The Great Way to Truth, Starting from Jiazi Laodao

Chapter 287 The Earth Immortal Path Finally Emerges, Slaying the Five Poisons

It's spring again.

As all things awaken from hibernation, the earth's energy surges forth.

Xuanming, who was in seclusion, was awakened.

He got up and walked out of the Seeking the Dao Academy. His gaze swept into the distance, landing on seven directions of Floating Cloud Mountain, some of which were towering peaks, some of deep valleys, some of blazing volcanoes, and some of lush forests.

Seven breakthrough fluctuations were reported from seven different locations.

These were the Seven True Immortals of Xuanxu who had successfully condensed their Golden Elixir.

Gently stroking his beard, Xuanming waited patiently.

This is just the beginning.

The next moment, the golden core ascended into the sky.

Like seven small suns, the golden light immediately disappeared, replaced by other rays of light, some dark yellow, some emerald green, some dim; the colors varied depending on the choice.

The Golden Elixir merged with a region, and seven regions intertwined, covering the entire Floating Cloud Mountain.

The Seven Mysterious Immortals appeared.

The aura emanating from each person fluctuated violently.

It has lost some of its ethereal quality and gained more of its weight and substance.

Their momentum continued to rise until the Golden Elixir transformed into a Saintly Embryo, at which point it stopped. Most importantly, the seven True Men, including Xuanxu, developed an additional aura, as if they were as old as heaven and earth, and as old as the sun and moon.

Of course, this is just an illusion.

Even so, their lifespan is exceptionally long, several times that of ordinary holy embryos, reaching at least a thousand years.

"The path to becoming an Earth Immortal... is complete!"

Xuanming stroked his beard and smiled.

Now that the Seven True Immortals of Xuanxu have become the first batch of Earth Immortals in the world, when the Earth Immortal Dao spreads in the future, as pioneers and ancestors of Earth Immortals, they will benefit immensely and have a long and promising path.

The Holy Embryo is not the end, but a new beginning.

Xuanming bowed and performed the Daoist ritual, then laughed and said, "Congratulations to all my fellow disciples for achieving your wish and attaining the Dao as Earth Immortals. From now on, may you enjoy long lifespans and abundant blessings."

Upon hearing this, the Taoist priest who sought truth also bowed and offered his congratulations. Although the forms of address differed, the sentiments were similar, and both were genuinely happy.

They benefited from the better their sect, sharing both honor and disgrace, and the birth of the Earthly Immortal Path pointed them on the right path, giving them more options for achieving immortality.

"Thank you, senior brother, thank you everyone."

The seven immortals spoke in unison.

He then went into seclusion to process what he had learned.

There's no need to rush if you want to communicate.

Xuanming also understood this principle.

Seeing that the seven immortals were in seclusion in seven different places, forming a seven-star formation, and that they would live and die together with that region in the future, he felt gratified and emotional, and put down a heavy weight.

They had a good relationship as fellow disciples, supporting each other and making contributions along the way, which led to the glory of Qiuzhen Temple today.

Now that they have hope of achieving immortality, Xuanming is relieved and his mind is elevated. His magical power flows more smoothly, he sees the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth more clearly, his desires and distracting thoughts are greatly reduced, and he has gained some enlightenment.

With a sudden thought, he transmitted a few words to the sect leader and then seized the opportunity to go into seclusion again.

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In the eyes of the great powers of heaven and earth, the cultivation of the Seven True Men of Xuanxu was still insignificant, but they represented a different kind of significance.

The Earth Immortal Dao has emerged.

With the completion of the underground passage, the power of the laws increased dramatically, and the power of the rules rose steadily.

The world has taken on a new look.

The mountains are higher and more beautiful, and the waters are clearer and brighter.

Something changed in the unseen realm.

The great powers of heaven and earth felt this most deeply, especially the semi-immortals who were the first to perceive the changes and mysteries within.

They understood what this meant.

The imbalance among the three elements has been alleviated. The future catastrophe brought by Bai Yujing may be weakened or even eliminated.

In the Taiping Dao Palace, the Taiping Dao Master opened his eyes, his gaze piercing through the void and landing on Floating Cloud Mountain. He witnessed the birth of an Earth Immortal, saw the changes in the Seven True Men of Xuanxu and the surrounding region, and discerned some of the mysteries. Knowing that this was the work of Xuanming, he couldn't help but praise:

"What a perfect match between man and nature, a blessed land for longevity! What a virtuous immortal! What a sagacious Daoist Master Xuanming!"

