Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 490 The Five Poisons and Evil Deeds, the Five Turbidities of the World

When Ji Jingqiu attained the Dao Ancestor, he severed his own wisdom light and his innate supernatural powers, giving them to the world and to the Netherworld.

Today, countless lamps of the heart, which have long taken root and sprouted throughout the nine continents of the world, have been lit in response to the World Honored One's request.

The scene of one lamp igniting all lamps, until all lamps are lit, is then seen by all the saints.

In an instant——

It was like millions of pure white Udumbara flowers blooming one after another.

Flowers bloom in the secluded sea!

In each of the lit lamps of the heart, there seems to be a wisp of immortal divinity pulsating.

As the lamplight flickers, its radiant light transcends the long night and the void, illuminating the boundless, dark sea.

The light was so dazzling and boundless, like a magnificent and gentle spring breeze blowing across the mountains and the world, or like the rising sun over water, spreading and flowing with vigorous and energetic vitality.

This is the "Netherworld Sea" as seen by the beings of the Netherworld and by all the saints.

Just like the sacred place that was once famous throughout the world, a place that countless beings yearned for but rarely visited!

"Senior Kongming, what did you mean by 'Sacred Land Nether Sea'?"

"Could this be the original appearance of the Nether Sea?! But wasn't the Nether Sea already polluted by the Bitter Sea?"

"Hmm?! The records left by my ancestor clearly state that this once pure land of all worlds, the sacred land of the boundary sea, was defiled by the enemies of the Lord of the Underworld!"

"Then who are the enemies of the Lord of the Underworld?" someone questioned. "Don't forget, the Yuan Shen Sect was among the forces that besieged the Underworld Palace back then!"

"According to the Patriarch's notes, it was clearly the beings of the True Land who corrupted the Netherworld, forcing the Lord of the Underworld to ultimately abandon the Nether Sea—"

For a time, whispers and discussions among the saints filled the air.

"Could the reappearance of the past scene in the Dark Sea also be the work of that person?"

Someone suddenly asked the crucial question.

The saints fell silent. It was precisely at this moment, at this very present moment in the world, that this was the only explanation.

At this moment, most of the saints no longer had the mind to verify this person's identity; they had already accepted it in their hearts, and their minds were all immersed in this dark sea.

Even they, thanks to this person, were able to see the original Nether Sea in its holy form for the first time in their lives!
Legend has it that the Lord of the Underworld attained enlightenment in this very place!
……

Ji Jingqiu lowered her eyes and looked down.

In the eyes of the world, the dark sea seems to have been washed clean of all impurities, and the turbid and evil sea of ​​the past has become clear and bright.

Like an autumn pool, like a clear mirror, without any impurities.

Everyone can see their true nature reflected in it.

Only in Ji Jingqiu's eyes could this boundless, clear sea be described as colorful, even bizarre and fantastical.

This place reflects the hearts of all beings, with endless projections of the soul intertwined and floating in the dark sea. Many strange phenomena either occupy a place or wander independently beneath the surface of this sea.

Its radiant light shines forth, its brilliance surpassing even the stars.

And in the deepest part, Ji Jingqiu also saw...

The five poisons: greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt.

The five defilements are: calamity, views, afflictions, sentient beings, and life.

Some are like raging seas, with dark, ominous clouds churning and malevolent energy condensing, roaring and tearing like ferocious beasts.
Some are like a hazy mist, with the seven emotions intertwined to form a colorful glow, sometimes gathering, sometimes scattering, sometimes floating and sometimes uncertain;

Some are like still, deep pools, seemingly calm and undisturbed, yet harboring countless obsessions, like heavy chains binding them, making it difficult to awaken from their slumber.

Some are like a fiery inferno, blazing and violent like a crimson dragon...

The Five Poisons and the Five Turbidities are like ten evil dragons, soaring like dragons, their scales and armor ferocious and menacing, stirring up the turbid waves in the depths.

Is this the true face of the Dark Sea?
This sea is like a mirror, reflecting the thoughts of all living beings.

Ji Jingqiu suddenly remembered the dispute between the Seven Marshals in the past.

Among the Seven Marshals, some believe that with the emergence of the Ocean of the Mind, people's hearts will inevitably turn downwards, and at that time, without external force, the Federation will destroy itself.

