Taoist Master Xuanhuang

Things always start with great enthusiasm but eventually become mundane, and if there's nothing commendable about them, they'll gradually be forgotten.

The Investiture of the Gods, which caused a great uproar, was like this: from the initial excitement of just one glance, everyone gradually calmed down by the seventh day.

However, there was one force that remained indifferent: the representatives led by the divine cultivator Wei Qiancheng.

Asking them to be deified is somewhat of an insult to them.

But after thinking about it, I realized that the Dao Lord is not a god, but an existence that transcends gods.

Therefore, the Investiture of the Gods was not what he thought it was, nor was it a difficult thing for him.

However, we, as divine cultivators, will absolutely not participate. We already have our own supreme being, so why would we care about the so-called conferment of godhood?

Moreover, it was the conferment of gods upon the avatars of the Dao Lord, and we ourselves were personally enlightened by the Dao Lord. According to this, we, the divine cultivators, are all gods.

They just haven't cultivated themselves into gods yet, but they all possess divine qualities.

"Master, do you mean we shouldn't participate?"

“Yes, we won’t get involved. It’s a quagmire, and there’s no benefit in getting involved. They’re not divine cultivators, we are. We understand the principles involved better than they do. It’s not that simple,” Wei Qiancheng said.

His meaning is strikingly similar to that of the ghost ship.

Or perhaps it is more closely related to Xuanhuang, especially in terms of knowledge of divine cultivation, so they know more.

For example, divinity is a conceptual ability.

It is destined by the bizarre nature of this world.

The divinity comprehended by spiritual cultivators is the visualization diagrams they comprehend, which are used to suppress the soul.

However, divinity is different from visualization diagrams. Visualization diagrams are visualization diagrams of the three great treasures, not visualization diagrams of ordinary beings.

It possesses a unique tranquility unlike that of ordinary beings, as well as a righteousness personally drawn by the Dao Lord Xuanhuang.

In short, it is a blank visualization, erasing much of the influence of the three great treasures.

When cultivators practice by comprehending the three visualization diagrams, they can remain undisturbed by their own minds, perfectly adapting to all cultivators and merging into the dantian world of all cultivators.

Don't assume that this ability to adapt to everything is simple; on the contrary, it is an extremely difficult ability.

For example, if a cultivator spends all day meditating on a visualization that has its own unique properties, such as being sinister or bizarre, then it would be strange if that cultivator's thinking and Daoist practices were normal.

A visualization diagram is a cultivator's environment; the kind of environment inevitably shapes the kind of beings that follow.

The most difficult part is creating a visualization without any special attributes.

And so on.

The visualization diagram of a divine cultivator is a god. The nature and character of a god cannot be like the three supreme treasures, which have no unique characteristics.

A follower and cultivator of a god of light must be of the light attribute, just as a follower and cultivator of a god of darkness must be of the darkness attribute.

It would be strange if a god of darkness cultivated a group of cultivators of light.

The reason why the divine cultivators represented by Wei Qiancheng have become increasingly less prominent and more detached from worldly affairs in recent decades is due to the influence of Xuanhuang in recent years.

It has gradually infiltrated his followers.

By analogy, anyone who is appointed a god by the three supreme gods will gradually become like the three supreme gods, undergoing such a change in both body and mind.

The common saying is that it has completely taken your shape.

No one understands this better than the divine cultivators; they are truly experts in the field.

It's fortunate that Wei Qiancheng can't play the accordion; if he could, he would have even more of a "know-it-all" quality.

Note that this was done by Xuanhuang actively avoiding any influence, having already reduced the power of this divine concept to the bare minimum.

Upon closer inspection, one will notice that all the figures in the Xuanhuang visualization diagrams have their backs to all living beings; this is Xuanhuang avoiding its own influence.

If it's a top-down view of the image, it's even more terrifying.

Turning his back to all living beings is truly a helpless situation, because once he turns around, all the cultivators who comprehend him will be irreversibly affected.

"They don't realize that the divine positions they painstakingly fought for will eventually turn them into absolute supporters, devout believers, and lambs of the three supreme gods. Their plans will fail," said a high-ranking cultivator.

"Don't worry, they're not stupid. There's a limit to their fanaticism. The so-called divine positions will only be obtained by those who are not qualified enough. Those who are truly talented and gifted will not become divine cultivators," Wei Qiancheng said.

"Oh? The leader thinks highly of them?"

"I'm not so optimistic about them, but I'm very optimistic about ourselves. We've been opponents of cultivators for so many years, and they've always been able to suppress us. If we underestimate them, then what are we?" Wei Qiancheng said.

That's why the cult leader is so skilled; not only is he highly accomplished in cultivation, but he's also adept at educating people.

