Xiuxian: I studied abroad in modern times

Chapter 619 Abandoning Sainthood and Severing Wisdom, the Origin of the Dao Fruit

modern world.

The Jade Tablet of Creation within the Primordial Purple Qi trembled slightly, and a glimmer of spiritual light fell from the sky and flew into Rainbow Mountain.

"what?"

Old Man Bai reached out and caught the spiritual light, letting out a surprised exclamation, which drew curious glances from Tang Lingwu and the others.

"Is this news from Zheng Fa?"

Tang Lingwu seemed to understand something and asked anxiously.

Since Zheng Fa left the modern world, they had not received any news from him for some time, and naturally they were worried.

"Hmm." The old man lowered his head, looking at the talisman in his hand with bright eyes, completely absorbed.

"Grandpa Bai!"

Tang Lingwu said urgently.

"Oh, his topic is quite interesting..." Old Bai came back to his senses, scratched his head, and muttered in amazement, "...quite interesting."

"What subject?"

Tang Mudao and the others also came over. The old man Bai handed them the talisman in his hand. After looking at it, the group had different expressions. After a moment, they said, "Is this his true immortal philosophy?"

"I think it is..."

"This is really... really..." Tang Mudao sighed, looking up at the Fusang tree on the horizon, not knowing how to comment for a moment.

"He asked us to have experts review it, perform calculations and simulations, and correct the errors." Old Man Bai glanced at Tang Lingwu and smiled, "Weren't you worried that you wouldn't be able to help him much?"

"Ok!"

Tang Lingwu nodded vigorously, leaped up, and flew towards the location of the Hetu Supercomputer, her ponytail drawing a happy arc in the air.

The others also went off to do their own things.

Standing in the nursing home, Old Man Bai couldn't help but look up at the hibiscus tree and couldn't help but smile with a hint of satisfaction: "What great ambition."

……

Within the Nine Mountains Sect, the Heavenly Emperor's body had already been set up.

"Senior Sister Zhang, there are some talisman techniques, especially the details of composite talisman diagrams. Could you please help me deduce them and see if there are any errors?"

"it is good."

Senior Sister Zhang nodded.

"Fairy Xiao." The Heavenly Emperor turned to Xiao Yuying again, "Please review this chapter on historical development."

Xiao Yuying's eyes sparkled with intelligence as she buried her head in the Zizhi Tongjian, seemingly already engrossed.

"Fairy Xiao?"

She looked up blankly, her expression seemingly somewhat displeased: "What?"

"Please help me review the content of the chapter on historical development."

After hesitating for a long time, Xiao Yuying parted her lips slightly and blurted out a very uncertain sentence: "Me? Review?"

"?"

"Is this something I'm allowed to review?"

"..."

Lu Yao's voice came again.

"The decline of spiritual energy lies in the complexity of the Taoist traditions. Ordinary people learn their own methods and have their own thoughts, which gradually leads to chaos and repeats itself endlessly."

Within the light screen, Lu Yao seemed oblivious to what Zheng Fa was comprehending, and continued to express his thoughts: "Therefore, I wish to establish laws and regulations, determine ranks and positions, and differentiate between immortals and mortals."

In the quiet of the Heavenly Palace, apart from Senior Sister Zhang and a few others who were engrossed in studying their papers, everyone else's attention was inevitably drawn to Lu Yao.

The Peacock Emperor stood up in the light screen, bowed, and asked, "May I ask, what is meant by 'establishing one's position'?"

“Currently, there are three Taiyi cultivators in all the heavens and myriad realms, twenty-four Golden Immortals including myself, forty-three True Immortals, and one hundred and thirty-five Loose Immortals, totaling two hundred and five Dao Fruit cultivators.” Lu Yao counted the number of Dao Fruit cultivators in the world and said, “I believe that in order to prevent the decline of spiritual energy, the number of Dao Fruit cultivators should not be increased, and should even be reduced.”

"Less is better than more?" Xuan Chengzi seemed to have thought of something, his expression becoming somewhat wary. "You mean, clear out another batch of Dao Fruits?"

Lu Yao smiled but did not answer.

