I was forced to cultivate immortality when I just wanted to lie down

Chapter 464 The Dao Fruit of Kuiba: Good Deeds Bring Good Rewards

Past, present, future.

When Xu Qing heard this, the first thing that came to mind was the Three Buddhas of the Three Worlds.

The so-called Three Buddhas of the Three Times refer to three principal Buddhas divided according to the dimension of time, corresponding to the past, present, and future respectively: Dipankara Buddha of the past, Shakyamuni Buddha of the present, and Maitreya Buddha of the future.

The ancient Buddha Dipankara has already passed away, and the Buddha of the West today is merely the present Buddha. He may be able to understand the past and present and foresee the future, but he does not possess the power to go back to the past that transcends the laws of time.

The Lord of the Nine Netherworlds already possesses the ability to influence the past and future.

In other words, the Heavenly Emperor also possesses the supernatural power to control the laws of time.

No wonder Western Buddhists and Taoists obey the Heavenly Emperor's decree; besides the difference in status, there is also a difference in their spiritual cultivation and experience.

"We are not even sure we can kill the Dharma Lord now, so how can we simultaneously plan for the past and the future, and eliminate the Three Corpses of the Heavenly Emperor?"

As the group frowned in thought, a familiar voice suddenly came from not far away.

The group turned around and saw that the Manifestation Saint True Lord was walking towards them from a distance, holding a folding fan and wearing a simple black robe.

"Hey! Three-Eyed Daoist!"

"Second brother!"

"Brother Yang."

The Manifestation Saint True Lord glanced at the insolent monkey, then nodded to Xu Qing and the Great God of the Sea:
"I am using the alias Yang Zhao this time. I ask my brothers in the mortal realm not to reveal my true identity."

After speaking, the Manifestation Saint True Lord looked at the Great Sage again, his meaning self-evident.

When the monkey needed something from him, he would address him as "Brother Manifestation" or "elder brother."

But when there's nothing to do, she reverts to her true nature and becomes more casual in how she addresses him.

People might call him Three-Eyed Taoist, Erlang, or even Little Sage. While "Little Sage" might carry a connotation of praise in the mouths of others, in the mouths of the monkey...
A minor saint and a major saint, what kind of good words could that be?
But it's still better than calling him my good nephew.

Seeing the gaze cast upon him by the Manifestation Saint True Lord, the Great Sage chuckled and shamelessly said, "So it's Brother Yang Zhao. I'm not some kind of famous god or Buddha. I'm originally from Guanjiangkou in Guanzhou. My surname is Shi, and my given name is Sun."

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Beside him, the Great God Haihui rolled his eyes and imitated him, saying, "I am not some immortal or god. I am a rogue cultivator from Aolai Kingdom in Dongsheng Divine Continent. People call me Lotus Pond Daoist."

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Xu Qing blinked and then said, "I am Xu Xuan, the leader of the Great Luo Sect. Chen Tang Pass in the Nine Bends River of the East Sea is where I cultivate. You gentlemen should be familiar with it."

Haihui Dashen raised an eyebrow and glared at Xu Qing, but before he could speak, Xiansheng Zhenjun cupped his hands and said, "Yang Zhao, a native of Tianjin, I hope you brothers will give me your guidance in the future."

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Hearing the group recount their origins and backgrounds, Di Ting was completely bewildered.

There is almost nothing in heaven and earth that He does not know. How could He not know that there is a stone monkey at Guankou, a few pounds of lotus root in Aolai Kingdom, a Great Luo Sect Master at Chentang Pass, and a Little Saint in Jinmen Prefecture?
Several people entered the world under assumed names, yet they borrowed each other's hometowns, making it impossible for Di Ting to figure out what tricks the others were up to.

However, Xu Qing understood the reasoning behind it. The Manifestation Saint True Lord and others each had their own duties, and if they openly disobeyed orders, it would inevitably lead to unnecessary trouble.

Using an alias eliminates these concerns.

The group entered the mortal world under assumed names, not intending to hide it from the Heavenly Emperor and Buddha of the Upper Realm. They borrowed each other's place of origin and changed their names simply to give the Heavenly Emperor and Buddha a way out.

