Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2369 Disadvantages

Qin Sang and Wu Tuxian landed in front of the golden pagoda gate and were blocked by a golden light curtain. However, the golden light was slightly dim, and the pagoda gate was already open, indicating that someone had already visited it.

Wu Tuxian raised his crutch and tapped the golden film. Waves of grey light emerged from the end of the crutch, sticking closely to the golden film and emitting vibrations.

After a moment, Wu Tuxian retracted his cane and looked at Qin Sang.

Qin Sang knew that he wanted him to take action himself, so he raised his right hand, and lightning flashed in his palm.

"what?"

A strange look flashed in Wu Tuxian's eyes, "Forgive me for being so presumptuous, but may I ask what clan's bloodline Fellow Daoist Mingyue is from?"

"My ancestors have lived in the ice field for generations, in a muddle-headed state, and none of them have attained enlightenment until I was fortunate enough to be enlightened. Therefore, the blood in my body is extremely mixed, and I can't even tell which tribe I am a descendant of. I'm sorry to make you laugh..."

Qin Sang chuckled, a little surprised. He used the Qingluan Demon Thunder, but he deliberately disguised it to hide the Qingluan aura. Wu Tuxian seemed to have noticed it.

I heard from his disciples that Wu Tuxian is a black pheasant that became a spirit. The Phoenix is ​​the king of all birds. Perhaps other birds will have some special instinctive feeling when facing the Phoenix.

He looked normal as he raised his hand and imprinted the Blue Luan Demon Thunder onto the golden membrane.

Wu Tuxian looked at Qin Sang's palm with some hesitation, but he and Qin Sang had just met, so he didn't want to ask any more questions, so he said, "Having mixed blood isn't necessarily a bad thing. As long as you can get a trace of the blood of a divine beast, it will be a hundred times better than other bloods."

"Bloodline of divine beasts?"

Qin Sang thought of the abyss. He had been flying over the Arctic ice field for so long, but he had only seen a few suspected descendants of mythical beasts there. This showed that mythical beasts were rare.

"What kind of bloodline can be called a divine beast?" Qin Sang asked.

"Of course, they are the powerful clans in the legends, such as the dragon, phoenix, and unicorn, as well as the ancient mythical beasts that were famous in the ancient times, such as the long-renowned four sacred beasts and Kunpeng, Bai Ze, Xiezhi, etc...."

Wu Tuxian mentioned more than a dozen ancient mythical beasts in one breath, which are similar to the records of humans. It seems that both the demon race and the human race have this consensus.

"Since you have never left the Arctic ice field, how did you cultivate such a powerful Taoist skill?" Wu Tuxian looked curious.

"Fellow Daoist, you want to ask about my technique, right?"

Qin Sang did not take it as an offense and said calmly, "Even though the Arctic ice sheet has this and that, it is my hometown. The greatest opportunity in my life was obtained from the depths of the ice sheet. It is a legacy that has been buried under the ice for who knows how many years. Without this legacy, I would not be where I am today."

"Inheritance from the depths of the ice field?"

Wu Tuxian asked in amazement, "Could it be an ancient inheritance?"

In today's world, demon cultivators rarely set foot into the Arctic ice field, let alone leave their legacy deep in the ice field.

Qin Sang's heart moved, and he hurriedly asked, "Is the ancient inheritance that Daoyou mentioned different from the method of cultivation in this world?"

"The world is ever-changing. From ancient times to the present, countless heroes have emerged and countless major events have occurred. Naturally, there are many differences, including the sages' understanding of cultivation and the Great Dao. There have also been earth-shaking changes. It has experienced great development to reach today. As the saying goes, take the essence and discard the dross. It is not advisable to blindly follow the ancients. The ancient methods may not be suitable for modern cultivation. But it depends on how ancient the inheritance you have obtained is..."

Wu Tuxian was no longer in a hurry to break the golden membrane, and continued, "Can you show me a demonstration, fellow Daoist?"

Qin Sang pretended to hesitate, then his body shook, and a blue-gray shadow appeared behind him. Its outline resembled a bird, but outsiders could not recognize that it was a blue phoenix.

He summoned the Qingluan Dharma Image and made some cover-ups.

From Wu Tuxian's tone, it can be heard that the bloodline of divine beasts is also very rare among the demon clan. Before Qin Sang has a certain understanding of the demon clan, he does not want to cause too much trouble.

"Sure enough!"

Wu Tuxian's eyes sparkled, and he understood clearly: "When you practice, fellow Daoist, do you need to breathe in the power of the stars day and night?"

Qin Sang was curious, "What's wrong?"

“There is nothing wrong with the power of the stars itself. There are still countless fellow Taoists in this world who breathe in the starlight and moonlight to temper their bodies. The problem lies with your Taoist method,” Wu Tuxian stroked his long beard, looking unfathomable.

Having whetted Qin Sang's appetite, Wu Tuxian asked slowly, "As your cultivation level increases, do you feel that you are getting closer to the stars in the sky?"

Qin Sang was horrified, "How do you know?"

