Xiuxian: I studied abroad in modern times

Chapter 606 Clouds Rise in All Directions, the Target of All Attention

Within the Nine Mountains.

Jian Daoshen stood with Senior Sister Zhang and other elders of the sect, looking at Lu Yao's figure on the western horizon, wondering how Lu Yao could be so sure that other sects would support him.
Lu Yao seemed to sense their gazes. He glanced at the Nine Mountains Realm from afar, then sat cross-legged in the void, pointing one finger to the sky and the other to the earth.

The chanting of Buddhist hymns from the Western Continent became a hundred times more magnificent and solemn, like ten thousand thunderclaps erupting simultaneously. The swordsman felt that even the Nine Mountains Realm was shaking.

From the distant north, echoes of praise also came, strange and incoherent, yet genuine, praising the Buddha of Thunder Sound.

Kendo looked toward the source of the sound and saw that across the distant sea, the land of the Northern Continent was shimmering with Buddhist light, like golden waves.

In the Buddha's light, enormous figures slowly rose up, at first glance resembling majestic, undulating mountain ridges.

But when these figures were revealed in full, everyone could see that they were actually thirty-two great demons!

They were enormous, their imposing aura making the sky appear to drop three inches, and each of them clearly possessed the cultivation level of a Dao Fruit cultivator.

According to the Xuanwei tradition, demons above the Dao Fruit level can be called demon gods, but this title has not been mentioned for many years—the Xuanwei demon race is weak, and it is difficult to find even a Nascent Soul level demon, let alone a Dao Fruit level demon.

But now, thirty-two demon gods have gathered in the Northern Continent!

All the cultivators in Xuanwei couldn't help but turn their heads to the north, dumbfounded and feeling a tightness in their chests, fearing that the demon race might cause trouble.

But these powerful demon gods showed no arrogance whatsoever. Instead, they knelt down with piety, respectfully kowtowing to Lu Yao. Then, they clasped their hands together and praised him in unison: "Rare World Honored One, with great supernatural powers."

Lu Yao returned the greeting to the thirty-two demon gods, his body, which was only the size of an ordinary person, appeared even more majestic than these demon gods.

"Lu Yao was subduing the demon race before?" Uncle Pang said in realization. "Now the demon race of the Northern Continent has actually sided with Leiyin Temple?"

“Given Lu Yao’s status as a Demon Emperor, it’s quite possible.” Jian Daoshen nodded slightly. “Judging from this, Leiyin Temple wields considerable power in the Northern Continent…”

These words made everyone's expressions somewhat solemn.

Leiyin Temple already occupied most of the Western Continent, and now it has extended its reach into the Northern Continent, even gaining an advantage there. Although territory is not entirely equivalent to strength, the resources and population that Leiyin Temple can mobilize far surpass those of other sects.

"Fortunately, they're just demons!" Uncle Pang said with a smile, noticing the somewhat heavy atmosphere. "After all, the demon race has been declining for many years. It seems that none of these demon gods are Golden Immortals?"

Just as Uncle Pang was comforting everyone, a strange fragrance suddenly filled the air of the Nine Mountains Realm.

Uncle Pang's expression changed, and he held his breath, not daring to speak.

Everyone else did the same. After a while, Jian Daoshen finally said, "No poison, it's like the heavens and earth spontaneously responding..."

"Sensing what?"

Kendo didn't answer, but turned his head and looked towards Xizhou again.

On the coastline of Xizhou closest to Jiushanjie, a rain of flowers suddenly fell from the sky. Petals of various colors and shapes poured down from the sky, forming a colorful waterfall.

The petals fell to the ground, coalescing into a graceful figure, and a woman emerged from the petals.

Her face was like that of a sixteen-year-old girl, her eyes like those of a fawn, moist and innocent; her white sash fluttered in the wind, making her appear even more pure and flawless, and her bare feet stood on the beach, her ten toes like the brightest gems.

Ironically, anyone, male or female, feels a base desire the moment they see her.

