ragginovel Chapter 2512 Seeking Oneself
Chapter 2512 Seeking Oneself
Chapter 2512 Seeking Oneself
The Wood God and True Lord Xuanqiu looked at Qin Sang with surprise and uncertainty.
Qin Sang just now revealed the aura of the Thunder Ancestor in order to seize the initiative! As a family member, Qin Sang knew perfectly well that his attempt to collude with the Divine Court had failed, and his tiger skin would be torn apart with a single puncture.
It's better to give them a head start in forming doubts than to reveal the aura of the Thunder Ancestor.
With Lei Zu backing her up, Qin Sang has the right to stand on equal footing with them, instead of just being used as a mouthpiece.
The fact that these two came together must mean they wanted to discuss important matters with the Daoist court, but Qin Sang had no way of contacting the Daoist court to ask the Celestial Master for instructions.
He wanted to convince the other party that he was qualified to make decisions about certain things!
Daoist disciples must receive their ordination certificates gradually. The first three tiers of ordination certificates correspond to two different realms, while the fourth tier corresponds to the Hetu Dharma Position, which is the Integration Stage. The summoning of guardian deities must also be progressively upgraded. Based on Xuanqiu Zhenjun's understanding of the Daoist Court, he has never heard of anyone summoning the Thunder Ancestor while only in the Refining Void Stage!
Insufficient cultivation level makes it impossible to summon a divine talisman beyond one's level, and this also violates the Daoist precepts. Qin Sang has the Thunder Ancestor protecting his altar; there's only one possibility: the Daoist Celestial Master personally invited the guardian deity to protect him, and this was with the tacit approval of all the powerful figures in the Daoist Court!
Such honors, coupled with his status as the Envoy of the Five Thunder Court, signify that Qin Sang's position in the Daoist Court is no less than that of a True Lord!
Xuanqiu Zhenjun initially thought that the Dao Court's dispatch of Qin Sang was not a serious matter, but now it seems that it might be a cover-up, since the emergence of a Dao Court Zhenjun is too eye-catching.
Both the Wood God Envoy and True Lord Xuanqiu abandoned their contempt and became noticeably more serious than before.
Noticing the expressions of the Wood God and Xuanqiu Zhenjun, Qin Sang knew that she had passed this test, but she dared not relax in the slightest.
He remained calm and invited the two great figures to sit down.
The powerful being had keen insight, and knowing that saying too much would only lead to mistakes, Qin Sang decided to get straight to the point and asked about the other party's purpose.
Having acknowledged Qin Sang's qualifications, Xuanqiu Zhenjun spoke up, "Your Excellency must already be aware of the situation in Dafeng Plain, and our predicament."
Qin Sang nodded and glanced at Mu Jiang beside her. Xuanqiu Zhenjun was frank with Mu Jiang, saying that the Suanni, Zhaofeng and other clans should have nothing to do with the new demon court, so there was no need to worry too much.
"To be honest, before coming to the Kingdom of Horned Life, the first people I encountered were the demon race. Later, I learned that there are still human bloodlines in the Great Wind Plains, but they are hunted by the demon race without restraint... I imagine that you, True Lord, have witnessed the suffering of your fellow human beings, which is truly lamentable!"
"You even know about hunting, Your Excellency. You truly have a deep understanding of the Great Wind Plains," Xuanqiu Zhenjun sighed. "May I ask, what mission do you have come to the Great Wind Plains?"
Qin Sang frowned, looking troubled, and asked in a deep voice, "I thought I had acted quite discreetly, but I wonder how True Lord discovered my background?"
Xuanqiu Zhenjun made no attempt to conceal anything, saying, "The forbidden area has undergone changes, and Wuji Academy has emerged. I sensed this and sent out an avatar, who happened to witness Wuji Academy disappearing again. This must be the work of the envoy, right? Afterwards, I sent people to search everywhere, and it was not difficult to discover Jiaosheng Kingdom."
Upon hearing this, Qin Sang felt a wave of fear wash over him. It turned out that a powerful avatar had been spying on him from the outside. Fortunately, he waited until the Wuji Academy was closed before using the Wandering Sword to eliminate the enemy; otherwise, this secret would have been exposed. Indeed, one cannot afford to be complacent.
