Daojun, start from Penglai foundation building

Chapter 1088 The Liver Wood Connects with the Heart, Giving Birth to the Crimson Emperor; Pure Yang Dharma Arrives in Zhuzhou

Zhuzhou, Jiutou Mountain.

If Zhuzhou had become the main base of the Eastern Heavenly Daoist School in the Nine Provinces, then Jiutou Mountain was the core of that base.

Anyone who has a cave dwelling or a palace on Mount Jiutou is undoubtedly a core figure of the Eastern Heavenly Daoist School and an important figure who receives help from all sides.

For example, the Seven Sons of Chixiao, the current true disciples of the Chixiao Dao Sect; Fairy Suqin, the female immortal of the Yaochi Holy Land; Kong Zhen and Jin Qiong, representing the Demon Emperor Palace; the Four Seas True Lord, representing the Canglang Holy Sect; and the Crested Ibis Demon Lord, representing the Southern Fire God Palace, etc.

Numerous immortals gathered at Jiutou Mountain, which naturally became a place shrouded in celestial energy and brimming with spiritual beauty. Looking up, one could see the clear blue sky shining brightly, and to the left and right, one could see auspicious clouds and rosy hues.

Jiang Sheng also naturally had his own cave dwelling and Taoist temple in Jiutou Mountain.

At this moment, in his own cave, Jiang Sheng sat cross-legged on the cloud bed, the mysteries of the four elements and the sword energy of annihilation constantly surging and intertwining around him, giving birth to incomparably mysterious spiritual traces and Dao seals.

If someone were here, they would be able to sense the imposing sword energy and vast magical essence contained within those spiritual traces and Dao inscriptions.

Those spiritual marks were formed from the profound mysteries of Jiang Sheng's own Dao, containing his own Dao intent and methods; while those Dao seals were evolved from Jiang Sheng's cultivation techniques, each Dao seal representing a supernatural power or a wonderful method, and together they formed the "Yin Yang Calamity Extinction Three Transformations Five Elements Wonderful Method".

Within the cave, spiritual light swirled, and celestial energy flourished. Jiang Sheng, clad in a green crown and black robe, closed his eyes slightly. As his aura surged, his robe billowed. On the cloud-and-bamboo-and-crane robe, emerald bamboo adorned the shimmering clouds and cranes, their movements ethereal and mysterious. On the black lotus-patterned robe, the aura of Daoist magic emanated from the black ink base, and the lotus patterns bloomed with boundless true meaning.

Above Jiang Sheng's head, the Azure Lotus Star-Picking Crown was adorned with specks of starlight, as if the brilliance of the sun, moon, and stars flowed three feet above Jiang Sheng's head, transforming into a dazzling vortex of stars.

As the aura rose and drifted, Jiang Sheng slightly opened his eyes. In an instant, he heard the cries of cranes and the roar of dragons. The four swords of annihilation and annihilation swiftly flew out from Jiang Sheng's sleeves and danced up and down and left and right in front of him, stirring up fierce and overwhelming calamity-destroying sword energy and the breath of the end of calamity and fortune.

As the four colors of blue, purple, red, and black fluttered and swirled, another clear and long chant rang out. The Qingping Sword rose into the air and hovered above Jiang Sheng's head. The three-foot-six-and-a-half-inch black immortal sword rippled left and right with layers of sword energy, evolving into petals of blue lotus.

As the Qingping Sword appeared, the four swords of Zhulu Xianjue immediately stirred up azure wind, purple lightning, crimson fire, and mysterious water to surround Jiang Sheng on the left and right of the Qingping Sword, manifesting the world-shaking phenomena of wind, thunder, water, and fire, in which creation and calamity were contained.

"Through the three calamities, we can prove the five difficulties; by grasping the true meaning, we can condense the essence of the Dharma."

"Therefore, the three flowers bloom into the wondrous lotus, and the five difficulties are transformed into the five elements."

"When the three calamities, the four phenomena, and the five elements arise, yin and yang perish and creation is born."

"By offering sacrifices through profound methods, one can attain the Great Dao, and the traces of the blue lotus will float throughout the universe."

As Jiang Sheng chanted softly, the Three Calamities Technique manifested, with the Bifeng Calamity Thunder Yin Fire constantly dancing, finally condensing into a three-colored lotus flower above Jiang Sheng's head. The five elements of energy circulated in front of his chest, but as the five colors of spiritual energy—blue, red, white, black, and yellow—swirled, only the blue wood energy entered Jiang Sheng's chest, landing on his liver and adding a touch of blue halo.

This marks the beginning of the Five Elements Returning to the Origin, specifically the Eastern Emperor's Wood Qi Returning to the Origin.

It is the root of prosperity and decline, and the way to longevity.

After the Wood Qi returns to its origin, according to the cycle of the Five Elements, the Fire Qi should be gathered in the heart to attain the Fire Qi returns to its origin.

At this moment, the Five Elements theory held few secrets for Jiang Sheng. The remaining mysteries could only be deciphered by those who had reached the Mahayana or even the Pure Yang stage.