The desire to grovel at her feet, lick her toes, and even to see her innocent expression stirred a secret, ravenous appetite within everyone, a yearning to devour her whole.

"The Blissful Maiden?"

Suppressing his strange feelings, Kendo recognized the person's identity.

The Nine Mountains Sect and Yaochi have close ties. This Blissful Celestial Maiden is a Dao Fruit of Yaochi and has secret dealings with Leiyin Temple. They also know her appearance.

Can……

"How could she be a Golden Immortal!"

Even the usually calm Senior Sister Zhang sounded somewhat surprised.

Kendo weighs heavily on my mind and body.

According to Ni Chang Yuan Jun, the Heavenly Maiden of Bliss, like herself, was a true immortal, and the two were evenly matched.

But the Blissful Maiden before them was now a Golden Immortal!
It should be noted that the Heavenly Maiden of Bliss lived at the end of the last era and had not been cultivating for very long. To achieve the Golden Immortal realm so quickly shows her extraordinary talent. Apart from the Jade Pool Jellyfish, her cultivation speed is undoubtedly the fastest.

The Blissful Goddess turned around, her slender waist slightly bent, and bowed to Lu Yao, praising, "Rare World Honored One, with great supernatural powers."

The world was completely silent.

The first person in the Yaochi world after his death, a Golden Immortal, bowed his head to Lu Yao.

It should be noted that Lu Yao is currently only at the Golden Immortal level.

More importantly, everyone could sense the implications: if the Jade Pool Jellyfish didn't emerge, then the Blissful Maiden's statement was enough to indicate that the Jade Pool was about to undergo a major shift.

Yaochi, which used to fight alongside Jiushan Sect and Taishangdao and help each other, now seems to be following Lu Yao's lead!

“With the Western Continent unified and the Northern Continent’s demon race consisting entirely of Lu Yao’s old subordinates,” Jian Dao thought to himself. “No wonder Lu Yao is so confident.”

The Northern Continent is one thing, but the matter of Yaochi was probably Lu Yao's plan over many years. The fact that the Blissful Celestial Maiden was able to attain enlightenment in such a short time was probably due to Lei Yin's assistance.

"Will Yaochi break the promise?"

The attitude of the Blissful Celestial Maiden had an impact on more than just the Nine Mountains Sect.

South of the Nine Mountains Sect, a soft shout resounded throughout the heavens and earth. The sky suddenly darkened, and black and white mysterious lights swirled. A middle-aged Taoist stepped out, coldly looking westward.

He was also a Golden Immortal.

He stared at the retreating figure of the Blissful Maiden, his tone indifferent: "Does the jellyfish know of your actions?"

When Zheng Fashen was in the Nine Luminaries Heaven, the four Golden Immortals had already entered the Profound Mystery Realm.

"Is it Brother Xuan Chengzi?" Before the Blissful Heavenly Maiden could answer, Lu Yao had already spoken.

"Exactly."

Lu Yao seemed oblivious to the aggressive tone in the man's voice, and smiled gently: "Brother Xuan Chengzi, you are wise. It is true that the Blissful Heavenly Maiden is devoted to my Leiyin Temple, but the claim of betrayal is utter nonsense. You must have misunderstood, Brother."

Do you think I'd believe that?

Lu Yao nodded and said, "That's why I'm convening the Great Luo Dharma Assembly."

"You are the only one who matters?"

“Brother Dao, you have truly misunderstood.” Lu Yao said earnestly, “My purpose in convening this Dharma assembly was entirely to eliminate conflict.”

“If the Xuanwei Immortal Path can be united as one, there will naturally be no distinction between sects, no difference between Buddhism and Taoism, and no concept of friend or foe.” Lu Yao smiled as he looked at Xuan Chengzi. “It was because of this wish of mine that Benefactor Jile was moved and was willing to lend me a hand.”

"..."

"But in my heart, the Supreme Dao is not my enemy, so the accusation of betrayal is a misinterpretation of Benefactor Jile." Lu Yao glanced at the Heavenly Maiden Jile. "We are working together in harmony, so why would we need any allies?"