But now, perhaps it should be viewed the other way around: as people's hearts turn downward, the dark sea will also move to another extreme, no longer clear and bright.

Ji Jingqiu recalled that he had witnessed the so-called spiritual catastrophe in the western part of the Federation—large-scale chaos and negative spiritual trends that would trigger a response from the ocean of the mind.

Even if ordinary people with no cultivation die in large numbers in a short period of time, the resulting mental disaster would be enough to cause even celestial beings to perish!
And this is only a small part of the western part of the Federation.

What if it were a realm?

Thinking of this, Ji Jingqiu exhaled softly.

Beneath the seemingly calm sea surface surges the five poisons and five impurities of humankind.

The five poisons and evil deeds lead to the five turbidities of this evil world.

So this is the origin of the tomb of the gods.

The response that Youhai has always given has always been to the helpless masses who are powerless against the strongest beings.

And what killed the gods was the sins they committed.

suddenly.

As Ji Jingqiu gradually approached the truth at the deepest part of the Nether Sea, he heard a phoenix cry, filled with evil resentment and poison, coming from the depths of the sea.

He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a phoenix formed from the fire of the heart, surrounded by three thousand flames of the heart. Wherever its wings swept, evil waves turned into lotus platforms, accompanied by the five poisons and five turbidities. It was entrenched in the depths of the dark sea, coldly watching Ji Jingqiu.

Ji Jingqiu returned the same cold gaze. Now, he had finally approached the "truth" at the deepest part of the Nether Sea.

Suddenly, Ji Jingqiu looked up and gazed into the distance, where the sound of "stirring" echoed once more from the Burial Sea.

Or rather, it's fueled by immense anger, a result of repeated provocations against someone—

But at this moment, Ji Jingqiu felt no fear whatsoever; in fact, he was eagerly anticipating the arrival of this person.

The Holy King stood behind him.

Beyond the Great Luo Heaven are the various sages.

“He doesn’t dare to come out for now.” The Holy King stood behind Ji Jingqiu and transmitted his voice, “The will of the Great Universe has been fully awakened and is watching the Burial Sea. Unless absolutely necessary, he will not risk being targeted by me and the will of the Great Universe by leaving the Burial Sea.”

Ji Jingqiu fell into thought.

Why is the one buried in the sea so resistant, even angry, about his merging with the Dao of the Nether Sea and awakening the Nether Sea?
Just because of my appearance, I might disrupt the balance within the Netherworld and introduce uncontrollable factors into the struggle on He Shi's side.
He felt that this person was utterly incapable of such "noble righteousness".

Ji Jingqiu's gaze fell on the Three Thousand Heartfire Phoenix in the deepest part of the Nether Sea, his eyes icy cold.

Whether it's as he guessed, he could find an opportunity to verify it, but now is not the best time.

"Let's leave him alone for now," Ji Jingqiu said. "Let's continue according to our plan and head to the Underworld first. The clarity of the Nether Sea is only temporary. During the period when the lamps of all living beings illuminate the Nether Sea, I am essentially a part of the Nether Sea that has merged with the Dao. Perhaps this will be of some help to our journey to the Underworld."

The results of this invitation to the world to light lamps completely exceeded Ji Jingqiu's expectations.

He could sense that this was something Youhai had been "hoping" for.

Unfortunately, the tranquility of the dark sea cannot last forever, and the light in people's hearts will eventually dim.

Simply put – there aren't enough lights.

"it is good."

The Holy King responded decisively.

Once the problem of the Underworld is resolved, along with the Void Emperor outside, they will have four God Lords on their side, which is enough to support the Great Luo Heaven. At that time, both offense and defense can be switched.

"I'll clear the way!"

The Holy King raised his hand, and the Great Luo Heaven trembled violently!
The divine light shone throughout the universe, and it even inspired the Great Luo Heaven to open a path ahead.

In the thirty-six heavens of the Great Luo, the thirty-fifth heaven, second only to the Holy King, was filled with the gods and demons of the Netherworld lineage, who bowed and worshipped, opening the passage to the Netherworld.

A gigantic snake head came into view; it was the Nine Netherworld Serpent of the Netherworld lineage.

Its enormous, boundless serpentine body became a bridge between the mortal world and the underworld.

