Taoist Master Xuanhuang

Chapter 699 It Has Nothing to Do with Me
"They've arrived. The first batch of nine kings will be reincarnated. You must learn from their experience; it will be very important for the future."

Sun Hui personally participated in the event at a venue not far from Nanshi.

They want to be among the first to experience reincarnation and rebirth.

Reincarnation is a two-way process; a saint can be reincarnated into the main world, and similarly, a martial arts cultivator from the main world can be reincarnated into a realm.

Sun Hui had this idea.

This place is very different. The sacred reincarnation of the Martial Temple begins with the king, or rather, with the weakest and most hopeless.

The cultivators of the Martial Arts Alliance in the main world who transfer to the World Domain start from the most top-level and most powerful.

The reasons are self-evident; the Holy Mother of Tushan is the best example, a proven case.

Once one of one's clones is nurtured into a fourth-order saint by the realm, it's equivalent to having a fourth-order clone. Even if this clone is in a vegetative state and can't do anything, it doesn't matter.

At least it can serve as a reference, allowing one to compare their own cultivation path and ensure that there are no obstacles before reaching the fourth stage of cultivation. This is still a valid point.

This is why the Martial Arts Alliance's top leaders were among the first to try it out.

He didn't expect this clone to exert much power; simply staying motionless in the realm was enough to complete his mission.

Once you have a fourth-tier clone, you can simply copy it, and your cultivation will definitely be much faster.

This is just the most basic level. If a normal divine avatar could be conceived, that would be a huge win.

Furthermore, Jiang Shang's ability to better refine the Martial Temple Realm also requires the participation of the Martial Arts Alliance of the Main World, which is equivalent to mixing other elements into the pure realm's origin.

All cultivators who possess the Xuanhuang Daoist techniques, regardless of their strength or weakness, carry the concept of the Xuanhuang Daoist techniques.

It may be insignificant to cultivators, but the higher the level of this thing, the more troublesome it becomes.

For example, if placed within a realm, the realm will not be able to assimilate it.

The Xuanhuang Daoist method is like a spiked club in the hands of the weak, and a thorn in the throat of the strong.

A very subtle shift.

The outside is the resonance of the field, and the inside is the influence of the martial arts alliance cultivators. The combined force of the two is the key for Jiang Shang to leverage the origin of the martial temple realm.

"Wow!"

A silent tremor, as if heaven and earth were merging, a profound silence, and the sacred being reincarnated from another realm fell swiftly into the field like a shooting star.

Then, a buzzing sound filled the field, and a dazzling light ignited the sky and the earth.

This scene attracted the attention of experts in the surrounding area, especially those in the area near Nanshi. Those with good connections already knew that this was a plan by the Martial Alliance and the Martial Temple.

"How exactly does one achieve reincarnation?" a cultivator asked, puzzled.

Due to my limited cultivation and perspective, I have a general understanding of how the Martial Alliance and Martial Temple operate, but I can't figure out how it will unfold.

I deeply envy the Martial Arts Alliance and the Holy One, but I'm not the lucky one, which makes me very sad.

"How would I know? If I knew, I wouldn't be standing here. According to the seniors who attended the meeting, Lord Jiang's plan is to reincarnate in the field, and then transform the field as if the realm were nurturing a sacred being, turning the field into a warm bed, a warm bed that can nurture life, similar to how innate beings are conceived."

His companion reluctantly replied that he was guessing based on what he could think of.

Hearing the two's discussion, interested cultivators nearby joined in.

One of them said, “Fellow Daoist, you can think of it as a treasure land that nurtures spiritual treasures. This treasure land is a huge field that can nurture precious treasures. What the Martial Temple does is this: it transforms ordinary fields into treasure lands that can nurture treasures. In this way, deities can be nurtured with the help of the treasure land, just like those myths that have been passed down.”

"Now that you mention it, I understand. Just as deep mountains can nurture spirits and great rivers can nourish water demons, it's roughly the same process: transforming a field into a treasure land. A treasure land breeds treasures. These treasures can be other treasures or living beings. Is that what you mean?"

"That's one way to understand it. However, Lord Jiang and Alliance Leader Sun Hui are even more powerful. They don't give birth to spirits and monsters, but rather to a kind of naturally born and nurtured creature, which can even be called an innate creature."

"Innate creatures?"

Everyone was shocked.

But there was no rebuttal. Born from this precious land, nurtured by nature, aren't they naturally born creatures?
"That's right, they are innate beings. The gods previously conferred titles were only acquired immortals and gods, while those nurtured by heaven and earth can be called innate beings or innate deities. They are innate deities that are a further step beyond acquired deities like those in realms."

