Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends
Chapter 409 - 366, Qilin Cliff

Chapter 409: Chapter 366, Qilin Cliff

Taishang spoke leisurely: "The fact that a great number of Primordial Practitioners have fallen to the Heavenly Demon indicates their lack of good heart nature.

We plan to descend to the mortal realm to preach the Dao, to spread the Daoist teachings extensively, using the thoughts of the scriptures to purify the hearts of all beings. With the great Tao in one’s heart, one need not fear the Heavenly Demon."

Bai Jin instinctively thought of the Contention of a Hundred Schools of Thought and the preaching by the Hundred Schools -- could it be for the purpose of combating the Heavenly Demon?

"Master, preaching to enlighten the people seems to be a very slow process!"

Taishang said with deep feeling: "Yet this is the most effective method. Only with the great Dao in their hearts can one truly become an Immortal God; otherwise, no matter how strong, they’re merely a cultivator."

"Bai Jin, you must understand that the existence of the Heavenly Demon Tribulation is needed by the Primordial World; otherwise, it would not receive the assistance of the Heavenly Dao. Do not think about opposing the Heavenly Demon Tribulation, but rather how to adapt to it."

"Thank you for your teaching, Master. Your disciple understands.

Your meaning is to use the Heavenly Demon Tribulation to temper the Primordial Immortals, to help them adapt to the existence of the tribulation and elevate their own moral character."

Taishang nodded slightly and said: "Exactly so!"

"Master, but isn’t the intensity of the current Heavenly Demon Tribulation a bit too much? At this rate, barely one in ten of the Primordial Immortals will survive!"

"Reducing the intensity of the Heavenly Demon Tribulation is not difficult! But this is for you to strategize about."

"Master, won’t the Saints intervene?"

"This is the first trial of the Heavenly Court and Hao Tian’s karma; we Saints shan’t interfere."

"Yes, your disciple understands."

Changing the subject, Bai Jin said with a forced smile: "Master, the Jie Sect was defeated in the battle of Divine Enthronement, and Senior Brother Duobao and Senior Sister Wudang were captured by you.

It has been many days since I have seen my Master, and I miss him dearly, could you perhaps temporarily release Senior Sister Wudang? As for Senior Brother Duobao, it’s up to you to decide!"

"No~ They are still of great use to me!"

"Master, the great use can come from Senior Brother Duobao! Senior Brother Duobao is quite something, big and stout, one word from him carries the weight of two."

Taishang couldn’t help but smile, saying: "Their fate, I have plans for that. You should not inquire further."

"Master, you wouldn’t be considering sending them to Buddhism, would you?" Bai Jin ventured to ask.

Taishang turned his head to look at Bai Jin, his brow slightly furrowing as he said: "How did you come to know of this news?"

"Reporting to Master, it is merely a guess based on the affection of The Three Pure Ones.

Buddhism has swallowed the Qi Fortune of our Jie Sect and stolen the disciples of the Chan Sect; as the leader of The Three Pure Ones, how could you ignore this? You must be planning to take action.

Your Human Sect has few disciples, and now you have detained Senior Brother Duobao and Senior Sister Wudang without returning them, so your disciple boldly speculates that you have a plan involving Senior Brother Duobao and Senior Sister Wudang."

Taishang nodded slightly and said with a smile: "You’ve actually thought this through."

Bai Jin pursed his lips, saying: "Master, you underestimate me; I have made quite a lot of progress over these years."

"Buddhism lacks a Buddha Mother Bodhisattva to fill their rank, and Wudang would fit the role."

Startled, Bai Jin said: "Buddha Mother Bodhisattva changing from Kong Xuan to Wudang Saint?" He quickly continued, "Master, ever since I became a disciple, Senior Sister Wudang has taken care of me. To me, she is like a real sister. I implore you to be merciful."

"I will not!"

"Master, it’s not good for your reputation to bully a weak woman like this!"

"I don’t care!"

