Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 260 The Difficulty of Finding Gold
Inside the secret chamber, the real person's robes fluttered, and his kind smile seemed like a mask stuck to his face, unchanged even when he took action.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

Looking at the Myriad Sounds True Person, Suo Huan's mind flashed back to his meeting with the [Zengcai Qiluo True Lord] overseas, and a shadow of gloom crossed his face.

"It's like trying to get something from a tiger; there's no other way!"

"I am, after all, a cultivator from beyond the heavens, without any True Lords to back me up. If I wish to obtain gold, the only hope lies in gaining the tacit approval of the various True Lords."

'From this perspective, I should thank Chongguang. If it weren't for him exposing that late-stage Golden Core True Monarch, I probably wouldn't have found the slightest opportunity even if I died. Now, at least the Holy Sect True Monarch has allowed me to prove the [Eternal Flowing Water], and is even willing to personally refine a Sea-Stabilizing Pearl for me.'

Thinking of this, Suo Huan's face showed no joy whatsoever.

As a cultivator from beyond the heavens, his desire to obtain gold is undoubtedly several times more difficult than that of Chongguang. He would need to meet at least three conditions before he could even make a fuss.

The first is the ritual for initiating the attainment of Buddhahood.

"The 'flowing water' symbolizes endless, ceaseless flow. I've chosen the 'Sea-Stabilizing Pearl' to evoke that meaning, hoping it will attract the attention of those in high positions."

This is the first condition.

Secondly, his [Spirit Ruins Blessed Land] is not yet perfect. It must be completely perfected through the absorption of Qi to reach the minimum standard for transforming into a cave heaven.

Finally, there are the personalities.

"Strictly speaking, my current strength is only that of a Great True Person, comparable to the late Foundation Establishment stage, but not quite reaching the edge of Foundation Establishment Perfection. This is my innate flaw."

Suo Huan felt bitter. Although the realm he came from was not small, it had only condensed a rudimentary form of a fruit position. Strictly speaking, it was even inferior to the current [Ten Thousand Martial Realm]. Otherwise, it would not have become a battlefield for the battle for the Dao. As a cultivator in the realm, his cultivation was inherently flawed.

The strongest is the late Foundation Establishment stage!

Unless he is reincarnated and starts cultivating again, he will never be able to reach the peak of Foundation Establishment in this lifetime, let alone refine his metal element. So what will he use to support the blessed land?

Three major hurdles, each one difficult to overcome.

'But my lifespan is almost up, and everyone in the [Huanxu Realm] is dead! Only I remain. If I die too, the [Huanxu Realm] will truly perish!'

Thinking of this, Suo Huan's previously hesitant gaze suddenly hardened. He had nothing to lose, so he was not afraid of those who had nothing to lose. In any case, if he didn't break through to the Golden Core stage, he would die, but if he did, he might survive. What was there to be afraid of? With no foundation, what other way out could he possibly have if he didn't take a gamble?

With this in mind, Suo Huan immediately began making arrangements.

He directly borrowed the [Void Heaven Mirror] of Master Miaoyin and casually modified the formation. Soon, the mirror surface once again showed its brilliance.

"Amitabha."

A bald man with a kind face suddenly appeared in the light. Upon seeing this, Suo Huan skillfully bowed and respectfully paid his respects.

"This humble one has met the Great Power Supreme."

The old monk was actually a great master of the Pure Land, named Mahasthamaprapta, who was one of the most promising venerable ones in the Pure Land to be promoted to the Bodhisattva level.

As soon as the Great Power Supreme appeared, he stared straight at Suo Huan: "Have you thought it through, benefactor?"

"I've thought it through."

Suo Huan decisively replied, "This humble one wishes to attain the [Eternal Flowing Water] realm. If I can truly ascend to the position of True Lord in the future, I am willing to merge my grotto-heaven and my position into the Pure Land!"

There is no way out if one is stripped of their position in the Heavenly Realm.

Suo Huan was well aware of this, after all, it was already quite exaggerated to have one fruit position in an ordinary realm, but this damn place actually had thirty!
What else is there to do?
Moreover, there is a Nascent Soul Dao Master above him. Suo Huan has no way of understanding that realm. He only knows that if he is stripped of his position, he will be killed by him.

Therefore, Suohuan had already planned for this.

'Stripping me of my position is merely to allow the [Huanxu Realm] to revive within my cave heaven. Afterwards, I can easily return it, and merging it into the Pure Land would be a good option.'

"As for the drawbacks of Pure Land practice, Bodhisattvas still have some autonomy at this stage, so it's not a big problem for people like me. As long as I can obtain wealth and ascend to a higher position, I can always find a way to deal with the future troubles. If I can't even obtain wealth, then worrying about the future is completely meaningless!"