But everyone in the main hall felt a chill in their hearts.

Within the Nine Mountains Realm, Uncle-Master Pang couldn't help but curse, "What is this if not a threat? Can the Supreme Dao just sit idly by and watch this happen?"

Everyone could tell that Lu Yao wanted to eliminate dissidents, and the subtext was even that those who obeyed would prosper and those who defied would perish—the problem was, how could the Supreme Dao agree to that?
Now that Taiyi has not entered the Xuanwei realm, the highest combat power in the world is the Golden Immortal.

According to Lu Yao, there are only twenty-four Golden Immortals.

Five Buddhas of Leiyin Temple occupied five spots, and with the addition of the Jade Pool and the Jellyfish, there were five more. Including the three reclusive immortals and two demons, there were fifteen people in total.

Adding the nine sons of the Supreme Being, there are exactly twenty-four.

This Thunder Sound Dharma Assembly was a gathering of all the Golden Immortal forces in the world.

In other words, the Supreme Dao is the force with the largest number of Golden Immortals in all the heavens and myriad realms.

Of the twenty-four people, the Supreme Daoist and the three reclusive immortals made up exactly half, wielding immense power.

Given Lu Yao's ambitious aspirations, it's impossible for the Supreme Dao not to react.

As expected, Xuan Chengzi frowned and said coldly, "Who do you want to get rid of?"

"That depends on the Golden Immortals present here."

"See us?"

"I intend to establish a nine-rank system of immortals, with Golden Immortals as the first rank, four ranks of immortals, and five ranks of mortals. Whoever occupies a position must be discussed, nominated, and evaluated by a Golden Immortal of the first rank. This is what is meant by determining the position."

"This...we decide who will become an immortal?" Xuan Chengzi was stunned. "Is this really true?"

"nature."

Xuan Chengzi fell into thought.

"The Supreme Dao is tempted!" Uncle Pang said nervously. "They have more people and are confident that they can gain an advantage in the Golden Immortals' council."

The Heavenly Emperor slowly nodded and said, "Lu Yao failed to achieve the Great Luo realm, so he had to make concessions. However, what he needs to do is certainly more than this."

Inside Leiyin Temple, Xuan Chengzi asked again, "What is the distinction between immortals and mortals?"

“With the rise of the Nine Mountains and the wielding of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, even mortals can kill Golden Immortals.” Lu Yao added, “This is an act that disrupts the hierarchy and brings disaster to the profound and mysterious.”

"fart!"

The elder couldn't help but curse.

“Mortals are inherently foolish, and this will give rise to delusions, disrespect for the Dao and the Buddhas, and cause the heavens to be disturbed.” Lu Yao, of course, could not hear this, and continued, “If this continues, the world will inevitably descend into chaos, and the legal system will naturally become even more disordered.”

Xuan Chengzi glanced at Zheng Fa, who was still cultivating, and his face showed some apprehension.

"Therefore, I believe that the Dharma should not be lightly transmitted in the future... and even that the methods of cultivation in the mortal world should be severed."

Xuan Chengzi narrowed his eyes: "To prevent mortals in all the heavens and myriad realms from cultivating?"

“That’s exactly right,” Lu Yao said with a smile. “In this way, mortals can no longer pose a threat to us.”

The Golden Immortals of Leiyin Temple all fell silent, seemingly deep in thought.

Inside the Nine Mountains Heavenly Palace, everyone exchanged bewildered glances. Lu Yao's idea was truly unexpected—after all, any Dao Fruit requires a recipient; otherwise, it's difficult to progress, or even maintain one's original strength. Xuan Chengzi frowned and asked, "Then, if our Dao methods are lost, won't we be unable to make any progress?"

Lu Yao chuckled softly and said, "Are you all familiar with the unique characteristics of the Leiyin Temple's martial arts techniques?"

“Of course I know.” Xuan Chengzi nodded. “Leiyin Temple is most skilled in Dharma Forms… different from Yang Gods and different from Dharma Bodies, unique in its design, yet also incredibly powerful.”

Lu Yao smiled slightly, and his upright body swayed slightly, revealing two figures.