"Master, my Master will be angry."

"If he is angry, what about my anger?!"

"Master, my Master has said, there is always a lifeline in everything."

Taishang waved his hand casually, "Roar~" A roar sounded from outside.

Bai Jin looked up outside and saw a Qilin rushing out, carrying a ball of light in its mouth, bursting through the Great Red Heaven.

Inside the Alchemy Hall, a screen appeared, showing a Mo Qilin diving from the sky with a thunderous sound onto a mountain range, transforming into a peak.

Taishang smiled and said, "This cliff is the transformation of the Spiritual Treasure Qilin Seal, with Wudang being suppressed under Qilin Cliff. This is the lifeline I’m giving you. If you have the ability to rescue her, I won’t interfere with Wudang anymore."

Bai Jin replied joyfully, "That’s simple! Thank you, Master."

Taishang glanced at Bai Jin and said, "Don’t think I don’t know your plans. If you borrow the treasure of a Saint to break the Qilin’s suppression, I’ll capture you and send you to Buddhism to become a Buddha Mother Bodhisattva!"

"Cough cough~" Bai Jin coughed twice, looking aggrieved, "Master, aren’t you making things difficult for me?"

Taishang smiled and said, "Didn’t you ask for a lifeline? I have given you one. If you can break this Qilin suppression, I will not trouble Wudang anymore."

"Master, how could I, your disciple, break a suppression that you’ve set?"

Taishang smiled encouragingly, "You must believe in your own strength. If you believe you can do it, then you will surely accomplish it. This is the power of belief, your energy is beyond your imagination."

"Master, you should save that motivational speech for my two Masters!"

Taishang asked with interest, "What is a motivational speech?"

"It’s a very nourishing talk that invigorates the mind and raises one’s spirits after listening!"

Taishang, stroking his beard, said with a laugh, "In that case, I seem quite good at giving motivational speeches. Bai Jin, you should come to the Great Red Heaven more often, I’ll give you more nourishing words."

"Thank you, Master! Master, if I break open the Qilin Cliff, you won’t find an excuse to back out of our deal, will you?"

Taishang said annoyed, "Am I the kind of person who does not keep his word?"

With a forward motion of his hand, there was a humming sound—the Pill Furnace resonated and the lid flew up; multicolored rays of light blossomed from within, and three elixirs slowly rose from the furnace.

Taishang picked up a Jade Bottle nearby, and the three elixirs flew into it one by one, saying, "Bai Jin, if you can rescue Wudang, these three Nine Revolutions Golden Pills are yours to take."

Bai Jin immediately set down the Palm Leaf Fan, full of fighting spirit, and said, "Disciple will give it my all!"

Taishang placed the Jade Bottle aside, chuckling, "Good, the Nine Revolutions Golden Pills are here waiting for you to claim them!"

"Disciple takes his leave!"

Taishang nodded slightly, watching Bai Jin leave until his figure disappeared. It was then that Taishang’s smile faded, and his expression grew solemn.

The issue of the Heavenly Demon Tribulation was far from as straightforward as he said. Just like Bai Jin mentioned, propagating the teachings is a long process. During this period, the Demon Realm will continue to grow stronger. Even if many great sages of Primordial World successfully propagate their teachings and the sages’ scriptures are spread throughout the world, how many can maintain their true hearts in the face of the Heavenly Demon Tribulation? With fierce demonic nature and the fickleness of human nature, as time passes, the Demon Realm will inevitably become stronger and stronger until it can attack back against Primordial World. One must know that behind the Demon Realm stands the terrifyingly strong Demon Ancestor Luo Hou, who once competed with the Taoist Ancestor. He certainly won’t be satisfied with just a mere Demon Realm.

Taishang shook his head with a sigh, touched his head, and felt even more of a headache now. Has my Master become senile? To actually acknowledge the existence of the Heavenly Demon Tribulation— isn’t this creating trouble out of nothing?