Moreover, Jiang Sheng had previously heard the four Daoist masters preach and already had his own understanding of the Five Elements' cycle. Therefore, when the Wood Qi evolved into its original form, the Green Wood Qi on the liver began to drift away bit by bit, converging towards the heart.

"The way of flourishing and decay is that the wood element is the foundation of longevity."

"The way of burning is to use fire to enhance the wonder of life and death."

"It is said that when the fire of the heart is ignited, the soul is settled, the true spirit dwells there forever, there is life without death, and even death brings rebirth."

"Therefore, the liver and heart work together, and wood and fire are two forms."

"Therefore, when the liver wood element surges, the green and red colors are generated, and the heart fire ignites spontaneously."

Amidst the clear and melodious Daoist chants, the liver wood energy within Jiang Sheng's body continuously surged into his heart. Then, under the operation of the "Yin Yang Calamity Extinction Three Transformations Five Elements Wonderful Method," and through Jiang Sheng's comprehension of the Dao of Fire, within Jiang Sheng's heart, with the continuous supply of liver wood energy, the green wood energy within his heart gradually began to permeate and transform into crimson fire energy.

As anger accumulated in Jiang Sheng's heart, flames suddenly rose from his body.

The raging flames did not burn Jiang Sheng's robes and crown, nor did they incinerate his flesh and blood.

It arises from the heart, burns from the heart, permeates the body, and transforms into a blazing heart fire.

Amidst the raging flames, specks of fire elemental energy drifted from all directions, gathering around Jiang Sheng and transforming into a hazy mist of fire elemental energy.

At this moment, Jiang Sheng was shrouded in fire elemental mist, softly reciting his fundamental skill. The thousands of true words of the "Yin Yang Calamity Extinction Three Transformations Five Elements Wonderful Method" kept coming out of Jiang Sheng's mouth, transforming into the azure gold Dao seals that surrounded Jiang Sheng in the cave.

The spirit has been born, and so have the laws.

Inspiration and enlightenment, in harmony with the Tao, become true.

Therefore, the liver wood corresponds to the heart fire, and the Red Emperor of the South is born.

Zhuzhou has already undergone earth-shaking changes under the management of the Eastern Heavenly Daoist School, and Jiutou Mountain, as the core of the Eastern Heavenly Daoist School and the starting and ending point of many Dongxuan True Monarchs and even Chunyang Daoist Monarchs, is full of spiritual energy and immortal charm.

Under such circumstances, Jiang Sheng unknowingly cultivated for several days, immersing himself in the study of his own profound teachings.

It can be said that, at this moment, the most suitable place for cultivation in the Nine Provinces Realm is undoubtedly Mount Jiutou. After all, the four Pure Yang Dao Lords reside on Mount Jiutou, a status that is unique not only in the Nine Provinces Realm but also throughout the entire heavens.

Moreover, the power of the Eastern Heavenly Daoist School is still increasing.

On the seventh day of Jiang Sheng's seclusion, he suddenly had a sudden inspiration, and his true spirit sensed that something big was about to happen.

Sure enough, as soon as Jiang Sheng opened his eyes, Ling Qiu's voice rang out from outside the cave: "Senior Brother Ling Yuan, Senior Brother Ling Yuan, hurry out of seclusion, Patriarch Dejing is about to arrive!"

Master Dejing!

Jiang Sheng understood. With a slight thought, he inhaled the hazy, swirling fire elemental mist into his stomach and stored it in his heart.

Immediately, Jiang Sheng withdrew his profound techniques and supernatural powers. After putting away the Qingping Sword and the four swords of Zhulu Xianjue, Jiang Sheng waved his sleeve and opened the gate of the mansion. Ling Qiu immediately ran in, sensed around for a moment, and then asked, "Senior Brother Lingyuan, did I delay your cultivation?"

Jiang Sheng was naturally very friendly to Ling Qiu, his junior sister of the Ling generation, and said with a smile, "It's nothing, it's just a slight perception, it doesn't count as a refining technique."

Lingqiu didn't think much of it and nodded: "That's good. If it delays your cultivation, then I'll be guilty."

Ling Qiu was unaware that Jiang Sheng, after breaking through to the next realm and attaining the Wood Qi Convergence Realm, had already begun to participate in the Fire Qi Convergence Realm and even started to practice the Fire Element Dao in less than ten months. After all, such a thing was too shocking to be told.

Even the most prodigy and genius could not comprehend a new technique in such a short time after breaking through to the next realm; that is something even a prodigy could not do.

Therefore, Lingqiu simply assumed that Jiang Sheng was reviewing his supernatural powers and refining his cultivation techniques. After all, this was something that every disciple of a sect would do, and it was a fundamental skill for all true disciples.

Only through years of practicing supernatural powers and refining one's skills can one improve one's cultivation, identify and fill gaps in one's knowledge, and then take another step forward on the path of the Great Dao.

At this moment, Jiang Sheng didn't want Lingqiu to think too much, so he smiled and asked, "Junior Sister Lingqiu, when did you learn that Patriarch Dejing was coming?"