As long as the trouble they cause in the mortal realm isn't too severe, the Heavenly Emperor and Buddha will just turn a blind eye and let it pass.

But if a bunch of troublemakers go around causing trouble under the guise of their original intentions, they will probably be transferred and scattered to different places within a few days.

As for Xu Qing, he acted as the leader of the Great Luo Sect in order to sever the connection between the Cat Immortal Hall and 'Xu Xuan' in the public eye.

The hidden Baosheng Temple, the Cat Immortal Hall for finding peace and security, and the Da Luo Sect for seeking opportunities and good fortune in the world.

In this way, one can both follow the principle of change and always leave oneself room for maneuver, which is the essence of Xu Qing's cultivation.

"What do you plan to do with this beast, Brother Xu?" asked the Manifestation Saint True Lord casually.

Without a second thought, Xu Qing raised his axe and revealed a sinister expression.

"This beast has caused a great deal of harm and knows too much. It's safer to eliminate any future troubles!"

Beside him, the Great Sage instinctively raised his iron cudgel to block the path of the Di Ting.

Haihui nodded in satisfaction, clearly agreeing with Xu Qing's answer.

Although Di Ting holds a special position in the underworld, with him present, let alone a strange and unrecognizable mythical beast, even the Heavenly King himself would dare to harm him.

Clearly, in the eyes of the Great God of the Sea, the status of Di Ting is far lower than that of the Heavenly King!
Di Ting never expected that Xu Qing and the others would be so ruthless. What happened to the promise of leniency for those who confess?
"Master Xu, those of us who cultivate the Dao cannot go back on our word."

Xu Qing, with a sinister expression, said, "I never said I would let you off the hook!"

Throughout the entire interrogation, Xu Qing only conducted one-sided questioning and never agreed to the condition of leniency for confession.
Di Ting, being in the underworld and with Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva guarding it, rarely sees the typical villainous face, but today it has finally seen one!

These bandits are even more evil than the Lord of the Nine Netherworlds!

Just as Xu Qing was about to make a move, the Manifestation Saint True Monarch suddenly said, "Brother Xu, wait!"

“I know that you, Brother Xu, harbor resentment towards this beast. However, it still has great use for us. If you trust me, you can hand it over to me to deal with.”

"Of course, if Brother Xu insists on letting go of the hatred in his heart, I will not stop him."

Upon hearing the True Lord of Manifestation speak, Xu Qing remained silent for a moment before finally putting away the great axe in his hand.

If someone else were to persuade him, he would certainly not agree easily.

But the Three-Eyed True Lord before us is different.

The Manifestation Saint True Lord is both wise and brave. Although he appears aloof, he is extremely patient and has a deep understanding of the world.

Xu Qing guessed that this True Lord probably already had some kind of plan, but it was inconvenient to reveal the plan. The only thing the other party could do was to use their past relationship to gain his trust.

"The greater good is at stake. Since the True Lord has spoken, I have no objection. However, I must give this beast one more thing."

After Xu Qing finished speaking, he took out three lamps and took a wisp of the Listening Life Flame from each one as material for performing the Nailhead Arrow Script secret technique.

Thus, no matter where Di Ting is, the other party's life cannot escape his control.

Di Ting couldn't immediately recognize the function of the three lamps, but he felt that the method was strangely familiar, as if it had appeared in the world in the past.

However, due to the special nature of the secret technique, it was rarely used, and Xu Qing had never used the complete forbidden spell. Therefore, Di Ting was unable to find the origin of this technique from his meager memories in a short time.

Although Di Ting was unfamiliar with the technique, having experienced similar scenarios and witnessed the forbidden nail-head technique, the Manifest Saint True Lord was able to recognize the spell Xu Qing was using at a glance.

This is evil magic.
The Manifestation Saint True Lord frowned slightly, but in the end he didn't say anything.

Xu Qing's Great Luo Sect has accumulated immeasurable merits, and his actions, apart from violating the laws of heaven, are almost beyond reproach.

Even if someone like this learns evil magic and forbidden techniques, it's not a big deal.

As the author of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio said: "The yellow fox and the black fox, the one who catches the mouse is the hero!"

This is by no means empty talk.

