Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1478: Taking off Yayoi (1+12)

Seeing his silence, Li Quewan didn't disturb him. After a while, Li Suining raised his head and said:
“My aunt sees things clearly. I’m caught in the middle of this situation and I’m really scared. Sometimes, the more scared you are, the less you dare to do anything. Since my aunt has said so, it’s simply a matter of not caring about anything…”

Li Quewan silently lowered her head, smoothing out her sleeves. Li Suining, unaware of the talisman seed, was still somewhat uneasy, so she reassured her:
"That's not urgent. How is the King of Wei?"

Li Suining awoke with a start and hesitated, then said:
“Aunt, the King returned two years ago. It is said that he has been in seclusion in secret, but... no one knows which formation he is in... I'm afraid he has gone out.”

Li Quewan, being intelligent and perceptive, immediately understood.

Things are different now. Li Suining has become a god of the heavens and can monitor the lake. He also has access tokens for several Purple Mansion Grand Arrays. It can be said that everything is under his watchful eye. Apart from the various branch families, the family arrays of other clans, some specially locked Daoist scriptures, and inconspicuous small arrays, nothing can escape his eyes...

Without a doubt, Li Zhouwei must have gone to cultivate in the Sun and Moon Shining Together Heaven and Earth. In the past, this would not have attracted the attention of this junior, but now it seems very suspicious - Li Zhouwei is a dignified Purple Mansion, and there are only a few places where he can cultivate. How could he be nowhere to be found for no reason?

As the Li family increasingly frequents the Purple Mansion, this is something that must be considered. The Li family had long anticipated this situation, which is why they decided to establish a secret realm. Li Quewan was reassured and did not speak rashly, but then heard Li Suining laugh:
"However, the King of Wei brought back two people, both of whom are among the six kings. One is Master Guo, and the other is... Situ Huo."

Li Zhouwei hadn't discussed these things with him in detail, but Li Suining himself was aware of them. He explained everything clearly before saying:
"Master Guo is still on the lake receiving orders, while Master Situ has gone to Tangdao Mountain. I heard that Master Jin Yitong also sent someone there, probably to give him a warning."

Li Quewan understood the current situation. Before he could speak, a subtle change suddenly appeared on his face. Li Suining was even more shocked, lightning flashing in his pupils, and said:
"this…"

In the next instant, the two figures stepped out of the void and onto the shimmering lake.

At this moment, the once shimmering lake has lost its luster, the sun in the sky has dimmed, and all the colors seem to be concentrated in the distant northeast, burning brightly on the horizon.

It seemed like fire, or perhaps a blazing light, one after another, cluster after cluster, weaving across the sky, burning streaks of black across the heavens. Even from the far south, one could still see this magnificent, oil painting-like spectacle.

The cultivators of the lake and mountain had all stopped, their figures standing blankly in the air, gazing intently to the north.

Who is this…?

In the instant this scene flickered, three halos lit up the sky, and waves like a tsunami swept across the world from north to south. Only then could one hear voices, sometimes near, sometimes far, laughing wildly. Immediately, cultivators in the sky fell down like rain, and countless people burned their ears and rolled on the ground.

Li Suining's Dharma body relied most on the stability of heaven and earth. His face turned pale instantly, and he felt a buzzing in his ears, hearing things like "Baohua" and "Six Roots." His face was burning, and he vomited blood.

Li Quewan beside him seemed to be in better condition. He merely frowned, closed his eyes tightly, and listened to the man say, "The colorful wings fold three inches of feathers, and the escape is where the precious flowers are unfurled"... and then, "The six senses are gathered up, and the fire karma is completely destroyed" and "The great desire is shamefully made into my life"... His heart felt like it was on fire.

She murmured:

"Great desire...the peacock?"

Li Suining, who was standing to the side, had already straightened up, his gaze icy, and said:
"[Yayoi Reincarnation]."

The flames in the sky had blazed into a sea, with indistinct figures standing there, seemingly the Buddhist and Taoist masters who had come to offer their congratulations. Li Suining, however, looked displeased.

'Finally here...not too late...'

The commotion in the sky grew louder and louder, so the two stopped and landed in the main hall of the formation. As soon as they stood firm, they saw that the hall was brightly lit by the sky and that a young man had already stepped inside.

