Reborn right after ascending to immortality?

Chapter 25 Feeding the Eagle with One's Flesh, Offering One's Body to the Tiger

"Child, would you like some?"

When Nine-Tattooed Dragon awoke, he saw the Human Rejuvenation Pill handed to him by Wang Xuanyang.

He quickly shook his head and said, "I follow the natural body-building route. They say it involves hormones, so I can't take medicine."

Nine-Tattooed Dragon refused to take the pill. Although he had forgotten that he was in the Illusionary Realm of Great Void, deep down he still remembered the thought of killing the Wang family patriarch.

"Natural body tempering, no medicine allowed!"

He grabbed a nearby jar and smashed it over Wang Xuanyang's head.

Although his cultivation had been confiscated, the instincts of the Nine-Striped Dragon Body cultivator remained, and in an instant, he smashed Wang Xuanyang's head until it bled profusely.

Wang Xuanyang had never seen such a reckless person before.

"What kind of physical training are you doing if you don't take medicine!"

"Magic way!"

Enraged, he swallowed several Human Rejuvenation Pills, and the strange limbs hidden deep within his Taoist robe began to grow wildly, with keratin and tentacles breaking free from the constraints of his body.

Amidst splattering blood and flesh, the twisted monster's body burst from its human form and began to fight against the muscular Nine-Striped Dragon.

"I already told you I don't want to take medicine!"

Nine-Dragon tore off Wang Xuanyang's tentacle and roared, "Where are my tattoos? Who changed my skin?"

Without a suitable skin, Wang Xuanyang tore the Nine-Striped Dragon into pieces in an instant, throwing the bones and flesh into the alchemy furnace to refine it.

He picked up the torn human skin from the ground and carefully stitched it back together piece by piece.

That indescribable terror finally hid within the ethereal, otherworldly appearance.

When Wang Xuanyang put on his Taoist robe, he became the kind and amiable Taoist priest he once was.

Nine-Tattooed Dragon naturally cultivated his body, resulting in a body full of muscular muscles that smelled delicious, sizzling as he refined them in the alchemy furnace.

Wang Xuanyang then sprinkled some spices into the alchemy furnace, making it a genuine 'cumin body tempering'.

Because Nine-Dragon died in the Land of Illusion, he also broke free from the Land of Illusion.

The spirit gave the results:
[Category C: Courageous but reckless]

This young man upheld his integrity and was not seduced by the allure of immortality. He displayed remarkable talent in body refinement and inflicted some damage on the Wang family patriarch.

Although Nine-Dragon didn't kill the Wang family patriarch, he at least managed to escape from the Illusionary Realm, so he survived and got some credit.

"This child is simple-minded and pure in body training, but he is simple-minded and lacks cultural knowledge. He is a good prospect for sports."

"You may join my Qiongqi Sect."

The elders of the Qiongqi Sect marveled at Nine-Tattooed Dragon's performance.

While "brave but reckless" may seem like a derogatory term, it is not a negative one for body cultivators. On the contrary, it is a purely positive term.

Having courage means he dares to do dangerous tasks, such as mining in the depths of the Netherworld.

Those who are unprepared are even rarer; those with a simple and honest nature will not have any doubts about doing more dangerous tasks while receiving the same salary.

At the same time, those with the power of 'Opening the Heavenly Gate' would regret missing out on such a promising talent; it's a real shame this guy got tattooed.

"This kid was pretty good, but he ultimately didn't succeed, what a pity."

"I've already said it, physical training can't compare to taking medicine."

Vice Minister Li nodded, then asked the old monk from the nearby Bodhi Temple:
"Fellow Daoist, I've heard that one of the abbots of your Bodhi Temple's subordinate sect, 'Luohan Temple,' also participated in this grand trial?"

The old monk smiled and nodded.
“Excellent. Benefactor, you can rest assured that we Buddhist practitioners, whether in the Nine Netherworlds or Kunlun, will uphold the Buddhist heart of selflessness and compassion.”

"Now, my purpose in going down to the mortal realm is merely to support the Buddhist construction in the Nine Netherworlds, and to alleviate poverty and provide educational assistance."

"Let's see how this host performs," ​​Vice Minister Li said with a smile.

"Amitabha."

The Flower Monk opened his eyes and saw the horrific scene before him, where flesh and blood were used as bait and bones were used as elixirs. He was overcome with grief and lamented the suffering of mortals and the evil of immortals. Two lines of tears slid down his cheeks.

He lived up to his reputation as the former abbot of Luohan Temple, and was not bewitched by the illusion of the Great Void.

Although his cultivation level is gone, his golden body remains.

The golden Buddha light lingered deep within the Flower Monk's soul, manifesting outwards, unlike the Nine-Dragon Tattoo, which was easily washed away.

"Why are you crying? People need to eat, and it needs to rain; this is the way of nature."

Wang Xuanyang said with a sinister laugh, "Immortals don't eat mortals, so why would they eat your flesh and blood?"

"Alas."

The Flower Monk clasped his hands together, his face filled with compassion, and said:
“In ancient times, the Buddha cut off his own flesh to feed an eagle and his own body to feed a tiger, offering his body to the world and returning it to the Great Way, in order to transcend the suffering of all living beings.”

"Now, this humble monk should also follow the example of the sages and offer up this body and flesh to you all, which can be considered as creating a new pagoda of merit."

"If that's the case, then please eat this humble monk."

