I was forced to cultivate immortality when I just wanted to lie down

Chapter 383 The Great Yellow Heaven Law, Words Become Law

The millennia-long plan, the lost fortune of the underworld, and the magic power drained by the Yellow River Formation all seemed to be unimportant at this moment.

In the eyes of the Venerable Fuluan, Xu Qing, who was proficient in the formations of major sects, possessed a vast amount of incense offerings, and had countless mysterious supernatural powers, was undoubtedly a first-generation or second-generation immortal with a powerful background, gods above him, people in the middle, and Yama, the King of Hell, protecting him from the bottom.

They could be an incarnation of a deity, a disciple of a great sage, or at the very least, a second or third-generation true disciple. In any case, they could never be of unorthodox origin, much less evil spirits or demons.
Master Fuluan followed the young man in front of him eagerly. As Xu Qing dredged the river channel, he followed along to clear the way and divert the flow.

Xu Qing said that the mountain seemed to be in the way, so Master Fuluan went there himself, carried the mountain, and asked Fellow Daoist Xu where to put it.
The red-tailed monkey, whose legs were weak and who had been lying on the ground panting, suddenly sprang to its feet.

The monkey's eyes were full of wariness, and it vaguely felt that its position was insecure.

However, Xu Qing told it to rest, and then continued to patrol and clean up the mess along the river with his new lover.

The red-tailed monkey was in no mood to rest! It had served the sect leader faithfully for so many years; it couldn't let someone of unknown origin replace it.
Xu Qing also felt that Master Fu Luan was being a bit too enthusiastic, but when he thought about the other party's obsession with ascending to immortality over the past thousand years, it all seemed to make sense.

Some people with the surname Zhu are so ambitious that they would even eat excrement. How bad could the character of someone who wants to become an immortal be?

Xu Qing dared not imagine what the consequences would be if he deceived Master Fuluan.

They'd be at best succumbing to demonic possession on the spot!

"Brother Dao is truly a man of strong character."

Xu Qingzhen was getting a little scared. The more the Nuo Immortal tried to flatter him, the more uncomfortable he felt.

Typical of eating soft things but not hard things.

"Alas! Fellow Daoist, you lead by example and are willing to be the first in the world. What is my little thing compared to that?"

As they spoke, Master Fuluan showered Xu Qing with concern, worried that his poor condition might affect their future plans.

In Master Fuluan's eyes, Xu Qing was the right bet he had ever made, the right person he had ever clung to!

Does he not trust Xu Qing, and does he not trust the exorcist's judgment?

Even if you don't believe in the exorcist brother, the Yellow River Grand Array wasn't stolen, and the incense wasn't some unauthorized, makeshift temple set up without permission from the upper realm.
Furthermore, no matter how much material a small workshop uses, it's impossible for it to accumulate so much merit.

Master Fuluan had great confidence in his own judgment and deductions; he didn't even need to ask Xu Qing about his background or who his master was.

They must be from an extremely orthodox family, and must have at least one or two elders with official positions in the upper realm protecting them.
"Where is your immortal abode, fellow Daoist? Where are you cultivating now? I would like to pay you a visit when I have some free time."

Xu Qing glanced at the Fu Luan Master. This Nuo Immortal clearly didn't fully believe him. He could foresee that after the two parted ways, the other party would definitely go to the True Lord's Bone Temple to find out the truth from the Exorcist True Lord.

However, he didn't care. He only attacked Guilu for the safety of Tianjin and to protect his own base.

However, there is now one more thing: using the body of the Ghost Law to give back to the mortal world, to mitigate the impact of the great calamity as much as possible, and at the same time to promote the development of the Immortal Hall.

"I wouldn't call it a celestial abode. I cultivate in the mortal world, and the funeral industry in Tianjin is my training ground. If you're willing, fellow Daoist, you could introduce more acquaintances with limited lifespans to patronize my business in the future, which would be wonderful!"

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Xu Qing, true to his word, continued to recommend himself: "Life is but a fleeting moment, like grass in autumn. To help the departed souls find peace is to accumulate merit. I have always enjoyed doing good deeds. Most of those reclusive cultivators who live in the mountains have no relatives or descendants. If I can properly handle their funeral arrangements, that would be an even greater virtue."