Li Quewan quickly bowed and said:

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

It was Li Zhouwei!
After returning from the East Sea, he secluded himself for two years, focusing on his two magical techniques. He also studied the final technique, "The World Under Heaven," regardless of its quality. He gained some insights but was suddenly awakened.

Looking at the sky, I knew something big was about to happen.

The Prince of Wei's expression appeared slightly solemn, but that solemnity eased the moment he saw her. Li Zhouwei had always been kind to this younger woman, and with a gentle smile in his eyes, he said:

Congratulations!

"A junior...merely a firefly's light."

Li Zhouwei shook his head, then looked back at Li Suining, whose gaze was intense, and said seriously:

"Perfect timing... you're all here."

He let out a breath and said:
"The peacock is complete."

Both of them remained silent.

Li Zhouwei turned to Li Quewan, as if speaking specifically to her, and said softly:

"I had heard that this peacock had been plotting for many years. Now it seems that he has made further progress in Buddhism and Taoism. I don't know if he has obtained the position of the master of the Great Desire Path or some kind of wonderful Taoist supernatural power. In any case, it is not a good thing."

"When the Great Desire Path invaded the west, the outcome was already clear. The great battle killed several True Immortals of Gu County, and the Great Desire Path occupied a lot of territory. They had only rested for a year when the Peacock came out of the pass, and war was bound to break out again."

He said quietly:
"We can't wait any longer."

Li Zhouwei's decision to retreat back then was not only because he was not yet strong enough and the south was about to fall into chaos, but also because he did not want to become the target of the Great Desire Path and Gu County. Now that he has been retreating for several years, he sits on the mountain and watches the tigers fight. Seeing the Great Desire Path and Gu County fighting fiercely and having a blood feud, it is time for him to make his move.

"Furthermore, if we continue to sit idly by, it will be the Great Master who is destroyed in Gu County."

He frowned and said:

"A single carp would probably be enough to hold off Long Kangyao."

The peacock carp originally had the peacock's lineage, and was once very powerful. After the lineage was severed, it was able to borrow the power of the Song Emperor!
Li Suining's expression changed slightly, and he said in a low voice:
"King Wei is right. This celestial phenomenon will last for several months. After several months, three reincarnations of Yayoi will be born. The first is [Saint of the Mountain], who is said to be a descendant of the Middle Buddha, with six incarnations. The right disciple is [Yaosa Chengmi], with five incarnations. The left disciple is [Lingju], with four incarnations of cultivation. And then there is that [Sparrow Carp], who has eight incarnations and whose strength is truly astonishing."

Li Quewan was slightly surprised and said:
"[Yao Sa Cheng Mi]...I remember him. He was the little monk who was given his destiny when the Wei Emperor was reincarnated. He was taken to the north and has been silent ever since. It turns out he was in the hands of the Great Desire Path."

Li Suining nodded, hesitated for a moment, and did not immediately bring up the shameful matter, but said:
"Exactly..."

Li Quewan pondered for a moment and said:
“My brother is also in a position of great power. The benefits he will gain from the King’s conquest of Shu are immeasurable. I think the time is almost up, so why not let him come back for a visit? He knows about the situation in the north. Firstly, he can report on his duties, and secondly, Father can meet him.”

Li Suining had just mentioned Li Jiangqian's matter, and now he dared not raise his head, fearing that the Prince of Wei before him would notice something amiss. Li Zhouwei, on the other hand, slowly nodded, rubbed his temples, and said:

"It's time. Let Shangguan Mi go find him and keep watch in the north. With such changes in the celestial phenomena, Uncle will return immediately upon seeing this. We won't have to wait long."

So arrangements were hastily made, and Li Suining finally said:

"But we need to be extra careful with this [antelope]."

He said coldly:

"This person... was originally from the lake, his secular name was Li Chengpan. He harmed his cousin Li Chengcheng and then joined the Great Desire Path."

Upon hearing this, the hall fell into a deathly silence. Li Quewan was utterly terrified and secretly glanced at Li Zhouwei beside her. She saw the young man standing there, coldly glancing at her.

After a long while, Li Zhouwei finally moved his eyes and said:

“I remember… I remember Uncle Cheng. He died in battle in the Jianghuai region when the north fell. So that’s how it is.”

He paused, interrupting his words, and beckoned someone over, saying:
"Bring up Li Chengpan's case file."