This statement left all the senior executives speechless.

Yes, if they are idiots, then what am I? A complete idiot who has been suppressed by idiots for a hundred years?
"Just continue expanding the Holy Land of Ten Thousand Races and the small worlds within the Xia Kingdom. I won't participate in the Conferred God Assembly... Besides, I've recently received many reports of incursions by cults on the border. What's going on with you? Do you think our Lord's glory is not worth protecting?!"

Wei Qiancheng said with dissatisfaction.

"We dare not, Master, please calm down. We will investigate immediately. The glory of our Lord cannot be challenged." The high-ranking officials hurriedly repented.

Indeed, it is because of the chaos of the past twenty years.

Even the divine cultivators have become much more low-key, giving the big stage to the madness of the four super beings.

This led some unrepentant border heretics to think that the divine cultivators were tired of their attacks and to begin their reckless provocations.

Wei Qiancheng actually knew the reason and was taking this opportunity to give his subordinate a warning.

There is no division among them in their spiritual practice.

Who would dare to split apart the followers of the Dao? Wouldn't that be courting death?
Divine cultivators don't need any strict rules; the Xuanhuang Dao Lord is the highest being and the sole explanation for everything.

There is no division.

As always, the divine cultivators focused on developing the small worlds within the Xia Kingdom and the already connected holy lands of all races; they hardly participated in anything else.

……

On the other hand, if the divine cultivators were indifferent, this side was filled with rage and dissatisfaction.

It is indeed a spirit beast.

It's important to know that there are actually six super powers in the world, in addition to the four super powers, there are also divine cultivators and spirit beasts.

Those six families are the six most powerful super forces.

The spirit beasts are actually happy that the four superpowers are about to split up.

The fact that the Four Superpowers, led by the Four Superpowers, could suppress divine cultivators and spirit beasts does not mean that they can still suppress them after the Four Superpowers split up.

The strength of the Four Superstars lies not only in their physical prowess, but also in their unspoken tacit understanding.

For example, when faced with a common and powerful enemy, Yan Lai, Ming Hui, Jiu Tong, and Sun Hui, the four leaders, will stand firmly together. Unity is the formidable skill that the Four Supermen possess.

It might sound ridiculous.

However, when it comes to their two biggest rivals, spirit beasts and divine cultivators, the four superpowers are united.

Countless times, they tacitly suppressed both families, ensuring that the True Cultivator group remained the brightest star on the stage, always occupying the center of the world stage. The split of the Four Superpowers actually made the Spirit Beasts even happier.

After so many years of enduring hardship and maintaining a low profile, they were eager to unleash their full potential.

It just so happened that it coincided with the last 'death struggle' of the four superpowers.

At this point, any smart enemy knows not to provoke him, as he will unleash a powerful burst of energy before his death, and may even be resurrected by external threats, uniting once again.

This is very possible.

Therefore, spirit beasts have kept a very low profile over the years.

Famous mountains and rivers have been occupied by true cultivators, and spirit beasts have occupied quite a few as well. Faced with the Martial Alliance's frenzy, the Holy Mother of Tushan magnanimously waved her hand and retreated.

They simply don't give the four superpowers a chance to unite.

These past twenty years have been very difficult for the spirit beast.

I thought this period of forbearance was finally coming to an end, but I never expected the new Investiture of the Gods to arrive.

The origins of the Investiture of the Gods ultimately lie in mythical beasts.

It is an existence that is a perfect combination of Xuanhuang through spirit beasts and ordinary people without cultivation aptitude.

From this point on, the existence of spirit beasts and divine cultivators came into being.

The two families were originally one, and even now, they remain very close.

The great summoning technique of the divine cultivators also summons divine beasts among spirit beasts. Previously, it was the black cat and the dream-eating tapir, and later it was a tiger couple, a golden eagle couple, a giant python and a giant ape, etc.

These are the origins of a series of mythical beasts being deified.

Suddenly, his greatest reliance was about to be challenged, and the limited wisdom of the spirit beast made him a little overwhelmed.

"Silence! You bunch of idiots!"

With a roar, the Holy Mother of Tushan shook the entire army of spirit beasts.

Spirit beasts don't care about nice words; the Holy Mother of Tushan directly called them idiots.

If this happened in a human faction, which high-ranking member could tolerate it? Even if you are the leader of an alliance, you can't be so disrespectful.

However, it is very suitable for spirit beasts.

Instead, they immediately became obedient because of the king's angry scolding.

"Who said their rights were violated and their honor trampled? Stand up and say it!" the Holy Mother of Tushan roared.