"Of course, fellow Daoists need not worry about the professional competence of my Sangmen sect. Whether it is a water and land ritual or a ritual to deliver the deceased, my Sangmen sect has enlightened monks and Daoist masters in charge."

"At the very least, he's a high-level sorcerer, a Nascent Soul True Person."

Xu Qing was not exaggerating. Chen Liuer was the best in Buddhism, and the monk Xinyuan's Buddhist and Taoist cultivation was no less than that of a terrestrial immortal. The abbot of Jingxu Temple, who came from the orthodox Taoist school, was also a primordial spirit immortal. As long as the path to heaven opened, they could ascend to heaven at any time.

The Venerable Fu Luan found it hard to believe that a secular funeral service could invite high-ranking priests from both Buddhism and Taoism to oversee the funeral.

If this is true, how powerful must the young man in front of us be?

Little did the Venerable Fuluan know that Xu Qing was using the emperor to command the princes; once the young one was abducted, the old one would surely follow!

Xu Qing saved Chen Liuer's life and later protected him on many occasions, which allowed Chen Liuer to grow up safely. He could be said to have been both a father and a mother to him.

If the monk Xinyuan hadn't been of a relatively good character and attitude, Xu Qing might not have necessarily entrusted Chen Liuer to his care.

As for Daoist Yizhen, there's no need to elaborate. He and Daoist Yizhen became acquainted through Hu Baosong, which was a special permission granted by their elders. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they were fellow disciples.

The Nine-Tailed Fox clan happens to cultivate through karmic connections, so even if Abbot Jingxu wanted to take his disciple back, he would have to consider whether it would delay the disciple's cultivation.

Furthermore, the abbot still owes the Cat Immortal Hall a considerable amount of incense offerings.

The old female Taoist priest of the Five Elders Temple is the debtor, and he is the creditor. It is only natural that the other party works at the funeral gate to pay off the debt.

Master Fuluan was unaware of what was going on. He was just glad that he hadn't fallen out with Xu Qing, otherwise all the experts in the funeral parlor would have had to join forces to hold a funeral and cremate him!

"Brother Dao, you certainly have a wide circle of friends."

Master Fuluan did not directly respond to Xu Qing's words. Cultivators are different from ordinary people. Those fellow cultivators with little lifespan are most afraid of mentioning lifespan. If he dared to mention the funeral, he would be beaten out with sticks the next day!
Behind Xu Qing, the Red-tailed Monkey swung back and forth carrying the Dragon-Binding Staff, seemingly trying to eavesdrop on the conversation between the sect leader and his potential rival.

It was relieved when it learned that the other party had no interest in the position of horse herder.

Xu Qing turned his head and saw the monkey, who had been complaining and acting pitiful, now running happily to the side of the funeral horse and grooming its mane.

Why is this monkey suddenly so diligent today?

Seeing the live red-tailed monkey in his eyes, Xu Qing was somewhat surprised.

Could it be that this monkey has some designs on the funeral horse?

No, that horse isn't a mare.
In the following days, Xu Qing and the immortals, including the Red-tailed Monkey, opened up a cave on the spot and went into seclusion to meditate.

At this time, the spiritual energy tide in the Zhuohe River basin has not yet fully dissipated, making it the most suitable time for cultivation.

In just half a day, Xu Qing's magical power had been fully restored. The Red-tailed Monkey and the White Gentleman, having been inspired by the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, remained immersed in a state of profound enlightenment after their magical power was restored.

Xu Qing didn't disturb him. He left his secluded retreat and rode alone along the now calm Turbid River.

During his trip to Zhongzhou, he removed a thorn that blocked the connection between heaven and earth, and at the same time restored some vitality to the mortal world.

In addition, Xu Qing also received the Durenjing reward.

The reward given by the Heavenly General was the Yellow Heaven Great Law, which was actually a Yellow Heaven Flag. Its function was to mobilize yellow winds and sandstorms, and when pushed to its extreme, the land for thousands of miles could be covered by the 'Yellow Heaven'.

Xu Qing inexplicably thought of the Yellow Wind King's Yellow Wind, but that wind was the Samadhi Divine Wind, which required him to hold the wind in his mouth and open his mouth three times to generate wind energy when cultivating.

Huang Tianqi, on the other hand, is the Corpse Fiend Wind, which is quite different from the Separation and Union Wind cultivated by Xu Qing.