Lingqiu said, "Just now, my senior brother told me personally, and asked me to come and inform him immediately."

As she spoke, Lingqiu felt it wasn't enough and added, "Senior brother, hurry up and wash up before we go. It's said that three patriarchs are coming together this time. Besides Patriarch Dejing and Patriarch Miaoyan, it's also said that Patriarch Dejing's close friends will be there!"

A close friend of Master Dejing?
Jiang Sheng immediately thought of the Crimson Cloud Dao Lord of the Crimson Cloud Dao Sect in the Cangwu Realm: "Could it be the Eight Views Crimson Cloud Dao Lord of the Crimson Cloud Dao Sect?"

Lingqiu nodded repeatedly.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Sheng immediately stood up. With a surge of magical power, his clothes were completely renewed, and he also restored his energy to its peak state: "Then let's hurry up and leave, lest we delay welcoming the patriarch."

Ling Qiu also said, "Yes, yes, I've never seen what Daoist Chixiao looks like before. This is truly an eye-opening experience."

When Jiang Sheng and Ling Qiu arrived at the main hall of the Eastern Heavenly Daoist sect above Jiutou Mountain, they found that all the people present had already arrived.

Five Tribulation True Monarchs, True Disciples of the Cave Profound Realm, and even core figures from various forces were all gathered here. Looking around, one could truly see the Dao Wheels hanging high and the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top of the Head everywhere.

Each of the immortals from the Upper Three Realms was impeccably dressed, with celestial feathers fluttering on their arms and Dao wheels rising and falling behind their heads. Their expressions were solemn as they awaited the arrival of the three Dao Lords.

Before long, a great and resounding melody was played, followed by endless auspicious light and mist surging above Zhuzhou.

In an instant, flowers rained down from the sky and golden lotuses sprang from the ground. Amidst the vast and majestic pure yang energy, three gilded crimson suns appeared in the sky, with rainbow-colored paths extending from within them, rippling with layers of mysterious light.

As Hongguangxia Road extends from Dari to Jiutoushan, three Dharma vehicles manifest.

Heavenly soldiers led the way, divine generals followed, and various mythical birds and beasts accompanied the procession from all sides. Heavenly maidens and powerful warriors followed on the left and right, and the three imperial carriages revealed their true forms under the protection of a group of immortals from the three upper realms.

In the center is an eight-treasure sandalwood chariot, pulled by eight five-clawed celestial dragons, four blue and four vermilion. A jeweled canopy on the chariot shines with a misty golden-purple aura and is adorned with colorful glaze.

The statue seated cross-legged atop the agarwood palanquin wore a purple-gold crown adorned with water and fire symbols and a shimmering gold robe with the Eight Trigrams symbol.
Heavenly soldiers cleared the way, spirit birds danced in the air, three thousand celestial maidens accompanied the chariot, eight thousand strong warriors followed, and one after another, True Persons of the Nascent Soul and Divine Transformation Realms stood on auspicious clouds, guarding an Eight Treasures Sandalwood Chariot.

Eight five-clawed celestial dragons, four blue and four red, guide the Dharma carriage. Each celestial dragon is a being that surpasses the ultimate realm of the Nascent Soul stage.

On the imperial carriage, a middle-aged Taoist priest had his eyes slightly closed, and his three long wisps of beard moved without wind. He wore a golden Bagua robe and a water-fire purple-gold crown. Behind his head, a triple Dao wheel of blue, gold, and purple shone brightly, proclaiming his supreme and noble identity: the Taiyi Yuzhen Jiuming Qianyuan Dejing Daojun of the Penglai Dao Sect!

On the right is the imperial carriage, a Nine-Headed Cloud Chariot, drawn by nine phoenixes. A dragon and phoenix canopy rises from the top, radiating a crimson-gold aura and reflecting nine-colored brilliance.

The Taoist priest sitting on the palanquin also had his eyes slightly closed. He had a short beard and a majestic appearance. He wore a dark blue bamboo crown and a robe with nine suns and auspicious clouds floating above his head. The Taoist wheel behind his head shone brightly, showing his majestic and awe-inspiring presence as a Taoist ruler.

This is the Qinghua Dao Sect, Taiyi Yuzhen Jiuyang Xuanqing Miaoyan Daojun!
Jiang Sheng was very familiar with Daoist Dejing and Daoist Miaoyan, and he also recognized the Dharma carriage on the far left: it naturally belonged to Daoist Dejing of the Chixiao Dao Sect.

At this moment, bells and chimes rang out in unison, chime bells played music, and various pipa, konghou, and zheng instruments resounded together. Amidst the celestial music, a powerful man sang:
"The Dao Lord Qian Yuan De Jing has arrived in the vast Three Realms!"

"The Mysterious Azure and Wondrous Dao Lord has arrived in the Three Realms!"

Finally, the strongman took a deep breath and sang loudly:

"The vast universe of Cangwu, the Eight Scenic Spots Crimson Sky Dao Lord has arrived!"

(End of this chapter)