Even now, as a Purple Mansion cultivator and the King of Wei, whose supernatural powers are among the best in the world, Li Zhouwei rarely addresses the Chengming generation by their names so casually. Li Jiangzong, who came to receive orders, changed his expression drastically and hurriedly left.

A short while later, a document was delivered, but this time it was not Li Jiangzong who came, but an old man with white hair, Li Zhoufang.

Time has passed, and the Li Zhoufang of yesteryear, once a diligent and honest young man, is now a clan elder. Most of his elders have passed away, and he is now in charge of clan affairs. He bowed solemnly in the hall and said:
"Greetings, King Wei!"

"Brother, there's no need for such formalities."

Li Zhouwei personally helped him up, took the file and looked at it. Upon reading it, his expression grew even colder, and he said:
"I've heard... that Li Chengpan was brought up by Uncle Cheng, and back then on the mountain he even promised to share the blame... Brother, are you aware of the inside story?"

Li Zhoufang, of course, knew that his father had died early and that Li Cheng had practically raised him. His father had disappeared in the north years ago and had no official rank, a fact that had haunted him for a long time. Hearing this, he became uneasy and said:

"Yes... Uncle Chengpan... Although he's an elder, he raised us like brothers..."

Li Zhouwei remained silent for a moment, while Li Suining, his eyes already red, turned away. None of the three people present were willing to tell him the truth, and they simply sent the suspicious old man away in a hurry.

Li Zhouwei remained silent for a long time before finally speaking:
"Wait several months, then cut off his head and bring it up again."

Li Quewan and the other person responded, and Li Zhouwei then turned to the side and said:

“Wan’er, back then, our family’s supernatural abilities were insufficient, which took up a lot of your time. Now that we are free to do so, the Jin Yi lineage has sent us supplies twice more. Now that there is a conflict between the North and the South, you should stay on the lake and not come with us anymore. You should focus on your cultivation.”

Although Li Quewan is now surrounded by treasures and has supernatural powers, even though she only has two supernatural powers, she is no worse than a mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator. However, Li Zhouwei doesn't need such a mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator, so he is naturally reluctant to use her.

Li Quewan returned the greeting and said:

“My uncle mentioned it to me back then, saying that Master Qiao was one of our own, so he asked me to refine that spiritual object called [Shaojing Xuanyi]. I estimated at the time that this thing was quite complicated, so I prepared it in advance and have been refining it in the furnace for the past few years.”

"I completed it a few days ago. While consolidating my supernatural powers, I also worked on this spiritual object. I was thinking of preparing it these days and sending it to Master Qiao."

Li Zhouwei hadn't expected her to be so thoughtful, having already noticed it. He couldn't help but nod and say:

"it is good!"

The three talked for a while, and soon someone came to report that they had bowed before the hall and were saying respectfully:
"Your Majesty, just now, the Jianghuai region in the east was also filled with a radiant light that shook the heavens. We also heard from people in the north that the Immortal Ye Hui has already passed the 'Gan Zi' level and is now heading south to meet the Emperor!"

……

Juancheng.

The weather has been getting colder day by day. Juancheng is located in the Central Plains, but it has also begun to snow. The dark clouds that had been hanging over the city for several days have retreated at this moment. The snowflakes melted rapidly, revealing a boundless sea of ​​fire in the sky.

'Yayoi is reincarnated...'

Inside the main hall, the Purple-Clad Immortal stood up and gazed at the distant horizon. Standing in Juancheng in the north, the view was much clearer than in the south. He could vaguely see the endless figures standing in the east, reaching to the heavens and the earth, with faintly visible colorful feathers that made his eyes hurt.

Judging from this, He doesn't dare to harm these common people of the Central Plains; He's only suppressing these immortal cultivators...

Its body completely blocked out the sun, leaving only the blazing light of the fire to fall upon the earth. Reflected in his eyes, it slightly shocked the purple-robed immortal, who quickly lowered his gaze, thinking to himself:
'They've actually broken free of that cage.'

The purple-robed master took a step forward, stretched out his hand, and looked at the light that burned like flames in his palm, letting out a soft sigh:
'【Mysterious and Radiant Light】...With this radiance enveloping Chuncheng, cultivators of the Purple Gold Realm find it much more difficult to cultivate, even circulating their spiritual energy more slowly than usual. Meanwhile, Buddhist cultivators enjoy complete freedom and ease...'