The Separation and Union Wind Technique is a method for controlling the spirits of the Mao Jiang, governing the vitality of mountains and forests. A gust of Separation Wind can scatter the true spirit of ghosts, causing them to vanish instantly, while a gust of Union Wind can cause plants to grow.
Huang Tianfeng's method is not very effective against ghosts and spirits; it is specifically designed for those who cultivate righteous methods, officials protected by purple aura, and monarchs protected by imperial aura.
Simply put, it means breaking down all disparities in status and overcoming all obstacles of fate. As long as you are under the Yellow Heaven and the Yellow Wind blows, everyone is an ordinary citizen. In the Yellow Heaven, you can use supernatural powers and magic, and you can also use the power of martial arts, but you cannot rely on any power outside of yourself.

"The Great Yellow Heaven Law"

Xu Qing looked at the flag in his hand, which was ranked as the highest level of the Heavenly Rank, and vaguely saw the word 'fairness' written on it.

Putting away the flag, Xu Qingfu looked at the rewards given to the Earthly General and the Human General.

There are three rewards, the lowest of which is the Earth-grade Earth Talisman Scripture, which records the methods for making common basic talismans such as the Iron Ox Talisman, Plain Water Talisman, Exorcising Talisman, Pain Relief Talisman, and Marching Talisman.

There is also the lower-grade Heavenly Supernatural Power, where words become law; and the middle-grade Heavenly Scripture of the Southern Pole Cavern Longevity.
Xu Qing, riding his horse, said, "The wind rises."

The next moment, Xu Qing's robes billowed, and a rootless wind suddenly rose around him, covering an area of ​​at least ten miles.

Xu Qing spoke again: "Thunder, rain." As soon as he finished speaking, a thunderclap boomed in the sky, and rolling dark clouds carrying moisture covered an area of ​​ten miles, and in an instant, a torrential rain poured down.

The mourning horse stared wide-eyed at the sky in shock, wondering if its master had become an immortal.
Xu Qing raised an eyebrow and spoke again: "When the wind stops and the rain ceases, the rainbow will appear."

As the mourning horse looked at the suddenly brightening sky and the seven-colored rainbow that appeared in front of it, the whole horse neighed excitedly.

However, at that moment, it suddenly heard Xu Qing say, "Horse, be quiet!"

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The mourning horse opened its mouth wide and neighed silently. Its initial excitement was replaced by fear, because it had truly become mute!

Once the surroundings quieted down, Xu Qing, encouraged, immediately focused his mind and excitedly shouted, "The corpses are coming!"

The surroundings remained calm and peaceful.

"Corpses! Corpses! I want corpses! Give me ten thousand corpses!"

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However, there was nothing unusual.

Xu Qing then changed his tune, saying, "Open the path to heaven, connect yin and yang, purify heaven and earth, and bring peace to the world!"

Boom!

Several bolts of lightning descended from the sky, aimed directly at the person who was about to make a wish.

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Xu Qing narrowly escaped from holding her breath.

This is just sore loser!
Xu Qing decisively activated the Blood Lake Dharma Realm, and only after consuming tens of thousands of incense sticks did he shut his mouth.

After several more experiments, he finally figured out the general effect and scope of his words becoming law.

Based on his current level of cultivation, his ability to make his words law can only cover a range of ten miles.

Furthermore, things like summoning corpses or calling people do not fall under the category of 'law'.

Furthermore, there are certain limitations to the law of speech; for example, making careless remarks could very likely result in divine retribution.

"A chicken rib."

Xu Qing finally understood that this "words become law" was actually an intelligent life assistant, which could accomplish many things that would otherwise require some effort with just a single sentence.

For example, with the magic of summoning wind and rain, if it were done in the original way, Xu Qing might still need to set up an altar and perform the ritual, but with the ability to make words come true, he only needs to move his mouth.

However, the magical power required to summon wind and rain will not be reduced in the slightest.

Xu Qing shook his head. The remaining Antarctic Cave Profound Longevity Scripture was a method for achieving immortality. When cultivated to its highest level, one could become an immortal and attain the longevity of the Great Chun tree.

This technique is useless to Xu Qing, who has no worries about his lifespan and therefore has no need to cultivate the path to immortality.

