Poor Taoist Qiu Chuji

Chapter 349 Please Execute 'Liu Chenxiang'

Qiu Chuji stood at the entrance of Niujia Village, pondering for a long time before finally arriving at what he considered an answer.

The so-called plotline can also be regarded as 'fate'.

If we compare each person's fate to a long river, then the fates of Guo Jing and Yang Kang are like streams. With just a little influence, they can be diverted. Even though this stream runs through all the heavens, in each independent world, its resistance and persistence are not very strong.

The fates of characters like Nezha and the White Snake are like great rivers. Not only is it difficult to change course, but they are also connected with other massive rivers, influencing and interfering with each other. Even if they are affected and changed in a local area, their original main structure will still be preserved.

Having seen the 'Child of the World' of this world, Qiu Chuji made no intervention and left directly.

If one day in the future these two people have the opportunity to stand before him again, he will naturally take them under his wing and give them some guidance.

But if they simply fade into obscurity in the countryside, there's nothing wrong with that.

Perhaps this kind of ordinariness is exactly what so many "them" in all the heavens and myriad worlds hope for and yearn for.

After circling the world and confirming that the world had not been greatly disturbed by his primordial energy outburst, Qiu Chuji returned to Zhongnan Mountain and began to meditate, chant scriptures, practice swordsmanship, and refine qi regularly every day, just as he had done at the beginning.

By eating the morning dew and rinsing one's mouth with the dew, observing the movements of the sun and moon, one can comprehend the methods of divine movement, witness the changes in all things, and verify the transformations of the supernatural powers in one's hands.

Occasionally, one or two friends would come to visit, sit in the Taoist temple and chat, talking about all sorts of interesting things in the heavens.

So content and at ease, they gradually forgot themselves.

This is a rare process of self-reflection and repeated internal selection.

Although such self-cultivation resulted in limited growth in his abilities on paper, it made Qiu Chuji's mind increasingly clear, allowing him to refine and perfect the path he had already walked, and broaden his original possibilities.

For example, in the process of reshaping the physical body, the original Qiu Chuji first refined the lotus root body, then repeatedly stimulated it, and then crushed and recast it. This is actually a narrow path, and only a few people are qualified and capable of replicating it.

The yield of the five-colored golden lotus root is still too low.

Having witnessed various rumors from across the heavens, I have learned that any path of cultivation that is limited to certain fixed materials, even if it is not cut off, will inevitably fall into scandals of infighting among fellow disciples due to the struggle for resources.

Therefore, Qiu Chuji, now standing on the 'opposite shore', deduced a new method of 'vacuum shattering' based on his own feelings. First, he absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the vitality of all living beings, integrating it into every orifice of his body. Then, he detonated it in an instant, using his primordial spirit to quickly organize and recast it. Externally, he could also use suitable magic weapons and formations, and internally, he could also use the power of elixirs, divine fire, and strange qi.

While this approach is slightly less effective than the route taken by Qiu Chuji, it undoubtedly lowers the barrier to entry considerably. The need for certain treasures is eliminated, and the element of chance is discarded. Moreover, this difference can be caught up through subsequent cultivation, and it is not a permanent gap.

Qiu Chuji reorganized his path not only for the sake of the inheritance and continuation of the Daoist tradition, but also, in a sense, for his own sake.

Sooner or later, he will formally reflect the "others and self" of all the heavens, guiding all "self" onto a similar path, in order to obtain the Dao fruit of the Great Luo of all heavens.

The clearer one's own path is, the lower the difficulty, and the greater the chance that other versions of "me" will succeed, blooming in a similar or identical way to him.

If Qiu Chuji were to be classified into different realms, he would be roughly above ordinary immortals but slightly below great immortals.

In the celestial realm, immortals are classified not only by the rank of their official positions in the Heavenly Court, but also by their strength. They can be roughly divided into four levels: ordinary immortals, great immortals, golden immortals, and great Luo golden immortals. Above them are the boundless and unfathomable realms of saints, Dao ancestors, and Buddhas. Hunyuan Daluo is just one interpretation of their form. In reality, such beings are far beyond being confined to a fixed concept.

Qiu Chuji learned from an unnamed young man in red that the Dao Ancestor had also played the role of an 'Old One' in a mythological world, and represented endless wisdom in a level nine technological civilization.

If the Great Immortal represents immortal unity and continuity, then the Sage above that represents the possibility of being unconstrained and undefined.

They have infinite possibilities, exist in endless civilizations, and have different meanings.

Even now, no one can be completely certain whether the Taoist Ancestor, the Buddha Ancestor, the Primordial Celestial Venerable, the Tongtian Sect Master, etc., are the same being, just different aspects of Him.

Qiu Chuji did not have such high aspirations. If he could cultivate himself into a Great Golden Immortal, he would have no other desires.

After all, the Great Luo Golden Immortal is already the limit of my existence.

Returning to the present, and to be more practical, in the Heavenly Court, those who are qualified to become celestial officials of the fifth rank or above can generally be called "Great Immortals".

As for the classifications of celestial immortals, true immortals, mysterious immortals, and Taiyi immortals in some mythological worlds, these are detailed but not widely known concepts.

Qiu Chuji could have put himself in that situation, but there was no need for him to.

Great immortals possess immense magical power, and their supernatural abilities and imposing presence far surpass those of ordinary lesser immortals.

Although it may seem like only the second to last rank in the classification of immortals, it is something that many immortals cannot achieve even after thousands or tens of thousands of years of cultivation.