He had a spiky hair that looked like the blazing sun behind his head, and wore a golden kasaya, exuding an imposing aura.

A figure resembling both a Buddha and a Taoist, with flowing hair and a smiling face.

Although both faces are Lu Yao's, the two figures are quite different: one is aloof and superior, while the other is serene and peaceful.

Xuan Chengzi's expression changed.

"These are my Golden Crow Dharma Form and the Sun Dharma Form." Lu Yao's two Dharma Forms suddenly opened their eyes, their eyes lively and lifelike, as if they were living people, and they even had the aura of Golden Immortals.

"This..." Xuan Chengzi's eyes widened slightly, as if he understood. "The Dharma Forms are your past lives?"

“That’s right.” Lu Yao curled up the corners of his mouth, seemingly a little proud. “Buddha Leiyin had a great opportunity and found the Pure Land World left behind by the sage, which can preserve the results of his previous life’s cultivation.”

"The Pure Land..."

Xuan Chengzi murmured to himself.

Within the Nine Mountains Realm, the Heavenly Emperor's expression suddenly dawned on him: "The Pure Land World is probably left behind by the two saints, Zhunti and Jieyin... I never imagined it would be the foundation of the Dharma Form."

Zheng Fa learned in the Nine Luminaries Heaven that the philosophy of Zhunti Jieyin was to establish a perfect world.

“In the Pure Land, our Dharma forms will not only not perish, but will gradually grow stronger.”

Xuan Chengzi frowned and said, "What's the point of this? I'm talking about the problem of the limited number of people who can receive Dao Fruits, which is causing our cultivation to stagnate."

“I’m right,” Lu Yao laughed. “I am my audience.”

Silence fell over Leiyin Temple, followed by Xuan Chengzi's exclamation: "Transmigration?"

“What you say is true, fellow Daoist.”

“Using our past lives as our Dharma form, when we reincarnate, we will have ourselves in all the heavens and myriad worlds as our ‘audience.’ After attaining enlightenment in our next life, we will merge with our previous bodies, and our cultivation will naturally advance greatly.”

Xuan Chengzi looked somewhat stunned, clearly taken aback by Lu Yao's idea: "Is it really possible?"

“Of course.” Lu Yao’s smile deepened. “There’s only one thing that’s a bit difficult.”

"what?"

“For Pure Land to preserve and nourish its Dharma image, it needs incense and faith.”

Xuan Chengzi's smile faded slightly: "Divine faith?"

“The original Pure Land could not absorb the power of sentient beings’ vows. Now, my body merges with the Pure Land and transforms into the Central Pure Land World. The more faith there is, the purer it is, the greater the effect of the Pure Land on the Dharma.”

"You mean we need to hand over all the mortals of the myriad realms to Leiyin Temple, no, to you?"

“Otherwise, the Pure Land would not be able to support so many Buddhas,” Lu Yao affirmed. “The so-called five grades of ordinary people are divided into five grades, with monks being the first grade, to urge ordinary people to do good and believe in Buddhism.”

Xuan Chengzi frowned, exchanged glances with the other two Supreme Dao Golden Immortals beside him, and said, "We still need to discuss this matter further."

"You have all come to my Thunderclap Temple and have witnessed its splendor," Lu Yao said confidently. "The mortals of the world are ignorant and foolish. If everyone could embrace Buddhism, they too could find peace and happiness. With the spiritual energy constant, we who have attained the Dao can enjoy freedom and ease. In this way, all beings can accept their fate and find their place. Wouldn't that be ultimate bliss?"

Lu Yao sighed deeply, seemingly with some emotion: "As for us, we have gone through tribulations to prove our Dao, govern Yin and Yang, control the heavens, and shepherd the mortals. In the future, we will explore the path of immortality without hesitation."

Within the Nine Mountains Realm, everyone had come to understand Lu Yao's most comprehensive thoughts.

"Using the method of reincarnation to win over the immortals, and using the divine way to rule the heavens." Uncle Pang sighed, looking somewhat troubled.

Even the Heavenly Emperor himself felt that this was not a good situation.