Lu Yao spoke these words with sincerity and solemnity, possessing a truly captivating air. Even the swordsman had to admit that he probably really meant it.

Xuan Chengzi seemed moved as well, his eyes narrowing as he stared at Lu Yao for a long time before coldly asking, "Is this Great Luo Dharma Assembly for the entire Immortal Path, or for yourself?"

Before Lu Yao could say anything more, Xuan Chengzi interrupted, "To forgive and forget, to work together in harmony—that's well said. But who's in charge? Who listens to whom?"

"How do I know that your Leiyin Temple won't suppress other sects in the future?"

Xuan Chengzi's questions all hit the nail on the head.

This is indeed an extremely difficult question to answer.

“Brother Xuanchengzi, that’s a good question!” To everyone’s surprise, Lu Yao not only didn’t find it difficult, but laughed instead. “I can only say that you will understand the first question when you come to the Great Luo Dharma Assembly, Brother Xuanchengzi.”

Seeing his reaction, even Xuan Chengzi's expression showed a mixture of apprehension and curiosity. Did this mean Lu Yao was confident that once everyone went to the Great Luo Dharma Assembly, they would willingly submit to him as their master?

"The second question falls on Fellow Daoist Zheng Fa of the Nine Mountains Sect."

……I?

Kendo felt countless eyes looking at him from all directions.

Xuan Chengzi, the Blissful Heavenly Maiden, the thirty-two demon gods, and even many powerful beings hidden in the shadows, all looked curiously at the Nine Mountains Realm.

Their mere gazes made the swordsman feel a little breathless.

Xuan Chengzi spoke up, his tone puzzled: "Zheng Fa? What does this have to do with him?"

“My Daoist temple, located in the Nine Luminaries Heaven, originally contained a primordial purple aura, a supreme treasure of the immortal path, which has now been obtained by Fellow Daoist Zheng Fa.”

When talking about her treasure being stolen, Lu Yao's tone remained extremely calm, even with a hint of a smile.

"Brother Dao, do you know what the purpose of this Primordial Purple Qi is?"

Xuan Chengzi shook his head.

"There are seven primordial purple energies in the world. Each primordial purple energie is for the sake of our human race and for the sake of this world, to establish laws and regulations."

"legislation?"

Even Jian Daoshen was a little surprised. Did Lu Yao really think of the Primordial Purple Qi that way?

Or perhaps, he does know more than I do?
"The first wisp of primordial purple energy established the laws of creation for the human race. From then on, all the human races in the heavens have taken on the same appearance."

"The latter five paths established the methods of cultivation, which is why there was the division between Buddhism and Taoism, the Yang Shen Dharma Body, the talisman path, the artifact path, and various other branches."

"The last one, the one in Fellow Daoist Zheng's hands, is the law of the Heavenly Human System!"

"The system of Heaven and Man?"

"This Primordial Purple Qi can determine how the Immortal Path operates."

"This is not the Great Luo Path..."

"That's right, but the rules determined by the Primordial Purple Qi cannot be erased even by Hunyuan."

Upon hearing these two words, Xuan Chengzi seemed to understand something, and then his gaze toward the Nine Mountains Realm became complicated.

"Therefore, Fellow Daoist Xuan Chengzi is afraid that my Leiyin Temple will suppress other fellow Daoists... As long as we establish a system based on the Primordial Purple Qi, this matter can be avoided from the very beginning."

Xuan Chengzi fell into deep thought, and after a long while, he finally spoke: "You've thought things through quite thoroughly."

His tone was much softer than before.

……

Sword Dao in the Nine Mountains Realm felt a jolt in his heart, realizing that the gazes directed at him had become much deeper.

"Could that primordial purple energy truly establish a system between heaven and humanity?"

Uncle Pang asked curiously.

Kendo nodded slightly.

Lu Yao was indeed not lying.

Viewing the human race as a whole, this Primordial Purple Qi is the operating principle of the human race as a whole—the law that integrates various Dao Fruits and cultivation techniques, allowing them to interact with each other.