Seeing Qin Sang's performance, Wu Tuxian's eyes flashed with satisfaction, "This is the common feature of many ancient martial arts. Although I have never seen an ancient martial art, I have heard that if an ancient practitioner practices to the end, he can replace the stars in the sky."

As he spoke, he looked up at the sky, but saw only the blue sky, but no stars.

"Where are the drawbacks?" Qin Sang was worried.

“I can’t explain exactly what the drawbacks are, but legend has it that in ancient times, all races jointly built the Heavenly Palace and ruled the world. However, it was destroyed at the peak of its prosperity because of the hidden dangers caused by the defects in the skills. From then on, it was discarded like a worn-out shoe…” Wu Tuxian said vaguely.

"It's just a legend?" Qin Sang stared at Wu Tuxian with suspicion.

Wu Tuxian shook his head and said, "If you don't believe me, just think that I am just talking nonsense. But in today's world, this ancient technique is almost extinct, which is a proof. Moreover, I heard this legend from a great sage himself."

"How could a fellow Taoist be taught by the Great Sage? I am so disrespectful! I am so disrespectful!"

The doubt in Qin Sang's eyes disappeared, and his face was full of awe.

Wu Tuxian smiled calmly, "I have indeed had the honor of listening to the wonderful teachings under the Great Saint."

He looked at Qin Sang secretly. He had originally doubted Qin Sang's background, but now he felt that it was somewhat credible.

As long as the current demon cultivators know the drawbacks of the ancient methods, they will never choose this kind of practice. With Qin Sang's cultivation level, it is difficult to find superior practices, but it is not difficult to obtain ordinary practices. It is better than taking a path that is destined to a dead end.

Apart from not being aggressive or violent enough, this guy does fit the identity of a vicious demon who gained enlightenment on the ice field.

Qin Sang's expression changed constantly, "I wonder what the characteristics of this method are, and what is the difference between it and the ancient method?"

After accompanying this monster for so long, Qin Sang finally asked the question that concerned him most.

After some probing, Wu Tuxian really wanted to win over Qin Sang, and he patiently explained: "The Dharma today focuses on one's own body. No matter what, one must return to the original state and return to the body. Only then can one finally obtain the true meaning of the Dao and comprehend the great supernatural power of the law of heaven and earth. We already have strong bodies, but we have to abandon our flesh and nourish our Dharma to pursue the illusory way of the stars. Isn't this putting the cart before the horse?"

"This……"

Qin Sang's expression changed drastically, but he suddenly realized something.

The essence of ancient and modern magic is both the use of force. The difference lies in the priority of the Dharma and the physical body.

"The Heavenly Demon Refining the Form" obviously aims to use all one's strength to nourish the Dharmakāya, connect the stars with the Dharmakāya, and eventually reach the state of the demon soul residing on the stars. In this process, only the Dharmakāya is the most important, and eventually the physical body and spirit will be 'devoured' by the Dharmakāya.

What is most valued in modern Dharma is the physical body. The purpose of practicing Dharma is to strengthen the physical body, which is the foundation.

If one cultivates and attains enlightenment in this way, there will naturally be no more evil spirits lingering on the planet. The physical body is the foundation for survival in the world and the basis for enlightenment.

From this we can see that the ancient magic indeed has very serious drawbacks, otherwise the demon clan would not have unanimously abandoned it and all switched to modern magic.

Qin Sang had long been aware of the flaws in the ancient magic, but he never expected that it would be the root cause of the destruction of the Demon Court!

Recalling the warning from the First Sword Servant, Qin Sang murmured, "Do you want me to give up this technique? But I have been practicing it since I can remember..."

"Fellow Daoist, please don't blame me for being too talkative. Your own path can only be decided by you. But I have one thing to say: cut it off when necessary! It's not too late for you to change your ways now. When you really reach the late stage of refining emptiness, the ancient methods will be deeply rooted and it will be difficult to turn back," Wu Tuxian shook his head repeatedly, as if he felt sorry for Qin Sang.

"It's too late now," Qin Sang thought to himself.

Ask yourself, even if you had given him a technique that could replace "The Heavenly Demon Form Refining", could he really resist the temptation of his rapid growth in strength and the surge in his cultivation level in his dreams and change his technique?

It is even more impossible for him to give up "The Heavenly Demon Refining Form" now!

We must find out what the problem with the ancient magic is and see if there is any hope for a turnaround.

He was able to practice "The Heavenly Demon Form Refining" because of the Jade Buddha, and perhaps the Jade Buddha can continue to protect him.

All kinds of thoughts flashed through Qin Sang's mind, but he hesitated and said, "But..."

Wu Tuxian understood what Qin Sang was worried about, and said, "Daoyou, have you discovered that no matter whether it is the ancient method or the modern method, you must first practice the Dharma. Is this step really necessary? I guess when transitioning from the ancient method to the modern method, the modern method is based on the ancient method and it is not a sudden change, so the two are closely related. It may not be that difficult for Daoyou to change to the modern method now. Of course, this is just my opinion, and Daoyou needs to find a method and try it yourself."

