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Chapter 455 The Mystery of the Primordial Daoist Temple (Please Subscribe)

The nine-toothed rake seemed about to speak but then stopped.

Clearly, they didn't want to dwell on those old stories.

However, Chen Yi's identity at this moment is not that of an ordinary powerful cultivator, but rather that of the White Tiger True Lord, one of the four True Lords of the Dao Court.

In the ancient Taoist court, there were gods and Buddhas of higher status than the White Tiger True Lord, but the total number did not exceed one hundred.

He is a figure who stands at the top of many powerful forces such as the Dao Court, Mount Ling, and the Demon Court.

Let alone his nine-toothed rake, even his master—the former Marshal Tianpeng—would have to bow down to him.

"In the past, the master was deeply in love with the fairy Chang'e. He wrote love poems for ten thousand years, one every day without fail."

"The fairy had already been moved by my master's sincerity and had secretly fallen for him, but alas..."

Chen Yi raised an eyebrow. "What's a pity?"

Nine-Toothed Rake sighed, "It's a pity that Fairy Chang'e was bewitched by the Demon Court and merged with the Jade Rabbit's bloodline, becoming a monster that is half human and half demon."

"This……"

Chen Yi never expected such a turn of events.

However, he also understood that although this world had Marshal Tianpeng and a Taoist court similar to the Heavenly Court, it was ultimately not the world of "Journey to the West".

There was no such thing as a journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures.

Therefore, it's not impossible for the fairy Chang'e to become the Jade Rabbit spirit.

The Nine-Toothed Rake nodded and continued, "My master led a large army to attack the Demon Court in order to save the fairy Chang'e."

"Because of the excessive losses, he was punished by the Great Emperor and had no choice but to become a pig demon."

"However, things have their pros and cons. Because of this incident, he eventually got together with the fairy Chang'e and they had two sons."

"……really?"

"Little Pa would never dare to lie and deceive the adults."

Chen Yi looked puzzled, muttering to himself, "We're not from the same world, we're not from the same world."

He reluctantly accepted the fact that Marshal Tianpeng was banished to the mortal world as a pig demon for his lover's sake, and then got together with Chang'e, who had become the Jade Rabbit.

Just be.

He still found it strange.

Even though he had spent hundreds of thousands of years cultivating the "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts," he was still quite shocked by the love story of that pig demon.

"Never mind, let's talk about the ancient Daoist court instead."

"it is good."

Chen Yi was more interested in the ancient matters, so he sat cross-legged on the ground and listened to the Nine-Toothed Rake's narration.

"The Dao Court has existed since ancient times, even before the ancient times. By the time of my master, no one knew who built the court, only that it was left by the sages of the human race."

"Just like the monks from Lingshan, whose lineage is said to originate not from Taizhou Mountain, but from outside this world."

"Outside of this world?"

Chen Yi looked at him in surprise and asked, "Are there other worlds outside of Mount Taizhou? Like realms or..."

Nine-Toothed Rake shook his head and said, "It's a world completely different from the Daoist principles of Taizhou Mountain."

"I don't know much about the specifics of the rake, I've only heard my master mention it a few times."

"What did Marshal Tianpeng say exactly?"

Nine-Toothed Rake recalled: "He said that Mount Ling is a place beyond the reach of civilization, where one does not cultivate according to the laws of heaven and earth, but focuses on cultivating oneself and using the power of one's vows to enhance oneself."

“But the power of will is different from the primordial spirit, yet it is connected to the primordial spirit. The faith of the people is the power of will, the prayers of the people are the power of will, and the incense offerings of the people are also the power of will.”

“The Buddhist community uses these vows to enhance its own cultivation and achieve its own merits, so that all people’s hearts and minds will return to the Buddhist community.”

At this point, Nine-Toothed Rake looked at Chen Yi and asked, "True Lord, imagine what will happen when the minds of the people are burdened by Buddhism?"

Chen Yi recalled the Buddhist temples of the Wei Dynasty, and the people who chanted scriptures and worshipped Buddha every day, and who went to the temples to offer incense during festivals, and pondered:

"Not engaging in production, one's mind and spirit find their rest."

"To be free from the six senses and to sever all human relationships."

Upon hearing this, the Nine-Toothed Rake grinned, a slight smile appearing on its plump face, and said:

"That's what my owner said too."

"Taoism emphasizes tranquility and non-action because that state allows one to better comprehend the great principles of heaven and earth, not because it makes one devoid of desires."

"Even those with profound cultivation have emotions and desires, joys and sorrows, likes and dislikes. How could they possibly be willing to suffer in order to convert evil people?"

"So my master said that the Buddhist tradition violates human ethics and morality, and is like a parasite that sucks blood from the earth."

"It seems to be within the Five Elements and Yin-Yang, but in reality it transcends the Five Elements and Yin-Yang, and cannot be viewed using common sense and the laws of the Tao."

Chen Yi nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with these words.

Buddhism may have its merits, as it can provide solace and peace of mind.