"I see!"
Qin Sang feigned realization, pondered for a moment, and said, "Since True Lord has seen Wuji Academy, he should be able to guess what it holds. One of the purposes for Zhang Tianshi to send me here is to return the items to their rightful owner!"
Xuanqiu Zhenjun's eyes gleamed, "Your Excellency has already obtained it?"
Qin Sang nodded inscrutably.
"Is all you want is for it to be returned to its rightful owner?" Xuanqiu Zhenjun asked impatiently.
The Wood God Envoy then directly asked him, "Does the Dao Court intend to retake control of the Great Wind Plains?"
Qin Sang glanced at the two of them, smiling without saying a word.
The Wood God smiled slightly, “My lord, there is no need to worry. I am not here to compete with you for the Great Wind Plain. Before this demonic calamity, none of us should easily leave the Arctic Boundary. The Great Wind Plain is the territory controlled by Dragon Island Phoenix Pavilion, and I would be happy if you could take it over. However, the situation in the Great Wind Plain may be more complicated than you think, and it is not so easy to take it.”
"What do you mean by that?" Qin Sang frowned and looked at Xuanqiu Zhenjun.
The Wood God Envoy revealed the Demon Court's attitude, expressing his delight at the Dao Court's entry into the Great Wind Plains, but he was unaware of what True Lord Xuanqiu thought.
If Qin Sang were in the other person's position, she would definitely want to bring in strong reinforcements to change her fate of being hunted by the demon race, but at the same time she would also worry that moving one mountain would only bring another.
Based on Qin Sang's understanding of the history of the Daoist sect, the Daoist sect regards demons as monsters and never shows any courtesy in slaying and eliminating them.
Thinking of this, Qin Sang knew she needed to dispel the other party's concerns first, so she said, "The True Lord and the Divine Envoy are both aware that after the Dao Court suffered its calamity, it has remained hidden from the world, but it has not been stagnant. Compared to the ancient Dao Court, the current Dao Court has undergone tremendous changes in its precepts and atmosphere. For example, the Dragon Tiger Altar is now very popular, which is modeled after the demon race, using blood and qi to condense the altar..."
Seeing that Xuanqiu Zhenjun was listening attentively, Qin Sang patiently introduced the Dragon Tiger Altar to him.
The Dragon Tiger Altar certainly didn't appear after the fall of the Daoist Court. It probably originated during the Daoist Court's heyday, but it wasn't valued at the time. Compared to powerful talismans and Daoist soldiers, it was naturally a inferior choice.
In fact, in the world of talismans, the Taoist disciples who cultivate the Dragon Tiger Altar are not the mainstream and are called the barbarian path, but Qin Sang is going to give them a good shout-out.
"The contemporary Celestial Master is enterprising and has said that with a great calamity looming, the Daoist Court is in dire need of rebuilding. If we continue to cling to our prejudices and lack the capacity to tolerate others, we will only be courting our own destruction!" Qin Sang said righteously and sternly.
Who would have thought he would be so audacious as to forge the Celestial Master's words!
Upon hearing Qin Sang's words, regardless of how much Xuanqiu Zhenjun believed, his expression did soften somewhat. He glanced at the Wood God Envoy beside him and then repeated to Qin Sang what he had said to the Wood God Envoy in the cave.
Ancient Demon Court!
When Qin Sang heard this secret, her heart was filled with turmoil.
Could it be that the fiery storm that descended from the sky in that image was not the origin of the Qilin, but rather the ancient demon court?
What the Qilin left behind were actually clues to the ancient demon court!
Or is it that the Qilin's true nature has always been hidden within the Ancient Demon Court, concealed by it, which is why the little Qilin couldn't sense it?
For a moment, Qin Sang didn't know what the truth was, but he understood that he was about to be drawn into a terrifying vortex.
The Wood God Envoy wasn't stupid; knowing that he had brought the Qilin to the Great Wind Plains, he could definitely guess his intentions. Fortunately, with the Dao Court as a cover, the Wood God Envoy was willing to come with True Monarch Xuanqiu to talk to him face-to-face, rather than resorting to force.
By a twist of fate, I escaped a disaster!