Yu Xixin's expression was extremely unpleasant.

As a cultivator of the Purple Qi, representing the flourishing of the immortal path, such brilliance was undoubtedly a completely contradictory aura. If it weren't for the fact that his Yu family had plenty of places to cultivate within the cave heaven, they would be in a real headache right now.

Even so, he remained displeased, standing coldly beneath the radiance. Soon after, a young man in crimson-gold robes emerged, stopping lightly beside him. His gaze swept over the dazzling light, and he said softly:

“Under this light, Gu Jun will have a lower chance of winning.”

Yu Xixin quickly turned to the side, cupped her hands, and said:

"Greetings, Your Highness."

The young man waved his hand, his face filled with worry, as if the one illuminated by the [Mysterious and Radiant Light] was his hometown. There was even a hint of resentment on his face. He said...

"I don't know how many years it will take to burn. If it continues for a while, the spiritual atmosphere of the Central Plains will probably change as well."

This person is none other than Li Jiangqian!
Now that he has mastered the three supernatural powers, he exudes a powerful aura, as if endless flames are swirling around him. His face is also more majestic, truly possessing the noble air of someone of high rank and power.

These words seemed to have touched on what troubled Yu Xixin the most, causing the great master to sigh deeply.

The vast north, stretching from the Yangtze and Huai Rivers all the way to the Central Plains, is all under the same spiritual aura. Normally, there are slight increases or decreases without major changes. This is called "Dwelling in the Mystery and Creating a Career," a spiritual aura that enhances the five virtues, dissolves extreme yin and yang, and benefits all qi.

This spiritual energy is not bad for either immortals or Buddhists, and it has maintained a balance among the various paths for many years, more than three hundred years ago.

However, the great battles of the past few years have greatly severed the spiritual atmosphere in various places, causing it to disintegrate. If it is illuminated by such brilliance again, it may veer off in one direction! Although the Yu family is noble, it has many disciples in the mortal world. They cannot move their spiritual fields and cave dwellings. How can Yu Xixin not be worried?

Seeing him sigh, the young man beside him seemed even more puzzled and said:

“In this world, the distinction between immortals and Buddhists is not as clear as in ancient times, but it still exists. All the cultivators in Gujun have family backgrounds. How can we just watch this peacock shroud the world and burn endlessly without any beginning or end? What about the adults?”

Upon hearing this, Yu Xixin lowered her brows, seemingly extremely wary, and said:
"According to the division of that time, the Eastern Lands were classified under the jurisdiction of the Buddhist realm, which is not entirely wrong. The truly important figures are all in the Vast Plains, so it doesn't mean the foundation has been damaged. As for the issue of saving face, that depends on which lord is willing to take action..."

Seeing that he was going in circles and unwilling to tell him about the True Lord of the North, Li Jiangqian did not press him further and smiled:

"Given the Peacock's current abilities, he would probably need to enlist the help of a powerful figure. Although I do not practice Buddhism, I know that there are differences between True Lords, let alone Dharma forms?"

Yu Xixin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as if she had finally found something to talk about. Her expression softened, and she pulled him into the hall. They sat down at the chessboard, separating the hall from the outside world, before she spoke earnestly:

“My elders once said: ‘Immortal cultivation yields the Dao fruit, Buddhist cultivation yields the Dharma form.’ Buddhist cultivation is essentially about a form. Back then, the Dharma form generally referred to the fruit of Buddhist cultivation, and it later became a realm below the World-Honored One.”

"In the earliest time, it was Tianjue Suxikong who explained that there are three realms of phenomena. Since one has inherent nature, one makes a vow, which is the first phenomenon. This is the vow and path of Buddhist practice, which is the position occupied by more than 90% of the phenomena today."

He paused, looked at the other person's focused expression, and said:
"It is said that there is another form, which is to realize one's true self through appearances, and then manifest a body that can become a precious land of gold and jade, and finally... one attains Buddhahood. No one today knows how one attained this realization, but there is one thing..."

Yu Xi thought to himself:

"I've heard that once you start, you can't stop. You either become a Buddha, or you pass away peacefully. Some even lose their original mind, go astray, and are possessed by the Dharma form they've cultivated..."

Li Jiangqian nodded, secretly noting it down, before asking with suspicion:

"In that case, what step has this Peacock Venerable taken?"

