The Great Way to Truth, Starting from Jiazi Laodao

Chapter 288 Nine Great Powers, Entrusted by the Ancient God

Hidden Peak, Seeking the Way Academy.

Space fluctuated, and one powerful being after another arrived.

Whether sitting on a wooden stump or a stone bench, at their level, they no longer care about fancy but impractical formalities.

The four supreme beings, Lingyao Tianjun, and Qiu Clan Ancestor all arrived, along with the three powerful beings from the Netherworld. After the Lord of Taiping Dao descended, the nine powerful beings each sat on one side, opened their respective Dao domains, and stepped on their respective Great Daos, joining hands to create a mysterious land.

The barrier prevents spying and eavesdropping; even if Zhong Neng and Ji Yuan, two half-immortals, joined forces, they could not spy on it.

After sipping a cup of tea, Xuanming summoned the Seven Immortals of Xuanxu, who personally recounted the profound mysteries of the Earth Immortal Path.

"Esteemed seniors, the so-called Earth Immortal path is one where one's Dao fruit and life are both dependent on mountains and rivers, like the two poles of Yin and Yang..."

Upon learning that cultivators must be bound to a particular landscape and live and die with it, that the upper limit of their cultivation in the early stages depends on the cultural heritage of the landscape, and that the key to advancing their Dao fruit in the later stages lies in creating a blessed land, the powerful figures looked at Patriarch Qiu.

The Earth Immortal Method has many similarities with other methods of attaining enlightenment, except that acquired spiritual treasures are not easy to obtain and the conditions are high. It is not something that can be attempted without the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top cultivation level.

The world is full of mountains and rivers, but the lower limit is relatively low.

Although its upper limit is not as high as the Dao attainment method for spirits, it is still not bad. If one can gain the recognition of famous mountains and rivers in the world, it is not impossible to advance to the level of a spirit in one day.

If one is fortunate enough to create a blessed land and establish oneself there, it is comparable to the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top Grand Cultivation. If one goes a step further, there is still a glimmer of hope to become a great being.

This method is beneficial to the earth and to heaven and earth.

Those who follow the path of mutual benefit rather than seeking transcendence are more favored by Heaven and Earth, and find it easier to attain enlightenment.

It was the landscape that made it, but it also ruined it.

The advantages are obvious, but the disadvantages are also obvious.

After contemplating the method and resolving their doubts, the great masters felt that it could be widely promoted.

On the one hand, they all have descendants, most of whom have limited achievements. Switching to the Earth Immortal method would greatly benefit these descendants, themselves, and the Earthly Dao.

On the other hand, when the earth is perfected, the heavens and earth move in a positive direction, the world evolves at an accelerated pace, and the three powers (heaven, earth, and man) can achieve further balance.

Yes!

When the leader of the Way of Peace was recruiting allies, he did not hide the fact that all the powerful figures present already knew about the imbalance of the three elements of heaven, earth, and man.

No one knows what kind of catastrophe will occur if the situation continues to deteriorate, which is far more important than unifying the underworld.

Their alliance was partly for the sake of all living beings, partly for themselves, and even more so for the sake of the Way.

After all, this is both a major crisis and a great opportunity.

Xuanming was not surprised that many powerful figures supported the promotion of the Earth Immortal Path, as their interests were aligned most of the time before the balance of the Three Powers was achieved.

Thinking of this, Xuanming spoke up: "Fellow Daoists, the number of great powers in the world is limited. These nine great powers already represent half of the world. With our assistance, I believe the Earth Immortal Dao will soon flourish."

At that time, the underground passage will be further enhanced, and we will also be blessed with good fortune and merit, making our cultivation smoother.

“Fellow Daoist Xuanming is right.”

"Whether for public or private reasons, we have an unshirkable duty."

All the powerful figures smiled broadly upon hearing this.

Even the leader of the Way of Peace had a smile on his lips.

The three powerful beings couldn't suppress the smile on their faces. If they could advance in the Earthly Path, their benefits would be second only to Xuanming.

They had a detailed discussion on how to promote the Earth Immortal Method, and clarified the division of labor and regions.

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After discussing the matter of the Earthly Immortal Path.

The powerful figures had not left. This gathering had been planned two years ago, and the Earth Immortal Technique was an unexpected bonus.