But if we think about it the other way around—if their minds are on "Buddha," are they still themselves?
Even if they eventually become "Buddhas", do they become "Buddhas" by cultivating their bodies, or does the "Buddha" reside in their bodies?

can not say it clearly.

Thinking about these things, Chen Yi asked the Nine-Toothed Rake to continue the story and inquired, "How long did the ancient Daoist court exist?"

"It's hard to say the exact time, but I know that my master cultivated for a full 'huiyuan' from birth to becoming Marshal Tianpeng, which is 10,800 years."

"After that, he commanded the Daoist Water Force Heavenly Soldiers for two cycles, became the Pig Demon for one cycle, and until he disappeared, he had been gone for about five cycles."

"Before my master was born, the Dao Court already existed on Mount Taizhou, standing at the summit of Mount Taizhou, with the Dao Court located for hundreds of thousands of miles below."

Five Huiyuan.

More than 50,000 years ago.

The Daoist court existed before Marshal Tianpeng, so it's estimated to be at least 100,000 years ago.

So when was that "Venerable One" whose Dharma assembly lasted for a million years?
However, Chen Yi could deduce that the "Venerable One" must have existed before the Daoist Court.

Just like the legendary Hongjun Daoist in his world, he lived in a prehistoric and wild world.

Perhaps the world he lived in in his previous life was somehow connected to this Tai Zhou Mountain.

However, judging from the current situation, it does seem somewhat ambiguous.

Chen Yi didn't delve further into the connection between Mount Taizhou and the Primordial World, but instead asked:

"According to what you've said, the Daoist court in ancient times must have been an extremely powerful entity. Why did it perish?"

Previously, Daoist Zhao Muzi had told him about some changes that occurred during the ancient times.

What impressed him most, besides the "Bridge Between Heaven and Earth," was the story of some ancestors who had been cultivating in seclusion in their respective realms and had survived by chance, who one day emerged from seclusion to find that more than 90% of the people in the entire world had disappeared.

This includes not only cultivators and powerful beings from their own realm, but also cultivators and powerful beings from other realms on Mount Taizhou.

Even powerful forces with numerous influential figures and inherited traditions, such as the Dao Court, Mount Ling, and the Demon Court, vanished in an instant.

It was as if an overwhelming power had annihilated them in an instant, without leaving a trace or a sound.

It was as if everyone had never existed, leaving not a trace in the entire world.

That abrupt feeling, if it were Chen Yi, might have already made him wonder if he was living in a dream.

Let alone those ancestors?
They did not suffer a mental breakdown because of this, which is thanks to their years of self-cultivation.

Upon hearing this, Nine-Toothed Rake hesitated and shook his head: "To be honest, Lord True Lord, I truly know nothing about this."

"Then tell me what you know. When did you realize that Daoting and your master had disappeared? And how did you do it? Also, what happened before they disappeared?"

Chen Yi asked several questions in a row, looking at the Nine-Toothed Rake with a serious expression:
"I think that as your master's weapon, he should have kept you with him unless absolutely necessary. How could he have left you in Marshal Tianpeng's mansion?"

“I dare not hide it from you, True Lord. Before leaving, Master Xiaopa did not say much. He only said that he was taking his wife and children to the mortal world for a trip. He left me in the quiet room where he was in seclusion and asked me to watch over a batch of pills for him.”

"But it never came, and the furnace of pills was still not ready, so..."

As Nine-Toothed Rake spoke, his expression shifted, his face changing color from red to black even though it was covered by black, stiff steel bristles.

"So, little rascal, I fell asleep."

"..."

Chen Yi chuckled, not finding anything unreasonable about it.

It's perfectly normal for the spirit of a weapon to be dormant, since it's not a cultivator or a powerful being who needs to cultivate.

"But when Little Rake woke up, he found that he couldn't get out."

Nine-Toothed Rake pointed to the sky, "Little Rake never expected this place to become a secret realm, only opening once every thousand years."

"It was only when it was opened that I learned about everything that was happening in the outside world from the outsiders."

Chen Yi raised an eyebrow slightly, "Didn't you go out and take a look?"

Nine-Toothed Rake first shook his head, then nodded. "I've been out before and know that my master's mansion is currently floating in the Weak Water Realm. I also know the general situation outside, but I dare not go far."

“I told you before, True Lord, that this Marshal’s Mansion is an acquired spiritual treasure. Apart from my master, only Xiao Pa can barely control it. If Xiao Pa goes far away and this mansion is stolen by others, Xiao Pa will never be able to come back.”

Nine-Toothed Rake paused, then said shyly, "In addition, Little Rake itself is also a post-natal spiritual treasure. Although it cannot compare to the Water Control Ruler, its power is not low. It is hard to guarantee that it will not be coveted by the powerful beings of today."

Chen Yi was slightly taken aback, looking at him with a somewhat strange expression, and asked:

"I wonder what level your strength has reached?"

"Little Rake... is not as strong as its master. It should be at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm, but it is still far from the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm."