After hesitating for a long time, Yu Xixin said:
"Please keep this a secret, Your Highness... If even a tenth or a twentyth of it is leaked out and spreads, and the matter gets back to us, we'll offend some important figures."

This was the first time Li Jiangqian had seen him so serious. He nodded solemnly, and seeing this scene, Yu Xixin said:
"Gujun has been fighting with Dayudao for so long, and this is the most uncertain thing. Later, we entrusted it to Longkangshi and my Yushi. The people of both families inquired in all directions in the cave. When Beiyao Niangniang came, we were fortunate enough to be entrusted to her seat to ask."

He activated the mysterious scroll in his hand, shielding the two of them again before speaking:
"Peacocks are inherently poisonous, descendants of the Bingque, which was once imprisoned in the sea at Gaoxuan Mountain and only escaped after three demons appeared in its lifetime. Now, this one has learned from it..."

Yu Xixin's voice grew even lower as she said:

"This peacock-like creature was once a lawless one. It was subdued by Susikong, and at that time, it had a golden chain fastened to its beak. Even under the Buddha's command, it was unruly. Several times during sermons, it would make small movements on the sidelines, and the Buddha reprimanded it a few times..."

Li Jiangqian was secretly shocked:

"It's actually the World Honored One's mount! No wonder it's so arrogant, and so many people avoid it!"

"That's right!"

Yu Xixin, on the other hand, seemed quite interested. This matter had been buried in his heart for too long, and now that it had been unearthed, he was filled with emotion, saying:
"Later, when the sermon reached the Jin region, the peacock again harbored wicked thoughts and wanted to steal the offerings. This finally angered Tianjue, the World Honored One. He removed the golden rope from its beak and instead tied it to its stomach, locking its pylorus. This not only prevented it from eating the offerings but also prevented it from making any large movements..."

He said, half in amazement and half in envy:

“A person like Tianjue’s intentions are all ordained by Heaven. This peacock will never be able to enjoy anything that can be swallowed for nourishment. Only then will it become obedient and work diligently for many years. When Su Xikong passed away, he tied it to the foot of Baohua Mountain.”

Li Jiangqian sighed for a moment and said:
"What a big shot!"

Yu Xixin sighed:
"But with such a rope, many people naturally had designs on it. Later, after going through countless hardships and using all sorts of methods, they still had to make the peacock shed tears and beg bitterly. They deceived the monks on the mountain and finally released it... At the time, everyone thought it was free, but the disciple of the Northern Yao Lady said that it was only the end of the rope that was released!"

Li Jiangqian fiddled with his sleeve and immediately understood, saying:

"In other words, the golden rope was still tied to Him at that time, but the end that was tied to the mountain was lost. Although He was freed, the rope was still hanging on His stomach."

"That's right!"

Yu Xixin repeatedly praised them, but quickly realized who she was discussing, and even became somewhat furtive, saying:

"Upon hearing this, we all finally understood. It was this very treasure that had imprisoned Him for countless years. After all, He had listened to so many scriptures, and when He emerged from the foot of Baohua Mountain, He was already quite formidable. It was just that He was bound by those ropes, making Him appear inconspicuous, and none of you Dharma Images and True Lords noticed anything amiss..."

"By the time he found out, he had already missed the opportunity to prepare. He had a knack for fighting fire and had spent many years planning before learning this trick to untie the rope, almost without relying on anyone..."

"That's why...the Dharma Aspects all said they were outmaneuvered by Him...that True Lord's disciple said he really didn't know which step he had taken; rather than saying he had taken a further step, it would be more accurate to say he had regained his rightful power..."

Only now did his expression turn to worry, and he said in a low voice:
“We were all terrified when we heard this. Once this treasure is untied, it will surely fall into His hands. After all, it is Su Xikong’s treasure. Even if it is just a rope that was picked up casually, it has been used for so many years and was once used by the World Honored One. Even if it is not a treasure, it has become a treasure!”

After saying this, he turned around and sighed repeatedly, saying:

"That's what Long Kangyao is afraid of too!"

Li Jiangqian fell silent for a moment, but upon hearing this, he too felt uneasy and began to secretly plot:

'Such a secret exists! The waters of the Great Desire Path... are incredibly deep! I must inform my father as soon as possible; lest we be tricked by that peacock!'