However, this Longevity Scripture is for those immortals or shamanic disciples in the Immortal Hall who have good aptitude to cultivate.

"The Antarctic Longevity Scripture... why does that name sound so familiar?"

Xu Qing still remembered what the nameless old woman once told him: If a person wants to become an immortal, he must eliminate the three corpses: the upper corpse Peng Ju; the middle corpse Peng Zhi; and the lower corpse Peng Qiao.

Aside from those who cultivate immortality, in ancient times, there were also celestial beings living together. Later, they were divided into the three realms of Heaven, Earth, and Man. Among them, the celestial beings also had three corpses that were severed: the evil corpse, the yin corpse, and the resentful corpse.

The corpses that now rule the underworld are formed from these three corpses.

"With the Path to Heaven severed, immortals and gods can no longer descend to the mortal realm. So how could the Old Immortal of Nanhua possibly descend?"

Xu Qing recalled the old immortal of Nanhua who had bewitched the Heavenly General, and then, recalling the theory of the formation of the Dharma Corpse, he had a general idea in mind, but he could not confirm it yet.

However, there's no need to confirm it. As long as there's any injustice or shady matter, it's always right to pin it on the corpse!
"drive!"

Xu Qing rode the quiet and obedient funeral horse, enjoying the scenery along the way, feeling relaxed and happy.

Right now, on both banks of the Zhuohe River, all the plants and trees that are close to the river are full of life. Even the dead trees are sprouting new buds. Xu Qing even saw many intelligent wild animals eating the morning dew and cultivating their qi.

This is precisely the transformation of life and death into energy, and the unity of all things.

All things in the world are born from the Tao and ultimately return to the Tao, forming an eternal cycle.

Those who cultivate themselves dedicate their entire lives to breaking free from the cycle of rebirth and attaining transcendence.
Xu Qing rode his mourning horse forward, and when he arrived at a place corresponding to the Yinhe Taiping Taoist Temple, a temple appeared before him.

The plaque in front of the temple only had three large, faded characters: Taiping Temple.

Xu Qing was surprised.

The matter of the Yin River is something that ordinary people could never know. Those who can build temples here must be either insiders or successors of the Way of Peace.

But two thousand years later, will there really still be disciples of the Way of Peace maintaining this temple lineage?

Xu Qing led his horse along, and when they arrived at the simple and tidy temple, he saw an old man and a child sowing wheat seeds outside the door.

"Where do you come from, and what is your purpose in coming here?"

Xu Qing looked at the old Taoist priest, who was dressed in a blue Taoist robe and whose manners were quite proper, and replied, "I heard that there is a Taoist temple of the Heavenly General here, so I came to pay my respects."

The old Taoist priest was clearly taken aback upon hearing this. He looked Xu Qing up and down and said in surprise, "This Taoist temple has not had any worshippers for a long time, but you are the only one to come in the past few years."

"Very well, there are incense and candles in the incense hall, you can go and worship by yourself. This old Taoist has to take the young Taoist to cultivate the new grain, so I won't keep you company."

Xu Qing nodded and then went into the incense hall alone.

The arrangement remained simple, with an incense burner on the old but spotlessly clean altar, opposite which were statues of the Heavenly Emperor, the Earthly Emperor, and the Human Emperor.

Xu Qing picked up three incense sticks and placed them on the table. Just then, a surprised exclamation suddenly came from the right side.

Xu Qing glanced to the side and saw a middle-aged Taoist priest dressed in a Taoist robe carrying scriptures as he walked out.

Although the robe was simpler in design and coarser in fabric, Xu Qing could tell at a glance that it was a Taoist robe in the style of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

"Are you a Taoist priest from the Celestial Master's Mansion?"

Xu Qing narrowed his eyes slightly, and the corpse-sweeping compass in his mind began to search for targets autonomously.

The Taoist priest was taken aback upon hearing this, and then nodded and shook his head, saying, "I am the twenty-sixth Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion, but I am not the current Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion."

Does the Celestial Master's Mansion have branch mansions?
Xu Qing's interest was piqued, and he subconsciously activated his Qi Observation Technique to look behind the Taoist in front of him.

Sure enough, there were two shadows behind the Taoist!
However, the shadow was different in color. Xu Qing had always seen black shadows, but this Taoist's shadow was one black and one blue, which was really strange.
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