To be honest, Lu Yao's purpose is not hard to see. As for the so-called fixed position, he will definitely be the most honored one and even the one who will receive the most benefits by ruling the Central Pure Land World.

Even the so-called Golden Immortals' discussions are probably difficult to escape his influence.

The entire world's faith will be transferred to Lu Yao; even the Heavenly Emperor himself can hardly imagine the magnitude of the impact that will occur.

Ironically, the Tribulation Transformation Method he spoke of was indeed a huge lure for other sects—using themselves as the recipients, although the number was not large, it was actually enough for a sect like the Supreme Dao, which already carefully selected its disciples.

Cultivating the Transcendental Technique inevitably leads to encounters with Lu Yao.

What terrified the Heavenly Emperor most was that, in this plan, all the heavens and myriad realms would reach an extreme level of stability—

The previous life was the fruit of the Tao, and this life is the fruit of the Tao.

Ordinary people, without extraordinary opportunities or the consent of all Dao Fruits, will be bound by the Nine-Rank Immortal System and may not even be able to cultivate the Dao.

In essence, ordinary people in Lu Yao's system are probably no different from domestic fowl, pigs, and dogs, only needed to be used to make offerings to the Pure Land.

Just like Zheng Fa's "Huang Ting Jing", Lu Yao transformed his own Central Pure Land World into the foundation for his future Xuanwei Immortal Path.

Such stability was naturally undesirable to the Nine Mountains Sect and Zheng Fa.

But Xuan Chengzi and other Golden Immortals would probably like it too much.

In the light screen, Xuan Chengzi and the others moved their lips as if they were discussing something. After a while, they began to nod frequently.

The Heavenly Emperor felt a tightness in his chest, and the brows of everyone else in the Heavenly Palace also furrowed.

Regardless of the relationship between the Nine Mountains Sect and the Thunder Sound Temple, or the difference in their philosophies, if Lu Yao's idea succeeds, it will pose a huge threat to the Nine Mountains Sect.

It can be said that the Nine Mountains Sect was definitely among those that were eliminated.

After a long while, Xuan Chengzi suddenly hesitated and said with some doubt, "How do we know that you won't break your oath?"

The Heavenly Emperor felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that this actually indicated they had truly taken a side.

"I think Fellow Daoist Xuancheng should also know the essence of the Primordial Purple Qi?"

“I asked the Daoist Master, but he was vague about it.”

“I only truly understood this after I took control of the Pure Land.” Lu Yao glanced at Zheng Fa with a strange look in his eyes. “The last wisp of Primordial Purple Qi is the means by which the human race proves its Dao.”

"Humans attain enlightenment? Not through the human race?"

“No,” Lu Yao shook his head and said, “Humanity proves its path.”

“The Primordial Purple Qi actually belongs to the entire human race,” Lu Yao explained. “When we perfect the laws of heaven and earth, all the heavens become one, and the three realms jointly witness it, the human race will become one.”

"At that time, it will be the time for the one who leads the human race to attain the Great Luo realm, and it will also be the time for the entire human race to attain the Great Luo realm of Hunyuan by relying on the Primordial Purple Qi."

"Human race, attaining the Great Luo of Primordial Chaos?"

“That is what is called a sage.” Lu Yao looked at the astonished Xuan Chengzi and smiled. “Therefore, as long as heaven, earth and man are unified, even if I attain the Great Luo realm, I will not be able to go against my thoughts. At that time, we are all part of the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal, one with one body, and even indistinguishable from one another.”

"This... isn't this the way that Gu God attained enlightenment?"

Lu Yao nodded slightly: "Therefore, who obtains the Primordial Purple Qi isn't that important. What's important is who can truly control the entire human race... Besides us, who else is there?"

Xuan Chengzi's eyes flickered, and he murmured, "The Primordial Purple Qi, so that's how it is."

His eyes involuntarily turned to Zheng Fa.

Zheng Fa also heard Lu Yao's words, but he didn't care to interfere.

In his mind, one golden character after another condensed and gathered into a Taoist scripture, or rather, a thesis.

The title of the Taoist scripture is only four characters:
The Origin of the Path and Fruits

(End of this chapter)