Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 204 A Cultivator's Purgatory, A Mortal's Paradise

Almost the day after Chongguang's reincarnation, Qingcheng Feixue Zhenjun personally came out of seclusion to oversee the situation, and then summoned Yinshan Zhenren and Lü Yang to the Sacred Fire Cliff.

"This southward expedition is led by Yuan Tu."

Qingcheng Feixue Zhenjun sat at the head of the table and said calmly, "I will personally oversee the operation to ensure that Golden Core Zhenjun will not interfere in this southern campaign."

"Besides, most of the Grand Masters who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage will not participate. People have selfish motives. For them, having Chongguang ahead is something they would be very happy to do, and they will not try to stop him. As for the Grand Masters who are in the late Foundation Establishment stage, most of them are pursuing perfection and will not participate either."

"Moreover, Chongguang has already made arrangements."

"Even if a Grandmaster participates in this battle, you don't need to worry. Someone will handle it. Your opponents will only be at the mid- or early-stage Foundation Establishment level."

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang immediately breathed a sigh of relief: "Disciple obeys."

Master Chongguang's arrangements are reassuring; he wasn't challenged beyond his level, only facing mid-stage and early-stage opponents. He still has some confidence!
"very good."

Qingcheng Feixue Zhenjun nodded, a hint of murderous intent suddenly flashing between his embroidered brows: "This time, I want you to storm into the Qing Kingdom, destroy the sect, and strip it of its spiritual veins."

"【Qing Kingdom】is a spy planted by the Dao Court in Jiangbei. Under its rule are five major Foundation Establishment forces: Zhaoxia Clan, Yuanchen Clan, Five Elements Sect, Panyun Sect, and Shangxuan Sword Sect. The Shangxuan Sword Sect is the main force among the five, and its leader has received support from the Sword Pavilion and is now at the peak of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage."

Qingcheng Feixue Zhenjun gave a brief explanation.

For a True Monarch, the details of a mere Foundation Establishment force are as clear as the lines on the palm of one's hand. Since it has been revealed, there cannot be the slightest error.

Finally, True Monarch Qingcheng Feixue stated decisively:
"This concerns Chongguang's quest for gold. Once we head south, we need not hold back. We can kill, rob, and destroy. I've long disliked that spectacle in the Qing Kingdom!"

Without saying a word, Lü Yang immediately bowed down.

"Follow the command of the True Lord!"

A moment later, Lü Yang and Yinshan Zhenren rode away from the Heavenly Cloud Sea in their escape light. Of course, it was impossible for Chongguang Zhenren to have assigned the two of them to go south.

In fact, they are more often the ones in charge.

This time, the Qingcheng Feixue True Monarch personally issued a decree, which was far more powerful than when he destroyed the Shenwu Sect in the past. With just one order from the True Monarch, the entire Jiangbei region responded.

It's clear that Master Chongguang had been making arrangements for a long time. The Qing Kingdom is now completely surrounded by various sects, large and small, from Jiangbei. The two sides have been in a stalemate for several months, like a powder keg waiting for someone to ignite it.

On the way, Lü Yang did not forget to communicate with Yinshan Zhenren.

"Although the True Lord has ordered me to take charge this time, I am still young and lack sufficient experience, far less mature and prudent than Senior Brother Yinshan."

"Therefore, I would appreciate your guidance and help me fill in the gaps in my knowledge."

"Yuan Tu is exaggerating."

Master Yinshan waved his hand, but judging from his expression, he was clearly quite pleased. It was obvious that Lü Yang's respectful and polite attitude made him feel very honored.

Furthermore, since the two were of the same ilk, Master Yinshan did not hold back and returned the favor, saying, "Junior brother, do not underestimate this Qing Kingdom. Senior brother Chongguang and I have calculated the secrets of heaven and studied it carefully. This wonder has truly been managed by the Dao Court as securely as an iron barrel."

"Or rather, this is the system of the Daoist court."

"While we may not be able to expand outwards, the Qing Kingdom is like an eternal dynasty, and its rules are hard to reverse."

"The Daoist court's system is to act on behalf of Heaven in hunting and hunting."

Lu Yang frowned slightly. So far, he had never actually been to any region under the control of other forces, and he hadn't even properly explored Jiangbei.

