Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect
Chapter 248 - 235 "Blessing and Misfortune Go Hand in Hand, Entangled Karma" (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 248: Chapter 235 "Blessing and Misfortune Go Hand in Hand, Entangled Karma" (Please Subscribe)

After investigating that world, Xuanqing returned to the Undying Volcano and continued to endlessly infuse Innate Qi into the mountain’s core.

He pondered; one mustn’t abandon food due to choking, if the Undying Volcano could be refined into the "Eternal Furnace", it would undoubtedly be of great benefit to the Primordial World.

Moreover, if he could control this "Eternal Furnace", he might gain favor from Earth Dao, thus adding a few Earth Dao Saints to the Three Xuan Sects.

Of course, before Yuanshi Tianzun replaces the Heavenly Dao with his own, he must control the amount of Innate Qi he converts each time.

Some things, you can choose not to use, but you must have them in your grasp.

This is undoubtedly a massive undertaking!

The crater of the Undying Volcano alone spans tens of millions of miles; including the surrounding mountains, it covers hundreds of millions of miles. Refining it into an Innate Spiritual Treasure will not be easy.

Even if he continuously transforms Innate Qi with a Chaos Spirit Treasure in hand and merges it into the mountain, it is estimated that it would take several eons.

Furthermore, to ensure the "Eternal Furnace" functions properly, not only does the Undying Volcano require remodelling, but the Returning Ruins suppressed by the Dragon Clan also need some work.

It’s a task that carries heavy responsibility and stretches far into the distance!

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At the same time, Zhao Gongming also stumbled his way to Golden Turtle Island. If not for the protection of Merit, he might have fallen into demonic corruption under that resentful force.

Upon seeing Zhao Gongming’s condition, Tongtian Sect Master couldn’t help but be shocked: "Gongming, what happened to you? It looks as though you’re showing signs of demonic corruption?"

For Zhao Gongming, he had a lot of regard; although not a Direct Disciple, as the most senior external disciple, his status was not inferior to that of Direct Disciples.

Wudang Saint Mother also hurried over: "Disciple brother Gongming, has someone cursed you?"

Zhao Gongming sought protection from Tongtian Sect Master while shaking his head: "I don’t know, there seems to be an issue with my dual good and evil corpses! The incense is toxic, a surge of resentment took control of them and tried to erode me; if not for the shield of Merit, I would have fallen into the Demon Path!"

Tongtian Sect Master’s expression turned cold: "What a cunning Luo Hou, to dare scheme against my disciple!"

Although he didn’t know the specifics, within the Primordial World, the only one capable of such schemes, aside from Luo Hou, Tongtian Sect Master couldn’t think of anyone else.

Then, he turned to look towards the direction of Heavenly Court: "There must be trouble in Heavenly Court, with stars dimmed, this seems to be a sign of the Heavenly Court changing rulers!"

"What?"

Hearing this, Wudang Saint Mother was greatly alarmed: "Then our sister Jin Ling, brother Luo Xuan, and Feathered Immortal disciple brother, don’t they face mortal danger?"

Within the Heavenly Court, disciples of Jie Sect were not in the minority. Besides Zhao Gongming’s good and evil corpses, there was Feathered Immortal, who held the Thunder Department, Luo Xuan with the Fire Department, Jin Ling Saint Mother in charge of the Dou Department, and Lv Yue heading the Plague Department; all four departments of thunder, fire, combat, and plague were now under the responsibility of Jie Sect disciples.

In addition, some Star Gods and Celestial Officials also happen to be Jie Sect disciples.

Zhao Gongming is a Quasi-Saint who has Slashed Second Corpse, he couldn’t resist; what about Luo Xuan, Lv Yue, Feathered Immortal who are only at the level of Daluo Golden Immortal Cultivation and have no powerful Magic Treasures in hand, how could they possibly fend off Luo Hou’s schemes?

Tongtian Sect Master frowned slightly: "Although Jin Ling’s name is attached to the Heavenly Court, her true form is in the Ancient Starry Sky, plus there is the Celestial Stars Battle Formation; even if Luo Hou personally acted, there wouldn’t be no movement at all! It’s Luo Xuan and the others who may have already become puppets of Luo Hou by now!"

