Yinshan Record

Chapter 577 Where Did Xuan Du Place His Stones (Part 2)
This is a bit embarrassing.

Kongkong'er had a smirk on her lips.

Xuan Du Palace Heavenly Lord's question is correct. Bei Mang Ghost Ancestor Palace is one of the most renowned ghost cultivation sects in the world, with its mountain gate located at the foot of Bei Mang Mountain in the Central Plains. Li He Pavilion is a rising sword cultivation sect in the East Sea that takes money to do things. The two are completely unrelated, like two separate entities. It's a bit unreasonable that the Palace Master of Ghost Ancestor Palace and the elders of Li He Pavilion are currently holed up here.

"Isn't it all for the reincarnation of the Azure Emperor?"

Ghost Ancestor smiled slightly: "Doesn't the Heavenly Lord know? Among the Daoist Master's newly accepted disciples and grand-disciples, there is one who is said to be the reincarnation of the ancient Azure Emperor Lingwei Yang. I don't have much of a family fortune, so I had some thoughts of taking advantage of the chaos and following the Daoist Master to get some benefits."

He pointed to Kong Kong'er beside him and said, "I have a lot of things to do at home and I was afraid I couldn't keep an eye on things, so I spent money to invite Fellow Daoist Kong to help me."

"If the Heavenly Lord gives any orders, our entire organization is willing to work for free."

When Kongkong'er saw Fashan Tianjun looking over, he fawned over him.

"Xuandu Palace is the leader of our Xuanmen, and everyone in the Lihe Pavilion holds it in the highest esteem. It would be the greatest honor for our pavilion to serve Xuandu Palace."

Ghost Ancestor glanced helplessly at Kong Kong'er and said, "Give me back the leader of the Xuanmen. When did your Lihe Pavilion become the Xuanmen?"
If you are from the Xuanmen Taoist sect, then I am the Buddha of the Western Paradise.

"The reincarnation of the Azure Emperor appeared and fell into the tutelage of the Daoist Master. Just as the ancient underworld was being restored, I also had some intentions to seek opportunities in this Daliang territory. Who would have thought that I would stumble upon a place that was actually a place where demons were sealed."

"I will be stationed here in the void rift, so please rest assured, both of you."

Fashan Tianjun was a good-natured person after all, and didn't continue with any more idle talk.

"Since it is the Ghost Ancestor in person, I will say a few more words."

"Please give your instructions, Your Majesty."

According to the conventions of the Xuanmen (Taoist school), those who attain the state of longevity are called Zhenren (True Person), derived from the Daoist scripture, "Born by Heaven, they are called Zhenren. Zhenren are one with Heaven." If they can overcome numerous tribulations and attain higher supernatural powers, they become masters of the Tribulation Method, customarily called Tianjun (Heavenly Lord), meaning "ruling with Heaven, their lifespan is eternal."

The lifespan of a True Immortal is bestowed by Heaven, while a Grandmaster of the Tribulation Realm is one who reigns supreme over Heaven and rules over the world. The highest level, the Earth Immortal, is addressed as the Celestial Venerable.

"Because the great calamity of heaven and earth is about to arrive, the ancient underworld has been opened as a result; this is the inevitable course of events. The Ghost Ancestor has planned for the opportunities within the ancient underworld, and other friends from all sides have also made plans. My Xuandu Palace has never regarded this world as its private property. However, the ancient underworld is of great importance, and there must be certain rules for how to use it and how to handle it. The chaos of the ancient and medieval times must not be repeated."

"Both of you have attained immortality and are well aware that our world can no longer withstand turmoil. Therefore, our sect is prepared to host a ceremony and has set up thirteen talismans. Anyone who holds these talismans will be equivalent to the lord of the ancient underworld."

Xuandu Palace has prepared thirteen talismans?
Although he had heard about how the ancient underworld dealt with things, Beimang Ghost Ancestor was still shocked to hear the Heavenly Lord of Xuandu Palace say such an arrangement in person.

According to the original plan, the ancient underworld was the most important place that could not be lost, and it was planned to be taken down by Su Che under the guidance of the Yin-Yang Dharma King.

However, if the Xuandu Palace's plan is followed and thirteen talismans are thrown out, not to mention how many people will die in the struggle for them, it is almost certain that...