At this moment, the Wood God Envoy was also observing Qin Sang. Seeing that Qin Sang was not surprised at all when she heard about the Ancient Demon Court, but instead looked thoughtful, he knew that he had guessed correctly. Even if the Dao Court did not know about the Ancient Demon Court, it must have discovered some clues, which was why it ordered Qin Sang to bring the Qilin with her.
It seems that the Dao Court not only wants to get its hands on the Great Wind Plain, but also has a plan to kill several birds with one stone.
Qin Sang was unaware of the Wood God's remarkable associative abilities and was still preoccupied with the Ancient Demon Court and the forces it was involved with.
The Suanni Clan is backed by the North Sea Dragon Palace, and the Zhaofeng Clan by the Phoenix Clan; both are super powers in the Spirit Realm, constantly watching the Great Wind Plain. And yet, he, oblivious to everything, dared to plunge headlong into this mess.
Qin Sang can only be thankful that the little Qilin did not sense the Qilin's origin before, otherwise they would have been dead long ago!
It would be best to recall Xiaoyue and Dixinggong, who are currently in Fengmo, as soon as possible.
As for the intentions of Xuanqiu Zhenjun and Mushen Shi on this trip, they are already quite clear: they want to join forces with the Dao Court to drive the Dragon and Phoenix clans out of Dafeng Plain and seize the Ancient Demon Court.
The problem is, where can I find a Taoist temple to invite?
"What is your opinion, my lord?" the Wood God Envoy urged.
"This matter is of great importance. We originally intended to proceed step by step, but unexpectedly it has involved such a wide range of issues... I must submit a petition to the Nine Heavens Golden Palace and ask Zhang Tianshi for instructions," Qin Sang could only resort to delaying tactics at this point.
Both the Wood God and the True Lord of Xuanqiu expressed their understanding.
However, Qin Sang knew perfectly well that this kind of thing couldn't be delayed for too long, and she would eventually have to give them an answer.
If Qin Sang were to immediately withdraw from Dafeng Plains, claiming that the Dao Court was unmoved by the Ancient Demon Court and did not want to get involved, it would be illogical; at the very least, this reason would be difficult to convince them.
The names of the Daoist Divine Artifacts in the Doubu Department reveal that many are inherited from the ancient Demon Court. With the Daoist Court returning to the Great Thousand Worlds, this is a golden opportunity, and an excellent chance to form an alliance with the Demon Court—there's no reason to miss it.
This would only reveal the weakness of the Dao Court. Even if the Wood God Envoy doesn't directly try to seize it, it will be difficult for Qin Sang to protect the little Qilin.
Before Xuanqiu Zhenjun and the Wood God Envoy, Qin Sang could only feign interest and ponder, "Regardless of whether Zhang Tianshi approves or not, and whether the Ancient Demon Court exists, some things can be prepared in advance."
Xuanqiu Zhenjun said, "Please speak, my lord."
Qin Sang said, "True Lord should know how important the altar is to the Dao Court. The Great Wind Plain has long been unrecognizable, and very few altars have been preserved. When the day comes to deal with the North Sea Dragon Palace and the Phoenix Clan, there will be enough altars to cooperate."
“If we allow the half-demon kingdoms to submit to the envoy, it will easily arouse the vigilance of the dragon and phoenix clans. Moreover, they will not sit idly by and watch the half-demons merge into one country. They can only secretly build altars,” Xuanqiu Zhenjun pondered.
Qin Sang said it was alright, "As long as the altar is built and there is an altar master in charge, the altar can be opened to invite the gods at critical moments. True Lord can select trustworthy disciples to come to the Five Thunder Sect, and I will confer ordination upon them."
Just now, Qin Sang realized something: the visit of the two powerful figures was a great crisis for him, but it could also be a great opportunity!
If he could command the half-demons, drive the demon race out of the Great Wind Plains, and rescue the half-demons from countless years of suffering, wouldn't that perfectly align with the Mahayana path of killing?
He rescued not just a celestial kingdom or a tribe, but all the half-demons of the Great Wind Plain, including some powerful beings at the Integration Stage. Who else could accomplish such a world-shaking feat at the Refinement Stage?