"Furthermore, the disciples of my second brother Nanji and Taiyi are probably in great jeopardy now!"

"If I’m not mistaken, the other party might have used the Investiture of the Gods as a medium, infusing resentment of countless beings of the Primordial World into the incense, thus eroding the divine positions of many gods in Heavenly Court."

While analyzing, Tongtian Sect Master unleashed the Green Duckweed Sword, slashing out a supreme sword light that completely eradicated the resentment within Zhao Gongming’s spirit platform.

Zhao Gongming immediately came back to clarity.

But immediately after, he frowned again because that sword of Tongtian Sect Master was a temporary solution, not addressing the root cause, as resentment was still continuously arising.

Tongtian Sect Master spoke up: "The target of Luo Hou is not you, but the divine positions in Heavenly Court. If we don’t solve the root of the problem, as your mentor, I can only temporarily suppress it for you! Of course, if you are willing to abandon your dual good and evil corpses, give up the divine positions of Wind God and the Real Lord of the Black Tiger Altar, then these resentful forces could not erode your true body!"

Be it a curse or contamination, they both require a medium, and what Luo Hou is targeting are the divine positions currently occupied by Zhao Gongming’s good and evil corpses.

"This..."

Naturally, Zhao Gongming was reluctant.

Putting aside the divine positions in Heavenly Court, they relate to his Dao path, and if he were to abandon his good and evil corpses, he doesn’t have additional Spiritual Treasures to Slash Second Corpse again!

"Don’t worry!"

Seeing this, Tongtian Sect Master hastened to reassure him: "Your mentor will solve this problem for you!"

However, in reality, he wasn’t very sure either; he feared not fighting Luo Hou, but that Luo Hou might have hidden the Investiture of the Gods directly.

Unless they resolve the tactics of the medium itself, even if he killed Luo Hou a million times, the resentment of beings eroding the divine positions of Heavenly Court would not stop.

It’s success or failure on the common people, Luo Hou has indeed grasped the soft spot of the Divine Dao.

"Wudang, take Gongming to the Undying Volcano, I remember Xuanqing has an Innate Spiritual Treasure that can resolve all sorts of negativity!"

"I’ll visit Kunlun Mountain!"

Tongtian Sect Master immediately instructed Wudang Saint Mother.

He cut off most of Zhao Gongming’s resentment, and coupled with the Heavenly Dao Merit on him, there won’t be a risk of falling into the Demon Path in short term.

But in all cases, one must prepare for the worst, and he must take responsibility for Zhao Gongming.

"Yes!"

Wudang Saint Mother immediately took the order.

As for the Tongtian Sect Master, he instantly carved a Void Channel with the power of Heavenly Dao, arriving at Kunlun Mountain in just a blink of an eye.

"Second brother, something’s gone wrong!"

At the same time, Taiching feeling the urgency from Tongtian Sect Master’s message also rushed to Kunlun Mountain instantly and realized the seriousness of the situation.

"Luo Hou, courting death!"

Yuanshi Tianzun was furiously unrestrained; Luo Hou’s aggression towards the Heavenly Court undoubtedly struck his most vulnerable spot - Nanji and Taiyi are both in the Heavenly Court!

He speculated that the other party likely intended to use the lives in the Heavenly Court, including Nanji and Taiyi, as leverage to coerce him into returning the Divine Authority of the Demon Path he had taken.

"No compromises!"

Taiching also stated his position: "If we compromise, all our previous efforts will have been in vain! And Luo Hou’s arrogance will grow even more!"

After contemplation, he said: "I will go to the Demon Realm to confront Luo Hou. The two of you should head to the Heavenly Court and see if you can rescue Nanji and Taiyi and others!"

Just a moment ago, he deduced that since Luo Hou’s true body remained in the Primordial Demon Realm, Taiyi and Nanji were likely still somewhere within the Heavenly Court.

Tongtian Sect Master frowned upon hearing this: "Big brother, after all, the Primordial Demon Realm is Luo Hou’s territory, and with Taowu and Qiongqi there, it seems quite dangerous. Why not I accompany you?"

"There’s no need!"

Taiching laughed: "Have you forgotten the Divine Skills I’ve comprehended? Besides, with Tai Chi Diagram in hand, who in this world can stop me?"