"I will clear the way for you!" The Holy King led the way, clearing a path for Ji Jingqiu. A magnificent and majestic Dharma image rose from the ground, standing tall and matching the color of the heavens. Its divine light was boundless, and its Daoist aura was endless. With its powerful outburst, even the omnipresent River of Time and the River of Destiny fluctuated and deliberately bypassed the Holy King.

This scene alone was enough to astound all the saints with the profoundness of this person's cultivation!

Ji Jingqiu stepped forward and followed, his figure finally appearing in the sight of the saints.

At this moment.

In the eyes of the saints, the supremely powerful saint king was actually clearing the way ahead, while behind him was a young man who seemed to be living at an infinite height.

A bright, round halo appeared behind the young man, rising in a misty halo, as if reflecting the inner light of all beings.

He didn't even glance at the saints, but walked straight on the path opened by the holy king.

From beginning to end, he had no intention of explaining or proving anything to the various non-traditional families.

He only needs to do his own thing; the news has already been spread, and the true saints of various schools will naturally follow suit.

Just like on the path to returning to the true self, he only cared about paving the way, and the ancestors only cared about following.

This posture, as seen by the saints, naturally appeared as an air of self-confidence and disdain for the world, a lofty and invincible demeanor.

This is because he was once an invincible figure who overpowered all the patriarchs in the Heavenly King Realm!
"This is the World Honored One..."

Someone whispered, their gaze never wavering, as if trying to imprint that figure deeply into their heart.

Today's changes far exceeded their expectations.

First, Xu Tuo of the Jie Tian Sect actually used the head of the Supreme True Saint of the Heavenly Prison Palace to claim credit from the one whose true identity had not yet been confirmed.

Then the Nether Sea reappeared as a former sacred site, which quickly drew the wrath of a mysterious being within the Burial Sea—

The saints could clearly sense the boundless Dao intent emanating from the Burial Sea, which carried a furious rage that stirred their hearts!

Among the saints, those like Takumi glanced at Kongming intentionally or unintentionally, their expressions extremely strange.

This person can also be considered a disciple of Wan Qianqiu, and it is said that the traces of Wan Qianqiu's existence are hidden in the Netherworld Burial Sea...

Now, however, this person seems to be an enemy of Ji Jingqiu. How should this person deal with this situation?

As they expected, Kong Ming frowned deeply, staring intently at the figure that resembled the patriarch, seemingly unsure of what to do.

His trip to the Netherworld was because, according to rumors, Luo Xuan revealed that this was a trace of his ancestor's existence.

But the problem is...

There are no records within our own lineage of Daoist teachings that describe any traces left behind by our patriarch in the outside world!

As the ancestor of the Great Dao, the greatest trace of the ancestor's existence is the "Great Dao" itself, in addition to the [Void Realm], one of the ancestral lands of the Great Dao, which is also the location of their Dao lineage.

This is contradictory and does not conform to the records in the Daoist lineage.

Kongming came here to find out all this, but unexpectedly encountered the birth of that "World Honored One" in the Netherworld.

My master and uncle mentioned this person several times back then, praising him highly, and even talking about him with the patriarch.

When the patriarch made up his mind to go to the place of truth with all the patriarchs, he was persuaded by his master and others.

Logically speaking, given the patriarch's pursuit and recognition of the "Tao," he shouldn't have been so hostile towards this Buddha.

And this anger...

Kongming shook his head. He had never seen the patriarch get angry since he joined the sect.

This intense Daoist intent does indeed possess the Daoist charm of "eternal history," but it is not enough to prove that this is the patriarch.

It should be noted that this true scripture had already spread throughout the world long ago. Although the patriarch was "unapproachable," he never hindered the Dao but only assisted it, especially the Dao of all sentient beings.

How strange.

He couldn't tell for the moment whether the other party was a remnant of the patriarch, but he instinctively felt something was amiss.

Seeing that Kong Ming did not react for a long time, Tuo Hai and the others looked serious. Could it be that Xuan Zu guessed wrong, and this was not the Great Dao Ancestor?

"Where is this person going?" someone suddenly asked.

Some of the true saints among the saints then came to their senses and looked up, only to see that the World Honored One and the Holy King had already stepped into another "heaven and earth," the road deep and mysterious, its destination unknown.

