Poor Taoist Qiu Chuji

Chapter 336 Senior Brother's Care

There's no rush regarding the third step. Qiu Chuji hasn't even fully completed the first step of the transformation of true qi yet, so who knows when he'll reach the third step.

After all, although it may seem like there are only three steps, it is actually a challenge to seize the secrets of creation and break through the original boundaries.

Once Qiu Chuji completes these three steps, he will be comparable to Nezha and Yang Jian, who have just been deified and attained sainthood in their physical bodies.

It's not on the same level as the ordinary immortals and deities who ascend to immortality and condense their immortal bodies in the Immortal Transformation Pool.

Suppressing the thought, the last bit of inspiration in my mind was preserved, and I felt much more relaxed.

"You've returned quite quickly. Nezha has just finished his third test. What are your plans for the future?" 'Wuliang Immortal' looked at Qiu Chuji with a half-smile.

This made Qiu Chuji somewhat embarrassed.

After all, the initial, overt connection between him and this senior brother was indeed related to the 'plot' that was about to unfold.

In another world, in another possibility, Nezha used the demonic fetus refined by Qiu Chuji to add some firepower to the demon child Nezha, allowing him to successfully kill Wuliang Immortal with a single spear thrust, which can be considered a severe slap in the face to Antarctic Immortal.

"Haha! I'll follow your arrangements, Senior Brother!" Qiu Chuji said with a fist and a bow, completely at ease.

Only if he appears unconcerned about the previous disagreement will 'Boundless Immortal' be able to conveniently feign indifference.

If he remains guilty, then the 'Immeasurable Immortal' will also continue to feel ashamed.

How can a subordinate who consistently embarrasses his boss expect to have an easy time in the future?
"Hehe! You've really learned your lesson!"

"Alright, since you've made arrangements for the people of Chentang Pass, you can go and finish things up. If you still have ideas, you can also participate in the final battle in the East China Sea. With your current abilities, you should be able to withstand the refining power of the Heavenly Origin Cauldron for a while... It will also help you break through the limitations of the Golden Lotus Root Body. Although the lotus root body formed by the Five-Colored Golden Lotus Root is not bad, it is still an external force after all, and you cannot be attached to it for a long time." 'Boundless Immortal' also said, half-reminding you.

Qiu Chuji nodded repeatedly, his face beaming with undisguised joy. This was tantamount to a clear indication that he could benefit from refining the Heavenly Origin Cauldron.

This is probably because it was handled appropriately in "The Legend of the White Snake," and it was one of the rewards given by "Wuliang Immortal Weng."

"Alright, I should go now!"

"In a moment, Wuliang will recite the Ascension Mantra for you. It won't be of much help to you in practice, but you can learn it and put it into some specific worlds where it can play a specific role."

"Also, you can choose any three of the other treasures in the vault, but don't interfere with the Jade Dew that Nezha wants. If you change the course again, I won't care about you anymore!" The Boundless Immortal seemed a little worried about Qiu Chuji and gave him a few more instructions.

Qiu Chuji seized the opportunity and spoke directly: "Senior brother! My little world is a bit empty, and I'd like to find some decent spiritual roots to cultivate. I wonder if there are any suitable recommendations in the Kunlun Treasure Vault?"

Just as the 'Boundless Immortal' was about to withdraw his divine sense and return to his original form, he heard this, smiled, pointed at Qiu Chuji, and said, "You! You! You really know how to take advantage."

"There is a treasure in the treasury called the 'Returning Origin Pool,' which can draw chaotic energy from the void and transform it into primordial energy, increasing the concentration of primordial energy in your small world and helping to accelerate the cultivation of spiritual roots and plants. You may take it yourself."

Qiu Chuji's face lit up with even more joy. Cultivating spiritual roots within his small world in order to repeatedly obtain a large number of spiritual fruits and rare treasures had always been Qiu Chuji's goal.

In order to cultivate spiritual roots quickly and well, abundant primordial energy and a specific flow rate over time are both essential.

The unique nature of the small world itself can, to some extent, satisfy the requirements for the flow of time.

The spiritual roots that would otherwise require a long time to mature will now require less time.

However, if the primordial energy is not abundant, even if a spiritual root bears fruit, the resulting fruit will not be spiritual enough and will not be effective.

Like the peach seed that the Antarctic Immortal returned earlier, after Qiu Chuji planted it in his small world, even if the fruit that grew from the original concentration of the primordial energy of the small world matured faster, its effect could only slightly increase one's power. It would certainly be a celestial treasure to enhance the power of martial artists, but it would not be enough in the context of a larger mythological worldview.

With the help of the Guiyuan Pool, the peach trees that grow from the peach seeds and the fruits they bear are quite rare and valuable even in the mythological world.

With just one sentence from the Old Man of the South Pole, Qiu Chuji avoided many detours in his plans for the future.

Remember, Qiu Chuji also wanted to spread his teachings throughout the heavens and cultivate the Quanzhen School, Lao Huang, Dugu Qiubai and others from different worlds!

Only when these people grow and mature can they further help Qiu Chuji reach even greater heights in the future.

Don't assume that Qiu Chuji's act of giving back by bringing his own provisions was merely due to their friendship.