Besides the Earth Immortal Technique, there is another matter.

Thinking of this, Xuanming spoke:

"Fellow Daoists, how are the preparations for refining the Earth God Ranking going?"

Two years ago, after he left the small world, the Master of Taiping Dao visited other powerful figures and formed an alliance.

Then they began preparations for refining the Earth God Ranking. Some were responsible for collecting the essence of mountains and rivers, some for collecting rare and precious materials, and some for perfecting the Investiture of the Gods plan. Each had their own duties.

"Fellow Daoist, rest assured, we dare not neglect this matter. In the past two years, we have personally traveled all over the Three Mountains and Five Peaks, and the Four Seas and Eight Deserts. The origin has been prepared to the point of 80%, and the last 20% will be complete in at most half a year."

The Green-Clad Daoist Lord, who was in charge of collecting the origin, said that he, along with the Buddha of Buddhism and fellow Daoists from the Three Paths, were responsible for this matter. Later, the Lord of Taiping Dao sent three powerful disciples to temporarily assist, which is why the progress was so fast.

The Mo family's master craftsman, responsible for collecting rare and precious materials, exchanged a glance with the Heavenly Southern Divine Lord. The Mo family's master craftsman then spoke:

"Thanks to the generous donations of all fellow Daoists, most of the spiritual materials have been prepared, and we will be able to gather them all in another year."

Upon hearing this, the lips of the powerful figures twitched slightly.

Even the leader of the Way of Peace was no exception.

In their quest to collect materials, these two fellow Daoists became ruthless, one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop, using both soft and hard tactics to extract many valuable items from them.

Even knowing it was for the greater good, they still felt the pinch, which is why the two powerful figures were not well-liked by the other powerful figures at this gathering.

Mo Jia Tiangong was well aware of this, and looked at Xuanming with a wronged expression, saying, "Fellow Daoist Xuanming, Fellow Daoist Tiannan and I have been busy with the Earth God Ranking, humbled ourselves, and traveled all over the country. We have not only exhausted ourselves, but also offended all of you fellow Daoists and other friends. We have suffered a great deal. You must take care of us."

Fellow Daoist Tiannan: "Fellow Daoist Tiangong is absolutely right. People's hearts are not what they used to be, and I am suffering greatly."

Many powerful beings: ...

So shameless!

Xuanming's eyes twitched slightly. No wonder the Lord of Peace asked them to be in charge of rare and precious materials; they were indeed the best candidates.

"I will remember your kindness and will not let you suffer any loss."

Xuanming made a statement.

Both can satisfy.

The remaining two were Lingyao Tianjun and Taiping Daozhu. The former looked at the latter with an expression of complete obedience.

The Master of Taiping Dao had no choice but to say, "The Investiture of the Gods plan has been formulated by me and Fellow Daoist Lingyao. As for how to proceed and whether it needs to be modified, we need all of you to discuss it together."

"Thank you for your trouble, fellow Daoists."

After Xuanming expressed his opinion, seeing that all the powerful figures were looking at him, he stroked his beard and said:

"Fellow Daoists, rest assured. In the past two years, in addition to cultivation, I have also been perfecting the Conferred God Technique during my seclusion. The progress is quite gratifying. I will be able to reach a higher level in at most one year. At that time, I can start working with you all to refine the Earth God Ranking."

The Investiture of the Gods technique is the key to creating the Earth God Ranking. Upon hearing the good news, all the powerful beings were overjoyed.

After Xuanming collected the magical treasure-level Ruyi pouches handed over by the powerful beings, the Lord of Taiping picked up a scroll and sent it into the air. The scroll unfolded automatically, revealing words and contents, which was the Investiture of the Gods plan.

Everyone was able to observe, read and discuss each point, express their opinions, and revise and improve the document.

After the matter was settled, all the powerful figures departed one after another.

Tiannan Divine Lord stayed until the very end, and specially gave Xuanming a jade slip: "I am the last ancient god in the world. The secrets of the ancient divine path and the art of conferring gods are all written in this slip. I hope it can lend you a hand. The prosperity of the divine path and the peace of the world depend on you, fellow Daoist."

Xuanming put away the jade slip and solemnly returned the greeting: "This humble Daoist will do his utmost to live up to your expectations."

(End of this chapter)