After making clear arrangements for Di Ting, the Manifestation Saint True Lord parted ways with Xu Qing. The former detained Di Ting, while the white dog acted as herdsman, and they headed towards Guanzhou.

Xu Qing and the other two then turned around and headed straight for Chishui.

Upon arriving north of the Chishui River, Xu Qing cupped his hands and said:

"I am grateful to my elder brother for protecting the Dharma and helping me to succeed."

The Great Sage looked Xu Qing up and down, patted him on the shoulder, and said in a relaxed manner, "Everything is predestined. The Heavenly Maiden has returned to the Void, and someone will surely take her place. My good brother has achieved perfect merit and received the blessing of the Heavenly Maiden. He will surely succeed in one fell swoop!"

Xu Qing smiled slightly, then turned to look at the Great God of the Sea, cupped his hands and said, "There is something I need to trouble you with, Brother Dao. I am currently in seclusion and do not know how long it will last. Please tell Shi Yue about this matter and do not let her worry."

Shi Yue was once a maidservant before the deity Baosheng, and grew up in the Cat Fairy Hall. She was also the embroiderer's goddaughter. After Xu Qing established the Daluo Sect, this girl often accompanied him on his business trips.

It can be said that Shi Yue was not only Xu Qing's beloved daughter who grew up under his care, but also his personal maid who was responsible for contacting the three religions and relaying messages.

Apart from Shi Yue, the only others who knew about the connection between the three religions were Xuan Yu and Daoist Yi Zhen.

The Great God of the Sea Society before him was the master that Xu Qing had found for Shi Yue. Now, he asked the Great God of the Sea Society to pass on the message to Shi Yue, which was equivalent to informing the three religions.

"Furthermore, with Ksitigarbha's return to the Void, the Underworld will inevitably take action. However, since the death of Ksitigarbha was caused by the Heavenly Maiden, it is likely that even if the Lord of the Nine Netherworlds is angry, he will not be able to direct his anger towards others. But just in case, I would like to ask you, Brother Dao, to be able to stay in Tianjin and protect the peace of the mortal world."

The Great God of the Sea was filled with excitement. Being able to play against a being like the Lord of Law was far more exhilarating than overturning rivers and seas.

After arranging his affairs, Xu Qing, carrying a bronze coffin, went alone to the place where Nüba had once secluded herself for cultivation.

Deep within the earth, where the lava was scorching hot, the bronze coffin, which had been in low spirits, showed signs of recovery.

Before going into seclusion, Xu Qing went into the coffin again to take a look at Nüba. At this time, Nüba was still as still as ever, without making a sound, just like a sleeping beauty.

If it were anyone else, Xu Qing might have already performed a ritual to help the corpse pass on, but Nüba was different.

The female demon was originally a corpse monster. Even after her true spirit dissipated, her corpse still possessed the power of a drought demon.

Moreover, the current Nüba is merely a spirit remaining in the past, and there is a possibility that she might return to her original position.

There is only one corpse of Nüba, unlike the Dharma Master who has three corpses remaining. If Xu Qing were to perform a ritual to deliver Nüba's only remaining corpse at this moment, that would truly eliminate any possibility of her resurrection.

While the "Scripture of Salvation" can indeed save people, it can also be a deadly weapon in certain situations.

"The spirit of the female demon remains in the past, and one of the three corpses of the Dharma Master is also in the past. If the Dharma Master were to know about this..."

Xu Qing frowned, a sudden shock running through him, but then he shook his head.

His concerns are not unfounded, but given his current level of cultivation, even if he knew of the hidden danger, he couldn't influence the past, let alone intervene to save Nüba.

All he can do now is attain the Dao Fruit of Kuiba and gain enough power to influence time.

"If Ksitigarbha dies, it will surely alarm the Dharma Master. The Heavenly Emperor and the Western Buddha may also take action. All I lack now is time."

As Xu Qing left the bronze coffin, he took one last look at the immortal dwelling behind him.

"I hope I can catch up with time, and I also hope that at the end of time you will notice the abnormality and protect yourself."

Outside the coffin, the usually cold and aloof bronze coffin nuzzled against Xu Qing again, its fawning manner no different from that of the dog beside the Manifestation Saint True Monarch. The bronze coffin was pulling out all the stops to help its master grasp at Xu Qing, this lifeline.

