The First Demon of the Chan Sect
Chapter 130 - 130 76 Proving the Dao on the Netherworld River Part 1

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The Twelve-Grade Karma Fire Red Lotus was collected, and the water level of the Blood Pond seemed to drop a few notches, bubbling and frothing in a fresh red color, like human blood boiling, creating an indescribably eerie sight.

“Boom!”

Suddenly, a loud explosion rang out, and the entire pond of blood-red liquid burst open, splashing water everywhere, imbued with a scorching sensation that seared into one’s spleen and lungs.

The pond water was disappearing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In just the time it takes to brew a pot of tea, the dark red sediment at the bottom of the pond was exposed, and right in its center, there lay a palm-sized Array Diagram, lying there quietly.

Li Qingming casually picked up the Array Diagram, flipped it over to inspect it, completely ignoring the stunned Netherworld River beside him.

The Array Diagram was an irregular polygon, flickering with a soft green light.

Coupled with a strand of bright red tassel underneath, it was reminiscent of the Chinese knot from the Great China of his previous life.

Li Qingming turned the Array Diagram over and saw that a small, rather simple piece of Incomplete Jade was tightly attached to the back of the diagram.

Carefully prying off the jade that was firmly attached to the Array Diagram, Li Qingming felt extremely puzzled.

How could such a small, broken piece of jade escape the eyes of the Heavenly Dao?

If it weren’t for Li Qingming’s Qiankun Map, which has the ability to monitor the Universe Cycle, both he and his companion might have missed these numerous Spiritual Treasures.

Li Qingming tossed the Array Diagram to the still dazed Netherworld River, and his Primordial Spirit eagerly explored the Incomplete Jade.

After an entire stick of incense had burned, Li Qingming looked up to the sky and laughed heartily: “Hahaha, truly heaven helps me!

Creation, creation!” His bold laughter almost made the entire valley and land collapse as if heaven and earth were about to cave in.

You ask why he was so overjoyed?

Originally, after the Pan Gu God created heaven and earth, the Heavenly Dao Treasure, Creation Jade Disc, couldn’t withstand the pressure of creation and burst apart, splitting into three pieces.

The biggest piece was obtained by Taoist Ancestor Hong Jun, and the remaining two pieces escaped into the Void, leaving no trace.

And this small piece of broken jade that Li Qingming held in his hand was one of the two missing pieces.

Although the Creation Jade Disc is known to inscribe the Great Dao, each part records different aspects of the Great Dao.

The small piece of Incomplete Creation Jade Disc that he acquired focused specifically on the Dao of stealth and concealment!

The rest of the inscribed miscellaneous stuff is not worth mentioning!

But don’t underestimate the seemingly trivial Dao of stealth and concealment!

Once Li Qingming refines this fragment of the Creation Jade Disc, if he wishes to do things without others knowing, not to mention the Saints, even Taoist Ancestor Hong Jun who is unified with the Heavenly Dao would have no chance of detecting it.

For Li Qingming, this was like timely help in the snow.

After all, there ware some things he did that simply couldn’t stand the light of day!

Suddenly hearing Li Qingming’s wild laughter startled Netherworld River, who thought Li Qingming had encountered some mischief again.

“Fellow Daoist, Fellow Daoist?” Netherworld River gently tugged at Li Qingming, asking, “Why do you behave so unrestrainedly, Fellow Daoist?”

Li Qingming wouldn’t reveal the matter of the Creation Jade Disc, so he softly replied: “I am merely happy for Fellow Daoist.

With the assistance of these numerous Spiritual Treasures, would not your Cultivation advance to the next level?”

Having said that, Li Qingming poured out all the Magic Treasures he had collected in the Qiankun Gourd onto the ground.

The several Spiritual Treasures that had been used in the formation for many years had all returned to simplicity, their brilliance concealed.

Now that the Array’s Binding was gone, they naturally shone with great radiance, displaying their vibrant colors!

Netherworld River’s expression revealed his difficulty and he said to Li Qingming: “Does Fellow Daoist look down upon me, Netherworld River?

Although these Spiritual Treasures were nurtured by my Blood Sea, they have been hidden for many years, never having emerged in the world.

If not for Fellow Daoist’s assistance, let alone obtaining treasures, I’m afraid even my life would have been lost!

Please take these Spiritual Treasures back, Fellow Daoist, I will not desire a single one.”

As if he had predicted Netherworld River’s response, Li Qingming smiled faintly and said, “If Fellow Daoist were to become a Saint, what would you think of me then?”

As the saying goes, a soldier who doesn’t aspire to be a general is not a good soldier, and this is equally applicable in the Primordial Era.

Who among the Cultivators does not wish to become an Immortal, does not aspire to become a Saint?

Although Netherworld River was perplexed as to why Li Qingming made such a statement, after pondering for a while, he spoke up: “If I become a Saint, I will surely regard you as a brother-in-arms, never to part or abandon!”

“Hahaha!” Li Qingming burst out laughing, “Good, I believe you!”

