Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect
Chapter 303 - 277 [Constrained by Prejudice, the Demon is Buddha] (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 303: Chapter 277 [Constrained by Prejudice, the Demon is Buddha] (Please Subscribe)

After much deliberation, Xuanqing decided not to go to the Chaos Origin Sea, but instead used the Space-Time Great Dao to leave a spatial coordinate near it.

The Void Channel of the Ancient Starry Sky appeared to be one-way, possibly because when Xuanqing refined the "Qianyuan Realm," he had inadvertently damaged the void structure, rendering it impossible to return by the same path.

However, Xuanqing still had an incarnation in the Primordial World; following the subtle guidance of Karma, returning to Primordial was not a difficult feat.

The reason he left a spatial coordinate here was to explore the Chaos Origin Sea in the future and recover his lost Companion Chaos Spirit Treasure.

Fate Compass!

Just now, he had felt a mysterious sensation – the pull of the Fate Dao, pointing deep into the Spirit Treasure Graveyard within the Chaos Origin Sea!

Luo Hou had not deceived him; after the Heavenly Creation calamity, most of the Companion Spirit Treasures of the Chaos Demon Gods had fallen into the Chaos Origin Sea after being shattered by Pangu.

Only, in the dark recesses of his mind, he also felt a hint of crisis, as delving deep now might very well awaken Pangu’s contingency.

This was an intuition!

Without absolute certainty, he would not venture into the Chaos Origin Sea.

And after leaving the spatial coordinate, he did not linger in chaos but followed the guidance towards the direction of the Primordial World.

...

As Xuanqing returned to the Primordial World, the realm was anything but tranquil, particularly with the emergence of several Saint-level beings.

Whether it was Yang Mei the Great Immortal, Yuan Feng, or the briefly appearing Karma Demon, all could derail the Primordial World’s fate from its original path.

Furthermore, Zhen Yuanzi becoming an Earth Dao Saint and the return of several Great Divine Ability wielders acted as the catalyst for a shift in the existing structure of the Primordial World.

With the increase in Earth Dao strength, a struggle for the mandate of fortune with Heavenly Dao and Human Dao was inevitable!

The Dragon Clan had been quiet, adopting an ever lower profile, as if the return of the Ancestor Dragon was just an illusion witnessed by everyone.

The Phoenix Clan, on the other hand, announced the return of Thunderbird, Wind, Kong Xuan and others with high profile, for the morale of the Phoenix Clan needed bolstering now.

The Witch Clan also loudly announced the return of Qiang Liang, Xi Zi, Zhu Rong, and Gonggong, four Ancestor Witches, which significantly boosted the Witch Clan’s fortune.

The Qilin Clan, however, like the Dragon Clan, had chosen to lie dormant for the time being.

But the first thing the Jade Qilin did after her return was to visit Yuxu Palace, thanking Yuanshi Tianzun for his protection over Sibuxiang over the years, and also retrieving the "Qilin Seal" from Sibuxiang.

That was a Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure of the Qilin Clan, a suppressor of the clan’s fortune, which was temporarily in the hands of Sibuxiang after the fall of the Primordial Qilin.

Regrettably...

Sibuxiang was somewhat underwhelming; even after cleansing the Karma and receiving teachings from Yuanshi Tianzun, he had only reached the realm of Daluo Golden Immortal.

At that moment, Shen Gongbao looked at Sibuxiang with a face of regret: "Sibuxiang Daoist, that is the Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure left to you by your father, and you just gave it unconditionally to Jade Qilin?"

His tenure as a disciple of the Chan Sect was the briefest, although Yuanshi Tianzun greatly valued him; however, figures like Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi, who were proud and aloof, naturally never grew close to him – a creature with horns and fur. His only good relationships within the Chan Sect were with Sibuxiang and the True Man of Yellow Dragon.

Half a relation could also be accounted for Yun Zhongzi!

But Yun Zhongzi, after mentoring Yu the Great and having his merit reach Perfection, was now wandering through Primordial in search of a chance for Dao verification and was temporarily not in Kunlun Mountain.