He possessed the Innate Treasure, "Tai Chi Diagram," which might not have the strongest offensive power, but could guarantee his safety through the "Other Shore Golden Bridge."

Once he uses the "Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Linglong Treasure Tower" to buy some time, he can always leave through a Void Channel created by "Tai Chi Diagram" at will.

Taiching continued: "If Luo Hou’s true body remains in the Demon Realm, he must be very confident. There may still be his backup plans left within the Heavenly Court!"

"You two need to be careful!"

As for asking for Nuwa’s help, he did not consider it, not only because it would incur a debt of karma, but he also feared Luo Hou might launch another diversionary attack.

It would be best to keep a few Saints in the Primordial World for safety’s sake lest the events at the Four Poles happen again, for if they do, the three of them would bear a great sin.

"Alright!"

Yuanshi Tianzun immediately nodded.

He trusted Taiching highly, knowing he would not act without certainty.

Taiching nodded slightly and immediately brought out the "Tai Chi Diagram," opened up the Void Channel, while Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Sect Master went towards the Heavenly Court.

Simultaneously, Wudang Saint Mother had brought Zhao Gongming near the Undying Volcano. There was a barrier set by the will of the Heavenly Dao, preventing their entry, and they could only call out to Xuanqing from outside.

Upon hearing their call, Xuanqing immediately dispatched an avatar to leave the Undying Volcano: "Wudang, my junior sister, and Gongming, my junior brother, what brings you two here?"

"It’s a long story!"

Zhao Gongming’s expression darkened as he then recounted his own experiences and Tongtian Sect Master’s speculations.

"World Purification Divine Light!"

After grasping the full picture, Xuanqing immediately released a Divine Skill. Although the "Twelve Grade Purifying World White Lotus" had already fused into the "Refining Dao Furnace," he had comprehended the Dao contained within it and naturally could wield the Power of Cleansing.

The Divine Light spread, blanketing the void with white lotuses, instantly purging the resentment affecting Zhao Gongming, but like the Tongtian Sect Master’s approach, it was a temporary fix, not a cure.

Unless the medium was removed, new resentments would continue to arise even after purging the current ones.

Xuanqing contemplated before taking out the "Nine Grade Merit Golden Lotus" he had infused with merit, temporarily lending it to Zhao Gongming to protect his spirit platform.

"With this item, coupled with the merits you’ve accumulated before, those resentments won’t erode your Dao heart in the short term!"

He, in fact, had a way to resolve this, by using the Divine Skill "Life Exchange" to forcibly transfer Zhao Gongming’s Divine Authority onto other beings.

However, he wouldn’t use this method unless it was absolutely necessary since it would cause Zhao Gongming to permanently lose control over his good and evil corpses.

Now, as long as the "Investiture of the Gods" is recovered and the manipulations on it are resolved, there’s still a chance for Zhao Gongming’s good and evil corpses to return to normalcy.

"There might be some trouble!"

Xuanqing stimulated the power of fate to peer into the future prospects, but found that in nine out of ten futures, the Heavenly Court collapses, descending into the Human World.

An omen of great disaster!

If it were someone else, it might not have such a big impact, but in the Heavenly Realm’s thirty-six heavens, twenty-four were evolved from Zhao Gongming’s "Ocean Stabilizing Pearl."

If the Heavenly Court collapsed into the Human World, Zhao Gongming would bear the brunt of it.

No matter who caused it, those twenty-four heavens are inextricably linked to Zhao Gongming, and it’s very likely they will bring boundless karma upon him.

After thinking it through, Xuanqing also gave Zhao Gongming the "Karma Fire Red Lotus Seed" he had obtained from Minghe: "Junior brother, you must prepare for the worst!"

"If all futures become void, this seed may help you turn danger into safety."

Later, using the power of Refining Dao, he forcefully broke through a strand of the Heavenly Dao prohibition, escorting Zhao Gongming and Wudang Saint Mother into the Undying Volcano.

With a flicker of thoughts, Xuanqing shared a portion of the Dao Fruit’s power with Wudang Saint Mother: "Wudang, my junior sister, please help me suppress the Undying Volcano temporarily. I’m off to the Heavenly Court to see if I can lend a hand to Master!"

"Alright!"

Wudang Saint Mother immediately nodded in agreement.

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