After laughing, Li Qingming pointed to several Spiritual Treasures on the ground and said loudly: “These items are all Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures: this is the Asura Netherworld Scythe, it contains the Law of Slaughter which can annihilate the Primordial Spirit, with injuries inflicted upon it far greater than to the flesh; this is the Asura Extinguishing Immortal Mirror, containing the Prohibition Law, which can break seals and unlock bindings; this is the Shura Naihe Gui, within it carries the Law of Karma, a single shine from it can eliminate one’s own Karma, and a single attack will afflict one with Karma, causing them to fall into Reincarnation; this is the Asura Red Gourd, containing the Law of Devouring, capable of devouring all things!”

Li Qingming paused, glanced at Netherworld River, and seeing his bloodshot eyes yet still unmoved, could not help but extol silently in his heart.

Pointing at the last piece of a dark banner, Li Qingming’s expression suddenly turned solemn, “This is the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Xuan Yuan Control Water Flag!

This flag is a naturally nurtured Spiritual Treasure by Heaven and Earth.

It is known alongside the Green Lotus Treasure Flag, the Pure Color Cloud Realm Flag, the Central Wuji Banner, and the Earth Leaving Flame Light Flag as the Five-color Five-direction Flag.

Its function is not fully known to me, but I have heard that the Five-color Five-direction Flag has the power to guard the skies and protect the land, shining upon the nine states, with the ability to see all in Heaven and Earth!

It must be extraordinary!”

At this, Netherworld River could no longer sit still, angrily rebuking: “Fellow Daoist, stop tempting me!

These external matters are trivial and I need not want them!

If it wasn’t for Fellow Daoist’s initial help in eradicating the Six-winged Demon Mosquito and later aiding me in acquiring the Spiritual Treasure Karma Fire Red Lotus, we wouldn’t even qualify as Fellow Daoists!”

Li Qingming no longer spoke, but used a newly refined Incomplete Jade Disk to set up a hiding Great Formation.

He then performed the Three Transformations above, turning the Qiankun Tripod upside down, and copiously poured out its contents.

One could see gourds, copper mirrors, stone seals, jade bottles, probably numbering in the hundreds, and other weapons such as knives, forks, swords, and halberds, totaling in the thousands.

All these Magic Treasures emitted dazzling glows, their colorful sheen almost making it impossible for Netherworld River to open his eyes.

Li Qingming guarded the Qiankun Tripod, pointing to the endless Magic Treasures on the ground, and said: “These are all Spiritual Treasures; do you think I would care about a few mere Spiritual Treasures?”

Netherworld River was gobsmacked as he beheld these Spiritual Treasures, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets!

After a while, Netherworld River, full of envy, said: “Fellow Daoist indeed has vast possessions!”

Li Qingming chuckled, gathered up the many Spiritual Treasures, and said: “These few Spiritual Treasures are crucial for Fellow Daoist’s path to becoming a Saint, how could I covet what others cherish?”

Netherworld River was tremendously shocked and incredulously looked at Li Qingming, tremblingly asking: “Fellow Daoist, what do you mean by this?”

Li Qingming took several items from the ground and stuffed them all at Netherworld River, saying: “Although there are a limited number of Saint Positions in this world, who dictated that one must have Hongmeng Purple Qi to prove the Great Dao?”

Netherworld River stared at Li Qingming in shock and said, “Fellow Daoist must be cautious with your words!

The Taoist Ancestor once said that there should be seven Saint Positions among his followers!

Now that six have become Saints, the unfortunate Fellow Daoist Hong Yun lost the Purple Qi, and that trace of Hongmeng Purple Qi naturally vanished without a trace!

Without the foundation of the Great Dao, how could one become a Saint?

Surely, Fellow Daoist, you aren’t jesting?”

Li Qingming shook his head and said: “What the Taoist Ancestor mentioned was ‘Saint Positions,’ not Saints!

He did not say that one who lacks Purple Qi cannot become a Saint!”

A look of astonishment appeared on Netherworld River’s face.

But upon carefully reflecting on Hong Jun’s words, he realized there were indeed ambiguities.

Thanks to Yang Mei, aside from himself and Li Qingming, no one else in the Zixiao Palace back then would doubt Hong Jun’s words.

They naturally assumed that only by obtaining Hongmeng Purple Qi, could one truly become a Saint, and thus they were so fixated on the foundation of the Great Dao.

Li Qingming observed Netherworld River’s expression and continued: “The so-called Saint Position is but a rank within Heaven and Earth.

It’s essentially a title acknowledged by the Heavenly Dao, a recognized position.

Those who obtain Hongmeng Purple Qi and become Saints will have the great momentum of the Heavenly Dao to support them, allowing their Primordial Spirits to reside in the Void, with boundless and unceasing Mana!

Those who rely solely on Merit, Cutting the Three Corpses, and proving the Way with strength, the infinite Mana they comprehend, will be able to travel beyond the Chaos, unrestricted by the Heavenly Dao!

For beings that wish for freedom in their rebirth, it’s the best choice!”

“Are these words true?” Having no Purple Qi and having given up on becoming a Saint long ago, Netherworld River felt reignited with the will to prove the Dao and become a Saint after hearing Li Qingming’s words.

Li Qingming did not directly answer Netherworld River’s question but instead seriously asked: “Fellow Daoist, by what means do you wish to prove the Dao?”