure Emperor's Treasure Garden in Lingwei Yang. His wine cup was in my hand. In addition, with the Six Harmonies Azure Dragon destiny, the only thing missing for the Third Young Master Su was to have the words "Reincarnation of the Ancient Azure Emperor" tattooed on his back.

"Although the Dharma King rarely mentions it, a considerable number of people in the community know that he comes from the lineage of the Five Emperors of the Five Directions..."

Is there another lineage among the Five Emperors of the Five Directions?
Upon hearing this, Su Che's gaze towards the old ghost, Taigong Chong, changed.

How did such an ancient secret come to the attention of a mere ghost messenger in the realm of Yin and Yang?
There's probably some trap waiting for me here.

Su Che suddenly looked up at the sky.

At this very moment, could that mysterious Zhongyuan also be watching the Yin-Yang realm?
Sigh, there are so many Dharma-ending Lords entrenched outside the Nine Layers of Void. If you have the time and energy, why don't you follow the example of Huang Tian Dao Shou and the others, and rush out to kill a few of them? It's better not to stir up trouble in this small world.

"If you do the math, from the unknowable ancient times to the present, isn't the Dharma King's fourth rank almost the same as the third?"

Su Che remained silent.

According to the current popular classification method, the fourth rank is still a mortal realm. Even if one can soar thousands of miles into the sky and roam the void, one is ultimately "a flying serpent riding the mist, eventually turning to dust," and one's lifespan is ultimately limited.

The third rank is the realm of immortals and Buddhas; once one crosses this threshold, one can live forever.

From ancient times to the present, countless third-rank beings have perished. If the Yin-Yang Dharma King is truly a remnant of that era, then this fourth-rank being is indeed similar to the third-rank being.

No, it's far superior to ordinary third-grade items.

"Even the most venerable spirits cannot attain sainthood. In terms of foundational knowledge and supernatural powers, how is the Dharma King inferior to the Ghost Ancestor of Beiman? Yet why do several ghost cultivators over there have attained immortality, while the Dharma King can never overcome this hurdle?"

Su Che frowned and asked, "Why?"

"How would I know?"

Taigong Chong said with a bitter face, "If I had known, would I still be here? All I know is that in the three hundred years since I entered the Yin-Yang Realm, the Dharma King has appeared less and less. In the last hundred years, apart from the Six Ghost Generals, very few people have seen him."

It seems that the Yin-Yang Dharma King is really in trouble.

"Even the divine tortoise, though long-lived, has its end."

Su Che sighed: "So why are you telling me this?"

"what?"

“Grandma, I see that although you are dressed as a ghost messenger, you speak and act with extraordinary bearing. You have a full forehead and a square jaw. You walk with the stride of a dragon and the voice of a tiger. You are no ordinary person.”

"Young Master Zuo, what do you mean? I am indeed not an ordinary person, I am a ghost."

"You are definitely not an ordinary ghost."

Su Che gave Lu Bai a look.

"Tell me your secret: are you the Yin-Yang Dharma King or one of the Six Ghost Generals?"

"Young master, don't scare me."

"You're not the Yin-Yang Dharma King, so how do you know so much?"

Taigong stammered to the old ghost.

"I...I just like to ask questions. Is it a crime to ask questions?"

"Whether you're a human or a ghost, you shouldn't pry into other people's business. So, let me offend you a little: see the bow and arrow behind me?"

"what?"

"Let me shoot you with an arrow. If I fail, I'll apologize. In return, you'll reveal your identity, how about that?"

"What if you kill him?"