Although Xu Qing loved sleeping in coffins, he had no such thoughts at this moment.

Even the most comfortable coffin is useless if you're still alive to sleep in it!
"This wisp of cyan-gold aura is far too precious."

Xu Qing took out the treasure that Nüba had given up everything for him to obtain, and felt somewhat guilty.

He never opened his heart to Nüba, and always harbored a sense of vigilance, which is why he didn't tell her that he already possessed the treasure of the Dao-proving Kuiba.

Besides, the reason for everything that happened was also related to his selfishness.

Ying Gou's Dao-proving treasure was the first wisp of azure-gold energy at the beginning of the creation of heaven and earth.

If he could refine such a powerful weapon, combining offense and defense, into his own domain, it would undoubtedly increase his chances of defeating the Underworld.

Or it could be the ability to protect oneself.

"The 'Bone Integration and Circulation' is already the pinnacle of zombie physical cultivation; if one were to further forge an indestructible physique with cyan gold energy..."

Xu Qing understood what this meant.

The four progenitors of zombies all used earth as their foundation, while also mastering one transformation of metal, wood, water, or fire.

Xu Qing already possessed the transformation techniques of water, fire, and hou, but lacked metal energy, which he could only supplement with yin metal from the secular world, and he had not yet reached the point of having all five elements abundant.

Now, with the wisp of azure-gold energy that Nüba secured for him, he truly possesses the potential to break through the limits of Kuiba.

North of the Chishui River lies the ancient tomb of the underworld.

Xu Qing took the black coffin, lay down on the corpse, and drew upon the earth's energy from thousands of miles away to nourish his body.

When his aura was full, Xu Qing used this best corpse-nurturing ground in the world to begin refining the treasure for proving his Dao.

Outside the Yin River, the sun and moon revolve.

Beneath the Red River, a thick, stagnant aura of death lingered. A zombie lay in a dark coffin, its skin as blue as gold, its eyes like white stars. It used the golden aura to refine its form and absorbed the yin energy to shape its corpse.

Only after the golden energy could be freely controlled and integrated into the body's limbs did the zombie in the coffin finally move its eyelids.

At a certain moment, Xu Qing suddenly opened his eyes, and the overflowing golden energy surged out of the Xuan Coffin like a tidal wave.

Beyond the nine heavens, the celestial phenomena suddenly became chaotic, and a wisp of golden energy carrying the aura of the Kui Ba emerged from the earth and shot straight into the sky.

The golden energy was initially like a wisp of silk, gradually becoming like a dragon, its color clear and its momentum fierce, like a divine arrow piercing the sun, a weapon to open the heavens!
Outside the Chishui River, a monkey with the face of the Thunder God looked up at the sky. When it saw the calamity descending from the heavens and falling into the earth, a look of worry appeared on the monkey's face.

"The Three Calamities and Six Tribulations, the Tribulation of the Wind. If Junior Brother can overcome this tribulation, he can go anywhere in the Three Realms and Six Paths; but if he cannot..."

The monkey's gaze was distant, and it seemed as if it were recalling the days when it studied Taoism at Fangcun Mountain.

Thousands of years have passed, yet the events of the past remain vivid in my memory.

Deep underground, a fierce wind suddenly swept up from the black coffin beneath Xu Qing, and it seemed as if ten thousand ghosts were weeping outside the coffin. In just a moment, the scorching lava for thousands of miles was completely transformed into eerie cold rocks, chilling to the bone.

Xu Qing understood that this was the final tribulation of the three calamities in cultivation, the Bifeng Calamity!

Besides the typhoon, there seemed to be other accompanying calamities lurking and about to strike, but with the great calamity imminent, Xu Qing had no time to investigate further.

Initially, a bone-chilling cold wind penetrated from the Niwan Palace, passing through the seven orifices and traversing the internal organs.

In a short while, Xu Qing's skin turned from white to blue, then from blue to black, and then, like wind-eroded sandstone, his seemingly indestructible skin began to peel off like tattered cotton.

The human face has the least amount of skin and flesh; after a few breaths, the blue-gold bones on Xu Qing's face became clearly visible.