The monk Hua's words moved everyone on the viewing platform. He was truly a high-ranking monk under the jurisdiction of Bodhi Temple; his enlightenment was so profound, a truly great deed. Emulating the stories of the Patriarch who "cut off his own flesh to feed the eagle" and "feed his own body to the tiger," the monks of Bodhi Temple all smiled, clasped their hands in prayer, and expressed their joy and praise.

"This is the true Buddha, who teaches the demons by his own example and saves all sentient beings with his life."

Vice Minister Li also praised it, saying with joy, "It's like the Buddha cutting off his own flesh to teach the eagle and tiger; it's truly a great act of merit."

At this very moment, within the Realm of Illusion.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuanyang ordered his men to throw the Flower Monk into the furnace.

I've never heard of such a despicable request.

In the past, mortals were used as medicinal materials, but this time, cultivators are used as medicinal materials, so the effect will definitely be extraordinary!

Because of the influence of the Great Void, Wang Xuanyang had no doubt about when his illegitimate son had started practicing Buddhism.

Wang Xuanyang also specially added a massive amount of Ganoderma lucidum to enhance the elixir's efficacy. The master was plump and robust, with a physique equivalent to five people, a truly enlightened high monk, and an excellent material for alchemy.

As Wang Xuanyang had predicted, after the furnace was opened, Buddhist energy soared into the sky, and fifteen Rejuvenating Pills were refined in one go, shining like golden relics. This was the ultimate manifestation of merit.

Wang Xuanyang was overjoyed. Wouldn't our Taoist master become a Buddha or ascend to immortality after eating this?
We will no longer need to arrest those refugees.

He ate ten of them himself, and then gave one to each of his four trusted henchmen. The remaining one was crushed into medicinal residue and soaked in water. Every household in Wangjia Village took a bowl of it home to drink.

Small workshops use potent ingredients, and their elixirs are incredibly effective.

The remarkable effects of the medicine were achieved that very night.

The entire village of Wangjia, comprising three thousand households, has contracted venereal disease.

Wang Xuanyang and his close associates were particularly severely affected by the disease.

He ate ten in one go, and by then his whole body was rotting, covered with countless pustules, and all his hair had fallen out. The problem was most serious in his lower body, which was completely rotten and festering.

The robe was covered with tentacles and other foreign objects, all of which were covered with small blisters, which looked like tiny eyes.

This appearance is even more indescribable than the ineffable; it is the very appearance of an ancient god!
The "Flower Willow Golden Body" practiced by the Flower Monk is just that terrifying.

In ancient times, the medical environment was very poor, and coupled with the fact that they were consuming elixirs of the highest quality, two of Wang Xuanyang's confidants did not survive, and a plague struck Wangjia Village, killing one-fifth of its population.

Fortunately, Wang Xuanyang's cultivation was nearing the Core Formation stage. After consuming ten pills, he survived, but his cultivation level was greatly reduced, falling to the Foundation Establishment stage. Moreover, he permanently lost his fertility.

Because he had lost all his hair and was infertile, he was considered to have been converted into a monk.

As Vice Minister Li said, the Flower Monk truly embodied the spirit of "teaching demons through his own example and saving sentient beings with his life."

This is truly a great act of merit.

After this incident...

Wangjia Village learned its lesson, destroyed the cellars, and from then on turned over a new leaf and reformed itself.

During the pharmaceutical manufacturing process, medical hygiene must be strictly observed, and gloves and masks must be worn at all times!

[The End of Taixu]

The Flower Monk died in the illusion, and then awoke in reality. The Land of Illusion gave him a very high evaluation: [A]

[Feeding the demon with one's own body]

This young man, compassionate and selfless, killed sixty members of the Wang family village, killed two Foundation Establishment cultivators, and severely injured the Wang family patriarch. He made outstanding contributions to the safety of medicines throughout the Tai Shang royal court.

The third review has a high weighting, and because of the extremely high rating of Grade A, Hua Heshang's ranking soared instantly, surpassing Mei Yun and An Sheng, and temporarily taking first place.

When the Flower Monk saw that his ranking had surpassed An Sheng's, a cold smile appeared on his lips. He had finally gotten his revenge.

Impermanent Demon Child, you forced this humble monk into all of this.

"Excellent, the perfect way to clear the level."

The eldest daughter of the Su family stood up and applauded, sincerely praising, "As expected of the master of the former Luohan Temple, his enlightenment far surpasses that of these lowly beings from the Netherworld."

"Whether it is his unwavering character or his selfless morality, this master is impeccable."

"At their own expense, they not only raised the hygiene awareness of the ancients, but also promoted the reform of medical and health care. The immortal realm is in dire need of such reformist talents."

"Adding to his high scores in the first two trials, all things considered, he is the top scorer in this major trial."

Both righteous sects and demonic groups gave it near-perfect reviews.

"Do you think that the Impermanent Demon Prince or Young Master Mei still has a chance to surpass the Master?"

"That's utterly delusional. A wicked demon who oozes pus, and a swordsman who's afraid of blood and faints at the sight of blood—take their heads?"

"Especially that so-called Third Young Master Mei, he fainted on the spot as soon as he entered the blood pool."

The secret that Mei Yun was unwilling to mention was originally known only to the Su and Mei families.

However, thanks to the deliberate spread of the eldest daughter of the Su family, the secret of the Third Young Master Mei has already spread among the younger generation in Kunlun.

"If there were a more perfect way to pass this level, I would swallow this Buddha's Rejuvenation Pill right now!"

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(End of this chapter)