Prejudice in the human heart is like a mountain, no matter how hard you try, it cannot be shifted the slightest; thus, if it were Yuanshi Tianzun trying to make changes now, it wouldn’t be something that could be accomplished overnight.

In the eyes of figures like Guang Chengzi, Yuanshi Tianzun was merely acting on a whim by taking in Shen Gongbao, a creature with horns and fur, as a disciple!

Soon enough, they believed, Shen Gongbao would be cast aside by Yuanshi Tianzun, just like the True Man of Yellow Dragon, relegated to the periphery among the disciples of the Chan Sect.

Know that the True Man of Yellow Dragon is an Innate creature, transmuted from the earth’s ley lines; and yet, because he was born from the Dragon Clan, after transformation he inherently carried some Karma. His progress in cultivation was slow, often prompting Yuanshi Tianzun to sigh.

Shen Gongbao’s talents were naturally inferior to those of the True Man of Yellow Dragon. Given how it was already with the Yellow Dragon, in their view, Shen Gongbao would eventually be spurned by the teacher.

"Ah, the human heart!"

As a Saint, Yuanshi Tianzun clearly saw this situation, but he also knew that this state was not something that could be changed in a short time.

He couldn’t help but remember what Xuanqing had said to him in the Main God Space, and began to reflect on whether his approach to his disciples had been too biased.

Previously, he wouldn’t have cared, but with Xuanqing’s reminder, he noticed that the Chan Sect’s direct disciples had formed several different factions.

In the short term, there wouldn’t be any hidden dangers, but in the long run, the Chan Sect might face internal strife, even to the point of disciples turning on each other.

Meanwhile, faced with Shen Gongbao’s inquiry, Sibuxiang couldn’t help but shake his head: "The Qilin Seal, in my hands, can’t exert its true power. My brother is more suitable to wield it!"

Indeed, after the Dragon Counter Calamity, if it hadn’t been for the accidental fall of Jade Qilin, the Primordial Qilin would not have chosen him to bear the future of the Qilin Clan!

Sibuxiang was quite self-aware.

The fact that he survived the Dragon Counter Calamity was only because he had poor talent and low cultivation; it wasn’t his turn to participate in battles!

Now, under the Saint’s banner, free from myriad calamities, there was nothing undesirable about it.

Witnessing the "tanking" attitude of Si Bu Xiang, Shen Gongbao blazed with anger and sighed, "Don’t you wish to showcase your worth before our teacher?"

Si Bu Xiang shook his head, "Some things are destined from birth! No matter how hard you try, you can’t surpass a casual remark from a Saint! With that being the case, what’s the point in trying to show off?"

Hearing this, Shen Gongbao’s beard and hair bristled as he declared adamantly, "I don’t believe in destiny! I will prove that even a salted fish can turn over one day!"

"Definitely!"

Shen Gongbao knew his luck was abysmal since childhood, orphaned early and bringing disaster to any faction he joined.

Therefore, he treasured every opportunity to rise above others one day.

When he learned that Yuanshi Tianzun had taken notice of him and accepted him as a disciple of the Chan Sect, he couldn’t believe it and even thought he was under the spell of a heart demon!

After all...

Yuanshi Tianzun’s distaste for the Demon Clan was hardly a secret in the Primordial World.

"There is indeed something commendable!"

The conversation between Shen Gongbao and Si Bu Xiang naturally could not be concealed from Yuanshi Tianzun. Though Shen Gongbao’s talents were poor, his resolve was exceptionally firm.

And as a Saint, Yuanshi Tianzun possessed many methods to improve one’s aptitude, such as the "Yellow Center Plum," a single one of which could elevate one to the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm.

Thinking this, he immediately called Shen Gongbao to Yuxu Palace and imparted a Divine Skill to him.

Infinite Seal!

The foremost of the Primordial Nine Seals, it directly evolved into the Yin Yang Seal, Four Phase Seal, Primordial Heart Seal and Void Seal, and also gave birth to the Dao Yi Seal and Heavenly Creation Seal.