This is indeed an opportunity.

Thinking of this, Lü Yang looked at Yinshan Zhenren again and asked curiously, "Please tell me, senior brother, what exactly is the difference between this [Qing Kingdom] or the Dao Court?"

Master Yinshan remained silent for a moment before continuing: "In short, it is a purgatory for cultivators and a paradise for mortals."

"What you learn from books is never enough. I'm just telling you this here; you can't truly understand it until you see it for yourself."

Jiangbei, [Qing Kingdom].

This wonder encompasses five states and governs over a million people. Beyond this lies the Great Dragon River, which divides the four directions of power: east, west, south, and north.

After arriving quietly in this place, Lü Yang and Yinshan Zhenren did not rush to meet the various Jiangbei forces gathered here. Instead, they first went to a sparsely populated city, which was now under the jurisdiction of Xiangqu Sect, a demonic sect in Jiangbei.

"This place was originally under the jurisdiction of the Qing Kingdom."

Master Yinshan explained, "Although they have been driven out, the influence of the Qing Kingdom remains, and it has not yet fully recovered."

"Hehe."

Lu Yang looked surprised, then suddenly reached out and took a book from afar, which was a private collection kept by a family in the city.

The book cover only has two large characters: "Daozang" (Taoist Canon)!
"When the Daoist court governs the world, it uses the Daoist Canon to set up examinations for scholars. Only those who pass the examinations can become cultivators. If one does not pass the examinations, then one is just a wild fox practicing Zen."

"Therefore, the first step in cultivation is to read the Daoist Canon and pass the preliminary examination for the first-year students."

"Next are the [Xiucai], [Juren], and [Jinshi]. However, these are all preparatory positions for cultivators, having only titles but no real cultivation."

"Only by obtaining the title of Jinshi, making connections with superiors and subordinates, seeking out teachers and friends, and finally receiving the favor of the Daoist court and being granted an official position, can one be considered to have truly entered the path of cultivation. However, even so, under the rule of the Daoist court, these mortals with official titles are not to be trifled with."

"It's because all magic is forbidden under the rule of the Daoist court!"

“Cultivators below the Foundation Establishment stage, without the Dao Court’s honors and official positions, even if they are at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, will not be able to display any extraordinary abilities.”

"Because in the Taoist court, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has ownership rights."

“Even a trace of spiritual energy belongs to the Dao Court. Cultivators without official rank who breathe in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth are stealing public property and will be executed along with their entire family.”

“In this situation, any ordinary person with official rank or title can make an illegal practitioner collapse to the ground with just a shout.”

The Daoist Canon even contains a specific description of this, saying that a ninth-rank county magistrate in the Qing Kingdom was once envied by an illegal cultivator. The cultivator forged a Wudang flying sword and attempted to assassinate the magistrate, but the magistrate defeated him with a single shout, dissipating all his magical power. In the end, the magistrate was beaten to death by soldiers.
"What a magnificent Daoist court!"

Seeing this, Lü Yang finally understood what Yinshan Zhenren had described earlier. Such a world truly deserved to be called a purgatory for cultivators!

As for the paradise for mortals
“I don’t think so,” Lü Yang said, his eyes deep.

Admittedly, the people under the Daoist court live in peace and prosperity, and the weather is favorable. However, their social class has become completely solidified, with almost no room for upward mobility.

In essence, they still treat herders like livestock.

"It's just that the Daoist court eats in a more elegant way."

Does feeding animals until they're plump and fat make them no longer animals? In the end, it's just for show; they'll still be eaten eventually!
If they were to actually start eating, the people under the Dao Court's rule wouldn't even have the power to resist!

It should be noted that even in Jiangbei, under the rule of the Holy Sect, there are major sects that have produced True Monarchs. If they were to truly govern Jiangbei, they would face resistance.

However, this kind of thing wouldn't happen in Jiangdong.

With a single decree from the Emperor of the Dao Court, no matter how many people die, there will be no resistance. Under the rule of the Dao Court, those in power have the power of life and death over those in power!

　I recommend a book called "Seedling," everyone should check it out, it's quite interesting.
　　

(End of this chapter)