The Taoist school does indeed need the doctrines of "Quanzhen" to carry out some schemes.

The concept of the unity of the three religions (Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism) provided a certain theoretical basis for the Taoist sect's strategies.

Furthermore, by taking Qiu Chuji as the vanguard, it seems that this theory originated from ordinary practitioners and has nothing to do with the Taoist patriarchs or sages.

But the debate between Buddhism and Taoism may just be a game of chess played by sages in their leisure time. Once both sides have finished, smiled knowingly, and discarded the game, after the tide recedes, what will become of Qiu Chuji and even the Quanzhen School?
The preferential treatment we enjoy now should not be taken for granted, much less be sustained in the long run.

People without thought, he must worry about.

Only by thoroughly cultivating the Quanzhen lineage and ensuring that this branch holds sufficient influence within the mythological lineage can he, as Patriarch Qiu, truly live up to his name. Even if the tide recedes, he will still be able to occupy an important place among the immortals and Buddhas in the heavens.

Rights and status may sound vulgar, and one can disregard them, but one cannot truly be without them!

"There is another thing called the 'Resurrection Willow'. This willow tree blooms once every three hundred years, with nine hundred and ninety-nine flowers blooming each time. Each flower has the power to bring the soul back to life and is not bound by the laws of the Three Realms."

"You may take it, but you must leave one seed in the treasure vault of this world, which may be useful in the future." The 'Immeasurable Immortal' pointed out another item to Qiu Chuji, clearly understanding Qiu Chuji's intentions.

In a world without the interference of Heaven and Hell, Qiu Chuji could use his supernatural powers to summon and resurrect souls. However, in a world governed by Hell and subject to Heavenly Laws, resurrection becomes a more complicated matter.

Even someone as powerful as Sun Wukong could have his soul captured and his spirit locked away.

During the Journey to the West, whenever someone needed to be resurrected, one had to beg the Bodhisattva or Laozi for elixirs and pills. What they were asking for was not just the items for resurrection, but also the authority to do so.

Otherwise, with Sun Wukong's supernatural powers, if he wanted to revive someone directly, he could just blow a breath of magic, why would he need to go through all that trouble?

It is said that Sun Wukong's supernatural powers seemed to have diminished by the time of Journey to the West, and his power was greatly reduced.

It's not that his skills have declined or his supernatural powers have weakened, but rather that he has learned to restrain his brilliance and act in accordance with the rules of the system.

Returning to the present, is the Resurrection Willow just an ordinary willow tree with the power to revive the dead?
It is authority, it is power!

With this authority, Qiu Chuji could gain a certain degree of influence in any mythological world under the jurisdiction of the Three Realms!
This is what they call having a powerful backer and a strong background!

This provided a guarantee for the Quanzhen Sect's future full-scale expansion into the mythological world.

The first two pieces of advice from 'Immeasurable Immortal' struck a chord with Qiu Chuji, and he became increasingly eager to see what other guidance his senior brother could offer.

"You can keep the last item for now and not choose it!"

“After some time has passed and everything has settled down, you can return to this realm to retrieve this treasure,” said the 'Boundless Immortal'.

Qiu Chuji was taken aback at first, then immediately understood, and was overjoyed.

He knew what the Boundless Immortal Elder was talking about!

Five-colored golden lotus!

It can be reused to grow ponds of colorful golden lotus roots.

Nezha came to Kunlun to get the nectar and dew because he wanted the five-colored golden lotus to grow again in a short period of time. In fact, if it could wait, as long as there was enough primordial energy, it could open and grow again on its own and be used indefinitely.

What's wrong with taking a little longer?
The path Qiu Chuji is currently on has reached the stage of true qi transformation, and he does indeed need the help of the five-colored golden lotus root to reshape the lotus root body.

Without the consistent supply of such treasures, Qiu Chuji would be walking a lonely path.

He has already done it; those who come after him and want to follow in his footsteps will have to lower their expectations or find their own way.

This would undoubtedly greatly limit Qiu Chuji's ability to cultivate and enhance his power. The 'Boundless Immortal' understood Qiu Chuji's idea, so he simply helped him out again and provided him with a complete set of thoughtful guidance.

"Thank you, senior brother!"

"Junior brother...I am deeply grateful!" Qiu Chuji bowed deeply, his gratitude growing ever stronger.

The 'Immeasurable Immortal' laughed heartily and then departed.

In a daze, the Boundless Immortal Elder of this world returned. He had no doubt about Qiu Chuji's identity as his junior brother, nor did he have any questions about Qiu Chuji's completion of the ascension test. He simply stroked his beard and said, "Junior brother! Now that you have completed the test, I will recite the ascension incantation for you and then take you to the treasure vault to collect the treasures."

"Of the three treasures, I suggest you choose a sword, a suit of armor, and a magic weapon to protect your life. After all, the conflict between us and the Jie Sect is becoming increasingly intense, and a major war may very well break out."

The recommendation from the Boundless Immortal is good, as it focuses on the major events that are about to happen, but its perspective is limited and constrained.

Given that the Antarctic Immortal has already achieved the Great Luo status, his future possibilities as the Antarctic Immortal's 'other self' have long been severed.

(End of this chapter)