Golden Immortal...

Chen Yi cultivated with the "Venerable One" for hundreds of thousands of years, during which time he naturally heard many strange tales and knew that the Golden Immortal was a realm above the Celestial Immortal.

Moreover, upon reaching the Golden Immortal realm, each small step is comparable to the previous major realm, and upon reaching the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, one's lifespan is equal to that of the heavens.

To put it more bluntly, the Nine-Toothed Rake is much stronger than him—by several levels!

It is estimated that currently only those transcendent beings like Zhao Muzi have cultivation levels and supernatural abilities comparable to the Nine-Toothed Rake.

With such power, the Nine-Toothed Rake is still worried about being taken away? That's really...

Thinking of this, Chen Yi's heart stirred slightly. After scanning the room with his eyes, he calmly asked:
"Do you want to go out?"

The Nine-Toothed Rake replied without any apparent awareness, "Yes, I want to go out and find my master, to see if he is dead or alive somewhere."

“It’s not just me; the Water Ruler has also wanted to leave for a long time. However, this secret realm is based on him, and without anyone’s help, he can’t leave.”

Chen Yi was secretly delighted. Buy one get one free! What a great deal!

Immediately afterward, he asked meaningfully, "How can I help you?"

"Naturally, it is refined by the technique of entrusting the primordial spirit. That bastard, the Water Control Ruler, does not like to shrink his body, nor does he like to revert to his original form. It is impossible for an ordinary powerful being to refine him."

At this point, Nine-Toothed Rake realized something, and a smile appeared on his fat face as he looked at Chen Yi and chuckled:

"Lord Zhenjun, would you like to take him in?"

"Given your status, I believe the Water Ruler would not resist."

"If you successfully refine him, then Little Rake can reside in your primordial spirit through him."

"With your supernatural powers and cultivation, you will surely receive the Daoist inheritance and then uncover the mystery of the ancient Daoist court's disappearance, Little Rake..."

Chen Yi hadn't even revealed his plans yet, but he was already tempted by the Nine-Toothed Rake. Now it would be hard for him not to accept it.

After the Nine-Toothed Rake finished speaking, Chen Yi smiled and nodded: "Taking you away is naturally no problem."

"I happen to be returning to the 'Primordial' Dojo later, and I may need your help."

But no sooner had he finished speaking than the Nine-Toothed Rake suddenly widened its eyes and stammered, "'Primordial,' 'Primordial' Daoist Temple!?"

"Have you found the location of the 'Primordial' Daoist temple?"

Chen Yi looked at him, puzzled, and nodded, saying, "We have indeed found some clues."

"Great!"

Nine-Toothed Rake's face lit up with joy. "As long as the 'Primordial' Daoist Temple is opened, a quarter of the Daoist Palaces of the Ancient Daoist Court will manifest."

"As long as they are not damaged, they will emerge from the void. Even if Little Rake and Water Ruler did not leave with you, they can still leave the secret realm."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi frowned. "There's such an effect?"

He originally thought that the White Tiger True Lord's Daoist temple was just a temporary palace of the ancient Daoist court.

However, according to what the Nine-Toothed Rake said, once he opens the "Primordial" Daoist Temple, a quarter of the ancient Daoist Court's inherited secret realms will appear on Mount Taizhou.

By then, wouldn't all the other powerful beings be able to go and explore?

Even he himself could be threatened.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Yi asked, "Is there any way to prevent the various palaces and secret realms of the ancient Daoist court from manifesting?"

Nine-Toothed Rake paused for a moment, then looked at him suspiciously and said, "Does the True Lord not wish for the Dao Court to reappear?"

"Hope, but not now."

At least for now, Chen Yi is not confident in dealing with any unexpected events that may occur.

"Then, then you can only delay the opening of the 'Primordial' Daoist Temple, otherwise, otherwise the Western Palace of the Daoist Court will definitely manifest."

"This is the power that the Dao Court has bestowed upon you as the Western Great Emperor and the White Tiger True Lord, and it is also the responsibility you need to bear—to guard the west of the Dao Court and defend against Mount Ling."

Chen Yi's brows relaxed subconsciously; it was indeed a solution that wasn't really a solution.

As long as he postpones the opening of the "Primordial Beginning" Daoist Temple, some of the ancient Daoist court's temporary palaces will not manifest, so there is no need to worry about them being coveted by other powerful beings of Taizhou Mountain.

Fortunately, he inquired with the Nine-Toothed Rake today; otherwise, if he had left the Tianpeng Secret Realm for the "Primordial Beginning" Dojo without warning, things would have inevitably taken an unpredictable turn.

Chen Yi thought about these things and nodded, saying, "In that case, let's summon the spirit of the Water Ruler and discuss it among the three of us."

Let's figure out a way to get the water-controlling ruler and the nine-toothed rake out first.

With the help of these two acquired spiritual treasures, he will have some confidence when he goes to open the "Primordial" Daoist Temple in the future.

"it is good……"

(End of this chapter)