Qiu Chuji's ability to now touch the threshold of a great immortal is a result of his successful cultivation and the full extent of his good fortune. On this day, Qiu Chuji was meditating and refining his Qi on an unnamed cliff deep in the Qinling Mountains, relaxing his whole body and feeling the changes in nature, when suddenly the Jade Void Bell hummed softly.

Qiu Chuji arrived at the small world immediately, opened the gate of the Taoist temple, and saw Nezha, the young man in red, squeezing in first, carrying a basket of immortal apricots, but he had obviously eaten most of them on the way.

"Quickly! Get me a box of thatch, I need to warm myself up!"

"I've been guarding the Abyss lately, and it's so cold I'm practically curled up like a lotus seed!" Nezha shouted without any restraint, without even introducing the young man following behind him to Qiu Chuji.

The young man smiled awkwardly at Qiu Chuji, cupped his hands and said, "I am Liu Chenxiang, greetings to Ancestor Yingyuan."

The title of "Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin Ancestor" for Qiu Chuji has indeed been bestowed. The one who bestowed this title upon him is, of course, "Great Emperor of Longevity of the South Pole." In the future, when traveling through the heavens, Qiu Chuji can use this title to openly and legitimately promote himself.

In all the heavens, if someone calls out this name, as long as this world is under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court, Qiu Chuji will feel a sense of connection. He will use this to gather incense offerings, transform them into fortune, and open the gateways to all realms.

As for Qiu Chuji's "title", it is very similar to that of the Heavenly Venerable of Universal Transformation of Thunder and Lightning in the Nine Heavens?
That doesn't matter!

Even if they were more similar, it wouldn't matter, let alone if they were missing some characters.

The title "Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin of Thunder and Universal Transformation Heavenly Venerable" is a divine name, as well as a divine office and position, while "Qiu Chuji" is merely an internal title within the Taoist immortal community.

In the Heavenly Court, there are many immortals and gods, so it's normal for some to have the same name.

Among the Twelve Golden Immortals, the Pure Void Moral True Lord even has the word 'morality' in the center!

"You're too kind! You're too kind!"

"This humble Taoist priest, Qiu Chuji, greets Prince Chenxiang." Qiu Chuji also clasped his hands in greeting, while giving Prince Chenxiang, who split the mountain to save his mother, a slightly curious glance.

This is definitely a third-generation immortal. His maternal grandfather is the Holy Emperor of the Western Peak Golden Heaven, his mother is the Third Holy Mother, and his uncle is naturally the famous Second Son of the Yang Family, the True Lord of the Pure Source Wonderful Way.

Although in some stories and legends he should be considered the grandson of the Jade Emperor, this view is also valid.

After all, myths are inherently intertwined, giving rise to the myriad worlds.

Moreover, the Holy God of the Western Peak, the Golden Heaven, the Greatly Beneficial and Smooth God, already governs a region of heavens and worlds, which also controls many mythological worlds. In those mythological worlds, the Holy God of the Western Peak, the Golden Heaven, the Greatly Beneficial and Smooth God is the 'Heavenly Emperor'.

Not only the Western Peak Golden Heaven Greatly Beneficial Holy God, but also the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the Four Emperors of the Heavenly Court, and other beings with the titles of "Heavenly Emperor," "God," or "Great Emperor" are all supreme Heavenly Emperors who rule over the worlds under their jurisdiction.

The 'Heavenly Court' in the general sense is a mythical political system with a tight organization, clear structure, and strict system.

In reality, the 'Heavenly Court' was filled with numerous factions and powerful cliques, symbolizing that the position of the sole overlord was always vacant. Instead, various emperors governed different regions, and in their respective worlds, they were the 'sole' overlords.

Not to mention some ancient immortal emperors, even the immortal emperors of the Qin Dynasty and the rulers of the Han Dynasty, who were closer to the time, also wanted to seize the sole position of the supreme ruler. In the worlds under their jurisdiction, they were also the supreme beings of the Three Realms.

The three of them went to the pavilion in the Taoist temple and sat down according to their status as the main person and the secondary person.

Qiu Chuji skillfully set out a thatch, cigarettes, cola, and several game consoles for Nezha. These were mundane trinkets that Nezha could easily have, but elsewhere, he had to maintain his dignity and generally wouldn't act recklessly, lest it seem like a breakdown of etiquette.

But with Qiu Chuji, he didn't need to pretend anymore. He could do whatever he wanted. After all, once he left the Taoist temple, everything would be reset to zero, and it would all just be a feeling.

"Prince Chenxiang, would you like a cup of Maozi?" Qiu Chuji asked Liu Chenxiang.

Liu Chenxiang smiled slightly shyly, then gestured for Qiu Chuji to fill the cup, before saying, "Master Yingyuan, there's no need to be so polite. Although we are a few years apart, we cultivators don't care about age. If you don't mind, just call me 'Brother Liu'!"

Qiu Chuji's eyes twitched slightly. He glanced at Nezha, who was fiddling with a game console, and said with a smile, "Since Brother Liu has said so, you can just call me 'Taoist Qiu'. As Master Yingyuan said, there's no need to mention it again."

"I wonder what brings you here today, Brother Liu?"

Qiu Chuji knew that Nezha's visit, especially with a new friend, couldn't possibly be anything good.

Who would ask Nezha to do good things?
"Since you, Brother Qiu, have so kindly invited me, then I will not refuse!"

"I have come here today only to entrust Brother Qiu with an important matter!"

"Brother, I beg you to kill Liu Chenxiang!"

As he spoke, Prince Chenxiang stood up, clasped his hands in front of him, and bowed deeply, appearing extremely polite and sincere.

(End of this chapter)