This Seal Technique originated from the primordial absence of celestial secrets and could incorporate and devour myriad Great Dao Laws. Generally, it was only passed on to direct disciples of the Chan Sect.

"This..."

Shen Gongbao was rather overwhelmed by favor.

He knew what the "Infinite Seal" represented. Currently, within the Chan Sect, only the Twelve Golden Immortals, Nanji Daoist, and Yun Zhongzi were once imparted with this Seal Technique, yet none had completely mastered it.

"Don’t say I haven’t given you an opportunity!"

Yuanshi Tianzun sat upon his cloud throne, holding the "Three Treasures Jade Ruyi," with Infinite Brightness radiating from behind his head, "This Infinite Seal is the origin of many of the Chan Sect’s Divine Powers! Alas, no one has grasped its true essence, only able to comprehend the other Divine Skills derived from this Seal Technique!"

"I am also aware that, as part of the Demon Clan, you’ve faced some ostracism within the Chan Sect! Now, I give you a chance to prove yourself!"

"If you can comprehend the Infinite Seal, I will take you as my direct disciple, and you shall replace Guang Chengzi to become the Striking Bell Golden Immortal of Yuxu Palace!"

Yuanshi Tianzun’s words struck Shen Gongbao’s heart like thunder. He was utterly moved and hastily kowtowed reverently to Yuanshi Tianzun.

"Disciple, thank you for your generous gift!"

To Shen Gongbao, no Spiritual Treasure compared to an opportunity to prove oneself; he wanted Yuanshi Tianzun to regard him with new respect.

"Go then!"

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded in satisfaction.

However, when Shen Gongbao returned to his cave dwelling, he diligently pondered over the imprint of the "Infinite Seal" but saw only nothingness amid the endless Chaos.

He didn’t doubt that Yuanshi Tianzun was deceiving him; he had asked Real Man Huang Long before, whose Divine Skill imprint was also a void.

As the foremost of the Primordial Nine Seals, the "Infinite Seal" was profoundly mystical, the fountainhead of Chan Sect’s Daoist techniques. How could it be something an ordinary cultivator could understand?

Not even the Twelve Golden Immortals, and Nanji Daoist and Yun Zhongzi could grasp it thoroughly; up to this day, haven’t they all comprehended nothing?

If he could not fathom an apex Divine Skill that even the Twelve Golden Immortals failed to decipher, turning the impossible into possible, how could his teacher ever see him in a new light?

If he were to comprehend the "Infinite Seal," wouldn’t he be able to inherit the Dao legacy of the Chan Sect in the future?

At the same moment, the two Sages of the Western Buddhist Sect were imparting scripture and teachings to their disciples, yet... Jin Naluo below was somewhat distracted.

A streak of demonic qi flashed across his brow, belonging to Demon Luo, but even Jieyin and Zhunti did not notice Jin Naluo’s anomaly.

When the Demon Realm shattered long ago, Demon Luo, born from Nuwa’s Mother-child Creation Divine Light and having most of its essence destroyed during an onslaught by Great Divine Powers, fled with a remnant soul.

Over the years, it had taken root in Jin Naluo’s spiritual platform, merging seamlessly with the Buddhist teachings. However, today, Jieyin mentioned the Demon Buddha Dao.

"The Demon Path is also a path of refinement!"

"Only through countless hardships can one achieve the supreme true Buddha. As long as the Dao heart remains unswerving, the Demon Path too can be transformed into nourishment for the Buddha Tao!"

"Transition from Buddha to demon, and then attain Nirvana from within the demon, to realize the ultimate Demon Buddha Dao Fruit!"

The voice of Jieyin Daoist, resonated like the tolling of a massive bell, echoing in Jin Naluo’s ears. It was this scripture that led to the revival of Demon Luo’s will.

Though only a sprout, it planted a deep Demon Seed in Jin Naluo’s heart.

The demon is essentially Buddha!

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