Thinking of this, Suo Huan continued to bow and said:

"I earnestly request the Master to intervene and ask the Bodhisattva to establish a temple within my [Lingxu Blessed Land], so that the Buddha's teachings may bless it and help my blessed land to be completed as soon as possible."

He is deliberately giving others a handle to use against him. By allowing Pure Land to leave its mark within the [Lingxu Blessed Land], Pure Land can trust him and improve the blessed land for him without worrying that he will go back on his word.

As expected, the Supreme Being showed a satisfied expression upon hearing this:
"Buddha means enlightenment."

“If you have an enlightened mind, you will surely attain Buddhahood.”

After speaking, the Great Strength Supreme took out a thick scripture, on which were seven large golden characters: "The Fundamental Sutra of the Great Vehicle of Right Enlightenment"!
"This sutra was personally copied by a Bodhisattva with great Dharma power. Every word in the sutra is precious and blessed by a high level of attainment. You only need to send this sutra to a blessed land and consume it using the method of absorbing Qi. The blessed land will naturally be perfected. But I don't know how you plan to seek gold. Perhaps we can lend you a hand."

"There's no need to trouble you, Master."

Suo Huan shook his head. The method of seeking gold involved his own fundamental nature, so he certainly couldn't reveal it, otherwise it would be easy for someone to find a flaw in his knowledge.

Seeing this, the Great Strength Supreme did not ask any further questions, but simply chanted a Buddhist mantra.

Soon, the brilliance faded.

However, Suo Huan did not stop. Instead, he changed the pattern of the array and lit up the treasure mirror again after a while. This time, a different figure appeared.

The other party was dressed in official robes, wearing a bright red cloak and a crown, looking every bit the part of a Taoist official. He appeared solemn and dignified, with tadpole-like runes intertwining in the radiant light above his head, eventually forming the title "Minister of the Capital Military Commander," making him appear even more mystical.

"This humble servant greets Your Excellency, Minister."

Suo Huan bowed again, even adopting a set of official Daoist court etiquette, his movements practiced and practiced.

The so-called "Minister of the Capital Army" is a second-rank official position in the Daoist court, also a position of Great True Person, but strictly speaking, his strength is even inferior to that of Suo Huan.

However, at this moment, neither of them felt anything was amiss when Suo bowed.

The "Minister" looked indifferent and smiled, "You've taken the initiative to contact me, so it seems you've finally come to your senses and are willing to submit to our dynasty?"

"Figured out."

Suo Huan replied without hesitation, "I only ask that Your Majesty bestow upon me a first-rank title and help me obtain gold. I am willing to serve the Dao Court and guard the borders forever after the matter is accomplished!"

“good good”

Upon hearing this, the Daoist court's Minister of War immediately showed a satisfied expression: "Since you are sincere, I will go and present this to His Majesty on your behalf."

"Thank you, sir."

Suo Huan bowed respectfully, then skillfully took out a storage bag and used the [Void Mirror] to teleport it over: "These are spiritual materials that I harvested overseas. I am blind and cannot recognize their quality. Please consider them for me, sir, as a favor."

"You mustn't do it again next time!"

The Minister of War of the Capital laughed loudly, accepted the storage bag with an air of nonchalance, and then disconnected from the treasure mirror, the radiance gradually fading away.

After doing all this, Suo Huan finally sat up.

He straightened his back ramrod straight, as if trying to straighten up the back he had bent over while bowing, and a hint of a smile finally appeared in his eyes.

This is true joy.

For him, wearing a smile on his face has long been a habit, but it doesn't represent his true emotions; only the thoughts in his eyes reveal his true feelings.

There's hope!

[The Flowing Water] made the Pure Land, the Taoist Court, and the Holy Sect no longer reject his request for gold, and also gave him the opportunity to ask for benefits from all three parties.

"The Holy Sect provided me with the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, symbolizing 'everlasting waters,' the Pure Land helped me perfect my blessed land, making it complete, and the Daoist Court blessed me with an official position, allowing me to compensate for my innate deficiencies and attain the cultivation of a fully established Foundation Establishment cultivator. In this way, I finally have a glimmer of hope to seek gold!"

Thinking of this, Suo Huan could hardly contain his joy.

To this end, he even used the help of Master Miaoyin to come to the [Ten Thousand Martial Realm], a realm beyond the heavens, to ensure that the cause and effect of his three-way price negotiation would not be calculated.

Now, the only flaw remains.
Thinking of this, Suo Huan finally turned her head to look at Miao Yin Zhenren, whose pretty face was stiff, still showing shock and anger, but who was frozen in place and unable to move.

(End of this chapter)