At this moment, the Lord of Taiping Dao truly looked at Xuanming with new respect. In the past, he regarded Xuanming more as the reincarnation of a friend, but after several plans and contacts, he truly placed him on an equal footing.

Not only overtly, but also psychologically.

Zhong Neng and Ji Yuan shared similar feelings. Seeing the birth of the Earth Immortal Path and witnessing its completion, they had mixed emotions.

After a long silence, Ji Yuan said, "Perhaps he really has hope. With the old giving way to the new, everything will be renewed, and all things will become possible. After working for thousands of years, the old blind man is tired and wants to get rid of this whole thing and quietly beg for food."

After a moment of silence, Zhong Neng said, "Wait a little longer!"

Ji Yuan nodded.

He understood his companion's meaning; this gamble was too big, and they needed to see things more clearly.

Only in this way can we have a chance to win.

Blindly betting could lead to utter defeat.

Meanwhile, in the underworld.

Houtu Niangniang's power increased dramatically.

She contributed significantly to the birth of the Earthly Immortal Path in the later stages. Although she did not obtain the Great Divine Dao Fruit, it is only a matter of time before she does.

The Netherworld Path is more complete, and the connections between different parts of the earth are closer. Sensing this, the powerful beings of the Netherworld have mixed feelings.

In the magnificent palace in Antarctica, the Southern Divine Lord smiled. He had indeed made the right choice; his hopes rested on Xuanming.

While the powerful figures of the three great dynasties were filled with envy and jealousy, they were also wary. Their enmity with Xuanming ran deep and was difficult to resolve. The stronger he became, the more they feared him.

The three powers have all connected with each other without prior arrangement.

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Time flies, and half a year has passed.

At Zangdao Peak, in the Daoist Temple, the door of the thatched cottage opened, and an old Taoist with white hair walked out.

The sky is high and the clouds are light, a gentle breeze is blowing.

He lay on a rocking chair under the sacred pine tree, smelling the aroma of tea, his thoughts flowing as he swayed.

Half a year ago, the Earth Immortal Dao was born.

Having resolved one of his worries, most of his troubles disappeared. In a flash, he seized the opportunity to go into seclusion and eliminate the five poisons of human nature.

The five internal organs have five types of qi, and also five types of poisons.

Anger in the liver leads to resentment in the heart, damage to the spleen, annoyance to the lungs, and vexation to the kidneys.

The great powers of this world merely condense the five elements. The ability to slay the five poisons is a unique and profound technique of Xuanming's "Primordial Qi Technique," a mystery he gleaned by combining legends of this path from his previous life with the insights gained from the "Yellow Court Inner Landscape Jade Scripture."

Slaying the five poisons does not mean cultivating oneself into a person without desires or thoughts. All living beings have seven emotions and six desires; this is the ultimate truth of the universe and the highest rule. If one is without thought, feeling, or righteousness, that is truly terrifying.

Instead, one should seize the opportunity presented by the instability of the five poisons, cut them off, and control them, so that emotions do not easily exceed their limits, thus avoiding being easily swayed by emotions and making irrational decisions.

Slaying the Five Poisons not only makes the fusion of the Five Elements during the Chaoyuan era twice as efficient, but also lays the foundation for future tribulations.

Legend has it that one must overcome three calamities to become an immortal in one's previous life, and in this life, one must also overcome tribulations at each stage of cultivation.

Slaying the Five Poisons is preparation for the tribulation of becoming an immortal. If all five poisons are severed before becoming an immortal, one will not only be more confident in overcoming the Three Calamities, but also achieve twice the result with half the effort in overcoming the tribulation of inner demons.

Especially after Xuanming achieved great power and inquired about the secrets of cultivation from the Master of Taiping Dao, he became even more convinced of this, because the difference between a half-immortal and a top-level great power lies in the Three Calamities.

Surviving a calamity makes one a demigod.

Those who survive the three calamities become true immortals.

This time, he took the opportunity to cut out the venom, which not only improved the efficiency of his kidneys in condensing water-elemental energy, but also made his profound and clear Dao heart more serene, making it easier for him to comprehend the Dao. Even the Black Emperor benefited from this, and was only one step away from the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top. He was fulfilling his divine duty, sorting out the laws of water-elemental energy in heaven and earth, and preparing for breaking through to the next realm.

Xuanming did not deliberately conceal his departure from the pass.

The following day, the sect leader came to visit.

Seven days later, the space fluctuated, and the powerful beings who were close to Xuanming gathered together.

(End of this chapter)