Fortunately, Xu Qing had no shortage of guides.

With the Grandmaster of Hunyuan absent, his elder brother became his master, and the monkey outside Chishui who protected him had already told him about the severity of the Bifeng calamity!
Now that he was facing a calamity, Xu Qing immediately conjured up the Azure Scale Corpse Armor. At the same time, the Living Man Scripture leaped out of the Dharma Realm, and tens of millions of life-preserving merits transformed into a solid fortress, blocking all the Bifeng that tried to invade Xu Qing's body.

At one moment, a Shura illusion suddenly appeared in the wind, and Xu Qing saw the three religions reduced to ruins, with disciples wailing in the sea of ​​fire...

Xu Qing grunted and, before Bi Feng could take advantage of the situation, began reciting the Unmoving Scripture. At the same time, the Blood Lake Scripture scrolls turned pages with a rustling sound, and the babbling of children and the giggling of girls reached his ears.

Countless wishes came from all directions, instantly tearing the phantom of the three religions' suffering into pieces.

The scene shifts again, and Xu Qing sees Daoist Yizhen with a moon-worshiping banner on his head and a silk-pulling sword in his hand, severing the threads of their past bond.

Turning back, Xuan Yu smashed the Huguang Lamp, picked up his bundle, and prepared to leave without ever returning.

Xu Qing's mind raced, but before he could make a choice, the figures of the Heavenly Maiden, the Embroiderer, Wang's Little Sister, and Boss Liu appeared not far away.

Without exception, everyone had an icy expression and kept distancing themselves from him, as if he were about to become the only person left in the three religions.

This illusion.
Xu Qing closed his eyes, and the image of white bones etched into his bones instantly appeared.

When Sai Yuxian appeared in front of everyone, Xuan Yu, Yi Zhen, Tian Nu, and the others all let out a piercing scream.

If you look closely, you'll find that those heart-wrenching words from the battlefield are nothing more than the howling of the wind!

Xu Qing was not alarmed by any rumors; the Empress's appearance was overwhelming throughout the ages.

What a chaotic battlefield, what inner demons, all submit!

After the terrifying illusion, what followed was the coercion and enticement from the Nine Netherworld Dharma Lord, the Heavenly Emperor Buddha, and his group.

Looking at the supreme beings who commanded the three realms, Xu Qing felt a sense of peace in his heart.

Sure enough, compared to the illusion just now, facing the calamity head-on was much easier.

If one's cultivation is insufficient, one can only seek loopholes in the rules to avoid the three calamities. When one's cultivation is sufficient, in order to attain a higher level of enlightenment, one must overcome the tribulations of cultivation.

If Xu Qing wants to obtain the Dao Fruit of Kuiba, he can no longer rely on his transformation abilities.

After three years of this stalemate, the wind of Bifeng gradually weakened, and Xu Qing finally survived the three calamities of cultivation at the last moment!
However, he still dared not relax in the slightest.

After refining the Azure Gold Qi, before the arrival of the Bifeng Disaster, Xu Qing clearly sensed some unfamiliar changes in himself.

Those changes lie hidden deep within, like poisonous insects; once unleashed, they are nothing but deadly poisons, but once activated, they are the moment to snatch away souls and claim lives!

Xu Qing remained unmoved, pretending nothing was wrong, and continued his seclusion to solidify his foundation.

After an unknown amount of time, a familiar yet strange aura emanated from the back of Xu Qing's head, then invaded his mind, attempting to seize his body and at the same time avenge the unresolved grudge from his previous life!

"I am the head of the Yellow Springs and the lord of the Underworld. If Heaven does not punish him, my body will not perish! How dare you steal my essence and achieve the Dao of the Demon King!"

Before the words were even finished, Xu Qing felt an overwhelming aura of resentment enveloping him, and at the same time, turbid air surged from the ground. Combined with the voice that entered his mind, Xu Qing instantly understood the other party's background.

Corpse Ancestor Ying Gou!

Emperor Xuanyuan once banished Ying Gou to the Yellow Springs and the Underworld, but Xu Qing's soul and body had long been integrated, and no one else could easily invade his body.