Although this answer is inaccurate and has deviated far from the truth.

However, what he said is not entirely wrong. It can also be understood in a way that ordinary people can comprehend.

"I knew it! The Martial Alliance and the Martial Temple created the system of bestowing gods, so how could they not have kept anything for themselves? It turns out that their lack of contention and their decision to give up were because they valued the innate deities more than the immortals and gods who were conferred titles later!" one cultivator said.

"As expected of a sixth-order Venerable Lord, he's truly formidable," one cultivator exclaimed.

"That's not quite right... Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying that the people of the Martial Alliance and the seniors of the Martial Temple are not strong, but rather that the so-called treasure land of the field was actually something that the Dao Lord told us about long ago, and it has always been in the Dream Realm Scripture Pavilion. It's just that our cultivation is too shallow to understand such profound magic."

There was a cultivator who wore armor.

He didn't think the Martial Alliance and the Martial Temple were that powerful; rather, he thought the Dao Lord was the true strongman.

Whether it's the Martial Alliance, the Martial Temple, or the Confucian Temple, all plans and implementations are based on the methods previously used by the Dao Master.

The Dao Lord is still the strongest.

“You’re right, but you can’t deny that being able to better understand the Dao Lord’s laws is a powerful manifestation that we can’t do.”

"I've heard from my elders that neither the Willpower Technique nor the Field Technique is something that can be studied before the fourth rank. These are profound Dao techniques. Before one can condense one's true self and become a king, studying the Willpower Technique and the Field Technique is not advisable and would be futile."

The cultivator, who looked like a young master, said that he was obviously a junior from a powerful organization and knew a lot.

Seeing everyone admiring him, he got excited.

"Whether it's the tempering of willpower or the three invincible techniques, we're currently just imitating others blindly. It's like memorizing ancient poems as a child; it's not meant for you to understand now, or even for you to understand as a child. You just need to memorize them by rote..."

"Only when you have seen the vicissitudes of life, experienced endless suffering, and matured in wisdom, will you suddenly see a beautiful scene and understand what it means to 'the sunset glows and the lone wild goose flies together, the autumn water blends with the sky.' When you have tasted the bitterness and warmth of human life and comprehended the true meaning of life, you will suddenly understand what it means to 'let life take its course in a straw raincoat and misty rain, neither wind nor rain, neither sunshine nor gloom.'... That's roughly what my elders told me."

After he explained it that way, everyone understood.

It's like trying to imitate someone from Handan (a Chinese proverb about imitating others' walks in the past). They may seem to know how to cultivate themselves, but they don't understand the fundamentals and core principles of the methods.

You can't understand it without reaching a certain level.

Clearly, this is how the Xuan Master's methods are performed.

"Thank you for your guidance, young master!" the crowd said, bowing.

"Haha, no need to thank me. I just heard it from my elders. I'm just passing on what they told me." The young master was very happy.

This kind of spoiled rich kid is the same throughout history; he craves the approval of others.

"It makes sense according to what this young master said. It's not that we don't try, but that our cultivation level is too low, so we can't comprehend it... But the problem is, this is unfair!"

Some cultivators were even more frustrated.

Being around so many experts and freaks is really uncomfortable.

Things I haven't even grasped yet, others have already mastered. In this messed-up world, the weak truly have no human rights.

"If you're slow on one step, you'll be slow on every step. By the time we understand, they've already taken off! Sigh!"

There was a great deal of complaining. There was a reason for this, and it's no wonder the cultivators were complaining.

The reason was still the Investiture of the Gods; powerful figures and forces were gathered together, and then they divided up the spoils among themselves.

These poor monks didn't even have the chance to participate.

Suddenly, I woke up this morning to a message saying something terrible had happened—the three supreme gods…

I was completely depressed after hearing that.

I just took a nap, and the sky fell down? What are we? We don't even have a chance to participate?

The divine positions have been divided up.

This is the reason why a group of mid-to-high-level cultivators have been filled with resentment in recent days; it's simply too unacceptable.

However, it cannot be changed yet.

"I'm leaving, I'm not watching anymore. The more I watch, the angrier I get. I've realized now, the greatest insult in this world is one that has nothing to do with me!"

One of the monks stopped reading, seemingly having made a decision.

"Where is Lao Qin going?" his friend asked.

"Go join the subordinate cultivators!" Old Qin said firmly, lamenting that the greatest insult had nothing to do with him.

"You...you've made up your mind?" his friend asked.

“It’s decided. The path of true cultivation is indeed very good, but there are too many monstrous talents on this path. We missed the initial stage, and it will be very, very difficult to catch up with those monstrous talents. In fact, there is no chance at all… The only way to get out of this situation is to join a different path, preferably a newly established force. Subordinate cultivators are the best option.”