If this still can't help him break through the Integration Realm, then I'm afraid no one in the world will be able to cultivate the "Purple Star Sword Scripture"!
Of course, Qin Sang only dared to dream about it now. Not to mention whether it could be accomplished, the dangers involved in the process were unimaginable.
However, since Xuanqiu Zhenjun wants to cooperate with the Dao Court, Qin Sang can also use this opportunity to plan for himself.
As long as the powerful half-demon is willing to cooperate, the five great kingdoms will no longer be a problem, and the mere Zhu Qian Eight Kings need not worry at all. The Horned Life Kingdom will expand at the fastest speed, and Qin Sang's cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds accordingly.
In addition, there was the Ruins of Return, which he had always longed for but had no clue about.
Upon hearing that Qin Sang intended to establish a kingdom and spread the Dharma here, Xuanqiu Zhenjun did not hesitate at all and agreed to fully cooperate.
"I and other fellow Daoists have disciples outside. It's inconvenient for them to directly join the Lord's ranks, but they can secretly cooperate with the Lord. The demon race has already begun hunting, so I'll help them this once and hasten the arrival of chaos!"
Both the demon race and the powerful beings within the half-demon clan are about to unleash a chaotic era, and the situation is like a mighty torrent, unstoppable!
Qin Sang shifted his gaze from Xuanqiu Zhenjun to the Wood God Envoy, "If Zhang Tianshi grants permission, could the Wood God Envoy trouble you to request permission to borrow the Guixu for this humble Taoist practice?"
The Wood God Envoy was slightly taken aback. "Does the Envoy wish to borrow it? Or..."
Qin Sang said with a sense of shame, "It was just me seeking some personal gain, and I hope the Wood God has forgiven me."
This self-deprecating remark lightened the atmosphere in the main hall considerably.
The Wood God laughed heartily, "This is only human nature! But I wonder, what use does Your Excellency have for borrowing the Ruins of Return?"
Aside from the Xuanwu clan, few living beings in the world can resist the assimilation of the Void. Even those who possess this secret realm of heaven and earth can only look on with envy. Only in some very special circumstances can one borrow the power of the Void.
Ordinary people believe that Guixu can help people overcome their inner demons, but in reality, while overcoming the tribulation, one must also resist the assimilation of Guixu. Furthermore, the heavenly tribulation will cause changes in Guixu, making it even more dangerous than overcoming the tribulation on one's own.
As for Qin Sang, with the mindset of a Daoist magistrate, it's just a mere inner demon tribulation; why would he need to rely on external aids?
Qin Sang hesitated for a moment before revealing the truth, "To be honest, Wood God Envoy, I once offended a demon from beyond the realm, and I'm afraid that fellow might take advantage of my tribulation to harass me."
Upon hearing this, both Xuanqiu Zhenjun and the Wood God Envoy were somewhat surprised.
Cultivators at the Refinement stage do not yet possess the ability to traverse the earth's membrane. When undergoing tribulation, they often only attract a wisp of demonic intent from extraterrestrial demons, and they have no chance to offend extraterrestrial demons at all. Moreover, judging from Qin Sang's tone, it seems that she is not an ordinary extraterrestrial demon.
It can only be said that he is indeed no ordinary person, having risen to the position of the Five Thunder Academy Envoy during the Void Refinement stage!
Xuanqiu Zhenjun coldly snorted, "The demon is rampant! Let it in, Zhang Tianshi surely has a way to exterminate it!"
Qin Sang smiled wryly and said, "I am deeply grateful for the kindness of Master Zhang, which has actually caused a lot of controversy within the Taoist court. Fortunately, Master Zhang overruled the objections and gave me this opportunity. When I came out this time, I vowed not to let down Master Zhang's kindness in nurturing me. If I can accomplish this great thing and ascend to the position of Hetu Dharma through my own abilities and return to the Taoist court, then I can shut those people up! At that time, I will also remember the kindness of the Wood God Envoy."
With that, Qin Sang stood up and bowed deeply to the Wood God Envoy.
The Wood God was quite pleased and laughed, "Your Excellency has an extraordinary spirit; no wonder you are highly regarded by Zhang Tianshi! I will certainly find a way to help you achieve your wish."