To put it simply, this thing is somewhat like the constitution of immortals.

"This..." Uncle Pang's eyes widened, "Aren't we guilty of possessing a treasure?"

Kendo nodded slowly.

He could sense that when Lu Yao explained the effects of the Primordial Purple Qi, all the disgruntled looks directed at Lu Yao were now focused on him.

This is not simply because the Nine Mountains Realm is weak.

More importantly, the Primordial Purple Qi has an enormous impact!

Even Xuan Chengzi was looking at the Nine Mountains Realm, his eyes filled with deep thought.

Unseen gazes from the shadows focused on the Nine Mountains Realm, and the Sword Dao Body felt waves of overwhelming pressure.

Just then, a mysterious light suddenly emanated from the underworld, and a figure slowly stepped out, standing behind the Nine Mountains Realm.

Emperor of the Nine Netherworlds!

He didn't say a word, but simply looked around and stood behind the underworld.

The Nine Nether Emperor cannot leave the Underworld, but most people seem unaware of this. The power of the Taiyi Golden Immortal is enough to make villains wary, and those in the shadows all turned their attention away.

Sword Dao Shen relaxed completely and gave the Nine Nether Emperor a grateful look.

Lu Yao smiled, seemingly unconcerned, and spoke again: "The Primordial Purple Qi is of great importance. My Leiyin Temple will send the Lapis Lazuli Buddha to the Jiushan Sect to invite Fellow Daoist Zheng Fa to the Great Luo Dharma Assembly..."

Kendo felt a slight weight lift from his shoulders, and finally understood why Lu Yao was so certain he would go to the Great Luo Dharma Assembly—his presence there was not necessarily a guarantee of safety.

If they don't go, and if a consensus is reached at the Dharma assembly, then the Nine Mountains Sect will truly become the target of public criticism.

At that time, let alone the Nine Nether Emperor being unable to leave the Underworld, even if he could, he probably wouldn't be able to withstand it.

After Lu Yao finished speaking, the world fell into silence.

Lu Yao now controls the demon race of the Northern Continent, and with Yaochi having submitted to him, he can almost be said to be the most powerful force in the world. His announcement of holding the Great Luo Dharma Assembly is already attracting much attention.

Moreover, there's also the Primordial Purple Qi in Zheng Fa's possession.

Just by looking at Xuan Chengzi of the Supreme Dao, one can tell that the Supreme Dao is bound to participate in this Great Luo Dharma Assembly.

Lu Yao smiled and said, "I will be waiting for you fellow Daoists at Leiyin Temple."

After he finished speaking, his figure turned into specks of light and slowly dissipated.

The Blissful Celestial Maiden turned around, glanced at the Nine Mountains Realm, and a bright smile appeared on her face. She then transformed into flower petals, which drifted in all directions.

Xuan Chengzi disappeared without a trace.

However, the swordsman could sense that the gazes fixed on the Nine Mountains Realm had not disappeared. In fact, they had not disappeared, but had increased in number and become more and more unrestrained and restless.

In just a few words, the Nine Mountains Sect, because of its Primordial Purple Qi, had become the target of everyone's criticism.

From the direction of Xizhou, a beam of glazed Buddhist light streaked across the sky, heading east, seemingly the glazed Buddha and his entourage that Lu Yao had mentioned.

Those who were already hiding in the shadows were even more restless when they saw the Buddha's light coming from the east.

However, the figure of the Nine Nether Emperor of the Underworld had not yet dissipated, making them dare not act rashly, yet they were unwilling to give up easily.

The Nine Netherworld Emperor stood with his hands behind his back, gazing westward as the Nine Mountains Realm slowly approached the Underworld.

The area around the Nine Mountains was completely silent, shrouded in an eerie stillness, and no one dared to make a move.

But one figure broke the silence.

The rainbow light rose from Haori Mountain, braving the cold gaze of the Nine Nether Demon Ancestor, and rushed straight to the Nine Mountain Boundary.

It is indeed the Daoist of Creation!

(End of this chapter)