"But?"

Old Qin interrupted him, saying, "No buts. I, Qin Yingxiong, have worked my way up from a small town to Nanshi. I thought I had reached the center of the world stage, only to find that this place is an abyss, with an insurmountable abyss blocking my way. I am not resigned to this. I came here with the expectations of my hometown folks. If I don't reach the top, how can I face my hometown folks? I must reach the top, I must!"

A few short sentences can summarize his life so far.

Having worked my way up from a small town to Nanshi, one can imagine the hardships and suffering involved.

This is not just a matter of talent; it also requires unwavering will and extraordinary courage.

Otherwise, why would so few people be able to establish themselves in this place, Nanshi?

Everyone who has established themselves in Nanshi is a legend.

Qin Yingxiong discovered that this place was not paradise, but rather a hell than when he was struggling in a small town; it was a hell for the weak.

He was unwilling to accept this, so he had no choice but to join a subordinate cultivator.

This group, which has emerged in the last twenty years, is a promising group where we are all potential dark horses.

"Where are you going?"

“The Abyss!” Qin Yingxiong exclaimed.

"The Abyss? There's no need for that. There are other divine lords to choose from. Where is the demon, the demon..."

Qin Yingxiong interrupted his friend's advice again, saying, "I've heard that the cultivators of the Abyss are the most cruel, and they are still leaderless, waiting for the chosen one. I don't know if I am, but my mind is made up. If I'm going, I'll go to the cruelest place. So what if there are demons?"

Qin Yingxiong was greatly provoked.

Arriving in Nanshi, I encountered setbacks everywhere and felt as if I were facing an insurmountable mountain.

It is still in this era of division among the four superpowers, where everyone is insecure.

When he rose to prominence from his small hometown, he was recruited by four local authorities, but he was unwilling to accept it.

What's the point of recruiting from the branch offices of SiChao? If you want to go, go to SiChao's headquarters.

Therefore, I came to Nanshi, thinking that I would be recruited by the four super headquarters in Nanshi, but I encountered this era of division.

Unfortunately, he was out of luck, and he also regretted being too proud back then.

The four super teams at the South City headquarters are already splitting up, and even the department that recruits geniuses from all over the country is in a state of confusion and competition.

Therefore, the decline of a great power is not due to simple reasons, but rather to a comprehensive decline and descent into chaos.

Qin Yingxiong is just one example.

It must be said that the great assembly for dividing up the divine positions resulted in the resentment of countless people in the middle and lower ranks due to the extremely small number of participants.

Many people chose to join the subordinate cultivators, and experienced what it means for the heavens and earth to lend their strength when the time is right.

There was such an unexpected bonus?
They need to understand that many talents are highly sought after, but cannot be recruited.

After all, for many geniuses, abandoning true cultivation to become a subordinate is blasphemous.

Even though it is a power developed by the Dao Lord's treasure, the deep-rooted impression is that it is still looked down upon, and subordinate cultivators are not the mainstream.

The mainstream has always been genuine cultivation, represented by the Four Supers and Eight Greats.

Some talented individuals choose not to join the Four Super Eight Greats, nor do they join the subordinate cultivators.

If all else fails, you can build your own faction or family. What's wrong with joining a subordinate cultivator?
They were looked down upon.

The idea that I could be deified was irrelevant to me, completely shattering this deeply ingrained concept.

As Qin Yingxiong said, the greatest insult is not being slandered in public, nor being insulted by others.

It's as if you don't exist at all.

The gears of fate turned once again. On one side, the Martial Arts Alliance and the Martial Temple were laid out, while on the other side, the Confucian Temple and the Confucian School were illuminating statues of Confucius everywhere.

In a more secluded and less noticed area, countless cultivators choose to join the ranks of subordinate cultivators.

As for what the Four Superpowers, the Eight Great Powers, and some other major forces are doing?
Aside from the four superpowers being distracted by some strategic maneuvering, the remaining forces are currently engaged in internal strife.

The dispute arose over how to allocate the divine titles awarded to the headquarters, as everyone wanted to obtain that divine position.

These people occupy a respectable position, but have limited potential and lack confidence in their future.

To solidify one's position through divine authority, one must not only avoid being overtaken, but at least prevent the gap from widening too much.

To live in the world, one needs to integrate into the larger global community.

Once you integrate, there will be close and distant relationships, friends and family, and powerful forces will inevitably come into play.

Those who are confident in themselves may not care about the position of a deity, but what about their family and friends? They need it.

Therefore, we must fight for it.

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(End of this chapter)