The saints were immediately alarmed to realize where this person was being led by this holy king.

Did this person never even consider meeting them?!
Takumi and the others looked gloomy; this man's actions had instantly thwarted their original plans.

Because the other party didn't give them a chance to verify their identities!
"Follow!"

Among the crowd, Kukai spoke without hesitation, and breathed a sigh of relief.

If Ji Jingqiu really does receive the disciples of the sages, then his heart will be in his throat, hanging in suspense.

Even with the help of forces like the Pantheon, this hurdle is difficult to overcome, especially with the Heavenly Prison Palace deliberately causing trouble.

Kukai glanced at Mieyu, who, as if by telepathy, nodded and praised him telepathically:

"We both underestimated him. Now, no matter what he does, all the sages can only follow him!"

If Ji Jingqiu's goal is simply to use the various families to achieve something, then he has already succeeded halfway.

The remaining half is about why various families should intervene.

That depends on the reasons given by the Buddha...

Ahead, Ji Jingqiu and the Holy King had disappeared into the depths of the passage, but the passage remained open, the meaning of which was quite clear.

Without hesitation, the saints, fearing they would be left behind, followed one after another, eager to see what this person intended to do today!
Once they stepped into the passage, they realized that this place was actually a hidden world.

Looking out, it was a desolate wasteland with no end in sight. The sky was dark, and leaden clouds obscured the stars. Much of the soil was blood-red, and the various evil energies were extremely intense, making all the True Saints feel their scalps tingle.

How many years of accumulated malevolent energy must it have taken to reach this level?!
"This is... the cursed land of the Netherworld back then?"

Kongming recognized this ancient land, and his expression turned solemn.

He was the most senior among those present, having followed the Buddha through many experiences and even visited the Netherworld.

Although countless eras have passed, memories related to this land have still been found in the dusty recollections.

“Back then, the Netherworld collected the remains of many destroyed and broken realms in an attempt to create a Netherworld Land to open the cycle of reincarnation in the Boundary Sea. This place should be one of them.”

Kongming gave a brief introduction to the origins of the Calamity Land.

The saints then understood.

The ethereal True Saint of Nanhua Palace suddenly asked, "Senior Brother Kongming, back then, the Lord of the Underworld forged a powerful treasure as the foundation of reincarnation. Was this treasure taken away by the Ancestors?"

Kong Ming frowned and slowly shook his head: "I heard my master say that this thing was eventually sent away by the Lord of the Netherworld along with the Path to Return to Truth before his death, and its whereabouts are unknown."

"Where has he gone?" One of the saints suddenly chuckled, but deliberately concealed his identity. "Didn't he fall into the hands of the remnants of the Netherworld long ago? Over the years, he has used this to infiltrate countless worldly sects."

The saints remained calm, showing no change in expression at these words.

Most of them belong to reclusive sects, whose time and destiny are frozen in their respective realms, so there is no question of reincarnation or invasion.

As for sects like the Pantheon that choose to remain in the world for a long time, they are equally indifferent.

The remnants of the Netherworld wanted to infiltrate their ranks, and they, in turn, wanted to track down these people.

This precious treasure alone, which can send people to any realm of reincarnation, cannot be described by the word "transcendence".

"Ok?"

Mieyu suddenly stopped, turned around and squinted, his expression cold. He realized that there was another group behind them... who called themselves the "Yellow Birds".
Extinguishment calmly reminded the saints, "It seems that the pseudo-transcendent sects of later generations have also received the news. I wonder if [This Shore] is involved, and whether Red Lotus and Xuanzu are among them. Be careful, everyone."

These words, though causing the saints some unease, did not instill much fear in them.

They mobilized their entire force this time, so even if those two invincible individuals came, there were others to lead and hold them off.

"I have informed my fellow disciples that as long as this passage remains open, reinforcements will arrive."

Kong Ming slowly spoke, taking the lead among the saints, his gaze fixed on Ji Jingqiu's back, a sense of melancholy washing over him.

Countless eons have passed, and although he was limited by his own dullness and never managed to break through to transcendence and go to the Land of Return to Truth to support his master, by chance he also embarked on a path similar to his master's back then, following behind this World Honored One...

(End of this chapter)