“My children, this right is a gift from our Lord. Be careful what you say. Don’t say that your rights have been violated. Even if they have been violated, it is our Lord’s right that has been violated, not ours. Remember this clearly, or you will be manipulated by humans.”

The dream-eating tapir cautiously stepped forward to explain.

I also need to calm the eldest sister down, and explain things to the kids, otherwise they won't understand.

"But Your Majesty, we are heartbroken!" said a stubborn bull demon, his neck raised.

"Black Bull, shut up!" When the Holy Mother of Tushan saw that it was this guy again, her anger dissipated by more than half.

Black Bull is notoriously stubborn, and the kind of person who's very courageous. He's been taught a lesson many times, but he just doesn't learn his lesson. Whenever something upsets him, he always does the same thing.

It's not worth getting angry with such a stubborn person.

“A bunch of idiots! We started with the Investiture of the Gods, but what about now? Think about it carefully, is the so-called Investiture of the Gods still that important to us? Big Black Ox, are you still breastfeeding?” said the Holy Mother of Tushan.

"Huh?" Black Bull was taken aback, then blushed with embarrassment: "Your Majesty, please don't insult me, an old bull. How could I still be drinking milk?"

"That's it. You drank milk when you were a baby, so do you expect to drink milk when you grow up? You needed to be made a god when you were weak, do you need to be made a god now? Or do you think you can't grow up without being made a god?" said the Holy Mother of Tushan.

I thought my words were very educational, but apparently...

She forgot that she was facing her own children, not humans.

"Your Majesty, you may not know this, but although Black Ox no longer drinks its mother's milk, it still drinks the milk of its several wives, quack quack quack..." an old crow said in a harsh, unpleasant voice.

"Your Majesty, I can testify that the black ox is eating with great relish. I heard that it has conquered a herd of cattle in a small world, banished all the bulls, and monopolized all the cows! I, this old donkey, am so envious. Why are there so few of us donkeys?" a donkey continued.

"Damn it! You crow and stubborn donkey, do you want a beating?!" Black Bull roared.

"bump!"

"Shut up, all of you!" The Holy Mother of Tushan slammed her hand on the table in anger.

This is what happens when you have a bad teammate; it's so tough.

Sometimes, you really can't control these 'beasts' unless you get angry.

With a wave of her hand, she slapped the donkey, the crow, and the black ox to the ground, thus calming the situation.

"In short, this is a crucial moment, and we need to continue to be patient. Conferring titles of gods, is it so easy to be conferred titles?... It's not that we shouldn't strive for it, but rather that conferring titles of gods is the goal of the weak, not the goal of us strong. Once we're conferred titles of gods, what freedom will we have left?"

"Big sister, do you mean we won't participate?" Xuanmao said.

"It's not that we won't participate, but we want you to be aware of the situation and not make a ruckus. If you make a ruckus and wake up the Four Super Ones, it will be bad... However, this is an opportunity that extends to the Heavenly Realm and the Underworld, so we still have to participate. I heard that there are only two Venerables in the Underworld, Ox-Head and Horse-Face. This is our chance. Serving in the Underworld can be considered the beginning of my spirit beasts' in-depth exploration of the Underworld..."

The Holy Mother of Tushan said a lot, and it sounded like she was rambling on and on.

Only in this way can the children understand that concise descriptions are not suitable for spirit beasts.

It's best to break it down into small pieces, knead it thoroughly, and explain it clearly step by step.

The main idea is to continue to be patient and wait for the four superpowers to completely collapse.

Then those who should participate do so, but talented spirit beasts resolutely refuse to become gods.

Those who lack natural talent can still strive for it, but they must be prepared for the possibility that the other party might betray them one day.

After all, it's impossible for someone who has become one of the three supreme gods to still think of everyone as a family of spirit beasts.

For this reason, the Lord turned his back on all living beings, and people could only see his shadow.

Not to mention the three supreme gods, who certainly wouldn't be like the Lord, but would surely possess a divine radiance that overlooks all living beings.

Under this radiant light, it will not be long before God becomes one of the three supreme gods.

"Do you understand? All of you, just keep enduring underground until the world undergoes a complete upheaval. That will be our chance."

"Yes!" The children generally understood.

To conceal their strength, these spirit beasts, skilled in digging and burrowing, have already established a vast underground world in many places in the Xia Kingdom or other smaller worlds.

We're just waiting for the day we break through the darkness and take center stage.

Over the years, the spirit beasts have not been idle; with the guidance of the Holy Mother of Tushan, they are now vastly different from what they used to be.

"Third brother, come here for a moment."

After the meeting, the Holy Mother of Tushan left the Dream Eater alone, which startled the Dream Eater.

Is the eldest sister finally going to ask?
...(End of chapter)