The only explanation is that a wisp of Ying Gou's remaining will was hidden in the azure-gold energy, and it was when he absorbed the azure-gold energy into his body and refined it that the opponent had an opportunity to take advantage of him.

Xu Qing's brows relaxed, and he said calmly, "It is said that Kui Ba is immortal and indestructible, and extremely difficult to completely eliminate. Now it seems that this statement is indeed true."

Why don't you choose to escape to the past or future, instead of staying in the present?

Ying Gou, who kept ramming against the gate of the divine realm but could not budge it even an inch, finally realized something was wrong.

He focused his gaze and discovered that within Xu Qing's divine realm, a lotus-shaped lamp was emitting a soft light.

Ying Gou remained silent for a moment before finally speaking: "In the past, Xuanyuan conquered all directions, so how could I go back? In the future, the connection between heaven and earth will be severed, and it will be the end of the Dharma. Going back would be pointless. I will only strive for the present!"

After answering Xu Qing's question, Ying Gou's remaining true spirit said somewhat dejectedly, "I have lost. I never thought that a junior like you could be such an eccentric genius who would stop at nothing. No wonder the Heavenly Maiden chose you."

"Using any means necessary?" Xu Qing narrowed his eyes, clearly disagreeing.

He was a steady and methodical zombie who only wanted to focus on cultivation, but he was unfortunately caught up in the turbulent waves of the world's calamity, and that's when he began to search for a way to save himself.

It could be said that everything he had done before was simply to grab onto a piece of driftwood in the waves and seek a sense of security.

However, given his large family and business empire, the piece of driftwood he's holding might be a bit too big.

Ying Gou had no idea what Xu Qing was thinking; otherwise, he would have definitely pointed at Xu Qing's nose and cursed him for a long time.

That wasn't just a large piece of driftwood; it was clearly the entire mundane world!

Perhaps it was a matter of accepting defeat, or perhaps he knew his path was blocked, but Ying Gou said wearily, "In order to achieve the Great Dao, you, a mere corpse monster, have gone against your nature and learned from the Heavenly Maiden to cultivate merit. Isn't this resorting to any means necessary?"

Ying Gou couldn't imagine how the celestial maiden and the young man before him could endure the stench of doing good deeds and accumulate merit, and achieve perfect merit!
What's the difference between this and wolves eating dung to guard their homes, and tigers eating grass to cultivate the land?
It's just that times have changed. If it were in the past, neither Xu Qing nor Tian Nu would have been kicked out of the zombie circle and would never be allowed to step into it again, so as not to tarnish their reputation!
"I am so unwilling to accept this! I would rather die on the battlefield than be like this today!"

Ying Gou was filled with resentment, and just like Kong Ren who had knocked down the Heavenly Pillar in the past, he immediately rammed his head into the lotus lamp in front of him.

When the divine light shone, Ying Gou trembled all over.

"So this is what it feels like to have achieved perfect merit."

Ying Gou was like a royal dog that had accidentally wandered into a latrine for the first time; he realized that this was what immeasurable merit tasted like.

It turns out that the end of the path of cultivation is never simply black and white.

"A single yang cannot produce life, nor can a single yin grow. Why can't I understand such a simple truth?"

A complex sigh echoed in Xu Qing's mind, and then the sound was completely swallowed up by the light of the magic lamp.

Winning is both lucky and unlucky.

Fortunately, He saw a path beyond the Kui Ba at the last moment; unfortunately, at the last moment, He also felt a warmth that did not belong to a zombie.

Xu Qing ignored Ying Gou's sigh.

After all, he had always been enveloped in this warm embrace.

"Thank you, Empress! Thank you, Boss Sai!"

Xu Qing felt extremely fortunate that he had retained his humanity and formed good relationships with many people and even many corpses.

Now, these good deeds have taken root, sprouted, and borne fruit, helping him overcome difficulties time and time again and ushering in a new life.
　I haven't been feeling well these past few days, so I haven't been able to update consistently, which I really feel bad about. However, I will resume normal updates as soon as possible and bring this book to a close.

(According to the plan, it is expected to be completed by this month at the latest. There is only one major plot and a final epilogue left. Many plot holes are buried after the ending, and they will be filled in as expected.)
　
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