These thirteen talismans will surely be in the hands of the powerful sects of this world, becoming a place for all to use together.

The Ghost Ancestor of Beimang could guess how the thirteen talismans would be distributed without even having to do the math.

They must have excluded Buddhism and the demonic sects, attracting giants like the Yellow Heaven Path, the Celestial Master Path, the Divine Firmament Path, and the East Sea Sword Palace, along with a few other miscellaneous powerful clans. In this way, it would be virtually impossible for them to monopolize the benefits of the ancient underworld.

How many families in this world can rival the combined strength of these families?
The grand event organized by Xuandu Palace probably already had the final distribution planned out in advance. They'll stage a fake match, divide the pork amicably, and everyone can go home and live comfortably.

Xuandu Palace turned resistance into strength. Although it did not benefit from the ancient underworld, all thirteen talismans were made by Xuandu Palace. Who knew if they would draw a few more? Moreover, if the families holding the underworld talismans had a conflict in the future, they would inevitably have to ask Xuandu Palace to step in as the mediator.

This is not much different from having Xuandu Palace in their hands. Most importantly, if anyone disagrees with this, they will not only have to deal with the behemoth that is Xuandu Palace, but also with the other families.

There is nothing that cannot be done, and nothing that cannot be done. The Xuandu Palace has truly mastered the Daoist scriptures to the bone. It is a brilliant method of adapting to circumstances.

"So, does that mean my Ghost Ancestor Palace also has a chance?"

Ghost Ancestor quickly asked Fa Shan Tianjun, "I don't know how the division will be done. If it's a contest of cultivation, then our sect doesn't even have a calamity technique. It would be better to withdraw from this round."

"The preliminary agreement within the palace is that since the ancient underworld originated in the Central Plains, the old rules will apply: a contest of magical powers, open to all below the level of Longevity. Magical treasures and elixirs will be permitted..."

Kong Kong'er was initially somewhat interested, after all, among the outstanding swordsmen below the level of Changsheng, he believed that there were also Bu Xu cultivators in the Lihe Pavilion whose manners were no less than those of the Donghai Sword Palace.

But when he heard the part about not banning magic weapons and elixirs, he almost cursed and yelled that the match was rigged.

In magical duels, no one knows what kind of monster might suddenly appear from any side. After all, regardless of cultivation level, some people are born to excel in combat, and their level rises the more life-or-death the situation. Others, however, become completely lost in large-scale battles.

But you need to add a magic weapon.

That's another matter, after all, the treasures in those powerful families are on a completely different level.

To put it bluntly, take Su Che as an example. He already possessed a Void Treasure. If Huang Tiandao had bestowed upon him his own sword, a famous killing weapon in this world that had already developed a primordial spirit...

Who has so many Bu Xu to send to get slaughtered for nothing?

This system may seem fair, but in the end, the biggest beneficiaries are still the powerful and wealthy families.

However, of the fifty Heavenly Daos, one escaped.

Xuandu Palace cannot be said to have left no loopholes; if there were any truly extraordinary talents, they might have had a chance to snatch food from the tiger's mouth.

"Hiss..." Ghost Ancestor gasped. Although he had been prepared for Xuandu Palace to make various arrangements, he found them acceptable after hearing them.

After all, even if the major clans and the Sword Palace are shameless, they can still leak some secrets, and their own disciples might have a chance then.

I also have two good swords; if I seize the opportunity, I can forge some magical weapons for self-defense…

If I can't deal with the East Sea Sword Palace, can't I at least deal with Jade Yang Mountain?

But then, on second thought, the Ghost Ancestor's eyes glanced at the seemingly kind and easily deceived Lord Fashan.

Thinking like this is like jumping into the pit of Xuandu Palace. But even if it's a pit, there's no other way but to jump in.

"I wonder which senior in the palace is in charge of this matter, and when the competition will begin, so that I can prepare accordingly. Also, if something goes wrong in my cultivation and I accidentally drop back to the Void Step realm, will I still be able to participate...?"

"Ghost Ancestor is really joking. There's no reason to fall down so easily." Fa Shan Tianjun laughed. "Luckily it was you who said it. If someone else had said it, I would have thought they were provoking our sect and treating us like clay puppets."

"Haha, senior, of course I was just joking."

(End of this chapter)