"Thank you for your guidance, fellow Daoist! I wonder where I can go to get the martial arts skills?" Qin Sang looked at Wu Tuxian with hopeful eyes.

Wu Tuxian said without comment: "The method I practice is not a secret, but I am afraid it may not be compatible with your bloodline. If you are willing to join Wu Tushan, it would be fine for us to discuss it with each other."

"Join Wutu Mountain?"

Qin Sang showed a vigilant look on his face and hesitated, "I wonder what the conditions are?"

"I am so happy that a strong man like Fellow Daoist Mingyue has joined Wutu Mountain. I will never impose any harsh conditions. However, there are some rules in the mountain that you need to abide by. Only in this way can you win the support of others..."

Wu Tuxian calmed down at this time and found that he still didn't understand Qin Sang's personality. He said a few vague words and pointed at the golden pagoda, "How about we talk about these complicated matters in detail after we finish this matter?"

"Alright."

Qin Sang nodded and attacked together with Wu Tuxian.

The green lightning and the crutch hit the golden membrane at the same time, and suddenly a dazzling golden light appeared. Just as the golden membrane was about to be broken by them, a sweet laugh suddenly came from a distance.

"As expected of you, Old Shanji, you always fly the fastest."

A gentle voice came from far away and was behind them in an instant.

Qin Sang saw Wu Tuxian's face suddenly turn gloomy, so he turned around and saw that the person coming was a female cultivator in a brocade robe. She did not have the enchanting look of other female demons. Her appearance and clothes were dignified and elegant, with a plum blossom embroidered on the cuffs.

Wu Tuxian said sarcastically: "I thought the inheritance had already fallen into your hands, but it turns out that you are just here to pick up some leftovers."

At the same time, he transmitted his voice to Qin Sang, "This old witch is called Meishan Yuanjun, the master of Meishan. Daoist friend, don't be fooled by her appearance. This woman is cunning and changeable, and is best at conspiracy and intrigue. Don't make close friends with her."

Meishan Yuanjun was startled when she heard this. She glanced at the golden pagoda and knew that Wu Tuxian had only come in a little earlier than her. She immediately understood the whole story and sighed, "You and I have been scheming against each other for so long that we have become clowns. I have long felt that the clue came from an odd source. I am afraid that the True Tomb had already been opened by then, but you and I still treasured it as a treasure."

Wu Tuxian snorted coldly: "If you hadn't been making things difficult for me, you wouldn't have missed this opportunity!"

"It's better for it to be taken away by other Taoist friends than to fall into your hands."

Meishan Yuanjun smiled faintly and looked at Qin Sang, "I don't think I have seen this fellow Taoist before?"

"My Buddhist name is Mingyue, nice to meet you, Yuanjun," Qin Sang bowed.

"Daoyou, did you also get a clue and come here?" Meishan Yuanjun was sure that Qin Sang was not Wu Tuxian's helper, so he must be another competitor.

Qin Sang glanced at Wu Tuxian and said, "I guess so."

"It's a pity that the three of us have worked in vain. In this case, why don't we put aside our prejudices and look carefully. Perhaps we can find some treasures. Then we can each get what we need and it won't be in vain," Meishan Yuanjun suggested.

"Friend Wu and I have exactly the same idea," Qin Sang said.

Wu Tuxian snorted, but did not refuse. The inheritance was gone, so what was the point of fighting to the death?

At that moment, the 'three demons' joined forces to break the golden film.

The golden pagoda was tall, and the entrance was spacious enough to accommodate three people walking side by side. When they stepped into the golden pagoda, their footsteps made a crisp sound. The entire golden pagoda was actually made of a single piece of black gold.

Up to this point, they had not suffered any attacks, which meant that the restrictions here had been almost completely lifted.

The more this happens, the slimmer the hope of keeping the baby.

Qin Sang looked around the main hall on the first floor. There were nine golden pillars ten feet high, with golden tables placed on top of the pillars. There should have been something on them before, but now it was empty.

After searching in vain, they climbed up to the second floor and saw eight golden pillars, which had also been looted.

The third floor, the fourth floor...

Until you reach the eighth floor, there are only two golden pillars in the hall.

There were so many golden pillars, but their predecessors did not leave them any treasures. They could not help but feel a sense of shared hatred for the enemy.

"This is……"

When they saw the golden door leading to the ninth floor, their anger turned into joy, because the previous few golden doors were open and only this door was closed.

After observing carefully for a while, they all showed disappointment, because this golden door had obviously been opened by someone.

Seeing the remaining restrictions on the golden door and the traces left by the previous cracking, the two demons were secretly shocked. They could imagine that the person who took away the inheritance must be extraordinary. Wu Tuxian's last bit of doubt about Qin Sang also dissipated. It was impossible for Qin Sang to do this.

Now that I'm here, I have to go in and take a look.

They walked towards the Golden Gate, and just as they passed through two golden pillars, Qin Sang's heart moved slightly, and the Tianmu Butterfly hidden in his sleeve suddenly displayed its hidden power and flew out of his sleeve quietly.

Qin Sang remained calm and followed the two demons to the Golden Gate. (End of this chapter)